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Amir to speak on Qatar policies PM MEETS WITH ICRC PRESIDENT Solid industrial at Shura Council session today output to boost Qatar’s growth SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA

QATAR’S economic growth is expected to accelerate as the industrial production is grow- ing at a solid pace in the coun- try, FocusEconomics has said in its latest report. The report has forecast an economic growth of 2.8 percent for Qatar in 2019, which is up 0.1 percent from last month’s projection. Qatar’s growth ac- celerated in the second quarter (Q2) , with growth being driven by output increase in the con- struction sector, which contin- ues to benefit from 2022 FIFA World Cup infrastructure build- up, the report said. There was also a strong ex- pansion in the manufacturing THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani will sector in Q2, the report said. inaugurate the 47th ordinary session of the Advisory (Shura) Turning to Q3, the report said, Council at its headquarters on Tuesday morning. The Amir will Qatar’s economy appeared to inaugurate the new session with a comprehensive speech perform well with industrial addressing a number of the most prominent current policies The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani meets with International Committee of the production growing at a solid of Qatar at the internal and external levels, and its positions Red Cross (ICRC) President Peter Maurer , who visited Qatar along with a delegation on Monday. They discussed aspects of cooperation pace in August and July. on various regional and international issues. (QNA) between Qatar and ICRC, besides a number of other topics of mutual concern. More on page 12 Ô

US renews QATAR SLAMS BAHRAIN FOR USING ITS NAME IN INTERNAL DISPUTES Iran sanctions, UN group to discuss Doha Qatar has condemned Tehran defiant Bahrain for using its name in political AGENCIES disputes and internal Declaration feats today conflicts, following the re- THE Donald Trump adminis- tration in the US is restoring cent verdict on Bahraini all sanctions lifted under the Doha Declaration affirms Qatar’s commitment to building global cooperation citizen Ali Salman, which 2015 nuclear deal in a bid to is known in the media pressure Iran. as the Qatar spy case — an accusation Doha denies. They will hit oil exports, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK on Tuesday in New York fo- shipping and banks, and make DOHA cuses on the achievements of In a statement issued on Monday, Qatar’s Ministry of it difficult to do business with the global programme for the Foreign Affairs called on relevant institutions in Bah- the oil-rich nation. THE achievements of the Doha Declaration and efforts rain to respect public opinions, at the local, GCC and US Secretary of State Mike Doha Declaration’s four-year to achieve the goals of its global levels. It urged the Bahraini authorities to stop Pompeo said Iran must “act global programme will be a main initiative, namely Edu- like a normal country, or see key point of discussion when cation for Justice. dragging Qatar into their internal matters to score po- its economy crumble”. the United Nations Office on The meet will also discuss litical points, which have proved to be narrow-minded President Trump says that Drugs and Crime meets in the value of education as a and not worthy of states. he wants to get Iran back to New York on Tuesday. source of security from drugs, the negotiating table. The programme, being crime and terrorism, and as a Iran’s President Hassan implemented with the finan- major contributor to the rule Rouhani has vowed to “break” cial support of Qatar, aims to of law through change and the sanctions. help countries achieve a posi- modernisation. Saudi grilled at UN on rights “We will proudly break the tive and sustainable impact The meeting will be ad- sanctions,” he told a meeting on criminal justice, corrup- Officials linked to the Doha Declaration’s global programme address dressed by Qatar’s Perma- Delegations grilled Saudi Arabia on of economic officials. tion prevention and the rule a meeting discussing its prisoner rehabilitation activities. (FILE) nent Representative to UN its human rights record at the United European countries which of law. Sheikha Alya bint Ahmad bin are still party to the accord The Doha Declaration was tions. Qatar provides the building international coop- Saif al Thani, Advisor to the Nations in Geneva as it faced a designed to curb Iran’s nu- adopted at the end of the 13th largest support in the history eration and contributing to Minister of Interior HE Ma- torrent of international condemnation clear activity say they will help United Nations Congress on of UNODC by any country, global peace and stability. jor General Abdullah Yusuf over the killing of journalist Jamal businesses bypass the sanc- Crime Prevention and Crimi- which is effectively reflected It has contributed to ad- al Mal and Chairman of the Khashoggi. Member states also tions. But there are doubts nal Justice held in Qatar in in the development and pro- dressing crime, especially in Follow-up Committee for the about how successful this will April 2015. It was one of the motion of policies in various cybersecurity, and has a posi- World Programme for the criticised abuses of the Saudi-Emirati be. largest programmes imple- areas. tive impact on international Doha Declaration and UNO- coalition’s role in the war in Yemen in Monday’s so- mented together between a Doha Declaration af- peace and security. DC Executive Director Yury called “Universal Periodic Review”. PAGE 9 More on page 9 Ô country and the United Na- firms Qatar’s commitment to The UNODC’s meeting Fedotov. MoFA probing allegation against envoy in Eswatni National Museum of Qatar to open on March 28 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK al Thani (1880-1957), son of While it has modernised its The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) is currently NMoQ tells the story of Qatar and its DOHA the founder of modern Qa- infrastructure, it has still re- investigating an incident involving its Charge tar. The palace, in earlier mained true to the core cul- people from more than 700 mn years ago UNDER the patronage of the times, was both the home of tural values of our times.” d’affaires at Qatar’s Embassy in Eswatini (formerly Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin the Royal Family and the seat Jean Nouvel’s dynamic Swaziland) and two journalists from the Times of Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, of government, and was sub- architectural design echoes Swaziland. Pursuant to the investigation, Qatar is the National Museum of Qatar sequently the site of the origi- the geography of Qatar while now in possession of a report from Eswatini’s foreign (NMoQ), housed within a spec- nal National Museum. evoking the history and cul- tacular new building designed Jean Nouvel’s new ture of the nation. affairs ministry that says, “We have investigated the by architect Jean Nouvel, will 40,000-square-metre build- According to Nouvel, Qa- allegations that the Charge d’affaires held journalists open to the public on March ing incorporates the palace tar has a deep rapport with hostage at the Embassy of Qatar and found these to 28, 2019, Qatar Museums said while seamlessly integrating the desert, with its flora and be untrue.” in a statement on Monday. innovative artworks com- fauna, its nomadic people, The immersive and expe- missioned from Qatari and and its long traditions. The report concludes: “Based on this evidence it is riential NMoQ tells the story international artists, rare and “To fuse these contrasting clear that the Charge d’affaires has been subjected to of Qatar and its people from precious objects, documenta- stories, I needed a symbolic unprofessional conduct on the part of the reporters, more than 700 million years ry materials, and interactive element. Eventually, I re- who have made false allegations against him.” Qatar, ago to today, giving voice to learning opportunities. membered the phenomenon the country’s rich heritage Qatar Museums Chairm- of the desert rose: crystalline however, will continue to investigate the incident and culture and expressing a person HE Sheikha al Ma- forms like miniature architec- to determine whether any of Qatar’s own rules and vibrant community’s aspira- yassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa tural events that emerge from protocols regarding media engagement were violated. tions for the future. al Thani said, “Qatar is an the ground through the work “We take the freedom of the press very seriously The new museum em- ancient land, rich in the tra- of wind, salt, water and sand,” braces, as its centerpiece, the ditions of the desert and the he said. and if we determine that such violations have The National Museum of Qatar is housed within a spectacular new restored historic Palace of sea, but also a land that host- occurred, we will take appropriate action,” MoFA said. building designed by architect Jean Nouvel. Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim ed many past civilizations. More on page 20 Ô 02 Tuesday, November 6, 2018

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Romanian PM arrives in Doha MADLSA to hold training PRIME Minister of Roma- Justice and Minister of State nia Viorica Dancila arrived in for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa for quality evaluation Doha on Monday on an official bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi, visit to Qatar. The Romanian Qatar’s Ambassador to Roma- THE Ministry of Administra- their capacities and imple- prime minister and the ac- nia HE Abdullah bin Nasser al tive Development, Labour and ment the quality standards. companying delegation were Humaidi and Romania’s Am- Social Affairs (MADLSA) will The programme comes welcomed at Hamad Interna- bassador to Qatar HE Cristian organise a specialised training within the framework of the tional Airport by Minister of Tudor. (QNA/DOHA) programme on evaluation and ministry’s keenness to di- review of the quality of institu- rect the staff towards spe- tional performance and inter- cialised training to obtain nal guidance in government internationally accredited agencies, in cooperation with certificates, especially in the Social media misuse the King Abdullah II Center field of excellence manage- for Excellence in Jordan. ment and quality of institu- The programme will start tional performance, as part a major security tomorrow and conclude on of the ministry’s plan to ac- November 13 at the Institute tivate the implementation of Public Administration in of the quality performance challenge: Derham the ministry. standards guide. It will involve a number of The King Abdullah II Cent- QNA Dr Derham pointed to the ATTORNEY-GENERAL MEETS IVORIAN MINISTER OF AFRICAN INTEGRATION: Attorney-General HE Qatari officials who are con- er for Excellence in Jordan is DOHA role of social media in stabilis- Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri met with Cote d’Ivoire Minister of African Integration and the Ivorian Nation- cerned with quality from the a regional centre in this field ing societies and maintaining als Living Abroad Ally Coulibaly. During the meeting, they exchanged views on a number of issues of planning and quality depart- and is accredited by the Euro- MISUSE of social media has their cohesion in peacetime, as common interest. (QNA) ments of various government pean Foundation for Quality become a major challenge to well as its ability to control the agencies, in order to build Management (EFQM). (QNA) the security of countries across fate of nations and peoples in the world, Qatar University times of war and major crises. (QU) President Dr Hassan The symposium highlighted Rashid al Derham has said. the growing political, economic, “The immoral social media security, cultural and social QFFD, QRCS in $5 mn pact for Yemenis health services campaigns against Qatar by roles social networking sites the countries that imposed an play in today’s world. It also unjust siege on it have created discussed the impact of social TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Khalifa Hospital in the for this generous support to a dangerous social reality in the networking sites and how to DOHA Turbah town, Taiz, will be sup- QRCS’s ongoing relief work in region,” he said at during sym- control them and define their ported with personnel, equip- Yemen. With this money, we posium on social networking borders so as to enable coun- QATAR Fund for Develop- ment, supplies, maintenance will be able to expand our in- sites and national security or- tries foil a possible surprise at- ment (QFFD) and Qatar Red and training. tervention to take in more and ganised by QU. tack from hostile parties. Crescent Society (QRCS) have In his remarks, Dehaimi more beneficiaries. Our ulti- “These countries employed Dean of College of Arts and signed a $5 million funding said, “Under its wise leader- mate goal is to alleviate their non-traditional tools, especially Sciences Dr Rashid al Kuwari agreement to meet the humani- ship, Qatar plays an effective suffering in such a protracted the electronic armies, to justify said technological development tarian and medical needs of role in helping the vulnerable ordeal, while respecting their the siege imposed on Qatar and in communications field has more than 680,000 beneficiar- around the world, standing by dignity.” to disrupt the social and politi- resulted in strange behavioural ies in Yemen. our brothers in Yemen and sup- Commending the strategic cal cohesion in the state and to patterns. Although sometimes The agreement was signed porting those in need amid de- partnership with QFFD, Sada damage its economy and securi- seen as a blessing to humanity, by Mansoor Abdullah al De- teriorating conditions.” sees it as a reflection of Qatar’s ty. But, the vigilance of the peo- there is a negative side to it that haimi, executive director for He emphasised the impor- unwavering support for the vul- ple of Qatar and the readiness of must be handled and directed Shared Services at QFFD, and tance of health projects, which nerable, particularly in regional the country’s institutions foiled on the correct path, he added. Youssef Abdullah al Sada, ex- have long-term developmental war zones like Syria, Iraq, Yem- all their schemes,” he said. Kuwari said universities ecutive director of QRCS. The agreement was signed by Mansoor Abdullah al Dehaimi, executive outcomes. en and Libya. QU president highlighted and research centres have im- The agreement is aimed at director for Shared Services at Qatar Fund for Development, and Youssef “Such projects will be very “At the centre of these ef- the efforts made by Qatar me- portant role in promoting com- improving the health condi- Abdullah al Sada, executive director of Qatar Red Crescent Society. beneficial for the Yemeni peo- forts is QRCS, in its internation- dia institutions to address the munity’s awareness about the tions and reducing morbid- ple, especially as there are wide- ally recognised capacity and plot through awareness drives threats posed by social media ity and mortality rates among and displaced people. To that will be provided in three over- spread epidemics and lack of auxiliary role to Qatar in its lo- and by promoting the principles and to set strategies to contain vulnerable groups, including end, comprehensive primary populated governorates (Taiz, medications,” he added. cal and international humani- of cohesion in the country. its negative effects on society. women, children, poor families health and malnutrition care Sanaa and Al-Hudaydah), and Sada said, “I thank QFFD tarian endeavours,” he noted. ‘Qatar dealt MADLSA signs deal with MoPH launches guides to ease with Gulf crisis professionally’ British foundation access to healthcare facilities QNA san al Obaidli and CEO of Part- DEPUTY Head of Internal GENEVA nerships and Programs at the Parliamentary Group of the British foundation Nick Day. Residents urged to State Duma of the Russian THE Ministry of Administra- According to the MoU, the Federation Yevgeny Primakov tive Development, Labour two sides will exchange infor- get health cards said the State of Qatar clearly and Social Affairs (MADLSA) mation and the results of stud- dealt with the Gulf crisis pro- signed on Monday a memo- ies and experiences, in coopera- CATHERINE W GICHUKI fessionally and with innova- randum of understanding in tion with the ILO, in particular DOHA tive methods over the past the field of occupational safety in areas related to mechanisms year and a half and should and health with the British for collecting and analysing THE Ministry of Public Health continue to handle it in the Royal Foundation for Occu- inspection statistics, occupa- (MoPH), joined by Qatar’s lead- same way. pational Safety and Health, at tional injuries and diseases and ing healthcare providers, has In a seminar on Russia’s the headquarters of the Inter- labour-related deaths. launched a set of new healthcare role in creating peace in the national Labor Organization The MoU also included guides aimed at making it easier Middle East held by the Diplo- (ILO) in Geneva, in the pres- cooperation in building the ca- for people to access the health- is the first step in realising the tionalities can have a full and the guides explain the first point matic Institute, Primakov high- ence of officials from the min- pacity of inspection bodies and care facilities and to choose the Officials of the Ministry of Public Health, Hamad Medical Corporation, the Primary Health Care Corporation and lighted the importance of Qatar istry and the organisation. individuals, developing train- right service for their needs. Sidra Medicine at the launch of ‘Guide to Healthcare Services in Qatar’ on Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) and the Gulf to depend on vari- The MoU was signed by ing programmes to improve The MoPH, Hamad Medi- ous economic, political, trade Assistant Undersecretary of efficiency, working on reducing cal Corporation (HMC), the Pri- of entry into the health system and military options. (QNA) MADLSA HE Mohammed Has- injuries and accidents. mary Health Care Corporation and highlight the role of prima- (PHCC) and Sidra Medicine ry healthcare. launched ‘Guide to Healthcare “For all non-emergency Services in Qatar’ at the start of conditions, primary health cen- the inaugural Doha Healthcare tre is the first point of contact Week taking place in a leading for the majority of patients,” she Philippine real estate officials up to the World Innovation said. “For this reason, it is vital Summit for Health (WISH) that people register with their 2018. local primary health centres visit Doha to woo investors Speaking at a press confer- and understand how to access ence to announce the guides our services. With 26 health TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to the Philippine Embassy investment forum at Holiday on Monday, Assistant Minister centres across the country, we DOHA Doha and was received by Phil- Inn Hotel. It was attended by for Health Affairs at MoPH Dr provide a wide range of preven- ippine Ambassador to Qatar investors of different nation- Salih al Marri said, “The three tive, diagnostic and treatment EXECUTIVES of Megaworld HE Alan Timbayan. They dis- alities. guides, for children, adults and services to patients.” International (MWI), the cussed how the company can “Megaworld, which was the elderly, explain everything She added, “Qataris can be marketing arm of Megaworld help generate interest among named as the best developer in people need to know about ac- benefits of these services,” he comprehensive understanding treated in a health centre of their Corporation outside the Phil- Filipinos and foreigners in Qa- the Philippines for three years cessing healthcare services in said. of the healthcare system,” said choice while other residents will ippines, recently visited Doha tar to invest in the Philippines. in a row, aims to contribute Qatar, including what services He said the guides have Marri, adding that embassies be treated in the health centre to promote real estate invest- Additionally, the visiting to the mega infrastructure de- each provider offers, how to get been jointly developed by and community associations they are registered with.” ments in the Philippines. executives and their Qatar velopment or the Build, Build, an appointment and informa- MoPH, HMC, PHCC and Sidra are being involved to help the Sidra Medicine Chair of The team headed by MWI team led by Vice President Build programme of the Philip- tion on choosing the right ser- Medicine and will be showcased workers in their community un- Medical Education and Divi- Senior Assistant Vice Presi- for Sales in Middle East and pine government,” said Gerard vice for their needs.” at a booth in Doha Festival City derstand the guides. sion Chief of Pulmonology Pro- dent for Audit Jessica Vil- North Africa Territory-1 Bhem Vito, senior vice president for Marri said over the past 10 throughout Doha Healthcare Marri urged residents to fessor Ibrahim Janahi said the lanueva made a courtesy visit Ranoco-Asperilla organised an Training and Development. years, the health sector has wit- Week taking place from No- acquire health cards for easy ac- guides detail services provided nessed the opening of nine new vember 6 to 12. cess of the services. to women, children and young public hospitals, six new health The content of the guides Chief of HMC’s Continuing adults by Sidra Medicine. and wellness centres in primary can also be accessed at a dedi- Care Group Mahmoud al Raisi He said, “Since opening healthcare, and numerous pri- cated website www.guideto- said, “It is vital that the public is our first outpatient clinics in vate sector facilities. healthcare.qa. fully aware of the care we pro- 2016, Sidra has continued to “Qatar’s health system has The guides are being trans- vide and how to access our ser- expand the range of services much to offer; not only a wide lated into multiple languages, vices. We are delighted to have we provide.” range of world-class services including Urdu, Tagalog, Ne- played our part in the develop- He explained that the hos- to help people recover from ill- pali, Hindi and Malayalam, to ment of these guides which will pital does not charge patient for health, but also a growing range make the information easier for benefit residents when it comes emergency cases but non-emer- of wellness services to help people to understand. to accessing healthcare servic- gency cases are treated for an them stay healthy and free from “Qatar has culturally di- es.” extra charge except if the servic- disease. However, understand- verse population and we want PHCC Managing Director es the patient is seeking are not Philippine Ambassador to Qatar HE Alan Timbayan received Megaworld International executives and its ing how to access these services to ensure that people of all na- Dr Mariam Abdul Malik said available in the public hospitals. Qatar team at the Philippine Embassy during the delegation’s courtesy call recently. Nation Tuesday, November 6, 2018 03 CUSTOMS CHIEF DISCUSSES TIES WITH ECUADORIAN, KYRGYZ ENVOYS Jet Airways extends special festival fare SANTHOSH CHANDRAN on every flight booking, zero DOHA cancellation fee for changes or cancellations made within JET Airways, India’s premier 24 hours of booking, as well full service international air- as locking a preferred fare line has announced a six-day with a nominal fee for up to extension to the Diwali Sale 72 hours to safeguard against due to popular demand. The fare change. offer, that started on October Guests can fly from Doha 30, 2018, offering up to 30 to India or via world-class percent discounts on Econo- airports in Mumbai and Delhi my and Premiere fares, will onwards to Bangkok, Co- now end on November 11. lombo, Dhaka, Hong Kong, Jet Airways Manager in Kathmandu and Singapore. Doha Anshad Ebrahim said Discounts are applicable on that the fare sale will be avail- both one-way and return tick- able across all booking chan- ets and the sale has an open nels of the airline till mid- travel period with applicable night of November 11. blackouts. All terms and con- Additionally, guests ditions remain. booking directly on jetair- Jet Airways is India’s Chairman of the General Authority of Customs Ahmed bin Abdullah al Jammal met on Monday with the Ambassador of Republic of Ecuador to the State of Qatar HE Yvonne Abdul ways.com and through the premier international airline, Baki. During the meeting they discussed cooperation between Ecuador and Qatar in the Customs field. They also discussed issues elatedr to Customs and its role in protecting airline’s mobile app, can avail currently operating flights to internal security, facilitating foreign trade and ways to activate the trade movement between the two countries. Chairman of the General Authority of Customs also met with the exclusive benefits, including 65 destinations, including In- Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to Qatar HE Nuran Niyazaliev. Both parties discussed the importance of developing and updating the Customs procedures in terms of clearance earning 250 bonus JP miles dia and overseas. of passenger transactions, inspection systems on cargo and others in both countries. (QNA) ‘People with chronic illnesses at risk of severe flu’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK against this. year's viruses. DOHA Dr Khal, who is also head Tips to prevent flu spread: “New flu vaccines are re- of Infectious Diseases at HMC, leased every year to keep up WITH the annual flu season recommended people begin O Washing hands often and thoroughly with soap and water with rapidly adapting flu vi- around the corner, Dr Abdul- getting vaccinated as soon as O Using an alcohol-based sanitiser if soap and water are not ruses. Vaccination is especially latif al Khal, Deputy Chief the vaccine becomes available. important for people at high Medical Officer at Hamad He said getting vaccinated available risk of influenza complications. Medical Corporation (HMC) early will help ensure protection O Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth whenever possible Children between six months is urging those with chronic before flu season begins, adding and eight years of age may need medical conditions to get the that flu vaccines are available O Avoiding crowds when the flu is most prevalent in your area two doses of the flu vaccine, giv- influenza vaccine. in HMC outpatient clinics, pri- en at least four weeks apart, to Last winter, Qatar wit- mary health centres across the O Practising good health habits, including getting plenty of be fully protected, especially for nessed one of the worst flu sea- country and in a number of pri- sleep, exercising regularly, drinking plenty of fluids, eating a those taking it for the first time,” sons with thousands of people vate sector clinics and hospitals. nutritious diet and managing stress he said. diagnosed with influenza and Dr Khal said, “Influenza, He explained that contrary many more presenting with commonly known as ‘flu’, is a to some beliefs, the flu vaccine influenza-like-illnesses. highly contagious viral infection plications. In addition, he says the flu and its complications. cannot give someone the flu, Many patients with chron- of the respiratory tract. The flu pregnant women, older adults, Dr Khal however said, for but he said some individuals ic diseases were hospitalised virus spreads from person to and young children below the young and healthy people, sea- may develop flu-like symp- across HMC’s network of hos- person through the inhalation age of five years could also be at sonal influenza usually isn't se- toms, despite having received a pitals due to flu. Many more of respiratory droplets from high risk of severe influenza. rious. “Although someone may flu vaccine. individuals, including pregnant someone who is infected. It can According to him, com- feel miserable while they have He pointed out there are women and children, either also be spread through contact plications of flu can include it, the flu usually goes away in a a variety of reasons for this, visited an emergency depart- with a contaminated surface. pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma week or two with no lasting ef- including reaction to the vac- ment or were hospitalised due “Symptoms of the flu in- Dr Abdullatif al Khal, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Education and flare-ups, heart problems and fects,” he states. cine, getting infected before to influenza. This winter the flu clude fever, chills, cough, sore Head of Infectious Diseases, HMC. ear infections. According to Dr Khal, it is the two-week window that it is predicted to be as widespread throat, runny or stuffy nose, He noted that pneumonia is important to get the flu vaccine normally takes for the flu shot and as severe. body aches, headache, chills that chronic medical condi- immunodeficiency virus or ac- the most serious complication each year because flu viruses to take full effect, mismatched Dr Khal said many of the and fatigue.” tions such as asthma, chronic quired immune deficiency syn- and can be deadly, stressing evolve so quickly. flu viruses and due to other flu cases last winter were due He added that some indi- obstructive pulmonary disease drome, kidney and liver disease, that it is estimated that around He said the previous year's circulating viruses such as the to the H1N1 virus. He said this viduals may also experience (COPD), heart disease, cancer, and obesity can significantly in- 650,000 individuals die every vaccine may no longer offer common cold or the respira- year’s vaccine is made to protect nausea and vomiting, adding cystic fibrosis, diabetes, human crease the risk of influenza com- year around the world due to protection from the current tory syncytial virus.

WISH to screen WCM-Q’s Grand Rounds discusses films to promote use of music as clinical therapy healthy lifestyle TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK been shown to benefit from DOHA certain types of music; and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK as an intensive treatment for DOHA Doha Healthcare Week THE use of music as a clini- anxiety and respiratory disor- shines a spotlight on cal therapy was the subject of ders. Famously, music therapy THE World Innovation health and wellbeing Weill Cornell Medicine – Qa- has been shown to help people Summit for Health (WISH), through a series of public tar’s (WCM-Q) latest Grand with a stutter. Dr Kotoub ex- an initiative of Qatar Foun- Rounds lecture. plained that with stuttering, dation, will screen a series activities, awareness The talk delivered by Dr the sufferer may be able to sing of films at various loca- campaigns and profes- Waseem Kotoub, a professional normally but have difficulty tions across Qatar as part sional workshops concert pianist, composer and speaking. This is because dif- of Doha Healthcare Week. medical doctor, was entitled ferent parts of the brain are The films will be shown ‘Music Therapy: History, Meth- responsible for each action, so over three days starting on to create a world of shared ods and Application in Clinical the music therapist attempts to November 6. narratives. Our film events Practice’, and was designed to ‘trick’ the brain into using the The screenings are or- and year-round program- give attendees an overview of singing part for speech. ganised in partnership with ming alike have demonstrat- music therapy and its practical He also explained why Doha Film Institute (DFI), ed that film is an immensely clinical applications. Dr Waseem Kotoub, a professional concert pianist, composer and medical doctor, spoke about music music can be a profound pain Al Jazeera Media Network powerful medium that goes The discipline is defined therapy at WCM-Q Grand Rounds. reliever.“It has been shown and global eye health char- beyond entertainment and by the American Music Ther- that playing music during ity Orbis. Open to the pub- towards building empathy apy Association as “the clini- in London and received his 25 years ago when music ther- used music therapy with au- and after surgery reduces the lic and free of charge, the and understanding. We look cal and evidence-based use of MA from Liverpool School of apy began to be a professional, tistic children to aid the de- amount of pain killers that are screenings will start at 7pm. forward to welcoming every- music intervention to achieve Tropical Medicine, explained approved occupation. The US velopment of communication needed and improves the out- On November 6, Al Ja- one at our annual Ajyal Film individual goals within a ther- that although music therapy and the UK have done a lot of skills, and it was also used after come of the surgery,” he said. zeera Café at Katara Cultural Festival at the end of the apeutic relationship by a pro- has been used since antiquity research around music thera- World War II to treat mental Music has also been proved Village will screen two short month to continue discover- fessional who has completed – both Plato and Boethius dis- py but still it is not perceived trauma in soldiers. to help in creating subcortical healthcare-related docu- ing each other through the an approved music therapy cussed the healing power of well or used well by doctors Other uses of the therapy links between damaged brain mentaries – 50 Feet from wonders of cinema.” programme”. music – modern medicine has and nurses in some countries include as a complementary centers, such as after strokes, Syria and Through My Eyes. On November 8, Al Ja- Dr Kotoub, who trained at been slow to embrace its uses. around the world.” treatment for conditions like and that improves a lot of pa- The former tells the story of zeera Café will screen The the Royal Academy of Music He said: “It was only about Dr Kotoub said he has high blood pressure, which has tients’ lives and mobility skills. a determined man who per- Hospital in the Sky, which forms intricate acts of medi- follows model and Holly- cal necessity, undeterred by wood actress Cindy Craw- the chaos and complexity of ford and her daughter Kaia the war around him, while as they spend a week in Peru the latter highlights the jour- with the Orbis Flying Eye Breast cancer awareness forum for staff at Doha Bank ney of a blind photographer Hospital. A question-and- in Homs, who becomes an answer session with the Or- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK inspiring youth leader after bis team of eye-care special- DOHA his remarkable photos of life ists will follow the screening. in a refugee camp are recog- Organised in collabora- DOHA Bank, in collabora- nised in Canada. tion with the Ministry of tion with Qatar Cancer So- On November 7, there Public Health and QF, Doha ciety (QCS), held a semi- will be an open-air screen- Healthcare Week, which nar on breast cancer for its ing at the MIA Park of Life: runs from November 6 to employees recently. Animated,’ an award-win- 12, is a community-focused The awareness session ning film about a boy with festival created by WISH. covered topics on symptoms, autism who communicates Working with its key part- early detection, prevention by impersonating well- ners in the health sector, methods and treatment of known Disney characters. Doha Healthcare Week breast cancer. The film is being shown shines a spotlight on health The bank emphasised its thanks to the support of and wellbeing through a support for the Breast Cancer DFI, ahead of its upcoming series of public activities, Awareness Month by distrib- Ajyal Youth Film Festival, awareness campaigns and uting pink ribbons to all the which runs from November professional workshops. employees and urging them to 28 to December 3. Other partners include wear it to support the cause. Fatma Hassan al Re- Hamad Medical Corpora- “We are honoured to be Doha Bank employees at a breast cancer awareness seminar recently. maihi, chief executive officer tion, The St. Regis Doha, part of the Pink Month and of DFI, said: “Since our in- College of the North Atlan- to be able to organise such an Shaikha Noor Mubarak al the leading health issues for all our efforts to educate the er types of cancer awareness ception, we have focused on tic – Qatar, and Alzheimer’s event with the Qatar Cancer Thani, deputy head of the HR women, and most of the time women in our society about and prevention initiatives drawing on the power of film Disease International. Society to educate and en- Department. they are either unaware or breast cancer and its preven- throughout the year”, Shaikha lighten our employees”, said “Breast Cancer is one of ignorant of it. We will extend tion, and also support all oth- Noor added. 04 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Nation HBKU graduate gets UN support to improve WW 1 exhibition access to education in trouble-torn areas kicks off at QNL TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK musical landscape for them- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK up so many avenues and ena- DOHA selves despite the surround- DOHA bled me to work with an organ- ing chaos. isation such as the UN. The in- ON the occasion of the cente- Items from the Sheikh A GRADUATE of the College of valuable experience I’ve gained nary of the end of the Great Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Science and Engineering (CSE), will definitely contribute to my War, the French Embassy to Museum’s rare collections, as part of Hamad Bin Khalifa Uni- future academic and career Qatar, the French Institute of well as exclusive video clips, versity (HBKU), is working to prospects.” Doha and Qatar National Li- will also be part of the exhibi- improve access to education in Homaid’s current responsi- brary (QNL) have partnered tion, and will illustrate how areas facing critical humanitar- bilities as a research associate to organise a unique exhi- people were affected by the ian challenges through a highly at QCRI’s Social Computing bition named ‘1918: War is harshness of war during that selective UN fellowship pro- department include adapting over’. The exhibition includes time. gramme at the Centre for Hu- state-of-the-art machine learn- rare items from the Sheikh French Ambassador to manitarian Data in The Hague. ing techniques to two sectors; Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Qatar HE Franck Gellet said, Abdulaziz al Homaid, who public health informatics for Museum. “I am delighted to introduce earned a Master of Science in healthy living, and in urban The exhibition, offered the exhibition celebrating the Data Science and Engineering dynamics. His current project by the French museum of the Centenary of the end of World degree from HBKU, was award- involves building a machine- First World War ‘Historial de War 1 at the Qatar National ed a prestigious fellowship by learning model that recom- la Grande-Guerre’, will be dis- Library. I would like to ex- Education Above All (EAA) in The fellows were tasked with designing and delivering projects targeting education data challenges includ- mends an ideal daily lifestyle played from November 4 to 19 press my warmest thanks to partnership with the UN Of- ing data science, data storytelling, predictive analytics and user experience research. routine for individuals, based at the QNL. Dr Sohair Wastawy, execu- fice for the Coordination of on their health data. This exhibition presents tive director, to host the ex- Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) storytelling, predictive analytics of education data most widely developing a ‘meta-dataset’ on As a graduate of HBKU’s two aspects of the war. The hibition at the library. I also and the Centre for Humanitar- and user experience research. gathered and used in differ- education in emergency situ- College of Science and Engi- first part features the roles of thank the Sheikh Faisal Bin ian Data. He is one of only four OCHA’s Centre for Human- ent crisis scenarios. He chose ations, which could be used to neering, Homaid joins a grow- ‘Father, mother and child dur- Qassim Al Thani Museum for candidates selected for the 2018 itarian Data was established to to focus his data research on analyse its completeness for ing number of alumni who are ing the Great War’, while the their contribution to the ex- Data Fellows programme from provide those involved in hu- Iraq, South Sudan, Syria and specific indicators. set to become the next genera- second part is about ‘Hearing hibition. ‘The war is over’ is a more than 700 international manitarian response with ac- Yemen – all countries where An example would be to tion of leaders in their chosen the War: sounds, music and tribute paid to the victims. A applicants. During June and cess to the crucial data needed complex emergency scenarios identify a missing indicator fields. silence in 1914-1918’. centenary later, the celebra- July, the fellows were based in to make responsible and in- often arise. within one country, but its ex- HBKU’s the Master of Sci- The first part, about fami- tion is to draw lessons for the The Hague, Netherlands, where formed decisions during crises. Speaking on the objective istence within the other, so it ence in Data Science and En- lies, will present the various future.” they were tasked with designing With Homaid’s assigned of his project, he said: “My aim could provide a roadmap for gineering has been designed to facets of the war which caused Dr Sohair Wastawy, ex- and delivering projects target- focus area being data science, was to carry out extensive re- the centre and its partners to provide students with compre- disruption to the lives of fami- ecutive director of QNL, said: ing education data challenges he set out to gain a deeper un- search using generated data to help fill this gap. This EAA- hensive and advanced training lies, as well as aspects of the “the Great War was a monu- including data science, data derstanding of the various types reshape a structured format by OCHA Fellowship has opened in data science and engineering. day-by-day life of soldiers at mental chapter in the history the front. of the world, with significant The second part of the ex- repercussions which are still hibition is about the experi- marking contemporary his- ence of hearing the war. The tory. The exhibition will pro- Ooredoo rewards sound environment was of vide the community in Qatar Ooredoo Money offers great importance to the sol- with an important learning dier’s life. The exhibition will experience, and we are proud pre-paid customers also remind visitors about the to present this important part instant fee cashback huge influence of the war on of history to visitors at Qa- OOREDOO on Monday an- nus when they recharge with the arts, and will take music tar National Library. We are nounced the launch of a new Flexi QR100 or above. The bo- OOREDOO Money customers who send menu (*140#) or the ‘Ooredoo Money’ app. as an example. Visitors will grateful to our partners for offer allowing pre-paid custom- nus minutes will be valid for money for the first time using Ooredoo Mon- The Ooredoo Money app is available via the have the opportunity to see bringing this exhibition to ers to get additional interna- two days. ey International Money Transfer partners Apple App Store and Google Play store and has how soldiers created a unique Qatar.” tional minutes, and more, with Moreover, any Ooredoo MoneyGram, Aldar Exchange or Ooredoo seven language options (English, Arabic, Hin- their Dawli, Flexi and Ooredoo customer who subscribes to Exchange can enjoy up to QR15 instant fee di, Malayalam, Bengali, Tagalog and Nepali). Mobile Money services. Ooredoo Money and sends cashback reward, the telecom provider an- Customers can deposit money into their The offer has been de- money using an international nounced on Monday. mobile wallet from any of over 200 Oore- signed to reward the loyalty of money transfer option for the Any Ooredoo customer who subscribes to doo Self-Service Machines (SSMs) all across the existing customers and to first time will enjoy instant Ooredoo Money and sends money using an in- Qatar or through Ooredoo Shops and part- help connect the communities cashback of up to QR15 of their ternational money transfer option for the first ner outlets. They can even transfer money of Qatar with India and Nepal transaction fee. This will en- time will enjoy instant cashback of up to QR15 directly from any bank account in Qatar to over the next week. able Ooredoo Money custom- of their transaction fee. This will enable Oore- their wallet. During the three-day offer, ers to try the service for free for doo Money customers to try the service for free Ooredoo Money customers can instantly which runs from November 5 most of the countries. in most of the countries, said a press statement transfer money to 200 countries with Money- to 7, Dawli customers can top Existing Ooredoo Mobile from the company. Gram, and can send money to any international up QR10 and enjoy up to 350 Money customers who send The new offer is valid until January 31, bank accounts via Aldar or Ooredoo Exchange minutes of calls to India or 40 money internationally us- 2019 and has been designed to encourage more in selected countries. Ooredoo Money can be minutes of calls to Nepal. ing the service to India and people to use Ooredoo’s secure, instant money used to send money locally to any mobile wal- Hala customers will also Nepal on November 6 and 7 transfer services. let or QNB bank account, make a Hala Top-Up, be rewarded with 200 extra will get 1 GB of free data for To send money, Ooredoo customers must pay Shahry bills, purchase data, Dawli cards, international minutes as bo- two days. (TNN) register for an Ooredoo Wallet via the USSD pay DPS School fees, and much more. (TNN) This exhibition presents various aspects of the First World War.

Ministry recalls Nakilat named ‘Green Corporate’ Cadillac Escalade, QC raises QR14.5mn for ‘Gaza GMC Sierra & at Qatar Sustainability Awards WITH the generous support of the philanthropists in Qa- GMC Yukon TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tar, Qatar Charity (QC) has DOHA collected around QR14.5mn THE Ministry of Economy for the joint campaign ‘Gaza, and Commerce (MEC), in NAKILAT has won the ‘Green the Right to Live’. The amount collaboration with Mannai Corporate Award’ at Qatar constitutes 90 percent of the Trading Company, dealer of Sustainability Awards 2018 total of QR16mn raised for the Cadillac vehicles in Qatar, has held in Doha recently. campaign. announced the recall of Cadil- Organised by Qatar The fund will be used to lac Escalade, GMC Sierra and Green Building Council for support health and educational GMC Yukon models of 2015 the third consecutive year, sectors in Gaza, as well as to over the temporary loss of EPS the awards aim to recognise implement income-generating assist followed by a sudden re- the efforts, commitment and projects and provide clean wa- to dozens of patients with kid- around QR14.5mn for the pro- turn, particularly during low achievements of individuals, ter to the people in the Strip. ney failure and distribution of jects in Gaza. speed turning manoeuvres. institutions and organisa- QC thanked its donors for prostheses to 200 people. The campaign ‘Gaza, the The ministry said the re- tions in furthering sustain- their significant contributions, The projects also included Right to Live’ was launched call campaign comes within able development and en- saying such donations reflect providing safe lighting for under the supervision of the the framework of its ongoing vironmental protection in and quality standards and The company carries out the level of public trust the 7,000 families and maintain- Regulatory Authority for Chari- efforts to protect consumers Qatar and abroad. has its own robust safety pro- targeted initiatives year-round charity enjoys. ing sewage stations for the ben- table Activities (RACA)with and ensure that car dealers As the world’s leading pro- gramme which empowers to improve the lives of its em- QC extended special thanks efit of 40,000 people. the participation of Qatar Red follow up on vehicle defects vider of clean energy, Nakilat employees to take personal re- ployees, the community and to Eid Charity for donating Initially, QC’s target was Crescent Society (QRCS), Qa- and repairs. has successfully adopted an sponsibility for safety. preserve the natural environ- over QR7.6mn under the cam- QR10mn to implement de- tar Charity (QC), Education The ministry has urged all integrated approach towards Nakilat’s all-encompassing ment, in alignment with its paign to implement five im- velopmental projects in the Above All (EAA) and the Silat- customers to report any viola- sustainability across its vari- CSR framework is focused on vision to be a global leader in portant projects, including the fields of social welfare, water ech Foundation, aiming at con- tions to its Consumer Protec- ous businesses. initiatives aimed at enhancing and provider of choice for en- operation of seven health cen- and sanitation, but thanks to tributing to the development of tion and Anti-Commercial The company adheres to the community, health, educa- ergy transportation and mari- tres for the benefit of 24,000 the generous donors in Qatar, Gaza Strip and helping alleviate Fraud Department. (TNN) stringent international safety tion and the environment. time services. people, provision of assistance it has successfully collected the suffering of its people. (TNN)

The Torch Doha wins four titles at Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK greater success in remarkable and three Diplomatic Suites, pitality, outlets, performance DOHA hospitality establishments all offering a unique iPad in- are just some of the Awarded and set a new standard of ex- room solution that serves as a areas and due to its remark- THE Torch Doha has proven cellence,” said Haute Gran- navigation system for the en- able reviews, The Torch Doha itself a winner once again dur- deur Founder and Managing tire room. has been one of the two best ing this year’s Haute Grandeur Director Marinique de Wet. An additional mood light- properties in the city for 6 Global Hotel Awards. “The Haute Grandeur Global ing system also provides a years in a row. One of the finest 5-star ad- Awards is more than just a unique visual experience for Sherif Sabry, general man- dresses in Doha, The Torch celebration of our dignitaries’ the guest with 12 different col- ager of The Torch Doha, stat- won Best Design Hotel in achievements. It honours the our options to choose from. ed, “We are greatly honoured Qatar, Best Hotel Service in principles of hard work, com- With three distinct restau- from achieving such signifi- Qatar, Best Luxury Hotel in mitment, determination, lead- rants, among which the only cant awards. There is no great- Qatar and Best Hotel View in er- ship and success.” revolving restaurant in Doha, er satisfaction for our property Qatar titles for the third con- “To win a Haute Gran- six various- sized meeting than to be highly recognised secutive year. deur Award, an establishment rooms, a contemporary Health in the international hospital- In the world of award must excel on all levels”, said Club and a sky-high, cantile- ity arena. We are proudly rep- initiatives, Haute Grandeur De Wet. “Haute Grandeur vered swimming pool, the ho- resenting Qatar in the world is unmatched. Excellence is Global Awards are recognised tel prides itself in being one of hospitality scene as the pre- recognised through feedback as a guaranteed golden stamp the most luxurious service pro- mier venue for those who are from guests and not quantity of excellence, with associated viders in the country. searching for state-of-the-art of votes by the general public establishments perceived as One of the finest 5-star addresses in Doha, The Torch won Best Design Hotel in Qatar, Best Hotel Service Unique facilities, attention accommodation with latest in- or a panel of judges. This fair the benchmark in the indus- in Qatar, Best Luxury Hotel in Qatar and Best Hotel View in Qatar titles for the third consecutive year. to detail, impeccable service room technology, sporting and and transparent process guar- try. By awarding only the most and unsurpassed design have fitness facilities. These four antees unbiased results – a remarkable, Haute Grandeur So, the winners have truly at- The Torch Doha is a true Doha since 2007. It spreads culminated in an overall of 80 prestigious awards add up to concept exclusive to Haute inspires already exceptional tained the ultimate in excel- beacon of Qatari hospitality. across 51 floors, consisting of Awards, since the beginning of the hotel’s record and reinforc- Grandeur. hotels, spas and restaurants to lence, recognised with the The luxury five-star hotel has 132 Deluxe Rooms, 24 Junior the hotel’s operations in 2012. es our commitment to innova- “The awards inspire even achieve even greater heights. highest accolade.” been the tallest building in Suites, four Executive Suites Location, service, design, hos- tion and service excellence.” Nation Tuesday, November 6, 2018 05 ‘Future of Tourism in QA becomes first airline to launch Qatar’ conference today TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK GlobalBeacon for flight tracking DOHA

THE National Tourism ing all over the world, across Council (NTC) and IFP Qatar All Qatar Airways flights will now remote and oceanic airspace, are joining hands to launch Qatar Airways and Global- the first tourism-focused benefit from real-time tracking, Beacon couldn’t be more per- conference in Qatar, which further enhancing passenger safety fect for each other. Being one will be held on the side- of the youngest and fastest- lines of the annual Hospi- growing leaders in the avia- tality Qatar exhibition from TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK flight tracking, ahead of the tion industry, Qatar Airways’ November 6 to 8. DOHA International Civil Aviation initiative to implement the ‘The Future of Tourism in Organization (ICAO) Global GADSS recommendations Qatar’ will explore the chal- QATAR Airways (QA) has be- Aeronautical Distress Safety for flight tracking reinforces lenges and opportunities that come the launch customer of System (GADSS) recommend- that safety is top priority and are shaping Qatar’s tourism GlobalBeacon, a key product ed timeline. oured to collaborate with both every minute or less. In doing comes second to none.” sector, with a focus on the solution created by FlightA- From the start of the prod- FlightAware and Aireon on the so, this is a testimony to our FlightAware CEO Dan- elements that shape the Qa- ware and Aireon to provide the uct development cycle, the development of this solution ever-evolving leadership in the iel Baker said, “With Qatar tar visitor experience. NTC airline with global, real-time airline has been involved in to achieve the highest level of crucial area of aviation safety Airways’ involvement early is curating a rich experience flight tracking. beta testing and validation of flight tracking standards that and awareness.” on, we’ve been able to test for attendees by delivering In September 2016, Qa- GlobalBeacon, a technology exceed GADSS requirements GlobalBeacon will enable and validate GlobalBeacon noteworthy content, speak- tar Airways announced that that exceeds GADSS recom- and recommendations.” Qatar Airways to position itself to ensure that it incorporates ers and international exhibi- it would be the first airline mendations for flight track- “As one of the leading air- to respond proactively in the best practices for global flight tors. Participants will learn Chef Dominique Ansel. to adopt this innovative ing by providing airlines with lines in the world, our goal is event of an emergency, facili- tracking and fleet monitoring. about strategies and tech- technology that would feed minute-by-minute position to deliver the best service to all tating communication between We applaud Qatar Airways’ nologies that will help them tors from all over the world to directly into its Integrated updates for their aircraft at all our customers. GlobalBeacon the aircraft operator and the early adoption and we are stay ahead of changes in the stand in line for hours at his Operations Centre. times, anywhere in the world. seamlessly integrates with our controller with constant fleet pleased with how they’ve been tourism market. bakery in New York in 2011. Two years later, Qatar Qatar Airways Group Chief existing ICAO 2018 compliant monitoring, automated dis- able to deploy it to work in “NTC is committed to Chef Dominique Ansel Airways, in partnership with Executive Akbar al Baker said, flight watch technology (To- tress alerts and tools that make conjunction with their exist- working with sector partners stated, “For me, food is a FlightAware and Aireon, has “We are thrilled to be the first tal Operations System), and it easy to share information. ing processes, increasing their to ensure that visitors to our great unifier. And I’m excited announced that GlobalBeacon airline in the world with a wide further enhances the safety of Aireon CEO Don Thoma ability to locate aircraft in dis- country experience the full to share a bit of what I do with SM is now live and ready to network to use space-based our operations and fleet man- said, “With a modern fleet of tress and improving search breadth of what Qatar has the chefs and talent in Qatar, provide the airline with global ADS-B technology. We are hon- agement by providing updates more than 200 aircraft fly- and rescue capabilities.” to offer. We are proud to be and also to try some of the lo- a part of this conference, cal flavours and ingredients.” which brings together mem- Haidar Mshaimesh, acting bers of the sector to explore general manager of IFP, said, how we can deliver authen- “The partnership with NTC in tic, unforgettable tourism co-organising the ‘Future of QA sponsors Katara European Jazz Festival experiences,” said Ahmed al Tourism in Qatar’ conference Obaidli, director of exhibi- represents a significant step TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Cultural Village to enjoy this tions at NTC. “We are excited forward in the development DOHA magnificent concert series.” to be working with IFP Qatar of the event. While we’ve Katara General Manager to deliver a new programme been working for the past QATAR Airways (QA) is the Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulai- alongside the successful Hos- three years on expanding the Official Airline Sponsor of the ti said, “The Katara European pitality Qatar.” event’s international reach 5th Katara European Jazz Fes- Jazz Festival has become one Among this year’s pro- by welcoming more country tival 2018, taking place from of the most prominent events gramme is pastry genius, pavilions and international November 6 to 10, 2018 at organised at Katara by bring- Cronut inventor, James exhibitors, this year’s edition Cultural Village Foundation ing in a very significant kind of Beard Award winner and will witness a major develop- (Katara) Esplanade, the airline art to Doha: music. World’s Best Pastry Chef ment in the event’s content has announced. “This year, Katara has 2017, Dominique Ansel, through this partnership and Music lovers will be able dedicated a larger venue for whose delectable croissant- this conference.” to enjoy performances featur- the festival, in line with the donut hybrid, the Cronut, Now in its fourth edition, ing artistes from 13 European increasing number of visitors took the world by storm Hospitality Qatar is Qatar’s countries - Austria, Belgium, Qatar Airways will be flying in 44 musicians to Doha to showcase their talent at this year’s festival. and participants in this year’s with an unprecedented premier international hos- Bulgaria, France, Germany, event. The festival also draws a pastry revolution. pitality and HORECA trade Hungary, Italy, The Nether- jazz, cool jazz and West Corporate Communications entertainment. large audience of different na- Chef Dominique will close show. Held at the Doha Exhi- lands, Poland, Portugal, Ro- Coast jazz. Salam al Shawa said, “Qatar “As Qatar national carrier, tionalities and attracts many the first day of the conference bition and Convention Cent- mania, Spain and Switzerland. Qatar Airways will be fly- Airways is proud to be asso- we are pleased to support the fans worldwide.” with a live cooking demon- er, the exhibition will connect The concerts will offer a ing in 44 musicians to Doha ciated with this highly-antici- world’s finest cultural events The 5th Katara European stration, offering the confer- hotel operators, HORECA rich programme featuring to showcase their talent at this pated event, which will bring and to play a role in Doha’s Jazz Festival 2018 is free of ence’s attendees a first-hand suppliers, investors and in- various styles of jazz, includ- year’s festival. some of the most talented jazz emergence as a leading centre charge and runs from 6:30pm look into the art of his whim- dustry professionals from ing bebop, jazz fusion, swing Qatar Airways Senior musicians to Doha for five for culture and education. We to 10pm from November 6 to sical creations that drove visi- around the region. music, traditional and smooth Vice-President Marketing and beautiful evenings of musical invite all to join us at Katara 10 at the Katara Esplanade. Ajyal Fest 2018 to celebrate courage and compassion Free Vehicle

Opening ceremony to Recall feature M-E premiere of Freedom Fields

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THIS year’s opening night ceremony of Ajyal Film Festival, the annual cel- ebration of cinema by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), will present the Mid- dle East premiere of Freedom Fields. The bold and inspiring documentary, based on true events, will set the stage for a diverse showcase of films from around the world celebrating courage, nobility and compassion from November 28 to December 3 at Katara Cultural Village. A scene from Theeb (Jordan, Qatar, UAE, UK/2014) by Naji Abu Nowar. Directed by Naziha Arebi and a recipient of the DFI’s Grants Pro- gramme, Freedom Fields (Libya, UK, USA, Netherlands, Canada, Lebanon, Qatar/2018) is a story about hope and sacrifice. The film takes audiences on an inspiring journey through the ups and downs of three women’s ef- forts to build a football team in post- revolution Libya, even as the country descends into civil war. Escalade “The opening night film of Ajyal Cadillac Film Festival is a powerful ode to the courage and determination of Sierra,Yukon women and Arabs alike,” said Fatma GMC Hassan al Remaihi, Festival director and chief executive officer of the in- stitute. “It perfectly fits with the focus Freedom Fields (Libya, UK, USA, Netherlands, Canada, Lebanon, Qatar/2018). Model year 2015 of this year’s festival on global stories of people and communities who rise personal stories of passions and aspi- UAE, UK/2014) by Naji Abu Nowar, above the mundane to serve as an in- rations collide with history in a coun- a DFI-supported film that was Os- Temporary loss of EPS assist followed by a sudden return spiration to all.” try in transition. In their struggle to car® nominated in 2016 for Best Defect particularly during low speed turning maneuvers “Freedom Fields comes at a time gain support, respect, and even the Foreign Language Film; Hayati when the voices of women are being right to play, facing the disapproval of (Spain, France/2017) by Sofia Escu- acknowledged and elevated. Beyond some members of their community, dé and Liliana Torres which explores the underlining theme of women em- the challenges that the women must the true story of Ossamah al Mohsen Contact the dealer for the free required repair Process powerment, it is a powerful window overcome to achieve their dream of and his son, who were tripped up by a to our region and our people who playing for their country are nothing TV reporter as they crossed the Hun- brave odds to pursue their dreams. short of remarkable. garian border in 2015; Our Struggles Mannai Trading Company W.L.L It is also timely in that Ajyal presents The 2018 Ajyal Film Festival (Belgium, France/2018) by Guil- the film during the symbolic hando- will present an exciting showcase of laume Senez; The Man Who Stole Contact Phone: 44558888 ver year of the World Cup from Rus- cinematic experiences in the Special Banksy (UK, Italy, Qatar/2018) by sia to Qatar, a dream for our region as Screenings programme that dem- Marco Proserpio and Maya the Bee a whole. Ajyal proudly continues to onstrate the limitless possibilities (Australia, Germany, USA/2014) by expand the diversity and boldness of of film to present perspectives, cel- Alexs Stadermann. For any consumer protection issues please contact us on the hotline 16001 its programming with narrative, doc- ebrate culture, and inspire people of The Ajyal Film Festival box office umentary and short films that inspire all abilities. will open soon at the Katara Drama audiences of all ages to think deeply, These include: 3 Faces Theatre Box Office, and tickets will act decisively, and be champions of (Iran/2018) by Jafar Panahi, a com- also be available online at www.do- positive change.” pelling perspective on traditions and hafilminstitute.com. More details Filmed over five years, Freedom modern aspirations; trans-adapted about the festival will be unveiled in Fields shares the realities of where version of Theeb (Jordan, Qatar, the coming days. 06 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Nation HEC Paris in Qatar launches new track to Specialised Master’s Degree Program

gramme is designed for dean & CEO, HEC gree Program. The intent This 18-month professionals and en- Paris in Qatar, said: of this programme is to let programme is designed trepreneurs seek- “In pursuit of of- attendees explore an en- ing to enhance fering the best trepreneurial mindset and for professionals and their leadership, in-class mana- learn to be innovative with entrepreneurs seeking management gerial courses to the entrepreneurial setups. and entrepre- entrepreneurs With the help of real life case to enhance their neurial skills. and profes- studies, students will learn leadership, It is taught sionals, we how to take the right busi- by world-class are proud to ness decisions in today’s management and faculty in a launch the changing times”. entrepreneurial skills part-time for- Entrepreneur- Additionally, the new En- ISL gets positive report from IB mat to fit in the ship and Busi- trepreneurship and Business TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK participants’ busy ness Develop- Development track can also be DOHA schedule. ment track as taken separately as a 10-day TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK On the new part of our Spe- Executive Certificate. When DOHA HEC Paris, one of the world’s course, Dr Nils cialised Mas- choosing this certificate, pro- leading providers of Execu- Plambeck, ter’s De- fessionals will learn how to THE International School of tive Education, launched the understand entrepreneurial London (ISL) has received a Entrepreneurship and Busi- ventures holistically, such as positive MYP (Middle Years ness Development (EBD) business modelling, financing, Programme) evaluation report track as one of the speciali- creating an entrepreneurial from the International Bacca- sations of its Specialised culture, team building and laureate® (IB) in The Hague. Master in Strategic Business negotiation. They will not The report says that the Unit Management (SBUM) only be exposed to best school has shown satisfac- Degree Program. The next practices but will also tory development in the im- intake is January 2019. be able to apply them in plementation of its second of HEC Paris in Qatar’s Spe- real entrepreneurial three IB programmes. cialised Master includes a settings. The report was received core curriculum, profession- Prospective par- after two official MYP repre- al thesis and the flexibility to ticipants interest- sentatives visited ISL Qatar customise the programme by ed to apply for the to carry out the evaluation in choosing one of three tracks Specialised Mas- April, this year. aligned to the participants’ ter’s Degree The two visitors inter- career aspirations: General Program can viewed teachers, students, Management, Marketing & now avail a 10 parents and members of the Sales or the new Entrepre- percent early school’s leadership team and neurship & Business Devel- bird discount visited many MYP classes. the process of evaluation once of the programmes are main- opment track. until Novem- All IB World Schools – every five years to ensure that tained, according to the organ- This 18-month pro- Dr Nils Plambeck, dean & CEO, HEC Paris in Qatar. ber 17. such as ISL Qatar – go through the standards and practices isation’s requirements.

DPS MIS HOLDS HINDI WEEK DPS-MIS felicitates toppers of Grades X & XII

DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) recently honoured the meritorious students of Grades X & XII (2017- 18) in the presence of chief guest Ooredoo Qatar Senior Manager Strategy Planning Najla al Baker, DPS- MIS Vice-President Yasir Nainar and members of DPS-MIS executive committee. Principal Asna Nafees congratulated the star performers and expressed her pride in receiving the award of ‘excellence in academ- ics’ in the Gulf region on behalf of the students for six consecutive years. Baker expressed her immense delight to be a part of the celebration and wished the students success in their higher studies. In all, 143 students were awarded with trophies, blue blazers, blue ties, gold & silver medals and merit certificates as a hallmark of true academic genius and 100 percent attendance. (TNN)

Every year, DPS Modern Indian School (DPS MIS) celebrates Hindi Week with great enthusiasm and gaiety. Keeping up its tradition, a week-long activity was held for the students of all sections. During the week, students from Grade I to X participated in the activities such as Poem Recitation, Handwriting Competition, Drawing on Rainy Season, Collage making, Bookmark making and Vigyapan Lekhan. The aim of the event was to highlight the importance of the official language of India and generate interest among the student. The students of grade IV and V expressed their love for the language by their presentation on the topic ‘Anekta Mein Ekta’. The students of grade IX and X presented a mesmerising song to spread awareness about the language. (TNN)

MES TEAM QUALIFIES FOR CBSE NATIONAL SWIMMING MEET: The boys’ swimming squad of MES Indian School bagged 20 medals in the recently concluded Qatar Cluster CBSE interschool swimming competition at DPS Modern Indian School. The victory qualifies the MES team for the CBSE National Swimming Meet to be held at Ranchi in Jharkhand state of India on November 22. The winners include Nidal Ahmed Sheikh, Aman Selvaraj, Arun Muhil, Ricardo Roycewin and Mukesh Jeevanand. Kunheedu AP and Akbar Ali KT were the coaches of the team. The school Principal Hameeda Kadar has congratulated the winners. (TNN)

IIS HOLDS CRAFT WORKSHOP FOR TINY TOTS

Ideal Indian School (IIS) organised a craft workshop for the children of Junior Section recently. Around 70 children from grades 3 and 4 participated with great enthusiasm. Artist Prahladan had a training session on hand painting. Certif- icates were given to all the participants. Sadaf and Yusuf, art teachers of Junior Section, coordinated the programme. (TNN) Tuesday, November 6, 2018 07 Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email African Panorama [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Davido to regale Doha on December 6

The celebrated singer-songwriter-record producer from Nigeria is seen as one of the most important factors in the global recognition of the Afropop music today. Davido is not only popular among Africans but also in different parts of the world including Europe and the US

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FRICAN expatriates are look- ing forward to this year’s walkathon aimed at raising Aawareness of diabetes. Being organised by Qatar Diabetes Asso- ciation, the event will be hosted to mark the World Diabetes Day. The walkathon will take place at the Education City’s Oxygen Park from 2pm to 5pm. The participants will walk for one kilometre besides taking part in other activities. In the previous years, African expatriates have participated in the walkathon held at venues such as Oxygen Park, Museum of Islamic Art Park, and Aspire Park, among other places. The World Diabetes Day is held worldwide on November 14 with the aim of raising awareness of dia- betes mellitus. Joy, a Kenyan, said, “I am al- ways happy to participate in the walkathon. I get to learn a lot about got an opportunity to learn how the ways a great opportunity to get complications that may be brought opportunity to support those who healthy life if they ate a healthy diet diabetes. I have taken part in the Type 2 diabetes can be prevented.” screened for diabetes. It is good about diabetes” have been diagnosed with the dis- and stay physically active,” said an- event for the past two years and I Rose, a Nigerian said, “It is al- to know about my health to avoid “Through the event, it is a good ease and know that they can lead a other African expatriate. 08 Tuesday, November 6, 2018

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Bring The Atrocious War In Yemen To An End ‘Anchor Babies’ Away? With Saudi leaders on the defensive over Khashoggi killing, Yes, says Trump! Trump may have more leverage to insist that the kingdom change its behaviour in Yemen or face a loss of US support

HE United States has aided Saudi Ara- pared to end its support if the Saudi side The president is wrong to state that the United States is the bia and its allies in their often indis- refuses to de-escalate. The US has been only country in the world with birthright citizenship Tcriminate campaign against Iranian- supplying the coalition with weapons, re- supported insurgents in Yemen, making fuelling some of its warplanes and sharing America complicit in a humanitarian dis- intelligence. YASMEEN SERHAN AND URI aster of horrific proportions. In addition to US Congress has attempted to condi- FRIEDMAN | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE the more than 17,000 civilians killed and tion that support on serious efforts by the injured by the United Nations’ conserva- coalition to minimise civilian casualties. E’RE the only country in tive count, millions have been left home- But the administration has continued to the world where a person less and beset by disease and starvation. give the Saudis the benefit of the doubt. comes in and has a baby, Now the Trump administration is finally Pompeo, seconded by Secretary of De- and the baby is essentially a moving to try to end the conflict. fense James N Mattis, certified in Septem- “Wcitizen of the United States On Tuesday, Secretary of State Michael ber that Saudi Arabia and the United Arab … with all of those benefits.” R Pompeo called on both the Saudi-led Emirates were undertaking “demonstrable So said Donald Trump this week, in coalition and Houthi rebels who control actions to reduce the risk of harm to ci- explaining why he may sign an executive much of the country to move to a ceasefire vilians and civilian infrastructure result- order ending the right to citizenship for so that UN-sponsored negotiations on a ing from military operations” in Yemen. those born on US soil even if their parents political settlement can proceed. Pompeo came to that questionable conclu- aren’t citizens or permanent residents. Pompeo added that a “cessation of hos- sion even though he acknowledged that It’s part of the president’s broader crack- tilities and vigourous resumption of a po- “civilian casualties have occurred at rates down on unauthorised immigration. litical track will help ease the humanitarian that are far too high.” Birthright citizenship—which is en- crisis as well.” It seems obvious that the adminis- shrined in the Fourteenth Amendment of But Pompeo suggested that the Hou- tration’s view of the coalition’s compli- the USConstitution and therefore likely to this had to make the first move, specifically ance was shaped by its partiality toward require more than a presidential order to by ending missile and drone strikes on tar- Saudi Arabia. It has seen the kingdom as revoke—is not, in fact, unique to the Unit- gets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab a bulwark against Iranian influence and a ed States. But the US is in a small club of Emirates. “Subsequently,” Pompeo said, potential partner in negotiating peace be- nations that offer it. Here’s a rundown of “coalition airstrikes must cease in all popu- tween Israel and the Palestinians. how other countries navigate the tricky re- lated areas in Yemen.” That “subsequently” With Saudi leaders on the defensive af- lationship between birth and citizenship. provided an opening for the coalition to ter the appalling murder of journalist Ja- More than 30 countries currently of- continue its air campaign. On Friday, it mal Khashoggi, the Trump administration fer US-style birthright citizenship that is conducted airstrikes on Sana, the Houthi- may have more leverage to insist that the largely unconditional, save for exceptions occupied capital. kingdom change its behaviour in Yemen or like the children of foreign diplomats. The administration’s call for a ceasefire face a loss of US support. It should use that Most of these nations are in the Western is unlikely to have much impact unless the influence to help bring this atrocious war Hemisphere and range from countries citizen or permanent resident. Opponents Home Office rejected Chen’s application, US makes clear to the Saudis that it is pre- to an end. like the United States and Canada to Ar- of the move claimed that the birthright the decision was overturned by the Euro- gentina and Brazil. The others are mainly provision in the country’s 1947 Citizenship pean Court of Justice in 2004. Tribune News Service in Latin America, though the policy crops Act is central to Canadian conceptions of Other countries, including New Zea- up everywhere from Lesotho in sub-Saha- equality and multiculturalism. land and Australia, have also abolished ran African to Pakistan in Asia. their birthright-citizenship laws in recent Explanations for the concentration More than 30 countries currently years. The latest is the Dominican Repub- of birthright citizenship in the Americas offer US-style birthright citizenship lic, whose supreme court ruled to remove range from European colonial powers the country’s birthright laws in 2013. The Why The US Economy establishing lenient laws to attract im- that is largely unconditional, save decision retroactively stripped tens of migrants and displace native populations for exceptions like the children of thousands of people born to undocument- Looks So Bright in the New World to Latin American in- foreign diplomats ed foreign parents of their citizenship and dependence movements that embraced a rendered them “ghost citizens,” according EMEMBER the start to Donald Trump’s are rising: Average earnings increased 3.1 more expansive definition of citizenship The United States wouldn’t be the first to Amnesty International. presidency? Feels like a million years percent from a year earlier. Congrats if you as part of their rejection of slavery in the country to revoke jus soli, or the “right to Many European nations grant citizen- Rago, and a million news cycles, we know. got a raise. 19th century. (The Fourteenth Amend- the soil,” as birthright citizenship is com- ship based on jus sanguinis, or “right of But on January 23, 2017, his first work day The jobless rate would have dropped, ment, adopted in 1868, likewise con- monly known. blood,” which refers to the nationality of in office, Trump made it clear that his Job except that the participation rate is higher, ferred citizenship on freed slaves in the France did away with birthright citi- the child’s parents. Individuals born in the One would be boosting economic growth. meaning some people who previously gave United States.) zenship in 1993, following the passage UK automatically become British citizens The president said he wanted to reduce the up looking for work re-entered the job mar- The practice has at times come under of the Méhaignerie Law. The law limited if at least one of their parents is a British corporate tax rate and relieve the burden of ket. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for assault in Latin America, where rates of citizenship to those born to a French par- national or is considered “settled” in the federal regulation. Good, we wrote at the Hispanics hit a record low 4.4 percent. It immigration are relatively low; birthright ent, or to a parent also born in France. As UK, such as having permanent residency. time: “Those are the kinds of moves that en- was near a record low for African-Ameri- citizenship was retracted in 1978 under a result, those born in France to foreign- Germany boasts similar nationality courage companies to invest more and add cans at 6.2 percent. Argentina’s dictatorship, for example, born parents must wait until they turn 18 laws. As of 2000, however, those born in jobs.” Employers are hiring for a reason: The only to be restored when democracy re- to automatically acquire French citizen- the country to foreign-born parents were Trump and the Republican-controlled business climate is exceptionally strong. turned, in 1983. But it has proved more ship (a process that can begin when they also made eligible for citizenship, so long Congress did their part by cutting red tape Growth last quarter was 3.5 percent, sig- controversial in Canada and especially turn 13, if they apply). as one of the parents was a lawful resident and passing tax reform. The economy is re- nificantly higher than the 2 percent average in the United States, which attract larger Ireland was the last of the European of the country for at least eight years. sponding. Actually, it’s booming in a way of the past decade. flows of immigrants and in recent decades Union countries to abolish birthright citi- Italy, like the UK and Germany, also Americans haven’t experienced in years. Tuesday’s midterm elections will be de- have grappled with an influx of illegal im- zenship, in 2005. Through a referendum restricts citizenship by birth to those born The business climate looks great and em- cided on many issues, and influenced by the migration. backed by nearly 80 percent of Irish vot- to at least one Italian parent. Under Ital- ployers are hiring, and paying more. These totality of Trump’s chaotic, divisive leader- Just as Trump rails against undocu- ers, citizenship was limited to those born ian law, however, those born in the coun- are terrific times for American workers. ship. But it’s undeniable the president and mented immigrants having “anchor ba- to at least one Irish parent. The decision try to foreign-born parents who meet According to Friday’s Labor Depart- Congress get credit for this era of healthy bies” in the United States that allow them was a response to a controversy surround- certain requirements can apply for Italian ment report, employers added 250,000 job growth. This is why we endorsed several to settle in the country through their citi- ing birth tourism and the high-profile citizenship within one year of their 18th jobs in October, a far higher number than Illinois Republicans seeking re-election to zen children, conservative politicians in case of Man Levette Chen, a Chinese na- birthday. Plenty of countries—China, Ja- economists expected. The unemployment the US House. Canada have condemned “birth tourism.” tional who travelled to Northern Ireland pan, Russia, South Korea—grant citizen- rate held at 3.7 percent, a figure not seen There are plenty of measures of Ameri- The opposition Conservative Party vowed so that her daughter would be born an ship strictly on the basis of whether a in nearly 50 years. With more job openings can satisfaction and security, but having a last summer to pursue legislation to elimi- Irish citizen. Chen sought residency rights baby has at least one parent who is a citi- across the country than job seekers, wages job is fundamentally important. nate birthright citizenship unless one of in Britain, citing her child’s Irish and EU zen of the country, as opposed to where the parents of the child born in Canada is a citizenship. Though the United Kingdom the baby is born. Tribune News Service Why Dutch And Danish Retirees Sleep Well At Night The Netherlands and Denmark’s retirement income systems are rated as the world’s best

ALLISON SCHRAGER duced for certain income levels and if the ing through inflation indexation and new The Melbourne Mercer index offers TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE beneficiary meets income tests, it could be collective defined contribution schemes) some critical lessons for policy makers. increased to as much as $23,000 for a sin- and pays their former employees a fraction Some US politicians want to expand Social ETIREMENT, a relatively modern gle person. of their salary after they retire. Dutch work- Security benefits, and enlarge unfunded concept, is expensive. No country The Netherlands also has a flat basic ers can take their pension to other jobs. state programme. But this makes long- has figured out how to finance a state pension that pays out about $10,500 In both countries pension agreements term sustainability a concern. The report third of your life out of the labour a year to Dutch retirees over age 66. may be with individual companies or already has concerns about the viability of Rforce. But some countries have bet- By contrast, the average government industry-wide, through collective labour America’s existing Social Social Security ter systems than others. The latest annual, benefit in the US, from Social Security, is agreements. Total pension income typical- benefits. Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index larger—about $14,000—but it may be as ly replaces more than 70 percent of work- Despite the effectiveness, the Dutch or , now in its tenth year, ranks the health high as $32,000 if you earned more while ing income, though the actual replacement Danish models would be hard to copy, un- and viability of national retirement sys- working. Since the Dutch and Danish state rate varies. der current US pension laws, in the private tems around the world. It has once again pensions are financed with current tax dol- What makes Argentine pensions so sector. Regulations make it expensive for awarded the Netherlands a top slot, and lars, their smaller state pensions limits the risk. The wide coverage is what makes Dan- terrible? Argentina is at the bottom of smaller employers to offer retirement bene- Denmark, last year’s winner, is right be- government’s liability as the population ish pensions so special: In the 1980s only the rankings, and offers lessons about fits, so about 40 percent American workers hind. They rank highly in terms of the level ages. The US also finances Social Secu- 35 percent had access to a pension account what makes a retirement system work. It don’t have a work-place retirement plan. In of benefits they supply, their sustainability rity benefits with current tax dollars, but through work. The increase comes from primarily relies on state pension funded the US retirement benefits are usually only (the Dutch and Danish don’t worry about larger, more unpredictable benefits mean the roll out of new pension accounts that mostly by current tax dollars like the other offered through individual employers, so their system going bust), and transpar- more strain on the system. targeted blue-collar workers. Danes con- countries, but with erratic tax revenue the the costs of offering pension benefits can- ency. There are many things we can learn Reliance on the private sector. tribute between 12 to 18 percent to their funding is not secure. Argentine pensions not be shared among entire industries. from their success, they show how most Denmark and the Netherlands can get employee pension accounts. Benefits are used to feature individual saving accounts Denmark and the Netherlands show countries are on the wrong track. away with lower state benefits because paid as an annuity after retirement, though until the state appropriated them in 2008. that relying on employers and their work- What makes Danish and Dutch pen- they are supplemented with employer re- sometimes Danes can take it as a lump sum. The Mercer report has concerns about ers to carry some of the burden can work. sions so special? tirement plans. Like the Danes most Dutch—about 94 the pension’s sustainability and if it offers While policy makers may debate the mer- Small government benefits. Den- About 90 percent of Danes also have ac- percent—also have a pension benefit from enough to the poorest Argentines. It shows its of defined benefits (Netherlands) ver- mark offers a basic pension to most Danes cess to a retirement account through work. work. Unlike Denmark, the pensions are how a lack of transparency, unstable insti- sus defined contribution plans (Denmark), age 65 and above (the minimum age in- It is similar to the US’s 401(k), where em- defined benefit plans, where the employ- tutions, and fiscal pressure can undermine those nation’s demonstrate a successful creases to 68 by 2030) that’s worth about ployers and employees contribute to an ac- er or industry bears the investment risk any pension system. system comes down to execution and ad- $11,000 a year. The pension may be re- count and employees bear the investment (though there is sometime some risk shar- What can other countries learn? equate funding.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Gulf / Middle East Tuesday, November 6, 2018 09 Khashoggi’s sons ask Saudis to return journalist’s body for proper burial AFP murder Turkey's president na with the rest of his fam- All what we want Tayyip Erdogan, hinted in an that we totally don't agree "There's a lot of ups and WASHINGTON said was ordered from "the ily," referencing a cemetery in article published on Friday with," Salah told CNN. "My downs.... We're trying to get highest levels" of Saudi Ara- Saudi Arabia. "I talked about right now is to that the body may even have fear is that it's being over po- the story -- bits and pieces THE sons of murdered jour- bia's government. that with the Saudi authori- bury him in Al Baqi in been destroyed in acid. liticised." of the story to complete the nalist Jamal Khashoggi have "I really hope that what- ties and I just hope that it Khashoggi's sons voiced "Jamal was never a dis- whole picture," Abdullah asked Saudi authorities to re- ever happened wasn't painful happens soon." Medina with the rest of worry that the work of their sident. He believed in the said. "It's confusing and dif- turn the body of their father for him, or it was quick. Or Turkey's chief prosecutor his family. I talked about father, a columnist for The monarchy, that it is the thing ficult." so the family can properly he had a peaceful death," Ab- said recently that Khashoggi that with the Saudi Washington Post, was being that is keeping the country to- "It's not a normal situa- grieve, they told CNN in an dullah Khashoggi told the US was strangled as soon as he distorted for political reasons. gether." tion and not a normal death." interview aired on Sunday. network during the interview entered the consulate and authorities and I just hope "I see a lot of people com- The brothers said they Salah emphasised that Khashoggi was killed in- in Washington. also confirmed the body was that it happens soon ing out right now and trying have relied primarily on news "the King has stressed that side the kingdom's consulate His brother Salah said "all dismembered. to claim his legacy and un- reports to piece together an everybody will be brought to in Istanbul by a team sent what we want right now is to Yasin Aktay, an advisor Salah Khashoggi fortunately some of them are understanding of their fa- justice. And I have faith in from Riyadh on October 2, a bury him in Al Baqi in Medi- to Turkish President Recep using that in a political way ther's death. that."

Saudi Arabia grilled ‘Saudi Arabia sent experts to over Khashoggi, rights records at UN hearing DPA They were part of an cover up Khashoggi murder’ GENEVA 11-member team that ar- rived in Istanbul on October UN MEMBER countries 11, Sabah reported, citing questioned Saudi Arabia an official source. The two A chemist and a toxicologist were in Istanbul from Oct 11 to 17, reports Daily Sabah over the killing of dissident allegedly visited the Saudi Jamal Khashoggi and its re- consulate every day from strictions of free speech, at October 12-17, the report a session of the UN Human said, adding that Turk- Rights Council in Geneva on ish police were allowed to Monday. search the facility on Octo- Some 40 countries raised the case of Khashog- Various countries at the gi, whose death in the Saudi UN rights body not only consulate in Istanbul has pushed for a full probe created tensions between into the case, but also Riyadh and various coun- tries, including Saudi Ara- urged Riyadh to guaran- bia's Western allies. tee freedom of the press "We condemn this pre- and free speech meditated killing," a US en- voy said, marking the first ber 15 and 16. time that the United States Various countries at the took part as an observer UN rights body not only country in the UN council pushed for a full probe into since renouncing its mem- the case, but also urged Ri- bership in June. yadh to guarantee freedom "We are deeply con- of the press and free speech, cerned by the fate of Jamal instead of using anti-terror- Khashoggi and we call on ism laws to detain dissidents. Saudi Arabia to provide a In addition, several detailed and complete re- countries called on Riyadh sponse in this regard," the to stop capital punishment German delegation said in and to respect the rules of its statement. war in Yemen. The Human Rights The Saudi-led military Council scrutinised Saudi alliance that is fighting the Arabia in a session that had Iran-linked Houthi rebels long been planned, as part in Yemen is responsible The Daily Sabah newspaper report said chemicals expert Ahmad Abdulaziz al-Janobi and toxicology expert Khaled Yahya al-Zahrani visited the Saudi Arabia consulate every day of the human rights review for the majority of civilian from their arrival on October 11 until October 17. (PHOTO: SABAH) that UN countries undergo deaths, according to the about every four years. United Nations. AFP "We believe that the two search the consulate on Oct 15. been destroyed in acid. said Ankara is keen to have the ISTANBUL individuals came to Turkey for After weeks of allegations Turkish Vice President heir sidelined from the nexus the sole purpose of covering up in pro-government media, Fuat Oktay told the official An- of power in Riyadh. SAUDI Arabia sent two experts evidence of Jamal Khashoggi's Turkey's chief prosecutor last adolu news agency on Monday "Yes, a murder was com- to Istanbul with the specific murder before the Turkish po- week confirmed Khashoggi that "all those reports should mitted and it was premedi- aim of covering up evidence lice were allowed to search the was strangled as soon as he be investigated". tated. Who gave the command after the murder of journalist premises," a senior Turkish entered the consulate and the Although Riyadh has arrest- for this murder to be carried Jamal Khashoggi at its consu- official said, asking not to be body was dismembered. But ed 18 individuals on suspicion out on Turkish soil?" Oktay late in Istanbul, a Turkish of- named. despite intensive searches by of involvement, the key ques- echoed the president's ques- ficial said on Monday. The official confirmed a re- Turkish police, there is still no tion remains over who gave the tion in Monday's interview. More than a month after port in the Sabah newspaper trace of his remains. order to kill Khashoggi. However, Erdogan has the Saudi royal-insider-turned saying that chemicals expert The sons of Khashoggi, In an editorial published yet to directly accuse Prince critic was killed inside the mis- Ahmad Abdulaziz al-Janobi Salah and Abdullah, told in The Washington Post on Mohammed, who has con- sion on October 2, Turkey has and toxicology expert Khaled CNN they wanted Saudi Ara- Friday, Erdogan said it came demned the murder "a repul- still yet to recover the remains Yahya al-Zahrani were among bia to return the body so that from "the highest levels" of the sive incident". amid claims that his body was a team sent from Saudi Arabia he could be buried in Medina Saudi government, while he The unnamed Turkish of- dissolved in acid. purportedly to investigate the with the rest of his family. did "not believe for a second" ficial said on Monday: "The The killing of the 59-year- murder last month. Turkey's allegation of the that Saudi's King Salman had fact that a clean-up team was old has severely dented the The report said they visited deployment of a "clean-up" ordered the crime. dispatched from Saudi Ara- President of the Human Rights Commission of Saudi Arabia kingdom's image in the West the consulate every day from team came after Yasin Aktay, Turkish media have bia nine days after the mur- Bandar bin Mohammed Al-Aiban is seen on a TV screen deliver- and put powerful Crown their arrival on October 11 un- an advisor to President Recep pointed the finger at power- der suggests that Khashoggi's ing a speech before the UN Human Rights Council during the Prince Mohammed bin Sal- til Oct 17. Saudi Arabia only al- Tayyip Erdogan, hinted Friday ful Crown Prince Mohammed slaying was within the knowl- Universal Periodic Review in Geneva on Monday. (AFP) man on the defensive. lowed Turkish police to finally that the body may even have bin Salman and analysts have edge of top Saudi official."

US reimposes Iran sanctions, Qatar denies meddling in Bahraini Tehran decries the ‘bullying’ affairs over spy case Iran condemns Bahrain’s action AFP try on Monday said that the zThe sanctions seek to force Iran’s major customers to stop buying its oil DOHA case had been politicised and TEHRAN: Iran has con- accused Manama of being demned Bahrain over the zPresident Rouhani says Iran will find way to sell oil to break sanctions QATAR denied on Monday "narrow-minded". jailing for life of a Shiite accusations it interfered in "The state of Qatar con- opposition leader, accus- REUTERS agreement had removed many like a normal country, or it Washington Institute for Near Bahrain's internal affairs demns the mentioning of its ing Manama of wanting to WASHINGTON/DUBAI US and other economic sanc- can see its economy crumble," East Policy. after a Manama court sen- name in Bahrain's political “intensify its suppression” tions from Iran in return for US Secretary of State Mike "They will want to show tenced the head of the Shiite disputes and internal con- of dissent. THE United States on Monday Tehran's commitment to cur- Pompeo told reporters. that as we pressure them opposition to life in jail for flicts," the ministry said in a Iran’s foreign minis- restored sanctions targeting tail its nuclear programme. "We hope a new agree- more, they can also put pres- spying for Doha. statement. try spokesman Bahram Iran's oil, banking and trans- sures on us or more likely our Bahraini Sheikh Ali Sal- It added that Bahrain Ghasemi said the verdict port sectors and threatened Economic war friends. The only thing that man was sentenced on Sun- should not resort "to the po- “leaves no doubt for the more action to stop its "out- would change for the Iranians day for "acts of hostility" liticisation of the judiciary or international community law" policies, steps the Islamic The enemy is targeting our is if the oil-related sanctions against Bahrain and "com- use Qatar's name in favour of that the government of Republic called economic war- economy ... the main target create much more pressure municating with Qatari offi- political calculation that has Bahrain... intends to inten- fare and vowed to defy. internally. Then the regime cials... to overthrow constitu- proven to be narrow-minded". sify its suppression.” The measures are part of of sanctions is our people. might look for a way out." tional order". Shortly after, Bahrain's He called on Bahraini a wider effort by US Presi- This is an economic war Iranian Foreign Minister Doha has repeatedly de- foreign ministry renewed officials to “put aside their dent Donald Trump to curb against Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif said nied accusations of conspiring warnings against "any form police state methods and Tehran's missile and nuclear US "bullying" was backfiring against Bahrain with Salman, of interference or harm to use real and serious dia- programmes and diminish the President Hassan Rouhani by making Washington more a Shiite cleric who headed the the integrity and independ- logue with the opposition Islamic Republic's influence isolated, a reference to other now-banned Al-Wefaq move- ence of the kingdom's judi- and critics.” (AFP) in the Middle East, notably its Trump frequently de- ment with Iran is possible." world powers opposed to the ment. Qatar's foreign minis- cial system". support for proxies in Syria, nounced the deal because of Speaking before Pompeo initiative. Yemen and Lebanon. time limits on some of Iran's detailed the US sanctions, Ira- The sanctions are designed, Trump's moves target nuclear activities, as well as for nian President Hassan Rouhani in part, to force Iran's major Iran's main source of revenue, its failure to address other Ira- accused the United States of customers to stop buying its Yemeni civilians trapped by Hodeidah fighting: Aid groups its oil exports, as well as its fi- nian activity that the United targeting ordinary Iranians and oil. However, the US gave tem- nancial sector, essentially mak- States does not like. said the Islamic Republic would porary exceptions to eight im- ADEN/DUBAI: Thousands of Yemeni civilians are trapped on the southern outskirts of Hodeidah as ing 50 Iranian banks and their In abandoning the agree- find a way to "continue to sell porters - China, India, Greece, forces backed by a Saudi-led coalition battle Houthi insurgents entrenched in the Red Sea port city, aid subsidiaries off limits to for- ment and imposing sanctions our oil ... to break sanctions." Italy, Taiwan, Japan, Turkey groups said on Monday. eign banks on pain of losing ac- that it had lifted as well as add- "The enemy is targeting and South Korea - allowing The alliance has massed thousands of Yemeni troops in recent days near the heavily-defended cess to the US financial system. ing new ones, the United States our economy ... the main tar- them to keep buying from Iran. port, but a source in the coalition told Reuters there are no immediate plans for an assault on the city, The return of the sanc- is betting the economic pres- get of sanctions is our people," The sanctions also cover a lifeline for millions of Yemenis. tions was triggered by Trump's sure will force Iran to change its he said. "This is an economic 50 Iranian banks and subsidi- The United Nations has warned that an attack on the Houthi-held city, an entry point for 80 percent May 8 decision to abandon behaviour and agree to a new, war against Iran." aries, more than 200 persons of Yemen's food imports and aid relief, would risk triggering a famine in the impoverished Arab state. the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, much more restrictive deal. "The increasing pressures and vessels in its shipping sec- The fighting has reached populated areas around a university that lies 4 km from the port and has which was reached with five "The Iranian regime has on Iran will not change the tor, Tehran's national airline, neared the city's main hospital for the first time, aid groups and residents said. other world powers during a choice: it can either do a behaviour of the regime any Iran Air, and more than 65 "All the people living between the airport and the university are trapped, the last four days have Democratic President Barack 180-degree turn from its out- time soon," said Dennis Ross, of its aircraft, a US Treasury been very tough, it is beyond catastrophic levels," said Isaac Ooko, Hodeidah's area manager for the Obama's administration. That law course of action and act a former US official now at the statement said. Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). (REUTERS) 10 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Pakistan / SA / Philippines / SEA / World Will not accept Philippines to take ‘action’ Crashed Indonesia jet had air speed Rajapaksa as PM on China weather stations until he proves DPA ernment agencies and the em- indicator glitch on fatal flight: Official majority: Speaker MANILA bassy in Beijing. "The department will take AFP it was fixed. But the National REUTERS THE Philippines would take the appropriate action should JAKARTA Transportation Safety Commit- COLOMBO appropriate action if reports these reports be validated," it tee (NTSC) said Monday that that China has opened weath- added in a statement, without AN Indonesian Lion Air jet that the black box data showed the SRI Lanka's speaker of parlia- er observations stations on giving details. plunged into the Java Sea last plane had an air speed indica- ment said on Monday he would three artificial islands in the According to a report by week, killing all 189 on board, tor issue on at least two other not accept a former president, disputed South China are con- the South China Morning had an air speed indicator earlier flights. "There were Mahinda Rajapaksa, as the firmed, the foreign affairs de- Post, the weather stations problem on its fatal flight and four flights in all that suffered new prime minister until he partment said. were located on Fiery Cross, on three previous journeys, the a problem with the airspeed in- proves he commands a major- The Department of For- Subi Reef, and Mischief country's transportation watch- dicator," NTSC head Soerjanto ity in parliament. eign Affairs said it has moni- Reef, all areas also claimed dog said Monday. Members of the search team lift part of the landing gear of the Tjahjono told reporters. "The majority of members tored news reports about the by the Philippines in the The new details–gleaned ill-fated Lion Air flight JT 610 off the coast from Karawang. (AFP) "When there was a prob- are of the view that the chang- weather observation stations South China Sea. It features from a recovered flight data lem, the pilot would write it es ... are unconstitutional and established in three areas in equipment for basic ground recorder–come after the gov- carrier's operations. Lion–long Max 8 suffered a technical is- down and the mechanic would against traditions," the speaker the South China Sea, but was and atmospheric observation ernment said it was launching been dogged by safety prob- sue on the flight just prior to its do (a repair)...Then the plane of parliament, Karu Jayasuriya, still checking with other gov- and radars, it added. a "special audit" of the budget lems–has said the Boeing 737- deadly crash Monday and that would be declared airworthy." said in a statement. Rajapaksa is known as a Sri Lankan nationalist, while being close to China. Jayasuriya said most members of parliament Pakistan authorities arrest had called on him not to accept the changes. "I will have to ac- cept the status quo prior to the Taliban to attend hundreds in blasphemy changes" until a majority in par- liament accepted them, he said. On Friday, 118 members of acquittal demonstrations the 225-seat legislature met the speaker and called for the re- DPA Moscow peace ISLAMABAD Asiya’s lawyer convening of parliament. On Sunday, Sirisena said flees to the parliament would be recalled PAKISTANI authorities ar- on Nov. 14. Jayasuriya said it rested hundreds of people sus- Netherlands was difficult for him to remain pected of assaulting police and AMSTERDAM: The Pakistani silent when the norms of de- talks, say officials committing vandalism during lawyer who helped free a mocracy and the rights of a countrywide protests over the Christian woman who had majority of members of parlia- acquittal of a Christian woman been sentenced to death in ment had been violated. sentenced to death for blas- Pakistan for blasphemy has Representatives from Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, phemy, officials said Monday. fled to the Netherlands, a The crackdown on Sunday Dutch Christian rights group and Turkmenistan are also expected to attend the meeting was launched after the coun- said on Monday. News try's interior ministry directed Asia Bibi’s lawyer, Saiful in brief provincial governments and Mulook, left Pakistan on federal agencies to take ac- Saturday, due to fear that he tion against those involved in could be attacked after Bibi’s PM Imran meets violence and damage to public conviction was overturned on Russian premier and private property during Wednesday, the Association in Shanghai the disturbances. for Persecuted Christians "We have arrested sus- said. Mulook helped overturn SHANGHAI: Prime Minister pects for injuring policemen, the decision, and has been Imran Khan on Monday met damaging public and private threatened by angry mobs his Russian counterpart, property," said Basharat Ali, a calling for the judges in the Dmitri Medvedev, on the side- spokesman for Punjab police. case to be killed. (REUTERS) lines of China International According to local media, Pun- Imports Expo (CIIE). The jab police arrested more than meeting was also attended 1,100 people. 500 TLP workers were arrest- by Finance Minister Asad Radical group Tehreek- ed on Sunday night. Umer and Advisor to the PM Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) had "The government's strat- on Commerce Abdul Razzak paralysed Pakistan for three egy to misuse the agreement Dawood. Earlier in the day, days with protests after the and arrest our people instead the premier addressed the Supreme Court ordered the re- of miscreants will be detri- opening ceremony of the CIIE lease of Asia Bibi, a Christian mental to peace," Kasuri said. as chief guest. In his speech, woman sentenced to death in During the protests, TLP he stressed that Pakistan will 2010 for allegedly committing leaders had called for the be made a more conducive blasphemy in a row with Mus- death of the judges who made and competitive market for lim women. the decision and for the ouster businesses and investments. The TLP called off the of the government. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) protests on Saturday after the The group had already government agreed not to op- been providing financial assis- W Africa security pose a review petition against tance to Bibi's defence while forum opens amid the court's judgement, take she was imprisoned for several G5 Sahel concerns steps to "bar Bibi from leaving years, according to the organi- the country" and release those zation. DAKAR: A two-day African arrested during the protests. Blasphemy is a sensitive security forum opened in "The government had topic in Pakistan and those ac- Dakar on Monday amid agreed to release our people cused can become the targets concerns about funding for but instead it has launched a of Muslim vigilante groups. a much-trumpeted initiative crackdown," TLP spokesman In some cases, they have been to bind five Sahel countries Zubair Kasuri told dpa on gunned down, burned alive or into an anti-terror force. Monday. He said more than bludgeoned to death. Less than a quarter of the roughly 400 million euros ($455 million) pledged for the G5 Sahel force has been (File photo) Taliban fighters react to a speech by their senior leader in the Shindand district of Herat province, Afghanistan. forthcoming, French Defence Pak govt will compensate for Minister Florence Parly said REUTERS Taliban seize post in defensive the Moscow peace talks though on Sunday. "At the moment, PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN some of them also expressed damage to property: Minister (pledges) are materialis- belt around embattled Ghazni their reservations and said it ing very slowly," Parly told THE Afghan Taliban will join would not give them any ben- TRIBUNE.COM.PK played by the opposition dur- reporters in the plane taking multilateral peace talks hosted GHAZNI: Taliban militants captured an important security post efit on the ground in Afghani- (REUTERS) ing the protests by religio-po- her to Dakar. (AFP) by Russia on Friday, senior outside the central Afghan city of Ghazni on Monday, killing 13 stan," said a Taliban member. litical parties. Taliban officials said on Tues- members of government forces and underscoring their vulner- Some Taliban said the del- INFORMATION Minister Speaking on the prime 79 school pupils day, after the United States and ability even in areas where defences have been bolstered. egation would raise their de- Fawad Chaudhry on Monday minister’s visit to China, he abducted in Afghanistan turned down their The post was part of a belt of strongholds built around Ghaz- mands for a withdrawal of all said the government will com- said that “a historic pact for Cameroon invitations. ni, which is on the main road between the capital, Kabul, and foreign forces, the release of pensate for private property strategic partnership” has But Taliban spokesman the Afghan south, after the city was briefly overrun by Taliban in all prisoners and the lifting of a damaged or destroyed in the been signed between the two YAOUNDÉ: Seventy-nine Zabihullah Mujahid said they August in one of their biggest offensives in years. (REUTERS) ban on travel. protests after the acquittal of countries and the delegation school students were had not formally agreed to take "This is a very good oppor- Aasia Bibi following the Su- would brief the country on kidnapped on Monday in an part. tunity and we would like to par- preme Court verdict. their return. English-speaking region of Russia invited 12 countries tive role Russia is playing in Af- sia decided to go ahead with ticipate and raise our genuine The information minis- The federal government is Cameroon where separa- and the Taliban, who are fight- ghanistan, decades after Soviet the Moscow talks nevertheless, issues," said another Taliban ter, addressing the media in also improving ties with the tists are fighting an armed ing to re-impose strict Islamic forces withdrew from the coun- a diplomatic move that has official. "We would urge these Lahore, assured that those European Union and also de- campaign for independence, law after their 2001 ouster by try, with business investment angered Kabul as the meeting world powers to help resolve involved in vandalism “are veloping a strategy on Yemen, a government source said. US-led troops, but the United plans, diplomatic and cultural could complicate an ongoing the Afghan issue as per interna- being arrested” and the gov- added Chaudhry. The students were abducted States and the US-backed Af- outreach and small military US-backed peace process. tional laws and principles." ernment has issued instruc- The minister lambasted along with their principal, a ghan government declined. support for the central govern- A five-member Taliban del- Even though Afghan gov- tions to identify all such in- the opposition for mislead- teacher and a driver, the of- Representatives from Iran, ment. egation led by Sher Moham- ernment officials will not at- dividuals. Chaudhry also said ing people regarding the Chi- ficial said, as a source at the China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Afghan President Ashraf mad Abbas Stanakzai, head of tend the Moscow talks, mem- the centre would provide all na-Pakistan Economic Cor- school confirmed the kidnap- Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Ghani rejected the invitation the Taliban's political council, bers of the High Peace Council required support to provin- ridor (CPEC) and rubbished ping of the pupils.They were are expected to attend, offi- on the grounds that talks with will attend talks. "The major- (HPC), an Afghan body over- cial governments. PML-N’s claims of taking enrolled at the Presbyterian cials said. The Moscow talks the Taliban should be led by ity of our top leaders showed seeing efforts to start peace The information minis- credit for a strong bilateral Secondary School in Bamen- underline the increasingly ac- the Afghan government. Rus- the willingness to participate in talks, are expected to attend. ter also appreciated the role Pak-China relationship. da, capital of Cameroon's Northwest Region. (AFP) Right groups warn China to continue Iran trade of danger to jailed Radar probes mass graves from Khmer Rouge era China activist’s life despite new US sanctions AFP providing experts with an es- BEIJING: China's first BEIJING: China denounced new US sanctions targeting PREY VENG, CAMBODIA timate of 20,000 mass graves "cyber-dissident" Huang Qi Iran's oil and financial sectors as "long-arm jurisdiction" on –which is defined as a pit con- is in danger of dying under Monday and vowed to continue its bilateral trade with the A man walks gingerly over a taining four or more bodies– police custody if he does not Islamic republic. small field in rural Cambo- throughout the country. receive medical treatment The measures, which took effect on Monday, follow US dia, pushing a lawnmower- But researchers are now for a host of severe health President Donald Trump's decision to abandon a multi-na- like contraption that deploys turning to radar to uncover conditions, human rights tion nuclear deal with Tehran, which he said was flawed and ground-penetrating radar to more details on the existing groups warned on Monday. does not adequately constrain Iran's destabilising behaviour unearth clues of mass graves. sites–such as how many bod- Huang, 55, who was arrested in the Middle East. The pilot project is twin- ies they might contain–and in 2016 for "leaking state se- The sanctions aim to significantly cut Iran's oil exports ning technology and field- find new ones. crets", is currently being held –which have already fallen by around one million barrels a work to locate remains of vic- "This is the first time ever in Mianyang Detention Centre day since May–and cut it off from international finance. tims of the Khmer Rouge, the that we have used high-end in southwestern Sichuan "China opposes unilateral sanctions and long-arm juris- ultra-Maoist regime whose An expert operates the ground-penetrating radar machine in a search technology in Cambodia to province, according to his diction," foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told quest to build an agrarian for mass graves at a school in Prey Veng province, Cambodia. (AFP) locate mass graves created mother. Huang ran a website a regular press briefing. utopia from 1975-1979 left an by the Khmer Rouge," said called "64 Tianwang", named "We believe that China's normal cooperation (with Iran) estimated two million Cam- illness, their bodies were caves and on the grounds of Pheng Pong-Rasy from the after the bloody crackdown within international law is legal and legitimate, and this bodians dead. dumped in hastily dug pits all Buddhist monasteries. Documentation Center of on Tiananmen Square. (AFP) shall be respected." (AFP) Hacked to death, starved, over the country. They were Many of the "Killing Cambodia (DC-Cam), which overworked or ravaged by thrown in rice paddies, down Fields" have been logged, is overseeing the effort. Europe / Americas / India Tuesday, November 6, 2018 11

NEWS UK cannot unilaterally IN BRIEF scrap border backstop: Trump says ‘probably’ Irish prime minister no Putin meeting in Paris this week REUTERS commitments made that the WASHINGTON: US President DUBLIN backstop must apply 'unless Donald Trump said Monday and until' alternative arrange- he does not expect to hold IRELAND is willing to exam- ments are agreed." talks with his Russian coun- ine ways in which a "backstop" May told Varadkar that terpart Vladimir Putin when to keep the Irish border open there would need to be a they attend World War I com- after Brexit could be reviewed mechanism through which the memorations in Paris at the so long as it does not permit backstop could be brought to end of this week. Trump said Britain to unilaterally walk an end, a spokesman from her he was "not sure we'll have away from it, Prime Minister office said in a statement. a meeting in Paris -- probably Leo Varadkar said on Monday. The phone call followed a not." However they "will be The sides in the negotia- report by Britain's Daily Tel- meeting at the G20" summit tions have signalled progress egraph newspaper that May's in Argentina at the end of on agreeing customs arrange- Brexit Minister Dominic Raab November, he said. Expecta- ments for an emergency Irish had privately demanded the tions have been growing for a border fix but differences per- right to pull Britain out of the new Trump-Putin meet as ten- sist on the lifespan of the so- backstop after three months. sions pile up over the Cold called "backstop". Varadkar separately told re- War-era Intermediate-Range British Prime Minister porters that an expiry date of Nuclear Forces Treaty. (AFP) Theresa May raised the pos- that nature would not be worth sibility of a review mechanism the paper it is written on. French policeman for the backstop in a phone found dead in Prime call on Monday with Varadkar that she had sought to update Minister’s garden him on the current state of the PARIS: A French police officer talks, the Irish government was found dead on Monday said in a statement. on the grounds of the prime "The Taoiseach (Prime minister's official residence Minister) indicated an open- in Paris in a death officials ness to consider proposals for said was being treated as a review, provided that it was a suicide. The 45-year-old clear that the outcome of any Garde Republicaine gen- Supporters of Senator Claire McCaskill wait for the senator to arrive for a campaign stop at The Royale bar in St. Louis, Missouri, on Monday. (AFP) such review could not involve darme, part of the armed a unilateral decision to end the force's policing branch, was backstop," the statement said. found next to his service "He recalled the prior Ireland’s PM Leo Varadkar weapon in the gardens of the Hotel de Matignon, Prime Democrats, Republicans Minister Edouard Philippe's office,residence. Philippe, was informed of the "tragic" Outgoing German spy chief sacked incident and sent his condo- for branding SPD as ‘radical left’ lences to the family. (AFP) make last pitch as poll Prince Charles REUTERS the president to place the head acknowledges UK BERLIN of the domestic security service in early retirement," Interior role in slave trade GERMANY'S outgoing do- Minister Horst Seehofer told re- ACCRA: Prince Charles mestic intelligence chief was porters, adding that Maassen's acknowledged Britain's role campaigns clatter to end sacked on Monday over a speech had "made a trusting re- in the slave trade on Monday speech given behind closed lationship" impossible. calling it an appalling atroc- doors condemning "naive and Seehofer had rescued Maas- ity that had "left an indelible Trump ramps up his hard-line rhetoric on immigration and cultural issues leftist" government policies sen from dismissal in Septem- stain on the history of our and hinting that he was con- ber when the internal spymas- world". In a speech in Ghana, REUTERS with an advertisement linking currently at two seats, which sidering entering politics. ter questioned the authenticity "At Osu Castle on Saturday, WASHINGTON Democrats and immigrants to would let them retain the Hans-Georg Maassen's re- of videos showing far-right na- it was especially important violent crime, which aired on power to approve US Supreme marks, first reported by the Mu- tionalists chasing immigrants in to me - as indeed it was on BITTER US political cam- NBC on Sunday night. It’s all fragile. Everything I Court and other judicial nomi- nich-based newspaper Sued- the eastern city of Chemnitz. my first visit there forty-one paigns thundered to a hectic, Even fellow Republicans told you about, it can be nations on straight party-line deutsche Zeitung, threatened "I'm seen in Germany as a years ago - that I should ac- unpredictable finish on elec- had criticized the spot as ra- undone and changed by the votes. to reopen a high-level rift over critic of idealistic, naive and left- knowledge the most painful tion eve on Monday, as candi- cially divisive when it first de- Democrats if they get in But 75 or more of the 435 Maasen's alleged far-right sym- ist foreign and security policy. I chapter of Ghana's relations dates scoured the country for buted online last week. House races remain com- pathies which Germany's frac- can imagine a life outside public with the nations of Europe, in- votes in dozens of crucial races NBC Universal, a unit of US president petitive, forecasters said, and tious ruling coalition had only service, for example in politics cluding the United Kingdom," that opinion polls showed were Comcast Corp on Monday control of the Senate is likely just patched up. "I have asked or business," Maasen said. Charles said. (REUTERS) still razor-close. said it would no longer run the to come down to a half-dozen Control of both chambers 30-second spot. CNN had ear- I told you about, it can be un- close contests in Arizona, Ne- Heavy police of the US Congress and 36 lier refused to run it, calling it done and changed by the Dem- vada, Missouri, North Dakota, deployment as governor's offices are up for "racist." ocrats if they get in," Trump Indiana and Florida. Macron refuses to back down on grabs on Tuesday in an elec- "After further review we told supporters in a conference Democrats also are threat- India shrine reopens tion widely seen as a referen- recognize the insensitive na- call on Monday aimed at get- ening to recapture governor's French fuel tax as protests loom NEW Delhi: Authorities in dum on the first two years of ture of the ad and have de- ting out the vote. offices in several key battle- PARIS: - French President Emmanuel Macron said he would not southern India deployed Republican President Donald cided to cease airing it across Opinion polls and election ground states such as Michi- back down from a hike in fuel tax, despite plans for nationwide 2,300 police on Monday to Trump's leadership. our properties as soon as pos- forecasters favor Democrats gan, Wisconsin, Ohio and protests this month and his personal popularity reaching a new prevent a repeat of violent In the final stretch, Trump sible," a spokesperson for the to pick up the minimum of 23 Pennsylvania, a potential help low. Drivers are planning blockades and go-slows across France clashes last month around has ramped up his hard-line network said in a email. seats they need on Tuesday for the party in those states in on Nov. 17 to protest against higher fuel prices, which have one of Hindu's holiest rhetoric on immigration and Trump planned to spend to capture a majority in the the 2020 presidential race. increased by up to a third in the past year, making Macron's shrines. "We have made cultural issues, including a final day on the campaign US House of Representatives, Trump, who frequently claim to help hard-working people harder to defend. necessary arrangements for warnings about a caravan of trail on Monday, hitting the which would enable them to warns of voter fraud and has The president, who has launched a seven-day tour of north- smooth visit of all devotees migrants headed to the bor- Midwestern states of Ohio, In- stymie Trump's legislative claimed without evidence that eastern France, said he has no plan to back down. to the temple, at least 2,300 der with Mexico and "liberal" diana and Missouri at the end agenda and investigate his ad- millions of fraudulent votes "I prefer taxing fuel to taxing labour. People complaining about policemen including 100 mobs, and touted a growing US of a six-day pre-election sweep ministration. were cast in 2016, said on rising fuel prices are the same ones who complain about pollution female officers have been economy that he said would be focused mostly on competitive But Republicans are fa- Twitter on Monday that law and how their children suffer," he told regional newspapers in the deployed in the region," threatened by Democrats. US Senate races. vored to retain their slight enforcement should be on the area, in an interview published on Monday. (REUTERS) Pramod Kumar, Kerala police He amplified that message "It's all fragile. Everything majority in the US Senate, lookout for "illegal voting." spokesman, said This time no women attempted to make it to the temple, media reports showed. (AFP) Brazil president-elect declares France seeks As US election nears, racist fliers arrest of 3 Syria US announces India war against ‘fake news’ media intel’ officials will be exempt from and anti-semitic graffiti appear REUTERS terview last week if he would PARIS: France has issued its Iran oil sanctions BRASILIA/SAO PAULO respect press freedom even first international arrest war- NY: US Secretary of State WASHINGTON: Days ahead of a contentious US national election in which immigration has become a for his favorite foil, newspaper rants for three senior Syrian Mike Pompeo announced on central issue, racist fliers saying "It's okay to be white" have been reported on university campuses in FOR Brazil's right-wing Pres- Folha de S Paulo, Brazil's larg- intelligence officials, a move Monday that US was exempt- five states, while synagogues in New York and California have been sprayed with antisemitic graffiti. ident-elect Jair Bolsonaro, at- est circulation daily, Bolsona- hailed by rights groups ing India from the sanctions The phrase on the fliers is associated with the white supremacist Ku Klux Klan. The fliers have tacking critical press outlets ro's answer was curt. Monday as an important on importing oil from Iran. been reported at campuses including Duke University in North Carolina, Tufts University in Massachu- almost daily on social media is "That newspaper is done," step towards prosecuting He said US will continue to setts, the University of Delaware, the University of Vermont and Iowa State University. In some cases, not enough. Once in office, he Bolsonaro said in a tense TV war criminals. negotiate with India and the vandals attached the fliers to posters encouraging people to vote on Nov. 6. vows to hit their bottom line. Globo interview. "As far as I'm The warrants -- one of seven other countries receiv- Meanwhile, after a gunman killed 11 worshippers at a synagogue in Pittsburgh last weekend, After a campaign in which concerned with government them for National Secu- ing the six-month exemption graffiti saying "Kill all Jews" was sprayed at the Union Temple synagogue in New York City on Thursday Bolsonaro dismissed investi- advertising–press that acts rity Bureau director Ali to get them to cut their night. Similar graffiti was found on an Irvine, California, synagogue earlier this week. gative reporting as "fake news" like that, lying shamelessly, Mamluk -- were issued Iranian imports to zero. Since During the attack on the Tree of Life synagogue last weekend, the worst ever on the US Jewish invented by a corrupt estab- won't have any support from for "complicity in acts of the reimposition of sanctions community, the man accused of the massacre yelled "All Jews must die." lishment and his supporters the federal government." torture", "complicity in were announced, India has Robert Bowers, 46, an avowed anti-Semite, pleaded not guilty on Thursday in federal court to all went after individual journal- Brazilian press watch- crimes against humanity" been cutting back on the 44 counts against him in the attack. A post on controversial online image board 4chan last week ists, the threats are sending dogs said there has been an and "complicity in war Iranian imports. (IANS) called on participants to put the fliers up in public places. Some participants this week posted a chill through the country's escalation of threats and ag- crimes". (AFP) pictures of themselves with the fliers.(REUTERS) newsrooms. Asked in a TV in- gression against reporters.

India completes N-triad; PM Modi warns ‘blackmailers’ S Korean First Lady arrives in Lucknow IANS triad will be an important pillar IANS event will also be attended by recipient, from Odisha. The NEW DELHI of global peace and stability." LUCKNOW Bihar Governor Lalji Tandon, First Lady will lay the founda- "The success of INS Arihant his UP counterpart Ram Naik, tion stone for the Queen's Me- WITH nuclear-capable subma- enhances India's security needs. SOUTH Korea First Lady Kim Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath morial, along with the UP Chief rine INS Arihant successfully In an era such as this, a credible Jung-sook arrived in the state and many other Central minis- Minister. The characters playing returning from deterrence pa- nuclear deterrence is the need capital on Monday evening on ters. They would be present on Lord Ram, his wife Sita and his trol, India on Monday complet- of the hour It is an open warn- a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh. the banks of the Saryu where a brother Lakshman would then ed its nuclear triad achieving ing to the enemies of India and She was received at the Chaud- million earthen lamps will be lit arrive in a chopper where after strike capabilities in air, land of peace that they better not hary Charan Singh Internation- to mark 'Chhoti Diwali'. landing, the Chief Minister will and sea, a feat Prime Minister indulge in any misadventure al Airport at Amausi by senior There would be proces- welcome them with full rituals. Narendra Modi said is a "fitting against India," Modi said. state government officials. sions and tableaus about Meanwhile PM Narendra response to those who indulge The 6,000-tonne Arihant The South Korean First Ramayana and characters in Modi met South Korea’s first in nuclear blackmail". was built under the Advanced Lady heads a delegation and the epic after which a cultural lady Kim Jung-sook who is visit- Congratulating the crew of Technology Vessel (ATV) pro- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. will attend a string of events in fest will be organized in which ing India at Modis invitation. “In Strategic Strike Nuclear Sub- ject at the Ship Building Centre the temple town of Ayodhya in local artists from Trinidad, their meeting today (Monday), marine (SSBN) INS Arihant, at Visakhapatnam. Launched Modi said the successful was a peaceful nation but it Faizabad district on Tuesday. Russia and Korea would take Modi and Jung-sook discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 26, 2009 by then Prime completion of its deterrence would not spare anyone who She, along with other digni- part. A spokesman said the dig- the deep civilisational and spir- said, "Today is historic because Minister Manmohan Singh, patrol "gives a fitting re- dares to provoke it. He said taries from South Korea, would nitaries would be inaugurating itual links between India and it marks the completing of the the submarine was commis- sponse to those who indulge with the nation achieving N- be participating in a grand 'Dee- 'Ram Bazaar' at the Shilp Gram Korea, and exchanged views on successful establishment of the sioned in August 2016 after a in nuclear blackmail", and strike capabilities in deep sea potsava' organized by the BJP and view sand art made by Su- promoting people-to-people ex- nuclear triad. India's nuclear series of extensive sea trials. stressed that although India along with air and land. government in the state. The darshan Patnaik, a Padma Shri changes,” an official release said. EU to find country www.facebook.com/QatarTribune to host special www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel mechanism for trade with Iran www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune PAGE 14 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2018

DOW25,483.63 QE 10,458.28 SENSEX 34,950.92 GOLD 1,231.60 Firms in Pakistan committed to +212.80 PTS +127.14 PTS −60.73 PTS -0.14% boosting trade ties with Qatar PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 14.65 BRENT 72.87 +0.05% WTI 62.87 -0.43% SILVER -0.75% Boost for startups: QDB Qatar growth to accelerate as launches region’s first industrial output rises: Report sportstech accelerator TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK entrepreneurship and busi- DOHA ness scene capitalising on the big investments happening Economic growth projected to be 2.8 percent in 2019, say FocusEconomics panellists QATAR Development Bank in the sports industry for the (QDB) has announced the last 10 years. We are pleased SATYENDRA PATHAK launch of the first sportstech that Startupbootcamp is keen DOHA accelerator in MEA region on grasping this opportunity The GDP per capita in Qatar will also powered by Startup Bootcamp. together with us as we both QATAR’S economic growth is The initiative aims to at- believe that launching the expected to accelerate as the in- increase from $60,694 in 2017 to tract the worlds’ most promis- first SportsTech accelerator dustrial production is growing $62,257 in 2018 and reach up to ing sports technology startups in MEA region will create the at a solid pace in the country, to further boost the sports perfect ecosystem to enhance FocusEconomics has said in its $77,779 in 2022, the report said industry. The accelerator is entrepreneurship in the sports latest report. now open to startups globally sector regionally. FocusEconomics panellists and the first programme will “Combining the entre- have forecast economic growth commence in February 2019. preneurial mind and skillset of 2.8 percent in Qatar in 2019, Startups can start applying on together with our global dis- which is up 0.1 percentage www.qatarsportstech.com un- tribution power will allow for points from last month’s projec- til December 2018. greatness to happen. Our man- tion. QDB has always been a date is to increase the number Qatar’s economic growth frontrunner in bringing the of successful startups through accelerated in the second quar- best local, regional and in- creating thematic technology ter compared to the first with ternational expertise to help based incubation/acceleration growth driven by a large output promote innovators and en- programmes. Startupboot- increase in the construction sec- trepreneurs’ skills and support camp will be powering the en- tor, which continues to benefit their projects. On the side- tire programme with a decade from infrastructure prepara- lines of the launch, Abdulaziz of experience in accelerating tions for the 2022 World Cup, bin Nasser al Khalifa, Chief startups globally with great the report said. Executive Officer of Qatar De- success. All in all, it’s a winning There was also a strong ex- velopment Bank, said, “Qatar proposition for us, for start- pansion in the manufacturing is gearing in full to lead region- ups and for the Qatar economy sector in the second quarter, the ally in the sports technology at large.” report said. Turning to the third quar- ter, the report said, Qatar’s Qatar’s growth accelerated in the second quarter compared to the first with growth driven by a large increase in the construction sector. economy appeared to perform well with industrial production “September’s reading was in 2017 to $62,257 in 2018 and country would witness a sus- sis in the world, has also fore- US crude dips 4 cents growing at a solid pace in July due to lower prices for commu- reach up to $77,779 in 2022, the tained increase in both imports cast that Qatar’s trade balance and August. nications, recreation and cul- report said. and exports. would rise from $36.7 billion in Going forward, economic ture, and food and beverages. According to the annual While the merchandise ex- 2017 to $50.8 billion in 2018. as President Trump growth will be driven by higher Our panellists expect inflation data released as part of the re- ports from the country are ex- The report has also pro- energy prices, increased oil and to average 2.6 percent in 2019 port, the overnight lending rate pected to rise from $67.4 billion jected that Qatar’s current ac- restores Iran sanctions gas production and the infra- and 2.2 percent in 2020,” the in the country would continue in 2017 to $83.9 billion in 2018, count balance would account structure push related to the report said. The report has indi- to rise from the current 5.5 per- the report said, merchandise for 8.6 percent of the total GDP AGENCIES 2022 World Cup, it said. cated that inflation in the coun- cent and reach up to 5.85 per- imports would increase from in 2018. NEW YORK Brent crude oil was up 34 According to the report, in- try would remain below 2.5 cent by 2023. Qatari riyal will $30.7 billion in 2017 to $33.1 Qatar’s current account bal- cents, or half a percent, at flation in Qatar fell to 0.4 per- percent for the next three years continue to be pegged at $3.64 billion in 2018 and rise up to ance turned positive to $6.4 bil- OIL prices were little changed cent year-on-year in Septem- after 2020. in the years to come, the report $53.2 billion in 2023. lion in 2017 and is expected to on Monday after a steep five- $73.17 a barrel by 2.30 pm ber, contrasting the 0.8 percent The GDP per capita in Qatar said. FocusEconomics, a leading rise to $14.9 billion in 2018, the day slump, as the United States ET. US light crude ended increase recorded in August. will also increase from $60,694 According to the report, the provider of economic analy- report said. formally imposed punitive Monday’s session 4 cents sanctions on Iran but granted lower at $63.10 a barrel eight countries temporary waivers allowing them to keep Apple cancels buying oil from the Islamic Re- to keep buying oil from the Is- QC discusses cooperation with Sudanese team public. lamic Republic. The sanctions are part of The sanctions are part of production QNA tor has strong presences in US President Donald Trump's US President Donald Trump's boost for iPhone DOHA Sudan and there are Qatari effort to curb Iran's missile and effort to curb Iran's missile and companies working in vari- nuclear programs and diminish nuclear programs and diminish XR: Nikkei QATAR Chamber (QC) held ous sectors there. its influence in the Middle East. its influence in the Middle East. a meeting with a delega- Kamal praised Qatar's Oil markets have been an- Oil markets have been an- REUTERS tion from the Sudanese Free continuous participation in ticipating the sanctions for ticipating the sanctions for NEW YORK Zones and Markets (SFZ) the fair saying its participa- months. Prices have been un- months. company led by the head of tion represents an added val- der pressure as major produc- Prices have been under APPLE Inc has told its smart- hotel and tourism manager ue to its outcomes. ers including Saudi Arabia and pressure as major producers phone assemblers Foxconn and at SFZ Abu Obiada Thabit He said the exhibition, Russia have ramped up output including Saudi Arabia and Pegatron to halt plans for addi- Kamal. which began in 1976, covers to near-record levels, while Russia have ramped up out- tional production lines dedicated The two sides reviewed a wide range of products, ser- weak economic figures in China put to near-record levels, while to its new iPhone XR, the Nikkei the opportunities and areas vices and investment oppor- have cast doubt on the demand weak economic figures in China financial daily reported s.nikkei. of cooperation in the various tunities, and there are many outlook. have cast doubt on the demand com/2PHPYWb on Monday. investment fields. of Qatari companies operat- News of waivers on the outlook. Apple shares fell nearly 4 Abu Obaida Kamal said ing in Sudan. sanctions limited price gains, News of waivers on the percent after the report, which the objective of the visit was He said that Qatar's pres- and recent weakness in equi- sanctions limited price gains, fueled concerns that the iPhone to invite QC, Qatari business- ence in the fair is important ties markets have fed concerns and recent weakness in equi- XR, the cheapest of three iP- men and companies to partic- as Sudanese leadership's di- about global oil demand, said ties markets have fed concerns hones Apple unveiled in Septem- ipate in the 36the edition of rectives call for paving the Bob Yawger, director of futures about global oil demand, said ber, was facing weak demand the Khartoum International way for the Qatari private at Mizuho in New York. Bob Yawger, director of futures just days after it hit shelves. Fair to be held on January sector to establish more in- Oil prices were little at Mizuho in New York. The Nikkei, citing supply 21-28 2018, being organ- vestments in Sudan. changed on Monday after a Brent crude oil was up chain sources, said Apple had ised by the SFZ on an area of Qatari companies' partici- steep five-day slump, as the 34 cents, or half a percent, at also asked smaller iPhone as- 14,500 sqm. pation in the fair will help in United States formally imposed $73.17 a barrel by 2.30 pm ET. sembler Wistron to stand by for QC board member Dr Mo- exchanging experience with punitive sanctions on Iran but US light crude ended Monday's rush orders, but that the compa- hamed Gohar al Mohammed other participating compa- The two sides reviewed the opportunities and areas of cooperation in granted eight countries tem- session 4 cents lower at $63.10 ny will receive no orders for the said the Qatari private sec- nies, he added. the various investment fields. porary waivers allowing them a barrel. iPhone XR this season. “For the Foxconn side, it first prepared nearly 60 assembly lines for Apple’s XR model, but recently uses only around 45 production lines as its top cus- tomer said it does not need to QNB seminar puts spotlight on global economic developments manufacture that many by now,” the Nikkei quoted one source as new regulation, and financial saying. Participants discuss economic issues and instability in some regions of Apple is considered the big- their implications on the financial sector The event is an ideal the world,” Adams added. gest customer for Foxconn, for- The IIF is the global asso- mally known as Hon Hai Preci- platform to share expertise ciation of the financial indus- sion Industry Co. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK on the financial sector as well and enhance cooperation in try, with close to 450 members Apple did not respond to DOHA as the global financial regula- order to resolve the growing from 70 countries. Its mission Reuters’ request for comment, tion outlook and its effects on challenges in the financial is to support the financial in- while Foxconn and Pegatron A seminar hosted by Qatar Na- the international banking and industry dustry in the prudent man- each said they would not com- tional Bank (QNB) highlighted financial system. The seminar agement of risks; to develop ment on specific customers or macroeconomic developments was held in cooperation with IIF President Timothy Adams sound industry practices; and products. in the United States, the cur- the Institute of International to advocate for regulatory, fi- The Nikkei’s report comes rent US administration’s ap- Finance (IIF) under the pa- nancial and economic policies days after Cupertino, California- proach to international trade tronage of Governor of Qatar with such a leading finance that are in the broad interests based Apple warned that sales policy, emerging market Central Bank Sheikh Abdulla institution.” “The event is an of its members and foster glob- for the crucial holiday quarter economies and the economic bin Saoud al Thani. ideal platform to share exper- al financial stability and sus- would likely miss Wall Street ex- developments in the Middle Timothy Adams, President tise and enhance cooperation tainable economic growth. IIF pectations. East and North Africa (MENA) and CEO of the IIF, said: “I in order to resolve the grow- members include commercial “If the reports are accurate, region. would like to thank QNB for ing challenges in the financial and investment banks, asset we do find it somewhat disturb- It also provided a platform hosting this seminar and for industry, which is undergoing managers, insurance compa- ing that this would take place so The seminar was held in cooperation with the Institute of Internation- for dialogue and exchange of inviting me to share with you radical changes driven by new nies, sovereign wealth funds, early after the launch of the iP- al Finance under the patronage of Governor of Qatar Central Bank views on global economic is- my thoughts and we look for- competition from FinTechs, hedge funds, central banks and hone XR,” said Angelo Zino, an Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud al Thani. sues and their implications ward to further collaboration changing business models, development banks. analyst at CFRA. Economy & Business Tuesday, November 6, 2018 13 QIC Insured gets QBA, Kazakh team discuss huge response at Qatar Motor Show business, trade cooperation

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The two sides focus on the current economic situation and the possibility of partnerships DOHA QIC Orange

QIC Insured, the personal O Available exclusively insurance division of Qatar through the online Insurance Company (QIC) portal, qic-insured.com, and the official insurer of the the newly designed QIC Qatar Motor Show (QMS), Orange scheme offers attracted more than 10,000 customers low rates on visitors during the event. comprehensive car Held under the theme of ‘Driving to Innovation’, the insurance motor show also served as O Existing customers of the launchpad for the new QIC Insured can take QIC Orange – a scheme of- fering a no frills, low cost advantage of the new comprehensive car insur- scheme by simply ance in Qatar. renewing their Audiences of every age pre-existing insurance group gathered to meet, policy online at an greet and take selfies with unbeatable low rate QIC Insured’s lucky mascot ‘Eddie the camel’, which was one of the highlights of success of the new scheme the QMS. Besides, approxi- and the participation at the mately 3,000 QIC Orange QMS, Ahmed al Jarboey, branded ‘stress balls’ were Senior Claims Manager of handed out to the visitors QIC Insured, said, “We are during the show. extremely delighted with Available exclusively the positive feedback we through the online por- received during the QMS. tal, qic-insured.com, the It has generated a strong newly designed QIC Orange growth curve in our online scheme offers customers sales channel.” low rates on comprehensive He further said, “Staying car insurance. true to its essence of offering Existing customers of great value and discounts, QIC Insured can take ad- I’m glad that QIC Orange vantage of the new scheme has been well received by by simply renewing their the audience at the QMS. pre-existing insurance pol- It gives them the flexibility icy online at an unbeatable of insuring their car with a low rate. trusted brand like QIC In- Commenting on the sured at a very low.”

The Qatari Businessmen Association hosted a delegation of Kazakhstan businessmen including the members of Kazakh Invest during their visit to Qatar recently.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The delegation was led by Nawaf bin Nasser stressed the He also talked about the DOHA Saparbek Tuyakbaev, the CEO Creating importance of creating a plat- application of international of Kazakh Invest in presence of form for the Qatari business- arbitration laws to ensure the QATARI market is important Kazakhstan Ambassador. platform men and their counterparts in preservation of the rights of for Kazakhstan in light of the The visit aimed at develop- Kazakhstan. He pointed out foreign investors and stressed possibilities and opportuni- ing cooperation between the O QBA board member about the interest of the Qa- the availability of skilled la- ties available, Ambassador of two countries and exploring the Sheikh Nawaf bin Nasser tari private sector to explore bour with competitive wages. Kazakhstan to Qatar HE Askar potential of partnership oppor- stressed the importance of partnership opportunities in QBA members talked about Shokybayev said at a meeting tunities as well as presenting creating a platform for the Kazakhstan. the important initiatives pro- with Qatari Businessmen Asso- the investment opportunities Qatari businessmen and Saparbek Tuyakbaev, CEO vided by the state to promote ciation (QBA) officials recently. in Kazakhstan and highlighting their counterparts in of Kazakh Invest, explained foreign investment such as the He urged Kazakh compa- its role as a gateway to many Kazakhstan. He pointed at the reforms introduced by the new investment law, which nies to introduce their com- neighbouring markets. state at the legal, infrastruc- provides 100 percent owner- panies representing construc- From the Qatari Busi- the interest of the Qatari ture and taxation level along ship in most economic sectors, tion, hospitality and tourism, nessmen Association, Sheikh private sector to explore with other initiatives to en- in addition to the state-owned logistics, mining, energy and Nawaf bin Nasser al Thani, partnership opportunities courage foreign investment. logistics facilities such as free engineering sectors to Qatari QBA board member attended in Kazakhstan He presented an overview zones, Hamad International businessmen. the meeting, along with QBA of the investment climate and Airport and Qatar Port. The QBA hosted a delega- members Saud al Mana, Salah Nasser Bin Khalid Company opportunities and projects in The two sides also dis- Qatar Motor Show also served as the launchpad for the new QIC tion of Kazakhstan business- al Jaidah, Nasser Sulaiman al ‘NBK’ Sheikh Khalid bin Nawaf the country's economic sectors cussed the current economic Orange – a scheme offering a no frills, low-cost comprehensive car men including the members of Haidar, Sheikh Faisal bin Fahd al Thani as well as Sarah Ab- such as energy, mining, food situation and Qatar’s approach insurance in Qatar. Kazakh Invest during their visit al Thani, Maqbool Khalfan and dullah, Deputy Director Gen- production, real estate, agri- towards self-sufficiency and to Qatar. Ihsan al Khyiami and from eral of the Association. Sheikh culture and entertainment. the possibility of partnerships. Travelex team briefs British Doha Bank wins Golden Peacock Global Award

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ‘This award is a recognition envoy on company’s feats DOHA of Doha Bank Board for its TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The Travelex senior man- DOHA Bank was honoured active involvement in pro- DOHA The Travelex senior man- agement acknowledged the im- with ‘Golden Peacock Global moting excellence in agement acknowledged the mense support offered by the Award for Excellence in Cor- Corporate Governance,’ said A senior delegation of Trave- immense support offered British Embassy in Qatar to- porate Governance’ for the lex Qatar, a subsidiary of the wards Travelex’s successful tra- year 2018 at Institute of Di- Dr Seetharaman, CEO of by the British Embassy in Doha Bank leading British Forex Com- Qatar towards Travelex’s jectory in Doha and the region rectors (IOD) India’s 18th pany, recently met with British and shared its enriching jour- Annual London Global Con- Ambassador to Qatar HE Ajay successful trajectory in ney since inception in the UK. vention on Corporate Gov- Sharma. Doha and the region as Founded in 1976, Trave ernance & Sustainability and mittee and former Minister Led by Tom Fane, Man- well as shared its enriching lex has grown to become the Golden Peacock Awards pres- of Energy, Climate Change aging Director of Travelex journey since inception in world’s leading specialist pro- entation ceremony at Ho- and International Develop- Middle East & Turkey, the the UK vider of foreign exchange. tel Montcalm, Marble Arch, ment, Government of UK. delegation highlighted during Travelex provides cash and London. “This award is a recognition the meeting their significant prepaid cards through over 37 The award was presented of Doha Bank Board for its achievements in Qatar for the partnerships with entities such million retail transactions each by Baroness Verma, Global active involvement in pro- past six years and their com- as Mwani Qatar and Hamad year and operates across the Chairperson, Advisory Coun- moting excellence in Corpo- mitment towards growing International Airport (HIA), entire value chain of the re- cil, Institute of Directors, rate Governance,” said Dr The award was presented by Baroness Verma, Global Chairperson, Ad- their business in the country and moving forward with the tail foreign exchange industry India and Chairperson, Eu- Seetharaman, CEO of Doha visory Council, Institute of Directors, India and Chairperson, European by building on their strategic company’s expansion locally. across 29 countries. ropean External Affairs Com- Bank. External Affairs Committee. Turkish Airlines embarks on new journey from Istanbul New Airport

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK M Iker Aycı, Chairman of the new airport, while all opera- ing six runways, four terminals DOHA tions and existing flight schedule and 233 aircraft parking posi- the Board and the Executive will run as usual from Istanbul tions, with the capacity to serve TURKISH Airlines welcomed a Committee of Turkish Atatürk Airport. New, additional up to 200 million passengers new era of Turkish aviation with Airlines, said, ‘Turkish flights will be operated from a year with over 500 check in the opening of Istanbul New Air- Airlines has started an Istanbul New Airport to An- desks and 225,000 employees. port. kara, Antalya, Izmir, Azerbaijan Upon completion of the final The world’s largest interna- exciting new chapter. The (Baku) and TRNC (Ercan) until phase, the largest international tional hub will be home to Tur- new hub of our national Dec 30. Pursuant to the existing flight hub will incorporate of- key’s national flag carrier, which flag-carrier plays an impor- plan, all operations will move fices, residences, hotels, a health establishes Istanbul’s place as tant role in Turkish Airlines’ from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to centre, culture and art build- the centre of the globe for avia- future growth strategy’ Istanbul New Airport on Dec 31. ings, a shopping mall, designer tion and travel. As the airline that flies to outlets, an EXPO convention The smart airport, thanks to more countries than any other, centre, and meeting and training its strategic location at the cross- Turkish Airlines will be able to facilities on site. roads of east and west, has great Turkish President Recep Tayyip increase its network extension M İlker Aycı, Chairman of potential for Turkish Airlines Erdoğan. Passengers on the first capacity and opportunities for the Board and the Executive and the global aviation industry Turkish Airlines flights to the new routes and timings with Committee of Turkish Airlines, and will welcome 200 million new airport that specially oper- more slots available, allowing said; “Turkish Airlines has start- passengers per year upon com- ated for the opening ceremony growth for both passenger and ed an exciting new chapter. The pletion. To coincide with the received souvenir tickets. cargo transportation. new hub of our national flag- 95th anniversary of the founding Following the opening of The megaproject will be carrier plays an important role in of the Republic of Turkey, the ea- Istanbul Airport on October 29, launched in four phases with the Turkish Airlines’ future growth gerly-awaited Istanbul New Air- Turkish Airlines is operating final phase set to be complete in strategy and will offer a seamless The world’s largest international hub will be home to Turkey’s national flag carrier, which establishes Istan- port has been named Istanbul a limited number of domestic 2028. In all, the complex will oc- experience to our passengers, in- bul’s place as the centre of the globe for aviation and travel. Airport, which was opened by and international routes from cupy an area of 76.5 km2, boast- ternational and domestic alike.” 14 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Economy & Business Eurozone ministers urge Italy to drop budget defiance

AFP repeated by several ministers So far Italy, and in particu- EU partners to embrace his ly’s exploding debt. BRUSSELS and top officials, but Italy’s lar its far-right vice premier government's policies, which Italy already owes 2.3 tril- populist government does not Matteo Salvini, is not planning he said will inject job-creating lion euros ($2.6 trillion), a EUROZONE finance minis- seem to want to play by EU to back down, and seems even growth into Europe. sum equivalent to 131 percent ters urged Italy on Monday rules on public expenditure. to relish the opportunity to “If the recipe works here, it of its GDP, and even if Brussels to reverse course on its rule- “The advice given by the thumb its nose at Brussels. will be said at a European level: fails to punish Rome, many as- breaking budget amid fears of commission is also friendly The government -- a coali- 'We should apply the recipe of sume the markets will. market turmoil and a return of advice,” said German Finance tion of Salvini’s League and the Italy to all other countries',” Di Rating agency Moody’s the debt crisis. Minister Olaf Scholz. anti-establishment Five Star Maio told The Financial Times. has already downgraded Ital- The ministers are meeting The standoff with Brus- Movement -- plans to run a Italy’s jobless rate is more ian debt, and Standard & in Brussels for the first time sels has alarmed the markets public deficit of 2.4 percent of than 10 percent, way above Poor’s has dropped its out- since the European Commis- and threatened a wave of rat- GDP, three times the target of the eurozone average, and look on the economy from sion rejected Rome’s 2019 ings agencies downgrades that its centre-left predecessor. growth in the third quarter stable to negative. budget in a historic move that could cripple Italy's teetering On October 23, the commis- of this year ground to a com- The much watched ‘spread’ gave Italy until November 13 to banks and sink the economy sion sent Rome a letter rejecting plete halt. -- the gap between German table a rewrite. into recession. the budget -- a historic first, The coalition’s 2019 budg- and Italian bond yields -- has “I really hope that the Ital- Members of the single cur- even if Italy is far from the first et is based on an estimate of grown to around 300 basis ian government will seize the rency bloc have breached col- Italy, and in particular its far-right vice premier Matteo Salvini, is not country to break EU fiscal rules. annual growth of 1.5 percent- points, up from around 130 hand offered,” said French lective budget guidelines be- planning to back down over its 2019 budget. Italy still has a week to a figure considered optimistic in the first quarter of 2018, as Finance Minister Bruno Le fore but none so ‘openly and submit a revised budget, but by the IMF, which has forecast the markets demand higher Maire as he arrived for the consciously’ in the commis- government does not fall into “The rules are being im- Salvini’s response has been only one percent. returns to put their money talks. sion’s terms as the unrepent- line, it could face huge fines. plemented. We are acting un- categoric: “No little letter will Italian leaders insist the in Rome. “I strongly believe in the ant populist coalition in Rome. The commission is on the der the control of the finance make us back down. Italy will low growth rate is all the more The situation is reminis- force of dialogue. This is the The unprecedented provo- front line in the face-off with ministers (who) are asking never kneel again.” reason to kickstart the econo- cent of the Greek debt crisis, right path to find a compro- cation may draw an unprec- Italy, making the EU’s execu- us to play our role fully,” said His coalition partner, the my through a spending spree, except with Italy the size of a mise,” he added. edented response. If Prime tive arm a target of scorn for EU Economics Commissioner Five Star movement’s Luigi but Brussels fears the rising bailout would be so large as to The call for dialogue was Minister Giuseppe Conte’s Rome. Pierre Moscovici. Di Maio, went as far as to urge deficit could further feed Ita- make it virtually impossible.

Citigroup names Firms in Pakistan committed to new chairman REUTERS boosting trade ties with Qatar CEO in October 2012 when NEW YORK the board dismissed Vikram Pandit from the job. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK THE board of Citigroup on The CEOs of Citigroup DOHA Monday named one of its big bank rivals JPMorgan independent members to be Chase and Bank of America PAKISTAN enjoys excellent its new chairman, keeping also serve as chairmen of economic and trade relations the post separate from cur- their boards. But the dual with Qatar, Federation of rent Chief Executive Officer assignments have been Pakistan Chambers of Com- Mike Corbat. challenged by shareholders merce and Industry (FP- John C Dugan, 63, a for- who believe board chairmen CCI) Vice President Tariq mer bank regulator and for- should be independent of Haleem has said. mer lawyer to the Citigroup the company executives they Firms in Pakistan are com- board who are assigned to mitted to further strengthen- became a Citi- oversee. ing trade ties between the two group director The change countries, he said. last year, will in the leader- Haleem shared his views succeed Mike The CEOs of Citigroup ship of the Citi- during his meeting with the O’Neill on big bank rivals group board officials of Pakistan Busi- January 1, the comes as the ness Forum Doha (PBFD) in company said. JPMorgan Chase and bank, the third- Doha recently. Members of O’Neill recent- Bank of America also biggest US a business delegation from ly reached the serve as chairmen of bank by assets, Pakistan interacted with the board’s retire- their boards. But the struggles to officials of PBFD during the ment age of 72 dual assignments catch up with meeting. and was due to the financial Haleem informed the leave in April. have been challenged performance meeting that Pakistan needs Corbat, by shareholders of its peers af- to import substantial volume 58, had not ter it suffered of LPG to meet the country’s asked to be massive losses growing demand for energy. considered chairman after in the 2007-2008 financial “We have a big require- concluding that Citigroup’s crisis, took government bail- ment of LPG in the country current separation of the outs and had to sell assets. and Qatar can help in this re- post from his management Corbat is pushing the gard,” Haleem said. job is best, a person familiar bank to reach 2020 financial Speaking on the occasion, with his view said. Corbat targets he laid out last year PBFD President Mohammad and O’Neill had discussed after missing targets he set Idrees Anwar acknowledged the question over the past in 2013. that the two countries possess year, said the person, who In the statement from great potential for promoting declined to be quoted talk- Citigroup, Dugan said, “I joint ventures in the wake of ing about the private con- am confident in Mike Corbat the ongoing blockade, which versations. and his team’s ability to con- could be identified and final- As chairman, O’Neill led tinue to improve returns for ised particularly in export of directors to name Corbat as its shareholders.” food items, building material, medicines and chemicals. Officials of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Pakistan Business Forum Doha at an event in Doha recently. EU struggles to find country to host Goldman tracking special mechanism for trade with Iran ahead of $5 billion REUTERS revenue goal by 2020 BRUSSELS/PARIS REUTERS tomer trends change since the THE European Union has so NEW YORK 2007-2009 financial crisis. far failed to find a country to Its new management wants host a special mechanism to GOLDMAN Sachs Group Inc to reshape the business. It is trade with Iran and beat newly is tracking ahead of its goal conducting a “front-to-back” reimposed US sanctions, three to generate $5 billion in addi- review and will make a “clinical diplomats said, as govern- tional annual revenue by 2020 assessment” of whether each ments fear being targeted by as growth initiatives bear fruit, business is meeting its cost of US counter measures. its new finance chief said on capital, Scherr said, adding Voicing opposition to US Monday. that the bank is not looking to policy on the day Washington The revenue-boosting plan shrink or exit businesses, but announced a new raft of sanc- that management laid out last instead determine where to de- tions on Iran, the European year has produced $2.5 billion ploy capital for the best returns. Union reissued its Novem- so far in 2018, according to a Scherr’s presentation ber 2 statement on Monday presentation by Chief Finan- showed Goldman making saying it was still setting up cial Officer Stephen Scherr at headway on plans to lend the so-called special purpose an industry event. He stopped more to consumers and big vehicle (SPV). short of increasing the target, businesses. Its fledgling digital The European Union had but suggested Goldman could bank, Marcus, now has 2 mil- hoped to ready its SPV, which still do better. lion customers and it wants to is designed to circumvent the “While we are meeting our grow that business’s market US sanctions, by Monday’s objectives, these initiatives are share to eventually become a sanctions announcement by not the limit of our ambition. “one-stop shop for financial the United States. Numerous business opportu- well-being,” Scherr said. However, no EU country nities exist beyond the $5 bil- Ferrari’s earnings rise, has so far volunteered to host lion (target),” said Scherr, who lack of full-year upgrade hits the entity, the EU diplomats A man counts Iranian rials at a currency exchange shop, before the start of the US sanctions on Tehran. plans to provide a strategic up- shares said. Several states have been date in the spring. The bank is also working to asked by EU foreign policy special representative for Iran, intermediary to handle trade 2019,” he said. He added there ing with the United States,” he The presentation marks improve areas such as trading, chief Federica Mogherini to underscored the risks for Eu- with Iran. It could ensure, was no way any trade with this told reporters. the first under a new manage- and to squeeze more revenue consider being the headquar- ropean companies, warning for example, that Iranian oil mechanism could be done be- The EU, with support from ment team at Goldman Sachs. from the investment bank ters, as the bloc tries to up- that any EU country hosting bought by Europeans could fore year-end. China and Russia, hopes to The bank is now led by a group where Solomon and his depu- hold the arms control accord, the SPV could potentially be be paid for with EU goods and Hook said he had not seen keep Tehran in the nuclear of longtime dealmakers, in- ties built their careers. That which US President Donald sanctioned. services of the same value. demand from European com- non-proliferation deal by al- cluding Chief Executive Officer business has generated $40 Trump withdrew from in May. “The United States will not A senior French diplomat panies to use the SPV because lowing trade to flow despite David Solomon, who started billion in deal volume from While the European Com- hesitate to sanction any sanc- said Paris was confident the they preferred to invest in the US penalties. on October 1, Chief Operat- new customers since Goldman mission declined to comment tionable activity in connection mechanism would be legally in United States. The SPV will follow sev- ing Officer John Waldron and launched its strategy in 2016. on Monday, European Eco- with our Iran sanctions re- place soon, but things needed “If you take a look at the eral other EU initiatives to try Scherr, who gave the presenta- Evercore ISI analyst Glenn nomic Affairs Commissioner gime,” Hook told a telephone to be fully cemented first. over 100 corporations that to shield European business tion on his first day as CFO. Schorr said in a report last Pierre Moscovici said “the call with European reporters “We hope the legal instru- have decided to choose the with Iran from US sanctions Goldman, once considered week that it could take a sig- European Union does not ap- when asked about the vehicle. ments will be put in place in United States market over the that Trump is reimposing, as the most savvy Wall Street nificant amount of time for prove of” the reimposition of The SPV, which could in- the coming days. It will then Iranian market, they are not he seeks to punish Tehran for trading houses, has suffered Goldman to truly change its US sanctions lifted under the corporate a barter system, be a few weeks or months to looking to avail themselves of what the West says is Iran’s as tougher regulations make it earnings mix by growing or- 2015 nuclear deal. aims to sidestep the US finan- finalise its modalities and its any type of vehicle, they are role in the wars in Syria and harder to maintain profits at its ganically rather than pursuing Brian Hook, Washington’s cial system by using an EU implementation will be during very pleased to continue work- Yemen. trading businesses and as cus- a substantial acquisition. www.guide.com.qa  ;\LZKH`5V]LTILY

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IN FOCUS Change to Mayweather to fight QMMF statutes baby-faced kickboxer gets big praise AFP TOKYO It’s always been a goal of of personal interests. BOXING superstar Floyd He revealed that the fed- Mayweather Jr said Mon- mine to go outside out of the US eration, in talks with the Min- day he will come out of re- and display my talent. The world istry of Culture and Sports, tirement to fight a Japa- has never seen Mayweather expressed its desire to change nese kickboxer half his age, the statute in order to give Tenshin Nasukawa, on New compete live in (Japan). youth more power in the deci- Year’s Eve in Saitama. sion making process by hold- The 41-year-old unbeaten Boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather ing a general assembly. American, who won world Al Dosari told QNA that titles in five different weight the ministry adopted the divisions and was considered amendments after studying the best pound-for-pound Minister of Culture and Sports them carefully from a legal boxer in the sport, out-boxed HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali. standpoint, to ensure it was in Irish mixed martial arts fight- line with the sports law no. 1 of er Conor McGregor in his last QNA 2016 issued by HH the Amir fight in August 2017. DOHA Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al That victory improved his Thani which said that a gen- boxing record to a perfect 50-0, MOTOR sports officials on eral assembly would be the but the format or rules for his Sunday praised the new authority for choosing new meeting with the baby-faced statutes of the Qatar Motor boards. Nasukawa were not specified and Motorcycle Federation The President of the Qatar by the Japanese mixed martial (QMMF) adopted by Min- Sports Federation for All said arts promoters RIZIN. ister of Culture and Sports that the ministry supported Mayweather posted a teas- HE Salah bin Ghanem al the initiative of QMMF be- er photo on his Instagram feed Ali, which aims to empower cause it was in line with the at the weekend, showing him young people and develop strategy of the ministry in wearing kickboxing gloves. their ability to choose a new terms of empowering young “I want to give the people board of directors through a people, considering that the what they want – blood, sweat general assembly. presence of the General As- and tears,” Mayweather told A file photo shows boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. during a media workout at the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas, US, in August.(AFP) Now member clubs can sembly will enhance their a news conference in Tokyo vote for the new board. The participation in the decision- after reportedly flying into He has youth on his side and new statute said that the cur- making process. Japan on his private jet. Tokyo’s kickboxing he’s going to bring a lot of rent board, chaired by Abdul- There needs to be a mini- “It’s always been a goal excitement.” rahman al Mannai, will pre- mum of three clubs in the gen- of mine to go outside out of star Tenshin Mayweather, who stopped pare for holding the elections eral assembly in order to hold the US and display my tal- McGregor in the 10th round within three months. elections, which Al Dosari said ent. The world has never seen 20-year-old Tenshin Nasukawa is a last year after coming out of On Monday, Al Mannai with Al Sadd, Mawater Center, Mayweather compete live in Japanese kickboxer, fighting out of Tokyo. retirement for a $275 million said that he was looking to Qatar SC, and Losail circuit. (Japan),” he added, promot- Tenshin is the current RISE featherweight pay day, had been flirting with change the statute ever since He noted that the Ministry will ing the cross-code bout as an World champion. As of 1 November 2018, the idea of a rematch with the he presided over the federa- oversee the elections in order expansion of his businesses to he was ranked the #8 bantamweight in Irishman or facing McGregor’s tion. He stressed on the im- to ensure the soundness of all the Far East. the world. recent MMA conqueror, the portance of having a legal legal measures taken. “I want to continue to build He became famous due to his knockout fearsome Russian Khabib basis and an official umbrella Vice Chairman of Losail my relationship with Money victories over the former IBF Boxing World Nurmagomedov. that all parties involved in Circuit Sports Club Khalid Al Team Tokyo. We’ve been mak- champion Amnat Ruenroeng and Lumpinee “I’ve been blessed to be in the sport. Rumaihi said that having a ing some huge fights happen Stadium MuayThai Champion Wanchalong. the sport a long time and to He added that the deci- general assembly will promote in the US, but we look forward make over a billion dollars in sion will also enhance the in- the federation’s independ- to taking the Mayweather Pro- the sport,” added Mayweather. dependence of the federation, ence and will encourage youth motions banner and the TMT “But this particular bout similar to other sports asso- to play a bigger role in the banner worldwide.” old with a bleached-blond rules are. I want to be the man right,” he said. is special as far as giving peo- ciation. It will also empower decision-making process. He Nasukawa, who is de- quiff called it an “easy deci- who changes history. I’ll do “This kid right here is ple something they’ve never youth who can now also con- added during his remarks in scribed in the press release sion” to accept the offer to face that with these fists, with one an unbelievable talent, he seen before. tribute to managing the fed- the press conference that the as “perhaps the best com- Mayweather in Saitama, north punch – just watch.” looks like a gym rat,” added “I’m not really worried eration and its member clubs. new system paves the way for bat sports prospect (Japan) of Tokyo. Mayweather insisted Nas- Mayweather. about the weight class or Speaking to QNA, Al Man- more clubs to join the general has ever seen”, boasts a 27-0 “It was a surprise offer but ukawa would be no pushover. “He’s very special, he’s rules – it’s about me display- nai said that the upcoming assembly in the future, thank- record but has never compet- I accepted without hesitation,” “He’s young and he’s fast, he’s strong. I’m older ing my skills against another elections will be the first ever ing QMMF for the move they ed as a professional boxer. said Nasukawa. undefeated so it’s obvi- now and when it comes to ex- skilful fighter. I just want to held to choose a new board for made especially that it will en- ‘Gym rat’: The 20-year- “I don’t care what the ous he’s doing something perience, I have it on my side. entertain.” QMMF. He also said that the hance the youth’s capabilities. amendments were very well Director of Mawater received by the international Center Salem al Mohannadi federations for auto and for thanked the Ministry of Cul- motorcycle. ture and Sports for its con- Quick read On his part, President of tinuous support. He also ex- Qatar Sports for all Federa- tended his thanks to QMMF Serbian official praises Qatar World Cup Stadiums’ sustainability plans India boxer starts fan drive in UK tion Abdulrahman al Dosari for the amendments that said that decision to establish were made with the goal of DOHA: The Deputy Minister of headquarters of Supreme Com- Delivery and Legacy towards LONDON: In a bid to urge the Indian diaspora to show their support to a general assembly like in all empowering youth. Internal Affairs of the Republic of mittee for Delivery and Legacy, organising the FIFA World Cup for players ahead of World Championship 2019 and Olympics 2020, ace other federations will turn Qa- Batabit Center direc- Serbia, Biljana Popovic Ivkovic, during which she was briefed on the first time in the Middle East Indian boxer Manoj Kumar has launched Indian Sports Fan drive here. tar into one of the leading and tor Mohammed Ghanem al has praised the plans of legacy Qatar’s preparations to host the and the Arab region. The Serbian On the occasion of celebrating the rich culture of the Indian state of highly-innovative countries in Kubaisi said that the new and sustainability adopted by the World Cup, especially with regard official’s visit to the Supreme Haryana in London on November 1, at the Harlington Sports Centre, the region in the sports field. statute will help develop the Supreme Committee for Delivery to the readiness of the stadiums, Committee for Delivery and the boxer started the fan campaign with an aim to garner maximum He paid tribute to the cur- sport. He thanked the Minis- and Legacy (SC) at the stadiums as well as information related Legacy came on the sidelines of support for the sport and Tokyo 2020. Manoj said, “I am extremely rent board for their attempt try of Culture and Sports and which will host Qatar 2022 World to sports facilities. The Serbian her participation in Milipol Qatar gratified to launch the fan campaign from the grounds of London to change the statute, saying it QMMF for their great efforts Cup. This came during her visit official commended the remark- 2018, currently in session at the where we are already celebrating cultural diversity pumped up with reflected their commitment to and for taking what he said and the accompanying delega- able achievements accomplished Doha Exhibition and Convention sporting spirit. The initiative is taken to strengthen the fan base of all develop the sports regardless was an important step. tion to the legacy section at the by the Supreme Committee for Center. (QNA) Indian Sports Fan spread across the world,” he added. (IANS) Al Shaqab gets set for 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour finale

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ico City, Miami Beach, Paris, Third in the rankings is 8th place, with any of those rid- DOHA London, Berlin and Shanghai, World Number 1 and 2017 ers able to finish on the podium. and the event will see the big- LGCT Champion Harrie I will want to take my chances.” QATAR’S magnificent eques- gest stars in the sport ensure Smolders (NED), just three As the top international trian centre – Al Shaqab –is thrilling competition for spec- points away from Alberto on a horses and riders prepare to gearing up to host the thrill- tators to witness in Doha. score of 234, and fourth is Dan- leave for Al Shaqab – a member ing finals of the 2018 Lon- Some of the world’s best iel Deusser (GER) just a further of the Qatar Foundation – pres- gines Global Champions Tour showjumpers including point away on 233 overall. Scott sure has reached fever pitch (LGCT) showjumping series very own Qatari riders will Brash (GBR) holds fifth with a as athletes look to secure their which will take place in Doha be competing at Al Shaqab tally of 225, two time LGCT rankings and vie for a share of from November 8 to 10. to settle their place in the Grand Prix winner Nicola the €1 million season bonus. The spectacular venue in LGCT ranking. Philippaerts (BEL) sits in sixth Big names at the fi- Doha will see the best horses In collaboration with the with 219 and two time LGCT nal show of the 2018 LGCT and riders from all over the Tour since 2008, Qatar has title holder Edwina Tops-Alex- Championship include Ludg- world pull out all the stops to continued to build on its repu- ander (AUS) is on 212 overall. er Beerbaum (GER), Laura win their place in the prestig- tation as a global sports desti- Doha will also provide the Kraut (USA), Peder Fredric- ious LGCT individual Rank- nation and a hub for major in- last chance for individual rid- son (SWE), Maikel van der ings and teams’ battle for ternational sporting occasions. ers to qualify for the LGCT Su- Vleuten (NED), Bertram Allen the GCL title in a knife-edge In the overall LGCT Rank- per Grand Prix at the GC Play- (IRL), Marcus Ehning (GER), climax to 2018. ings just 28 points separate offs in Prague this December. Lorenzo de Luca (ITA), The electrifying finale to the second place rider Alberto Zorzi Harrie will return to Al Michael Whitaker (GBR), season is hosted annually at Al (ITA) (237 points) and Christian Shaqab, and knows the im- Roger-Yves Bost (FRA), Jes- Shaqab. The circuit has consist- Ahlmann (GER) (209 points) in portance the finals hold: “It all sica Springsteen (USA), Greg- ently seen the highest calibre eighth - and with 40 points for comes down to Doha. If I look ory Wathelet (BEL), Marlon showjumping in spectacular a win there is everything to play at the scores at the moment, it Zanotelli (BRA) and Gerco The Al Shaqab arena in Doha will play host to the 2018 Longines Global Champions Tour from Nov 8-10. destinations including Mex- for for the riders in between. is very, very close from 2nd to Schroder (NED). Sports Tuesday, November 6, 2018 17 It’s in our DNA: Youthful Pak Spinner Taijul’s 11 wkt-haul race to T20 domination AFP leads Bangladesh fightback DUBAI BRASH young players, peak fitness and a winning mental- SCOREBOARD ity “in their DNA”, Pakistan Hosts 26-0, are the current kings of inter- ZIMBABWE (1ST INNINGS): 282 national Twenty20 cricket. chasing 321 BANGLADESH (1ST INNINGS): 143 The last two Sundays have ZIMBABWE 2ND INNINGS (OVERNIGHT 0-1) seen Pakistan race to series for victory H. Masakadza lbw b Mehidy ...... 48 B. Chari b Mehidy ...... 4 whitewashes in the game’s AFP B. Taylor c Imrul. B. Taijul ...... 24 shortest format against Aus- SYLHET (BANGLADESH) S. Williams b Taijul ...... 20 tralia and New Zealand. S. Raza b Taijul ...... 25 P. Moor c Liton b Taijul ...... 0 They also have registered LEFT-ARM spinner Taijul R. Chakabva c Mahmudullah b Nazmul ...... 20 11 consecutive series wins – a ISLAM claimed 11 wickets to W. Masakadza lbw b Mehidy ...... 17 world record. lead Bangladesh’s fightback in B. Mavuta c Ariful B Nazmul ...... 6 The rapid-fire cricket of K. Jarvis not out ...... 1 the first Test against Zimba- T. Chatara lbw b Taijul ...... 8 T20 mirrors the helter-skelter bwe on Monday, but the hosts Extras: (b4, lb4) ...... 8 nature of life in the country of still need a record chase to win TOTAL: (All out, 65.4 overs) ...... 181 220 million. in Sylhet. Fall of wickets: 1-19 (Chari), 2-47 (Taylor), 3-101 Former captain-turned- (Masakadza), 4-121 (Williams), 5-121 (Moor), Bangladesh dismissed 6-130 (Raza), 7-165 (W. Masakadza), 8-172 commentator Ramiz Raja be- Zimbabwe for 181 in their (Chakabva), 9-173 (Mavuta), 10-181 (Chatara). lieves Pakistan’s Twenty20 second innings with Taijul Bowling: Taijul 28.4-8-62-5, Nazmul 6-1-27-2, flair comes naturally. returning impressive bowling Jayed 7-1-25-0, Mehedi 19-7-48-3, Mahmudullah “It’s partly our DNA,” said 4-1-7-0, Mominul 1-0-4-0. figures of 5-62. Bangladesh (2nd Innings: Target 321) Raja. “But our successes have Taijul’s effort boosted Liton Das ...... batting 14 a lot to do with skills and fit- Bangladesh after they were Imrul Kayes ...... batting 12 ness. Pakistan is a damn good bowled out cheaply for just Extras: 0 team in this format, bowling TOTAL: (For no loss; 10.1 overs) ...... 26 143 in response to the tourists’ To bat: Nazmul Hossain, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur out the opposition at will.” first innings haul of 282 runs. Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Ariful Haque, Mehidy With their powerful and The hosts were 26-0 in their Hasan, Taijul Islam, Nazmul Islam, Abu Jayed. penetrative bowling unit, Pa- chase of 321 when bad light Bowling: Jarvis 5-2-11-0, Chatara 5-1-15-0, Raza kistan have dismissed rival 0.1-0-0-0. stopped play on ay three at the Toss: Zimbabwe. teams the most times – 31 Sylhet International Stadium. in all – while, in the last two Opener Liton Das and Im- years, they have defended a rul Kayes remained unbeaten leg before for 48 after the total of under 150 on 40 occa- on 14 and 12 respectively as break before Taijul took con- sions out of 44, with three fail- Bangladesh head into day four Taijul Islam acknowledges the crowd after his 11-wicket haul, on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Sylhet, onMonday. (AFP) trol of the innings. ures and one tie. with another 295 runs needed He bowled Williams for 20 Sunday’s win against New to re-write the record books. their way to a bigger lead after 3-48 and 2-27 respectively. their first breakthrough when Imrul took a stunning and then dismissed Peter Moor Zealand in Dubai was their No team has ever had to reaching 165-6 at tea, but spin- Taijul, who also claimed off-spinner Mehidy Hasan catch at mid-on as Taijul dis- for a duck in the next ball. ninth match victory in a row chase so many runs to win a ners made a quick work to pick 6-108 in the first innings, fit- bowled Brian Chari for nine. missed Brendon Taylor for 24. Raza, who made a quick – their longest winning streak. Test match in Bangladesh. the remaining four wickets in tingly claimed the final Zimba- Chari was earlier dropped Masakadza and Sean Wil- 25 off 30 balls, was unable to “Pakistan take this format Bangladesh’s highest suc- just 3.4 overs after the break. bwe wicket when he trapped by Nazmul Islam off Abu Jayed liams then batted with caution survive long as Taijul spun one very seriously and play with cessful chase at home is 101 Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Tendai Chatara leg-before. at backward point on one after to deny Bangladesh further beautifully to uproot his mid- regular players most of the against Zimbabwe in 2014. and left-arm spinner Nazmul Is- Bangladesh had to wait un- he resumed Zimbabwe’s in- success in the opening session. dle stump and complete his time,” said Raja. Zimbabwe though were on lam complemented Taijul with til the ninth over of the day for nings on 0-1 with Masakadza. Mehidy trapped Maskadza maiden 10-wicket haul. The greatest of all the sur- prises is Pakistan’s fielding – not a strong point in the past. Their fielders have effected 25 Shame that run-outs in the last 28 matches. senior players Herath on happy hunting ground don’t play for West Indies, says Hooper for last hurrah against England

IANS AFP 2012 victory in India. Pakistan players celebrate at the KOLKATA GALLE (SRI LANKA) Keaton Jennings is ex- end of the T20 match against pected to open alongside Rory New Zealand on Sunday. (AFP) FORMER West Indies captain RANGANA HERATH, the Burns, who is set for his Test Carl Hooper slammed the sen- most successful left-arm spin- debut as Cook’s replacement. Following their first- ior players of the side who do ner in history, will be looking With wicketkeeper-bats- round exit from the 2016 not make themselves available to bring down the curtain on man Johnny Bairstow un- World Twenty20, Pakistan for the national team, saying his long and glittering Test ca- likely to be fit, Jos Buttler or have a new captain in Sarfraz it’s a “shame” after the tourists reer with some big name Eng- uncapped Ben Foakes will be Ahmed while the coaching lost by five-wickets to India land scalps in Galle this week. behind the stumps. reins were handed to South in the first T20 international Sri Lanka’s Herath, aged “I think there are (places to Africa’s Mickey Arthur, a for- here on Sunday. 40, has taken five-wicket play for) definitely,” England all- mer Australia coach. The likes of Chris Gayle hauls against all the Test na- rounder Moeen Ali said, adding Chief selector Inzamam- declined to make himself avail- tions during his 19-year ca- that the balance of the bowling ul-Haq, one of Pakistan’s able for selection ahead of the reer and he stands 10th on attack would be crucial. greatest batsmen, had no ODI series while dashing open- the all-time bowlers’ list with “Are we going to play three reservations over selecting er Evin Lewis cited personal 430 dismissals. spinners? Two spinners? What youngsters. reasons for not being part of the Picturesque Galle, which seamers are going to play? It completely changed the team. Sunil Narine and Andre hosts the first match of the Do you need pace or control? scenario as since September Russell were ruled out due to three-Test series beginning That’s for the coach and cap- 2016, Pakistan have won 29 injury with the latter initially be- Tuesday, has always been a spe- tain to decide,” he said. of 33 Twenty20 internationals ing part of the T20I squad only cial venue for the spin warhorse. Sri Lanka, led by Dinesh with only four defeats. to pull out late on the eve of the He made his international Chandimal, will be looking for The current year has been opener at the Eden Gardens. debut at there against Austral- Rangana Herath poses for a photo after a media conference at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on redemption against England phenomenal for Sarfraz and his “It’s a shame that some ia in 1999, rejuvenated his ca- Monday. Sri Lanka, who went down to England 3-1 in the five-match ODIs and also lost the one-off Twen- after losing the one-day series young side, winning 17 of their players are not interested in reer at the age of 31 by taking ty20 match, are looking for redemption in the three-Test series starting Tuesday. (AFP) 3-1 and the lone Twenty20 in- 19 matches with two losses. playing for the West Indies. I five wickets in Galle against ternational. So what has changed? don’t know why they are not Pakistan and, in 2016, claimed who will be without their re- “There’s a lot of good things SQUADS Analysts say it is linked interested to play for the team, a hat-trick at the ground tired opening stalwart Alistair in there that are worth looking SRI LANKA: Dinesh Chandi- to the youthful nature of the but it’s clear that they are not against the same nation. Cook for the first time since at for me and are definitely mal (capt), Alika Dananjaya, country. interested,” Hooper told re- Now Herath, the last active March 2006, know they have very helpful,” Leach said. Dhananjaya De Silva, Niroshan According to the Election porters on the sidelines of the Test player to have made his to resist Herath’s threat if they The 27-year-old Leach Dickwella, Rangana Herath, Commission of Pakistan fig- first T20I where the Windies debut in the 1990s, needs just want to secure a winning start Farewell Test bowled 13 tidy overs and took Dimuth Karunaratne, La- ures, 42.4 million out of the were restricted to 109/8 after one more scalp to reach 100 on their quest for an elusive one wicket in his team’s sec- hiru Kumara, Suranga Lakmal, nearly 97 million registered being asked to bat first. wickets at his favourite hunt- away series win. Rangana Herath, the most ond warm-up match at the Angelo Mathews, Kusal Men- voters in this year’s poll, which The tourists had also lost the ing ground. “I’ve watched little bits on successful left-arm spinner in weekend, which was cut short dis, Dilruvan Perera, Malinda saw former cricket captain Im- Test series 2-0 and the one-day- While injuries have limited YouTube and I just like every- history, aged 40, has taken by rain like many of England’s Pushpakumara, Kusan Rajitha, ran Khan become prime min- ers 3-1. “This is a young squad recent appearances, he will be thing about what he does, his five-wicket hauls against all games on this tour. Lakshan Sandakan, Roshen ister, were between the ages of and these players need time. making one last effort to join action and how easy it looks,” the Test nations during his Joe Root’s side will be des- Silva, Kaushal Silva 18 and 35. Had the senior players been Sri Lankan spin legend Mutti- said England’s left-arm spin- 19-year career and he stands perate to rectify their dismal ENGLAND: Joe Root (capt), “The prime reason for the here, it would not have been this ah Muralitharan (Galle, Kandy ner Jack Leach. 10th on the all-time bowlers’ recent away record when the Moeen Ali, James Anderson, success in Twenty20 is the easy for India,” he added. and SSC Colombo) and Eng- “The batter’s mentality is list with 430 dismissals. series begins. Ben Foakes, Stuart Broad, Rory power of youth,” ex-captain and “Some days we are play- land paceman James Ander- to want to score boundaries so England outplayed India Burns, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, coach Waqar Younis told AFP. ing well, some days we are not son (Lord’s) as the only bowl- you have to be clever with that.” 4-1 at home this year, but have Joe Denly, Keaton Jennings, “Young players are hun- performing according to the ers to register a century of Test Leach, who made his de- then sidelined with a broken won just once on their travels Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Adil gry for success, they do situation. We need to be con- victims on the same ground. but for England against New thumb, said he was learning -- in South Africa almost three Rashid, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, the hard work and want to sistent,” Hooper opined. Left-arm threat – England, Zealand in March but was from watching Herath. years ago – since their famous Chris Woakes. achieve and that has changed the whole picture.” Pakistan’s latest pace sen- sation, Shaheen Shah Afridi, is only 18. New Australia cricket buzzwords make Warne ‘vomit’ He became the youngest bowler to take three wickets in a Twenty20 international AFP and “make Australians proud”. “All these words and eve- Then-coach Darren against New Zealand in Dubai PERTH “Elite honesty” was report- Drained Taylor quits as CA director rything -- it’s all about actions. Lehmann quit soon after while on Friday. edly one phrase plastered on SYDNEY: Former Test captain Mark Taylor quit as a Cricket Aus- And I think it’s got to be the Cricket Australia chief ex- World number one Twen- TEST great Shane Warne says the walls of the team’s changing tralia director Monday, saying he had “lost the energy” to con- basics.” ecutive James Sutherland has ty20 batsman Babar Azam Australian cricket’s new buz- room ahead of their one-day tinue after a torrid time sparked by the ball-tampering scandal He added that the captain since left and chairman David became the quickest to 1,000 zwords, including “elite hon- clash with South Africa in Perth and a scathing review into the governing body. He becomes the and vice-captain lead the way Peever fell on his sword last runs in the shortest format esty”, make him “vomit” and on Sunday, with fans poking latest top figure to exit the embattled organisation following chief and “the rest come after you”. week. in just 26 innings, one bet- actions not words should be fun at it on social media. executive James Sutherland and chairman David Peever. Taylor “You inspire from with- In attempting to explain ter than Indian maestro Virat the focus as the team works to And Warne, never one to was only last week floated as a potential successor to Peever, in with your performances the meaning of “elite honesty” Kohli’s record of 27. turn itself around. mince his words, let rip during with the sport in desperate need of inspired leadership after the and the way you perform on last week, Langer said: “It’s the Azam is only 24 and so are Coach Justin Langer, ap- television commentary. damning independent review blamed CA’s “arrogant” and “con- the field. Australian way as I know it. Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf, pointed after the ball-tam- “Forget all the words, for- trolling” culture as contributing to players cheating in the pursuit “None of this writing “You can lie to everyone while leg-spinnner Shadab pering scandal in South Af- get the verbal diarrhoea and of victory. words, 200-page documents, else, but you can’t lie to your- Khan is just 20. rica exposed a win-at-all-costs all that sort of stuff,” he said on He ruled himself out, citing a conflict of interest, having recently just get out and play better.” self. So that’s elite honesty to “The key difference is that mentality, has cited the phrase Fox Sports. “That’s just rub- signed a new contract with broadcaster Channel Nine which has Australia has endured yourself,” he added. we are a very young team as the way forward for Austral- bish, that sort of stuff. Serious- the rights to the World Cup and Ashes series in 2019. And Taylor, a tough time on and off the “And also the Aussie way and our fielding stands out ian cricket. ly, it makes you want to vomit. who served 13 years on the board, has now decided to split from field since Steve Smith, David as I know it is to look a bloke and that has made us a good It followed a review last “At the end of the day, CA altogether and give it a clean slate to restore its reputation. Warner and Cameron Ban- in the eye, look your sister or team,” said Sarfraz. week into the culture at Crick- cricket is a simple game and “I’ve just got to the end. Particularly over the last 18 months, croft were banned for their you mum in the eyes, and tell “We have introduced et Australia and a “players it’s a performance-based there’s been a lot in this role as a director of Cricket Australia role in attempting to alter the them the truth and be happy to youth and the results are obvi- pact” calling on cricketers to game. You’ve got to perform and it’s taken its toll on me,” he told reporters. (AFP) ball with sandpaper in a Test get some truth back, so that’s ous. We want to rise and rise respect the game’s tradition on the field. against South Africa in March. elite honesty.” and maintain that position.” 18 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Sports Resurgent Djokovic top of the world after remarkable year The Serbian 14-time Grand Slam winner is back atop ATP rankings for the first time in two years AFP reer Slam. PARIS In Paris that year, he also Nadal ends became the first player to break NOVAK Djokovic’s return to through the $100 million prize season due the world number one spot, just money barrier. five months after slumping to Djokovic has also not been his lowest ranking in 12 years, afraid to take chances and inno- to injury leaves little doubt that he is one vate his game, bringing in Boris of the sport’s greats. Becker as part of his coaching AFP The Serb is back on the top team for the start of the 2014 MADRID of the pile for the first time in season, although he has since two years, at the end of a roller- reunited with long-time mentor RAFAEL Nadal confirmed on coaster season for the 14-time Marian Vajda. Monday he will miss the ATP major winner. Off court, Djokovic mar- Finals in London this month Djokovic, 31, underwent ried long-time girlfriend Jelena and that his season is over due elbow surgery in January and Ristic in July 2014. They have to injury. slipped to 22nd in the world two children, a son Stefan and Nadal said he needed an op- after a depressing quarter-final daughter Tara. eration on his right ankle and is exit at Roland Garros in June, However, despite his also yet to recover from an ab- which left him briefly threaten- achievements, Djokovic ap- dominal problem. ing to skip Wimbledon. pears doomed never to be held It means Novak Djokovic But he regrouped, romped in the same warm esteem as is guaranteed to end the year to a fourth Wimbledon title the Federer and Nadal. top of the world rankings while following month, a 32nd Mas- There are those who John Isner, the world number ters in Cincinnati and then a see something a little more 10, comes into the field for the third triumph at the US Open in calculating in the Djokovic ATP Finals on Sunday. September. make-up. “I am writing to you to sig- Despite his loss in the final He was castigated during nal the end of the season,” Na- of the Paris Masters to Karen the 2015 French Open semi-fi- dal said. “It has been a compli- Khachanov on Sunday -- which nals for taking an eight-minute cated year, very good in terms ended a 22-match win streak medical time-out after dropping of tennis when I was able to -- his record since the start of the third set to Andy Murray, play and very bad in terms of Wimbledon stands at 31-2. and at Indian Wells the next injuries.” “Reflecting on what I’ve year he was roundly criticised The 32-year-old won a been through in the last year, for suggesting that men should record-extending 11th French it’s quite a phenomenal achieve- “fight” to get more prize money Open title in June and reached ment,” said Djokovic, who has than women. the semi-finals both at Wimble- knocked Rafael Nadal from the Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball to Karen Khachanov of Russia during their final match at the Rolex Paris Masters tournament in “The stats are showing that don and the US Open. world top spot. Paris, on Sunday. (EPA) we have much more spectators “I have done everything “I’m very, very happy and on the men’s tennis matches,” possible to reach the end of the proud about it. Five months enjoys a lifetime 25-22 record the third set of his semi-final of all time, a draining 5hr 53min Grand Slam. he said. season in good condition, both ago, it was highly improbable over Federer and 27-25 against against Nadal. epic. He finished 2011 with a At Wimbledon this year, he in Paris and London, and I real- considering my ranking and Nadal. He also quit at the 2006 Djokovic captured the first 70-6 win-loss record, a haul of hit out at some Centre Court ly wanted to play,” Nadal added. the way I played and felt on the “Novak has everything to and 2007 French Opens at the of his majors in Melbourne in 10 tournament victories and the fans for a perceived lack of re- On his ankle problem, he court.” make records in this sport,” said third round and quarter-final 2008, but it was three years be- year-end number one spot for spect while schedulers also felt said: “It is true that we knew - ‘He has everything’ -Djok- Argentina’s Juan Martin del stages respectively, while at the fore he added his second. the first time. his ire for exiling him to Court about it for a long time and from ovic is now just three behind Potro after losing to Djokovic in 2009 Australian Open, where After leading Serbia to a - People’s champion? -Back- Two for a third round match. time to time it bothered me. Nadal’s total of 17 Grand Slams the US Open final. he was defending champion, he maiden Davis Cup in 2010, he to-back Australian Opens fol- Despite the doubts, the “Since the problem in my and six shy of Roger Federer’s Djokovic’s ability to thrive pulled out of his quarter-final raced through the first half of lowed in 2012 and 2013, al- plaudits were generous on abdominal muscle also prevents record of 20. amongst the greats has never with Andy Roddick citing heat 2011, building up a 48-1 win- though three heart-breaking Monday. me from playing in London, we But he has time on his side been in doubt, but the size of his exhaustion. ning run. final defeats kept the French “What Novak has achieved have decided to take advantage -- Federer has already celebrat- heart often led to questions in But nobody could question Only a semi-final defeat Open frustratingly out of reach this season has to go down as of the moment ... and avoid ed his 37th birthday while inju- his early days. his courage at the 2012 Austral- at the French Open prevented until 2016, when his break- one of the great sporting come- future problems. In this way I ry-plagued Nadal is 32. At Wimbledon in 2007, he ian Open, when he beat Nadal him from becoming just the through win at Roland Garros backs,” said ATP president hope to be in full condition for Furthermore, Djokovic retired with a back injury in in the longest Grand Slam final third man to capture a calendar allowed him to complete his ca- Chris Kermode. the next season.”

Quick read Sarah shoots bronze at Asian Shooting meet in Kuwait Injured Halep leads AZF prepares to unchanged top 10 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in women’s rankings DOHA host 2018 Qatar’s BERLIN: Simona Halep of QATARI woman shooter Sa- Romania remains top of the rah Mohammed came up with women’s tennis rankings, with a good show at the 8th Asian Strongest Man the leading 10 unchanged Shooting Championship in following the October 21-28 Kuwait on Monday as she season-ending WTA finals. claimed a bronze medal in the QNA we receive hundreds of en- Halep, who was injured for the skeet event. DOHA tries. Though QSM takes Finals, has already secured the Despite stiff competition, place once a year, contest- year-end number one ranking the Qatari shooter didn’t lose ASPIRE Zone Foundation ants tend to train regularly for the second straight year. her focus. Thailand’s Sutia Gi- (AZF) has announced that to achieve better physical She tops the rankings on 6,921 ocalomit took the gold, while registration is now open to standards to compete, which points, ahead of Germany’s Kazakhstan’s Asim Ornbay strength athletics for Qatar’s we are delighted with. One of Angelique Kerber on 5,875 and finished second. Strongest Man (QSM). The our main goals is to promote Dane Caroline Wozniacki. “I’m glad to have done well event is scheduled to take practicing an active and In movement outside the despite the strong challenge,” place on December 7. healthy life-style throughout leading 10, Aryna Sabalenka said Sarah. Only eight of the strong- the year.” of Belarus gains one place to “I thank the Qatar Shoot- Qatari shooter Sarah Mohammed during the Asian Shooting Championship in Kuwait. est and fastest entrants who In 2017, the competition 11th, swapping places with ing and Archery Association successfully complete the attracted unprecedented Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia. (QSSA) for helping me pre- ship. Hoepfully, I hope to upcoming tournaments. I forthcoming 14th Arab Cham- physical challenges will pro- number of spectators from (DPA) pare well for the champion- continue this success in the shall also participanting in the pionships in Doha.” ceed to the actual competi- the local community, with tion. Challenges include a more than 5000 fans cheer- 200kg deadlift, a farmers ing for competitors in the 20m walk while carrying 120 stands. kg in each arm, and a giant Abdulaziz al Kuwari and 160kg tire flip. Christopher Oketch were ‘Hungry’ Germany eye historic Rugby World AZF will run the qualifica- named the champions of the tion rounds on November 16, QSM in Qatari and open cat- 17, 23, and 24 from 4pm to egories. Cup chance despite loss to Samoa 6pm. A technical meeting will This year’s competition also be organised by AZF to will only have one overall AFP bined to give Germany one last familiarise participants with winner in a bid to raise the HEIDELBERG, GERMANY chance to go to Japan. A strike the rules of the competition. challenge bar even higher. by the senior national squad, On the day of the com- AZF will also organise a MIKE Ford, a former British over a dispute about funding, petition, the eight giants, series of accompanying com- and Irish Lions defence coach, meant an inexperienced team, will face challenges, such munity activities for families admits it’s humbling to help largely made up of young fringe as: truck pulling, sand bag to enjoy the event. Activities Germany’s part-timers prepare players and Sevens specialists, lifting, giant tire flipping, will include a fan zone and for their once-in-a-lifetime lost all five games in this year’s weight lifting, and car lifting. play area for children, as well chance to qualify for the 2019 Rugby Europe Championships Director of PR and Com- as a variety of local food and Rugby World Cup. – the level below the Six Na- munications at AZF Nasser beverage stands. Ford, who has also worked tions. Abdullah al Hajri, said; “The Those who are keen to put with the England and Ire- Germany finished last, but event is much anticipated by their strength to the test can land national teams, has been were catapulted up to third in sports-enthusiasts in Qatar. register to participate online brought in as Germany’s head the table after Spain, Belgium Once registration is open, at www.lifeinaspire.qa. coach for the repechage tour- and Romania were all deducted nament in Marseille against points for fielding ineligible Canada, Kenya and Hong Kong players. which starts on Sunday. Third place meant a two- The tournament will decide legged qualifier for a direct the last remaining berth for the Rugby World Cup place against 2019 World Cup and the rep- Members of the German national rugby team take part in a training session in Heidelberg. (AFP) Samoa, whose Prime Minister echage winner will join power- Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi de- houses New Zealand and South of Stade Francais in Paris, has est” of the four teams fighting players who are part-time. manded victory claiming Ger- Africa, plus Italy and Namibia, only promised to financially for a ticket to Japan. “They get up early in the many “has no knowledge what- in Group B in Japan. support the national XV team morning, do a shift here with soever on how to play rugby”. This is the closest Germany until the Marseille tournament. Samoan Insult the coaches, go to work, then Even though their senior have ever come to Rugby World Geography is also an is- “The commitment the play- have team training at night. players ended their strike and Cup qualification and Ford, the sue as Ford, England’s defence ers show is humbling, they “Hopefully we can surprise returned, Germany were still Lions’ defence coach in New coach when they lost the 2007 aren’t paid much, but they do it the other teams in Marseille thumped 66-15 in the first-leg Zealand in 2005, is putting to- World Cup final to South Af- because they love the game and with our heart, commitment in Apia. gether their game plan for the rica, is working with a squad want this opportunity,” Ford and our game plan. It’s an ex- A battling display in the re- one-off tournament. of semi-pro players scattered told AFP after a training session citing and unique challenge – turn in Heidelberg saw Germa- Much is at stake for the across clubs in Germany, in Heidelberg. we’ll be the best prepared team ny lead 28-21 with 14 minutes German Rugby Union. Hav- France and Britain. However, “You coach the top teams there and the hungriest.” to go before Samoa pulled away ing already pumped in millions the ex-Bath and Toulon head around the world, then you Luck, a bizarre set of cir- with three late tries in a 42-28 of euros, their wealthy backer coach promises Germany’s come to Germany where you cumstances and a multi-lay- victory – a sobering 108-43 ag- Qatar Strongest Man 2017 Qatari category champion, Abdulaziz al Hans-Peter Wild, the owner part-timers will be the “hungri- are back down to coaching ered qualification process com- gregate defeat for the Germans. Kuwari in action. 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Klinsmann linked with return to struggling home club Stuttgart PSG task on trip to Napoli STUTTGART: Former Germany striker and national team coach Juergen Klinsmann is being linked with a return to strug- gling Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart. Klinsmann, 54, comes from the Stuttgart region and played 156 games for the team. Paris face must-win clash against former manager Carlo Ancelotti’s side; Buffon to start in goal “For VfB, Juergen would always answer the telephone,” his media adviser Roland Eitel told local broadcaster SWR on Mon- AFP day. The comment follows reports by two Stuttgart newspapers NAPLES, ITALY that Klinsmann would consider a management role at VfB, who are joint-bottom of the Bundesliga after four straight defeats. WHILE the eye-watering invest- Eitel, however, ruled out a return to club coaching for ments from their Qatari own- Klinsmann, who was a World Cup winner as a player with West ers continue to raise questions Germany in 1990. Klinsmann, who coached Germany at the about Financial Fair Play, the 2006 World Cup and was also at the helm of Bayern Munich reality is that Paris Saint-Ger- and the US national team, “would only work as a national main face the genuine danger (team) coach,” Eitel said. of an early elimination from the Champions League before tak- ing on Napoli on Tuesday. Messi ‘icing on the cake’ for dangerous New coach Thomas Tuchel Barcelona, says Spalletti has overseen a record-breaking start to the French season with MILAN: Lionel Messi is the icing on Barcelona’s cake, Inter Mi- 12 wins from 12 games in Ligue lan coach Luciano Spalletti said on Monday on the eve of the 1 after Kylian Mbappe and Ney- Champions League Group B game between the two teams. mar scored in a 2-1 victory over Messi could make an earlier return than expected against Lille on Friday. Inter Milan in the San Siro on Tuesday after breaking his arm But the situation in Europe on October 20, but the Catalans have shown some of their is very different. The two most strongest form in his absence. “Messi is the icing on the cake. expensive players in the world His is the shirt that children who dream of being footballers did not distinguish themselves ask for,” said Spalletti, “but Barcelona have shown that even when PSG lost 3-2 at Liverpool without him, they still have the mentality to develop their game, in September, and two weeks which is what makes the difference.“It’s a worry for anyone if ago it took an Angel di Maria Messi plays, but the attitude doesn’t change. “We’re facing goal in injury time to earn the one of the strongest clubs in the world in any case. We need to French side a 2-2 draw at home be better in our reading of the game, but we’re going to mark to Napoli. space, not men.” Tuchel’s team currently sit third in Champions League Group C, two points behind Liv- Man City boss Guardiola says managing erpool and one adrift of Carlo in England is ‘dream come true’ Ancelotti’s Napoli, with Red Star Belgrade the whipping boys LONDON: Pep Guardiola said managing in England is a “dream in the section. A defeat in the come true” as he was honoured by the Football Writers’ Asso- heated atmosphere of the San ciation fresh from a 6-1 Premier League victory against South- Paolo on Tuesday, then, and ampton. The Manchester City manager was recognised for his Paris could find themselves four side’s Premier League title last season and the club are again points behind the top two with Paris Saint-Germain’s defender Marquinhos (left) and midfielder Adrien Rabiot take part in a training session in Paris on Monday, on the eve of setting the pace this season, with nine wins in 11 games. two games to play, including a their Champions’ League match against Napoli. (AFP) Speaking at Sunday’s ceremony in Manchester, he said: home clash with Liverpool later “I’m fortunate to be here in your country, in England. this month. cult, but not impossible.” Now they might not even “It’s incredible. It was a dream from a little boy for a young Tuchel needs a big perfor- - Going backwards? -PSG make it that far, and that could manager to come here to your country and be a manager here. mance from his star players, but last week denied having negoti- be seriously damaging to their It’s a dream come true.” City won 32 of their 38 games last he will also need cool heads in ated a “secret agreement” with reputation. It would also bring season, scoring a record 106 goals and amassing a record Naples. European football’s governing back the doubts over how long 100 points. “I want to share, of course, this award with the That is why the German is body in 2014 to avoid a more se- Neymar will hang around. whole Manchester City family because I know it’s a real family,” expected to start with veteran vere punishment for breaches of “It will be a good match to said Guardiola. Italian Gianluigi Buffon in goal, Financial Fair Play. show that we have moved up to a with the 40-year-old no stranger Meanwhile, over the week- higher level, and that we are able to the atmosphere at Napoli’s end they confirmed they had to deal with this kind of pres- Liverpool omit Shaqiri for Champions home ground -- he is available recently gone to the Court of sure,” Cavani said. League trip over political tensions after being suspended for the Arbitration for Sport out of ex- Ancelotti, meanwhile, knows first three group games. asperation at the time taken by all about PSG’s obsession with LONDON: Xherdan Shaqiri has been left out of Liverpool’s trav- PSG will also hope that Edin- UEFA with their latest investiga- the Champions League hav- elling squad for Tuesday’s Champions League match against son Cavani can shake off a mus- tion into the club. ing coached the club to the last Red Star Belgrade, the Premier League club have announced. cle problem in time to feature at That was opened after PSG Napoli’s coach Carlo Ancelotti (centre) with coaching staffs during a eight in 2013. “Paris have paid The midfielder was at the centre of controversy along with the stadium where he used to be spent over 400 million euros training on the eve of their UEFA Champions League match against for their lack of experience in big Switzerland teammate Granit Xhaka when they celebrated idolised before moving to France ($456 million) on Neymar and Paris Saint Germain in Castel Volturno, Naples, on Monday. (AFP) Champions League matches, but goals with a pro-Kosovo “double eagle” gesture that repre- in 2013. “I had three fantastic Mbappe in August 2017. now they have a stronger team sents the Albanian flag during the World Cup win over Serbia in years at Napoli. I have lots of Such an investment was fear is that they are going back- finals, they were knocked out than last year because they have Russia. The double-eagle is viewed as a symbol of defiance in memories from my time at the meant to accelerate PSG’s rise wards on the continental stage. in the last 16 in each of the last more confidence,” Ancelotti told Kosovo, which declared independence in 2008 in a move that club,” the Uruguayan striker told to the status of uncontested Eu- After four successive runs to two years, by Barcelona and Real French TV station TF1 at the Serbia still refuses to recognise. The players’ double eagle PSG’s website. “It will be diffi- ropean superpower, and yet the the Champions League quarter- Madrid. weekend. celebration caused outrage in Serbia and Arsenal midfielder Xhaka and Shaqiri, both of Kosovan-Albanian descent, were fined by FIFA. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said on the club’s website on Monday: “It’s a situation where we will go to the fantastic city of Belgrade as a football team to play football. Man United’s Matic explains why he won’t wear poppy “We have heard and read the speculation and talk about what kind of reception Shaq would receive and although we have no idea what would happen, we want to go there and be AFP on social media following the Ireland winger James Mc- focused 100 per cent on football and not have to think about LONDON Bournemouth match. Clean is another player who anything else, that’s all.” “However, for me it is only has publicised his refusal to MANCHESTER United mid- a reminder of an attack that wear a poppy and regularly fielder Nemanja Matic says I felt personally as a young, receives abuse for his stance. he cannot wear a red poppy to frightened... boy living in Vre- McClean is a Roman Cath- remember Britain’s war dead lo, as my country was devas- olic from Derry, the Northern because it reminds him of the tated by the bombing of Ser- Irish city that came to the trauma of a NATO bombing bia in 1999.” world’s attention in 1972 dur- campaign on his home coun- The bombing was part of ing the ‘Troubles’ when Brit- try when he was a young child. a NATO-led offensive to drive ish soldiers shot dead 13 civil- The 30-year-old Serbian out Serbian forces from Ko- ian protestors during Bloody said he had worn the symbol sovo. Sunday. A 14th person died in the past but would not do The wearing of red pop- later in hospital. so this year. pies has become an emotive The 29-year-old Stoke Matic was the only United topic in football in recent City player labelled the Mid- player not to wear a poppy on years. dlesbrough fans who taunted his shirt during the 2-1 win In 2016, FIFA fined Eng- him at the second-tier Cham- over Bournemouth on Satur- land, Scotland, Wales and pionship match on Saturday day but said he hoped people Northern Ireland for ignoring as “uneducated cavemen”. would sympathise with his a ban on players wearing slo- “Your abuse, your throw- reasons. gans or symbols considered ing things, your booing, do “I have total sympathy for to be personal, political or re- your worst... to the home fans Liverpool players warm up during a team training session at the anyone who has lost loved ligious but the game’s world that are actually educated and Rajko Mitic stadium in Belgrade on Monday. (AFP) ones due to conflict,” said governing body backed down Nemanja Matic in action for Manchester United during their Premier support me, thank you,” he Matic, who received abuse last year. League match against Bournemouth on Saturday. said on Instagram.

Wenger to make beIN I’ll outstay Butcher in Philippines job: Eriksson return on Tuesday TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA before.” The ex-England boss will be in charge for AFF Suzuki The new coach began train- ARSENAL’S legendary manag- ing with the Azkals, a slang er Arsene Wenger is set to join the AFF Suzuki Cup and Asian Cup Cup first term for stray dogs, on Sun- as a special guest to share his “I could easily say win it. I day. He and the team are fo- analysis, thoughts and more AFP in charge. “I am going to stay cused on the AFF Suzuki Cup, live and exclusive on beIN. MANILA much longer than he did, that’s don’t know if it’s realistic to the Southeast Asian champi- After his highly successful for sure.” think that for the first time but onship, starting with a game appearances with beIN at the THE Philippines’ freshly Butcher was named coach let’s start with Suzuki Cup, against Singapore on Novem- 2018 FIFA World Cup in Rus- named head coach, ex-England in June but lasted less than 50 that’s first,” Erikson said. ber 13. “I think the pressure sia, the former Arsenal manager manager Sven-Goran Eriks- days, saying he was not “able to is on the whole team... to try is set to take part in this week’s son, said Monday he plans to make this work”. to do better in the Suzuki Cup UEFA Champions League fix- stick around longer than his Eriksson, who coached Mexico and the Ivory Coast as than the Philippines has done tures live from beIN’s studios in predecessor Terry Butcher, England to successive World well as league clubs in Sweden, before. That means at least Doha. In Belgrade, Liverpool who quit before taking charge Cup quarter-finals, said he will Portugal, Italy and China. reaching the final,” he said. take on Red Star Belgrade in of a single game. be at the helm for this month’s He takes charge as the As for the Asian Cup, the what promises to be an exciting The Azkals, who are gear- AFF Suzuki Cup and the Asian Philippine team enjoys un- coach acknowledged it would matchup. The Reds thumped the ing up for their first Asian Cup Cup in January. But what would precedented success, having be a challenge to beat more Serbian side 4-0 in the first game berth, announced Eriksson’s happen after that was unclear, Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Philippine’s national team coach, speaks jumped as high as 111 in the established teams like South at Anfield, with two goals coming appointment last week after the with Azkals’ manager Dan Pala- during a press conference in Manila on Monday. (AFP) FIFA rankings in May 2018. Korea and China. from Mohamed Salah. surprise departure of Three Li- mi saying Eriksson will initially Eriksson said he took the “I could easily say win it. Liverpool top group C with ons great Butcher in August. handle the squad for the key ferent areas where he can be Eriksson, a Swede, became Philippines job with an open I don’t know if it’s realistic to 6 points, Napoli are second with “I don’t know why he left tournaments and “a little bit part of the Philippine football in 2001 the first foreigner to mind: “I thought why not, why think that for the first time 5 points, PSG are third with 4 in such a short time,” Eriksson after, maybe about six months”. scene even in a different capac- head England’s football team, not do something a little bit but let’s start with Suzuki Cup, points and Red Star Belgrade said in his first press conference “But we are looking at dif- ity,” Palami said. and has since also coached different from what I’ve done that’s first,” he said. are fourth with 1 point. 20 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 The Last Word 2018-19 cruise tourism season to see 115% rise QNA O AIDA Prima and two Costa Cruises to make sector in Qatar generally is in. This growth rate of 366 percent. DOHA comes after the sector made great In September 2016, QTA, Qatar maiden voyages to Doha Port strides in terms of growth level af- Airways, the Ministry of the Interi- ABOUT 43 cruise ships carrying O Qatar received over 65,000 visitors during ter the activation of the national or in Qatar and VFS Global entered about 140,000 visitors are expect- 2017-2018 season tourism strategy 2017-2023. into an agreement to launch an on- ed to arrive at the Doha port during Qatar has been able to make line platform to apply for visas and the cruise tourism season (2018- O QTA expects 200,000 visitors in 2019-2020 progress in tourism, becoming issue electronic visas. 2019), representing an increase of season the most accessible destination in The new service, launched in roughly 115 percent over the previ- O Qatar’s visa access ranking jumps from 177th the Middle East and the eighth in 2017, led to a qualitative shift in ous season, Qatar Tourism Author- in 2014 to 8th in 2018 in the world the world. It has also entered the visitor access to Qatar thanks to a ity (QTA) has said. three best maritime tourism areas more efficient and transparent visa According to the authority, this O Number of visitors from Russia rises at rate of in the world, with a regular review application system under normal season will be the busiest since the 366 percent in 2018 H1 of visa policy by its stakeholders, as charges. In the same month, new development of the country's mari- it worked to exempt citizens of 88 procedures and arrangements were time tourism sector. countries across the world from en- introduced to facilitate the descent The season will also see the reflecting the port’s ability to deal with the German AIDA Cruises and Qatar Tourism Authority expects tering the country visa and without passenger cruise ships. launch of 10 new cruise ships that with the growth of the marine tour- the Italian Costa Cruises through that the number of visitors to Qa- the need to pay any fees. Prior to the end of the year, will visit Doha for the first time, ism sector. which they will establish a partner- tar through maritime tourism will The series of visa moves led Qatar launched a 96-hour free including the Queen Mary 2. The Another sign of the current ship aimed at developing cruise reach about 200,000, and by 2021- to increase Qatar’s ranking from transit visa, double the period dur- cruise is more than 345 metres season’s momentum is that many tourism with Qatar. 2022 there will be 300,000 tourists. 177th in 2014 to 8th in the world ing which travellers in Qatar were long and can accommodate about cruise ships will make their maiden Maritime tourism in Qatar has QTA believes that the marine in 2018, a difference of 71.3 points allowed to stay, and thus a bigger 4,000 passengers, including a crew voyages to Qatar before next May. witnessed a boom in the number tourism sector is an essential part between the two ranks. chance to enjoy the offers the coun- of 1,253. AIDA Prima, a subsidiary of of visitors on board cruise ships in supporting the tourism sector in The first half of 2018 witnessed try provides to its visitors. Another indicator reflecting the AIDA Cruises, and two Costa Cruis- during the 2017-2018 season with Qatar because of the geographical a remarkable growth in the num- In August 2017, Qatar an- momentum expected this season is es will make their maiden voyages 22 cruises. Qatar received more location of the country in the heart ber of visitors to Qatar compared to nounced that citizens of more than the Doha Port receiving more than to Doha Port, coming with more than 65,000 visitors at a growth of the Arabian Gulf. the first half of 2017. The number 80 countries would be exempted two giant cruise ships at the same than 37,000 passengers aboard rate of 39 percent over the previ- The promising development in of visitors from India increased by from visas and fees. The follow- time, an event that will be repeated their cruises. ous season. the maritime tourism sector is just 18 percent and China by 43 percent ing month, the country said that it five times during the same season, QTA had signed an agreement During the 2019-2020 season, part of the great shape the tourism while Russia recorded the largest would provide. Over 1,000 arrive in Doha NTC leads Qatar’s team aboard Azamara Quest to WTM 2018 in London TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of the vessel and contrib- DOHA DOHA ute to completing the dis- embarking procedures for QATAR’S National Tourism DOHA Port, Qatar’s gate- visitors in record time, re- Council (NTC) is leading a way to marine tourism, on flecting port’s commitment delegation of public and pri- Monday welcomed cruise to provide its visitors with vate sector partners to the ship Azamara Quest with high quality and efficiency World Travel Market (WTM) 650 passengers and around services,” Ansari added. 2018, the leading event in 400 crew member aboard. With a maximum ca- the global travel trade indus- The cruise ship is on a tour pacity of 780 passengers try, which is taking place this to a number of gulf ports. and a 410-member crew, week at ExCel London. This is Azamara Quest’s the cruise ship Azamara The Qatar pavilion will first visit to Qatar’s shores Quest, began its first trip showcase key developments since the development of in 2000 under the name in Qatar to international travel the marine tourism sec- (R Seven). It is currently trade, while connecting them tor. It is the second cruise owned by Royal Caribbean with hotels, destination man- hosting pillars that will ensure “Through a comprehensive ship to anchor at Doha Port Cruises Ltd, based in the agement companies and other a truly unique tournament ex- portfolio of cultural and leisure since the start of the sea- United States of America. members of Qatar’s tourism perience for visitors of Qatar offerings, Qatar Museums and son, which kicked off on Measuring 118 metres industry. Qatar’s Ambassa- in 2022. The stand will also the Qatar Tourism Author- October 2, 2018 and will in length and 9 floors high, dor to the UK HE Yousef Ali include a special National Mu- ity have been working hand run till May, 2019. Azamara Quest has a range al Khater also visited the NTC seum of Qatar Zone showcas- in hand to turn Qatar into a The vessel is scheduled of spacious staterooms or stand at the WTM on the open- ing the iconic museum’s model regional tourism hub. Once to stay on the quayside for suites, swimming pools, ing day where he met with the and a special zone for the IAAF open, the National Museum a full day before continuing cinema, library and several various partners exhibiting World Athletics Champion- of Qatar will join other iconic its tour to other tourist des- He pointed out that ence to the tourists at Doha restaurants. It is equipped from Qatar. ships Doha 2019. Additionally, monuments in the country tinations in the region. Mwani Qatar, in accord- Port. with all the amenities and Rashed al Qurese, chief it will have a majlis for media to tell visitors about Qatar’s Hamad Ali al Ansari, ance with Ministry of “Joint efforts between safety. marketing and promotion of- and trade partners to connect proud past, thriving present manager of Public Rela- Transport and Commu- Mwani Qatar and the ficer at NTC commented, “We and discuss opportunities for and ambitious future.” tions and Communication nications’ strategic plan, stakeholders have played a have seen positive growth in collaboration, as well as a gal- NTC has been successfully at Mwani Qatar, empha- provides all the necessary major role in the successful visitor arrivals in Q3 2018 lery to introduce Qatari culture maintaining interest in the UK sised the readiness of Doha facilities for the entry of anchoring compared to the same period to the exhibition’s visitors. travel market for Qatar as a Port to receive the large cruise ships to the port last year and, with new routes Nasser al Khater, SC as- premium destination through numbers of tourists ex- starting from the arrival at launched this year from Doha sistant secretary general for active campaigns. Figures pected to arrive at the port the sea channel and ending to various new destinations tournament affairs, said: “The show that British visitors to on board 42 cruise ships with departure, ensuring around the world, we expect 2022 FIFA World Cup is the Qatar increased by 20 percent scheduled for the current a smooth and distinc- this upward trend to contin- first mega sporting-event to be in September 2018 compared season 2018/2019. tive travel experi- ue.” He added, “Qatar’s mes- hosted in the Arab World and to September 2017. sage of welcoming the world will bring with it the biggest This year, the NTC pavil- has been recently reinforced influx of sports fans the region ion will feature stands of Qa- through its ranking as the has seen – introducing them tar Airways, Katara Hospital- most open country in the Mid- to Qatari and Arab culture and ity, Marsa Malaz Kempinski, dle East - and the 8th most traditions. With Qatar being Sheraton Doha, The Ritz Carl- open in the world - according just a four-hour flight from two ton, Grand Hyatt Doha, Four to UNWTO’s recently updated billion people, the tournament Seasons Hotel, Intercontinen- visa openness rankings.” presents an unprecedented op- tal Doha, First Travel, Golden Spread over 385 square portunity to project the true im- Tulip Hotel, Mondrian Doha, metres, the double-deck stand age of the Arab world, its peace- Radisson Blu Hotel, Regency features a special Football ful and hospitable nature.” Travel, Rehlaty Travel, Sharq Zone managed by the Supreme Commenting on the Na- Village, Unique Choice, Wynd- Committee for Delivery & Leg- tional Museum of Qatar’s ham Grand Regency, Amari acy, which will introduce visi- participation at the pavilion, Doha, Arabian Adventures, tors to the 2022 FIFA World Khalid al Ibrahim, chief stra- Century Hotel, Doha Bus and Cup Qatar™ and the various tegic planning officer, stated: Discover Qatar. NMoQ to provide an Qatar’s ‘Majlis-Cultures in Dialogue’ ‘immersive sensory experience’ to visitors expo hosts interfaith dialogue in Malta TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Continued from page 1 Ô dered with more than 1.5 mil- DOHA lion of the highest quality Gulf THE National Museum of Qatar pearls and adorned with emer- A TRADITIONAL majlis that is organised in three ‘chapters’ alds, diamonds and sapphires forms the centrepiece of the -- Beginnings, Life in Qatar, -- as well as manuscripts, docu- cross-cultural touring exhibi- and Building the Nation -- pre- ments, photographs, jewellery tion ‘The Majlis - Cultures in sented in eleven galleries. The and costumes. Dialogue’, under the patronage visitor’s chronological journey, Artworks commissioned for of the Amir of Qatar His High- which extends through more NMoQ include a piece by Qatari ness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad than 2.7 km of experiences, artist Ali Hassan at the ground- al Thani and initiated by the starts in the geological period floor public entrance, a work Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al long before the peninsula was by Qatari artist and arts patron Thani Museum, has recently inhabited by humans and con- Sheikh Hassan bin Mohammed hosted the ‘United in Dialogue, tinues to the present day. The bin Ali al Thani at the entrance Interfaith Consultation’, an route passes through a succes- to the galleries, and a sculpture important interfaith dialogue sion of impressive, remarkably by Iraqi artist Ahmed al Bah- meeting featuring 12 religious shaped volumes until it reaches rani in the outdoor space known groupings, at the Grand Mas- its culmination in the very heart as the Howsh or caravanserai. ter’s Palace in Valletta, Malta. of Qatari national identity, the Commissioned artworks in the President of Malta Ma- heart of the Mediterranean; discussion, dialogue and shar- exchange ideas on what they exhibition to deliver its greater thoroughly restored Palace of NMoQ Park include a monu- rie-Louise Coleiro Preca has “all religions are rooted in re- ing present in every home in see, discover and experience in purpose of connecting people, Sheikh Abdullah. mental installation by French promoted the interfaith con- spect, peace and love”. the Arabian Gulf, The Majlis – the displays. beliefs and cultures through Oral histories, archival im- artist Jean-Michel Othoniel sultation as a step to build a col- The Majlis – Cultures in Cultures in Dialogue exhibition Commenting on the ‘Unit- dialogue.” ages, artworks, music, story- comprising 114 individual foun- laborative declaration, which Dialogue is more than an exhi- opened in Valletta – currently ed in Dialogue, Interfaith Con- The Majlis – Cultures in Di- telling and evocative aromas tains set within the lagoon, will be Malta’s contribution to bition: it is a meeting space to Europe’s Capital of Culture – in sultation’, Sheikh Faisal bin alogue is being organised at the create an immersive sensory with their streams designed to the United Nations’ World In- appreciate diversity, to initiate September. Qassim al Thani, chairman of initiative of the Sheikh Faisal experience that contextualises evoke the fluid forms of Arabic terfaith Harmony Week. Com- dialogue and to reflect; one of The selected artefacts are FBQ Museum, said: “We are Bin Qassim Al-Thani Museum the impressive array of archae- calligraphy, and a sculpture by menting on the activity, the the reasons why it was selected a testimony to the beauty that honoured to host the Inter- – in collaboration with Qatar ological and heritage objects, the Syrian artist Simone Fattal, president of Malta said that the as the perfect setting to host this has resulted from centuries of faith Consultation organised Museums, UNESCO Doha Of- which includes the renowned Gates of the Sea, which evokes interfaith meeting provided an meaningful interfaith event. intercultural dialogue and visi- by President Marie-Louise Col- fice, the Qatar National Com- Pearl Carpet of Baroda -- com- the petroglyphs found in Qatar opportunity for different faiths Based on the concept of the tors are encouraged to sit in the erio Preca in our majlis, as this mission for Education, Culture missioned in 1865, embroi- at Al Jassasiya. to make a statement from the traditional space of learning, majlis to listen to stories and is a great opportunity for the and Science, and Qatar Shell.