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AMIR CALLS FOR JOINT ARAB ACTION ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT: ARAB LEADERS CONDEMN US MOVE ON OCCUPIED GOLAN HEIGHTS, RENEW CALL FOR PALESTINIAN STATE
QNA The Amir sent a cable to Tunisia and achieve Arab reconciliation largely overlooked by the interna- TUNIS President Beji Caid Essebsi, express- based on mutual trust. tional community. ing thanks and appreciation for the He said Arab countries have no The Kuwait Amir expressed re- THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin hospitality and honour accorded choice but to cooperate and enhance gret and disapproval of US recogni- Hamad al Thani, along with the lead- to him and the accompanying del- confidence and cooperation. tion of Israel’s sovereignty over the ers of Arab countries, attended the egation during the visit to attend the The Tunisian President also occupied Golan. opening session of the 30th Summit 30th Summit of the Council of the stressed the centrality of the Palestin- Jordanian King Abdullah reaf- of the Council of the Arab League in Arab League. ian cause, stating that achieving this firmed that the Palestinian cause Tunis on Sunday. The Amir hoped that the outcome goal calls for intensifying and coordi- has been and will always remain the The session was attended by of the summit would contribute to nating actions in order to put an end foremost concern for all Arabs. “The members of the official delegation ac- supporting and promoting joint Arab to the decisions and actions aimed to Palestinian cause must remain Ar- companying HH the Amir, and heads action for the benefit of the Arab peo- change the basic issues at the heart of abs’ core and primary cause,” King of delegations participating in the ple. He wished the Tunis president the Palestinian cause. Abdullah said. Summit. health and happiness and further The Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh He said, “As for the occupied A number of leaders from re- progress and prosperity to the Tuni- Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah Syrian Golan Heights, our position gional and international organisa- sian people. said, “The Arab world remains de- remains that the Golan is occupied tions also attended the Arab League At the summit, Arab leaders re- termined to overcome all challenges Syrian territory, according to inter- meeting. newed their call for the establishment thrust upon the region, and called for national law and UN resolutions.” After attending the opening ses- of a Palestinian state and condemned unity and concerted response across UN Secretary-General Antonio sion, the Amir left Tunis. The Amir the move by the US to recognise Is- the board in the face of such adver- Guterres said that any solution to and the accompanying delegation raeli sovereignty over the occupied sity.” the Syrian crisis must ensure the were seen off upon departure at Tu- Golan Heights. On the Israeli-Palestinian con- territorial integrity of Syria, includ- nis-Carthage International Airport In his speech the Tunisian Presi- flict, the Kuwaiti Amir said it con- ing the occupied Golan Heights. by Adviser to the President of Tunisia dent Beji Caid Essebsi stressed the The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani at the opening session of the tinues to be the Arab world’s “chief Habib Essid. need to promote Arab joint action 30th Summit of the Council of the Arab League in Tunis on Sunday. concern,” even as the issue has been Continued on page 20 Ô
MOUSHTARAYAT 2019 KICKS OFF Tenders worth QR6 billion Fuel prices to go up in April etrol and diesel will QR5.8 billion business over 5 years: Kahramaa Pcost more in April as Qatar Petroleum (QP) atar General Elec- has hiked the fuel prices. opportunities on offer Qtricity and Water The price of super and premium petrol grade has SATYENDRA PATHAK Corporation (Kah- The value of contacts to be ramaa) has announced jumped 25 dirhams per DOHA awarded during the exhibition litre. Similarly, the price of might go much higher than the that it will issue tenders THE fourth edition of the Govern- QDB estimates. worth QR6 billion over diesel will go up by 10 dirhams. ment Procurement and Contract- Talking to Qatar Tribune, Min- the next five years for Premium grade petrol will cost QR1.80 a litre in April as against ing Conference and Exhibition istry of Finance Government Pro- supplying basic materi- QR1.55 in March. Super grade petrol will be available for QR1.85 per (Moushtarayat 2019) kicked off un- curement Department Director als. Head of Supply litre as against QR1.60 in March. Diesel will cost QR1.95 in April, 10 der the patronage of Prime Minister Abdulaziz Zaid al Talib said almost Department Ismail al dirhams more than the March price of QR 1.85. and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh 4,000 local firms registered with Harmi said that the Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al the ministry are expected to take Thani in Doha on Sunday. part in various tenders to be of- company will prioritise local products in accordance with the law, With billions of dollars of fered by 58 governmental bodies while encouraging SMEs to participate in the tenders. procurement contracts on offer, during the exhibition. He said the role of Kahramaa will not stop at providing data on Expect rain this the three-day exhibition was in- He said the Ministry of Finance the tenders, but will help national products by providing technical week: QMD augurated by Qatar Central Bank has launched a revised version of support to ensure those products reach a level enabling them to Deputy Governor and Qatar De- Moushtarayat portal to act as a contribute to the national economy. He said Kahramaa awarded TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK velopment Bank (QDB) Vice- link between local companies and local companies contracts worth QR1.85 billion last year. The figure Chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin government agencies. DOHA Hamad al Thani with an aim to “Our aim is to make it easier represented 95 percent of the company’s needs from national facto- promote local products in the Qa- for local companies especially the ries. In the current quarter, Kahramaa awarded tenders worth QR37 US-Taliban talks augur well for THE country is expected to tari market. SMEs to participate in government million to national factories, he added. (QNA) Afghan peace: Expert (PG 2 ) witness scattered rain from QDB, which is hosting the ex- tenders. During the past three edi- Monday until the weekend, ac- hibition in collaboration with the tions of Moushtarayat, procure- cording to Qatar Meteorology Ministry of Finance, Ministry of ment contracts worth QR71 billion Department (QMD). Commerce and Industry (MoCI) were awarded to local firms. This “Unsettled weather condi- and the Public Works Authority represented nearly 70 percent of tions expected to return from (Ashghal), expects Moushtarayat the total contracts,” Talib said. Project to develop Al Farkiah beach soon Monday evening until week- 2019 to provide more than 2,600 end due to deepening of a low business opportunities worth TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for families only in Al Wakra, Sima- pressure system over the re- QR5.8 billion. Continued on page 2 Ô DOHA isma, Fukrait and Al Khraij Beach gion,” the QMD said. and four sites for public visits in Al It said the formation of THERE’S good news for beach-goers! Ghariya, Sealine Beach, Fuwairit cloud will increase gradually The Ministry of Municipality Beach and Dukhan. with chance of scattered rain and Environment (MME) will soon The Ministry of Municipalities of variable intensity. launch a project to develop the Al and Environment has worked to pro- The prevailing wind will be Farkiah beach located between Al vide the beaches with public services northeasterly to southeasterly Amkhara and Simaisma, according such as umbrellas, waste containers, moderate to fresh and strong to sources. public toilets and even shops that at times especially during The project includes introducing sell beverages and fast food on some thunderstorms. The QMD has several services and leisure facilities beaches. advised people to be cautious on the beach, the source said. The cleanliness department in and avoid going to sea. The beach has been attracting the ministry works monitors beach large number of citizens and resi- continuously, especially before the dents recently. weekend. The MME has equipped 9 Most of the beaches are open to Erdogan’s bloc beaches in the north, south and the public and have children’s play takes lead in key southwest to receive those who areas, facilities for barbecue, night Officials during the opening of Moushtarayat 2019 in Doha on Sunday. wish to rest at the beach on the lights, green spaces and even special local polls (PG 10 ) (HANSON K JOSEPH) weekdays. It has allocated five sites phone charging facilities. 02 Monday, April 1, 2019
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News in brief Shura Council, APU ink cooperation deal
Amir congratulates Slovakia’s The agreement aims to set up a work programme for cooperation between the two president-elect parties to strengthen bond and exchange experiences and joint initiatives THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on QNA agreed to set up a work the National Assembly of Bur- Sunday sent a cable of congratulations to Zuzana Caputova on DOHA programme for coopera- kina Faso. They also reviewed her election as the president of Slovak Republic, wishing her and tion between the two sides issues on the agenda of the the people of Slovakia success, progress and prosperity. (QNA) THE Shura Council signed a to strengthen bond and ex- 140th session of the General memorandum of understand- change experience and joint Assembly of the Inter-Parlia- Deputy Amir congratulates ing (MoU) with the African initiatives on issues of mutual mentary Union (IPU) which Slovakia’s president-elect Parliamentary Union (APU), concern, as well as strengthen begins its meetings in Doha for parliamentary cooperation the presence and role of both on Saturday. THE Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad between the two sides. sides in international parlia- The meeting was attend- al Thani on Sunday sent a cable of congratulations to Zuzana The MoU was signed by mentary forums. ed by Member of the Shura Caputova on her election as the president of Slovak Republic, Speaker of the Council HE This came during the Council and Chairman of wishing her and the people of Slovakia success, progress and Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid meeting between the two the Qatar-Africa Friendship prosperity. (QNA) al Mahmoud and the head of sides, where they discussed Group HE Mohammed bin APU and President of the Na- the parliamentary relations Ali al Henzab, members of PM sends greetings to tional Assembly of Burkina Speaker of the Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud and ways of boosting them, the group and Ambassador Slovakia’s president-elect Faso Alassane Bala Sakande. and the Head of APU and President of the National Assembly of Bur- as well as the relations be- of Burkina Faso to Qatar HE Under the MoU, they kina Faso Alassane Bala Sakande at the agreement-signing event. tween the Shura Council and Adama Compaore. PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani on Sunday sent a cable of congrat- ulations to Zuzana Caputova on her election as the president of Slovak Republic, wishing her and the people of Slovakia MoCI recalls BMW success, progress and prosperity. (QNA) US-Taliban talks in Doha augur well Series5, M5 and X5 Armed Forces to carry out 2000-2003 models training exercise at Ras Matbakh for Afghanistan peace, says expert TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK THE Directorate of Moral Guidance of the Ministry of Defence DOHA announced that Armed Forces will carry out a training exercise HISHAM ALJUNDI about withdrawing from Af- at Ras Matbakh from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm from April 1 to 3. DOHA ghanistan to end the losses of THE Ministry of Commerce The Directorate of Moral Guidance of the Ministry of Defence his army. and Industry, in collabora- called on those who frequent this area to exercise caution for AS Qatar is set to host the US- “President Trump is not tion with Al Fardan Auto- their own safety. (QNA) Taliban peace talks in a few supporting these talks because mobiles, dealer of BMW ve- weeks from now, a US expert he wants peace, but because hicles in Qatar, has recalled Qatar condemns assassination attempt said the move is in favour of he wants to withdraw his BMW Series5, M5 and X5 on Afghan vice-president the Afghanistan peace talks. troops as he thinks it’s a use- models of 2000-2003 due to “The important advantage less mission, and wants to use an incorrectly installed driv- QATAR has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation that Qatar has is that it doesn’t the resources of Afghanistan er airbag on the sports steer- of the assassination attempt on First Vice-President of Afghani- have any interest in Afghani- for other purposes.” ing wheel. stan Abdul Rashid Dostum, in which four of his bodyguards were stan. Therefore, it’s easier for Barnett pointed out that The ministry said the re- killed and six others were injured. In a statement issued on Afghanistan to trust Qatar,” Taliban’s most important de- call is part of its ongoing ef- Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s stance said Dr Barnett Rubin, direc- mand from the US is also to forts to protect consumers rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of the motives and tor at the Center on Interna- Participants at a roundtable at Al Jazeera Centre for Studies on withdraw the American troops and ensure that car dealers causes. It termed the attempt an unacceptable criminal act, tional Cooperation at New Sunday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) from Afghanistan and all other follow up on vehicle defects stressing the importance of arresting those involved in it and York University and a leading foreign troops. and repairs. bringing them to justice. The statement affirmed Qatar’s full sup- expert on Afghanistan. He was that the solution to the prob- will consider them as terror- Commenting on the ne- The ministry said it would port for all efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan speaking at a roundtable at Al lem lies only in peace talks be- ists,” he added. cessity of the Afghan-Afghan coordinate with the dealer to and realising the aspirations of its people for stability, develop- Jazeera Centre for Studies. tween Taliban and the United Meanwhile, in a response peace talks first, Barnett said, follow up on the maintenance ment and prosperity. It further expressed Qatar’s condolences Barnett explained the back- States, which will be held here to a question about President “We hope the talks among the and repair works and would to the families of the victims and the government and people of ground of the conflict in Af- in Doha. Trump’s attitude towards Af- Afghans will help change the communicate with customers Afghanistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) ghanistan and the emergence “As long as Talibanis are ghanistan, Barnett said the US character of the talks, so it will to ensure that the necessary of the militant groups, stating connected to Al Qaeda, the US president is more concerned be successful.” repairs are carried out. Moushtarayat NRSS panel, MoTC 2019 begins Dreama unveils Ajaweed initiative on a high note to empower and integrate orphans officials hold meet, Continued from page 1 Ô review pedestrian TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK WITH the implementation of DOHA more projects, he said, more lo- crossings strategy cal companies are expected to THE Orphans Care Center enter these tenders as subcon- (Dreama) has launched the Aja- QNA The team also reviewed tractors and also as major con- weed initiative to open the door DOHA tractors to implement the re- for all segments of the commu- the initial design to link maining projects in the country. nity to get to know, socialise and THE National Road Safety Lusail with a highway in QDB CEO Abdulaziz make friends with the children Strategy (NRSS) follow up order to facilitate access bin Nasser al Khalifa said, of the centre as a means of suc- committee held a meeting and to connect it to a “Moushtarayat 2019 is an im- cessful social integration. with officials from the Min- multi-road network portant platform for SMEs to The launch was marked by istry of Transport and Com- communicate with government handing over the Ajaweed flag munications (MoTC) as part agencies and to identify tenders from the athletes of the Qatari of its meetings with rep- He praised the role of and contracts.” Paralympic Committee to Amal resentatives of concerned the committee in support- The fourth edition begun bint Abdullatif al Mannai, exec- ministries and entities on ing the ministry’s plans on a high note and all gov- utive director of Qatar for Social the matter. and projects related to ernmental agencies are con- Work, who in turn fixed it to the Undersecretary of the traffic safety. tributing to make it a huge designated base. Ministry of Education and The team then reviewed success. “We assure the SMEs The initiative shores up The launch was marked by handing over the Ajaweed flag from the athletes of the Qatari Paralympic Com- Higher Education and head the 29 plans of the ministry, of Qatar that QDB will keep support, donations and vol- mittee to Amal bint Abdullatif al Mannai, executive director of Qatar for Social Work, who in turn fixed it to of the committee HE Dr distributed across various on bringing newer paradigms unteering to offer any pos- the designated base. Ibrahim al Nuaimi said the departments and timelines. of growth to channelise their sible service or teach any projects of the MoTC are These include the compre- success and build a sustain- useful skill to the children of al Misnad, executive director by urging the local and expat Noor al Muhannadi, direc- very important to achiev- hensive plan for pedestrian able future,” he said. Dreama Center. of Dreama, said: “The Dreama families to welcome the chil- tor of Community Awareness ing the goals of the National crossings in the State of Qa- To promote the private Mannai expressed hopes Ajaweed campaign comes in dren of the center as friends Office of Dreama, said: “We Road Safety Strategy. tar which includes a guide sector, he said, QDB locally ex- that the community would line with the centre’s vision and make them an integral called the initiative Dreama Nuaimi added that to the pedestrian crossings tends wide-ranging financial respond positively to the ini- and mission to raise the aware- part of their lives in order to Ajaweed because giving is the committee’s role is to designs, the initial design and non-financial support to tiative, offer appropriate sup- ness and educate the local com- integrate them in our commu- the best reflection of the no- support the ministry to of the crossings and the entrepreneurs across a myriad port to the children of Drea- munity about the groups we nity and enhance their sense ble efforts to empower the achieve its priorities and study of pedestrian flows in of industries so that SMEs may ma and help the centre make are supporting and highlights of family belonging.” orphans and integrate them address the challenges that central Doha. achieve higher scales of com- the initiative successful. Dreama’s active role that we She added, “Another way into the community. We call may affect the progress of The team also reviewed petitiveness in Qatar. She stressed that empow- are playing to serve the orphans could be by urging the profes- on everybody to sign in right these projects. the initial design to link Lu- “The exhibition will enable ering the orphans would be an in Qatar. The name of the ini- sionals to share their experi- now to Dreama’s website Assistant Undersecre- sail with a highway in order companies to identify existing added value to the development tiative is derived from the local ence with the children to boost and take part in the Dreama tary of Land Transport Af- to facilitate access and to opportunities and open new of the community in particular proverb ‘Give, even if you only their professional abilities and Ajaweed initiative.” fairs at MoTC Rashid Taleb connect it to a multi-road markets through their presence and humanity in general, add- have a little’. skills. Everyone is also welcome The participation by reg- al Nabet said that the meet- network, keeping up with in the exhibition, adding that ing that there were many forms This saying sums up the to volunteer to help the orphan istering through the web- ing dealt with issues related the pace of the city’s devel- the efforts of QDB will contrib- of volunteering, including dedi- aim of the initiative, which children in any way and offer site has been classified into: to achieving core competen- opment, as well as many ute to enhancing the technical cating money, time or efforts, or is to urge all segments of any support or partner to serve Friendly family, Support and cies in order to preserve the important projects that aim and financial position of SMEs taking part in the public interest our community to support the children of Dreama. The donation, Volunteering and safety of lives and proper- to develop traffic according by supporting the process of events and activities the centre the children of Dreama with door is open for everyone to Offering a service. ties, under the National to the highest international localisation of supply chains,” round the year. whatever they can give. One take part and interact with the Registration can be com- Road Safety Strategy. standards. he said. Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser way of achieving this could be Ajaweed initiative.” pleted at: www.dreama.org.qa. Nation Monday, April 1, 2019 03
HMC educates frontline healthcare CARTOON CORNER By: Saad al Mohannadi workers on symptoms of delirium One in three elderly patients in hospitals prone to developing delirium, show studies TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA
ON an average, one in five adult patients will develop delirium while in hospital, with older adults being most at risk. Stud- ies suggest as many as one in three elderly hospital patients will be affected by delirium. Dr Hanadi al Hamad, senior consultant and chairperson of Geriatrics and Long Term Care at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), said raising awareness of the warning signs of the com- Dr Mani Chandran, senior consultant geriatric psychiatrist, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Rumailah mon disorder was a key aim of Hospital and members of the Memory Clinic team. World Delirium Awareness Day events held across HMC’s four professionals so they are able to and if untreated, can be fatal. most cases, the symptoms fluc- general hospitals in March. recognise the warning signs of Dr Mani Chandran, senior tuate with the person appear- “Delirium is a clinical state the condition is essential as they consultant geriatric psychia- ing better at certain times and of acute confusion due to rap- play a major role in both pre- trist, Department of Geriatric worse at other times. Symptoms id changes in brain function venting and detecting delirium, Medicine, Rumailah Hospital, of delirium can be difficult for that occurs with underlying particularly in elderly patients. said delirium often causes a healthcare teams to recognise Watch 5 planets of solar medical conditions. It is usu- “Delirium is a particu- variety of other cognitive and as they will be unfamiliar with ally triggered by a medical larly significant problem for behavioural symptoms, such a patient’s normal behaviour,” illness and while more com- our elderly patients because a as memory problems, language noted Dr Chandran. system this month: QCH mon among hospital patients, confused patient is at higher problems, disorientation, and Both educating and em- it can occur in the community risk for falls and injuries. In even vivid hallucinations. Ac- powering family members to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK eyes from 3:52am to 5:26am, 5:05am on April 24. setting. For elderly patients the short-term, delirium can cording to Dr Chandran, family spot the difference between DOHA expert astronomer at QCH Dr Finally, Saturn will be at its in hospital, delirium can be increase the length of hospital caregivers can be instrumental delirium and dementia is also Beshir Marzouk said. nearest point to the moon on triggered by a combination stays and can impact a patient’s in recognising the early warning a priority for his department, PEOPLE in Qatar will have a On the evening of Thurs- April 25 where the planet will of factors including infection, ability to recover from their ill- signs of delirium. he said, adding that many chance to observe five planets day (April 9), Qatar residents be at half degree from north- dehydration, poor nutrition, ness. In the longer-term, deliri- “Families can be integral to people confuse delirium and of the solar system in April, of will have a good chance to ern moon’s centre. Qatar resi- and certain medications such um has been linked to declines detecting delirium because they dementia because both con- which four will appear in the observe Mars with the moon dent will be able to watch the as pain killers. Delirium can in independence and even an are often the first to notice that ditions appear superficially dawn sky and one in the even- over the western horizon from phenomenon with naked eyes also be triggered in hospital acceleration of cognitive de- their family member isn’t acting similar. “Up to 60 percent of ing, Qatar Calendar House 4:55pm until 9:27pm. Mars over eastern horizon of Qatar patients by surgery and anaes- cline,” added Dr Hamad. like their usual self. A key symp- patients with delirium can (QCH) announced on Sunday. will be at 4.5 degrees from from 11:46 pm on April 25 to thesia,” said Dr Hamad. Delirium is thought to go tom of delirium is that the per- have underlying dementia,” Venus and Mercury will be northern moon’s centre. 5:03pm on April 26, according Dr Hamad, who is also the unrecognised in nearly three son develops difficulty focusing said Dr Chandran. the first planets approaching Dr Marzouk added that Ju- to Dr Marzouk. Ministry of Public Health’s Na- out of four emergency care or paying attention,” said Dr HMC is working with the the moon where the two will be piter will be at 1.5 degrees from These phenomena are im- tional Health Strategy 2018- patients. She said her team is Chandran. Ministry of Public Health and at 3 and 3.5 degrees from north- southern new crescent’s cen- portant as they serve as a guide 2022 lead for Healthy Ageing, working hard to ensure health- “Some elderly patients with health sector partners across ern moon’s centre respectively. tre on April 23 and Qatar resi- for amateur astronomers to said delirium is complex and care providers understand that delirium will appear agitated Qatar to develop a clinical prac- People in Qatar will be able to dents can watch Jupiter and the know the map of the sky and often multi-factorial. She said like any acute organ failure, de- or restless while others will be- tice guideline to improve deliri- watch the celestial spectacle on moon together with naked eye validate astronomical calcula- educating frontline healthcare lirium is a medical emergency come quiet and withdrawn. In um care in Qatar. Tuesday (April 2) with naked over dawn sky from 9:46pm to tions, Dr Marzouk pointed out. NU-Q alumna Sara Abdullah al Saadi to be commencement speaker
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK outstanding communications about the challenges I faced af- Studies Programme. Graduation speakers at DOHA professional who is making ter graduation and how North- Saadi had internships at NU-Q are selected by the Grad- her mark in public diplomacy,” western had prepared me to ExxonMobil Qatar and Al-Ja- uation Speaker Committee, SARA Abdullah al Saadi will said Everette E Dennis, dean deal with them.” zeera English. After she gradu- composed of faculty, students return to Northwestern Uni- and CEO. During her time at NU-Q, ated from NU-Q, she joined and staff. versity in Qatar (NU-Q) to Saadi joined the Qatari Saadi served as president of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Previous graduation speak- deliver this year’s commence- embassy in 2014 and has been the student government and where she worked for two years ers have included column- ment speech. responsible for the develop- was awarded the NU-Q Stu- as a communication officer be- ist and commentator Rami Saadi, a graduate of NU-Q’s ment of the public diplomacy dent Leadership Award by the fore moving to the Qatari Em- Khouri; author and filmmaker inaugural class in 2012, is the office, as well as overseeing the University’s President Morton bassy in Washington D.C. Sophia al Maria; filmmaker director of public diplomacy at embassy’s strategic planning Schapiro. She also produced a NU-Q’s graduation will and Oscar nominee Jehane the Qatari embassy in Wash- and communication. documentary film, which won take place on May 6 and cel- Noujaim; social entrepreneur ington D.C and a student at Co- In her role, Saadi manages honours at the Doha Tribeca ebrations will include a suhoor Shiza Shahid; award-winning lumbia University’s law school engagement with non-govern- Sara Abdullah al Saadi is a graduate of NU-Q’s inaugural class in 2012. and Emirates film festivals and following the ceremony for the BBC anchor and correspondent in New York. mental organisations, includ- was featured in the Cannes graduates, their friends and Lyse Ducet OBE; Northwestern “As NU-Q marks its 10th ing think tanks and educational in Haiti and Texas, U.S. graduation. Northwestern has Short Film Corner. family, along with the entire alum and best-selling author anniversary in Qatar, it is fit- institutes and also oversees “I was truly honoured when had a tremendous impact on Her study abroad included NU-Q community, faculty, and magazine journalist Derek ting that we have one of our Qatar’s $20 million aid fund I received the invitation from the person I am today and I’m a stint at Harvard University, staff, students and alumni, to Thompson; and Oscar-winning graduates serve as this year’s which has been used to support Northwestern University in excited to come back to share where she served as assistant to celebrate the university’s 10- filmmaker and renowned jour- graduation speaker. Saadi is an victims of hurricane disasters Qatar to speak at this year’s with the graduating class more the director of the Islamic Legal year anniversary in Qatar. nalist Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Fusion Ferrari GT watch opens new Galeries Lafayette Doha hosts meet, chapter in Hublot, Ferrari partnership greet session with Victoria Beckham TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK INCE their collabora- Sang Bleu II passionately DOHA tion was announced in channels the design skills 2011, Hublot and Fer- of world famous tattoo art- GALERIES Lafayette Doha re- Srari have always created ist Maxime Plescia-Buchi. cently invited fashion designer watches featuring unique A case with more finely- Victoria Beckham to visit the design and motorisation. chiselled lines, conveyed in newly opened iconic French Each new edition shows a three dimensions. An expres- department store at 21 High st new style. This year, Hublot sion of the passage of time, – the ultimate shopping des- presents an airy and elegant the hands - two elongated tination at Katara - and also piece that relates to the diamonds and an arrow - are showcased her collection. “Gran Turismo” universe. stylised fragments of tattoos, The two big fashion labels – The launch of the Classic Fu- set above a hypnotic chrono- Galeries Lafayette and Victoria sion Ferrari GT watch, whose graphic movement. Beckham - have entered into extremely innovative design All the spirit of the Big collaboration and Beckham’s integrates the new UNICO Bang in a barrel-shaped RTW collection will be exclu- Victoria Beckham was at the Galeries Lafayette Doha store for a manufacture movement in a watch: such is the new Spir- sively available at Galeries La- meet-and-greet session with her fans while Doha fashion lovers also body with distinguished and it of Big Bang Tourbillon fayette Doha. had the privilege of having a photo opportunity with her. dynamic lines, sees Hublot 42mm and its carbon-fibre Victoria Beckham was at and Ferrari write a new chap- case with black or blue oc- the Galeries Lafayette Doha said, “We are delighted to be ter in their partnership. clusions. This double edition store for a meet-and-greet ses- able to host Beckham at Galer- Hublot presents an el- limited to 100 models beats sion with her fans while Doha ies Lafayette Doha. Galeries egant and contemporary to the rhythm of the new fashion lovers also had the Lafayette is much more than a piece that draws inspiration HUB6020 tourbillon move- privilege of having a photo op- department store, it is a trend- from the “Gran Turismo” ment, specially designed portunity with her. The fashion setter and we are honoured by universe. The launch of the for this case. Another first: designer exhibited the Victoria the presence of the style icon Classic Fusion Ferrari GT the Spirit of Big Bang is, for Beckham lines, developed at in our premises. Very strategi- watch – with its extremely the first time, fitted with the Victoria’s studio in London, cally, we fuse the experience of innovative design which in- “One Click” fastening sys- showcasing finest craftsman- shopping with events and all tegrates the UNICO manu- tem, allowing the strap to be ship and materials. celebrity visits and other enter- facture movement in a body changed easily and quickly. Victoria took a tour of the tainments are planned to bring with distinctive and dynam- The latest Classic Fusion 14,000sqm exquisitely de- out the true spirit of the brand.” ic lines - sees Hublot and Orlinski series is sculpted in signed retail space and admired In the past decade, Beck- Ferrari write a new chapter the aesthetic signature of art- the architectural stunner, which market and I was delighted to ham has become an interna- in their collaboration. ist Richard Orlinski, includ- houses the best of fashion, ac- be able to visit my exclusive tionally recognised style icon Scuderia Ferrari is cele- in three exclusive versions, Centre. These pieces illus- ing its faceted dial. Designed cessories, leather goods, shoes, stockist as they open this beau- and fashion designer. Stocked brating the 90th year since its produced in limited editions. trate the development of the for those who prefer the very watches & jewelry, beauty and tiful new space. It was great to in more than 400 stores across foundation in 1929. Hublot This is a model that re- materials used in car racing finest watches, the 40mm food & beverages outlets. see their vision for the brand over 50 countries, the brand is marking the occasion with flects the rich history and over the years. case is available in titanium A private lunch was also or- and to meet my customers.” has won critical acclaim along- the Big Bang Scuderia Fer- heritage of Scuderia Fer- More ambitious than the or King Gold, transforming ganised for the designer at Cafe Victoria Beckham said. side multiple industry awards, rari 90th Anniversary watch, rari conceived in collabora- Big Bang Sang Bleu launched the piece into a jeweller’s Pushkin, where she was accom- Speaking about the visit, including Best Designer Brand a new model that is available tion with the Ferrari Design in 2016, the new Big Bang objet d’art. panied by some selected VVIPs. General Manager of Galeries and Brand of the Year at the “This is my first visit to the Lafayette Doha David Miller British Fashion Awards. 04 Monday, April 1, 2019 Nation QNRF, QSRTC honour winners of 11th annual research competition Initiative identifies and encourages talented future scientists and researchers in Qatar
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QATAR National Research Fund (QNRF), a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), and HAMMADI MEETS UKRAINE’S AMBASSADOR: Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Qatar Shell Research and HE Dr Ahmad bin Hassan al Hammadi met on Sunday with Ambassador of Ukraine to Qatar HE Technology Centre (QSRTC) Yevhen Mykytenko on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. Hammadi thanked the organised the 11th Annual ambassador for his efforts in promoting the bilateral relations between the two countries, wishing Undergraduate Research Ex- him success in his future duties. (QNA) perience Program (UREP) Competition at Qatar National Convention Centre on Sunday. Along with students from educational institutions in Qa- Sasol, Vodafone promote accessibility tar and members of the public, Along with students from educational institutions throughout Qatar and members of the public, prominent prominent members of the members of the local academic and research community also attended the event. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK contain expert-audited information on accessibil- local academic and research DOHA ity to various public venues in Qatar, helping peo- community also attended the their research to actively con- the final review stage to com- and eight poster presenta- ple with disabilities to know the accessibility de- event. tribute towards the develop- pete in the competition held on tions which were evaluated by SASOL, the international integrated chemicals tails of the venue they like to visit, without facing The competition is held an- ment of Qatar. We take special Sunday. an expert panel of judges and and energy company, represented by its Acces- any unpleasant surprises. nually to recognise outstand- pride in the fact that more than Hussain Alhijji, vice-pres- included nine projects from sible Qatar social responsibility initiative, has Vodafone Qatar is committed to supporting ing projects of UREP – one 235 scientific publications have ident, QSRTC, said: “We be- Qatar University (QU), three announced that it is engaging with Vodafone the disabled community in Qatar though its cor- of QNRF’s main funding pro- been generated in the past lieve R&D is a fundamental projects from Texas A&M Uni- Qatar to conduct detailed accessibility audits of porate social responsibility programme as well as grammes, designed specifically UREP cycles which include 20 part of Shell’s past and future versity at Qatar (Tamuq) and Vodafone stores to make it possible for people through discounts of up to 50 percent on all its for undergraduate students in book chapters, 105 journal pa- success. Therefore, we con- one project each from Univer- with disabilities to visit these stores and to pro- postpaid Red plans. The company also offers the Qatar. The programme aims to pers, 38 online papers and 73 tinue to invest in people, pro- sity of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) mote awareness of the issues of accessibility and disabled community a 10 percent discount on the develop the country’s research conference papers.” jects and facilities and in the and Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- inclusion. prices of a number of mobile devices, in addition infrastructure by engaging Since its establishment in same spirit, Qatar Shell is co- versity (HBKU). So far, 13 Vodafone stores, both independent to other benefits enjoyed by disabled visitors to students in various processes 2006, UREP’s 23 cycles have funding this important compe- In the oral presentations outlets and shops located within shopping cen- its stores, such as priority service, special care and aimed at building their re- awarded funding to more tition. The UREP programme category, QU won first place, tres, have been audited using an audit system and the opportunity to receive training on how to use search skills and contributing than 3,800 students, who not only seeds the brilliant while Tamuq won second place a smartphone application developed by Sasol’s devices. to their professional develop- have worked on around 1,000 ideas from students and sup- QU secured the third place. In Accessible Qatar initiative. Accessibility experts Mohammed al Yami, director of External Af- ment, under the supervision of original and innovative re- ports their development, but the poster presentations cat- delivered detailed reports on the level of accessi- fairs at Vodafone Qatar, commented: “We are a mentor. search projects. For this year’s also acknowledges the mentor- egory, TAMUQ won the first bility at every store, along with recommendations committed to providing a unique communication Dr Abdul Sattar al Taie, ex- competition, 58 projects were ing professors and peers who place while QU secured second on how to improve accessibility for the disabled experience to all our customers and to making all ecutive director, QNRF, said: selected from the projects constitute an important part and third places. community. The accessibility information was our stores and installations accessible to everyone. “Over the years, undergradu- completed in 2018 after a com- of the participants’ academic The winning students also added to Accessible Qatar website and mobile We ensure both digital and physical accessibility ate students have built on their petitive and rigorous screening journey.” were awarded with prizes and application. and train our employees on how to serve people UREP experience to pursue process. Of these, 17 projects This year, the competition awards in recognition of their The Accessible Qatar website and application with disabilities.” further education and develop were shortlisted and 14 passed included six oral presentations achievement and hard work. Women’s forum distributes QDF opens Al Jazeera Perfumes boutique at HIA used text books to students TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK winning retailer at HIA.” DOHA Al Jazeera Perfumes breezed SANTHOSH CHANDRAN into the world of fragrances and DOHA QATAR Duty Free (QDF) has perfumes in 1998, and achieved announced the launch of the immediate success in Doha. The KERALA Women’s Initiative Qatar (KWIQ), an first-ever airport branch of the brand continued to expand its initiative by expatriate Indian women, recently award-winning Qatari brand, Al footprint by opening a number organised a book donation event for students pre- Jazeera Perfumes, at Hamad In- of branches in Oman and Ku- paring for the next academic year. ternational Airport (HIA). wait, as well as an exclusive store A large number of Indian students donated The new outlet brings travel at the heart of Champs-Elysees their used text books at the event and received shoppers a premium selection Al Jazeera Perfumes’ outlet at Hamad International Airport. in Paris, France. In 2017, Al pre-owned text books from others for their next of perfumes blending tradition- Jazeera Perfumes was named academic year. al Middle Eastern aromas with Malachite. In addition, the confident that Al Jazeera Per- ‘Brand of the Year’ at the World The event was organised by the forum in as- distinctive Parisian scents. store offers a special fragrance fumes will be an instant success Branding Awards at Kensington sociation with Bright Education Centre in Doha. Located in Concourse C collection of the finest quality with all our passengers.” Palace in London. The initiative benefited a number of students Speaking to Qatar Tribune, KWIQ Patron adjacent to the iconic Lamp from Montale Paris, the French Al Jazeera Perfumes Gen- QDF boasts more than 90 and parents as it provided them with an opportu- Sreedevi Joy said, “We collected over 2,000 books Bear, the boutique combines ambassadors of oud. eral Manager Ahmed Essa al elegant and luxury, high-end nity to donate their used academic textbooks from through a social media campaign and redistrib- elements of Al Jazeera Per- QDF Senior Vice-President Hashemi said: “As an award- stores, as well as more than 30 Grade 3 onwards (CBSE Syllabus), along with uted them to over 800 students.” fumes’ Middle Eastern inspira- Bruce Bowman said: “We are winning brand, we specialise in restaurants and cafés cover- guides, reference books, story books and novels, The event received nearly 1,000 visitors, who tion with a sleek contemporary proud to support and feature lo- providing our customers with ing an area of 40,000 square and receive in return second-hand textbooks for were also able to relish food items, and try henna twist. The royal gold-themed cal brands amongst the wide ar- the most exclusive collection of metres at HIA, providing trav- the next academic year for free. designing and craft lessons, while kids had fun- airport shop brings the brand’s ray of luxury stores available at perfume oils in the Middle East. ellers with a world-class shop- Chief Guest of the event Ritu Kumaran, the time with face painting at the venue. high-street concept to the heart HIA. We constantly strive to en- This airport exclusive will pro- ping experience under one wife of Indian Ambassador HE P Kumaran, inau- The event was attended by KWIQ office bear- of HIA and will showcase a hance our offering and delight vide an excellent opportunity roof. It was awarded ‘Airport gurated the event by handing over a set of books ers Zareena Ahad, Anju Anand, Nejla Abdul selection of best-selling fra- customers with an experience for us to increase our presence Retailer of the Year’ at the 2018 to parents. Latheef and Liji Ratheesh. grances, including Magic and worth travelling for, and are in partnership with an award- DFNI Global Awards. Curtain comes down on QIFF after 11 days of food, fun and festivities
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AFTER 11 days of celebrating foods and cultures of the world, the tenth anniversary edition of Qatar International Food Festi- val (QIFF) concluded on Satur- day. Every day, throngs of food- ies and fun-seeking families arrived at Qatar Foundation’s Oxygen Park to enjoy newer fla- vours, live entertainment and outdoor fun in Qatar’s beautiful spring weather. To mark the special edition, this year QIFF hosted 37 inter- Residents and visitors of all ages and palates relished the best of cuisines, culture and entertainment at QF’s Oxygen Park national and local celebrity chefs to enthrall audiences with their (QNTC) commented, “QIFF has visitors and organisers through culinary brilliance. This was the established itself as an annual its world-class GigaNet network. largest number of chefs hosted tradition where visitors consist- QIFF 2019 organised and in any one edition. In addition to ently experience the best of our delivered by QNTC with sup- live cooking demos and cooking country’s food and beverage port from the above festival competitions, people sampled offerings, scenic locations and partners as well as several oth- mouthwatering F&B offerings wonderful spring weather. We er partners including: W Doha, at 157 booths, 12 food trucks are proud of its legacy of ten Torba Farmers Market, Kidza- and various booths at the Torba years and look forward to see- nia Doha, Aura Hospitality, Qa- Farmers Market within QF’s ing it grow further, curating new tar-India Year of Culture, Akly, Education City. experiences every year for resi- La Cantine, Zomato, Talabat, Alongside the main festival, dents and visitors.” Uber, Chargello Qatar, Wahab, QIFF offered month-long side QF collaborated with QIFF Qatar Cooking Academy, Qa- activities including exclusive this year as its Strategic Partner, tar TV, Oasis Water, DFI, LES, Chef’s Table sessions and cook- hosting the festival in Oxygen QNB, Infinity, InterContinen- ing masterclasses with inter- Park. The partnership extended chefs. Torba Farmers Market the Qatar International Food QIFF, flying in over 20 interna- competitions and bringing in tal Doha, Gymmito0, F45 and national chefs, nutrition work- beyond the festival’s venue with also extended its weekend tim- Festival at Education City’s Oxy- tional chefs to participate in the International star chefs from Strong Box. shops for school children, and Qatar National Library hosting ings to operate throughout the gen Park, and we congratulate festival this year as well as offer- Discovery’s Food Network and QIFF is a multicultural event exclusive QIFF Menu listing dis- QIFF’s healthy nutrition work- duration of the festival. the organisers and participants ing special discounted fares to Fatafeat channel. and under the Qatar-India Year counted meals at over 90 popu- shops for school children and Khalifa Essa al Kubaisi, me- for their efforts in ensuring the selected destinations. Vodafone Qatar, the official of Culture theme, it shed a spot- lar eateries across the country. the Chef’s Garden restaurant dia relations manager, QF, said, success of this event. QIFF’s partner from last telecommunications partner of light on Indian cuisine and cul- Mashal Shahbik from Qa- in Education City hosting Mas- “Qatar Foundation is proud to Qatar Airways (QA) was the year, beIN, also joined this year’s QIFF 2019 provided free high- tural elements in its programme tar National Tourism Council terclasses of four international have hosted the 10th edition of Official Airline Partner of 10th edition, holding daily cooking speed internet facility to QIFF of events. Nation Monday, April 1, 2019 05
QATAR OBSERVES EARTH HOUR Observing Earth Hour is in line with Doha Bank shows support Tarsheed initiatives: Kahramaa chief to Earth Hour celebration TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA
One of Kahramaa’s most important projects for rationalising fuel consumption and TO mark its support for the annual Earth Hour glob- encouraging environment preservation entails promoting the use of electric cars al initiative, Doha Bank switched off the lights at QNA its corporate headquar- DOHA ters in West Bay and vari- ous branches across Qatar QATAR General Electricity for one hour, from 8.30pm and Water Corporation (Kah- until 9:30pm, local time ramaa) on Saturday marked on Saturday. the ‘Earth Hour’, under the “Doha Bank is known as theme ‘Connect to Earth’, at one of the most active ad- Kahramaa Awareness Park. vocates of Corporate Social In remarks on the side- Responsibility (CSR), ow- lines of the function, Kah- ing to the numerous green Doha Bank switched off the ramaa President Engineer initiatives that we organise lights at its corporate headquar- Essa bin Hilal al Kuwari said and support, including the ters in West Bay and various the corporation marks Earth Al Dana Green Run, ‘ECO- branches across Qatar for Hour every year and this sup- School Programme’, beach one hour from 8.30pm until ports the National Program for cleaning and tree planting 9:30pm, local time on Saturday. Conservation and Energy Ef- initiatives among others. ficiency (Tarsheed), which was Climate change is a real our teams to “Reduce, Reuse launched in 2012. Kahramaa President Engineer Essa bin Hilal al Kuwari and other officials at an event to mark ‘Earth Hour’, under the theme ‘Connect to challenge for the modern & Recycle” to minimise re- During the first five years Earth’, at Kahramaa Awareness Park on Saturday. world and organisations source utilisation and con- of its implementation, he have an important responsi- tribute to the efforts of sav- noted, the programme has environment preservation is event, held annually encourag- bility at hand to support the ing our planet.” garnered positive results and promoting the use of electric ing individuals, communities change towards a low-car- Doha Bank’s pioneering continued to make achieve- cars. This initiative is carried and businesses to turn off non- bon emission future,” said work in raising environ- ments in the second five-year out with the Ministry of Trans- essential electric lights for one Dr R Seetharaman, CEO of mental awareness has been plan, a stage that has wit- port and Communications. hour, as a symbol of commit- Doha Bank. recognised over the years nessed many successes. He added that many or- ment to the planet. It was start- He added, “As every year, through a series of awards Eng Kuwari said Tarsheed ganisations join Kahramaa ed as a lights-off event in Syd- we are proud to support the and accolades, including is a renewable programme and in marking the Earth Hour ney, Australia, in 2007. Since global Earth Hour initiative the ‘Best Green Bank 2008 each year carries new ideas holding individual func- then, it has grown to engage and raise awareness about at the Industry Awards’ and initiatives. tions, stressing that the goal more than 7,000 cities and energy conservation while from Bankers Middle East He pointed out that Kah- of marking the Earth Hour towns across 187 countries and continuing to support and and the ‘Golden Peacock ramaa’s most important pro- is to instil the culture in the territories to raise awareness advocate our green policies Global Award for Sustain- ject for rationalising fuel con- whole community. for energy consumption and across all areas of our or- ability’ in 2010, 2011, 2013, sumption and encouraging Earth Hour is a worldwide effects on the environment. ganisation and encouraging 2014 and 2017. Green message: Oryx Rotana Doha Carrefour Qatar goes dark to save uses ‘BIKE’ power to generate light 440KW of energy, show solidarity TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK hope to inspire others and DOHA raise awareness on the need ORYX Rotana Doha in part- to promote energy conserva- nership with ‘BIKE’ — a CARREFOUR stores across tion, as it’s important that Qatari start-up operating in Qatar on Saturday observed we work together to create the bike rental industry at Earth Hour, a global move- change for the better.” Al Bidda Park, observed the ment in which millions of Building on its efforts, 2019 Earth Hour. participants join forces for the Carrefour will also reward In collaboration with sake of a greener planet. customers who choose not ‘BIKE’, a group of bicycles Carrefour participated by to use single-use plastic bags were displayed on stands switching off all dispensa- at its checkout counters with and converted as power gen- ble lights, including signage, 50 points on their MyCLUB erator in order to light up a from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, ef- digital cards. miniature model of the hotel fectively saving 440 KW of Carrefour will continue to demonstrated at the Oryx energy, while essential light Carrefour participated by switching off all dispensable lights, including demonstrate its commitment Rotana’s lobby specially de- sources were dimmed in the signage, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, effectively saving 440 KW of energy. to the local communities and signed and constructed for interest of customer safety. environment, positively con- the occasion. Laurent Hausknecht, four, we take our responsi- continue our drive to support tributing to a wide range of Lighting up the model by Bicycles were displayed on the stands and converted as power genera- country manager at Carre- bility as an active corporate environmental causes. initiatives to create great mo- the electricity generated by tor in order to light up a miniature model of the hotel. four Qatar, said: “At Carre- citizen seriously and will “Through our actions, we ments for everyone everyday. the bicycles rather than nor- mal electricity sends a mes- have been able to highlight sage to the hotel’s guests and the importance of environ- visitors as well as the local mental awareness in order community to reduce exces- to promote sustainability, Earth Hour: Al Mana Malls switch off lights sive energy consumption. we also had the opportunity Ghassan Dalal, general to motivate the hotel’s guests TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to the WWF. manager of Oryx Rotana, and visitors to exercise at the DOHA Rony Mourani, general said: “We are marking Earth same time, which is one of manager of Al Mana Malls, Hour this year in collabora- our project’s main pillars.” AL Mana Malls participated said: “Mirqab Mall has tion with ‘BIKE’ by shedding The initiative attracted in this year’s Earth Hour been participating in Earth light on the possibility of us- the hotel’s guests and visi- with their ‘Lights Off’ event Hour since 2018. In go- ing alternative energy sourc- tors as everyone expressed between 8.30pm and 9.30pm ing dark, including switch- es, thanks to the human ele- admiration, interaction and on Saturday as part of the ing off our landmarks such ment by converting physical support to electricity us- international event organ- as the façade lights, dome energy into power and to age reduction and enhanc- ised by conservation charity and fountain areas, we feel deliver a message about en- ing the preservation of the WWF to urge action to save that we are contributing to vironmental awareness and environment and natural the planet. a simple and yet powerful action to preserve it, which ject operating in the bicycles resources for a more sustain- More than 7,000 cities campaign that will inspire of course reflects the interest renting business at Al Bidda able and bright future. The in more than 170 countries others that Earth Hour must of the hotel management in park, said: “We are delighted interesting and fun activity and millions of people took be celebrated every single raising awareness on climate to participate today as part also encouraged the audi- part this year to send a mes- day. Let’s pledge to use re- change and global warming.” of the Oryx Rotana’s celebra- ence to adapt sports as a life- sage to leaders that protect- sources more prudently Reem al Suwaidi, found- tion of global initiative ‘Earth style by participating in the ing the Earth should be top Mirqab Mall switched off lights at landmarks such as the façade and let us pledge to save ing partner for ‘BIKE’ pro- Hour’ through which we bicycle pedalling. of their agenda, according lights, dome and fountain areas. our environment.” The Pearl-Qatar joins global initiative to save power
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK encouraging participants to DOHA switch off lights for one hour on the last Saturday of March. UNITED Development Com- Participating in earth pany (UDC), master developer hour comes within UDC’s of The Pearl-Qatar and Gewan commitment to its social re- islands, took part in the Earth sponsibility towards the local Hour initiative on Saturday environment, evident by its by switching off dispensa- efforts in integrating sustain- ble lights from 8.30pm till able practices into business 9:30pm local time. decisions and by adopting The switch off covered Por- conscious methods in the to Arabia boardwalk, Qanat management and recycling of Quartier, Medina Centrale re- waste on the Island. tail areas and UDC Tower. UDC also adopts policies Earth Hour, the largest to ensure the optimal use of climate support initiative of energy in all its projects and its kind, aims to draw atten- organises events that aim to tion to and raise awareness of highlight environmental and the risks of climate change by The Pearl-Qatar and Gewan islands, took part in the Earth Hour initiative on Saturday by switching off dispensable lights from 8.30pm until 9:30pm local time. social initiatives and concerns. 06 Monday, April 1, 2019
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ISC gets its new managing committee
HE new managing ident and in-charge of committee of Indian operations, membership Sports Centre (ISC), and premises develop- Tan apex body func- ment). Sharafu P Hameed tioning under the aegis of (vice-president, corporate Indian embassy in Qatar, & government relations took office for the term and sponsorship), Ravi 2019 – 20, recently. This Shankar (finance head), is the first elected manag- Ashik Mohammed (vol- ing committee of the Indi- leyball & basketball), TS an Sports Centre since its Srinivas (cricket and ten- inception in January 2017. nis), Arun Kumar KM For the last two years, it (table tennis, badminton was run by an ad hoc com- & swimming), Safeerurah- mittee with Nilangshu Dey man (football), Shivani as president. Mishra (athletics, school This sports body has sports & women’s games). been formed as a platform While Habib Un Nabi dedicated to promoting was elected as general sports and games among secretary, Nisha Aggrawal Fr. Severios Thomas, Shammer Chavakkad, playback singer Mansoor Ibrahim, Riyas Kariyad, Hamdan Hamza and Asia Ashfal entertain the gathering. the Indian community was nominated as the joint members of all age groups secretary & head of yoga as well as supporting the and fitness. host country Qatar in or- During the last two ganising national and in- years since its formation, ternational mega sports ISC has collaborated with Traditional Muslim songs events. Qatar’s sports federations Nilangshu Dey has in organising inter-com- been re-elected as its munity table tennis, foot- president. Others in the ball , swimming , beach committee include EP volley ball and various regale audience at concert Abdurahman (vice-pres- other tournaments .
Presentation of select Muslim songs celebrat- ing highly entertained. him, Riyas Kariyad , Ham- humanitarian services while Severios Thomas, a Chris- dan Hamza and Asia Ashfal Jerome Jenny was conferred ing the great values of fraternity, equality and tian priest known for his deep crooned popular songs on best talented footballer award. harmony touched the hearts of the members of understanding of these re- the occasion. The orchestra ICC President AP Mani- gional songs forming part of headlined by Latheef Mahe kantan and ICBF President an enthusiastic audience . the Muslim tradition preva- and the presentation by RJ PN Baburajan gave away the lent in that area of Kerala was Ratheesh made the show awards. the chief guest on occasion. He highly enjoyable and lively. Mediaplus Chief Execu- EDIA Plus, an Indian (ICC) in Doha was a big hit himself presented a number Media Plus honoured Fr. tive Officer Amanulla Vad- advertisement and with the large audience. of ever-green ‘mappila’ songs Severios Thomas with Para- akkangara presided over Nilangshu Dey EP Abdurahman event management Select numbers of old and and called upon the commu- mount Music Award in ap- the event. Star Kitchen Mfirm, organised a mu- new Muslim songs celebrat- nity to live to the true spirit of preciation of his commend- Managing Director PM Ab- sic concert focused on tradi- ing the great values of frater- its traditions that fosters har- able efforts to promote social dul Salam, Azym Technolo- tional Muslim songs (Map- nity, equality and harmony mony and co-existence. harmony through music. gies CEO Shafeeq, MP Shafi pilappattu) of Kerala. The touched the hearts of the Award winning singer Managing Director of PK Haji and Jenny Antony concert held at Ashoka Hall members of an enthusiastic Shammer Chavakkad, play- Group, PK Mustafa, was hon- were among the prominent of Indian Cultural Centre audience who were left feel- back singer Mansoor Ibra- oured with a award for his attendees.
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Arun Kumar KM Safeerurahman The best talented footballer award being presented to Jerome Jenny. Indian painter’s works hold mirror to Nature
HE paintings of Indian tiny but beautiful creatures artist Murali Nagapu- around us. zha on display at Katara Murali Nagapuzha has T– Cultural Village Foun- been honoured with many dation make the visitors in- awards including stantly fall in love Nature and Kerala State Lailitha its beauty. Kala Acadamy Award and Nagapuzha’s flora series Raja Ravi Varma Birth Cen- are popular among Indian tenary Award. artists and his exhibitions His flora collections dec- on this unique series have orate many landmark build- drawn crowds to art galler- ings including Kapurthala ies in India and abroad. House in New Delhi, Reli- His exhibition of 14 ance New Delhi, Indian em- paintings titled ‘Expres- bassies in Poland, Muscat, sions of Green’ organised as Doha, Ambara Gallery Ban- part of Qatar-India Cultural galore and State Bank of In- Year 2019 is now underway dia. His paintings have also at Katara. It will run until Murali Nagapuzha made cover pages of many April 15. all over the world is quite dreamt by every artist.” through some religious and India and abroad. books published by Penguin Speaking to Qatar Trib- inspiring. The cultural ac- Former research fellow folklore traditions in south- “His paintings are a mi- and magnifies them. His India, Harper and Collins. une, Nagapuzha said, “Now, tivities promoted by Qatar under the Ministry of Hu- ern Indian states. His ‘Flora crocosm of nature that of- paintings hold the mirror to Murali Nagapuzha’s life Qatar has turned into a hub offer the artists from around man Resources in India, Series’ has earned the ap- fers a feast to our eyes. As the nature,” said a visitor. and art have also became a of art and culture activities the world opportunities to Nagapuzha has gone deeper preciation of academics and a self-taught artist, he dis- His graduation with zo- subject for television pro- in this region. The facilities showcase their talent before into the traditional flora art critics at national and covers the hidden beauties ology might have also in- grammes in Malayalam lan- Katara offers to artists from a global audience, a dream paintings that have survived international exhibitions in of nature and environment spired him while portraying guage. Asia Monday, April 1, 2019 07 Bangladesh arrests Activists condemn deaths of 14 owners of blaze-hit Philippine farmers in police action Dhaka office tower AFP Police said they were also DHAKA looking for the owner of the construction firm which built Authorities defend incident as a ‘legitimate’ operation against communist rebels POLICE in Bangladesh said the tower in the 1990s. Sunday they had arrested the Some of those stuck inside AFP owners of an office tower in the burning building, in the MANILA Dhaka that caught fire earlier upmarket Banani commer- this week, killing 26 people cial district, made it to safety RIGHTS groups on Sunday and renewing the country’s by sliding down cables on the condemned what they called debate over lax safety stand- side of the building, but oth- a “massacre” of 14 farmers by ards. ers took their chances and police in the central Philip- The latest deadly blaze jumped in a bid to escape the pines as authorities defended to hit Bangladesh’s congest- smoke and heat. Six people the incident as a legitimate ed capital tore through the leaped to their deaths. operation against suspected 22-storey FR Tower on Thurs- communist rebels. day, leaving some of the hun- Police say the 14 men on dreds trapped inside scream- We arrested Faruque just Saturday shot at officers with ing for help as horrified after midnight. He is the 45 search warrants for illegal onlookers massed outside. firearms, prompting them to Police said they had de- percent owner of the return fire. But rights groups tained two men, SMHI. building. He also owns the insist the men were “farmers Faruque and Tasvir Ul Islam land on which the building asserting their rights to land”, –who is district leader of the was constructed the latest victims caught up opposition Bangladesh Na- in a violent crackdown under tionalist Party (BNP)–in the --Mashiur Rahman President Rodrigo Duterte. capital, after filing charges Duterte’s government has against them for criminal neg- cancelled peace talks with ligence. communist rebels–who are “We arrested Faruque just Firefighters backed by waging a 50-year-old insur- after midnight. He is the 45 military specialists–some gency that has killed thou- percent owner of the build- in helicopters–tackled the sands–and has ordered his ing. He also owns the land flames, lowering ropes to help troops to “destroy” them. on which the building was people escape, while rescu- The latest violence oc- constructed,” deputy commis- ers on long ladders smashed curred in three separate in- Students from the University of the Philippines protest killings in Duterte’s war on drugs, on Wednesday last, in suburban Quezon city, sioner Mashiur Rahman said. through windows. cidents in Negros island, the northeast of Manila. Senior police official The arrests came as a sen- centre of the nation’s sugar Shahjahan Saju said that Is- ior minister called the fire industry and home to some of men while they recovered vari- Duterte is attacking his critics tions on Negros island. lam, who contested the parlia- an act of murder amid grow- the country’s wealthiest land- ous firearms from those killed, including people fighting for The nation’s rights body mentary election in December ing public clamour for better owners as well as some of its Euraoba added. their rights. It’s an all-out at- said it would investigate Sat- and lost, was arrested at 11pm building safety standards. poorest farm workers. However rights and peas- tack on all they suspect to be urday’s incident, expressing (1700 GMT) Saturday over al- “Definitely this is mur- Authorities say the opera- ant groups said the 14 men enemies, whether farmers or “grave concern” over what it legations he owns part of the der. It is not an accident... tion was a response to com- killed on Saturday were farm- Witness accounts lawyers.” Rows over land have called a rising number of kill- FR building–which authori- Nobody will escape the law,” munist rebel attacks in Ne- ers, some elderly, citing wit- become increasingly common ings in the country. ties have said was extended housing and public works gros, adding one policeman ness accounts contradicting Witness accounts contradict as Manila faces criticism for Taule added that the inci- illegally and lacked adequate minister Rezaul Karim told was wounded. the police’s statement. the police’s statement. “They its slow-moving programme dent was the latest in a series fire safety measures. reporters on Friday. “They fought back against “They were defenceless. were defenceless. It’s clear to redistribute farmland to of attacks on farmers, follow- our operating units. We were It’s clear that it was a massacre. that it was a massacre. They millions of sharecroppers -- ing the killing of nine farmers forced to fire back. Some They are tagged as members are tagged as members and tenant farmers who give a part by gunmen also in Negros in of (the 14 men) are farm- and sympathisers (of com- sympathisers (of communist of each crop as rent -- who re- October. Farm workers ac- First Rohingya woman shot dead ers but we cannot confirm munist rebels) but they are rebels) but they are farmers main mired in poverty. count for about 20 million how many,” provincial police farmers asserting their rights asserting their rights to land,” The Federation of Agricul- people, a fifth of the Philip- in Bangladesh drugs clampdown spokesman Edilberto Euraoba to land,” Maria Sol Taule, le- tural Workers condemned the pine population, who live on Maria Sol Taule, legal counsel AFP said. gal counsel for rights group for rights group Karapatan. latest deaths, saying it high- less than two dollars a day, the have fled from Myanmar. Police arrested another 12 Karapatan, said. “President lighted growing rights viola- government says. DHAKA Teknaf is a hub for deal- ing in “yaba”–a methamphet- BANGLADESH security amine-based stimulant that forces have shot dead a Roh- translates in Thai as “crazy News ingya woman in a border town medicine”–which has become Won’t let critics outdo me in war of words: Duterte known as a gateway for smug- popular in Bangladesh. in brief gling meth pills from neigh- More than 300 people PHILSTAR.COM to critics whom he accused of outdo me),” the president said Church in his speeches, saying bouring Myanmar, officials –including nearly 20 Roh- MANILA disrespecting him. He said during a campaign rally of the the institution has no moral said Sunday. ingya–have been killed in Maldives court frees among those who went too far Partido Demokratiko Pilipino- ascendancy to criticize him Rights activists said Ru- the clampdown launched in $6.5 mn in former GROUPS who earned Presi- in criticizing him were Catholic Lakas ng Bayan in Koronadal because of the misdeeds of mana Akter, 20, was the first May last year. leader’s accounts dent Rodrigo Duterte’s ire are priests whom he claimed had City last Tuesday. some members of the clergy Rohingya woman to be killed Impoverished Rohingya not likely to get a respite from backed calls to oust him. “But I really do not enjoy it. including sexual abuses of mi- in a clampdown by Bangla- refugees are used by dealers to MALÉ: A Maldivian court his tirades as he vowed not to “If you criticize me in the But I got angry and (that’s) the nors and nuns. More than 80 desh authorities against the transport the drug from My- Sunday ordered the au- allow his critics to outdo him church... You run the risk. Eh only way to also put them in percent of Filipinos belong to narcotics trade. anmar, officials say. A military thorities to lift a freeze on in their word war. ako, hindi talaga ako magpal- their appropriate place. Sumo- the Roman Catholic Church, She was one of three al- crackdown against the Roh- former strongman president Duterte claimed he was ugi... Mamatay man ako kung bra kasi ang Katoliko eh (The which has been critical of Du- leged smugglers killed in two ingya in August 2017 sparked Abdulla Yameen’s bank ac- “bringing the issue of free- mamatay, hindi ako magpal- Catholics went too far),” he terte’s bloody war on illegal separate incidents in Teknaf, an exodus of 740,000 refugees counts holding about $6.5 dom of expression to the edge ugi (I won’t let you outdo me. added. Duterte has been bad- drugs, a campaign that has left which is close to refugee to flee the country and join million but said a money of the universe” as a response I’d rather die. I won’t let you mouthing the Roman Catholic more than 5,000 people dead. camps housing about one mil- some 300,000 refugees al- laundering case against lion Muslim Rohingya who ready in camps in Bangladesh. him would proceed. The High Court overturned the Criminal Court’s earlier decision to freeze the eight Law will take its own course PM Imran mourns accounts over allegations Pakistan High Commissioner to India victims of Bhakkar that Yameen had received in graft cases: Pakistan FM road accident illicit payments just before set to become next foreign secretary he lost his re-election bid in MULTAN: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Sunday ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran September. (AFP) the incumbent government was not in favour of deal or relaxation Khan on Sunday condoled the TRIBUNE.COM.PK triotic officer. “She served the as it strongly believed that things should move forward as per law. death of six female students in a Taiwan says fighter ISLAMABAD country amicably and the for- Talking to the media, he said the National Accountability Bu- road accident in Bhakkar. “Ter- jets chased away eign office acknowledged her reau (NAB) was an independent institution which was taking action rible loss of young lives in the Chinese war planes FOREIGN Minister Shah remarkable services,” he added. against corrupt elements without any prejudice. NAB held PTI, PML- accident in Bhakkar which killed 6 Mahmood Qureshi on Sun- Qureshi said Sohail Mahmood N and PPP members accountable without any discrimination, he girls returning from school & their TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Air Force day said that Pakistan’s High had great experience in foreign said, adding the government was not interfering into its matters. rickshaw driver. My prayers & con- intercepted Chinese fighter Commissioner in India Sohail affairs as he had also served as The Foreign Minister said the country was passing through dolences go to the families of the jets that provocatively Mahmood is set replace Tehmi- ambassadors to Turkey and a critical juncture as India was trying to isolate Pakistan and victims,” he tweeted. Earlier, on crossed the median line na Janjua as the country’s for- Thailand. put it in black list. He urged Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and She- March 30, at least seven people, of the Taiwan Strait, the eign secretary after the latter’s Commenting on domestic hbaz Sharif to avoid narrow thinking and show more responsi- including six female students, died self-ruled island’s Ministry retirement. Sohail Mahmood. politics, Qureshi urged oppo- bility for country’s interest. He said there were and would be while two others suffered injuries of National Defence said Speaking to the media in sition leaders must cooperate political differences between PTI and the two opposition par- when a speeding bus rammed late Sunday. Two J-11 jets, Multan, the foreign minister Secretary Janjua, saying she is with the government to resolve ties but he hoped that both the parties would play their role for into a rickshaw near Sarai Muhajir, operated by the People’s appreciated services of Foreign a committed, sincere and pa- the issues faced by the country. development of the country. (APP) Bhakkar. (ARYNEWS) Liberation Army Air Force, crossed the line at around 11 am (0300 GMT) but were chased away, the Villagers in Afghanistan begin ministry said. (DPA) Thai demonstrators protest alleged poll cheating clean-up after deadly floods Afghan vice president AFP gathered near the tourist hot- survives three HERAT: Villagers in western Afghanistan began cleaning up Sunday BANGKOK spot Erawan Shrine holding Taliban ambushes after the worst floods in a decade swept away houses and forced a banner that read “Cheating many families -- already displaced by drought -- to abandon dam- THAI demonstrators on Sun- Election” and “People Want KABUL: Afghan Vice Presi- aged homes. day protested against alleged to Vote”. It featured the face dent General Abdul Rasheed Heavy rains that started early Friday and continued for two days cheating in the junta-ruled of 2014 coup leader Prayut Dostum escaped three am- caused flash floods in at least five provinces in western and north- kingdom’s first election since Chan-O-Cha, who is standing bushes by Taliban militants ern parts of Afghanistan, killing at least 35 people. a 2014 coup, a week after the as the prime ministerial can- on his way to his home Aside from washing away houses, the floods destroyed some controversial poll sowed con- didate for Phalang Pracharat. village late on Saturday, internally displaced people’s shelters and cut off access to remote fusion over the ballot results. “It is the Pheu Thai party officials said. The militants villages across several parts of the country. A military-backed party which won the election,” or- targeted Dostum’s convoy In Herat province in the west, at least 10 districts and some and its main rival led by a self- ganiser and activist Anurak with rockets and other heavy parts of Herat city were affected. exiled billionaire have both Jeantawanich said. weapons in three separate Video footage from Herat province showed crumpled cars bur- claimed the right to lead the Thai anti-junta protesters shout slogans during a demonstration in Demonstrators were col- areas along the Balkh- ied deep in mud, collapsed walls, mud houses strewn with debris, government as inconsistent Bangkok, on Sunday, disputing results of the country’s first general lecting signatures for a peti- Jawzjan highway in the fallen trees and people trying to rescue whatever was left of their tallies released by the Election election since a 2014 coup. (AFP) tion to demand the dismissal northern Jawzjan province, property from the mud. Commission have raised sus- of Election Commission mem- killing one of his special “We have lost everything here and have nothing left to survive picion among voters. mier Thaksin Shinawatra–has mounted as the wait contin- bers, who have conceded some bodyguards and wounding on,” Bibi Gul, a resident of Herat who had lost her house, said. The junta-aligned Phalang formed a coalition claiming a ues, prompting demonstra- errors in tabulation but stand another two, his aides said Fazel Ahmad, another resident, described a similar sense of Pracharat party clinched the majority of seats in the lower tions at two Bangkok land- by the latest figures. Other on Sunday. (DPA) loss. “Cows, sheep and even our pigeons are under the debris,” popular vote but its rival Pheu house. Full results will be rati- marks. protesters huddled near Bang- Ahmad said. (AFP) Thai–linked to former pre- fied by May 9 but anger has A small but spirited group kok’s Victory Monument. 08 Monday, April 1, 2019
ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Don’t Leave Safety Of Planes In The Hands Of Their Makers No Trump Fingerprints A watchdog has found that FAA bosses had ‘too close relationship with Boeing officials’ and they didn’t always back efforts to hold the manufacturers accountable Doesn’t Mean No Crime OEING Co expects to soon have a software William Barr’s report unfortunately leaves many of the most important questions raised fix to the problem believed to have caused Senator Richard Blumenthal said at the Btwo of its 737 Max planes to plunge into Senate hearing that leaving the airlines by the spectre of Russian interference in the 2016 elections unanswered deadly nose-down crashes in the past five in charge of safety puts ‘the fox in charge ALEXANDER O BOULTON months. of the hen house’, and promised to intro- But beyond solving the software glitch, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE troubling questions remain about the Fed- duce legislation to change the system eral Aviation Administration’s (FFA) ability to HE old joke that absence of evidence regulate safety of the airline manufacturers. At is proof that the conspiracy is work- issue is the FAA’s practice of relying on aircraft programme in which the manufacturers han- ing is no longer a joke, and no longer makers to essentially certify their own planes dled 90 percent of the safety certifications. The old. for flight. audit said the FAA needed to improve its over- T Attorney General William Barr’s Currently, airline manufacturers perform sight, including better monitoring and train- summary of the Mueller report stated the safety tests and inspections, while the FAA ing of agency workers. that it did “not establish that the Presi- oversees their work. During a Senate hearing In 2012, the Transportation Department’s dent was involved” in collusion with Rus- this week, FAA Acting Administrator Dan- watchdog found FAA employees complained sia to interfere with the 2016 elections. iel Elwell defended a programme that allows their managers had “too close a relationship This seems on first reading to be a fairly manufacturers to certify their own products, with Boeing officials,” and that agency bosses straightforward statement that the presi- telling lawmakers it has resulted in safe air- did not always back efforts to hold the manu- dent was innocent of collusion. But what craft designs. The programme — known as Or- facturers accountable. is this conclusion based on? The investi- ganisation Designation Authorisation (ODA) A 2015 audit by the inspector general gation into Russian collusion was imped- — saves time and money: Elwell said the agen- found the FAA lacked adequate staffing to ed every step of the way by the president’s cy would need 10,000 more employees and an oversee the ODA programme. public actions, which may have prevented additional $1.8 billion a year to complete the In the case of the 737 Max planes, Boeing relevant facts from emerging. work now done by designated airline industry rushed to develop a fuel-efficient jet to com- The fact that Trump and his associates employees. pete with a new Airbus model announced in have been able to leave no fingerprints at But Senator Richard Blumenthal said at 2010. An engineer who worked on the 737 the scene of the crime does not prove that the hearing that leaving the airlines in charge Max project told the New York Times the no crime was committed, nor that he is in- of safety puts “the fox in charge of the hen- timeline to develop the plane was “extremely nocent. house,” and promised to introduce legisla- compressed,” adding “it was go, go, go.” The To many of us who have followed tion to change the system. Blumenthal said Seattle Times reported Boeing’s original safety this story, Barr’s conclusion is incred- the FAA’s decision to do safety on the cheap is analysis for a new flight control system on the ible. Despite Barr’s statement to the con- “neither safe nor cheap.” Max 737 contained crucial flaws. trary, there is a significant amount of Outsourcing the safety certification to the Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao circumstantial evidence that Trump and to this Trump’s frequent criticism of the airline manufacturers stretches back decades. requested the inspector general conduct an his associates worked with Russia to ma- From the investigations, it is clear that Mueller investigation and his attempts to During that time, the safety record of Boeing audit to see how the 737 Max was certified. nipulate the 2016 presidential election. the Russians wanted to work with the impede its work, most clearly by refusing and Airbus — the two dominant airline mak- Federal prosecutors also are investigating the According to the Mueller report, the Rus- Trump campaign, and the Trump cam- to testify in person with Mueller’s inves- ers — has been strong. But questions have plane’s development. sians made multiple attempts to contact paign wanted to work with the tigators. And, add to this his dismissal of been raised repeatedly about the cosy relation- The FAA was slow to ground the 737 Max the Trump campaign, and we know that Russians, and they each had ample his attorney general, Jeff Sessions, related ship between the FAA and the airline manu- after the two crashes, following the lead of at least Donald Trump Jr was very eager opportunity to do so. Eventually, we to Sessions’ recusal from oversight of the facturers. other countries and raising questions about to accept their aid when he responded to Russian investigation. The US Department of Transportation’s pressure from Boeing. Going forward, the FAA a request for a meeting to discuss “dirt on may know much more Finally, there is overwhelming evi- inspector general released an audit in 2011 must take steps to ensure independence and Hillary.” “I love it,” he replied. The result dence that Russia received benefits from that flagged the FAA’s oversight of the ODA safety are its top priorities. was the famous Trump Tower meeting of cials other than Trump were present, and their support of Trump in the 2016 elec- (Tribune News Service) June 2016 in which the president’s son, in which the translator’s notes were con- tion including: the relaxation of the Rus- Donald Trump Jr; Trump’s son-in-law, fiscated. sian sanctions on some of Putin’s key Jared Kushner; and his campaign man- So far, five associates of Trump have associates; the weakening of a statement ager, Paul Manafort, met with four Rus- been convicted as a result of the Mueller on Ukraine in the Republican Party cam- sian operatives. President Trump sub- investigation, while others are facing trial paign platform in 2016; Trump’s consist- sequently advised Trump Jr, to lie about on charges related to the Russian inves- ently siding with Putin, most notably his Trump Saves Special Olympics from a the purpose of that meeting, stating that tigation. agreeing with. Putin (in Helsinki) that it was about adoption policy. From the investigations, it is clear Russia did not interfere in the 2016 elec- Near-Disaster His Own Budget Caused We know as well that a large number that the Russians wanted to work with the tion, despite the conclusions of the US in- of Trump’s advisers, including Manafort Trump campaign, and the Trump cam- telligence community. And, most impor- HE Special Olympics will be funded, I a budget that, in response to declining gov- and Michael Flynn, his national security paign wanted to work with the Russians, tantly, Trump’s lack of support for NATO just told my people,” quoth the gracious ernment revenue, slashes domestic discre- adviser, had numerous meetings with and they each had ample opportunity to and the weakening of our ties with our “Tleader, days after his own secretary of tionary spending every which way, eviscerat- Russian operatives before the election, do so. Eventually, we may know much traditional allies in Europe. education endured a righteous bipartisan ing funding for public housing and the social and that they lied about those meetings. more. William Barr’s report unfortunate- grilling over plans to slash $17 million in safety net while boosting expenditures on the Manafort is also charged with giving Re- The case against Trump for obstruc- ly leaves many of the most important funding for one of America’s most inspiring military and his border wall, 3) lets a member publican polling data to a Russian opera- tion of justice is equally compelling. The questions raised by the specter of Rus- and unifying annual events. Thursday af- of his own cabinet be thrown to the wolves; tive. This data could have been used by evidence for this starts with Trump ask- sian interference in the 2016 elections ternoon, Trump claimed he had only heard 4) swoops in like a hero to spare one beloved the Russians in their social media cam- ing the director of the FBI, James Comey unanswered. That is why Congress and about the cut “this morning.” programme from the chopping block. paign to influence the 2016 election. to “let this go,” meaning the investiga- the courts must continue to aggressively See if you can follow: Trump 1) demands The next step will be demanding the In addition to the secret meetings tion of Michael Flynn. Ultimately, Flynn investigate these issues, and why the full massive tax cuts, a windfall to corporations American people thank him for averting a that Trump’s advisers had with Russians, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice Mueller report must be made public. and the wealthy above all, that balloon budget tiny bit of the damage his own priorities were we should add President Trump’s own relating to the Russian investigation. By deficits and debt to record levels, 2) proposes about to do. secret meetings with Russian President then, however, Trump had fired Comey, (Alexander O Boulton is a pro- New fessor of history at Stevenson Uni- (Tribune News Service) Vladimir Putin (five according to the publicly stating two times that he did so York Times), at which no American offi- because of the Russian investigation. Add versity.) The Significance Of The First Indian Anti-Satellite Test The test establishes India as a pre-eminent space power,but subsequent steps are crucial to consolidate this momentum
HARSH V PANT & SHOUNAK SET ed a functioning Indian satellite at a height of The European Union, Russia, and China have assertion of upholding international conven- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE 300 km in low-Earth orbit within 3 minutes. The European Union, Russia, and China in the recent past put forward various propos- tions signalled India’s desire to be perceived The selection of a target in low-Earth orbit have in the recent past put forward var- als ostensibly to prevent the weaponisation of as a responsible global player – the Chinese RIOR to the televised 10-minute ad- aimed to prevent space debris, since space ious proposals ostensibly to prevent outer space, but platitudes notwithstanding, ASAT test of 2007, for instance, had been dress in Hindi shortly after noon on pollution is a universal concern. the weaponisation of outer space, but consensus remains elusive. condemned globally for a lack of transparen- PMarch 27 by Indian Prime Minister Satellites enable features from civilian platitudes notwithstanding, consensus India has consistently opposed the weap- cy and generating the largest amount of space Narendra Modi, few had expected that he to military, scientific and commercial – and onisation of space and upholds space as the debris in history. would be announcing the beginning of a thereby, outer space is integral to the func- remains elusive common heritage of mankind — but the Chi- The unequivocal assertion about the mili- new space age for India. tioning of modern societies, as a diverse range nese ASAT test in 2007 aggravated India’s tary nature of the tests is welcome for a coun- Modi declared that India had successfully of services and devices ranging from missiles United States, China, and Russia have ac- security concerns and catalysed the establish- try where enduring amnesia about the role of conducted an anti-satellite (ASAT) missile to mobiles, banking to navigation, meteorol- celerated their military space activities in ment of an Integrated Space Cell within the force in international relations circumscribes test, lauded the scientific establishment, em- ogy to disaster management are irreversibly varying degrees and the arrival of new tech- Ministry of Defence. Outer space being in- its emergence as a great power. phasised that this was a measure for national dependent upon it. nologies like hypersonic glide vehicles and tegral to key strategic and civilian functions, Space assets had been harnessed for in- security without contravening any interna- The strategic utility of space was evident nano-satellites further complicates the pic- securing assets in space has emerged a crucial telligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance tional law, and assured that the step wasn’t from the early years of the Cold War, when ture. While there hasn’t been any conflict in priority. India now joins the select quartet of (ISR) functions before — with the cross-bor- aimed toward any specific state. The exercise, both the United States and the erstwhile Sovi- space itself and establishing weapons in space countries in the world possessing the ability der raids and aerial strikes like that of post- dubbed as “Mission Shakti,” involved the use et Union demonstrated a wide array of space is proscribed as per the Outer Space Treaty of to project hard power in space along with the Uri and Balakot being facilitated through of a direct ascent hit-to-kill, where a missile weapons including anti-satellite missiles. As 1967, strategic applications of space technol- United States, Russia, and China. satellite reconnaissance and remote sensing, from Earth, without any explosive warhead, the Space Age dawned with the advent of ogy are nevertheless widespread. Deploying The tests seem to be driven by considera- for example – but the ASAT test establishes a destroys the targeted satellite upon impact Sputnik in 1957, research and development of a weapons system in space denotes weaponi- tions of security, demonstrating technological new aspect to the deterrence matrix. through kinetic energy alone. various types of anti-satellite systems can be zation of space and is in contravention of the prowess, and by the rightful Indian insistence Still, the optimal utility of space power The ASAT test was under the aegis of the traced on the both sides of the Iron Curtain Outer Space Treaty; in contrast militarisation on having a voice at the high table of global cannot be realised absent an integrated Space Defence Research and Development Organi- to this time – however, the 1980s marked the of space entails utilising space for military politics: a recurring theme of Indian diplo- Command and without a coherent space doc- sation (DRDO). The architect of the indig- crest, with U.S. President Ronald Reagan’s purposes and is legitimate. macy. As the Ministry of External Affairs un- trine while possessing a comprehensive gam- enous missile programme, the DRDO had Strategic Defense Initiative. That was fol- Incidentally, subsequent proposals to derlined, “India expects to play a role in the ut of ASAT measures. The test conclusively been publicly expressing the intention for an lowed by a prolonged trough. restrict an arms race in space have been lan- future in the drafting of international law on establishes India as a pre-eminent space ASAT test since 2012. The test was conducted Ending decades of stability, China con- guishing at the United Nations Conference prevention of an arms race in outer space… power, but it remains to be seen whether po- by adapting India’s indigenous Ballistic Mis- ducted an ASAT test in 2007 and the United on Disarmament since the 1980s, owing to in its capacity as a major space faring nation litical will sustain subsequent steps crucial to sile Defence interceptor vehicle, which target- States responded a year later. Since then the opposition primarily from the United States. with proven space technology.” Further, the consolidate this momentum.
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N Korea calls Madrid embassy DR Congo towns News 7 dead in blast at electronics factory in China vote in polls delayed in brief raid a ‘grave terrorist attack’ by conflict, Ebola AFP Un and US President Donald AFP nology Corp. Ltd. is still under windows of nearby homes BENI: Voters in Beni and Butem- SEOUL Trump that ultimately failed to BEIJING investigation,” the statement and even dented metal garage bo, towns in northeastern DR Nigerian journalist reach an accord. In its first offi- said. The fire from the storage doors. It prompted the State Congo ravaged by conflict and arrested by armed NORTH Korea on Sunday de- cial comment on the raid, North AN explosion at a electronics unit spread to a nearby factory Council, China’s cabinet, to an Ebola epidemic, took part in men: witnesses, NGO scribed the February raid on its Korea suggested the possible component manufacturer in workshop, it added, while one order a nationwide inspection long-delayed elections on Sunday. embassy in Madrid by a dissi- involvement of the US Federal east China on Sunday killed of the five people injured was of chemical firms including Parliamentary and municipal polls WARRI: Armed men thought dent group as a “grave terrorist Bureau of Investigation and seven and injured five others, in a critical condition. risk assessments to identify also took place in the western to be state agents ar- attack” and urged an investiga- called on Spanish authorities to local authorities said. The incident comes barely safety hazards. Yumbi region some 300 kilo- rested a Nigerian journal- tion into the perpetrators. bring the “terrorists and their The blast happened when a week after one of China’s Deadly industrial acci- metres (185 miles) north of the ist, previously detained for A group of armed men wire-pullers to justice”. a container for storing scrap worst recent industrial acci- dents are common in China, capital Kinshasa, three months more than two years, at a burst into Pyongyang’s Span- “A grave terrorist attack oc- metal burst into flames out- dents, in which an explosion where safety regulations are after a massacre claimed at least meeting with colleagues ish embassy last month and curred on February 22, where side a factory in an export at a chemical plant in the same often poorly enforced. 535 civilian lives. All three are on Sunday, witnesses and roughed up employees before an armed group assaulted the processing zone in Kunshan, province killed 78 people and In November, a gas leak opposition strongholds in the watchdog groups told AFP. fleeing with documents and DPRK Embassy in Spain,” a Jiangsu province, the local injured hundreds. at a plant in the northern vast central African country, with “Two DSS (State Security computers. spokesman for the foreign min- government said on its official The powerful explosion in Chinese city of Zhangjiakou, a combined electorate of around Service) vehicles... stormed The incident came just istry said in a statement car- WeChat social media account. the eastern city of Yancheng which will host the 2022 Win- one million. Voting was proceed- the office” of the Bayelsa days before a high-stakes nu- ried by the official KCNA news “The cause of the accident toppled several buildings in ter Olympics, killed 24 people ing smoothly in the Mavivi and Federated Newspaper clear summit in Hanoi between agency, using the acronym for outside Kunshan Waffer Tech- the industrial park, blew out and injured 21 others. Ngadi districts of Beni that have Publishers’ Association in North Korean leader Kim Jong the North’s official name. seen frequent unrest. (AFP) Yenagoa in Nigeria’s south- ern Bayelsa state around lunchtime, as Jones Abiri was in a meeting with six colleagues, the associa- tion’s secretary general Eric ‘Chowkidar’ is the Eweke said. They “threat- ened that if tries to run, Modi’s goal is to destroy they would shoot at him,” spirit not confined said Eweke. (AFP) Indian fighter by uniform: PM Modi jet crashes; Constitution, says Rahul IANS duty, then the future of the pilot safe NEW DELHI student is secured. If a police- NEW Delhi: An Indian Air man performs his duty, the Force MiG-27 fighter jet The Congress president targets PM over attacks on Dalits, tribals & minorities PRIME Minister Narendra problems are resolved. And in crashed in the north-western Modi on Sunday expressed that sense, public participation state of Rajasthan on Sun- his confidence in winning the is the main reason of the suc- day, but the pilot was able general election and said that cess of my country,” Modi said. to eject safely beforehand. watchman is not an identity “I had said my effort would India’s air force has suffered recognised by a uniform, but be not to allow the public mon- a number of crashes involv- it is the spirit behind the word. ey to be wasted. As a watch- ing its fighter planes, most Amid shouting of slo- man, I will discharge my re- of which are Russian-made gans ‘Main bhi Chowkidar’ sponsibility,” Modi said. Modi MiGs. The jet crashed in the at Talkatora Stadium where Sirohi district, minutes after Modi interacted with peo- it took off from a nearby air- ple throughout the country base at Barmer on a sortie, via video conferencing from the state-run All India Radio Talkotra Stadium here, Modi reported. The aircraft expe- said watchman is not an iden- rienced some engine prob- tity recognised by a uniform lems, defence sources told but ‘watchman’ is a spirit. the broadcaster, adding that In 2014, when the BJP a probe had been ordered to gave him the responsibility to determine the cause of the visit every corner of the na- accident. (DPA) tion, “I told the people that the responsibility of Delhi means Defence Cyber Agency that you are trusting a watch- to empower Indian man,” said the Prime Minister. Indian Prime Minister armed forces “Once again, the people of Narendra Modi. the country are going to give NEW Delhi: As cyber threats us the opportunity to serve the said that ever since he has been from nation-state bad actors country,” Modi said while ad- entrusted with the responsibil- grow exponentially, India dressing ‘Main Bhi Chowkidar’ ity to lead the nation, he has urgently requires to enhance programme. tried his best to protect na- the cyber capabilities of He said the people of the tion’s wealth from the corrupt. its armed forces, including country do not need the “king.” “We are all Chowkidars, the operationalisation of a “Today the people are liking committed to a strong and Defence Cyber Agency, a new the Chowkidar.” “The teacher prosperous India”, Modi said. report has emphasised. Ac- is a big caretaker (watchman). He said people have to be cording to the comprehensive He protects the next genera- Chowkidar to build a strong report titled “Credible Cyber tion. I salute such chowkidar,” government and work in the Deterrence in Armed Forces Modi said. spirit of chowkidaar to take the of India” by the New Delhi- “If a teacher performs his country forward. based Vivekananda Interna- tional Foundation (VIF), the Indian armed forces must (File photo) Rahul Gandhi, president of the Indian National Congress, speaks during a press conference at the party office in New Delhi, India. have modern means and capabilities for cyber exploita- IANS politics of Narendra Modi. Di- and weak, he said the Congress Mamata urges oppn to tion, technical intelligence, VIJAYAWADA vide India and steal from In- would declare war on poverty. cyber deception. (IANS) dia,” he said at a rally. “The Congress will carry out sur- set aside differences ALLEGING that Prime Minis- “Everybody knows the ul- They are beaten and killed gical strike on poverty. We will Heavy exchange ter Narendra Modi’s ultimate timate goal of Modi is the de- on streets. They are give ‘Nyay’ to people of India. KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on of fire on LoC in goal is to destroy the Constitu- struction of the Constitution threatened every single day. This is our non-violent weapon Sunday urged opposition forces to set aside their “petty dif- Jammu &Kashmir tion of India, Congress Presi- of India. We are never going The BJP and the RSS are against poverty,” he said, refer- ferences” and join hands to oust the Narendra Modi regime dent Rahul Gandhi on Sunday to allow that. Dalits, minori- attacking the Indian ring to the Nyuntam Aay Yojana from the Centre. JAMMU: Heavy firing ex- asserted that his party would ties, tribals, farmers, weaker (NYAY) scheme promised in the Banerjee is slated to address a mega rally along with changes took place between never allow this. Addressing sections, everybody has a right Constitution Congress manifesto. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Telugu Desam Party Indian and Pakistani troopers two election rallies in Andhra to live in this country in peace. -Rahul Gandhi Gandhi said 20 per cent of (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu in Visakhapatnam on on the Line of Control (LoC) Pradesh, he targeted Modi over This country is not the personal the poorest people, earning less Sunday evening. in Jammu and Kashmir’s the attacks on Dalits, tribals and property of one man or one or- than Rs 12,000 a month will be “There have been a number of United India rallies. Rajouri district on Sunday, a minorities. ganization,” Gandhi added. Sabha polls, avoided a direct identified and given Rs 72,000 However, this time we have been invited by (Andhra Pradesh defence official said. “The “They are beaten and killed The Congress President attack on the ruling Telugu De- directly in their bank account Chief Minister) Chandrababu Naidu on behalf of the TDP. I Pakistani troops resorted to on streets. They are threatened promised that if voted to power sam Party (TDP) at Vijayawada every year, adding five crore am going to Visakhapatnam to express my solidarity. We mortar shelling and firing of every single day. The BJP and in Andhra Pradesh, the Con- but at the second rally, did not families or 25 crore people will will hold a meeting there in the evening and come back to small arms in the Nowshera the RSS are attacking the Indi- gress would waive off farm pull his punches. benefit from this scheme. Kolkata tomorrow,” Banerjee said at the airport here before sector. Our troops retaliated an Constitution,” Gandhi told a loans within two days as it did He said neither of the state’s “Every family will get Rs leaving for Visakhapatnam. effectively,” Defence Ministry rally in Kalyanadurg in Ananta- recently after coming to pow- two parties put pressure on 3.60 lakh in five years. I am not “I am always optimistic about people’s alliance. An auto- spokesman Lieutenant Colo- pur district in the evening. er in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Modi. “The TDP was in alliance Modi. I do not lie. He said he cratic rule is going on in the country. There is massive intol- nel Devender Anand told the Gandhi, who earlier kicked- Pradesh and Rajasthan. with Mr Modi. It should have will give Rs 15 lakh. It was a lie.” erance and people do not have freedom of speech. Democra- media. The firing that began off the party’s election cam- He also said if voted to pow- put pressure and forced him to Terming unemployment the cy is under attack. So I think everyone should put aside their at 9 a.m., was still continu- paign in Vijayawada, said “di- er at the Centre, according spe- give special status. I understand biggest promised, he promised petty differences and come together to vote against the Modi ing, Anand added. On Satur- vide India and steal from India” cial category status to Andhra Mr Jagan Reddy has many cases another “revolutionary” scheme government.” She also alleged that all the major institutes day, a civilian was injured in is the politics of Modi. Pradesh would be one of the on him. I understand the Prime to young men and women to in the country were being controlled by the BJP government, indiscriminate shelling by the “People are murdered and first things it would do. Gandhi, Minister can put lot of pres- start business without permis- while disinvestments in the public sector organisations are Pakistan Army. (IANS) women are raped. There is at- whose party is going alone in sure on him,” he said. Alleging sions from any government de- making employees suffer. (IANS) mosphere of fear. This is the next month’s Assembly and Lok that Modi declared war on poor partment for three years. CPI-M slams Rahul Gandhi’s Wayanad foray, vows to defeat him
IANS ty’s “stated commitment” to video message. Chief Minister Left victory on all the 20 seats issues. By now I have already NEW DELHI/WAYANAD/THIRUVANAN- fight the Bharatiya Janata Party Pinarayi Vijayan also said that in the state. “He is coming here completed three rounds of my THAPURAM (BJP). “In Kerala, it is the LDF, Gandhi’s contesting from Way- because he is not confident of his campaign and I am on a strong which is the main force that can anad was not “symbolic”. win in Amethi. And the Left will footing as the backing that I THE CPI-M, the main force in fight the BJP. And Rahul Gan- “In Kerala, as we all know, show Gandhi what our power have is of the Left forces, which Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic dhi is going to Kerala to fight the the fight is between the Left and here is,” he said, adding that the has a good chemistry with the Alliance (LDF), on Sunday re- LDF, which means we have to the Congress, with the BJP not Left was confident of repeating electorate in the Wayanad con- acted sharply to the Congress’s take on the United Democratic in the picture at all. He should its 2004 performance when they stituency,” he said. announcement that party Presi- Front (UDF), of which he will be have fought against the BJP. won 18 out of the state’s 20 seats. Gandhi’s contesting from dent Rahul Gandhi would con- a candidate. Now that he has decided to The Wayanad seat has been Wayanad was greeted with test from the state’s Wayanad “The UDF consists of not contest from Wayanad, we, the allocated to the Communist excitement in Malappuram, parliamentary constituency and only Congress but Muslim Left will see to defeat him,” he Party of India (CPI) and its the stronghold of Indian Un- vowed to defeat him. League and other parties which told the media in Thiruvan- candidate P.P. Suneer said that ion Muslim League (IUML), Communist Party of India- have a dubious reputation. And thapuram. he was not alarmed by the stat- UDF’s second biggest con- Marxist’s (CPI-M) former chief we shall work to defeat the State CPI-M Secretary Kodi- ure of his opposing candidate. stituent in Kerala - and where Prakash Karat said Congress’s UDF in all constituencies in- yeri Balakrishnan said Gandhi’s “The candidate does not mat- three of Wayanad’s assembly decision went against the par- cluding Wayanad,” he said in a move to Wayanad will ensure a CPI-M leader Prakash Karat. ter, as elections are fought on segments fall in. 10 Monday, April 1, 2019 Gulf / Middle East Owners of Mosul ferry arrested after disaster: Iraq judiciary African Union to host Libya ‘reconciliation’ conference
BAGHDAD: The owners of a ferry that capsized in Mosul killing 100 people have been arrested TUNIS: The African Union will host a “reconciliation” conference in July aimed at uniting Libya’s News along with engineers who had allegedly certified the vessel, Iraq’s judiciary said Sunday. political rivals, AU commission chief Moussa Faki said late Saturday. “The committee set up to investigate the sinking of the ferry announced the arrest of the “It’s an opportunity for the Libyans,” Faki said during a press conference in Tunis, on the side- in brief boat’s owners” along with three engineers who “had certified that it complied with regulations”, lines of an Arab League summit in the Tunisian capital. the Supreme Judicial Council said in a statement. Announcement of the July talks in Addis Ababa followed a meeting on Libya which included The boat was packed with families from the northern city, a former bastion of the Islamic Faki, UN chief Antonio Guterres and the EU’s top diplomat Federica Mogherini. State group, crossing the River Tigris to celebrate the Kurds’ Nowruz New Year holiday. (AFP) “It’s high time that the (political) actors discuss the fate of their country,” Faki said. (AFP)
Israel reopens Gaza crossings closed for days after rocket strike Short of embassy move, Brazil opens trade mission in Jerusalem AFP sees the crossings, told AFP. strations and clashes erupted that would see Israel ease its before the polls, but has faced JERUSALEM They were closed on Mon- there. crippling blockade of Gaza in accusations from political op- REUTERS recognising Jerusalem as Is- day after the rocket fire that Four Palestinians were exchange for the protests re- ponents of being soft on Ha- JERUSALEM rael’s capital in late 2017 and ISRAEL reopened its cross- wounded seven Israelis and killed on Saturday during pro- maining calm. mas. moving the US embassy there ings with the blockaded Gaza led to Israeli retaliatory strikes tests and clashes, but unrest Israel, which has fought On Sunday, while wel- BRAZIL opened a new trade last May. Bolsonaro had sug- Strip on Sunday after having across the Gaza Strip, another was limited and fears of mass three wars with Hamas since coming Brazilian President mission to Israel in Jerusa- gested in January he would kept them closed for nearly serious flare-up between the bloodshed were averted after 2008, has not commented on Jair Bolsonaro for a three-day lem on Sunday, appearing to follow suit with the embassy. a week following a rare long- two sides. Egyptian-led negotiations. the claims of an agreement. visit, Netanyahu again said Is- edge back from earlier signals That could have been a distance rocket strike from the Hamas announced an Five rockets were launched Israel goes to the polls in a rael was prepared for a major it would follow the United boost for Israeli Prime Min- Palestinian enclave, an official Egyptian-brokered truce that from the Gaza Strip at Is- keenly contested general elec- operation in the Gaza Strip if States by moving its full em- ister Benjamin Netanyahu, said. ended the exchange of fire. rael overnight, leading Israeli tion on April 9 in which Prime necessary. “You arrive in Is- bassy to the contested city. who hopes to win a fifth term The Erez crossing for peo- The reopening also comes tanks to fire on Hamas mili- Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rael in a tense period, and so The announcement came in an election next week. ple and the Kerem Shalom after tens of thousands of Pal- tary posts. No casualties were faces a stiff challenge from I gave the order to leave mili- during a visit by Brazilian But Brazilian senior offi- crossing for goods reopened estinians protested along the reported from either the rock- centrist former military chief tary forces in full deployment President Jair Bolsonaro cials later backed away from Sunday morning, a spokes- Gaza border with Israel on ets or tank fire. Benny Gantz. around the Gaza Strip,” Net- - an outspoken admirer of the idea, for fear of damaging woman for COGAT, the de- Saturday, marking the one- Hamas officials say an He is widely seen as want- anyahu said during a ceremo- President Donald Trump who trade ties with Arab coun- fence ministry unit that over- year anniversary since demon- understanding was reached ing to avoid a major escalation ny at the airport. broke global consensus by tries. Erdogan’s AKP Arab leaders show unity in takes lead in key local polls rejecting Trump’s Golan step
AGENCIES ISTANBUL President Recep Tayyip One Arab leader after another denounces the move warning that it would stoke tensions in region Erdogan’s AKP has 46.8 TURKEY’S ruling Justice percent of the vote, with DPA and Development Party is 50.3 percent of ballots TUNIS leading nationwide in the counted, state news country’s municipal elec- agency Anadolu reports THE Arab world on Sunday tions with more than half of projected a united front in re- ballots counted, state news jecting US President Donald agency Anadolu reports. first municipal ballot since Trump’s decision to recognise President Recep Tayyip Turks approved constitu- Israel’s claim to sovereignty over Erdogan’s AKP has 46.8 tional reforms in 2017 to the Golan Heights, despite Arab percent of the vote, with create an executive presi- splits over regional feuds. 50.3 percent of ballots dency that gave Erdogan Gathering for an annual counted, Anadolu says. wider powers after a decade summit in Tunisia, one Arab Voter turnout was and a half in office. leader after another on Sunday more than 83 percent, Voting closed at 1400 denounced the step and warned according to Anadolu. GMT in Sunday’s ballot, it would further inflame ten- The main opposition Re- which was held mostly sions in the region. publican Peoples’ Party without incident, with the (CHP) was at 31.3 percent. exception of the deaths of Turkey voted in local elec- two men killed in a fight at “Trump’s recognition of tions on Sunday in a test for a polling station in the east Israel’s sovereignty on President Recep Tayyip Er- of Turkey. Golan and his earlier recog- dogan, with his ruling party Erdogan, who began nition of Jerusalem as fighting to keep hold of the his own political career as country’s two key cities as Istanbul mayor, personally [Israel’s] capital] violate all an economic slowdown campaigned hard across international resolutions,” takes hold. Turkey, often with several Lebanese President Michel Erdogan and his Jus- rallies a day, even though he Aoun said at the meeting tice and Development Party is not on the ballot. (AKP) have won every vote Looking to galvanize his since the party first came base among conservative “We underline again our to power in 2002 but this Turks, the president cast categorical rejection of any time, analysts say, the party the election as a matter of measures which can affect Syr- risks losing Turkey’s capital survival, attacking opposi- ia’s sovereignty over Golan,” Ankara and even its eco- tion candidates by brand- said Saudi King Salman, whose nomic hub Istanbul. ing them as linked to PKK country is a key regional ally of Sunday’s poll was the Kurdish militants. the US. Israel seized the strate- gic Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Israel Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah (centre) attends 30th Arab League summit in Tunis on Sunday. (AFP) annexed the territory in 1981, though this move has not been according to a final statement recognised internationally. Ignoring United Nations resolutions on Golan draft. Palestinian President Last week, Trump signed a Heights ‘not a solution’, says EU’s Mogherini Mahmoud Abbas warned proclamation endorsing Israel’s against “more dangerous” steps rule over Golan in a ceremony TUNIS: European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Sunday that ignoring United from the Trump administration. at the White House attended Nations Security Council resolutions on the Golan Heights was “not a solution”. “It [the US] will tell Israel by Israeli Prime Minister Ben- Mogherini also said a two state solution for Israel and Palestine was “the only viable and to annex part of the Palestin- jamin Netanyahu. The move realistic solution ... we have a responsibility to prevent the two state solution from being irreversibly ian lands, give the rest self-rule, followed last year’s relocation of dismantled,” she told an Arab League summit in Tunis. and give the Gaza Strip a sham the US embassy from Tel Aviv “Any future plan will have to recognize the internationally agreed parameters including on the state led by Hamas,” Abbas said, to Jerusalem, sparking anger in 1967 lines with mutually agreed swaps, and the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of the two referring to the rival Palestinian the Muslim world. states.” (REUTERS) Islamist movement to his Fatah “Trump’s recognition of Is- party. League head Ahmed Ab- rael’s sovereignty on Golan and dul Gheit was sharply critical his earlier recognition of Jerusa- Aoun said at the meeting. the sovereignty of the Lebanese disputed border area with Israel. of Trump’s decision. “Occupa- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (left) acknowledges greetings lem as [Israel’s] capital] violate “Trump’s decision not only state that has lands which Israel The one-day Arab League sum- tion is a crime and legalising [it] of people after casting his vote in Istanbul on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) all international resolutions,” threatens the sovereignty of a has gradually bitten [into],” he mit is expected to reject Trump’s is a sin,” Abul Gheit said at the Lebanese President Michel sisterly country [Syria], but also added in Arabic, referring to a decision and call it “invalid,” same event. Pope warns Catholics against Leaked papers reveal Saudi abuse of prisoners: Guardian converting others in Morocco WWW.ALJAZEERA.COM Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), ity of the reports. Male prison- several areas of the body.” DOHA the Guardian wrote. ers reportedly examined for the Another remark was: “The AFP more gathered outside the ca- The report was to be circu- review include Adel Ahmad Ba- patient cannot move at all due to RABAT thedral. SAUDI political prisoners suf- lated around the royal court, a naemah, Mohammed Saud al- wounds in both legs as well as se- Christians are a tiny mi- fered torture and malnutrition, source told the British newspa- Bisher, Fahad Abdullaziz al-Su- vere weakness in the body due to POPE Francis on Sunday nority in Morocco where 99 according to leaked medical re- per. The conditions of the pris- Claims of torture naidi, Zuhair Kutbi, Abdullaziz malnutrition and lack of fluids.” warned Catholics in Morocco percent of the population is ports prepared for King Salman, oners as reported in the leaked Fawzan al Fawzan and Yasser In most cases, the report against trying to convert others Muslim, with sub-Saharan Af- the Guardian newspaper has documents are consistent, the The conditions of the Abdullah al Ayyaf, reported the demanded urgent transfer of to boost their small numbers, ricans making up a large part reported. daily said, with several reports prisoners as reported in the Guardian. the detainees to a medical cen- during a rare visit by a pontiff of the country’s 30,000-strong The medical reports are un- that have emerged in recent leaked documents are consist- Female prisoners include tre. On Thursday, Saudi Arabia to the North African country. Catholic community. derstood to have been prepared months involving claims of tor- ent, the Guardian said, with Samar Mohammad Badawi, Ha- temporarily released three of Speaking in Rabat’s ca- Islam is the state religion for the king along with recom- ture in Saudi prisons. several reports that have toon Ajwad al Fassi and Abeer the women’s rights activists held thedral on his second day in and authorities are keen to mendations that include poten- MBS, the kingdom’s de fac- emerged in recent months Abdullatif al Namankany. in custody for almost a year fol- the Moroccan capital, Francis stress the country’s “religious tial pardoning for the prisoners to leader, is also facing reproach involving claims of torture in The reports suggest the lowing a court hearing in which insisted trying to convert peo- tolerance” which allows Chris- or early release due to health over the murder of Saudi jour- Saudi prisons political detainees have been the detainees alleged torture and ple to one’s own belief “always tians and Jews to worship concerns. The medical examina- nalist Jamal Khashoggi, who severely ill-treated and suffer sexual harassment during inter- leads to an impasse”. freely. tions included in the report are was killed inside his country’s various health issues, with re- rogation. Several reports named “Please, no proselytism!” Francis is the first pontiff believed to have been conducted consulate in Istanbul on Octo- Repeated requests by the marks including: “The patient the women as blogger Eman he told an audience of around to visit the North African coun- in January for up to 60 prison- ber 2, 2018, by a team of Saudi Guardian for comment from the suffers from severe weight loss al-Nafjan, Aziza al Youssef, a re- 400, who greeted the pope’s try since John Paul II in 1985 ers as part of an internal review operatives in what has been Saudi government were declined with continuous bloody vomit- tired lecturer at King Saud Uni- arrival by ululating and ap- and the cathedral had been re- ordered by the king, despite ob- described as a “premeditated or left unanswered, but officials ing. There are also a number of versity, and academic Rokaya al plauding, while hundreds painted for the occasion. jections by aides of Crown Prince murder”. did not challenge the authentic- wounds and bruises scattered in Mohareb. Europe / Americas Monday, April 1, 2019 11 3 dead in Germany after small plane crashes into asparagus field Biden bids to quell storm over campaign trail kiss
FRANKFURT: Three people died when the small plane they were in crashed into an asparagus WASHINGTONFORMER vice president Joe Biden insisted Sunday he has never acted inappropri- NEWS field south of the German city of Frankfurt on Sunday, police said. The six-seater slammed into ately towards women as a growing row about a kiss on the campaign trail cast a shadow over his the village of Erzhausen, its charred debris scattered across the farm field in a 20-metre radius. expected run for the White House. The 76-year-old Biden is the clear favorite to win the Demo- IN BRIEF Police said they did not immediately know where the plane had taken off from or where it was go- cratic nomination to take on Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election even though he has ing. A small airfield is located not far from the site of the crash. The area was cordoned off and yet to declare his candidacy. But several of his rivals have now weighed in on the allegations from multiple agencies were at the scene. The tragedy was compounded by a road accident in which a former state lawmaker who has recalled being “mortified” when Biden planted a “big, slow kiss” two people lost their lives a few kilometres from the plane crash site. (DPA) on the back of her head on the sidelines of a rally in Nevada five years ago. (AFP) Slovaks elect first woman president in a vote for change
AFP the largest grouping in parlia- percent for her ruling party ri- only come now,” said Dennik sults rolled in. The office of BRATISLAVA ment–and could spell trouble val, EU energy commissioner N, a leading opposition daily. president is largely ceremo- for them in the EU elections Maros Sefcovic. European Council President nial, but the role does involve THE election of Zuzana Capu- and next year’s general vote. “A candidate embodying Donald Tusk congratulated ratifying international trea- tova as Slovakia’s first female She is a relative political democratic forces has won, Caputova Sunday, tweeting: ties, appointing top judges. president was hailed Sunday newcomer known for taking and Sefcovic, who was a sym- “A strong vote, at the heart The president is commander- as a vote for change, with the part in mass anti-government bol of continuity, has lost,” of Europe, for decency in poli- in-chief of the armed forces anti-graft activist expected protests last year after the analyst Grigorij Meseznikov tics, rule of law and tolerance.” and can veto laws passed by to provide a check on a gov- shootings of investigative said. Caputova ran on the slogan of parliament. ernment tarnished after last journalist Jan Kuciak and his Headlines from the coun- “Stand up to evil” but made a Analyst Aneta Vilagi pre- year’s murder of a journalist. fiancee. The uproar toppled try’s newspapers on Sunday point of keeping her rhetoric dicted Caputova would “engage The 45-year-old environ- the then-premier. suggested the vote was a fresh measured. in a purposeful confrontation mental lawyer’s clear victory Caputova won 58.4 per- start for the central European “Let us look for what with the government... rather Saturday over the ruling par- cent of the vote according to nation of 5.4 million. Slovakia’s President-elect Zuzana Caputova (centre) connects us. Let us promote than become an opposition ty’s candidate was a blow to a final tally of results released “Zuzana Caputova gives arrives in front of the presidential palace in Bratislava, Slovakia cooperation above personal president criticising everything the populist-left Smer-SD -- Sunday, compared with 41.6 us hope but the real fight will on, Sunday. (AFP) interests,” she said as the re- the ruling coalition does.”
Protests mark Brazil army coup anniversary Trump steps in to bail out Navy SEAL
AFP Bolsonaro, an ex-army cap- RIO DE JANEIRO tain and unabashed admirer charged with war crimes in Iraq of the country´s former dic- HUNDREDS of protesters tators, of being a “militant” chanting “dictatorship nev- and demanded “Bolsonaro er again” took to the streets out.” The demonstration Gallagher faces of Brazil´s capital Sunday came a day after an appeals multiple war crime for the 55th anniversary of court judge overturned the coup that established another judge´s decision charges based on more than two decades of to bar commemorations military rule. sought by Bolsonaro. allegations from Further demonstrations Appellate judge Maria fellow SEALs against the 1964-1985 dic- do Carmo Cardoso accepted tatorship are planned in Rio the government’s argument de Janeiro and Sao Paulo that Brazilian democracy TCA/DPA after far-right President Jair was strong enough to sup- SAN DIEGE Bolsonaro sparked wide- port “a pluralism of ideas.” spread anger by ordering the “I see no violation of human PRESIDENT Donald Trump defense forces to commemo- rights, particularly as similar has moved to intervene in rate the overthrow of Presi- demonstrations took place the case of a San Diego-based dent Joao Goulart. in the barracks in preceding Navy SEAL charged with kill- Nearly 1,000 noisy pro- years with no negative con- ing an injured Islamic State testers in Brasilia accused sequences,” she wrote. fighter in Iraq. Trump wrote on Twitter Saturday that “in honor of his past service to our country,” Eddie Gallagher “will soon Anglicans pray for unity be moved to less restrictive confinement while he awaits amid Brexit chaos in UK his day in court. Process should move quickly!” The AFP The Church of England move comes after months of CHELMSFORD has promoted the initiative advocacy from Chief Special as “tea and prayer drop-ins” Warfare Operator Gallagher’s WITH Britain’s political –combining two of its most family and from Representa- world in chaos over Brexit, well-known sources of com- tive Duncan Hunter, a Re- Christians across the country fort. Despite a sharp decline publican from California, and this weekend took part in spe- in church attendance, Cot- other lawmakers. cial prayer sessions hoping trell believes faith still has Earlier this week, a group for some divine help in heal- the power to unite the coun- of 40 lawmakers signed a let- ing bitter Brexit divisions. try after Brexit. ter and held a news confer- “It doesn’t matter wheth- “It’s no good the church ence asking Trump to act on er you voted leave or remain, standing on the sidelines, behalf of Gallagher, who has we’re still one humanity, one waving our hands saying ‘why been held at the Navy Con- nation,” Stephen Cottrell, doesn’t everybody just love solidated Brig Miramar since Bishop of Chelmsford, told each other’, what we’ve got his arrest September 11. AFP after imploring his con- to do is show what that love Gallagher is charged with US President Donald Trump and US Senator Marco Rubio (3rd-left) tour the Edgar Hoover Dike on Lake Okeechobee in Florida, on Friday. (AFP) gregation to heal the rift. looks like in action,” he said. multiple war crimes based on allegations from fellow SEALs not be punished for what hap- yet from the White House. Stackhouse said Gallagher that, during deployment in pens on a battlefield. Intimidation Gallagher’s attorney, San likely would be released on a 2017, he killed a teenage ISIS Gallagher’s wife, Andrea Diego-based Phillip Stack- sort of house arrest, in which Climate activist Greta Thunberg receives fighter who was brought to his Gallagher, has been asking Gallagher is also charged house, said Saturday he he would be restricted to a lo- German Golden Camera award unit for medical treatment. Trump to become involved with shooting indiscrimi- thought Gallagher could be cal military base, except to at- He is accused of stabbing the in the case for weeks. She ap- nately at civilian noncom- released soon. tend medical appointments. BERLIN: Young Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg fighter in the neck. peared on Fox News and One batants, hitting two of “The timeline is still being He also might be restricted received a German Golden Camera award for her activism at a He is also charged with America News on separate them. Navy prosecutors worked out,” he said. “One from communicating with ceremony Saturday night at Berlin’s decommissioned Tempelhof shooting indiscriminately at occasions. also say Gallagher tried would hope that when a di- witnesses in the case, Stack- Airport near the western city centre. In an impassioned speech, civilian noncombatants, hit- She said Saturday that to intimidate witnesses rective has been issued by the house said. the 16-year-old called for urgent steps to combat climate change, ting two of them. Navy pros- the president had answered once he found out he was president it would happen Gallagher “is focused on saying the world is at a crossroads. Thunberg called on the attend- ecutors also say Gallagher her prayers. “Our family is under investigation - the quickly, so our anticipation his upcoming trial,” Stack- ing media celebrities to use their voices to help effect change. tried to intimidate witnesses thrilled with the president’s is that it will happen today or house said. Thunberg has galvanized young people across Europe and beyond once he found out he was un- declaration to step in and re- reason he was placed in tomorrow.” “He’s thankful for all the with her activism since organizing a school strike and rally outside der investigation - the reason lease my husband,” she said. pretrial confinement. has Gallagher’s advocates support he’s getting in the the Swedish parliament in August. She participated in a rally in he was placed in pretrial con- “For us, it’s a symbol of pleaded not guilty, denying have complained about the public.” Gallagher’s trial, Berlin on Friday and met with scientists at the Potsdam Institute finement. the president’s loyalty and all charges conditions of the brig. His originally scheduled to be- for Climate Impact Research. Thunberg is to stay in Berlin until Gallagher has pleaded not faithfulness to the military lawyers and family have ar- gin in February, was delayed Sunday, and will be a guest on the Sunday evening talk show “Anne guilty, denying all charges. and military families. We gued he has been prevented until May 28. If convicted of Will,” joining several prominent politicians on one of Germany’s Some of his advocates say he feel this is a small step to day. Navy officials said they from getting medical care the most serious charge - pre- premier current affairs programmes on national television. (DPA) is innocent, while others say if justice.” Details of the trans- were aware of the tweet but and from visiting with fam- meditated murder - Gallagher he did those things he should fer were unclear early Satur- no orders had come down ily and legal counsel. faces up to life in prison. Gun control, climate: a new US generation takes to the barricades
AFP Parkland, Florida, where a Belgium climate protest marred by ate ever, younger even than NEW YORK heavily armed gunman massa- Pakistani schoolgirl Malala cred 17 people on February 14, Yellow Vests; 70 people arrested Yousafzai, who at 17 won the IN the United States, David 2018. The movement, pushing BRUSSELS: About 15,000 people marched in Belgium on Sunday de- 2014 Nobel for her fight–even Hogg is a leading campaigner for stricter gun control legisla- manding action on climate change, but demonstrations in the country’s after being shot by a Taliban for gun control, while in Eu- tion, has mobilized hundreds of capital were marred by Yellow Vest protesters on the sidelines. The gunman–for education rights rope, Greta Thunberg fights to thousands of young Americans. procession of roughly 8,000 climate protesters in Brussels was halted for girls and women. Some defend the climate. Thunberg, a pig-tailed for an hour as a number of Yellow Vest protesters threw objects and members of this new generation They may only be teenagers, Swedish student who looks damaged shop windows in the city’s central Rue de la Loi boulevard, are even more precocious. but both have drawn worldwide younger even than her 16 the news agency Belga reported. Some 70 people were arrested by Consider American school- followings for their clear mes- years, has become the Euro- police. A separate climate protest of an estimated 7,000 people in the girl Alice Paul Tapper, who was sages and fierce commitment pean face of the fight against Belgian city of Liege went off peacefully, police said. Climate activists only 10 in 2017 when she start- -- symbols of a generation of global warming, inspiring have led a series of protests in Belgium over the last few months. Thousands of protesters take part in a gun-control demonstration ed her “Raise Your Hand” cam- surprising militancy. huge crowds of young pro- School students have also been protesting weekly on Thursdays. (DPA) in Washington, organised by students from Parkland, Florida, on paign to encourage girls not to Hogg, who is 18, is a leader testers to take to the streets, March 24, last year. (AFP) let themselves be intimidated. of the March for Our Lives including in Germany, which of reunification. Thunberg has ly protest standing on the steps The movement caught fire on movement, launched by stu- had not seen such massive come far from the days when of the Swedish parliament. a possible Nobel Peace Prize win that lofty award, Thunberg social media, boosted by help dents from his high school in turnouts since the heady days she mounted a brave but lone- She is now mentioned as winner for 2019. Were she to would be the youngest laure- from her Girl Scout troop. QFBA set to accept applications for 7th ‘Cohort of Kawader’ PAGE 14
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DOW25,928.68 QE 10,107.42 SENSEX 38,672.91 GOLD 1,298.50 Qatargas employees, contractors +211.22 PTS -38.26 PTS +540.03 PTS +0.25% donate blood PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.11 BRENT 67.58 +0.72% WTI 60.14 +1.42% SILVER +0.91% Ocean to offtake, market Golden Pass LNG volumes: QP
“The FID of Golden Pass try event, LNG 19, in Shang- QP owns 70% stake in Ocean LNG, LNG earlier this year under- hai, on April 1–5. pins Ocean LNG’s marketing Golden Pass LNG is situ- while ExxonMobil has 30% The FID of Golden Pass LNG efforts to deliver US LNG to ated in a prime location with earlier this year underpins customers across the globe. well-established connectiv- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of QP (70 percent) and Exx- Ocean LNG’s marketing “This is a further testa- ity to extensive natural gas DOHA onMobil (30 percent). ment of Qatar Petroleum’s resources in the US, and has Earlier this year, Ocean efforts to deliver US LNG to position as a global LNG shipping access to both the OCEAN LNG Limited (Ocean LNG entered into a bind- customers across the globe leader with a large portfolio Atlantic and Pacific basin LNG) will be responsible ing LNG sales and purchase Minister of State for Energy capable of offering tailored markets. for the offtake and market- agreement with Golden Pass LNG supply structures and Golden Pass LNG, which ing of all LNG volumes to be Products to purchase and Affairs Saad Sherida al Kaabi commercial terms in an received all necessary regula- produced and exported from offtake all the LNG volumes evolving global LNG envi- tory approvals for the export the Golden Pass LNG Export to be produced by Golden as well as emerging and pro- ronment.” of LNG from the US Federal Project (Golden Pass LNG) Pass LNG. spective LNG buyers, while at Since its establishment, Energy Regulatory Commis- located in Sabine Pass, Texas, Following a successful fi- the same time maintaining a Ocean LNG has been active sion and the US Department Qatar Petroleum (QP) an- nal investment decision (FID) Minister of State for Energy Affairs, and President & CEO of Qatar strong footprint across South mainly in South America and of Energy, was sanctioned in nounced in a statement on of Golden Pass LNG on Feb- Petroleum, HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi, America and Europe. Europe. early February of this year Sunday. ruary 5, 2019, Ocean LNG will Minister of State for En- Ocean LNG will be promi- by its shareholders, and con- Ocean LNG is an interna- now focus its efforts on mar- through further extensive It will also expand its re- ergy Affairs, and President & nently featured for the first struction activities at its site tional joint venture marketing keting its US LNG volumes engagements, the statement lations and networks with CEO of Qatar Petroleum, HE time as part of the QP pavilion are expected to commence company, owned by affiliates in the Asia Pacific region said. both established customers Saad Sherida al Kaabi, said, at the upcoming global indus- imminently.
FOURTH EDITION OF MOUSHTARAYAT 2019 KICKS OFF IN DOHA Siege made us see the bigger picture: Qatari entrepreneurs
RAHUL PREETH from groceries to raw materi- DOHA als. All this has changed the way people think,” he said, THE nearly three-year block- calling on aspiring entrepre- ade of Qatar by some of its neurs to seize the opportunity. neighbours has led to the crea- “Entrepreneurship is not tion of a dynamic market en- like any other job. It is difficult, vironment that spurs innova- but not impossible. If you get tion and encourages visions to stuck at a problem, don’t stop. grow, according to representa- Find a solution and move on.” tives of Qatar’s new crop of en- Nayef Mohammed al Ibra- trepreneurs. him is another entrepreneur “Before the siege, we were who finds the blockade as an solely dependant on one mar- opportunity for entrepreneurs ket. We have now discovered in Qatar. bigger and diversified markets Ibrahim is the Founding around us,” the Managing Di- Partner and Chief Executive Qatar Central Bank Deputy Governor and Qatar Development Bank Vice Chairman Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad al Thani opens the fourth edition of Government Procurement rector Gulf Desert Industries, Officer of ibTECHar, which and Contracting Conference & Exhibition (Moushtarayat 2019) in Doha on Sunday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) Hassan Mohammed, told Qa- uses educational technology tar Tribune on the sidelines to offer a suit of services in- of the fourth Government cluding learning programmes, Procurement and Contract- innovation labs and manage- ing Conference and Exhibition ment consultations. (Moushtarayat 2019). “We have in Qatar an en- Established in 2009, the trepreneurial ecosystem that MoCI sheds light on SMEs Gulf Desert Industries has enables people with ideas to utilised the massive boom come forward and strike out in the domestic market after on their own,” he said, noting the siege to emerge as one of that the blockade has led to the leading manufacturers the development of local ex- investment opportunities of equipment for heat, ven- pertise, resources and market tilation and air-conditioning conditions conducive to an (HVAC) system. SME culture in Qatar. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK “When we started out, our Ibrahim lauded the various DOHA The MoCI will encourage annual turnover was around startup contests, incubation Qatari entrepreneurs to QR7 million. Now, we are centres and other such plat- THE Ministry of Commerce establish new companies, about to cross QR50 million,” forms available in the country and Industry (MoCI) will promoting a culture of said Mohammed, who sees the for upcoming entrepreneurs highlight the investment op- siege as a blessing. to present their ideas and turn portunities it offers to support entrepreneurship in Qatar “There has been a rapid in- them into reality. and enhance the competitive- crease in the number of busi- “We do have a proper eco- ness of small and medium en- attract members of the pri- nesses in Qatar after the siege. system that helps entrepre- terprises (SMEs) at Moushta- vate sector, particularly Today, we have a variety of neurs to take their ideas to the rayat 2019, which kicked off small and medium enter- options in everything we need; next level,” he added. in Doha on Sunday. prises (SMEs), to attend and The MoCI will also en- participate in a wide range of courage Qatari entrepre- public tenders. neurs to establish new com- A key aspect of the con- panies, promoting a culture ference is to educate the local of entrepreneurship in Qatar, SMEs about the procedures the ministry said in a state- involved in existing public ten- ment. ders extended by big buyers, MoCI Undersecretary Sul- such as larger private sector tan bin Rashid al Khater at- companies, semi-governmen- tended the opening ceremony tal and governmental bodies. of the fourth edition of Gov- The third edition of the ernment Procurement and expo offered around 2,000 Contracting Conference & Ex- opportunities worth up to hibition. QR1.2 billion with the par- The Ministry’s participa- A view of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s pavilion at Moushtarayat 2019 expo. ticipation of 40 exhibitors tion in the event falls within and 3,140 visitors. The expo the framework of its efforts the most prominent legisla- and competitive economy. relating to registrations of featured 107 business meet- to promote public-private tions issued to support the The MoCI will process tenders to be held this year ings, 10 workshops and five partnerships. private sector and the initia- the inquiries of SME owners, in addition to measures to awards. The ministry will outline tives launched to support the entrepreneurs and investors, register as accredited sup- Founding Partner and CEO of ibTECHar Nayef Mohammed al Gulf Desert Industries Managing the public-private partner- contribution of SMEs to the briefing participants on its pliers to the ministry. MORE ON PAGE 14 ship (PPP) projects as well as development of a diversified activities and procedures The exhibition aims to Ibrahim Director Hassan Mohammed Economy & Business Monday, April 1, 2019 13 QFC’s Jaida honoured QIA relaunches iconic property at CEO Today Middle East Awards 2019 at 52 Champs-Elysées, Paris TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK rigourous process which The landmark asset has been fully transformed into a mixed-use property of 270,000 sqf DOHA involves careful evaluation of nominations, validation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK THE Chief Executive Officer of nominees’ background DOHA of the Qatar Financial and achievements, and of Centre (QFC), one of the the organisations they lead. QATAR Investment Authority world’s leading and fastest In compiling the annual (QIA) has relaunched the growing onshore business Middle East CEO Awards, iconic 52 Champs-Elysées. and financial centres, was CEO Today’s research After five years of extensive recently selected as one of the team draws on the views of redevelopment, this winners of the CEO Today thousands of stakeholders landmark asset has been fully Middle East Awards 2019. including investors, analysts, transformed into a mixed- employees, and media use property of 270,000 sqf, professionals worldwide. which includes an immense Yousuf Mohamed al retail area of 178,000 sqf and Jaida, Chief Executive office space of 91,500 sqf. Officer, QFC Authority said: QIA has said it’s “thrilled” “It is an honour to receive to welcome Galeries Lafayette a CEO Today Middle East as the flagship retail tenant Award and be counted at 52 Champs-Elysées. With among great business leaders 70,000 sqf – which is the in the region. This award largest retail space on the is a reflection of the QFC’s achievements in driving foreign investments into the The asset will also have a Qatari market and in meeting rooftop restaurant the evolving needs of its overlooking the Champs Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida clients to grow and expand in Elysées, redefining the CEO & Board Member, Qatar and beyond.” concept of luxury outdoor Qatar Financial Centre Jaida added: “The success of our clients has dining and offering “This award is a reflection been a significant contributor unparalleled views of the QFC’s achievements to diversifying Qatar’s of this famous Parisian economy, and consequently, shopping arcade in driving foreign in contributing to the investments into the Qatari region’s economic growth. market and in meeting We are therefore delighted avenue – Galeries Lafayette the evolving needs of its to be recognised for our aims to offer local and clients to grow and expand collective efforts through international visitors a one- With 70,000 sqf – which is the largest retail space on the avenue – Galeries Lafayette aims to offer local and international visitors a one-of-a-kind, this prestigious award.” of-a-kind, more intimate and more intimate and responsive department store model that is in tune with new ways of consuming and producing. in Qatar and beyond” The Qatar Financial responsive department store Centre is an onshore model that is in tune with Elysées, and invest in one of A QIA spokesperson said, retail and office real estate. Yousuf Mohamed al jurisdiction that allows new ways of consuming and the most central properties on “This project is a testament As long-term holder of this Jaida, CEO, QFC, was registered companies to producing. the busiest street of Europe. to the local stakeholders, space, we are pleased to have selected by the CEO Today enjoy competitive benefits, The world renowned Over the last five years, government authorities and contributed to the Champs- Middle East Awards, which such as working within a department store will be QIA worked closely with the local workforce who Élysées’ revival as a world- is organised annually by the legal environment based joined by international luxury the local authorities, world- have helped QIA transform class retail destination, and internationally-acclaimed on English common law, brands including Chanel, Dior, renowned architect and Parisian luxury 52 Champs Elysees into an look forward to welcoming CEO Today Magazine. the right to trade in any Lancome, and Monoprix. The design agencies, and key QIA is thrilled to welcome asset that represents the more new and renowned The awards recognise currency, up to 100 percent asset will also have a rooftop global luxury tenants to Galeries Lafayette as the traditions of Champs Elysees, global brands to the avenue.” the most accomplished foreign ownership, 100 restaurant overlooking the transform this building into combined with the highest 52 Champs Elysées has companies and their percent repatriation of Champs Elysées, redefining an iconic property that would flagship retail tenant at 52 modern standards of the 21st been built in compliance C-level executives who have profits, 10 percentcorporate the concept of luxury outdoor truly represent the history Champs-Elysées. The world century.” with the highest standards, demonstrated significant tax on locally sourced dining and offering unparalleled and status of the Parisian life- renowned department The spokesperson added, rigourous environmental regional influence, as well profits, and an extensive views of this famous Parisian style on the Champs-Élysées. store will be joined by “This project redefines what and energy performance as leadership on a global double taxation avoidance shopping arcade. Best in class companies international luxury brands historic renovation can standards, guaranteed by stage. Winners are selected agreement network with In June 2012, Qatar were mandated to assist on including Chanel, Dior, achieve with the collaboration the certifications: BREEAM through a lengthy and 70+ countries. Investment Authority took the the planning and delivery of Lancome, and Monoprix of all stakeholders, and sets Excellent rate and HQE decision to buy 52 Champs- this project. a new standard in premium Exceptionnale.
Vodafone provides QIB access to its GigaNet 5G network Qatar Chamber to hold General Assembly on April 22 BUILDING on a series of successful milestones since switching on its first live 5G network in August last year, Vodafone Qatar announced on Sunday that it is providing Qatar Islamic QNA headquarter amid expectations financial year will be appointed. is registered in the commercial Bank (QIB) with access to its state-of-the-art GigaNet 5G network. DOHA that it will be postponed to Sunday The members who have the right registration or in the last Vodafone and QIB’s partnership began in 2014 and has grown over the years. Having May 12 for the lack of required to attend should accomplish the registration form of the Chamber. provided the country’s largest Islamic bank with solutions such as Mobile and Fixed QATAR Chamber (QC) is set to quorum of members who are subscription for 2019 until the date For companies, one of Services as well as BULK SMS Services, Vodafone aims to help businesses succeed hold its first general assembly eligible to vote, regardless of the of the general assembly meeting. the authorised signatories in a digital world. Building on the successful partnership, Vodafone’s 5G deployment at meeting on April 22. The meeting number of attendees. QC said in its statement that should be attending provided QIB included a landmark video conference session between QIB’s Fanar office, and its will be chaired by Qatar Chamber The General Assembly will for private enterprises, the owner his name is registered in the headquarters in Bank Street, which took place with a flawless connection demonstrating Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin discuss QC’s fiscal report for the should be attending in person with commercial registration or in the low latency benefits and high speed of 5G. From banking to real estate, Vodafone Jassim al Thani. year ending December 31, 2018 his Qatari ID or his authorised the last registration form of the Qatar has been working on creating a strong digital ecosystem by providing key businesses The meeting will be held at its and a new auditor for the 2019 signatory provided that his name Chamber. in the country with its world-class solutions. (TNN)
Rajesh Thangaraj, Gabriel McNally, Simon Sorsby, Arif Mahdi, Talha Ayyad and Biju Pillai during the presentation at Kahramaa Tower 2 in Doha recently. QIECo, A N Wallis hold technical presentation on Earthing & Lightning Protection System TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK discussed a number of topics DOHA The main objective of the presentation was to make aversion on the related to Lightning Protection effects of fault currents from the LV/MV systems and lightning strikes System including overlook on A TECHNICAL presentation on human life and equipment in accordance with the BSEN standards BS63205:2011 Standards for on Earthing and Lightning Protection against Lightning; Protection System was overlook on different parts of the conducted by UK-based A N is a technologically oriented spoke on the subject of Earthing BSEN 62305 (General Principles, Wallis and Qatar International company specialised in the System. He presented overlook Risk Management, Physical Electrical Company (QIECo) at design, implementation and on BS7430:2018 standards Damage to Structures, Surge Kahramaa Tower 2 recently. support of power transmission (Code of Practice for Earthing); Protection Devices); overlook on Established in 1946, A N Wallis and distribution of extra low overlook on BSEN 50522:2010 the Lightning Protection System and Co Ltd is a world leading voltage and health care products. standards (Earthing Standards Design Requirements and overlook manufacturer of earthing, lightning The main objective of the for Installations more than 1KV); on the Maintenance and Testing. protection, exothermic welding presentation was to make overlook on BS7671 (Wiring Specialist Surge Protection and surge protection products. aversion on the effects of fault Regulations); Importance of Devices (A N Wallis – UK) Gabriel The company offers design, site currents from the LV/MV systems Earthing System to Prevent Mc Nally briefed the attendes about support and supervision services and lightning strikes on human Step and Touch Potential Risks; Surge Protection Devices (SPDs). for earthing and lightning life and equipment in accordance Earthing Calculations using He discussed overlook on the protection in accordance with the with the BSEN standards. CDEGS software and Conductor BSEN 62305:2011- 4; Importance new BS EN 62305. LV/MV Earthing System Sizing Calculations. on the Use of (SPDs); Applications Authorised dealer for A N Specialist (A N Wallis – UK) Technical Manager (A N of the SPD, Maintenance, Testing Wallis products in Qatar, QIECo Simon Sorby in his presentation Wallis – UK) Rajesh Thangaraj and Inspections. 14 Monday, April 1, 2019 Economy & Business QFBA set to accept Qatar Chamber participates applications for 7th ‘Cohort of Kawader’ in Moushtarayat 2019 meet QNA to growth. This year, we QC Director-General underscores support for small enterprises in government tenders DOHA are introducing simulations course in Kawader and we QATAR Finance and see this inclusion as a great Business Academy (QFBA), add- on to further enhance in cooperation with the participants’ career Qatar Financial Centre portfolio.” (QFC), has announced the He added, “Over the roll out of 7th cohort for years, the participants its Kawader programme, have gained tremendously for which the Academy from the courses. They has started accepting have been given exposure applications from Qatari to financial services sector prospects. of Qatar as well as globally. Scheduled to start from International certifications September 2019, QFBA is such as these have been inviting people wishing to able to offer them an edge build their capacities and over others in either getting hone their skills to join the into a workplace or growing programme as a prelude to further in their existing realising their ambition to workplace. Our practical assume leading roles in the training approach helps country’s financial services them allow for a unique sector. professional experience, Brought out in which stays with them partnership with Qatar throughout their career.” Financial Center (QFC), “Kawader also offers Kawader has been a great financial services sector programme for Qatari firms access to an exclusive Nationals who have group of highly trained, either just graduated high-calibre candidates from university or have who are already equipped recently joined the with the necessary tools workforce. This is a fully for success and who are sponsored programme suited to add great value and participants will not to their departments and be required to pay for organisations from the anything. This programme outset. We are confident Officials at the opening of Moushtarayat 2019 Conference and Exhibition in Doha on Sunday. aims to allow participants that our upcoming to grow and further programme will further TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Commenting on the keenness to engage SMEs in cultivate not only their augment the potential DOHA inauguration ceremony, “Moushtarayat 2019 its procurements and projects. knowledge in relation to the and skillsets of our next Sharqi said that organising conference and exhibition He noted that this financial services sector but generation professionals QATAR Chamber participated the fourth edition of the exhibition provides the also their leadership and and will be able to strike a in the Moushtarayat 2019 Government Procurement stresses the government’s opportunity for direct management skills. perfect balance between the Conference and Exhibition and Contracting Conference interest and keenness to encounter between these On the inauguration employee and the employers which kicked off on Sunday. and Exhibition (Moushtarayat engage SMEs in its companies and different of the 7th cohort, CEO of in terms of the desired Qatar Development Bank 2019) reflects its importance in procurements and ministries and government QFBA Dr Khalid al Horr capabilities at workplace.” (QDB) kicked off the fourth enhancing interaction between projects,” says Sharqi agencies, paving the way for said: “We are enthused Kawader, three to four edition of ‘Moushtarayat’ – SMEs and governmental the participation of SMEs with the kind of response months’ long programme, the Government Procurement ministries and institutions. in tenders and government we have constantly been will start from September and Contracting Conference & Sharqi also said that the its role as a representative contracts, and also reflects the receiving for our Kawader 2019, and encompass two Exhibition – in collaboration event represents an important of the private sector and true meaning of public-private cohorts year after year. months for theory and with the Ministry of Finance. platform for SMEs to liaise supporting SMEs and Qatari partnership. It has been an enriching one month of practical QC Board Members Eng with governmental bodies to Qatar Chamber’s Director-General entrepreneurs. He noted that Sharqi also affirmed the journey not only for the internship and placement. Ali Abdul Latif al Misnad identify tenders and contracts, Saleh bin Hamad al Sharqi the chamber also seeks to importance of providing participants but also for us The programme will be and Abdel Rahman al Ansari thus opening the horizons of increase the opportunities the opporuntiy for SMEs to at QFBA to keep evolving mentored by experienced attended the inauguration cooperation with government keenness on partaking in for SMEs participation in participate in projects being our training methodologies instructors, which will be ceremony. agencies and winning their the exhibition every year government contracts. held outside the country, as per changing dynamics supported by the requisite Qatar Chamber’s tenders. with a view to strengthening Sharqi pointed out that noting that this provides and offering the resource material for the Director-General Saleh bin In a press statement on the communication between SMEs, Moushtarayat 2019 conference more options for these participants new horizons courses. Hamad al Sharqi was also sidelines of the expo, Sharqi ministries, and institutions and exhibition stresses the enterprises to obtain local present at the event. underscored the Chamber’s participating in it, as part of government’s interest and and foreign tenders.
Nexans reaffirms support to Qatar’s Qatargas employees, contractors donate blood infrastructure TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK company’s Corporate Social DOHA Responsibility initiatives, development Qatargas organises blood QATARGAS employees and donation campaigns TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK contractors participated engaging the employees DOHA in a month-long blood in a wide range of health donation drive, organised awareness programmes and CHRISTOPHER Guérin, by the Company’s Medical supporting the local health Nexans Chief Executive Department in cooperation organisations. Officer, was part of a select with Hamad Medical Blood donation helps group of France’s CEOs who Corporation (HMC), at the save the lives of thousands of joined Edouard Philippe, the Qatargas Doha Head Office, patients every year including French Prime Minister, on an Ras Laffan Headquarters and those affected with cancer, official trip to Qatar recently. Al Khor Community. haemorrhagic disorders, Guérin took the Qatargas has been thrombocytopenia, and blood opportunity to reaffirm organising blood donation diseases. Blood donation Nexans’ ongoing commitment drives for the past 18 years, is also an essential part of as a partner for providing in cooperation with HMC. caring for both children and innovative cable technology This year, approximately adults who are undergoing to support the development of 380 Qatargas employees and surgery, including organ Qatar’s infrastructure. contractors registered for the transplantation, and of those Along with Edouard campaign, and a total of 273 requiring surgery as part of Philippe and the Prime units of blood was collected. their treatment for diseases Qatargas has been organising blood donation drives for the past 18 years, Minister and Minister of As part of the like cancer. in cooperation with HMC. Interior HE Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani he visited the soon to be inaugurated Doha Metro and LRT (Light Rail Transit) to QATAR CHAMBER CONCLUDES TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR CUSTOMS TRUSTEES which Nexans and its QICC joint venture have supplied 7,000 km of specialised cable systems. Nexans/QICC is also ready to support the planned investments in Qatar’s oil and gas industry as Qatar Petroleum launches its Tawteen localisation programme to promote local manufacturers and suppliers. Nexans/QICC is contributing global expertise and technical leadership combined with local manufacturing. Nexans is also involved in an ongoing technology transfer programme to QICC, which completed the second stage of finalisation of its QATAR Chamber has General Customs Authority. said that the purpose of the guidelines related to their job. training materials related to procedures and exemptions, factory expansion in Mesaieed concluded its 16th workshop A total of 58 trainees programme is to provide good He added that the programme the work of the customs broker, customs clearance, Industrial City. Most recently, for training customs trustees took part in the event. Head vocational training to customs also contributes to increasing practical training, all modern outstanding conditions of fees, this has involved Nexans on Sunday. The workshop was of Public Relations at Qatar trustees, to help them learn the workers efficiency. laws related to customs, rules of origin, prevention and transferring high voltage (HV) organised in cooperation with Chamber Ahmed Abo Nahia the most important laws and The programme dealt with in addition to customs restriction. (QNA) technology to QICC. www.guide.com.qa Monday, April 1, 2019
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Abdullah al Khelaifi wins Qatar Touring PREMIER LEAGUE Car Championship once again PAGE 19 ARSENAL VS NEWCASTLE UNITED Turf at Al Wakrah Stadium laid in record time of 9 hours 15 mins
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GRASS turf grown especially in Qatar for the FIFA World Cup has been laid in record time at Al Wakrah Stadium, as the second proposed host venue for Qatar 2022 advanc- es rapidly towards completion. The team building the iconic quarter-finals venue broke the record for the fast- est turf laying of a football pitch by completing it in just 9 hours 15 minutes. The pre- vious record was 13 hours 40 minutes and held by Khalifa International Stadium – the first completed Qatar 2022 tournament venue. The signature pitch that will cover all football fields The Al Wakrah Stadium after the completion of fastest turf laying of a football pitch by completing it in just The grass was packed in 438 rolls. Installation of 6,300m2 of turf begun at 9:30 am on Friday (March 22) during the FIFA World Cup 9 hours 15 minutes. and concluded at 6:45 pm. 2022 was grown at the Su- preme Committee for Deliv- transport and plant the turf at Zarraa said, “This is a ma- “We are keen on beginning which has been laid at Al Wak- the entire tournament, we en- seats are made in Qatar by lo- ery & Legacy’s (SC) turf farm the 40,000-capacity venue. jor milestone for the project to shape the economic legacy rah Stadium was developed in sure we have a backup strategy cal company Coastal, while the located within the Al Wakrah The grass was packed in that has been a success thanks of Qatar 2022 now by promot- Qatar at our turf nursery, and if any issues were to arise during steel for the structure is manu- Stadium precinct. 438 rolls and transported to to the smooth coordination ing local companies. This has is our signature pitch which the competition. Now I know factured locally by Sulb. Al Wakrah Stadium Pro- the stadium bowl in groups between all the stakeholders been the case with the instal- has been tested numerous for sure that we’re ready for any A joint-venture between ject Manager, Thani al Zarraa, of 30 using two different en- involved. We are very proud lation of the pitch by Urban times for playability, durabili- eventualities,” he added. MIDMAC, Sixco, PORR Qa- and SC Landscape & Sport trances to ensure efficient de- that Al Wakrah Stadium is the Concept. This local contractor ty and other factors in collabo- The construction of Al tar is delivering the stadium Turf Management Senior livery. Installation of 6,300m² first stadium built from the now has the expertise to do ration with Aspire Sports Turf. Wakrah Stadium continues where more than 90 per cent Manager, Yasser al Mulla, led of turf begun at 9:30 am on ground up for Qatar 2022 to this type of work anywhere in “By installing the pitch in re- to progress rapidly with three of the seats have been in- a team of 50 experts that used Friday (March 22) and con- have a field of play with our the world,” he added. cord time and having a turf farm local contractors involved in stalled. The stadium is set to ten bespoke machines to pack, cluded at 6:45 pm. signature pitch. Al Mulla said, “The grass in the stadium precinct during different areas. The stadium be completed in 2019. Ferrari disaster gifts Hamilton victory
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MERCEDES were gifted an improbable one-two from world champion Lewis Hamil- ton and Valtteri Bottas at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sun- day after Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel met disaster. Race leader Leclerc missed what seemed an assured first Winner Roger Federer of Switzerland (right) sits with runner-up John Isner of USA soon after their men’s career win over engine prob- singles final of Miami Open in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sunday. Federer won 6-1, 6-4.(AFP) lems in the closing stages which allowed both Mercedes to pass him. The young Monegasque at Federer floats his way least salvaged his first podium in third place because the race ended behind the safety car af- to 4th Miami Open title ter both Renaults had to retire. Vettel had earlier spun while trying to defend second ATP of the Swiss at the 2015 Paris place from Hamilton, damag- MIAMI Rolex Masters, it was one-way ing his tyres and front wing in Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates with his teammate Mercedes’ Finnish driver Valtteri traffic for the World No. 5. He the process and having to set- Bottas (second) after winning the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit in the desert south ROGER Federer captured his extended his FedEx ATP Head- tle for fifth. of the Bahraini capital Manama, on March 31, 2019. (PHOTO BY ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP) 101st career singles title on Sun- 2Head lead to 6-2 over the top- Hamilton got his 74th ca- day, defeating American John ranked American, also marking reer victory as Mercedes made RESULTS AND STANDINGS Isner in straight sets in the final his second triumph in a title it two one-twos in as many of the ATP Miami Open. match (2012 Indian Wells). season races after Bottas had BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX BEST LAP: Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) 1:33.411 on The 37-year-old Swiss star Entering the final, Federer won from him in Australia. 1. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 1hr 34min 38th lap 21.836sec, 2. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Mercedes) at 2.980, 3. RETIREMENTS: Romain Grosjean (FRA/Haas-Ferrari), needed only 63 minutes to Roger Federer with his 4th Miami had saved a combined 16 of “That was extremely unfor- Charles Leclerc (MON/Ferrari) 6.131, 4. Max Verstappen Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/McLaren-Renault), Daniel dispatch the defending cham- Open trophy and 28th Masters 16 break points against the tunate for Charles. He drove (NED/Red Bull-Honda) 6.408, 5. Sebastian Vettel (GER/ Ricciardo (AUS/Renault), Nico Hülkenberg (GER/ What went pion and capture his fourth ti- title in Florida on Sunday. (AFP) North Carolina native on all such a great race,” Hamilton Ferrari) 36.068, 6. Lando Norris (GBR/McLaren-Renault) Renault) 45.754, 7. Kimi Räikkönen (FIN/Alfa Romeo Racing- CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (AFTER TWO ROUNDS): wrong tle at Miami and 28th Masters surfaces. And he would drop said via team radio. “We’ve Ferrari) 47.470, 8. Pierre Gasly (FRA/Red Bull-Honda) DRIVERS: 1. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 44 pts, 2. Lewis trophy. here I am in 2019. It means a just one point on serve in the got work to do to try and keep 58.094, 9. Alexander Albon (THA/Toro Rosso-Honda) Hamilton (GBR) 43, 3. Max Verstappen (NED) 27, 4. Race leader Charles Leclerc The Swiss produced a lot to me.” opening set. these guys on our tails.” 1:02.697, 10. Sergio Pérez (MEX/Racing Point-Mercedes) Charles Leclerc (MON) 26, 5. Sebastian Vettel (GER) championship masterclass un- One week after falling to Federer put the clamps Leclerc said: “It happens. 1:03.696, 11. Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA/Alfa Romeo 22, 6. Kimi Räikkönen (FIN) 10, 7. Lando Norris (GBR) missed what seemed an Racing-Ferrari) 1:04.599, 12. Daniil Kvyat (RUS/Toro 8, 8. Kevin Magnussen (DEN) 8, 9. Nico Hülkenberg assured first career win over der the Florida sun, dominat- Dominic Thiem in the Indian down on Isner’s mammoth It’s part of motorsport. Of Rosso-Honda) 1 lap, 13. Kevin Magnussen (DEN/Haas- (GER) 6, 10. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 4, 11. Lance Stroll ing reigning champ John Isner Wells final, Federer was all delivery from the first ball, im- course I’m extremely disap- Ferrari) 1 lap, 14. Lance Stroll (CAN/Racing Point- (CAN) 2, 12. Alexander Albon (THA) 2, 13. Daniil Kvyat engine problems in the 6-1, 6-4 to take his fourth tour- business at the subsequent mediately applying pressure pointed, it happens in a season, Mercedes) 1 lap, 15. George Russell (GBR/Williams- (RUS) 1, 14. Sergio Pérez (MEX) 1 closing stages which allowed nament title and No. 101 in his ATP Masters 1000 stop in on the big-hitting American. and we made the best out of it.” Mercedes) 1 lap, 16. Robert Kubica (POL/Williams- CONSTRUCTORS: 1. Mercedes 87pts, 2. Ferrari 48, 3. both Mercedes to pass him. Mercedes) 2 laps, 17. Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP/McLaren- Red Bull-Honda 31, 4. Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari 10, storied career. Miami. He streaked to the ti- He would convert his third Leclerc was the first Mon- Renault) 4 laps, 18. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS/Renault) 4 5. McLaren-Renault 8, 6. Haas-Ferrari 8, 7. Renault 6, The young Monegasque at The battle between the last tle behind 12 consecutive sets break point of the opening egasque driver on an F1 po- laps, 19. Nico Hülkenberg (GER/Renault) 4 laps. 8. Toro Rosso-Honda 3, 9. Racing Point-Mercedes 3. least salvaged his first two Miami champions went won, refusing to back down af- game to send a message right dium since Louis Chiron at the podium in third place the way of Federer in a flash, ter dropping his opening set of out of the gates. 1950 Monaco race. He also got There was no team orders in Australia where they finished because the race ended as he needed just 64 minutes the tournament to Radu Albot. Federer was on the attack an additional championship Sunday as Leclerc flew past almost a minute behind Bottas. behind the safety car after to triumph. Federer toppled Federer’s fourth Miami ti- in longer rallies, pouncing on point for the fastest lap to rank Vettel into the lead in lap five “Unfortunately today it both Renaults had to retire. the big-serving American be- tle puts him two behind Andre every short ball and using his fourth in the championship after saying “I am quicker” wasn’t our day. But the team hind four breaks of serve and a Agassi and Novak Djokovic for backhand slice to disrupt Is- with 26 points behind Bottas via radio - recovering bravely has done an amazing job Vettel had earlier spun while staggering 32 of 35 points won most in tournament history. ner’s rhythm. And he consist- (44), Hamilton (43) and Red from a poor start from pole to recover from Australia,” trying to defend second on his own delivery. Moreover, it was his 101st in ently put the 33-year-old out of Bull’s Max Verstappen (27). which saw him briefly drop to Leclerc said. place from Hamilton, “It was a dream start, relax- total at the tour-level, moving his comfort zone, often baiting The 21-year-old Leclerc third under the floodlights at Ferrari locked out the damaging his tyres and front ing my nerves (to break in the him just eight back of all-time him to come to the net. joined Ferrari in the off-season the 5.412-kilometre Interna- front row on the grid but wing in the process and opening game),” said Federer. leader Jimmy Connors. A running forehand pass from Sauber to take the place tional Circuit. Hamilton got ahead of Vet- having to settle for fifth. “What a week its been for me. Four years after their last secured a second break for the of Kimi Raikkonen, and fin- Despite the late heartbreak tel into second after the I’m just so happy right now. encounter, revenge was sweet Basel native and he streaked to ished a then career-best fifth Ferrari showed their com- first round of pit stops, with It’s unbelievable. I played here for Federer. In their first meet- a one-set lead in a flash, need- in Australia after being told by petitiveness as they partly re- Leclerc having a small cush- over five seconds after Hamil- in 1999 for the first time and ing since Isner got the best ing just 24 minutes. the team to stay behind Vettel. bounded from a modest start ion up front, which grew to ton rode out briefly in lap 20. Sports Monday, April 1, 2019 17
Sri Lanka Test Ma Long equals ITTF record with captain arrested after traffic stunning Qatar Open victory accident AFP The Chinese star joins Vladimir Samsonov with 27 ITTF World Tour titles; Wang Manyu claims women’s championship COLOMBO SRI Lankan Test cricket cap- tain Dimuth Karunaratne has been arrested and charged with driving under the influ- ence of alcohol after an acci- dent in the capital, police said on Sunday. Karunaratne, 30, was taken into custody following the pre- dawn accident that resulted in the driver of a three-wheel taxi being taken to hospital. “We have released him on personal bail, but he was asked to be in court on Monday for a magisterial inquiry,” a police spokesman said, adding that his vehicle was detained. The incident comes as Sri Lankan cricket officials mull who to name as captain of the one-day squad for the World Cup hosted by Eng- Tournament officials and winners of the men and women singles titles pose with their cheques and trophies during the award ceremony for the Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Tour Platinum Qatar Open at the Ali Bin land and Wales from May Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Doha on Sunday. 30. Karunaratne, who led Sri Lanka to a stunning Test se- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ITTF World Tour titles. becomes the only player to “In the context of my as Wang Manyu beat defend- fore heading to Budapest,” ries victory against South Af- DOHA Absent from the interna- have secured the title four longstanding injury, to come ing champion Liu Shiwen. Wang said. rica last month, had been in tional scene since August, the times. back the way I have done, this The no.4 seed closed out the Success for Wang Manyu the frame to lead the one-day CHINA’S Ma Long popularly no.11 seed, recovered from Furthermore, today’s vic- is the happiest ITTF World game over the third seed in means that she collects her side as well. known as ‘The Dragon’, an- a two games to nil deficit tory in Doha comes exactly Tour title victory of my ca- six games (11-3, 10-12, 12-10, fifth ITTF World Tour wom- Sri Lanka’s cricket board nounced his return to the in- against the number two seed three weeks before the World reer. Winning here provides 11-6, 5-11, 11-5). en’s singles title; in 2017 she said it would investigate the ternational scene in a six set to secure the men’s singles ti- Table Tennis Champion- the perfect boost ahead of “This win gives me a big won in Austria in addition incident. comeback win against compa- tle (9-11, 8-11, 11-5, 11-5, 11-9, ships kick off in Budapest, the next month’s World Cham- confidence boost ahead of to last year on home soil in “Sri Lanka Cricket will triot Lin Gaoyuan to win the 11-9). Long had beaten anothe sport’s main event of the year pionships and, of course, the World Championships. It China as well as in Hungary also follow the due process Seamaster 2019 ITTF World Chinese and top seed Xu XIn which everyone had thought aids my long-term prepara- proves to me that I have been and Hong Kong. Meanwhile, as per his ‘Player Contractual Tour Platinum Qatar Open on in the semi-final on Saturday Ma Long would be missing. tions for next year’s Olympic working in the right way in re- for Liu Shiwen it was her 28th Obligation’ ... and conduct an Sunday. Long’s victory sees after losing the first set. Doubts even surrounded his Games,” Long said. cent weeks and months, while ITTF World Tour women’s inquiry in order to take nec- him tie Vladimir Samsonov Having earlier succeeded participation at the Tokyo In the women’s draw, it I still have some time to tweak singles final, the 15th time the essary action,” the board said on the all time record with 27 in 2013, 2016 and 2017, he 2020 Olympic Games. was a repeat of last year’s final other aspects of my game be- runner up. in a statement. Warner, Bairstow in record IPL stand as SRH crush RCB
AFP pulverise the Bangalore bowl- HYDERABAD ers and climbed to the top of the IPL batting chart with 254 AUSTRALIA’S David Warner runs in three games. Bairstow hit an unbeaten 100 and put is second with 198 runs. on a record stand with Sun- Warner fired 85 off 53 balls risers Hyderabad teammate on his IPL return last Sunday Jonny Bairstow in the Indian and made 69 in his team’s pre- Premier League on Sunday to vious win. boost his return from a ball- Warner and Smith, who tampering scandal. is playing for Rajasthan Roy- Warner has been in top als, are keen to prove their form on his comeback to the worth in the IPL, ahead of the Twenty20 tournament after 50-over World Cup starting in Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni during his unbeaten innings of 76 runs off 46 balls which missing the previous edition May. included four fours and four sixes in the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals in Chennai on Sunday. (AFP) along with Steve Smith over The suspension did not the tampering row. include club games but IPL’s The left-handed bats- governing council decided not Vintage Dhoni excels as Rajasthan lose again man put together IPL’s best to allow the disgraced duo in ever opening stand of 185 the 11th edition last year. AGENCIES 75 off 46, his highest score at athi, and Jofra Archer played with Bairstow to set up Hy- Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Jonny Bairstow celebrates with teammate The pair were banned for CHENNAI home, was built in partner- crucial knocks, but Royals’ derabad’s 118-run win over David Warner after scoring his century during the IPL match against cheating in a Cape Town Test ship with Suresh Raina after own collapse at the start of Royal Challengers Bangalore. Royal Challengers Bangalore in Hyderabad on Sunday. (AFP) in March last year along with A vintage Mahendra Singh the pair had been united on the chase compounded meant “I think the 12 months teammate Cameron Bancroft, Dhoni innings -- one that 27 for 3 after Ajinkya Rahane they had too much to do at the have done me well -- I think I two after being put in to bat ry air punches for the Aussie- whose nine-month ban has ended with a three sixes off had put them in. But it was end. am refreshed,” Warner, whose first and then bowled out Vi- English duo in an Ashes year also ended. the last three balls -- tipped at the end that Dhoni turned year-long ban from state and rat Kohli’s Bangalore for 113 in as Bairstow reached his maid- Chennai Super Kings from par it. With Dwayne Bravo, who Scores international cricket ended on 19.5 overs. en IPL hundred in 52 balls. Scores: score to winning score of 175 would later defend 12 off the Chennai Super Kings 175 for 5 March 28, said after his 55- The batting duo’s partner- Bairstow was out to spin- Sunrisers Hyderabad 231 for 2 for 5 as they staged a come- last over, Dhoni put up 56 in (MS Dhoni 75*, Raina 36, Archer ball blitz. ship surpassed the previous ner Yuzvendra Chahal for 114, (Bairstow 114, Warner 100*) back to beat Rajasthan Royals 29 balls as Royals conceded a 2-17) beat Rajasthan Royals 167 “A fantastic partnership - best of 184 between Gautam his 56-ball knock laced with beat Royal Challengers by eight runs at the MA Chaid- match-defining 67 off the last for 8 (Stokes 46, Tripathi 39, a fantastic innings by Jonny Gambhir and Chris Lynn for 12 fours and seven sixes to be Bangalore 113 (de Grandhomme ambaram Stadium on Sunday. four overs. Chahar 2-19, Tahir 2-23) by eight (Bairstow).” Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017. named the man of the match. 37, Nabi 4-11, Sandeep 3-11) by A part of Dhoni’s unbeaten Ben Stokes, Rahul Trip- runs. Hyderabad posted 231 for It was hugs and celebrato- But Warner continued to 118 runs.
NBA to play first-ever regular season game in Paris Quick read The NBA Paris Game Game 2020 will go on sale at a variety of interactive fan ac- a later date. Fans can register tivities, NBA Cares community 2020 presented by their interest in tickets and gain outreach initiatives and Jr. NBA beIN SPORTS will access to presale information basketball programming that and more by visiting NBAE- will bring the NBA experience feature the Charlotte vents.com/ParisGame. to fans in Paris. Hornets and The NBA Paris Game 2020 beIN Media Group CEO will mark the Hornets’ second and beIN SPORTS France Pres- Milwaukee Bucks on game in Paris, having played ident Yousef al Obaidly com- January 24 next year a pre-season game in Paris in mented, “beIN SPORTS has 1994 against the Golden State been a passionate partner of the Warriors. The Hornets’ roster NBA for the past seven seasons TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK currently features three-time in France and around the world, Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT Belgium driver Thierry Neuville (right) and DOHA NBA All-Star Kemba Walker, producing exceptional coverage his co-pilot Nicolas Gilsoul celebrate after winning the Tour de Corse four-time champion Tony Park- to allow sports and entertain- part of the WRC in Corsica on Sunday. (AFP) THE National Basketball As- er of France and fellow country- ment fans to follow the best of sociation (NBA) and beIN man Nicolas Batum. American basketball every day Evans puncture gifts Neuville win in Corsica SPORTS, the official broadcast The Bucks will be playing Brogdon. The game will be the for the NBA’s first regular-sea- on our channels. partner of the NBA in France, their first game in France, hav- NBA’s 10th game at the Ac- son game in Paris,” said NBA “We are delighted to pre- CALVI: Thierry Neuville capitalised on leader Elfyn Evans’s last stage have announced that the Char- ing previously played a regular- corHotels Arena since 1991 and Commissioner Adam Silver. sent this exceptional event misfortune to win the Rally of Corsica on Sunday and take command lotte Hornets and the Milwau- season game in London in 2015. the 11th game in France all- The NBA Paris Game 2020 alongside the NBA and wel- of the world championship standings. Evans was en route for victory kee Bucks will play in the NBA’s The Bucks, who have the best time. will be broadcast live in France come the prestigious competi- until his Ford Focus punctured in the closing kilometres to gift Neuville first regular-season game in record in the NBA, currently “Our NBA Paris Game will and across the MENA region tion to France. This is a unique the win. Neuville had emerged as leader in his Hyundai at the close Paris on January 24, 2020 at feature three-time NBA All- showcase the continued global on beIN SPORTS, by the NBA’s opportunity for beIN SPORTS of business on Saturday after Ott Tanak suffered a puncture in his the AccorHotels Arena. Star Giannis Antetokounmpo growth of basketball in one of broadcast partners across as the presenting partner and Toyota on the middle day’s 11th stage. “It’s difficult to accept but okay, The announcement was (Greece), who led the Eastern the world’s greatest cities. With Europe, and sub-Saharan Af- official broadcaster, and we’re it happens,” Evans said at the finish. “A similar thing maybe happened made live on the NBA Extra Conference in fan votes during France leading a record num- rica, and on NBA League Pass, excited to make history with the to Ott yesterday. It’s the nature of the sport.” At the end of 14 stages show on beIN SPORTS in the NBA All-Star Voting as well as ber of players from Europe in reaching fans in more than 200 NBA in France as we continue spread over three days on the isle of beauty the Belgian driver took presence of Charlotte Hornets 2019 NBA All-Star Khris Mid- the league, we look forward to countries. our mission to become the the honours over 40 seconds clear of defending champion Sebast- Legend Muggsy Bogues. dleton and 2016-17 Kia NBA bringing together basketball In addition to the on court leading sports and entertain- ien Ogier. (AFP) Tickets for The NBA Paris Rookie of the Year Malcolm fans from across the continent action, the game will feature ment network in the world.” 18 Monday, April 1, 2019 Sports ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE QFA and Qatar Shell celebrate accomplishments of Koora Time 36 participants and 6 coaches bag awards for outstanding showing
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK have played a key role in ad- DOHA vancing our shared objectives and accomplishing a great deal QATAR Shell and Qatar Foot- in a relatively short period,” al ball Association (QFA) have Ansari noted. wrapped up the seventh season Koora Time, created and de- of Koora Time with an awards signed by the Qatar Football As- ceremony that celebrated par- sociation (QFA) and Qatar Shell ticipants’ achievements and to improve the health and well- honoured the various stake- being of young people in Qatar holders who contributed to the through football, facilitates ac- initiative’s success. cess to additional hours of phys- The efforts of 36 outstand- ical activity and offers youth the ing participants and six coach- opportunity to play football in a es were recogniSed during a fun and non-competitive envi- ceremony held on Saturday at ronment. Aspire Dome. The awards were The latest edition attracted presented by QFA General a weekly average of3, 500 par- Secretary, Mansoor al Ansari, ticipants who had access to 30 and the Managing Director venues for football and sports- and Chairman of Qatar Shell, related activities, including Me- Andrew Faulkner. saieed, Dukhan and Al Shamal, By celebrating their suc- compared to eight venues when cesses and achievements, Koora Time launched in 2012. Qatar Shell and QFA hope to The initiative ran weekly from Liverpool’s English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (centre) and teammates celebrate after a late own goal from Tottenham Hotspur’s Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld (not encourage participants to re- October 2018 until March 2019, pictured) during their English Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool on Sunday.(AFP) main committed to sports and with major events taking place a healthy lifestyle, which rep- on Qatar National Day and Na- resents the initiative’s ultimate tional Sport Day. goal. The initiative’s undisputed Commenting on the event, success was evident in num- Liverpool back atop with which is being held for the bers, with a significant number first time, Faulkner said, of Koora Time participants hav- “This year’s awards ceremony ing improved their Body Mass aims to celebrate over seven Index (BMI). The latest season years of vibrant success since further contributed to empow- the launch of the initiative in ering women in Qatar, with girls 2-1 win over Tottenham 2012.” accounting for half of partici- “The record number of pants. participants with an increased Koora Time was developed Toby Alderweireld’s late own-goal secures dramatic win for Reds; Chelsea win 2-1 at Cardiff City number of female participants, by Qatar Shell in partnership the addition of new venues, and with QFA and has benefited AFP Newcastle on Monday. Virgil van Dijk had a great Spurs could have picked them ner rescued Sarri’s team, who the reported improvement in over 96,000 youth across Qatar LIVERPOOL And the visitors will be left chance to double the hosts’ lead off as Sissoko blazed over with stay within touching distance of participants’ health indicators since its launch. to regret a huge missed chance at the start of the second period, just Alisson to beat before Alli a place in next season’s Champi- demonstrates that Koora Time The initiative is based on FC LIVERPOOL moved back top by Moussa Sissoko five minutes but the Dutch defender headed clipped a shot inches wide. ons League. is having a tangible impact and Barcelona Foundation’s Futbol of the Premier League in dra- from time when Liverpool were over after a well-worked short Instead, there was delirium Asked how he had felt when meeting its objectives,” he add- Net methodology, and provides matic fashion as Toby Alder- wobbling. corner between Trent Alexan- in front of the Kop end as Llo- the chants of “We want Sarri ed. children with an extra 72 hours weireld’s last minute own goal The hosts had got off to der-Arnold and James Milner. ris should have handled Salah’s out” rang out from the visiting Al Ansari highlighted the of extra-curricular physical edu- beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield the perfect start when Firmino However, Liverpool were header, but instead parried the fans, Sarri said: “I don’t want to importance of QFA’s collabo- cation per year. The initiative on Sunday. headed home the opener on 16 thankful again to Robertson at ball into Alderweireld and the answer, but I can understand the ration with Qatar Shell and its is part of Qatar Shell’s Social Jurgen Klopp’s side move minutes from a delightful Andy the other end as he made a vital ball ricocheted over the line to reaction of the fans. “But it was significant contribution in rais- Investment Strategy, which two points clear of Manchester Robertson cross. block to prevent Christian Eriks- breathe fresh life into Liverpool’s probably best for them to wait ing awareness on the positive spans all of Qatar’s society, City once more at the top of the That was Robertson’s 12th en firing home the rebound after title challenge. until the end of the match.” impact of sports in ensuring a and tackles education, sport, table, but City have a game in assist of the season from left- Alisson Becker was forced into Sarri insisted he wouldn’t healthy lifestyle. health, research, economy, hand. back and the Scotland captain his first save of the afternoon by Sarri vows to fight as let the supporters’ abuse drive “Our collaborative efforts culture and the environment. Liverpool’s hopes of ending was involved again in a flow- Harry Kane. Chelsea ride luck amid fan him out of Stamford Bridge, a 29-year wait to win the title ing move moments later as The Egyptian still has a re- mutiny in Cardiff although he may yet have that looked set to be dealt a massive he forged down the left and spectable 20 this season, but Maurizio Sarri insists he will decision taken out of his hands blow as Lucas Moura’s strike neat touches from Salah, and only one of those has come in the fight to remain Chelsea manager if Chelsea fail to qualify for the 20 minutes from time cancelled Georginio Wijnaldum teed up last 11 games and he passed up despite fans chanting for him to Champions League. out Roberto Firmino’s early Sadio Mane to curl just wide. a great chance to give Liverpool be sacked during their contro- “I am getting used to this opener. Tottenham boss Mauricio some badly needing breathing versial 2-1 win at Cardiff City on and for me it’s not a big problem. However, Hugo Lloris Pochettino was serving the last space when his shot was blocked Sunday. I just have to work to change could only palm Mohamed of a two-game touchline ban and by Alderweireld with Mane bet- Sarri’s position looked pre- their opinion,” he said. Salah’s header into the path of without the guiding hand of the ter placed and begging for a pass. carious when Chelsea trailed 1-0 “I want to stay here. When I the unfortunate Alderweireld Argentine, they lacked inspira- That missed opportunity against Premier League strug- arrived the team were 30 points to condemn Tottenham to a tion in the final third. looked costly as Tottenham glers Cardiff with just six min- behind Manchester City. I want fourth defeat in five Premier However, Liverpool were of- struck back. utes remaining. Victor Cama- to stay and improve results, but League games. ten causing their own problems Kane’s quick thinking and rasa’s goal looked likely to dent it is not easy work. Spurs are now in serious by gifting away possession in- excellent long-range pass picked Chelsea’s pursuit of a top four The victory keeps Chelsea danger of crashing out of the side their own half and Dele Alli out Kieran Trippier, who fed finish and their supporters’ an- in sixth place, but only a point top four as they remain level on pounced on a slack pass by his Eriksen and his scuffed shot ger towards Sarri was audible. behind fourth-placed Manches- points with Manchester United England teammate Jordan Hen- fell perfectly for Moura to turn But a dubious equaliser ter United, and may also have and could be usurped by north derson to power a volley that home. from Cesar Azpilicueta, who was emboldened Sarri to launch a QFA General Secretary, Mansoor al Ansari with Andrew Faulkner, London rivals Arsenal into dipped just over the bar with As Liverpool surged for- clearly offside, and a stoppage- staunch defence of his selection Managing Director & Chairman of Qatar Shell and participants at the third should the Gunners beat Spurs’ best effort of the first-half. ward in search of a winner, time Ruben Loftus-Cheek win- decisions. Koora Time award ceremony in Doha on Sunday. Al Khor thrash Kharaitiyat with Tiago hat-trick AZF set stage for Aspire
TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to their rivals. headed the ball into the net. Qa- Embassies Futsal tourney DOHA Tiago & Co tested the oppo- tar SC goalkeeper Jassim Al Hail sition defence time and again, produced a full-length dive, but TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sentatives of the embassies TIAGO Bezerra scored a hat- but could not make a break- in vain. Qatar SC defender Mo- DOHA to escape their typical work trick as Al Khor registered a cru- through. hammed Al Jabri fired a shot at setting and experience an cial 4-0 victory over Al Kharaiti- At the other end, Al Kharaiti- the Umm Salal goal in the 34th THE third edition of the As- electrifying environment that yat in Week 20 of the QNB Stars yat strikers Mohammed Razzak minute, but keeper Basel Zaidan pire Embassies Futsal Tour- combines fun and entertain- League at the Al Khor Stadium and Valentin Lazar struggled blocked it with quick thinking. nament organised by Aspire ment. on Sunday. without being properly supplied A minute later, Qatar SC de- Zone Foundation (AZF) and Director of Events and The Brazilian striker bagged with passes. Al Khor took the fender Ali Jassemi also aimed at Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Venues at AZF, Abdullah his goals in the 58th, 70th and field after the break as a trans- the goal, but Zaidan was up to Affairs is scheduled to be Aman al Khater, said: “The 82nd minutes in between Helal formed lot. The rout started the task as he stopped the ball to held between April 4-27, on previous editions of the Mohammed 61st minute strike with the red card to Al Kharaiti- thwart the danger. Thursdays and Saturdays tournament have received for Al Khor. Al Khor moved yat’s Ilyas Hassani in the 50th Two minutes later, Umm of every week at the Ladies great recognition from par- to 18 points with their fourth minute for fouling Wagner. Salal’s Luiz Otavio found his Sports Hall. ticipants who attended with victory, while Al Kharaitiyat Al Khor took the lead eight way to the Qatar SC box, but This year’s edition will high spirits in a competitive stayed on 12, with two matches minutes later through Tiago’s his shot from close range was feature 16 diplomatic teams ambiance. After the tremen- remaining and putting them- free-kick when Brazilian mid- blocked by Al Hail. of embassies in the State of dous success of the previ- selves very much in the fear of fielder Wagner Ferreira was Despite the loss, Qatar Qatar, representing countries ous editions, 2019’s edition relegation. fouled just outside the penalty SC enjoyed 57 per cent of like: Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Dji- comes with It was Al Kharaitiyat’s 16th box. Helal doubled it with a Tiago Bezerra of Al Khor in action against Al Kharaitiyat on Sunday. possession. bouti, Eritrea, Oman, France, confirmed participation defeat in this season’s QNB Stars long-range shot that went in af- India, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, of 16 embassies and diplo- League. It also marked an end to ter hitting the right upright. in Week 20 of the QNB Stars tion threat. Mali, Portugal, South Af- matic representatives. their three-match winning run. Tiago capped off his out- League at the Qatar SC Stadium After a few feisty exchanges, Results rica, Spain, Syria and a team The exquisiteness of the It was a much-anticipated bat- standing form with two more on Sunday. Umm Salal grabbed the lead af- Al Gharafa 4 - 2 Al Rayyan representing Qatar that will tournament provides a way tle between two teams directly goals as Al Khor made a big leap Mahmoud Al Mawas scored ter Qatar SC were guilty of poor Al Ahli 2 - 1 Al Arabi include members from the for diplomats to communi- vying to avoid relegation. In the in their bid to stay away from the all-important goal in the 21st marking. Hossam Kamal found Ministry of Foreign Affairs. cate with one another away end, Al Khor had the last laugh. the danger zone. minute to hand Umm Salal their Al Mawas with a high cross from Al Duhail 2 - 2 Al Sadd The tournament, which from their usual formality.” The match really came to sixth win of the season. the right wing and the former, Qatar SC 0 - 1 Umm Salal arose from the mini Aspire Each team will consist of life in the second half following Qatar SC 0 1 Umm Salal The Orange Fortress moved strangely enough unmarked de- Al Khor 4 - 0 Kharitiyath Ramadan Festival edition 9 players, comprising of dip- a barren first session, where Al Umm Salal relied on a first- to 23 points and The Kings re- spite the presence of four Qatar Al Shahaniya 0 - 1 Al Sailiya in 2015, is an opportunity lomats and representatives Kharaitiyat played second fiddle half strike to beat Qatar SC 1-0 mained on 16, facing the relega- SC players inside the box, calmly for diplomats and repre- from each embassy. Sports Monday, April 1, 2019 19 Another grand Abusharib claims skeet silver medal double for QTCC champion Khelaifi
STANDINGS It was a great and I had a The Honda S6000 driver wraps up season good competition with all the in perfect fashion; debutant Maadheed 2018-19 QTCC STANDINGS drivers. I hope it will be bet- 1.Abdulla al Khelaifi 160 pts ter next year for me as we can finishes runner-up 2.Ghanim al Maadheed 89 prepare better. Overall, this 3.Mohamad al Khaiat 77 season was fantastic. I want TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK behind the wheel of Toyota 4.Hamad al Asam 68 to thank Mansour al Hajri for DOHA 5.Hamad al Sulaiti 67 GT86 and Hamad al Asam, 6.Omran Karama 58 all his support during the sea- driving Honda Integra. 7.Ahmed Alasiri 48 son. Without him, I wouldn’t QATAR’S Abdulla al Khelaifi, “It was a really good 8.Nasser al Ahbabi 44 be here today.” with his fourth Qatar Touring round for me. I had some 9.Ibrahim al Abdulghani 41 Debutant Khaiat said after 10.John Ralph 28 Car Championship (QTCC) small issues but I managed 11.Saadon al Kuwari 26 getting the third spot, “Out title under belt, had his pride to solve them really quickly 12.Abdulaziz al Jabri 20 of 10 races, we missed three, on the line in the fifth and fi- and I finished first in the 13.Saif al Naemi 14 was disqualified in one and nal round of the series at the opening race, though the car 14.Ibrahim al Mannai 6 had mechanical issues in two. 15.Maher Serre 3 pts Losail International Circuit. wasn’t at its best,” Khalaifi, Despite this, we still won the The defending champion who clocked the fastest lap of third place in the 2018-2019 however responded to the the first race in his fifth round added with a smile. QTCC season. I feel there is challenge and wrapped up of the track at 2:25.761, said Maadeed, on the strength a big room for improvement. the season in the same domi- after winning by over 17 sec- of two podiums, secured the It was a great experience. I’ll nant and perfect way as he onds. second place in the stand- be ready for the next season had done in the previous four With the reverse grid in ings with 89 points and Toyo- and I feel the game has just rounds. With his fifth straight the second race, Asam en- toa GT86 driver Khaiat, who started.” grand double on Saturday, joyed the lead during the first skipped the last race, was Hamad al Asam had 68 the 29-year-old driver proved four laps but in the middle of third with 77 points. points, just one more than once again he is in the league the race, Khelaifi passed him A proud Khelaifi said after fifth-placed Hamad al Sulaiti. of his own. and went on to complete the the podium ceremony, “This Asam commented, “I was not The clean-sweep helped double with a victory by 3.4 season was a very competi- very lucky this season but Saeed Abusharib of Qatar bagged the Men’s Skeet silver medal in the Gen Lavrov Grand Prix in Pleven, Khelaifi collect maximum seconds. Asam was followed tive and winning all the races I’m really happy to finish the Bulgaria on Saturday. He narrowly finished behind the Italian champion. Abusharib is preparing for the possible 160 points and top by Maadheed in the third doesn’t mean that it was easy last round with two podiums. World Cup, to be held in Al Ain and this result should inspire him to do well and book a place for Qatar in the standings. Despite the ti- spot. for me. I had a really good I had a lot of problems with the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. tle being already sealed, the “The second race was fight with many drivers but the car, it is a new project, last round had a fierce four- smooth, I tried not to push the issue with them was the I risked a lot and hopefully way battle for the runner-up in the beginning to stay out lack of consistency. I en- now the car is perfect for the position, featuring Mohamad of trouble and leave the guys courage them to participate next season. I finished fourth al Khaiat, Ghanim al Maad- fighting for the second place. throughout the whole season in the championship and this QATAR CRUSH JORDAN IN WEST ASIA RUGBY heed, Hamad al Sulaiti and When I felt the battle in front to get better results and try to is amazing as I was sixth be- Hamad al Asam. of me was losing intensity be more reliable with the cars fore the last round.” In the first 10-lap race, and it was safe for me to pass as this is the key to winning Abdulrahman al Mannai, Khelaifi took the lead in his them, I overtook them one by the championship for me.” QMMF President, and Khalid Honda S2000 from the begin- one. Once I hit the front, I was Runner-up Maadheed al Remaihi, LCSC Vice-Pres- ning and took the checkered in my zone and defended the commented, “This is my first ident and General Manager, flag followed by Maadheed, lead till the finish,” Khelaifi season in the championship. gave away the prizes.
Qatar outclassed Jordan 77-0 in the opening match of the West Asia Rugby Championship for men and women in Doha on Saturday. The third team in the championship is Lebanon, who arrived on Sunday. Four teams - Qatar A and B, Jordan and Lebanon - are contesting in the women’s rugby. Yousef Jeham QMMF President Abdulrahman al Mannai and LCSC Vice-President & GM Khalid al Remaihi with QTCC champion Abdulla al Khelaifi and thero al Kuwari, President of the Qatar Rugby, Hockey and Cricket Association, inaugurated the championship. podium winners at Losail on Saturday. Lebanon and Jordan will play the next match in the men’s section on Tuesday. Rasmi sparks Redco to Qatar Airways Div B T20 title Challengers Club BRIEF SCORES Division B final champions in Redco International beat Shah XI by six wickets Shah XI: 110 all out in 16.3 overs (Saleem 21 in 18 Division C balls, Amir Shah 12 in 10 balls; Rasmi 4/16, Faheem 3/23) Redco International: 112 for four in 12.2 overs TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK (Marson 33 in 22 balls, Janaka 26 in 24 balls, Rasmi 14 in 10 balls; Saleem 2/21) DOHA Man of the match: Rasmi (Redco International) REDCO Internationals, boost- Division C final Challengers Club beat Zerone Technologies by two ed by Rasmi’s impressive wickets four-wicket haul, underlined Zerone Technologies: 162 for seven in 20 overs their might and outplayed (Sheran 54 in 53 balls, Feroz 25 in 25 balls; Faizan Shah XI by six wickets to win 2/31) Challengers Club: 163 for eight in 19.5 overs (Faizan the Division B title at the Qa- 32 in 28 balls, Hadi 26 in 19 balls; Anil S 3/25, tar Airways Twenty20 Cricket Russell 2/20) Tournament at the West Bay Man of the match: Faizan (Challengers Club) Grounds. Qatar Airways is proud to 26 with a six and two fours in be the official sponsor of the Qatar Airways T20 cricket Division B winners Redco International (left) and Division C champions Challengers Club players pose after the prize distribution ceremony. his 19-ball knock. As result, annual Qatar Cricket Tour- Challengers Club managed to nament. As the country’s Asked to set the target, Saleem was the top-scorer ball 33, while Janaka smashed the Division C title, riding ries to compile 54 off 53 balls. post the win off the penulti- national carrier, Qatar Air- Shah XI failed to get go- for Shah XI with an 18-ball five fours to get 26. Rasmi Faizan’s all-round perfor- Feroz made 25, which includ- mate ball. Anil S (three for 25) ways continues to play a vital ing and collapsed for a mere 21 runs, including two sixes chipped in with 14 off 10 balls mance. ed a six and a four. Faizan con- and Russell had five wickets role in enhancing the already 110 in 16.3 overs after Rasmi and two fours, and Amir Shah to bag the man of the match Zerone Technologies, ceded 31 runs for two scalps. between them. flourishing sports activities in grabbed four wickets for 16 in made 12. award. Saleem secured two asked to bat first, put up a Man-of-the-match Faizan Gul Khan Jadoun, Domes- Qatar and is a keen supporter his 3.3 overs. He was support- Redco International dart- wickets for 21. demanding 163-run target returned to the pitch later and tic Cricket Head at QCA, was for developing the next gen- ed by Faheem, who picked ed to the victory in 12.2 overs. Challengers Club capped for the rivals at the expense fired five boundaries to give the chief guest at the prize dis- eration of local cricket players three for 23 in his four-over Marson slammed two sixes their exciting chase against of seven players, as Sheran momentum to the Challeng- tribution ceremony and gave in the country. spell. and three boundaries in 22- Zerone Youngsters to clinch struck a six and four bounda- ers Club’s chase. Hadi added away the trophies. 20 Monday, April 1, 2019 The Last Word
AMIR ATTENDS OPENING OF 30TH ARAB LEAGUE SUMMIT
‘EU against US recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over Golan Heights’ Continued from page 1 Ô tion to the Syrian crisis must in- the Golan Heights. Mogherini also said a two- clude the unity and sovereignty “Ignoring UN Security Council state solution for Israel and Pal- Guterres stressed the need to of the Syrian people. Resolutions on the Golan Heights estine was “the only viable and work together to achieve peace, EU foreign policy chief is not a solution and let me be realistic solution”. resolve the outstanding prob- Federica Mogherini reiterated very clear, the EU will continue to “We have a responsibility to lems and respond to the needs of that the European Union was not recognise Israeli sovereignty prevent the two-state solution the Syrian people, pointing out against the US decision to rec- over the territories occupied over from being irreversibly disman- at the same time that any solu- ognise Israel’s sovereignty over 1967,” Mogherini stressed. tled,” she said.
FBQ Museum to showcase Women capable of excelling cultural links between Qatar in any field: Ethiopian envoy and India at art exhibition CATHERINE W GICHUKI to take care of your family. You have to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA INTERVIEW strike a balance between your personal DOHA and professional lives.” WOMEN can excel in any field if given Talking about her experience as an FBQ Museum announced the official opening of a chance, but they need to get educated ambassador in Qatar, the envoy said, its Qatar-India Cultural Exhibitions in line with first in order to be competent enough “Qatar is a nice country and one of strate- the Qatar India 2019 Year of Culture, in partner- to take up the opportunities, Ethiopian gic interest to us.” ship with the Embassy of India in Qatar. Ambassador to Qatar HE Samia Zekaria According to her, the bilateral rela- After an exclusive VIP preview on April 4, the Gutu has said. tions of the two countries are growing exhibitions will be officially open to the public on Speaking to Qatar Tribune, the new and getting stronger. Friday (April 5) and remain on display until the Ethiopian ambassador, who has held key She added: “I served in Nigeria which end of July, 2019, during museum opening hours. positions in the primarily male-dominat- is a very big country, covering four other Under the context of cultural exchange, FBQ The exhibition will explore the rich and diverse Indian ed fields, said, “Women should strive for countries in West Africa. It was a huge Museum is bringing together the treasures of the cultures, the historic links between Qatar and India, their goals. They should work hard and task.” museum-owned collection to promote mutual and the cultural similarities between Qatar and India. there is no reason why they can’t make it.” The ambassador said what makes Qa- understanding, recognition and appreciation be- Before coming to Qatar, Gutu has tar different from Nigeria is that there is a tween Qatar and India. contemporary art space The White Majlis. The held senior posts for the past 20 years. bigger number of Ethiopians here in Qa- Comprising five main topics viz Community, exhibition willdepict their journeys to becoming She was the CEO of the Central Statisti- tar. “We don’t have a large population of Trade, Arts, Food and Incense, the exhibition experimental contemporary artists in their own cal Agency of Ethiopia; Ethiopian am- Ethiopians over there.” takes one on a journey exploring the rich and di- right. bassador to Nigeria for three years; and Gutu said that in the last few months verse Indian cultures, the long historic links be- Exhibition curator Prof Mohammedmoin has headed the National Electoral Board since Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali tween Qatar and India and the cultural similarities Sadeq will deliver a lecture on the exhibition at of Ethiopia. “These were major assign- HE Samia Zekaria Gutu came to power, lots of reforms are going between Qatar and India. the museum’s main hall on April 13 (Saturday) at ments,” she said. on in Ethiopia especially on women’s em- Aspects of language, religion, calligraphy, 3pm, followed by a guided tour. Bearing in mind that all these are male- sador has been an inspiration to many. powerment. fashion and design, spices and trade are placed in This exhibition is being organised in partner- dominated fields, she said the positions “If we get the chance to perform, we can She remarked: “A number of Ethio- an astonishing context, raising awareness of close ship with the Embassy of India in Qatar and sup- have had their own challenges. “It’s not an prove ourselves. But, one has to believe pian women occupy high ranks in the links that one might have forgotten in the passage ported by Qatar Museums for the Qatar India easy task. One requires to work hard.” in one’s abilities and work hard to prove country. In fact, 50 percent of the cabinet of time. 2019 Year of Culture. She said one has to balance the fact oneself,” said the ambassador. comprises women. The president, too, is Complementing the historic exhibition at the A Qatar Museums initiative, the Year of Cul- that one is a mother and has a profession- Besides holding key positions in the a woman. The president of the Supreme FBQ Museum’s main hall, an exhibition by Indian ture is a year-long programme developed to deep- al role to play. “One has to really work government, she has been a responsible Court is a woman too. And the new ap- miniature artists Ajay and Vinita Sharma will be en understanding between nations through mu- hard and be focused.” mother who has been taking good care pointee for the National Electoral Board opened simultaneously at FBQ Museum’s new tual exchanges of arts, culture, heritage and sport. Throughout her journey, the ambas- of her family all these years. “You need of Ethiopia is a woman as well.” X-Ray Fashion exhibition set to open in Doha today
colour of the rivers can predict Qatar Museums brings interactive the palette of the upcoming trends fashion.” VR experience to Al Riwaq gallery The original concept for the X-Ray Fashion installation was TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Directed by Italian-born developed by the Danish VR DOHA director and fashion photog- production house MANND for rapher Francesco Carrozzini the Uniting4Climate VR/360- THE X-Ray Fashion VR film, (Franca: Chaos and Creation), Video Pitch Competition estab- which premiered during the X-Ray Fashion is a cinematic lished in 2017 by Connect4Cli- 2018 Venice Film Festival in VR experience built around mate, the World Bank Group’s the Virtual Reality section, has a 49-square metre physical global climate communications come to Doha as part of Qa- installation that guides the and partnership programme. tar Museum’s (QM) extensive viewer through the different “Virtual Reality is a strong 2019 programme. The installa- stages of the fast fashion gar- and powerful empathy ma- tion will be on show at Al Riwaq ment production; from cotton chine to work with, in convey- from April 1 to April 21, 2019. farm to sweatshop, and from ing a message where audiences X-Ray Fashion shines the catwalk to consumer purchase The seven scenes of the film consist of 360-degree live-action footage that imparts a stunning, photo-realistic atmosphere. Theinstallation will can take the story to heart. By spotlight on the inner workings to the afterlife of the garment. be on show at Al Riwaq from April 1 to April 21, 2019. creating X-Ray Fashion, we of the world’s second largest “Our goal at Qatar Muse- set out on a mission to create polluter: the fashion industry. ums is to bring unique experi- ing and I hope many people action footage that imparts a effects through settings that begins at a fashion show where awareness on the subject of It is created by the Danish VR ences to Qatar and make them in Qatar take advantage of this stunning, photo-realistic at- incorporate heat, wind, scent audiences mingle with catwalk the supply chain within the fast production house MANND accessible to all. X-Ray Fashion opportunity to see art and tech- mosphere. The transitions be- and shifting terrain. By adding models wearing stunning cloth- fashion industry. By creating and co-produced by the World is a powerful statement that nology intertwine in a remark- tween the scenes consist of a multidimensional sensorial ef- ing as photographers flash their a sensorial VR installation, we Bank Group’s Connect4Cli- transports viewers to a new re- able manner to make such an CGI environment that allows fects, the filmmakers seek to cameras. Audiences are en- not only show, but also make mate programme and the late ality, transforming perceptions impact,” said QM’s Director of the viewer to walk between the draw the participant into an sconced in glamour as the nar- our audiences feel the conse- Paul G Allen’s Vulcan Produc- and educating visitors on im- Exhibitions Sheikha Reem al different scenes. This cinematic immersive physical experience rator, Carrozzini himself, tells quences on their own body”, tions with the support of Alcan- portant issues of the world of Thani. experience is a pioneering VR that enriches storytelling in a of a survivor of the tragic Rana said Maria Herholdt Enger- tara, a certified carbon neutral fashion. The immersive show The seven scenes of the piece that tests the implemen- new way. Plaza disaster who told him mann and Signe Ungermand, company. is an extraordinary undertak- film consist of 360-degree live- tation of physical and sensory The story of X-Ray Fashion that, “In some parts of Asia, the founders of MANND.