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Doha committed to Qatar rules out normalising Israel ties Arab peace plan: Doha won’t establish relations with Israel until ‘There may soon be progress towards ending Qatar’s envoy to US Palestinian issue is resolved, says Al Khater three-year-old blockade of Qatar’ Tribune News Network “In the past couple of Doha In the past months, there have been mes- Tribune News Network couple of sages and messengers going Doha Qatar has ruled out estab- months, there back and forth,” she said. “It’s lishing diplomatic relations have been messages very early to talk about a real Qatar still backs an with Israel until its conflict and messengers going breakthrough,” but “the com- 18-year-old Arab peace plan with the Palestinians is re- back and forth. It’s very ing few weeks might reveal that ties normalising rela- solved, Assistant Minister of early to talk about a real something new,” she added. tions with Israel to putting Foreign Affairs HE Lolwah Al breakthrough but the Negotiations have moved an end to the Israeli occupa- Khater has said. coming few weeks might beyond the 13 demands the tion of Palestinian territory, “We don’t think that nor- blockading states presented Qatar’s Ambassador to the malisation was the core of this reveal something new. early on as a basis for any reso- US HE Meshal bin Hamad conflict and hence it can’t be — HE Lolwah Al Khater, lution, she said. These include Al Thani has said. the answer,” Al Khater told Assistant Minister of shutting down Al Jazeera TV. “Doha remains commit- Bloomberg. Foreign Affairs “We’re beyond this point,” ted to the just settlement of “The core of this conflict Al Khater said. “The point we the Palestinian cause based is about the drastic conditions are at is engaging constructive- on the Arab Peace Initiative that the Palestinians are liv- ly in unconditional negotia- and a two-state solution in Both Qatar and the US ing under as people without a Al Khater also suggested year-old blockade of Qatar by backed by Kuwait, haven’t yet tions and discussions” that “do a way that achieves security recognise that a peace country, living under occupa- that there may soon be pro- regional states. reached a tipping point,” Al not necessarily need to include and stability in the region,” tion,” she said. gress towards ending a three- “The mediation efforts, Khater said. all parties at once.” the ambassador told News- settlement between Israel week. and the Palestinians is The Arab Peace Initiative important to the stability was first endorsed by the of the Middle East. We Arab League at the 22-mem- continue to play an active ber group’s 2002 summit. Qatar-US 2021 Year of The proposal calls for the es- role in working toward a tablishment of ties between peaceful resolution. Israel and the Arab World HE Meshal bin Hamad Al in exchange for the former’s Culture to promote withdrawal from occupied Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador territories that include the to the US West Bank and Gaza Strip, as well as parts of Syria and the region and beyond, not intercultural dialogue Lebanon, along with the es- only in Gaza, but also in QNA tablishment of a Palestinian Lebanon, Afghanistan and Doha state with East Jerusalem as Sudan.” Qatar will host the next its capital. He emphasised the impor- Qatar Museums (QM) on Tuesday an- World Cup in 2022 and “Both Qatar and the US tant peacemaking role Qatar nounced that the US will be the official the US will bring the next recognise that a peace settle- continues to play, especially in partner nation for the 2021 Year of Culture. version to its grounds in 2026. ment between Israel and the the embattled Gaza Strip. A cooperative agreement was signed Culture goes beyond the arts, it’s a Palestinians is important to “Qatar has provided Pal- between Qatar and the US during the 2020 measure of lifestyle that extends to the stability of the Middle estine and the Gaza Strip with Qatar-United States Strategic Dialogue in all areas of life. We celebrate East,” the envoy told News- vital support to ensure the Nidaa Miqdam Exercise concludes Washington, DC. culture, sports, business, education, week. “We continue to play peaceful and stable develop- The Qatar-US 2021 Year of Culture music and much more. I look an active role in working ment of Gaza and its citizens The National Service Academy concluded Nidaa Miqdam Exercise with the is intended to enhance cultural and artis- forward to working on building on towards a peaceful resolu- through multiple aid pro- participation of various units of the Qatar Armed Forces and the Ministry of tic exchange and exemplifies the renewed tion,” he reiterated. grammes,” he said. Public Health represented by Al Khor Hospital and Hamad Medical Corporation commitment of the two nations to foster the existing strong relationship “Qatar has long argued On the unjust blockade Ambulance Service. The exercise aims to educate national service recruits on mutual understanding and promote in- between our nations, and explore for use of mediation and de- imposed on Qatar, he said the the manner of air medical evacuation in critical situations. page 16 tercultural dialogue. The specially-curated new opportunities together. escalation as means for con- blockade has not deterred his 2021 Year of Culture will feature a wide- —HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin flict resolution,” he said. country from its policies or its ranging programme of exhibitions, festi- Khalifa Al Thani “For the past two dec- alliances. vals, bilateral exchanges, and events to be ades, Qatar has sought to held in both nations. bring stability and peace to Continued on page 2 Chairperson of the Board of Trustees yond the arts, it’s a measure of lifestyle that ‘Continuation of unjust blockade of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa extends to all areas of life. We celebrate bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani said, “We culture, sports, business, education, music encourages more violations’ inaugurated the Year of Culture programme and much more. I look forward to working The continuation of the unjust blockade in celebrating Qatar’s successful bid to host on building on the existing strong relation- imposed on Qatar by some countries in the World Cup in 2022. We started our pro- ship between our nations, and explore new Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign the region with no signs of solutions in gramme in 2012 celebrating Qatar-Japan’s opportunities together.” sight would encourage more violations of 40 years of bilateral relations. We continued Head of Years of Culture at Qatar Mu- US-brokered normalisation deals different kinds and methods, Permanent to celebrate cities hosting the World Cup, seums Aisha Al Attiya said, “We are excited Representative of Qatar to the United Na- with Brazil in 2014 and Russia in 2018. to announce the Qatar-US 2021 Year of The United Arab Emirates and when first the AU E and then tions Office in GenevaA mbassador HE Ali The year-long programme celebrates two Culture, which promises to be one of ex- Bahrain have signed agree- Bahrain agreed to normalise Khalfan Al Mansouri has said. “After over nations and the diversity of its people and ceptional artistic experiences and bilateral ments to normalise relations ties without a resolution of three years have passed since the block- cultures. Today it brings me great pleasure interactions. Over the months to come, we with Israel. US President Don- Israel’s decades-old conflict ade and the unilateral coercive measures imposed by some countries to announce that 2021 will be the Year of look forward to announcing details of the ald Trump on Tuesday hosted with the Palestinians. The in the region, the invalidity of the argument on which it was based has Culture between Qatar and the US.” extraordinary programme, which will in- a White House ceremony Palestinians have condemned been proven, it left nothing but gross violations of human rights affecting “Qatar will host the next World Cup in clude artist exchanges, world-class exhibi- capping a dramatic month the agreements. page 5 individuals and families,” Al Mansouri said. page 2 2022 and the US will bring the next version tions, concerts and events in Qatar and the to its grounds in 2026. Culture goes be- US.”
Window between prayer call and Qatar, US to collaborate on research, Mask a must even if life returns Fajr and Asr prayers increased to normal: Dr Al Maslamani cultural & educational exchanges Tribune News Network Doha It’s necessary to wear a face Ailyn Agonia ing of the US-Qatar Statement of Intent estab- mask even after life has fully Doha lishing the Qatar-US 2021 Year of Culture. With the prayers in mosques returned to normal to avoid a The exciting new Qatar-US collaboration returning to normal gradually, second wave of the coronavi- Qatar and the US have announced landmark announcements also include an MoU signed the Ministry of Awqaf and Is- rus (COVID-19), a top health collaborations among its top institutions includ- between the world’s largest museum and lamic Affairs has increased the official has said. ing a joint research mission on water detection research complex Smithsonian Institution and waiting time between the call to “There’s a need to take between the National Aeronautics and Space Qatar Museums (QM) and QF. The partnership prayer and the Iqamah for Fajr all preventive and precaution- Administration (NASA) and Qatar Foundation will pave way for organising exhibitions and and Asr prayers to 20 minutes ary measures even if life Trustees of the Qatar Football (QF) as well as further cultural and educational projects as well as an exchange of expertise from Wednesday. returns to normal completely,” Association Award presented exchanges between the two countries. between the institutions. “Starting from Fajr prayer Dr Muna Al Maslamani, Medi- the Football for All Award for The announcements were made during the Also announced was the expansion of the September 16, the time Awqaf and Islamic Affairs said cal Director of the Communi- the 2019-2020 season to Culture and Education Cooperation Session at Fulbright programme of the US to QF which will between the call to prayer and in a tweet. The Iqamah is the cable Diseases Center, told Al the Ministry of Public Health the Third Annual US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue host two US Fulbright scholars at the Hamad Bin the Iqamah for Fajr and Asr second call to Islamic prayer, Kass TV. She was speaking to for their efforts to restore held virtually on Tuesday and following the sign- Khalifa University (HBKU) in January. page 2 prayers in the mosques will given immediately before the the channel after the Board of football activity. (TNN) be 20 minutes,” Ministry of prayer begins. 02 Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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Quick read Qatar, US collaborate on research, Amir congratulates president of El Salvador The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to President of El Sal- cultural and educational exchanges vador Nayib Bukele on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Ailyn Agonia “As I said, water is vital for institutions such as in Amir congratulates Costa Rican president DOHA a lot of nations. And I think organising exhibitions on the The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on this is not only in a way of re- outstanding textile collections Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Costa Qatar and the US have an- search, but it’s more than that. of the Museum of Islamic Art, Rica Carlos Alvarado on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) nounced landmark collabora- It is an engagement between among others. tions among their top institu- our scientists. It’s an engage- According to Robinson, Deputy Amir congratulates president of El Salvador tions, including a joint ment between our students. the Smithsonian’s Lemelson The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al research mission on water de- It’s an engagement between Center for the Study of Inven- Thani on Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to President of El tection between the National the institutions for an issue tion And Innovation at the Na- Salvador Nayib Bukele on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Aeronautics and Space that I think it’s of a global in- tional Museum of American Administration (NASA) and terest beyond only our own in- History has already collabo- Deputy Amir sends greetings to Costa Rican president Qatar Foundation (QF) as well stitution,” Dr Hasnah said. rated with QF to create a video The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani as cultural and educational Dr Marc Vermeersch, exec- about stadium innovations for on Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Costa exchanges between the two utive director of HBKU’s Qatar the Smithsonian’s upcoming Rica Carlos Alvarado on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) countries. Environment, Energy and Re- exhibition focusing on inven- The announcements were search Institute (QEERI), said tion and innovation in sports. PM congratulates president of El Salvador made during a virtual Culture the project is part of the space “We continue to explore Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid and Education Cooperation act agreement between NASA more possibilities for collabo- bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani on Tuesday sent a cable of Session at the Third Annual the way for organising exhibi- sports, films as well as a col- and QF and will design a mis- ration around sports, acces- congratulations to President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele on his US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue tions and projects as well as an lege fair and US Speaker Pro- sion that will probe beneath sibility and inclusion. We are country’s Independence Day. (QNA) held on Tuesday and following exchange of expertise between gramme will be fearured. the sand dunes and ice sheets also exploring ways that the the signing of the US-Qatar the institutions. Dr Ibrahim Saleh al Nu- of some of the earth’s driest Qatar National Museum Statement of Intent establish- Also announced was the aimi underscored the key out- places. and the Smithsonian’s Mu- PM sends greetings to Costa Rican president ing the Qatar-USA 2021 Year expansion of the Fulbright comes of the Second Annual “Water security is becom- seum Conservation Institute Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin of Culture during the Opening programme of the US to QF, Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue ing a issue for an increasing can collaborate on scientific Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent on Tuesday a cable of con- Session of the Qatar-US Stra- which will host two US Ful- which includes adding 110 number of countries around analysis, protection and pres- gratulations to President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado on his tegic Dialogue in Washington bright scholars at the Ham- new US universities in the ac- the globe and beyond the so- ervation of the library’s collec- country’s Independence Day. (QNA) on Monday. ad Bin Khalifa University creditation list of Qatar, bring- called arid regions. This pro- tion of rare books, maps and The Culture and Educa- (HBKU) in January. ing the total number from 575 ject is pioneer research in this manuscripts. The 2021 Qatar Sri Lanka minister meets Qatar’s ambassador tion Cooperation Session was Speaking on the occasion, to 685 US universities. field by providing Qatar and US Year of Culture is an ex- State Minister of Regional Cooperation at the Ministry of attended by US delegation Royce said the session will He said, “It is aa pleasure the whole scientific commu- citing opportunity to launch Foreign Affairs Sri Lanka Tharaka Balasuriya met with Ambas- headed by US Assistant Secre- strengthen the bilateral coop- to take part in this dialogue nity an innovative tool that joint projects and identify sador of Qatar to Sri Lanka HE Jasim bin Jaber Jassim Al tary of State for Education and eration between the two coun- that reflects the depth of the will bring key responses in the what new paths we can follow Suroor. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral cooperation Cultural Affairs (ECA) Marie tries and reflect the interest of bilateral relations between our field,” said Dr Vermeersch. together,” the expert said. between the two countries, in addition to issues of mutual Royce and Qatar delegation the two nations in fostering countries. We are very proud Artur Chmielewski, US QM’s Aisha Al Attiyah interest. (QNA) headed by Qatar Ministry of mutual understanding. of the cooperation between Rosetta Project manager at said, “We aspire to strength- Education and Higher Educa- “The newly signed state- the US and Qatar in education, NASA, said the mission will en the existing relations that Shura takes part in parliamentary tion Undersecretary Dr Ibra- ment of intent strengthens the higher education and scientific contribute new data to im- we have and further open the debate on democracy and COVID-19 him Saleh Al Nuaimi together existing statement of intent to research, a field that is flour- prove to the understanding of door to new areas of collabora- The Shura Council on Tuesday took part in a virtual parliamen- with President of QF’s Hamad explore potential cooperation, ishing year after year.” changing climate. tions and exhibition exchang- tary panel debate on the occasion of the International Day of bin Khalifa University Dr Ah- promote cultural understand- Commenting on the joint On the cultural and edu- es, educational initiatives, Democracy entitled ‘COVID-19 and Democracy: Can Parliaments mad Al Hasnah and Head of ing and the MoU on coopera- research mission between QF cational exchanges between professional development and Come to the Rescue?’ hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union Years of Culture at QM Aisha tion in education, which were and NASA, HBKU President Qatar and the Smithsonian knowledge exchanges between and Julie Ann Wrigley Laboratory at Arizona State University. Dis- Al Attiya. both signed in 2019. I look for- Dr Ahmad al Hasnah said the Institution during Qatar-USA our friends and the Smithsoni- cussions during the debate focused on the democratic practices The exciting new Qatar- ward to programme that will project, known as the Orbiting 2021 Year of Culture and be- an experts and Qatari profes- that took place during the coronavirus pandemic and the chal- US collaboration also includes take place in Qatar and the US Arid Subsurface and Ice Sheet yond, Chase Robinson, direc- sionals. We are very pleased lenges that parliaments faced from postponing elections, reduc- an MoU signed between the in support of both statements Sounder (OASIS), tackles tor of the a m e r i c a n to formalise this partnership ing individual freedoms and abusing power, and if parliaments world’s largest museum and of intent,” said Royce. global concern on water secu- Museum of Asian Art, Smith- and I would like to extend can learn from past months to become stronger and more effec- research complex Smithsoni- She said the 2021 Year of rity and climate change, which sonian Institution, said the our gratitude to all our won- tive institutions to better serve the people. The Shura Council an Institution and Qatar Mu- Culture aims to showcase ‘the he stressed impacts not only MoU with QF and QM will derful people who have made was represented by HE Mohammed bin Khalid Al Ghanim. (QNA) seums (QM) and QF. best of US and Qatar cultures’ human beings but also econo- provide a powerful framework this brilliant collaboration a The partnership will pave adding that American music, my, politics and security. for collaboration between the reality.”
Continuing unjust blockade MoPH organises ‘Back to School’ online ‘Blockade has been encourages more violations grossly ineffective’ sessions for families of autistic children Continued from page 1 of human rights, says Qatar THE Ministry of Public follow preventive instruc- partnership with Hamad “The blockade is not only unjustified, QNA tions,” he said, calling on the Health (MoPH) organised tions, while the fourth talked Medical Corporation (HMC) but it has been completely ineffective. Geneva High Commissioner to take four discussion sessions re- about precautions that fami- Child Development and In these three years, we have built measures to follow up on the motely under the title ‘Back to lies and caregivers should Pediatric Rehabilitation even stronger geopolitical alliances Qatar has affirmed that results of the visit of the tech- School’, for families of those take with their children. Center, Qatar Foundation, and grown economic relationships, the continuing unjust block- nical mission, which visited with Autism Spectrum Disor- Health Lead of National Al Shafallah Center and Qa- especially with the US,” he added. ade imposed on it by some Doha about three years ago der (ASD) and disabilities, as Autism Plan at MoPH Dr tar Autism Society. Primary He did not mince words in ex- countries, with no signs of and learned about the human part of the activities of the e- Noof Mohammed Al Siddiqi Health Care Corporation and pressing his gratitude to the Trump solutions in sight, would en- rights violations committed learning platform for ASD on said that the sessions came Sidra Medicine have also administration. courage more violations of during the crisis. the ministry’s website. within the framework of the joined the platform recently. He added, “We are grateful to the different kinds. Qatar’s envoy reiterated The sessions were held in Dr Noof Mohammed Al Siddiqi efforts of MoPH and its part- The platform aims to US government which, over the past “After over three years that the repeated Israeli at- cooperation with Al Shafal- ners to enhance the services provide families and caregiv- three years, has worked with us to try since the start of the block- tacks and the continued un- lah Center for Persons with and take care of their health, provided for the families of ers of persons with ASD of to bring the illegal blockade of Qatar ade and the unilateral coer- just blockade on the Gaza Disability, Sidra Medicine, how to maintain social dis- those with ASD and disabili- different ages, with an elec- to an end. We appreciate President cive measures imposed by Strip are flagrant violations Qatar Foundation and Ham- tancing, and overcoming ties as the new school year tronic source of scientific Trump’s recent calls for Saudi Arabia some countries in the region of international laws, causing ad Medical Corporation. difficulties inreturning to began amid the coronavirus information covering edu- and the UAE to end their air block- based on invalid argument, severe human suffering in the The discussion sessions sleep. (COVID-19) pandemic. cational, social and health ade against Qatar. Our American the blockade left nothing Strip. aimed at advising parents The third session focused The MoPH recently topics to guide the education allies are aware that the blockade is but gross violations of hu- Mansouri renewed Qa- on how to support their chil- on how to train autistic chil- launched an e-learning plat- and development of children counterproductive and only creates man rights of individuals and tar’s call to the international dren in returning to school dren to wear face masks and form for those with ASD, in or adults with ASD. (QNA) further instability in the region.” families, including citizens community to work for an im- of the blockading countries mediate end to the blockade themselves,” said Qatar’s and to open all crossings to Permanent Representative to facilitate the delivery of hu- the United Nations Office in manitarian aid, as well as to Ashghal begins infrastructure project in Al-Wajba East Geneva Ambassador HE Ali support efforts to rebuild the Khalfan Al Mansouri. He was Strip in a way that preserves THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) by Galfar Al Misnad Engineering and and groundwater drainage network, a speaking at the 45th session the rights and dignity of its on Tuesday announced the commence- Contracting Company at a cost of about 10.7-km treated water network, in addi- of the Human Rights Coun- residents. ment of Al-Wajba East Roads and Infra- QR263 million. Engineer Mohammed Al tion to extending potable water pipes and cil within the general debate With regard to Syria, structure Project (Package 1) as part of Ateeq, project engineer in the Western Ar- connecting them to the main drinking on the High Commissioner’s Mansouri expressed grave its plan to provide an integrated infra- eas Projects Section of the Roads Projects water network. global human rights update. concern about the complete structure and an advanced roads network Department at Ashghal, said the project It is worth noting that local materi- Mansouri pointed to the helplessness of the interna- throughout the country. serves 368 citizens’ sub-divisions in Al- als and manufacturers will be relied on High Commissioner’s state- tional community in making The project, which is located in the Wajba East, and includes implementing a in the implementation of the project. ment that the responsibility of any progress related to a com- East Al-Wajba area, west of Umm Al- 17-km road network to enhance the traf- Materials and elements such as gabbro, his officeand the Human Rights prehensive cessation of fight- Dome Street and north of Rawdat Al- ficflow and provide connection with the columns, lighting lamps, signboards, Council is to promote measures ing in the country, in pushing Naser Street, aims to provide a network of future public facilities in the area. This is sewage and rainwater drainage pipes, that help states ensure that they the political process on the internal streets in the area and raise the in addition to providing traffic safety ele- asphalt and prefabricated manholes, in fulfil their obligations in the basis of the Geneva Declara- level of safety on it, in addition to creating ments, such as street lighting systems and addition to concrete and steel reinforce- field of human rights. tion 1 and implementation of an integrated infrastructure to respond to poles, signboards and road marking. The ment will be supplied from local Qatari “From this standpoint, it Resolution 2254, and end- the requirements of the population and project will also provide 34 km of shared factories. The target is for the local com- is the duty of this council and ing the state of impunity to urban growth in the future. pedestrian and cycle paths, and 2,570 ponent to reach 85 percent of the pro- the Office of the High Com- achieve justice and hold per- The project has been divided into parking bays. ject’s work. This comes as part of Ash- missioner to work on ending petrators of war crimes and three geographical areas, which will be project works are scheduled to be com- Eng Ateeq added that the infrastruc- ghal’s support for local manufacturers this blockade and stop the crimes against humanity implemented in succession, and each pleted in Q2 of 2023. ture works in the project include a 14-km- and the ‘Taheel’ initiative launched by resulting human rights viola- accountable. phase will take one year to complete. The This project is being implemented long sewage network, a 16.6-km surface the authority in 2017. (TNN) Nation Wednesday, September 16, 2020 03 QF partner GU-Q launches virtual hub for global dialogue on pressing issues amidst coronavirus
tribune news network government leaders and (CIRS), and the GU-Q Indian al Dialogue will include the (SDGs). fer expert insights through doha industry professionals to Ocean Working Group. FIFA World Cup 2022 Lec- The high-level lecture the CIRS COVID-19 Project, stimulate thinking and dis- The Dean of GU-Q Dr Ah- ture Series, discussing the series will serve as a leading a data portal to support re- CONTINUING a commit- cussion around key issues mad Dallal said: “In an era of implications of staging one of platform in the Gulf region search into the societal, eco- ment to public engagement defining the world today. uncertainty, it is more impor- the world’s largest sporting for a high-quality debate and nomic, cultural, religious and despite the coronavirus The Virtual Hub com- tant than ever that we come events on the social, political discussion on the current political consequences of the (COVID-19) pandemic, QF prises five separate pro- together to find innovative and economic development pressing issues in interna- pandemic in Qatar and the partner Georgetown Univer- grammes, organised in part- solutions to the challenges we of Qatar and on regional and tional development assis- region. sity in Qatar (GU-Q) has an- nership with GU-Q scholars, are collectively facing. This global affairs. tance and cooperation, with Also included in the Vir- nounced the launch of ‘The and through collaborations year we are drawing together A lecture series launched a special emphasis on educa- tual Hub is engagement Virtual Hub for Global Dia- with Qatar-based and inter- our knowledge networks digi- in partnership with EAA, tion. with ongoing academic re- logue: Engaging Communi- national organisations, in- tally to continue the GU-Q will explore the importance Upcoming public events search offered by GU-Q’s In- ties, Finding Solutions’. cluding the Education Above tradition of providing a plat- of development cooperation at CIRS will foster thought- dian Ocean Working Group, The initiative includes a All Foundation (EAA), the form for critical engagement as a tool for peace and sus- ful dialogue among students, which brings together schol- multitude of online events, Institute for the Study of Dean Ahmad Dallal and helping the community tainable development to ad- scholars and practitioners ars for fruitful discussions lectures and training op- Diplomacy (ISD) in Wash- stay connected to expert anal- dress the challenges facing of international affairs on and exchange of knowledge portunities that bring to- ington, DC, GU-Q Executive GU-Q Center for Interna- ysis on global affairs.” the achievement of the Sus- a range of issues. The cen- through a series of public gether experts, scholars, and Professional Education, tional and Regional Studies The Virtual Hub for Glob- tainable Development Goals tre will also continue to of- events and webinars. HBKU’s QBRI participates in virtual diabetes symposium
Tribune News Network September 23 from 5-6 pm EASD. The meeting will be Doha (Doha time). held September 21 – 25 to Dr. Paul J. Thornalley, highlight the new diabetes Members of the Qatar Bio- Director of the QBRI Diabe- and related study findings. medical Research Institute tes Research Centre, will co- The virtual event is expected (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa organise and chair the sym- to draw more than 10,000 University (HBKU) will take posium. Additional QBRI medical group participants part in a virtual symposium contributions will be made from around the world. Find organized by the European by Dr. Alberto de la Fuente, specifics of the case at htt- Association for the Study of QBRI postdoctoral research- ps:/www.easd.org/ Diabetes (EASD). er, who will present his re- Qatar Biomedical Re- The Reactive Metabolites search on the mathemati- search Institute (QBRI) hous- The Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Bulgaria Research Group (RMSG) cal modeling of metabolic es state-of-the-art research HE Rashid bin Ali Al Khater. Symposium will allow the dysfunction associated with facilities focused on research use of mathematical meta- vascular diabetes complica- related to diabetes, cancer bolic modeling to implicitly tions. and neurological disorders. New labour reforms forecast the risk of develop- The Reactive Metabolites For more information on ing insulin resistance and Research Group (RMSG) QBRI and its research cent- diabetic vascular compli- Dr. Paul Thornalley, Director of Qatar Biomedical Research Institute Symposium is part of the ers, please visit qbri.hbku. enhance workers’ cations, taking place on Centre at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU). 56th Annual Meeting of the edu.qa. rights, says Qatar’s envoy to Bulgaria QC’s art initiative receives overwhelming response qna ians mainly work in the Tribune News Network doha service sector, which has sal- Doha aries much higher than this Qatar’s latest labour mar- limit. The art initiative launched by Qatar ket reforms aim to protect The Ambassador HE Charity (QC), in partnership with the rights and wages of ex- Rashid bin Ali Al Khater Dar Hessa, has recently been con- patriate workers in the coun- noted that another major cluded, receiving an overwhelming try, including a large num- step taken by Qatar was the response from Qatari and resident ber of Bulgarian citizens, the removal of the No-Objection artists as well as citizens. Ambassador of the State of Certificate requirement for Some 42 different paintings have Qatar to the Republic of Bul- changing jobs, as this cer- been seen on Qatar Charity’s website garia HE Rashid bin Ali Al tificate was necessary in and social media accounts to help Khater has stressed. the past in case the worker low-income families in Qatar with In an interview with Bul- wanted to move to another the benefits of these paintings, par- garian newspaper 24 Chasa job. ticularly in the light of the outbreak (24 Hours), Khater said the Khater stressed that the of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- State has approved change move enhances rights of ex- demic. of employers and has set a patriate workers and raising Hanadi Al Darwish, an artist and minimum wage for expatri- level of competitiveness in the owner of Dar Hessa, said, “The ate workers at QR1,000 per the market. He added these artists and people interacted over- month. decisions apply to foreign whelmingly with the initiative, whose He added that the new citizens working in all sec- profits were channeled towards sup- law stipulates that QR500 tors, including domestic porting low-income families affected per month is the minimum workers. by the coronavirus within the State for accommodation expens- His Execellency Rashid of Qatar.” es and QR300 per month for bin Ali Al Khater stated She also expressed her delight at food, in the event that the further that the legislative the success of the project, which she contribute to providing aid to the af- in such a drive in collaboration with artist, said that the initiative has employer does not provide amendments made by Qa- called ‘a marvelous human experi- fected families, and limiting the so- Qatar Charity in the future.” She also contributed to demonstrating the accommodation or food for tar came after consultations ence,’ which represented the value cial and economic negative impacts noted that art is a language that any- humanitarian role of artists in sup- the worker. with the International Labor of art in community service, social of the pandemic.” one can understand and sends a mes- porting the community service, add- He, however, pointed Organization, foreign gov- cohesion, easing the misery of the Mona Al Badr, an artist, said, “We sage that is simple to win support for ing that the artist should take part in out that this mostly con- ernments, non-governmen- poor, and increasing awareness of have received assistance from Qatar a noble cause and urges benefactors such initiatives to show the values of cerns workers from devel- tal organisations and labour humanitarian and social issues. Charity in organising the initiative to help the coronavirus-hit people. art and culture in supporting human- oping countries as Bulgar- committees. She added, “We, as artists, must and we look forward to participating Jawaher Al Mannai, also an itarian action. Famous Turkish calligraphers display their works at Katara expo The virtual exhibition titled ‘Beautiful Calligraphy’ features works blending Arabic calligraphy with contemporary art tribune news network Oksuz, Sami Nadda, Abd doha al-Rahman Dobler, Sayed Ahmad Dobler, Abd al-Ra- THE Cultural Village Founda- him Kahya, Sarqan Sail al- tion ‘Katara’, in cooperation Maz. with the Turkish Cultural The calligraphic works Center ‘Yunus Emre’, has on display include classi- launched a new virtual exhi- cal letters of various kinds, bition titled ‘Beautiful Cal- such as Thuluth, Farisi, Kufi ligraphy’. and Diwani. The exhibition features The works are a unique selected works of the lead- and colouful blend of tra- ing Turkish calligraphers ditional Arabic calligraphy highlighting the aesthetics and contemporary art. of Arabic calligraphy. The Katara has launched the exhibition is part of a series series of virtual exhibitions of virtual exhibitions by Ka- through its social media ac- tara. counts as part of its continu- The Turkish calligra- ous initiatives to contribute phers whose works have to enriching the fine art been displayed at the ex- scene in Qatar amid corina- hibition include Hussein virus (COVID-19) pandemic. 04 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Nation Embassy of Ukraine launches ‘Virtual MADLSA enlightens community Museum’ art expo Ailyn Agonia “We expect that this new leaders on new labour reforms DOHA art platform will promote Ukraine and Ukrainian art in CATHERINE W GICHUKI The Embassy of Ukraine in Qatar and will contribute sig- DOHA Qatar on Tuesday announced nificantly to the development the launch of a new permanent of cultural cooperation be- The Ministry of Administrative De- cultural and artistic platform tween our states,” a statement velopment, Labour and Social Affairs aimed at showcasing modern from the Embassy read. (MADLSA) on Friday brought togeth- Ukraine and the Ukrainian art The virtual museum has er 58 leaders and representatives of to Qatar audience various communities in Qatar at an in- and beyond. person and virtual meeting, to educate The new plat- them about the new labour reforms form, known as with a view to helping enlighten their The Virtual Mu- respective community members about seum ‘UKRAINE: the non-discriminatory minimum Deputy Assistant Undersecretary for Labour Affairs at the MADLSA HE Mohammad Hassan Al Obaidly speaks at the meeting of the NEW ERA ART’, wage and abolition of No Objection representatives of various expatriate communities in Qatar, in Doha on Friday. was done in co- Certificates (NOCs) requirement for operation with changing jobs. “We commend the initiative of the popular Ukrain- Speaking at the meeting, Deputy government of Qatar to institute la- ian artists in Qatar Assistant Undersecretary for Labour bour reforms to achieve decent work Andrii and Nadiya Affairsat the Ministry Administrative for the vast number of migrant work- Chernovil. Development, Labour and Social Af- ers of the country. The passage of Law The opening fairs HE Mohammad Hassan Al Obaid- No. 18 of 2020 that abolishes NOC and of the first-ever exhibition of an easy-to-navigate features ly thanked the leaders for the support Law No. 17 of 2020 that establishes the virtual museum is planned making the virtual tour fun they have offered and constant cooper- new minimum wage that will apply to also in cooperation with public and engaging for the visitors. ation with MADLSA for the betterment all workers of all nationalities and in organisation International In- Among the initial batch of art- of all workers in Qatar. all sectors, including domestic work- stitute of Cultural Diplomacy works to be seen are the mas- He said, “For approximately two ers, are indeed a major milestone in and is due to take place on terpieces of Viktor Sydorenko years, we have been having constant the journey towards a modern and September 17. featuring his works from the meetings with you and it has been of dynamic labour market that will ben- The exhibition will last series Inversion of Egocen- great success to all of us. Recently, efit workers, employers and the nation for three months until De- trism (2018), and the works new laws have been implemented, in- alike,” the statement read. cember 17 and everyone will of Andrii Chernovil, Ivan Mar- cluding non-discriminatory minimum The statement added, “We commit have an opportunity to enjoy chuk and Denis Sarazhin. wage and removal of No Objection “When we started two years ago Leaders Forum, a platform for social ourselves to a sustained collaboration it online via https://artspaces. The next part of the gallery Certificate requirement for employees with you, the aim was to understand dialogue between representatives of with the government of Qatar and oth- kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibi- showcases the works of Petro to easily change job. This was done to the issues that your communities faced migrant communities and the minis- er stakeholders towards the achieve- tion/2174935/ukrainian-art. Antip which features bold support and protect the migrant work- as well as raise awareness among your try on issues affecting workers. It was ment of the goals of the ongoing labor The project, which fea- colours, shapes and scenes, ers in Qatar.” communities. Our team and your team first organised in 2018 jointly by the reforms. We take it upon ourselves to tures the works of Ukrain- the beautiful landscapes cap- He added that the aim of the meet- have done a lot in regard to the aware- ministry and its partner global union, bring awareness on the reform meas- ian artists who have success- tured by Kateryna Kosianenko ing was to explain the new labour re- ness,” he added. The meeting was also Building and Wood Workers’ Interna- ures among workers and our national fully represented Ukraine in on canvas and the refreshing forms to the community leaders so addressed by the ministry representa- tional (BWI). communities. We shall work diligently top international exhibitions works of Olena Pryduvalova. that they can in turn educate their tive at Qatar’s Geneva Mission Office In a joint statement the community so that the labor reforms are translated and art festivals, also aims to Other featured artists are community members for better un- Mahmood Al Saddqi. leaders lauded the government of Qatar into tangible benefits for migrant work- stimulate cultural exchanges Serhiy Gay, Oksana Strati- derstanding. The event was part of Community for the new laws and vowed to support. ers and the entire nation.” between Qatar and Ukraine. ychuk and Olesya Dzhurayeva. Digital project helps NU-Q don expand reach QNL to reward knowledge
Tribune News Network Eighteenth-Century Muslim the kind that less popular Doha World, focusing on the Tijani- movements like the Muslim sharing in Qatar through yya, Africa’s largest Sufi order, brotherhood have received, is FOLLOWING the publica- adds to this scholarly journey the result of “lingering anti- tion of his latest book, ‘Real- by challenging the orientalist Black prejudice” in Islamic Open Initiative Award 2020 izing Islam: The Tijaniyya in view that “the Tijaniyya is a circles, seeing as the majority North Africa and the 18th Cen- distinctive form of Islam Noir, of its practitioners are found in tury Muslim World’, Zachary or African Islam”, a position sub-Saharan Africa. Tribune News Network Wright, associate professor at that thrives, he said, “mostly “I think that’s largely be- Doha Northwestern Qatar, created by ignoring facts in front of cause the European colonial a digital resource where litera- one’s face.” mind hierarchised Islamic The search for the country’s ture from his research for the By investigating the rich religiosity according to race, best open scholarship project book is showcased for the ben- Zachary Wright and vibrant Arabic textual where Arab Muslims were began on Tuesday, after Qatar efit of the broader community. tradition produced by Tijani thought to be orthodox by de- National Library (QNL) called “I started the Tijani Lit- eos can now “all be considered scholars, Wright’s book sheds fault, and everyone else, espe- for nominations for its inau- erature online project in rec- types of texts that represent or light on these overlooked facts, cially those at the bottom of gural Open Initiative Award ognition that the vast literary influence contemporary Mus- including the important role European racial conceptions 2020. corpus of the Tijaniyya was lim subjectivities.” By consult- of African Muslims in global (black Africans), were thought The new award will be giv- too large for one researcher ing a large ‘research council’ of debates and their influence to be not real Muslims, some- en to the best initiative to have or one monograph to properly some 30 scholars, the website on orthodox scholarly culture. how more prone to syncre- contributed to the advance- grasp,” Wright explained. “I engages numerous voices and Challenging the stereotype of tism”, Wright explained. ment of open scholarship in also recognised that important perspectives in the field to Tijani scholars as “simply Sufi Given what the book re- Qatar each year. research insights could come build an exhaustive repertoire mystics”, Wright reintroduces veals about the role and influ- Open scholarship is the Qatar National Library from outside of the Western of Tijani literature. them as a community of re- ence of the Tijaniyya, Wright practice of sharing knowledge academy and that academics As a scholar of Islam in nowned jurists and conserva- hopes that both his manu- openly and making research this year. The week offers the Applications for the award needed to be in dialogue with Africa, Wright’s research and tive interpreters of the Holy script and online digital pro- outcomes visible and acces- chance for the academic and can be made directly on the other intellectual traditions (in writings focus on the history of Quran whose work influenced ject would help academics sible to all. The movement research community to con- library’s website at https:// this case traditionally trained Muslim societies in the African the reforms of Islamic rulers question the “centre-periphery includes open access to re- tinue to learn about the poten- registration.qnl.qa/open-initi- Muslim scholars or activists) to continent and the Islamic in- and kings, such as the Moroc- framework” that continues to search papers, open data, open tial benefits of Open Access, to ative-award/form#no-back. add depth to their own work.” tellectual history of North and can Sultan Mawlay Sulayman neglect the work of non-Arab/ education resources, open li- share what they’ve learnt with The library has funded In thinking about the pro- West Africa, from the 17th cen- (r. 1792-1822). Persian scholars, particularly cences and other applications colleagues, and to help inspire nearly 1,000 open access ject, Wright was also moti- tury to the present. His classes Despite accounting for from North and West Africa, of openness in scholarly and wider participation in helping articles since 2017 and is a vated by how the digital age at Northwestern Qatar cover roughly 100 million followers India, and Indonesia. For research environments. to make Open Access a new leading centre in open ac- “has begun to redefine what we an array of related subjects, in- today—stretched out between Muslims more broadly, he The winner of the award norm in scholarship and re- cess in the Gulf and the Mid- mean by ‘literature’”, adding cluding African history, mod- America, Turkey, Palestine, hopes they will be empowered will be invited to deliver a search. dle East and North Africa that alternative sources such ern Middle East history and Oman, India and Indonesia— to engage in “healthy question- presentation during Open Ac- The deadline for sub- (MENA) region. as online publications, spoken Islam in America. Wright suggests that the lack ing of various Islamist political cess Week, a global event now missions for the first QNL’s More information is availa- word performances on You- Realizing Islam: The Tija- of an equitable and founda- projects that claim the exclu- entering its tenth year which Open Initiative Award is Oc- ble at https://www.qnl.qa/en/ tube and Islamic music vid- niyya in North Africa and the tional study of the Tijaniyya, sive right to speak for Islam.” runs from October 19 to 25 tober 7, 2020. open-access-initiative-award
MES declared overall champion of inter-school Hindi Day virtual contests
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WITH an objective to stimulate students’ interest in learning the Hindi language, and as part of the Hindi Day celebrations, the MES Indian school con- ducted Chetana-2020, an in- Punit Pande Shakthi S Iyer Vandana Sajeevkumar Shreya Hari Vedha Virendra Redkar ter-school online competition. A total of 120 students from 14 at Delhi Public School, Great- supervisor, QG 3&4; and Mrs ness of Hindi language and Indian schools in Qatar took er Noida; Dr K Sukumaran, Padmawati Pande, teacher its wide reach in society. Ra- part in these competitions. former principal, University educator. jendran S, coordinator of the The competitions included College, Kariyavattom, Uni- Felicitation ceremony for day’s programme, announced different items and categories, versity of Kerala; Sudhakan Chetana-2020 was conducted the results of Chetana 2020. including Action song (sub Pillai, HSST-HG Hindi, Gov- on the virtual platform on MES Indian School was de- Kumar won the second prize Ms Ayana Sameer welcomed officials and teachers of the junior category), Poetry Reci- ernment Girls’ Higher Second- Monday at 4.30pm. clared the overall winner of the whereas Ms Shreya Hari se- the gathering, while Ms Safa Central Board of Secondary tation (junior category), Essay ary School, Thazhava, Kollam; Dr Prasoon, who was the competition. cured the first prize in Action Shaikh proposed the vote of Education (CBSE) schools at- Writing (intermediate cat- Mrs Sajitha Punnassery, assis- chief guest at the event, in Punit Pande and Miss Song in the sub junior catego- thanks. Ms Alisha Leanne tended the programme. The egory), Story Writing (senior tant professor, Department of his address emphasised that Shakti Suresh Iyer bagged the ry. Ms Vedha Virendra Red- Rodrigues and Syed Yasir felicitation ceremony was live category) and Poem Writing Hindi, Nehru Arts and Science teachers need to adopt mod- first prize in the super senior kar won the second prize in the compered the programme. streamed on the school Face- (super senior category). College, Coimbatore; Anant ern approaches to teach and and senior categories for poem junior category for Recitation. Rajendran S, convener of book page. Haroon from the The panel of judges com- K Kesari, senior manager- promote Hindi language. and story writing contests re- Cultural programme by the Hindi Day celebrations, Department of ICT along with prised Dr Vinod Chauhan Pra- Sales, Marketing and Business, MES Principal Hameeda spectively. In the intermedi- the students included patri- in association with the teach- his team provided the techni- soon, an acclaimed poet, writer US QSA Thermal, Florida Q Kadar, who was the guest of ate category for Essay Writing otic songs, group dance, group ers of the Hindi Department cal support for smooth con- and head of Hindi Department Shield; Sanjay Mahendru, shift honour, talked about the rich- contest, Ms Vandana Sajeev song and poetry recitation. coordinated the event. School duct of the programme. World Wednesday, September 16, 2020 05
Israel establishes full ties with Bahrain, UAE at White House ‘No peace’ in Middle East without end to Israel occupation: Abbas ‘Peace, security and stability will Pro-Palestinian activists not be achieved in the region protest Israel accords until the Israeli occupation ends’ AFP day, in deals brokered by the Trump “does not have the Washington United States. right to determine the solu- US President Donald tion to give the Palestinian AFP Dozens of pro-Palestin- Trump said similar deals land to the Israelis.” Ramallah ian demonstrators gath- were close between the Jew- As part of the normali- ered in front of the White ish state and “five or six” zation agreement with the Palestinian leader Mah- House on Tuesday to pro- other nations. UAE, Israel agreed to sus- mud Abbas said on Tuesday test the signing of historic For Mark Zayyad, a pend planned annexations only an Israeli withdrawal accords between Israel, the in the occupied West Bank, from occupied territories can United Arab Emirates and This is a although Prime Minister bring peace to the Middle Bahrain. backstab to Benjamin Netanyahu has East, as the UAE and Bahrain “This is a backstab to the Palestinian said the plans remain on the signed normalisation accords the Palestinian people,” said table in the long-run. The 50 with the Jewish state. Zeina Hutchison, head of a people. What they call a or so activists gathered in “Peace, security and sta- coalition of pro-Palestinian peace deal is endorsing Washington, draped in kef- bility will not be achieved in associations behind the ral- the occupation and fiyehs and carrying Palestin- the region until the Israeli People protest against the signing of accords between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain near the White House in ly. apartheid. ian flags, marched outside occupation ends,” he said in Washington, DC, on Tuesday. “What they call a peace the White House chanting a statement after the signing deal is endorsing the occu- — Zeina Hutchison, head slogans such as “Free Pales- in Washington of the deals, Benjamin Netanyahu and the lish relations with Israel since “will serve as the foundation pation and apartheid,” says of a coalition of pro- tine.” condemned by the Palestin- foreign ministers of Bahrain Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in for a comprehensive peace the 39-year-old activist, who Palestinian associations “If you want to make ians as a “betrayal” of their and the UAE sealed the histor- 1994 and Trump, who is hop- across the entire region” and was born in the Palestinian peace, it’s fine. But Palestin- cause. ic agreements with a signing ing the deals will boost his “there will be other countries, territories and now lives in ians deserve to have some- Israel normalised rela- ceremony on a flag-decorated reelection hopes, hailed it as a very, very soon.” Virginia. 54-year-old New Yorker who thing too. We are humans tions with long-time foes White House lawn. “historic day for peace in the Speaking to reporters be- “It’s not new but it’s vis- travelled to Washington for too,” thundered 76-year-old Bahrain and the United Arab Hundreds of guests at- Middle East”. fore the ceremony, Trump ible — they are investing in the demonstration, “Don- Rashid Awad. Dressed in a Emirates at a White House tended the event despite the “After decades of division said, “we’ll have at least five colonization.” ald Trump is destroying the blue suit, Awad promised ceremony on Tuesday as Pres- coronavirus pandemic but and conflict we mark the dawn or six countries coming along Israel normalised rela- Middle East.” that neither he nor his wife ident Donald Trump said sim- there were no ceremonial of a new Middle East,” Trump very quickly.” tions with long-time foes “This peace is wrong,” he would vote for Trump in the ilar US-brokered deals were handshakes to cement the said. “We’re here this after- “It heralds a new dawn of Bahrain and the United added. November 3 presidential close between the Jewish state agreements. noon to change the course of peace,” he said. “Ultimately it Arab Emirates at a White Senan Shaq of the US election. “He spreads hatred and “five or six” other nations. Bahrain and the UAE are history.” can end the Arab-Israeli con- House ceremony on Tues- Palestinian Council said in this country,” he said. Israeli Prime Minister the first Arab nations to estab- He said the agreements flict once and for all.” UN adopts change Fire erupts in Zaha Hadid-designed Three Western targets in shopping centre in Beirut Iraq attacked in 24 hours in structure for AFP high-security Green Zone that DPA Baghdad houses the British embassy and Beirut other diplomatic missions, the Three separate attacks in 24 source said. A security official Libya mission A fire broke out on Tuesday at hours have targeted Western confirmedthe details of the at- a department store under con- diplomatic or military instal- tack and said Iraqi forces inside AFP bickering between the United struction in central Beirut, just lations in Iraq, security and the Green Zone were on alert. United Nations States and its partners on how metres from where a devastat- diplomatic sources said Tues- Overnight, two Katyusha the role should be defined has ing explosion ripped through day, hinting at a new escalation rockets targeted the US embas- The UN Security Council stalled naming a successor. the Lebanese capital’s port on between authorities and rogue sy, also in the Green Zone, the adopted a resolution Tuesday Guterres had tapped for- August 4. groups. same security official said. under pressure from the Unit- mer Algerian foreign minister Firefighters managed to While no casualties were The embassy’s C-RAM ed States endorsing a change Ramtane Lamamra, but Wash- extinguish the fire at the build- reported in any of the attacks, rocket defence system shot in structure for its mission in ington nixed his nomination ing designed by the late Iraqi- Iraqi officials told AFP they see both down. Witnesses reported Libya, which will in the future for reasons that were not made born architect Zaha Hadid, a the spike as an indirect way to hearing a deep rolling sound have a special envoy and a “co- public. civil defence volunteer said. pressure the government as it then a blast, and seeing sprays ordinator.” The UN chief then turned The cause of the fire was tries to fight graft. of red lights. The C-RAM, set up Thirteen of the 15 Council to former Ghanaian minister not immediately known. Lo- Lebanese firefighters douse the flames of a blaze that engulfed a On Tuesday morning, an earlier this year at the embassy, members voted for the resolu- Hanna Serwaa Tetteh but the cal residents said the heavy landmark modern building, designed by the late world-renowned improvised explosive device scans for incoming munitions tion, with Russia and China US again rejected it, asking that smoke caused panic, as this is British-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, in central Beirut on Tuesday. (AFP) targeted a British embassy ve- and explodes them in the air abstaining. the post be split in two — a po- the third fire in the area within hicle returning from Baghdad by targeting them with several The new structure accom- litical envoy and a boss for the a week. blast, which was set off by a people were killed and some airport, a diplomatic source thousand bullets per minute. panies a one-year renewal for UN mission, as is the situation On Thursday, a huge fire small fire. 6,000 wounded in the blast, told AFP. Hours earlier on Monday, the UN Support Mission in for Cyprus or Western Sahara. broke out in one of the ware- The explosion was trig- which left around 300,000 The attack, the first against two explosive devices targeted Libya (UNISMIL), decided af- Washington, which has houses inside Beirut port, gered by a fire in a warehouse people homeless. The exact a British government vehicle a US-led coalition equipment ter more than six months of pushed for former Danish causing panic among residents storing 2,700 tons of ammo- circumstances of the blast are in Iraq in more than a decade, convoy, the Iraqi military said squabbling. prime minister Helle Thorn- still traumatized by the August nium nitrate. More than 190 still under investigation. took place just outside the in a statement. It is now up to UN Sec- ing-Schmidt to be the next spe- retary-General Antonio Gu- cial envoy, has been criticized terres to appoint people for by the other 14 Council mem- the new roles. The resolution bers for stalling the nomina- states that “UNISMIL should tion process, diplomats said. be led by a Special Envoy of The resolution also re- UN laments Yemen fighting, calls on Arab donors to pay up the Secretary-General... with a quests that Guterres define particular focus on good offices within the next two months AFP negotiations and finalize the ed areas.” and mediation with Libyan and “steps required to reach a last- United Nations Joint Declaration,” he said. Neither Griffiths norL ow- international actors to end the ing ceasefire” and to simulta- The internationally-recog- cock offered an assessment of conflict.” neously provide “proposals” for Two senior UN officials on nized government in Yemen progress in the standoff with Under the envoy’s author- possible UN “monitoring.” Tuesday voiced concerns has been battling Houthis Huthis over a loaded oil stor- ity, “an UNSMIL Coordinator Finally, the text calls for about the worsening situation since 2014, when the rebels age tanker decaying off Yem- shall be in charge of UNSMIL’s “full compliance” with the arms in war-wracked Yemen, warn- seized much of the north in- en’s coast. day-to-day operations and embargo that has been in place ing of the risk of famine and cluding the capital Sanaa. The 45-year-old FSO Safer, management.” 2011 but is regularly violated, slamming several Arab do- A Saudi-led military coali- abandoned near the port of UNISMIL has not had “including by ceasing all sup- nors, including Saudi Arabia, tion intervened on the side of Hodeida since 2015, has 1.1 a special envoy since Ghas- port for and withdrawing all for failing to deliver on their the government the following million barrels of crude on san Salame stepped down in armed mercenary personnel” pledges. year. board, and a rupture or explo- March for health reasons, and in Libya. Fighting in Yemen over the Griffiths noted concerns sion would have catastrophic last six years has claimed tens about clashes in the north- environmental and humani- of thousands of lives, mostly ern Marib region, and said tarian consequences. civilians, and sparked what that violations of the ceasefire Smoke and dust rise from the site of an air raid on the outskirts of The Houthis have blocked the United Nations calls the reached in December 2018 had Sanaa, Yemen, recently. the United Nations from send- world’s worst humanitarian become daily in the area near ing a team of inspectors to as- crisis. Hodeida. sible to promise money, which money from the humanitarian sess the vessel. UN envoy Martin Griffiths Mark Lowcock, the UN gives people hope that help response now will be a death In a statement released told the Security Council that under-secretary-general for may be on the way, and then sentence for many families,” Tuesday by Oxfam, 31 Yemeni Yemen could “slip back away humanitarian affairs, warned to dash those hopes by simply he warned. non-governmental organiza- from the road to peace.” that the “specter of famine has failing to fulfil the promise.” “So yet again, I call on all tions called on the interna- He cited “increased fight- returned” in Yemen. Lowcock said that more donors to pay their pledges tional community and donors ing, greater humanitarian “Several donors — includ- than nine million people had now and increase their sup- to “exert more pressure on needs and the COVID-19 pan- ing the Kingdom of Saudi Ara- been affected by cuts to aid port.” conflicting parties and their demic” as among the factors in bia, the United Arab Emirates programs, including those Lowcock said the conflict backers to immediately halt play. and Kuwait, who have a par- focused on food, water and had escalated in recent weeks, military operations across the Griffiths said he had sent ticular responsibility, which health care. particularly in central Yemen. country.” all warring parties a draft of a they have discharged in recent The UN estimates that “In August, more civilians The NGOs also want the in- “joint declaration” reflecting years — have so far given noth- three-quarters of Yemen’s were killed across the coun- ternational community to “en- Members of the interior ministry reporting to Libya’s Government of what had been said in previous ing” to this year’s aid plan, he population of 29 million de- try than any other month this sure that all efforts are focused National Accord (GNA) unload from a truck a bomb disposal robot to be rounds of talks. said, in a rare direct rebuke of pend on some form of aid for year,” he said. towards fighting the spread of used in dismantling remnant explosives from conflict, in the Salah al-Din “Now is the time for the member states. survival. “The worst hunger in Yem- COVID-19 and returning to district south of the capital Tripoli on Tuesday. (AFP) parties to swiftly conclude the “It is particularly reprehen- “Continuing to hold back en is mainly in conflict-affect- peace negotiations.” 06 Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Established September 3, 2006 hamad bin suhaim al thani chairman Opinion adel ali bin ali managing director dr hassan mohammed al ansari editor-in-chief
The Shameful Stalemate Over Coronavirus Relief Trump’s Trade War Failed.
Republicans are mostly to blame for the stalemate as skinny relief proposal wouldn’t help the states and the businesses Can Biden Do Better? who are in desperate need of financial aid. Both the parties must set aside politics and prioritise the ailing economy Biden’s task is cut out if he wins the election. He has to promote exports, which would better serve the economy than protectionist measures
S Senate Democrats have blocked the They’ve said they’re willing to trim that back taken by Trump in the name of protecting domestic companies Republicans’ long-delayed plan for addi- to $2.2 trillion. Utional coronavirus aid, raising the pros- Under the circumstances, the spending Noah Smith pect that Congress will provide no added fis- envisaged by Senate Democrats is justified. Tribune News Service cal support for the economy between now and Granted, the details could be improved. the presidential election in November. The The $600 bonus, for instance, isn’t ideal. ITH the US presidential cam- two sides are no longer talking, and at this Even with so many people still out of work, paign heading into the home point, each might think that doing nothing some employers (according to the Federal stretch, President Donald serves its electoral interests. Reserve’s most recent ‘Beige Book’) say Trump will surely try to tout his Settling for this paralysis, however, would they’ve found it difficult to fill vacant posi- record on economic issues. But be shameful. The economy needs additional tions. With the weekly supplement in place, Wthe numbers don’t speak well of his poli- relief immediately; delaying it will only com- many of the unemployed have been better cies. Unfortunately, the approach of his pound challenges down the road. off out of work. It would be better to renew rival, Joe Biden, threatens to make some The blame for the current setback lies this support in the form of a supplement of the same mistakes. squarely with Republicans. Democratic lead- bringing benefits up to, say, 80 percent of Trump was elected in 2016 on a prom- ers are right to call the GOP’s latest plan a previous earnings. ise to restore American competitiveness, stunt, not a serious proposal. It’s much too The case for another round of flat-rate revitalise the flagging manufacturing sec- small and fails, in particular, to extend ad- stimulus checks is also questionable, given tor, and reduce gaping trade deficits. But equate support that these pay- even before the pandemic, his trade war to state and local ments don’t looked decidedly less than successful. governments, depend on the Despite a massive slate of tariffs that which are under circumstances mostly began in the second half of 2018, severe financial of the people the US-China bilateral trade deficit barely Trump’s trade war began. Trump is unlikely to realise or admit stress. Getting who benefit. budged, if at all: So it’s technically possible that Trump’s that his favourite economic weapon is hurt- to a better result Payments more The same pattern holds for the over- tariffs worked as designed, but their effect ing the very companies it was intended to demands that heavily weight- all US trade deficit, which hasn’t changed was simply swamped by other, much larger help. So it will fall to Biden, if he manages both sides give ed toward low- much since the end of the last recession: forces buffeting the economy. After many to win, to heed the lessons of economics ground — but income work- US imports flatlined in 2018 and 2019, years of tariffs, maybe we would have seen and put trade policy on a sounder footing. it’s the Republi- ers would be but so did exports. a slight positive effect on the trade balance Unfortunately, Biden’s ‘Build Back cans who ought preferable — for Nor did the US factory sector enjoy a and manufacturing. Better’ programme includes provisions to move most. instance, in renaissance. Manufacturing production But the likelier possibility is that tariffs to force government contractors to buy Their so- the form of a had been growing along with the over- hurt exactly the US companies they were American-made products. This has much called skinny more generous all economy before Trump unleashed his designed to help. The reason is that trade the same effect as tariffs — protecting US bill would ex- earned income trade war, but it stagnated afterward: isn’t the simple two-way exchange Ligh- products from foreign competition, but tend the exist- tax credit. Tariffs simply failed to do the job thizer and others seem to imagine, with making their inputs more expensive at the ing Paycheck But here Trump and advisors such as economist each country making products domesti- same time. It’s likely to raise costs and de- Protection Pro- are the crucial Peter Navarro and trade representative cally and then trying to sell them; instead, crease competitiveness. gram (for small points. States Robert Lighthizer wanted them to do. They it involves many countries and a vast web A much better approach is to focus on employers that retain workers despite losing and cities have seen their budgets crunched may have hurt China’s economy somewhat, of supply chains. promoting exports rather than protecting business because of the pandemic), provide by higher outlays and lower revenue, and but at the cost of also hurting US consum- Tariffs don’t just make imported con- the domestic market. Helping US compa- new money for health care and schools, and need more financial aid. The unemployed ers in the process. And they didn’t accom- sumer goods more expensive; they also nies compete in foreign markets will ad- give financial aid to the US Postal Service. It need generous well-targeted help. And the plish any of their primary stated purposes make inputs more expensive. US compa- dress the trade deficit without damaging also proposes a weekly unemployment-ben- economy as a whole requires additional fiscal — cutting the trade deficit, increasing US nies use lots of imported goods to make their supply chains. It will also potentially efit supplement of $300 through the end of support, as the Fed continues to emphasize. competitiveness relative to China, or re- things — raw materials, parts, and so on. increase their productivity, by nudging the year, compared with the $600 bonus in Also bear in mind that the cost of additional storing US manufacturing. Tax those inputs, and you make it more them to succeed in more competitive in- the previous relief package, which ran out at public borrowing is currently close to zero. Why not? Basic intuition says tariffs expensive for US producers to produce. ternational markets rather than sheltering the end of July. Republicans had previously This shouldn’t license fiscal profligacy, to be make imports more expensive, pushing This is a big no-no in tax economics — them in an uncompetitive, cosseted domes- supported a new round of $1,200 stimulus sure. But under current circumstances, a new domestic consumers to shift toward do- it’s always better to tax final goods than tic market. There are many policies a Biden checks as well, but following internal dis- relief measure costing between $2 trillion and mestically produced goods. Exports don’t the inputs used to make those goods. But administration could use to promote US sent dropped the idea. The overall cost of the $3 trillion (depending on the pace of the re- get taxed under the tariff, so they shouldn’t Trump’s tariffs ignored this principle and exports; none involve tariffs. proposed measure was between $500 billion covery) can’t be called excessive. be affected. According to this logic, tariffs taxed everything. Tariffs, and other protectionist poli- and $700 billion — less, if you allow for un- The economy badly needs a compromise should make the trade deficit go down, Economists Kyle Handley, Fariha Ka- cies, aren’t suited to a world of complex spent funds from previous plans. plan. Ideally, it would be much closer to the and domestic producers should get a boost mal, and Ryan Monarch recently tried to supply chains. The idea that US compa- Senate Democrats have been pressing a Democratic proposal than to the Republicans’ from all the consumer demand that gets estimate just how much this effect has hurt nies are best served by walling them off version of a measure already passed by the plainly inadequate alternative. But the worst pushed their way. US exporters. Using detailed data from from the world needs to be relegated to House, which would extend the $600 supple- outcome would be a tactically motivated stale- Theoretically, exchange rates might companies themselves, the economists the dustbin of history. ment, give states and cities another $1 trillion mate that does nothing at all. Right now, this adjust to cancel out most of the effect of analysed which US exports tended to drop in aid, send a new round of stimulus checks, gross failure of the political process looks all tariffs, but this doesn’t seem to have hap- more (or grow less slowly) after the tariffs (Noah Smith is a Bloomberg and more, at a cost of around $3.5 trillion. too plausible. pened in the US case — both the dollar’s went into effect. They found the products Opinion columnist. He was overall strength and its strength against the whose supply chains were taxed more heav- an assistant professor of finance (Tribune News Service) Chinese renminbi changed very little after ily ended up suffering significantly worse. at Stony Brook University)
California’s Burning Landscape And Rapid Climate Change
The root cause of devastating wildfires is climate change, which is also the cause of searing droughts and the continuing rise of sea levels
O far this year, California has We can fund all the firefighters more and Lawrence Berkeley, re- would place an increasing fee on experienced three of the four and air tankers in the world; we can ceived $7 billion for research on arti- greenhouse gas emissions and aims Slargest fires in state history, pump billions of dollars into expen- ficial intelligence to improve energy to reduce US carbon emissions 55 and we’re only just entering the sive water infrastructure; we can and battery technologies to comple- percent by 2030 (from 2017 levels) traditional fire season. Sixteen of surround low-lying towns with levies ment wind and solar and make our and reach net-zero carbon emis- the 20 largest fires have occurred and sea breaks, but we’ll never get cars cleaner. sions by 2050. It would rebate most since 2007, nine of those in just the ahead of these crises until we make Congress even funded, for the of the revenues from the carbon fee last five years. the investments needed to reverse first time ever, research on how to to low- and middle-income Ameri- Every time California suffers the course of climate change. cost-effectively remove carbon di- cans as a monthly dividend. The a particularly bad fire season, we California knows the devastation rectly from the air. And while Presi- remainder of the revenues would ask the same questions: How can of a warming climate all too well, dent Trump tried to slash funding be spent on infrastructure, research we prevent destructive fires in the and it has been a global leader in the for the Environmental Protection and worker and community transi- future? Where can we turn for transition to a zero-carbon future. Agency by $1.7 billion, Congress in- tion assistance. more resources? What can we do In 2018, the state enacted SB stead increased it by $207 million, There’s no silver bullet to creat- to help those who lost their homes 100, the groundbreaking law that including for anaerobic digesters to ing a sustainable clean energy econ- and businesses? requires that 100 percent of Califor- produce fuels from waste. omy. But every tangible action taken One near-term solution is the nia’s electricity will come from clean Of course, developing cleaner by Congress can make a difference Emergency Wildfire and Public energy by 2045. Critics said this was technologies isn’t the only step. We in diverting us from the calamitous Safety Act, a bill I introduced last impossible, but California is ahead also need to reduce energy demand. path we are on. month with Senator Steve Daines of schedule to meet this goal. More Here the challenges are substan- We’ve seen some success in to carry out wildfire mitigation pro- than one-third of the state’s electric- Even with a statewide focus on As the top Democrat on the Sen- tial. How can we reduce energy use securing more clean energy fund- jects, sustain healthier forests and ity now comes from clean sources addressing climate change, Califor- ate subcommittee that funds clean through new technologies without ing under a Republican-controlled help businesses and residences limit like solar and wind power. nia can’t reach its goals entirely on energy technologies, I’ve worked imposing new costs on working peo- Senate. We will do even more if their risks from future fires. The process hasn’t been perfect. its own. We need the federal gov- hard with Senator Lamar Alexander, ple? How can we urge China and In- Democrats retake the Senate and the But immediate steps to combat One continuing challenge is the roll- ernment to partner with California the chairman of the subcommittee, dia to take similar actions? And what White House. wildfires will only get us so far. We ing blackouts because of heatwaves and other states on the procure- to move us in that direction. actions can Congress take to help cut California is doing its part. We must recognise that the root cause and as a wildfire prevention measure ment and buildout of clean energy Congress increased funding for energy use and emissions? need the federal government to fol- of this devastation is climate change, when winds are strong. But these are infrastructure, to include more renewable energy programmes by One important step is to put a low suit. which is also the cause of searing the kinds of obstacles we can over- solar and wind farms and the con- more than $400 million this year, price on carbon. Last year, Senator droughts and the continuing rise of come to avoid the bigger calamities struction of high-efficiency batteries the highest funding level ever. Our Chris Coons and I introduced the (Dianne Feinstein is the senior sea levels. we will otherwise face. to store increased capacity. national labs, like Lawrence Liver- Climate Action Rebate Act. This bill US senator from California)
THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. World Wednesday, September 16, 2020 07 EU doesn’t recognise Lukashenko as legitimate president: Borrell Ireland slams ‘shocking’ British vote AFP the disputed ballot and wide- 7,500 peaceful protesters have Brussels spread condemnation from the been detained and 500 cases of on bill to override Brexit law international community for a torture have been documented. The European Union does brutal crackdown on demon- But diplomats say the EU DPA its parliament a bill that breaks Internal Market Bill was “a not recognise embattled leader strators by his security forces. sanctions on Belarus are being London international law,” Coveney hugely unwelcome distraction” Alexander Lukashenko as the “The situation is clear for blocked by Cyprus, which is said after British lawmakers that complicates negotiations legitimate president of Belarus, us. We consider the elections demanding measures against Britain’s decision to proceed approved the bill in a first vote on post-Brexit trade. “We need the bloc’s diplomatic chief said of August 9 fraudulent,” Borrell Turkey first in a dispute over with a bill to override part of late on Monday. “I don’t ever to focus on how we can rebuild on Tuesday. told the parliament. natural gas drilling in the east- its EU withdrawal agreement remember a time when that some trust in the relationship Josep Borrell, the EU’s high “We don’t recognise Lu- ern Mediterranean. is “shocking” and undermines happened before.” between the EU and the UK.” representative for foreign af- kashenko as the legitimate Borrell said the EU’s cred- trade talks between Brussels Coveney noted there was “The big prize here is to fairs, told the European Parlia- president of Belarus.” Belarus President ibility was at stake and urged and London, Irish Foreign “still a lot of division” among actually get a deal on a future ment the August 9 election that The EU has already said it Alexander Lukashenko member states to pass the sanc- Minister Simon Coveney said British lawmakers over wheth- relationship that avoids tariffs returned the veteran strong- does not recognise Lukashen- tions -- which need a unani- on Tuesday. er it was acceptable to break and quotas being implemented man to power was fraudulent. ko’s reelection as legitimate sponsible for rigging the vote mous vote -- before their sum- “For many people, it’s an international agreement, on trade crossing the Irish sea Lukashenko has faced huge and is in the process of prepar- and cracking down on protests. mit in Brussels at the end of pretty shocking that the British with more votes planned over which is worth about €80 bil- protests against his rule since ing sanctions against those re- Borrell said more than next week. government is voting through the next week. He said the UK lion a year.”
In first, Scientific American Trump downplays role of climate magazine endorses Biden AFP But coronavirus is just the first Washington in a lengthy list of Trump trip- ups and alarming policy posi- For the first time in its 175- tions, say the editors, including year history, US magazine Sci- his “ongoing denial of reality” change in deadly California fires entific American has endorsed regarding climate change that a White House candidate, say- has “hobbled” US preparations DPA ing on Tuesday it wanted Dem- for battling the crisis. Washington President Donald Trump has ocrat Joe Biden to prevail be- blamed poor forest man- cause President Donald Trump “We urge you to vote for Joe US President Donald agement - creating denser “rejects” science. Biden, who is offering fact- Trump downplayed the role forests and bigger blazes - “We do not do this lightly,” based plans to protect our of climate change in the dead- and accused local elected the editors wrote in a scathing ly fires raging in California, anti-Trump editorial published health, our economy and the saying “I don’t think science officials of neglecting to online for the magazine’s Oc- environment,” say editors knows,” as he visited the state clear land appropriately tober issue. “The evidence and on Monday. the science show that Donald “He has also attacked envi- In a briefing, a California have forced thousands to evac- Trump has badly damaged the ronmental protections, medical official urged the president to uate their homes in California, US and its people -- because he care, and the researchers and recognise that climate change Oregon and Washington. rejects evidence and science,” public science agencies that - and not just vegetation man- Newsom went out of his they write. help this country prepare for its agement - is a key driver in way to thank Trump for fed- The most devastating exam- greatest challenges,” they add. causing the fires. The official eral assistance in combating ple, they say, is the president’s “That is why we urge you to vote stressed the need to “work the fires and conceded there “dishonest and inept response” for Joe Biden, who is offering together with that science.” was more work to be done on to the COVID-19 pandemic fact-based plans to protect our Trump responded: “It’ll start forest management. that has cost nearly 200,000 health, our economy and the en- getting cooler, you just watch” But the governor noted American lives since late Febru- vironment.” Biden “comes pre- The official said: “I wish sci- that the federal government ary, shortly before Trump an- pared” with a multitude of plans ence agreed with you,” to owns nearly 58 per cent of Cal- nounced a national emergency. to control COVID-19, they write. which Trump replied: “I don’t ifornia’s forested land, while think science knows, actu- the state owns 3 per cent. ally.” Trump has downplayed Scientists warn that more the role of man-made climate far-reaching efforts to deal Trump says he wanted to kill change and in general has US President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing on wildfires with local and federal fire and emergency with climate change, which questioned whether the phe- officials at Sacramento McClellan Airport in McClellan Park, California on Monday.( AFP) has created severe drought Assad, but Mattis opposed nomenon is real. He has also conditions and volatile weath- derided environmental activ- the fires. slammed Trump as a “climate climate accord if he is elected er, is needed in the long term AFP Trump told the morning show ists as alarmists. “Something’s happened to arsonist” in a speech from his in November and to focus on to prevent more devastating Washington Fox & Friends. Trump has blamed poor the plumbing of the world,” home state of Delaware. moving the country to sustain- fires. “Mattis didn’t want to do it. forest management - creating Newsom, a Democrat, told the “We need a president who able sources of energy, which “Talk to a firefighter, if you US President Donald Trump Mattis was a highly overrated denser forests and bigger blaz- Republican president. respects science, who under- will create new jobs. think that climate change isn’t said on Tuesday he wanted to general, and I let him go.” es - and accused local elected “Climate change is real stands that the damage from West Coast cities are see- real,” Los Angeles Mayor Eric assassinate Syrian strongman The revelations support re- officials of neglecting to clear and that is exacerbating this,” climate change is already here, ing ash-filled skies with ter- Garcetti, a Democrat, said on Bashar al Assad in 2017, but porting that came out in 2018 land appropriately. he said of the wildfires. Trump and, unless we take urgent ac- rible air quality, at times cast- Sunday. that his then-secretary of de- when Washington Post journal- California Governor Gavin did not directly contradict tion, it will soon be more cata- ing an ominous orange colour As wildfires rage on the fense Jim Mattis opposed the ist Bob Woodward published Newsom also told Trump dur- Newsom. strophic,” Biden said. across the horizon. West Coast, southern states operation. his book “Fear: Trump in the ing during the briefing that Earlier, Democratic presi- The former vice president At least 35 people have are preparing for another hur- “I would have rather taken White House” and which the climate change was worsening dential candidate Joe Biden pledged to rejoin the Paris been killed by the fires, which ricane and flooding. him out. I had him all set,” president denied at the time.
News Greek police arrest suspects in Germany to take in 1,500 refugees in brief Moria fire as help offers trickle in from Greek islands China says COVID-19 vaccine could be DPA According to police sources, the AFP tackle the issue as thousands of former ready for public by November Athens/Brussels five are Afghan nationals whose asy- Lesbos occupants of Moria camp on Lesbos BEIJING: A China-developed coronavirus vaccine could be ready lum applications were rejected. have been sleeping rough in abandoned for the public as early as November, a Chinese official has told Greek police have arrested five al- Greek media reported that two Germany said on Tuesday it has buildings, on roadsides and rooftops, state television, as the global race to clear the final round of leged arsonists who are accused of of the five were arrested not on Les- agreed to take in more than 1,500 after their shelters were destroyed by trials heats up. having set fire last week to the Moria bos, but on the mainland in northern refugees from Greece on top of the 150 the blaze on the night of September 8. Chinese manufacturers have been bullish about develop- migrant camp on the island of Lesbos. Greece. The two are said to be minors unaccompanied minors whose camp German Vice-Chancellor Olaf Scholz ment, with companies Sinovac Biotech and Sinopharm even “The arsonists have been arrested. who were flown out of Lesbos in the burned down on the island of Lesbos announced that Chancellor Angela putting their vaccine candidates on display at a trade fair in They are young migrants. Another is wake of the fire and had been due to as Berlin tried to rally a fresh EU re- Merkel’s left-right coalition has agreed Beijing this month. Representatives of the firms told AFP that still being sought,” Civil Protection be transferred to other EU states, the sponse to a years-long migrant crisis to take in 1,553 refugees from Greece, they hope their vaccines will be approved after phase 3 trials as Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis told Greek broadcaster Mega reported, cit- that flared anew. on top of the 150 unaccompanied mi- early as year-end. state broadcaster ERT. ing police circles. EU countries have been forced to nors from the burned out camp. And on late Monday, the chief biosafety expert at the Chi- nese Centre for Disease Control told state broadcaster CCTV that a vaccine would be available to the general public “around November or December.” (AFP) Bosnian Serb war Joshua Wong appears in Hong Kong court on massacre vigil charges Navalny says ‘amazing’ to breathe criminal dies of HONG KONG: Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong appeared coronavirus in court on Tuesday along with 23 activists and lawmakers on unaided, eyes Russia return AFP charges of attending a banned commemoration of the 1989 Sarajevo Tiananmen Square Massacre earlier this year. AFP ● Wong and others, including Lee Cheuk-yan and veteran Moscow Germany said on A Bosnian Serb political leader democratic legislator Leung Kwok-hung, submitted no plea in Monday that French and who was jailed for 20 years by response to the charges of unauthorised assembly. Russian opposition leader Swedish labs had a UN court for his role in Bos- The case was adjourned until October 15. The activists Alexei Navalny said on Tuesday independently confirmed nia’s 1990s war died on Tues- face prison sentences of up to seven years. he was able to breathe unaided findings by doctors in day of coronavirus, state media “No matter [...] the verdict. I have no regret to commemo- in his first public comments Berlin that Navalny was reported. rate the crackdown from Tyranny,” Wong wrote on Twitter ahead after his suspected poisoning, poisoned with Novichok Momcilo Krajisnik, a for- of the hearing. while his aide said he planned mer key ally of the Bosnian Two activists, Sunny Cheung and Nathan Law, absconded to return from Germany once ● The director of Russia’s Serbs’ wartime political leader from Hong Kong ahead of the hearing, the prosecutor con- recovered. Foreign Intelligence Radovan Karadzic, passed away firmed, citing records from the Immigration Department. (DPA) “Hello, this is Navalny,” he Service, Sergei Naryshkin, in a hospital in the northern wrote in a post on Instagram on Tuesday reiterated that town of Banja Luka, the hospi- Family of US police shooting victim that has racked up more than Russian doctors had found tal said in a statement quoted settles civil case 1 million “likes” in a few hours. Instagram account of @navalny shows Russian opposition leader no evidence that Navalny by the public RTRS television. Supporters saluted what they Alexei Navalny posing for a selfie picture with his family at Berlin’s was poisoned During Bosnia’s 1992-1995 WASHINGTON: The family of Breonna Taylor, a black woman said was the 44-year-old’s re- Charite hospital on Tuesday. (AFP) conflict Krajisnik, a hard- killed in a police shooting in her own home, have settled their turn from the dead. line Serb nationalist who was civil case with the US city of Louisville for substantial compen- Taking to social media for The outspoken critic of the findings, saying its doctors paigner’s suspected poisoning fiercely anti-Muslim, served sation and promises of reforms, media reported on Tuesday. the first time after he fell seri- President Vladimir Putin col- found no trace of poison. has sparked sharp condem- as speaker of the Bosnian Serb The family’s lawyers and the mayor’s office said they would ously ill in Siberia on August lapsed on a flight from the Si- “Yesterday I was able to nation from Western leaders, parliament. The 75-year-old hold a press conference later in the day to announce a major 20, Navalny posted a picture, berian city of Tomsk to Mos- breathe on my own all day,” who have called for a thorough was taken to hospital in late Au- development in a case that has become emblematic of a appearing with his wife and cow after a trip to support Navalny wrote. investigation and for those re- gust as his health deteriorated. nationwide wave of protest against police brutality and racism two children in the Berlin hos- opposition candidates in local “It’s an amazing process sponsible to be brought to jus- Krajisnik was arrested in led by the Black Lives Matter movement. pital where he was flown for elections. and underestimated by many. tice. Bosnia in 2000 and six years They will announce a deal that encompasses a “significant treatment. German experts say there I recommend it,” quipped Na- Germany said on Monday later convicted by the Hague- dollar amount” and promises of reforms for local law enforce- Wearing a hospital gown is “unequivocal evidence” that valny, who has 1.8 million fol- that French and Swedish labs based International Criminal ment, lawyer Sam Aguiar, who represents Taylor’s mother, told and sitting up in bed, he looked Russia’s most prominent op- lowers on Instagram. had independently confirmed Tribunal for the former Yu- the local television station WLKY. He declined to give further gaunt and barely smiled, while position figure was poisoned “I miss you,” he told his findings by doctors in Berlin goslavia (ICTY) of forcibly ex- details. (AFP) his wife Yulia beamed next to with Novichok, a potent nerve supporters. that Navalny was poisoned pelling non-Serbs and crimes him. agent. Moscow has dismissed The anti-corruption cam- with Novichok. against humanity. ‘Cyber security is the backbone of digitisation’ page 11
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
28,062.01 9,892.54 39,044.35 1,954.91 +68.68 pts +19.68 pts +287.72 pts Gold -0.10% COVID-19 threaten Asia economic Dow QE sensex recovery in 2021: ADB page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 27.40 Brent 40.43 +2.07% WTI 38.26 +2.68% Silver +0.15% QNB first in Qatar to issueCB launches five-year bond $600 million green bond worth $500 mn QNB Group Tribune News Network Some of the highlights of Five-year bond listed on LSE Doha the transaction are negative 15bps new issue premium with receives Under the MTN Programme, $600 million tranche in the Commercial Bank, Qatar’s Fair Value (FV) calculated at form of Senior Unsecured Notes was issued with a maturity first private bank, has success- +190bps ahead of book-build- subscriptions fully launched a senior unse- ing based on the trading levels of five years and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) cured five-year bond worth of CB 2023s. At 2.083 percent in excess of under Sustainable Bond Market segment. The proceeds $500 million at a new price yield and 2 percent coupon, from this green bond issuance will be used to finance or benchmark. CBQ registered the lowest $1.8 billion The transaction was funding levels achieved on a refinance assets in verified Eligible Green Projects. launched at the set spread US$ public transaction. Tribune News Network of +175 bps over 5-year Mid This is also the second- Doha Swaps and priced at a coupon lowest coupon ever achieved rate of 2 percent and yield of by a Qatari FI issuer on a pub- QNB Group, the largest fi- 2.083 percent. The issue was lic transaction. nancial institution in the also oversubscribed 3.8 times. It shows impressive 40bps Middle East and Africa, on This transaction marked compression on the day with Tuesday announced the suc- CBQ’s successful return to very little impact on the final cessful completion of its first the US $ public markets since order book that represents the green benchmark bond issu- 2018 and effectively repriced biggest tightening on a con- ance. This is the first-ever CBQ’s funding curve down. ventional senior FI GCC bond green bond issued by a Qa- Commercial Bank Group since 2019. Despite a busy tari bank, the bank said. Chief Executive Officer Jo- market and two previous Qa- Under the MTN Pro- seph Abraham attributed the tari FI issuances in as many gramme, $600 million success to very positive views weeks, Commercial Bank was tranche in the form of Sen- from investors on Qatar’s able to attract close to 140 in- ior Unsecured Notes was is- strong economy and fiscal vestors with very few dropping sued with a maturity of five buffers, and the strength of despite strong price revisions. years and listed on the Lon- Qatar’s banking system. Order book of $2.3 billion don Stock Exchange under Investors have positively before final book standing at Sustainable Bond Market viewed the strong execution of $1.9 billion, reflecting a 3.8 segment. The proceeds from CBQ’s five-year strategy which times oversubscriptions de- this green bond issuance will has significantly improved the spite the price tightening dur- be used to finance or refi- The headquarters of Qatar National Bank in Doha. performance of the bank. ing the book build. nance assets in verified Eli- gible Green Projects. ESG principles. Building on this initia- water management in Qatar joint lead managers. The QNB Group received In 2017, QNB Group tive, QNB Group set up its and international jurisdic- QNB Group’s presence The allocation statistics subscriptions in excess of launched a group-wide sus- Green, Social and Sustain- tions where QNB Group is through its subsidiaries and Distribution by Geography Distribution by Investor Type $1.8 billion demonstrating the tainability strategy across the ability Bond Framework in present. associate companies extend global investor’s confidence in organisation. The strategy February 2020 and has been The Reg S issue attracted to more than 31 countries Europe 35% FM / AM 33% the bank’s solid financial fun- has been developed in align- in regular contact with sev- strong interest from investors across three continents, BANK 30% damentals and strong finan- ment with the objectives of eral ESG investors over the globally and was arranged by providing a comprehensive MENA 27% cial performance. the Qatar National Vision last number of months. Barclays as global coordinator range of advanced products Asia 20% INSURANCE 18% The issuance was part of 2030 (QNV2030), United In particular, QNB and joint lead manager, ING and services. UK 16% PB 9% QNB Group’s ongoing strat- Nations Sustainable Develop- Group’s current green assets as sole sustainability struc- QNB has more than Pension. F / SWF 6% egy to ensure diversification ment Goals (UNSDG) and the portfolio currently consists turing advisor and joint lead 29,000 employees operat- Other 2% of funding in terms of type, sustainability criteria guid- of green buildings, energy manager, and Crédit Agri- ing through 1,000 locations, Other 4% tenor and geography as an ance as set forth by the Qatar efficiency projects and sus- cole, HSBC, QNB Capital and with an ATM network of Total 100% example of commitment to Stock Exchange. tainable water and waste- Standard Chartered Bank as more than 4,200 machines. Total 100%
Qatari banks’ profitability stays strong despite COVID-19: Moody’s Satyendra Pathak Doha
Qatari banks continue to have strong income-generat- ing capability despite higher provisioning costs related to the coronavirus outbreak, Moody’s Investors Service said in a report released on Tuesday. The banks’ solid capital buffers will continue to sup- port them as asset quality de- teriorates and there is pres- sure on profitability from the coronavirus outbreak and lower oil prices, it said. Total income of eight rated Qatari banks rose by 6 percent to QR21.4 billion in the first half of 2020 from Total income of eight rated Qatari banks rose by 6% to QR21.4 bn in the same period a year ear- the first half of 2020 from the same period a year earlier. lier, driven by a 4 percent in- crease in net interest income erating efficiency through of 2020, by the end of 2021,” (QDB) guarantees. have been negligible, and lem loan formation as weak- The banks’ combined and a 14 percent increase in costs control measures such the report said. All the rated banks re- the real estate market is in er economic activity makes tangible common equity to non-interest income. as reducing travel expenses “Many banks are taking ported an increase in pro- a cooling-off period for the it harder for borrowers to risk-weighted assets (TCE The downside is lim- which eased the pressure on coronavirus-related provi- visioning cost, with the ex- past few years and new lend- meet their repayments, par- ratio) remained relatively ited as the domestic govern- bottom-line profit. sioning preemptively as they ception of one bank, where ing to the sector has there- ticularly in the real estate, stable at 14.7 percent as of ment’s footprint in the banks Operating expenses de- expect problem loan forma- provisioning costs were high fore been relatively limited. construction and contracting June, 2020 compared to 14.6 is significant as an owner, creased by 3 percent to tion in the sectors more ex- in 2019 and reported a lower Together these factors will sectors,” Moody’s VP-Senior percent as of June 2019. depositor and customer, in- QR5.5 billion in the first half posed to the pandemic, such expense in the first half of limit the increase in provi- Credit Officer NitishBhojna - “Out of the eight banks, sulating the banking sector of 2020 from QR5.7 billion as hotels and restaurants, 2020 compared to the same sioning costs, supporting garwala said. two banks experienced an to some extent to exogenous in the same period last year airlines, tourism and retail period last year. Qatari banks’ profitability,” “However, the banks’ increase in their TCE ratio events. and the cost to income ratio sectors amongst others,” the “We expect only a limited the report said. large exposure to the strong- in the first half of 2020. We Additionally, the report was down to 26 percent in report said. further deterioration in asset Moody’s, however, ex- ly rated Qatar sovereign will expect that solid profitabil- said, the stimulus and sup- the first half of 2020 from While small and mid- quality in the second half of pects total income to be low- shield overall loan perfor- ity will continue to support port package of QR75 bil- 28 percent in the first half of sized enterprises in the Gulf 2020 as the banks’ lending er in the second half due to mance to a large extent,” healthy capital buffers,” the lion, equivalent to around 2019. Cooperation Council (GCC) books are heavily skewed to- lower business volumes. Bhojnagarwala said. report said. 13 percent of nominal GDP, “All of the eight rated have had a greater impact on ward government or related Loan-loss provisioning The banks preserved Those solid buffers will announced on March 15, is banks experienced a lower asset quality, the report said, entities, accounting for 29 costs rose to 26 percent of their capital buffers in the continue to support banks as likely to limit the damage to cost to income ratio. We ex- in Qatar this has not been the percent of total loans as of pre-provision income in the first half of 2020 and these they face deteriorating asset some extent. pect this trend to continue case, as they account for a June 2020, and these loans first half of 2020, from 17 are stable compared to the quality and pressure on prof- In the first half of 2020, as we will see the full effect small portion of the system’s will be more resilient. Retail percent a year earlier. first half of 2019, supported itability from the coronavi- Moody’s said, Qatari banks of the cost control measures, loan book, and are supported exposure is mainly to Qatari “We expect provisions to by lower dividend payout ra- rus outbreak and lower oil managed to improve op- implemented in the first half by Qatar Development Bank nationals where job losses rise further, reflecting prob- tios and still strong earnings. prices, Moody’s said. Economy & Business Wednesday, September 16, 2020 09 Qatar-US trade now eight times more than it was 16 years ago, thanks to TIFA: Khater Bilateral and commercial ties between the two countries getting stronger, says MoCI undersecretary
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The Qatar-US trade relations have gained considerable mo- mentum since the signing of the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in 2004, Undersecretary at Qatar’s Ministry of Com- merce and Industry Sultan bin Rashid Al Khater has said. The total trade between the two countries is now eight times more than it was 16 years ago, and twice the value of 2017, he added while Undersecretary at Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry Sultan bin Rashid Al Khater addressed a session of the Qatar-US strategic dia- Sultan bin Rashid Al Khater during the conference addressing a session of the logue through video conferencing on Tuesday. Qatar-US strategic dialogue including potential invest- Meatsfor supplying protein in through video conferencing on Touching on bilateral in- logistical systems worldwide, ship between private and pub- ments in US infrastructure the global food and agribusi- Tuesday. vestments, Khater said US connecting companies to lic sectors. Khater noted that projects, he pointed out ness sector, saying it repre- The third US-Qatar Strate- firms are increasingly active in global supply chains through the law empowers the private In his closing remarks, sents an important step and gic Dialogue was being held at Doha and noted that American advanced communications US firms are increasingly sector to tap key opportunities Khater said Qatar and the US provides an exampleof the re- a time of considerable global companies have been operat- and transportation infrastruc- active in Doha and noted fueled by Qatar’s growth and have achieved a great deal warding cooperation between economic uncertainty and ing in Qatar for decades, and ture. that American companies development. since the launch of the Strate- Qatar and US. challenging trade dynamics, have been critical partners in He said Qatar has man- have been operating in He said foreign investors gic Dialogue three years ago, The session featured a he said. the nation’s development. aged to maintain a resilient, Qatar for decades, and may tap infrastructure pro- adding that Qatar looks for- number of discussion panels The events of recent He said the Strategic Dia- diversified and globally con- jects related to the FIFA 2022 ward to capitalising on these that touched on Qatari invest- months following the outbreak logue presented an opportuni- nected economy, offering US have been critical partners World Cup, and opportunities special ties to explore the full ments in the US, investment of the COVID-19 pandemic ty to work together with the US investors key incentives to tap in the nation’s develop- in a thriving industrial sector spectrum of available busi- opportunities in Qatar, the have been unprecedented and to find new ways to strengthen the Qatari market. ment. that witnessed an increase in ness and investment opportu- economic inclusion of women, serve to remind all parties of bilateral ties, and explore new On Qatar’s legislative en- the number of operating fac- nities, and to enhance its co- and the incentives that Qatar the importance of global com- mechanisms of cooperation to vironment, Khater said the MOCI Undersecretary Sultan tories to 915 as of this month operation with the US across Free Zones offer to investors. mercial relationships and sup- bolster economic and trade re- government has been keen on bin Rashid Al Khater (September). an array of sectors, despite the Ian Steff, Assistant Secre- ply chains, he added. lations, despite the challenges developing laws and regula- Qatar is keen to strength- economic challenges that the tary for Global Markets and Qatar’s commercial rela- brought on by the coronavirus tions that incentivise invest- lished an Investment Promo- en cooperation with US to world is currently facing. Director General of the United tionship with the US serves as crisis. ments. These include the law tion Agency to streamline pro- pursue the development of He added that the US and States and Foreign Commer- a strong foundation for bilat- Talking about reforms that regulating the investment cedures and provide support an ecosystem that reflects Qatar’s commitment to work- cial Service, and Peter Haas, eral ties and by all measures Qatar has undertaken in re- of non-Qatari capital in eco- to foreign investors, including positively on both countries, ing closely together would Principal Deputy Assistant is vital and getting stronger, cent years to bolster its invest- nomic activity, which allows US companies that may ben- including the development of lead to the announcement of Secretary for Economic and pointed out the official. ment environment, Khater foreign investors up to 100% efit from various investment necessary frameworks to pro- the coming Economic Road- Business Affairs, co-chaired Khater said he looked for- pointed out that the country ownership in various sectors opportunities in Qatar. tect intellectual property and show and the signing of the the session. ward to organising the second has been able to rapidly di- and economic activities, in ad- In line with its long-term provide guarantees for inves- announcement of intent to A number of diplomats, round of the Economic Road- versify local and global sup- dition to many other competi- economic diversificationtors, Khater said. host an investment forum in ambassadors, senior officials show in the US and noted that ply chains while stepping up tive advantages such as the strategy, Qatar sought to bol- Qatar was also seeking to 2021. and representatives of vari- the roadshow was to be held efforts to improve its logistics freedom to transfer profits in ster its private sector, he said. explore new investment op- He lauded the agreement ous governmental bodies and this year, but was postponed networks to become one of any convertible currency. In this context, a law was portunities that benefit the signed between Widam Food agencies from both countries due to the COVID-19 outbreak. the most advanced digital and He said Qatar has estab- issued regulating the partner- economies of both countries, Company and Tyson Fresh participated in the session. China retail sales return to growth, economic recovery continues
AFP data suggests recovery is on a from spreading. than retail, strengthened fur- with “mounting uncertain- Beijing firmer footing. The nudge from Beijing With external demand ther, rising 5.6 percent, which ties” internationally and “pro- The key indicator of con- Beijing has ramped up expected to remain weak as also beat forecasts and im- nounced domestic structural Chinese retail sales rose in sumer sentiment rose 0.5 initiatives such as China’s major trading part- proved on July’s 4.8 percent problems, there remains huge August for the first time since percent on-year last month. A ners struggle to contain the increase. pressure to keep employment the coronavirus pandemic poll of analysts by Bloomberg shopping festivals and disease, China has redoubled Julian Evans-Pritchard and businesses stable, and struck, data showed Tuesday, News had forecast no growth. voucher campaigns to efforts to encourage its ex- from Capital Economics said to safeguard people’s liveli- as officials try to kickstart the Beijing has ramped up ini- spur consumer spending. porters to target its vast local that with fiscal spending set to hood”. crucial domestic consumer tiatives such as shopping fes- The key indicator of market instead. be ramped up and a revival in The urban unemployment sector to fuel recovery in the tivals and voucher campaigns consumer sentiment Oxford Economics econ- consumer confidence, China’s rate, a cause for concern given world’s number-two econo- to spur consumer spending. rose 0.5 percent on-year omist Louis Kuijs said the economy was on track to re- China’s large number of fresh my. The latest reading is an last month economic recovery was “on turn to its pre-virus growth graduates, inched down to 5.6 Spending had previously improvement on the 1.1 per- a reasonably firm footing rate before the end of the year. percent. remained sluggish despite cent drop seen in July and ● The latest reading is an improvement on the 1.1 percent now... with solid investment On Tuesday, National Bu- Analysts have warned that China bringing the virus much better than the 20.5 drop seen in July. growth, gradually recovering reau of Statistics spokesman the real level of unemploy- largely under control, with percent plunge suffered in consumption momentum and Fu Linghui told reporters that ment is likely higher than of- shoppers still cautious owing January-February when mil- ● Industrial output, which has recovered more quickly than resilient exports”. China’s economy had a “sus- ficial numbers suggest, with to global uncertainty -- but lions of people were put into retail, strengthened further, rising 5.6 percent Industrial output, which tained steady recovery”. smaller businesses hit hard by economists believe the latest lockdown to prevent the virus has recovered more quickly But he cautioned that the virus fallout. ‘US consumers not adding WTO faults US over Trump’s China tariffs debt despite recession’ AFP es, farmers, and ranchers,” he iffs were applied to products it Geneva said in a statement. said had benefitted from prac- AFP ings rate fall and we’re actu- Chinese state media Glob- tices that the US considers are New York ally seeing the savings rate The World Trade Organi- al Times, meanwhile, hailed contrary to “public morals”, increase,” she said, reflecting zation on Tuesday upheld a Tuesday’s ruling and said in like theft, misappropriation US consumers remain in a that many consumers have cut complaint by China over ad- a tweet it hoped the US would and unfair competition. better position than in a typi- spending but seen income stay ditional duties slapped by respect it and “take pragmatic “The United States had cal recession, but the economy flat or higher in some cases. the Trump administration on actions to meet China and not met its burden of demon- still faces “enormous uncer- “We see a consumer with a some $250 billion worth of other WTO members halfway strating how its restrictions tainty” because of the coro- fair bit of reserves to fall back Chinese goods, sparking out- to enable a stable and healthy contributed to protecting its navirus, a JPMorgan Chase on,” she said. rage in Washington. development of the global public morals and did not ex- executive said Tuesday. But Piepszak said there A panel of experts set up economy.” tend beyond what was neces- Bank customers have rela- was still “lots of uncertainty” by WTO’s Dispute Settlement The panel was created in sary,” it said. tively high savings rates and about the potential hit from a Body ruled the tariffs “in- January last year to review US “Although the panel did are paying down their credit second wave of the coronavi- consistent” with global trade President Donald Trump’s de- not dispute the extensive cards, said Chief Financial Of- rus in the United States and rules, and recommended that cision to hit China with tariffs evidence submitted by the ficerJennifer Piepszak, who Congress’s failure to agree on the United States “bring its on a quarter of a trillion dol- China has approached the WTO over additional duties slapped by the United States of intellectual added that the bank does not another relief package that measures into conformity lars’ worth of goods. Trump administration on some $250 billion worth of Chinese goods. property theft by China, its expect to add significant re- would prop up consumers, with its obligations”. The tariffs imposed in decision shows that the WTO serves for bad loans in the particularly those who have US Trade Representative 2018 marked the beginning Back when the panel was critical”, pointing to the “dis- provides no remedy for such third quarter. lost their jobs. Robert Lighthizer slammed of the trade war between the created, China’s representa- criminatory duties” imposed misconduct,” he said. “We’re not seeing anything Ahead of the bank’s third- the decision, saying it proved world’s two largest econo- tive told the organisation in parallel by China. The US report had cited you would typically expect to quarter earnings report in Oc- the WTO, which has long mies. the tariffs imposed were “a In 72-page report Tues- thousands of pieces of evi- see in a recession,” Piepszak tober, Piepszak trimmed the faced searing US criticism, “is Tuesday’s announcement blatant breach of the United day, the panel however said dence showing China’s unfair said in an interview at a Bar- net interest income forecast by completely inadequate to stop marks one of the first in a se- States’ obligations under the that Washington had “not met trade practices, which “have clays banking conference that $1 billion to $55 billion for the China’s harmful technology ries of anticipated panel rul- WTO agreements and is pos- its burden of demonstrating cost US innovators, workers, updated the bank’s outlook year. On the positive side, the practices.” ings over complaints filed by ing a systemic challenge to the that its measures were provi- and businesses billions of dol- ahead of third-quarter earn- bank is seeing a 20 percent in- “The Trump Administra- a long line of countries over multilateral trading system”. sionally justified” under inter- lars every year,” his statement ings. crease in its markets business tion will not let China use the Trump’s decision to slap them Washington meanwhile national trade rules. said. Usually parties unhappy “What you would typically compared with last year, she WTO to take advantage of with steep tariffs on steel and slammed China’s complaint In particular, it rejected with a panel decision can ap- see in a recession is the sav- said. American workers, business- aluminium imports. at the time as “entirely hypo- the US argument that the tar- peal within 60 days. 10 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Economy & Business Namaste Alexa: Virus restrictions threaten Asia Amazon signs up Bollywood star economic recovery in 2021: ADB Amitabh Bachchan India is expected to shrivel by 9 percent in 2020 before expanding by 8 percent next year, the bank said AFP Mumbai
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will be the first Indian celebrity to lend his voice to Amazon’s Alexa digital assistant start- ing next year, as the Silicon Valley giant expands its pres- ence in the massive market. The 77-year-old actor has been a household name in India for nearly half a century, and his deep bari- tone is instantly recognis- File photo of Bollywood film able to listeners in the coun- actor Amitabh Bachchan in try of 1.3 billion. Mumbai. (AFP) Foreign firms such as Amazon have spent tens of ing with voice-activated billions of dollars in India in devices such as Apple’s Siri recent years as they fight for and Google Assistant for a piece of the Asian giant’s consumers, Amazon is bat- burgeoning digital economy. tling Walmart-backed Flip- In a blog post on Mon- kart and JioMart, owned by day, Amazon India said Asia’s richest man Mukesh Bachchan’s “voice experi- Ambani, for a share of the ence” feature will become online retail market. available for purchase on The tech giant, which Alexa next year. is owned by Jeff Bezos, the “It will include popular world’s richest person, is offerings like jokes, weath- also trying to win eyeballs er, shayaris (poetry), moti- with its streaming service vational quotes, advice and that competes with Netflix A customer (left) checks a laptop at a shop in a shopping complex in Beijing on Tuesday. (AFP) more,” the firm said. and Disney+ Hotstar. Alexa first rolled out ce- The veteran star re- AFP estimate in June for 0.1 per- ient, continued policy support is one of the hardest hit coun- lebrity voice options last year turned to work last month Manila cent growth and will mark “the is needed to underpin recov- tries in the world with over with actor Samuel L. Jack- filmingI ndia’s version of first regionalGD P contraction ery,” ADB chief economist 4.8 million infections despite son, following a similar move “Who Wants To Be A Mil- Coronavirus-ravaged since the early 1960s”, it said. Yasuyuki Sawada said. lengthy lockdowns, is expect- by Google the year before, lionaire?” after authorities economies across the Asia “The downturn is across Policy support packages ed to shrivel by nine percent which gave users the option eased coronavirus curbs on Pacific will make a “swoosh- the board, with almost three- announced to the end of Au- in 2020 before expanding by of hearing singer John Leg- movie and TV shoots. shaped” recovery next year, fourths of regional economies Danger zone gust had reached a total of eight percent next year. end on the Google Assistant. Nevertheless, with cases the Asian Development Bank projected to contract -- the Developing Asia -- stretching $3.6 trillion -- about 15 per- “The path and speed of “I am excited to create in India nearing five mil- forecast on Tuesday, but it largest such share in the past from the Cook Islands in the cent of regional GDP, the bank economic recovery in region- this voice experience,” the lion, authorities in Mumbai warned that further restric- 6 decades,” the bank said in Pacific to Kazakhstan in said. al economies will depend on Bollywood megastar said on -- the home of Bollywood tions to combat the contagion the latest update to its out- Central Asia -- is expected to China, where the virus many different factors, the Amazon’s blog. -- have asked production could derail the region’s re- look. contract in 2020 for the first first emerged late last yearbe - most important of which is “With voice technology, houses to ensure that com- turn to growth. While the vast region is time in nearly six decades, fore morphing into a pandem- ability to control and contain we are building something mon facilities are regularly Developing Asia -- stretch- expected to bounce back next throwing tens of millions of ic that has infected more than the pandemic,” the ADB said. to engage more effectively sanitised, masks worn and ing from the Cook Islands in year, with GDP projected to 29 million people worldwide, As regional economies with my audience and well- social distancing “followed the Pacific to Kazakhstan in grow 6.8 percent, it will be people into poverty, the was one of the few economies contract this year the number wishers.” as far as possible”. Central Asia -- is expected to “substantially smaller” than Philippines-based lender said to buck the downward trend of poor people will likely rise His earlier foray into vo- Bachchan’s last film, contract in 2020 for the first forecast before Covid-19 in the region. by at least 78 million, revers- cal blogging in 2010, “Bach- comedy-drama “Gulabo Sit- time in nearly six decades, struck. After successfully beating ing a reduction in poverty over chan Bol-Bachchan Speak”, abo”, went straight to Ama- throwing tens of millions of “Thus, the regional re- imposing tough virus restric- back the disease, the world’s the past three to four years, allowed fans to listen to pre- zon’s streaming service in people into poverty, the Phil- covery will be L-shaped or tions could hamper the recov- second largest economy is according to the report. recorded messages by the June, after theatres in India ippines-based lender said. ‘swoosh-shaped’ rather than ery and even trigger “financial forecast to grow 1.8 percent Inflation however is ex- star at the push of a button. shut down in March due to The 0.7 percent shrink in ing a prolonged pandemic was turmoil”. this year and 7.7 percent in pected to remain “muted” ow- In addition to compet- pandemic fears. gross domestic product com- the main threat to the outlook. “While economies in de- 2021, the bank said. ing to depressed demand and pares with the bank’s previous The bank warned that re- veloping Asia remain resil- In contrast, India, which lower oil prices, it said. Oil demand set for slow recovery from coronavirus: IEA report
AFP world was in lockdown to completely, while certain around 10.7 million barrels erage 2020 oil demand, now in both July and August. Paris slow the spread of the virus sectors such as aviation are per day below 2019 levels expecting it to fall by 8.4 mil- But the IEA said oil de- that causes the Covid-19 ill- unlikely to return to their due to the impact of virus lion barrels per day (mbd) or mand in China has already With novel coronavirus ness. pre-pandemic levels of con- The economic slowdown will containment measures on 8.4 percent from last year, to posted year-on-year increas- cases surging in many parts But the International En- sumption even next year,” it transport demand, the up- 91.7 mbd. es as the country’s economy of the world and more people ergy Agency said in its latest said. take months to reverse take of teleworking and the The OPEC oil cartel simi- returns to growth. working from home, the re- monthly report it expected It also warned that a po- completely, while certain economic crisis unleashed by larly trimmed its forecasts in However, China has re- covery in global oil demand is the recovery in demand “to tential second wave of the vi- sectors such as aviation are the virus,” said the IEA. its latest report on Monday. cently cut back on oil im- likely to be slow in the coming decelerate markedly in the rus could propel governments unlikely to return to their “With the on-coming It now expects global demand ports, which were helping months, the IEA said on Tues- second half of 2020, with impose renewed restrictions pre-pandemic levels of northern hemisphere winter, to fall by 9.5 mbd to 90.2 mbd support global markets, while day as it lowered its forecasts. most of the easy gains already on movement, while the up- we will enter uncharted terri- in 2020. OPEC nations and their allies Oil demand quickly recov- achieved”. take of remote working is also consumption even next year, tory regarding the virulence Both organisations pointed have begun to increase pro- ered part of the lost ground “The economic slowdown dampening demand for fuel. IEA said in its report of Covid-19.” in particular to weakness in In- duction following temporary from April when much of the will take months to reverse “Consumption remains It cut its forecast for av- dia, where oil demand dropped additional cuts.
DUBIOUS CLAIMS? Is zero-emission truck maker Nikola the new Tesla, or just hot air? AFP New York Stock Exchange, where video” but had simply said that it “If Trevor and the team can suc- New York the group was floated in June via a had been “in motion.” cessfully build out its Arizona facto- merger with a company called Vec- Hindenburg shot back on Mon- ry, morph prototypes into models... With its electric and hydrogen- toIQ, founded by a former senior day that the company’s explanation lay the groundwork for its charg- fueled trucks, the firmN ikola aims executive at GM. was “completely inadequate.” ing network, and catalyze delivery to revolutionize the future of the Like Tesla, Nikola has ben- The start-up’s financial director trucking orders with an attractive transportation sector. But with one efited on WallS treet from investor Kim Brady called the report “offen- gross margin structure then the op- investor claiming the group is run- infatuation with electric vehicles, sive” to the company’s partners. portunity for NKLA is massive and ning on empty, it has been having considered to be the future of the Before teaming up with Nikola, the stock will reflect this dynamic,” a rollercoaster ride on the stock ex- automobile. he said, Bosch had had its engi- he said in an advisory note Monday. change for the past week. But the investment company neers study the project for several “However, clearly there is much Founded in 2015 by Trevor Mil- Hindenburg Research published months, while GM had taken ad- wood to chop to get there over the ton, the company is mainly work- a report on September 10 accus- vice from the major banks and con- next 12 to 18 months and this re- ing on the development of trucks ing the start-up of “intricate fraud” sultancies before buying its 11-per- mains a ‘prove me’ stock in the eyes and pick-ups powered by electric based on multiple lies by the com- cent stake in the company. of investors.” batteries or hydrogen fuel cells, as pany’s founder Milton, who it said “I think it’s offensive to our Can the group become the new well as building out hydrogen re- “misled partners into signing agree- strategic partners that you have a Tesla, the electric car company charging stations. ments by falsely claiming to have short seller who’s doing a hack job built up by Elon Musk, which is Although it has not yet built an- extensive proprietary technology.” File photo of Nikola founder Trevor Milton. and essentially pointing fingers now worth more on the stock ex- ything, it has forged strategic part- That announcement triggered a at our strategic partners that they change than traditional carmakers nerships with several renowned plummet in share value, with stock port, which it said was aimed at one of its prototypes in action. don’t know what they’re doing,” even though it sells far fewer vehi- industrial groups including the diving 36 percent in three days. manipulating its share value, which According to Hindenburg, Brady said at an industry confer- cles? German engineering giant Bosch, Nikola immediately rejected climbed back 11 percent on Wall “Nikola had the truck towed to the ence. “I would suggest it’s ridicu- Probably not, said Ives. Just as the Italians CNH Industrial and, the charges before issuing a more Street on Monday. top of a hill on a remote stretch of lous to think they haven’t done a Apple and Amazon dominate their most recently, US car-maker Gen- weighty statement of denial on Nikola does not however deny road and simply filmed it rolling deep dive.” respective sectors “there’s one eral Motors. Monday. one of the more astounding charg- down the hill.” For Daniel Ives, an analyst at Tesla.” The announcement of the latter The group said it had been in es levelled against it by the invest- Nikola responded that it had Wedbush, Nikola’s future depends “But if successful in their vi- partnership on September 8 caused touch with the Securities and Ex- ment company, which was about “never stated its truck was driving on how the group executes its strat- sions, Nikola has a huge opportu- shares to leap 41 percent on the change Commission about the re- the staging of a 2017 video showing under its own propulsion in the egy between now and 2023. nity,” he told AFP. Economy & Business Wednesday, September 16, 2020 11
DOHA BANK HOSTS WEBINAR ON ‘SECURE DIGITAL’ Cyber security is the backbone of digitisation, says Seetharaman ‘Web-based banking channels and interfaces provide convenient services to customers but more cyber threats and challenges’
Tribune news network His perspective on how we doha should transcend collective human wisdom to build an Doha Bank hosted an inter- efficient and useful artificial active webinar on the topic intelligence (AI) (in building ‘Secure Digital’ on Tuesday, bots) was noteworthy. Equally the bank said in a statement. important, for the producers ‘Secure Digital’ touched and regulators to take note upon the paramount im- is the privacy and consent of portance of digital identity, the users before an AI service network and cyber security, is put to use. The viewpoints emerging digital economy and were univocally agreed by the the pertinent need to manage panelists. the inherent risks associated Abhik Goswami, Chief Risk with “new normal”. Officer, Doha Bank briefed on Proficient business and how and why an organisation technology leaders from top should focus on ethical data notch international organisa- management and data protec- tions joined the webinar as tion. His explanation on how panelists. important it is for an enter- The panelists shared inter- prise to concentrate its efforts esting views on digital secu- to develop parameters of data rity on how building relevant ethics, importance of data and capabilities can help address its security and the rights of technology risks and vulnera- data subjects (customers) was bilities associated with it while laudable. accelerating business growth, Ravi Baldev, Manager Sys Doha Bank said. Eng.- DPS & Cyber Recovery The CEO of Doha Bank, Systems, Dell, spoke on cyber Dr R Seetharaman, in his in- data defense strategies for troductory note, reiterated the banks. He explained of newer importance of digital security strategies adapted by organi- in the current times where so- sations for data security. cial governance was at stake Experts take part in a webinar hosted by Doha Bank on Tuesday. He emphasized the impor- and how prolific, the Qatari tance of organisations working government was at respond- capable of deteriorating in- FIFA 2022 in Qatar was very tive, future-proof connectivity 2022) was indeed praiseworthy. in tandem with regulators to ing to dynamic environment stitutions performance and well received. and security to meet business Lell Fell, Senior Execu- seek their guidance and build keeping trust, transparency economies’ growth. Financial, Sherin, during his talk, demands was commendable. tive Partner, Gartner, spoke at newer and robust data protec- and truth at the helm. legal and brand are impacted explained his views on the im- Vodafone Qatar is actively Sheikh Hamad, took the audi- length on the hyper-awareness tion and cyber-attack defense He gave insight into the due to cyber-attacks. Meas- portance of prevention, detec- pursuing the implementa- ence through his vision of how of opportunities and threats policies .Reference to creation state of cybersecurity on ac- ures are being taken to address tion and response to a security tion of a high-speed 5G advanced network technolo- in the digital world. He spoke of a “Data Svalbard” - where count of artificial intelligence, cyber security in the light of event and how there is a press- gies can improve human living about the plethora of pros- critical data (of an enterprise) supply chain collaborations, digital transformation. Hence ing demand to revise the exist- technology in the country standards and its substantial de- pects available for users and resides off the network and threat to public cloud from cyber security is the backbone ing IT and information secu- which among others will pendence for a safe tomorrow. vulnerabilities associated with isolated from risk and the malware and passwordless of digitisation,” Seetharaman rity regulations to be relevant. enable ‘machine to Vodafone Qatar is actively digitisation especially in a criticality of identifying crucial technology. said. “While is it important to be machine’ communication pursuing the implementation world post the covid-19 pan- (for the organisation) data and “In the Gulf region, mal- The Doha Bank CEO set at the driver’s seat of the speed that will transform the way of a high-speed 5G technology demic. not viewing this as a mere DR ware attacks were one of the forth the right tone for the of innovation engine, it is in the country which among Lell, rightly pointed out exercise was well received. biggest cyber threats in 2019. session with an apt adage that equally important to focus on machines communicate others will enable “machine that “Resilience and Recovery The underlining statement There is increased exposure to “everything shared is shared the security aspects, both from with humans. to machine” communication are King..” and the covid-19 from Baldev was, that during cyber risks from digital trans- with everyone...” a provider and consumer per- Vodafone Qatar CEO Sheikh that will transform the way is acting a catalyst for change a cyber-attack or data breach, formation. More and more Omar Sherin, Partner spective. And that it was com- machines communicate with in many of the organisation any company should be ca- disruptive advanced technolo- , Technology Practice, EY, pletely normal to be wary of Hamad Abdulla al Thani humans, he said. worldwide. pable of a building a recovery gies are changing the para- took the audience through his how unscrupulous elements, He also highlighted how Alaa Ajweh, Global Ac- and response within a finite digm of banking. At the same views on digital commerce and have taken advantage of the tirety,” he said. enterprises could maximise count Manager, Financial Ser- duration to help it overcome a time, the cyber threats are in- secure digital economy, how current situation by upping Vodafone Qatar CEO the benefits of cloud and edge vices Industry, Microsoft, had situation. creasing rapidly. people, processes and technol- phishing attacks using local- Sheikh Hamad Abdulla al computing using such a pow- the audience engrossed with The webinar was launched “Increased web based ogies are interconnected and ized contents. The possibilities Thani, gave an impactful talk erful network and its impact his talk on the coexistence online for public participation banking channels and inter- involved in building a mean- of a Denial of Service (DoS) / on how Vodafone Qatar is en- on end users. of bots and humans, on how and hundreds of intrigued faces to provide convenient ingful and secure economy. Ransomware acts could never abling digital transformation Sheikh Hamad’s reference “bots” (robotic agents) will participants, from across the services to customers, the His views on building a be ruled out and hyper-pre- using future ready networks. to possible use-cases of this complement humans and not globe, attended the webinar, more cyber threats and chal- secure cyber eco-system with paredness for such an event His thought-leadership technology for the upcoming compete with humans in the from the comforts of their lenges. Cyber-attacks are reference to the upcoming should be looked at in its en- address on enabling innova- sporting extravaganza (FIFA days to come. home/office. CEOs call for deep EU emission cuts by 2030 Daimler agrees $1.5 bn US settlement in diesel scandal AFP der Leyen, is due to unveil the ber states to balance polluting the net zero transition pathway Paris 2030 greenhouse gas emission A long list of CEOs from emissions and the removal of and timetables for each sector, dpa tection Agency Administra- reduction target in her State of some of the world’s largest greenhouse gases -- such as by as well as policy that enables Washington tor Andrew Wheeler said at a The heads of more than 150 the Union address to the Euro- brands and investors using carbon capture technol- substantial investments in car- press briefing. global companies, including pean Parliament on Wednes- including Microsoft, Ikea, ogy or reforestation -- within bon neutral solutions is essen- German automaker Daimler Alongside Volkswagen, Apple and Google, have urged day. Deutsche Bank, Unilever the next 30 years. tial,” the letter from business and its subsidiary Mercedes- Daimler is among several European leaders to set a high- The letter calls on Europe- and H&M signed the letter, It is seen in Brussels as the leaders said. Benz USA have agreed to a $1.5 carmakers that have been ac- er target for reducing climate- an leaders “to avoid the worst trigger for an economic revolu- “This in turn would provide billion settlement with the US cused of violating pollution heating emissions, says the effects of climate change and said the CISL tion that will make Europe sus- us with the confidence needed government in the emissions regulations and even ma- Cambridge Institute for Sus- secure a sustainable, competi- tainable and meet the targets of to invest decisively at the nec- cheating scandal, the Depart- nipulating exhaust systems to tainability Leadership (CISL). tive economic recovery” by re- AFP on Saturday, compared the Paris climate accord. essary pace and scale to reduce ment of Justice confirmed on make emissions seem lower A long list of CEOs from ducing greenhouse gas emis- with the current goal of 40 per- But that proposal earlier emissions, create decent green Monday. than they were in reality. some of the world’s largest sions by at least 55 percent by cent. this year stepped back from the jobs, drive innovation, and ac- The agreement includes a The car company will now brands and investors includ- the end of this decade. The European Commission commission’s ambition to or- celerate the rebuilding of a re- $875 million civil penalty. need to have a third party re- ing Microsoft, Ikea, Deutsche Brussels intends to raise is pushing a five-year “Green der countries to cut emissions silient zero carbon economy.” “The message we are send- view its emissions, under the Bank, Unilever and H&M its target for cutting EU green- Deal” as part of a strategy to by 50 percent or even 55 per- The initiative was led by ing today is clear: we will en- deal with Justice Department. signed the letter, said the CISL. house gas emissions to 55 achieve “carbon neutrality” by cent from 1990 levels by 2030. the European Corporate Lead- force the law, we will protect Daimler announced last The president of the Euro- percent compared with 1990 2050. “From a business and in- ers Group (CLG Europe), said the environment and public month that it had reached a pean Commission, Ursula von levels, a European source told It binds the EU’s 27 mem- vestor perspective, clarity on the CISL. health,” Environmental Pro- deal with US authorities. EU airlines demand end to quarantine ‘chaos’ as passenger traffic dips cluding pilots and cabin crew “Uncoordinated national August saw passenger traffic plateau at ought to be excluded from measures over the last six around 30 percent of its level a year ago travel restrictions, the compa- months have had a devas- nies added. tating impact on freedom of AFP quirements,” Airlines For Eu- The airlines’ appeal to gov- movement.” Paris rope (A4E) director Thomas Quick tests ernments comes after August Alexandre de Juniac, head Reynaert said in a press con- saw passenger traffic plateau of the International Air Trans- European airlines on Tues- ference held by video. Passengers should have at around 30 percent of its port Association (IATA), told day urged national capitals to To overcome the piece- access to ‘quick and reliable level a year ago, according to France’s Europe 1 radio that coordinate measures to limit meal measures, A4E urged a Covid-19 tests’ and A4E’s own figures. “we’re proposing... a proce- the spread of the novel coro- “common approach”, backing quarantines should be “A unified European test- dure for testing passengers at navirus, saying the current calls from the European Com- downgraded to ‘an instrument ing programme is urgently their departure airports, so patchwork of restrictions is mission for a central colour- of last resort’, the airline needed if we are to have any the destination country knows hobbling a return to regular coded map of areas in the bloc group said chance of restoring passenger there’s a minimal risk”. travel around the EU. where the virus risk is high -- confidence,” Reynaert said. “Restriction measures, The hurdles have included enabling restrictions by region Covid-19 tests” and quaran- Greater EU-wide coordi- above all quarantine meas- “chaotic border restrictions rather than “blanket national tines should be downgraded to nation should be made a “po- ures, you have to understand along with confusion about restrictions”. “an instrument of last resort”, litical priority”, Air France- that these are huge deter- Aircrafts of German airline Lufthansa are seen at ‘Franz-Josef-Strauss’ quarantines, varying passen- Passengers should have the airline group said. KLM chief and A4E chairman rents to any kind of travel,” he airport in Munich recently. (AFP) ger locator forms and test re- access to “quick and reliable “Low-risk” travellers in- Benjamin Smith said. added. Tiger Woods has score to settle as US Open returns WEDNESday, SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 page 14 Al Duhail hold off Sharjah for victory
Al Duhail players after their win over UAE’s Sharjah in the AFC Champions League at the Education City Stadium on Wednesday. (AFP) Scoreline Al Duhail 2 (Almoez Ali 41’, Ramin Rezaeian 51’) bt Sharjah 1 (Igor Coronado 58’ (P))
from the edge of the box to put mo playmaker stepped up and Al Duhail in the lead. coolly converted in his trade- Al Duhail picked up from mark style to half the deficit. where they left off after the Despite relative domi- restart and within six minutes, nance for Sharjah and coach Abdullah Al Ahrak had won a Abdulaziz Al Anbari throw- Al Duhail defender Ramin Rezaeian (left) celebrates after scoring during the AFC Champions League Group C match against UAE’s Sharjah at the Education City Stadium in free-kick just outside the Shar- ing in a trio of attacking play- Al Rayyan on Wednesday. (AFP) jah penalty box and new sign- ers in Khalid Bawazir, Saif ing Ramin Rezaeian curled it Rashid and Salem Saleh, Al AFC Group C on Tuesday. having lost to Al Taawoun on the opening period came just end of the first half, Sharjah perfectly into the top corner to Duhail stood tall to see off Doha Sharjah went into the Matchday Two to freeze at before the half-hour mark, were caught napping after a double the Qataris’ lead. the match and move up to six game in pursuit of their first three points. when Ahmed Yasser rose high- misplaced pass from Moham- Five minutes later, Coro- points, five points ahead of A fiercely contested tactical win in the AFC Champions Igor Coronado had the first est to meet a cross from a free- med Abdulbaset allowed Luiz nado used his trickery to drib- their opponents. battle at Education City Sta- League since 2004, having chance of the match for Shar- kick. Al Hosani did enough to Junior to collect the ball deep ble his way past two Al Duhail Sharjah’s chances of pro- dium saw Al Duhail emerge collected one point from their jah after eight minutes, but his initially parry it then followed into his own half and supply players before being brought gress to the next round are 2-1 winners over Sharjah FC first two games. free-kick from all of 30 yards through with a sweeper-style an impeccable pass to Almoez down by Ali inside the box, now hanging on their ability to on Matchday Three of the Al Duhail, meanwhile, out sailed over the crossbar. clearance. Ali who expertly applied his prompting the referee to point collect the three points in the 2020 AFC Champions League were looking to make amends Al Duhail’s best chance of Five minutes before the finish into the bottom corner to the spot. The former Paler- reverse fixture on Friday. Late Khalilzadeh goal seals Persepolis win Al Ain, Al Sadd share points over Al Taawoun in thrilling 3-3 draw
AFC biggest chance of the half. AFC Doha Al Rashidi continued to be Doha the main creative outlet for the A late Shojae Khalilzadeh Saudis, and in the final min- Group D of the 2020 AFC goal earned Iran’s Persepolis ute of the half, he once more Champions League took off to FC a valuable 1-0 victory over made progress down the right a fiery start as Al Ain FC put an Al Taawoun FC on Match- and delivered a cross that was end to a run of five consecutive day Three of the 2020 AFC cleared by Siamak Nemati, but losses in the competition when Champions League Group C only as far as Cedric Amissi who they shared the spoils in an ex- on Tuesday. controlled and struck on the citing 3-3 draw with Qatar’s Al Persepolis went into the half-volley, forcing another fine Sadd SC on Tuesday. game chasing their first win in reflex save from Lak as the first The two sides went into the 2020 edition, but for them half ended goalless. the game with contrasting for- to do so, they needed to over- The pattern continued in tunes, with Al Ain needing to come group leaders and hith- the second half, but with Perse- pick up points after opening erto unbeaten Al Taawoun. polis seeing more of the ball and their campaign with two losses After a cagey opening 20 looking more adventurous as while Al Sadd needed to con- minutes, the first chance of the game ticked on. solidate their position at the the game fell Al Taawoun’s Head coach Yahya Gol- top of Group D. way as centre-back Iago San- mohammadi’s men had their Commenting on the draw, tos looked to send a towering best chance of the match in the Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez, header towards goal, but his 72nd minute when club captain said, “We deserved the best attempt went marginally over Ahmad Nourollahi powered a against Al Ain, and we must the crossbar. header from a Bashar Resan develop ourselves. We have a The two sides continued to free-kick, but goalkeeper Cassio long and arduous road ahead battle in the middle of the park, produced a diving save to keep in the Champions League.” Sadd’s midfielder Santi Cazorla (3rd left) celebrates his goal with teammates during the AFC Champions with no major chances being the danger away. Despite not playing a com- League Group D match against UAE’s Al Ain at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. (AFP) created at either end for most of The deadlock was finally petitive match in the past six the first half. broken with eight minutes to months, the inaugural AFC With 10 minutes to go until go through the unlikeliest of Champions League winners Scoreline the break, right-winger Fahad sources. An out-swinging cor- took just five minutes to open Al Ain 3 (Kodjo Fo-Doh Al Rashidi dribbled his way to ner at the near post was nod- the scoring, when Togolese Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez the byline before sending a low ded onto the path of defender striker Kodjo Laba met debu- guides his team during the AFC Laba 5’, Bauyrzhan cross into the path of Mitch- Khalilzadeh, who was well-po- tant Wilson Eduardo’s low Champions League Group D Islamkhan 38’, ell Duke who took it first time sitioned at the far post to con- cross to slot past Qatar inter- match against UAE’s Al Ain at the from five yards out but goal- trol and apply a left-footed national Saad Al Sheeb. Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium Boualem Khoukhi 67’ keeper Hamed Lak produced finish into the bottom corner It was end to end from that in Doha on Tuesday. (OG)) vs Al Sadd 3 stunning back-to-back saves to to hand Persepolis what would moment on, as Al Sadd looked deny the Australian twice and prove to be the winning goal. to reply in kind with the biggest shot that took Al Sheeb by sur- (Akram Afif 35’, Santi Sultan Madash fumbled the re- Result: Persepolis 1 (Shoja chance coming down to captain prise - the Qatari keeper rose Cazorla 55’, Baghdad bound to waste Al Taawoun’s Khalilzadeh 83’) bt Al Taawoun 0. Hassan Al Haydos on the right, to meet it to no avail as the ball but he slipped before managing crept just under the crossbar. Bounedjah 60’). a shot. At the other end of the Al Sadd drew level when pitch, Al Sheeb needed to come Santi Cazorla scored on his out of his area to head a long AFC Champions League de- rising to clear a lofted ball into ball away from Laba. but; the Spaniard hammered the area but instead headed in Al Sadd equalised just af- in a low shot with his right foot to gift Al Ain the equaliser. ter the half hour mark when from Afif’s cut-back from the Chances came left, right, 2019 AFC Footballer of the left side of the pitch. and centre for both teams as Year Akram Afif fired in a right Not long after, Baghdad they looked to break the dead- footed shot into the bottom Bounedjah got his first goal of Players greet each other at the end of the match at the Jassim Bin lock before the final whistle, in corner. the current edition and put his Hamad Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. (AFP) one of the most lively games so Al Ain replied instantly side ahead after he tapped in far in the competition. through Kazakhstan interna- Nam Tae-hee’s low cross, the with chances at both ends be- Laba missed the chance to Al Ain collected their first tional midfielder Bauyrzhan latter having beaten Bandar Al ing missed. Khoukhi missed a equalise when he hit the post. point to remain in contention, Islamkhan, who controlled Ahbabi to assist his teammate. golden opportunity to increase A few minutes after the while Al Sadd moved up to five Iran’s Persepolis FC scored 1-0 win over Al Taawoun FC in Group C of the the ball a few yards outside Al The match sprung to life the difference when he missed hour mark, Khoukhi put the points ahead of the two sides’ 2020 AFC Champions League at the Education City Stadium on Tuesday. Sadd’s area, before firing in a again after the flurry of goals, a header at the far corner, while ball past his own keeper after rematch on Friday. Sports Wednesday, September 16, 2020 13 Hamdallah scores a brace as Al Nassr see off Sepahan
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Al Nassr FC continued their charge towards the 2020 AFC Al Hilal Saudi FC beat Uzbekistan’s 10-man Pakhtakor 2-1 in Group B Champions League Round of of the AFC Champions League at the Al Janoub Stadium on Monday. 16 with a 2-0 win over Sepa- han thanks to a brace from Abderazzaq Hamdallah on Al Hilal SFC savour win Matchday Three of Group D on Tuesday. The two sides went into over resilient Pakhtakor the game with a point sepa- rating them; with Al Nassr in AFC the 25-year-old midfielder. second place with four points Doha “However, we got the victory needing a win to keep them at with great fighting spirit and arm’s length from third-placed Defending champions Al with the help of the good tac- Sepahan. Hilal SFC heaved a sigh of tics from our coach.” The first half started slow, relief after defeating 10-man Salem Al Dawsari, who but things quickly changed Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan in was named as the Player of the when Argentinian Gonzalo Group B of the AFC Champi- Match, labelled the encoun- ‘Pity’ Martinez, who was ons League on Monday. ter against Pakhtakor as “the making his AFC Champions Second half substitute most important” in the group. League debut, sent an indirect Hattan Bahebri scored a late “It was a difficult match free-kick with surgical accu- winner to steer the defending and the most important one racy to Hamdallah’s head, the champions to a third consecu- for us,” said the 29-year- Moroccan making no mistake tive victory as the Saudi Ara- old midfielder. “Despite all from six yards to put his team bia club took spot in the group the conditions that we went ahead at the half-hour mark. and edged closer to the knock- through, we managed to get With chances coming at a out stage. the three points. premium, Islamic Republic of Captain Abdullah Al May- Al Hilal play Pakhtakor Iran’s Sepahan ended the first Al Nassr players greet Abderrazak Hamdallah after one of his two goals against Sepahan FC in their Group D match at the Jassim Bin Hamad ouf said Al Hilal, missing six again on Thursday, knowing half with Mohammed Mohebi Stadium in Doha on Tuesday. players who had tested posi- another win will all but seal driving in a low cross that tive for COVID-19, didn’t start their place in the Round of 16. missed goalkeeper Brad Jones’ to him just outside the six er Payam Niazmand only tute Reza Mirzaei hammered placed Al Sadd SC at the top the match well but managed hands in the six yard box, but yard box, after a magnificent to beat, he fired wide to the in a low shot from range but of Group D on seven points, to take advantage of their nu- Got important points, says teammate Sultan Al Ghannam solo run down the right by Al stopper’s left. the keeper was more than while the Isfahan based side merical superiority to win. Shabab Al Ahli’s Khalil was present in the right place Ghannam ended with his ini- With his team upping the equal to it. remained in third place, two “We didn’t perform well Ahmed Khalil said Shabab Al at the right time to clear before tial shot being deflected into ante in search of a goal, Mo- The Australian was given points off a qualification spot in the first half,” said the goal- Ahli Dubai secured three very any damage could be done. the Moroccan’s path. hebi found the net after rising one last challenge – again ahead of Matchday Four’s re- keeper, who was beaten by important points against IsIr- Just three minutes into the Khalid Al Ghannam high to head in but the referee from Mirzaei – closer to the fi- verse fixture on Friday. Pakhtakor’s Eren Derdiyok in an’s Shahr Khodro FC. second half, Hamdallah dou- missed a golden chance to ruled it out, judging that there nal whistle but held the ball, as the second half after Sebastian “The win was a very positive bled the Riyadh-based side’s kill off the game and make it was a foul in that effort. Five Al Nassr held on for a valuable Result: Al Nassr 2 (Abderrazak Giovinco had given Al Hilal the result for us,” said Khalil. “After lead and his own tally through 3-0, when Hamdallah played minutes from time, Jones was win and a clean sheet. Hamdallah 29’, 48’) lead in first half stoppage time. a long period of stoppage, the tapping in a rebound that fell him in on goal but with keep- called into action when substi- With this win, Al Nassr re- bt Sepahan 0. “In the second half, things match was very difficult for us changed and we played better but the most important thing as we took advantage of Pa- is that we managed to get the khtakor playing with one man three points,” said the 2015 Post match down to get the three points. AFC Footballer of the Year. “It was a good way to re- “The start of the match was Al Ahli (Saudi FC) were second best against Al Shorta despite scoring a win, says skipper Al Soma start but now we should focus good for us as we controlled on winning the next match in the proceedings but things Doha: Al Ahli Saudi FC captain secure a second win. of some of our players, affected on Matchday Four but Al Soma the Round of 16 and hopefully, order to qualify. After qualify- changed before going into the Omar Al Soma was relieved Al Soma was satisfied with the us,” said the Syrian interna- believes Al Ahli will be better pre- we can have a far better perfor- ing we must focus on winning break,” he said. “However, our his team walked away with win as Al Ahli were missing sev- tional forward. pared for Thursday’s encounter. mance than tonight.” the group.” performance improved in the full points against a better Al eral players but admitted that “The Al Shorta players were “We now know the style of our Al Shorta defender Suad Natiq Mohamed Kanno admitted second half and managed to Shorta side in their 2020 AFC Iraqi side Al Shorta surprised physically excellent and they opponents and this will help us said his side deserved a better that Al Hilal were affected by get the three points.” Champions League Group A tie them at Khalifa International had a good performance. We to have a better performance result but luck was not on their the absence of players who had Shabab Al Ahli play Shahr on Monday. The Jeddah giants Stadium. “We were hoping to had watched several of their in the next match,” said the side. “We had a great perfor- tested positive for COVID-19. Khodro again on Thursday and became the first team to reach have a better performance but matches but their performance 31-year-old forward. “The good mance despite playing with “It was an important vic- need to win to stay in touch the Round of 16 as Marko the heavy schedule that we had was totally different.” thing is now we will have more 10 men from so early in the tory, especially as we were with leaders Al Hilal SFC and Marin notched a late goal to recently, along with the injuries The two sides will clash again rest than the other teams in match,” said Natiq. (AFC) missing several players,” said Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor.
Qatar’s Asian Cup champ Almoez 2020 AFC Champions League to join GA Live to celebrate 22 Qatar 2022 stadiums hosting matches weeks of online sessions SC.qa Sc.qa hree FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 stadiums are sian Cup and QNB Thosting the AFC Cham- Stars League champion pions League (West) matches AAlmoez Ali will appear from the group stage to the on Generation Amazing (GA)’s semi-finals, which are taking Instagram Live this Wednes- place from September 14 to day, as the human and social October 3, 2020. legacy programme marks 22 Along with Jassim bin Ham- consecutive weeks of GA Live ad Stadium, which is home of sessions by featuring Qatar´s former AFC Champions League record-breaking forward. winners Al Sadd SC, Khalifa In- The Qatar National Team ternational Stadium, Education and Al Duhail striker made City Stadium and Al Janoub history last year with the Qa- Stadium will host matches dur- tar team, scoring a spectacular ing the tournament. The Khalifa International Stadium kicked off the tournament on Monday and will continue to host teams in overhead kick against Japan to The tournament will be Group A adding AFC Champions League to its illustrious hosting history. help his team to a 3-1 victory played over a total of 39 matches in the final of the 2019 AFC with 32 in the group stage, four ful redevelopment in prepa- well as round of 16 matches. Located in the heart of Asian Cup to lift the trophy for round of 16 matches, two quar- ration for hosting the world’s Located in Al Wakrah City, Qatar Foundation for Educa- his country for the first time. ter-finals and one semi-final. largest football tournament. the 40,000-seat venue was the tion, Science and Community Almoez Ali broke the re- Commenting on the occa- The redevelopment included first purpose-built Qatar 2022 Development (QF), Qatar’s cord for the most goals scored sion, Nasser Al Khater, CEO the integration of additional stadium to be completed. It ‘Diamond in the Desert’ boasts in the tournament and was of the FIFA World Cup Qatar seats, a LED lighting system features a retractable roof, a capacity of 40,000 and is awarded the 2019 Asian Cup 2022™ said, “Following last and cooling system which will which works alongside the set to host matches up to and Golden Boot Award. The years’ FIFA Club World Cup ensure that the venue can be stadium’s innovative cooling including the quarter-finals 24-year-old striker experi- this will be yet another sub- used year-round. technology to ensure that it stage during 2022. It will host enced another triumph this We look forward to having The centre-back discussed stantial event that Qatar will Situated in Aspire Zone, can be used any time of year. teams in Group C and round year as he helped his team him on our Live session this footballing values – which the host as one of a number of test Qatar’s centre of sporting ex- In 2022, the stadium will of 16 matches during the 2020 Al Duhail win the QNB Stars week as he is a role model to GA programme, as a football events to maximize our pre- cellence, Khalifa International host matches until the round AFC Champions League. League title. the next generation and will for development tool, is built paredness well ahead of the Stadium will host matches until of 16. Following the tourna- Education City Stadium Almoez Ali will go live with highlight just what it takes to on – that have helped him FIFA World Cup™ in just over the round of 16 and a third-place ment, the stadium’s capacity has achieved a five-star design GA from 4 PM Doha time on be a success, both on and off carve out a name for himself two years from now.” match in 2022, and after the will be reduced by half with and build sustainability rating Wednesday (GMT+3) in what the pitch.” on and off the pitch. tournament will remain Qatar’s 20,000 seats donated to foot- from the Global Sustainability will mark GA’s 22nd week In last week’s Instagram Talking about his career Khalifa International Stadium 40,000-seat national stadium. ball development projects in Assessment System (GSAS) of online streams during the Live sessions, Al Gharafa and and the importance of being a Having previously hosted the Qatar and around the world. and benefits from advanced pandemic to help audiences Mexico national team star good member of the commu- 2017 Amir Cup final, 2006 Al Janoub Stadium cooling technologies that en- at home stay connected, ac- Hector Moreno appeared as a nity, Moreno said: “You have Asian Games, 24th Arabian Known for its critically ac- Education City Stadium sure comfortable tempera- tive and inspired. The star will guest. Moreno played for RCD the power to make a whole Gulf Cup, and FIFA Club claimed design which is in- Earlier this month, Education tures year-round for players talk about his career successes Espanyol, PSV Eindhoven country and people happy but World Cup 2019™, to name spired by traditional dhow City Stadium hosted its first and fans. so far as well as using sporting as well as AS Roma and Real in time off, it’s important to a few, Khalifa International boats and Qatar’s seafaring official match during the QSL After 2022, the stadium’s values in times of adversity. Sociedad before joining Qatar reach out and check on and Stadium kicked off the tourna- past, Al Janoub Stadium was 2020/2021 season opener capacity will be reduced by In the lead up to the Live major league side Al Gharafa help people.” ment yesterday, and will con- inaugurated during the Amir between Al Sadd SC and Al half, thanks to its modular de- segment, Moza Al Mohannadi, in 2019. A Supreme Committee for tinue to host teams in Group Cup 2019. It went on to host Kharaitiyat SC. Its comple- sign, with 20,000 seats donat- GA’s Marketing & Communi- The player has over 100 Delivery & Legacy (SC) social A, adding AFC Champions the semi-final of the 24th edi- tion was announced in June ed to support the creation of cations Director, said, “We are caps for his country Mexico, and legacy programme, Gen- League to its illustrious host- tion of the Arabian Gulf Cup 2020 through a specially pro- sports facilities in developing delighted to be hosting a Qa- including appearances at the eration Amazing has reached ing history. in December 2019 and sev- grammed digital launch as a countries around the world. tari record-breaker and Asian 2010, 2014 and 2018 FIFA 500,000 beneficiaries in Asia The stadium was the first eral QNB Stars League (QSL) tribute to frontline healthcare The additional space will be Cup winner in Almoez Ali, a World Cups™. Moreno has and the Middle East. It aims to tournament-ready venue for matches. workers during the COVID-19 redeveloped to feature a retail young player who inspired won four domestic titles in- positively impact 1 million peo- the FIFA World Cup Qatar Al Janoub Stadium will pandemic – making it the area, sporting facilities and the nation during the team´s cluding trophies with both AZ ple via unique football for devel- 2022™ and was reopened in host most teams in Group B of third tournament-ready Qatar two schools which will serve successful Asian run last year. Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven. opment programmes by 2022. May 2017 following a success- the AFC Champions League as 2022 stadium. Qatar Foundation. 14 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Sports Aspetar establishes a unique concussion care programme for footballers in Qatar
ferral systems. Team health care provid- ers are specifically trained in concussion assessment and treatment. The public and non-medical team staff are provided with information on how to recognise and deal with suspected concussions. It is worth mentioning that Aspetar recently published the first sports concussion assess- ment tool in Arabic, a transla- tion and cultural adaptation of Dr Louis Holtzhausen, Aspetar the internationally accepted sports physician. Sports Concussion Assess- ment Tool version 5 (SCAT5). Tribune News Network This will be a great contribu- Doha Human brain damage and treatment concept. Abstract blue tion to better concussion care background with cardiogram. in all Arabic speaking popula- The Aspetar Orthopaedic tions all over the world. and Sports Medicine Hospi- more aware of sport- related weeks in most cases. Howev- In addition to being the tal is committed to provid- concussion and there has been er, complications can occur, region’s leading orthopedic ing world-class concussion an increased international me- including prolonged symp- and sports medicine hospi- care to football players and dia focus on the importance of toms, an increased suscepti- tal, Aspetar is a Weill Cornell for contributing to the legacy diagnosing and managing the bility to concussion or other Medical College Qatar teach- of the Qatar 2022 Football condition promptly, safely and injuries and potential long- ing hospital. It has also been World Cup. appropriately. term mental consequences of accredited by the Gulf Coop- The Aspetar Sports Con- Commenting about multiple concussions. In ad- eration Council as a special- cussion Programme is the aspects to it, including raising by providing information and (QSL) and the Qatar Football the programme, Dr Louis dition, sports performance is ist hospital for the region, first of its kind dedicated, awareness, educating medi- making evidence-based con- Association (QFA). Holtzhausen, Aspetar sports impaired whilst concussed.” and by the International sports related concussion cal personnel, facilitating early cussion care available to all ath- There is growing concern physician, said, “Concussion In the interest of athlete safety Olympic Committee (IOC) programme in the gulf regio. recognition and treatment of letes in Qatar. The hospital has among medical practitioners affects athletes at all levels of and wellness, Aspetar offers a as an IOC Research Centre It is based on international concussed athletes, a specialist adopted a position statement and scientists across the world sport. If managed appropri- range of clinical services for for Prevention of Injury and best practice, customised for referral network, and advanced on concussion care which has about the effects of concus- ately the symptoms and signs sports related concussion, in- Protection of Athlete Health, local conditions. sports concussion clinics. been endorsed by their part- sion on athletes. Also, in recent of concussion resolve spon- cluding advanced concussion and by FIFA as a FIFA Medi- The programme has many Aspetar has taken the lead ners in the Qatar Stars League years the public has become taneously within a couple of care clinics and specialist re- cal Centre of Excellence.
The brawl and after Messi joins Neymar regrets Marseille red card exclusive
AFP don’t know yet... Today, with a defending Gonzalez. He de- Paris cool head, I say yes, but in due nied racism and accused Ney- club of course, my companions and I mar of being a bad loser. Neymar has said he “acted asked the referees for help and “Alvaro Gonzalez is not like a fool” following his red we were ignored. racist. He has shown us that sporting card against Marseille but “I accept my punishment by his daily behaviour since called on football officials to do because I should have fol- joining the club, as his team- more to combat discrimination lowed the path of clean foot- mates have already testified,” billionaires after accusing Spanish defend- ball. I hope, on the other hand, the statement read. er Alvaro Gonzalez of racism. that the offender will also be The league’s disciplinary The Brazil forward was one punished. commission, which will de- of five players sent off after a “Racism exists. It exists, cide the punishments, could mass brawl at the end of PSG’s but we have to stop it. No investigate Neymar’s accusa- 1-0 loss in Ligue 1 on Sunday, more. Enough!” tions against Gonzalez, who and later claimed Gonzalez “The guy was a fool. I also Marseille claim was spat on by had called him a “monkey” in acted like a fool for letting me Angel Di Maria. Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi smiles during a friendly a series of furious tweets. get involved in that,” he added. Marseille pledged to “fully football match between FC Barcelona and Nastic at the Johan Cruyff PSG have stood by the Marseille’s Spanish defender Alvara Gonzalez argues with Paris Saint- cooperate” with any investiga- stadium in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, recently. (AFP) world’s most expensive play- Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar during their French L1 match at Marseille defend Gonzalez tion and said the club would er, saying the club “strongly the Parc de Princes stadium in Paris on Sunday. (AFP) PSG have lost their opening remain at the disposal of the AFP Could never imagine supports” him, but Neymar two games of the season for commission. Paris Messi in another shirt, conceded he would accept his “I thought I could not as Marseille’s Dario Benedetto the first time since 1984/85, Any racist behaviour car- says Pjanic punishment which is expected leave without doing some- and Jordan Amavi. and face another spell without ries a maximum suspension of Lionel Messi may have had Barcelona’s new signing Mi- to be revealed by the French thing because I realised that “In our sport, aggressions, Neymar whose first two sea- 10 matches. to stay put at Barcelona but ralem Pjanic said at his unveil- league’s disciplinary commis- those in charge would not do insults, swearing are part of sons in France were marred by Spitting directed at anoth- the Argentine legend did suc- ing on Tuesday he could never sion on Wednesday. anything, did not notice or ig- the game, of the dispute. You injuries. er player can lead to a ban of ceed in joining one new club imagine Lionel Messi playing “Yesterday I revolted. I nored the fact.” can’t be affectionate. I under- They host Metz on Metz on up to six matches. this year -- the one reserved for another club. was punished with red be- Neymar was dismissed for stand this guy partly, all is part Wednesday in what was origi- Kurzawa meanwhile could for sporting billionaires, ac- Messi claimed earlier this cause I wanted to hit someone slapping Gonzalez on the back of the game, but racism and nally scheduled to be their be suspended for up to seven cording to Forbes magazine. month he had been forced to who offended me,” Neymar of the head, with team-mates intolerance are unacceptable,” Ligue 1 season opener. matches for violent conduct The Argentine striker’s stay at Barca after he and the said in a lengthy Instagram Layvin Kurzawa and Leandro Neymar continued. Meanwhile, Marseille is- after aiming a punch at oppo- career earnings of over one club’s president Josep Maria post on Monday. Paredes also sent off, as well “Should I have ignored it? I sued a statement of their own sition full-back Amavi. billion dollars (€840 mil- Bartomeu disagreed over a lion) places the six-time Bal- clause in his contract. lon d’Or winner in a group of Manchester City were mega-wealthy sports figures favourites to capitalise and containing just Tiger Woods, it remains possible Messi Woods has score to settle as US Open returns to Winged Foot Floyd Mayweather and his leaves next summer, when great rival on the pitch, Cris- his contract expires and he AFP and I think Carnoustie as far pared for his previous US Open pretty easily.” the positiveness that the fans tiano Ronaldo. can go for free. New York as just sheer difficulty with- outing at Winged Foot in 2006, Although Woods delivered bring and just that electricity,” Forbes said that in 2020 “I could never see Messi out even doing anything to it,” which came just over a month one of the sporting stories of Woods said. Messi was the best paid foot- playing in another shirt,” Tiger Woods returns to the Woods said on Tuesday. after the death of his father Earl. 2019 with his comeback vic- “What we’re dealing with baller in the world with an in- said Pjanic, whose move from US Open at Winged Foot this “Those three golf courses, “When I didn’t win the tory at the Masters, he acknowl- right now is not what we all come of $126 million from his Juventus was confirmed in week with a score to settle they can host major champion- Masters that year, that was re- edged that challenging for ma- want, but it’s our reality.” Barca salary ($92 million for June. against a course he regards as ships without ever doing any- ally tough to take because that jors gets more difficult with the the 2020/2021 season) and “For me it was impossible one of the three toughest in thing to them. (Winged Foot) or was the last event my dad was passage of time. LPGA event shortened $34 million from sponsors and I always thought everything the world. Oakmont is either one or two.” ever going to watch me play,” “It gets harder to win as we over wildfire and other sources. would eventually work out. During more than a dec- Woods scouted Winged Woods said. all age,” he said. “When you’re Los Angeles: This week’s Cam- The 33-year-old knocked “My hope was to play with ade of dominance between Foot ahead of last month’s “He passed not too long af- in your prime, in your peak bia Portland Classic LPGA Juventus forward Ronaldo him. I met Messi two or three Woods’ first major victory in Northern Trust in Boston, and ter that, and quite frankly, when years, you have to take Tour event in Oregon has been ($117 million) off the top of the days ago but I haven’t yet been 1997 and his 14th major at the came away convinced that the I got ready for this event, I didn’t advantage of those shortened to 54 holes due to football salary chart with Paris able to train or play with him. 2008 US Open, the former course remains as brutal as ever. really put in the practice, and opportunities so that poor air quality in the re- Saint-Germain’s Neymar ($96 I have been lucky enough to world number one played in “This golf course is going consequently missed the cut when you get to the all- gion caused by devastating million) in third place. play with players like Cristiano 46 consecutive majors. to be one of the more difficult time marks you have wildfires, the LPGA Tour Forbes’ top 10 earning Ronaldo and (Francesco) Totti That streak of 46 tour- ones,” Woods said. the opportunity.” said on Tuesday. players made a combined $570 but I want to enjoy playing naments included only one “The winning scores here If Woods is to add The tournament, million this season, a jump of with this whole team. missed cut – at the 2006 US have never traditionally been to his major tally this due to tee off on 11 percent despite the disrup- “All 25 of us will be impor- Open held at Winged Foot. very low. I don’t see that week, and edge closer Thursday, would now tion caused by the coronavirus tant and I believe in the spirit Woods, who collected the changing this week. to Jack Nicklaus’s start on Friday at pandemic to European leagues of the group.” 15th major of his career at record of 18 wins, he Portland’s Columbia and the global economy. Pjanic’s transfer from Juve last year’s Masters, is prepar- ‘Give us a chance’ will do so without the Edgewater Country Michael Jordan is also in to Barcelona was part of a fi- ing for another demanding “The golf course is going to emotional support of Club. the billionaire’s club but the nancial operation involving assignment in New York this be hard. It depends on how dif- the galleries. basketball legend’s fortune Arthur Melo going the other week. The 44-year-old be- ficult they want to set up these This week’s tour- has largely come after retire- way, allowing both clubs to lieves only Oakmont in Penn- pins, give us a chance at it. But nament is being played ment through his longstand- boost their profit figures for sylvania and Carnoustie Links with the forecast, it’s going to be without spectators. ing contract with Nike and the year. in Scotland run Winged Foot difficult no matter what.” “I miss the energy acquisition of NBA franchise Barca said they paid €60 close in terms of difficulty. Woods said he was ill-pre- and just Charlotte Hornets. million ($67.4m) plus a poten- “It’s right up there next Messi remains at Barce- tial five million euros in bonus- to Oakmont lona this season after conced- es for the Bosnian playmaker ing defeat in his attempt to while Juventus would pay € 72 Woods walks off a green followed by caddie Joe LaCava during a practice round prior to the 120th US Open leave without triggering his million plus 10 million in vari- Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, on Tuesday. (Getty Images/AFP) 700-million euro release. ables for Arthur. Sports Wednesday, September 16, 2020 15 Roglic in control as Tour heads to high mountainst AFP Villard-de-Lans (France)
Jumbo’s Primoz Roglic maintained the overall lead in the Tour de France on Tues- Safaa on way to winning the Prix Saint-Laurent, a conditions race for three-year-old Purebred Arabians over day with eyes now nervously seven furlongs, at Dax in France on Sunday. (Photo: JDG) turning to the high altitude showdown awaiting the elite on Wednesday’s high altitude Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani’s Meribel climb. Bora-hansgrohe’s German homebred Safaa wins Prix Saint-Laurent in France all-rounder Lennard Kamna won stage 16 after the Tour’s QREC and learned the lesson. In Fidwah), who finished second first large escape group was al- Doha her second start, she showed by a neck in the colours of Al lowed to get away over some much improvement to finish Shaqab Racing. He is trained by medium mountains. Running in the colours of third in a seven-furlong race Thomas Fourcy and was ridden Kamna came good on the her breeder, Sheikh Faisal bin at Vichy on 15 August. It was by Jerome Cabre. 164-kilometre run through the Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, clear this distance suited her The debutant, Umran (Mis- Alps by defeating Ineos rider the three-year-old Purebred well and she proved that win- ter Ginoux x Dixie Darling) was Richard Carapaz over the final Arabian filly Safaa (FR) G( en- ning her latest start over the further two lengths behind in stretch after the pair had been eral x Sahaba Al Uraiq) opened same distance on Sunday. third completing the frame part of a rare escape group. her account at Dax, France, on Trained by Francois Rohaut for Qatari owners and giving The victory was just re- Team Jumbo rider Slovenia’s Primoz Roglic wearing the overall leader’s yellow jersey rides during the Sunday winning the Prix Saint- and ridden by Valentin Seguy, Al Shaqab Racing another top ward for the 24-year-old who 16th stage of the 107th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 164 km between La Tour du Pin and Laurent, a conditions race for Safaa was one of the nine run- place in the race. He is trained was pipped to the line on Villard-de-Lans, on Tuesday. (AFP) three-year-old Purebred Ara- ners who lined up in the Prix by Mrs JF. Bernard and was the Puy Mary mountain last bians over seven furlongs. Saint-Laurent race. She fol- ridden by Antoine Werle. week. It was his first Tour de RESULTS: major focus of attention on an The grey filly managed to lowed the pace in the early Safaa is a daughter of Gen- France stage win, and Bora’s Stage 16 1. Lennard Kamna (GER/BOR) 4hr 12min 52sec, 2. Richard atypical Tour where Jumbo has get off the mark in just her stages. Then, she came up the eral, the multi Gr P/A winner, first this year. Carapaz (ECU/INE) at 1:27, 3. Sebastien Reichenbach (SUI/FDJ) 1:56, knocked Ineos of their perch as third career start. Her debut middle of the straight and was including among others the “I saw Carapaz wasn’t feel- 4. Pavel Sivakov (RUS/INE) 2:34, 5. Simon Geschke (GER/CCC) 2:35, the dominant team. was in a 1,900m race at La brave to continue her accelera- Gr1 P/A Qatar Arabian World ing too good and I went all in 6. Warren Barguil (FRA/ARK) 2:37, 7. Tiesj Benoot (BEL/SUN) 2:41, 8. “Everything was under Teste Buch on 25 July and she tion to the line, fending off an Cup at ParisLongchamp in and it worked out,” said Kam- Nicolas Roche (IRL/SUN) 2:47, 9. Quentin Pacher (FRA/VCC) 2:51, 10. control,” said the 30-year-old was a bit green. However, she attack from the fast-finishing 2009 and 2010. She is out of na, also a hot time-triallist who Julian Alaphilippe (FRA/DEC) 2:54, 11. Alberto Bettiol (ITA/EF1) 5:12, 12. Carlos Roglic, who once again had a benefited from that experience Hazzam (Al Mamun Monlau x Sahaba Al Uraiq (AF Albahar). may have a big future. Verona (ESP/MOV) 5:15, 13. Pierre Rolland (FRA/VCC) 5:18, 14. Matteo Trentin (ITA/CCC) 6:11, 15. posse with him all the way to “I was so disappointed on Imanol Erviti (ESP/MOV) 6:11, 16. Andrey Amador (CRC/INE) 6:11, 17. Romain Sicard (FRA/TDE) the finish line. the Puy Mary, but this puts that 10:46, 18. Winner Anacona (COL/ARK) 10:46, 19. Casper Pedersen (DEN/SUN) 16:09, 20. Miguel “But tomorrow will be behind me.” Angel Lopez (COL/AST) 16:48 nicer to watch. It’s the Queen Almost 17 minutes back, Selected: 21. Tadej Pogacar (SLO/UAE) 16:48, 22. Primoz Roglic (SLO/JUM) 16:48, 26. Adam Yates stage, the highest point, crazy Al Shaqab Racing’s Al Mashrab in a region dotted with ski-re- (GBR/MIT) 16:48, 27. Rigoberto Uran (COL/EF1) 16:48, 30. Tom Dumoulin (NED/JUM) 16:55. hard the final 5km.I t’ll be a sorts, the yellow jersey group Overall standings: 1. Primoz Roglic (SLO/Jumbo) 70hr 06min 47sec, 2. Tadej Pogacar (SLO/UAE) fight for every second,” said ascended together with only at 40sec, 3. Rigoberto Uran (COL/EF1) 1:34, 4. Miguel Angel Lopez (COL/AST) 1:45, 5. Adam Yates the former ski-jumper who makes a winning return at Dax Tadej Pogacar trying to upset (GBR/MIT) 2:03, 6. Richie Porte (AUS/TRE) 2:13, 7. Mikel Landa (ESP/BAH) 2:16, 8. Enric Mas (ESP/ has emerged as the most pow- Roglic and his Jumbo-Visma MOV) 3:15, 9. Tom Dumoulin (NED/JUM) 5:19, 10. Nairo Quintana (COL/ARK) 5:43, 11. Guillaume erful athlete in Tour cycling QREC teammates. Martin (FRA/COF) 6:45, 12. Alejandro Valverde (ESP/MOV) 6:52, 13. Damiano Caruso (ITA/BAH) 9:09, over the past three years. Doha Colombia’s Miguel Angel 14. Richard Carapaz (ECU/INE) 17:23, 15. Warren Barguil (FRA/ARK) 18:16, 16. Egan Bernal (COL/ Wednesday’s stage 17 Lopez powered past them all INE) 19:04, 17. Pierre Rolland (FRA/VCC) 30:03, 18. Sepp Kuss (USA/JUM) 35:06, 19. Peio Bilbao leaves the Alpine city of Gre- Al Shaqab Racing’s homebred over the final 200m butwas (ESP/BAH) 44:23, 20. Marc Soler (ESP/MOV) 58:58. noble and culminates on the Al Mashrab (Style Vendome x followed closely over the line Meribel mountain, with sec- Candicans) added a seventh with no change at the top ex- tions at 20 percent incline and victory to his scorecard in the cept for Nairo Quintana losing breakaway, Carapaz and Pavel Showing depth of charac- which climbs to the rarefied Prix Albert Laborde at Dax, a little time. Sivakov, the pair who had been ter the 23-year-old Colombian oxygen way above the treeline France, on Sunday. Roglic leads Pogacar by supposed to help their leader made himself freely available to at 2304m altitude. While his win marked his 40 seconds with five stages on the summits, but both of the press right after his defeat, Earlier Tuesday Tour de return to the track after nearly remaining. Rigoberto Uran whom fell on day 1. and here the defeated cham- France organisers were in ex- a year out of competition, it is third at 1min 35sec, while The British team’s captain pion rode with a smile on his ultant mood when announcing confirmed that the five-year- Lopez and Briton Adam Yates Egan Bernal suffered a shock- face again. that all of their cyclists were old grey gelding has been round out the top five. ing meltdown on Sunday and Slovenian pair Roglic and negative for Covid-19 in the fi- hugely consistent homebred Ineos sent two riders in the fell out of contention. his rival Pogacar are now the nal round of tests. for his breeder and owner, Al Al Mashrab added a seventh victory to his scorecard in the Prix Albert Shaqab Racing. In 2019, Al Laborde at Dax, France, on Sunday. (Photo: JDG) Mashrab lined up in five rac- es, winning four of them and to make ground. Once in the Bernard Eyquem. M. Guarni- finishing runner-up in the re- straight, he accelerated to join eri’s trainee, Toy Room (IRE) maining one. the long-time leader Art Pre- (Most Improved x Shiver ICSS announces three new appointments Trained by Jean-Claude mier (IRE) (Dutch Art x Slip- Stream), was further two Rouget, Al Mashrab was rid- pers Best) and overtake him lengths behind in third under den by Guillaume Trolley de securing a comfortable one Guillaume Guedj-Gay. to its Board of Directors Prevaux in the seven-furlong and a quarter-length win. Art Al Mashrab is a son of Al race for four-year-olds and Premier finished second to se- Shaqab’s stallion Style Vendo- Tribune News Network older on Sunday. He settled at cure a one-two for the winning me out of Candicans (Dansili), Doha the rear in the early stages and trainer Jean-Claude Rouget. a full sister of the Group 1 win- just before the turn, he started He was ridden by Jean- ner and sire Zambezi Sun. The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has an- nounced the appointments of – Judge Fausto Pocar, Former President of the In- Mohamed bin Fahad Al Attiyah’s ternational Criminal Tribu- nal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY); Ambassador Douglas Miss Boum Al Maury wins Prix Kann E. Lute, Former United States Permanent Representative to QREC the North Atlantic Council, Doha the NATO’s standing political Ambassador Thomas Stelzer, Judge Fausto Pocar, Former Ambassador Douglas E. Lute, body and in an honorary func- former UN Assistant Secretary- President of the International Former United States Permanent Racing for the silks of Mo- tion; and Ambassador Thomas General for Policy Coordination Criminal Tribunal for the former Representative to the North hamed Bin Fahad Al Attiyah, Stelzer, former UN Assistant and Inter-Agency Affairs. Yugoslavia (ICTY). Atlantic Council. Miss Boum Maury (FR) (Boum Secretary-General for Policy de Ghazal x Melody Al Maury) Coordination and Inter-Agen- committed towards, I observed have an opportunity to con- (FACTI Panel) said: “It is my was back in the winners’ en- cy Affairs, currently Dean of how sport can be a beacon of tribute towards the growth pleasure to accept this role as closure in the Prix Kann for International Anti-Corruption light during the darkest peri- of an organisation that has an honorary Board Member of four-year-old Purebred Arabi- Academy (IACA) to the ICSS ods of time. Sport represents worked credibly and construc- the ICSS Board. I look forward ans over 2,100 meters at Dax, Board of Directors. a universal celebration of hu- tively with international or- to contributing to the work of France, on Sunday. Speaking of the new Mem- manity. It is a platform for pro- ganisations, governments and this organization which has Miss Boum Maury came to bers, ICSS Chairman Moham- moting equality and freedom, sport governing bodies for the been at the forefront of sport this race off a solid third place med Hanzab said, “We are provided the competition is past ten years. security and integrity since its in a Listed race last time out, at honoured and delighted to fair and respectful of human “Nowadays the security establishment. the beginning of this month, at welcome the esteemed new rights. We cannot ignore that of sport and major sporting “I have accepted this hon- San Sebastian, Spain. A tough members to our Governing sport is at risk. Illegal activities events cannot be addressed orary role to lend my expertise filly, she has raced five times Body. They bring a wealth of such as human trafficking by without paying special atten- to the many programmes de- this year despite the lockdown, experience, inspiration and fake sport organisations, abuse tion to international security veloped by the ICSS in collabo- winning two races and placed Miss Boum Maury races to triumph in the Prix Kann for four-year-old Pure- leadership in areas of work against minors and other crim- and global threats. I believe ration with other international on all her other starts, includ- bred Arabians over 2,100 meters at Dax, France, on Sunday. (Photo: JDG) covered by our organisation’s inal activities too frequently that the ICSS, because of its organisations. ing two in Stakes company. mission. We are ready to bring tarnish the purity of sport. multi-sectoral approach, re- “As the Dean of IACA, ef- Fourteen runners lined up bay filly held the challenge of was dominated by Qatari the ICSS to the next level as we Therefore, I am glad to join search-based orientation and forts regarding the prevention for the Prix Kann and it was the other runners at bay to win owners with Al Shaqab Rac- move forward stronger under the Board of the ICSS and look neutrality, is well-placed to and fight against corruption HH Sheikh Mohammed bin by a length with Lily Le Pemp ing’s homebred Ajaweed (FR) the oversight and guidance of forward to contributing to the increase awareness and take are the focus of my daily work. Khalifa Al Thani’s Caracole Du in the saddle for trainer Mrs (Al Mamun Monlau x Haija) our Board of Directors.” mission of safeguarding sport the conversation to policy and As such I wish to encour- Loup (Josco Du Cayrou x Si- JF Bernard. finishing third only a further Speaking of the new role, of this visionary and independ- decision-makers globally.” age the Centre to intensify rene Du Loup) who took lead Nijinski Al Maury (Amer head behind. She is trained Judge Fausto Pocar, Former ent organisation.” Ambassador Thomas St- its work in the field of sport in the early stages. The com- x Nemosie Al Maury) was the by Thomas Fourcy as well and President of the International Ambassador Douglas E. elzer, Dean of International integrity also in view of the petition intensified among the runner-up, securing a one-two was ridden by Mickael Forest. Criminal Tribunal for the for- Lute, Former United States Anti-Corruption Academy Special Session of the General runners at the final turn and for the winning owner Mo- Both the winner, Miss mer Yugoslavia (ICTY) said; Permanent Representative (IACA), Member of the High- Assembly (GA) of the United in the middle of the straight, hamed Bin Fahad Al Attiyah. Boum Al Maury, and the run- “While dedicating a major to the North Atlantic Council Level Panel on International Nations which will take place MISS BOUM AL MAURY He is trained by Thomas Four- ner-up, Nijinski Al Maury, are part of my career to the legal said: “I am very pleased to ac- Financial Accountability, in 2021, and which will be the came with a swooping dash cy and was ridden by Jerome owned by Mohamed Bin Fa- protection of human rights and cept the appointment to the Transparency and Integrity for first UNGA specifically deal- from the outside to join the Cabre. Just as the case was had Al Attiyah and were bred values from gravest atrocities ICSS Board of Directors and Achieving the 2030 Agenda ing with anti-corruption.” leaders and take the lead. The earlier on the day, the frame by Ms Renee-Laure Koch. 16 Wednesday, September 16, 2020 The Last Word Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces witnesses Nidaa Miqdam Exercise closing ceremony QNA Doha
The National Service Acad- emy concluded the Nidaa Miqdam Exercise with the participation of various units of the Qatar Armed Forces and the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) represented by Al Khor Hospital and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) Ambulance Service. The exercise was held un- der the patronage and pres- The exercise was held under the patronage and presence of Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem. ence of Chief of Staff of the Qatar Armed Forces HE Lieu- cate national service recruits their lives by providing the of the National Service Acad- The exercise also aims to activate the medical emergen- The closing ceremony was tenant-General (Pilot) Gha- on the manner of air medical necessary medical care at the emy’s concern for the safety train medical personnel at cy plan for air evacuation and attended by a number of sen- nem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem. evacuation in critical situ- utmost speed and to convey of its recruits in coordination Miqdam Health Center on train on how to contact the ior officers from the Qatar The exercise aims to edu- ations, to show concern for to the community the extent with the medical services. how to deal with critical cases, competent authorities. Armed Forces. QA to launch four Health Specialities Group at QU draws weekly flights to highest number of students this year Accra, Ghana from
a new record in attracting stu- The grouping includes the four dents who are academically September 29 excelling in health specialties, colleges of health, pharmacy, health and in the number of Qataris Tribune News Network tourism and trade in the re- sciences, medicine and dentistry accepted from them, whose DOHA gion.” percentage exceeded 60 per- With flights to more than Tribune News Network dents, especially those with cent of the students joining Qatar Airways (QA) will 28 destinations in Asia- Doha excellent education. the pool. This interest in the operate four weekly flights to Pacific, 31 in Europe, 12 in Dr Mohammad Diab, as- fields of health for new gen- Accra, Ghana, via Lagos from the Middle East and nine in Qatar University’s (QU) sistant professor and dean erations constitutes an aware- September 29, becoming North America, passengers Health Specialities is one of College of Pharmacy, said, ness of a promising future for the fourth new destination wanting to travel to or from the largest academic health “This year is distinguished by the health sector, in line with launched by the carrier since Ghana can now enjoy seam- clusters in the country. Under a number of things, includ- lege, which fulfils the Qatar College of Medicine is hon- the National Health Strategy the start of the pandemic. less connectivity via the Best one umbrella, the grouping ing the acceptance of the first National Strategic Plan to ex- ourable, but the challenge of 2018-2022.” The Accra service will Airport in the Middle East, includes the four colleges of batch of boys to the College pand healthcare services and choosing was very difficult for “Young people today are be operated by the airline’s Hamad International Air- health, pharmacy, health sci- of Pharmacy since its estab- Qatar University’s strategy the admission committees. the leaders of the future, and state-of-the-art Boeing 787 port. By mid-October, QA ences, medicine and dentistry. lishment and in addition to to provide the labour market “The College of Health Sci- time has proven that excel- Dreamliner featuring 22 will operate 46 weekly flights This grouping includes the high turnout of Qatari with national cadres capable ences has achieved the accept- lence in the fields of health is seats in Business Class and to 14 destinations in Africa, students in various fields of students to join the college, of serving the country.” ance of the largest percentage an urgent international need 232 seats in Economy Class. including Addis Ababa, Dar health, in addition to special- as the percentage of Qataris Dr Halima Al Farsi, assis- of Qatari female students due locally and globally, especially QA Group Chief Execu- es Salaam, Djibouti, En- ised academics, medical prac- admitted to the college this tant dean for Student Affairs to the multidisciplinary as- as we live in a time of the glob- tive Akbar Al Baker said, “We tebbe, Kigali, Kilimanjaro, titioners and researchers in year was 50 percent. This at the College of Medicine, pect and the seniority of its al pandemic Covid-19, so we are delighted to be launching Lagos, Mogadishu, Nairobi, various fields of health. This demand reflects the impor- said: “The challenge this year disciplines over the rest of are proud of this good turnout, flights to the capital of Gha- Seychelles, Tunis, Windhoek academic year in particular, tance of specialisation and was in the number of Qataris the colleges. On a more gen- and we look forward to the re- na, one of the fastest grow- and Zanzibar. the Health Specialisations the quality of the internation- applying to the college, as eral level, all the colleges of turn of life to normal, and the ing economies in the region In line with the air- Group excelled in attracting ally accredited academic pro- their number exceeded 100 the Health Cluster at Qatar students to study in campus,” famed for its local hospitality line’s expanding operations the largest number of stu- grammes offered by the col- students. This demand for the University achieved this year Dr Halima added. and highly sought after ag- across Africa, passengers can ricultural exports. We first look forward to a touch of announced our intention to African hospitality onboard launch flights to Accra in with the carrier’s multicul- January 2020 and while the tural cabin crew, including pandemic has slightly de- more than 30 African na- QU-CPH completes orientation sessions layed these plans, it has not tionalities. Additionally, pas- stopped us from fulfilling sengers across the network our commitment to passen- can also enjoy a variety of Af- for undergraduate and graduate students gers in Ghana and around rican movies, TV shows and the world. music on Oryx One, Qatar Tribune News Network on campus when they come for on the support services offered “With the strong Ghana- Airways’ in-flight entertain- Doha their first Professional Skills lab by the college success oasis. ian diaspora, especially in ment system. session. I wish them all the best Following the undergradu- Europe, the UK and US, we Qatar University’s College of in their new journey to becom- ate student orientation, QU are thankful to the Ghanaian Accra Flight Schedule: Pharmacy (QU-CPH) has held ing excellent pharmacists.” CPH delivered an orientation government for their support Monday, Tuesdsay, Thursday a number of online orientation Dr El-Awaisi commented, session to welcome eight Mas- in helping us to launch these & Saturday sessions for its incoming under- “The skills and experiences ter of Science in Pharmacy – flights providing an oppor- Doha (DOH) to Accra (ACC) graduate and graduate students gained by students at the Col- MSc (Pharm) and one Doctor tunity to reunite family and QR1415 departs: 00:30 arrives: during the first month of classes. lege of Pharmacy are unparal- of Philosophy (PhD) students friends with their loved ones. 09:00 QU-CPH welcomed 53 leled and with the expected stu- who were admitted this aca- We look forward to working new admissions to the general dent commitment, dedication demic year. Head of Research with our partners in Ghana Accra (ACC) to Doha (DOH) pharmacy and foundation pro- and resilience, I am certain that and Graduate Studies for Phar- to steadily grow this route QR1418 departs: 15:00 arrives: gramme, and more than 50 per- this academic year will be an macy Dr Mohamed Izham led and support the recovery of 05:15 +1 cent of them are Qatari nation- amazing one with new curricula the orientation programme and als. A total of 25 male students and extra curricula opportuni- gave the students an overview were admitted this academic Dr Mohammad Diab ties and achievements to grab.” of their study plan and expecta- year to the CPH, in addition to QU CPH faculty members tions from the programme. 35 students who were accepted cal care and advance healthcare Hamad, director of Pharmacy also greeted the new students Additionally, 14 students to the pharmacy major. outcomes, to promote research Department, National Center before inviting them to intro- entered their full-time Doctor Dr Mohammad Diab, assis- and scholarly activity, and to for Cancer Care & Research and duce themselves. of Pharmacy (PharmD). Direc- tant professor and dean CPH, serve as a pharmacy resource for head of Medication Safety & During the programme, tor of the PharmD programme said: “We are pleased to greet Qatar, the Middle East and the Quality Center, HMC Pharmacy students got the chance to Dr Bridget Javed led the orien- General Pharmacy Students to world. Welcome Class 2025, I Executive Office, spoke to the learn more about Qatar Phar- tation activities and provided the college; we are also pleased wish you the best of luck in your students about the pharmacy macy Undergraduate Society an overview about the PharmD to welcome for the first time in future careers.” profession and opportunities (QPhUS), their learning style, program, an introduction to the history of QU-CPH Gen- The orientation session available to pharmacists upon how to use college’s innovative placements in all the Hamad eral Pharmacy Male Students started with welcoming remarks graduation. technological teaching aids: Medical Corporation (HMC) into our premises. We are keen by Dr Mohamad Diab, Associ- Dr El-Hajj commented, “I Blackboard© and the video- hospitals in Qatar, updated stu- that our students receive the ate Dean for Academic Affairs was so happy to see virtually capture program Echo360®, dents on the COVID policy and best learning opportunity they Dr Maguy El-Hajj and Assistant the new batch of first year phar- tips and tricks on how to suc- provided an orientation to Value can get and to prepare them to Dean for Student Affairs Dr Alla macy students at QU CPH, and ceed in their pharmacy journey (a new online experiential edu- provide optimal pharmaceuti- El-Awaisi. In addition, Dr Anas I am very excited to meet them and finally, a short presentation cation platform).
Qatar’s embassy delivers QC’s medical aid to Peru amid COVID-19 Ambassador Lopez also itarian role of Qatar and its Since the pandemic’s outbreak, Qatar has expressed his appreciation assistance to friendly coun- provided medical aid to nearly 78 countries for Qatar for standing by tries in view of the pandemic. the republic amid the spread Since the outbreak of the of COVID-19, stressing the coronavirus, Qatar has pro- QNA Jose Boggiano Romano, Pe- depth of the bilateral rela- vided urgent medical aid to doha ruvian Foreign Affairs Min- tions between the two coun- nearly 78 friendly countries istry’s Directorate General tries. spread over five continents THE Embassy of the State of of Africa, Middle East and On behalf of the Peruvian around the world, Ambassa- Qatar in the Republic of Peru Gulf Countries Ambassador Minister of Defense, Gen dor Sulaiti said. has delivered Qatar Charity’s Carlos Zapata Lopez, a num- Jose Boggiano Romano also He pointed out that Qa- (QC) medical aid to Peru to ber of senior officials in the thanked Qatar and hailed its tar Airways played a pivotal support the country’s ef- Peruvian government, and valuable support that would role in the delivery of aid and forts to confront coronavirus Qatar’s Ambassador to Peru allow the front-line workers repatriation of one million (COVID-19) pandemic at a HE Ali bin Hamad Al Sulaiti. to confront the pandemic. stranded people around the formal ceremony in Lima. Mazzetti thanked Qatar’s He added that the assistance world. The ceremony was at- government and people for provided by Qatar is highly Sulaiti hailed the depth tended by the Minister of the humanitarian gesture beneficial for the country in of relations between Qatar Health of Peru Dr Pilar Maz- and for providing medical this difficult phase. and Peru, noting Qatar has zetti, Peruvian Vice Minister aid to her country to help In turn, the ambassador extended its support to Peru of Defense Resources Gen Peru fight the pandemic. Officials at a ceremony to hand over QatarC harity’s medical aid to Peru. of Qatar stressed the human- during several crises.