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Clashes in Western Sahara despite calls for restraint

Kuwait supports Morocco measures • Polisario says ceasefire over

RABAT: The pro-independence Polisario Front yes- Kuwait supports measures taken by Morocco to terday reported clashes in the Western Sahara after ensure the smooth flow of goods and individuals in a Morocco launched an operation in the buffer zone in normal and unimpeded manner in the Guerguerat the disputed territory, as the UN led calls for buffer zone between Morocco and Mauritania, the restraint. Tensions in the former Spanish colony have Kuwaiti foreign ministry said yesterday. In a press sparked concern around the globe, with the United statement, the ministry renewed Kuwait’s firm and Nations, the African Union, Algeria and Mauritania principled position in support of Morocco’s sover- urging both sides to respect a 1991 ceasefire. eignty and territorial integrity, expressing its rejec- But senior Polisario official Mohamed Salem Ould tion of any actions or practices that may affect traffic Salek said yesterday that the ceasefire supervised by in this area. It called for restraint and a commitment the United Nations is a “thing of the past”. “Fighting to dialogue and a peaceful solution, in accordance is continuing...in Guerguerat,” Ould Salek, a foreign with international law. minister of the Polisario-declared Sahrawi Arab Late Friday the SADR defense ministry said Democratic Republic (SADR), told AFP. SADR Sahrawi forces had carried out “massive attacks” President and Polisario Secretary-General Brahim during the afternoon at multiple points along Ghali said he had “declared war” on Friday and Morocco’s 2,700 km long defensive wall. It said they announced “the resumption of armed actions in order had inflicted “human and material damage on the to protect the inalienable rights of our people”. enemy”. The claim was denied in Rabat by a “well On Friday, Morocco announced that its troops informed source” which said that Morocco’s army launched a military operation in the buffer zone of chief of staff and the UN’s MINURSO mission did Guerguerat in order to reopen the highway to not report any attacks. Mauritania, accusing the Polisario of blocking the Morocco’s military, later Friday, said it had road. Dozens of truck drivers have been stranded for secured the Guerguerat crossing between Morocco days at Guerguerat, the last Moroccan-held stop and Mauritania by installing “a security cordon” GUERGUERAT: A handout picture published by the Royal Moroccan Army Facebook page on Friday shows tents before the road enters the buffer zone along the bor- along its desert wall. The unrest in Western Sahara used by the Polisario Front ablaze near the Mauritanian border in Western Sahara after the intervention of the der where the Polisario has kept a periodic presence. has sparked concern around the world. Moroccan armed forces. — AFP The road is key for trade with the rest of Africa. Continued on Page 2 Egypt finds Israelis killed over 100 Qaeda no. 2 sarcophagi

in Iran: NYT SAQQARA, Egypt: Egypt announced yesterday the discovery of an ancient treasure trove of more TEHRAN: Iran yester- than a 100 intact sarcophagi, dating back more than day dismissed a US 2,500 years ago, the largest such find this year. The newspaper report that sealed wooden coffins, unveiled on site amid much Al-Qaeda’s second-in- fanfare, belonged to top officials of the Late Period command was killed in and the Ptolemaic period of ancient Egypt. They Tehran by Israeli agents were found in three burial shafts at depths of 12 m as “made-up informa- in the sweeping Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo. tion” and denied the Archaeologists opened one coffin to reveal a presence of any of the mummy wrapped in a burial shroud adorned SAQQARA: Statues and funerary masks are on display during the unveiling of an ancient treasure trove of more militant group’s members Continued on Page 2 than a 100 intact sarcophagi at the Saqqara necropolis yesterday. — AFP in the Islamic republic. The New York Times Abdullah Abdullah said Abdullah Ahmad from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai province, the govern- respite for more than eight million people living in Abdullah, indicted in the United States for 1998 Vietnam braces ment’s weather agency said yesterday. central Vietnam,” said Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu, bombings of its embassies in Tanzania and “This is a very strong typhoon,” Prime Minister Vietnam Red Cross Society President. “Each time Kenya, was secretly shot and killed in Tehran by Nguyen Xuan Phuc said, warning provinces in they start rebuilding their lives and livelihoods, they Israeli operatives on a motorcycle at as typhoon kills Vamco’s projected path to prepare for its impact. are pummeled by yet another storm.” Washington’s behest. The provinces planned to evacuate 468,000 people In the Philippines, coastguard and disaster The senior Al-Qaeda leader, whose nom de 53 in Philippines by the end of yesterday, state media cited the gov- agencies scrambled yesterday to rescue thou- guerre was Abu Muhammad Al-Masri, was killed ernment’s disaster management authority as saying. sands in a northern province after the 21st along with his daughter, Miriam, the widow of HANOI/MANILA: Vietnam was bracing for Vietnam is prone to destructive storms and cyclone to hit the Philippines this year tore Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza, the Times Typhoon Vamco to make landfall in the country’s flooding due to its long coastline. Vamco will be the through the main island of Luzon late on reported Friday, citing intelligence sources. The central coast early today, as the death toll in the 13th storm that affects the Southeast Asian country Wednesday and early Thursday. Vamco has killed attack took place on Aug 7 on the anniversary of this year, where more than 160 people have been at least 53 people, injured 52 and left 22 missing the Africa bombings, according to the paper. Al- Philippines rose to 53 from that country’s deadliest storm this year. Packing winds of up to 165 kph, killed in natural disasters triggered by a series of in the Philippines, according to the Philippines Qaeda has not announced his death, Iranian offi- storms since early October. “There has been no police and army. — Reuters cials have covered it up and no government has Vamco is forecast to hit a swathe of Vietnam’s coast publicly claimed responsibility, the Times said. Iran’s foes, the United States and Israel, “try Rightwing militia groups such as to shift the responsibility for the criminal acts of the Proud Boys also planned to hold (Al-Qaeda) and other terrorist groups in the Trump loyalists rallies, prompting a large security region and link Iran to such groups with lies and presence in the capital to prevent by leaking made-up information to the media”, gather claiming Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Saeed clashes with separate anti-Trump Khatibzadeh said in a statement. Khatibzadeh events that were scheduled outside accused the US itself and “its allies in the election fraud the Supreme Court. region” of having created Al-Qaeda through “The whole system’s rigged... in the their “wrong policies” and advised US media to WASHINGTON: Donald Trump way that the information is getting to “not fall into the trap of American and Zionist supporters rallied in Washington the people, it’s filtered through these officials’ Hollywood scenarios”. yesterday to push the discredited channels that makes it so that the American intelligence officials told the Times theory that fraud denied him rightful truth never actually gets out,” said that Abdullah had been in Iran’s “custody” since victory in the election, as further marcher Darion Schaublin, 26, who 2003, but he had been living freely in the results cemented the president’s drove to Washington from Columbus, Pasdaran district of Tehran, an upscale suburb, defeat. Trump expressed his thanks Ohio. “There is a good chance... he is since at least 2015. On Aug 7, he was driving a and added he might “stop by and say not going to have a second term - and white Renault L90 sedan with his daughter near hello” at rallies held under the ban- I’m not sure of the legitimacy of that.” ners of “Stop The Steal”, “Million The final two undeclared states his home when two gunmen on a motorbike WASHINGTON: The motorcade of US President Donald Trump drives past supporters MAGA March” and “Women for were called on Friday by US television Continued on Page 2 holding a rally yesterday. — AFP America First”. Continued on Page 2 2 Established 1961 Sunday, November 15, 2020 Local Amiri envoy offers condolences on late Bahraini prime minister Kuwait’s Ambassador to Bahrain mourns late official

MANAMA: Envoy of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah conveys condolences to the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. — KUNA

MANAMA: Envoy of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on the passing of the Salman Al Khalifa. Speaking to reporters, the Kuwait. The late Bahraini prime minister’s legacy Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness late Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. Kuwaiti envoy extended his deepest condolences and accomplishments “will forever live in our the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Kuwait’s Ambassador to Bahrain Sheikh Thamer to the Bahraini people over this immense loss, say- hearts,” added the diplomat. Prince Khalifa passed Al-Sabah conveyed yesterday his condolences to Al-Sabah on Friday mourned the passing of the ing the late official, who was the world’s longest- away early on Wednesday at Mayo Clinic hospital the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Gulf state’s Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin serving prime minister, has always been fond of in the United States. — KUNA

Waldemar of Denmark. Appreciating the achieve- Kuwait hails ments made by the Danish laureate, Dr Sheikh Basel said, “Prof Waldemar was able to make outstanding contribution to research into the health problems of winner of Sheikh the elderly.” “She devised a new technique for early diagnos- ing and treating Alzheimer,” he said, wishing Prof Sabah prize Waldemar more success. Sheikh Dr Basel paid KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Minister of Health Sheikh Dr homage to the sponsor of the prize, His Highness Basel Al-Sabah said Friday His Highness Sheikh the late Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Prize for Sabah, saying this initiative signals the strength of Research in Health Care for the Elderly and in the relationship between the State of Kuwait and Health Promotion aims to encourage scientific the WHO, which dates from the country’s joining of research and innovation. “The prize, named after His organization in May 1960. He also thanked the Highness the late Amir of Kuwait, materializes the WHO leadership under Director-General Dr Tedros noble commitment to ensuring a better and healthy Adhanom Ghebreyesus for their efforts to select the life for the elderly people; it is a token of our appre- successful candidates for the prize. During World ciation of their contributions and dedication along Health Assembly, held in May 2019, the WHO their lifetime,” he said. The minister made the com- Executive Board named Prof Waldemar as winner of ments in an address to the ceremony held via the $20,000-worth prize, based on recommenda- tions of the selection panels and in collaboration videoconference by the World Health Organization KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Minister of Health Sheikh Dr Basel Al-Sabah attends the videoconference. — KUNA (WHO) to deliver the 2020 prize to Prof Gunhild with the foundation of the prize. — KUNA

tive partnerships in the areas of develop- “Only a few states met their aid aid initiatives and mechanisms in coun- Kuwait: G-77, China ment and financing to address the current pledges,” he regretted, noting that this tries hard-hit by the pandemic and UN and future shocks,” Munayekh stressed. assistance is crucial for achieving equi- agencies such as the World Health “The ongoing dialogue is a step in the table economic recovery and realizing Organization, as well as the COVAX strive to achieve right direction and expresses the extent the 17 Sustainable Development Goals Facility effort to develop an anti-COVID- of our realization and understanding of (SDGs). “The State of Kuwait has always 19 vaccine, he revealed. Commending the sustainable development the new changes, and their causes and been one of the biggest supporters of the role played by the Group of 77 over the impacts, as well as how to address them joint action against poverty that spear- last 56 years in creating a joint negotiat- NEW YORK: Kuwaiti Minister Bader Abdullah Al-Munayekh said in an effectively. These changes brought about headed the relief efforts aiming to allevi- ing capacity under the UN umbrella, Plenipotentiary and Deputy Permanent address on behalf of Kuwait to the virtual both challenges and opportunities,” he ate debts and mitigate the impacts of cli- Munayekh highlighted the significance of Representative to the United Nations meeting on Friday. noted. The Kuwaiti representative under- mate change and natural and man-made continuing this role and strengthening the said the Group of 77 and China are mak- The battle against the pandemic scored the need to change the approach disasters,” he said, citing Kuwait’s role in south-south cooperation. He called for ing great efforts to find suitable solutions added strains on the countries of the to achieving sustainable development providing assistance to the conflict-hit greater collaboration with the advanced to the challenges in the quest for sustain- world, particularly the Group of 77 and and tackling climate change in a way that countries. Realizing the unprecedented countries with a view to better utilizing able development while taking stock of China, in their efforts to curb the negative could address the shortcomings revealed impacts of COVID-19 on poor communi- the available chances in high-tech and the evolving changes worldwide. The impacts of the climate change and other recently amid the COVID-19 outbreak. ties, the State of Kuwait provided nearly scientific advancement and empowering ministerial meeting of the Group of 77 disasters, he pointed out. “These chal- He called on development partners to $290 million to the efforts meant to tack- the countries of the south to overcome and China takes place at a critical time lenges made international cooperation honor aid pledges and the commitments le the various dimensions of the pandem- the challenges on the way to SDGs when the world is battling against the and solidarity more significant than ever they made in binding treaties, notably ic, Al-Munayekh went on. through the perspective of collective novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and highlight the need of finding innova- those related to climate and biodiversity. The Kuwaiti funding went to various responsibility. — KUNA

US National Counterterrorism Center in 2008, the al of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. Israelis killed Times said. The bombings of the US embassies in Egypt finds It was not immediately clear if the statues depicted Kenya and Tanzania in 1998 left 224 people dead any of the judge’s family members but one statue is and more than 5,000 injured. Abdullah was indicted believed to depict an individual, by the name Heteb Ka, over 100... who was “venerated by the king”, Waziri said. “The Qaeda no. 2... by a US federal grand jury later that year for his role. beauty of the statue ... is seen in the intricacy of its Washington accused Iran of harboring Al-Qaeda Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 eyebrows, moustache, and eyelashes. It is absolutely members and allowing them to pass through its ter- beautiful and wonderful,” he added. ritory in 2016, an accusation denied by Tehran offi- shot five times at them with a pistol fitted with a with brightly colored hieroglyphic pictorials. The sarcophagi will be distributed among several cials at the time. Tehran, which has been subject to museums in Egypt including the yet-to-opened Grand silencer, it said. Saqqara, home to more than a dozen pyramids, ancient several attacks by extremists, considers Al-Qaeda a Egyptian Museum (GEM) at the Giza plateau. Situated Iran’s state news IRNA and Mehr news agency at monasteries, and animals burial sites, is a vast necrop- “terrorist group” and has taken part in the fight olis of the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, a near the famed Giza pyramids, GEM is planned to be the time reported a similar incident and identified against it, mainly in Syria and Iraq. UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Saqqara has yet to inaugurated in 2021 after multiple delays. Anani attrib- the victims as Habib Dawoud, a 58-year-old uted the flurry of discoveries in Saqqara to extensive “Even though America has not shied away from reveal all of its contents. It is a treasure,” Antiquities Lebanese history teacher, and his daughter Maryam, and Tourism Minister Khaled Al-Anani said at the excavation works in recent years. Another discovery in making any false accusation against Iran in the past, 27, without giving further details. They said the unveiling ceremony. “Excavations are still underway. the vast Saqqara necropolis is expected to be this approach has become routine in the current US “individual on the motorbike shot from the sidewalk Whenever we empty a burial shaft of sarcophagi, we announced in December or early 2021. administration,” Khatibzadeh said. He accused Archaeologists also hope to find an ancient work- and fled” the scene and that police investigations find an entrance to another.” President Donald Trump’s administration of pursuing shop for manufacturing wooden coffins for mummies. were ongoing. There have since been no updates. The latest find came just over a month after archae- an “Iranophobic” agenda as part of its “all-out eco- ologists in the area found 59 other well-preserved and Waziri explained that ancient Egyptians used to buy US federal authorities have offered a $10-million nomic, intelligence and psychological” war against sealed wooden coffins, also dating back more than their coffins at this workshop. “We expect it to be reward for information leading to Abdullah’s capture. somewhere close to the coffin’s burial shafts,” Waziri Tehran. “The media should not be a loudspeaker for 2,500 years ago. More than 40 statues of ancient He was the “most experienced and capable opera- deities and funerary masks were also discovered, the said. Egypt hopes archaeological discoveries will spur the publication of the White House’s purposeful lies tional planner not in US or allied custody”, accord- minister said. Another two wooden statues were found tourism, a sector which has suffered multiple shocks against Iran,” he said. — Agencies ing to a highly classified document provided by the in the tomb belonging to an ancient judge of the 6th ever since a 2011 uprising up until today’s coronavirus dynasty, according to Mostafa Waziri, secretary gener- pandemic. — AFP They were echoed by the African Union, France, Clashes in Western Russia and Spain. decides the presidency, with 306 votes against Western Sahara, a vast swathe of desert on Africa’s Trump loyalists Trump’s 232. Two hundred seventy votes are required Atlantic coast, is a disputed former Spanish colony. for election. Sahara despite... Rabat controls 80 percent of the territory, including Trump continues to impede Biden’s ability to pre- its phosphate deposits and its lucrative ocean fish- gather claiming... pare for his transition ahead of inauguration on Continued from Page 1 eries. Morocco, which maintains that Western Sahara January 20 and has filed numerous lawsuits - so far is an integral part of the kingdom, has offered autono- Continued from Page 1 unsuccessfully - to challenge vote counts around the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has my for the territory but insists it will retain sovereign- country. On Friday, a judge in Michigan issued another expressed “grave concern regarding the conse- ty. The Polisario demands a referendum on self-deter- networks - with Democrat challenger Joe Biden rejection of Republican claims of fraud. quences of the latest developments” that erupted mination as set out in the 1991 ceasefire. The vote has winning the former Republican stronghold of Georgia Trump said Friday that “time will tell” if he remains despite UN efforts to avoid an escalation. Algeria, been repeatedly postponed due to disputes between in an extremely close race, and Trump getting North president, in a momentary slip of his unprecedented which backs the Polisario, and Mauritania have Rabat and the Polisario over voter rolls and the ques- Carolina. The latest tallies gave Biden a solid overall refusal to concede his election defeat and help Biden called for restraint and respect of the 1991 ceasefire. tion to be asked. — Agencies final win in the state-by-state Electoral College that prepare to take power. — AFP Established 1961 3 Local Sunday, November 15, 2020 Kuwait’s new bankruptcy law gives hope to struggling businesses Focusing on economic implications to help businesses emerge from failure

By Nawara Fattahova their ability to repay the debt. see bankruptcy filings of state-owned Helping businesses manage and entities. KUWAIT: Kuwait’s new bankruptcy law emerge from failure is a modern “The law streamlines and modernizes organizes the issue of bankruptcy and approach that focuses on the economic bankruptcy provisions,” noted Philip corporate debt alongside globally com- implications of the business. Kotsis, Partner & Co-Head of the Kuwait petitive economies. The aim is to provide Office at Al Tamimi & Co, who was a legal foundation for modernizing the Specific mechanisms speaking during a seminar on the new economy, attracting more foreign invest- The new law calls for the establish- law organized by the American Business ment and growing the private sector. But ment of a specialized bankruptcy court, Council-AmCham Kuwait in collabora- what does the new law say exactly? To a mechanism for preventive settlement tion with the German Business Council answer this question, Kuwait Times and financial restructuring to help busi- Kuwait and Al Tamimi & Company. spoke with lawyers and attended semi- “There is a clear desire to see nars to learn the specific implications of companies attempt to emerge from the new law. these distressed situations, and there is an attempt to de-stigmatize busi- No jail time for debtors An attempt to ness failure. This will hopefully have Firstly, the new bankruptcy law no. a positive impact on various aspects 71/2020 does away with jail sentences de-stigmatize of business culture in Kuwait, and for debtors. This has long been a con- business failure will help investors outside Kuwait to those convicted of financial fraud or oth- limits supervision of bankruptcy to tentious issue in Kuwait and the region. see that a structure has been put in er financial crimes. account auditors registered with the Small and medium business owners place, which may attract more for- At the same time, the law provides a Capital Markets Authority only. I consid- often face failure and jail time if their eign investors,” Kotsis said. way forward for debtors seeking to get er this a prejudice against small compa- business collapses. This has arguably Enforceability of court judgments back on their feet financially. The law nies, as [most of] the account auditors been a key factor in limiting the growth and actions to be taken - including allows debtors to launch new projects, registered with the Capital Markets of Kuwait’s private sector. nesses avoid insolvency, and working commencing liquidation procedures, noti- obtain financing, continue with employ- Authority deal with big companies for The new bankruptcy law has removed with creditors to establish arrangements fying concerned parties, disclosing deci- ment, serve in public life and even run large sums that small companies can’t arrest or imprisonment as penalties for satisfying all parties. The new law estab- sions on the Kuwait stock exchange (if for elections. “Establishing a special afford. This will be clear after the law is debtors and those filing for bankruptcy. lishes guidelines for the implementation the company is listed) and instructing the bankruptcy court will add expertise applied,” Ayada explained. In an official statement, the ministry of of bankruptcy trustees who can oversee debtor to disclose the bankruptcy pub- regarding bankruptcy disputes in favor Published in the official gazette - commerce in October noted that the a bankruptcy filing, specialized bank- licly - are all governed by the new law. of those working with this law. In addi- Kuwait Al Youm - on October 25, the abolition of imprisonment for civil debts ruptcy investigators who will work with Attorney Meshari Al-Ayada noted tion, the law made the process of new bankruptcy law is now active, and came after extensive studies. The min- the bankruptcy court and trustees to that the new bankruptcy law filled in restructuring shorter and faster,” Ayada the court that will begin examining istry explained the harm of imprisonment ensure the rights of all parties involved important gaps in the old commercial told Kuwait Times. bankruptcy proceedings is in the early was much greater than its use as punish- and prevent abuse of the system. A sep- law, especially with regards to fraud, stages of establishment. The 308-article ment, especially since sentences were arate bankruptcy commission estab- embezzlement and other financial mis- Wrinkles remain law will place Kuwait among leading typically for short periods and that lished under the ministry of commerce deeds. Penalties, including sentences of However, some wrinkles remain that countries economically in the upcoming imprisonment of the debtor disrupts and industry will also be set up to over- up to five years imprisonment, remain for may take time to iron out. “The new law period, said the ministry. One dead, nine injured in Hawally crash

KUWAIT: A woman died and nine others were injured in a hor- on the intersection between the Mousa bin Nassir and Ibn injured people were sent to Mubarak and Amiri hospitals, KFF rific accident reported Friday in Hawally. The accident happened Khaldoun streets, Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) said. The Asian added. An investigation was opened to reveal the circumstances between a sports-utility-vehicle and a public transportation bus woman was pronounced dead on the scene, while the nine behind the accident.

Kuwait reports 691 new COVID cases, two deaths

KUWAIT: Kuwait tallied 691 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours to up the total to 136,341, while two fatalities pushed its death toll from the outbreak to 835, the health ministry said yesterday. The number of people hospitalized with the virus currently stands at 8,604, with 111 of them in intensive care units, according to min- istry spokesman Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad. The offi- cial added that some 5,462 swab tests were con- ducted over the past 24 hours out of a total of 1,006,712 so far. The ministry had earlier reported that 558 people had recovered from the virus over the same period, raising the total of those to have overcome the disease to 126,902. The spokesman went on to urge the public to abide by health precautions, mainly following social dis- tancing rules, as the only way to halt the spread of the virus. — KUNA 4 Established 1961 Local Sunday, November 15, 2020

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Kuwait condemns shooting

KUWAIT: Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday expressed its strong condemnation of the shooting that targeted the Saudi embassy in the Dutch city of The Hague. In a press statement, the ministry stressed that the “sinful and cowardly attack” is a KUWAIT: Traditional teapots displayed at a store in Kuwait. — Photo by Yasser Al-Zayyat violation of all international norms and laws. It point- ed to Kuwait’s support and solidarity with the sister- ly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures taken to maintain its security and the safety of its citizens. gency within an emergency, he stated. youths, males and females, in five areas. The pro- Kuwait remains Kuwait has welcomed all efforts led by Saudi gram, part of the ‘Kuwait by your side’ relief cam- Oil price down Arabia to bring all parties in Yemen together to paign, was meant to meet the needs of the local restore unity in Yemen. Implementation of the labor market, Undersecretary of the Yemeni KUWAIT: Kuwait’s crude oil price went down by 80 committed to Riyadh agreement will represent a major step Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational cents to $42.73 per barrel Friday as oppose to $43.53 toward lasting peace not only for the people of Training Moal Al-Sha’bi said at the graduation cer- pb the day before, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Yemen, but also for regional stability, he said. He emony in southern city of Aden. He thanked Kuwait (KPC) said yesterday. Across the global markets, the help Yemen price of Brent crude decreased 75 cents to $42.78 reiterated Kuwait’s continued support for the and the HRS for their direct contributions to the per barrel as with the West Texas Intermediate also United Nation led efforts to advance the political economic development of Yemen through and down by 99 cents to close at $40.13 pb. BRUSSELS: Kuwait has reaffirmed its strong com- process. “I would also like to take this opportunity building the Yemeni workforce and reducing the mitment to help Yemen on all humanitarian, devel- to reaffirm our strong condemnation of the attacks unemployment rate. He affirmed the Ministry’s opment, political levels and stressed the importance and violations, as well as our strong support to keenness on promoting private investment and Helpers stuck abroad of finding a political solution to the crisis. This was Saudi Arabia and its right to defend its people and encouraging the donor agencies to contribute to expressed by Kuwait’s ambassador to the EU, territories,” he said. He recalled that Kuwait has the youth empowerment initiatives. KUWAIT: The general secretariat of the council of NATO and Belgium, Jasem Al-Budaiwi, at the sec- repeatedly stressed the importance of finding a Meanwhile, Aden Governor Mohammad Al- ministers has asked the Directorate General of Civil ond Yemen Humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting political solution as it is the only solution to the Meflahi said Kuwait’s supportive role in Yemen is Aviation to come up with a plan for a potential hosted virtually by the European Commission Yemeni crisis. He underlined the importance of the held in high esteem by the local authorities of return of domestic helpers stuck abroad, Al-Qabas Thursday evening. “My country will always remain following pillars for achieving a political solution in Yemen as it helps alleviate the suffering of the citi- reported quoting sources. A decision on that regard faithful to its commitment, until our brothers in Yemen, the GCC Initiative , the outcomes of the zens and improve their living conditions. HRS still requires the health ministry’s approval, however. Yemen can overcome the suffering and enjoy secu- National Dialogue, Security Council Resolution Deputy Director in Yemen Adel Ba’ishen said in the rity and stability,” he told the meeting speaking via 2216 and the Stockholm Agreement. Budaiwi meantime that the HRS-funded projects focus on Midterms postponed? videoconference. Budaiwi noted that during minis- thanked the European Union and the government of areas that have long-term impact on sustainable terial meeting on Yemen which Kuwait co-chaired Sweden for “giving the opportunity to participate in development. The just-ended training project, KUWAIT: Kuwait’s education ministry is consider- along with the UK, Sweden, and Germany in this important humanitarian meeting.” sponsored by the Yemeni Altwasul for Human ing shifting the public high school midterms to be September, Kuwait pledged $20 million in humani- Development, benefited the trainees in the areas of taken with the finals in June 2021, after the health tarian aid. Since the conflict escalation in March Rehabilitation computer and mobile phone hardware and soft- ministry refused a request to allow in-class exams, 2015, Yemen is facing the worst humanitarian crisis In other news, the Humanitarian Relief Society ware maintenance; electrical wiring; air condition- Al-Qabas reported, quoting sources. in the world as described by the UN. Now, with (HRS) concluded a vocational training program that ing and cooling systems; sewer connections; and COVID-19 spreading, Yemen is facing an emer- helped build the technical capacities of 300 Yemeni entrepreneurship. — KUNA

Meanwhile, Hannah Neumannm, chair of Kuwaiti official takes European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with the Arab Peninsula (DARP), in her introductory part in women’s remarks said that women empowerment is an issue “where we can learn from each other.” She noted rights webinar that during her visit to some Gulf countries, she saw a very big step forward in women’s rights. “Hopefully this will be a start of an engagement BRUSSELS: Sheikha Intisar Al-Sabah, a prominent leading to a conference with a physical presence,” and renowned Kuwaiti campaigner for rights of she said. Naumann, a German MEP, announced that women in the Gulf, participated in a webinar in DARP is planning a visit to Kuwait in February next Brussels on how women empowerment has made year if the situation permits related with the coron- big strides in Kuwait in education, politics and avirus crisis. Eva Kaili, a Greek MEP, told the webi- economy. During the webinar entitled “women nar that Kuwait is “very progressive and it also has empowerment in the Gulf,” organized by the participation of women in its political life.” “I think European Parliament’s Delegation for relations with we see a model for all Gulf countries,” she added. the Arab Peninsula (DARP) Thursday evening, Campaigners for women empowerment from Oman, Sheikha Intisar said, “There is a big shift in female Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE also spoke at the empowerment in Kuwait, the freedom of speech in webinar about the developments in their countries Kuwait makes it so progressive.” Schools for girls on women’s rights. and boys were established way back in 1911 and the In the meantime, Kuwait’s ambassador to the EU, first group of girls to be sent abroad for study was Belgium and NATO Jasem Al-Budaiwi expressed his in 1966, she referred. happiness that the Kuwait embassy also participated in In a videoconference, the Kuwaiti campaigner the webinar. “We all feel proud in Kuwait what women told the MEPs that she runs three non-governmen- have achieved so far and how women have become an tal organizations; one in Kuwait and two others in important example for others in the region,” said Jordan and Lebanon to work on the mental health Budaiwi. He expressed happiness to note such interest of women affected by war and violence. In Kuwait, by the European Parliament in this important issues for they teach positive psychology to students to the GCC countries and for the efforts by DARP, appre- spread positive thinking through various activities, ciated in this regard, their efforts to inform the mem- and in Lebanon and Jordan they use drama therapy bers of the European Parliament of this important for women affected by war and female victims of movement in the Gulf region,” he noted. DARP covers violence, she explained. “We cannot get to women inter-parliamentary relations with Bahrain, Kuwait, empowerment if women don’t realize their value, no Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and matter how much legislation we put,” Sheikha Yemen as well as the Contact Group of the Gulf Intisar Al-Sabah stressed. Cooperation Council (GCC). — KUNA Kuwait briefed on latest regarding missing citizen in Romania

BUCHAREST: Inspector General of the Romanian Police Major General Eduard Miritescu affirmed yesterday the keenness of his country to follow up on the case of the missing Kuwaiti citi- BUCHAREST: Inspector General of the Romanian Police Major General Eduard Miritescu meets Kuwaiti zen Mohammad Al-Baghli since 2015. This came Ambassador to Romania Talal Al-Hajri. — KUNA during a meeting with the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Romania Talal Al-Hajri at the headquarter of the General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police in follow up on this humanitarian issue and uncover the capital, Bucharest. In a statement to the its circumstances. Kuwaiti businessman press, Ambassador Hajri said that they discussed Muhammad Al-Baghli disappeared in mysterious the latest developments regarding the case of the circumstances in Kiya village in Brahova district, Kuwaiti citizen who has been missing in Romania north of the capital Bucharest, in 2015. The since August 2015. He called for more efforts Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior previously sent secu- since the case is very sensitive on both official rity delegations to Romania to follow up on the and popular levels in Kuwait. Ambassador Hajri issue with the Romanian police and the compe- assured that the Romanian officials are keen to tent authorities. — KUNA International SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 ‘Captain Chloroquine’ seeks superhero BioNTech founders: Scientist couple in global spotlight win in Brazil vote Page 6 Page 6

GADAREF, Sudan: Ethiopians fleeing intense fighting in their homeland of Tigray gather with their belongings near this border Sudanese town on Friday. — AFP Tigray forces strike Amhara airports Thousands of Ethiopians continue to cross border into Sudan

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Ethiopia said yesterday “There were at least two dead” and “10 or 15 and Gondar were calm yesterday morning, residents Abiy, last year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner, on Friday that forces loyal to the ruling party in the northern injured”, said a doctor at a hospital in Gondar who said. One resident of Bahir Dar told AFP there were declared the TPLF was in the “throes of death”, but Tigray region had fired into neighboring Amhara spoke on condition of anonymity. He said the casualties “two heavy explosions around 10:50 pm”. “After that Debretsion dismissed this as a “daydream”. The TPLF region, raising fears that ongoing fighting could draw in appeared to have resulted from an explosion, not from there was gunfire for 15 minutes, and then it went quiet,” dominated Ethiopian politics for nearly three decades other parts of the country. A doctor said two military bullets. “I have seen abdominal, chest and leg injuries,” the resident said. before Abiy took office in 2018 on the back of several personnel were killed and up to 15 injured in Gondar, he said, adding there were “no civilians at all” among years of anti-government protests. Since then, the TPLF one of the targeted cities. the dead or injured. ‘Extreme urgency’ has complained of being sidelined and scapegoated for The allegation came as thousands of Ethiopians con- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed last week As of Friday evening, at least 21,000 Ethiopians had the country’s woes. The feud grew more bitter after tinued to cross the border into Sudan and aid workers launched military operations in Tigray, saying the move fled across the border into Sudan, according to Tigray went ahead with its own elections in September pleaded for access to Tigray, where intense fighting has was provoked by TPLF attacks on federal military Sudan’s refugee agency. They have described walking - defying a nationwide ban on all polls imposed because sparked fears of a devastating conflict in Africa’s second camps in the region - a claim the TPLF denies. many kilometers in baking heat to flee intense bom- of the coronavirus pandemic - and tried to brand Abiy most populous country. “In the late hours of Nov. 13, Hundreds of people are reported to have been killed, bardments they say have been carried out by the an illegitimate ruler. — AFP 2020, a rocket was fired towards Bahir Dar and Gondar some in a gruesome massacre documented by Amnesty Ethiopian army. Meanwhile Tigray leader Debretsion cities. As a result, the airport areas have sustained dam- International, and thousands have fled fighting and air has said hundreds of thousands of people are dis- ages,” an Ethiopian government statement said. strikes in Tigray, whose leaders Abiy accuses of seeking placed within the region, where the United Nations is “The TPLF junta is utilizing the last of the weaponry to destabilize the country. lobbying for full humanitarian access. within its arsenals,” the statement said, referring to the Tigray has been under a communications blackout Catherine Sozi, the UN’s resident and humanitarian Tigray People’s Liberation Front, the Tigray ruling party. since the operation began, making it difficult to verify coordinator in Ethiopia, made her plea directly during a TPLF leader Debretsion Gebremichael told AFP yester- claims from both camps about the situation on the reception Friday evening for Demeke Mekonnen, day he did not have information about the reported ground. Military officials have vowed to keep the con- Ethiopia’s new foreign minister. “Things are getting attacks but noted that TPLF leaders have said “any air- flict contained in Tigray, and Abiy has repeatedly prom- rather hard,” Sozi said during a question-and-answer port used to attack Tigray will be a legitimate target”. ised a quick, decisive victory. But Amhara and Tigray session, citing the communications blackout, road clo- The airports in Bahir Dar, the regional capital, and in are embroiled in long-running disputes over land along sures, and shortages of water, fuel and cash. She later Gondar are used by both military and civilian aircraft. their shared border that analysts worry could draw told AFP there was “extreme urgency” for aid workers Residents reported hearing gunfire in both cities Friday Amhara into the conflict. to get full access. “We can’t reach the people we need night, though an Amhara regional government statement Thousands of Amhara militiamen have already head- to provide services to,” she said. “We’re concerned that said “the situation was controlled within a few minutes” ed towards Tigray to fight alongside federal forces, every hour, every day that the conflict continues, the and “our cities are in peace”. according to Amhara security officials. Both Bahir Dar most vulnerable people become even more vulnerable.”

yesterday morning with thick plumes of gray smoke ris- NEELUM VALLEY: A man holds kitchen utensils while stand- ing over the valley, an AFP journalist saw. ing next to the remains of his destroyed house following Villagers burn cross-border shelling between Pakistani and Indian forces “This is my house, I can’t leave it to the Turks,” as in Tehjain village in Kashmir yesterday. — AFP Azerbaijanis are often called by Armenians, said one houses ahead resident as he threw burning wooden planks and rags FBI get their man, soaked in gasoline into a completely empty house. of takeover “Everybody is going to burn down their house after almost 50 today... We were given until midnight to leave,” he 15 killed as tensions said. On Friday at least 10 houses were burned in and years on the run CHAREKTAR, Azerbaijan: Villagers in Nagorno- around Charektar. flare in Kashmir Karabakh set their houses on fire yesterday before The ex-Soviet rivals agreed to end hostilities earlier fleeing to Armenia ahead of a weekend deadline that this week after previous efforts by Russia, France and WASHINGTON: A man who had been on the will see parts of the territory handed over to the United States to get a ceasefire fell through. A key SRINAGAR/MUZAFFARABAD: At least 10 civilians run from the FBI for almost 50 years after escap- Azerbaijan as part of a peace agreement. Residents of part of the peace deal includes Armenia’s return of and five security personnel were killed in cross-border ing police during his grandmother’s funeral has the Kalbajar district in Azerbaijan that was controlled Kalbajar, as well as the Aghdam district by Nov 20 and shelling between India and Pakistan on Friday, in one been re-arrested, authorities said Friday. Leonard by Armenian separatists for decades began a mass the Lachin district by Dec 1, which have been held by of this year’s deadliest days along the heavily milita- Moses had been jailed for life for throwing exodus this week after it was announced Azerbaijan Armenians since a devastating war in the 1990s. rized frontier separating the nuclear-armed rivals, offi- Molotov cocktails together with a group of others would regain control today. Russian peacekeepers began deploying to cials said. Indian officials said the barrage of mortars during riots that followed the assassination of Fighting between the separatists backed by Nagorno-Karabakh on Wednesday as part of the terms and other weapons along several parts of the Line of Martin Luther King Jr in 1968. The petrol bombs Armenian troops and the Azerbaijan army erupted in of the accord and took control of a key transport artery Control - the de-facto border - began after Indian set fire to the Pittsburgh house of Mary Amplo, late September and raged for six weeks, leaving more connecting Armenia to the disputed province. Russian troops foiled an infiltration attempt from Pakistan in who was severely burned and later died as a result than 1,400 dead and forcing thousands to flee their military officials said the mission consisting of nearly northern Kashmir. of her injuries. homes. In the village of Charektar, on the border with 2,000 troops would put in place 16 observation posts Pakistan’s military said in a statement it had In 1971, Moses was the neighboring district of Martakert which is to remain in mountainous Nagorno-Karabakh and along the responded to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing by granted a furlough to under Armenian control, at least six houses were on fire Lachin corridor. — AFP the Indian army. Indian officials said six civilians, three attend the funeral of soldiers and a border guard were killed on their side. his grandmother and The Pakistan military said four civilians and one soldier used the occasion to were killed on the Pakistani side. Both India and give police the slip, Pakistan claim Kashmir in full. Each rules part of the changing his name to region, with New Delhi long accusing its neighbour of Paul Dickson and fuelling an insurgency, which Pakistan denies. working, at least since Indian and Pakistani troops regularly exchange fire Leonard Moses 1999, as a traveling across the mountainous border, but the shelling on pharmacist in the state Friday was particularly intense, according to Indian of Michigan, police said. The FBI renewed their officials. Both sides also accused the other of firing at search in 2016, questioning his family once again civilian areas. “As usual they targeted civilian popula- and offering a reward for his arrest, as well as set- tions without any remorse,” said Syed Shahid Qadri, a ting up a dedicated tip hotline. Despite more than government official in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, 2,000 tip-offs, the FBI were “still unable to locate where a woman was among the dead and 27 others and apprehend Leonard Moses,” said FBI agent were injured. Michael Christman, an FBI official at a press con- Across the border in Indian-ruled Kashmir, officials ference in Pittsburgh. But at the beginning of this said an 8-year-old child was among those killed in the year, he was detained and questioned in the shelling that started in the morning and continued late course of a separate investigation, whose nature into the evening. Mukhtar Ahmad, a resident of Uri in the FBI did not disclose. Legal records show that a Indian Kashmir said there was panic in the hillside Paul Dickson, born in 1949, was arrested in the town after loud explosions were heard from areas state in April for fraud and writing illegal prescrip- closer to the de facto border. “Several families have tions for controlled substances. In the course of fled the area and taken shelter in Uri town,” he said. the investigation, the suspect’s fingerprints were More than 40 civilians have been killed in firing taken and fed into a law enforcement database, between Indian and Pakistani troops this year, accord- eventually proving a match for the federal records ing to official data, with both sides suffering similar the FBI held on Moses. —AFP CHAREKTAR: A house burns in this village outside the town of Kalbajar yesterday. — AFP fatalities. — Reuters 6 Established 1961 International Sunday, November 15, 2020 Biden’s possible India links spark genealogical frenzy Bidens in Maharashtra overwhelmed by media attention

CHENNAI: Already bursting with pride at Kamala first letters I received and I regret I never followed up Harris’s ancestry, India has now started digging up on it,” he said. potential local roots for US President-elect Joe Biden. The next leader of the United States has speculated Mumbai Bidens lie low that he might have had relatives in colonial India. The letter said their “mutual, great, great, great, While there is no proof, the Biden name has become a something or other worked for the East India Trading genealogical target of investigation across the country. Company back in the 1700s”. It sparked excitement in BioNTech founders: Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu state, which is also home to Harris’ Indian relatives. A plaque at St Scientist couple in George’s Cathedral in Chennai that celebrates British captain Christopher Biden, born in 1789, has suddenly become global spotlight a local tourist draw. “We’ve come to know the records most likely of two Bidens - William Biden and Christopher Biden - who were brothers and became captains of the East FRANKFURT: Progress on a COVID-19 vaccine ancestor India Company on merchant ships in the 19th century,” has propelled the modest husband-and-wife team the Bishop of Madras, Reverend J George Stephen, behind German firm BioNTech into the global lime- told AFP. “While William Biden died at an early age, light, with attention inevitably focusing on their Christopher Biden went on to captain several ships, background as the children of Turkish immigrants. A plaque commemorating 19th-century British ship and eventually settled down in Madras,” which is now Ugur Sahin and his wife Ozlem Tureci founded captain Christopher Biden has been a popular selfie known as Chennai. BioNTech in the western German city of Mainz in spot in the eastern city of Chennai since the US elec- Despite the speculation, there has been no confir- 2008, and together with US giant Pfizer are devel- tion. And a Biden family in western India says it has mation that the Biden brothers are related to the 77- CHENNAI:†In this picture taken on Nov 10, 2020, a pastor oping the leading candidate in the worldwide chase become “exhausted” by calls since their namesake year-old American. If the president-elect does have an shows a memorial tablet of Christopher Biden at St for a vaccine. staked his claim to the White House. The American Indian ancestor, Christopher is considered the most George’s Cathedral. — AFP The announcement on Monday that their vaccine vote has been under the spotlight in India because likely candidate, according to experts who have stud- was more than 90 percent effective in trials led news Biden’s running mate is the daughter of a migrant from ied family records. There are also Bidens in Mumbai not trying to establish any connections or linkages,” bulletins around the world and sent stock markets Tamil Nadu state. and Nagpur in Maharashtra state who could be she told AFP. and hopes soaring. BioNTech is now worth $25.8 The 56-year-old Harris has made much of her descendants of Christopher, one of eight children of a “We share a last name and that’s about it,” she said. billion, more than Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Indian connections and how she likes to eat “idli with a John Biden who could be the common link. “All of us are well-to-do financially and have well-set- Bank. Sahin, the chief executive, came to the country really good sambar” - typical food from the south. The media attention has been overwhelming, tled lives so we don’t need any gains - monetary or when he was four years old and his father got a job Less attention has been paid to Biden, who has estab- according to the Maharashtra Bidens. Indian media has non-monetary.” Rowena Biden said that after the first at a Ford plant in Cologne as a member of the lished Irish links. But he spoke of possible Indian con- speculated that their late grandfather Leslie wrote to reports came out about the possible links, “people “Gastarbeiter” (guest worker) generation of migrant nections on a trip to Mumbai in 2013 when he was vice the US politician. Rowena Biden, a family member in started tracking us to our house and everyone in the workers, many of whom ended up staying in president. Biden said in a speech that he had received Mumbai, insisted that they were not trying to establish family had to bear the brunt of it”. The “undue lime- Germany. Tureci, BioNTech’s chief medical officer, is a letter from an Indian Biden after becoming a senator any relationship. “We wish Mr Joe Biden all the best light” had cast a shadow over “the primacy of Mr the daughter of a Turkish doctor who emigrated in 1972, suggesting they could be related. “One of the for his new role as president of the USA but we are Biden’s win and our privacy as well”, she said. — AFP from Istanbul. Described as hard-working and pas- sionate, the pair appear to be wary of superlatives region that has seen centuries of shifting frontiers and or the temptation to set up their journey as a model Deja vu in North power centers. Newer surges of nationalism have of successful integration. “I am not sure I really want helped fan the flames. Much of the trouble lies in the that,” Sahin told British newspaper The Guardian. fact that the country is part of a broader geographical “As a society we have to ask ourselves how we can Macedonia as row region known as Macedonia that historically spanned give everyone a chance to contribute to society. I parts of present-day Bulgaria and Greece. am an accidental example of someone with a migra- hinders EU future Sofia considers Macedonians to be Bulgarians who tion background. I could have equally been German were merely persuaded to believe in a separate identity or Spanish.” under an “ethnic engineering project” that took place in SKOPJE: After changing its name last year to settle a the mid-20th Century when the territory was a republic ‘Simply authentic’ decades-old battle with Greece, the small Balkan state in communist Yugoslavia. The Macedonian language is a Although the general public has only now dis- of North Macedonia was finally on a path to join the similarly false construct, argues Sofia, which is demand- covered them, the two have long been known in the RIO DE JANEIRO: Regina Bento Sequeira, a 59-year-old European Union. Until Bulgaria stepped in. Another ing EU documents refer to the “official language of the scientific community as leading figures in cancer lawyer and candidate for the municipal elections in Brazil, neighborly row is now encroaching on Skopje’s dream Republic of North Macedonia”. Travelling down the research, with the self-declared goal of “revolution- poses for a picture on Nov 11, 2020. — AFP once again as Bulgaria rekindles tussles around history, annals of history, the disputes get even thornier. A com- izing” cancer medicine. Specializing in molecular identity and language that have haunted North mission of experts from both countries has been trying medicine and immunology, Sahin, 55, first trained at Macedonia since its birth 30 years ago, threatening to to work out various debates and harmonize school text- the University of Cologne and then at Saarland ‘Captain Chloroquine’ veto the start of the EU accession process. books. They had some successes, agreeing on recom- University Hospital, where he crossed paths with For the poor, land-locked country home to some two mendations that covered history books until the 6th medical student Tureci. They married in 2002, even million people, the return of historical bickering at a grade. But the meetings broke down last year when they returning to the lab on the day of their wedding, and seeks superhero time when most want to focus on the future is exhaust- reached the 7th grade and the Ottoman-era hero Goce have a daughter. Tureci has described her childhood ing. “It certainly feels like we’re going down the same Delchev appeared, according to Petar Todorov, a histo- as closely linked to medicine. “My father’s practice win in Brazil vote road again,” lamented Bojan Dimevski, a 30-year-old ry professor in North Macedonia on the commission. was in the family home,” she once told a German consultant in Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. science website, adding that she “could not imagine” “In the 21st century, when globalization is the main Contested hero any other job than that of a doctor. SAO PAULO: After losing eight elections, Regina engine, we are discussing which nation, language or his- Born in present-day Greece while the region was Neither saw themselves managing a company, Bento Sequeira came up with a plan to win a city tory originates from which,” instead of “celebrating the under Ottoman rule, Delchev taught at a Bulgarian but their lines of research seemed “too daring” for council seat in Brazil: She reinvented herself as a things that unite us”. For decades, Greece blocked school in what today is North Macedonia. He made his the pharmaceutical industry to take notice, she told superhero, “Captain Chloroquine.” The name - which Skopje’s entry to NATO and the EU in protest over its name as a revolutionary leader struggling against the the Tagesspiegel daily. They founded their first will actually appear on the ballot for the country’s local former name Macedonia, which it viewed as an Ottomans at the turn of the 20th century. Both Bulgaria biotechnology company, Ganymed, in 2001, selling it elections today - is a nod to her political idol, far-right encroachment on its heritage and a province that bears and North Macedonia now claim him as their own, with in 2016, while their second, BioNTech, developed a President Jair Bolsonaro, who hails chloroquine as a the same name. Athens finally relented after Skopje cities, statues, schools and universities named in his new generation of individual therapies for cancer wonder drug against Covid-19 despite a slate of stud- agreed to add the qualifier “North” last year, a move honor. In Bulgaria’s southwest city of Gotse Delchev, patients - based on the same technology now used ies finding it is ineffective. that was hugely unpopular but lifted the blockade. Now, which uses a different English spelling, nobody doubts in their coronavirus vaccine. With some 1,500 Almost as controversial as the hotly debated malar- Bulgaria has made a number of demands before it will his origins. “The people here are adamant: Gotse employees today, it is supported by major private ia drug is Brazil’s peculiar practice of allowing candi- give the okay to the EU accession talks, like avoiding Delchev is a Bulgarian historical personality,” high investors. Two of them, Thomas Struengmann and dates to run under pseudonyms like Sequeira’s, a phe- any mention of a “Macedonian language”, which it con- school director Elka Bojikova told AFP. Across the bor- Michael Motschmann, described the couple this nomenon that has exploded despite complaints from siders a Bulgarian dialect. der at the Skopje church where Delchev’s remains lie, week as “simply authentic people, with great critics that it detracts from serious politics. To the view is reversed. “I can say what every Macedonian integrity, hardworking and exceptionally intelligent”. Sequeira, it is the only way candidates like her - regu- Changing frontiers would say. Of course Goce Delchev is ours,” said a At BioNTech’s headquarters in Mainz, on a street lar Brazilians without deep pockets - can hope to get While the disagreements may be baffling to out- Skopje resident who declined to give his name. —AFP with the auspicious name “An der Goldgrube” (At voters’ attention. siders, notions of nationality are heavily fraught in a the Goldmine), scientists work on a novel technolo- She has been crisscrossing Rio de Janeiro in a gy known as messenger RNA, which involves inject- metallic yellow convertible emblazoned with the nick- ing strands of genes into the body that dictate to name and handing out flyers with a picture of herself cells the defense mechanism to be manufactured decked out in a Captain Marvel outfit, asking voters to against a disease.—AFP choose her for city council to fight both COVID-19 and corruption. “It’s the only way to make my mark. I don’t work in politics, I don’t have support, I don’t have money. That’s why I chose this path,” says Sequeira, 59, who is a lawyer in her day job. Family of Ugandan But she says she has no illusions about her chances. “Are you joking?” she says when asked who she thinks will win. “The same ones as always!” Sunday’s ballots activist killed in US will also feature Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Bin Laden, Trump and Obama among the 576,000 files $270m claim candidates vying for some 64,000 posts nationwide. “Because there are a lot of candidates, people try to use names that stand out,” says Natalia Aguiar, a polit- LOS ANGELES: The family of a Ugandan activist ical scientist at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. killed in an accident over the summer at one of “The phenomenon of irreverent names could be seen America’s top national parks has filed a $270 million as a symptom of a deeper problem: We overvalue indi- SKOPJE: This photograph taken on Sept 15, 2020, shows a protestor wearing a T-shirt with an image of the former wrongful death claim. Esther Nakajjigo, 25, was visit- vidual candidates at the expense of party politics,” she Macedonian flag, holding a photograph of revolutionary figure Goce Delchev and a placard that reads ‘Get up Goce, ing Arches National Park in Utah with her French hus- told AFP.—AFP they sold you’ as he takes part in an anti-government protest. — AFP band Ludovic Michaud in mid-June when an unse- cured gate swung into the road, decapitating her as she sat in the passenger seat of their car. The newly- ters, especially as there is little sign of progress in Macgregor, an outspoken advocate of withdrawing wed couple had travelled to the park to celebrate the Trump looks talks between the Afghan government and Taliban from Afghanistan, was appointed senior advisor to one-year anniversary of their first date. insurgents. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le the new acting defense secretary. Michaud is seeking $240 million in damages from Drian said he would raise concerns about the precip- Macgregor - whom Trump nominated in July to the National Park Service, while Nakajjigo’s family is set to hasten itated US withdrawal from both Afghanistan and Iraq be ambassador to Germany, although he is virtually seeking $30 million, US media reported Friday. “For when he meets Secretary of State Mike Pompeo certain not to be confirmed in time - had earlier want of an $8.00 basic padlock, our world lost an Afghan pullout tomorrow in Paris. voiced disappointment that Trump had not complet- extraordinary warrior for good; a young woman influ- “We don’t think that should happen,” Le Drian, ed the pullout. “It doesn’t make any difference when encer who was destined to become our society’s whose country is especially concerned about terror- we leave. It’s all going to fall apart,” Macgregor said future Princess Diana, philanthropist Melinda Gates or WASHINGTON: With little more than two months ism, said in a television interview. Trump on Monday of Afghanistan earlier this year in an interview with Oprah Winfrey,” the claim, which is a precursor to a left in office, US President Donald Trump appears to sacked Defense Secretary Mark Esper, who was Fox News host Tucker Carlson, whose show Trump lawsuit, stated. In an interview carried by CBS4 televi- be pushing ahead with plans to pull out of known for his caution and had also opposed Trump’s avidly watches. sion station in Denver this week, Michaud, who lives in Afghanistan as he stacks the Pentagon with loyalists. use of troops at home against anti-racism protesters. “But the good news is that once we’re out, at least Colorado, said he still has flashbacks of the accident Trump, who refuses to acknowledge defeat to we will no longer be subsidizing the corruption and and is “trying to figure out how to move forward, how President-elect Joe Biden, in his campaign declared Pessimism on Afghanistan we will no longer subsidize Afghanistan as the global to wake up in the morning”. “What he saw and experi- that he was winding down “endless wars” and his new The acting defense secretary until Biden’s January engine of heroin production, which it has become enced that day, I cannot even imagine,” Deborah picks are enthusiastic supporters of his position. 20 inauguration is Christopher Miller, a former spe- under our watch.” Trump has not given reasons for Chang, an attorney representing Michaud and the Biden broadly shares Trump’s desire to end cial forces lieutenant who had taken the reins at the the shakeup at the Pentagon, with some suggesting Nakajjigo family, told local media. “The end of the gate America’s longest war, if not the same political calen- National Counterterrorism Center just three months that his administration may simply want to pad the impaled the car like a lance, and literally beheaded his dar. But the timeline has caused alarm in some quar- ago. Quickly afterward, retired Army colonel Douglas resumes of loyal aides in the final months.—AFP newlywed bride right in front of him.”—AFP th 15 of November BELGIUM KING’S DAY

A small country with big ambitions!

overing some 30,000 km2, Belgium is not a big nomic chessboard. It is ranked 12th country in the country but through its history and its geo- world for the export of merchandise (WTO-2014 Cgraphic location it has always held an important Report) and is a favourite destination for investors. place in the world, aware that without bridges to oth- Every year, billions of euros of foreign direct invest- ers, it would be unrealistic to want to build a fairer and ment are made in Belgium. more prosperous world. Belgium offers the opportunity to reach 200 million For Belgium, effective action on crucial issues such consumers in a radius of 500 kilometres thanks to its as peace and security, human rights and the promotion central geographic position and its quality logistics of the rule of law, can only be carried out in a multilat- infrastructures. Sea ports, inland ports, canals, airports, eral context. Belgium is therefore a founding Member rail, road and motorway networks: the various commu- State of many of the great international institutions nication channels in Belgium are constantly being such as the United Nations (UN), the European Union adapted to the needs of the economy. For example, the (EU), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), port of Antwerp is the 2nd busiest European port and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in has the largest petrochemical complex in Europe. The Europe (OSCE), and the Council of Europe. city of Antwerp is the diamond capital with 80% of the Belgium makes a significant contribution to the market in rough diamonds and 50% in polished dia- work of these institutions, while Brussels is home to the monds. headquarters of several of them and many Belgian There are many other reasons to explain Belgium’s politicians have assumed important responsibilities economic success including a highly-qualified, multi- while heading up such organizations. lingual and flexible workforce, proximity with the Based on the open and pragmatic Belgian character, international decision-making sphere based in Belgian foreign policy covers universal values, focused Brussels, many financial and tax incentives, affordable on democracy, dialogue and regional integration property prices, legendary hospitality, excellent social between countries that may have been in conflict. So security and more. as human rights improve and poverty declines and a country opens up to a democratic process, if the econ- IN BELGIUM, SPORTING PASSION IS omy picks up, development cooperation and economic BLACK-YELLOW-RED action can be complementary!

BELGIAN KING’S DAY IN COVID-19 TIMES

Who could forget the performances of our champi- ons? Eddy Merckx, nicknamed The Cannibal with his extraordinary record, Stefan Everts and his ten motocross world championship titles and Jacky Ickx, six-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. These are just some of our sporting legends like Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin, former tennis number ones with no less than 11 Grand Slam titles between them. Today, those who make us dream include Nafissatou Thiam on the athletics track and Remco Evenepoel in cycling, not forgetting our formidable UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator World Cup powered by Kuwait Godiva, Belgian chocolates boutique, The Avenues mall Red Devils and their international stars such as Kevin the variety of non-Western musical expression, and De Bruyne or Eden Hazard. which also connect better with the various diasporas. In Moussem Repertoire, the organization intro- duces plays in Arabic to the Dutch-language perform- ing arts world by translating and publishing them in Dutch, also organizing public events that focus on them. For this multifaceted and successful performing arts work, in 2018 Moussem was awarded the Flemish Culture Prize for the Performing Arts. Every year Belgium honours its King on the 15th of It is noteworthy that Kuwaiti playwright and direc- November. Last year the Belgian embassy hosted a tor Sulayman Al Bassam collaborated with Moussem in delightful reception at the ambassador’s residence with 2017, in the framework of Moussem Repertoire, and the corps diplomatique, Kuwaiti officials and entrepre- Alongside the achievements of our sporting ambas- has presented his play called In the Eruptive Mode on neurs. Together we raised the glass to King Philippe, sadors above, Belgium can also pride itself on organiz- the stage of the well-known Toneelhuis Theatre in the seventh King of the Belgians. In addition, we ing major sporting events. The Spa-Francorchamps West, of encounters and discoveries, of shared emo- Antwerp. reflected on the excellent diplomatic relations between Grand Prix in Formula 1, the great cycling classics such tions and wonderment open to all. Belgium and Kuwait but also looked forward to differ- as the Tour of Flanders and Liege-Bastogne-Liege and The Boghossian Foundation hosts a rich artistic Nedda El-Asmar ent fruitful commercial collaborations between our the Memorial Van Damme in athletics, are all examples program and unique activities all year round: exhibi- Nedda El-Asmar, Belgian designer of Lebano- countries, notably in the food, medical and entertain- of unmissable annual meetings... tions, concerts, conferences, dance performances, Palestinian origins, studied Jewellery Design, Gold & ment sector. workshops for kids, artist encounters, guided tours, Silversmithing at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in This year’s edition will be a little bit different. Due SCIENCE IS IN OUR DNA meetings, film screenings, performances, yoga classes... Antwerp, and she completed her education at the A true Belgian tradition, scientific and technical to the COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately no official The Boghossian Foundation continues to finance Royal College of Art in London. It is impossible to sum reception can be held. However, those who desire to research has always been promoted throughout the social, educational and artistic projects in Belgium, up her various activities over the last twenty years in discover a ‘taste of Belgium’ can easily do so in safe country, with many researchers involved in a wide Lebanon and Armenia. one word. Openness, flexibility and diversity are key conditions at home. Belgium is known for its many culi- range of international scientific programmes. Medicine, concepts in her thinking and design approach. She is nary traditions. One of them are fries, that are consid- chemistry, statistics and astronomy can be counted Moussem Nomadic Arts Centre quick to see possibilities, even if a commission comes ered to be originated in Belgium. For those who have a among Belgium’s strengths, fields where Belgian Moussem provides support to artists and creates from an unexpected source. As a result she has sweet tooth, our Belgian speculoos biscuits and fine researchers have received prestigious scientific programs that help shape the global contemporary art evolved into an acclaimed designer with a broad field chocolates are widely available in Kuwait (see picture). awards. of activities. It may not come as a surprise that this year the Today, Belgian proficiency can be seen in many Nedda develops a world of seemingly simple Brussels chocolatier Pierre Marcolini was elected as other fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology shapes, ideally refined or oddly baroque, mixing classi- the world’s best pastry chef. The chocolate stores of and even vaccinations. The universities are the primary cal elegance and a modern approach in a well-bal- Pierre Marcolini can be found around the world and pool for this Belgian scientific expertise and, through anced, creative manner. Craftsmanship and originality, maybe Kuwait might host one in the future. Apart from the creation of spin-offs, have taken the important step tradition and innovation, functionality and aesthetics the guilty pleasures, Belgium is also a large producer of enhancing invaluable skills. The treatment of cancer and a passion for re-envisaging traditional objects are of healthy vegetables, fruits and herbs. These produces by proton therapy is probably one of the best econom- all central to Nedda’s work. can easily be found in the Kuwaiti supermarkets and ic and scientific successes worldwide. Her designs have earned numerous awards and gourmet stores. Belgium is also actively involved in space research, prizes. COVID-19 has also emphasised the primordial role research in the North Sea and climate research in She works for renowned names such as Hermes, of ICT and the medical sector to connect and protect Antarctica with the Princess Elisabeth station. Puiforcat, Eternum, Gense, Villeroy & Boch, Robbe & our beloved ones. The Belgian embassy is actively sup- Currently, ambitious research projects focused on sus- Berking, Obumex, Demeyere, Carl Mertens, Serax, porting those two sectors in Kuwait with the aim to tainable development are also being funded. Maison Vervloet, ...etc. Furthermore, she designs diplo- establish suitable collaborations between Belgian and To date, many Belgian scientists have been received scene and engage in the creation of a new common matic gifts on behalf of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Kuwaiti entities at mutual benefit. For example, a into prestigious universities abroad; just like Belgium cultural heritage. It speaks directly to a varied urban Affairs. She also collaborates with a Kuwaiti company Belgian company will soon finalise the ICT integration itself welcomes various foreign students and audience. It plays a unique, intercultural part in the art of crafts heritage. in a Kuwaiti hospital. Also, in the medical sector our researchers attracted by the high scientific level of its world by integrating the work it offers into established From 2008-2017, Erik Indekeu, trained as a Product companies have a lot to offer. Belgium is an interna- universities together with the quality of life in Belgium. arts institutions on the basis of long-term reciprocal Designer, was Nedda’s business and design partner. tional hub for the biomedical industry. As we speak, partnerships. This partnership and her nomination as Designer of the clinical trials on a new corona vaccine are carried out Foundation Boghossian - Villa Empain In 2021, Moussem will be celebrating its 20th Year in 2007 meant that the diversification of their in Belgium. Possibly Belgium will play a key role in the anniversary; since its inception it has navigated an projects gained momentum. combat against the novel corona virus. exceptional course. It started in 2001 as a small-scale From 2007-2019 she was head and senior lecturer Finally, let’s look forward to some entertainment festival in Antwerp set up on the initiative of citizens of the Jewellery Design, Gold & Silversmithing depart- prospects with a Belgian twist for post COVID-19 who believed in the power of culture to bring together ment at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. times. Once the opening is allowed again, fun-loving people of different backgrounds and wished to tackle Currently she is coordinator and senior lecturer at families and children can visit TEKZONE, a futuristic the absence of diversity in the cultural sector of that the Jewellery Design, Gold & Silversmithing depart- and Belgian-designed family entertainment park in The city. Moussem was a project for cultural participation ment at PXL-MAD Hasselt. Avenues mall. This concept is currently being fran- that arose out of the Moroccan community in Antwerp, chised in the GCC region and can therefore be consid- but from the very beginning it was open to other ered as a success story of Kuwaiti-Belgian coopera- groups and initiatives in that city. The focus soon tion. In addition, 2021 will present a new sport oppor- turned to the introduction of artists and content linked tunity for Kuwait. The UCI Mountain Bike Eliminator to North Africa and the Middle East. World Cup is a new race discipline, developed in On its recognition as a (Nomadic) Arts Centre in Belgium (see picture). Currently it has become an 2008, the local focus shifted and Moussem expanded internationally accredited bike race with professional Created in 1992 by Robert and his two sons Jean into an international platform at work in the Flemish athletes from all over the world. Moreover, Kuwait and Albert Boghossian, Lebanese jewelers of Armenian and European arts scenes. became the main sponsor of this spectacular interna- origin, The Boghossian Foundation aims to contribute In its multidisciplinary Moussem Cities festival, the tional event and will even host its own race in Kuwait to development and education. organization latches onto a metropolitan context in City early 2021. As a main sponsor and organiser In its first fifteen years, the Boghossian Foundation which to cast light on a particular artistic scene Kuwait will therefore enjoy a lot of visibility and credi- devoted itself mainly to the task of helping improve the together with both permanent and temporary partners bility on the international sport scene. living conditions of young people both in Armenia and from Brussels. Previous festivals have turned the spot- Be safe and keep care of each other in these excep- Lebanon in order to encourage a better future for light on Tunis, Beirut, Casablanca, Damascus and tional times. The future in Kuwait looks bright and the them. Algiers. In the field of music, there are the annual Sufi embassy of Belgium takes pride in contributing to it. After completely renovating the Villa Empain, the Nights and Moussem Sounds events and such thematic Boghossian Foundation established its headquarters series as Tarab and Qanun Dialogues. Moussem intro- LOCATION, INFRASTRUCTURE AND A there in 2010. A jewel of Brussels’ Art Deco architec- duces into the music scenes in Flanders and Brussels QUALITY WORKFORCE tural heritage, the Villa Empain is now a Centre of art new artists and musical styles that operate outside the Belgium occupies an important position on the eco- and dialogue between cultures of the East and the closed ‘world music circuit’ but which better represent Established 1961

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020 Business G20 strikes pact to help poorer states Group declares ‘common framework’ for an extended debt restructuring plan

RIYADH: G20 nations declared Friday a “common restructured, including 38 in sub-Saharan Africa. framework” for an extended debt restructuring plan for coronavirus-ravaged developing countries, but ‘Breathing space’ campaigners cautioned that more was needed to The agreement marks a major step for China, a alleviate a “wave of debt crises”. top creditor to poor countries that officials say has G20 nations last month agreed a six-month resisted attempts to write off debts. Over the past extension to a debt suspension initiative until June two decades, China has financed projects in devel- next year, falling short of calls by the World Bank oping nations, including as part of its Belt and and campaigners for a full-year renewal. Road Initiative to build infrastructure to further The framework, also agreed by the Paris Club of expand trade. The Treasury official blamed creditor countries, goes beyond that initiative to Chinese creditors for “a lack of full participation” reschedule or reduce debts of vulnerable nations on and transparency. a “case-by-case approach”, G20 finance ministers “We have a political commitment to this common and central bankers said. “In principle, debt treat- framework going forward,” the official said. ments will not be conducted in the form of debt “But we certainly will be monitoring closely write-off or cancellation,” they said in a statement exactly how it works in practice. And with a partic- following a virtual meeting hosted by the current ular eye on Chinese participation.” Warning of a G20 president Saudi Arabia. looming debt crisis across poverty-wracked devel- “If, in the most difficult cases, debt write-off or oping nations, campaigners said the framework was cancellation is necessary... specific consideration far from sufficient. will be given to the fact that each participating “This announcement falls far short of what is creditor shall fulfill its domestic approval proce- needed to tackle the wave of debt crises in poorer dures in a timely manner.” French Economy Minister countries,” said Tim Jones, head of policy at Jubilee Bruno Le Maire hailed the agreement on the frame- Debt Campaign, a British charity. work as “historic”. “With many countries facing debt crises... the “For the first time, all the main bilateral creditors, G20 need to stop kicking the can down the road LAHORE: Farmers work in a rice field after harvesting the crops in Lahore yesterday. G20 nations members or non-members of the Paris Club, will and build a transparent and inclusive system for declared Friday a ‘common framework’ for an extended debt restructuring plan for coronavirus-rav- coordinate the debt treatment of the low income cancelling debts to a sustainable level across pri- aged developing countries, but campaigners cautioned that more was needed to alleviate a ‘wave of debt crises’. —AFP countries,” Le Maire said. “It will bring more trans- vate, bilateral and multilateral lenders.” Last month, parency in the debt relief process and involve pri- the World Bank said the debt of the world’s 73 vate creditors, who will need to commit to at least poorest countries grew 9.5 percent last year to a space’ to countries,” said IMF Managing Director was “critically important” to bring the private sector comparable terms.” record $744 billion. Kristalina Georgieva. on board. In a letter to G20 chair Saudi Arabia, the A senior US Treasury official said “the scale of The countries’ debt burden owed to government “But there are countries where debt levels are Washington-based Institute of International the pandemic crisis” and the “deteriorating out- creditors, most of whom are G20 states, reached not sustainable. This is where the timely common Finance said private creditors were ready to take look” in many low-income countries had warrant- $178 billion last year, and China is owed more than framework comes into play-a coordinated approach part in the extended debt relief initiative, but so far ed the need for extended debt relief. Seventy- 63 percent of that. “The debt service suspension to debt treatment, a standardized approach, but they have received few requests from eligible coun- three countries are eligible to have their debt initiative has provided much needed ‘breathing with case-by-case resolution.” Georgieva said it tries. —AFP

the extension “will provide the parties US extends and the Committee additional time to resolve this case in a manner that com- plies with the order” signed in August by US consumer deadline Trump for ByteDance to reverse its acquisition of TikTok forerunner sentiment ebbs for TikTok Musical.ly. On Thursday, the Commerce Department said it would delay imple- WASHINGTON: US consumer sentiment fell mentation of Trump’s policy to comply unexpectedly in early November as households sale to Nov 27 with a court order in TikTok’s favor. worried about their finances, the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic and the depleted fiscal WASHINGTON: US authorities have giv- Court challenges stimulus, dimming the economy’s outlook as the en the Chinese owner of TikTok two The Trump administration has been additional weeks to divest the social curtain started to close on a challenging year. challenged over its decision in at least media sensation in order to resolve The survey from the University of Michigan two US courts. TikTok and its parent firm national security concerns voiced by on Friday also showed Democrat Joe Biden’s have filed suit in the capital, while TikTok President Donald Trump’s administration. victory in the Nov 3 presidential election was “creators” have a separate case pending ARLINGTON: The social media application logo, TikTok is displayed on the A notice filed by TikTok owner weighing on expectations among Republicans, in a Pennsylvania court, which blocked screen of an iPhone on an American flag background in Arlington, Virginia. US ByteDance in federal court showed that with a slight gain among Democrats. Daily new the ban on October 30. It was not until authorities have given the Chinese owner of TikTok two more weeks to sell the authorities had extended the deadline coronavirus cases have been exceeding this week that US officials said they social media sensation in order to resolve national security concerns voiced originally set for November 12 to 100,000, with hospitalizations and deaths surg- would not seek to enforce it, and the gov- by the Trump administration. —AFP November 27. ing, prompting some state and local govern- ernment at the same time said it was The Trump administration, which has ments to impose new restrictions on businesses. appealing the Pennsylvania order. Trump claimed that the popular video-sharing China’s commerce ministry published Walmart joining as a commercial partner. Restrictions and consumer avoidance of crowd- and his aides have claimed that TikTok — app could be used for Chinese espionage, new rules in August that added “civilian While Trump signaled his approval for ed places could trigger another wave of layoffs which has some 100 million US users — has threatened to ban TikTok unless it is use” to a list of the types of technology the plan, it has not been finalized and the and further squeeze incomes following the loss can be used to collect data on Americans sold to American investors. But the ban that are restricted for export, which could prospects remain unclear. of a government weekly unemployment subsidy. for Chinese espionage, a claim denied by has been challenged in the courts. The make it more difficult for ByteDance to The developments come amid height- “The drawdown in sentiment seems to the company. The White House has said latest filing said the deadline set by the sell TikTok, which features clips of every- ened tensions between Washington and reflect decreased perceptions of household TikTok must become a US firm controlled thing from dance routines to politics. A Beijing over trade and national security, finances, which may be a lagged effect of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, which reviews corporate by American investors to avert a ban. But deal appeared to take shape earlier this with the US administration having also dwindling fiscal stimulus,” said Tim Quinlan, a any plan would likely need approval from year which would allow Silicon Valley banned Chinese tech giant Huawei from senior economist at Wells Fargo Securities in deals for national security implications, had been extended. Beijing, which has balked at giving up giant Oracle to be the data partner for a obtaining US technology and from deals Charlotte, North Carolina. “More consumers control of its social media star. newly incorporated TikTok Global, with involving wireless networks. —AFP reported lower income than higher income for A statement from the US Treasury said the first time since 2014.” The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index dropped she said. Authorities say an increasing to 77 early this month from a final reading of Rising COVID-19 number of cases have been traced back 81.8 in October. Economists polled by Reuters to relatively small private gatherings. had forecast the index little changed at 82. The cases jeopardize “Buy a small turkey,” Swonk urged survey’s measure of current conditions was for the coming Thanksgiving holiday, steady. Its gauge of expectations fell to 71.3 US GDP growth when Americans traditionally gather with from 79.2. extended family. “Delay celebrations and A measure of expectations among WASHINGTON: COVID-19 has come demand our elected officials do more for Republicans declined to 76.4 from 96.4. It roaring back and is likely to inflict fur- those suffering through no fault of their edged up to 69.3 from 68.6 among Democrats. ther damage on the American economy, own. Masks are disposable; people are A weekly unemployment supplement, which which will take years to recover to its not.” Chicago, the nation’s third most was part of more than $3 trillion in government robust pre-pandemic status. And even populous city, has called on its residents coronavirus relief, has lapsed for millions of with promising news on a successful to stay at home, while in New York and unemployed and underemployed workers. A vaccine candidate, that is unlikely to be Minnesota, establishments selling alco- second rescue package is unlikely before widely distributed for many months. hol must close at 10:00 pm. The world’s President-elect Biden takes office in January. US coronavirus infections have hit largest economy over the summer Economists expect consumer sentiment will new record levels of more than 150,000 showed promising signs of recovering trend lower despite promising developments on a day, causing authorities in many areas from the worst recession since the Great WASHINGTON: COVID-19 has come roaring back and is likely to inflict fur- experimental vaccines. “With more and more to impose new restrictions. “COVID still Depression, but now risks another rever- ther damage on the American economy, which will take years to recover to states starting to impose new restrictions on determines the course of the economy,” sal especially in the absence of a new its robust pre-pandemic status. —AFP activity, this highlights the growing downside economist Diane Swonk of Grant stimulus package from Congress. risks posed by the pandemic for the next few Thornton, said in an analysis. “We are starting to hear from econ- Tower Bridge Advisors. While boom- are worried about the upsurge in cases. months,” said Andrew Hunter, a senior econo- “The current surge in cases is much omists that they are thinking about ing home and auto sales have been a One measure of consumer sentiment mist at Capital Economics. —Reuters more worrisome... (and) it is expected to lowering their GDP projections bright spot in the economy, along with plunged in November for the first time be more disruptive to economic activity,” because of Covid,” said Maris Ogg of a rebound in manufacturing, consumers since July. —AFP

China. “We received a license for a number of customer for Qualcomm, which is the biggest impact” because it only covers 4G chips while Qualcomm receives products, which includes some 4G products,” a supplier of mobile phone chips. Huawei used its consumers are shifting to newer 5G devices. Qualcomm spokeswoman told Reuters. own house-designed chips in its flagship hand- Rasgon said it is still unclear whether US offi- Qualcomm and all other American semicon- sets but used Qualcomm chips in lower-priced cials will grant Qualcomm licenses for 5G smart US nod to sell 4G ductor companies were forced to stop selling to models. Huawei’s potential to design its own phone chips. the Chinese technology firm in September after chips was thwarted in September by US trade Representatives for Huawei and the US chips to Huawei US trade restrictions took effect. The spokes- restrictions that blocked its access to chip Department of Commerce, which grants the woman declined to comment on the specific 4G design software and fabrication tools. Industry licenses, did not immediately return requests for WASHINGTON: Qualcomm Inc on Friday products Qualcomm can sell to Huawei but said analysts believe Huawei’s stockpile of chips pur- comment. Other US companies such as Micron received a license from the US government to they were related to mobile devices. Qualcomm chased before the ban could run out early next Technology Inc were also stopped from selling sell 4G mobile phone chips to China’s Huawei has other license applications pending with the year, crippling its smart phone business. to Huawei and have said they have applied for Technologies Co Ltd, an exemption to US trade US government, she said. Bernstein analyst Stacy Rasgon said the licenses. Intel Corp has also said it has a license restrictions imposed amid rising tensions with In the past Huawei was a relatively small chip Qualcomm license would have a “limited to sell to Huawei. —Reuters 9 Business Sunday, November 15, 2020 KFH wins World’s Best Islamic Financial Institution award from Global Finance Awards acknowledge KFH’s efforts in Islamic finance industry

KUWAIT: Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has won the bank’s contribution to the growth of the Islamic ing services, adoption of technology, commitment to years ago to unify work World’s Best Islamic Financial Institution 2020 finance industry in the markets it operated in, its the highest levels of professionalism, best standards systems, enhance trans- Award from Global Finance magazine in its 13th success in meeting the customers’ needs of Sharia- of risk management, and prudent practices. parency and the coordi- annual awards for the World’s Best Islamic Financial compliant products and establishing sustainable Al-Roshood emphasized the wide experience of nation and cooperation Institutions for this year. KFH-Turkey has also been future growth with high efficiency for the Islamic KFH in Islamic finance industry, Sukuk issuance for among the Group sub- named as World’s Best Islamic Financial Institution many banks, corporates and governments and sidiaries. Al-Roshood 2020 in Turkey, KT Bank AG-Germany as World’s arranging major financing deals for mega infrastruc- mentioned that KFH suc- Best Islamic Financial Institution 2020 in Europe, ture development projects including vital sectors as ceeded in strengthening KFH Capital as World’s Best Islamic Fund Manager well as contributing to driving economic growth and its roles and expanding and KFH Takaful as World’s Best Islamic Takaful by Group wins developing many financial products and alternative its activities locally and Global Finance. 5 global funding options, which are currently used in inter- globally, represented by All selections were made by the highly profes- national markets. He added that KFH has achieved Kuwaiti market and sional team of Global Finance, after extensive con- awards qualitative success, based on the strategy of digital Abdulwahab Al-Roshood Group’s markets. Being sultations with bankers, corporate finance execu- transformation, focusing on core business, develop- the first Islamic bank in tives and analysts throughout the world. The strin- ing employee’s performance, promoting service Kuwait, KFH achieved many successes in several gent criteria of giving the awards included new quality and improving performance levels in line areas, including building solid economic basics business development and product innovation, with international standards and Sharia principles. depending on developing human resources, and meeting all customer’s requirements, geographic Al-Roshood emphasized that the awards indi- offering products and services that meet the mar- reach and strategic relationships. Also, among the finance industry and keeping up with the latest cate the readiness and capability the Group sub- ket’s requirements. This made KFH deservedly a criteria considered were reputation, customer satis- financial and banking technology. He pointed out sidiaries enjoy and their consistent performance global model for Islamic banking industry. In its faction and the adherence to ethical standards. that the excellence of KFH Group is reflected in its based on specific rules, clear systems and sound 29th annual awards, KFH topped Global Finance’s Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) at keeping pace with the development of digital bank- foundations. This reflects the efforts that began list of the Safest Islamic Financial Institutions in the KFH, Abdulwahab Al-Roshood, said that World’s GCC 2020. It also ranked fifth among all Islamic and Best Islamic Financial Institution Award is a culmi- conventional banks in the Middle East, and ranked nation of KFH’s efforts in providing the highest 14 among the 50 banks ranked by Global Finance as standards of Islamic financial services, especially • KFH-Turkey won Best Islamic Financial Institution in Turkey the world’s safest bank in emerging markets. after the significant success achieved by KFH which Headquartered in New York, Global Finance, contributed to the development of the banking • KFH-Germany won Best Islamic Financial Institution in Europe founded in 1987, has readers in more than 191 coun- industry. This is in line with the methodological and tries and 33 years of experience in international Sharia support that KFH is keen to provide to • KFH- Capital won World’s Best Islamic Fund Manager financial markets. The magazine is an international spread the Islamic finance industry. • KFH-Takaful won World’s Best Islamic Takaful reference in the financial sector, covering topics of Al-Roshood added in a press release that the corporate finance, joint ventures, capital markets, awards KFH received were well-deserved in view of currencies, banks and risk management.

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Beijing-Australia’s biggest will send a high-level team next week to meet with top Tesla’s chief executive Elon Musk has said he is trade partner-has threatened economic executives of US automaker Tesla as the Southeast planning to offer a “giant contract for a long period of blowback since Canberra called for an Asian country aims to become the world’s biggest pro- time” so long as the nickel is mined “efficiently and in inquiry into the Covid-19 pandemic, and ducer of electric vehicle batteries. The president, an environmentally sensitive way”. has already suspended beef imports and known by his popular name Jokowi, told Reuters in an Indonesia’s new Job Creation law, which harmonises launched a probe into the alleged dump- interview on Friday the trip will be part of Indonesia’s 79 existing laws, has been met with criticism for relax- ing of Australian wines. On Thursday, the promotion of its new, so-called “Omnibus” Job ing environmental standards. Luhut said Indonesia foreign ministry confirmed customs offi- Creation law, which simplifies doing business in could make the supply chain of batteries environmen- cials had suspended imports of timber Indonesia. tally friendly in seven to eight years by powering from the Australian state of Victoria from JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo ges- “Next week we will send a large team to America smelters with renewable energy sources, so they could Wednesday “to prevent the risks of plant tures during an interview at the presidential palace and Japan, to promote the Omnibus,” Jokowi said. sell green batteries for cars in the European market by disease”. — AFP in Jakarta. — Reuters The trip comes after Jokowi congratulated US 2030. Jokowi has repeatedly said the Job Creation law President-elect Joe Biden on his win. The Indonesian is vital to cutting red tape, spurring investment and leader said he hoped a Biden administration would boosting labor market competitiveness. Despite Southeast Asia’s largest economy suffered its first DoorDash IPO filing promote “stability” and “world peace”. protests to the law from unions, students and environ- recession in over two decades this year due to the fall- Led by Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs mentalists, the legislation has been positively received out of the coronavirus pandemic, with millions losing WASHINGTON: DoorDash is on track and Investment Luhut Pandjaitan, the team is set to by the market. their jobs. Nevertheless, Jokowi said Indonesia has to take in some $2 billion in revenue this meet with Tesla executives, he said. “It’s very important Indonesia has struggled to attract foreign invest- gone past a turning point and is on a “positive” and year on growing demand during the because we have a great plan to make Indonesia the ment at the same pace as some of its neighbors. “encouraging” trend. He said he was hopeful gross pandemic, the food delivery startup said biggest producer of lithium batteries and we have the The president said the new law would be one of the domestic product would expand next year with the aid in its public share offering filing Friday. biggest nickel (reserves),” Jokowi said. In a separate main catalysts to boost economic growth next year. of mass vaccination. — Reuters The California-based startup reported losses totaling $149 million in the first shake off the long-running “dieselgate” nine months of 2020 on revenues of $1.9 VW boosts scandal involving cheating software it billion as sales more than tripled from illegally installed in 11 million cars. the prior year. DoorDash was able to The company’s investments in digi- generate a profit in the second quarter investments talization, which includes self-driving of $23 million before slipping back to a technology, apps and over-the-air loss of $43 million in the July-September in future tech software updates were significantly period as it invested for growth. “We boosted, doubling to 27 billion euros have a history of net losses, we antici- by the middle of the decade. “Only as a pate increasing expenses in the future,” FRANKFURT: German auto giant digital mobility group can we meet the company said in its filing. — AFP Volkswagen said Friday it would people’s needs for individual, sustain- increase investment in smarter and able and fully networked mobility in greener technology as it ramps up the future,” chief executive Herbert Banco Santander to cut 4,000 jobs efforts to capture a market rapidly Diess said, adding that it will be “cru- shifting to electric vehicles. Europe’s cial” for VW to reach a leading posi- MADRID: Spanish banking giant Banco largest car manufacturer plans to tion in car software. Santander told unions Friday that it spend 73 billion euros ($85.1 billion) by Around 35 billion euros will be BEIJNG: Volkswagen’s investments in digitalization, which includes self-driving plans to slash 4,000 jobs in Spain, 2025 on “electrification, hybrid power- spent on developing battery-electric technology, apps and over-the-air software updates were significantly boosted, Spanish union CCOO said following talks trains and digital technology”, around cars and 11 billion earmarked for hybrid doubling to 27 billion euros by the middle of the decade. — AFP with the lender. Another source close to half its total expenditure for the period, vehicles of existing models, VW said. the negotiations said the job cuts are as part of a “transformation into a digi- “We will go fully on the offensive in the ment.” VW said it assumes “moderate duction of 26 million electric cars by mostly due to greater use of online tal mobility company”, the company coming years”, said Bernd Osterloh, growth” in the global economy over 2030, as it intends to launch 70 elec- banking, which has surged “by nearly 50 said in a statement. chairman of the VW works council, the next five years and anticipates a tric models by 2030, with 20 already percent” this year amid the pandemic. It comes as part of a five-year fund- who accused political officials of paral- 30-percent improvement in productivi- in production. VW posted a net profit Santander expects transactions at physi- ing allocation that the board of VW ysis on “topics such as charging infra- ty amid savings in administration. Last of 2.8 billion euros in the three cal bank branches “will be reduced by presents each year, and marks a rise in structure and high-speed internet”. year, VW said it would slash 7,000 months to the end of September, half during the next two years,” the research and development from 60 bil- “Volkswagen is fully committed to jobs by 2023. returning to the black after a dismal source added. As a result around 1,000 lion euros committed for 2020-2024. climate-friendly, highly networked The Wolfsburg-based company, 1.5 billion euro loss in a second quar- jobs will also be “reorganized internally”, VW, like other car makers, is racing to mobility,” he said, “but for this, we and whose brands include Audi, Porsche ter heavily impacted by the coron- the source said. — AFP meet EU emissions targets, as it tries to our customers need a reliable environ- and Skoda, said it envisages the pro- avirus pandemic. —AFP 10 Established 1961 Sunday, November 15, 2020 Business Ooredoo and Tamdeen Group sign partnership agreement To provide Al-Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall with latest digital solutions

KUWAIT: (From right), Thamer Al-Tahous, Fatima Dashti, Mijbil Alayoub, Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain, Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Sarawi, Muath Al-Roumi, Nabil Fares, Fadi Kawar and Shabnam Sharif. KUWAIT: Abdulaziz Al-Babtain and Ahmed Al-Sarawi during the signing of the partnership agreement.

KUWAIT: Ooredoo Kuwait, the first to introduce and conservative tourism.” innovative digital services in Kuwait, announced its l Al-Babtain: This partnership is yet another step we take towards “Through our partnership with Ooredoo 5-year partnership agreement with Tamdeen Pearl, Kuwait, we are confident that we will embody the a subsidiary of Tamdeen Group, Kuwait’s leading supporting the establishment of smart shopping malls in the State ultimate meaning of digitalization, secured infra- mixed-use property developer. As per this agree- of Kuwait through our best digital solutions and latest smart com- structure, and artificial intelligence which will ment, Ooredoo will provide innovative services and benefit all business sectors and individuals,” Al- integrated digital communication solutions support- munication systems Sarawi added. ed by the high-speed 5G technology for phase one l Al-Sarawi: Al-Khiran Hybrid Outlet Mall will provide visitors a Located in the South Kuwait, in the heart of of Al-Khiran project, the ‘’Hybrid Outlet Mall’’, Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City, the Al-Khiran project located in the heart of Sabah Al-Ahmad Sea City, unique integrated shopping experience and will be one of the spreads across 350,000 m2, phase 1 is underway and the region’s first hybrid outlet, leisure and of construction with at 70,000 m2 of GLA of retail lifestyle destination. Ooredoo will also support the exceptional shopping destinations in the State of Kuwait space to include many unique features which will project with state-of-the-art cyber security techni- position the project as favorable shopping and cal services with its highest international standards the largest real estate developer company in the Kuwait 2035” vision, and this partnership is yet entertainment destination. Visitors will enjoy spec- and specifications. country, Tamdeen Group, through one of its sub- another step towards this path.” tacular sea views when visiting the Kuwait’s The signing ceremony took place last Thursday, sidiaries, Tamdeen Pearl, which is establishing and Al-Babtain concluded by saying: “Designing a largest marina with 1.25 km of beautifully land- at Ooredoo Kuwait’s headquarters in Kuwait City, constructing the latest innovative shopping malls in full integrated 5G network infrastructure based on scaped park and boardwalk, and the Water with the presence of Ooredoo Kuwait’s top manage- the State of Kuwait that combine premium “outlet” the best international standards, along with build- Gardens with their captivating water features. ment which included Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain - shopping with various entertainment options for a ing a comprehensive cybersecurity system and the Al-Khiran project will strengthen Tamdeen Chief Executive Officer; Fadi Kawar - Chief modern lifestyle. In fact, this partnership is a best and most advanced digital solutions, enabling Group’s position in the retail, entertainment and Operating Officer; Mijbil Alayoub - Senior Director, reflection of Ooredoo’s pioneering role as a major Al Khiran Outlet Mall project to be a prominent leisure sector, and goes in line with the group’s Corporate Communications; and Thamer Al-Tahous partner in supporting the construction of smart mark in the real estate sector is our promise.” strategy that contributes to the economic devel- -Head of Government Relations and Public Entities shopping malls with the highest international spec- From his side, Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Sarawi, opment of the State of Kuwait. The project will of Ooredoo Kuwait, Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Sarawi - ifications and standards, through providing them Chief Executive Officer, Tamdeen Shopping meet the changing demands of today’s customers Chief Executive Officer of Tamdeen Shopping with the best innovative digital solutions and the Centers Company said: “Al-Khiran will undoubt- with its premium outlet shopping, exceptional Centers; Nabil Fares - General Manager of latest smart communication systems.” edly be one of the most favorable shopping and dining options, cutting-edge entertainment, large Information Technology; Muath Al Roumi - General Al-Babtain added: “For the past few years, we entertainment destinations in the State of Kuwait. format events, exhibitions and recreational leisure Manager, Tamdeen Group Marketing; and Shabnam have been evolving to achieve the company’s The project affirms our definite commitment to experiences. Sharif, Senior Project Manager. strategic goals and vision which aim to enrich peo- continuously position the country at the frontline With the signing of this agreement, Ooredoo Abdulaziz Yaqoub Al-Babtain, Chief Executive ple’s digital lives and support digital transforma- of pioneering and innovative regional destinations Kuwait and Tamdeen Group will be frontrunners in Officer of Ooredoo Kuwait said; “Today, we take tion for all sectors in the State of Kuwait. Indeed, for visitors from around the world who strives to the race for digitalization among all other compa- pride of this partnership between us and one of we align our strategies and values with the “New experience exceptional shopping, entertainment, nies in the country.

doo.com.kw/portal/en/ip12_preorder. offers in Kuwait at com- iPhone12 available With a beautiful all-new design, iPhone12 petitive prices.” devices are 5G enabled, feature unparalleled new Pre-orders of the all- camera systems, edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR new iPhone12 mini, Discount offer for ABK for pre-orders at displays for a more immersive viewing experience, iPhone12, iPhone12 Pro, the biggest jump in durability with the Ceramic and iPhone12 Pro max MasterCard holders Ooredoo Kuwait Shield front cover, and Apple-designed A14 Bionic started from November chip, the fastest chip in a smartphone. Senior 13, 2020. Tech-enthusiasts KUWAIT: ABK MasterCard cardholders can Director of Corporate Communications at Ooredoo will be beyond excited to now redeem discounts up to 10 percent in more KUWAIT: Ooredoo Telecom, the first to introduce Kuwait, Mijbil Al-Ayoub highlighted the strategic pre-order their preferred than 325,000 hotels across 19,000 locations list- innovative digital services in Kuwait, is and distinctive relationship with Apple and said, iPhone12 with the special ed on Hotels.com and a cashback on bringing the latest iPhone12 lineup; iPhone12 “Through our special relationship with Apple, we deals Ooredoo is offer- Booking.com. To be eligible to receive the 10 mini, iPhone12, iPhone12 Pro, and iPhone Pro seek to provide the latest innovations in the world ing allowing them to pay percent discount on hotels.com, cardholders are max into your hands with amazing offers start- of communications and provide the best experi- on installments starting Mijbil Alayoub required to make reservations via the dedicated ing at KD25 through its eShop https://www.oore- ence in the world of communications with the best from KD 25. website - www.hotels.com/mastercardmea. This offer is valid from 9th November 2020. When using Booking.com, ABK MasterCard sion of “the extremely unreasonable inter- cardholders will be able to avail up to 10 per cent Nissan’s $95m suit nal investigation with sinister intent by a cash back on room rates in over 2 million proper- portion of Nissan’s senior management ties globally, which will be credited to the cus- against Ghosn and the unreasonable arrests and indict- tomer’s account after completion of the stay. ments by the public prosecutors”. Effective from 9th November 2020, ABK begins in Japan He said his Japanese defense team, which MasterCard holders can make reservations on is representing him in his absence, “will www.booking.com/mastercardea to benefit from TOKYO: Proceedings in a $95 million law- show that the suspicions of wrongfulness the cash back. suit brought by Japanese car giant Nissan and charges... have absolutely no founda- The recent promotions have been initiated as against its former chairman Carlos Ghosn tion”. Ghosn spent more than 100 days in a response to the influx in the ease of travel- began Friday in a court near Tokyo. Nissan detention in Japan after his sudden filed the suit against Ghosn in February November 2018 arrest, but launched an restrictions and corresponding rise within the and is seeking 10 billion yen over what it audacious escape while out on bail in Tokyo, staycation market. ABK continuously aims to said were “years of his misconduct and arriving in Lebanon apparently undetected. broaden its range of partnerships, by offering fraudulent activity”. Ghosn is an interna- He alleges Nissan turned on him over clients an array of ways to seamlessly and conve- tional fugitive after jumping bail last year concerns he wanted to more closely inte- niently benefit from its various reward programs and fleeing Japan, where he was awaiting grate the automaker with French partner with the convenience of using online services. trial on charges of financial misconduct, Renault. Renault has also filed a civil claim Through these strategic partnerships, ABK offers which he denies. for damages against Ghosn over alleged its customers flexible and affordable options to Nissan says the suit is aimed at “hold- financial misconduct. Ghosn’s former aide explore accommodation options across the ing Ghosn accountable for the harm and Greg Kelly remains in Japan and pleaded globe, while safeguarding their wellness via con- financial losses incurred by the company not guilty to allegations of financial mis- tactless transactions. due to the misconduct”. In a statement, conduct at his first court hearing in Tokyo Ghosn said the civil lawsuit was an exten- in September. —AFP

development of the food and beverage, consumer goods, and Mezzan Holding KSC was listed in Boursa Kuwait in June Pandrex, Dramylin, Medtronics, Mezzan Holding healthcare sectors in Kuwait. We are proud to distribute many 2015 and operates under strict corporate governance standards Chiesi, and many more. of the world’s most renowned brands such as Johnson & and regulations. The company is currently managed by an exec- Mezzan’s significant role in Johnson, Reckitt Benckiser, Medtronic and Hartmann, and man- utive management team that works together hand-in-hand with the development of the local celebrates 75th ufacture products that are beloved staples in every household the Al Wazzan family’s second and third generation who are economy demonstrates the including Khazan, KITCO and Aqua Gulf. With the acquisition actively involved in the business. This systematic process has company’s key influence in of a majority stake in KSPICO in 2019, we now manufacture enabled Mezzan to adhere to its core values and principles and Kuwait’s private sector over the anniversary pharmaceutical products to treat diabetes, cough and cold, develop a long-term operating model and strategy that posi- decades. As an advocate for the KUWAIT: Mezzan Holding KSC, one of the Gulf region’s allergy, and other medications that treat many more therapeutic tions the company for future success. diversification of sources of largest manufacturers and distributors of food and beverage, areas.” said Garry Walsh, CEO at Mezzan Holding. “At Mezzan, Remaining true to the founder’s vision and generationally income that move away from an healthcare, and consumer products is proud to celebrate its we are dedicated to the commitments we’ve made to our part- instilled principles and values, Mezzan continues to evolve and oil-based economy, the compa- 75th Year Anniversary this year. “This anniversary marks a sig- ners, families, and the environment in the last 75 years, and look contribute to the wellbeing and satisfaction of its consumers ny supports the growth of small Mezzan Holding nificant milestone for Mezzan Holding whose origins date back forward to further strengthening our presence as one of the across the region through food and healthcare security. As a local businesses and contributes CEO Garry Walsh to the 1940s before Kuwait’s ‘golden era’ and the end of the region’s most reputable and trusted groups in the decades to food and beverage manufacturer and distributor, Mezzan pro- to the creation of job opportuni- British protectorate. Starting out with a small shop and a single come.” vides high-quality food to customers from popular brands ties. Mezzan continues to strive employee, today Mezzan is proud to be recognized as one of Mezzan Holding KSC’s started in the 1940s when the late such as General Mills, Red Bull, Rice Growers, Beyond Meat, towards achieving its goal for economic diversification and the largest companies in the GCC with over 8,500 employees Jassim Mohammed Ali Al Wazzan, an ambitious Kuwaiti entre- Volvic, Acqua Panna, and San Pellegrino, and world-renowned maintain its investments in strengthening its partnerships, distri- across 7 countries.” said Abdel Rahman Jassim Mohammad Al- preneur, opened the company’s first retail store in Kuwait selling consumer goods from brands such as Johnson & Johnson, bution network, and storage, industrial, and production facilities. Wazzan, Chairman at Mezzan Holding. “On this special occa- consumer-ready imported products such as rice, sugar and oth- Reckitt Benckiser, Kimberly Clark, and more. As a healthcare With the capability to respond to a range of needs, keep up sion, we would like to thank our customers and shareholders er food staples from neighboring Gulf countries, and later from manufacturer and distributor, Mezzan has a majority stake in with the growing population, and ensure food and healthcare for their loyalty and continued support, our partners for instill- Europe, the USA, and Asia. Today, the 8,500+ employee com- Kuwait Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries Company (KSPI- security in the Gulf, Mezzan continues to play a pivotal role in ing their trust in us to ensure their brands have an extensive pany distributes over 34,000 SKUs from over 1,200 local and CO), Kuwait’s only pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. the development of the food and beverage, healthcare, and con- regional reach, and our employees for their hard work and international brands in the consumer goods, healthcare and The company’s pharmaceutical business division, now a sumer goods industries across the region. Over the last 75 years unwavering commitment to bring Mezzan Holding to this services sectors, selling over 2.9 million items daily. Mezzan major pillar in the Mezzan strategy, provides medicinal, well- the company has earned the trust of the people in the communi- important milestone.” manufactures various products from food to pharmaceuticals in ness, and healthcare products to local and regional customer ties they serve as the Mezzan legacy lives on through every “Over the last decades we’ve played a significant role in the over 190,000m2 of manufacturing facility space. homes and markets from popular brands such as Fludrex, household with the presence of its products. 11

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Spectators watch as young Palestinians ride jeeps and motorcycles along a sandy hill during a weekly show in the Al-Zahra area near Gaza City. — AFP photos

undreds of Palestinian youths gather every Friday to watch dirt Hbikers and 4x4 motorists test their courage and driving skills up a steep sandy hill on the outskirts of Gaza City. Kicking up bursts of sand against the rays of a setting sun, Sibaa Dormush, 37, clad in black jacket and blue jeans, revs up his white motocross bike and makes it triumphantly up to the top. He acknowledges the acclaim of spectators before tearing back down the hill. “Going up is really hard, you have to know how to move the bike so you don’t get stuck” in the dirt, he says. Jeeps also hazard their way up, but often end A young Palestinian rides his motorcycle up a sandy hill. up stuck half-way and have to reverse back down as onlookers scatter. “The pack up as the sun set to go home Mediterranean where the pandemic has engine overheated,” said the 35-year- before Gaza’s nighttime curfew recorded more than 9,500 infections old driver with dented teeth, also named imposed to curb the spread of Covid- and cost 45 lives. — AFP Sibaa. The extreme sports enthusiasts, 19. Infections have been spiking in the along with the spectators, many of them impoverished, densely-populated and smoking narguileh water pipes, had to Israeli-blockaded enclave on the A young Palestinian rides his motorcycle on a sandy hill.

Spectators watch as a young Palestinian rides his motorcycle up a sandy hill. Spectators watch as a young Palestinian rides his jeep up a sandy hill.

inside. The structure is still intact but some walls have collapsed and much of Hope for the wood has been damaged.” Once an architectural wonder, the family home of Bollywood stars’ Kapoor, who died aged 63 in 1988, is influenced by Mughal empire, Central Asian and British colonial design, featur- dilapidated homes ing ornately carved doors and balconies and gothic-style windows. Kumar lived in in Pakistan a simpler home down a small lane in a Bangladeshi teenager made an were being sexually harassed by adults, busy market, its entrance faded and its impassioned plea Friday for including being sent pornographic and roofless interior heavily damaged. Astronger global action against sexually explicit images. ucked away near the centuries-old The actors grew up in a quarter that is cyberbullying and online crime involving Rights groups and law enforcement Storytellers’ Bazaar, the decaying home to the fabled Qissa Khwani children as he received a prestigious agencies have been voicing increasing Pakistani mansions once home to (“Storytellers’”) Bazaar where travellers global children’s award. Sadat Rahman, alarm over the rise in online sexual crimes T 17, won the 2020 KidsRights International involving minors since the outbreak of the Bollywood superstars are being brought would share tales of their adventures. back to life as Peshawar emerges from Kumar, who is now 97, has credited his Children’s Peace Prize for developing a Covid-19 pandemic. Cyberbullying rose years of Islamist militancy. The ancestral successful career to his early life in the mobile app to help teenagers report by some 70 percent across millions of homes of Golden Age heroes Raj Kapoor neighborhood, where he first learned to cyberbullying and cyber crime in his internet sights around the world in April and Dilip Kumar in the northwestern city narrate. But like many emerging actors, western district of Narail in Bangladesh. In this handout picture released by the and May this year, said a recent study by are symbols of its link to the world’s the pair were enticed away from Previous winners of the prize include KidsRights Foundation Sadat Rahman holds his the KidsRights Foundation. Children largest film industry, but have suffered Peshawar to India’s entertainment center Nobel laureate and Pakistani education trophy after being awarded with the being targeted by sexual predators from decades of neglect. The region’s Bombay, now Mumbai, in the years campaigner Malala Yousafzai and envi- International Children’s Peace Prize 2020, in the including using pornography was of archaeology team says it is close to before the partition of British-ruled India. ronmental activist Greta Thunberg. Hague. — AFP photos “grave concern”, Europol added in a The pair even starred alongside each “Serious action needs to be taken right report released on Wednesday. Rahman wresting the more than 100-year-old arrest of eight suspected online criminals, buildings, located in the heart of the his- other at the beginning of their careers, in now. Teenagers continue to remain vul- said he planned to use his prize, which the 1949 hit “Andaz”. “This is our cultural nerable to online crime and cyberbully- including adults who have been sexually includes a 100,000 euro ($118,000) toric walled city, from their private own- harassing children. “The idea started ers so they can be restored and turned heritage and we take pride in preserving ing, particularly in the times we live in,” investment for projects, to further develop it. We are very proud that Dilip Kumar Rahman told AFP in a remote interview. after a 15-year-old girl committed suicide the app across Bangladesh “and hope- into museums. because of online bullying,” Rahman. “I “I always feel sad and angry while and Raj Kapoor were from Peshawar,” Rahman was awarded the prize, which is fully to serve as a model for the rest of the said Abdul Samad, director of archaeolo- run by the Netherlands-based KidsRights decided that teenagers needed help and world.”—AFP looking at Kapoor’s house, that it once that we should take action to try to avoid was a beautiful mansion of top quality,” gy and museums in Khyber- foundation, in a ceremony streamed Pakhtunkhwa province-of which online due to coronavirus restrictions. other children facing the same tragedy.” said Samiuddin Khan, who remembers Rahman said in many cases teenagers running through the 40-room abandoned Peshawar is the capital.—AFP He beat two other finalists - Mexican house as a child and flying kites from the girl Ivanna Ortega Serret, 12, who fought rooftop. “It was extremely beautiful water pollution, and Irish 18-year-old Siena Castellon, who created a website to help pupils with autism and severe learning disabilities Rahman’s “Cyber Teens” mobile app puts children in touch with a team of youngsters including Rahman, who call themselves the Narail Volunteers. The Narail Volunteers then liaised with local police and social work- ers to help teens too scared or embar- rassed to report acts of cyberbullying and cyber crime. The app also gives helpful hints and tips about online behav- iour and how to avoid sexual predators.

‘Teenagers needed help’ Downloaded around 1,800 times, the app has helped to resolve more than 60 Sadat Rahman delivers a speech after being awarded with the International Children’s Peace Prize In this picture residents walk in front of the Kapoor mansion. — AFP complaints so far-and has led to the 2020. Established 1961 13 Lifestyle Features Sunday, November 15, 2020

A woman walks past the “Corona Sandwich” restaurant in the occupied West Bank town An employee of the “Corona Sandwich” restaurant in the occupied West Bank town of Raed Bannura, a former Palestinian tourist guide is pic- of Bethlehem, owned by a former Palestinian tourist guide.— AFP photos Bethlehem, owned by a former Palestinian tourist guide, prepares an order. tured at his restaurant the “Corona Sandwich”.

hen the coronavirus pandemic hotels have mostly closed. never known anything like this,” he said, left Bethlehem without its including the Palestinian uprisings, or Whordes of visitors, tour guide ‘Genius’ vs ‘stupidity’ intifadas, of 1987-93 and 2000-2005. Raed Bannura needed a new source of While tourism revenue was evaporat- “During the First and the Second income. His plan, a sandwich shop, was ing, Bannura said he had a brain-flash Intifada it was difficult, but there were hardly revolutionary and the ingredients one day at “six o’clock in the morning.” still tourism opportunities,” he added. of his signature dish-meat with onions “I woke up my wife; I told her listen, I “This year there is no tourism, no and spices wrapped in a tortilla-were know what I’m gonna call this restau- transportation, everything is frozen.” certainly not groundbreaking. But, when rant... Corona.” Her first response was to Salman said that since the outbreak of it came to marketing, Bannura has call him crazy. “I told her, ‘this name will coronavirus unemployment in his city grabbed attention. “I have a special spread as fast as the virus,’” Bannura of around 30,000 people had more sandwich,” he told AFP. “I call it ‘Corona said. Located in the shadow of the basil- than doubled-to 37 percent from sandwich.’” Bethlehem, in the Israeli- ica, the small cafeteria is easily spotted around 15 percent. Bannura dreams occupied West Bank, hosts the majestic by its huge red and yellow “Corona of holding out until the tourists return, Church of the Nativity, built on the site Sandwich” sign. The “Corona Sandwich” restaurant in the occupied West Bank town of Bethlehem. but does not intend to rename his where Christians believe Jesus was Also on the menu is the “Covid-19 restaurant even then. “I will keep the born. Before the pandemic, dozens of hot-dog”, with a beef and lamb lary,” he said. “A philosopher once said lost hope of the traditional holiday boost. name,” he said. “Because people will buses carrying pilgrims and other visi- sausage. As to whether the name lacks that there is a hair’s breadth between Ashraf Kawazba, frying falafel at the Abu come here, they will say, ‘I survived. I tors would converge on the city each sensitivity towards the devastation coro- genius and stupidity...I still don’t know Daoud restaurant, said that normally am proud, I am eating-and I am bury- day from nearby Jerusalem through the navirus has wrought, Bannura said: “I on which side I am.” during Christmas holidays “everything is ing that ‘corona’.”— AFP towering Israeli-built grey concrete wall know that people die, that corona is a full and we work non-stop, but here it is that encircles the West Bank. Now disease. “But there are people who also Quiet Christmas? dead.” Bethlehem mayor Anton Salman Bethlehem guides chase after the few die from sugar or tobacco and we do Christmas is typically peak season for told AFP he was “not expecting any- remaining visitors, while craft stores and not ban those words from our vocabu- Bethlehem businesses, but many have thing,” this Christmas season. “We have

Paris in 1997 and Charles subsequently married Parker-Bowles in 2005. While Princess Diana previous series depicted Charles as a sensitive and misunderstood boy, as Diana’s husband he is seen as cold and makes dramatic unfaithful, complaining to Camilla that she is “so weak, so fragile”. Feeling powerless to help Diana, debut in Charles “probably became a bit callous,” Penny Junor, a royal expert and biogra- pher whose books include “Charles: ‘The Crown’ Victim or Villain?”, told AFP. “But I don’t think that he has ever been arrogant or uncaring. And I think he genuinely tried ore than two decades after her to make his marriage work.” This handout picture shows a white shoe that death, princess Diana’s ill-fated once belonged to Queen Marie-Antoinette, Mentry into the British royal family is ‘Terrible mismatch’ made of silk and goatskin, that will be auc- the main storyline in the long-awaited Diana had been “damaged” by her tioned today on Versailles. — AFP fourth season of the hit Netflix drama childhood, as she was just six when her “The Crown”. Emma Corrin, a 24-year- mother walked out on the family and “she old actress little known until now, grew up feeling unloved and unwanted,” immerses herself in the role of the young Junor said. Charles and Diana’s mar- Diana, capturing her soft voice and timid riage was a “terrible mismatch”, she gaze from under a heavy fringe. But the added. The breakup of their marriage actress admitted in an interview with The due to infidelities and Diana’s confes- In this file photo a sign warns of a road closure on the route to the prehistoric monument at Sunday Times that she felt a “huge sional television interview was scan- Stonehenge in southern England. — AFP amount of pressure” to pull off the role in dalous at the time and is making head- the new season, which starts today. lines even today. The BBC has pledged Diana is shown as a naive teenager who to hold an independent investigation into n elegant white shoe made of silk quickly becomes lonely in the role of how its journalist Martin Bashir persuad- and goat leather that belonged to Prince Charles’ fiancee and rollerskates ed Diana to take part in the sensational AMarie-Antoinette, France’s last around Buckingham Palace to pass the interview in 1995. queen before the 1789 revolution, goes time. Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, up for auction today, the auctioneers claims Bashir showed faked documents ritain has approved a controver- against the tunnel at a site they consid- said. The 22.5 centimeter-long (8.8 inch- to persuade Diana to take part in the sial plan to build a road tunnel er sacred and where they celebrate the es) shoe, adorned with four ribbons near interview, where she famously com- close to the prehistoric site of summer and winter solstice-the longest its tip, is in good condition apart from B plained “there were three of us in this Stonehenge to relieve congestion, and shortest days of the year. slight wear of the silk, the Osenat auc- marriage so it was a bit crowded.” “She despite strong opposition from archae- But English Heritage, the charity tion house said. The reserve price is wanted to hurt and damage Charles. But ologists and druids. The 5,000-year-old that manages the Neolithic site, hailed 8,000 to 10,000 euros ($9,450 to I think she was a very fragile woman, her ring of stones in Wiltshire in southwest a “landmark” decision, tweeting that $11,800). In the throes of the French mental health was very fragile,” said England is a UNESCO World Heritage “Stonehenge will finally be reconnect- Revolution the shoe ended up in the Junor. “I think that a lot of people exploit- possession of Marie-Emilie Leschevin, a site and one of Britain’s most popular ed with the prehistoric landscape in ed her... for their own ends and the BBC tourist attractions, with 1.6 million visi- which it sits” without a noisy road near- close friend of the queen’s head cham- was amongst them.” bermaid, and whose husband later died tors last year. Transport Secretary by. Officials say the existing road is by the guillotine during the French Grant Shapps on Thursday approved a too narrow for the current level of traf- Strong female roles plan to bore a tunnel to replace a busy fic, with the government roads agency, Revolution. The love triangle is one of the main Her family held on to it for generations road that passes within 165 meters of Highways England, calling it a “daily storylines in the fourth season, which the stones, allowing drivers to see the struggle for many.” The tunnel will be before it came to auction 227 years after covers the late 1970s and the 1980s. The her death. Marie-Antoinette, who was site but making it a noisy experience around two miles (3.2 kilometers) long. In this file photo taken on January 27, 1988 period was marked by deadly violence born an Austrian archduchess, was the for visitors. At its closest point, it will be 200 Princess of Wales Diana waves to the crowd over British rule in Northern Ireland, wife of Louis XVI, who was deposed by Tom Holland, the head of the meters from Stonehenge, slightly fur- during her visit to the Footscray Park in suburb which included the assassination of the French Revolution of 1789. “Let them Stonehenge Alliance which includes ther than the current road, Highways of Melbourne. — AFP Charles’ great-uncle and confidant, Louis eat cake,” she is sometimes said to have archaeologists and non-governmental England said. Mountbatten, by the IRA in 1979. It also responded when told that peasants organizations, condemned what he The government first approved the Even before their unhappy marriage, included the Falklands War with were starving because there was no called a “shocking and shameful deci- plan in 2017. Its budget is now given as she begins cycles of bulimia: binge-eat- Argentina in 1982 during which Charles’ bread. The royal couple was executed sion”. The writer said the tunnel would £1.7 billion (1.9 billion euros, $2.2 bil- ing and then purging herself of food. younger brother, Andrew, served as a by guillotine in 1793 but France contin- “inject a great gash of concrete and lion). Stonehenge is currently closed to Diana Spencer had just turned 20 when Royal Navy helicopter pilot. The ues to be fascinated by Marie- tarmac into Britain’s most precious pre- visitors due to coronavirus restrictions the couple married in 1981, while scriptwriters also dramatize a notorious historic landscape”. Opponents criti- across England. Work is expected to Antoinette. Charles was 32. As heir to the throne, Last year an exhibition at the incident that year in which a 33-year-old cize the fact that while the tunnel won’t start next year, Highways England said. since reaching his 30s, he had faced man, Michael Hagan-frustrated at being go directly under the stones, its It said it had appointed archaeology Conciergerie, the former Paris prison pressure to marry to ensure succession. where she was incarcerated before her unemployed and separated from his entrances will be built within the broad- specialists to excavate the site and pre- Despite having doubts, he agreed to wife-broke into Buckingham Palace and er World Heritage Site which could serve any finds. — AFP execution, retraced changes in the rep- propose to Diana but did not sever ties resentation of the last French queen entered the queen’s bedroom.—ÅFP damage prehistoric areas. They say with his long-time lover, Camilla Parker- that if built, the tunnel should be much through paintings, mangas, films and Bowles. Diana was killed in a car crash in even Barbie dolls. —AFP longer. Druids have held protests

lobal online fashion retailer Yoox Italy the chance to design and make where the natural materials come The prince is well-known for wear- Net-A-Porter on Thursday the limited-edition line. The clothes-in from,” said Charles. “It seems utter ing timeless double-breasted suits Glaunched a new sustainable natural fibres including cashmere, wool madness to have this approach which and was once voted GQ magazine’s menswear and womenswear range, and organic silk-were inspired by the takes, makes and throws away.” Best Dressed Man. He said in an inter- supported by Prince Charles’ charita- designs of Leonardo da Vinci and cost Charles, 71, earlier this week said he view in the December issue of British ble foundation. Queen Elizabeth II’s from £395 to £1,295 ($520-$1705, 440- believed that achieving a sustainable Vogue magazine: “I happen to be one eldest son and heir, who has long been 1,444 euros). future was “the growth story of our of those people who’d get shoes-or known for his strong views on the envi- They are designed to last a lifetime, time” and could help economies recov- any item of clothing-repaired if I can, ronment, said he was “extremely with profits going to the foundation to er from the coronavirus pandemic. He rather than just throw it away.” On his impressed” by the 18-piece ready-to- support its training program and help has set up a Sustainable Markets own sense of style, he said he was wear collection. The Yoox Net-A-Porter preserve traditional skills. “The key it Initiative with the World Economic “like a stopped clock-I’m right twice For The Prince’s Foundation collabora- seems to me is to rediscover the impor- Forum to help businesses to put green every 24 hours”. — AFP tion gave students from Britain and tance that nature plays in all this and initiatives into practice. Prince Charles 14 Established 1961 Sports Sunday, November 15, 2020

Photo of the day Swiss team Sauber joins the F1 elite teams club ISTANBUL: Switzerland, the country that banned motor racing for 60 years, will today witness its only Formula One team join- ing an elite club of the sport’s grandee outfits. The modest Swiss Sauber team will start its landmark 500th race at the Turkish Grand Prix - a feat achieved by only three other teams, led by Ferrari. The Hinwil-based team, founded by Peter Sauber as a sportscar outfit, entered F1 in 1993 and has raced since under various identities including BMW Sauber and, more recently, Alfa Romeo. This weekend at the Istanbul Park Circuit, Kimi Raikkonen, himself the individual record-holder for most F1 race entries - he starts his 326th on Sunday - will allow himself a smile of pleasure. He is back racing with the team that gave him his debut in 2001, after spells with McLaren, Ferrari and Lotus, and fills with pride at the survival and achievements of the Swiss privateer team. “The team is quite a bit bigger than when I started in F1 with them,” the 2007 world champion, now 41, recalled. “It’s a proper team. We have all the tools, we have been building cars. The gearbox and engine come from Ferrari, but apart from that we do everything.” In his first season, Sauber finished fourth in the constructors’ championship, their best result. Since then, despite being sold to BMW and bought back, the Sauber brand has continued. “Money is always an issue with the small teams, but that’s how it is,” said Raikkonnen. “It’s a great number - 500 - that the team are achieving and I think only three others have done more Grands Prix. “So, I think for a private team they’ve been here a long time, surviving some really difficult times and, hopefully, we can make them go higher up in the coming years.” Ferrari, McLaren and Williams are the trio of rival teams to have entered more races. They have also won the most teams’ titles. By contrast, Sauber have only one win to show for their longevity and that came with Robert Kubica at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix when BMW were in control. Raikkonen’s Italian team-mate Antonio Giovinazzi, a Ferrari protege in his Tom Vialle of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing during the FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship in Italy. —Photo taken from www.redbullcontentpool.com third season, similarly oozes affection for the unsung Swiss team that has nurtured and developed many young drivers, including current Ferrari star Charles Leclerc. —AFP Lost ball leaves DeChambeau in ‘danger’ of missing Masters cut A test for Tiger, Rahm as 84th Masters resumes

AUGUSTA: US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, don’t let you figure out it’s somewhere there and keep whose ball-bashing feats had people fearing he would playing. “He had to re-tee and I know that affected him a overwhelm Augusta National, is struggling just to make little bit because he didn’t play his best golf after that. the cut at the Masters. The bulked-up American, a pre- “But he’s a fighter and he’s showing it. It was just unfor- Masters favorite who said the course played like a par- tunate.” 67 to him instead of a par-72, lost his ball on the third hole Friday on the way to a triple bogey that has him A test for Tiger, Rahm over the projected record-low 1-under cut line. “I’m a Defending champion Tiger Woods was set for a test little off,” DeChambeau told the Golf Channel. at Amen Corner while second-ranked Jon Rahm chased DeChambeau opened with a two-under 70 despite the leaders as the darkness-halted second round of the hooking several tee shots to the left, thanks to back-to- Masters resumed yesterday. World number one Dustin back closing birdies, and reached 3-under overall with a Johnson, third-ranked Justin Thomas, Mexico’s Abraham birdie Friday at the par-5 second. Then it all fell apart. Ancer and Australia’s Cameron Smith shared the club- DeChambeau blasted his tee shot at the par-4 third into house lead on nine-under par 135 with 47 players rain-soaked rough and no one could find it. “So you’re returning to the course to complete their second rounds. saying if I can’t find it, it’s a lost ball?” DeChambeau Woods, a 15-time major winner seeking his sixth asked a rules official as the search went on. He became a green jacket to match the record set by Jack Nicklaus, victim of the lost ball rule, went back to the tee and was five back on four-under for the tournament and lev- started over, ending up with a triple-bogey 7 on the el par in the round after 10 holes. The former world hole. “Rules are rules,” DeChambeau said. number one opened with a four-under 68, matching his The frustration appeared to linger, with DeChambeau best-ever Masters start as he chases an 83rd career making bogeys on the next two holes and following PGA Tour victory to break the record he shares with birdies at the par-3 sixth and par-5 eighth with bogeys Sam Snead. Woods, who turns 45 next month, restarts at the seventh and 10th. He closed the day with a birdie with a 200-yard approach shot at the par-4 11th as he at the par-3 12th, the 155-yard shortest hole on the faces Augusta National’s formidable Amen Corner-the course. DeChambeau drives often go twice as far as the famed stretch of holes from 11 to 13 that often proves total distance of that hole. But the birdie left him 1-over crucial to deciding champions. with six to play, including the par-5 13th and 15th, and Last year, Woods won a major for the first time when with Augusta National surrendering a record number of he was not leading entering the final round, capturing sub-par scores, DeChambeau will need to take full the Masters to complete an epic comeback from back AUGUSTA: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States prepares to play a shot on the 17th hole during the con- advantage to play the final two rounds. surgery that threatened a pain-free life much less his tinuation of the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on November 14, 2020. —AFP World number two Jon Rahm of Spain, a playing golf career. Spain’s Rahm and Japan’s Hideki partner of DeChambeau, said he helped seek the lost Matsuyama, both chasing a first major title, were on last two days,” Rahm said. go out and do my best.” In the clubhouse sharing fifth ball but few saw hope of finding it. “When you have eight-under for the tournament-one off the lead-with World number 18 Matsuyama, whose best Masters on eight-under 136 were South Korean Im Sung-jae and Bryson hitting it as hard as he hits it, it’s kind of hooking holes to play. Rahm birdied the par-3 12th just before finish was fifth in 2015, birdied the par-5 15th just before American Patrick Cantlay with the English trio of Tommy with not much spin into a soft area, we were all confi- sunset Friday and had a bogey-free five-under round his round was stopped and hopes to complete a bogey- Fleetwood, 2016 Masters winner Danny Willett and 2016 dent it was pretty buried and it was going to be hard to going as he returned to finish the last six holes. free second round that stood on four-under. “Overall, Olympic champion Justin Rose another stroke adrift find,” Rahm said. “It’s unfortunate that the rules of golf “Hopefully I can finish strong as I’ve been playing the I’m playing well,” Matsuyama said. “All I can do is just after 36 holes. —Agencies

fied for the quarter finals following strong and exciting Al-Nasr Sports Club opening ceremony Kuwait Women’s matches played at the Basketball Federation Hall at Saad Al-Abdallah Complex in Sabah Al-Salem area. KBF board member, head of the women’s committee Basketball event Fadhel Al-Dawood said all the necessary health precau- tions were taken according to the health protocol. “We By Abdellatif Shara were keen to apply all technical and administrative rules of the International Basketball Federation (FiBA), because the KUWAIT: The women’s first Open basketball tournament tournament is recognized.” he said. Al-Fadhel thanked for the current season 2020-2021 (3x3) was concluded Kuwait Olympic Committee and KBF Board as well as all yesterday following three days of strong competition committees involved for their cooperation. He also praised between 16 teams representing local women clubs as well the outstanding efforts of women’s committee Noura Al- as individual participation. The teams of Fatat A and B, Yaqoub, Hanan Al-Zayed, Alaa Dashti, Munira Al-Mane, Arabi A, B and C, Al-Qurain D and Salwa Al-Abah quali- and Bashaer Al-Salem.

KUWAIT: Al-Nasr Sports Club will hold an opening new design of the Nasr ceremony of the late Sheikh Abdallah Al-Mubarak Al- Sports Club to provide the Sabah halls complex tomorrow at 7.30 pm under the most suitable and comfort- patronage and presence of Sheikh Mubarak Abdallah able atmosphere for the Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah at the club’s premises in Ardhiya. youths. The complex cov- A statement issued by the club said the complex was ers 6,000 meters square. It named after Sheikh Abdallah Al-Mubarak due to his also includes a hotel in role in supporting the sport - and contribution to build- addition to a restaurant ing youth sectors. The multi halls come as part of the and a dining hall.

world champion on Sunday if he finishes on the podium. Miller fastest in MotoGP The Suzuki rider’s main challengers are Alex Rins and Fabio Quartararo, but of the top three only Rins holds a practice as Mir crashes provisional Q2 spot after he came eighth in the afternoon practice session, ahead of his Spanish compatriots Aleix MADRID: Australian Jack Miller delivered the best time Espargaro and Maverick Vinales. France’s Quartararo in practice on Friday ahead of the Valencia MotoGP as came 16th, despite being only 0.704sec behind in an Joan Mir crashed to fall outside the top 10, with the incredibly tight leaderboard. Miller’s time of 1min Spaniard’s first world title in sight this weekend. Mir suf- 30.622sec was enough for the Pramac Ducati rider to fered a late blip at the Ricardo Tormo circuit when he claim the fastest lap of the day, which for a while belonged came off at Turn 4 with 11 minutes to go, an error that saw to Japan’s Takaaki Nakagami, who had set the pace with him drop to 11th in the standings. But after clinching his 1min 30.713sec on his LCR Honda. Italian Francesco maiden premier category victory on the same track in the Bagnaia completed the top three, just ahead of KTM’s Pol European Grand Prix last weekend, Mir will become Espargaro. —AFP 15 Sports Sunday, November 15, 2020 Injury-hit Brazil and Argentina resume World Cup qualifying Brazil beat Venezuela; Argentina held by Paraguay RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil must confront a growing injury list that includes star forward Neymar as they resume World Cup qualifying this week, while Argentina are out to extend their perfect start at home to neighbors Paraguay. Copa America cham- pions Brazil host Venezuela in Sao Paulo on Friday chasing a third win in as many matches after launching their Qatar 2022 campaign with victories over Bolivia and Peru. However, Brazil coach Tite will be without Neymar after the world’s most expensive player injured his thigh while on Champions League duty with Paris Saint-Germain in Turkey last month. Neymar, 28, bagged a hat-trick in a 4-2 win in Lima last time out to surpass Ronaldo as Brazil’s second leading scorer in history. His tally of 64 goals leaves him 13 shy of Pele’s record. Despite his latest setback Neymar will still travel with the squad amid hopes that he may recover in time for the trip to Uruguay on November 17. However, national team coordinator Juninho Paulista said Tite told PSG sporting director Leonardo that he “would never risk a player’s health”. Defender Thiago Silva has tightened up the Chelsea defence BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s Lionel Messi controls the ball during the closed-door 2022 FIFA World Cup South since his arrival in England, but the 36-year-old has American qualifier football match against Paraguay at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires. —AFP photos SAO PAULO: Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus (left) and Renan Lodi warned the crowded global fixture list is taking its (right) jump for the ball with Venezuela’s Darwin toll on players. Machis during their closed-door 2022 FIFA World Cup “You have to keep endlessly reinventing your- Messi dealing with ankle knock Friday attempting to bounce back from last month’s South American qualifier football match at Morumbi self. We’re losing players infected by Covid-19, or The Barcelona forward is said to be nursing a 4-2 loss in Ecuador. Luis Suarez is the joint leading Stadium in Sao Paulo on November 13, 2020. others who get hurt because we’re playing too sore ankle, leaving Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni scorer in qualifying with three goals, all of them many matches. We’re not machines,” he said. “We considering his options if his captain is unavailable. penalties, carrying over his form from club level saw recent studies showing it’s more than likely you Paulo Dybala is again missing from the squad along with Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid midfielder Fede vert hope into reality. I’m not here to manage a get injured after four or five matches come one with Sergio Aguero, although Angel Di Maria has Valverde is out with a fractured shin and Maxi team but rather to win.” “I have to admit that it’ll be after another (every three days). It’s very worrying been recalled for the first time in over a year. Gomez is absent due to a knee problem for a disappointment if we’re not at the next World for us.” While goalkeeper Alisson Becker and for- Lautaro Martinez will likely start up front while Uruguay. Argentine coach Gustavo Alfaro has Cup,” he added, with his team playing away to ward Gabriel Jesus return after injury, Brazil will super-sub Joaquin Correa could be rewarded for vowed to put his “heart and soul into getting Bolivia on Thursday. Last year’s Copa America run- also be without Casemiro, Philippe Coutinho and his winning goal in the altitude of La Paz. Lucas Ecuador to Qatar” after they failed to qualify for the ners-up Peru on Friday play Chile - the country that Fabinho. Argentina, who began qualifying with nar- Alario has also forced his way into contention after 2018 World Cup. won the tournament in 2015 and 2016. Both nations row wins over Ecuador and Bolivia, are hoping scoring seven goals for Bayer Leverkusen in his “Right now, Ecuador is more a handful of very are looking to breathe life into their qualifying bids Lionel Messi will be fit for both their games against past four Bundesliga appearances. good intentions than a (finished) team,” Alfaro told in Santiago after collecting just a point from the Paraguay and Peru. Uruguay meet Colombia in Barranquilla on FIFA.com. “As I said before, the challenge is to con- opening two rounds. — AFP Colts overtake Titans as the AFC South favorites Tunisian football fans LOS ANGELES: Nyheim Hines scored compiled 61,361 passing yards in 17 two touchdowns as the Indianapolis seasons. stage mass exit to Colts used an explosive second half to “I feel good physically. I can still pull away and beat the Tennessee Titans make all the throws,” said Rivers. “I Italy over club row in a clash between the two best teams have always thrown with anticipation. I in the AFC South Division. Hines rushed never had a (Patrick) Mahomes or for one touchdown and caught a pass (Aaron) Rodgers arm. I just never had CHEBBA: Around 300 Tunisian football for another and quarterback Philip that arm, anyway. Anticipation and fans, who have threatened for weeks to emi- Rivers surpassed Dan Marino for fifth throwing with accuracy is my game.” grate to Italy in protest over sanctions place on the all-time passing yards list Hines finished with a combined 115 against their club, boarded fishing boats as the Colts won 34-17 to vault into a rushing and receiving yards for the Thursday and headed out to sea. tie for first place with the Titans. Colts, while Rivers completed 29 of 39 Brandishing Tunisian flags and those of their “It was a huge win,” said Rivers of passes for 308 yards and a touchdown. team, Croissant Sportif Chebbien (CSC), the Colts, who outscored their oppo- “We are continuing to get better. We they chanted as they sailed out of Chebba NASHVILLE: Mo Alie-Cox #81 of the Indianapolis Colts is brought down by Breon Borders port, accompanied by the coast guard, an nent 21-0 in the second half. “We felt just have to continue to improve, but we #39 of the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. -—AFP good at the half. They slowed us down need to win along the way. We got to AFP reporter said. in the first half. The defense came up regroup and get ready for Green Bay,” The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) with huge stops, we got a blocked punt Rivers said. This is the first of two Spectators were asked to wear a mask have to evaluate everything that we on October 17 slapped a one-year ban on for touchdown, and we were efficient meetings between the teams in 17 days, and adhere to strict distancing rules. do. We have to be better in all areas,” CS Chebba, citing an incomplete and late on offence all night long.” Rivers sur- as they play again on November 29 in Derrick Henry gained 103 yards on Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. “We’ll application dossier. CSC chief Taoufik passed Marino on the passing list with Indianapolis. Organizers allowed 19 carries and quarterback Ryan continue to hold people accountable Mkacher has been in a months-long dispute his first completion of the contest, an 14,000 spectators into the Nissan Tannehill made 15 of 27 passes for and continue to improve. We will just with FTF chief Wadie Jary, publishing a 11-yard toss to Jonathan Taylor. Rivers, Stadium in Nashville on Thursday 147 yards and a touchdown for the keep working and making sure that series of Facebook posts criticizing a lack in his 17th NFL season, ended the game despite the pandemic which has killed Titans, who lost for the third time in we start playing better and perform- of financial transparency and calling for an with 61,666 passing yards. Marino 242,000 Americans and counting. four contests. “I think we’re going to ing better.” — AFP audit at the federation. The dispute escalat- ed when reports emerged that Jary, head of the FTF since 2012, would run for the pres- Argentina coach Ledesma. “Some of the boys idency of the sport’s Africa-wide governing haven’t seen their families for four months but Argentina thump body (CAF). they have all been positive... they have been Sierra Leone stage When the FTF announced on October 17 awesome. “I think we will remember this for a All Blacks for first that CSC would not compete in the top long time, not only the game but because of the league, Chebba residents staged demonstra- special situation,” he added. It was a humiliat- 4-goal comeback tions and a general strike, and some vowed ever win over NZ ing defeat for New Zealand who were shocked 24-22 by the Wallabies in Brisbane last week to hold Nigeria to leave the country in protest. “Given the and have now lost back-to-back Tests for the silence of the authorities, residents have SYDNEY: A gutsy Argentina stunned the All first time since 2011 when they crashed to CAPE TOWN: Sierra Leone came from four goals down to decided to leave the country and head for Blacks 25-15 yesterday to pull off one of rug- South Africa and Australia. hold Nigeria to a 4-4 draw in a dramatic Africa Cup of Italy,” said Mohamed Ali Abbas, member of by’s biggest upsets, consigning an embarrassed Coach Ian Foster axed 10 players and named Nations qualifier in Benin City as the preliminaries for the a committee set up to organize the expedi- New Zealand to their first back-to-back what many regarded as the All Blacks’ best 2022 finals continued on Friday. Tunisia kept their 100% tion. The committee had set up a tent at the defeats in almost a decade. Fly-half Nicolas run-on side after last week’s game, but they record in the qualifiers with a 1-0 home victory over Tanzania, city’s port, where more than 2,000 people Sanchez scored all the Pumas’ points to hand were no match for a Pumas team helped by for- while Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech scored twice as they beat signed up for the voyage. “This is an unor- them their maiden victory over the rugby pow- mer Australian coach Michael Cheika. Central African Republic 4-1 but South Africa struggled ganized migration bid... there is nothing erhouse in the 30 Tests they have played. “Obviously from an All Black view we are bit- before winning 2-0 at home to Sao Tome e Principe. Nigeria symbolic about it,” said Moncef Lahmar, a Mario Ledesma’s side were given virtually no terly disappointed with the result, with the way raced into a 4-0 lead inside the first half-hour as Alex Iwobi member of a CSC support team. chance ahead of the Tri Nations match in we played,” said Foster. “But what I think we scored twice, the first in the fourth minute, and Victor Five boats carrying the football fans were Sydney after the coronavirus hindered their saw was a team that despite the disadvantage Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze added two more. seen leaving Chebba port but as they preparations to just two low-key practice of not playing a lot of rugby ... they have come But Kwame Quee pulled one back for Sierra Leone four reached international waters coast guards games. But in their first Test since the World here with massive energy and a desire to prove minutes before the break after which the visitors staged a asked them to stay put or go back to the Cup last year, they pulled off a miracle. something to their country which has gone remarkable recovery with Alhaji Kamara scoring twice in harbour, an AFP correspondent said. Two “It’s surreal what happened, not just the through a heck of a hard time. “I want to con- between Mustapha Bundu’s effort - all in the final 18 minutes boats refused to heed the orders and contin- result but playing, getting on the field after gratulate them on the result, it is a bit of an his- - to draw. Angry fans demonstrated outside the stadium ued to make their way towards international everything that has happened this year,” said toric day for them.” — AFP after the game forcing Nigeria’s team to spend several hours waters, the correspondent added. The in their changing room before being able to leave. Nigeria protest had been put off several times but as remain top of Group L with seven points from three games the November 22 start of the season while Sierra Leone moved off the bottom on two. approaches, some Chebba residents decided Ziyech’s double, including a penalty, plus goals from to go ahead. The would-be migrants had Achraf Hakimi and debutant Zakaria Aboukhlal allowed “embarked on a deadly adventure to re- Morocco to enjoy a comfortable win over Central African establish their rights,” said sociologist Republic in Casablanca. Penalties proved decisive in Friday’s Mahdi Mabrouk. other four qualifiers. Tunisia have nine points from three “Economic development indicators in the games in Group J after captain Youssef Msakni’s first half Chebba region are low and football is the spot kick saw them to a narrow win over Tanzania in Tunis. only opportunity” for residents, he added. Mali joined Guinea at the top of Group A after their 1-0 Tunisia, struck by an economic crisis and home win over Namibia in Bamako, with teenager El Bilal skyrocketing unemployment even before the Toure netting a 38th-minute penalty. South Africa also need- coronavirus pandemic, has seen a spike in ed a spot kick to help them avoid embarrassment against Sao young people making risky attempts at Tome, a country with a population of just 200,000 and reaching Europe. Between the start of 2020 ranked 182nd in world football. Percy Tau converted the and mid-September, more than 8,500 peo- penalty after 55 minutes in the Group C game, with Bongani SYDNEY: Ndew Zealand’s Anton Lienert-Brown (center) and Tyrel Lomax (right) tackle Argentina’s Santiago ple had been intercepted trying to reach Zungu adding a second with a header from a corner in the Europe by sea from Tunisia, including 2,104 Carreras (left) during the 2020 Tri-Nations rugby match between the New Zealand and Argentina at last minute to ensure victory in Durban. —Reuters Bankwest Stadium in Sydney on November 14, 2020. — AFP non-Tunisians, the ministry said. — AFP Established 1961 Sport

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Lost ball leaves DeChambeau in Argentina thump All Blacks for Injury-hit Brazil and Argentina 14‘danger’ of missing Masters cut 15 first ever win over New Zealand 15 resume World Cup qualifying

Lance Stroll ends Mercedes’ streak Stroll takes the maiden pole to upstage title-chasing Hamilton

ISTANBUL: Pole position winner Racing Point’s Canadian driver Lance Stroll celebrates after the qualifying session at the Intecity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul yesterday ahead of the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix. — AFP

ISTANBUL: Lance Stroll upstaged Formula One’s Belgian Grand Prix. for me so it feels good. Feels really good right now.” track limits, struggled through in 14th place. title-chasing Lewis Hamilton yesterday when he The outcome left Mercedes well-beaten on the This is the first time this season that neither Grosjean was eliminated along with his Haas team- grabbed the first pole position of his career at the weekend when Lewis Hamilton bids to seal a record- Hamilton (nine) nor Bottas (four) have topped quali- mate Kevin Magnussen, the two Williams of George Turkish Grand Prix, the Canadian saying “it feels equalling seventh drivers’ championship and draw fying. Hamilton can seal a record-equalling seventh Russell and Nicholas Latifi and Alpha Tauri’s Daniil really good right now”. The 22-year-old Racing Point level with seven-time champion Michael Schumacher. drivers’ world title on Sunday if he prevents Bottas Kvyat. In the severe conditions, the teams were mak- driver made the most of drying conditions on a The six-time champion wound up sixth behind Alex from outscoring him by eight points. After Friday’s ing extreme use of their tyre-warming facilities to treacherous track to end Mercedes’ 13 race domina- Albon in the second Red Bull and Renault’s Daniel ice rink conditions on the resurfaced circuit, heavy ensure drivers could find at least some minimal grip tion of qualifying this year. Ricciardo whose team-mate Esteban Ocon qualified rain ushered in even more treacherous challenges in before the rain relented, encouraging some to try Stroll delivered a dazzling fastest lap in one minute seventh. “Yes, Yes, Yes boys,” Stroll screamed on the which most of the drivers slithered and spun. intermediates. and 47.765 seconds in the closing seconds to usurp team radio. “I can’t really put it into words,” he The Q1 session was interrupted twice for red flags, In Q2, both Mercedes were clearly struggling to his team-mate Sergio Perez and then resist a last added. “I’m shocked. I didn’t expect to be up here when Race Control declared the track was unsafe - keep any heat in their tyres while Verstappen, oozing surge from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The disap- after FP3. firstly due to the conditions and then, secondly, when confidence, set the pace. At the flag, the Dutchman pointed Dutchman was second, three-tenths behind Romain Grosjean spun into a gravel trap in his Haas. was two seconds clear of Albon with Hamilton 2.4 Stroll, but ahead of Mexican Perez who claimed his ‘Feels good right now’ The interruptions added 50 minutes to the schedule down in third and Bottas seventh while both Ferraris career-best starting position after finishing fourth “There were a lot of things we weren’t sure about as daylight receded in the appalling conditions, but failed to make the cut to the top-ten shootout. In Q3 nine times in the past. Stroll was the first Canadian to coming into qualifying. We didn’t look that competi- the brilliant car control of Verstappen and his Red Bull Verstappen went four seconds clear of nearest rival take pole since Jacques Villeneuve at the 1997 tive in Q3.” His surprise qualifying performance team-mat Albon was on display as they topped the Bottas before Perez, on intermediates, re-set expec- European Grand Prix at Jerez and it was the comes after a difficult few weeks when he had to times, the Dutchman 1.9 seconds clear. tations by topping the Dutchman and prompting a Silverstone-based Racing Point team’s first pole miss the Eifel Grand Prix, testing positive for coron- In the drama, Leclerc slithered through to Q2 switch of tyres for everyone else for the final sur- since, racing as Jordan, they did so at the 2009 avirus the next day. “It has been a pretty rough ride while Hamilton, his best lap cancelled for exceeding prising runs. — AFP Saudi Arabia keen on Liverpool’s hosting women racers Salah tests along with F1 GP positive for LONDON: Saudi Arabia would wel- pushing women in motorsport in Saudi come hosting the women-only W Arabia and we are really taking it seri- COVID-19 Series as a support race for the coun- ously... so hopefully we can get an CAIRO: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah try’s first Formula One grand prix agreement and host it with Formula has tested positive for COVID-19 while on next year, the head of the Saudi Two.” Saudi Arabia’s first female racer international duty for Egypt without show- Arabian Motor Federation (SAMF) Reema al Juffali, who comes from ing any symptoms, the Egyptian Football said on Friday. W Series announced Jeddah, has been competing in the on Thursday a deal for it to support British Formula Four championship. Association announced Friday. Medical Formula One at eight, as yet undecid- Women were not allowed to drive cars swabs on the national team “showed that ed, rounds on the 23-race 2021 F1 in Saudi Arabia until a ban was lifted our international player, Mohamed Salah, calendar. in 2018. At least a dozen prominent Liverpool star, was infected with the coron- Formula Two, the feeder series one women’s rights activists, who had avirus”, it said in a tweet, adding he was “not rung below Formula One, has races campaigned for the right to drive, suffering from any symptoms”. MANCHESTER: Liverpool’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (right) controls the ball in scheduled already for the Saudi remain in jail. The announcement comes as Egypt pre- front of Manchester City’s French defender Aymeric Laporte (left) during the English Premier Arabian GP weekend in Jeddah on “The bitter irony over a Saudi pare to tackle Togo at home on Saturday in League football match at the Etihad Stadium . — AFP Nov 26-28. “Hopefully we will be one Grand Prix is that the very people an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The of the lucky countries to host them,” who fought for the rights of Saudi tweet said other members of the Egyptian Premier League goals for Liverpool already lost defender Joe Gomez to a knee tendon Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, women to be able to drive are now national team tested negative. Salah was this season. injury he suffered while on England duty this president of the SAMF, told reporters themselves languishing in jail,” said observing medical protocols agreed in con- If he is sidelined, it would be a blow for week. The club say Gomez is likely to be side- in a video briefing when asked about Felix Jakens, Amnesty International sultations between doctors in Egypt and Premier League champions Liverpool, who lined for months. And the Reds are counting W Series. “We would like to inspire UK’s Head of Campaigns. W Series Liverpool, a coronavirus hotspot, and self were deprived of Senegal international for- the cost of being deprived of key central our locals and bring them these types founder and chief executive Catherine ward Sadio Mane earlier in the season when defender Virgil van Dijk for what is expected of events. We would like to see more Bond Muir said the 2021 season might isolating in a Cairo hotel room. The two- women racing in Saudi Arabia. not stretch as far as the November time African Footballer of the Year will he too tested positive for coronavirus, to be most of the season after he tore knee “Sport is for all and we are really street race in Jeddah. — Reuters undergo further tests in the coming hours, although he has since returned to the team. ligaments in a clash with Everton goalkeeper the federation said. Salah has scored eight Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has already Jordan Pickford last month. — AFP