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SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 • 18 Muharram 1437 • Volume 20 Number 6601 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Kafala replaced by Emir condoles with Putin Russian plane crashes in Egypt’s Sinai, 224 dead DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Maksim Sokolov said the claim a half to just over three square Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yes- “cannot be considered accurate”. miles). job contract system terday sent a cable of condolences Germany’s Lufthansa and The aircraft’s black box had to Russian President Vladimir Air France said they would halt been retrieved and sent for analy- Putin, expressing condolences flights over Sinai until the reasons sis, Ismail said. Fine for keeping passports raised to QR25,000 and sympathy on the victims behind the crash became clear. The IS affiliate waging an of the Russian passenger plane The Airbus A321 with 214 Rus- insurgency in the Sinai claimed crash in the Egyptian town of sian and three Ukrainian passen- that “the soldiers of the caliphate Grievances committee to look into exit disputes El Arish. gers and seven crew, had taken off succeeded in bringing down a A Russian airliner carrying 224 from the Red Sea resort of Sharm Russian plane”. It said this was people crashed in a mountainous El Sheikh in south Sinai bound for in revenge for Russian air strikes area of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula Saint Petersburg. against IS in Syria. yesterday, killing everyone on It lost contact with air traffic Three military experts said IS board, officials said. control 23 minutes later. in Sinai does not have surface-to- It was one of the deadliest inci- “Unfortunately, all passengers air missiles capable of hitting a dents involving Airbus aircraft of Kogalymavia flight 9268 Sharm plane at high altitude. over the past decade. El Sheikh-Saint Petersburg have But they could not exclude the The Islamic State (IS) group died. We issue condolences to possibility of a bomb on board or affiliate in Egypt claimed it family and friends,” the Russian a surface-to-air missile strike if downed the plane, without say- embassy in Cairo said. the aircraft had been descending ing how. The wreckage was found to make an emergency landing. Egyptian Prime Minister roughly 100 kilometres (60 miles) The Kremlin said President Sharif Ismail expressed doubt south of the North Sinai town of Vladimir Putin ordered rescue about the claim, saying experts El Arish, Egyptian officials said. teams dispatched to Egypt. confirmed that a plane cannot Debris and bodies were spread See also page 7 be downed at such an altitude, over an area of between six and and Russian Transport Minister eight square kilometres (two and AGENCIES

Brigadier Mohammed Ahmed Al Atiq, Assistant Director General of the Department of Border, Passport and Expatriates Affairs, and Saleh Al Shawi, Director of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, addressing Emir’s international the press conference at the Ministry. QASSIM RAHMATULLAH Population rose to award for fight DOHA: The new law regulating Ministry of Interior through in case of an emergency, the against corruption entry, exit and residency of expa- Metrash 2 system and inform his worker can leave immediately 2.347m in September triates in Qatar has transformed employer three days in advance. after notifying the employer and the Kafala (sponsorship) system “No one will prevent an expa- by approval of the authorities DOHA: Qatar’s population hit 163,207 in total. The number of ST PETERSBURG: Qatar’s in the country into one control- triate worker from leaving the concerned. 2.347 million in September this marriages in September increased Attorney General H E Dr Ali led by employment contracts, a country and in case of any objec- Brig Al Atiq added that major year, with a 7.3pc increase from by 12.3pc compared to August, bin Fetais Al Marri, who is also senior official of the Ministry of tion (from the employer), both changes have been made in the 2.187 million recorded in Sep- with a total of 2,828 marriages UN Special Advocate for Stolen Interior has said. sides can approach the grievances residency law including change of tember last year, according to recorded from the beginning of Asset Recovery, has announced Addressing a press conference committee which will look into the sponsorship (Kafala) system latest data released by Ministry the year until September. the international award for Anti- on Thursday, Brigadier Moham- the issue,” he added. into one controlled by employ- of Development Planning and The number of divorces Corruption under the name of med Ahmed Al Atiq, Assistant This committee will comprise ment contract and accordingly Statistics. dropped by 43.3 percent in Sep- Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Director General of the Depart- representatives from the Minis- the term sponsor (kafeel) has The monthly statistical report tember compared to August, with Hamad Al Thani. ment of Border, Passport and try of Interior, Ministry of Labour been replaced by employer. for September also shows that vis- a total of 1,117 divorces from the The Attorney General Expatriates Affairs at the minis- and Social Affairs and other bod- The relation between the itors to Qatar increased by 7.7pc beginning of the year until Sep- announced the award at the open- try said that the new law has done ies concerned. employer and employee will be in September this year compared tember. ing session of the eighth meeting away with exit permits that were The applicant (expatriate based on the terms of the employ- to the same period last year. Visi- The report also shows that of the General Assembly of the an integral part of the Kafala worker) will receive a SMS con- ment contract they sign on a tors from GCC countries made up social security beneficiaries in International Association of Anti- system. firming approval or rejection and voluntary basis. the highest number accounting September accounted for 12,382 Corruption, held in St Petersburg, “Exit permit will no more be in case of any dispute it should When the employment con- for 45.2pc of the total visitors. citizens, with an increase of 2.2 Russia, and chaired by Qatar. He required for travel since it was be raised to the grievance com- tract is approved by the Minis- Data shows a 2.6 pc decrease in percent compared to August, said the annual Award will be dis- part of the Kafala system, which mittee. If the committee does try of Labour and Social Affairs the number of vehicles registered when the number of beneficiar- tributed to three works: the first will become invalid with enforce- not take a decision within three it becomes valid and binding on in September (8,090) compared ies amounted to 12,112. for scientific research, the second ment of this law,” said Al Atiq. working days then the case be both parties. to August (8,309). However, traf- The report is released on a for media work, and the third for To leave the country an referred to the court, explained Continued on page 2 fic violations during the month monthly basis. innovation in the fight against employee needs to apply to the the official. increased by 3.2pc compared to corruption. departments concerned at the The law has stated that THE PENINSULA the previous month, reaching THE PENINSULA QNA

Qatar Classic begins WPS to come into US-backed alliance force from tomorrow in anti-IS offensive DOHA: The new Wage Protec- The Ministry of Labour and tion System (WPS) will come Social Affairs had given six BEIRUT: A newly formed US- Fighting in Hasaka had begun into force from tomorrow mak- months grace period to compa- backed Syrian rebel alliance after midnight, a spokesman for ing it mandatory for employers nies and employers to prepare yesterday launched an offen- the alliance said. A group moni- to transfer employees’ salaries to for full implementation of WPS. sive against Islamic State in the toring the war reported fight- a bank or a financial institution. The Minister of Labour and northeast province of Hasaka, a ing and coalition air strikes in The new system is being imple- Social Affairs H E Abdullah Saleh day after the United States said the area. mented based on amendments in Mubarak Al Khulaifi recently said it would send special forces to A video posted earlier on the labour law No 14/2004. that no more grace period will be advise insurgents fighting the Youtube announced the offensive The ministerial decision on given to firms and the law will be jihadists. in southern Hasaka, and showed WPS says that employees’ sala- enforced from Nov 2. It was the first declared oper- several dozen men in fatigues ries must be transferred to their Continued on page 7 Abdullah Al Tamimi of Qatar returns the ball to Mohamed El Shorbagy ation by the Democratic Forces standing outdoors with yellow bank accounts by the seventh day of Egypt during the men’s first round match of the Qatar Classic at the of Syria, which joins together a flags and banners carrying the of every month. THE PENINSULA Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. US-backed Kurdish militia and name of the Democratic Forces El Shorbagy won 3-0. Report on page 31 several Syrian Arab rebel groups, of Syria in Arabic and Kurdish. since it announced its formation The campaign would “continue earlier this month. until all occupied areas in Hasaka Meanwhile, the United States are freed from Daesh,” a spokes- yesterday announced it is provid- man for the alliance’s general Violence in Hebron as Palestinians bury teens ing nearly $100m more in aid to command said in the video, using the Syrian opposition for tasks an Arabic name for IS. He urged like supporting local councils and residents to stay away from IS- HEBRON: Violence broke out them, police said. in Jerusalem a month ago. were girls, in the southern West civil society activists. controlled areas of Hasaka. yesterday in the flashpoint West The surge of unrest since early The violence has spread to the Bank city of Hebron, a powder- This brings to nearly $500m Another spokesman later Bank city of Hebron as Palestin- October has triggered fears of a West Bank, with daily protests keg in the decades-old Palestin- the amount the United States has said alliance forces had already ians buried five teenagers killed third Palestinian intifada, or and attacks on Israeli soldiers, ian-Israeli conflict. pledged to the Syrian opposition attacked Islamic State fighters. in a wave of attacks and clashes uprising, against Israeli occupa- and to the Gaza Strip, where They waved Palestinian flags since 2002, the State Department “The battle began after mid- with Israeli forces. tion by a generation gripped by there have been clashes with and chanted “we will die but Pal- said. World powers and regional night,” Talal Salu told Reuters via The funerals came as Israeli despair and anger over stalled Israeli forces along the borders estine will live on”. Clashes broke rivals are convening in Vienna to internet messaging service. “They border guards shot dead a Pal- peace efforts. of the coastal enclave. out between Palestinian stone seek a solution to the four-year were flanked by our forces... (who) estinian at a checkpoint between Nine Israelis, 66 Palestinians Thousands of Palestinian throwers and Israeli soldiers as conflict in Syria that has escalated thwarted a counter attack.” the West Bank and Israel after and an Arab Israeli have been mourners attended the funerals the funerals began. since Russia intervened a month he allegedly tried to stab one of killed since the violence erupted of the five teenagers, two of whom AFP ago with an intense air campaign. REUTERS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Condolences sent to Russia over One year needed to implement new law crash victims DOHA: Deputy Emir H H Continued from page 1 tation of the law and more than 90 work and sign new contracts if Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad percent of the cases would comply they wish so at the end of the con- Al Thani yesterday sent a The official clarified that an with the new procedure for exit tract period. For this they don’t cable to Russian President employee can return to the coun- and the committee would be deal- need approval from their current Vladimir Putin, expressing try two or three days after his ing with the remaining less than employer. However, an approval is sincere condolences and sym- departure to take up a new job if 10 percent” said Saleh Al Shawi, needed from the Ministry of Inte- pathy on the victims of the he gets a new contract and ful- Director of Legal Affairs at the rior and the Ministry of Labour Russian passenger air plane fils entry visa requirements and Ministry of Labour and Social and Social Affairs. crash in the Egyptian town if there is no court verdict against Affairs, who was also present at Al Shawi explained that there of El Arish. him. the press conference. is no limitation on the number of Prime Minister and Inte- This is different from the pre- When asked why the law comes job contracts a worker can sign rior Minister H E Sheikh vailing system which does not into force one year after the date or their duration, but the law Abdullah bin Nasser bin allow a worker to return before of its publication in the official has suggested five years as the Khalifa Al Thani also sent two years after he is sent back by gazette, Al Shawi said that there maximum period for employment a cable of condolences to his his sponsor, he added. However, is need for time to prepare for its contracts. If the job contract is Russian counterpart Dmitry this does not apply to those who implementation. open-ended, a worker can change Medvedev. are deported by a court order. The new system needs to be job after five years with approval The new law has raised the introduced to the job market, and from the two ministries. Award panel for fine on the employer for keep- all the parties concerned need to Al Shawi added that expatriate ing employees’ passports from be aware of the requirements of Brigadier Mohammed Ahmed Al Attiq and Saleh Al Shawi, Director, Legal workers will sign new job contracts distinguished QR10,000 to QR25,000. the new system regulated by job Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, at a press conference at the with their employers after the new An employer can keep the contracts. ministry. QASSIM RAHMATULLAH law comes into force because the performance passport of his employee only Brig Al Atiq added said that law does not apply to existing job upon a written request from the one year is needed for implemen- issuance of executive regulations its mandates. contracts. DOHA: Minister of Munici- employee, said Brig Al Atiq. tation of the law because there are for the law, establishment of the Expatriate workers with fixed pality and Urban Planning “We expect a smooth implemen- many things to be done including grievance committee and outlining job contracts can change their THE PENINSULA H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani yesterday issued a ministerial decision to set up a committee for the minis- try’s distinguished adminis- tration award. Fath Al Kheir 2 voyage achieves The award aims to increase competitiveness between the ministry’s employees to help improve services provided goals in India, leaves for Muscat by municipalities and other entities. It is part of the min- istry’s contribution to Qatar DOHA: Following the completion of the Deputy Consul General Batti bin Abdul- ing and illustrates historical ties between National Vision 2030, which historical voyage to India, Fath Al Kheir lah Al Nuimi; and members of the Qatari Qatar and India in general and Mumbai aims to rely on national cad- 2 dhow yesterday left Mumbai port for mission. in particular for it being a trade hub.” res in leading the government Oman. “We are keen to pursue and follow up He praised Katara’s role in reviving the services sector. On October 24, the dhow docked at the on the voyage and get relevant details marine heritage. “This voyage recalls to The award will be presented port amid an official and popular presence starting from its departure from Doha our memory journeys our ancestors used to the authority or municipal- of officials from Qatari and Indian sides. until docking in Sur and its arrival in to make in pursue of livelihood and trade ity based on several criteria In Mumbai, the dhow and its crew Mumbai. more than 60 years ago.” factors, including achieving members were welcomed by Dr Khalid “As they resume voyage to Muscat, we On their eight-day stay in India, dhow the authority’s/municipal- bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Man- are longing to meet the sailors in Doha captain, Shipmaster Hasan Essa Al Kabbi ity’s pre-determined goals, ager, Cultural Village Foundation-Katara; to celebrate the launch of the fifth tradi- said the voyage was very constructive and committing to a professional Qatari Ambassador to India Ahmed Ibra- tional dhow festival following the accom- the members of the crew checked with attitude while dealing with him Al Abdullah; Governor of the state of plishment of their goal in India.” competent parties to ensure the dhow sail the public, creating a positive Maharashtra Ch Vidyasagar Rao; Qatari Al Dusari said: “The importance of the in safe circumstances and good weather. working environment that Consul General in India Hamad bin journey stems from its relevance to the “Sailors are longing to resume the voy- promotes cooperation and Mohammad Al Dusari; representatives pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030 — age as they got used to life on board the using innovative solutions to of diplomate missions and other officials. preserving the Qatari Heritage and tra- dhow within an overwhelming atmos- cope with challenges. Prior to their departure from Mum- ditions. phere of brotherhood,” he added. bai port, the dhow and its crew members “The voyage will be a reference for Crew members on board Fath Al Kheir. QNA were bid farewell by Al Dusari, Qatari upcoming generations. It was challeng- THE PENINSULA

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DOHA: Qatar will host the GCC Centre (QFC), the Ministry of QU booth, workshops highlight study opportunities in Qatar, abroad Lawyers and Arbitrators Confer- Justice, the Faculty of Law at Qatar ence under the theme ‘A promis- University and the Ministry of DOHA: Qatar Global Education a second year student of ing Legal Investment Environment’ Interior Police College will take part Fair has received more than statistics at QU College of Arts from December 19 to 20. in the two-day event. 3,000 visitors within two days, and Sciences, said, “At the QU’s Ahmed Najm, Secretary-General, Participants will also discuss according to organisers. booth, we had the opportunity to GCC Commercial Arbitration Cen- the legal profession, the role of the The event at Sheraton Doha get information on the Master’s tre (Dar Al Karar), said the annual state in supporting it, enhancing its Resort & Convention Hotel, is programme in applicable conference is a prominent forum held cultural and humanitarian mission sponsored by Qatar University statistics the college offers and in one of the GCC member states, and protecting lawyers from illegal (QU) and Hamad Bin Khalifa admission requirements.” bringing together lawyers, arbitra- competition, he added. University (HBKU), and organ- Ahmed Khalil, a third year tors, experts and legal consultants. A proposal will be submitted by ised by BMI as part of a series of student at College of Shariah It aims to provide an open platform Qatar Lawyers Association, Bahrain fairs taking place in Abu Dhabi, and Islamic Studies, said, “We and an academic and transparent Lawyers’ Society, Kuwait Bar Dubai and Kuwait. were oriented on the Master’s space to discuss issues relating to Association and the committee of It included more than 50 programmes in Quranic the legal profession, obstacles to its lawyers and legal advisers of Jeddah universities, higher education Sciences and Exegesis, and exercise and means of promoting a Chamber during this session, Najm institutions and government in Fiqh and Usul Al Fiqh the culture to resort to arbitration and added. organisations. college offers, as well as research urging execution of decisions on The forum will review the need A large number of students opportunities, scholarships and direct and indirect investments, he to update laws to keep pace with and education professionals curricula.” The event featured added. developments in the commercial, visited the QU booth and were workshops on ‘Study in the US’; The event will also discuss financial and investment sectors, briefed on services, resources ‘Tips for finding your dream supporting and strengthening Najm said, adding proposals will and facilities the university job’; ‘Study in the UK’; ‘Study Visitors at the Qatar University booth at the event. orientations of the economic state in be submitted, including renovation offers such as scholarships and in the US at University of the enactment of laws and regulations of Qatari Civil and Commercial academic grants, accreditation, California’; ‘Study in Qatar’; to create a legal and regulatory Procedure Code, the new commercial undergraduate and graduate Admissions Department, QU, we offer at the university. ‘Study in Canada’; ‘How to find framework for the establishment of companies law in the UAE and Qatar studies, application and said, “Through our participation The organisation offers 32 a job in the digital age’; ‘Study at law universities to promote the legal Draft Legal Profession Act. visa process, student in the event, we encouraged programmes at graduate level Hamad Bin Khalifa University’; academic thinking, establishment It will also discuss development of accommodation, and training students to pursue their — 24 Master’s, four diplomas, ‘Study English in the UK’; and of a financial centre, international execution courts, Najm said, adding and internships, among others. graduate studies and we gave one PharmD and three doctoral ‘Study in France’. courts, amicable dispute resolution efforts continued to hold a meeting Lama Ali, Representative and them an insight on the wide programmes.” centres and means of implementing of GCC Lawyers Association to Graduate Admission Specialist, range of graduate programmes Zaher Mohamed Albahnasi, THE PENINSULA international rules in commercial revive the idea of establishing a GCC arbitration system, he said. lawyers union. Speakers from Qatar Financial QNA AZF lines up community contests, activities DOHA: Aspire Zone Founda- the local community. Our latest through their school. Aspire takes place on November 21 Diplomatic Institute tion (AZF) will launch next line-up is part of a larger, year- Park will also host Kids Art in and 27, 2015 and April 16, 2016. month a line-up of competitions round programme as part of our the Park, consisting of fun and The aquathon is open for eve- and activities to encourage the efforts to encourage the com- educational activities to help ryone aged eight and above, and local community to be active munity to be active and adopt children become creative and includes running and swimming holds Unesco Future and participate in sport. heathy lifestyles.” try art projects. It will be held races. Running until April 2016, the Aspire Run in the Park will every Saturday in a tent behind The Aspire Splash and Dash line-up includes activities such be launched on November 7 at the main children’s playground event has also been extended Ambassadors training as Aspire Run in the Park, Aspire Park. It includes a 2.5km at Aspire Park, starting from until December 26 after attract- Kids Art in the Park, Aspire Junior Race (10-15 age group), November 14 and ending on ing a large number of partici- DOHA: The Diplomatic Institute sions and stressed the importance of School Kids Run, Aspire Zone which starts at 8am and a 5km March 26, 2016. pants and significant levels of organised, in collaboration with cooperation among various institu- Open Aquathon, Aspire Splash Senior Race (13-18 age group) AZF will also host Aspire Tri- interest. Now in its second year, the National Committee for Edu- tions having common interest. and Dash and Aspire Triathlon which starts at 8:45am. athlon GMC TriSeries, Qatar’s the programme involves run- cation, Culture and Science, train- The programme includes four GMC TriSeries. Subsequent races take place leading triathlon series which ning and swimming activities in ing courses as part of the Unesco main themes — Foreign Policy Ori- All activities will be held at on December 12, 2015, January brings together contestants of the Aspire Dome, where partici- Future Ambassadors programme entations of Qatar; Protocol and Aspire Zone’s venues, including 16 and February 13, 2016. To all ages and fitness levels. pants can access the swimming last week. Etiquette; Cultural Pluralism; and Aspire Park, Hamad Aquatic register and for details on rules It includes 14 non-com- pool and air-conditioned Indoor Fifty male and 36 female students International Organisations. Centre and others. and regulations, visit www.lifei- petitive races that will begin Athletics Track to improve from public schools took part. It aims to provide students with Abdullah Al Khater, Events naspire.qa on November 14, including a their fitness and health. Dr Hamda Hassan Al Sulaiti, The effective dialogue and communication Manager, AZF, said: “Aspire AZF is also organising Aspire 500-metre swimming race, a AZF organises community Secretary-General, Qatar National skills, and the ability to represent Zone is a global centre of sports School Kids Run to encour- 5km cycling race and a 1.25km events and activities through- Commission for Education, Culture Qatar in local, regional and interna- excellence and a unique facil- age schoolchildren to engage run. Three races will follow out the year, providing access and Science, inaugurated the courses, tional forums and events. ity and destination for the local in sports and fitness, follow on November 28, February 20 to its state-of-the-art venues hosted by Ali bin Abi Talib Prepara- The programme also aims to community, where they can healthy lifestyles and explore and April 30. The races will be and facilities for all members of tory Independent School for Boys increase students’ awareness and enjoy a great atmosphere and Aspire Park and its facilities. held across different venues at the community. It is the ideal and Amna Bint Wahab Independent familiarise them with international benefit from state-of-the-art Schoolchildren aged 7-12 will Aspire Zone, including Hamad location to practise sport and Secondary School for Girls. and regional organisations and mech- venues and facilities. compete in 1km races in four Aquatic Centre. exercise, and provides cultural She welcomed students and anisms of action. “We regularly organise groups of 50 each, split into In October, AZF launched activities for the wider commu- stressed the importance of train- The programme is supported sports and cultural activities boys and girls. Those interested the 2015-2016 season of Aspire nity. ing to upgrade their skills in various by the institute at the Ministry of that appeal to all members of in participating can register Zone Aquathon series, which THE PENINSULA fields. Foreign Affairs, Unesco Regional She also briefed students on the Office, Unesco Associated Schools goals of the programme. and Qatar’s National Human Rights Dr Al Sulaiti also thanked the Council. institute for organising training ses- QNA QF Radio 91.7FM to launch new programme cycle DOHA: QF Radio 91.7FM grammes featuring interviews, multi-cultural audience, encour- present a host of spe- launches its new 2015-16 pro- events and music. aging them to be active partici- cial programmes. Each gramme cycle today. In line with QF’s overarch- pants and contributors to the show is tailored to deliver As a Qatar Foundation for ing mission of unlocking human world around them by delivering informative and engaging Education, Science and Commu- potential, QF Radio aims to foster relevant content that promotes content on a wide range nity Development’s (QF) in-house a progressive and engaged society open discussion and learning. of specific topics that will English broadcast station, listen- through informative and enter- Mohammed Al Bishri, Man- be educational and cultur- ers can look forward to a daily taining programming. ager, Media Centre, QF, said, ally enriching to our young feast of varied and engaging pro- It is a trusted companion of its “This season, QF Radio will audience.” All new and return- ing shows will cover top- ics and formats, including QF news, live interviews, sports, business, music, events and exclusive con- tent produced by students and staff members of Qatar Foundation. By engaging with tal- ented students and encouraging them to actively participate in programmes, QF Radio is not only giving them a voice but also providing them with opportunity to share their achievements with the rest of Qatar, in the hope of educating and inspiring others — a core part of Qatar Foundation’s ongoing efforts. Each new programme has been designed to meet the needs of QF Radio’s growing audience, relate to listeners more and leave them feeling entertained and informed. Listen to QF Radio daily on 91.7FM through live streaming online or via our mobile application availa- ble for download from App Store or Google Play.

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DOHA: Thirty-four teams from dif- Independent School for Boys and Col- emony. “I have no doubt that together ferent schools who participated in lege of the North Atlantic. you represent the very best of Qatar’s National Robot Olympiad (NRO) Winning teams were awarded by science and engineering talent. To ful- 2015 have qualified for the World Minister of Energy and Industry fil the ambitions of Qatar National Robot Olympiad (WRO) to be held H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada Vision 2030, it is essential that we on Friday. and other guests. inspire, build and support future gen- NRO, a two-day event concluded Themes of the challenges given to erations of scientists and engineers yesterday. It was organised by College teams were Smart Bot, Smart Peek passionately engaged in such creative of the North Atlantic–Qatar, in col- Team, Cooperation, Tin Men, Elec- pursuits from a young age,” he added. laboration with Maersk Oil Qatar, the tro Positivity, Pathfinders and Caves “It is a real indication of the impact Supreme Education Council (SEC) Invaders, among others. the GO ROBOT programme is deliv- and Qatar Petroleum (QP). The contest aims to build the state’s ering in supporting these skills,” said The competitions had general science, technology, engineering and Al Khater. and open categories for elementary, maths (STEM) skills and capacity for “We give our full support to the preparatory and secondary schools, coming generations. teams from Qatar this weekend and another for football and for university The concluding ceremony was we are confident that they will make students. attended by Dr Al Sada, Director us all proud,” she added. Teams that bagged first prizes in of Education Institute at the SEC, Over 1,000 selected science stu- different contests represent Qatar Fawziya Al Khater, Deputy Managing dents in 265 teams from more than International School, Doha Mod- Director, Maersk Oil, Sheikh Faisal 100 schools from across Qatar par- ern Indian School, Doha Secondary bin Fahad Al Thani, and President of ticipated. WRO will take place in Al Independent School for Boys, Com- the college Dr Ken MacLeod. Shaqab Stadium at Qatar Foundation pass International School, Khalid Bin “This is an amazing event. It has from November 6 to 8, attended by Ahmad Preparatory School For Boys, brought together selected science stu- over 3,000 participants from around Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada and other officials at the Qatar American School of Doha, Moham- dents who have excelled themselves,” 50 countries. National Robot Olympiad at Al Shaqab Equestrian Facility in Education City yesterday. KAMMUTTY VP mad bin Abdul Wahhab Secondary Dr Al Sada told the concluding cer- THE PENINSULA

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DOHA: Education Above All Executive Director, Overseas ing crisis. We must identify new Foundation (EAA) will open its Development Institute; Thomas and innovative ways of providing third edition of EAA Village at Gass, UN Assistant Secretary- access to education under all cir- World Innovation Summit for General, Policy Coordinator and cumstances — those who are pre- Education (WISE) on Wednes- Inter-Agency Affairs; and Eliza- vented from realising their right day. beth Decrey Warner, Executive to an education by war, poverty EAA will host a plenary session President, Geneva Call. and other barriers.’ on the second day of the summit. ‘One in 11 children worldwide EAA will also lead three techni- To be led by EAA’s Protect is out of school. Despite efforts cal sessions to address key issues Education in Insecurity and Con- of the global community, conflicts in education and development: flict (PEIC), the session ‘Educa- and disasters are putting pressure Poverty, quality and conflict. tion Violence and Conflict – from on education access. EAA will bring to WISE more Daunting Challenge to Effective “This upward trend shows no than 20 speakers from interna- Response’ will discuss the impact signs of receding without more tional organisations and govern- of armed conflict and insecurity concerted action from all sectors,” ments to present at its sessions. on education and the need for said Marcio Barbosa, CEO, EAA. The EAA Village on WISE’s real-time information that can ‘We hope that our EAA ses- ‘Majlis’ space will highlight lead to effective response meas- sions at the summit this year will issues and programmes brought ures. serve as a forum for members of together under the EAA banner Speakers include GraçaMachel, the global community to engage – Educate A Child, Al Fakhoora, former minister for education of in pragmatic solution-finding and PEIC. Mozambique; Dr Kevin Watkins, needed to address this grow- THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Katara hosts workshop on Young innovators see dramatic environment protection DOHA: Minister of Environment elimination at Stars of Science H E Ahmed Amer Mohamed Al Humaidi said the ministry exerts all efforts to protect the country’s natural resources, which is one of the Egyptian and Tunisian contestants edge out rivals from Saudi, Palestine goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. He was speaking during the open- DOHA: In an elimination epi- ist and scientist from Geneva, ing ceremony of a workshop on the sode of MBC 4’s Stars of Sci- Switzerland. final draft of Law No. 30 of 2002. ence, an edutainment reality TV The jury, led by Dr Gilardoni, “The ministry formed a committee programme initiated by Qatar was critical of Hussam’s Auto- dedicated to environmental legisla- Foundation (QF), Omar Hamid matic Stair Climber Machine, tion to revise laws,” the Minister said, of Egypt and Fawzy Othman pointing out that it appeared adding that the panel had amended of Tunisia delivered a spirited unstable while traversing stairs six laws related to the environment defence of their prototypes to during his demonstration. in Qatar. prevail over their competitors. They noted that while Abdul- The committee has finished the The pair edged out Abdullah lah was able to prove that focus final draft on amendments to envi- Minister of Environment H E Ahmed Aldossary from Saudi Arabia groups liked the idea of the Air- ronment protection Law No. 30 of Amer Mohamed Al Humaidi speaking at and Hussam Al Hinnawi from port Smart Chair, his presenta- 2002, which will offer a comprehen- the opening ceremony of a workshop. Palestine in an episode that fea- tion had weaknesses that raised sive protection to the environment, tured Season 7’s most diverse more questions about his proto- he added. set of inventions yet. type’s utility than it answered. Ahmed Mohammed Al Sada, future generations. Twelve candidates aged 18 Fawzy employed a skilful Assistant Undersecretary, Environ- The workshop at Katara discussed to 30 are given opportunity to defence of his Robotic Goalie mental Affairs at the ministry, said the final draft and listened to experts’ come to Doha, where they are Trainer prototype when jurors the ministry is adopting projects and opinions about the amendments. mentored by world-class engi- quizzed him about its mechan- programmes to the protect envi- neering and design specialists ics. ronment and natural resources for THE PENINSULA in laboratories of Qatar Science But Omar managed to steal and Technology Park (QSTP). the show when he presented his There, innovators are chal- Prayer Chair. lenged as they develop their All three jurors were ideas from concept to potential Fawzy Othman of Tunisia delivers a spirited defence of his prototype impressed by the simple effec- products. to prevail over competitors. tiveness of the invention, as Fawzy explained to the jury well as the perseverance Omar HMC call to vaccinate how his Robotic Goalie Trainer Hussam demonstrated how when their plane begins board- showed despite early setbacks in could revolutionise goalkeepers’ his Automatic Stair Climber ing, even if they are sleeping. the laboratory. practice sessions by automati- Machine uses robotic, tank-style The jury included Yussif Omar outscored everyone children against polio cally shooting footballs as part treads for users to ascend stairs Abdulrahman Saleh, General by a large margin, earning 69 of a customised programme. without effort, at the press of a Manager, Qatar Shell Research points, while Fawzy came in Omar unveiled a re-engi- button. and Technology Center; Dr second with 52.3. Abdullah and DOHA: Hamad Medical Corpora- be imported into a polio-free coun- neered, compact Prayer Chair Rounding out the group, Fouad Mrad, Executive Direc- Hussam were placed third and tion (HMC) encourages parents to try and can spread rapidly amongst designed to offer assistive sit- Abdullah debuted his Airport tor, United Nations ESCWA fourth, respectively, and elimi- vaccinate children below the age of unimmunised populations. Failure ting and standing to worship- Smart Chair, a lounger with regional technology centre; nated from the competition. five against the crippling disease, on to eradicate polio could result in as pers with physical disabilities in automated features, including and Dr Francois Gilardoni, a the occasion of World Polio Day and many as 200,000 new cases every mosques. an alarm that notifies travellers prominent venture capital- THE PENINSULA in a move to ensure Qatar remains year, within 10 years; this could free of poliomyelitis. spread all over the world. Polio (poliomyelitis) is a highly WHO also noted that one in 200 infectious viral disease. It invades polio infections lead to irreversible the nervous system and can cause paralysis. Among those paralysed, irreversible paralysis in a matter of five to ten percent die when their hours. Polio can strike at any age, but breathing muscles become immobi- 12 experts to attend Islamic art symposium it mainly affects children under five lized. WHO noted that polio cases years old. have decreased by over 99 percent DOHA: The sixth Hamad bin of Father Emir H H Sheikh to Islam to the importance of Image in Sixteenth-Century According to the Supreme Council since 1988, from an estimated 350 000 Khalifa Symposium on Islamic Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani to paper when spreading the word Iran’; Heba Nayel Barakat – of Health’s baby immunization sched- cases to 359 reported cases in 2014. Art will open at Al Rayyan make Qatar a leader in provid- of the Quran. ‘The Triumph of the Word: Con- ule, all children in Qatar, which is The reduction is the result of the Theatre in Souq Waqif on ing world-class education, the Speakers and their topics temporary Islamic Calligraphy polio-free, are expected to be vacci- global effort to eradicate the disease. November 7 and events on the symposium has been under his are: Sheila Blair – ‘Writing as Collections at the Islamic Arts nated against poliovirus at two, four, Today, only two countries (Afghani- following two days will be held patronage since its establish- a Signifier of Islam’; Jonathan Museum Malaysia’; and Nasser six and 18 months and between four stan and Pakistan) remain polio- at Museum of Islamic Art. ment 10 years ago. Bloom – ‘How Paper Changed Al Salem – ‘Calligraphy Pres- to six years. “The polio vaccine pro- endemic, down from more than 125 in Twelve of the world’s lead- Dr Blair will lead the open- Islamic Literary and Visual entation’. tects children by preparing their bod- 1988. “Poliovirus only infects humans. ing Islamic art experts will ing ceremony to discuss corre- Culture’; Robert Hoyland – The keynote address on ies to fight the polio virus. Almost all It is very contagious and spreads explore some of the broad top- lation of the rise of the Arabic ‘The Birth of Arabic Writing November 7 will take place at children (99 children out of 100) who through person-to-person contact. ics of visual arts in the Islamic script and Islam. “The sympo- in Stone’; Angelika Neuwirth Al Rayyan Theatre, Al Mir- get all the recommended doses of the The virus lives in an infected person’s world. The sixth edition will see sium brings together renowned – ‘Scripture, Revelation, and qab Hotel, Souq Al Waqif at vaccine will be protected from polio. throat and intestines. experts talk on topics around scholars, conservators and art- Writing: The Quran’s Epistemic 6-7.30pm. All speaker presen- There are two types of vaccine that “It enters the body through the the subject of writing in Islamic ists from around the world, who Recast of Arabian Late Antiq- tations will take place in the can prevent polio: inactivated poliovi- mouth and spreads through con- art, with the title of the series will address writing — a major uity’; Hugh Kennedy – ‘Bagh- ground-floor auditorium of rus vaccine (IPV) and oral poliovirus tact with the feces of an infected ‘By the Pen and What They theme in Islamic civilisation,” dad as a Center of Learning and Museum of Islamic Art, Doha vaccine (OPV),” said HMC’s Senior person and, though less common, Write: Writing in Islamic Art said Blair. Book Production’; Dana Sjdi – from 9am-4pm on November 8 Consultant in Paediatrics, Dr Magda through droplets from a sneeze or and Culture’. The 12 speakers will dis- ‘Chained: Orality, Authority, and and 9am-4:45pm on November Ahmed Youssef. According to World cough,” explained Dr Youssef. “You The symposium chaired by cuss topics on writings effect History’; Ludvik Kalus – ‘The 9, with a closing reception on Health Organisation (WHO), despite can get infected with poliovirus if Dr Sheila Blair and Jonathan on Islamic art. They will also Spread of Islamic Inscriptions in November 9 from 4:45-5:30pm. the progress achieved in polio eradi- you have feces on your hands and Bloom, is a leading international discuss rapid adoption of the East and Southeast Asia’; Huda Online registration via http:// cation since 1988, as long as a single you touch your mouth. Also, you can conference on Islamic art and concept of writing as a means Smitshuijzen Abifares – ‘Arabic www.islamicartdoha.org/regis- child remains infected with poliovi- get infected if you put objects such as culture, co-sponsored by Vir- of authenticating messages, Typography and the Shaping’; tration is open until November rus, children in all countries are at toys in your mouth that are contami- ginia Commonwealth University notions of traditional and mod- Kristine Rose Beers – ‘Reading 7. Walk-in registration for all risk of contracting the disease. nated with feces.” School of the Arts, VCUQatar, ern calligraphy and develop- with Conservators: The Lan- events will be on a first-come WHO says the poliovirus can easily QNA Qatar Foundation and Hamad ment of Arabic typography from guage of Book Archaeology’; basis according to available Bin Khalifa University. the earliest Arabic script found Massumeh Farhad – ‘Reading space. In keeping with the desire on rocks in the desert prior between the Lines: Text and THE PENINSULA

155 students recognised on CMU-Q Dean’s List

DOHA: Every semester, Carn- egie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) acknowledges aca- demically outstanding students on its notable Dean’s List. Most recently, 155 students have been recognised on the Spring 2015 Dean’s List for their exemplary performance. There were 39 seniors, 33 jun- iors, 51 sophomores and 32 fresh- men who made the list. Students were recognized across all of Carnegie Mellon Qatar’s programs in biological sciences, business administration, computer science and information Officials with some of the students. systems. “The students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List have demonstrated outstanding per- formance through their strong Al Jazeera blood donation drive work ethic and academic excel- lence. “We are exceptionally proud of them and look forward to see- ing them succeed in their future endeavours,” said Ilker Baybars, Dean, Carnegie Mellon University Qatar. Senior students Moaz Abdelre- him and Bilal Jaradat made the list for biological sciences. For more information on Carn- egie Mellon Qatar programs; please visit https://www.qatar. A blood donation camp was held recently at the premises of Al Jazeera Printing Press Co. as a part of its cmu.edu/academics corporate social responsibility. Al Jazeera staff and a team from Hamad Medical Corporation took part. THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 HOME / GULF / MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07

Symposium on Erring firms won’t Qatar’s culture and be issued new Gaza students supported work permits heritage concludes Continued from page 1 DOHA: The international symposium on Al Fakhoora awards 100 new scholarships through Dynamic Futures The WPS includes monitoring Qatar’s culture and heritage concluded salary payments of employees of its first edition titled ‘Critic vision on the DOHA: Al Fakhoora, a pro- more than 50,000 companies in Qatari narrative, short story as an exam- gramme of Education Above the country. For the purpose of ple’. All Foundation, has awarded monitoring the WPS, the minis- The two-day event was organised by the 100 new scholarships through try has set up the Department of Research and Cultural Studies Department its Dynamic Futures project to Wage Protection in line with the of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Her- students pursuing undergradu- ministerial decision. Companies itage. ate studies in the Gaza Strip. violating the law will be barred Addressing the closing session , Dr Mar- The scholarships are imple- from having new work permits zouq Basheer, Director of the department mented by the United Nations and all their transactions with who General Supervisor of symposium, Development Programme the Ministry of Labour will be said: “We have succeeded over two days in (UNDP) Programme of Assist- stopped. The punishment does providing a clear vision of the short story ance to the Palestinian People. not include stopping ratifying of in Qatar, and that research presented had Representatives from the employment contracts, according shed light on the Qatari story area besides education sector, local organi- to the ministerial decision. workshops associated with how to write zations, UN agencies, and com- short stories or exchange for writing.” munity leaders, students and THE PENINSULA He said the had attracted many art- their families attended the offi- ists who contributed to the success of the cial ceremony where the schol- workshop, and urged all to submit com- arships were awarded, which Turkey jets hit IS ments and assessment of the seminar for was held at the Roots Hotel in the next event. Gaza on October 26. Participants at the event. targets in Syria He said the seminar witnessed extensive Almost 600 scholarships have information and workshops and related been awarded to date, and Al to unlock the potential of a deserve to access higher educa- said: “At EAA we believe that ANKARA: Turkish jets yes- workshops would be held. The department Fakhoora’s Dynamic Futures new generation of marginal- tion. We believe that providing education is one of the corner- terday launched bombing raids has published books on writing creativity, project aims to provide 1,000 ised youth to become educated, access to undergraduate studies stones to achieving peace and against Islamic State (IS) targets including playwriting. scholarships by 2016. professionally skilled and inspi- to youth in Gaza will make a security. in Syria, the day before Turks are The ministry, through the department, Students are selected rational leaders of the future. significantly positive impact not Providing education oppor- due to vote in a parliamentary adopts new Qatari creations and provides through a rigorous selec- Farooq Burney, Director, Al only on the student lives, but tunities to youth in Gaza will election, a senior government them with support and expertise to see tion process which takes into Fakhoora, said: “The award also on their family and wider hopefully give them the tools official said. American jets were their creative experiences in print and account financial needs, aca- of the 100 more scholarships community” to become global citizens, and standing by to assist and all air- enable them to write in various areas of demic grades and their leader- represents an important step EAA’s Al Fakhoora pro- leaders of their communities”. craft involved in the operations creativity. ship potential. This project is towards providing youth in gramme, Fahad Al Sulaiti, Dep- returned safely, the official said. QNA part of Al Fakhoora’s efforts Gaza the opportunity they uty CEO, Education Above All, THE PENINSULA Ground forces were not involved. Turkey vowed to take a more active role in combating IS in July, as part of a multi-pronged offen- sive which also saw them ramp up attacks on Kurdish militants. Egypt recovers black box of crashed plane, says govt Lebanon army kills

CAIRO: Egypt has recovered Ismail later told a press con- technically planes at this alti- confirm such insinuations”. three Ukranian passengers, and three rebels the black box of a Russian air- ference that experts will “start tude cannot be shot down, and A senior Egyptian aviation offi- seven crew, had taken off from liner that crashed yesterday in examining the information in the black box will be the one cial said the plane was a charter the Red Sea resort of Sharm el- BEIRUT: Lebanon’s army yes- the restive Sinai Peninsula, kill- the black box, and based on this that will reveal the reasons for flight operated by a Russian firm, Sheikh in the south Sinai bound terday fired at a vehicle carrying ing all 224 people on board, the we will study the causes of the the crash,” he was quoted by and was flying at an altitude of for Saint Petersburg. It lost con- Islamist militants, killing three prime minister’s office said. crash”. state news agency MENA as 30,000 feet when communication tact with air traffic control 23 of them and wounding two oth- “The black box was recovered The Islamic State (IS) group saying. was lost. minutes later. ers in the north of the country from the tail of the plane and affiliate in Egypt claimed it In Moscow, Russian Trans- A senior Egyptian air traffic The wreckage was found near the Syrian border, a secu- has been sent to be analysed by downed the plane, but without port Minister Maksim Sokolov control official said the pilot told roughly 100 kilometres south of rity source said. The source said experts,” the office of Prime Min- saying how. too said the IS claim “cannot him in their last communication the North Sinai town of El Arish, it was unclear which group the ister Sharif Ismail said, adding And Ismail expressed scepti- be considered accurate”, adding that he was having trouble with Egyptian officials said. militants belonged to. that rescuers had recovered 129 cism when asked about the claim. that authorities in Egypt “have the radio system. bodies from the site of the crash. “Experts have affirmed that no such information that would The plane with 214 Russian and AFP AGENCIES Shock, denial at Russian airport SAINT PETERSBURG: Irina Semyonova was one of a crowd and escape the long months of Semyonova said her friend Nata- of people gathered in Pulkovo air- cold and dark in search of warmer sha last called her from the Egyp- port in Saint-Petersburg, Russia’s climes. tian resort of Sharm El Sheikh to second largest city, who were left Many of those who came to say she’d bought her a present of reeling after news broke that the pick up friends or relatives were perfume from the airport’s duty- plane they had been waiting for in denial as reports trickled about free shop. had crashed shortly after takeoff the fate of the 224 people who had “She was vacationing there in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. been on board the Airbus 321 with a friend,” Semyonova said Like many Russians, Semyono- operated by the Russian carrier blankly, showing a picture on her va’s friend had gone on holiday to Kogalymavia. phone of a smiling swimsuit-clad one of Egypt’s Red Sea resorts Airport officials tried to young woman, her blonde hair in which are especially popular dur- keep things calm with a tannoy a long plait. ing the winter when people try announcement asking all those waiting to meet those on board the ill-fated Sharm el-Sheikh flight to “come to the informa- tion stand.” They were then ushered onto buses and taken to a hotel where psychologists and doctors were waiting at an impromptu crisis centre which has already asked family members to provide DNA samples for identifying remains. “My wife was on that plane,” said Nail, a grief-stricken 60-year- old with tears in his eyes. “She was on vacation with our children but thank God, the children had come back two days earlier. “I had a bad dream today, she was in it,” he said. “At 6:00 am she sent me a text message that Relatives wait at Pulkovo international airport outside St Petersburg after she was going to the airport, and a Russian plane crashed in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula yesterday. that was it.” AFP

S Sudan abduction a war crime: UN

JUBA: The United Nations’ Sudanese working for UNMISS famine.” South Sudan’s army on chief in South Sudan called for are still being held. All were on a Thursday claimed the UN barges the immediate release of 12 UN river barge carrying fuel for the had supplied fuel and “logistic colleagues seized by rebels, warn- UN mission. items” to rebel general Gabriel ing their capture was a possible “I am adamant that the taking Tanginya, a powerful warlord in war crime. of UNMISS personnel as hostages the oil-zone areas of Upper Nile. The US State Department later is equivalent to an attack on the But Loj rejected those accusa- joined in condemning the capture UN,” Ellen Margrethe Loj said tions. “All of the fuel cargo was of 30 UN peacekeepers and staff Friday. intended for resupplying the members by rebel fighters, saying “Such attacks against UN UNMISS base,” she said. that such attacks “could consti- peacekeepers and other person- Some 12,500 peacekeepers are tute war crimes” and lead to UN nel may constitute a war crime.” deployed in South Sudan, which sanctions. The State Department, in a has been wracked by conflict since Around 100 rebel fighters, who statement from spokesman John December 2013. have been battling the govern- Kirby, called on both sides in the Tens of thousands of people ment for almost two years, seized civil war to immediately allow have been killed, and UN-backed the 30 members of the UN peace- “free and unfettered access by experts have warned of the “con- keeping mission in South Sudan UN and humanitarian personnel,” crete risk of famine” before the (UNMISS) on Monday. adding that some 30,000 people end of the year. While 18 Bangladeshi peace- faced “catastrophic levels of food keepers were later freed, 12 South insecurity and the likelihood of REUTERS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com GULF / MIDDLE EAST Death toll in Russia risks Syrian market attack rises to 70, quagmire: US official says MSF

US engagement goes beyond military aspect: Blinken BEIRUT: At least 70 people were killed and 550 wounded in attacks MANAMA: Moscow’s inter- However, Saudi Foreign Min- ground troops in Syria for the war on a marketplace in a rebel-held vention in the Syrian conflict ister Adel Al Jubeir said in a tel- against Islamic State. area east of the Syrian capital will have the unintended con- evision interview that Russia and Washington has sought to reas- Damascus, Doctors Without Bor- sequences of drawing Russia Iran had to agree on dates and sure Gulf allies that its reluctance ders (MSF) said yesterday. into a quagmire and alienating means for both Assad to leave to actively participate in military The Syrian Observatory for Sunni Muslims across the region, power and for foreign forces back- efforts to push Assad from power Human Rights had announced a US Deputy Secretary of State ing him to quit Syria. does not mean it is turning its death toll of at least 59, including Antony Blinken said yesterday. Asked in Manama when that back on the region or on its tra- five children, in Friday’s attacks The United States has waged an should take place, he replied: “He ditional Arab partners. on Douma. air campaign against the Islamic should leave this afternoon. The Delegates at the Manama con- Douma is in Eastern Ghouta, State militant group while also sooner the better.” Jubeir added ference, a rare talking shop on the largest opposition stronghold backing some non-jihadist rebel that Riyadh was, meanwhile, con- security, included ministers, dip- in Damascus province. groups against Syrian President sidering intensifying support to lomats and intelligence officials Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al Jubeir (right) shakes hands with Yemeni “This was an extremely violent Bashar Al Assad. Russia’s own air moderate Syrian rebels by provid- from countries in the Middle Foreign Minister Riad Yassin during the 11th Manama Dialogue Regional bombing,” said the director of a strikes aim to keep Assad in power. ing them with “more lethal weap- East and North Africa, Gulf Arab Security Summit organised by the International Institute for Strategic nearby MSF-supported hospital “The quagmire will spread and ons”, but gave no further details. states as well as the United States Studies (IISS) in Manama yesterday. who assisted in the first wave of deepen, drawing Russia further Blinken said that while Rus- and Britain. Gulf-based Russian mass-casualty response. in. Russia will be seen as being sia’s involvement might increase diplomats were also present. “The wounds were worse than in league with Assad, Hezbollah, Moscow’s leverage over Assad, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister anything we’ve seen before.” Iran, alienating millions of Sunnis the conflict would also create “a Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed Al Assad, Iran-backed forces “We had to do many amputa- in Syria, the region and indeed in compelling incentive for Russia to Khalifa said at the meeting that tions,” he said. “We did our best Russia itself,” Blinken said at a work for, not against, a political he believed “Iranian support for to cope, but the number of criti- security conference in Manama. transition”. subversion” in Arab states posed must quit Syria: Saudi cally wounded was far beyond Syria’s civil war has aggravated “Russia cannot afford to sus- as great a risk as that from what we could handle with our sectarian tensions in the region, tain its military onslaught against Islamic State. RIYADH: Russia and Iran backers Iran and Russia were in limited means.” with Iran, Lebanon’s Hezbollah everybody opposed to Assad’s Saudi Foreign Minister Jubeir must agree to a date and means seeking a peaceful solution to the The nearest makeshift hospi- militia and some Iraqi militias, all brutal rule. The costs will mount added that he hoped Iran would for Syria’s President Bashar Al crisis. tal had been bombed on Thurs- Shia, backing Assad against rebel every day in economic, political use its additional revenue after Assad to quit the country, and “Our two points where we dif- day, killing 15 people, so medical groups that are overwhelmingly and security interests,” he added. sanctions were lifted following the agree to withdraw all foreign fer from them are on a date and workers struggled to cope with Sunni. Meanwhile, the United States nuclear deal to develop its econ- forces from Syria, Saudi Ara- means for Assad’s departure, the influx of injured, MSF said. “One month has passed since remained “laser focused” on what omy “rather than for “aggressive bia’s Foreign Minister Adel Al and the second point is on a date “The devastation caused by the Russian occupation. More Blinken called objectionable Ira- policies”. Jubeir said in an interview with and means for the withdrawal of the initial air strike on the mar- than 1,400 are killed, all civil- nian actions in the region, includ- The United States has sup- Sky News Arabia broadcast yes- foreign forces, especially Iranian ket was exacerbated by further ians, in parts of Syria. And these ing support of terrorism, in the ported a Riyadh-led Arab coali- terday. ones. These are the two basic shelling on the rescue teams who are areas which are outside the wake of its nuclear deal with tion fighting in Yemen to prevent Arch regional competitors points without which there can were attending to the wounded,” control of Daesh,” Syrian opposi- major powers. the Iran-allied Houthi militia Saudi Arabia and Iran, whose be no solution,” he said. it added. tion leader Khaled Khoja said in Addressing the Manama Dia- gaining control of Saudi Arabia’s rivalry has been aggravated by Saudi Arabia has characterised The Douma Coordination Com- Manama, using an Arabic name logue regional security conference southern neighbour. their support for opposing sides Assad’s use of air power and artil- mittee, a local activist group, pub- for Islamic State. in Bahrain, he said US engage- On Yemen, Blinken said citi- in Syria, both took part in talks lery in Syrian cities as genocidal lished gruesome video footage Talks in Vienna on Friday ment in the Middle East, while zens in dire need there could not to find a peaceful solution for and has described the presence of Friday of what it said was the provided the first occasion on deeper than ever, was broad and afford to wait longer for peace, the country for the first time in Iranian military forces and Shia aftermath of more than a dozen which Saudi Arabia and Iran, went beyond the military aspect, and it was incumbent “on all con- Vienna on Friday. Muslim Iraqi and Lebanese mili- rockets hitting the market, show- the region’s two main backers of adding that there was no military cerned” to allow humanitarian aid Jubeir said in the interview tia in Syria as a foreign occupa- ing blood-soaked bodies under- opposing forces in Syria, put aside solution to Syria’s war. to reach all who required it. the Vienna talks, which will tion. neath tables. their bitter rivalry to discuss the On Friday, the United States resume within two weeks, would Two more people were killed possibility of a peaceful solution. disclosed plans to station its first REUTERS show how serious Assad and his REUTERS in regime air strikes on Douma yesterday, said the Britain-based Observatory, which relies on a network of activists, medical staff Syrian talks ‘hostage’ to Assad’s future, says UN chief and other sources on the ground for its information. MADRID: UN Secretary Gen- unacceptable,” he said, referring the European Union (EU), sought “The Syrian government insists been destroyed. There’s no time Also Friday, 32 civilians, among eral Ban Ki-moon said talks on to Assad. to narrow their differences over that President Assad takes part to lose,” said Ban. them 12 children, were killed in the Syria crisis had unaccept- “The future of Assad must be the four-year-old Syria crisis (in any transitional government)” The UN Office for the air strikes on opposition-held ably been taken “hostage” by the decided by the Syrian people,” he during a meeting in Vienna on but others, especially Western Coordination of Humanitarian areas of Syria’s second city question of President Bashar Al said in the interview, according to Friday. The Syrian regime and the countries, say “there is no place Affairs (OCHA) says on its Aleppo, the Observatory said. Assad’s future, in an interview a translation of his comments in opposition were not represented. for him,” said Ban. website that 6.5 million people The deaths came as top diplo- with Spanish newspapers pub- the Spanish daily El Mundo. But regime allies Russia — “But because of that we have lost in Syria have been internally mats from 17 countries, includ- lished yesterday. Three other Spanish which has waged a month of three years, there have been more displaced, 4.2 million have fled ing Iran and Saudi Arabia, met in “It is totally unfair and unrea- newspapers participated in the intense air strikes against Syrian than 250,000 dead, more than 13 the country and 13.5 million are in Vienna hoping to find a political sonable that the fate of one per- interview. His comments came rebels — and Iran are resisting million displaced within Syria... need of humanitarian assistance. solution to the four-year conflict. son takes the whole political after diplomats from 17 countries, Western and Saudi pressure to more than 50 percent of hospitals, negotiation process hostage. It is as well as the United Nations and force Assad from power. schools and infrastructure have AFP AFP

German UN Oman and Yemen issue official set to take up Libya cyclone warning DUBAI: Authorities in war-hit of water to avoid losses. To the envoy job Yemen and in Oman yester- east, Omani authorities ordered day urged residents to evacuate that schools be closed today and UNITED NATIONS: The coastal areas as a severe cyclone tomorrow in the southwestern United Nations Security Coun- brewing in the Arabian Sea province of Dhofar, ONA state cil approved the appointment approached the shores. news agency said, adding that of German UN official Martin The UN’s weather agency medical and diving teams had Kobler as the new UN special said on Friday that the “super been sent there in preparation envoy to Libya, said diplomats, cyclonic storm” named Chapala for the storm. Satellite images though it was unclear when he was expected to make landfall have shown that Chapala was would take over mediating stalled around midnight tomorrow in approaching the shores with peace talks. Yemen and Oman. wind speeds between 220 and 250 UN Secretary-General Ban Yemen’s meteorological agency kilometres (136 and 155 miles) Ki-moon notified the 15-member called on residents of the south- per hour, ONA said. council in a letter, seen by Reu- eastern provinces of Hadramawt Oman’s civil aviation author- ters, of his intention to replace and Mohrah, and the island of ity warned that waves higher the current envoy Bernardino Socotra, to stay at least one kilo- than seven metres (23 feet) were Leon with Kobler. But the letter metre away from the shores. expected to hit the beaches of did not specify when Kobler would It said activities at ports and Dhofar. The UN’s World Mete- take up the role. A senior UN airports in coastal areas should orological Organization described diplomat, speaking on condition stop when the cyclone hits, Chapala as “an extremely severe of anonymity, said Leon was cur- and urged fishermen to stay on cyclonic storm”. rently due to leave on November land and to lift their boats out AFP 6, but that could be extended if there was a sudden breakthrough in his mediation efforts. Libya has fallen into turmoil Flooding in Baghdad with its internationally recog- nised government and elected parliament on one side and a self-styled administration holding Tripoli on the other, each backed by regional, tribal or Islamist armed factions. After months of negotiations, Leon has presented Libya’s rival factions with a proposed national unity government, but hardlin- ers on both sides have resisted the power-sharing deal and talks are at a standstill. The conflict has pushed the North African state to the brink of collapse four years after the fall of longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi. Iraqis sit in a vehicle stuck on a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Baghdad yesterday. REUTERS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 GULF / MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Campaigning wraps up for crucial Turkey vote Election a referendum on Turkey’s future, says prime minister

ANKARA: Turkish politicians rallied however trigger further turmoil in the the quagmire across the border when it their supporters yesterday on the eve of Muslim-majority country, with fears of joined the US-led coalition and launched a vote many fear is unlikely to bring an a return to all-out war between Turkish a “war on terrorism” against IS extrem- end to months of instability as the coun- security forces and Kurdistan Workers’ ists as well as PKK rebels in Turkey and try confronts a bloody wave of jihadist Party (PKK) rebels after renewed vio- Iraq. attacks and a renewed Kurdish conflict. lence shattered a 2013 truce in July. But concerns about Turkey’s domestic Opinion polls are predicting a replay Alarm bells are also ringing about the and foreign policies have seen it more today of the shock June election which state of democracy in the country of 78 isolated on the world stage, as relations stripped the Justice and Development million following a string of high-profile with the EU and US cool and it loses Party (AKP) of its majority after 13 years police raids and prosecutions against friends in the Middle East. of single-party rule, leaving the country media groups and journalists considered Turkey’s faltering economy is also at without a government after coalition critical of Erdogan. risk, with growth slowing sharply from talks failed. The June result dashed — at least tem- the dizzy heights of five years ago and the Turkey goes into the election more porarily — his hopes of expanding his role Turkish lira plunging around 26 percent polarised than ever on ethnic and sec- into a powerful US-style executive presi- this year. tarian lines, and deeply on edge after dency that opponents fear would mean All eyes will again be on the Peoples’ the Ankara bombings blamed on Islamic fewer checks and balances on a man seen Democratic Party (HDP), which made State jihadists that killed 102 people, the as increasingly autocratic. history in June when it became the first worst in the country’s modern history. A total of 54 million Turks are regis- pro-Kurdish movement in parliament The AKP of President Recep Tayyip tered to vote, but observers say fatigue and gained enough seats to block an AKP Erdogan is tipped to win between 40 and has set in, and the run-up to the elec- majority. But it faces accusations it is a 43 percent of the vote, paving the way tion has been much more low-key than mere front for the PKK, whose armed either for a shaky coalition that many the frenzied campaigning ahead of the campaign for autonomy has killed 45,000 analysts say will not last long — or yet June poll. people since 1984. Supporters attend an election campaign rally of Turkish Prime Minister and Justice and another election. Security remains the paramount con- Analysts expect the AKP to try to form Development Party (AKP) leader in Ankara yesterday. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, cern after the attack on an Ankara peace a coalition with at least one other party whose job could be at risk if the AKP rally that prosecutors say was carried out in the event of another hung parliament, November 15-16. If a coalition proves “Another hung parliament is the most fails to secure an outright victory, said by an IS sleeper cell to disrupt Sunday’s probably the secular Republican People’s unavoidable, Erdogan might prefer a deal likely outcome, but it is not a given that the election was a “referendum on Tur- election. Party (CHP) which came second in June. with the nationalist MHP but its leader, Erdogan will consent to an AKP-led key’s future”. Police have rounded up scores of Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Devlet Bahceli, has earned the moniker coalition government,” Wolfango Piccoli, “Turkey needs a strong and shrewd IS suspects in nationwide raids amid leader Devlet Bahceli ruled out a part- “Dr. No” after rejecting suggestions put managing director of London-based government at such a critical time,” he media reports that a jihadist cell could nership with the AKP, describing Davu- to him during failed coalition negotiations Teneo Intelligence, said in an e-mailed told a boisterous final campaign rally in be planning a spectacular attack such as toglu as a “fake prime minister” working after the June vote. note. Ankara. a hijacking. for the “autocratic” Erdogan. Both Bahceli and CHP leader Kemal Allies in Europe and the United States “We will definitely clear Turkey of ter- Around 385,000 police and gendarmes But the outcome could leave Turkey Kilicdaroglu have said any coalition deal want a stable Turkey but can do little ror, fighting, violence and hostility. We will be on the streets for the vote. without a government as it hosts world would hinge on a guarantee that Erdogan, beyond offering words of caution if the will never make concessions on democ- Ankara, which is already struggling leaders, including US President Barack a former prime minister who is now 62, result emboldens Erdogan. racy, freedom and rights.” with more than two million Syrian ref- Obama, for the G20 summit in the refrain from trying to reach beyond the Another inconclusive result could ugees, found itself drawn directly into Mediterranean resort of Antalya on constitutional limits of his power. AGENCIES Demirtas: The man to beat in today’s vote Police boost security

ISTANBUL: Selahattin Demirtas, the char- Much is made of his image as a family man, If ultimately convicted he could face up to 24 ismatic leader of Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party, with broadcasts showing him breakfasting years in jail. HDP co-chair Figen Yuksekdag at newspaper office is the man in the spotlight after he scored a with his wife and two daughters, or singing faces a similar probe. stunning election breakthrough in June. folk songs and strumming the saz, a Kurd- In an interview this week, Demirtas insisted ANKARA: A Turkish opposi- cide bombing on a peace rally in Nicknamed the “Kurdish Obama” for his ish lute. his party had “no organic links with the PKK,” tion newspaper said police had Ankara on October 10 that killed smooth rhetorical skills, Demirtas propelled Murat Yetkin, editor-in-chief of Hurriyet but said: “The PKK is a reality of Turkey.” boosted security at its offices 102 people in the worst such his People’s Democratic Party (HDP) into Daily News, described him as a “human rights “We have always maintained that the PKK after a tipoff it could be attacked atrocity in the country’s history. mainstream politics with a message that defender, always trying to find a middle way should lay down arms and tried to convince by Islamic State group jihadists Turkish prosecutors said embodies the hopes of Turkey’s biggest minor- in the worst antagonistic debates”. them to move in that direction, but the Repub- ahead of elections today. Wednesday that a sleeper cell in ity but also appeals to non-Kurds. Under Demirtas, the HDP became the first lic of Turkey should also end all its military Cumhuriyet newspaper said on Gaziantep working on the orders But he has been the butt of fierce attacks pro-Kurdish party in Turkey’s history to win activities against the PKK. its front page on Saturday it had of the IS group in Syria had car- by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan who has enough votes to sit in parliament, delivering a “We have never wanted or defended the war. been informed by police that IS ried out the bombings to try to belittled him as a “pretty boy” acting merely as message of sexual equality, gay rights, secular- We have always mobilised for peace.” suspects caught in Gaziantep near disrupt Sunday’s election. a front for the outlawed separatist Kurdistan ism and socialist economics. Demirtas said the HDP is willing to form a the Syrian border this week were Cumhuriyet is a staunch oppo- Workers’ Party (PKK). And its haul of 80 seats deprived the rul- coalition with any party—except the National- carrying the address of its office nent of the ruling Justice and And in the run-up to today’s vote he has had ing Justice and Development Party (AKP) of ist Movement Party (MHP), which is bitterly in Ankara. Development Party (AKP). to tread a delicate path after the PKK tore up a majority for the first time since it came to opposed to the peace process with Kurdish Police have sent extra officers Its editor-in-chief, Can Dundar, a fragile 2013 ceasefire and renewed its bloody power in 2002. rebels. and water cannon and set up bar- was threatened by President conflict against the Turkish state. But detractors say his wholesome image Demirtas, who is referred to as “Selocan” ricades around the newspaper’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of The 42-year-old has made a dangerous is just the appealing front for a party that (My darling Selo) by his supporters, says he headquarters in the capital and the June 7 election after it pub- enemy of Erdogan, who was clearly infuri- remains tied to the PKK, considered a ter- has to don a hat and sunglasses to avoid being Istanbul. lished a story saying it had proof ated after the HDP’s success in the June elec- rorist group by Turkey and its Western allies recognised on the streets of Diyarbakir when “This newspaper has a his- Turkey had sent arms to Islamist tion blocked his own dream of winning enough over the three-decade armed insurgency that he goes out without his bodyguards. tory of publishing despite such rebels in Syria. seats in parliament to create a more powerful has killed 45,000 people. But Erdogan has mocked him as the “cici threats,” its executive board head Concerns over media freedoms presidency. His position is more complicated by the fact cocuk” (pretty boy) and “pop star” and Akin Atalay wrote in yesterday’s in Turkey have heightened ahead Admirers say Demirtas, with his good looks his brother Nurettin has joined PKK fight- declared he would “run to the (Kandil) moun- paper. of Sunday’s election after riot and sharp sense of humour, is the only can- ers at their base on the Kandil mountain in tain” if given a chance. The president also “We are determined to carry police this week stormed the didate with anything like the charisma and northern Iraq. bizarrely claimed this week that Demirtas had on with our mission of covering offices of two television stations political talent to take on Erdogan. Prosecutors in July opened a criminal probe hired Obama’s campaign staff for the election. news under any circumstances.” critical of Erdogan. He came third, with just under 10 percent against Demirtas accusing him of provoking Security has been high in Tur- of the vote, in the 2014 presidential election. violent pro-Kurdish demonstrations last year. AFP key since a massive twin sui- AFP

Two contractors Yemen forces clash with detained in rebels, many dead Yemen, says UN

ADEN: Dozens of Yemeni ular Resistance fighters allied ing an unknown number of UNITED NATIONS: The Shia rebels and pro-govern- with forces loyal to President fighters killed and wounded, United Nations said yesterday ment fighters have been killed Abedrabuh Mansur Hadi, tribal military sources said. two contractors with the world in clashes in several southern sources said. Southern fighters said body had been detained in Yemen, provinces as Saudi-led coali- The clashes overnight left 19 they were defending the area but gave no further details on the tion aircraft targeted the Iran- rebels and 14 Popular Resist- against rebels trying to reach incident. backed insurgents, military ance fighters dead, according to the shores of the strategic Bab “Two contractors have been officials said yesterday. tribal and medical sources. Al Mandab strait, some 50km detained and DSS (Department Fierce clashes raged in the Gun battles also flared up in away, which was seized by loyal- of Safety and Security) is look- areas of Al Zaher and Thi Al Madaribah in southwestern ists last month. ing into it,” a UN spokesman said Al Naem in Baida province Yemen on the border between The narrow waterway, which without elaborating or confirming between Huthi rebels and Pop- Lahj and Taez provinces, leav- separates Yemen from Djibouti, if the two were American citizens. funnels shipping to and from A US State Department official the Suez Canal in the northern said it was aware of reports that Red Sea. two US citizens had been detained Witnesses said that many at Sanaa airport in Yemen. residents fled the area due to “The protection of US citizens heavy fighting. overseas is one of the Department Warplanes from a Saudi- of State’s highest priorities, includ- led coalition raided positions ing in these cases,” the official said of Huthis and allied renegade in an email. “Due to privacy con- troops loyal to ousted president siderations, we do not have any Ali Abdullah Saleh, military further information to share.” officials said. A Saudi-led Arab coalition The air strikes destroyed intervened in Yemen’s civil war rebel vehicles in the central Ibb in March to try to restore the province, close to Daleh, which government after it was toppled was seized by pro-government by Iran-allied Houthi forces. forces along with four other The United Nations has desig- southern provinces earlier this nated Yemen as one of its high- year. est-level humanitarian crises, The coalition launched an air alongside emergencies in South campaign against the rebels in Sudan, Syria and Iraq. It says late March, in support of Hadi more than 21 million people in Yemenis look at the wreckage of trucks at the scene of a bomb who had been forced to flee to Yemen need help, or about 80 explosion in Sana’a, yesterday. According to reports, an improvised Riyadh. percent of the population. explosive device exploded near a checkpoint. AFP REUTERS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 10 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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S President Barack Obama’s Syria policy has been known more for its twists and turns than steadfastness. The president announced on UFriday that he had ordered several dozen Special Operations troops into the Kurdish-controlled territory in Donald Trump targets northern Syria to help local fighters who are battling the Islamic State. The decision is a U-turn from his earlier position that the US would not send ground troops into Syria. And this is a U-turn that has been forced by Russia and the latest, unexpected turn of events in Syria. If the US had ‘Reagan Democrats’ acted earlier, at the right time, the Syrian civil war would By James Oliphant lege degree and make less than $40,000 complexity of global manufacturing. have taken a different turn – perhaps one that would have a year, the kind of workers who once Nowhere is that more apparent than led to the ouster of President Bashar Al Assad. However, o hear Donald Trump tell it, blue- formed the backbone of the US manu- in South Carolina where 700 inter- while the deployment is small in number (it is fewer than 50), collar workers here are suffering facturing economy. They have helped national firms employ 115,900 people, it is large in importance for a president who was extremely Tas much as ever, their livelihoods propel Trump to the top of popularity according to State Department of Com- unwilling to get involved in this conflict. endangered by the familiar combination rankings in South Carolina, a key early merce data. That makes for the highest of foreign competition and US compa- primary state, where he is outpacing percentage of private-industry work- Elaborating on Obama’s announcement, Secretary of nies eager to hold down labour costs. rival Ben Carson. force employed by foreign-owned firms. State John Kerry said the American forces would only fight It’s Trump’s mantra. He repeats it “Some of the Republicans get so tied Just up the road from Trump’s stop Islamic State militants and would not become involved in the again and again at campaign stops like up with free trade,” said Lee Cole, a in Anderson sits a 5-million square country’s long-running civil war. Kerry said the US policy the one he made here last week. A lead- Republican attorney from nearby Wil- foot German-owned BMW plant that was clear – the terrorist group must be defeated. He would ing contender for the Republican presi- liamston who attended Trump’s event. employs 8,000. Nearby is a Michelin not rule out a further US escalation of the fight, saying he dential nomination, Trump has made “Over the past 20 years, we’ve lost all of facility, one of nine in the state owned the health of the US manufacturing a our manufacturing jobs,” Cole said of his by the French company. And Swed- could not elaborate. cornerstone of his insurgent campaign. hometown. “Anything that talks about ish automaker Volvo earlier this year The US troop presence is too small to change the course In doing so, Trump is targeting a big getting some of that back I think really announced plans to build a plant near of the war against IS in Syria, and several regional experts as pool of potential voters among disaf- resonates well here.” Charleston, that could end up employing well as some of Obama’s political fected blue-collar workers, even if it Government data shows that less 4,000 workers. allies say the small number of means alienating the business commu- than 30 percent of Americans have “All of these companies are part of the troops may be insufficient to nity and conserv- four-year college degrees and more modern global supply chain,” says Scott Obama’s ative free-market than half of US workers make less than Lincicome, a trade policy expert with defeat the fast-moving militants. advocates and $30,000 a year, so at stake is a vast pool the conservative Cato Institute, calling decision to However, Washington should be brings accusa- of potential voters. Trump’s ideas “completely unmoored send special able to offer more clarity on its Critics say tions of dema- “He’s tapped into an uneasiness, and from reality.” future plans – whether it will be that Trump goguery. he’s done it cleverly,” said Chip Felkel, “It’s ironic he would go to the one’s forces to Syria increasing its presence or just be He vows to slap a Republican strategist in Greenville, country’s burgeoning manufacturing penalties on goods South Carolina, who is not aligned with hubs to bemoan the state of manufac- content with the current level. is proffering to fight the produced by US Trump. “He’s played it to the hilt.” turing.” Femi Fadeyi, an engineer for Meanwhile, the newly formed an outdated, companies out- At the Anderson event, Trump talked German-owned SEW Eurodrive, an IS marks a US-backed Syrian rebel alliance side the country, up his blue-collar support, comparing industrial equipment firm that has a simplistic, and U-turn in his yesterday launched an offensive make it harder for himself to Franklin Roosevelt. His cam- facility in nearby Lyman, said he moved against Islamic State in the overly pessimistic China and others paign brings up another name: Ronald from Colorado during the height of northeast province of Hasaka. It to export their Reagan. the recession because of the economic policy. view of the US goods, and tear Ed McMullen, Trump’s campaign opportunity. An independent, Fadeyi was the first declared operation up trade deals strategist in South Carolina, says the said Trump made him follow the Repub- by the Democratic Forces of Syria, economy, one that he says hurt billionaire contender has his sights on lican race, but he remained sceptical. which joins together a US-backed the US industry. “Reagan Democrats” — working-class “I don’t understand how Trump plans Kurdish militia and several Syrian Arab rebel groups, since it that fails to grasp “I wonder how voters who tend to support moder- to actually execute many of these goals announced its the multi-national many Chevrolets ates. Those moderate voters famously — some of which are conflicting,” Fadeyi formation earlier this month. are in the mid- switched sides and helped Republican said. Still, even as the state’s workforce complexity dle of Tokyo?’ he Reagan win the 1980 election and the returned to pre-recession levels already While defeating the IS is certainly a priority, Arab told the Ander- Trump campaign believes it could hap- in June 2013, sooner than most of the countries are looking forward to a greater involvement of of global son crowd to pen again in 2016 if he makes it to the country, it has only recovered 40 per- Washington to oust Bashar Al Assad whose hands have been applause. “I would general election. cent of manufacturing jobs lost in the strengthened by the presence of Russian troops in Syria. manufacturing. say none.” According to a Pew Research Center downturn, according to Manufacturers’ What Syria needs is a coordinated strategy from the world And at the survey taken late last month, Trump’s News, Inc, a publisher and compiler of economy-themed Republican debate held supporters tend to attend church less industrial directories and databases. powers that would see the expulsion of Assad. Syria will Wednesday in Boulder, Colorado, Trump frequently than the entire Republi- The textile sector has been particularly never achieve peace with Assad in power. But Russia and pledged to “bring jobs back” from China can electorate and more often identify hit hard, with abandoned mills dotting Iran are making this solution difficult. and Mexico. themselves as “moderate” or “liberal.” the landscape around Anderson and However hard Obama tries to keep away from the conflicts There are signs that Trump’s strat- Critics say that Trump is proffering Greenville, allowing Trump’s message in the Middle East, especially Syria, he is pulled fiercely into egy is working. an outdated, simplistic, and overly pes- to resonate with many. it, forcing him to change his stance at the last moment. Polls show that the bulk of Trump’s simistic view of the US economy, one support comes from men who lack a col- that fails to grasp the multi-national REUTERS The other side Quote of ‘We need more from everywhere’ the day

UROPEAN governments are crisis will require from the international people a day are still landing in Greece, families in the Jordanian camps - and gradually moving to impose community.” Those words came from mostly after traveling in flimsy boats they receive only $1 per person per day. greater order on the massive António Guterres, the UN High Com- from Turkey. That means the reception In September, the World Food Program and chaotic flow of refugees missioner for Refugees, whose agency centers, once established, will hold a was forced to drop 229,000 Syrian I believe that the Einto their countries. At a meeting is struggling to manage the massive flow couple of weeks’ worth of arrivals. The refugees from its voucher program in Sunday, leaders of 11 European Union of desperate humanity from the Middle European Union has agreed on a plan to Jordan, continuing a series of cuts that future of Syria, or and Balkan countries agreed to set up East to Europe - and to raise the aware- relocate across the community 160,000 Guterres said provided a “trigger” for the the future of all reception centers for 100,000 people ness of countries, including the United of those granted asylum. But more than mass movement toward Europe. along the main routes being followed States, that still have not adequately 700,000 have already arrived. Managing the refugee flow, Guterres these peace talks, by migrants from Syria, Iraq and responded to the problem. Guterres said the reasons for the said, will require putting in place the sys- the Syrian-led Afghanistan. They also resolved to begin “People have not yet understood the massive movement are easy to find in tem that “should have been there from following procedures for registering and dimensions of the crisis,” Guterres told the teeming refugee camps of Turkey the beginning.” That means a much negotiation, should relocating refugees when they arrive, us. “We are talking of levels of support and Jordan. More than 80 percent of larger reception capacity at entry points rather than simply waving them on to [for refugees] that are totally insufficient families there are below the local pov- and a permanent system for reallocating not be held up by an other countries. to the levels of need on the ground.” erty line, and only half of the children migrants to all European countries. issue of the future of While that is progress, it is still “much A few figures show that he is not are in school. The U.N. refugee agency Ban Ki-moon less than what the dimensions of the exaggerating. Between 6,000 and 7,000 is able to help only about 20 percent of THE WASHINGTON POST one man. UN Secretary-General SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 OPINION www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Is Hillary Clinton a ‘liar’ on Benghazi?

withdrew its claim of credit. Meanwhile, State could not ignore the fact that the video had generated an attack on the US The House Intelligence Committee, in embassy in Cairo. However, Rubio also said that Clinton its 2014 report on the incident, said spoke about the video to the families of the victims. Several family members have “there was a stream of contradictory and asserted this is true. Charles Woods, the father of Navy Seal Tyrone Woods, told conflicting intelligence that came in after Fox News: “I gave Hillary a hug and shook her hand and she said, ‘We are going to the attacks.” have the filmmaker arrested who was responsible for the death of your son,’” Woods said, reading the account from his journal. Kate Quigley, sister of Glen Doherty, told CNN: “I met her when we By Glenn Kessler attacks were inspired by the storming were at Andrews Air Force base. She of the US Embassy in Cairo (which had spoke to my family about how sad we Last week, Hillary Clinton went been spurred by the video). should feel for the Libyan people because before a committee. She admitted (Morell’s testimony contradicts Rubio’s they are uneducated, and that breeds she had sent emails to her family claim on CNN on October 29, the morn- fear, which breeds violence, and leads saying, ‘Hey, this attack at Beng- ing after the debate, that “there was to a protest…When I think back now to hazi was caused by Al Qaeda-like never a shred of evidence presented to that day and what she knew, you know, “elements.’ She spent over a week tell- anyone that this was spontaneous. And it shows me a lot about her character ing the families of those victims and the the CIA understood that.” On CBS, Rubio that she would choose in that moment Democratic 2016 US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks while launching ‘African American people that it was because of a also claimed that it was “not accurate” to basically perpetuate what she knew Americans for Hillary’ during a campaign rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. video. And yet the mainstream media is that the CIA changed its assessment, was untrue.” going around saying it was the greatest which is also wrong.) It’s hard to reconcile these statements week in Hillary Clinton’s campaign. It Ironically, the CIA’s initial September in the Benghazi attacks. Abu Khattala, a State Department and for our country. by the relatives with the careful phrasing was the week she got exposed as a liar.” 12 executive update stated that “this was terrorist leader and possibly one of the We’ve seen the heavy assault on our post Clinton used in public. — Senator Marco Rubio, R-Fla, an intentional assault and not the escala- ring leaders of the attacks, said that he in Benghazi that took the lives of those The Rubio campaign did not respond to remarks at the GOP presidential debate tion of a peaceful protest.” But because was in fact motivated by the video.” brave men. We’ve seen rage and violence a query. Josh Schwerin, a Clinton spokes- hosted by CNBC, October 28, 2015 the report had no intelligence to support Hillary Clinton’s statements directed at American embassies over an man, said, “Rubio’s statement that she These were pretty strong words it, that language was dropped as analysts awful internet video that we had nothing ever said the video was the cause is false.” uttered by Rubio at the third GOP developed a theory about a protest, the 10.08pm, September 11, press state- to do with. It is hard for the American Focusing just on the public statements debate, and they give us an opportunity to House panel report said. ment: people to make sense of that because it is made by Clinton — as opposed to the rest explore what was said by then-Secretary In all, CIA analysts received 21 reports “I condemn in the strongest terms the senseless, and it is totally unacceptable.” of the administration — one finds little of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in the that a protest occurred in Benghazi, both attack on our mission in Benghazi today. Looking at Clinton’s public statements, support for Rubio’s claim that Clinton week after the 2012 attacks in Benghazi from the media and inside the intelli- As we work to secure our personnel and it is clear she was very careful to keep the told the American people that the attacks that left four Americans dead, including gence community. The Washington Post facilities, we have confirmed that one of attacks separate from the video; the two were because of a video. She certainly the US ambassador. even had a front page story on September our State Department officers was killed. incidents do not appear in the same sen- spoke about the video, but always in the Republicans have charged that, 12 about a protest preceding the attack, We are heartbroken by this terrible loss. tence (unlike the controversial televised context of the protests that were occur- because of the pending 2012 election, quoting among others, the Libyan deputy Our thoughts and prayers are with his remarks by then-UN ambassador Susan ring across the Middle East. the Obama administration deliberately interior minister. family and those who have suffered in Rice). For instance, in her September 14 played down the possibility of a terror- Amazingly, the CIA analysts did not this attack. remarks, Clinton devotes one sentence Clinton’s responsibility ist attack, emphasising instead that the gain access to eyewitness accounts 11.12pm, September 11, email to her to the “heavy assault” in Benghazi and As the nation’s chief diplomat, Clin- incident started as a protest against an until September 22, when the FBI first daughter Chelsea Clinton: then another sentence about the “rage ton had a responsibility to be precise and anti-Muslim video posted on You Tube. published an intelligence report on its “Two of our officers were killed in and violence” over the “awful Internet careful in her public statements. One In our timeline on the administration’s interviews. Benghazi by an Al Qaeda-like group…. video.” She does not say they are con- could imagine she would be less guarded statements, we found that in particular The intelligence community “only very hard day and I fear more of the nected, though listeners may have gotten in private, referring to claims by an President Barack Obama appeared reluc- changed its initial assessment about a same.” that impression. Al Qaeda group even before an official tant to use the phrase “terrorist attack.” protest on September 24, 2012, when September 12, email recounting phone CIA assessment. Rubio is wrong when he New emails disclosed by the House closed caption television footage became conversation with Egyptian Foreign Private remarks says the CIA assessment did not change, Select Committee on Benghazi were available on September 18, 2012 (two days Minister: Speaking before the Benghazi com- given that a Senate report he signed among the most newsworthy elements after Ambassador Susan Rice spoke), and “We know that the attack in Libya mittee, Clinton explained that her pri- documented that the CIA assessment at the 11-hour hearing on October 22 after the FBI began publishing its inter- had nothing to do with the film. It was a vate remarks reflected the fragmentary changed several times and was not set featuring Clinton. But a review of Clin- views with US officials on the ground on planned attack — not a protest. …Based information that was available at the in stone until more than ten days after ton’s public statements indicates that she September 22, 2012,” the House report on the information we saw today we time. “We were not making up the intel- the attacks. Yet family members say that was generally careful to separate remarks said. A similar conclusion was reached believe the group that claimed respon- ligence,” she said. “We were trying to get Clinton, when meeting with them in pri- about the attack and the protests. How- by the Senate Intelligence Committee (of sibility for this was affiliated with Al it, make sense of it, and then to share it.” vate, emphasised the role of the video ever, there may have been a different which Rubio is a member) in its report Qaeda.” She added: “When I was speaking to when they met her at the transfer of story concerning her private remarks to on Benghazi: “Intelligence analysts inac- September 13, public remarks with the Egyptian prime minister or in the remain ceremony. This was on September the families of the victims, according to curately referred to the presence of a Moroccan Foreign Minister on Septem- other two examples you showed, we had 14, after Ansar Al Sharia retracted tak- recent interviews. protest at the Mission facility before the ber 13, in which the attack in Benghazi been told by Ansar Al Sharia that they ing credit for the attack and before the In her testimony, Clinton attributed attack based on open source information is also briefly mentioned: took credit for it. It wasn’t until about 24 officials at CIA headquarters had ana- any shifting emphasis on to what might and limited intelligence, without suffi- “I also want to take a moment to or more hours later, that they retracted lysed the report from the Tripoli mission be called the “fog of war” — information cient intelligence or eyewitness state- address the video circulating on the taking credit for it.” chief that there was no protest at the was fragmentary and disjointed, changing ments to corroborate that assertion. The Internet that has led to these protests Clinton also said she was reacting to diplomatic compound. hour by hour. IC took too long to correct these errone- in a number of countries. Let me state the continuing turmoil in the region over Can Rubio really attribute this to a The House Intelligence Committee, ous reports, which caused confusion and very clearly — and I hope it is obvious — the video, which resulted in 40 protests “lie” rather than the fog of war? A “lie” in its 2014 report on the incident, said influenced the public statements.” that the United States Government had around the globe. “I needed to be talking suggests a deliberate effort to deceive, “there was a stream of contradictory and In an article published in Politico in absolutely nothing to do with this video. about the video, because I needed to put while the documentary evidence suggests conflicting intelligence that came in after 2015, Morell wrote: We absolutely reject its content and mes- other governments and other people on there were few hard answers available the attacks.” The CIA’s deputy director, “We believe that in Benghazi — over sage. America’s commitment to religious notice that we were not going to let them then to policymakers. Even the Senate Michael Morell, testified that the first six hundred miles away — extremists tolerance goes back to the very begin- get away with attacking us, as they did in report signed by Rubio says the reports time he learned there had not been a pro- heard about the successful assault on our ning of our nation. And as you know, we Tunis, as they did in Khartoum,” she said. from the intelligence community “caused test at the diplomatic facility was after embassy in Egypt and decided to make are home to people of all religions, many John Nolte of Breitbart faulted The confusion and influenced the public state- receiving an email from the Libya sta- some trouble of their own, although we of whom came to this country seeking Fact Checker for not including a refer- ments” of policymakers. tion chief on September 15, three days still do not know their motivations with the right to exercise their own religion, ence to Clinton’s conversation with Lib- Rubio is certainly within his rights to after the attack. (An intelligence report certainty. Most likely they were inspired including, of course, millions of Muslims. yan president and a State Department point out Clinton’s contradictory state- from the Tripoli station making a similar by the prospect of doing in Benghazi what And we have the greatest respect for peo- notice that Ansar Al Sharia had claimed ments — and the remarks of the family observation arrived on September 14.) their ‘brothers’ had done in Cairo…Still ple of faith.” credit, both of which took place before members give us pause — but he does not Morell said the assessment “jumped out” others might have been motivated by the September 14, remarks at transfer of the issuance of the 10.08 statement. We have enough evidence to label Clinton a at him because it contradicted the views video — although I should note that our remains ceremony: are not sure what this adds to the pic- liar. of CIA analysts in Washington that the analysts never said the video was a factor “This has been a difficult week for the ture. Ansar Al Sharia within 24 hours THE WASHINGTON POST With Syria escalation, Obama may gain leverage By Phil Stewart and Those include the collapse of tinuing to keep Assad’s forces in them against commercial aircraft Mark Hosenball a half-billion-dollar Pentagon check despite Russia’s air bom- or other western targets. programme to train and equip bardments and the bolstering of The United States unveiled resident Barack Obama’s Syrian fighters, and the unex- The Central Intelligence Agency Assad’s ground forces by Russian the decision to send US special decision to send special pectedly rapid military interven- advisers and Iranian militiamen. operations forces to Syria on the Poperations forces to Syria tion in Syria by Russian President recently broadened the number of The US sources said deliveries same day as 17 countries, the EU is a calculated military escalation Vladimir Putin in support of of TOW missiles are tightly con- and the UN called for a nation- that could increase US leverage, Assad. US government sources groups to which it clandestinely trolled by the CIA and its allies in wide truce in Syria’s civil war at both on and off the battlefield, say said Russia now has several thou- the region to insure that they only talks in Vienna. The talks were current and former US officials. sand troops in the country backed delivers weapons including TOW go to rebels who know how to use attended for the first time since The policy shift coincides with by aircraft and armour. them and are not militant jihad- the conflict began in 2011 by an expanding clandestine CIA The deployment of the mili- anti-tank missiles. ists. However, they acknowledged Assad’s ally Iran. programme that channels weap- tary advisers announced on that at least a limited number of Several US officials, speaking ons to opponents of Syrian Presi- Friday upended a year-old strat- TOWs have ended up with jihad- to Reuters on condition of ano- dent Bashar Al Assad and a new egy hinged on supporting Syr- ists. They said US officials had nymity, said the military moves diplomatic push led by Secretary ian opposition fighters battling ers prepare to push toward the of its military support for Assad no plans to supply any kind of were not designed to increase dip- of State John Kerry to find a Islamic State (ISIL) without city of Raqqa, the Islamic State’s caught Washington by surprise. surface-to-air missiles, known as lomatic leverage in those negotia- political solution to the conflict. putting American “boots on the defacto capital in Syria. But the Central Intelligence MANPADs, to Syrian rebels. tions. The addition of up to 50 US ground.” Fred Hof, a former State Agency recently broadened the “While it is understandable for But one official acknowledged troops alone may not be enough “It’s definitely meant to send Department envoy on Syria, said number of groups to which it the opposition to want to strike it added to a building sense of to fundamentally change Syria’s a message that we’re upping the the US deployment of a handful of clandestinely delivers weapons directly against the Russians, momentum in Syria. increasingly messy civil conflict. game inside Syria, that we’re forces alone was more of a Band- including TOW anti-tank mis- proliferation of MANPADS into “There’s a sense of momen- They are relatively tiny in number absolutely serious about going Aid than a game-changer. But it siles, one source familiar with the an area with a large terrorist tum ... Things are beginning to and will only be in an advisory after ISIL and that we’re not could open doors. support operation said. presence is beyond dangerous,” ripen for people to make different and assistance role, leaving the going to be dissuaded by any “By putting some ‘skin in the Another source said a signifi- one intelligence official added, choices than they’ve been mak- United States still depending efforts to prop up Assad,” said an game’ on the ground in Syria, cant new shipment of TOWs had referring to shoulder-fired heat- ing,” the Obama administration heavily on rebel allies who have Obama administration official, Washington may be able to make been delivered in October to what seeking missile weapons. official said, without commenting not always proven reliable. speaking on condition of ano- a credible pitch to regional pow- the United States believes are US officials want to avoid at all on the CIA programme. But it could help to blunt Mid- nymity. ers to provide the ground combat relatively moderate Sunni rebels costs allowing such weapons, such It could also set up momentum dle East perceptions of US timid- The strategy change also components that can sweep ISIS based in northwest Syria who are as the Stinger missiles provided for Obama’s visit to Turkey in ity in the wake of embarrassments includes positioning more US from Syria,” Hof said. fighting Russian-backed Syrian to the anti-Soviet mujahideen in November, where he will attend for the Obama administration jets in Turkey to expand Ameri- Obama has vowed not to turn government forces. Afghanistan during the 1980s, the G20 summit along with Putin. that have also fed domestic criti- can air strikes as Syrian Kurds, Syria into a proxy war with Rus- These sources said that rebels from falling into the hands of cism of his foreign policy. Arabs and other opposition fight- sia, whose sudden ramping up equipped with TOWs are con- anti-US fighters who might use REUTERS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / AFRICA Australia may Leaders of China, S Korea discuss N Korea SEOUL: South Korean President Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today. Park Geun-Hye and Chinese Pre- The three-way gathering mier Li Keqiang discussed North resumes what had been an annual Korea and trade ties yesterday summit mechanism until tensions send refugees as they met one-on-one in Seoul between Northeast Asia’s three ahead of a trilateral summit with largest economies in 2012 trig- Japan. gered a lengthy hiatus. According to the presidential Beijing hopes reviving the sum- Blue House, the two leaders had a mits will improve trade links and “frank” exchange of views on the help bolster its slowing economy. to Kyrgyzstan North Korean nuclear issue and In their talks yesterday, Park the reunification of the Korean and Li agreed to push for the peninsula. earliest possible ratification of a Govt refuses to comment on report As a result of those discussions, bilateral free trade deal, which is they agreed to “strengthen stra- yet to be approved by the South SYDNEY: Australia’s govern- journalists in Canberra on Octo- tegic-level communication”. Korean parliament. ment refused to comment on a ber 9. The language of the Blue House China and South Korea already report yesterday that said it was “If we can strike other arrange- statement is likely to annoy have strong trade ties, but Park considering resettling refugees it ments with other countries, we Pyongyang, which is already faces a delicate diplomatic bal- houses on two Pacific islands in will do that, but I won’t publicly vexed by the diplomatic inroads ancing act with Beijing and the Central Asian state of Kyr- speculate on it.” Park has been making with Bei- Washington. The South’s 60-year gyzstan. Under Australia’s hardline pol- jing over the past year or so. South Korean President Park Geun-Hye (right) shakes hands with Chinese military alliance with the United Canberra has made no secret icy to stop asylum-seeker boats China is North Korea’s chief Premier Li Keqiang during a meeting at the presidential Blue House in States remains the cornerstone of of the fact it is in talks with a reaching its shores, those arriv- diplomatic protector and eco- Seoul yesterday. its national defence, and it does number of countries about tak- ing by sea are denied resettlement nomic benefactor, but traditional not want to become a pawn in the ing refugees now living in the tiny in Australia even if found to be ties have strained as Beijing’s battle between China and the US state of Nauru and Papua New genuine refugees. patience has worn thin with since taking office in early 2013, on Korean reunification — an for influence in Asia. Guinea’s Manus island but did not Instead they are turned back to Pyongyang’s provocative behav- seeking to get one hand on the issue on which the North wants It is a battle that has heated confirm the Kyrgyzstan option. their country of departure or sent iour and unwillingness to rein in levers Beijing can manipulate China exclusively in its corner. up over the past week after a US “We are having conversa- to Nauru or PNG, where more its nuclear weapons ambitions. when dealing with the North. North Korea is also likely to destroyer sailed close to artificial tions with other countries to than 1,500 are now being held. Park, who has met Chinese Pyongyang is especially nerv- figure high on the agenda when islands built by Beijing in the support our offshore processing Australia has already struck President Xi Jinping half-a-dozen ous about any “strategic” discus- Park and Li sit down for the tri- South China Sea. arrangements and when we’re an agreement with Cambodia to times, has cosied up to China sions between Seoul and Beijing lateral summit with Japanese AFP in a position to make relevant accept refugees in exchange for announcements, the minister for millions of dollars in aid but only immigration will do so,” Finance a handful of people have taken up Minister Mathias Cormann told the offer and the deal has been Sky News. criticised by rights groups. The Weekend Australian story, The Philippines said on Tues- 15 killed in which named no sources, said that day it was “seriously considering” Tribunal’s ruling in South China majority-Muslim Kyrgyzstan was an Australian government pro- seen as a potential option for posal but stressed it would not resettling refugees, in particular accept any refugees permanently Sea case expected next year Philippine Hazara people from Afghanistan. given its responsibilities to its It said other former Soviet bloc own people, about one quarter of WASHINGTON: The chief Reichler called this a “major the South China Sea waters in its countries were also understood whom live in deep poverty. counsel for the Philippines in victory” and said he expected an 200-nautical mile exclusive eco- market fire to be on the list of options, along Australia’s Greens, staunch its Hague tribunal case against oral hearing on the merits of the nomic zone as allowed under the with some African and South opponents of the conservative China over competing claims in Philippines’ case would be held United Nations Convention on the MANILA: Fifteen people, American states, but named no government’s immigration poli- the South China Sea says a final by the end of the year and a final Law of the Sea. including six children, perished other country specifically and cies, ridiculed the idea of sending ruling could come as early as June ruling made within six months of China has boycotted the pro- yesterday after they were trapped gave no indication of whether people to Kyrgyzstan. next year. that. “We are talking about a final ceedings and rejects the court’s in a burning market in the south- talks were under way. “What next? Are we going to Paul Reichler said he also judgment being issued right in the authority in the case. Beijing ern Philippines, police said. A spokeswoman for Immigra- send people to Mars?” leader believed that in spite of China’s middle of 2016, perhaps June of claims sovereignty over almost The victims were sleeping in tion Minister Peter Dutton made Richard Di Natale said. rejection of the case, international 2016, but I am only speculating at the entire South China Sea, dis- the padlocked building when the no comment on the story but “This is ridiculous that we pressure would oblige Beijing to this point,” he said. missing claims to parts of it from fire, believed to have been trig- referred to recent statements in would look for any option other comply with a ruling against it. “For the Philippines, hav- Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, gered by faulty electrical wiring, which Dutton confirmed discus- than the most logical, humane In a legal setback for Beijing ing now established that there Malaysia and Brunei. broke out before dawn, Chief sions with the Philippines and and economically responsible on Thursday, the Hague-based is jurisdiction for the tribunal Reichler said it was “inevita- Inspector Joel Tuttuh said. “other countries”. option which is to ensure we proc- Permanent Court of Arbitration to consider its claim ... leaves us ble” that China would have to Vendors and their families reg- “We have had bilateral discus- ess people here in Australia and, if ruled that it has jurisdiction to very optimistic that the ultimate seek some accommodation with a ularly spend the night inside the sions with other countries, includ- they are found to be genuine refu- hear some territorial claims the outcome will be very successful,” judgment against it if it wanted to decrepit market in the port city ing the Philippines at an officials gees, that they are settled here.” Philippines has filed against China Reichler said. be seen as a state that respected of Zamboanga to watch over their level, at a ministerial level over a over disputed areas in the South Manila filed the case in 2013 to international law. merchandise, mostly used clothes number of months,” Dutton told AFP China Sea. seek a ruling on its right to exploit REUTERS and vegetables, he said. All but one of the building’s many entrance and exit doors are left open for the night, he said. “The victims were trapped in the burning building. They Building collapse kills 17 in China Bomb blasts in Zanzibar couldn’t find their way out,” Tut- tuh said. Two of the six children who SHANGHAI: The collapse of a perished were one year old, he residential building under reno- after disputed election said, adding thirteen people were vation in central China has killed being treated in hospital for 17 construction workers and DAR ES SALAAM: Two bombs Khamis Mkadam, said, adding it severe burns. injured 23, state media reported exploded minutes apart in the was in a residential area of Zan- Huge and sometimes deadly yesterrday. main city on Tanzania’s semi- zibar City, which lies on the main fires at sprawling slums as well The 1990s-era building in autonomous Zanzibar archipelago island of the archipelago. as markets and factories are com- Henan province collapsed sud- yesterday without causing casu- Mkadam said they were “home- mon in the Philippines, where fire denly on Friday afternoon in a alties, police and witnesses said, made” devices and said a mobile safety regulations are sometimes project which involved adding adding to tensions on the islands phone used to detonate one had wilfully disregarded. more levels to the two-storey after a disputed election. been found. Another explosive Last May, 72 people were killed building, state media said. Tanzania held national elec- device was found in another dis- after a huge blaze tore through a Video footage broadcast on tions on Sunday, which included trict on Friday, but was destroyed footwear factory in the northern state television showed firemen a vote for local authorities in in a controlled explosion, he suburbs of the capital, Manila.In picking through the rubble using Zanzibar, traditionally a bastion added. one of country’s deadliest-ever their hands in the search for sur- of opposition to the central gov- Witnesses also reported two fires, 162 people were killed and vivors. The local government in ernment. blasts a few minutes apart. 94 were injured at a Manila disco Wuyang county, where the acci- But Zanzibar’s election com- Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), in 1996. dent occurred, had called off the mission annulled the vote for the party which has ruled Tan- AFP search by yesterday, the official the island’s president, citing zania for more than half a cen- Rescuers search for survivors in the debris after a residential building Xinhua news agency said. “gross violations”. The opposi- tury, was declared winner of the collapsed in Wuyang county in China’s Henan province. tion rejected the move, saying it national presidential and parlia- AFP had won that poll. Police arrested mentary vote on Thursday. An several angry youths after the opposition coalition says the vote decision. was rigged. Pro-whaling rally “Two bombs went off this On Zanzibar, the local election morning within a space of 10 commission has said a new Zan- held in Japan minutes from each other. No one zibar presidential poll will be held. Chinese court jails leader Seven jailed for was killed or injured,” a Zanzi- TOKYO: Some 50 nationalists bar police commander, Mkadam REUTERS yesterday staged a rally in the Nigeria fuel theft southern Japanese whaling town of religious ‘cult’ for life of Taiji to counter anti-whaling LAGOS: Seven men have been campaigns by conservation group SHANGHAI: A Chinese court yuan through his activities, jailed for 10 years in Nigeria after Poll registration Sea Shepherd. has sentenced the leader of a according to the official Xinhua being arrested with nearly 1,500 The demonstration came weeks religious sect labelled a cult by news agency. tonnes of contraband petrol, the after the small Japanese town -- authorities to life in prison on The court also sentenced three Economic and Financial Crimes thrust into the global spotlight several charges, according to an of his followers to jail terms of one Commission said yesterday. in the Oscar-winning 2009 docu- official statement, with three of to four years, but one of those The seven were among the mentary “The Cove” -- kicked off his followers also jailed. tried escaped punishment. crew of the MT Good Success, this season’s controversial dolphin A court in the southern city of The group, which operates which was stopped by a navy and whaling hunt. Zhuhai on Friday also fined Wu under multiple names, claims patrol boat off the coast of Lagos Online video footage showed Zeheng, head of the “Huazang links to Buddhism. in February last year. participants marching through Zongmen” sect, more than 7.0 Analysts say China has tight- On board was some 1,495 the port with a banner which million yuan ($1.1 million), it said. ened control over religious wor- tonnes of Premium Motor Spirit read: “Let’s protect Japanese food The charges included organising a ship under the administration of (petrol/gasoline). culture from Western hypocriti- cult, rape, fraud and selling harm- President Xi Jinping. The defendants were found cal values. Japanese should not ful food products. Authorities have targeted cults guilty at the Federal High Court give in to Sea Shepherd.” Wu seduced dozens of women after members of one group beat in Lagos on Friday after deny- “They are environmental ter- by telling them sex with him could to death a woman they were try- ing four counts of illegal oil rorists,” one of the demonstrators give them “supernatural power”, ing to recruit in May last year. bunkering (theft) and one of told the rally through a loud- state media has said. In February, authorities exe- unlicenced dealing in petroleum speaker as many of the protesters He also operated a restau- cuted a father and daughter, who products. waved Japanese flags. rant which claimed the food was belonged to the Quannengshen Judge O E Abang sentenced Another demonstrator said: cooked with “precious” ingredi- group, for the murder. Fourteen them to 10 years in prison on each Filipinos line up on the last day of filing for registration for the May “They eat beef, pork, chicken and ents. members of the sect were jailed of the first four counts and two 2016 elections, at the Election Commission office in Makati, south of everything. What’s wrong with A police investigation showed for up to three years. years on the fifth, to run concur- Manila, yesterday. People are still coming to the office even though the protecting our country’s culture?” Wu had amassed an illegal for- rently. registration and validation process was begun last year. tune of more than 6.9 million AFP AFP AFP SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 ASIA / PAKISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Pakistan poll violence kills 11 Publisher of slain Rival political parties open fire at each other; PMLN challenged by PTI blogger hacked to

LAHORE: Eleven people were and Sharif’s party and its coali- killed when rival political parties tion partners won in the sparsely death in Bangladesh fired on each other yesterday as populated western province of Pakistanis voted in local elec- Baluchistan. DHAKA: The publisher of an victim, Rahim, 30, as a young tions seen as a referendum on Observers are closely watch- atheist writer killed earlier this secular blogger and poet. the national government halfway ing the polls in Punjab, Pakistan’s year by suspected Islamists was “They then padlocked the office through its term. richest and most populous prov- hacked to death in Bangladesh from the outside and left the three The violence occurred in the ince and the power base of Sharif, yesterday, hours after two secu- in a pool of blood. Our officers Khairpur district of the southern who swept to national power in a lar bloggers and another publisher broke the door and rescued them province of Sindh, which held the landslide election in 2013. were also attacked. after getting emergency calls,” he polls along with the central Pun- “PMLN has the upper hand in Both attacks in the capital said. jab province. It was not imme- Punjab, but it will be a strongly Dhaka — the latest in a wave of The three men were in hospi- diately clear which parties were challenged by PTI,” said political violence targeting secular activ- tal and one was in a critical con- responsible. analyst Wajahat Masood, refer- ists blamed on a banned Islamist dition. Basu, 50, posted a short “Eleven people were killed ring to Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek- group — followed the same pat- Facebook status immediately after when two groups opened fire,” i-Insaaf party. tern, with the assailants attacking the attack: “They hacked us, me police deputy inspector general Security and the economy have the men with machetes and cleav- Tutul and Tareq.” Kamran Fazal said. improved under Sharif ,but the ers, leaving them in a pool of blood No group had claimed respon- The opposition, led by interna- government has failed to tackle and padlocking their offices from sibility for the attacks but they tional cricket star turned politi- corruption or tax dodging by the the outside as they left, police said. were similar to other assaults on cian Imran Khan, is hoping the wealthy, two problems that are Pakistanis wait to cast their votes during local body polls in Lahore yesterday. Faisal Arefin Dipan, 43, was the country’s secular opinion- polls will help build a national starving social services such as killed in his third-floor office in formers, Islam said. coalition that could challenge schools and hospitals of cash. ies. Local government elections In March this year, the central Dhaka, his father Abul Police say the Islamist militant Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Over 20 million people are reg- were last held in 2005 under Gen- Supreme Court called the absence Kashem Fazlul Haq, a noted intel- group Ansarullah Bangla Team Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz istered to vote in Punjab and 4.6 eral Pervez Musharraf, who came of the local government system lectual and writer, said. (ABT) were behind the previous (PMLN) party at the next general million in Sindh. Pakistan has a to power in a bloodless coup. for over a decade unconstitutional “I rushed to his office at Aziz attacks. election. population of 190 million. National and provincial politi- and ordered the election com- Market and broke the padlock. Hundreds of activists held an Pakistan’s other two prov- Local bodies, in which voters cal parties dislike the system, mission to arrange for polls to be And I saw him lying upside down impromptu march in Dhaka Sat- inces held their local elections elect councillors directly, devolve saying the military has previously held as soon as possible. in a massive pool of blood. They urday evening, slamming the gov- months ago. Khan won in Khyber administrative and financial pow- used it to undermine slaughtered his neck. He is dead,” ernment for failing to protect the Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest ers to lower tiers of electoral bod- parliamentary democracy. REUTERS he said. country’s secular writers. Police inspector Mozammel “We’re stunned. One after Haq also confirmed Dipan’s death. another secular writer and blog- Haq said that he became worried gers have been silenced and mur- about his son after he heard of the dered. Yet the government has earlier attack that left publisher failed to protect them,” said Imran Ahmedur Rashid Tutul and blog- Sarker, who heads a secular blog- Rocket hits mosque in Afghanistan, six dead gers Ranadipam Basu and Tareq gers group. Rahim severely injured. Asif Mohiuddin, a Berlin-based KABUL: A rocket apparently forces and the Islamist Taliban “He published the books of Avi- Bangladeshi atheist blogger who fired by fighters from the radi- movement. Nangarhar, on the jit Roy. They also attacked other survived a machete attack by cal Islamic State movement has border with Pakistan, has become publishers of Roy but only my son Islamist militants in December hit a mosque in eastern Afghani- one of its main strongholds. died,” Haq said. 2013, also berated the government stan, killing six worshippers and Hazrat Hussain Mashriqiwal, Atheist blogger Roy was killed for not doing enough. wounding four others, a local offi- a spokesman for the Nangarhar in February — the first death in “The country’s bloggers have cial said yesterday. police chief, said security forces the wave of violence against sec- sought protection from the gov- The attack in Achin, southeast had detained two suspects, ular writers in Bangladesh. The ernment and yet there have been of Jalalabad in Nangarhar prov- one of whom was a foreigner. total death toll now stands at five. no visible efforts to ensure their ince, occurred during evening Islamic State’s rise has caused In the first incident yesterday, security,” he said over the phone. prayers last Friday, district gov- alarm outside Afghanistan, with three armed men posing as shop- He said about a dozen secular ernor Haji Ghalibhe said. It was Russia saying it was concerned pers entered the offices of Shud- writers have fled the country fol- not clear if it was aimed at the about the threat to its central dhaswar publishing house at 3pm, lowing threats from the Islam- mosque or went astray after being Asian neighbours and US com- police said. ists and the latest attacks would fired at security forces based manders citing the movement as “Once inside, they started hack- prompt more to do so or go into nearby. a reason to delay plans to pull out ing Ahmedur Rashid Tutul, the hiding. Both Tutul and Dipan An Afghan National Army soldier fires an artillery shell during clashes Islamic State has been build- troops next year. publisher of a slain atheist writer, published books by Roy and other ing up its presence in Afghanistan and secular blogger Ranadipam young secular writers. Roy, a US between Afghan security forces and militants in Achin yesterday. while battling both government REUTERS Basu and Tareq Rahim with national of Bangladeshi origin, machetes and cleavers indiscrimi- was hacked to death outside a nately and shot at Rahim from a book fair in Dhaka in February. firearm,” said Dhaka police deputy His wife, a secular blogger, was commissioner Wahidul Islam. injured in the incident. Cambodia oppn leader loses parliament post Activists described the third AFP

PHNOM PENH: Cambodia’s of CPP supporters, who held a “new culture of dialogue” has col- them not long after Hun Sen pub- ruling party has ousted the rally on Monday calling for Kem lapsed. licly urged judges to punish them opposition leader from his post Sokha’s removal. The agreement in July 2014 harshly. He also warned that a of deputy parliament president Two CNRP lawmakers were saw CNRP end a year-long house CNRP election win in 2018 would after a controversial house vote badly beaten by unknown attack- boycott in return for a series of create civil war. that could nudge the Southeast ers after the protest, an attack concessions by CPP and some rare Hun Sen has started to lash out Asian country closer to political which Prime Minister Hun Sen conciliatory talk by self-styled after attempts by the CNRP to conflict. condemned but said was not the strongman Hun Sen. stir nationalist sentiment. All 68 Cambodian People’s Party work of his CPP supporters. Kem Sokha was appointed dep- CNRP parliamentarian Ou (CPP) parliamentarians voted “Kem Sokha has always uty National Assembly president Chanrith said criticizing rival par- on Friday to remove Cambodia intended to destroy the deal and as part of the deal. ties was part of the democratic National Rescue Party (CNRP) destroy the relationship between The truce broke down in July process. leader Kem Sokha for breaking the two political parties,” CPP when 11 CNRP members were “The political situation is get- the terms of a political deal in lawmaker Cheam Yeap said. jailed for insurrection for staging ting more tense and unstable. which the CNRP had agreed not The stripping of Kem Sokha’s an illegal protest over a disputed There have been of threats the to disparage the ruling party. legislative post is the latest salvo 2013 election, in which CNRP’s country will return to war, beat- CNRP boycotted the vote, call- by the long-ruling CPP that sug- success stunned its rivals. ings of MPs and this removal,” he Bangladeshi writer Ranadipam Basuis is treated at the Dhaka medical ing it unconstitutional. It followed gests its political deal with the They were released on bail as said. college hospital after being attacked in the office of a publisher in Dhaka a petition lodged by hundreds increasingly popular CNRP for a part of the deal but a court jailed REUTERS yesterday.

Tibet’s former top official US smooths Kyrgyz ties after rights row

BISHKEK: US Secretary of the award caused his hosts. controversial project. to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, to be prosecuted for graft State John Kerry carefully nego- At a news conference after “We believe that the time Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, to tiated a delicate first day of his talks with President Almazbek has come to develop an optimal reassure leaders of Washington’s BEIJING: A former top Chinese minority populations, such as Central Asia tour yesterday, Atambayev and Foreign Minis- model of relations between Kyr- good intentions. security official in Tibet will be Xinjiang and Tibet, have largely patching up a human rights row ter Erlan Abdyldaev, Kerry said gyzstan and the United States, Already faced with a dra- prosecuted for suspected corrup- escaped the campaign so far. with Kyrgyzstan. the prize had been to reward in full compliance with the prin- matic economic slowdown, Cen- tion, the ruling Communist Par- State media said in January The senior US diplomat’s visit Askarov’s lifetime of work. ciples of equality and mutual tral Asian governments fear the ty’s anti-graft watchdog has said, that anti-graft authorities had to all five “’Stans”, the land- It was not, he said, related to respect,” he said at the event. withdrawal of US forces from in a rare example of corruption- found 15 senior Communist Party locked former Soviet republics in the disputed incident, which he Kerry hailed the building as Afghanistan will end Washing- busters going into the restive and officials in Tibet guilty of corrup- Russia’s Asian backyard, began said he could not speak about. a “21st century embassy with ton’s interest in the region. remote region. tion last year and had punished in the one most suspicious of US “And I regret that it did result which to implement a 21st cen- Until last year Kyrgyzstan Le Dake, who was deputy head them. influence. in some concerns,” he said, tury partnership” but its con- was home to a massive US air- of Tibet’s regional legislature China has ruled Tibet with an In an incident emblematic of insisting that the United States struction was the subject of some base, hub of the “northern dis- when an investigation into him iron hand since People’s Libera- this mistrust, Kyrgystan was had no intention of interfering Cold War-style rumours. tribution network” for Nato began in June, is suspected of tion Army troops “peacefully lib- outraged in July when Kerry’s in Kyrgystan’s domestic security During the embassy’s con- troops fighting in its southern abuse of power and bribery, the erated” the region in 1950. State Department gave jailed concerns. struction, some Kyrgyz and neighbour. Central Commission for Disci- Tibetan parts of China erupted activist Azimjon Askarov a “We have discussed this very Russian media alleged that 152 The base closed last year and pline Inspection said on Friday. in widespread anti-Chinese pro- human rights award. frankly, very openly, and all of tonnes of building materials the Afghan operation has been He has been expelled from the tests in 2008, and what China Askarov has been hailed by us want to move on,” he said, flown into the country concealed dramatically scaled back, cutting party and his case handed over calls the Tibet Autonomous human rights defenders for his adding that human rights was supplies for a secret plot. off a huge source of foreign income to the legal authorities, it said, Region remains under tight secu- work exposing torture in Kyrgyz a founding value of the United The varying theories, dis- for the Central Asian state. Com- meaning he will be prosecuted. rity. jails and violence against ethnic States. missed as false and irresponsible bined with a drop in the price of The statement provided no other In a separate statement, the Uzbeks, but his home govern- Abdyldaev confirmed the topic by the embassy, suggested Wash- the region’s oil exports and sanc- details and it was not possible to anti-graft watchdog said Gu ment jailed him for life. had been discussed at length and ington was smuggling in cash tions against its major economic reach Le for comment. Chunli, who was a vice governor He has been convicted of that he expected his government or weapons to mount a revolt partner Russia, the five republics According to his official biog- of the northeastern province of organising violent protests and to return to it again, but said against the government. are facing a squeeze. raphy, Le was head of the State Jilin, had also been expelled from accused of involvement in the the countries would cooperate Abdyldaev was all smiles yes- This may in turn feed social Security Department in Tibet the party and would be pros- death of a policeman. more closely. terday as he joined Kerry to open unrest in a region with an unen- from 2004 to 2013. ecuted for suspected corruption. The United States has deep The minister, whom Kerry the embassy, but the reports viable recent history of brutal President Xi Jinping has vowed It was also not possible to concerns about human rights referred to as “my friend Erlan”, reflect the level of suspicion in government repression, partly to combat deep-seated corruption reach him for comment. in Kyrgyzstan but Kerry, keen also attended the opening cer- the region towards US motives. in response to fears of Islamist since assuming power in late 2012, to move past the row, tried emony of a new building for the Kyrgyzstan was the first leg insurgency. although areas of China with big REUTERS to explain away the offence US embassy in Bishkek, itself a of a trip that will take Kerry AFP SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / INDIA 11 ministers Pranab, RBI governor urge tolerance take oath in UP LUCKNOW: Eleven new minis- ters took oath in Uttar Pradesh West Bengal chief minister says she is saddened by the level of intolerance in the country yesterday after Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday NEW DELHI: With growing clamour tive strength which must be preserved at vigilante acts to enforce it, may offend of production, better logistics - these are sacked eight cabinet ministers against recent incidents of intolerance all costs. It finds reflection in the various you as much, or more, than the offence to what lead to sustained economic growth.” and withdrew the portfolios of across the country, President Pranab provisions of our Constitution.” me. Excessive political correctness stifles The report said that the Indian economy nine ministers. Mukherjee and RBI Governor Raghuram At another event here, Reserve Bank of progress as much as excessive licence and is likely to grow at 7.6 percent this year The ministers were sworn in Rajan yesterday emphasised tolerance to India Governor Raghuram Rajan said that disrespect.” and in 2016 while closing of negative output by Governor Ram Naik at the Raj take the country forward. India has always protected debate and the “Tolerance means not being so insecure growth is going to be difficult due to exter- Bhawan. President Mukherjee said here that right to hold different views. about one’s ideas that one cannot subject nal headwinds and the government failing Nine of those sworn-in were India has prospered due to its power to “Tolerance can take the offense out of them to challenge — it implies a degree of to deliver on reforms, it added. elevated from their previous posi- assimilate and tolerate. a debate, and indeed instill respect. If I go detachment that is absolutely necessary “Overall, it’s unclear whether India can tions. “Our country has thrived due to its berserk every time a particular button is for mature debate,” the RBI governor said. deliver the promised reforms and hit its The new cabinet ministers are power of assimilation and tolerance. Our pressed, rebels are tempted to press the In the report titled `India Outlook: growth potential. Undoubtedly, numerous Arvind Singh, Kamal Akhtar, pluralistic character has stood the test button, while mischief-makers indeed do Searching for Potential’, Moody’s Analyt- political outcomes will dictate the extent Vinod Kumar Singh alias Pan- of time,” Mukherjee said while speaking so,” Rajan said while addressing the IIT- ics, a division of Moody’s Corporation, on of success.” dit Singh, Saheb Singh Saini and during the golden jubilee celebrations of the Delhi Convocation here. Friday warned of “a possible increase in According to the report, the Indian econ- Balwant Singh Ramoowalia, who’s Delhi High Court at New Delhi’s Vigyan “Fortunately, India has always pro- violence”. omy is expected to grow around 7.3 percent inclusion created a flutter as he is Bhavan. tected debate and the right to have differ- “Along with a possible increase in vio- year-on-year in September quarter which neither a member of any House “India is a country of 1.3 billion people ent views,” Rajan said, a day after Moody’s lence, the government will face stiffer is below the expected potential of around nor is a resident of Uttar Pradesh. belonging to three ethnic groups — Cauca- Analytics in a report said the belligerent opposition in the upper house as debate nine or 10 percent. Among others who were sworn sian, Dravidian and Mongoloid — speaking provocation of various Indian minorities turns away from economic policy.” In Kolkata, West Bengal Chief Min- in were Shailendra alias Lalai 122 languages and 1,600 dialects, and pro- has raised ethnic tensions. Moody’s Analytics said the politics need ister Mamata Banerjee said she was Yadav, Sudhir Kumar Rawat, fessing seven faiths,” he pointed out. “But if I do not react predictably, and to improve and the government’s reform “saddened” at the level of intolerance in Pawan Pandey and Omkar Singh The theme of the Delhi High Court’s instead ask button pressers to explain their agenda needs attention to achieve long- the country and encouraged people to “act Yadav. Hemraj Verma could not golden jubilee celebrations being ‘Justice concerns, rebels are forced to do the hard term growth. for unity”. be sworn-in as a minister of state for all’, he said, “it implies empowerment work of marshalling arguments. While talking about economic growth, “Saddened that there is so much intoler- as he could not reach the venue of the weak and equal treatment of law “So, rebels do not press the button friv- citing economist Robert Solow, Rajan said ance today. Why so much divide and rule? on time. irrespective of one’s individual identity”. olously, while the mischief makers who bulk of economic growth did not come from Let us speak for unity, stand for unity. Let Punjab’s ruling Shiromani Akali Referring to the ancient civilisations abound in every group are left without an putting more factors of production such as us act for unity,” Banerjee tweeted. Dal yesterday accused its former having accommodated diversities, the easy trigger.” labour and capital to work. leader Ramoowalia of “betrayal” president said: “Multiplicity is our collec- “After all, any ban, and certainly any “Put differently, new ideas, new methods IANS and dubbed him “power hungry” after he was sworn in as a cabinet minister in Uttar Pradesh. “Ramoowalia has displayed the Lights on height of political opportunism and power hunger by betraying the party that gave him every- Pakistan envoy touched by thing to hitch his boat with the Samajwadi Party,” the party said in a statement. “Ramoowalia’s action is remi- Bengaluru hospitality niscent of the days of ‘aaya ram gaya ram’ politics,” senior Akali BENGALURU: Salubrious cli- the state and his country. and was grappling with many Dal leaders Sukhdev Singh mate, cool breeze, warm hos- “The chief minister has been challenges, including poverty, Dhindsa, Balwinder Singh Bhun- pitality and friendly nature of gracious to accept our invitation to illiteracy and healthcare. der, Maheshinder Singh Grewal, Bengaluru’s people touched Paki- visit Pakistan and discussed various He also interacted with teenage and Daljit Singh Cheema said in stan High Commissioner Abdul issues of interest to people in both students of Mount Carmel College the statement. Basit, who is on a four-day visit countries,” Basit said at a ‘Meet the and addressed a select gathering IANS to Karnataka. Press’ event hosted by Bangalore at Urdu Academy in the city last “My wife (Sumaiyah) and me Press Club in the green environs Thursday. Admitting that Kash- are touched and humbled by the of the famous Cubbon Park. mir remained the core dispute impeccable hospitality extended The envoy also called on Gov- between the two countries since by the people of Bengaluru. I have ernor Vajubhai R Vala at Raj 1947, Basit said that other issues great memories of this city. I am Bhavan last Friday and dis- like Siachen, Sir Creek and ter- Odisha govt to Devotees pay their respects at the illuminated Golden Temple in thankful to the chief minister cussed bilateral ties between the rorism have got entangled in the ` Amritsar on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the fourth Sikh (Siddaramaiah) for the excellent two countries and on promoting uneasy relations over the decades. allot 2.5bn for Guru, Ramdass, who was born in Lahore in 1574 and was the Guru arrangements made for our visit,” people-to-people contacts. “If we think these issues can who established the city of Amritsar. Basit here last Friday. Interacting with about 50 citi- be overlooked or brushed aside, KBK scheme Basit, 57, the first Pakistan zens at a meeting think-tank we will be deceiving ourselves and envoy to visit Karnataka, has Bengaluru International Centre further delay resolving them, as BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha invited Siddaramaiah to visit his and Takshashila Institution last they are critical for peaceful co- government yesterday decided country and gave proposals to the Wednesday, Basit lamented that existence and mutual respect,” he to make budgetary allocations of Kerala police to further chief minister on promoting cul- Pakistan was a much misunder- Basit added. Rs2.5bn on its own to continue tural and economic ties between stood nation for various reasons IANS the special KBK scheme after the central government stopped funding the programme. probe death of Swami As the central government dis- Man murders continued providing funds under Bengal minister gets the Revised Long Term Action Swaswethikananda Plan in the Koraput-Balangir- wife, son over Kalahandi (KBK) region from ALAPPUZHA: The Kerala Narayana Dharma Paripalana this financial year, the state gov- Police have decided to further (SNDP) Sangom. financial crisis bail in Saradha scam ernment has decided to enhance probe the death of Swami Swas- The case took a turn to this fund allocation under Biju KBK wethikananda in July 2002. The extent following fresh revela- NEW DELHI: A man killed his KOLKATA: West Bengal Trans- rejected multiple times including scheme to Rs2.5bn from Rs1.2bn. investigation was earlier closed tion which came from leading wife and two-and-a-half-year-old port Minister Madan Mitra, by the Calcutta High Court. This was decided at a meeting after being presumed to be a case businessman Biju Ramesh, after son here due to financial crisis, arrested in the multi-crore rupee Congress leader and noted presided over by Odisha Chief of drowning, a minister said yes- Natesan opened his mind to form police said yesterday. Saradha scam late last year, was advocate Kapil Sibal too had Minister Naveen Patnaik here terday. a political party and was getting Vikram Bhatia, 35, an interior yesterday granted bail by a city unsuccessfully pleaded for his yesterday. “The further probe would be ready to join the third front led decorator, who is currently job- court. bail in a court earlier. Citing non The KBK, comprising Koraput, coordinated by additional director by the BJP. less, smothered his wife Neetu, 31, The Trinamool leader was availability of the case diary, the Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Raya- general of police (Crime Branch) Businessman Biju Ramesh in a and strangulated his son Lavitra arrested by the Central Bureau CBI counsel pleaded before the gada, Sonepur, Balangir, Kala- S Ananthakrishnan and would TV channel discussion revealed last Friday evening on the occa- of Investigation (CBI) on Decem- court to defer the hearing but the handi and Nuapada districts, is be conducted by Crime Branch that a person called Priyan had sion of Karva Chauth, when ber 12. The agency in its charge plea was turned down. Pressing considered one of the poorest and superindent of police P K Madhu,” pleaded with him soon after the women fast for the longevity of sheet had indicted Mitra for sev- for his bail, Mitra’s counsel said most backward regions of the State Home Minister Ramesh death of the Swami not to rake their husbands. The incident, eral offences including criminal the CBI has failed to substantiate country. The central government Chennithala told reporters here. up the case. which occurred at Keshav Puram conspiracy, cheating and criminal its charges against the minister. had slashed the fund allocation to The new move came following a Following the revelation both in west Delhi, was reported to breach of trust. A designated CBI “Not a single investor testified the KBK region from Rs2.5bn to Kerala court accepting a petition the CPI-M and even a section of police around 8pm by Bhatia’s court in the city granted bail to against him. The CBI kept on Rs1.3bn in 2006. Since then, the by P D Joseph earlier this month top senior Congress leaders said landlord. Police said that Bhatia, the 62-year-old leader on a per- opposing his bail but they could state government is allocating which sought a re-investigation that the clear the air a further was also lying on the floor in an sonal bond of Rs2lakh. not produce any evidence about Rs1.2bn for the development of into the mysterious death of the probe needed to be conducted to unconscious state along with the The court also directed Mitra his involvement in the case,” said the region by launching Biju KBK seer in the light of fresh revela- settle the issue once and for all. bodies of his wife and son. to submit his passport and not to Mitra’s counsel Ashok Mukherjee. scheme, said a release from the tions. The popular Swami, who Incidentally, the Kerala police “Bhatia was rushed to a nearby go out of the state. The minister As soon as the news of his bail Chief Minister’s Office. had wide connections across in 2013 filed the closure report hospital where he is being treated. has also been directed to appear spread, Trinamool supporters and The state government decided political parties at the time of his in the Kerala high court stating It is yet to be ascertained whether before the investigating agency if family members rushed to the to allocate an additional Rs1.3bn death, had serious difference of that the Swami died after a fall he tried to commit suicide after and when summoned for the pur- state-run SSKM Hospital where to run the scheme under Biju opinion with Vellapally Natesan, and his head hit the rocks in the killing his wife and son,” a police pose of the investigation. Mitra is undergoing treatment KBK, said the release. the powerful Hindu Ezhava leader river bed. official said. Behind bars for nearly 11 and general secretary of the Sree IANS IANS months, Mitra’s bail plea had been IANS IANS

Tourist attraction AAP files complaint against Jung with ACB

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi parole earlier this month. AAP also accused the L-G of L-G’s willingness to discriminate Party yesterday lodged a com- “A request is made by O P allowing extension to Chautala’s in this case and offer favourable plaint with ACB against Delhi Chautala, seeking parole on medi- parole in May. treatment to a person convicted Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung for his cal grounds in October. Despite “Chautala, on grounds to peruse on grounds of corruption raises attempt to shield former Haryana the Delhi government’s strong the filing of SLP in Supreme concerns. chief minister O P Chautala, who objection to any parole request Court, and maintain family ties, “The L-G, being a constitu- is lodged in Tihar Jail over cor- and inability for entertaining such had filed a request for extension tional position, has misused his ruption charges. a request under the Parole Guide- of parole in May. The Delhi gov- office to provide benefit to Chau- Party leaders Raghav Chadha, lines 2010, the L-G exercised ernment advises rejection of the tala, in both May as well as in Dilip Pandey and Ashutosh pressure on Jain, asking him to parole, as it appears to be unwar- October, therefore the role of L-G reached ACB office and registered grant parole to the convict,” AAP ranted since the convict had needs to be probed thoroughly,” a complaint against the L-G. leaders wrote in the complaint enjoyed a parole of many weeks AAP demanded. Chautala was convicted in a case letter addressed to ACB chief. in April. Jain had earlier complained to relating to teachers’ recruitment “The reasons given by L-G “The L-G disregards the Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tourists riding on elephants watch a rhinoceros at the Pobitora wildlife in Haryana. while pressurizing the home min- elected government’s decision of about being pressurized by Jung sanctuary, some 55km east of Guwahati, yesterday. After a devastating In its complaint letter, AAP ister were that Chautala has been rejection of parole and grants the for considering parole to INLD wave of floods, the sanctuary, which is home to the one-horned rhi- accused the L-G of pressurising a five-time president of a political extension,” the complaint letter leader Om Prakash Chautala. noceros, has reopened to tourists. Pobitora has the highest population Delhi Home Minister Satyendra party and thereby he should be said. density of rhinos in the world. Jain for considering Chautala’s granted parole,” the letter stated. Party leaders further said IANS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 ASIA / INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Parties fight over Patel’s legacy ‘Run for Unity’ marks birth anniversary of India’s first home minister

NEW DELHI: As the birth anni- former prime minister Indira said. Naidu said he was of the up hoardings nearby about Sardar versary of independent India’s Gandhi on her death anniversary. opinion, like millions of others, Patel’s action of “banning anti- first home minister Sardar Val- “Tributes to former prime minis- that “if Patel was the first prime India RSS”. labhbhai Patel was commemo- ter of India, Mrs Indira Gandhi, minister, the face (of the country) “Many many salutations to rated with a ‘Run for Unity’ in on her death anniversary,” the could have been changed more”. ‘Iron Man’ Sardar Vallabhbhai Delhi yesterday, both the ruling prime minister said in a state- “But what happened hap- Patel who unified the country and BJP and the opposition Congress ment. Paying tributes to Sardar pened,” Naidu added. banned anti-India RSS,” read the indulged in a political slugfest to Patel, Congress vice president Top Congress leaders, including message on one of the hoardings claim Patel’s legacy. Rahul Gandhi pointed out that former prime minister Manmo- put up by the IYC on the India Speaking at the ‘Run for Unity’ the “Iron Man’ was against “fun- han Singh, party president Sonia Gate roundabout. event at Rajpath here yesterday damentalists”. Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi also The Youth Congress also put morning, Prime Minister Naren- “My tribute to Sardar Patel on paid tributes to Indira Gandhi up hoardings to pay tributes to dra Modi outlined a new initiative his birth anniversary. One of the and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. former prime minister Indira ‘Ek Bharat, Shresth Bharat’ (one founding fathers of our nation, They paid tributes to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary India, best India) while praising a patriot and a great Congress- Gandhi at the Shakti Sthal yesterday. Indira Gandhi was Sardar Patel on his 140th birth man,” Rahul Gandhi tweeted. memorial site dedicated to her. assassinated on October 31, 1984, anniversary. “His contribution to unifying “We pay tribute to Indira Gan- by two of her bodyguards. However, he also used the occa- India and guarding against fun- dhi today. A leader with courage Congress spokesperson Anand sion to attack “dynastic politics” damentalist forces will always and compassion. She protected Sharma accused the BJP of try- that he said had “polluted” Indian inspire us,” he said. the poor and died for India,” ing to appropriate the legacy of politics. The main salvo, however, came Rahul Gandhi tweeted. Patel and dismissed the ‘Run for “The way nepotism has polluted from Urban Development Minis- The Congress has alleged that Unity’ as “hypocrisy” against the our politics... the life of Sardar ter M Venkaiah Naidu, who said the mega celebration of Patel’s backdrop of protests by artistes, sahab is an example... No name it would have been better if Patel birth anniversary was to over- writers and scientists over “ris- from his family has figured on the was made independent India’s shadow the observance of the ing intolerance”. Under the ‘Ek political map of this country so first prime minister instead of death anniversary of Indira Gan- Bharat, Shreshth Bharat’ scheme, far,” said Modi. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. dhi, and was an attempt by the a state of India would choose “It reflects how he made efforts “History has not done justice to BJP to stake a claim on Sardar another state every year to pro- to keep his family away from poli- the memory of Sardar Patel for Patel, who was a leading Con- mote its culture and language. Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech before waving off the ‘Run tics,” he said. whatever reason. It is our duty gressman. for Unity’ in New Delhi yesterday. Modi also paid tributes to to see he is remembered,” Naidu The Congress youth wing put IANS

Tiwa dance Navtej Sarna is new envoy to Stakes high for BJP-led NDA Britain in Bihar poll’s fourth round NEW DELHI: Navtej Singh Sarna, secretary (west) in the PATNA: Caste arithmetic will 53 of the 55 assembly seats in Before Nitish Kumar came to external affairs ministry, was be on test on Sunday as electors the last Lok Sabha polls in 2014, power in November 2005, Siwan yesterday named India’s next in 55 constituencies in Bihar’s thanks to Modi’s wave. was said to be under the rule high commissioner to Britain. flood prone fertile belt vote in the Amit Shah during his election of criminal-turned-politician, Sarna, a 1980-batch Indian For- fourth round of assembly polls - rallies said firecrackers would be former MP Mohammad Sha- eign Service officer, will replace with BJP chief Amit Shah’s Paki- burst in celebration in Pakistan habuddin. The grand alliance Ranjan Mathai in London. He is stan comment muddying the if the grand alliance formed the of JD-U, RJD and the Congress expected to take up his assign- electoral waters. next government. wants to make a dent with consol- ment shortly, an official release Millions of voters were bom- Even Modi during his rallies idation of OBCs, EBCs and Dalits said. The appointment comes days barded with issues like bursting said: “Leaders of the RJD, JD-U along with Muslims by playing the ahead of Prime Minister Naren- of firecrackers in Pakistan to a and the Congress are conspiring forward versus backward fight dra Modi’s visit to Britain. conspiracy to steal the job quota to snatch away 5 percent of SC/ and development of poor. In the course of his career in of the Dalits and OBCs for a reli- ST and OBC reservation and give Chief Minister Nitish Kumar the IFS, Sarna has served in a gious community as campaigning it to a religious community (Mus- doesn’t fail to remind the elector- variety of positions in Delhi and Tiwa tribesmen dance on the occasion of the Lanhkhon festival in Karbi drew to a close. The stakes are lim) for votes. ate that the rule of law has been abroad. Between 1980 and 2002, Anglong district of Assam state yesterday. Tiwa is a major tribe in Assam perhaps the highest for Bharatiya For the BJP, this its strong- established and development has he worked in the Indian embassies and its members practise Jhum or shifting cultivation in the hills. Janata Party (BJP) led NDA. est belt where it enjoys support reached the people in shape of in Moscow, Warsaw, Thimphu, Amit Shah and Prime Minis- of the traditional upper castes roads to electricity. Geneva, Tehran and Washington ter Narendra Modi played their along with the Other Backward The two-week canvassing saw interspersed with assignments at cards that linked Bihar assembly Caste-Extreme Backward Caste, top leaders of the Grand Alliance headquarters. He was the long- polls outcome with Pakistan and and Dalits. It was evident in the of the ruling Janata Dal-United, est-serving spokesperson of the Nitish open to debate raised the old job quota issue for last assembly and the last Lok Rashtriya Janata Dal and the external affairs ministry. Muslims during their rallies. It is Sabha polls. Congress and BJP-led National being seen as a last ditch effort to As many as 14,739,120 voters Democratic Alliance (NDA) as IANS counter RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s are eligible to decide the fate of well as six left parties, Bahujan with Modi on reservation “backward versus forward” fight 776 candidates in fray in 55 of 243 Samaj Party (BSP) and Sama- in polls and Nitish Kumar’s devel- assembly constituencies spread jwadi Party hitting the campaign PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister state assembly polls. The NDA opment agenda. over Gopalganj, Siwan, West trail. It was marked by below-the- Nitish Kumar yesterday said he includes Lok Janshakti Party No doubt the stakes are also Champaran, East Champaran, belt comments and occasionally was ready to debate on the issue (LJP), Hindustani Awam Morcha high for Chief Minister Nitish Sheohar, Sitamarhi and Muzaf- personal attacks and abuses to Investors sour of reservation with Prime Minis- (HAM) and and Rashtriya Lok Kumar but the belligerent tone farpur districts. score political points. ter Narendra Modi. Samta Party (RLSP). of Modi and Shah, going by their The NDA candidates are heav- The run-up to the fourth-phase over Jharkhand: “Modiji I’m ready to debate the The Grand Alliance headed by addresses in the last 48 hours, ily depending on Modi and his voting saw hectic campaigning issue of reservation with you any Nitish Kumar includes Rashtriya has given strength to specula- plank of development in the belts by Modi, Amit Shah Congress Assocham study day,” the chief minister tweeted. Janata Dal (RJD) and the Con- tions here that BJP-led NDA is once notorious for lawlessness, vice president Rahul Gandhi, “Stop misleading people and gress. The voting for the fourth of not confident of repeating their including kidnapping, extortion BSP supremo Mayawati, Nitish RANCHI: Investors’ confidence your efforts to add communal the five-phase elections would be performance in their strongholds. and murder. Modi and Shah also Kumar, Lalu Prasad and JD-U in Jharkhand has been shaken colour to Bihar assembly Polls,” held on November 1. The count- In the last assembly polls in used the fear factor to woo voters, president Sharad Yadav apart over the years, according to a he added. ing of the votes is scheduled for 2010, when the BJP was in alli- warning of a return of ‘Jungle Raj’ from left leaders. study released by Associated Modi is leading the campaign November 8. ance with the JD-U, it won 26 if the BJP-led NDA was not voted Chambers of Commerce and trail for the BJP-led NDA in the IANS seats alone, and the NDA swept to power. IANS Industry of India (Assocham) yesterday. The study said, “As of 2014-15 Jharkhand attracted total out- standing investments worth `6.4 lakh crore with manufacturing Judicial custody of Indrani, other Security key to becoming sector garnering lion’s share of about 52 percent followed by elec- tricity (37 percent) and mining (six percent).” accused extended till November 7 global power: Ajit Doval Besides, the state’s share in new investments attracted by MUMBAI: A court here on Sat- to interrogate them in jail. The CBI seeks to verify Indra- HYDERABAD: National Secu- have degraded or failed and out of various sectors across India has urday extended, till November Indrani’s lawyer Gunjan Man- ni’s voice samples with some rity Adviser Ajit Doval has said them 28 degraded themselves or declined from about 15 percent 7, the judicial custody of Indrani gala argued that although her telephone call records which pur- that a country can’t become a failed as they could not manage in 2005-06 to just three percent Mukerkjea and two other accused client’s medical condition was portedly feature her voice and the global power if it can’t manage internal security. in 2014-15, said the study. in the Sheena Bora murder case. not proper, she had cooperated agency has obtained. its internal security and that it is He said Pakistan could not “Besides, Jharkhand’s contri- Apart from Sheena’s mother with the investigators and urged The accused trio has been the police which has to fight and handle people in East Pakistan bution to India’s GDP during the Indrani, her ex-husband San- proper treatment for her. arrested in August and had been win this battle. and even superpower like the period 2004-05 to 2013-14 has jeev Khanna and her former To this, the magistrate directed subsequently in police and judicial He believes wars have become erstwhile Soviet Union failed. also dropped from two percent in driver Shyamvar Rai were pro- the CBI to first get a fitness report custody since August, in connec- ineffective tools for achieving Doval said despite the best force, 2004-05 to 1.9 percent in 2013-14 duced by the Central Bureau of from the medical authorities con- tion with the murder of Sheena strategic and political objectives technology and everything, the thereby showcasing the sluggish Investigation before Magistrate cerned before interrogating her Bora in April 2012 and then and there is no guarantee of suc- US had to face defeat in Vietnam economic growth in the state,” N.B. Shinde, who granted the in prison and asked Mangala to dumping her partly-burnt body cess even if the enemy is weak. and the erstwhile Soviet Union said the study. plea for further extension of get her client’s (Indrani’s) con- in the forests in Raigad. Stating that the challenges for could not achieve strategic and judicial custody for the accused sent for conducting voice sample the internal security will increase political objective in Afghanistan. IANS trio as the agency needed tests. IANS in coming times, he advised police Doval said this war was not officers to win this battle by win- for land, terrain or a hill but a ning the hearts and minds of peo- war for civil society and people. ple. He advised the police officers to Doval was speaking at the pass- become intellectually, emotionally ing out parade of 67th batch of and spiritually strong and use the Congress moves HC to fill up vacant MCD posts Indian Police Service (IPS) officer skills and knowledge they were trainees at Sardar Vallabhbhai imparted during training to win NEW DELHI: The Delhi Con- Opposition in the municipal cor- municipal corporations, as the ration, seven in the South Delhi National Police Academy here on this battle. gress yesterday filed an applica- porations, including Farhad Suri “true spirit” of a democratically Municipal Corporation and two Saturday. He also asked the probationary tion before the Delhi High Court of South Delhi Municipal Cor- elected house is not represented in East Delhi Municipal Corpo- As many as 141 probationary officers to become master of the for filling up 13 vacant posts of poration, Mukesh Goel of North in elections to the post of mayor, ration. IPS officers including 26 women technology to deal with the big- councillors in the three munici- Delhi Municipal Corporation, zonal chairman. Maken had written to Kejriwal have completed their 46-week gest challenge posed by futuristic pal corporations in Delhi. and Varyam Kaur of East Delhi In total, the three municipal in this connection urging him to training. Fifteen officers from warfare, organised crime, sabo- A statement of the Delhi Municipal Corporation. corporations of Delhi comprise make necessary arrangements to Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives also teurs or foreign power meddling Pradesh Congress Committee According to the statement, 272 councillors. conduct the by-elections as soon underwent the training. into internal affairs. (DPCC) said that the application such vacancies have also affected Of the 13 vacant seats, four are as possible. The NSA pointed out that in was filed jointly by the Leaders of the overall functioning of the in North Delhi Municipal Corpo- IANS the post war period, 37 countries IANS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com EUROPE / AMERICAS White House not to release emails between Obama and Hillary WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The and 2013 after a Vice News reporter sued Project on Government Secrecy, said voters, more than half of Americans have made public so far contain information White House will not allow the imme- the department under freedom of infor- that “email messages to the president are said in a series of recent opinion polls that is classified, according to the State diate release of emails exchanged mation laws. The State Department potentially exempt” from release under that they find her untrustworthy, in part Department. The department says it does between President Barack Obama and is releasing them in monthly batches freedom of information laws. However, because of her email habits. not know how much of that information, Hillary Clinton from when she was sec- through to next January; another 4,400 federal judges have occasionally ruled Her critics say the set-up was an if any, was classified at the time she sent retary of state, a senior administration were released on Friday. They range against this exemption, Aftergood said. attempt to skirt transparency laws and or received it. official said. from dull exchanges on scheduling mat- Ryan James, a lawyer representing may have made classified information Another 270 or so emails released on The emails may be withheld until after ters to information that the government Vice News in the Clinton email lawsuit vulnerable to hackers, charges she denies. Friday contain classified information, Obama leaves office under the Presiden- has redacted from public release because before Judge Sullivan, said he planned to The Federal Bureau of Investigation according to the State Department. At tial Records Act, according to the White it is classified and could harm national challenge every “withholding or redac- has taken the server Clinton used while least a couple of those email exchanges House, a law that governs public access security if disclosed. tion” that does not meet the standards secretary of state, along with other include classified information about mili- to the president’s records. It was not immediately clear whether of freedom of information laws. computer hardware belonging to her, to tary plans or weapons systems. The number of emails involved has not US District Judge Emmet Sullivan would Clinton has spent months defending examine whether sensitive government Much of the classified material in her been made public. The White House said agree with the US executive branch’s her decision to use only a private email information was mishandled, which can emails is information provided in con- Obama and Clinton, who is now running decision, which was first reported by the account connected to a server in her New be a crime in some circumstances, or fidence by foreign governments. Gov- as a Democrat to succeed him in office New York Times, that Clinton’s emails York home for her work as secretary of exposed. ernment regulations say this sort of in 2017, exchanged emails “on occasion.” with Obama did not have to be released state, an arrangement that first came to Clinton has said she did not know- information must be classified, and Clin- A federal judge has ordered the State under his order. The State Department light in March. She returned the emails ingly send or receive classified informa- ton has declined to explain why she and Department to publicly release all of declined to comment. to the department late last year. tion through her private email system, a her staff often did not treat it as such. Clinton’s emails from her four years as Steven Aftergood, the Director of Although she remains the favourite to practice the government forbids. the nation’s top diplomat between 2009 the Federation of American Scientists’ become the nominee among Democratic But hundreds of emails that have been REUTERS

Car crashes into home Bucharest club blaze kills 27 Nearly 200 injured; Romania announces three days of national mourning

BUCHAREST: Romania was crowd panicked as thick smoke plunged into mourning yesterday engulfed the room, prompting after 27 people were killed and people to scramble to escape from nearly 200 injured when a fire the club, located in a communist- ripped through an underground era basement. club in Bucharest. “People were fainting, they Survivors spoke of the horror were fainting because of the that unfolded when fireworks — set smoke. It was total chaos, people off during a pre-Halloween gig by were trampled,” witness Victor a heavy metal band — unleashed Ionescu told local television sta- a blaze, followed by a stampede as tion Antena 3. Another witness, A picture made available by the Wesel district police authority yes- terrified clubbers sought the exit. Alin Panduru, said the fire spread terday shows a car after an accident in the living room of a single- As the government declared “in 30 seconds”. family home near Sonsbeck, Germany. A 22-year-old lost control of three days of national mourn- “People could not get out of the vehicle during an elongated left turn. Both residents of the house ing, Prime Minister Victor Ponta the club because there was only were not injured. The police estimate property damage at €70,000. said foreigners were among the one exit open and the stampede injured, including two Spanish happened immediately,” he told people, an Italian and a German, online news portal Hotnews. Sev- authorities said. eral media outlets reported that a President Klaus Iohannis said second exit was closed at the time there were indications that safety People light candles at a memorial makeshift outside the club yesterday. when the blaze broke out. Over 120 migrants found in regulations had been ignored at Many of the casualties suffered the club, and called for a swift the Colectiv club, where accord- were said to be in a serious con- from leg injuries after being tram- investigation. “I am saddened, ing to witnesses between 200 and dition, according to local reports. pled, according to health authori- Bulgarian refrigerated truck but also revolted that a tragedy of 400 youngsters had gathered for a “This is the worst tragedy of its ties. More than 500 firefighters, this scale could have taken place performance by rock group Good- kind” to have ever happened in ambulance crew and police were SOFIA: Some 130 migrants, 16 suspected traffickers as well as in Bucharest,” Iohannis said. bye to Gravity. Bucharest, Arafat said. mobilised. most believed to be from Syria, 495 migrants nationwide. “It is unimaginable that there Twenty-six people died in the Iohannis said he was “shocked” Hundreds of people responded were discovered yesterday in a could have been so many peo- club and one died in hospital, the and in “deep pain”. “It is a very sad to calls on Facebook for blood refrigerated truck on the Bul- BRAWL IN GERMANY ple in such a (small) space and secretary of state for the interior, moment for our nation,” he said donations, with long queues form- garian border with Turkey, Bul- Meanwhile, some 50 people at a that the tragedy happened so Raed Arafat, said after a meeting on his Facebook page, expressing ing outside several hospitals and garia’s interior ministry said, German shelter for asylum seek- quickly because simple rules were of a national emergency commit- his “solidarity and compassion” donation centres in the capital adding that the lorry driver had ers engaged in a violent brawl over- ignored,” he added after visit- tee. Of the nearly 200 injured, for the families of the victims. early yesterday. Authorities have been arrested. night, hurling chairs and beating ing the scene. “I hope that the 146 people were hospitalised for Witnesses described nightmar- also set up telephone helplines for A ministry spokeswoman said each other with table legs, leaving authorities manage their inquiry burns, smoke inhalation and other ish scenes when fireworks, let off members of the public trying to 38 men, 33 women and 58 children six people injured, police said. with speed and rigour.” injuries. Hospital sources said 10 as part of a show to promote the locate friends and relatives. were found hidden behind bottles The punch-up, which took place The blaze broke out at around were in a critical condition. band’s new album, set fire to a pil- of sparkling water at the border in the northern town of Itzehoe, 11pm (2100 GMT) on Friday at The band’s singer and bassist lar and part of the ceiling. The AFP crossing of Kapitan-Andreevo, was the latest illustration of the adding that their state of health rising tensions between refugees was not a cause for concern. at the country’s overstretched The migrants’ attempt to flee reception centres. Two dead in Texas rains their homeland recalled a case The dispute broke out dur- with a more tragic outcome in ing the evening meal on Friday Last UK resident freed from August when 71 migrants were when an Arabic-speaking refugee found to have frozen to death in insulted a group of Kurds, a police a refrigerated lorry designed to statement said. The confronta- Gitmo may seek damages carry frozen food after traffickers tion quickly escalated, drawing abandoned the vehicle in Austria. in around 50 people who threw LONDON: The last British resi- given medical tests before being EU member Bulgaria has been tables, chairs and benches and dent detained in Guantanamo reunited with his family. making around 100 arrests a beat each other with table legs. Bay is reportedly planning to seek He is thought to be suffering day of migrants seeking to tran- Security guards tried to break compensation from the British from a string of health issues, sit the country clandestinely to up by fight by using pepper spray government, following his release including post-traumatic stress avoid being discovered and sent and around 50 police and six dogs after more than 13 years in the disorder. “I think he’ll want to to camps pending an outcome were called in as backup. Four top-security US military jail. hear the word ‘Daddy’ instead of to their asylum requests. The asylum seekers were treated for Saudi national Shaker Aamer number 239,” said Smith, refer- country has to date avoided the head injuries and two security was beginning his first full day ring to Aamer’s prisoner number mass influx seen by neighbour- guards sustained light injuries, back in Britain yesterday after at Guantanamo. ing Greece, which thousands of the statement said. flying back to London from the The United States had accused refugees have sought to reach in Two Kurds as well as a Syrian prison on Cuba. Aamer of acting as a recruiter, perilous crossings by sea. were arrested after being singled The 46-year-old father of financier and fighter for Al Qaeda, But Bulgarian authorities out as the main instigators, with four thanked his supporters, “so as well as being a close associate A car is washed up against a tree in Cyprus Creek, a tributary of the nonetheless fear increased arriv- police saying they would be trans- strongly devoted to the truth,” for of Osama bin Laden, but never Blanco River, in Wimberley, Hays County, Texas. At least two people als ahead of the winter, leading ferred to “other centres around the helping him through the ordeal. charged him. Twice cleared for police yesterday to make checks country”. were killed when a storm with high winds and heavy rains pelted central “If I was the fire to be lit to tell release from Guantanamo in 2007 of some 6,000 vehicles and arrest AGENCIES Texas late on Friday. the truth, it was the people who and 2009, he has always denied protected the fire from the wind,” the allegations and said he was in he said in a statement issued Afghanistan working for a charity through his lawyers. when he was captured by bounty “Without knowing of their fight hunters. Cameron had pressed Billionaire donor backs I might have given up more than US President Barack Obama for Faulty eye product costs 13 once... and without their devotion his release and his spokeswoman to justice I would not be here in said there were no plans for the Rubio for US president Britain now.” British newspapers British authorities to detain him reported he plans to claim for or charge him. Spaniards their sight NEW YORK: One of the wealthiest and most damages from the British gov- Aamer was born in Saudi Ara- influential Republican donors is throwing his ernment. bia in December 1968 and lived MADRID: A faulty substance used in eye French border, while Alamedics has pointed support behind the presidential campaign of Members of his legal team told in the US before settling in Brit- operations has cost 13 Spaniards their sight to a further case in Italy. Christian Lingen- US Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, the New The Guardian newspaper that ain, where he married a Brit- in one eye and left 28 other patients also suf- felder of Alamedics wrote to distributors on York Times reported on Friday. they expect the government to ish woman and, in 1996, became fering injuries, health authorities announced July 13 stating that “the product Ala Octa Billionaire New York investor Paul Singer settle the claim as quickly as pos- a resident. In 2001, he took his yesterday. is suspected of being at the origin of degen- sent a letter to dozens of other donors on Fri- sible to avoid allegations of Brit- family to Afghanistan, but sent Government medical agency AEMPS said in erative processes in the retina”. “Sales have day declaring his support for Rubio in a major ain’s involvement in human rights them to Pakistan after the Sep- a statement that it was “aware of 41 cases of been stopped until the circumstances can be blow to the struggling campaign of former abuses aired in court. The nine tember 11 attacks. He said he was people affected by usage of the surgical product completely clarified,” he added. Florida Governor Jeb Bush, the newspaper British nationals and six British about to join them when he was Ala Octa, which was recalled by the Spanish The Alamedics website describes Ala Octa said. They are among the candidates seeking residents released from Guan- detained. health ministry in June and is suspected of as “chemically and physiologically inert and the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. tanamo are each thought to have He was transferred to Guan- causing loss of vision in several people”. absolutely non-toxic”. The website describes Asked by reporters in Iowa about Singer’s received around £1m from the tanamo Bay in 2002, where he The agency said there had been 13 con- the compound as a medical aid used in the support, Rubio said: “When people donate to government. said he faced mistreatment, lead- firmed cases of patients being completely treatment of several eye conditions, includ- us, they buy into our agenda, and I’m glad that London settled civil damages ing him to become an advocate for blinded in the eye that was being operated ing detached retinas. Spanish authorities he has and it will help us with resources.” Rubio claims rather than contest in prisoners’ rights and an organiser on using Ala Octa, which is made by German announced a recall of Ala Octa on June 26, added: “Resources alone are not enough ... but court allegations that Britain’s of hunger strikes. company Alamedics. several days after a distributor raised the we’re grateful to have his help, obviously.” security services were complicit in Aamer fasted even after his Other complications included damage to alarm over 20 suspect cases in the country. Rubio, Bush, New Jersey Governor Chris what happened to them. Lawyer release was announced last month retinal tissue and the optic nerve, inflamma- France also announced on September 23 that Christie and several other Republican can- Clive Stafford Smith, who spent in protest in protest at alleged tions and a loss of sharpness of vision. The 41 the product would be pulled from the shelves. didates had eagerly sought Singer’s support, years campaigning for Aamer’s mistreatment. cases were reported at 11 health facilities in the Times said. release, said that he would now be AFP Spain, primarily in the Basque region on the AFP REUTERS

SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 FEATURES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD: Good choice for young families By Warren Brown represented by the CX-5 Grand Touring matter. It is a dedicated family hauler. AWD. It sits relatively high, with a Besides, the 2.5-litre engine has more rdinary works. I can get accus- ground clearance of 8.5 inches. You can oomph and only marginally worse fuel tomed to it, even favour it. For see everything front and rear. You feel in economy than the base 2-litre gasoline one thing, you don’t have to command of your driving situation. And four-cylinder (155 horsepower and 150 Oworry about where you park this one comes with a bevy of advanced pound-feet of torque). ordinary, unless you do something egre- driver-assistance options - rear cross- The bigger engine delivers 24 miles giously silly such as choose a spot in a traffic alert, blind-spot monitor, emer- per gallon in the city and 30 mpg on the dark alley in an unfamiliar city. gency brake assist-city. Put it this way, highway. The 2-litre engine gets you 26 Law enforcement people leave you if another motorist is intent on speed- in the city and 35 on the highway. Both alone in ordinary, particularly if you are ing past you on your blind side, you see run on regular grade petrol, which was sitting behind the steering wheel with the bad actor in plenty of time to avoid priced at $1.99 a gallon in several neigh- noticeably gray hair. You’d have to do trouble. bourhoods in Northern Virginia last week something pretty outrageous to get their But my favourite technology on the when I checked. attention. Otherwise, you can almost CX-5 Grand Touring is the rear cross- I like this one. Interior fit and finish hear them thinking: “Leave the old guy traffic alert system, especially at around are excellent. Interior materials seem alone.” 7:30 on a weekday morning when parents substantially improved over those used The only bad thing about being gray- are rushing to work, others are herding in the 2014 and 2015 models. But if you haired and driving something as ordi- their young ones to local school bus stops are an audiophile, you won’t be crazy nary as this week’s subject vehicle, the and high school students are speeding about this one. The sound system deliv- 2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD to class. ers dreadfully ordinary reproduction. Oh, crossover utility vehicle, is young men. The rear cross-traffic alert system well. What’s with them? The posted speed helps eliminate the danger of a back-up limit, clearly visible in stark black and collision or, worse, hitting a young child white, is 30 miles per hour. walking behind the CX-5. That technol- Nuts & Bolts and a rear hatch. There are three trim Safety: Standard equipment includes I am going 30 mph, maybe 32 mph, but ogy seems to me to be valuable enough Bottom line: The Mazda CX-5 Grand levels: Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. four-wheel disc brakes, ventilated front clearly not fast enough for the fellow in to be required by federal traffic safety Touring is a good choice for young fami- Engine/transmission: The CX-5 and solid rear; four-wheel antilock brake the loud Dodge Challenger behind me. officials. lies seeking maximum utility, excellent Grand Touring AWD comes with a 2.5- protection; emergency braking assist- He moves close to my rear bumper, then It costs money, of course, about an safety and reasonably good fuel economy. liter inline four-cylinder, 16-valve gasoline ance; traction and stability control; rear swerves to my right before rudely cutting extra $1,505 when coupled with other Ride, acceleration and handling: It engine (184 horsepower, 185 pound-feet of parking assistance; side and head air in front of me. advanced driver assistance systems. But gets good marks in all three, meaning it torque) linked to a six-speed automatic bags. He’s a young man in a hurry — to it is well worth it, I think - certainly in will please most people looking for solid transmission. A 2-liter, four-cylinder Recommended options: Rear cross- go where? I don’t know. That 30 mph comparison to the insurmountable grief family transportation. gasoline engine is available. traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, lane- limit pretty much controls the length of of striking a child walking to school. Head-turning quotient: This one fits Capacities: Seating is for five people. departure warning system. George Mason Boulevard in Arlington. If The new CX-5 Grand Touring AWD well in any supermarket or school park- Maximum cargo capacity is 64.8 cubic Pricing in US: The 2016 Mazda CX-5 Mr. Challenger keeps moving as fast as comes with a stronger engine - an ing lot. feet and 34.1 cubic feet with all passenger Grand Touring AWD starts at $29,470. he’s moving, he’s likely to run into one of optional 2.5-liter gasoline inline four- Body style/layout: The CX-5 is a seats in place. Fuel capacity is 14.8 gal- Price as tested is $34,140, including $3,790 his former classmates now wearing an cylinder model (184 horsepower and 185 front-engine, compact crossover-utility lons. Regular grade gasoline works fine. in options. Arlington County Police uniform. pound-feet of torque). You won’t beat vehicle available with front-wheel or all- Mileage: I averaged 28 miles per gal- I like the ease and comfort of ordinary anyone off the mark with this one. No wheel-drive. There are four side doors lon in highway driving. THE WASHINGTON POST

Sheraton Doha Hotel Doha Marriott Eating ‘everything appoints new Complex wins big at in moderation’ General Manager Hotelier Middle may be bad for you ontrary to popular percep- he Sheraton Doha Resort & tion, eating ‘everything in TConvention Hotel recently East Awards Cmoderation’ may actually appointed Nick Heath (pictured) as lead to worse metabolic health its new Complex General Manager. he Doha Marriott announced as compared to eating a smaller Heath has been working with Starwood Tthat they won three top number of healthy foods, says a Hotels & Resorts since 2007 and served awards at the Hotelier Middle East new study. as General Manager of W Bangkok and Awards. Out of the 500 plus prop- “’Eat everything in modera- the W Seoul-Walkerhill prior to joining erties who entered the Hotelier tion’ has been a long-standing Sheraton Doha. Middle East Awards, the number dietary recommendation, but A British National, Heath started his was whittled down and shortlisted without much empiric support- hospitality career as a Corporate Engineering Management Trainee to just six nominations for each ing evidence in populations,” said and since then has grown his career. He brings with him a wealth of category. Doha Marriott were study first author Marcia C de experience within the hospitality business with over 25 years of experi- selected for three of these cat- Hotel officials with the awards they won. Oliveira Otto, assistant professor ence with global hotel chains across the USA, Taiwan, Thailand, Guam, egories and received the General at The University of Texas Health Indonesia and South Korea. Manager of the Year Award – John Science Centre at Houston, US. During his previous tenure at W Bangkok, Nick led a team of 400 Hazard, Food & Beverage Manager that was put into their work paid “John Hazard (General Using data from 6,814 par- associates at the property which opened its doors to the public in of the Year Award - Dietmar Platz off. Over the past year the Doha Manager) and Dietmar Platz ticipants, the authors measured December 2012. He also led “The House on Sathorn” project, a free as well as Hotel Team of the Year Marriott Hotel achieved a great (Food & Beverage Director) have diet diversity through different standing landmark building adjacent to the hotel, repurposed as a day Award for 2015. amount of successes including re- facilitated the change and revival measures. to night entertainment destination venue, opened to much anticipa- Companies and individu- vamping two restaurants and one of the Doha Marriott Hotel Researchers evaluated how tion in July 2015. als from countries across the night club as well as surpassed a to what it is today. The Doha diet diversity was associated with Commenting on his appointment, Heath said, “I am both honoured Middle East including the number of goals in terms of cov- Marriott family looks forward to change in waist circumference and excited to be joining such a iconic and historic property within the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt ers, revenue and budget. Doha new challenges and opportuni- five years after the beginning of Starwood family and look forward to working with the outstanding and Qatar attended the awards Marriott is proud to accept these ties and is delighted to be recog- the study and with onset of Type team. Together, we will continue to add to the bespoke luxury experi- ceremony which was held at the awards and would like to extend a nized for these three prestigious 2 diabetes 10 years later. ence that the award-winning hotel has always been famous for and Intercontinental Dubai Festival heartwarming thank you to their awards for being the best in the The researchers found that further strengthen the hotel’s appeal within the region and beyond. City, in Dubai. loyal guests for all of their support entire region of Doha and the more diversity in the diet was not Our aim is to offer an unrivalled guest experience that motivates all “Each of our nominated catego- and being a part of this fantas- Middle East,” it added. linked to better outcomes. of us to go the extra mile.” ries consisted of stiff competition; tic achievement,” a press release THE PENINSULA however the hard work and effort from the hotel said. THE PENINSULA IANS

Issey Miyake delights Paris Fashion Week By Yoko Tanimoto produce individually colored curved pleats in Miyamae also developed the “3D Steam the brand’s colour scheme. Stretch” technique, where steam is applied ssey Miyake’s colourful women’s clothes, In coming up with the idea for the pleating to polyester fabric with an unusual texture, made from original fabric of elegantly technique, Issey Miyake designer Yoshiyuki causing part of it to shrink and render an Icurved pleats, were a highlight of the Miyamae, 39, said he learned about the swell- elevated geometric pattern. recent spring/summer 2016 Paris Fashion ing glue and then combined it with the concept Jackets and skirts made from the high-tech Week event. of baking bread. fabric with cotton and other materials were The charming original fabric was made Seeking to manufacture a fabric that would among the pieces presented at the latest Paris with the process called “Baked Stretch,” and enrich people’s daily clothing with powerful show. seemed to embody the designer’s desire to colours and shapes, Miyamae and his team Fashion journalist Tim Blanks said Issey entertain the wearer. The colours, including went through a lot of trial and error, includ- Miyake has been ardent in its research and vivid reds, greens and yellows, were based on ing changing the quantity of the glue and the development, resulting in the brand’s special the image of the jungle, and the pleats bounced temperature of the baking machine. techniques being unrivaled across the world. gracefully as the models walked. “[Making fabrics by] baking and steaming He also said Miyamae’s clothes have a happy, The process involves a special glue that’s is similar to cooking,” Miyamae said. “Using delightful atmosphere, and inimitable quality applied to the fabric, which is then baked in different materials and recipes can produce about them. a machine normally used for transferring clothes with various flavours. I tried to con- Founding designer Issey Miyake insisted prints onto cloth. This causes the glued sec- trive pleating techniques that are different that making thread should be the first stage tions to swell up and form shape-memory from the conventional pressing method for in the manufacturing process. Miyamae, the pleats. The process also made it possible to straight pleats.” fourth designer of the brand, said, “I want to

develop more new materials and present them as clothing that is comfortable and pleasant to wear.” The clothes on show in Paris are scheduled to go on sale in January, with prices starting at 55,000 (about $456), excluding tax. Junya Watanabe also excited attendees at the lat- est Paris event with dresses made using traditional Japanese washi paper. The process involved pasting pieces of washi paper onto very thin silk or polyester and then dissolving the unwanted parts so that what remains renders a pattern, such as leopard print. The result resembled lace, and particularly caught the eye when combined with a large aluminum accessory.

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Happy Days actor Al Molinaro New York braces for $2bn autumn art sales NEW YORK: It’s fall. Leaves ist painting is probably going to terpiece,” said Jessica Fertig, co- In 2000, he discovered that The former army cryptog- dies aged 96 in Central Park are golden and end up in the States but I think head of the Christie’s sale. there was another painting on rapher painted six bands of so are profits in the art world, now genuinely, as never before, Christie’s believes Lichten- the reverse — a mocking depic- repeated loopy lines on a grey LOS ANGELES: Al Molinaro, as Christie’s and Sotheby’s pre- it could go to any corner of the stein’s Nurse — a shocked looking tion of Picasso’s art dealer — that background, which is being sold known for playing Big Al Delvec- pare to auction off $2bn worth of world.” blonde with red lips — could also had been hidden under the lining by a prominent US collector to chio on the hit US sitcom Happy works in New York. Sotheby’s kicks off the season fetch more than $100m, which for a century. benefit a reform temple in Los Days, died on Friday, reports said. From November 4 to 12, the by selling the private collection would nearly double the artist’s Koch is also parting company Angeles. He was 96. Molinaro passed away two auction houses go head to of the American philanthropist current record. with a Monet Water Lilies piece, Another household name is an in a California hospital from com- head in selling hundreds of pieces Alfred Taubman but it is rival That would make it a shrewd which Sotheby’s is selling on Andy Warhol painting of Mao, plications of a gall bladder infec- of modern, impressionist, post- Christie’s that grabs the head- investment for its most recent November 5, valued at $30-50m. from his first series of the late tion, his son Michael told the Los war and contemporary art, six lines with two top lots. owner, who acquired the comic Another highlight is a Vincent Chinese communist leader, val- Angeles Times. months after the spring season The work estimated to be book-inspired portrait for $1.65m van Gogh — moving sky over a ued at more than $40m. Molinaro played the owner of smashed a string of records and the most expensive is a work by in 1995. landscape — valued at $50-70m, Back at Christie’s, a portrait of the 1950s Arnold’s Drive-In on netted more than $2.6bn. Amedeo Modigliani valued at US billionaire and Republican painted a year before the artist’s the ex-husband of Britain’s Duch- the popular TV show Happy Days, Fuelled by rising demand from $100m, followed by an iconic pop party donor, Bill Koch, can also death and showing storm clouds ess of Cornwall, Andrew Parker which ran from 1974 to 1984. Asia and the Gulf, it was 10 days art masterpiece from Roy Lich- expect a giant windfall. over fields outside Arles, France. Bowles, by Lucian Freud is valued It was here that the main char- of eye-watering extravagance tenstein estimated at $80m. He is parting company with Celebrity watchers can also at up to $30m and was painted acters would gather — including that set a new world record for Modigliani’s work comes Picasso’s La Gommeuse, the por- look out for a Picasso portrait between 2003-04, shortly before leather-jacketed bad boy Arthur any work of art sold at auction — to auction for the first time, trait of a cabaret artist dating of his lover, Dora Maar, valued Camilla married the Prince of “The Fonz” Fonzarelli, played by $179.4m for a Picasso. expected to set a new record for back to 1901 when the artist was at $25-35m and once owned by Wales, her longtime lover. Henry Winkler, and the clean-cut “Buyers in the art market have the Italian artist. just 19 years old and grieving the Gianni Versace, the murdered In a moment for women artists, Richie Cunningham, depicted by never been more diversified,” The picture of the woman suicide of a close friend. Italian fashion designer. Christie’s expects to sell Louise Ron Howard. explained Michael Macaulay, reclining on a luscious red couch Koch bought the canvas for On the contemporary front, the Bourgeois’ giant bronze statue of Molinaro played Delvecchio in head of evening sales in contem- and blue cushion, painted in 1917- $3m in 1984. Sotheby’s expects it Sotheby’s standout is an Untitled a spider for $25-35m, smashing more than a 100 episodes, accord- porary art at Sotheby’s. 18, provoked a scandal when it to fetch around $60m. by American painter Cy Twombly the French-American’s current ing to the LA Times, which quoted “Ten years ago you’d say an was first exhibited in Paris. Not only that, but Koch got from his Blackboard series dating record of $10.7m. him as saying: “When you live American abstract expression- “It is unquestionably a mas- two for the price of one. back to 1968 and valued at $60m. AFP with a character as long as I have, you know how he would talk in almost any situation.” Molinaro also starred in the Autumn comes calling Happy Days spinoff Joanie Loves Chachi, as well as in The Odd Cou- Bosch paintings ‘likely imitations’ ple, and appeared in commercials later in life. Molinaro also co- founded a chain of diners called THE HAGUE: Two famous ter’s works, the NOS said. University of Arizona in Tucson. Big Al’s in a bid to capitalize on paintings thought to be works of Researchers were able to com- Both paintings have long been his on-screen success, the Wash- mediaeval Dutch master Hiero- pare paintings using infrared regarded as seminal works by ington Post reported. nymus Bosch are likely to have reflectography, ultrahigh-reso- Bosch, known for his love of fan- been imitations painted around lution digital macro photography tastical angels and saints, dia- AFP the same time, Dutch media and other modern techniques, the bolical monsters and devils and reported yesterday. BRCP said on its website. nightmares taken from Biblical The works “were made at the “Together with the micro- themes. same time, but likely to have been scopic study of the paintings, all “Bosch’s works particularly made by imitators,” public news of this enabled us to write exten- influenced Bruegel in the 16th broadcaster NOS said. sive research reports detailing century... and in the 20th cen- The conclusion was made the conditions of the works,” it tury were cited by the Surreal- after years of research by the added. ists as precursors of their own Bosch Research and Conserva- The project’s team includes visions,” London’s National Gal- tion Project (BRCP), which since researchers from Amsterdam’s lery described Bosch’s works. An aerial view shows a mixed forest on a sunny autumn day in 2010 have been studying and doc- famous Rijksmuseum, Radboud Recklinghausen, Germany, yesterday. umenting the early Dutch mas- University in Nijmegen and the AFP Sunday 1 November 2015 18 Muharram 1437 Volume 20 Number 6601 Price: QR2

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DOHA: Prime Minister and Security and the Committee on in realising the vision of the Emir Interior Minister H E Sheikh Government markets, the Prime on overcoming challenges and Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Minister praised the transpar- creating policies and mechanisms Al Thani yesterday re-affirmed ency pursued by these committees to ease the obstacles facing the that Emir H H Sheikh Tamim and their efforts to promote the aspirations of the private sector. bin Hamad Al Thani is extend- principles of equal opportunities, The premier urged the members ing full support to the govern- justice and the special privileges of the committees to make more ment’s development policies rendered to Qatari investors, concrete efforts in the completion which enhance national invest- QNA reported. of national projects. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and officials at the event. ments and the empowerment of The Prime Minister honoured The Prime Minister honoured Qatari youth to take the coun- members of the Logistics Com- members of the subcommittee on try’s potential private sector to mittee for their contributions Food Security and the Commit- ment and their contribution to Logistics Committee, the Sub- development projects in the state next level. in developing and strengthen- tee on Government Markets for the realisation of Qatar National committee on Food Security such as the development of logis- Addressing an honouring cer- ing Qatar’s logistic sector, which their efforts in completing their Vision 2030. and the Committee on Govern- tics zone projects, food security emony of various committee’s is key for boosting the country’s assigned projects. He urged them to do more ment Markets are government projects, and Alforjan markets of the country’s critical sectors, non-hydrocarbon sector’s contri- He stressed the key role being work in the coming period to committees working on the devel- project. including Logistics Commit- bution to local economy. played by these committees in make greater achievements in the opment of policies and implemen- tee, the Subcommittee on Food The sector is playing a key role achieving sustainable develop- field of economic development. tation of many vital economic THE PENINSULA

Qatar offers growth potential for affordable hotels Aamal’s net profit By Sachin Kumar major centre in the region for hotels have opened in 2015, add- than 120 more hotel establish- financial activities. It has created ing approximately 1,400 rooms to ments in Qatar, which if realised DOHA: Qatar’s hospitality sector state-of-the-art infrastructure the hospitality sector. These new will increase the level of supply to rises 23.7 percent offers huge growth potential for to host international conferences hotels have increased the overall approximately 35,000 keys. DTZ’s affordable hotels — mainly 2-star and exhibitions, which work in number to 118, including apart- research has identified 30 new DOHA: Driven by strong rev- these sectors, Aamal offers bal- and 3-star hotels. Currently the favour of hospitality sector in ment hotels. hospitality developments that are enue growth and margin expan- anced and high quality exposure country’s hospitality market general and affordable hotels in The Qatar Tourism Authority’s under construction and should sion, Aamal, one of the GCC’s to the wider Qatari economy as it is dominated by 4- and 5-star particular. (QTA) mid-year review, released increase supply in the market by fastest growing diversified com- continues to diversify away from hotels. The sector in Qatar now “Qatar has invested a lot in in July, reflected positive results approximately 10,000 keys over panies, delivered an impressive being hydrocarbon dependent. provides approximately 17,900 building conference and exhibi- for the key performance indica- the next three years. QR366.7m total net profit for the Aamal is one of the few Qatari keys, of which 84 percent are tion centres which have generated tors in the hospitality market The Qatar National Tourism first nine months of 2015 (9M, 15). companies with the business either 4-star or 5-star. strong demand for business visits. in Qatar. Total tourist num- Sector Strategy Plan 2030 has The 9-month net profit is up 23.7 model to benefit across the eco- “There is potential for growth Several professionals coming on bers between January and June set out a programme to invest percent compared to the corre- nomic spectrum, and our proven for 2- and 3-star hotels in Qatar. business visits like to stay for a reached 1.53 million, a 7 percent $45bn in tourism projects over sponding period in the previous track record in producing supe- Majority of supply in Qatar, com- night or two in relatively afford- increase on the corresponding the next 15 years, which will aim year. Aamal’s revenue for grew rior returns bears testimony to ing in next 18-24 months, con- able hotels,” said Archer. period in 2014. at attracting a larger amount of by 29.6 percent to QR2.07bn on this,” he said. sist of 4- and 5-star hotels,” said After two years where there Qatar’s hospitality sector is tourist numbers from outside year-on-year. Sheikh Mohamed bin Faisal Al Johnny Archer, Associate Direc- was little activity in terms of new poised to witness strong growth GCC, with an ambitious target Aamal’s reported earnings per Thani, Vice-Chairman of Aamal, tor, Consulting and Research, supply, a number of new estab- in coming years. to increase overall. share grew by 18.2 percent to said: “The first nine months of DTZ Qatar. lishments have opened in Doha According to data from QTA, QR0.52 (9M, 2014 QR0.44). Cap- 2015 have been very strong for Qatar has now emerged as a in recent months. In total, 11 new approvals are in place for more THE PENINSULA ital expenditure was QR108.4m Aamal. Our revenues have grown compared to QR84.2m a year ago. significantly, as we have consoli- Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al dated and built on our market Thani, Chairman of Aamal, said: leadership positions, yet this has “Aamal has recorded very strong not been at the expense of profit- results for the first nine months ability, as margins have expanded Saudi disagrees Porsche recalls close to 60,000 cars of 2015…. The principal source of too. We have always had a focus this growth has been from our on operational excellence, with a with S&P ratings industrial manufacturing divi- clear focus on capital discipline. BERLIN: Porsche said it would sion, which saw an increase in The recent decision to expand RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry recall close to 60,000 vehicles sales in excess of 50 percent. This into maritime transportation of Finance announced that the worldwide due to risks of engine gradual repositioning of Aamal to through the establishment of a decision by S&P to downgrade the leaks. The luxury arm of Volkswa- be a company with primarily an new subsidiary, Aamal Maritime credit ratings of the Kingdom to gen said the recall would apply industrial focus is integral to its for Transportation Services, A+ with a negative outlook was to its Macan S and Macan Turbo strategic longer term vision; as is an excellent example of this acted on an unsolicited basis. models, which could be prone to Qatar continues to develop and approach.” In a statement, reported by leaks in a low-pressure fuel line in modernise, significant opportu- “Aamal has performed very Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the the engine compartment. “This is nities are being afforded, par- well over this quarter, sustain- Ministry of Finance strongly a purely precautionary measure, ticularly in the development of ing the strong momentum that disagreed with S&P’s approach as there have been no reports of the nation’s infrastructure. It is was reported on at our half year to ratings management in this accidents or injuries as a result Aamal’s intention to capitalise on results back in July. Growth in particular instance. The Min- of this concern,” Porsche said in such opportunities and remain at revenues has been very strong, istry considered S&P’s credit a statement. their forefront.” which when accompanied by the assessment reactionary, driven by A total of 58,881 cars will be “Notwithstanding the above, expansion in margins, has led to fluid market factors rather than recalled, including 21,835 in the however, we should not overlook very significant earnings growth,” changes in the fundamentals of US, 3,490 in Canada and 3,641 in the excellent contributions made said Tarek M El Sayed, Managing the sovereign. Germany, the company said. by our property, and trading and Director of Aamal. A Porsche 911 Carrera 4S and a 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet are displayed distribution divisions..By retain- after their premieres at the Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo. QNA AFP ing strong market positions in THE PENINSULA Largest US banks face $120bn shortfall under new rule NEW YORK: Six big US banks need to $120bn shortfall by issuing debt, which comment. During a public meeting with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, all requirements as those for US banks, Fed raise an additional $120bn, most likely in is usually more cost-effective than issu- Fed officials, one staffer who worked on of which have the same requirement. officials said. long-term debt, under a rule proposed by ing equity, according to Federal Reserve the rule said banks should have an easy Wells Fargo & Co’s requirement is the Also announced was a draft final rule the Federal Reserve. officials speaking at a background press time complying, because many require- next highest, followed by State Street establishing minimum margin require- The requirements are aimed at ensur- briefing on Friday. The rule proposed, ments overlapped with existing rules. Corp and finally Bank of New York Mel- ments for swaps that are not cleared ing that some of the biggest and most largely in line with banks’ expectations, Further, the bulk of the debt require- lon Corp. through an exchange. The rule is identi- interconnected banks, which include concerns the lenders’ total loss-absorbing ments can be fulfilled by refinancing JPMorgan has more than $2 trillion cal to one proposed by other regulators. Goldman Sachs Group Inc, JPMorgan capacity. existing debt, the staffer said. in total assets, making it the largest US A Wells Fargo spokesman said in a Chase & Co and Wells Fargo & Co, can It is one of a series of rules aimed at Some requirements must be met by bank by that measure. statement the bank is reviewing the pro- better withstand another crisis by turn- reducing risk in the banking system by January 1, 2019, while more-stringent The officials declined to say which two posal and it appears to be in line with ing some of their debt, particularly debt determining how much debt and equity requirements must be met by January banks already meet the long-term debt expectations. Representatives from the issued by their holding companies, into banks should use to fund themselves. 1, 2022. requirements under Friday’s proposal. other banks either declined comment or equity without disrupting markets or In a procedural vote, the Fed’s gover- The requirements are most stringent The rules also apply to US operations were not immediately available. requiring a government bailout. nors approved a draft of the proposal, for JPMorgan, followed by Citigroup Inc. of foreign globally systemically impor- The banks are expected to meet the meaning it will be submitted for public After that come Bank of America Corp, tant banks, establishing roughly parallel REUTERS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Al Rayyan RasGas seeks supplier-buyer collaboration Hospitality to Stresses need for far-sighted effort to maintain long-term market balance showcase new

DOHA: The recent decline in liq- the inaugural day of the four-day lose sight of the fact that LNG together to honour contractual resorts at WTM uefied natural gas (LNG) prices event, Al Muhannadi highlighted is a long-term business,” said Al commitments and to jointly influ- and the introduction of new play- the long-term nature of the LNG Muhannadi. ence and enhance the role of gas DOHA: Al Rayyan Hospital- ers to the “LNG club” will require business. Speaking on the growing posi- by providing appropriate support ity, the Doha-based pre-eminent a collaborative effort from both “LNG buyers are currently tive role LNG will play in the for initiatives promoted by gov- hospitality development group, LNG suppliers and buyers to comfortable with the availability global fuel mix, Al Muhannadi ernments and regulatory agen- will once again be putting Qatar adopt a long-term view for of LNG and have a general wait- pointed out that the ‘voice of gas’ cies,” he added. on the map by showcasing its maintaining a sustainable LNG and-see attitude towards making is increasingly being heard sup- The Gastech conference and local and international exquisite market, said RasGas Company new longer term commitments. porting the further penetration exhibition is held approximately resorts through its participation Limited’s (RasGas) Chief Execu- However, if LNG suppliers fail of natural gas in the energy sup- once every 18 months. at World Travel Market (WTM), tive Officer Hamad Mubarak Al to develop resources required ply mix. This is RasGas’ tenth consecu- in London from November 2 to 5. Muhannadi at Gastech, recently to meet forecasted longer term “To help this vision along, tive participation in the industry The World Travel Market is held in Singapore. demand growth — at the right we — as an industry — need to event. The Qatar delegation was the premiere global event for the Speaking on a suppliers’ panel time and place — there will be encourage the implementation of led by the State’s national petro- RasGas CEO Hamad Mubarak Al travel industry and the annual debate entitled, “What will be a supply and demand imbalance both market and policy-focused chemical company, Qatar Petro- Muhannadi speaking on a suppliers’ must-attend business-to-business the impact of lower oil and LNG with longer term implications for reforms that facilitate natural leum. panel discussion on the inaugural showcase and platform for net- prices on LNG buyers and sell- LNG prices. It is therefore vital gas’ increased penetration. Both working. day of Gastech in Singapore. ers over the next 5 years?” on that we work together and not buyers and sellers need to work THE PENINSULA At the 2015 WTM, Al Rayyan Hospitality plans to unveil an exciting choice of distinctive luxury resorts, in line with the company’s vision to revolutionise the perception of hospitality by Retaj offers Qatar’s Expo Milano pavilion attracts millions strategically developing unique lifestyle destinations. ARH last year announced the DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce opening of its first holiday resort, innovative announced yesterday that more than 4 million people the super-luxurious Banana visited Qatar Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015, which con- Island Resort Doha by Anantara, cluded yesterday. The pavilion spread over a 2,451 square developed as an idyllic 32 acre services for metre area was inspired from the Qatari heritage. holiday retreat with a real wow It showcased, over the past six months, Qatar’s vision factor, offering surf, sand and for food security and sustainability and displayed latest serenity. better stay technologies in a holistic, interactive and informative expe- Opening the first Wellness rience under the Theme “Seeding Sustainability Innovative Centre in a Middle East resort, Solutions for Food Security”. the 5-star vacation destination The pavilion included various cultural and heritage offered a holistic approach to events and activities, which reflected the history, herit- health and well-being to revive its age, present, and promising future of the country as well guests on holiday with the prom- as a number of events dedicated for women and children. ise of the latest treatments and It also included a range of distinctive events showcas- exercise options. From bowling ing a number of projects which have been implemented alley and putting green to a diving in Qatar in the field of renewable energy, recycling of centre, it also has every conceiv- materials and the preservation of the environment, which able recreational and entertain- were highly appreciated by visitors. Expo Milano 2015, a ment facility for guests of any world fair, saw the participation of 145 countries and many age, and an incomparable family international bodies and organisations. holiday experience. Visitors at the Qatar Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA

DOHA: Retaj has launched a new mobile application to make the guests more comfortable. When staying at any Retaj hotel, the guests can now simply tap US retailers push banks to use PINs US watchdog sets rules into their App and select any of Retaj’s services. Speaking about the launch of Retaj App, Mohamed Darwish on credit cards as confusion reigns to ease crowdfunding (pictured), the Regional Direc- tor of Marketing and in Charge BOSTON: Some big US retail- called EMV chips in advance of an the estimated $7bn-plus in annual of Business Development for ers are stepping up efforts to use October 1 deadline that required US card fraud. SAN FRANCISCO: The US “There is a great deal of Retaj Hotels and Hospitality, said: personal identification numbers, retailers to accept chip cards or EMV chips thwart criminals Securities and Exchange Com- enthusiasm in the marketplace “Nowadays, companies are moving or PINs, with new credit cards be liable for fraud losses. EMV who use stolen data to create mission passed rules to allow for crowdfunding,” SEC Chair- fast in order to absorb the highest embedded with computer chips stands for EuroPay, MasterCard counterfeit cards, a category that smaller companies to sell secu- woman Mary Jo White said in a share in the market. Consumer in a bid to prevent counterfeit and Visa. But only about a third of Aite estimates accounts for 37 rities through crowdfunding press statement, adding that the behaviour is fast changing and the card fraud. merchants are actually using the percent of that fraud. Banks say platforms while giving investors new rules would “provide smaller hospitality sector is thinking in But they are being resisted by chip technology, according to ana- that PINs only provide additional greater protections. companies with innovative ways terms of innovative products to the banking industry, which sees lyst estimates. The number may fraud protection when criminals Crowdfunding — the best- to raise capital and give investors make the guests happy”. no need to invest further in PIN not pick up until early next year, seek to use lost or stolen cards, known example of which is proba- the protections they need.” Hospitality sector is increas- technology, already used with if at all, because the retail indus- a situation that Aite estimates bly the popular American website The new rules will allow a star- ingly utilising the technology to debit cards, resulting in halting try typically halts upgrades dur- accounts for only 14 percent of Kickstarter — is a model of alter- tup to raise up to $1m a year by enhance its services. It is a pow- adoption and widespread confu- ing the crucial holiday shopping fraud. Banking groups say there native financing that has devel- offering shares through a crowd- erful tool to satisfy customers sion. A small band of retailers season. “PIN issuance will remain are better approaches than PINs oped enormously in recent years. funding platform that must be as they seek to know how many with the clout to call the shots a niche,” said Julie Conroy, credit- for verifying customers and have But it has generally not been used registered with the Securities and loyalty programme points they on their branded credit cards is card analyst with Aite Group. asked retailers to embrace tokeni- to offer and sell securities. Exchange Commission. accumulated through their stay leading the charge. Target Corp Banks favor using chip cards zation and encryption to prevent Start-up companies often use The rules aim to protect and what the gifts redemption is moving ahead with a chip-and- verified by old-school signatures, theft of credit card numbers. it to offer Internet users a chance small-scale backers by limiting are. Customers need to speak PIN rollout, and Wal-Mart Stores even though chip-and-PIN usage “PIN is a static data element to buy a product still in develop- the amounts they can invest in with the guest service to ensure Inc plans to do the same. has led to lower fraud over the that would not have a meaning- ment. If demand is strong enough, this way — with variable ceil- that their rooms are according to But Wal-Mart said it faces decade they have been used in ful impact on overall payments they are able to finance produc- ings depending on their income their preference through online obstacles because its credit card Europe and elsewhere. fraud,” said Electronic Payments tion. or net worth — by requiring the requests, also they can seek mul- partner, Synchrony Financial, is “The PIN is definitely a must,” Coalition spokesman Sam Fabens. The SEC rules, which were platforms to take steps to reduce tiple services such as requesting not yet able to handle PINs on said Lance James, chief scien- PINs are also expensive to adopted in a three-to-one vote, fraud risks. room dining, in room cleaning, credit cards. Synchrony declined tist with cyber intelligence firm implement. Gartner analyst are to take effect next year. They The measures also would maintenance, etc. All these serv- comment. Flashpoint. “It’s one extra step Avivah Litan estimates that banks will make it possible for web users demand that the startups pub- ices can be availed through one Broadly, US banks are unpre- that provides true two-factor would have to invest hundreds to purchase shares in smaller lish data on their finances, their single point, without calling mul- pared or resisting the change. authentication.” of millions of dollars in network companies in a way much like that action plan and the way they tiple departments, he said. The impasse comes after many But bankers say PINs provide improvements to support them. used by big institutional investors intend to use the funds raised. consumers got their hands on new little benefit beyond the advan- specialising in capital risk, albeit THE PENINSULA credit cards embedded with so- tage of using chips in combating REUTERS on a much smaller scale. AFP

Beema’s profits increase CIArb delivers address at QICDRC VW must act

DOHA: Damaan Islamic He pointed out that the out- DOHA: The Qatar International in transparent Insurance Company (Beema) standing results achieved by Court and Dispute Resolution announced its results for the Beema, confirms its ability to Centre (QICDRC) has welcomed manner: Merkel third quarter of 2015 after their achieve the best results in the face the President of the Chartered Board of Directors meeting on of competition within the Qatari Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), BERLIN: The “Made in Ger- the September 25, chaired by insurance market, despite it being along with a delegation of its many” brand has not been dam- Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin a newcomer, Beema has proven members, at an event held at the aged by the Volkswagen scandal, Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, Chair- itself to be a worthy contender in QICDRC earlier this week. but the carmaker needs to deal man of the company. the insurance field. The President of the CIArb, with the matter in a transpar- The Chairman said in his Nasser Al Misnad, CEO, said Charles Brown, along with his ent manner, German Chancellor address that Beema achieved a Beema’s growth and achievements colleagues Michael Tonkin and Angela Merkel said yesterday in total profit for both shareholder is the direct outcome of Beema’s Matthew Walker, addressed her weekly podcast. and policy holders an amount of primary goal of reaching custom- CIArb members in Doha to mark Almost six weeks after it (QR66m) as a gross contribution ers by providing a comprehensive the centenary celebrations of the admitted using illegal software of QR249m in the third quarter of range of innovative products, serv- CIArb which was founded in Lon- to falsify US diesel emissions the current year 2015; an increase ices and delivering quality services. don in 1915. tests, VW is under pressure to Officials at the event. of (23 percent) achieved in the “Thus, we are constantly develop- Brown took the opportunity of identify those responsible, fix up same period of 2014, and sur- ing new customer service initia- highlighting some of the events to 11 million vehicles and convince plus from insurance operations tives to make our customers’ lives which had taken place over the topher Grout, said: “The QICDRC wide range of services and sup- regulators, investors. “A lot will of QR25m accomplished, whilst easier, such as our doorstep serv- past year in celebration of CIArb’s enjoys a close relationship with port to its members and others depend on how Volkswagen deals there was a 11 percent increase, ice whereby customers are able to 100th year. These include a series the CIArb and its members and it who work in the field of alterna- with the issue,” Merkel said, add- from 2014, in shareholders profit renew or buy their comprehensive of conferences, commencing in is a great privilege to welcome the tive dispute resolution. It has 37 ing that VW could recover if it amounting in QR41m, thanks motor insurance for their cars Birmingham and then moving on delegates to this event in Doha branches throughout the world acts transparently and changes its to the outstanding performance over the phone, from the comfort to Hong Kong, London, Zambia, as part of the CIArb’s celebratory and a membership of approxi- organisational structures so that and the diversity of products and of their office or their home.” Singapore and Oxford. Welcom- centenary year.” mately 13,000 individuals. nothing similar can happen again. quick access to the company’s ing the delegates to the event, the The CIArb is a not-for-profit customers wherever they may be. THE PENINSULA Registrar of the QICDRC, Chris- organisation which provides a THE PENINSULA REUTERS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23

ARTIC’s Four QNB expects turnaround Seasons in Cairo in Conde Nast of Indonesian economy Traveler’s list

DOHA: Al Rayyan Tourism New government’s infrastructure programme a boost Investment Company (ARTIC), the international hotel invest- DOHA: Indonesia’s economy congested transport networks By 2017, financial conditions ment and hospitality subsidiary is slowing but could be turned and widespread power and water should begin to ease as the US of Al Faisal Holding Company, around by the new government’s shortages. Federal Reserve nears the end one of Qatar’s largest private infrastructure programme, QNB As a result, growth is sub-par of its tightening cycle, adding to diversified industrial groups, Group noted in its “Indonesia and inflation and interest rates growth through healthier capital announced that one of its prop- Economic Insight 2015” released are high. flows along with a more stable erties in Egypt, the Four Seasons yesterday. However, Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Hotel Cairo at The First Resi- The report examines the out- DK, the new president elected in In late 2015 and during 2016-17, dence, has been named in Conde look for the Indonesian economy October 2014, hopes to turn the QNB expects the current account Nast Traveler’s prestigious list and the ongoing challenges facing situation around by revitalising deficit to widen as the infrastruc- of the Top 25 Hotels in Africa, the current administration, such investment in infrastructure. ture investment programme gets ranking at number five. as capital flight and an infrastruc- QNB analysts expect Indone- underway, which should lead to competitiveness, as well as gov- Loan growth could be con- This recognition is the result of ture gap, amidst the constrain- sia’s real GDP growth to slow in higher imports of capital goods. ernment policies to support man- strained in 2015-16 due to rising the successful strategic coopera- ing environment of a slowing H2, 2015 on tighter financial con- Exports are likely to be held ufacturing exporters. interest rates, depressed capital tion between Four Seasons Hotels economy. ditions, as credit growth is slow- back by restrictions on the export Banking sector growth may flows and higher NPLs. and Resorts, one of the world’s top According to the report, under- ing, interbank interest rates are of certain raw materials, which be constrained by tight financial From 2017, loan growth should hotel operators, and ARTIC, one investment has led to supply bot- rising and capital outflows may are designed to support the devel- conditions until 2017 at the ear- pick up gradually as credit of the leading global hotel invest- tlenecks and an infrastructure continue as US monetary policy opment of domestic manufactur- liest demand recovers (on higher eco- ment companies. The Four Seasons gap, which the new government begins to rise. ing industries. However, slightly In 2016-17, deposit growth is nomic growth and investment) Hotel Cairo at The First Residence hopes to close. Poor infrastruc- A recovery should begin in stronger exports are expected expected to slow from high levels and as financial conditions ease. is the only hotel in Egypt to have ture creates crippling supply 2016, with infrastructure invest- in 2016-17 than in 2015 due to a in line with falling inflation and been included in the list. bottlenecks: heavy road traffic, ment adding to growth. weaker IDR, which should boost lower nominal GDP growth. THE PENINSULA Sheikh Mohamed bin Faisal Al Thani, Vice Chairman of ARTIC, said: “We would like to congratu- late the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence on this outstanding achievement. It is the QIB moves to new Australian minister visits Hassad Food first Four Seasons branded hotel to open in the Middle East and to be ranked number five in Africa DOHA: Hassad Food, Qatar’s is recognition of their continuous location at City Center premier investor in the food and efforts to provide the highest levels agri-business sectors, received of service which travellers expect DOHA: Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) can open different types of bank the Western Australian delega- from this high end brand. We have has moved to a new location at the accounts, enjoy the convenience of tion on Thursday. a strong relationship with the Four City Center Mall in the West Bay QIB debit and credit cards, apply Hon Ken Baston Minister of Seasons and I look forward to fur- Area. for a suite of financing products Agriculture, Food and Fisheries ther successful collaboration.” The branch is located on the when visiting the branch and visited the headquarters of Has- Tarek El Sayed, Executive ground floor of City Center with receive expert and personalised sad Food, accompanied by Trevor Board Member, said: “Being easy access to parking. It will be advice about Takaful services and Whittington, Chief of Staff to the ranked so highly by the readers open seven days a week, with two other Islamic banking services. Minister, along with other mem- of Conde Nast Traveler is very separate shifts in the morning The branch will also incorporate bers of the delegation. pleasing and is the result of close and the evening, from Saturday ATM and Cash Deposit Machines The Australian delegation met cooperation between ARTIC to Thursday from 9am to 2:30pm that can be used for withdrawing with Nasser Mohamed Al Hajri, and our partners. ARTIC will and from 3:30pm to 9:00pm while or depositing cash and other serv- Chairman and Managing Direc- continue to expand the scope of the working hours on Fridays are ices on 24/7 basis. tor of Hassad Food, discussed its investments in line with our from 5pm to 9pm. “We are pleased to be able to the current and future outlook growth strategy of building part- The expansion of the City offer QIB customers a centrally of Hassad Food’s investments in nerships with the best operators Center branch has been under- located, highly accessible branch Australia, and any possible sup- and building an investment port- taken in response to high demand in the heart of one of the larg- port that can be provided by the folio of eminent and distinguished from customers. The new est malls in Doha,” said D Anand, state. They also discussed poten- hotels in terms of brand, location expanded premises reflect the General Manager of QIB’s Per- tial collaboration between Aus- and architectural design, so con- bank’s commitment to ensuring sonal Banking Group. tralian companies and Hassad Hon Ken Baston, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries and Nasser tributing to the future growth of strong presence in the heart of “The new City Centre Mall Food’s subsidiaries. Mohamed Al Hajri, Chairman and Managing Director of Hassad Food, at the company.” Qatar’s most thriving communi- branch is part of the bank’s Hassad Food headquarters. ties — in order to be easily accessi- on-going efforts to bring QIB’s THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA ble by QIB customers everywhere. banking services to customers The branch is the first to fea- everywhere, and will help to meet ture a new modern design, includ- the growing demand for Islamic ing an area where customers can banking services. The modern, transact online, and it is currently welcoming design of the new being rolled out to all main QIB branch will soon be rolled out China to allow individuals to invest more abroad branches. In keeping with QIB’s across all of QIB’s main branches, customer-centric approach, the including Fanar, Salwa Road, branch will offer customers a Rayan, and Al Khor, providing a SHANGHAI: China is consid- Singapore, was quoted by Bloomb- for the move, followed a top-level Li’s comments were made on full range of premium QIB prod- seamless branch experience in line ering relaxing limits to allow erg News as saying. Communist Party meeting which Friday in the eastern city of Hefei ucts and services to meet the with our customers’ expectations”. individuals to invest overseas in China’s premier free trade zone discussed the country’s develop- during a forum with German everyday’s as we well as special- stocks and property, the central in the commercial hub Shanghai ment plans for the next five years. Chancellor Angela Merkel, the ised finance needs. Customers THE PENINSULA bank said, which would poten- was set up in 2013 with the prom- China also wants the yuan to statement said. “China is still one tially unleash a flood of money ise of a range of financial reforms, join the International Monetary of the world’s most attractive des- if the government loosens strict but foreign investors especially Fund’s “special drawing rights” tinations for investment,” Li said. capital controls. have expressed disappointment basket of currencies and is pursu- China’s economy is on track The country keeps a tight grip over the pace of change. ing reforms to help gain the cov- to post its slowest growth in 25 on outflows of funds due to wor- Chinese citizens are now only eted status. In August, the central years. However, official data shows ries capital flight could disrupt allowed to convert the equivalent bank suddenly devalued the yuan, monthly retail sales this year have the economy and weaken its con- of $50,000 from the domestic yuan allowing it to lose nearly five per- continuously increased by over trol. The People’s Bank of China currency under an annual quota, cent of its value over a week, in a 10 percent, and sectors such as said it was studying letting “quali- state media said, which creates move which raised alarm over the entertainment are expanding at fied” individuals invest abroad in a limit on overseas investment state of the world’s second largest a rapid clip. industry, property and financial though many evade the barrier. economy. In a separate meeting yes- products through the Shanghai Individuals are allowed to Meanwhile, Premier Li terday, Li emphasised China Free Trade Zone, according to a legally invest in stocks in Hong Keqiang said China’s domestic must improve and innovate its statement released. Kong, a special administrative demand potential is as huge as approach towards macro-eco- “These policy initiatives are region of China, through a special ever, despite slowing growth and a nomic control, and aim to deliver another important step toward link with accounts on the Shang- difficult economic transformation “quality” growth, state news complete capital account liber- hai stock exchange. process, according to a statement agency Xinhua said. Officials at the new branch in City Center. alisation,” Zhou Hao, a senior The central bank announce- on the Chinese foreign ministry economist at Commerzbank in ment, which gave no timetable website yesterday. AFP/REUTERS

Kia maintains strong position on Nokia signs deals Hyundai recognised as worth $1bn with Interbrand’s 100 best brands list China Mobile one of top 40 brands DOHA: Kia has been ranked The company’s total brand value tions and value added services,” DOHA: Hyundai Motor is its new, high quality products, number 74 on Interbrand’s 2015 has grown a remarkable 530 per- Chung added. HELSINKI: Finnish telecoms the world’s 39th biggest brand Hyundai Motor has advanced its list of 100 Best Global Brands. cent since 2007. The year 2015 has proven to be group Nokia announced it had according to Interbrand. Record- caring outlook to connect with The international brand con- Alex Chung, President of Kia a highly rewarding year for Kia, inked a slew of deals worth $1bn ing an 8.5 percent growth in customers around the world. sultancy featured the car manu- Motors Middle East and Africa receiving numerous accolades to sell equipment and services to brand value since last year to “The fact that Hyundai Motor facturer in their exclusive list for Regional Headquarters, said: “We such as being ranked number one China Mobile. $11.3bn, the Korean company is Company has been ranked as Best Global Brand for the fourth are very proud to be featured as among mass market brands in The Finnish firm’s contract also the automotive industry’s number 39 by Interbrand is consecutive year, recognising Kia’s one of top 100 global brands for JD Power’s Initial Quality Study with the world’s largest mobile seventh largest brand. thanks to the power of brand growth in global prominence. 2015, such an honourable recog- (IQS). operator includes an agreement to Over the past decade, Hyundai building,” said Jin (James) Kim, Interbrand attributes Kia’s nition is an incredible motivation The Soul EV, the manufactur- roll out a fourth generation wire- Motor has grown its value by Vice-President and Head of success to“excellent design, high for us to raise the bar for our- er’s first electronic vehicle sold, less network as well as provide more than $7bn, rising 36 places Hyundai Africa and Middle East. quality and innovative brand selves every year.” was crowned Car of the Year in infrastructure, maintenance, net- to sit among some of the biggest “In the last 12 months alone our management in the global mar- “The most satisfying aspect of Norway and also won the Best work planning and software solu- names on the planet. company has reached new heights kets”. being included in this list along Eco-Friendly Vehicle at Motor tions. The contracts were signed Embarking on an intensive in terms of its growth, likeability Kia’s commercial performance with other great global brands is week’s 2015 Drivers’ Choice by Li Huidi, executive vice-presi- period of change, fuelled by inven- and awareness globally and this in the past calendar year is admi- the fact that it proves the cus- Awards. dent of China Mobile, and Nokia tive and emotional brand market- is thanks to the strengthening of rable given the challenging eco- tomer response to our products The car manufacturer’s first counterpart Hans-Juergen Bill ing, Hyundai Motor has boosted the ‘New Thinking. New Possibili- nomic climate around the world. are extremely positive. We have appearance on Interbrand’s list in the presence of Chinese Prime significantly its brand awareness ties.’ brand slogan which embod- The manufacturer saw its gone from strength to strength as of 100 Best Global Brands was in Minister Li Keqiang and German with customers. Creating an ies the essence of the company in brand value increase of 5 percent, a manufacturer and will continue 2012, ranking 87th. Chancellor Angela Merkel. enhanced profile across the areas everything that we do.” this sustained growth gives Kia a to reach new heights, our custom- of culture, sport, and corporate current estimated value of $5.7bn. ers can expect greater innova- THE PENINSULA AFP social responsibility and through THE PENINSULA SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS ECB to keep inflation target on track: Draghi European Central Bank ready to do what it takes to keep medium-term target on course

MILAN: The European Central daily Il Sole 24 Ore. “We will policy instruments at its disposal. price growth that was stifled by But the ECB president was Bank (ECB) is ready to do what see whether a further stimulus “However, it is too early to say in a weak economy and very cheap upbeat on the future of the it takes to keep its medium-term is necessary. This is an open any case that ‘this is the menu’ energy prices. eurozone and the risk of a break inflation target on course, its question,” he said, adding it would and that ‘there is nothing to add’”, The ECB is studying new up. “The risks of fragmentation head Mario Draghi (pictured) take longer than was foreseen in he said. stimulus measures that could be and redenomination have said in a newspaper interview March to return to price stability. In reply to a question on unveiled as soon as December and diminished considerably, if not published yesterday. Draghi said inflation in the whether a cut in the deposit rate was prepared to cut its deposit disappeared,” he said. Consumer prices in the eurozone was expected to remain was a tool that would be used at rate deeper into negative territory Asked about Greek debt, 19-country eurozone slipped close to zero, if not negative, at the same time as amendments if needed to fight falling prices, Draghi said it was sustainable if by 0.1 percent in September — least until the beginning of next to quantitative easing policies, Draghi said earlier this month. Athens met the obligations it had far from the bank’s aim of just year. “From mid-2016 to the end Draghi said it was too early The ECB president said risks signed up to, adding for the debt below 2 percent — prompting of 2017, also due to the delayed to make that judgment. “The were on the downside for both to be sustainable a certain degree calls for the ECB to expand or effect of the depreciation in the interest rate on deposits could be inflation and growth in the light of relief was also required. extend its €60bn a month of asset exchange rate, we expect inflation one of the instruments that we of weaker emerging economies “The latter should be such as to purchases. to increase gradually,” he said. use again,” he said. and the potential slowdown in remove any doubt as to the future “If we are convinced that our Asked about what other The ECB launched in March the United States. “Global growth sustainability of the debt itself, medium-term inflation target is monetary tools the ECB could a government bond buying forecasts have been revised once the first condition has been at risk, we will take the necessary use, Draghi said the bank already programme to flood the eurozone downwards. This slowdown is met,” he said. actions,” Draghi told the Italian had an extensive set of monetary economy with cash and accelerate probably not temporary,” he said. REUTERS

Irish central ECB reveals capital hole in Greek bank warns govt banks as unpaid loans soar over growth,

FRANKFURT: Greece’s banks attracting investors would reduce Greece, Piraeus, Alpha Bank and spending need to raise more than €14bn the support needed from the Eurobank — the ECB determined of extra capital to cover mount- eurozone’s rescue scheme, the that even should the economy DUBLIN: A significant part ing unpaid loans, the European European Stability Mechanism. perform no worse than expected, of Ireland’s recently economic Central Bank said yesterday as The lenders are currently the banks would still need almost growth can be attributed to “dis- it announced the results of stress kept afloat by central-bank cash €4.4bn. torting features” in the way the tests intended to rehabilitate but there is a rush to get the It is the performance of activities of multinationals were Greek lenders. recapitalisation finished. the banks under stress that measured, Irish Central Bank The capital hole has emerged If it is not done by the end of determines how much capital is Governor Patrick Honohan was chiefly due to the rising number the year, new European Union needed. The ‘baseline’ scenario, quoted as saying yesterday. of Greeks unable or unwilling to rules mean large depositors such for instance, expects Greek After growing by 5.2 percent repay their debt, after a dispute as companies may have to take a growth of 2.7 percent in 2017 — last year, Ireland’s economy is over reforms between the leftist hit in their accounts. far outstripping Germany now. People walk past an Alpha Bank branch in Athens yesterday. Four major forecast to be the best perform- government and international Greece’s Finance Minister The ECB defended an earlier Greek banks must find up to $15.8bn to survive potential economic shocks, ing in Europe again this year with lenders almost saw Greece leave Tsakalotos said yesterday he was test that had given the banks the European Central Bank said following an in-depth financial health check. growth of over 6 percent, dramat- the euro. optimistic that Greece’s banks a clean bill of health before the ically improving debt and deficit As controls on cash withdraw- would successfully recapitalise most recent political turmoil. ratios after a financial crisis and als have squeezed the economy, by the end of the year. But Ramon Quintana, a Banks have struggled most €25bn is earmarked for banks. bailout. In a letter to Finance loans at risk of non-payment have The stress tests looked at how director general in the ECB’s amid the months-long stand-off To reach its outcome, however, Minister Michael Noonan, Hono- increased by €7bn to €107bn. many loans would go unpaid if bank supervision arm, cautioned between leftist Prime Minister the ECB counts into the calcula- han said that the growth numbers That is roughly half of all the the country’s economy performs that Greece’s economy needed Alexis Tsipras and his country’s tion billions of euros of future tax were “seriously complicated” by credit given by the country’s four as expected up until 2017 — the to stay on track for the banks to international backers - the rebates that the Greek govern- the concentration of large multi- big banks, according to the ECB. so-called ‘baseline’. hold steady. “Any deviations from International Monetary Fund and ment could pay its banks. national firms in Ireland, creating Almost 57 percent of the loans It also simulated a ‘stress’ these scenarios means that reality European Union. Greek bankers hope that pri- risks on the basis policy is framed. made by Piraeus Bank, the bank scenario, where Greece dips can go beyond what is expected in The dispute led to the freezing vate investors will buy shares in “Neglecting these measurement which fared worst, are at risk. further than expected. For this the exercise,” he told journalists. of central-bank funding for the lenders. But Greece’s future issues has led some commenta- The fact, however, that the test, ECB officials assumed that “This is why it is very important Greece’s banks and forced and that of its banks remains tors to think that the economy is declared capital hole is smaller the economy would shrink by to avoid any deviation from the controls on cash withdrawals. uncertain, despite the latest back to pre-crisis performance,” than the €25bn earmarked to help more than 3 percent this year and economic growth expected.” Although this stemmed a further checks. Honohan wrote in a letter the banks in the country’s bailout next before growing modestly in Much of the focus so far in hemorrhaging of savings, it A fall of more than two thirds Irish Times said was dated Aug 16 may encourage investors such as 2017. rehabilitating Greece has focused squeezed the economy, making in the banks’ stock prices this and released to it under freedom hedge funds to buy shares. In checking the financial on the scale of its national debt, it harder for borrowers to repay year serves as a reminder of the of information. Germany’s Deputy Finance strength of the country’s four which is approaching double its loans. risks. Multinationals have a dis- Minister Jens Spahn said main banks — National Bank of economic output. Of an €86bn bailout of Greece, REUTERS proportionate impact on gross domestic product (GDP) in Ire- land — depressing growth in 2012 when a number of major drugs went off patent in quick succes- sion — and accelarating in 2014 and 2015 when exports grew and Apple earnings extend ‘scary good’ US stock rally are expected to grow by 12.1 and 11.9 percent. NEW YORK: Banner earn- soft and Amazon. “The scary But one of the week’s most dis- to shift its tax domicile overseas even as worries mount over Chi- Noonan’s department said ings from Apple, a big drugstore good October rally went from a appointing earnings reports came where tax rates are lower. Aller- na’s slowdown and falling com- earlier this month that domes- merger and another twist in the distinctly broad rally early in the from micro-blogging company gan is based in Ireland. modity prices. tic demand would be the primary Federal Reserve’s message on month to a noticeably narrower Twitter, which lost nearly 10 per- Another pharmaceutical com- The Fed’s stance was seen as driver of forecast GDP growth of interest rates highlighted a week rally by the end of the month,” cent after it reported adding just pany in the news was Canada’s keeping alive the prospects of a 4.2 percent next year with exports that produced modest gains for he said. “It’s possible the under- four million monthly active users Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inter- December interest rate increase. expected to return to more nor- US stocks. Major indices lodged lings could pick up some steam, in third quarter to 320 million. national, which continued to Yet US economic data for the mal levels in line with trading their fifth straight week of gains, but if the big guys lose their mojo, The market initially swooned plummet amid questions over week was lackluster, with the partner demand. with the Dow Jones Industrial that will be a challenging proposi- at the prospects of a big merger its drug-pricing and accounting Conference Board’s reading of Average growth of around 3.25 Average ending up 16.84 (0.10 tion and most likely an invitation between two big US pharmacy practices. Shares lost nearly 20 consumer confidence dropping percent is forecast for the follow- percent) to 17,663.54. to scare some of the scary good chains, bidding up Walgreens percent last week. in October and durable goods ing five years. The broad-based S&P 500 October rally out of the market Boots Alliance and Rite Aid on In Washington, the Federal falling in September. The Com- With multinational activity added 4.21 (0.20 percent) at in the near term.” initial reports of an imminent Reserve concluded its Octo- merce Department reported that also boosting corprataion tax 2,079.36, while the tech-rich Nas- Apple had a good week, push- deal. But investors turned on the ber monetary policy meeting by US third-quarter growth fell to receipts this year and driving daq Composite Index advanced ing aside worries about slowing combination after the two com- keeping benchmark interest rates 1.5 percent from 3.9 percent in a nearly 6 percent overshoot in 21.89 (0.44 percent) to 5,053.75. momentum and reporting that panies unveiled the $17.2bn deal. near zero, but gave a more posi- the second quarter. overall tax collected, Honohan The gains pushed major indices fiscal fourth-quarter profits rose Antitrust experts expect a tough tive appraisal of the US economy. Peter Cardillo, chief market warned against basing spending up more than eight percent for 31 percent to $11.1bn behind a 22 once-over from US regulators. Fed policy makers expressed economist at Rockwell Global commitments on tax gains that October, a “scary good” month percent increase in revenue to In another sign that dealmak- more faith in the strength of the Capital, said the feeble data could could quickly disappear. The gov- after a dreadful third quarter, $51.5bn. Analysts were especially ing remains vibrant in health care, economy than expected, brushing work to Wall Street’s advantage. ernment appeared not to heed said Briefing.com analyst Patrick pleased with results from China, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and over recent weak spots and focus- “I think the market still has room the advice when it unexpectedly O’Hare. However, O’Hare said the where revenues came in at $12.5 Botox-maker Allergan said they ing on what they called “solid” to go higher, especially with soft announced earlier this month October rally lost some steam as billion, double the level of the were in “friendly” merger talks. consumer spending and business economic data there’s more prob- that it would spend two-thirds of the month progressed, shifting year-ago period and an indica- The talks follow an unsuccess- investment. ability the Fed would hold off on an estimated €2.3bn tax windfall from a broad-based surge that tor that conditions in the world’s ful campaign by Pfizer to acquire They also dropped a warning raising rates in December,” he said. for 2015 by the end of this year. lifted most stocks, to one enjoyed second-biggest economy are not British company AstraZeneca from September that the global primarily by giants like Micro- as bad as feared. in 2014. Pfizer said it still wants downturn could affect the US, AFP REUTERS

Showroomprive.com in Euronext Paris Embattled Valeant cuts Philidor ties

MONTREAL: Valeant Pharmaceuticals The partnership saw Philidor “The newest allegations about activities said it was cutting ties with mail-order aggressively market Valeant’s more at Philidor raise additional questions pharmacy Philidor RX, which will shut expensive drugs over cheaper generics about the company’s business practices,” down operations as soon as possible, fol- preferred by insurers, which caught he said. lowing a furore over their relationship. the attention of US lawmakers and The announcement came after Citron A key investor in the embattled investigators now looking into its pricing. Research, an influential short-seller, drug company meanwhile said it would Standard and Poor’s on Friday accused Valeant of creating a network survive despite a widening scandal lowered its rating of Valeant from B+ of mail-order pharmacies to “stuff over its relations with Philidor and its to BB- in the wake of the scandal, which the channel” — a deceptive business accounting practices. has sent Valeant’s share price tumbling practice involving inflating sales figures Valeant had nurtured Philidor in its 60 percent in just three months. by sending retailers in its distribution infancy when it sold only two Valeant “We have lost confidence in Philidor’s channel more products than they are FROM LEFT: Showroomprive.com co-founders Thierry Petit and David Dayan ring the acne drugs by mail order. The two signed ability to continue to operate in a able to sell. bell in the presence of Euronext Paris CEO Anthony Attia and French Economy Minister a deal last year that effectively gave manner that is acceptable to Valeant and It said Valeant was using two firms it Emmanuel Macron at French online fashion retailer Showroomprive.com’s debut on Valeant limited control over Philidor as the patients and doctors we serve,” said purportedly controlled — Philidor and stock market in Courbevoie near Paris. It raised $282m in its IPO. a distribution channel for its drugs, and J Michael Pearson, chairman and chief R&O Pharmacy. an option to buy the pharmacy. executive of the Canadian drugmaker. AFP SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25

Puerto Rico’s debt is kind Money managers take on of Congress’ fault By James Gibney the high-speed traders O UNDERSTAND how Puerto Rico dug itself $73bn in the hole, consider the highly attractive tax status of its By Barry Ritholtz bonds, which are exempt from local, state and federal things as HFT are allowed should come as retail investor buying 100 shares, it probably Ttaxes everywhere in the U.S. That exemption was granted no surprise. When you write the rules that amounts to a nickel a dime; but to these by Congress in 1917 to help Puerto Rico develop. But without the TOCK exchanges once were govern your own industry, it is difficult to trillion-dollar firms, trading billions of dol- financial controls Congress also imposed, which have long since operated as not-for-profit pub- see why you would make your main money- lars of stocks daily, it adds up to real money. been lifted, it’s a standing invitation to fiscal misadventure. lic utilities, managing the listing making activity illegal. They apparently have had enough of it. Fast-forward a century and Puerto Rico’s debt outstrips its and trading of companies in the Although the debate over whether HFT is Luminex, headquartered in Boston, has gross domestic product; according to Moody’s, the island’s debt public marketplace. Today, they an improvement over the specialist system rather strict membership rules. You must per capita of $15,637 is more than 10 times higher than the aver- Shave morphed into rent-seeking, publicly or merely an unintended consequence of have at least a $1bn or more under manage- age per-capita debt of the 50 states. Debt payments eat up more traded companies in the zero-sum game of Regulation National Market System con- ment and commit to a long-term investment than one-third of Puerto Rico’s tax revenues, starving essential executing orders. tinues, a few participants are not waiting strategy. Translation: no high-frequency government services and preempting badly needed investments Where once there were many winners, to see what happens. Some major players traders or quantitative hedge funds. Mini- in infrastructure and improvements. now there are distinct winners and losers. have decided that HFT doesn’t serve them mum orders must be at least 5,000 shares What led to Puerto Rico’s economic meltdown is a matter of High-frequency, algo-driven traders are the or their clients; they have taken their ball or shares worth at least $100,000; trades endless finger-pointing. But whoever lit the match, Puerto Rico’s winners; everyone else is a loser. QuickTake- and gone to a fairer, more level playing field, are executed at the low, low price of 0.25 triple-tax exempt bonds fueled the fire. Their tax-free status — Trading on Speed where no ringers are allowed. cent a share. which the bonds of Guam and the US Virgin Islands also enjoy The result is that a business that once The most exclusive new club on Wall Over the years, I have written about the — made Puerto Rican paper an attractive proposition for inves- helped to create wealth now only serves Street opens for business next week and perils of high-frequency trading (See this, tors; even now, more than 50 percent of all open-end municipal to shift some of it around. Exchanges now there are a few things you won’t find: mem- this, this, this, this, this, this, and this). Our bond funds hold Puerto Rico’s bonds. Such bonds have also been operate primarily to move money from bers with under a billion dollars or high- Masters in Business interview with Brad a bonanza for financial firms: Banks handling Puerto Rico’s debt investors to HFTs — and of course, to them- frequency traders. Those are among the Katsuyama of IEX, an alternative trading have earned more than $900m in fees since 2000. selves. They charge for services that are rules laid out by the founding members venue designed to exclude speed traders, For Puerto Rico’s government, meanwhile, bonds came to look not exactly the epitome of a public good of Luminex, a private trading platform made clear the way HFT negatively affected like hot credit cards — max out one, pay it down with another. — server colocation for firms that spoof, designed to give the world’s largest asset market structure. That the biggest asset As the island’s economic and fiscal conditions deteriorated, it packet sniff, quote stuff, flash and ultimately, managers a new place to buy and sell large managers in the world agree with this senti- tapped ever-more creative revenue streams, rolling over debt and front-run orders. blocks of stock. ment says something significant about the papering over deficits with money from bonds secured by future Traders have long complained that New This isn’t merely a group of cranks com- problems with the current market struc- tax revenues. York Stock Exchange specialists owned plaining about HFT: Luminex was developed ture. It was inevitable that in the absence That was not what Congress had in mind when it granted the a licence to steal, but at least they were by some of the biggest asset managers in of smarter regulation, some players would triple-tax exemption in the Jones-Shafroth Act of 1917, which required to maintain an orderly market. the world specifically to thwart what has seek a market-based solution. Between IEX set up a new civil administration and granted Puerto Ricans U.S. There were no flash crashes during the spe- become a tax on orders exacted by HFTs. and Luminex, HFT is finding major mar- citizenship. cialist era (Black Monday not withstanding). Its ownership includes BlackRock Inc. (larg- ket participants seeking shelter from their True, even those who were opposed to making Puerto Ricans Those who complained about specialists est money manager in the world by assets), predatory ways. into Americans recognized the island needed financial help. As — an exchange member who posts quotes, Fidelity Investments (second-largest mutual I have a simpler solution: Quotes must Mississippi’s white supremacist Senator James K Vardaman executes trades and serves as the buyer and fund family by assets), Capital Group Cos. last at least one second, a lifetime in the (whose US Army service included a stint in Puerto Rico) put it, seller of last resort — now must contend ($1.4tr in asset) and Invesco Ltd ($755.8bn world of HFT, and a fee of 0.01 cent would “Those people there are undeveloped, and it is for the purpose of with something far worse: the predatory in assets), and others. apply to any order, filled or not. That would enabling them to develop their country to make the securities practices of high-frequency traders. That these behemoths are seeking ways curb the abusive practices. In the meantime, attractive by extending that exemption.” Yes, yes, I know, it is all perfectly legal. to avoid HFTs is quite telling. It implies it’s heartening to see a market solution. Yet Congress also limited public indebtedness to 7 percent (later That phrase used to have meaning, before that the HFTs are not providing the liquid- Rentiers beware: the big boys are gunning raised to 10 percent) of the total tax valuation of the island’s lobbyists were writing legislation on behalf ity and narrower spreads they claim, but for you. property. Moreover, the act imposed governing rules that further of the people who hired them. That such rather, are imposing a rentier’s tax. To a BLOOMBERG limited the possibility of fiscal misbehavior. Puerto Rico’s governor was appointed by the U.S. president, and had the equivalent of a line-item veto on the budget prepared by Puerto Rico’s elected legislature. If the legislature overrode his veto, he had the option of kicking the matter upstairs to the president, whose veto was subject to no such restrictions. Meanwhile, the president also appointed an auditor, operating under the governor, who had oversight of the territory’s accounts. Such paternalistic controls, along with many others imposed on Puerto Rico, understandably came to be seen as insufferable. (Congress even resisted islanders’ efforts to change its name from the anglicized “Porto Rico.”) In 1947, Puerto Ricans were given the right to elect their own governors, and three years later, a referen- dum on drafting their own constitution, which they and Congress approved in 1952. In 1961, Congress allowed the then-burgeoning commonwealth to lift the 10 percent limit on indebtedness and set its own. Its constitution was duly amended to create a debt ceiling that is supposedly reached once principal and interest payments hit 15 percent of the average of the past two years’ tax revenues. Any resident of Detroit could tell you that Puerto Rico isn’t uniquely profligate or irresponsible. Puerto Rico, Guam, and the US Virgin Islands face similar challenges in developing their econ- omies, and each has a history of structural budget deficits and using bonds to cover the difference. Including pension obligations, the US Virgin Islands actually has by some reckonings a higher per-capita debt than Puerto Rico; if Guam didn’t have a slightly more restrictive cap on debt (not to mention big economic benefits from the island’s military bases), it might well be in the same boat. The political and economic relationship between US territories and their neglectful overlords in Washington is a blueprint for continuing moral hazard. Under those circumstances, the ability to issue triple-tax exempt bonds seems like an unhelpful anach- ronism — another tax gimmick that encourages bad policy choices and increases territorial dependence. Puerto Rico was granted its triple exemption when it was oper- ating under the equivalent of a federal control board — a condi- tion to which few Puerto Ricans want to return. But given the commonwealth’s demonstrated failure to adhere to its own self- imposed debt limits, for the short term at least, greater external controls on its ability to issue debt may be the price it must pay to continue enjoying its tax-exempt funding privileges.

BLOOMBERG Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Why Valeant has no friends, admirers or fans By Justin Fox gets any worse, but the firm’s aim are brought into equilibrium ValueAct Capital Management, ing new drugs or extracting the funds and mutual funds built to of remaking the blood-testing within a framework of contrac- bought a stake in 2006. To go back maximum returns from them, so deliver returns for their investors. T ISN’T that Valeant has business (and replacing needles tual relations. to Jensen and Meckling’s termi- Valeant would acquire them, cut ValueAct realized a 2,100 percent no defenders. One of them, with finger pricks) was one that Actually, for the first few dec- nology, Ubben was representing way back on their R&D spending return on its investment when hedge-fund manager and inspired people and made them ades of its existence, Valeant the investors in ValueAct, and he and raise the prices of their drugs. it sold some of its stake over the Imajor shareholder Bill Ack- want Theranos to succeed. — formerly known as ICN Phar- sought to create a new equilib- This theory may well be right. summer, so in that sense, mission man, even held a conference call Valeant wasn’t out to inspire maceuticals -— was pretty much rium at Valeant that generated It’s not exactly inspirational, accomplished. But if Valeant stops to talk up the embattled pharma- such emotions. It was a com- interchangeable with one individ- higher returns for them. though. Valeant says its mission delivering for all these investors — ceutical company. But it’s pretty pany built purely along the lines ual, Milan Panic, who founded it You may already know the is “focusing on our key stakehold- and it certainly has stopped lately, clear by this point that the com- described by Jensen and Meck- in his Pasadena, California, garage story from there: Valeant brought ers while delivering consistently as you can see from the chart pany has no friends. Or allies, or ling — then both at the University in 1959. If his name sounds famil- in veteran McKinsey consult- high performance.” below — there’s not going to be admirers or fans. of Rochester — in their famously iar, maybe it’s because he took a ant J. Michael Pearson to give it Compare that with, say, Amgen, any residual goodwill or loyalty to You might think that such ties influential 1976 paper on the leave of absence in 1992 to run for advice, then hired him as chief which “strives to serve patients call on from them or anyone else. are irrelevant for a corporation, “Theory of the Firm”: (and get elected) prime minister executive officer in 2008. Pearson by transforming the promise of The Jensen-Meckling explana- which after all is just “a nexus for Viewing the firm as the nexus of his native Yugoslavia. soon merged Valeant with Missis- science and biotechnology into tion of what corporations are for a set of contracting relationships of a set of contracting relation- Or maybe it’s because, after sauga, Ontario, based Biovail -- a therapies that have the power to has been dominant for decades, among individuals,” as Michael ships among individuals … serves Slobodan Milosevic pushed Panic smaller drug maker that was still restore health or save lives.” Or but there actually are other mod- Jensen and William Meckling to make it clear that the person- out of that job and he returned to recovering from a big accounting Theranos, where the mission “is els out there. once put it. It turns out they can alization of the firm implied by Southern California in 1993 to run scandal— in a corporate inver- to make actionable information Oxford University’s Colin help in a pinch, though. asking questions such as “what the company, he kept getting into sion transaction that made it a accessible to everyone at the time Mayer proposed a couple of years Consider Theranos, the other should be the objective function of legal pickles over alleged sexual Canadian company and lowered it matters.” ago that corporations succeed embattled healthcare company of the firm”, or “does the firm have harassment and insider trading. its tax bill. Now, mission statements are over the long run by entering the moment. Lots of Silicon Val- a social responsibility” is seri- In 2002, dissident shareholders Then he hired top Goldman often a bunch of hooey, and you into commitments with employ- ley admirers with no direct stake ously misleading. The firm is not finally forced him out. Sachs investment banker Howard can applaud Valeant’s for being ees, customers, suppliers and in its fortunes have spoken up on an individual. The new regime changed the Schiller as chief financial officer relatively straightforward and shareholders that go well beyond its behalf since the Wall Street It is a legal fiction which serves name to Valeant in 2003 and and they began buying other drug honest. contractual requirements. That Journal called its blood testing as a focus for a complex process made a couple of acquisitions, but companies at a rapid clip. The This is clearly a company built is, they do need friends and allies. technology into question earlier in which the conflicting objectives the company was losing money theory behind their strategy was mainly to serve the interests of Valeant could sure use some now. this month. They may all shut up of individuals (some of whom may when activist hedge-fund man- that most pharmaceutical compa- its biggest equity investors, who if the news out of the company “represent” other organizations) ager Jeffrey Ubben and his firm, nies aren’t very good at develop- are themselves running hedge BLOOMBERG SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BREAK TIME

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NOVO How to play Kakuro: SHOWING AT The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any KAKURO SCREEN 1 The Guardian Angel 10:15am, 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 & 11:45pm VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells SCREEN 2 Goosebump (2D/Action) 11:00am, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50 & 11:55pm TEL: 444933989 / 444517001 like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, SCREEN 3 Shandaar (2D/Hindi) 6:15, 9:00 & 11:45pm some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some Goosebump (2D/Action) 10:00am, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:10pm cells will contain two numbers. SCREEN 4 Burnt (2D/Comedy) 10:00am, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00pm, 12:00am However, in a crossword the numbers reference SCREEN 5 Coconut: The Little Dragon (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 11:45am, 1:30, 3:15 clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! & 5:00pm: Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 7:00, 9:00 & 11:15pm They denote the total of the digits in the row or SCREEN 6 The Martian (2D/Action) 6:00, 8:45 & 11:30pm column referenced by the number. The Little Prince (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00pm Within each SCREEN 7 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2D/Horror) 11:30am, collection of cells 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm - called a run - any SCREEN 8 The Last Witch Hunter (2D/Action) 10:20am, 12:30, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, of the numbers 1 9:40pm &11:55pm to 9 may be used SCREEN 10 Goosebump (2D/Action) 12:40, 5:10 & 9:40pm The Last Witch Hunter (2D/Action) 10:20am, 2:50, 7:20 & 11:50pm but, like sudoku, each number may only be used once. MALL Yesterday’s SCREEN 1 Naanum Rowdydhaan (2D/ Tamil) 2:15 & 10:45pm answer Goosebump (2D/Action) 5:00 & 7:00pm Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Burnt (2D/Comedy) 9:00pm SCREEN 2 Coconut: The Little Dragon (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:00pm Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 5:30 & 11:30pm The Guardian Angel (2D/Action) 7:15pm. Main Aur Charles (2D/Hindi) 9:15pm SCREEN 3 Ennu Ninte Moideen (2D/Malayalam) 2:00pm ALL IN THE MIND Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge (2D/Crime) 5:00pm Main Aur Charles (2D/Hindi) 6:30pm Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, Ennu Ninte Moideen (2D/Malayalam) 8:30pm vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards. Burnt (2D/Comedy) 11:30pm LANDMARK

SCREEN 1 Naanum Rowdydhaan (2D/ Tamil) 2:15 & 10:45pm Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 5:00pm Goosebump (2D/Action) 6:45 & 8:45pm SCREEN 2 Coconut: The Little Dragon (2D/Animation) 3:00 & 4:30pm The Guardian Angel (2D/Action) 6:00 & 11:30pm Burnt (2D/Comedy) 8:00 & 9:45pm SCREEN 3 Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge (2D/Crime) 2:30pm The Last Witch Hunter (2D/Action) 4:15pm Hoy en la Historia Ennu Ninte Moideen (2D/Malayalam) 6:15pm Titli (2D/Hindi) 9:15pm November 1, 1894 Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 11:30pm Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia, came to the throne. He ROYAL PLAZA was deposed during the Russian SCREEN 1 Coconut: The Little Dragon (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:00pm Revolution and executed by the Burnt (2D/Comedy) 5:30 & 11:30pm Bolsheviks in 1918 Goosebump (2D/Action) 7:30 & 9:30pm SCREEN 2 Titli (2D/Hindi) 3:00 & 11:15pm 1755: A devastating earthquake Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 5:30pm reduced Portugual’s capital Lisbon to The Guardian Angel (2D/Action) 7:15 & 9:15pm rubble and killed around 60,000 people SCREEN 3 Goosebump (2D/Action) 2:30pm 1995: U.S.-mediated talks began in Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge (2D/Crime) 4:15 & 11:30pm Dayton, Ohio, to end four years of The Last Witch Hunter (2D/Action) 6:00pm war in the former Yugoslavia Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 8:00pm Burnt (2D/Comedy) 9:45pm 1995: The first all-race local government ALEXANDER SEVERUS, ANTONIUS PIUS, AUGUSTUS, ASIAN TOWN CALIGULA, CARACALLA, CLAUDIUS, COMMODUS, elections took place in South Africa 10 Enradhukulla (2D/ Tamil) 2:00 & 7:30pm DOMITIAN, GALBA, HADRIAN, HELIOGABALUS, JULIUS 2005: “Extraordinary rendition” – the CAESAR, LUCIUS VERUS, MACRINUS, MARCUS Main Aur Charles (2D/Hindi) 3:45 & 6:30pm AURELIUS, NERO, NERVA, OTHO, PERTINAX, U.S. policy of taking captives to jails Ennu Ninte Moideen (2D/Malayalam) 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00, TIBERIUS, TITUS FLAVIUS, TRAJAN, VESPASIAN, in eastern Europe for interrogation – 7:00, 8:00, 9:15, 10:00 & 11:00pm VITELLIUS. was first reported in the press Naanum Rowdydhaan (2D/ Tamil) 4:45 & 10:15pm Picture: Newscom © GRAPHIC NEWS Shandaar (2D/Hindi) 1:00pm SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Hamilton sees one more Rosberg tops practice in Mexico contract beyond current deal

Verstappen sets early pace then crashes as Mexican Grand Prix returns MEXICO CITY: Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Ham- MEXICO CITY: Nico Rosberg who was not even born last time ilton (pictured) says his next set the fastest time for Mercedes Formula One raced in Mexico in Formula One contract is likely in Mexican Grand Prix practice 1992, brought out red flags with to be his last and does not want on Friday as large crowds wel- a crash at the final corner in the to ‘hog’ a seat and deny others a comed Formula One back to the afternoon after setting the pace shot at glory. country after a 23-year absence. in the morning session. The 30-year-old, who clinched The German, who is fighting The 18-year-old Dutch driver his third title in Texas last week- for second place in a champion- was still the youngest driver to end, indicated he intended to see ship already won by team-mate top a Formula One practice ses- out his career with Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton, lapped the Her- sion with a best effort of 1:25.990. “I’ve got a contract for another macher) stayed ... because he manos Rodriguez circuit with a He appeared to cut a corner on three years. I imagine beyond this could stay and he enjoyed it, that’s best of one minute 21.531 seconds. the Esses sequence in doing so, three years there could be one one less seat for someone else that “It feels like a kart circuit with however. more contract of three or four potentially could have come along a lot of very tight corners and the Russian Kvyat, born two years years I will commit to and that maybe,” said Hamilton. two stadiums are really spectacu- after Britain’s Nigel Mansell won would be it for me,” he told British “Maybe there wasn’t anyone lar with all the fans,” said Ros- the 1992 race, was also second reporters at the Mexican Grand good enough at the time but I berg. fastest in the morning. Prix. just remember how it happened Red Bull’s Daniil Kvyat and Hamilton, who took his third A move to Ferrari, the dream for me in 2006. If they had not Daniel Ricciardo were second and world championship and 10th win of most Formula One drivers, moved maybe I would not be in third on the timesheets with rain of the season in Texas, was 11th looked unlikely. this position today, I would be falling later in the afternoon. and fourth fastest respectively. “There was always that talk of somewhere else. Toro Rosso’s Max Verstappen, “It was really challenging out driving another car and I have “I’ve got a friend also who had a there today - for everyone I think done that. Ticked that box off. I chance to be in Formula One but - but also a lot of fun,” said the have been driving with Mercedes it got missed and he never got the MEXICAN GP PRACTICE Briton. since I was 13 so I can’t honestly chance again so I am conscious I Top Ten Rosberg, chasing Ferrari’s see myself anywhere else,” he said. don’t want to hog it,” he said. 1. Nico Rosberg (Germany) Mercedes 1:21.531 Sebastian Vettel for second with “I don’t like to say never, but Hamilton said he might well be 2. Daniil Kvyat (Russia) RedBull - Renault three races remaining, was sixth I think it would be pretty awe- able to stay longer when the time 1:21.776 before lunch when his car’s rear some to finish my career with this came but he was likely to resist. brakes overheated. The German team.” “I just feel there is a point in 3. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia) RedBull - Renault headed back to the pits with flam- Hamilton made his F1 debut which I have done my piece here, 1:21.868 ing wheels. in 2007, given his chance at I will have done 15 years in the 4. Lewis Hamilton (Britain) Mercedes 1:21.961 Vettel was fourth in the morn- Mclaren when Kimi Raikkonen sport so I am going to let some- 5. Sebastian Vettel (Germany) Ferrari 1:21.984 ing and then fifth fastest. replaced seven times world cham- one else come in,” he explained. 6. Kimi Raikkonen (Finland) Ferrari 1:22.399 Mercedes have also won the pion Schumacher at Ferrari and The Briton spends an increas- 7. Valtteri Bottas (Finland) Williams-Mercedes constructors’ championship, leav- Colombian Juan Pablo Montoya ing amount of time in the United 1:22.721 ing Sunday’s race with nothing to also departed. States and has plenty of interests 8. Fernando Alonso (Spain) McLaren 1:22.993 play for other than the race win He then moved to Mercedes outside the sport, particularly 9. Jenson Button (Britain) McLaren 1:23.109 and precious points for those fur- German Formula One driver of Mercedes Nico Rosberg in action during in 2013 when Schumacher finally musical and in fashion, and is cur- ther down the standings. retired for the second time at the rently learning the piano. 10. Felipe Massa (Brazil) Williams-Mercedes the second practice of the 2015 Formula One Grand Prix of Mexico at age of 43. 1:23.289 the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, on Friday. REUTERS “For every year that he (Schu- REUTERS

Thomas, Steele share NHL: Zuccarello’s hat-trick sinks Maple Leafs

NEW YORK: Mats Zuccarello NHL RESULTS 54-hole Classic lead had a hat-trick and goaltender Buffalo 3 Philadelphia 1 Henrik Lundqvist made 23 saves NY Rangers 3 Toronto 1 KUALA LUMPUR: Justin Tho- Seventy-one of the 77 golfers as the New York Rangers took Washington 2 Columbus 1 mas birdied his last two holes yes- still in the field are under par care of the Toronto Maple Leafs Carolina 3 Colorado 2 terday to share the 54-hole lead for the tournament. Thomas, a 3-1 at Madison Square Garden. Ottawa 3 Detroit 1 with Brendan Steele as several PGA Tour rookie looking for his Derick Brassard and Rick Nash Boston 3 Florida 1 others lurked in contention in a first win, entered the day in the had three assists for the Rangers Minnesota 5 Chicago 4 superbly played CIMB Classic. lead after shooting the round of while Joffrey Lupul scored for the Montreal 6 Calgary 2 Thomas and Steele were tied at the tournament so far, a course- Maple Leafs. Vancouver 4 Arizona 3 20-under-par thanks to respec- record 61 on Friday. Capitals 2, Blue Jackets 1 tive third rounds of 67 and 66 at Three bogeys tripped him up Washington newcomers Jus- tender Linus Ullmark made 26 the par-72 Kuala Lumpur Golf yesterday, however, with the third tin Williams and T.J. Oshie each saves in his second career start. and Country Club. coming on the par-4 16th. scored a goal, Braden Holtby At 22, Ullmark is the youngest Fellow Ameri- But Thomas stopped 29 shots and the Capi- goalie to earn a win for the Sabres can Kevin Na CLASSIC SCORES steadied himself to tals defeated the Columbus Blue since 21-year-old Mika Noronen countered with an birdie the final two Jackets 2-1. in 2000. 8-under 64 to lie -20 Justin Thomas (US) 68 61 67 holes, lofting a fine Oshie, acquired in an offseason Bruins 3, Panthers 1 just a stroke back. Brendan Steele (US) 67 63 66 chip on 18 after fly- trade with St Louis, made it 2-0 Brad Marchand scored two The story of the -19 Kevin Na (US) 67 66 64 ing the green with with just over eight minutes left goals to lead the Boston Bruins tournament has -17 Spencer Levin (US) 67 64 68 his approach. in the game when he completed to a 3-1 win over Atlantic Divi- been the bumper Hideki Matsuyama (Jap) 65 66 68 Meanwhile, Tiger a pretty passing sequence by fir- sion rivals Florida at the BB&T crop of ultra-low Woods said on Fri- ing past goalie Sergei Bobrovsky Center. James Hahn (US) 70 65 64 New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello waves to fans after the scores reaped on day he had under- from the slot. Boston improved to 4-0-0 on 3-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in New York on Friday. the warm and Brian Harman (US) 70 63 66 gone a successful Sabres 3, Flyers 1 the road this season. humid course, -16 Adam Scott (Aus) 68 66 66 procedure to alle- Ryan O’Reilly had a goal and Senators 3, Red Wings 1 with nine rounds viate discomfort two assists to lead the Buffalo Ottawa goaltender Andrew Detroit (1-5-1), who lost their run their winning streak to three of 64 or less so far. stemming from his back surgery Sabres to a 3-1 victory over the Hammond made 29 saves to sixth in seven. Goalie Jimmy games. “The scores are going to be low, in September. The former world Philadelphia Flyers. backstop the Senators to a 3-1 Howard stopped 32 shots. Wild 5, Blackhawks 4 as we have seen. Tournament- number one said in a statement Jack Eichel, Buffalo’s 18-year- win over the Detroit Red Wings Hurricanes 3, Avalanche 2 Minnesota winger Nino Nied- record kind of scores so far,” said on his website the procedure had old centre, scored his fourth goal at Joe Louis Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes pro- erreiter’s goal early in the third Steele. been carried out by neurosurgeon of the season, matching O’Reilly Kyle Turris, Matt Puempel duced all their offense after the period was the difference in the “So you’re going to have to Charles Rich in Park City, Utah, for the team lead. and Bobby Ryan scored goals for midway mark of the game, post- Wild’s 5-4 triumph over the Chi- shoot a really good round. There’s on Wednesday.0 Nicolas Deslauriers also scored Ottawa. ing a 3-2 victory against the Colo- cago Blackhawks. still a lot of guys that can win.” AFP for the Sabres (4-7) and goal- Henrik Zetterberg scored for rado Avalanche at PNC Arena to AGENCIES

Warriors remain NY Mets’ ‘Thor’ puts the hammer down on Royals unbeaten with

NEW YORK: New York Mets want to swing at that one,” Syn- whole game being on the line win over Rockets pitcher Noah Syndergaard set the dergaard said. when I was out there in that tone with his opening throw and Syndergaard pitched 104 times sixth inning. I knew it was a key NEW YORK: Warriors point his decision to challenge Kansas over six innings and allowed three moment in the game. But I was guard Stephen Curry scored City batters paid off in a World runs on seven hits, although he able to just locate two good sliders 25 points in 27 minutes as the Series victory. surrendered only one hit past the on the outside corner and induce Golden State Warriors continued “I feel like it really made a second inning, retiring 12 Royals a ground ball and get out of that their dominance of the Houston statement to start the game off, in a row at one stage. inning.” Rockets with a 112-92 victory at that you guys can’t dig in and get “The hits I gave up, they were Mets captain David Wright said Toyota Center on Friday. The too aggressive because I’ll come just up in the zone. They were the struggle made Syndergaard’s Warriors (2-0) claimed their sixth in there,” said Syndergaard, the able to put a good piece of wood start better than some of his consecutive regular-season win in long-haired righthander nick- on it,” Syndergaard said. “After more apparently dominant out- Houston and improved to 10-1 in named ‘Thor’ who put the ham- that second inning I was able to go ings. “It’s more impressive what their last 11 meetings with the mer down with a first pitch at inside the clubhouse and talk with he did tonight than what he’s been Rockets (0-2). head level to Royals leadoff man Dan (Warthen, the Mets’ pitching doing all postseason, because he’s AGENCIES Alicides Escobar. coach) for a little bit and make been cruising,” Wright said. “I certainly wasn’t trying some mechanical issues to work “He got into some trouble to hit the guy, that’s for sure. I down in the zone.” tonight and that’s where you see NBA RESULTS just didn’t want him getting too It worked until the sixth when what these starting pitchers are Cleveland 102 Miami 92 comfortable,” Syndergaard said. the Royals loaded the bases on a made of. To be able to make it Oklahoma City 139 Orlando 136 “If they have a problem with me single and two walks, putting the through six, he didn’t have his throwing inside, then they can tying run on first base. best stuff, didn’t have his best Utah 99 Philadelphia 71 meet me 60 feet, six inches away. New York Mets’ starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard throws a pitch Mets manager Terry Collins command, but that’s when you Toronto 113 Boston 103 I’ve got no problem with that. against the Kansas City Royals in the second inning in game three of kept him in the game and he find out what a pitcher has got,” Detroit 98 Chicago 94 “My intent on that pitch was to the World Series at Citi Field in New York on Friday. induced a ground out to end the he added. What he might have Atlanta 97 Charlotte 94 make them uncomfortable, and I threat. is a chance to pitch again. The Washington 118 Milwaukee 113 feel like I did just that.” “It brings me joy that he 23-year-old is the Mets’ sched- San Antonio 102 Brooklyn 75 Syndergaard’s efforts helped Escobar and his team-mates important to set a tone. “For I decided to leave me in there, and uled game-seven starter in Kan- Minnesota 95 Denver 78 propel the Mets to a 9-3 victory said Syndergaard seemed to be think every post-season game has that much confidence in me sas City if the Series goes the that pulled New York within 2-1 looking for trouble in nearly hit- that Escobar has played in, he to get that final out,” Syndergaard distance. Golden State 112 Houston 92 in the best-of-seven Major League ting a batter to open the con- has swung at the first-pitch fast- said. “And it was a huge situation. Sacramento 132 LA Lakers 114 Baseball final. test, but Syndergaard said it was ball and I didn’t think he would “I wasn’t thinking about the AFP Phoenix 110 Portland 92 SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 28 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Radwanska wins classic to set up Kvitova final The Pole overcomes Muguruza to make maiden appearance in WTA Finals title match; Kvitova stuns Sharapova

SINGAPORE: Agnieszka Rad- “It was a great match from the starting Spaniard wavered, reel- back from 5-1 down in the second wanska rallied past an exhausted beginning to the end, lots of ups ing off four straight games and set was equally as absorbing. Garbine Muguruza to book a and downs, so many rallies and a looking likely to ride the momen- Kvitova and Sharapova, two maiden appearance in the WTA lot of running. I am just so glad tum to a one-set lead before of the strongest servers on the Finals title match with a 6-7(5), I could win,” added the Pole, who Muguruza came storming back Tour, traded early breaks before 6-3, 7-5 victory over the Spaniard secured a first final berth at the to force a tiebreak. settling into a baseline battle until in a classic encounter yesterday. season-ending event in her sev- The Pole raced to a 3-0 lead the Czech edged ahead in the sev- The Pole used all her guile enth appearance. but Muguruza recovered to surge enth game of the opening set. and defensive skills to see off the The first set was a slow burner ahead with some trademark The world number five could powerful 22-year-old, setting up a that turned into a thriller once aggressive groundstrokes and sniff blood and broke again in showdown against Petra Kvitova, both women had settled into a sealed the opener on her second the ninth game to take a sur- who stunned Maria Sharapova rhythm and the longer the con- set point when Radwanska found prise lead against a player who 6-3 7-6(3) in the second semi- test progressed, the stronger the net at the end of a brilliant had won all three of her round- final. Radwanska became against an rally. robin ties despite arriving in Sin- “I didn’t know I could come opponent who is also playing the Muguruza greeted the decisive gapore short of matches after a back after that first set,” world doubles event in Singapore. point with a fist pump and a roar long injury layoff. number six Radwanska said in a Radwanska worked her way but her play at the start of the Kvitova, however, is prone to courtside interview. into the contest after the fast- second set belied her positive body bouts of erratic play and the con- language as Radwanska forced a fidence she exuded in the opener plethora of errors to race to a 4-0 was replaced by uncertainty as lead that she never looked like Sharapova, who has added greater relinquishing. variety to her game as she has A mini revival mid-set brought grown older, raced 4-0 ahead. Muguruza to within one game but The Russian somehow con- Radwanska pulled away again and trived to hand back the double levelled the contest with her third break advantage, even wasting a break of the set. set point at 5-2, as Kvitova redis- The exertions of her first WTA covered her top form to reel off Finals were now clearly visible five straight games and force a on Muguruza, yet somehow she tiebreak. found the energy to rally from The 2011 champion was now 4-1 down in the third set and put in full control, setting up three the contest back on a knife-edge match points with a booming before Radwanska finally got a serve down the middle and when decisive break in the 12th game. Sharapova sent a forehand sail- The second semi-final pitted ing over the baseline, Kvitova had two former WTA Finals cham- completed the most remarkable of Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland in action against Garbine Muguruza Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic celebrates defeating Maria Sharapova pions against each other and second-set turnarounds. of Spain during their singles semi-final match in the BNP Paribas WTA of Russia in their women’s singles semi-finals match yesterday. while it was shorter than the first Finals 2015 held at the indoor stadium in Singapore, yesterday. match, Kvitova’s stunning come- REUTERS

WTA FINALS Singapore: Collated results from the season- Federer, Nadal battle into Swiss semi-finals ending WTA Finals in Singapore yesterday (x denotes seeding): BASEL, Switzerland: Roger ner over fellow American Donald return) a bit in the second set Federer and Rafael Nadal stayed Young 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. and it seemed to work well. This WOMEN’S SINGLES on course for a blockbuster Swiss “He played the second set much was an important victory for me Semi-finals Indoors final clash on Friday after better. I’m happy to get through against someone playing very Petra Kvitova (CZE x4) bt Maria Sharapova battling through tough three-set over such a dangerous opponent. well.” (RUS x3) 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) quarter-finals. “I knew his game after we Cilic fired 37 winners but was Agnieszka Radwanska (POL x5) bt Garbine Top seed and six-time cham- practised together in Dubai in undone by 49 unforced errors and Muguruza (ESP x2) 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 7-5 pion Federer held off David Gof- December, we put in 10-15 hours is now 0-11 against top 10 players fin 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to win a re-run on the court, played tons of sets. since winning the 2014 US Open. SWISS INDOORS of his 2014 final victory over the “He’s a great player with the The 29-year-old Nadal’s con- Basel, Switzerland: Results from the fifth Belgian. footwork, the power, the tennis fidence is fast returning after a day of the ATP Swiss Indoors on Friday (x Nadal, the third seed, scored a IQ.” slow start to 2015 and some indif- denotes seeding): hard-fought 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 triumph Nadal, the 14-time Grand Slam ferent play in the ensuing months Quarter finals over Marin Cilic, his third three- champion, will next face France’s when his ranking slumped to a Roger Federer (SUI x1) bt David Goffin (BEL set victory this week. Richard Gasquet who survived 32 10-year low. x8) 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 Goffin showed off a big game, aces from Ivo Karlovic to keep “I needed to play with the right Jack Sock (USA) bt Donald Young (USA) 5-7, duelling with the Swiss in the sec- his hopes of a World Tour Finals tactic and motivation and try to 6-4, 6-2 ond set and coming out ahead 4-2 place alive with a 6-4, 6-7 (2/7), improve every day,” said Nadal. Rafael Nadal (ESP x3) bt Marin Cilic (CRO x7) after a run of three consecutive 7-6 (8/6) win. “It’s not easy but I’m work- 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 breaks of serve. Nadal began turning his match ing hard to find the feelings and Richard Gasquet (FRA x5) bt Ivo Karlovic The Belgian, who idolised Fed- with 2014 US Open champion Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory during his semi-final match find the mental strength to come (CRO) 6-4, 6-7 (2/7), 7-6 (8/6) erer as a teenager, sent the match Cilic on its head after going down against France’s Richard Gasquet at the Swiss Indoors tennis tourna- back.” into a deciding set but immedi- a set and a break. ment in Basel, northern Switzerland, yesterday. Nadal has already qualified ately lost his momentum as the The Spaniard retrieved the for the World Tour Finals to be picture-book, single-handed 34-year-old Swiss star broke in break in the fourth game, 2-2, staged in London from Novem- backhand faces almost impos- the second and sixth games before with a forehand winner. to work closing out the evening, “I was just fighting, always try- ber 15 along with Novak Djoko- sible odds, needing to win the serving out the win in front of He then took a 5-3 lead as Cilic breaking to start the third and ing to find solutions in a difficult vic, Federer, Andy Murray, Stan Basel title this weekend and next 9,000 fans. delivered three double-faults to concluding with another break situation,” said Nadal. Wawrinka and Tomas Berdych. week’s Paris Masters. Anything “I thought I had it under con- lose serve in an eight-minute as the Croatian ended with seven “He played a great first set and Gasquet is chasing one of the less will send rivals Kei Nishikori trol after the first set, but he game, opening the door for Nadal double-faults while losing serve it was tough to find any chances last two spots remaining in the and Spain’s David Ferrer to the really lifted,” said Federer, who to push through. four times in two and a quarter on return. eight-player finale. year-end showpiece. Saturday plays Jack Sock, a win- With the sets level, Nadal went hours. “I changed my position (on But the Frenchman with the AFP

Cook plays down spat with Warne Bronze consolation as South SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: England skipper Africa too strong for Argentina Alastair Cook yesterday said his spat with famous rival Shane LONDON: South African winger last week,” said captain Victor with a long-range drop goal but Warne had been blown out of Bryan Habana and flyhalf Handre Matfield, after his 127th and final South Africa hit straight back context as he insisted he now Pollard fell just short in their bids appearance. with Habana throwing the last has a better relationship with the for individual records despite “Today we knew it would be pass to Eben Etzebeth for the big Aussie great. helping the Springboks to a 24-13 tough, we have a lot of respect for lock to slide over. Warne irked Cook with critical win over Argentina in the bronze Argentina and a bronze medal is Habana, one of six survivors comments about his captaincy last medal play-off at the Olympic better than fourth place. from the Springboks team that year in a newspaper column when Stadium on Friday. “We’ll go into the changing won the 2007 World Cup, had his he suggested the Englishman England’s Alastair Cook during a press conference at the Sharjah Cricket Habana, who needed one touch- room and have a beer with Schalk chances to score, failing to ground should step down from his role. Stadium, in the United Arab Emirates yesterday. The third and final Test down to set a new outright record Burger, Fourie du Preez and the a kick in goal then knocking on Visibly upset at the comments, of the series begins tomorrow. for the most tries by a player in guys I’ve spent so much of my life with the line wide open, but was Cook hit back, saying: “Well World Cups, failed to get over the with. unable to add to his tally of 15 something needs to be done line in what was almost certainly “It’s been a fantastic career and tries before he was taken off 12 because for the three years I’ve his last tournament appearance. I’m just happy we won the game minutes from time, leaving him been England captain I have in England consider third Pollard booted four penal- tonight.” level with former New Zealand my eyes been criticised for a hell ties and one conversion to finish Both teams signalled their colossus Jonah Lomu. Sanchez and of a lot of that.” with 14 points in the match, tak- intention to run the ball from the Pollard traded penalties before But a courtesy visit by Warne ing his total points tally for the outset but were unable to gener- the Pumas, who probed all night to help England spinner Adil spinner option in Sharjah tournament to 93, four behind the ate much genuine intensity after without ever really looking like Rashid in the nets in Sharjah Argentine flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez the disappointment of missing out breaking through, got a reward seemed to have eased out the SHARJAH: Skipper Alastair Asked if England would play who replied with a drop goal, a on the final. for their efforts when Juan Pablo tension. Cook admitted playing a third a third spinner in Samit Patel in penalty and a last-minute con- The Springboks, beaten 20-18 Orlandi was driven over right in “He was still fairly critical in spinner would be a tough call as place of Mark Wood who is rested version to remain as the leading by New Zealand, were rewarded the final move of the match. the summer as well, as (former England prepares to take on Paki- with an ankle problem, Cook pointscorer. with an early try by winger JP “Looking back we can’t com- Australian captain) Michael stan in the third and final Test in termed it a tough call. The Springboks, whose coach Pietersen, his fifth of the tourna- plain, I’m very proud of the way Clarke’s best mate he was always Sharjah. “That’s the major decision we Heyneke Meyer had described ment, after spurning the chance the team came back after our first going to do that,” said Cook England are 1-0 down after los- have to make,” Cook said. the third-place playoff as akin to for a penalty goal when the Pumas game,” Meyer said in reference to of Warne’s comments during ing the second Test in Dubai and “Yesterday when we turned up ‘kissing your sister’, dominated scrumhalf Tomas Cubelli was sin- the Springboks’ shock group stage England’s 3-2 Ashes win this year. drawing the first in Abu Dhabi, so they had just watered the wicket the game from the outset, finish- binned for slowing down the play. defeat by Japan. “Me and Warne’s so-called spat, are seeking to level the series, as so it didn’t give us too many clues. ing with two tries in the match Pollard landed the conversion “I’m proud of the guys because what I said was taken a little bit New Zealand did last year. “It will be really easy after the between the two beaten semi- from the touchline and added it was a tough week, probably a out of context -- it was probably The Black Caps also used three game in hindsight to see whether finalists. three more penalties as the tougher week than after Japan. directed to the whole media, not spinners in Daniel Vettori, Mark we’ve made the right decision but “Of course we would have Springboks went to the break After missing out on the final you just him, and people jumped on Craig and Ish Sodhi to beat Paki- it will be a tough call.” loved to be playing tomorrow leading 16-0. feel like you heart’s been ripped that.” stan by an innings, also in Sharjah for the World Cup but unfortu- Sanchez opened Argentina’s out.” AFP for a 1-1 result. AFP nately things didn’t go our way account just after the re-start REUTERS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 29 Mourinho Chelsea suffer fresh blow, City stay on top dismisses job Defending champions thrashed by Liverpool; United fail to score in draw against Crystal Palace fears despite LONDON: Jose Mourinho’s Reports before the Liverpool future as Chelsea manager was game had suggested that he EPL RESULTS sixth loss plunged into further doubt as could be dismissed in the event English Premier League results yesterday: the troubled English champions of another defeat, but, asked if he LONDON: Under-pressure Chelsea 1 (Ramires 4) Liverpool 3 (Coutinho crashed to a 3-1 defeat against was worried about his losing his 45+3, 74, Benteke 83) Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho Liverpool yesterday. job, Mourinho said simply: “no”. (pictured) insisted that he did Crystal Palace 0 Manchester United 0 Mourinho’s mounting problems At Eastlands, City defender not fear for his job after his side’s took centre stage on a dramatic Nicolas Otamendi opened the Manchester City 2 (Otamendi 67, Toure wretched season continued with day in the Premier League which scoring with a bullet header in 89-pen) Norwich 1 (Jerome 83) a 3-1 home defeat by Liverpool saw Manchester City stay top the 67th minute to notch his first Newcastle 0 Stoke 0 yesterday. after escaping with a late 2-1 win goal since signing from Valencia Swansea 0 Arsenal 3 (Giroud 49, Koscielny Philippe Coutinho scored twice against Norwich. in August. Norwich snatched an 68, Campbell 73) and Christian Benteke was also Arsenal are second, behind City 83rd minute equaliser when City Watford 2 (Ighalo 39, 48) West Ham 0 on target at Stamford Bridge as on goal difference, after batter- goalkeeper Joe Hart spilled a cor- West Brom 2 (Rondon 30, Lambert 84-pen) Liverpool condemned the misfir- ing Swansea 3-0, while misfiring ner and Cameron Jerome pun- Leicester 3 (Mahrez 57, 64, Vardy 77) ing Premier League champions Manchester United failed to find ished the embarrassing blunder. Playing Today to their sixth defeat of a torrid the net once again in a 0-0 draw But City hit straight back to campaign. Everton vs Sunderland (1330 GMT), South- against Crystal Palace. win it when Norwich defender Mourinho’s position has come ampton vs Bournemouth (1600 GMT) At Stamford Bridge, Mour- Russell Martin was sent off for under intense scrutiny on account inho’s side took an early lead deliberate handball. Playing Tomorrow of his team’s desperate form, with through Ramires but any hopes Yaya Toure stroked in the Tottenham vs Aston Villa some reports suggesting he is that would alleviate the cri- resulting 89th minute penalty close to being sacked, and Liver- sis were destroyed by Philippe and there was still time for City years after joining the Gunners, pool’s supporters goaded him with Coutinho. to miss a spot-kick in stoppage- in the 73rd minute. chants of: “You’re getting sacked The Liverpool forward hit a time when Aleksandar Kolarov Manchester United did little in the morning!” superb equaliser in first half stop- fired wide. to quell criticism of their “bor- But when asked if he thought page-time and punished sloppy Arsenal remain hot on City’s ing” style in a dour stalemate at Manchester City’s Argentinian defender Nicolas Otamendi (right) cel- he had pre- Chelsea defending to put Jurgen heels as they bounced back from Crystal Palace. ebrates with team-mate Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne after scoring sided over Klopp’s team ahead in the 74th their shock League Cup exit with Watford halted West Ham’s the opening goal against Norwich City during their EPL match at the the last minute. a stroll at Swansea. impressive run as Nigeria forward Etihad Stadium in Manchester, yesterday. game of his With Mourinho fuming that Beaten by second tier Sheffield Odion Ighalo struck twice in a 2-0 second stint Liverpool midfielder Lucas Wednesday in midweek, the Gun- win at Vicarage Road. at Chelsea, avoided a red card for what looked ners took the lead when Olivier Ighalo converted Nathan Ake’s Venezuela striker Salomon Rickie Lambert’s 84th minute he replied: like a possible second booking at Giroud headed home in the 49th cross from close-range in the 39th Rondon headed Albion into the penalty for Albion came too late “No, I don’t.” 1-1, his misery was compounded minute for Arsenal’s 2000th goal minute and netted again three lead in the 30th minute. to rescue a point. He also when Christian Benteke scored under Arsene Wenger. minutes into the second half for But Leicester’s Algeria winger Newcastle missed a chance to replied in the Liverpool’s third seven minutes Laurent Koscielny got the his seventh goal of the season. Riyad Mahrez equalised in the move out of the relegation zone affirmative from full-time. The Blues have second in the 68th minute when West Ham defender James Col- 57th minute. Mahrez put Leices- after a 0-0 draw against Stoke when asked now lost six of their 11 league Swansea’s former Arsenal goal- lins was sent off for a nasty chal- ter ahead seven minutes later at St James’ Park. Today, Ever- if he thought games and are languishing four keeper Lukasz Fabianski dropped lenge six minutes from full-time. before England forward Vardy ton host Sunderland and South- he would be points above the relegation zone, a corner and the French defender Leicester climbed to third place netted in the 77th minute for his ampton face Bournemouth, while given time prompting more debate about slotted in. as Jamie Vardy scored for the eighth in a row -- a superb run managerless Aston Villa travel to to turn the situation around by how long Mourinho can sur- Costa Rica forward Joel Camp- eighth successive league game to that only Ruud van Nistelrooy Tottenham tomorrow. owner Roman Abramovich. vive the axe from owner Roman bell completed the victory with clinch a 3-2 win at West Brom- and Daniel Sturridge have sur- Returning to a well-worn Abramovich. his first goal for Arsenal, four wich Albion. passed in Premier League history. AFP theme, Mourinho suggested that his team had been the victims of poor refereeing decisions, but said that he would be “punished by the FA” for speaking his mind. Real Madrid claim easy win Mourinho was fined £50,000 ($76,560) and given a suspended MADRID: Real Madrid eased one-game stadium ban by the FA past La Liga newcomers Las for criticising the referee. Palmas 3-1 to move three points He is also facing a misconduct clear of Barcelona at the top of charge after being sent to the the table yesterday. stands during last weekend’s 2-1 The Canary Islanders were loss at West Ham United. making their first visit to the The 52-year-old was aggrieved Santiago Bernabeu in 13 years, that Coutinho’s first goal, which but couldn’t have gotten off to a cancelled out Ramires’s fourth- worst start as Isco and Cristiano minute opener, had been scored Ronaldo put Madrid 2-0 up inside after the scheduled two minutes 15 minutes. of first-half stoppage time had Hernan’s header briefly gave elapsed and that Lucas Leiva had the visitors hope seven minutes avoided a second yellow card for before half-time, yet Madrid a trip on Ramires. restored their two-goal advantage just five minutes later through Jese Rodriguez’s fine finish. Real were without Keylor Navas, Sergio Ramos, James Rod- Matip siblings riguez, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema through injury as coach face off in Rafael Benitez preferred not to risk any of his stars ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s visit in the Bundesliga Champions League on Tuesday. BERLIN: However, the hosts were never Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo (right) celebrates his goal against Las Cameroon interna- put under any serious pressure Palmas with team-mate Casemiro during their Spanish first division tionals Joel and Marvin Matip as Las Palmas coughed up pos- match at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, yesterday. went head-to-head for the first session deep inside their own half time in the Bundesliga yesterday Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian forward Angel Di Maria celebrates after four minutes and Casemiro when Joel’s Schalke hosted Ingol- after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match against Rennes teed up Isco to coolly slot home seven minutes before half-time, produced a brilliant save to turn stadt, who are captained by elder on Friday at the Roazhon Park in Rennes, north-western France. his first goal of the season. though, as Madrid conceded for the Brazilian’s free-kick behind brother Marvin. Ronaldo then added his 13th the first time at home this season for a corner. Madrid produced It was the 24th time broth- goal in as many games this cam- when Hernan was given acres precious little after the break as ers have been on opposing teams paign with a diving header to of space to head home Nabil El Benitez also took off Luka Modric in the Bundesliga and Joel spe- meet Marcelo’s perfect cross from Zhar’s corner via the underside and Toni Kroos to keep them cially ordered 15 tickets so family Ligue 1: Di Maria sends the left 10 minutes later. of the crossbar. fresh for midweek. members could go to the game at Goalkeeper Kiko Casilla was Yet, any hope of a close contest However, Ronaldo should have Gelsenkirchen’s Veltins Arena. making his first appearance was wiped away moments later added to his tally in stoppage Their mother is German, while PSG 10 points clear for the Real senior team after when Jese skipped past Aythami time when he failed to beat Javi father Jean has lived in Germany rejoining his boyhood club from Artiles before firing into the Varas when clean through on goal since 1975 and seen both of his Espanyol in July and he was bottom corner. Las Palmas and the keeper got quickly back sons pull on the green shirt of PARIS: Angel Di Maria grabbed The first thing to do is to win. forced into action for the first started the better in the second on his feet to also prevent Lucas Cameroon. The 55-year-old said a second-half winner as Paris “And when you have matches in time by Jonathan Viera’s low shot period as Willian Jose blasted Vazquez’s follow-up effort finding he would be wearing the Cam- Saint-Germain went 10 points the Champions League, you must which he parried to safety. over with a great chance on the the net. eroon national shirt as he did not clear at the top of Ligue 1 on Fri- think of those also,” added Blanc. There was little Casilla could do counter-attack before Casilla AFP want to favour either son, whose day with a 1-0 victory at Rennes. Swedish star Ibrahimovic had educations he funded to make Argentine star Di Maria struck scored five times in his last seven sure their dreams of playing pro- with a volley after fine inter- league games and his predatory fessional football came true. change between Marco Verratti instincts were missing in a goal- Bayern’s winning run halted “Since the boys were six years and Lucas Moura 15 minutes less first half at Rennes who were old, I told them there’d no football from time as PSG maintained on a six-match run without a win. FRANKFURT: Leaders Bayern goal, were more aggressive from without your abitur (university their undefeated start to the sea- Argentine star Ezequiel Lavezzi Munich’s express start to the the start and Arturo Vidal tested entrance exam),” he told German son. The champions are 10 points saw a shot turned around the season finally ran out of steam keeper Lukas Hradecky with a daily Bild. clear of second-placed Angers, corner by Rennes keeper Benoit on Friday with a goalless draw looping header in the 11th minute. Having risen up through who travel to Monaco today, and Costil. Lavezzi had earlier just at Eintracht Frankfurt, following Javi Martinez’s glancing header Schalke’s academy, strapping now have gone 23 matches with- missed the target with a free-kick 10 wins out of their 10 previous minutes later floated just wide as centre-back Joel, 24, made his out losing in all competitions while, at the other end, Abdoulaye Bundesliga games. Bayern set a quick early pace and league debut for the Royal Blues since being beaten by Barcelona in Doucoure shot over the top after The champions lacked Frankfurt frantically defended. in November 2009. Marvin, 30, the Champions League quarter- a neat one-two with Juan Quin- their usual punch and despite A double defensive blunder was included in the Cameroon finals last April. tero. After the break, PSG con- dominating the encounter, did not by the hosts at the start of the squad in 2008, but his name had “We controlled the match from tinued to press and the decision to manage to break past Frankfurt’s second half left Douglas Costa to be taken off the list as he had start to finish,” said PSG coach summon Verratti from the bench disciplined backline too often, unmarked in front of goal but already played for Germany at Laurent Blanc after his team’s to replace Benjamin Stambouli in failing to equal a European major again Hradecky, at full stretch, under-20 level and an application 10th league win this season. the 64th minute paid dividends. league record for the best start got a leg to the ball to send had to be made to FIFA to allow PSG started with star striker It was the Italian midfielder to a season, held by Tottenham the Brazilian’s low shot wide. him to switch. Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the bench who played a key role in the open- Arsenal’s Czech goalkeeper Hotspur with 11 straight wins in Eintracht grew in confidence He eventually made his senior with one eye on Tuesday’s Cham- ing goal 10 minutes later. Petr Cech saves from Swansea 1960. The Bavarians, on 31 points, and came close to scoring with an international debut in 2013 and pions League trip to Real Madrid His magnificent pass released City’s French striker Bafetimbi extended their lead to eight Alex Meier effort before Bayern the centre-back is now captaining while David Luiz, Marquinhos, Brazilian teammate Lucas Moura Gomis attempt during their above second-placed Borussia keeper Manuel Neuer almost Ingolstadt in their first campaign Javier Pastore and Edinson Cav- who in turn crossed accurately for English Premier League match Dortmund. gifted a goal to Marc Stendera in Germany’s top flight after they ani were all missing with injuries. Di Maria to score his third league in Swansea, south Wales Bayern, who had won their after a bad clearance. won the second division last sea- “You can’t rotate the squad and goal of the season. yesterday. previous six matches against son. expect to have the same efficiency. AFP Eintracht without conceding a REUTERS AFP SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 30 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Doha replaces Time to protect integrity of sport: Hanzab Rio as host ICSS President calls for more leadership by governments for the task in Paris Convention of 2016

DOHA: Speaking to Unesco’s integrity of sport, which include integrity issues such as match- ANOC general Member States at the fifth ses- match fixing, money laundering, fixing, child welfare and organ- sion of the Conference of Parties trafficking and criminal ised crime in sport, is part of a assembly to the International Conven- infiltration. broader ICSS strategy to drive tion against Doping in Sport in Hanzab said: “Sport is now reform through a collaborative, WASHINGTON: The Paris this week, ICSS President, confronted by increasingly multi-sector approach. Association of National Olympic Mohammed Hanzab, called on complex and sophisticated The organisation’s growing glo- Committees (ANOC) will hold its governments to show greater threats, which are spread across bal influence was also highlighted 2016 general assembly in Doha, leadership in the fight to protect multiple jurisdictions and often this week at the XX Association Qatar rather than as originally the integrity of sport and high- involve criminal organisations of National Olympic Committees planned in Rio de Janeiro, General lighted the growing relationship who exert influence on many (ANOC) General Assembly in Secretary Gunilla Lindberg told between sport and organised aspects of the industry. Washington, DC where Save the reporters on Friday. crime. “As a result, a perfect storm Dream - an initiative of the Qatar The meeting has also been President Hanzab’s comments has been created that is damaging Olympic Committee and the ICSS moved from an April date to came as part of a keynote address the fabric of international sport - delivered a special presentation. November to allow for the third at Unesco’s headquarters, where and has resulted in a collision Save the Dream Executive ANOC Awards Gala to recognise he was invited as a special guest to of three international economic Director Massimiliano Montanari achievements from the 2016 mark the 10th anniversary of the giants; international sport, outlined the global programme’s Summer Games in Rio. International Convention against international gambling and mission to empower youth and The hosting of the gathering of Doping in Sport, a document international organised crime. communities through the positive 207 national Olympic committees which is ratified by more than 180 This is a crucial moment for sport and aspirational values of sport is another coup for Qatar which countries and remains the first and only leadership from world to more than 1,000 representa- has invested heavily in taking a legal international anti-doping governments can contain it.” tives of 206 National Olympic central role in international sport. instrument. Hanzab also drew attention Mohammed Hanzab Committees, International Fed- “The general council was As well as underlining the to “the alarming number of erations and future organising planned first week of April, that ICSS’s commitment to working police and other investigations committees. is six months from now and we alongside Unesco and developing of corrupted sport competitions assist national stakeholders in the World Anti-Doping Agency The presentation to some of couldn’t fill an agenda,” said a credible, coordinated and around the world today,” putting recommendations and (WADA), the International Olym- the leading figures in the Olym- Lindberg, who added that Rio global approach to ensuring the highlighting the need to international policies into prac- pic Committee (IOC), the Inter- pic Movement precedes a major Olympic organisers had also highest governance and integrity reconsider the current approach tice. national Paralympic Committee public showcase in Times Square, indicated that they already had standards in sport, the ICSS to the autonomy of sport and how “Safeguarding sport is at the (IPC), the Council of Europe New York City on November 3, their hands full organising the President also commended Unesco many sport governing bodies and heart and soul of the ICSS - it is (CoE), Interpol, the World Cus- which will see Save the Dream Summer Games. and its partners on developing a organisations are currently self- why the ICSS was established and toms Organisation and various ambassadors, musicians and “It is a lot of organisation for global code to combat doping. regulated. it is the focus of our daily work,” intergovernmental and interna- children from around the world a host city, I think we have taken However, he warned that Hanzab concluded: “In coopera- he said. The session was attended tional sports organisations. gather to spread the message of a good decision to go to Qatar in similar measures must be put tion with Unesco, we are ready by Unesco Member States, as The ICSS’s ongoing partnership hope and peace through sport. November,” she said. in place to address the wider to contribute to the mission of well as leading international with Unesco, which has seen the corruption threats now facing Mineps V and, most importantly, policy experts and advisors from two organisations collaborate on THE PENINSULA REUTERS

McCaw hails WORLD CUP SUCCESSES AND FAILURES New Zealand overwhelm Australia to All Blacks’ LONDON: The tops and the flops of the Rugby World Cup which ended yesterday with New ‘damned Zealand beating Australia: Tops win record third Rugby World Cup JAPAN good rugby’ New Zealand may have won the trophy but it LONDON: New Zealand Australia, as always, refused was a jubilant World Cup for the 2019 hosts, cemented their status as the to lie down though and immedi- who claimed the greatest upset in the tourna- greatest team in rugby history ately roared back into the attack. TWICKENHAM: New Zealand ment’s history with a 34-32 win over two-time when they overwhelmed Aus- Smith was sin-binned for a tip- captain Richie McCaw said win- champions South Africa. Sadly they also became tralia 34-17 at Twickenham tackle on Drew Mitchell -- the ning a second World Cup was his the first team to win three pool games and not yesterday to become world cham- first yellow card in a final -- and proudest moment and made him make the quarter-finals and they have lost inspi- pions for a record third time, from the resulting penalty Aus- want to put retirement back even rational quip-a-minute coach Eddie Jones. But and the first nation to retain the tralia drove over the line with further. the future looks bright. Webb Ellis Cup. Pocock the man at the bottom. “We played some damned DAVID POCOCK Tries from Nehe Milner-Skud- Foley converted to make it good rugby there. We lost a bit The 27-year-old Zimbabwean-born No 8 lit up der and Ma’a Nonu had the All 21-10 with 28 minutes remain- of momentum in the second half, the tournament with play that made him a lead- Blacks cruising 21-3 early in the ing. That spurred Australia into but we kept our composure. We ing candidate to be player of the World Cup. second half before Ben Smith’s greater efforts and they got their came home strong which has been Scored a brilliant try to get Australia back into yellow card opened the door for second try after 63 minutes when the mark of this team for the past the World Cup final. His efforts will help publicise Australia, who got back within a probing kick by Will Genia four years,” McCaw said of the his activism work for climate change, gay rights four points with tries by David bounced perfectly for Foley who dramatic 34-17 win over Australia and wildlife preservation. Pocock and Tuvita Kuridrani. fed Kuridrani to slide over and at Twickenham. Flops But flyhalf Dan Carter, who with Foley slotting the conversion Was it the proudest moment of ENGLAND missed most of the 2011 tourna- they were back within four points. his 148 test career? “Absolutely,” ment through injury and who is The atmosphere at Twicken- Catastrophic performances, bad leadership all he replied after captaining the retiring from international rugby ham revved, but once again it started with bad selection such as choosing first side to win back-to-back after yesterday’s match, stepped was the cool head of Carter who rugby league convert Sam Burgess. England World Cups. lost against Wales and Australia in Pool A and up with an exquisite drop goal New Zealand’s flanker and captain Richie McCaw (right) holds the Webb regained control. “We said four years ago after became the first World Cup hosts to fail to reach and a 50-metre penalty to put the Ellis Cup as he celebrates with team-mates after winning the 2015 Rugby The flyhalf, whose dropped goal the last one that we would get on the knockout rounds. result beyond doubt. World Cup final at Twickenham Stadium in London, yesterday. in the semi-final against South the road again,” said McCaw. Replacement wing Beauden Africa set in motion a momentum PHILIPPE SAINT-ANDRE McCaw said he had not been Barrett applied the black icing to shift that turned that match, slot- anxious when Australia fought A flamboyant and dynamic player withered the Kiwi World Cup cake with a ted another despite being under back into the game when Ben into a cautious unimaginative coach whose late try which Carter converted to game from the start, zipping the of a penalty. Australia suffered huge pressure. Smith was sin-binned. only ‘success’ was to have the adjective flair take his personal tally to 19 points ball sharply along the lines and another blow when they lost cen- Carter then applied the coup “I knew the momentum was removed from the vocabulary usually attributed New Zealand have lost just creating quick ball at every ruck tre Matt Giteau to a head injury de grace with a 50-metre penalty to French rugby. Many blamed the wealthy Top against us. But we have been in three times in 54 matches since to keep the Wallabies on the back and their first-half misery was to make it 27-17 with five minutes 14 championship which prefers foreign play- those situations before and it’s a their triumph on home soil four foot. completed when Conrad Smith, remaining. ers to home talent. Ultimately the failure lays matter of not panicking and doing years ago, and have won every Their pressure enabled Carter Aaron Smith and Richie McCaw Australia attacked again but at Saint-Andre’s door. New Zealand crushed the simple things.” World Cup match since losing to to thump over three penalties to fired the ball wide for Milner- great defence kept them out and France 62-13 in an embarrassing quarter-final. Asked about retirement, France in the 2007 quarter-finals. one from Bernard Foley to make Skudder to score in the corner Ben Smith then kicked into space McCaw said: “I still don’t want WORLD RUGBY “I’m pretty grateful to be where it 9-3 after half an hour. But it Carter converted for a 16-3 for the fresh-legged replacement to think about it” and that he The governing body faced strong criticism for I am considering what happened was a controversial lead. halftime lead and it took only winger Barrett to collect the ball wanted to enjoy the triumph. publicly stating that Craig Joubert had been four years ago,” said Carter, who Referee Nigel Owens missed two minutes of the second half for and score under the posts. “Look at the moment, I am still wrong to give Australia a last minute game- was also part of the unsuccessful a clear forward pass by Milner- New Zealand to effectively put the The New Zealand bench proud of this team. I am going to winning penalty in their quarter-final against 2003 and 2007 campaigns. Skudder moments before penal- game to bed. erupted, celebrating their third enjoy today. How could you get Scotland. The South African referee was sub- “I’m so proud of the team. To ising the Wallabies, and though Sonny Bill Williams, on for triumph after 1987 and 2011, and enough of this. We will worry jected to abuse -- some from former Scottish win back-to-back World Cups is 80,000 fans inside Twickenham Conrad Smith, delivered a trade- their first on foreign soil. “It’s a about that after today. I just want players -- but World Rugby’s decision to release a dream come true. It’s a pretty and millions around the world mark offload to Nonu and the great way to finish,” said their to enjoy having played a wonder- their review of the game caused widespread strong group of guys. We try to could see it on replays, the strict centre tore through some soft coach Steve Hansen of Carter’s ful World Cup final here with a controversy. It was only time during the tourna- do things no other team has done TMO protocols prevented the defending and sprinted 30 metres orchestration of the win. “You great bunch of men.” ment they published such a review. Their caveat before... it’s a special feeling to be officials from checking the inci- to mark his 103rd and last New couldn’t script it any better.” that Joubert remained one of the best referees part of such a great team.” dent -- although they could have Zealand appearance with a killer AFP in the world did not soften the blow. New Zealand looked on their done had it led to a try instead try. REUTERS Beaten Wallabies lose final but win back lost fans

LONDON: The agony of los- ter sports Down Under with the in a series of off-field scandals. ing the cautious forward-based Then Cheika went to work on ing the World Cup final to New popularity of rugby and soccer Then along came Michael Cheika, approach that had taken hold and fixing Australia’s wonky scrum, Zealand will not linger long for often fluctuating, depending on who was appointed as the new returning to the riskier but more recruiting Argentine great Mario Australia. the fortunes of the national team. head coach when Ewen McKenzie instinctive running game. Ledesma, then he called on As gut-wrenching as it was for One of the few sports where quit just over 12 months out from One of the first assistant Nathan Grey to tighten up the the Wallabies to fall to their bit- Australia has not succeeded on the World Cup. coaches he hired was Stephen defence. ter arch-rivals, they can still take the international stage, soccer With no time to waste, the Larkham, a World Cup winner “We worked really hard in great comfort from knowing they received a major shot in the arm no-nonsense son of Lebanese with the Wallabies in 1999 and defence and that’s something we may have won a bigger battle. this year when Australia won the migrants who made his fortune one of Australia’s best exponents want to be able to do because Despite being one of the sport’s Asian Cup for the first time, while in the women’s fashion industry, of attacking rugby. it’s a sign of team spirit and we traditional superpowers, rugby rugby was still floundering and in set in motion his vision of what “I’ve been brought up with want to work hard there,” Cheika still struggles for constant atten- need of a quick fix. Australian rugby needed to win tries, attacking football,” Cheika explained. tion in Australia, one of the few The Wallabies had not won the back the hearts and minds of his said. “I understand that it’s more He began searching for play- Australia’s head coach Michael countries in the world with four World Cup since 1999 and not countryman. difficult but if you don’t try to ers with the characteristics he Cheika is pictured after his different professional football made a final since 2003. Their fair Making a big impression at the score them you’re not going to. wanted, encouraging some who team lost 17-34 during the final codes competing in the same mar- weather fans were losing faith in World Cup was just one part of “It does leave you open and had given up on representing match of the 2015 Rugby World ket place. a team that was regularly losing his mission. can leave you open on the coun- their country and gone to Europe, Cup against New Zealand at Australian Rules Football and games, a national governing body His first job was to get the Wal- ter punch sometimes...but I think to come home and try again. rugby league have always been (ARU) that was losing money and labies back playing the game the that’s how Australians want us Twickenham Stadium yesterday. the most widely followed win- a divided side that was embroiled way Australians want - abandon- to play.” REUTERS SUNDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 31 Chinappa floors World No.1 El Welily in opener Mohamed Elshorbagy ends Qatar’s challenge at the championship, seeds crumble on day one in Qatar

DOHA: The opening day of main my career - it doesn’t get any bet- deep to take the fifth and record No.10 Marwan El Shorbagy while draw action at the 2015 Qatar ter than beating the player at the a huge upset. Abouelghar will face current Classic, PSA World Series tour- top of the world rankings,” said “I’m so happy to have won this World No.1 and Egyptian com- nament, saw half a dozen of the Chinappa. match - it’s an amazing feeling,” patriot Mohamed El Shorbagy. tournament’s top seeds crash out “I’ve not been looking at my said Yousry. Mohamed El Shorbagy defeated at the first hurdle as the form rankings or anything like that of “It was my first time playing Qatar’s Abdullah Al Tamimi to book got ripped apart in both the late and I think that’s showing Emily and up until recently I end the hosts challenge at the men’s and women’s draws at the through in my game. I’m more never though my game would be championship. Khalifa Tennis and Squash Com- relaxed on court and hopefully good enough to beat someone of Abouelghar came from two plex, here yesterday. I can keep my momentum going her calibre!” In the men’s tour- games down against Willstrop to In the women’s draw India’s now and take that into my next nament qualifiers Ryan Cuskelly record a 5-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-9 Joshana Chinappa set the scene match and see how far I can go.” and Mohamed Abouelghar stole win and will be hoping to carry for what was to follow as she dis- Chinappa will face Egyptian the headlines as they dispatched his form into Monday’s encounter missed World No. 1 Raneem El Yathreb Adel in the second round World No.9 Mathieu Castagnet with El Shorbagy. Welily 3-1 to record one of the after she upset the odds to record and former World No.1 James “I am more than happy with my biggest wins of her career in the an emphatic 3-0 win over World Willstrop, respectively. performance today and to come day’s opening matchup. No.19 Dipika Pallikal before fellow Less than a week since win- A section of the crowd at the Qatar Classic at the Khalifa International from 2-0 down against someone The 29-year-old from Chennai Egyptian Amina Yousry overcame ning the biggest title of his career Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha yesterday. like James and win is huge for came into the second PSA World a gap of over 120 places on the to date at the Welaptega Blu- me,” said Abouelghar. Series tournament of the sea- World Rankings to defeat Eng- enose Squash Classic in Canada I started to get my rhythm going through. I’m in a good section of “He came out determined in son in form and shot out of the land’s Emily Whitlock in a five- Cuskelly continued to enjoy his I was able to attack and that was the draw and if I keep playing well the fifth and I’m really happy I blocks to establish an early two- game thriller. rich vein of form on the other side my game plan. I could cause a few more upsets so managed to hang on and I’m look- game lead over an out-of-sorts El Yousry edged the first two of the world as he dominated from “I came here straight from hopefully I can keep that momen- ing forward to playing against Welily - who’s performance was games courtesy of tie-breaks in the outset against Castagnet to Canada where I picked up the tum going.” Mohamed now. I know how tough littered with errors throughout - what was an evenly contested and record one of the best wins of his biggest title of my career so play- Cuskelly will face England’s he is but I feel like I can compete from which the 26-year-old from intense battle before Whitlock career. “That’s a massive win for ing two qualification matches and Chris Simpson in the second at this level so I’ll give it every- Alexandria couldn’t recover. responded to level the match at me,” said Cuskelly. then Mathieu was pretty tough round after the 28-year-old thing.” “This is by far the best win of 2-2. But 15-year-old Yousry dug “He’s such a tough guy but once and I can’t really believe I’ve come World No.23 eliminated World THE PENINSULA QATAR CLASSIC RESULTS QATAR CLASSIC 2015 Men’s Round One First round matches (1) Mohamed El Shorbagy (Egy) bt Abdullah Al Tamimi (Qat) 3-0 (11-9, 11-4, 11-9) Men’s matches [Q] Mohamed Abouelghar (Egy)bt James Willstrop (Eng) 3-2 (5-11, 9-11, 11-9, 11-3, 11-9) Today’s matches ( Start at 6.00pm) [Q] Leo Au (Hkg) vs [4] Omar Mosaad (Egy), [Q] Ryan Cuskelly (Aus) bt [7] Mathieu Castagnet (Fra) 3-1 (3-11, 11-9, 11-4, 11-2) Nafiizwan Adnan (Mas) vs Mazen Hesham Max Lee (Hkg) bt [Q] Greg Lobban (Sco) 3-1 (4-11, 11-7, 11-3, 11-4) (Egy), [Q] Alan Clyne (Sco) vs Daryl Selby [5] Simon Rosner (Ger) bt Steve Coppinger (Rsa) 3-2 (11-7, 12-14, 6-11, 11-9, 11-9) (Eng) tue, [Q] Ali Farag (Egy) vs [6] Peter Barker (Eng), Karim Abdel Gawad (Egy) vs [8] Chris Simpson (Eng) bt Marwan El Shorbagy (Egy) 3-1 (13-11, 6-11, 11-3, 14-12) Tarek Momen (Egy) tue, [Q] Gregoire Marche [3] Miguel Rodriguez (Col) bt Cameron Pilley (Aus) 3-1 (11-7, 11-8, 12-14, 11-5) (Fra) vs Tom Richards (Eng), Fares Dessouki (Egy) vs Saurav Ghosal (Ind) tue, Borja Golan Adrian Waller (Eng) bt Nicolas Mueller (Sui) 3-1 (11-9, 12-10, 6-11, 11-7) (Esp) vs [2] Gregory Gaultier (Fra) Women’s Round One Women’s Joshana Chinappa (Ind) bt [1] Raneem El Welily (Egy) 3-1 (11-9, 11-6, 4-11, 11-9) Today’s matches ( start at 12 noon) [Q] Coline Aumard (Fra) vs [3] Camille Yathreb Adel (Egy) bt [13] Dipika Pallikal (Ind) 3-0 (11-5, 11-7, 11-7) Serme (Fra) tue, [Q] Hania El Hammamy [5] Omneya Abdel Kawy (Egy) bt Line Hansen (Den) 3-1 (11-7, 16-14, 4-11, 11-7) (Egy) vs [14] Amanda Sobhy (Usa), Heba El [10] Sarah-Jane Perry (Eng) bt Habiba Mohamed (Egy) 3-0 (11-6, 11-4, 11-6) Torky (Egy) vs [9] Rachael Grinham (Aus) tue, [Q] Olivia Blatchford (Usa) vs [6] Nour El [8] Nouran Gohar (Egy) bt [Q] Nadine Shahin (Egy) 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-5) Sherbini (Egy), Joey Chan (Hkg) vs [7] Annie India’s Joshana Chinappa (in red) finishes off a rally against World No. 1 Raneem El Welily of Egypt during [Q] Amina Yousry (Egy) bt [13] Emily Whitlock (Eng) 3-2 (13-11, 14-12, 9-11, 9-11, 11-7) Au (Hkg) tue, [Q] Mayar Hany (Egy) vs [11] the first round match of the Qatar Classic at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha Jenny Duncalf (Eng), [16] Victoria Lust (Eng) [4] Laura Massaro (Eng) bt [Q] Mena Nasser (Egy) 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-3) yesterday. Chinappa won 3-1. RIGHT: Abdullah Al Tamimi of Qatar returns the ball to Mohamed El Shorbagy vs Tesni Evans (Wal) tue 15.00, Nicolette of Egypt during the men’s first round match. El Shorbagy won 3-0. SQUASHPICS.COM [Q] Fiona Moverley (Eng) bt [15] Salma Hany (Egy) 3-1 (7-11, 11-8, 11-5, 11-5) Fernandes (Guy) vs [2] Nicol David (Mas)

Singapore dominate at Optimist Griffiths strikes twice for Celtic GLASGOW: Leigh Griffiths match fell to the in-form Griffiths Kenny McLean then came to Asian and Oceanian Championship bagged a double as Celtic ham- but the Hoops striker arrowed his Aberdeen’s rescue at the other mered nearest rivals Aberdeen shot narrowly wide. end as he headed Dedryck Boy- 3-1 to open up a formidable seven- Aberdeen responded with ata’s looping header onto the DOHA: Singapore’s sailors point lead at the top of the Scot- Rooney flicking a Niall McGinn underside of the bar. proved they can deliver in every tish Premiership yesterday. cross from the right inches over The deadlock was finally bro- weather condition and respond In an evenly-contested first the bar. ken in the 44th minute through to everything the race track half, Adam Rooney had his 24th- The Dons striker looked in the Griffiths. The Scotland striker throws at them delivering a minute effort chopped off for off- mood and minutes later dinked ghosted in between Taylor and super consistent performance at side before Griffiths headed Celtic a Jonny Hayes delivery onto the substitute Paul Quinn to get on the Optimist Asian and Oceanian into a 44th-minute lead. roof of the net. the end of a deep delivery into the Championship 2015 in Qatar. The Scotland striker stroked Aberdeen had the ball in the box from Kieran Tierney and bul- Singapore duo of Daniel Hung home his second from the penalty net in the 24th minute when let a header beyond Ward. and Muhammad Daniel KeI Bin spot in the 53rd minute after Kris Rooney stabbed home a cross The chances kept coming in the M Yazid, took the overall indi- Commons had been scythed down from close range but the visiting second half with a shot from Aus- vidual championship followed by by Ash Taylor. fans’ joy was short-lived as it was tralian international Tom Rogic Suthon Yampinid of Thailand. James Forrest prodded home immediately ruled out for offside. stinging the palms of Ward before The final day of the champion- a third in the 60th minute before Some superb goalkeeping from Commons sent an effort on the ship, saw yet another close and Rooney headed in an 89th-minute Danny Ward kept the game goal- half-volley wide. intense battles unfolded against consolation for Aberdeen. less four minutes later when he A reckless challenge from the stunning Doha city backdrop It is a massive blow to the rushed off his line and produced Taylor then saw Celtic awarded and along the Al Corniche water- Thailand, team winners in the Optimist Asian and Oceanian Dons, whose title challenge has a magnificent reflex save to keep a penalty. The defender scythed front area. Championship, poses for a picture with second placed Singapore been floundering in recent weeks Griffiths’ effort out. down Commons on the far left- With lighter conditions, sailors and bronze medal winner China at Katara Beach in Doha on Friday. after they at one stage held a five- Another chance came Roon- hand edge of the box and Griffiths had to find and tack on the wind Seen is Qatar Sailing & Water-Sports Federation President Khalifa point advantage over Celtic fol- ey’s way in the 35th minute with expertly dispatched his spot-kick shifts. Mohammed Al Sewaidi. lowing their 2-1 win at Pittodrie Hayes once again swinging a beyond Ward. Adding to the race course in September. vicious delivery into the box but A fantastic finish from Forrest dynamics, seeking out the wind Following a frantic start, the the striker’s downward header made it 3-0. pressure proved no easy task, due still open to challenge. In the Some critical errors in the first first real opportunity of the bounced wide. AFP to the high level of competition. final race one, the sprint to fin- upwind saw two of Singapore’s Tension was high in the fight ish was incredibly close with the contenders, Muhammad and for the medals and the dramatic lead changing hands throughout Jodie Lai, digging deep to make last day piled pressure on the the race between the sailors of up lost ground. young sailors. Separated into Hong Kong’s – Duncan Gregor, Ultimately it was Singapore’s gold and silver fleets for the final Turkey’s - Efe Tulcali and Singa- Hung who struck just before the two races, the leaderboard was pore’s - Hung. finish to take the win. Onto race two, and the points advantage racked up by Hung looked unassailable. But there was still a chance for his closest rival and team mate Muhammad to step up, although a double digit finish after some tactical errors, and the race win to Hung was conclusive. In the end it was gold to Hung after two perfect races, silver to Muhammad l and bronze to Yampinid - in a skilful show of form. Earlier, this week Thailand claimed the Team Racing Cham- pionship, after seeing off formi- dable challenges from China and Singapore. 118 sailors from Asian and Oce- The podium winners in the overall female category at the Optimist Asian ania countries took part in the and Oceanian Championship. Jodie Lai of Singapore, got the first prize one week championship. Al Rayyan’s Rodrigo Tabata (left) and Lekhwiya’s Ahmed Yasser Aziz vie for the ball possession during the followed by compatriot Ellyn Tan and India’s Harshita Tomar came third. Qatar Star League (QSL) match at Lekhwiya Stadium yesterday. Al Rayyan won 3-1. ABDUL BASIT THE PENINSULA Sunday 1 November 2015 18 Muharram 1437 Volume 20 Number 6601 Sport Price: QR2 Rosberg tops Chelsea suffer practice at fresh blow, Mexico GP City stay top

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DOHA: Qatar Stars League unbeaten so far this season were more up open as both sides went a fizzing low cross. Arabi striker (QSL) Al Rayyan rallied from a perhaps playing the defending for broke before half time. Rayy- Paulinho reacted quickest with a goal down to register an emphatic QSL champions at their most an’s Mohammed Juma’s shot beautiful half volley to equalize for 3-1 win over defending champions vulnerable. looked goal-bound but a terrific the Reds (13’). Lekhwiya in the Round 7 match And it showed as the Red save from Claude Amine saw the In the second half, the game here yesterday. Knights were on the back foot ball strike the bar. opened up and Arabi began to The come from behind win fight from the kick off. In the second half Rayyan wrestle back possession. No easy was Al Rayyan seventh win in The first 20 minutes saw a again continued to pressure and feat against one of the best pass- the league and thus maintained sustained period of pressure the frantic pace from the first half ing sides in the league. their unbeaten record while tak- from Rayyan as they produced was once again evident. However just when it looked ing their points tally to 21 points. some fast attacking forays but However, Lekhwiya were prov- as though Arabi might be able to The win also gave coach Jorge Lekhwiya were up to the chal- ing to be more effective as they get a sniff at goal, their key man Fossati’s team a four-point lead lenge and soaked up the pressure. soaked up Rayyan’s attacks and Boualem Khoukhi was shown a over second placed El Jaish. Against the run of play, Msa- countered with devastating pace. straight red for a rash challenge The other two matches played kni chased down a Vladimir Weiss Garcia struck the near post on Sadd striker Muriqui in the yesterday ended in draws. through-ball and was fouled in with a glancing header from a middle of the park. Al Gharafa and Umm Salal the process by Otavio, the Tuni- set piece, the resulting clearance Although this changed the were involved in a goalless stale- sian picked himself up and took was sloppy and somehow the ball complexion of the game, Sadd mate, while Al Arabi and Al Sadd the penalty kick which he missed fell to Rayyan’s Paraguayan mid- found it hard to make the one split points in the 2-2 draw. but luckily for him the rebound fielder Caceres who chipped the man advantage count. In fact it At the Abdulla bin Khalifa Sta- fell kindly and he slotted home ball over the keeper to make it was Arabi who still managed to Al Rayyan players Nathan Otavio (left) and Sebastian Soria celebrate dium, Al Rayyan gave a stirring the opener (44’). 1-1. have the more dangerous chances after scoring a goal against Lekhwiya during the Qatar Stars League performance with a 3-1 comeback After the restart Lekhwiya’s Just when it looked like it was as they played on the counter (QSL) match at Lekhwiya Stadium yesterday. ABDUL BASIT against Lekhwiya. Nam had great chance to put going to end honours even, Sabas- attack. Lekhwiya had lost and drawn his side in front but Omar Barry tian Soria made a lung bursting Arabi then shocked everyone their previous two games and pulled out a great reaction save at run down the left before send- when they went into the lead. on wave after wave of attack. fourth minute Dioko could have could not afford another nega- close range to keep his side in it. ing a deep cross over Lekwhiya’s Right back Ali Jassemi sent a Arabi showed plenty of spirit given his side the lead but his shot tive result. Al Rayyan who are The match became more and defence. searching ball up top to the tire- but tired late on and managed to was blocked by the Salal’s keeper. Spaniard Sergio Garcia came less Paulinho who did well to hold out for the point. Then in the 19th minute it was into the box unmarked and struck shake off Sadd defender Kasola At the Thani bin Jassim Sta- the turn of Salal’s Ismael Mah- a sweet volley to send the Rayyan before finishing with his weaker dium, Al Gharafa has only them- moud to be denied by the keeper. fans into raptures (82’). left foot for his second of the selves to blame after their match Mahmoud’s chance was a big In the 87th minute Rayyan match (61). ended goalless against Umm Salal. one and could have completely made it a comeback to remem- New signing Mosaab could have Despite the big names in their changed the complexion of the ber when they won a freekick wrapped things up for Arabi when attacking line-up which included game had his effort gone in. after Weiss was deemed to fouled a beautiful outside-of-the-foot last season’s top scorer Alain After that attempt on goal Abdlmotaal. Korean midfielder - delivery by Ashkan Mohammed Dioko, the home side couldn’t however, it was all Gharafa, as Koh sent in a curling effort which found the left back unmarked, convert their numerous chances. they had two more chances in eluded everyone and came off the but he lacked composure when it By the end of the match the first half. The first one fell post, none other than Soria was counted most, snatching his shot Gharafa ended up with 10 shots for Masoud Shojaei in the 32nd there to seal the win for his side. across the face of goal (71’). out of which six shots were on minute but his shot was punched In one of the two draws yester- Sadd then came back when target but had nothing to show away by Salal keeper Malik. day, both Al Arabi and Al Sadd Ashkan, who up till then had for it. The midfielder Abdulaziz were keen to get full points. played well for the Reds, was Umm Salal on the other hand Abdulla also had his shot caught The Wolves started with a Xavi deemed to have fouled Xavi in could muster only four shots on by Malik. freekick which was lofted into the the box. goal out of which only one was on In the second half a similar box and left-back Abdul Karim Muriqui elected to take the spot target and they will have to thank scenario unfolded. In the 60th Hassan rose highest to put the kick and waited for the keeper to their goalkeeper Baba Malik for minute Shojaei fired in another Al Arabi’s Paulo Sergio (centre) and Al Sadd’s Ibrahim Majed Abdullmajed Wolves into the lead (13’). make the first move before slot- coming away with one point after shot but a diving punch by Malik vie for the ball possession during the QSL match at Lekhwiya Stadium But it didn’t take long for ting home the equaliser. some desperate defending by the kept his team in it. yesterday. Arabi to respond; Rod Fanni Sadd were now finally making men in black. broke down the right and sent in the extra man count as they went Right from the start, in the THE PENINSULA China tops as IPC Worlds conclude with dazzling fireworks DOHA: The Doha 2015 IPC tremendous job. The number of showcase the incredible abilities broken in Lyon 2013. Athletics World Championships world-records is testament to the of the world’s best para-athletes China comfortably topped the have come to a close following world-class facilities and organi- to new audiences and a new medal table in Doha with a huge an action-packed final evening sation athletes have benefitted region. total of 85 medals – 41 gold, 26 of action, which saw five further from here. Most of all, I would like Speaking in the closing cer- silver and 18 bronze. world-records and the last of 212 to thank the 800 volunteers for emony, Ameer Al Mulla, CEO Russia finished second with a world champions crowned. your outstanding work. Without of the Doha 2015 Local Organ- total of 69 medals and the USA Following the end of compe- you, events like this cannot hap- ising Committee, said: “It was finished third with 39. tition, Mohammed Alhameli, pen, but your efforts, combined our ambition to use these World The final evening of action saw Member of the International with those of the Organising Championships to raise awareness a further 18 world champions Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Committee, have made these the about para-sport and disability in crowned, with the relays being Governing Board, formally closed best IPC Athletics World Cham- Qatar and across the region. With the highlight of the night. In the World Championships before pionships to date.” front page coverage in the local the Men’s 4x100m T11-13 final, fireworks lit the night sky. The Doha 2015 IPC Athletics papers every day, coverage on all Russia broke the world-record Speaking in his closing speech, World Championships were the major TV channels and our hash- with a time of 42.11 ahead of Alhameli said: “The Organising largest-ever para-sport event to tag #BeyondIncredible trending Uzbekistan and Spain and in the Committee, led by its President be hosted in the Middle East. on social media - I can say with Women’s 4x100m T11-13 relay, His Excellency Dr Thani Abdul- The Organising Committee pride that we have achieved this. China stormed to victory with a rahman Al Kuwari, have done a aimed to use the opportunity to “We have made more people new Championship record, ahead aware of the incredible stories of of Russia in second and Spain in the athletes competing. We have third, with Cuiqing Liu getting shown how these athletes have her fourth gold of these World defied limitations, challenged the Championships. impossible, and redefined ability, Meanwhile in the Women’s David Brown of USA holds up a banner after the Men’s 100m T11 final helping us to break down barri- 4x100m T35-38 relay Great Brit- at the IPC Athletics World Championships at Qatar Sports Club Stadium ers and change perceptions. This ain were victorious with a new in Doha yesterday. event will leave a lasting legacy in world-record of 52.22, ahead of the Middle East for generations Russia in silver and China in to come.” bronze. Shvetcov breaking the Men’s Hannah Cockroft won the Wom- The World Championships The next relay saw Doha’s 200m T36 world-record with a en’s 400m T34 and her third gold broke a number of records, both heroes Richard Browne and time of 24.29 to take his second of these World Championships. on and off the track and field. Markus Rehm in action for the gold in Doha, and Andrey Vdovin Fittingly, the final gold of the More athletes than ever before USA and Germany respectively in breaking the Men’s 100m T37 World Championships went to participated, more countries the Men’s 4x100m T42-47. It was world-record in a time of 11.46. China, who have been dominant than ever won a medal show- Rehm’s team that had the bet- Walid Ktila of Tunisia won his in Doha, in the Men’s 4x400m ing the growing strength of the ter change-overs with the relay fourth gold of the World Cham- T53/54 relay with a new Cham- Paralympic Movement, and more won by the third leg and Germany pionships when he won the Men’s pionship record. media and broadcasters than ever crossing the line with a 30m lead 200m T34 to match his four gold The baton now hands to Lon- before covered the World Cham- and a new Championship record medals in Lyon 2013. Meanwhile, don, who will host the 2017 IPC pionships. ahead of the USA in second and Great Britain won their third gold Athletics World Championships Pyrotechnics display during the closing ceremony of the IPC Athletics A total of 54 world-records Russia in third. of the evening, to take their total in two years’ time. World Championships in Doha yesterday. were broken throughout the com- Russia had a world-record tally to 13 golds, when multiple petition, even more than were breaking evening with Evgenii World and Paralympic Champion, THE PENINSULA