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AMIR TAKES PART IN DUSHANBE CICA SUMMIT CICA summit an opportunity to deepen cooperation among Asian nations: Amir

QNA DUSHANBE ‘Amir affirmed

THE Amir HH Sheikh Qatar’s strong Tamim bin Hamad al Thani commitment to took part in the opening ses- sion of the fifth summit of Asian continent’ Conference on Interaction HH Amir @ and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), TamimBinHamad at Navruz Palace in the reaffirmed Qatar’s Kazakh capital of Dushanbe strong commitment on Saturday. to #Asia at the 5th A number of heads of states, governments and del- summit of Conference egations participated in the on Interaction and summit. Confidence-Building The Amir said that his Measures in Asia participation in the CICA summit was an important #CICA2019. Thank you opportunity to exchange Tajikistan for hosting this ideas on deepening coopera- important gathering. tion among Asian countries to enhance security, stability HE SHEIKH MOHAMMED and prosperity. BIN ABDULRAHMAN “My participation in the AL THANI, THE FM CICA summit was an impor- ideas on deepening coopera- to enhance security, sta- was an opportunity to meet discuss bilateral, regional #CICA2019,” the Amir saidd tant opportunity to exchange tion among Asian countries bility and prosperity, as it with a number of leaders to and international issues. in a tweet. PAGE 16 ANY DISAGREEMENT SHOULD BE RESOLVED THROUGH DIALOGUE, SAYS AMIR AMIR MEETS ERDOGAN AMIR, PUTIN REVIEW TIES

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met Turkish Presi- dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Dushanbe on Saturday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral strate- gic cooperation The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met Iranian President Dr Hassan and the ways to Rouhani in Dushanbe on Saturday. Rouhani said that despite the problems in develop them, THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met Russian President Vladimir the region, the Qatar-Iran relations are witnessing steady development. He said besides the Putin in Dushanbe on Saturday. The Russian president described Qatar as “an Qatar is a neighbour and a brotherly country. Rouhani expressed Iran’s desire for most important important and pivotal partner in the Middle East”. Putin highlighted the important, dialogue to eliminate all misunderstandings in the region. For his part, the Amir issues of the fruitful and active cooperation between Qatar and Russia in the investment field. said that Qatar-Iran relations are deep and historical.The Amir said Qatar’s po- regional and international arenas. They also exchanged For his part, the Amir said the Qatari-Russian ties are strong and strategic and sition is that any disagreement among neighbours should be resolved through views on recent events in the region in order to maintain witnessing great development especially in the fields of energy and investment. The dialogue. (QNA) security and stability. (QNA) Amir stressed Qatar’s readiness to increase investments in Russia. (QNA) PAGE 16

7 HELD WITH 4 BAGS OF FAKE CURRENCIES Kuwait praises Centre boosts local vegetables marketing Qatar’s peace efforts in Darfur (P 2 ) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK quantity and quality of the local produce DOHA and ease burden on local farmers. More than 124 productive farms have MAHASEEL Company, a subsidiary of now registered with Mahaseel, to benefit Hassad Food, has began marketing lo- from the company’s marketing services. NHRC welcomes cal farm produce from June 5. There had A well-developed work system has ICJ decision been a high demand from the farmers for been established to ensure that local prod- marketing their vegetables through Ma- ucts are received from the farmers at the against UAE (P 2 ) haseel. assembly point and then sorted, packaged The first week of the Mahaseel initia- and marketed to reach the consumer. tive (June 5-10) saw a huge supply of local The MME, represented by the Depart- vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumber ment of Agricultural Affairs, is encour- The Department of Combating Economic and Electronic Crimes and eggplants etc. being marketed by the aging owners of local farms to increase beoutQ distributed at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) has arrested seven people with company, which has set up a centre at the production of vegetables to achieve self- on Arabsat, finds four bags of counterfeit currencies. While six of them are from Central Market to collect local produce. outlets to receive local vegetables from sufficiency. Arab countries, one is from a European country. PAGE 2 The Ministry of Municipality and farmers. French court (P 16 ) Environment (MME) will open several The aim of Mahaseel is to increase the Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Sunday, June 16, 2019

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Qatar now observer member of Latin NHRC welcomes American and Caribbean Parliament ICJ’s decision to reject UAE claim Both sides agree to strengthen parliamentary channels of communication, exchange knowledge and expertise QNA QNA DOHA PANAMA THE National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) has QATAR, represented by the expressed its satisfaction at the decision of the Inter- Shura Council, and the Latin national Court of Justice (ICJ) to reject the complaint American and Caribbean Parlia- filed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) concerning ment, signed a memorandum of interim measures against Qatar in the case of discrimi- understanding (MoU) to make natory measures under the International Convention Qatar an observer member of on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimina- the Latin American and Carib- tion, in its dispute with Qatar. bean Parliament. In a statement, the NHRC said it had “received The MoU was signed by with great satisfaction the decision of the International Speaker of Qatar’s Shura Council Court of Justice on June 14, 2019 to reject the com- HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid plaint filed by the United Arab Emirates on tempo- al Mahmoud and Latin Ameri- rary measures under the International Convention on can and Caribbean Parliament the Elimination of All President Elias Castillo, during Forms of Racial Dis- The NHRC considered the a meeting at the Latin American Speaker of Qatar’s Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud and Latin American and Caribbean Parliament President Elias Castillo sign crimination in its dis- and Caribbean Parliament head- an agreement during a meeting in Panama on Saturday. pute with Qatar, where decision as an essential step quarters in Panama. the court rejected the in addition to the Court’s first The two sides agreed to peoples and to strengthen parlia- Latin American and Caribbean Panama Leandro Avila and Presi- Friendship Committee with UAE’s demand that decision on July 23, 2018 to strengthen parliamentary coop- mentary channels of communi- Parliament. dent of the Ecuadorian National Latin American and Caribbean Qatar be bound by a redress victims as another eration and political exchanges to cation between the two parties as On the sidelines of the 35th Assembly Cesar Litardo. Countries HE Khalid bin Abdul- number of measures, proof of the soundness of boost the bonds of friendship be- well as exchange parliamentary General Assembly of the Par- The meetings focused on the lah al Buainain and a number of including the immedi- tween Qatar and Latin American knowledge and expertise in leg- liament of Latin American and existing parliamentary relations members of the Qatar Friend- ate withdrawal of its Qatar’s legal moves. and Caribbean countries. islative, supervisory and admin- Caribbean Countries, the Shura between Qatar and each of the ship Group with Latin Ameri- complaint against the The two sides also agreed to istrative areas. speaker met separately with Min- countries, and the ways to boost can and Caribbean Countries United Arab Emirates to the UN Committee on the work towards overcoming the The meeting also reviewed ister of Foreign Affairs of Panama them. as well as Ambassador of to Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the blockade imposed on Qatar as the issues on the agenda of the Alejandro Ferrer, First Vice-Pres- The meetings were attend- Panama HE Saad bin Mubarak prohibition of its national organisations and the me- well as to achieve peace among 35th General Assembly of the ident of the National Assembly of ed by Chairman of the Qatari al Jafali al Nuaimi. dia from publishing accusations against them in cases before the International Court of Justice, and other measures.” The NHRC considered the decision as an essential ‘Becoming observer in LACP shows trust Qatar enjoys’ step in addition to the Court’s first decision on July 23, 2018 to redress victims as another proof of the sound- QNA country in the Middle East to be- ness of Qatar’s legal moves. The committee said re- PANAMA come an observer member in the course to all international means and mechanisms is LACP, making Qatar’s flag being not an escalation, but a legitimate right guaranteed by SELECTING Qatar as an ob- hoisted at the meeting venue in international conventions to achieve justice, fairness server member in the Latin Panama for the first time. and compensation to victims. The NHRC stressed that American and Caribbean Parlia- He added that, thanks to the the decision came from the court also to refute the ment (LACP) reflects the strong wise leadership of the Amir HH UAE’s allegations against the NHRC and attempts to trust Qatar enjoys in the world Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al question its credibility through the UAE officials, not- and emphasises its active role Thani, Qatar is highly regarded ing that the UAE’s policy of escaping to cover up its in all regional and international and respected by the countries crimes and violations committed against the people of gatherings, said Shura Council around the world, stressing that Qatar and the Gulf will not work and will not prevent Speaker HE Ahmed bin Abdul- selecting Qatar as an observer international condemnation and accountability. lah bin Zaid al Mahmoud. member of the Latin Ameri- The committee also congratulated the victims of Speaking on the sidelines can and Caribbean Parliament the blockade and human rights organistions for the of the 35th general assembly comes to further reflect the second victory in the judicial process launched by Qa- of Latin American and Carib- country’s role around the world global status was achieved Mahmoud emphasised the tional, in order to achieve secu- tar ‘to end all kinds of violations resulting from the bean Parliament in Panama, and the trust it enjoys. thanks to the directives of HH need to always work with all par- rity, peace and stability around blockade and to redress those affected’. Mahmoud said Qatar is the first He stressed that Qatar’s the Amir. ties, both regional and interna- the world. Mahaseel helps market local Sharp increase in number of Kuwait praises produce at reasonable prices Qataris travelling to Kenya Continued from page 1 Ô at reasonable prices, thus Qatar’s efforts for contributing to encouraging CATHERINE W GICHUKI THE MME signed the contracts farmers to increase their local DOHA for the establishment of the production and achieve self- peace in Darfur Agricultural Marketing Center sufficiency. THE number of travellers with Hassad Food Company on 2) Improving the local mar- to Kenya from Qatar has in- QNA keeping is no longer the best March 4, 2019. These contracts keting method through the creased significantly in the NEW YORK means for the situation in Dar- included the authorisation to sorting and gradualisation of recent past as more than 150 fur. “On the basis of the above, carry out the marketing of local vegetables and marketing them Qataris and Qatar residents ac- KUWAIT has praised Qatar’s we call for the continuation of vegetables of Qatari farms un- to different marketing outlets quired visas from the Embassy role in establishing peace in the mission in the current path der the technical supervision of (consumer complexes, restau- of Kenya in May, Kenyan Am- Sudan’s Darfur and its efforts as agreed in resolution 2429 the ministry. rants, hotels, supermarkets, bassador to Qatar HE Paddy C in support of the joint African (2018) and presidential state- The MME, in cooperation etc.). Ahenda has said. According to Union-UN Mission in Darfur ment No. 19 of the Council last with Mahaseel Company, de- 3) Reducing marketing loss- the envoy, about 50 percent of (UNAMID). year,” he said. veloped a framework for pur- es from vegetables to the least the travellers were Qatari na- In a speech at the UN Secu- In terms of UNAMID’s chasing local vegetables from extent possible, using modern tionals while members of other rity session on Darfur, Kuwaiti departure, Otaibi praised the farmers. The responsibilities technological methods in post- nationalities like Sri Lankans, Permanent Representative innovative approach of the of company are: 1) Assist- harvest transactions, and mini- Jordanians, Indians, Spanish, Kenyan Ambassador to Qatar HE Paddy C Ahenda to the UN in New York Am- mission through the work of ing registered farms in the mising the marketing losses of Omanis, British and Nigerians, bassador Mansour al Otaibi “liaison functions in the States”, state to market their produce marketed vegetables. among others, make up the re- bassador said such trips offer people want to see something underlined that Doha Peace which contribute to a gradual maining 50 percent. visitors an opportunity to see indigenous, they have to go to Agreement would remain the and smooth exit of the mission Ambassador Ahenda said, wild animals in their natural Africa,” the envoy said. reference to the political solu- through enhanced coordination most of the visitors were on habitat in Africa. “I would like The ambassador added tion in the Darfur region. with the UN teams in the areas leisure and tourism travel to to encourage Qataris and Qa- that the availability of several Otaibi mentioned a report of peace-building. Seven held with four bags popular destinations in Kenya, tar residents to visit Africa, daily flights to Kenya has con- on a joint assessment of the sit- “The Sudanese government particularly during the Eid Al- particularly Kenya. Kenya has tributed to the significant in- uation in Darfur, which showed has always cooperated in this of counterfeit currency Fitr holidays. He said, “As this some of the best parks in Af- crease in the number of visitors the continued stability of se- field, which was appointed by is a tourist season, a majority of rica and Nairobi is the only to the country. curity in the region, calling on UNAMID, represented by the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK part of a broader scam. the travellers included Maasai city with national park in the “Kenya is one of busiest Qa- all parties in Sudan to use self- Joint Special Representative, in DOHA Six of the seven accused Mara on their itinerary to see world,” he said. tar Airways routes. Now, there restraint, renounce violence addition to the commendable are of Arab nationalities and the safari.” The ambassador said get- are four daily flights to Kenya and preserve the achievements efforts of Qatar and Germany,” SEVEN people have been ar- one holds a European pass- The Maasai Mara Game ting a visa to travel to Kenya is -- three to Nairobi and one to made by the UNAMID. Otaibi said. rested by the General Directo- port, a statement from the Reserve is the eighth Wonder easy and requires a payment of the coastal city of Mombasa, With regard to the “in- “We will work within the rate of Criminal Investigation’s Ministry of Interior said. All of the World and The Great about QR140 for a single entry which was launched in De- struments of conflict”, Otaibi next two weeks on a new man- Department of Combating Eco- of them have been referred to Wildebeest Migration is one of visa. He added that since the cember 2018. This is a positive stressed that it was possible to date for the mission and hope nomic and Electronic Crimes the competent authority for the Seven New Wonders of the blockade on Qatar began two sign as it has contributed to the deal with them through non- to be concise and clear on one for possessing what authori- further action. World which involves a mas- years ago, there has been a strengthening of bilateral rela- peacekeeping means, adding of the exit options and specific ties said were “four bags full of The Ministry of the Inte- sive movement of wild animals rise in the number of travellers tions between Kenya and Qa- that issues relating to land, in areas that need to be focused counterfeit currencies”. rior has called on the public between the Serengeti National from Qatar to Kenya. tar,” he said. ownership, climate change, and on, such as capacity building, The arrested persons are to watch out for scams oper- Park in Tanzania and Maasai “This year, the number has The envoy described re- the safe and dignified return of strengthening the rule of law, also accused of possessing ated by counterfeit gangs and Mara National Reserve in Ken- doubled compared to two years lations between the Qatar displaced persons, were at the strengthening national owner- counterfeiting raw materi- urged people to report any ya from July through October. ago. Qataris love Kenya so Embassy in Nairobi and the heart of post-conflict peace- ship and strengthening cooper- als such as papers and ink, suspicious activity involving Encouraging Qatar resi- much. Africa is the place to go. Kenya Embassy in Doha as building efforts. ation with main member team which the police believe were currencies to the police. dents to visit Kenya, the am- Kenya is the heart of Africa. If “excellent”. He pointed out that peace- in Darfur,” he added. Nation Sunday, June 16, 2019 03 HMC experts contribute to world QSRSN annual art expo is set obstetric anaesthesia textbook to open today The handbook will be used by medical students and practising obstetric anaesthesiologists across the world QNA DOHA Integration, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK HMC’s chairman of Anaesthe- QATAR Society for Reha- DOHA siology, Intensive Care Unit bilitation of Special Needs empowerment and Perioperative Medicine, (QSRSN) will organise on These exhibitions FOUR anaesthesia specialists said the textbook will be use- Monday the 18th art ex- strengthen the at Hamad Medical Corpora- ful for practising obstetric an- hibition for the activities objectives of the tion’s (HMC) Women’s Well- aesthesiologists working on of the students of its af- society to integrate ness and Research Center delivery wards and in operat- filiates -- the Educational (WWRC) have contributed to ing theaters around the world. and Rehabilitation Center and empower people a new international textbook “As one of the leading for Girls, Rehabilitation with disabilities containing case-based discus- public healthcare providers Center for Boys and the through the sion on clinical issues in ob- in the region, we are proud Cultural and Social Center development of skills stetric anaesthesia. of the achievements of our for Persons with Disabili- and rehabilitation Titled ‘Obstetric Anaes- anaesthesiologists for their ties at its headquarter in Al through training in thesiology’, the textbook will successful contribution to Muntazah. various fields. be used by both medical stu- this textbook. This highlights The two-day expo aims dents and practising obstetric our position as an Academic to showcase the creativ- anaesthesiologists to enhance Medical Center and shines ity of the students through ganising such exhibitions their knowledge of routine a light on our ability to work their artistic works includ- strengthen the objectives and high-risk management in partnerships that integrate ing drawing, colouring and of the society to integrate of cases involving pregnant education, research and clini- recycling, as well as a set of and empower people with women with heart disease cal practice towards further clothes designed and im- disabilities by developing and other medical conditions improving our high-quality plemented by students of skills and rehabilitation such as pre-eclampsia. services for each and every the educational and reha- through training in various The WWRC Anaesthesi- one of our patients,” said Pro- bilitation centres for girls fields. ology Department staff who fessor Marcus. under the supervision of He stressed the soci- contributed to the textbook WWRC anesthesiologists have contributed several chapters to Obstetric Anesthesiology. Obstetric Anaesthesiol- teachers and specialists. ety’s keenness on showcas- include Senior Consultant Dr ogy is also authored by Dr The exhibition will also ing students’ achievements Roshan Fernando, Consultant source for clinicians dealing mothers. Written in the style following childbirth, includ- Tauqeer Husain, a consult- highlight the students’ tal- to support them and give Dr Mitko Kocarev, Consultant with the complex healthcare of problem-based learning, ing anaesthesia for cesarean ant anaesthetist at the De- ents in reading the Holy them the opportunity to Dr Fatima Khatoon and Clini- needs of pregnant patients, each case is presented as a deliveries. This textbook’s partment of Anaesthesia, Quran, in addition to vari- demonstrate their abilities cal Fellow Dr Sikha Shastham where care is tailored to the short scenario, followed by a concise format supports both Ashford and St. Peter’s NHS ous cultural and heritage so that they can integrate Valappil. needs of two patients (mother discussion of the causes, risk trainee anaesthesiologists in Foundation Trust, the UK items. well into the society. Dr Kocarev, Dr Khatoon and child). factors and management,” their initial experiences of and Dr Scott Segal, chair of Member of the Board of He called on all con- and Dr Valappil each contrib- “This textbook provides said Dr Fernando. obstetrics and exam prepara- the Department of Anesthe- Directors at QSRSN, Taleb cerned and institutions uted several chapters to the concise, case-based discus- “Obstetric anaesthesia or tion, and experienced clini- siology, Wake Forest School Afifa said the exhibition working in the field of dis- newly published textbook. sions on the clinical scenar- obstetric anaesthesiology is a cians in need of a reliable, of Medicine, North Carolina, reflects the high level of ability to attend this exhi- Dr Fernando, who was ios and challenges faced in sub-specialty of anaesthesiol- quick-reference text,” Dr Fer- USA, and was published by creativity achieved by the bition and participate in its the primary editor of the text- the provision of anesthesia ogy that provides pain relief nando added. Cambridge University Press, students, noting that or- activities. book, said it will be a vital re- and pain relief for expectant in the time before, during and Professor Marco Marcus, the UK. QEERI, Japanese centre sign deal SC acquaints envoys’ for next generation technologies spouses with plans for TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA 2022 FIFA World Cup QATAR Environment and Energy Research Institute The group was briefed on some of SC’s legacy projects like Genera- (QEERI), part of Hamad Bin tion Amazing, Worker’s Welfare and Josoor Institute courses Khalifa University (HBKU), and the International Center ASHRAF SIDDIQUI for Materials Nanoarchitec- DOHA tonics (MANA) at the National Institute for Materials Science Around 30 spouses of heads (NIMS), Japan, recently signed of missions based in Qatar a Memorandum of Under- recently visited the Supreme standing (MoU) to strengthen Committee for Delivery & and promote scientific coopera- Legacy (SC) to learn more tion and research collaboration Dr Marc Vermeersch, QEERI’s executive director with Dr Takayoshi Sasaki, director of MANA, at the signing about the preparations for between the two institutions. agreement in Tsukuba, Japan, recently. the 2022 FIFA World Cup in The agreement, signed at Qatar. the MANA offices in Tsukuba, Energy Center at QEERI. Other from NIMS.” bilities in nano-electric devices, The tour, organised by the Japan, by Dr Marc Vermeersch, representatives from NIMS at Dr Sasaki, director of and the long-term exchange SC’s International Relations QEERI’s executive director, and the signing ceremony included MANA, said: “At MANA, one of of know-how among our re- team in coordination with Dr Takayoshi Sasaki, director Dr Yutaka Wakayama, group our core values is to encourage searchers and technologists, Lillian Muzel, wife of Ger- of MANA, will enable research- leader, Quantum Device En- proactive science and nanotech- will contribute significantly to man Ambassador to Qatar HE ers from QEERI’s Disruptive gineering Group, MANA, and nology research with a team of the strengthening of Qatar’s Hans-Udo Muzel, was part Wives of heads of missions in Qatar at the Legacy Pavilion of the Technologies Program, part of DrRyoma Hayakawa, senior re- excellent researchers, and this research and innovation eco- of the Supreme Committee’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy office at Al Bidda Tower. QEERI’s Energy Center, to con- searcher, Quantum Device En- MoU with QEERI will support us system.” outreach programme to the duct joint research on the devel- gineering Group, MANA. in achieving our vision to pioneer QEERI has a national man- expatriate communities and opment of various nano-elec- Speaking on the impor- a new paradigm in materials de- date to address Qatar’s ongoing various institutions. tronic devices including sensors tance of the agreement, Dr velopment on the basis of ‘nano- and impending challenges per- Coralie Durussel, Inter- and quantum electronics. Such Vermeersch said: “QEERI is architectonics’.” taining to water, environment national Relations specialist devices offer several advantages committed to developing part- Dr. Richard O’Kennedy, and energy. The institute oper- at SC Marketing & Communi- over conventional silicon-based nerships and collaborations that vice-president, Qatar Founda- ates four centres focusing on cations Department, briefed technologies and have a signifi- can support Qatar in attaining tion Research, Development energy, water, environment and the visitors about Qatar’s bid cant potential for building the its research, technology, and and Innovation (QF RDI), and sustainability, and computa- journey, the country’s football next generation of computers development goals. This MoU vice-president for Research tional materials and chemistry. history, the eight stadiums and sensors. with a prestigious institute such at HBKU, said: “Through this Apart from the Disruptive Tech- being developed for the event The signing ceremony was as MANA at NIMS will help MoU, we are delighted to pave nologies Program, QEERI’s and the details of tournament also attended by Dr Veronica QEERI enhance our research the way for strategic coopera- Energy Center also focuses on legacy programme. Bermudez, senior research capabilities and allow us to learn tion in joint scientific research catalysis and process develop- She also briefed the director at QEERI’s Energy and empower our researchers. initiatives between QEERI and ment, energy management, group on Generation Amaz- Center, and DrHichamHam- We are looking forward to work- MANA. energy storage, energy conver- ing, Workers’ Welfare and oudi who leads the Disruptive ing closely with the skilled scien- Leveraging MANA’s wealth sion, and energy efficiency and the Josoor Institute pro- Technologies Program in the tists, engineers, and researchers of expertise and advanced capa- sustainable development. grammes. A 10-minute docu- mentary on various stages as labour reforms. Mrs Chermaine De Groof, of the developments along She added that the World wife of the Belgian ambas- with facts and figures was Cup would accelerate the im- sador, said: “We have learnt screened during the tour. plementation of Qatar Na- about the present status of Qatar Social Women organises ‘Eid Diva 2019’ Durussel thanked the tional Vision and transform the preparations. It was in- group for evincing great in- the country for future gen- deed so amazing to see the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK terest in the ongoing devel- erations. futuristic stadiums especially DOHA opments for the 2022 FIFA Mrs Syed Ahsan Raza, highlighting the local culture. World Cup. Talking to Qa- wife of the ambassador of My husband and I will sure QATAR Social Women (QSW), tar Tribune, Lilian Muzel Pakistan, said she was very be visiting to watch the 2022 a voluntary group of women for thanked the SC for the op- happy to see the modern fa- World Cup in Qatar.” the uplift of expat ladies, organ- portunity given to them on cilities being finalised for the Mr San Lee, spouse of ised ‘Eid Diva 2019’ at Warwick the visit. World Cup, while express- outgoing ambassador of The Hotel Doha recently. She said, “We all learned ing confidence that the mega Netherlands, expressed hope More than 70 women from a lot about the preparations event would turn out to be that the tournament would different Asian countries partic- for the football World Cup very successful and memo- be well enjoyed by football ipated in the event, with Aayes- 2022 in Qatar. We look for- rable. lovers as the spectators may ha being selected the ‘Diva ward to an exciting interna- Mrs Noelia Paolo Rome- have a chance to watch more 2019’ after a tough competition tional sport event.” ro, wife of the Argentine am- than one game in a day com- on the ramp. Referring to SC Secre- bassador, said she was happy fortably. Several games were also tary-General Hassan al Tha- to see the inspiring prepara- Lee lauded the commu- organised as part of the pro- wadi’s recent statement, she tions for the tournament. nity outreach programme of gramme. Shadma Khan won Expat ladies from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh during the ‘Eid Diva 2019’ event at Warwick Hotel recently. said the World Cup is already “I expect my country to the Supreme Committee, de- the quiz competition, while helping Qatar to develop participate in the 2022 World scribing the plans to donate Hina Khan finished in the sec- panies, including Malabar Gold, The organisers of the event ticipants for making the event new industries, attract new Cup with new players. Hope- some parts of the stadiums ond place. Lulu Group, Doha Bank, Grand -- Sheeba Zameer, Samreen a grand success. The pro- investments into the coun- fully, the legend Lionel Messi to other countries to develop There were 25 lucky draw Regal Hotel, Satco Group and Al Zafar and Nazia Ziauddin -- gramme ended with delicious try and accelerate legislative may also visit on this historic their football facilities as a no- gifts sponsored by various com- Sulaiman Jewelery & Watches. thanked the sponsors and par- dinner. changes in critical areas such occasion of Qatar,” she said. ble cause. 04 Sunday, June 16, 2019 Nation QF opens array of summer activities for all at Education City

aged 4-6 years and 7-12 years help children and parents im- ber Qatar Career Development Community-focused events offer opportunities that blends learning and fun, prove their diet and under- Center’s ‘Career Academy’ and will run until August 8. stand the influence of food on from June 30 to July 11, where for fun, fitness, learning and interaction However, the range of activi- their lives, while those looking high school students will take ties organised by QF Com- to exercise their creativity can an educational journey that TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ences, giving adults and chil- munity Development that are participate in experimental helps them set their sights on DOHA dren alike the chance to stay open for the public to explore art and fabric-painting class- their future career, while QF entertained and active over and enjoy – at venues includ- es, and a ‘Be A Birdwatcher’ partner university Virginia QATAR Foundation (QF) has the holiday period. ing the QF Recreation Center, activity provides a chance to Commonwealth University lined up an array of family- QF’s summer programme Education City Clubhouse, the get closer to nature. Younger School of the Arts in Qatar’s friendly, community-focused reflects the diversity, vibran- Awsaj multipurpose court and members of the Qatar com- Summer Art and Design Pro- activities for everyone over cy and inclusiveness of its swimming pool and Multaqa munity can also join a PS4 gram is offering a variety of the coming months with the Education City environment, (Education City Student Cent- gaming tournament and a creative activities for students. arrival of summer. where facilities and spaces are er) – stretches far wider. course where they will learn Oxygen Park will host The activities range from open for the entire commu- QF’s Pre-University Edu- how to build their own robot. weekly ladies-only evenings, sport and fitness classes to nity of Qatar – and visitors to cation will be holding its allowing students to explore Fun Time’ swimming sessions; From July 2 to 5, the Edu- including free sport activities, cookery, camps, competitions the country – to discover for Mukhayamna Summer Camp their talents and sharpen tennis, squash, volleyball, cation City Clubhouse will from 6 to 10pm every Monday and concerts. relaxation, physical activity, 2019 from June 23 to July their skills through a series of basketball, and badminton be the venue for ‘Summer of during the summer, starting Through a collaboration learning and social interac- 18 at Awsaj Academy, Qatar STEM programmes and rec- activities; aqua yoga sessions; Learning’, an interactive pro- on June 17. with the National Tourism tion. Academy Al Khor and Qatar reational activities. men’s and women’s table ten- gramme offering a variety of Membership packages are Council (NTC), QF is pro- It starts on Monday with Academy Al Wakra. Open to Summer sport and fitness nis, billiards and bowling experiments and activities available for individuals, cou- viding summer activities at the Community Summer children aged 3-14 years, the opportunities at QF include tournaments; and a snooker within the world of science and ples, and families, and more de- Education City that cater for Camp, an academic enrich- camp aims to promote char- the Education City Summer and darts competition. technology. Multaqa will host tails can be found at www.qf.org. all tastes, interests and audi- ment programme for children acter-building qualities while Swimming Camp and ‘Family A family cooking class will the first edition of QF mem- qa/ECSummerMembership Nation Sunday, June 16, 2019 05 Qatar calls for innovative tech to assist people with autism Qatar is the only country in the region with a national plan for people with autism, Sheikha Alya tells UN panel

QNA veloping the skills and abili- NEW YORK ties of people with autism and To celebrate the launch of Ooredoo Sports, the telecom firm has raising families’ awareness started a selfie contest, which would reward 200,000 Nojoom QATAR has called for innova- about the importance of assis- points to the snapper of a selfie that looks the most like a Copa tive technology to help people tive technology. America 2019 player. with autism, at a United Na- She called for investment tions panel discussion held in in the field of assistive tech- New York recently. nology. Ooredoo brings The discussion was held on Executive Director of the sidelines of the 12th session Mada Center Maha al Man- of the Conference of the States souri reviewed the centre’s Parties to the Convention on services in the development out AI-integrated the Rights of Persons with Dis- of assistive technology and abilities. It was organised by offered a number of solutions the permanent delegation of to help develop the skills of sports platform Qatar to the United Nations people with autism, including and explored how technology language assistance through TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK #OoredooSelfieTwin. can help people with autism. the ‘Mada’ Innovation pro- DOHA The selfie that looks The panel discussion was gramme, to provide equal op- the most like a Copa Amer- organised in partnership with portunities for the participa- OOREDOO has launched ica 2019 player will win a the Shafallah Centre, Mada tion of people with autism and an artificial-intelligence whopping 200,000 No- Centre for Assistive Technol- people with disabilities in the integrated sports plat- joom points. ogy, the Health and Human digital community. form, developed in part- Ooredoo Sports is now Technology Department at For her part, Sheikha Dr nership with Microsoft live for Copa America, in the Faculty of Engineering Qatar’s pioneering role in facilitating the access of people with autism and disabilities to technology was Dina Ahmed bin Saif al Thani, that will revolutionise the which Qatar is participat- and Science at Hamad Bin highlighted at a UN panel discussion held in New York recently. assistant professor at the Fac- way fans engage with their ing, and fans will be able Khalifa University and the ulty of Engineering and Sci- favourite sports. to use Ooredoo Sports via Qatar Foundation for Social cilitating the access of people country in the region with a Amal al Mannai, called for im- ence of Hamad Bin Khalifa Ooredoo Sports is a new Ooredoo Sports AR App, Work. with autism and disabilities to national plan for people with proving national policies and University, reviewed the de- sports conversational Arti- Facebook Messenger, Skype It sought to highlight the technology. autism and is one of the few laws to support technology for velopment of technology and ficial Intelligence platform and Google Assistant. means by which technol- Permanent Representa- countries with a working day people with autism, stressing its impact on human health. which leverages Microsoft Manar Khalifa al Mu- ogy could assist in supporting tive of Qatar to the United Na- for persons with disabilities. the importance of providing She addressed, in particu- AI and Augmented Reality raikhi, Director PR and people with autism in educa- tions HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed She also pointed out that, assistive technology products lar, how technology develops technologies to transform Corporate Communications tion and the workplace to en- bin Saif al Thani stressed in December 2019, Qatar will and ensuring the creation of and adapts to people with fan engagement with many at Ooredoo, said, “Offer- sure non-discrimination and Qatar’s belief in supporting host the International Confer- barrier-free environments. autism targeting education, different sports. ing our customers access to facilitate the full and effective people suffering from autism ence on the Comprehensive Mannai also stressed the skills improvement and elimi- Ooredoo Sports will the very latest, most state- participation of persons with to enjoy a happy, healthy and Development of Persons with need to encourage scientific nation of social barriers for provide a full set of features of-the-art technology is of autism. independent life within their Disabilities. research and development people with autism. through a unique conversa- paramount importance to The panel highlighted communities. For her part, CEO of Qatar of assistive technology, high- A number of experts took tional AI experience, where- us at Ooredoo and we are Qatar’s pioneering role in fa- She said Qatar is the only Foundation for Social Work lighting the importance of de- part the panel discussion. by fans will be able to en- delighted to be working gage with Ooredooo Sports with Microsoft on this ex- and receive information on citing development which every game, team and play- will revolutionise sports er in Copa America 2019. engagement and enjoyment To celebrate the launch for fans. It’s a phenomenal Live screening of India-Pakistan match today at DECC of Ooredoo Sports, Oore- step forward for sports doo is also running a fun entertainment, and we’re The match will be shown Ahmed said the Summer competition for fans; it is looking forward to seeing on an 8X4-metre screen, he Entertainment City has been encouraging them to take how our fans react.” added. bustling with activities since selfies via Ooredoo Sports The Ooredoo Sports AR An India-Pakistan cricket it began during Eid, with sev- on Skype or Facebook Mes- experience app is available match is regarded as one of eral community groups ex- senger and share them on for all sports fans to down- the fiercest rivalries in sports pressing interest to perform our Facebook, Instagram load on the App Store and because of the deep-rooted cultural shows. or Twitter with thehashtag Google Play. cricket obsessions in both the Twenty-member strong countries and their broader Georgian Cultural troope’s bilateral tensions. special performance and a So far in the World Cup, two-day cultural programme Team India have played created by Mesaieed Art three matches. They have Centre were some of the won against South Africa highlights of the events held Ambassador of Indonesia to Qatar HE Air Marshal (Retd.) Muhammad Sabri Sidehabi with members of and Australia, but the third so far. Mesaieed Art Centre, in Doha on Friday. one against New Zealand was Summer Entertainment abandoned due to rain. City is the biggest summer ASHRAF SIDDIQUI pavilion in the Doha Exhibi- free of cost but there is an en- Pakistan, on the oth- entertainment event of Qatar, DOHA tion and Convention Centre. trance fee of QR15 to enter er hand, have played four organised in partnership with The match, which will the Summer Entertainment matches. They have lost Qatar Tourism Authority. It THE Summer Entertainment be played at Old Trafford in City, said Adil Ahmed, the against West Indies and Aus- began on the first day of Eid City will screen Sunday’s (to- Manchester, England, will be- Chief Executive Board Mem- tralia; beat England and split Al-Fitr and continues until day) India-Pakistan World gin at 12:30 pm local time. ber of QSports, which man- points with Sri Lanka in a July 13. The timings are from Cup cricket match live at its The match can be watched ages the facility. washed-out match. 1:30 pm to 11 pm. Indonesian group hosts ‘Halal Blue Man Group takes the stage this Bi Halal’ tennis tournament ‘Summer in Qatar’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QATAR National Tourism Council (QNTC) in partnership with Alchemy Pro- THE Indonesian Lawn Tennis ject is bringing The Blue Man Group to Association (ILTA) in Qatar Doha this summer. hosted a tennis tournament Tickets are on sale through tixbox. recently as part of a unique In- com with prices ranging from QR195 to donesian tradition known as QR695. It is coming to Dha as part of the ‘Halal Bi Halal’. ‘Summer in Qatar’ celebrations. “This tradition drives peo- Combining music and art, the group ple to meet and forgive each is performing live in Qatar from August other. We, as Indonesian ten- 14 to 17 at Qatar National Convention nis player in Qatar would also Centre (QNCC). like to preserve this noble The group use custom instruments heritage,” said a statement The tournament, which round in Ritz Carlton’s Indoor and sensory graphics to take audiences from the Indonesian Em- was held at the Ritz Carlton In- tennis court. on an unforgettable journey of music bassy. The tournament was door Tennis Court brought 28 The main purpose of the and comedy. Tickets for ‘Smurfs Live’ held with the support of the players from different regions tournament was to strengthen on July 18-20 and ‘Hello Kitty Live’ on Labour Attaché of the Indo- such as Al Khor, Mesaieed, Al the bond within Indonesian July 25-27 are now available on www. nesian Embassy in Qatar. Wakra and Doha. They gather tennis players in Qatar. tixbox.com. (TNN) Lagoona Mall to screen Copa América, AFCON matches

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Council, as part of its “Summer match on July 19. Mall-goers are also set to DOHA in Qatar” campaign, is supporting For the first time in its his- live the excitement of the 32nd Lagoona Mall’s commitment to tory, the Qatar national team will edition of the Africa Cup of Na- LAGOONA Mall, Doha’s premi- bringing the spirit of the game to face South America’s best foot- tions which will be contested by um shopping and lifestyle desti- football fans in Qatar. With a fo- ball teams with daunting match- a record 24 teams vying to be nation, in association with the Qa- cus on building in-country offer- es against Paraguay, Colombia crowned as champions of the tar National Tourism Council are ings, QNTC supports sports and and the star-studded Argentina. continent. All eyes will surely be inviting all football fans, together other activities, building a variety Fans, who are still ruminating on Mohamad Salah and his Liv- with their family and friends, to of programs in urban and family on Qatar’s inspirational victory erpool club mate, Sadio Mane, support and cheer their beloved entertainment with products ap- during the AFC Asian Cup 2019, who are leading Egypt and Sen- teams during the 2019 Copa Amé- pealing to all ages. will have the chance once again egal’s teams respectively. With rica and Africa Cup of Nations on This year’s Copa América will to cheer for the country’s nation- such big names falling within a giant screen set up in the North be running from June 15 till July al team in a momentous event this year’s selections, the compe- Court Lobby of the mall. 07 and the Africa Cup of Nations marking one step closer in the tition will surely leave everyone The Qatar National Tourism will start on June 21 with the final World Cup journey. off their feet. 06 Sunday, June 16, 2019 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email Kabayan Corner [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Snippets of the Megaworld Ambassadors event held in Wyndham Doha Westbay on Friday. (PHOTOS: STRIKER INNOVATION & RONNIE CASTRO) ‘Women execs have advantage due to their nurturing, persevering qualities’ Maria Victoria M Acosta has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World NE of the Philippines’ impact to society and help to shape top female executives, the nation,” she said. Maria Victoria M Acos- She also said, “My primary mo- ta, said her faith and tivation was how Megaworld Inter- her commitment to national can help Filipinos enjoy the servingO God, her family, her com- fruits of their labor. I know that one munity and her country are the of the ways to grow one’s money is driving factors behind her success. through wise property investments, The Senior Vice President and a pearl of wisdom I must impart to Managing Director of International fellow Filipinos abroad. More impor- Sales of Megaworld Corporation has tantly, this motivation is guided and been named one of the 100 Most driven by the mission and vision of Influential Filipina Women in the the Megaworld Corporation Chair- World by the non-profit profession- man, as well, that is to give clients al global organisation The Filipina Megaworld Corporation Senior VP Maria Victoria Acosta (centre) with Megaworld the very best value for their real es- Women’s Network in 2018. International Team in Qatar during the recently held investment forum at Warwick tate investment. For Megaworld, this The organisation recognises Doha Hotel. is not a mere vision for it has already women of Philippine ancestry who pioneered the Live-Work-Play- are influencing the face of leader- vestors, promoting the Philippines Learn concept in township develop- ship in the global workplaces, having and encouraging investments in real It is important to ment, providing future homeowners reached status for outstanding work estate. Through her efforts, Mega- a master-planned and complete in their respective professions, indus- world International has presence put to heart the vision community that adds value to a tries and communities. in over 60 territories with 18 and mission of the company real estate investment.” In an exclusive interview with physical offices worldwide. In terms of imparting her Qatar Tribune during her visit to Talking about the chal- – to provide clients the very learning experience and in- Qatar to grace major Megaworld In- lenges she faced in climb- best value for their real estate spiring fellow women in her ternational events held to mark its ing up the corporate ladder, organisation and in other 20th anniversary and on the occa- Acosta stressed that investment. To achieve this, industries, Acosta gave em- sion of the celebration of Philippine her journey phasis on the importance of Independence Day of the Filipino was not all women have an advantage putting to heart the vision and community in Qatar, Acosta shared peaches and because of their nurturing mission of their company. her inspiring corporate and per- cream but “It is important to put to heart sonal journey towards being one of the chal- and persevering the vision and mission of the compa- the most admired Filipina women lenges and qualities ny – to provide clients the very best in the world. several trials value for their real estate investment. She remarked, “I strive to ful- encountered To achieve this, women have an ad- fill my role as wife and mother. In by any start- vantage because of their nurturing my community, I serve at the Arch- up organisa- her to keep going forward. and persevering qualities. Women bishop’s Palace through the Villa San tion moti- “I started with only three staff see clients not just as a number to Miguel Chapel Community as Head vated members, and together we faced add to a sales quota, but also as peo- for the Education and Formation the whole world as a market ple who have worked tirelessly to Ministry, together with my husband. to conquer. From decid- be able to save and provide for their community in the country. of land-based overseas Filipinos At work, I promote the Philippines ing which country of- families. Women must always keep Acosta said, “We look up to Qa- for many years. The presence of to foreign investors from all over the fices to open, to visa in mind the values needed to suc- tar as an emblem that symbolises these Filipinos in Qatar is a clear globe to consider investing in real es- processing, to the ceed: integrity, excellence and hard economic progress and prosperity, deposition of how important the tate in the Philippines.” legalities of having work,” she remarked. and we can hope that through in- Qatar market is. Our overseas Fili- Acosta has 31 years of market- an international of- Acosta further stressed that any vestments from Qatar, the Philip- pino market comprises a significant ing experience in real estate and fice, establishing an challenge can be overcome through pines is well on its way to achieve percentage of overall Megaworld consumer products. She entered international of- strong faith and commitment to up- a similar status. Megaworld has al- clients, and it is already a growing corporate life with a challenge to fice proved to be lifting the lives of people, making an ways promoted the Philippines as and robust market. Main indicators take on—one given by Dr An- daunting at first impact to society and helping shape a viable investment and retirement are the strong demand for Filipino drew L. Tan, Megaworld Cor- but these chal- the nation. option. In fact, we are commit- workers abroad and the strong in- poration’s Chairman and CEO. lenges became Megaworld has a strong pres- ted to support tourism initiatives flux of remittances. Megaworld She went on to spearhead the my motivation ence in Qatar with its physical of- through tourism-oriented projects, responds to a higher calling, a mis- marketing of Megaworld to the to keep going for- fice in the country and dynamic we promote sustainability and in- sionary purpose to uplift the lives of global market. Faith and skills ward. The biggest local team. For more than a dec- novation with the end goal of of- people, make an impact to society were her capital into turning this highlights I would ade, it has both attracted Qatari fering a safe investment that offers and shape the nation.” vision into a reality. say would be see- and foreign investors as well as good returns.” On Megaworld International’s For the past 20 years at Mega- ing the fruits of our tapped into the overseas Filipino The top Filipina executive also 20th year, Acosta continues strongly world International, she has suc- hard work: to uplift market. Similarly, the firm has said, “Qatar is home to around on her path, armed with the Latin cessfully set up the global network Maria Victoria Acosta, the lives of Filipinos developed a solid partnership and 260,000 Filipinos and is consid- phrase ne plus ultra, “the highest serving Filipinos and foreign in- Megaworld Corporation Senior VP abroad, to have an influence in the thriving Filipino ered as one of the top destinations point that can still be achieved.”

HE Philippine Integrated Institute Qa- tar (PII-Q) marked the achievements Dream come true as 600 Tof its 600 students at its graduation ceremony held at the Holiday Inn Busi- ness Park on Friday. students graduate from PIIQ The event was led by PII-Q CEO and Founder Annaliza Diet and the faculty mem- bers of the Institute’s Al Sadd and West Bay campuses including PII-Q Al Sadd Dean Jafar Abdulhamid. The guest speakers were Miklos Gergely and Jeffrey Quinto. The graduates who came in their best attires to the graduation event with a masquerade theme were from Batch 3, 5 and 6 of PII-Q and from different courses true essence of happiness and also con- dres, John Michael Barizo, Larry Bularan including Accounting, Document Con- gratulated the graduates for their hard III, Engr. George Cabatay, Strawberry trol Management, Facility Management, work in completing their chosen pro- Lizz Canilanza, Marnelle De Guzman, Massage Therapy, Cosmetology, Pro- grammes. Eric Delos Santos De Leon, Candice Dela curement, Caregiving and Culinary Hot The ceremony was also highlighted Cruz, Mona Aiza Dela Rama, Engr. Don & Cold Kitchen. with the proud march of the graduates and Roseller Dumaya, Carlo Fami, Edilberto Speaking on the occasion, Diet ex- the PII-Q trainers and admin. The out- Faune, Manny Flores, Ma. Bella Crave pressed her appreciation to the faculty standing students were also recognised. Landicho and Antonio Libao. and core members of PII-Q in both cam- Aside from Diet and Abdulhamid, PII- Othe trainers are Jinky Lomasad, puses whom she stressed helped her a Q admin members also include Federico Jessie Marcelo, Engr. Paul Ryan Mar- lot in ensuring the success of their pro- Faldas, Bernadette Caballero, Kaycee Ol- quez, Mary Rose Mendoza, Mark An- grammes and in fulfilling the dreams of igo and Fatima Rey. thony Namoca, Cyrene Reyes, Jonathan their students. While the Institute’s roster of trainers Reyes, Joyce Reyes, Joma Rosete, Myrna Diet, who is also the Dean of PII-Q are Eddison Abenoja, Irene Agron, Rowe- Rufin, Victor Sualog, Joy Nosuelo and PIIQ trainers with top management members. West Bay campus, also talked about the na Winnie Mendoza-Aguilar, Gener An- Jacinto Zamora. Gulf / Middle East / World Sunday, June 16, 2019 07

Tanker attacked in Gulf Iran renews ultimatum over of Oman heads to port AFP ran’s repeated threats that in DUBAI case of conflict it could block nuke deal amid tanker row the Hormuz Strait -- a narrow A Japanese tanker, one of two seaway vital to the world’s oil vessels attacked in sensitive supplies. Tehran needs to see Gulf waters this week, was Speaking hours after the positive signals from heading to port on Saturday, US military released grainy its owners said. footage it said showed an other signatories, The Kokuka Courageous Iranian patrol boat remov- says Rouhani was rocked by explosions as ing an “unexploded limpet it passed through the Gulf of mine” from one of the tankers, Oman on Thursday, threat- Trump was emphatic. REUTERS ening its highly flammable “Iran did do it,” Trump told DUSHANBE cargo of methanol. Fox News. “You know they did The resulting blaze was it because you saw the boat. I IRAN will continue scal- quickly extinguished, al- guess one of the mines didn’t ing back compliance with though one crew member suf- explode and it’s probably got es- a nuclear deal unless other fered minor injuries. sentially Iran written all over it.” signatories to the pact show US President Donald Iranian Foreign Minis- “positive signals”, the Iranian Trump said the twin attack, ter Mohammad Javad Zarif president said on Saturday which also targeted a tanker tweeted that the US had “im- as tensions with the United owned by Oslo-listed compa- mediately jumped to make al- States escalated over tanker ny Frontline, had Iran “writ- legations against Iran without attacks in the Gulf region. ten all over it”. a shred of factual or circum- Iran stopped complying in The Japanese tanker’s stantial evidence.” The US has May with some commitments Tokyo-based operator Kokuka also accused Iran over May in the 2015 nuclear deal that confirmed the vessel was head- 12 attacks on four tankers an- was agreed with global pow- ing to port in the United Arab chored in the Gulf of Oman off ers, after the US unilaterally Emirates. Fujairah. withdrew from the accord in “We still don’t know if the UN Secretary-General 2018 and ratcheted up sanc- tanker goes to Khor Fakkan Antonio Guterres called for tions on Tehran. or Fujairah as they are very an independent investiga- “Obviously, Iran cannot close,” said a spokesman, re- tion. “It’s very important to stick to this agreement uni- ferring to two Emirati ports on know the truth (and) that laterally,” President Hassan the Gulf of Oman. responsibilities are clarified,” Rouhani told Russian, Chi- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani delivers a speech at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia inDushanbe, As US-Iranian tensions he told reporters at UN head- nese and other Asian leaders Tajikistan, on Saturday. (REUTERS) soared, Trump dismissed Teh- quarters in New York. at a conference in Tajikistan. His comments follow ris- British oppn leader questions Iran accusations less world powers protected ing tensions with Washing- its economy from US sanc- ton, which has accused Teh- LONDON: The leader of Britain’s main opposition party has questioned whether the government had evi- tions within 60 days. ran of carrying out Thursday’s dence to back up its accusations that Iran was behind attacks on oil tankers in the entrance to the Gulf, Washington has ratch- attacks on two oil tankers in a and warned against escalating tensions. Britain on Friday joined the US in blaming Iran for attacks on two eted up pressure on Iran, vital oil shipping route at the tankers. “Without credible evidence about the tanker attacks, the government’s rhetoric will only increase saying it wants to prevent mouth of the Gulf. the threat of war,” Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn wrote on Twitter late on Friday. Tehran developing a nuclear Tehran has denied hav- “Britain should act to ease tensions in the Gulf, not fuel a military escalation that began with US with- bomb, rein in its ballistic ing any role. Rouhani did not drawal from the Iran nuclear agreement,” he added,” he said, referring to Washington’s withdrawal from a missile programme and end refer to this week’s tanker 2015 pact to curb Tehran’s nuclear plans. (REUTERS) what the it calls Iranian med- incident in his speech to the dling in the Middle East. Conference on Interaction said, adding that Iran needed take or say what positive sig- the only sensible decision Tehran has said its nu- and Confidence Building to see “positive signals” from nals Tehran wanted to see. is for all deal participants clear programme is peace- Measures in Asia, held in the other signatories to the pact, Russian President Vladimir to honour commitments,” ful and will not be stopped, Tajik capital of Dushanbe. which include Russia, China, Putin said Moscow would Putin told the conference. says its missile work is for A picture of the Kokuka Courageous, one of two that were hit in “It is necessary that all Britain, France and Germany. adhere to the agreement and Tehran said in May that defence and accuses the suspected attacks in the Gulf of Oman, is displayed during a news the sides of this agreement He did not give details urged other signatories to Iran would start enriching United States of destabilis- conference by the ship owner Kokuka Sangyo Ltd. at the company contribute to restoring it,” he on what actions Iran would follow suit. “We believe that uranium at a higher level, un- ing the region. office in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday.(REUTERS)

Saudi coalition hits Ousted Sudanese Syria flare-up kills 35 fighters, 10 civilians president Bashir AFP 400 civilians, according to the Houthi positions in to be sent for trial BEIRUT Observatory. Turkey said Friday that it soon: Prosecutor AT least 10 civilians and 35 did not accept Russia’s “excuse” Yemen’s Sanaa combatants, mostly pro-regime that it had no ability to stop the forces, were killed on Saturday Syrian regime’s continued bom- CAIRO: A Saudi-led coalition launched air strikes on Iran-allied REUTERS in clashes and air strikes that bardments in the last rebel bas- Houthi forces in Yemen’s capital Sanaa, Saudi state television KHARTOUM erupted at dawn in northwest- tion of Idlib. reported early on Saturday, part of an escalation of tit-for-tat ern Syria, a war monitor said. “In Syria, who are the re- strikes that has stoked regional tensions. OUSTED Sudanese President The flare-up came as Rus- gime’s guarantors? Russia and The strikes hit air-defence systems and other military Omar al Bashir will stand trial sian-backed regime forces tried Iran,” Foreign Minister Mev- positions in the Houthi-controlled city, days after the Houthis soon on corruption charges and to retake two villages seized by lut Cavusoglu told state news launched a missile attack on a Saudi airport, according to the 41 former officials from his gov- militants and allied rebels earli- agency Anadolu in a televised TV report. The Western-backed coalition has been battling the ernment are being investigated er this month, the Britain-based interview. Houthis in Yemen since 2015 to try to restore the internation- for suspected graft, the chief Syrian Observatory for Human “Thus we do not accept the ally recognised government that was forced out of Sanaa by prosecutor said on Saturday. Rights said. excuse that ‘We cannot make the Houthis. Putting Bashir on trial will “Since this morning, the the regime listen to us’,” he said. The Houthis have stepped up drone and missile attacks test how serious the country’s Syrian regime and allied His comments came as on cities in neighbouring Saudi Arabia in recent months as ten- transitional military council is fighters have launched five Turkey disagreed with Russia sions have risen between Iran and Gulf Arab states allied with about trying to erase the legacy failed attempts to regain con- Members of the Syrian Civil Defence dig through the rubble of a earlier this week after Moscow the United States further afield across the Middle East. of Bashir, ousted in April after trol of Jibine and Tal Maleh building, following reported air strikes, on the town of Maaret al- claimed a new ceasefire had The Yemen conflict is widely seen in the region as a proxy 30 years of autocratic rule that in northwestern Hama prov- Numan, on Saturday. (AFP) been secured in the province war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. But the Houthis have de- saw South Sudan secede and ince,” said Observatory head following weeks of regime bom- nied taking any orders from Tehran and say they took up arms the economy deteriorate. Rami Abdel Rahman. strikes hit the towns of Maaret planned demilitarised zone. bardments–a claim that was against corruption. Chief prosecutor Alwaleed Syrian regime air strikes al-Numan and Al-Bara as well In January, the Hayat Tah- denied by Ankara. Yemen’s civil war has killed more than 10,000 people and Sayed Ahmed Mahmoud said killed nine militants and rebel as the village of Al-Ftira, accord- rir al-Sham alliance led by Syria’s war has killed more pushed the impoverished country to the verge of famine, the the former president would be fighters, the war monitor said. ing to the war monitor. Syria’s former Al-Qaeda affili- than 370,000 people and dis- United Nations and aid agencies have said. referred for trial after a one-week Ensuing clashes in the north The Idlib region of some ate extended its administrative placed millions since it started Campaign group Human Rights Watch condemned that period for objections expires. of Hama province left 26 pro- three million people is sup- control over the region, which in 2011 with the repression of attack. “Unlawful Saudi-led coalition air strikes in Yemen never “Forty-one criminal cases regime forces dead, including posed to be protected from a includes most of Idlib province anti-government protests. justify Houthi attacks on Saudi civilians,” said Michael Page, have been opened against eight who were killed in a mine massive regime offensive by as well as adjacent slivers of La- Russia launched a military deputy Middle East director at Human Rights Watch. The esca- symbols of the former re- explosion, the Observatory said. a buffer zone deal that Rus- takia, Hama and Aleppo prov- intervention in support of the lation in violence could threaten a fragile UN-led peace initia- gime, and measures to cap- In neighbouring Idlib, re- sia and Turkey signed in Sep- inces. The Syrian government regime in 2015, helping its tive in Yemen’s main port city of Hodeidah, which handles the ture and investigate will com- gime air strikes killed 10 civil- tember. But it was never fully and Russia have upped their forces reclaim large parts of bulk of the impoverished country’s commercial and aid imports pleted next week,” he added ians, including three children, implemented, as militants bombardment of the region the country from opposition and is a lifeline for millions of Yemenis. (REUTERS) during a news conference in the Observatory said. The refused to withdraw from a since late April, killing nearly fighters and militants. the capital, Khartoum. Hong Kong leader suspends controversial extradition bill AFP political violence since its China backs suspension of also refuse to pull it out,” he HONG KONG 1997 handover to China on told reporters as the front Wednesday as tens of thou- Hong Kong extradition bill announced they would push HONG Kong’s embattled sands of protesters were dis- ahead with a planned massive leader on Saturday suspend- persed by riot police firing Shanghai: China’s government said on Saturday it supported rally on Sunday. Late on Sat- ed a hugely divisive bill that tear gas and rubber bullets. the decision of Hong Kong’s leader to suspend an unpopular bill urday a man who had been would allow extraditions to Those clashes came three that would allow extraditions to China and which sparked a week holding an hours-long anti- China, in a major climbdown days after Lam refused to be of protests. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang extradition protest on top of a following unprecedented budged by a record-breaking called the decision an attempt to “listen more widely to the views building died after he fell, the unrest, but protesters vowed rally in which organisers said of the community and restore calm to the community as soon as Hospital Authority said. to press ahead with a mass more than a million people possible”. “We support, respect and understand this decision,” He had unfurled a ban- Sunday rally. marched through the streets Geng Shuang said in a statement, hours after Hong Kong Chief ner saying: “Entirely with- The concession from calling for the Beijing-backed Executive Carrie Lam announced the bill’s suspension. (AFP) draw China extradition bill. chief executive Carrie Lam bill to be scrapped. We were not rioting. Released was swiftly rejected by pro- Critics fear the law will A man uses mobile phone to listen to a news conference of Hong Kong students and the injured”. test leaders, who called on tangle people up in China’s ing from her own allies–Lam short of saying it was per- Chief Executive Carrie Lam as people gather to wait for a government Lam’s about turn was a rare her to resign, permanently notoriously opaque and po- relented on Saturday, an- manently scrapped. Jimmy announcement regarding the proposed extradition bill, near the Legis- concession from the city’s pro- shelve the bill and apologise liticised courts as well as ham- nouncing that work on the bill Sham, from the main pro- lative Council building in Hong Kong, China, on Saturday. (REUTERS) Beijing leaders who have suc- for police tactics. mer the city’s reputation as a would be halted. test group the Civil Human cessfully faced down demands The international finance safe business hub. After days She set no deadline for its Rights Front, likened that of- plunged into the city. “It’s Now the government said from pro-democracy demon- hub was rocked by the worst of mounting pressure–includ- reintroduction but stopped fer to a “knife” that had been almost reached our heart. they won’t push it, but they strators in recent years. 08 Sunday, June 16, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Stand With The People Of Hong Kong What Did Japan’s Abe The controversial extradition bill is the latest attempt by China’s central government to further breach Hong Kong’s autonomy N first blush, the proposed legislation of Hong Kong are facing the destruction Accomplish In Iran? that sent more than a million Hong of their accustomed freedoms by a OKong residents into the streets and Chinese government that only reluctantly resulted in violent clashes with police in the acknowledges the autonomy of its “special The Japanese PM’s role as a formal mediator amid escalating tensions following days may not seem like such a big administrative region.” deal. Its purpose is purportedly to allow the It is a coarse and bullying move. Beijing between the US and Iran yielded no immediate results, but the lack of a accused murderer of a Hong Kong girl to be controls the levers of power in Hong extradited to Taiwan, where the killing is Kong but has to an extent abided by the breakthrough doesn’t necessarily mean that his effort had failed alleged to have occurred. But the protesters 1997 treaty with Britain that transferred know that the bill is actually the latest the territory to China while promising DANIEL HURST that the United States was not seeking re- attempt by China’s central government to a continuation of a capitalist economic TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE gime change in Iran as “a lie,” Khamenei further breach Hong Kong’s autonomy and system, independent courts and freedoms of said: “The Islamic Republic of Iran has no the essential human freedoms guaranteed speech and assembly for 50 years. The “one APANESE Prime Minister Shinzo trust in America and will never repeat the by treaty until at least 2047. country, two systems” notion has provided Abe sought to play a part in easing bitter experience of previous negotiations The extradition bill would permit the international investors and companies an tensions between Iran and the United with America in the framework of the Beijing-controlled Hong Kong authorities important base for doing business in China States when he travelled to Tehran JCPOA.” The Supreme Leader took ex- to send residents for trial to any country. without subjecting themselves to random or Jfor meetings with the country’s ception to a move by the US Treasury the The problem is that those countries include oppressive Chinese justice. In recent years, leaders this week. In an apparent setback, previous week to clamp down on Iran’s China, where Hong Kong residents would though, China has begun to chip away at however, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali largest and most profitable petrochemi- be at the mercy of a system controlled by a Hong Kong’s freedoms. The extradition bill Khamenei said he was not interested in cal group on the basis of links with Iran’s government unencumbered by civil rights would further chill confidence in China. Abe facilitating a message exchange with Revolutionary Guards. According to Reu- protections, by checks and balances or by a A disapproving world’s options are few. US President Donald Trump. ters, Khamenei told Abe that the new transparent system of justice. Nations have expressed their unhappiness Abe, the first sitting Japanese PM to sanctions came just days after Trump’s Hong Kong protesters are facing an over the oppression of China’s Uighur travel to Iran in 41 years, appeared keen visit to Tokyo and showed that the US intolerable crackdown that would have population and its treatment of Tibet, but to assume the role of peacemaker, just president was not seeking “honest nego- seemed unhappily familiar to American are loath to impair trade relations. The US weeks after he met with Trump in Tokyo. tiations.” Khamenei reiterated that Iran Colonists contemplating revolution against is already locked in a trade war with China, On that occasion, Trump had signalled would not respond to coercive threats: the British king in the 18th century. Just and the Hong Kong situation only drives the his own openness to talks with Iran and “No wise and proud nation will accept ne- as the Americans were used to governing countries further apart. Furthermore, it’s indicated he was relaxed about the idea of gotiations under pressure.” Kyodo News themselves notwithstanding their formal hard to see how extending tariffs to exports Abe reaching out to Iran’s leadership. Abe reported that Abe had used the visit to relationship with a distant country, and from Hong Kong, which are not currently stressed the importance of avoiding an ac- press for the release of American nation- just as they were properly outraged when covered, would do its people any good. cidental military conflict amid escalating als detained by Iran. He reportedly men- that country began to crack down on Yet it’s essential for the US and other tensions. ‘Anyone who says that Abe failed here tioned the issue during the meetings with perceived troublemakers by transporting nations of the world to press Hong Kong’s Over the past two and a half years, misunderstands what mediation is. Rouhani and Khamenei at the request them “beyond Seas to be tried for case. And it is essential to behave as if China Abe has built a close personal relationship of Trump, although it’s unclear what re- pretended offences,” as the Declaration — which purports to respect treaties, if not with Trump – important due to Japan’s It’s not a one-and-done consultation’ sponse he received. of Independence puts it; so the people human rights — just might listen. close security alliance with the United Analysts said the lack of a breakthrough States – and has attempted to minimise Tehran’s announcement last month that it was not necessarily a sign the talks had (Tribune News Service) public disagreements. However, on issues was suspending some of its commitments. failed. Michael Bosack, a special advisor surrounding the Iranian nuclear deal, Japan Later the same day, Abe met with to the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific has maintained a degree of independence Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Studies, said Abe may have some discreet from the Trump administration. Abe again emphasised the need to avoid messages to deliver to the White House. has repeatedly expressed his support for armed clashes. At a joint press conference “Anyone who says that Abe failed here the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action after the meeting, Abe said he would do misunderstands what mediation is. It’s New York Eliminates The Religious (JCPOA), from which the US withdrew in what he could to reduce tensions between not a one-and-done consultation,” Bosack 2018. Earlier this year, however, Japan Washington and Tehran, but insisted that wrote on Twitter. Exemption For Vaccines was forced to cease oil imports from Iran Iran also needed to play a “constructive “Maybe Abe didn’t realise what kind as a result of US sanctions. role” in ensuring peace and stability, Kyo- of long haul endeavour he signed himself HE virus is not yet contained, but the showcased dangerous contempt for science. Abe spoke with Trump by phone a few do News reported. up for, but no one should be judging the outbreak of cowardice is receding. After In the Assembly, the “yays” had it by only days before the visit to Tehran, apparently At the same press event, Rouhani Japanese [government] this early in the Tmore than 1,000 cases of measles, in- a razor-thin margin, and only after elected to coordinate on Iran policy. Japanese of- argued the heightened tensions were game,” Bosack continued. An incentives- cluding more than 850 in New York State, officials entered hogwash into the record. ficials played down the notion of Abe act- entirely the result of “the US economic based approach would be necessary to the Legislature on Thursday came to its Assemblyman Nader Sayegh voted ing as a formal mediator between the US war” – in other words, the sanctions – make progress, and that would be where senses and voted to end religious exemp- against the bill because he didn’t think the and Iran. At a press briefing in Tokyo on against Iran. Rouhani indicated that mediation was critical, he wrote. tions for vaccination in this state. measles outbreak had reached the level June 11, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs of- Japan had expressed an interest in The visit was overshadowed by news The exemption was being abused by of an “epidemic.” Multiple members of ficial said other players also had an inter- resuming purchases of Iranian oil. that two oil tankers – one of which had parents who have fallen prey to insidiously the Assembly Health Committee openly est in the issue and “we want to be able Abe gave an upbeat assessment of his a Japanese operator – were attacked irresponsible anti-vaccination conspiracy expressed scepticism about vaccines, despite to carry the voice of the international meeting with Khamenei on June 13, saying near the Strait of Hormuz on June 13. theorists peddling long-discredited junk the mountain of evidence confirming their community to Iran, not just the US.” The that the Supreme Leader had expressed a Mike Pompeo, the US Secretary of State, science that vaccines cause autism. But safety. The state’s Republican lawmakers official noted that in the lead-up to the desire for peace and had stated that Iran told reporters that the US government parents who refuse to vaccinate their kids stood almost united against the measure. visit, Abe also spoke by phone with Mo- had “no intention to produce, possess assessed Iran as being responsible for do not merely express their religious beliefs; Second, as long as the Jessica Biels of the hammed bin Salman, the crown prince or use nuclear weapons.” However, the attacks. Pompeo said the United they actively endanger infants and children world keep spreading baseless conspiracy of Saudi Arabia; Mohamed bin Zayed al Khamenei also took the opportunity to States would continue its “economic and who can’t get vaccinated for legitimate theories, there’s a chance the new law could Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu Dhabi; criticise the United States for its handling diplomatic effort to bring Iran back to medical reasons. Take heart that, following trigger numbers of paranoid parents pulling and Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime min- of the nuclear deal and for ratcheting up the negotiating table at the right time.” Governor Cuomo’s appropriately swift their kids out of schools to avoid vaccinating ister of Israel. economic sanctions against Iran. Javad Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister, signature, New York now has a fighting them. Or finding unscrupulous doctors to The diplomatic engagements in “I do not see Trump as worthy of any tweeted that the US had made the chance to stop the next viral outbreak. But it sign off on bogus medical exemptions. Tehran began on June 12 with a meeting message exchange, and I do not have any accusation against Iran “without a shred is premature to applaud, for three reasons. A safety net is only as strong as its between the foreign ministers of Iran and reply for him, now or in future,” Khamenei of factual or circumstantial evidence.” First, because, even in victory, the vote weakest link. Japan. Taro Kono, the Japanese foreign told Abe, according to a Reuters report Zarif suggested that some officials were minister, reportedly urged Iran to abide that cited Iranian state media. trying to “sabotage diplomacy” after Abe’s (Tribune News Service) by the terms of the JCPOA following Describing Trump’s recent comments “important and constructive visit.” Foreign Election Meddling Is Wrong, Mr President Unless Congress acts fast, the US may see an even worse breach in the 2020 elections than the alleged interference by the Russians in 2016

MICHAEL R BLOOMBERG That did not happen in 2016, and unless passing the Foreign Influence Reporting in possession of a Bush campaign briefing TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Congress acts soon, we may see an even Elections Act, sponsored by Senator Mark book and other materials and turned them worse breach in 2020. Warner of Virginia. over to the FBI. We should expect that kind T was extraordinary to hear a US The National Republican Campaign This sensible legislation would require of principled behaviour. But we should not president declare that the FBI director Committee has refused to pledge, as its campaign officials to maintain a basic pretend every campaign is capable of it Iis “wrong” for saying that candidates Democratic counterpart has, not to use compliance system to monitor election- without legal compulsion. should report to the FBI — as the law clearly hacked or stolen materials. And now the related contacts with foreign nationals, and This legislation alone is not enough to intends — any effort by foreign agents to president has indicated that his re-election to report any such contacts to the Federal end foreign attempts at election interference. aid a political candidate by passing along campaign would be open to using them, too. Election Commission. Elected office- The vulnerabilities of US infrastructure opposition research. President Donald The Russians — to say nothing of the North holders and staff who meet with foreigners are too great and the potential rewards of Trump does not understand the value Koreans — must be grinning ear to ear. in an official capacity would be exempt. manipulation, too enticing. But by making of the law prohibiting campaigns from The Office of the Director of National Campaigns would need to alert the FEC explicit what is out of bounds for political such aid, nor does he appear to have any Intelligence, led by Dan Coats, noted two within one week of receiving any offer of campaigns, and reinforcing the rules with intention of following it. years ago that Russia’s interference in the information, services or donations from a serious penalties, the proposed law should For all the different interpretations 2016 election represented a “significant It is abundantly clear that the public foreign national, and provide a summary shore up at least one political norm, and of the Mueller report, there is one aspect escalation in directness, level of activity, cannot simply trust campaign officials description of who was involved and what perhaps some small measure of public of it where there should be no debate and scope of effort” compared with to act as honourably as Al Gore’s was proposed. The FEC would then notify confidence, damaged in the 2016 election. among Republicans and Democrats: The previous attempts. Special Counsel Robert campaign did in 2000, when it came the FBI. Still, the larger problem remains: the absence threat of foreign meddling in US elections Mueller agreed, calling the Russian efforts into possession of a Bush campaign Anyone who knowingly violates the law in the Oval Office of an understanding that has increased, it must not be tolerated “sweeping and systematic.” Although a lot would be subject to fines and imprison- patriotism requires ethical actions that or abetted, and campaigns must be held of this mischief took place in the digital briefing book and other materials ment. That should limit the kind of mis- transcend one’s own fortunes. accountable for assisting in policing this realm of hackers and social-media trolls, and turned them over to the FBI direction employed by the Trump team in national security imperative. a shocking amount happened face-to-face 2016, when high-ranking campaign figures, (Michael R Bloomberg, the On this issue, the standard for ethical — and all the while the public was in the in bouts of international footsie should including the candidate himself, repeatedly former mayor of New York, is the and patriotic behaviour should not be dark. Russian nationals or intermediaries be easy — far easier than addressing the denied any contacts with Russians. founder and majority owner of whether someone engages in a criminal had at least 140 contacts with key figures multifaceted cyber-operations (run not By now it is abundantly clear that Bloomberg LP, the parent company conspiracy. It should be whether someone employed by or associated with Donald only by Russia but also by China, Iran the public cannot simply trust campaign of Bloomberg News. He is the UN acts with honour in rebuffing — and Trump’s campaign and transition teams. and other nations seeking to influence officials to act as honourably as Al Gore’s secretary-general’s special reporting — attempts at foreign influence. Stopping campaigns from engaging American politics). Congress can start by campaign did in 2000, when it came into envoy for climate action.)

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German SPD’s record low in poll Rivals for British PM take aim at frontrunner Johnson AFP No backstop as bad for Ireland as no deal: Irish PM Conservative Convention hus- puts strain on Merkel’s coalition LONDON tings meeting, Johnson said he DUBLIN: Ireland will not allow the Northern Ireland “backstop” wanted to revitalise the party. BERLIN: Support for Ger- regional vote in the state of THE six contenders vying to clause in Britain’s EU withdrawal agreement to be dropped because “What we need to do is to speak many’s Social Democrat Bremen. The troubled centre- become Britain’s next prime doing so would be as big a threat to the country as Britain leaving with confidence again about our (SPD) party, a junior partner left SPD had the backing of minister held a leadership hus- without a deal, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Saturday. basic Conservative message,” the in Chancellor Angela Merkel’s 11% of respondents in a Forsa tings on Saturday with rival While it is “alarming” that leading contenders to replace Theresa former foreign secretary said, ac- coalition, has slumped to a poll, a decline of one point candidates aiming their fire at May as Britain’s Prime Minister are increasingly threatening a no-deal cording to his campaign office. record low, a poll showed on from a week ago. It marked its frontrunner Boris Johnson. Brexit, Ireland was 100 percent certain the European Union would not “The basic idea that it is Saturday, piling more pressure lowest level of support since The men battling for the allow the backstop to go, he said. wealth creation, it is free mar- on it to quit the government 1949 and placed it in fourth, leadership of the governing Leadership contenders, including front-runner Boris Johnson, ket economics that is at the and rebuild in opposition. behind the far-right Alternative centre-right Conservative Party have called for the controversial Irish clause that is designed to heart of delivering the rev- There is rising scepticism for Germany (AfD) on 13%. spoke at a central London hotel avoid border checks between Ireland and Northern Ireland to be enues that we need to pay for that Merkel’s coalition will The resurgent Greens re- ahead of a week of voting that changed or scrapped. (REUTERS) civilised objectives.” survive until 2021 after SPD main the most popular party, will whittle them down to two. He said he was the candi- leader Andrea Nahles quit two with 27%, attracting voters The contenders were warm- Boris Johnson. an empty podium in the Chan- successive rounds of voting be- date that could win back voters weeks ago in the wake of her disenchanted with the ruling ing up their arguments ahead nel 4 programme, will take part fore the 160,000 grassroots par- who have drifted to the Brexit party’s losses in European coalition and concerned about of a 90-minute televised debate bickering between them will be in a BBC debate on Tuesday. ty members pick the winner in a Party and the centrist Liberal Parliament elections and a climate change. (REUTERS) on Sunday although Johnson counter-productive. Conservative MPs whittle the postal ballot. Democrats, then beat the main is sitting it out, claiming direct Johnson, who will be given contenders down to two through Speaking at the National opposition Labour Party. News Pakistan to receive in brief CM of India’s West Bengal Seven die cleaning $34 billion aid from Indian hotel septic tank: Police ADB to tackle crisis AHMEDABAD: Seven people accepts doctors’ demands have suffocated to death REUTERS while cleaning a hotel septic ISLAMABAD tank in western India with- out safety gear, police said Mamata Banerjee appeals to all medicos to resume work PAKISTAN will receive $3.4 Saturday. The hotel owner billion in budgetary support has been charged with caus- from the Asian Development ing death due to negligence Bank (ABD), the de facto fi- following the incident Friday nance minister said on Satur- night in Gujarat state’s day, as the government seeks Vadodara district, a police help to overcome a ballooning official said. Four of those balance of payments crisis. who died had been called to Last month, Pakistan clean the tank while three reached an accord in principle others were hotel employ- with the International Mon- ees who were assisting. etary Fund (IMF) for a three- Pakistan’s de facto Finance Hundreds of thousands of year, $6 billion bailout package Minister Hafeez Shaikh. mostly low-caste Indians aimed at shoring up its fragile are employed as “manual public finances and strength- Analysts say that while the scavengers” who clear un- ening a slowing economy. derground pipes and septic The ADB financing would IMF programme may help tanks without any protective come on top of the IMF loan, stabilise the economy, it gear or masks. (AFP) with most of the funds to could bring more hardship be disbursed in the current due to austerity measures Putin appreciated fiscal year. “The ADB will Pakistan for promoting provide $3.4 billion in budg- regional peace: Qureshi etary support,” de facto Fi- while the IMF programme may nance Minister Hafeez Shai- help stabilise the economy, it ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister kh said on Twitter. could bring more hardship due Shah Mahmood Qureshi said “$2.2 billion will be re- to austerity measures. Russian President Vladimir leased this fiscal year (FY), The government unveiled Putin appreciated Pakistan’s starting in the first quarter its first federal budget under role and efforts for promoting of FY 2019-20. This will help the government of new Prime regional peace and security, the reserve position and the Minister Imran Khan on Radio Pakistan reported. external account.” The first Wednesday aimed at meeting While talking to media, he disbursement is to “cover such the terms of the IMF loan, and said Prime Minister Imran policy reform areas as trade included a number of expected Khan and Russian President competitiveness, energy sec- belt-tightening policies. Viladimir Putin met briefly on tor and capital markets devel- Officials had forecast sidelines of the Shanghai opment,” Pakistan’s Finance growth of 4% for the next fi- Cooperation Organization Ministry said in a statement. nancial year, but after Rev- (SCO) Summit in Bishkek. Financial crises have shak- enue Minister Hammad Azhar Both leaders discussed Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee addresses media amid protests by junior doctors. (EXPRESS) en the world’s sixth-largest na- delivered his budget speech to Afghanistan issue, situation tion repeatedly over the years, parliament on Tuesday, the in Middle East and Iran. PM AGENCIES past have invoked the Essen- the last two days, the CM has threatening the stability of a government released a budg- Khan also took the Russian WEST BENGAL tial Services Maintenance Act In solidarity made offensive and inappro- nuclear-armed state plagued et document showing it had President into confidence on (ESMA) to threaten agitating priate statement directed to- by Islamist militancy. trimmed its growth estimate Kashmir’s situation, Qureshi ON a day the Centre sought a doctors. I believe in democracy Over 450 medicos across wards doctors. Following that, Political analysts say that for the coming year to 2.4%. told reporters. (ARYNEWS) report from the West Bengal and that is why I have not in- various state-run medical we faced mob attack and phys- government on the ongoing voked ESMA,” she said. college and hospitals in ical assault at different medi- Spain’s conservatives doctors’ strike, Chief Minister Banerjee said the state gov- West Bengal have resigned cal and dental colleges and retake Madrid in Mamata Banerjee Saturday ernment would bear all the ex- to show solidarity. On Satur- hospitals,” the statement said. China denies hit and run as pressure pact with far-right said she had accepted all their penses of medical treatment of day, a statement by a joint The doctors, instead, asked demands while appealing to all the junior doctor who was at- forum of junior doctors said Mamata to visit the NRS Medi- builds on Philippine prez to speak up MADRID: A conservative medicos to resume work. tacked on June 10 at NRS Medi- they felt highly insecure cal College and Hospital for an was sworn in on Saturday as “We have accepted all their cal College and is presently ad- and apprehensive regarding open discussion to resolve the Madrid’s new mayor, regaining demands. I appeal to all doctors mitted at a private hospital. their meeting with the CM impasse. Expressing concerns REUTERS sue in a “serious and responsi- control of the Spanish capital to resume work as thousands “Health services cannot behind closed doors. about the suffering of com- MANILA ble manner”. The sinking took for his People’s Party (PP) of people are awaiting medical continue like this. I am not go- mon people, the junior doctors place on Sunday near the Reed after forging a rightist coalition treatment,” Banerjee said at a ing to take any stringent action. sought an urgent solution to CHINA has rejected Philip- Bank, the site of untapped gas involving the anti-immigration press conference in Nabanna, Let good sense prevail,” she Bengal have been agitating the crisis by ensuring proper pine allegations that a Chi- deposits that an international Vox group. Spain’s municipal the state secretariat. said. In its advisory, the Minis- since Tuesday after two of security and safety at hospitals. nese fishing vessel aban- arbitration court in 2016 ruled elections in May led to a frag- The press conference took try of Home Affairs said it had their colleagues were attacked “We are deeply upset and doned 22 Filipinos after it the Philippines had sovereign mented political landscape, place hours after agitating jun- received a number of represen- and seriously injured follow- feel insecure and apprehen- sank their boat in the South rights to exploit. Beijing dis- requiring numerous power- ior doctors turned down the in- tations from doctors, healthcare ing a patient’s death at NRS sive regarding our representa- China Sea, as pressure builds putes that. sharing deals to form coalition vite for a closed-door meeting professionals and medical asso- Medical College and Hospital tive meeting her behind closed on President Rodrigo Duterte The issue could compli- governments and keeping with Banerjee at the Secretariat, ciations from different parts of in Kolkata. doors. That is why we are not to take a tougher line. cate what are determined some of the most-voted can- throwing a spanner in the reso- the country for their safety and Over 450 medicos across sending any representative to China’s embassy in Manila efforts by Duterte to build didates out of office. The PP’s lution of the issue that has para- security in view of the ongoing various state-run medical col- her office. We want an urgent said the crew had sought to a strong relationship with candidate for Madrid mayor, lysed the state healthcare system strike by doctors in West Ben- lege and hospitals in West solution to this situation by rescue the Filipino fishermen China, despite deep mistrust Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, for the past five days. The West gal, which entered its fifth day. Bengal have resigned to show ensuring proper security and but fled after being “suddenly among his US-allied defence came second behind a far-left Bengal CM, who has faced flak “It is requested that a de- solidarity. On Saturday, a state- safety at our place as per our besieged by seven or eight Fili- apparatus, which remains candidate but he managed to from the Opposition for talking tailed report be sent urgently ment by a joint forum of junior demands. We will humbly re- pino fishing boats”. wary about China’s maritime win control of the city govern- tough on the protests, also said on the representations and the doctors said they felt highly quest the CM to meet all of us “There was no such thing militarisation and what it ment with the backing of she had directed the police not ongoing strike by the doctors,” insecure and apprehensive re- at NRS and implement all of as (a) ‘hit-and-run’,” it said sees as bullying and denial of far-right Vox. (REUTERS) to arrest any doctor during the the MHA advisory said. garding their meeting with the our demands at the earliest,” in a statement late on Friday, Manila’s access to its own off- strike. “BJP governments in the Junior doctors in West CM behind closed doors. “For the statement further read. adding it would handle the is- shore oil and gas reserves.

Italian film legend Franco Zeffirelli dies Mexico publishes Trump’s ‘secret deal’ on migration AFP Dario Nardella, mayor of the AFP tral Americans seeking US asy- the two sides agree to imme- ROME Tuscan city where ZeffirelliZ- MEXICO CITY lum, Trump is pushing Mexico diately open talks to arrive at effirelli was born. to agree to a deal in which mi- just that–a “binding bilateral THE world of cinema was “Deep emotion over the MEXICO published the docu- grants entering Mexican ter- agreement”–in which Mexico in mourning Saturday after death of the master Franco ment on Friday that Donald ritory would have to apply for “would accept the return, and Italian film and opera legend Zeffirelli,” tweeted Italian Trump earlier flaunted as a refugee status there, not in the process refugee status claims, Franco Zeffirelli, feted for his Prime Minister Giuseppe secret deal to curb migration, United States. of third-party nationals” who lavish productions, died at Conte after Zeffirelli died in but denied it had capitulated The language in the “sup- cross its territory to reach the home in Rome aged 96. the presence of adopted sons to the US president’s demands plementary agreement” re- United States. The Oscar-nominated di- Pippo and Luciano along with for a so-called “safe third leased by Mexico appears If in 45 days Washington rector of movies and operas Italian director Franco Zeffirelli. a doctor and a priest. country” agreement. to resemble that. However decides that Mexico City’s ef- “died serenely after a long Afflicted by pneumonia for Foreign Minister Marcelo Mexico’s foreign ministry in- forts to curb migration are illness, which had worsened parted this morning. One of some time, Zeffirelli received Ebrard underwent a grilling US President Donald J Trump. sisted the document–signed not enough, then the Mexican these last months,” Italian the greatest men in the world the last rites last week, media in Mexico’s Congress, where by a deputy legal advisor to government “will take all nec- media said, citing family of culture. We join in the grief reports said. some lawmakers insisted oth- deal brokered a week ago to the ministry and his State essary steps under domestic members. of his loved ones. Goodbye, He was, Conte said, “an erwise and demanded more dodge Trump’s threat to im- Department counterpart– law” to bring that agreement “I never wanted this day dear Master, Florence will Italian ambassador of cin- details on what exactly he pose tariffs on Mexican goods. was “not a binding bilateral into force in another 45 days, to come. Franco Zeffirelli de- never forget you,” tweeted ema, of art, of beauty. agreed to in the last-minute Angry over a surge of Cen- agreement.” Rather, it says the text concludes. Bangladesh, an ideal destination for Qatari investments PAGE 13

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SELECTUSA 2019 INVESTMENT SUMMIT Qatar emerging more independent, stronger than ever before: Kuwari z Qatar’s total exports increased by 25% to reach $84 billion in 2018 z Qatari economy to grow at 2.7 percent in 2019 and 3 percent in 2020

Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari chairs the Qatari delegation at the SelectUSA 2019 Investment Summit in Washington recently. (Right) Kuwari with the US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and diversification, noting that routes with a number of strate- formance during the past cou- noting that the annual real GDP The minister invited inves- ties and strategic interests that DOHA the US is one of Qatar’s strate- gic hubs and major economies ple of years, driven by the wise growth rate at constant price tors to tap the myriad of op- Qatar and US share. gic and largest global partners. around the world, he said, not- policies adopted by the state reached 1.4 percent in 2018, a portunities that Qatar offers to Through its participation QATAR is emerging stronger Over the last five years, ing that trade has been diverted to stimulate all sectors of the better than expected rate. establish investment projects in in the summit, Qatar seeks to and more independent than Qatar-US bilateral trade has to major trading partners. Quoting the World Bank, the country. strengthen its bilateral relations ever before with an economy reached $26.7 billion, he said, “Qatar’s solid economic the minister said the Qatari On the sidelines of the with the US and highlight its that is now more accessible to adding that 84.5 percent of the growth also played a key role in economy is expected to grow summit, Kuwari held separate friendly investment environ- the world, Minister of Com- trade balance, the equivalent of the development of the coun- at 2.7 percent in 2019 and 3 meetings with Wilbur Ross, ment and the opportunities of- merce and Industry HE Ali bin $22.6 billion, was in favour of try’s infrastructure and the es- Over 753 US companies are percent in 2020 partly driven the US Secretary of Commerce; fered by the State across vari- Ahmed al Kuwari has said. the US. tablishment of a very successful currently operating in Qatar, by Qatar’s success in attracting Thomas J Donohue, President ous promising sectors. Qatar He said this at a round table The US is also Qatar’s first air fleet, operated by Qatar Air- foreign direct investments. and CEO of US Chamber of highlighted key legislations on the sidelines of SelectUSA destination for imports, ac- ways, one of the world’s leading including 118 firms that are Qatar’s foreign trade has Commerce; Daniel Mullaney, adopted by the state such as the 2019 Investment Summit in counting for 19.43 percent of 5-star airlines.” fully owned by the US also shown remarkable growth Assistant US Trade Representa- law regulating the investment Washington recently. Qatar’s imports in 2018, the In parallel, Qatar utilised nationals, while 63 firms in 2018 with total foreign trade tive for Europe and the Middle of non-Qatari capital in eco- Kuwari chaired Qatar’s del- minister noted. its available high standard fa- are operating under the increasing by 19 percent in 2018 East; Larry Hogan, Governor nomic activity and the various egation at the Investment Sum- He said more than 753 US cilities and hi-tech logistics to umbrella of the Qatar to reach $116 billion. of Maryland; Ambassador initiatives aimed at supporting mit, the Ministry of Commerce companies are currently operat- mobilise regional agreements Financial Centre Qatar’s total exports in- Anne Patterson, President of the private sector in addition to and Industry said in a state- ing in Qatar, including 118 firms with Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Tur- creased by 25 percent to reach the Qatar-US Business Coun- the incentives, advantages and ment on Saturday. that are fully owned by the US key, Pakistan, India, Azerbaijan Minister of Commerce and $84 billion in 2018, resulting cil; Mike DeWine, Governor of services offered to investors to The round table was or- nationals, while 63 firms are and central Asia, Kuwari added, Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al in a 40 percent increase in the Ohio; Larry Kudlow, Director of attract further Foreign Direct ganised by the US Chamber of operating under the umbrella of noting that Qatar is expanding Kuwari trade surplus which reached the United States National Eco- Investments and bolster Qatar’s Commerce and the US-Qatar the Qatar Financial Centre. its trade activities through a sea $53 billion in 2018, Kuwari nomic Council (NEC), and Matt competitiveness on the regional Business Council, and was at- Over 15,000 US citizens are fleet that connects the country said. Bevin, Governor of Kentucky. and global levels. tended by senior officials and also living in Qatar including with its major trading partners economy and achieve increased “These positive indica- Discussions touched on the This year’s Investment businessmen from Qatar and 5,000 highly skilled individuals in the world to target a market productivity, which reflected tors reflect Qatar’s economic promotion of bilateral relations Summit brought together rep- the US. currently employed by the pri- of 400 million people in its first positively on economic growth, competitiveness and positions and the development of joint resentatives from more than 50 Kuwari said international vate sector, Kuwari said. stage. he said. the country as a highly attrac- cooperation, particularly in the US states and territories as well trade and investment form a key Qatar has successfully es- As a result, the Qatari econ- In 2018, Qatar’s GDP grew tive destination for US invest- fields of trade, investment and as representatives from 43 in- part of Qatar’s future growth tablished direct commercial omy continued its positive per- to $225 billion, Kuwari said, ments,” he noted. industry in light of the friendly ternational markets.

QC board member elected to Arab-Hellenic MAR to initiate stock split after Sunday’s trading Chamber TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE stock split of Masraf Al The paid up capital will not Rayan (MAR) will be carried change, while the book QATAR Chamber board out after the end of trading value per share will member Rashid bin Nasser session on Sunday (June 16, al Kaabi, has been elected 2019), the bank announced to decrease due to the vice-chairman of the Arab- its shareholders and investors increase in the number of Hellenic Chamber for Com- in a statement on Saturday. shares resulting from the merce and Development. On the instructions of Qa- split, with total sharehold- He was elected to the tar Financial Markets Author- ers’ equity remaining post during a meeting of ity, the nominal value of all the committee’s members listed shares will be one one unchanged in Greek capital Athens last riyal per share, Masraf said. Group CEO Adel Mustafawi week, the Chamber said in a The stock split decision statement on Saturday. was taken based on Circular The Arab-Hellenic No. (4)/2019 issued by Qa- before and after the split,” he Chamber was established in tar Stock Exchange (QSE) on said. 1979 and includes more than June 2, 2019. Masraf Al Rayan Chairman and Managing Director Hussein al Masraf Al Rayan Group CEO Adel Mustafawi Masraf Al Rayan Chair- 700 members. It aims to de- Group CEO Adel Musta- Abdullah man and Managing Director velop and promote economic fawi said the share split is a change in shareholders’ equi- the existing level.” The paid up capital will not There will also be no im- Hussein al Abdullah said the and trade relations between process whereby the share is ty, and will not affect the total Mustafawi added that the change, while the book value pact of the split on sharehold- measure will achieve its objec- Greeks and Arabs in all divided into 10 shares, with market value of a shareholder share split will not affect the per share will decrease due to er equity, which includes the tives by expanding the owner- business sectors, mainly the nominal value of the share portfolio. total cash dividends distrib- the increase in the number of paid-up capital, reserves and ship base of listed companies construction, industry, agri- being QR1, multiplied by the “The split of the stock will uted to the shareholders and shares resulting from the split, retained earnings. as a result of the entry of a new culture, energy, technology, number of shares held 10 double the number of shares the net profit will remain the with total shareholders’ equity “Therefore, the share- segment of investors, who pre- tourism and education. times, without any impact or available for trading 10 times same. remaining unchanged. holder equity remains as it is fer to trade low-priced stocks. 23 www.guide.com.qa Sunday, June 16, 2019

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REUTERS while preserving the exist- Global headwinds and lower oil prices have pushed Euro area inflation down to 1.2% in May NEW DELHI ing rate for these goods for all other countries, the gov- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK INDIA will impose higher ernment notification said. DOHA retaliatory tariffs on 28 Higher Indian tariffs US products including al- on US goods could impact THE European Central Bank monds, apples and walnuts growing political and se- (ECB) is struggling to achieve from Sunday, following curity ties between the two its inflation target of less than Washington’s withdrawal nations. but close to 2 percent, Qatar of key trade privileges for US Secretary of State National Bank (QNB) said in New Delhi. Mike Pompeo, who is ex- its weekly economic report on The new duties take ef- pected to visit India this Saturday. fect from Sunday, a gov- month, said this week the The ECB disappointed ernment notification said, markets by only extending in the latest trade row its “forward guidance” by since US President Donald six months, promising not Trump took office in 2017 to increase interest rates be- vowing to act against coun- fore the middle of 2020 at its tries with which Washing- meeting on June 6. There was ton has a large trade deficit. Biggest buyer no change to the main refi- From June 5, President nancing rates, which remains Trump scrapped trade priv- of US almonds at zero and the deposit rate, ileges under the General- India is by far the largest which remains at -0.4 percent. ised System of Preferences buyer of US almonds, The ECB is caught between (GSP) for India, the biggest the “rock” of low inflation and beneficiary of a scheme that paying $543 million for the “hard place” of the various allowed duty-free exports more than half of US complications and constraints of up to $5.6 billion. almond exports in 2018, that limit its ability to under- India termed that “un- US Department of take further aggressive mon- fortunate” and vowed to Agriculture data shows. It is etary easing, the report said. uphold its national inter- the second largest buyer of Low Euro area inflation ests. US apples, taking $156 is due to a combination of Reuters previously re- million worth in 2018 global headwinds hitting the European Central Bank president Mario Draghi in Luxembourg recently. (AFP) ported India was preparing economy and falling oil pric- to levy higher tariffs ahead es. Whereas, the ECB’s policy percent by 2021. its asset purchase programme, Mario Draghi is due to leave of Prime Minister Narendra space is constrained by lim- Market expectations for which some fear will simply his job as ECB President at Modi’s first meeting with United States was open to its on its asset purchases and Euro area inflation over the become a way to make fiscal the end of October. Therefore, Trump on the sidelines of dialogue to resolve trade concerns about bank profit- next five to ten years have transfers between countries. in some sense “forward guid- a G20 summit in Japan on differences with India, ability, the report noted. fallen below 1.3 percent. The The ECB cannot buy more ance” involves Draghi setting June 28 and 29. through greater access for The recent escalation of last time expectations were than 50 percent of any single policy for his successor. One India initially issued an American companies to its the trade war between the US this low in 2016 the ECB un- Hurdles bond or more than 50 percent candidate to replace Draghi order in June last year to markets. and China has combined with dertook aggressive monetary The ECB faces a number of of the bonds issued by any includes the president of Ger- raise import taxes as high India is by far the larg- softer US data to spook finan- stimulus. complications and political single government. Indeed, it many’s Bundesbank Jens Wei- as 120 percent on a slew est buyer of US almonds, cial markets. However, the ECB faces a is difficult for the ECB to buy dmann, who is considered a of US items, incensed by paying $543 million for By early June, the S&P 500 number of complications and constraints that limit its ability more than 33 percent of any monetary policy hawk. Washington’s refusal to more than half of US al- had fallen by 7 percent and the political constraints that limit to undertake further single bond as that would al- QNB says it expects ECB exempt it from higher steel mond exports in 2018, US price of brent crude oil by 18 its ability to undertake further aggressive monetary easing, low it to block decisions in to wait and see if the Fed is and aluminium tariffs. Department of Agriculture percent from April 2019 peaks. aggressive monetary easing, the report said debt restructuring negotia- forced into cutting US interest But New Delhi repeat- data shows. It is the second In response to these glob- the report said. tions. rates. edly delayed raising tariffs largest buyer of US apples, al headwinds, markets have The first political con- The ECB has also commit- If that happens, then the as the two nations engaged taking $156 million worth shifted to price in at least two straint on the ECB is divergent ing inflation, onto the ECB. ted to try to purchase assets ECB may need to be aggressive in trade talks. Trade be- in 2018. Fed interest rate cuts by the attitudes to fiscal policy in Eu- ECB President Mario according to the share that using a variety of tools: lower tween them stood at about New Delhi’s new rules in end of 2019. rope, with Italy running exces- Draghi Draghi played an inter- each country has in the ECB’s interest rates; further asset $142.1 billion in 2018. areas such as e-commerce Global headwinds and sively loose fiscal policy and esting game, in his post-meet- capital. purchases; and subsidised India on Saturday and data localisation have lower oil prices have pushed Germany running excessively ing statement, by trying to tie The end result is that the funding for bank lending. amended its previous order already angered the Unit- Euro area inflation down to tight fiscal policy. any further increase in the ECB is unable to stimulate the The Fed may move as early “to implement the imposi- ed States and hit compa- 1.2 percent in May. Inflation The lack of significant fis- ECB’s 2.6 trillion euros of as- Euro area economy and infla- as July, but Draghi has un- tion of retaliatory duties on nies such as Amazon.com, has averaged less than 1.3 per- cal stimulus in Europe has set purchases to fiscal stimu- tion via a significant expan- til the September meeting to 28 specified goods originat- Walmart Inc, Mastercard cent over the past 10 years. placed the responsibility for lus by Euro area governments. sion of its asset purchases, the hand over a legacy of mone- ing in or exported from US” and Visa, among others. The ECB’s own projection is stimulating the Euro area The second political con- report said. tary stimulus to his successor, for inflation to reach just 1.6 economy, and therefore boost- straint on the ECB comes via One complication is that whoever that may be. Saudi seeks oil supply protection as US and Iran face off

REUTERS with Iran over its nuclear pro- ed on Twitter. a 2015 nuclear pact between the Middle East have jumped which world powers agreed to ble into conflict. DUBAI gramme, has blamed Tehran. The US military released Tehran and global powers last by at least 10%. ease international sanctions A US official told Reuters Iran has denied any role in a video on Thursday, saying it year. Washington’s stated aim “The kingdom is commit- on Iran in return for curbs on a surface-to-air missile was SAUDI Arabia called for swift the strikes on the tankers south showed Iran’s Revolutionary is to drive Iranian oil exports, ted to ensuring stability of Tehran’s nuclear work, said fired from Iranian territory action to secure Gulf energy of the Strait of Hormuz, a ma- Guards were behind the explo- the mainstay of its economy, to global oil markets,” the Saudi any move to close the Strait of on Thursday morning at a US supplies, after the United jor transit route for oil from sions that damaged the Norwe- zero. energy minister said in Japan Hormuz would not last long. drone that was near Front Al- States blamed Iran for attacks Saudi Arabia, the world’s big- gian-owned Front Altair and Tehran has said that if its at a meeting of energy minis- He also said he was open tair following the attack on the on two oil tankers in a vital oil gest crude exporter, and other the Japanese-owned Kokuka oil exports were halted, it could ters from the G20 group of na- to holding talks with Iran, al- tanker. The missile did not hit shipping route that have raised Gulf producers. Courageous. block the Strait of Hormuz, a tions. though Tehran said it had no the drone, the official said. fears of broader confrontation Saudi Energy Minister “Iran did do it and you narrow channel of water sepa- Japanese Industry Minister plans to negotiate with the US Defense Secretary Pat- in the region. Khalid al-Falih said “there know they did it because you rating Iran and Oman through Hiroshige Seko said ministers United States unless it reversed rick Shanahan said the United Thursday’s tanker attacks must be a rapid and decisive saw the boat,” US President which a fifth of the oil con- agreed on the need to “work a decision on the nuclear deal. States was “planning various in the Gulf of Oman exacerbat- response to the threat” to en- Donald Trump told Fox News sumed globally passes. together to deal with the recent Tehran and Washington contingencies” when asked if ed the antagonistic fallout from ergy supplies, market stability on Friday. Oil prices have climbed incidents from (an) energy se- have both said they have no more military forces would be similar blasts in May that crip- and consumer confidence after The United States has tight- 3.4% since Thursday’s attacks. curity point of view.” Trump, interest in a war. But this has sent to the area, but added that pled four vessels. Washington, the attacks in the Gulf area, the ened sanctions on Iran since Ship insurers said insurance who pulled the United States done little to assuage concerns the focus was on building an already embroiled in a standoff Saudi Energy Ministry report- Washington withdrew from costs for ships sailing through out of the nuclear deal under that the arch foes could stum- international consensus.

TOURISM BOOM Foreign tourist spending in Turkey hits new high in 2018

The tourism sector contributed $95.6 billion to last year: shopping with foreign cards amounted to TL 26.3 billion the country’s economy in 2018, says report in 2018, representing an increase of 76 percent year-on-year. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Turkish economy. “This increase in foreign tour- DOHA “The travel and tourism sector ist spend within Turkey has also plays a crucial role as a driver of Attractive resulted in growth for the nation’s TURKEY’S travel and tourism sec- economic growth, job creation and high-end goods retail sector. Travellers get greater tor witnessed huge growth in 2018, social inclusion. Repeated visits value for their money in Turkey far outpacing global growth rate, from tourists from the GCC coun- A significant spike has been when compared to other popu- with significant tourist influx from tries in particular helped fuel the reported in the number of lar destinations around the world Arab nations, according to a recent growth of this sector. international tourists — particu- across a wide spectrum of goods report. “We expect tourist spending in larly tourists from neighbouring and services,’ added Salih. The nation’s travel and tour- Turkey to continue undeterred this Arab countries — travelling to The 2018 research also shows ism economy grew by 15 percent in year too as the number of visitors Turkey to shop, especially for that leisure travellers primarily 2018, significantly higher than the bound for Turkish cities rises,” said drove the tourism sector in Turkey global growth rate of 3.9 percent. Salih Ozer, Attache of Culture and high-end designer and luxury with 87 percent spending generat- One in every eight Turkish lira Information. brands ed by leisure visitors and 13 percent is now generated by the nation’s The report ranked Istanbul The report ranked Istanbul eighth in the world for international spend, accruing from business travellers. travel and tourism sector, the re- eighth in the world for internation- $16.3 billion in 2018. The sector is also strongly port said. al spend, accruing $16.3 billion, especially for high-end designer weighted towards international The tourism sector contributed ahead of other popular European been attributed to Turkey’s grow- reported in the number of interna- and luxury brands. According to tourists with 61 percent of the $95.6 billion to the country’s econ- destinations such as London, Paris, ing popularity as a shopping desti- tional tourists — particularly tour- recent estimates, foreign tourists spending coming from foreigners omy in 2018, with the sector now Barcelona and Amsterdam. nation, the report said. ists from neighbouring Arab coun- held a notable share in the turno- and 39 percent from domestic trav- representing a 12.1 percent share of A large slice of this spend has A significant spike has been tries — travelling to Turkey to shop, ver of shopping centres in Turkey ellers. Economy & Business Sunday, June 16, 2019 13 Bangladesh an ideal destination for Qatari investments, says envoy Bangladesh Forum Qatar honours Qatari companies with ‘Partners of Bangladesh’ awards to mark first anniversary SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA

BANGLADESH has all the potential to be an ideal destination for Qa- tari investments as the country has Trade ties taken a series of measures to build up investment-friendly infrastruc- With its economy set to boom ture, provide necessary facilities to at a growth rate of 7.86 set up industries and simplify rules percent and cost of doing and regulations for foreign inves- business including labour cost tors, the country’s top diplomat in Doha has said. lowest in Asia, there can not Speaking at a function to mark be a better time for Qatari the first anniversary of Bangladesh investors to look for Forum Qatar (BFQ) in Doha re- investment opportunities in cently, Ambassador of Bangladesh Bangladesh. This is the most to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmed said, “Qatar is looking for investment opportune moment for opportunities abroad as part of its match-making between the diversification process, while Bang- ‘business and investor’ ladesh is ready to provide its almost communities of the two virgin economic sectors to prospec- countries to boost trade tive foreign investors with lucrative incentives available for exclusive Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar HE Ashud Ahmed and Bangladesh Forum Qatar President and Ali Bin Ali Group CFO Iftekhar Ahmad with the recipients of the and investment ties and special economic zones.” ‘Partners of Bangladesh’ awards and other dignitaries during an event to mark the first anniversary of the Bangladesh Forum Qatar in Doha recently. With its economy set to boom at a growth rate of 7.86 percent in improving the image of Bangla- and cost of doing business includ- deshis in Qatar and in promoting ing labour cost lowest in Asia, the relationship between the two coun- envoy said, there cannot be a bet- tries at different levels.” ter time for Qatari investors to look The programme titled ‘Partners for investment opportunities in of Bangladesh’ saw a total of seven Bangladesh. renowned organisations and entre- “As we all are fully aware about preneurs getting honoured in three the excellent bilateral relations be- different categories like contribu- tween our two brotherly countries, tion towards trade and economic especially on political fronts, and development of Bangladesh, con- the two countries have long been tribution in employing substantial supporting each other’s case in dif- number of Bangladeshi workforce ferent international fora for protect- and successful Bangladeshi entre- ing and promoting our respective preneur in Qatar. interests. However, our excellent The award recipients were Al political ties have not been properly Jaber Group, QDVC, QD-SBG Con- reflected in our economic and com- struction, Muntajat, Power Holding, mercial transactions despite the fact Over 100 firms to take part in ‘Made in Bangladesh’ expo Arabian Exchange Companies and that there remains a huge business Golden Marble Company CEO Jalal and trading potential to be explored SATYENDRA PATHAK Slated to begin on December 10 tunities to showcase their products ship from Qatar. Ahmed. by our two business communities to DOHA this year, the three-day Bangladeshi and services. “The exhibition will also give During the event, BFQ Found- take our traditional bilateral rela- trade and investment exhibition will be Aimed at boosting bilateral opportunity to the Qatari busi- ing Member Shahed Ahmed intro- tions to a new height,” he said. MORE than 100 exhibitors from jointly organised by BFQ and the Bang- trade between the two countries, nesses to explore trading and mar- duced Bangladesh and briefly out- “This is the most opportune mo- Bangladesh are expected to par- ladesh Embassy in Qatar. Younus said, the exhibition will keting, joint ventures, contract lined the opportunities available ment for match-making between ticipate in the first-ever ‘Made in A first-of-its-kind Bangladeshi give opportunity to the Bangla- manufacturing and business pro- in the country for foreign direct the ‘business and investor’ commu- Bangladesh’ exhibition to be held exhibition in Qatar, a large num- deshi companies to understand cess outsourcing opportunities in investment. The presentation was nities of the two countries to tap the in December this year, Bangladesh ber of renowned Bangladeshi com- Qatari market and interact with Bangladesh,” the BFQ official said. insightful and raised the overall growing number of trade opportuni- Forum Qatar (BFQ) Founding panies and entrepreneurs related industry leaders, meet prospec- Registered with Qatar Finan- interest of investors and audiences ties. If the business communities of Member and Richmond Consult- to diverse economic sectors like tive partners via business-to- cial Center, BFQ is a business fo- about economy of Bangladesh. the two countries avail themselves ants & Services Managing Director agro, fisheries & meat, furniture, business (B2B) meetings and rum formed by Bangladeshi pro- Speaking on the sideline of the of the opportunities, the volume of Israt Ara Younus said at an event fintech, textiles, pharmaceuticals site visits, export products and fessionals and business people of event, BFQ President and Ali Bin Ali trade and investment between the to mark the first anniversary of and others are expected to take services to Qatar and get invest- diversified background working Group CFO Iftekhar Ahmad said, two countries will increase mani- BFQ in Doha recently. part in the exhibition with oppor- ments or other forms of partner- in Qatar. “There couldn’t be a better moment fold,” Ahmed noted. to recognise the business organisa- The envoy also took the occasion tions for their contributions to the to congratulate BFQ for celebrating economy of Bangladesh. We hope its first anniversary in a grand style to continue the trend every year by awarding business organisations and hope that our future endeav- that are contributing to the develop- ours will also improve the image of ment of Qatar-Bangladesh bilateral Bangladesh in Qatar.” economic relationship. BFQ Vice President Shafiqul “I liked the idea of ‘Partners Islam, a leading marketing profes- of Bangladesh’ as this innovative sional with Ooredoo Qatar, said, idea will go a long way in further “We have achieved our goals that strengthening people to people con- we set while taking initiative to set tact between the two countries,” the up BFQ. Members of BFQ are try- envoy said. ing to make future initiatives more Hailing BFQ for organising interactive and informative so that many events and activities during investors in Qatar and Bangla- the first year of its inception, Ahmed desh get adequateinformation and said, “These activities have helped guidance.” UDC wins two awards at ‘Arabian Property Awards 2019-2020’

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ating in all sectors of the property DOHA and real estate industry, where participants are grouped by re- UNITED Development Company gion including Africa, Asia, Eu- (UDC), one of Qatar’s leading rope and USA. public shareholding companies The two Awards reflect UDC’s and the master developer of The leading position ahead of hun- Pearl-Qatar and Gewan Islands, dreds of firms across 48 real es- has added two prestigious awards tate categories, including residen- to its list of honours. tial and commercial properties, The awards presented during that have been carefully appraised Arabian Property Awards 2019- by a panel of 80 international ex- 2020’ are “Best Mixed-Use Devel- perts led by three members of the opment Award” for The Pearl-Qatar UK’s House of Lords. and “Commercial High-Rise Devel- The Awards’ evaluation is opment Award” for UDC Tower. based on criteria such as design, UDC Executive Director Com- UDC President and CEO Ibrahim UDC Executive Director Commercial Abdulrahman Al Ibrahim receives the award UDC Tower situated at the entrance of quality, services, innovation and mercial Abdulrahman Al Ibrahim Jassim al Othman during a ceremony in London. The Pearl-Qatar commitment to sustainability. received the two awards during a UDC is known for its mission ceremony that took place on June novation.” optimise the returns of the share- Company in Qatar’ in 2018 by the entrance of The Pearl-Qatar is- to identify and invest in long- 12 at the Marriott Hotel Gros- Othman said, “These two holders and the investors alike”. prestigious London-based ‘Inter- land and is one of the tallest struc- term projects contributing to Qa- venor Square in London. awards demonstrate UDC’s out- The “Best Mixed-Use Devel- national Finance Magazine’. tures on the man-made island. tar’s growth and providing good Commenting on this achieve- standing successful journey in opment Award” is The Pearl-Qa- The ‘Commercial High-Rise The 42-storey tower has been shareholder value. ment, UDC President and CEO identifying and investing in pre- tar’s second award in less than Development Award’ is a testa- developed primarily to provide UDC activities cover a multi- Ibrahim Jassim al Othman said, mium real estate development two years. ment to UDC’s adoption of the the best possible working environ- tude of vital investment sectors “The two awards reflect the projects that contribute to the The Island was also chosen as highest quality standards and its ment with the first-class facilities, including real estate develop- soundness of UDC’s long-term growth of the real estate sector, the ‘Best Mixed-Use Development’ commitment to excellence in the making the Tower the location of ment, property management, strategies in developing real provide unrivalled services to the at the ‘2018-2019 Arabian Proper- development of the highest qual- choice for many businesses. infrastructure and utilities, estate projects that are distin- customers and fall in line with the ty Awards’, while UDC was named ity commercial office spaces in The awards celebrate the maritime and hospitality related guished for their quality and in- highest international standards to the ‘Best Real Estate Development UDC Tower that is situated at the achievements of companies oper- businesses. The fans want us to win and play well, so that’s why they jeer. Brazil’s match-winner Coutinho on fans’ SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019 unhappiness

Qatar to host 2019 ANOC World Beach Qatar’s Copa America quest Games QNA LAUSANNE/SWITZERLAND begins tonight at Maracana THE Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) on Friday announced that Al Annabi take Qatar stay the 2019 ANOC World Beach Games will be hosted by the on Paraguay at 55th in FIFA Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC). 10pm Doha time rankings “Qatar boasts spectacular Asian Cup champions oceanfront locations and is AYENI OLUSEGUN Qatar maintained their ready to provide the perfect DOHA 55th position in the world setting for NOCs and their athletes to compete in excit- ASIAN champions Qatar will and as the fifth best Asian ing beach, action and water make their Copa America de- country in the new FIFA sports,” ANOC said in a press but at the iconic Maracana rankings released on statement. Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Friday. Meanwhile, Qatar has a proven track- Sunday – against a rebuilding Paraguay are placed 36th. record in successfully hosting and two-time champions Par- international events, includ- aguay with the match sched- ing Asian Games 2006; World uled to begin at 10pm Doha earlier that his mission is to Indoor Athletics Champion- time. The last time the two prepare the team for the 2022 ship 2010, World Handball teams met in a friendly, Qatar FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Championship 2015, and had emerged winners 2-0 in “In the near future we have other international champi- November, 2009. the Copa América, but we do onships in swimming, gym- Pitted against Lionel not stop seeing what comes nastics and cycling. Messi’s Argentina and Colom- next,” he said. Qatar is also set to host bia in Group B of the South “The big dream is to take several major tournaments, in- American football fest, Felix Paraguay back to a World Cup cluding the 2019 World Athlet- Sanchez’s team are not short but I think this tournaments ics Championships, the 2022 on confidence – despite a 2-0 can give great preparation on World Cup, the 2023 World loss to Brazil in a warm-up the way to Qatar,” the former Water Games and other major friendly, the team bounced Sevilla of Spain coach said. tournaments on its calendar. back to beat local side Ma- Al Annabi and fellow Asian In order to prevent disrup- dureira Sports Club 2-1 in a Football Confederation (AFC) tion to the NOCs and their ath- closed-door game. side Japan are the two invited letes, the sports programme Qatar received support Paraguay’s Oscar Cardozo (left), celebrating after scoring in the penalty shoot-out during the South Africa 2010 World Cup round of 16 match countries to this year’s Copa, will remain unchanged and ahead of their debut from the against Japan in Pretoria on June 29, 2010, and Qatar’s Almoez Ali celebrating after scoring against the Palestine national team during a making Qatar the ninth selec- the dates of the Games will be South American football fed- friendly in Doha on September 11, 2018. Paraguay and Qatar face each other in Copa America group match at Maracana Stadium in Rio de tion outside of CONMEBOL moved back just a few days to eration CONMEBOL presi- Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday. (AFP) to contest this event (Mexico, 12-16 October. There will also dent Alejandro Dominguez, Costa Rica, United States, be no impact on the ongoing who said, “Qatar players have players in action. because we are not used ment we will be a bet- a niggling injury are set to Honduras, Panama, Japan, qualification process which to be strong, they are the Asian “The Brazilian fans are ex- to playing against South ter team,” the Spaniard make their mark again on the Jamaica and Haiti are the has seen more than 70 nation- champions and the future of cited to see the Qatar natioanl American teams, but had said. big stage. other eight). The Maroons will al Olympic committees (NOC) Qatar football. team play. We hope the team my players are confi- Sanchez has stuck “Since our squad has many also be the second Asian team qualify across the 14 sports, “On the pitch it is 11 vs 11, enjoys playing football in our dent that they will be with his young core young players, we look forward in the Copa America, behing with athletes from up to 90 na- so they have to be brave. Im- country and hopefully they are able to give their best,” of stars, who he has to gaining as much experience Japan in 1999. tions expected to compete. portantly, they need to belive up to the task to achieve suc- Sanchez had stressed coached since their de- as possible in this high-profile Qatar will also participate Qatar will also host the in themselves, they are already cess,” he said. recently. velopmental years at tournament,” said Sanchez. in 2020 edition of Copa Amer- ANOC General Assembly and the champions of Asia.” Qatar coach Sanchez has “Talking about possible re- the Aspire Academy. Meanwhile, Qatar’s oppo- ica alongside Australia as in- ANOC Awards, which will now Former 1994 World Cup however warned his players of sults is not easy. The likes of Akram Afif, nents Paraguay have won just vited teams. For now though, take place immediately after winner from Brazil, Rai Souza the challenge. “We have three very tough Almoez Ali and versatile de- one game in four since the start the Maroons can show Copa the Games on (17-18 October). Vieira de Oliveira said fans “Playing in the Copa Amer- opponents, but what I am sure fender Bassam al Rawi who of the year. New coach Eduar- America lovers why they are NOC delegates attending the would be excited to see Qatar ica will be a huge challenge, of is that after that tourna- has recovered in time from do Berizzo had acknowledged reckoned as an Asian force. ANOC General Assembly will be invited to arrive in Qatar at the start of the Games so that all NOCs will be able to enjoy the inaugural event. Brazil win against Bolivia but fans unhappy at lacklustre display QOC Secretary-General Jassim Rashid Al Buainain said, “We are proud of this REUTERS table for the lack of atmosphere. understand. If we get forward could hear it out on the pitch. confidence which underlines SAO PAULO Coach Tite admitted the and create chances then they “It’s different in Bahia. Qatar’s leading position in the players heard the boos and will applaud.” Crowds in Bra- People miss the Brazil team, global sporting. At the same BRAZIL got the win they said it was not realistic to ex- zil’s two big cities of Sao Paulo and the energy that we bring. time, we are fully committed wanted in their Copa America pect supporters to cheer a and Rio de Janeiro are known For sure, things will be more to live up to the challenge by opener on Friday but the post- team that was not playing well. to be notoriously fickle and animated than here.” hosting the 2019 ANOC World mortem of the 3-0 victory over “We felt it!” Tite told re- captain Daniel Alves hoped Both sides were poor in Beach Games in the best possi- Bolivia was as much about the porters. “Young lads feel it. the home fans would get more the first period but the game ble way, despite the short time lack of atmosphere as the lack- The coach feels it. behind their team when they briefly came alive five min- available to prepare. lustre display. “Having been at big clubs, take on Venezuela in his home utes into the second half when QOC Secretary-General The 46,342 fans, who when you sometimes don’t state of Bahia on Tuesday. Coutinho slotted home a VAR- added he was confident turned out to see the match at produce, then don’t expect the “This is normal in Sao Pau- assisted penalty. that the 2019 ANOC World Sao Paulo’s Morumbi stadium fans to understand. They will lo, there are lot of fans of clubs Coutinho grabbed a sec- Beach Games will be an were not impressed and the boo. When you pass the ball so it’s always complicated ond with a close-range header event to remember, point- team were booed at halftime along the back, from full back playing here, but we showed three minutes later before ing to Qatar’s experiences in with the scores tied at 0-0. to central defender to goal- Brazil’s Fernandinho (centre) tries to score against Bolivia at the personality,” Alves said. Everton rifled home a third organising sports events in The entire game at the stadi- keeper, the first thing you here Cicero Pompeu de Toledo Stadium, also known as Morumbi, in “There was even a moment from outside the box with five various games. um, which was 70% full, was no- is BOOOOOOO!” “We need to Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Friday. (AFP) when Tite shouted and you minutes remaining.

Qatar begin with a bang at Asian Toronto to hold victorious Raptors Cameroon’s football team Beach Handball in China championship parade on Monday completes screening at Aspetar

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CANADA’S largest city will hold a championship parade on Monday for the Toronto Rap- tors, the first team outside the United States to capture the NBA crown. The upstart Raptors de- throned the defending cham- pion Golden State Warriors late Thursday to win the NBA Finals, The Toronto Raptors celebrate with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy 114-110. after defeating the Golden State Warriors to win the 2019 NBA Finals. (AFP) With the victory -- cheered across Canada -- the team also Centre, on Toronto’s west side Kawhi Leonard raising his arms became the first Canadian club and proceed along Lake Shore in victory at Oakland, Califor- The Cameroon national football team has completed a comprehen- to win a major North American Boulevard into downtown, end- nia’s Oracle Arena. sive three-day medical screening session at Aspetar. The top-class Four-time winners and holders Qatar launched the defence of the sports title since the 1993 To- ing at city hall. The last major They shouted from side- medical screening comprised of Cardiac screening (including an Asian Men’s Beach Handball Championship with a 2-0 win over The ronto Blue Jays captured Major championship parade in this walk newspaper boxes “Prehis- ECG, and often further investigations such as an ECHO or a cardiac Philippines in Weihai, China, on Saturday. Qatar are placed in Pool A League Baseball’s World Series. city was held for the Blue Jays toric: Dinosaurs rule the Earth MRI), a detailed medical and injury questionnaire, laboratory tests, along with Vietnam, Chinese Taipei, Afghanistan and Indonesia. Pool The parade, officials said, 26 years ago. again” and “We the Champs” to dental assessment, Biodex muscle assessment, physiotherapy B consists of four-time runners-up Oman, Iran, Thailand, Pakistan, is scheduled to start at 1400 Newspaper headlines on passers-by, some just heading functional assessment, spirometry, visual acuity assessment, Japan and Saudi Arabia. The tourney runs till June 24 and serves as a GMT on Monday at the Raptor’s Friday heralded the win with full home after late night celebra- medical and musculoskeletal examinations. qualifier for the 2020 World Championships to be held in Italy. practice facility, OVO Athletic front-page photos of star player tions in several Canadian cities. Sports Sunday, June 16, 2019 15

CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019: INDIA VS PAKISTAN Rain holds key to arch-rivals’ showdown Match result will not be Shine against India, enter folklore: career-defining: Kohli Coach Arthur tells Pak players

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CAPTAIN Virat Kohli has SUNDAY’S World Cup match sought to play down the hype against arch-rivals India is a surrounding India’s World Cup gilt-edged opportunity for eve- clash against arch-rivals Paki- ry Pakistani player to etch his stan, saying the impact of the name into cricketing folklore, result will “not last a lifetime”. coach Mickey Arthur said. Be a hero The two Asian giants lock The sold out clash will be horns in Manchester on Sun- Pakistan’s seventh attempt to I’m telling our players in the day with more than a billion beat India in a 50-over World dressing room, ‘you could people expected to tune in for Cup match and South African be a hero tomorrow. Your the most-anticipated match of Arthur has reminded them the tournament with weather the bigger rewards that await careers are going to be being the key factor. them if they can break the jinx. defined by a moment in the Two-times champions In- As bilateral cricket remains game. You do something dia, who have won all six of suspended because of political incredible tomorrow, you’ll their meetings against their tensions, the neighbours meet be remembered forever. neighbours in World Cups, go each other only in ICC events into the contest in good shape, with emotions running high in Mickey Arthur with two victories and a no- both countries. result so far. India’s captain Virat Kohli arrives for a training session at Old Trafford “It doesn’t get more ex- Pakistan, led by Sarfaraz Stadium in Manchester on Saturday. (AFP) citing,” Arthur said of the we can beat everybody.” Ar- Ahmed, are struggling in the hotly-anticipated contest at thur took charge of a mercu- 10-team table with just one win about more than just what each other in 131 One-Day Old Trafford. rial Pakistan side in 2016 fol- – an upset against England – happens on the pitch. International games. Paki- “I’m telling our players in lowing his stints with South two defeats and a washout. “I think the best way to stan have a clear edge with 73 the dressing room, ‘you could Africa and Australia. Kohli said his team would approach something like this, wins, despite their poor record be a hero tomorrow. Your ca- Since then, the 51-year-old focus on their strengths rather if one focuses too much on against India at World Cups. reers are going to be defined said, he has tried to bring in than worrying about the weak- what’s going on the outside, With the threat of rain by a moment in the game. more consistency but was not nesses of any opposition. it’s to understand that the looming over the match, Kohli You do something incredible Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq (right) shares a light moment with teammates too unhappy with the side be- “We’re not focusing on game starts tomorrow at a cer- said flexibility would be cru- tomorrow, you’ll be remem- during an indoor training session at Old Trafford on Saturday. (AFP) ing branded “unpredictable”. the opposition, so for us no tain time and it finishes at a cial both for the team’s plans bered forever. “I like to think we’ve be- one’s a threat. For us, no one certain time,” said Kohli. and the make-up of the side. “Our mantra is ‘how do Kohli, who sought to play down inspiration for Pakistan. come a lot more structured player matters more than the “So it’s not going to last a “We can’t be rigid in our you want to be remembered?’ the hype around the match. “That’s a long time ago. as a team. I think there’s other,” Kohli said at Old Traf- lifetime for you, whether you approach because, if the We’ve got 15 incredible crick- Inconsistency has again We’re concentrating at the been a lot more role clarity ford on Saturday. do well or you don’t,” the cap- conditions are very different eters in that dressing room, plagued Pakistan’s campaign moment on our own games given to players... “It’s about going into the tained reasoned with a blank from what we played in the and we keep stressing to them with Sarfaraz Ahmed’s men because we know, if we put “I certainly think our gap park as the Indian cricket expression. last game, then we’ll have to ‘how do you want to be re- shocking hosts England but three disciplines together, between being very, very good team and taking on whichever He added: “From the fans’ think of different combina- membered? You’re the class of going down to West Indies and we can beat anybody in the and very bad is a lot closer, team is in front of us. If we point of view, looking at the at- tions, “ he said. 2019. What are they going to Australia. world,” Arthur said. and I do think that we’re play- play well, we can beat any side mosphere and frenzy around “If the length of the game say about you in history?’ “And The “perfect match” that “We haven’t put the perfect ing a game now that is a little in the world,” he said. the game, I wouldn’t say it’s easy is going to be full and we ex- tomorrow presents an unbe- Arthur demands from his game together yet. Our disci- bit more consistent. Matches between the two to think like a player. For the pect the game to be 50 overs lievable opportunity for these team has not materialised but plines have been good with the “But that unpredictabil- countries, who currently only players, it’s very, very crucial to both sides, then we’ll probably guys to really make a mark.” their victory over India in the bat, have been okay with the ity tag always sort of hangs face each other in multi-na- be absolutely professional.” think of another combination, Arthur’s approach was in con- final of the 2017 Champions ball and okay in the field. If we around the Pakistan team, and tion tournaments, are always The two teams have played but we’ll have to be flexible.” trast to that of India captain Trophy at the Oval could be an put the perfect game together, that makes us very exciting.”

STANDINGS South Africa score their first win TEAM P W L T NR PTS Finch, Starc shine as NEW ZEALAND 4 3 0 0 1 7 ENGLAND 4 3 1 0 0 6 Afghanistan AUSTRALIA 4 3 1 0 0 6 shot out for 125 INDIA 3 2 0 0 1 5 Australia beat Lanka SRI LANKA 4 1 1 0 2 4 REUTERS WEST INDIES 4 1 2 0 1 3 CARDIFF AFP BANGLADESH 4 1 2 0 1 3 LONDON PAKISTAN 4 1 2 0 1 3 SOUTH Africa finally got a SOUTH AFRICA 5 1 3 0 1 3 World Cup win under their AUSTRALIA captain Aaron AFGHANISTAN 4 0 4 0 0 0 belt as they eased to a nine- Finch and pace bowler Mitch- Note: Top four teams qualify for semi-finals. wicket triumph over Afghani- ell Starc stole the show as the stan at Sophia Gardens on Sat- holders eased to an 87-run urday to keep alive their hopes win over Sri Lanka at the Oval of a semi-final berth. on Saturday. Crying Foul Leg spinner Imran Tahir Finch equalled his career- took 4-29 as he engineered best One-Day International ICC rejects Lanka an Afghani collapse after a score with a masterful 153 and complaints of 75-minute rain break as they Steve Smith chipped in with 73 were dismissed for 125. as Australia scored 334-7. ‘cramped bus, poor Chris Morris contributed Needing a World Cup re- pitches, no pool’ with figures of 3-13 and Andile cord run-chase to claim a Phehlukwayo took two wick- South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (left) and Hashim Amla (centre) run shock win, Sri Lanka got off LONDON: World Cup organis- ets for 18. between the wickets as Afghanistan’s captain Gulbadin Naib runs to to a flying start thanks to a ers have been forced to defend The South Africans then field the ball during their group stage match at Sophia Gardens stadium first-wicket partnership of Australia’s Aaron Finch, Steven Smith and teammates celebrate the quality of the tournament’s set about the slightly adjusted in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday. (AFP) 115 between captain Dimuth winning against Sri Lanka at the Oval on Saturday. (REUTERS) pitches and facilities after reports target of 127 from 48 overs Karunaratne and Kusal Perera. of an official complaint from Sri in cautious fashion, reaching Scoreboard 9-125, 10-125. But Perera departed for Silva 10, S. Smith b Malinga 73, Behrendorff 16, K. Mendis c Carey Lanka. Sri Lanka team manager 131-1 with 19 overs to spare. Afghanistan: Hazratullah Zazai Bowling: Rabada 8-1-36-1 (2w); 52 and when Karunaratne fell G. Maxwell not out 46, S. Marsh b Starc 30, A. Mathews c Carey Ashantha de Mel claimed the Hashim Amla and Quinton c van der Dussen b Rabada 22, Hendricks 5-1-25-0 (1w); Phehluk- on 97 the game swung back in c Siriwardana b Udana 3, A. Carey b Cummins 9, M. Siriwardana b International Cricket Council have de Kock put together a 104- Noor Ali Zadran b Tahir 32, Rahmat wayo 8-1-18-2; Morris 6.1-2-13-3; Australia’s direction. run out (Udana) 4, P. Cummins run Starc 3, T. Perera c Warner b Starc given certain World Cup teams run opening wicket partner- Shah lbw b Morris 6, Hashmatullah Tahir 7-0-29-4. Starc was the catalyst with out (Udana) 0, M. Starc not out 5; 7, D. de Silva not out 16, I. Udana preferential treatment at the ship before De Kock was dis- Shahidi c du Plessis b Phehlukwayo S Africa (Target 127 in 48 overs) a fiery spell of three wickets in Extras: (lb4, nb1, w9) 14; TOTAL: c Finch b Richardson 8, L. Mal- expense of his side. Launching missed for 68. 8, Asghar Afghan c and b Tahir 0, H. Amla not out 41, Q. de Kock c six balls, Australia eventually (For 7 wkts, 50 overs) 334 inga c Khawaja b Richardson 1, an angry attack on the ICC ahead Faf du Plessis’s side have Mohammad Nabi b Phehlukwayo Nabi b Naib 68, A. Phehlukwayo not dismissing Sri Lanka for 247. Fall of wickets: 1-80, 2-100, 3-273, N. Pradeep c Carey b Cummins 0; of Sri Lanka’s match against endured a torrid campaign 1, Ikram Alikhil c Amla b Morris 9, out 17; Extras: (lb1, w4) 5 Sri Lanka, who lost their 4-278, 5-310, 6-317, 7-320; Bowl- Extras: (lb2, w6) 8 holders Australia on Saturday, de so far, losing their first three Gulbadin Naib c Markram b Tahir 5, TOTAL: (For 1 wkt, 28.4 overs) 131 last seven wickets for 42 runs, ing: Malinga 10-1-61-1 (1nb, 3w); TOTAL: (All out, 45 overs) 247 Mel blasted the quality of pitches, matches and then picking up Rashid Khan c van der Dussen b Ta- Fall of wicket: 1-104 (De Kock) have only one win from their Pradeep 10-0-88-0 (1w), Udana Fall of wkts: 1-115, 2-153, 3-186, practice facilities, transport and one point from a rain-ruined hir 35, Hamid Hassan c du Plessis Bowling: Alam 5-1-16-0 (2w); Has- five matches, a disappointing 10-0-57-2 (1w), T. Perera 10-0-67- 4-205, 5-209, 6-217, 7-222, 8-236, accommodation at the World Cup match against the West Indies. b Morris 0, Aftab Alam not out 0; san 4-1-11-0; Khan 7-0-45-0 (1w); run that includes two washouts. 0 (1w), De Silva 8-0-40-2 (2w), 9-237, 10-247; Bowling: Starc 10-0- in England and Wales. “This is Afghanistanhave lost all Extras: (lb4, w3) 7 Naib 6-0-29-1; Nabi 6.4-0-29-0 (1w); Scoreboard Siriwardana 2-0-17-0. 55-4 (1w); Cummins 7.5-0-38-2 (2w), a World Cup where the top ten four of their matches in Eng- TOTAL: (all out, 34.1 overs) 125 Result: South Africa won by 9 wick- Australia: D. Warner b De Silva 26, Sri Lanka: D. Karunaratne c Max- Behrendorff 9-0-59-1; Richardson 9-1- countries are taking part and land and Wales in the tourna- Fall of wickets: 1-39, 2-56, 3-69, ets (D/L method). A. Finch c Karunaratne b Udana well b Richardson 97, K. Perera b 47-3 (2w); Maxwell 10-0-46-0 (1w). I feel that all the participants ment so far. 4-69, 5-70, 6-70, 7-77, 8-111, Toss: South Africa. 153, U. Khawaja c Udana b De Starc 52, L. Thirimanne c Carey b Result: Australia won by 87 runs. should be treated equally,” de Mel was quoted as saying by Sri Lankan newspaper Daily News on Friday. “It is not sour grapes that we are complaining but it is very Younousse, Tijan bow out of Warsaw Open unfair on the part of the ICC that they prepare one type of wicket for TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 21 loss to Russian third seeds anovskiy, a team in good and Paolo Nicolai 21-19, 21-17. certain teams and another type DOHA Viacheslav Krasilnikov and touch and featuring in their The other semi-final pits fifth for others.” De Mel criticised Sri Oleg Stoyanovskiy. just eighth tournament on seeds Ilya Leshukov and Kon- Lanka’s team bus, saying it was CHERIF Younousse and This was the second meet- the FIVB Beach World Tour, stantin Semenov from Russia more cramped than the double- Ahmed Tijan, the top Asian ing between the two pairs af- then went on to qualify for the against 11th seeds Brazilians decker vehicles provided to other players from Qatar, bowed out ter Younousse and Tijan had semi-finals with a 21-14, 21-16 Evandro Goncalves and Bruno teams. He also slammed the net of the Four-Star Warsaw Open knocked them out of the Ka- victory over Brazilians Alison Oscar Schmidt. facilities at Cardiff as “unsatisfac- at the same stage as last year. tara Beach Cup in Doha earlier Cerutti and Alvaro Filho. Sunday’s fixtures: Semi-finals tory” and the squad’s hotel in Looking to better their this year. For a place in the Sunday’s Anders Mol / Christian Sorum Bristol, which lacks a swimming ninth-place finish in the 2018 Today in the capital of Po- final, they will take on Norwe- Norway (2) vs. Viacheslav pool. He added that the World edition, the seventh seeds land, they just failed to find the gians Anders Mol and Chris- Krasilnikov / Oleg Stoyanovskiy Cup’s timing suggested the ICC played their heart out and breakthrough in the tight end- tian Sorum, the leading duo in Russia (3); Evandro Goncalves / valued the Ashes the flagship should consider them un- set situations and surrendered the world. Bruno Oscar Schmidt Brazil (11) One-day competition. (AFP) fortunate a bit during their in 38 minutes. The second seeds elimi- vs. Ilya Leshukov / Konstantin Ahmed Tijan of Qatar dives to return the ball during the second eliminator straight but tough 20-22, 19- Krasilnikov and Stoy- nated Italians Daniele Lupo Semenov Russia (5) of the Warsaw Open Beach Volleyball Tournament on Saturday. 16 Sunday, June 16, 2019 The Last Word Amir holds talks with world leaders in Dushanbe HH the Amir meets the leaders of Russia, China, Iran, Turkey, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

QNA developing them in all fields, the bilateral relations, not- DOHA especially in economy, invest- ing that there are huge and ment, energy and industry. multiple opportunities for Qatar a pivotal partner of Russia THE Amir His Highness HH the Amir and the Chi- developing joint and distinct Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad nese president also discussed relations between the two al Thani held talks with sev- the most important issues of countries. HH the Amir wel- eral world leaders, including mutual concern on the region- comed the invitation of Pres- in the Middle-East region: Putin Russian President Vladimir al and international arenas. ident Rahmon for an official Putin, Chinese President Xi visit to the republic. URING the meeting with Jinping, Iranian President Dr Amir reviews ties The talks reviewed the the Amir His Highness Hassan Rouhani and Turk- with Jeenbekov, relations and friendship and DSheikh Tamim bin Hamad ish President Recep Tayyip Rahmon, Tokayev cooperation between the two al Thani, Russian President Erdogan, on the sidelines of countries and means of en- Vladimir Putin highlighted the the 5th Summit of the Confer- HH the Amir met with hancing and bolstering them developing Qatari-Russian rela- ence on Interaction and Con- President of Kyrgyzstan in various fields. tions and described Qatar as an fidence Building Measures in Sooronbay Jeenbekov at HH the Amir also met on important and pivotal partner in Asia (CICA), in Dushanbe, Navruz Palace on Saturday Saturday with President of the Middle East. Tajikistan, on Saturday. afternoon. They reviewed the Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Putin highlighted the bilateral relations between Tokayev in Dushanbe. important, fruitful and active President Xi seeks the two countries, the means HH the Amir congratu- cooperation in the investment to further boost to develop them, besides a lated Tokayev on his assump- field, saying he was looking Qatar-China ties number of issues of com- tion of the presidency of forward to further support for mon concern. Jeenbekov also Kazakhstan, wishing the rela- this sector. The president also During his meeting with invited HH the Amir to visit tions between the two coun- noted other fields of coopera- hosting the 2022 FIFA World Qatar and the overall competi- in both countries to establish HH the Amir, Chinese Presi- Kyrgyzstan. tries continued development tion between the two countries Cup, HH the Amir said prepa- tive advantages offered by the joint projects. dent Xi Jinping said the HH the Amir held a ses- and progress. in the humanitarian, cultural, rations are good, noting the Qatari market to international The two sides also Amir’s visit to China in Janu- sion of official talks with During the meeting, the military and technical fields. cooperation between the two companies and investors. exchanged views on current ary was very successful and President of Tajikistan two sides reviewed the bilat- HH the Amir underlined that countries during the organisa- HH the Amir and the Rus- regional and international greatly contributed to pro- Emomali Rahmon at the ‘Pal- eral relations and the oppor- the Qatari-Russian relations are tion of the Russia 2018 World sian president also reviewed issues, mainly the develop- moting the Qatari-Chinese ace of Nations’ in Dushanbe tunities to promote them to strong and strategic and are Cup and the importance of en- the strategic relations between ments in Palestine, Syria, relations. He also underlined on Saturday morning. At the wider horizons. HH the Amir witnessing great development, hancing exchange of experience the two countries and its devel- Libya, Yemen and Sudan. his readiness to work with outset of the session, Rah- and the President of Kazakh- especially in the fields of energy for Qatar 2022 World Cup. opment in various fields, and Concerning the situation in the HH the Amir to further en- mon welcomed HH the Amir stan also exchanged views on and investment. HH the Amir HH the Amir congratulated the means to promote them Gulf, both sides stressed the hance and develop the bilat- on his first visit to Tajikistan. a number of issues of com- stressed Qatar’s readiness to President Putin for the suc- to wider horizons, especially in need to resolve all differences eral relations between the He said he looked forward to mon concern. increase the investments in cess of the St. Petersburg the political, military, economic through dialogue and diplo- two countries. strengthening the relations The meetings were at- Russia, and noted the coopera- International Economic Forum and education areas, in addi- matic means, and to give prior- HH the Amir highlighted between the two countries tended by ministers and oth- tion in the cultural field, looking 2019, which saw Qatar’s tion to developing the Qatari- ity to the supreme interest of the importance of his visit to in various fields, and invited er officials from Qatar and the forward to enhance it further. participation, and reviewed Russian business council and peoples in order to preserve China, describing the Qatari- HH the Amir to pay an official other countries. On Qatar’s preparations for the business environment in and encouraging businessmen security and stability. Chinese relations as strategic. visit to Tajikistan. HH the Amir took part HH the Amir underlined the HH the Amir congratu- in the opening session of the mutual keenness -- as indi- lated Rahmon for his coun- fifth CICA, held in Navruz Pal- HH the Amir and the ac- Ibrahim bin Mohammed al warm welcome and hospital- constructive cooperation cated by the Chinese presi- try’s hosting of the 5th CICA. ace in Dushanbe on Saturday companying delegation were Abdullah, Deputy Ambassa- ity accorded to him and the between the member states dent -- on developing ties HH the Amir underlined the morning, in the presence of seen off at Dushanbe inter- dor of Tajikistan to Qatar HE accompanying delegation in and the establishment of between the two countries in significance of his visit to Ta- heads of stateand delegations national airport by Prime Akram Karimov and the Qa- Dushanbe. peace, security and stability various fields. jikistan which comes after 25 taking part in the summit. Minister of Tajikistan Kokhir tari embassy staff. HH the Amir also praised in Asia, wishing the presi- The two leaders also re- years of the establishment HH the Amir left Du- Rasulzoda, First Deputy For- HH the Amir sent a cable the efforts exerted by the dent good health and hap- viewed the strategic partner- of relations between the two shanbe Saturday afternoon eign Minister of Tajikistan to President Rahmon, ex- president to achieve the suc- piness and the brotherly ship between the two friendly countries, and stressed the after participating in the Khusrav Noziri, Ambassador pressing his sincere thanks cess of the conference, which people of Tajikistan further countries and the means of importance of promoting conference. of Qatar to Tajikistan HE and appreciation for the will contribute to enhancing progress and prosperity.

beoutQ being distributed on Arabsat, confirms French court

security and technology com- len in 2018. Earlier this week, Arabia to end its safe haven for The legal breakthrough coincides with panies, Cisco Systems, NAGRA Luigi de Siervo, CEO of Lega piracy, which is destroying not the revelation that Women’s WC games and Overon, and now it has Serie A, stated that Serie A was only the economic model of the been confirmed by a European lobbying the Italian govern- global sports and entertain- in France are being pirated by beoutQ court of law. Since beoutQ’s ment to take decisive action ment industry, but the liveli- piracy began in 2017, Arabsat against beoutQ and that it was hoods of content creators all TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK absat was brought by beIN Me- has, quite remarkably, denied also reconsidering its deal to around the world.” PARIS/ DOHA / LONDON dia Group which was the ini- any connection with the pirate host its Super Cup games in In its ruling, the Tribunal tial target of beoutQ’s theft of broadcasting operation – de- Saudi Arabia. The US and UK de Grande Instance de Paris IN a major legal breakthrough world sport and entertainment. spite beoutQ openly advertis- governments, the European endorsed the technical reports in the relentless fight to stop beoutQ’s piracy operation now ing on its Facebook and social Commission and the World produced by beIN and con- the Saudi Arabia-backed pirate affects broadcasters and rights- media channels the relevant Trade Organisation are all ac- firmed Arabsat’s involvement: broadcaster beoutQ, a French holders all across the world. Arabsat frequencies. Arabsat tively engaged on the matter. “The reports conclude that the court has held that Arabsat beIN’s case was brought before has ignored literally hundreds Commenting on the judg- beoutQ channels were avail- – the Saudi-headquartered the President of the Tribunal of legal take-down notices from A screen-grab of a Women’s WC football match shows beoutQ logo. ment, Yousef al Obaidly, CEO of able on June 18 and 24, 2018 regional satellite provider – de Grande Instance de Paris in international broadcasters and beIN Media Group, said: “This on frequency 11919 MHz H distributes beoutQ on its sat- France because beIN has been rights-holders. tection and so that the French can no longer maintain that it latest legal ruling in France and frequency 12207 MHz V ellites, despite Arabsat’s two- unlawfully denied any legal re- Remarkably, in response to court could not make further does not broadcast beoutQ. shows that even if we are ille- via the Badr-4 satellite, operat- year denial of any involvement course in Saudi Arabia where independently-commissioned rulings against it. Moreover, The French ruling came gally denied access to justice in ed by Arabsat... It also appears in the world’s most notorious the pirate operation is based. technical testing carried out for months, beoutQ falsely on the same day that it was re- Saudi Arabia, we will use every from Arabsat’s own website broadcast piracy. The purpose of beIN’s case for the French legal case, Ar- claimed that it was a Cuban vealed that all first 17 games of means possible to hold beoutQ that its Badr-4 satellite cov- The ruling coincided with was to establish in a court absat frequently switched the and Colombian operation until the FIFA Women’s World Cup and Arabsat to account for ers the MENA region (Middle the revelation that every sin- of law that, despite its deni- satellite frequencies on which the governments of both coun- 2019 in France so far have been their daily theft of rights-hold- East and North Africa) and ac- gle game so far of the FIFA als, Arabsat has been carrying beoutQ’s channels are carried tries issued categorical denials. illegally shown on beoutQ, in ers’ intellectual property. But cording to the footprint shown Women’s World Cup 2019 beoutQ’s pirate broadcasts. – including to frequencies not Although Arabsat argued that further direct theft of FIFA’s we are not fighting this battle in the diagram of the site, its in France has been illegally This was definitively estab- accessible in France and North “only beoutQ broadcasts the intellectual property after all alone – the weight of the in- coverage also extends to parts shown on beoutQ. lished 12 months ago by three Africa – in order to deceive pirate broadcasts”, the court 64 games of the men’s FIFA ternational community is now of Europe, including the far The legal case against Ar- of the world’s leading digital the court and try to evade de- sided with beIN, so Arabsat World Cup in Russia were sto- firmly coming to bear on Saudi south of France.”