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Amir leads Qatar delegation to Tunis summit Amir presence affirms Qatar’s Summit comes at a delicate Leaders from 22 Arab states important role in region time for Qatar: Ambassador to particiate in the summit

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK serve as a platform to iron out Qatar’s Ambassador to Tu- tall in the face of a brutal siege opment efforts. DOHA political differences in the re- nisia HE Saad bin Nasser al imposed on its people”. Humaidi stressed that the gion. Humaidi stressed the impor- The Ambassador noted presence of the Amir at the THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim The summit is expected to tance of Amir’s presence in the that the presence of the Amir summit is a clear statement bin Hamad al Thani heads Qa- reach a broad consensus on summit. at the Arab Summit affirms that Qatar attaches great im- tar’s delegation attending that several pressing issues in the Qatar’s “important, effective portance to the Arab issues and Council of the Arab League region, including US President and major role” in the Arab gives priority to Arab national summit to be held in Tunisian Donald Trump’s decision to region. security regardless of the Arab capital Tunis on Sunday. recognise the occupied terri- AMIR It also reinforces Qatar’s and regional circumstances. A part of the 30th Ordinary tory of Golan Heights in Syria position of never abandoning The ambassador said the Session of the Arab League, the as Israeli land. IN TUNISIA its commitment to addressing visit of the Amir to Tunisia, summit will see the participa- This year’s summit being Arab issues and contributing to which comes at the invitation tion of leaders from 22 Arab held in Tunis is of greater sig- the joint Arab action, he said. of Tunisian President Beji Caid League states. nificance to Qatar which has In an exclusive statement to Qatar, he said, is equally Essebsi, will be an opportu- Meanwhile, members of a deepening relationship with Qatar News Agency (QNA), the committed to doing its part in nity to discuss the prospects the Shura Council have hailed Tunisia. Qatari investments ambassador said the convening accelerating the progress of the of constructive and excellent Qatar’s participation in the in Tunisia have increased five- of the Arab summit comes at a Arab people, both through its cooperation between the two The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani summit, which they said would fold in the past year. time when Qatar is standing position and support for devel- brotherly countries.

15 Dutch firms Deal inked to set up fund Qatar confirmed as host of Gulf Cup to work on to help people in distress TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ahmed al Thani, President of According to the rules and the Gulf Cup federation said sports projects DOHA Qatar and Gulf football asso- regulations of the federation, its President officially invited in Qatar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK “I would like to thank the ciations. since several teams have given the eight member federations DOHA Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin QATAR will host the upcom- The meeting was attended their consent, the tournament on time, a year before the start AS many as 15 Dutch Hamad al Thani and His High- ing edition of the Arabian Gulf by the members of the Execu- can be held in Qatar on time, of the tournament, and re- companies under the HELP is at hand for those who ness the Deputy Amir for tak- Cup, the Executive Office of tive Committee Mohammed he said. ceived consent from five fed- umbrella of Orange Sports are struggling to pay court- ing care of this initiative aimed the Arab Gulf Cup Football Khalil (Kuwait), Dr Jassim The agreement to host erations. Forum (OSF) will be active ordered payments, alimonies at alleviating the suffering of Federation has confirmed. al Shukaily (Oman), Dr Ha- the tournament was signed As regards the new office in Qatar, working on various and small debts. Two promi- an important group of litigants The biennial tournament mid al Shaibani (Yemen) and between the Gulf and Qatari composition of the federa- sports projects under the nent Qatari entities, the Su- taking into account the needs will be held in December and Tariq Ahmed (Iraq). federations. tion, he said the door for those public-private partnership preme Judiciary Council and of these groups,” Sheikh Has- January, with four teams Following the meeting, The Qatar Football Asso- wishing to run for offices of (PPP) model over the next the Sheikh Jassim Bin Moham- san bin Rashid al Ajmi said. — Kuwait, Oman, Iraq and Jassem al Rumaihi, Secretary- ciation will be responsible for the president and vice-presi- three years, the forum’s med Bin Thani Foundation for According to the MoU, Yemen — having confirmed General of the federation, said the formation of the champi- dent will close on Sunday. founder has said. Social Welfare in Qatar, have Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed participation, besides Qatar. the meeting reviewed its work onship committees, with the The candidates’ names Talking to Qatar Trib- signed an MoU to set up a fund Bin Thani Foundation will take The confirmation came at in the past period and the exception of the competitions, will be announced on Monday une on the sidelines of to help these people in distress. care of the payments while the a meeting of the Executive Of- proposed budget, which will discipline and appeals com- and the elections will be held a meeting between the The agreement was signed Supreme Council of the Judi- fice of the federation in Doha be adopted at its general as- mittees set up by the federa- on May 15 on the sidelines of members of a 20-member by Supreme Judicial Council’s ciary is to determine whether under the chairmanship of sembly meeting on May 15 in tion. the General Assembly meet- trade delegation from the Chief Executive Officer HE Dr there are sufficient grounds for Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Doha. The secretary-general of ing in Doha. Netherlands and Qatar Mansour al Qahtani and the the financial assistance. Chamber officials in Doha Foundation’s Sheikh Hassan The Foundation also con- on Thursday, OSF Founder bin Rashid al Ajmi. The fund tributes to the study of the Camil Smeulders said the is being created primarily to al- cases of convicts and decide 15-member Dutch trade leviate the suffering of families how best to meet the expenses May mulls fourth Korean fusion mission selected 15 out of caused the absence of certain decided by the Family Court, the 300 OSF firms ideally payments such as alimony. Ac- as well as contributing fund for bid to get Brexit band Queen wows suited to the Qatari mar- cording to the MoU, the fund the payment of small debts of ket. (SATYENDRA PATHAK) will take care of such payments persons who are unable to re- deal through packed audience until the individuals responsi- pay them. (PG 11) (PG 20) See also on page 12 Ô ble for them are able to meet parliament in Katara them. Continued on page 2 Ô

Love Ball Arabia raises $7.5 mn for special-needs children QATAR OBSERVES TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK developing professional support son, Qatar Museums. DOHA services for families of children with “The two organisations we rec- mental, physical and sensory dis- ognised tonight have done tremen- EARTH HOUR BIANNUAL charity event Love abilities as well as enhancing advo- dous work in improving the lives Ball Arabia raised $7.5 million to cacy campaigns in both Russia and of children with disabilities and in- fund programmes for children with Qatar while raising awareness of the spiring the same qualities of hope, special needs in Qatar and Russia cause. growth and renewal. I was deeply through a gala dinner and auction The funds raised from Love Ball moved to see people from many held on Saturday evening under the Arabia will help Al Shafallah in es- different nations and backgrounds patronage of HE Sheikha al Mayas- tablishing a highly-anticipated new gathered at the Museum of Islamic sa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani. community centre catering to in- Art in a universal effort to improve The event, held in partnership dividuals with intellectual disabili- the lives of children with special with Qatar Museums, drew high- ties and autism above the age of 21 needs.” profile guests from around the years. Natalia Vodianova, founder The Ministry of Municipality and Environment on Saturday partic- world, including philanthropist and “Love Ball Arabia was organised of Naked Heart Foundation, said ipated in the International Earth Hour 2019 as part of initiatives Russian supermodel Natalia Vodi- in support of one of the noblest pur- “Love Ball Arabia is our inclusivity to ensure the protection of the environment and create aware- anova. poses I can imagine. It provides care work in action: making sure people ness about climate change. To observe the hour, the ministry All the proceeds from the Love and assistance to some of the most with special needs enjoy equal op- switched off light in its main buildings at the Environmental Ball Arabia event will fund the work vulnerable people in our society — portunities. Affairs Division, Planning Division Municipality of Al-Shamal, of Al Shafallah Centre and Russia children with special needs,” said HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Municipality of Al-Dhakira and Doha. (TNN). MORE ON PAGE 2 charity Naked Heart Foundation, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa, Chairper- Continued on page 2 Ô Thani with Russian philanthropist Natalia Vodianova. 02 Sunday, March 31, 2019

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AMIRI AIR FORCE COM- MANDER MEETS RWANDAN Lusail Publishing House to 1st Ethiopian int’l AIR FORCE CHIEF: Command- er of the Amiri Air Force HE take part in series of expos Major-General (Pilot) Mubarak school may open bin Mohamed al Kumait al LUSAIL Publishing and Distri- tion from April 24 to May 5, Khayarin met with Rwanda Air bution House has announced the Book Fair in Kuwait, the Force Chief of Staff Major- that it would participate in International Exhibition in in next academic General Charles Karamba and several local and international Lebanon and the Book Fair his accompanying delegation exhibitions scheduled to take in Istanbul. during their official visit to place in near future. Dar Al-Dulaimi’s Manag- year, says envoy the State of Qatar. During The publishing house re- ing Director Khaled Mubarak the meeting, they discussed vealed that it will take part al Dulaimi said: “Lusail CATHERINE W GICHUKI military and defence relations in the Community College of House’s pavilions in the events DOHA INTERVIEW between the two countries and Qatar exhibition to be held and exhibitions in which it the means of enhancing them. from April 6 to 8, the Tunis participates, witness good re- THE first Ethiopian interna- The meeting was attended by International Book Fair from sponse both locally and abroad tional school is likely to open a number of senior officers of April 5 to 14; Qatar Univer- because of the diversity of the in Qatar in the next academ- the Amiri Air Force. (QNA) sity Exhibition from April house’s publications that are ic year, said the new Ethiopi- 22 to 25, the Tehran Exhibi- suitable for all ages.” (TNN) an Ambassador to Qatar HE Samia Zekaria Gutu. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, the ambassador said: “There is good news for Ethiopian parents regard- ing the Ethiopian school. QC income hits QR1.581 bn We hope to take our first students in the school in the next academic year after There is good news for the renovation of the school Ethiopian parents in 2018: Financial report building, which is expected regarding the Ethiopian to be complete soon.” school. We hope to take She said that the school our first students in the campus located in She- The amount indicates a growth of 30 percent compared to 2017 for the same period haniya was an existing fa- school in the next cility given by the Amir His academic year after the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Development, Labour and Highness Sheikh Tamim renovation of the school DOHA Social Affairs, the Ministry of bin Hamad al Thani to the building, which is expected Foreign Affairs, RACA, dis- Ethiopian community. The to be complete soon QATAR Charity (QC) record- tinguished donors and local school building is currently ed QR1.581 billion income in and international partners. being given a facelift before Ethiopian Ambassador to 2018, a growth of 30 percent The meeting also reviewed it becomes fully operational, Qatar HE Samia Zekaria Gutu compared to 2017 for the same Qatar Charity’s most signifi- she added. period, which is a good indica- cant achievements during the The ambassador said tor towards achieving the tar- past year, which included the that the Ministry of Educa- ies in the absence of a school get as per the approved budget, The General Assembly meeting was held under the patronage of its chairperson of the Board Sheikh governance of its work through tion and Higher Education is offering Ethiopian curricu- according to the charity’s fi- Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim al Thani. the completion of all the poli- working on the school cam- lum. nancial reviewed during the cies that govern its activities pus upgrade, adding that the Currently, there are QC General Assembly’s 26th and sponsorships, as well as year ended December 31, 2018. for all the executive depart- and contribute to the process campus occupies a huge area about 20,000 Ethiopians ordinary meeting. operating expenses reached The Board of Directors was ments of Qatar Charity. of achieving the highest level of to cater for a large number of living and working in Qatar. The General Assembly QR1.424 billion, a 65 percent absolved from the liability for Sheikh Hamad said, “Qa- transparency. students. Quite a significant number meeting was held under the growth from the year 2017, the last year. The members of tar Charity has recorded many The meeting also reviewed Since the announcement of the Ethiopian families patronage of its chairperson of which indicates the commit- the General Assembly agreed achievements at the local and the reporting system estab- of the establishment of first have sent their children to the Board Sheikh Hamad bin ment to implementing pro- to authorise the Board of Di- international levels, the organi- lished to report any irregulari- Ethiopian Community In- Ethiopia for schooling. Nasser bin Jassim al Thani. jects, meeting the humanitar- rectors to appoint the Auditor sational level and at the levels ties related to suspected money ternational School in Doha On a different note, the The meeting, which was ian needs of the communities for the fiscal year 2019 and de- of institution building and ad- laundering, in addition to the last year, Ethiopian expatri- ambassador said that there held at Qatar Charity’s head- most in need and fulfilling the termine its remuneration. ministrative development.” establishment of an integrated ates have been eagerly wait- are a number of events in the quarters, was also attended by commitments of donors to- The meeting reviewed the He said this has con- system to combat money laun- ing for the school to open its pipeline for the community. members of the Board of Direc- wards their contributions. annual report of the Board of tributed to enhancing Qatar dering and terrorism financing. doors. “We have the Ethiopian Day tors, members of the General Administrative expenses Directors on Qatar Charity’s Charity’s ability, raising its The e-link between Qa- The opening of the celebrations at Doha Sta- Assembly and representatives for the year 2018 amounted to performance, financial state- profile, achieving the aspira- tar Charity Gate and Thom- school will be a big relief to dium, which has been our of the Regulatory Authority for QR57.9mn, standing at 3.66 ments, outcomes of its work tions of its members, winning son Reuters’ World Check many, as many Ethiopian tradition here in Doha. We Charitable Activities (RACA). percent of total revenues. for the past year, local achieve- the confidence and trust of awards and memberships re- expats have had to send their also have our National Day According to the financial During the meeting, the ments and international part- institutions and individuals ceived by Qatar Charity last children back home for stud- celebrations on cards.” report, the amounts paid to General Assembly approved nerships, in addition to evalu- of the country, especially the year 2018 were also reviewed implement activities, projects the final account for the fiscal ating performance indicators Ministry of Administrative during the meeting.

QATAR OBSERVES EARTH HOUR Stage set for IPU Assembly from April 6 QNA MME marks Earth Hour Ashghal joins Earth Hour DOHA THE State of Qatar has com- pleted preparations for the con- vening of the 140th Ordinary General Assembly of the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU) and its related meetings, includ- ing the General Assembly, the 204th session of the Governing Council and the IPU’s stand- ing committees meetings, to be Shura Council Speaker HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud. hosted from April 6 to 10. The theme of the general parliamentary event. security and the rule of law. It debate will be ‘Parliaments as Since the announcement will also discuss promoting re- platforms to enhance educa- of the selection of Qatar to spect for international humani- tion for peace, security and the host these meetings last Oc- tarian law, as well as a draft rule of law’, considering the tober in Geneva, the Shura resolution on the inadmissibil- importance of education and Council headed by Speaker ity of the use of mercenaries as Ashghal joins its effective role in achieving HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin a means of undermining peace the Earth Hour these goals. Zaid al Mahmoud has held and human rights violations movement on Qatar’s hosting of this glob- intensive meetings with rep- and another on the role of fair Saturday by al parliamentary event, which is resentatives of the various and free trade and investment switching off to be attended by parliamentary parliaments of the world, the to achieve sustainable devel- all the lights delegations from 180 countries president and members of the opment goals, especially with in Ashghal around the world, has been IPU, its Executive Committee regard to economy, sustainable towers from widely welcomed at the regional and geopolitical groups. infrastructure, industrialisa- 8:30pm until and international levels, given The Shura Council has tion, innovation and the role of 9:30pm. (TNN) the significant role of the State continued to work diligently parliamentarians in achieving in resolving conflicts, crises, to prepare for these meetings these goals. and the welfare and stability of and achieve the desired results The standing committees states and peoples. that contribute to supporting meetings will discuss a number The choice of Qatar to host and developing joint inter- of topics including ‘Democracy the IPU 140th Ordinary Gen- parliamentary work under ex- in the era of electronic digitisa- The Ministry of Municipality and Environment on Saturday partici- eral Assembly and its related ceptional regional and interna- tion’, ‘Role of trade and invest- pated in the International Earth Hour 2019 as part of initiatives to meetings, confirms the IPU’s tional conditions. ment in achieving sustainable ensure the safety of the environment and create awareness about confidence in Qatar under the The five-day meetings will development goals’, ‘Empower- climate change. To observe the hour, the ministry switched off light wise leadership of the Amir HH discuss a range of issues related ing people, ensuring universal- in its main buildings at the Environmental Affairs Division, Planning Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al to IPU activities, international ity and equality’, ‘Global health Division Municipality of Al-Shamal, Municipality of Al-Dhakira and Thani and the Shura Council peace and security and the role coverage by 2030’, and ‘Role Municipality of Doha. (TNN) and its ability to organise and of parliaments as platforms for of parliaments in securing the host such an important global promoting education for peace, right to health’. Nation Sunday, March 31, 2019 03

QCS concludes colorectal CARTOON CORNER By: Saad al Mohannadi cancer awareness drive Colorectal cancer is the second most common newly diagnosed cancers among males and the third most common cancer among females in Qatar

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QATAR Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its ‘Your food... Your health’ campaign, aimed at raising community’s aware- ness about colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second most common newly diagnosed cancers among males and the third most com- mon cancer among females in Qatar, according to Qatar Na- tional Cancer Registry report (QNCR, 2015). Dr Hadi Abu Rasheed, Dr Hadi Abu Rasheed, head of The Ministry of Public Health recommends bowel cancer screening head of Professional Develop- Professional Development and every year for both men and women aged between 50 and 74 years ment and Scientific Research Scientific Research Department. even without related symptoms. Department said: “On an aver- age, one each out of 63 males QIA Champions League from April 5 and 42 females is at risk of get- ting cancer before the age of 75 SANTHOSH CHANDRAN in Qatar. However, this varies DOHA widely according to individual risk factors. More than 50 per- OVER 80 Indian footballers cent of cases were diagnosed currently playing for leading over the age of 55 years with football teams of expatriates the lowest age of diagnosis at in Qatar will participate in 31 years in Qatar. Champions League to be or- Dr Hadi stressed the im- ganised by Qatar Indian Asso- portance of early detection of ciation (QIA) in Doha. QIA officials at a press conference in Doha on Saturday. this type of cancer through Speaking at a press confer- bowel screening performed via ence in Doha on Saturday QIA the Ministry of Culture and come a much awaited annual the fecal immunochemical test President EP Abdurrahman Sports, the Indian Embassy, event. We are bringing in new ‘FIT’. It is a new test that detects said that the formal inaugural Supreme Committee for Deliv- additions every year and this small amounts of blood hidden ceremony of QIA Champions ery and Legacy and the Qatar year, we are proud to associate in the stool. League 2019 will be held on Football Association. with Generation Amazing and It is noteworthy that the April 5. A friendly match be- The Generation Amazing also celebrate Qatar-India Year Ministry of Public Health emphasise the importance of products in addition to foods colorectal cancer. tween Qatari and Indian teams (GA), is a strategic partner of of Culture.” recommends bowel cancer awareness regarding regular containing vitamin C & D, fish, Dr Hadi also advised con- will the highlight of the inaugu- the QIA Champions League this Patron of QIA MS Bukhari screening every year for both screening of colorectal cancer besides multivitamin supple- sulting the doctor in case of ral ceremony. The Indian team year and the tournament will said that the association’s ef- men and women aged between for its timely detection. ments might decrease the risk warning signs such as bleeding will be led by IM Vijayan, Jo- showcase its activities. forts to promote football among 50 and 74 years even without The colorectal cancer report of colorectal cancer. from the rectum,blood in the paul Ancheri and Asif Saheer. The QIA president said, expatriate communities has related symptoms. revised in 2018 by the World The report further pointed stool, change in the shape of The finals of the Champions “The QIA Champions League been applauded by all sections According to the report, Cancer Research Fund found out that consuming red and the stool, cramping or abdomi- League will held at Al Arabi Sta- has earned an outstanding of people and the Indian com- 68 percent of the colorectal that being physically active and processed meat, alcoholic nal pain, feeling of discomfort, dium on May 3. reputation among the Indian munity is fortunate to have such cancer cases in Qatar were consuming whole grains, foods drinks and being overweight unintentional weight loss, The event will also be at- expatriate community since its avenues to show their love for late stages III and IV which containing dietary fibre, dairy or obese increase the risk of weakness and fatigue. tended by representatives from inception in 2013 and has be- football and sports. 04 Sunday, March 31, 2019 Nation QRCS sends medical convoy to West Bank The visit aims to build the capacity of medical staff as well as upgrade diagnosis and treatment techniques at the Jenin Hospital

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Care consultant, and Dr Mo- working there, he examined of knowledge is to dissemi- needed effort would be ex- DOHA hamed al Hitto, Neurology con- eight cases on the first day and nate it. I appreciate the role of panded not only to other de- sultant. 15 on the second day. HMC and QRCS in contribut- partments, but also to other QATAR Red Crescent Society During a morning meeting, A lecture was delivered to a ing many projects in order to MOH hospitals. “The only CT (QRCS) has sent a medical con- the doctors were introduced to group of student doctors at the bridge the gap in resources, scanner we have was donated voy to the Palestinian territo- the medical staff by the hospi- An-Najah National University, medical staffing, rehabilita- by QRCS around 15 years ago,” ries, aiming to build the capac- tal’s manager Dr Naji Nizal and covering the effective diagnosis tion of health facilities and Dr Nizal recalled. ity of medical staff and upgrade medical director Dr Wissam and treatment of certain cases, high-tech medical supplies,” This project is part of an ex- diagnosis and treatment tech- Bakr. They discussed all the such as neurological disorders, he added. tended programme to launch niques at the Jenin Hospital in cases currently hospitalised. neuropathy and muscular dys- Dr Nizal stated, “I would 23 medical convoys to several the West Bank. After the meeting, Dr trophy. In the evening, another like to thank QRCS for its ongo- countries. It also donated vital At a budget of $99,444 (QR Hamad took a tour of the In- lecture was delivered on the lat- ing support for two years now. medical equipment, including 362,970), the project is coordi- tensive Care Unit (ICU), re- est advances in neurology. Its medical equipment helped an Arthroscopy Radiofrequen- nated with Hamad Medical Cor- viewed their treatment plans Dr Hitto said he was hap- reduce the waiting lists of pa- cy Generator, an Auto-CPAP poration (HMC) and Palestine’s with the medical staff and The team took a tour of the Intensive Care Unit at the hospital and py to be in Palestine for the tients. This project will provide Machine for neonatal ICU Ministry of Health (MOH). advised them on the ICU best reviewed treatment plans there with the medical staff. first time, being part of such essential in-service training and an electrocardiographer The medical team compris- practices. At the Department a noble endeavour to sup- and guidance for 30 physicians, (ECG). Another four medical es Dr Wasfi Jameel Hamad, of Internal Medicine, he gave a how to diagnose some cases. partment of Neurology, and port the suffering Palestinian nurses and technicians.” devices are underway to be Chest Medicine and Intensive demonstration for the staff on Dr Hitto visited the De- together with the neurologist health sector. “The real value He wished that this much- procured soon. QBG, UCL Qatar AAB Toyota names winners Monkey Tale debuts students to hold at Grand Hyatt Doha plant exhibition of its Test Drive Campaign TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK STUDENTS from the Museum DOHA and Gallery Practice MA pro- gramme at University College MONKEY Tale is the latest of- London Qatar (UCL Qatar), in fering from Grand Hyatt Doha collaboration with the Qur’anic Hotel & Villas in partnership Botanic Garden (QBG) – a with Mystique Management. member of Qatar Foundation The trendy resto-beach (QF) – are set to host an exhibi- lounge overlooks the tranquil tion titled ‘Baraka: Blessings of waters of the Arabian Gulf and the Garden’ at Oxygen Park, in promises to deliver a compre- QF’s Education City from April hensive day- to-night entertain- 2 to May 2. ment and dining experience. The exhibition will highlight TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the car and drive it, they can un- business practices and ethics Open from Tuesday to the use of plants mentioned DOHA derstand why Toyota is special. – a reputation earned through Saturday from 11am to 12am, The trendy resto-beach lounge overlooks the tranquil waters of the in the Qur’an and Hadith, and From the cutting-edge technol- honesty, integrity and impec- Monkey Tale transports the Arabian Gulf and promises to deliver a comprehensive day- to-night their significance to society. The ABDULLAH Abdulghani & Bros ogy and the comfortable interior cable relationship with its cus- guests to the essence of a holi- entertainment and dining experience. narrative of the exhibition aims Co WLL (Toyota) reached out to the safety features, everything tomers, business partners and day beach vibe. Monkey Tale to inform and engage visitors to its customers via a test drive is designed to make the owner- employees. AAB has grown to offers delicious international can accommodate guests seek- and encourage them to think campaign held recently at Toy- ship experience even more re- be one of Qatar’s leading au- bites, refreshing signature ing an Al Fresco dining experi- about how our everyday life in- ota Showroom for the models warding,” it said. tomobile companies with op- beverages as guests unwind ence. As the sun sets, resident volves and depends on plants. of Prius Hybrid, Corolla, Camry Twenty-five winners each erations spanning from heavy while listening to beach chill- DJ’s and international artistes The exhibition is divided and Avalon. won a voucher for lunch or din- equipment and pre-owned ve- out music. will ensure guests can dance into four categories - cosmet- The campaign received great ner at the five-star Marriot hotel hicles to rental and leasing. Balancing friendly ser- through to midnight. ic-medicinal; edible; lifestyle response from the customers, and one lucky winner won a stay “AAB has always been at the vice with personality, Monkey The menu provides a be- and fragrance – with the aim with making it easier for people over the weekend for one night forefront, not only as the market Tale provides a unique experi- spoke food offering that in- to inspire an appreciation of to touch, try and test drive their along with his family at the Mar- leader in the automobile sector, ence to share with family and yellow with decorative palm cludes small beach bites from nature among the community favourite Toyota models. riot Hotel. but also in contributing gener- friends. Set on a 1,500 m2 illustrations. Luxe wooden din- Black Angus beef sliders, members. “Many attributes of a Toyota Abdullah Abdulghani & ously to national and interna- space, the venue features two ing furniture, sun loungers and chicken skewers and shrimp The project is one of the core cannot be conveyed through Bros Co WLL (AAB) was es- tional organisations and events. bars, private cabanas, multi- cream sofas fill the open-air cakes, to fresh healthy salads, modules in the Museum and words and images. Hence AAB tablished in 1958 as part of The company always strives to ple dining tables and 25 sun pavilion, while rustic wooden stone oven pizzas and Monkey Gallery Practice MA programme provided a unique opportu- Qatar’s infrastructure develop- live up to its tradition as a so- loungers that offer beach go- cladding and thatched rooves Tale favourites such as suc- at UCL Qatar, a QF partner uni- nity for customers to test drive ment plans. In 1964, AAB was cially responsible corporation er’s ample areas to chill, dine adorn the DJ booth and bars culent grilled lamb cutlets and versity, and is designed to pro- their favourite Toyota vehicle to awarded the Toyota Dealer- supporting important activities and socialise until late. for an effortless cool vibe. burgers. Enjoy a sweet end to vide students with the opportu- check its features and quality,” ship. As one of the forerun- in the country, especially aimed Monkey Tale boasts a casu- Lush grass leads the guests your meal with mouth-water- nity to acquire knowledge and said a press statement from the ners of successful businesses at the well-being of the people al beachfront atmosphere, dec- from the entrance through to ing desserts like Eton Mess and professional skills in exhibition distributor. in Qatar, AAB has established and the nation,” added the press orated in bright turquoise and the dining area where tables Crema Catalana. development. (TNN) “Only when customers sit in a name for itself with sound statement. Nation Sunday, March 31, 2019 05 Abu Hamdan to deliver talks HBKU receives German state minister Global human rights at MIA and VCUarts Qatar to take centre stage AWARD-WINNING artist Lawrence ness for extremely long periods, and who at QNL’s April events Abu Hamdan will be giving his Crossing developed an acute sensitivity to sound. Boundaries Lectures titled ‘Bird Watch- The capacity of detainees to see anything TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing’ at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Saydnaya was highly restricted as they DOHA and Virginia Commonwealth were mostly kept in dark- University School of the Arts ness or blindfolded. As a IN April, visitors to Qatar National Library in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar). result, the prisoners devel- (QNL) will be able to engage in activities that The lectures, the latest oped an acute sensitivity to highlight topics relating to human rights in Hamdan’s series of live sound. Through new and around the world. The full schedule of events audio essays, examine the dedicated techniques of will provide many opportunities for commu- contemporary politics of lis- earwitness interviews cre- nity members to learn about international tening and the importance ated by Abu Hamdan, the humanitarian and human rights laws, and the of the ‘earwitness’. They witnesses reconstructed the refugee crisis. will take place on April 1 at architecture and events of On April 4, a lecture, ‘It Is My Right’, will 6.30pm at the MIA and on the prison they experienced highlight the rights of young adults. Also, in a April 2 at 12.45pm at VC- Lawrence Abu Hamdan. through sound. lecture to be held on April 10, Jawad Nachet, a Uarts Qatar. The lectures Hamdan’s interest scholar in pedagogy and psychology, will explore are free and open to the public. with sound and its intersection with Representatives from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently welcomed Michelle Muntefer- the meaning of solidarity and coexistence from a In ‘Bird Watching’, Jordan-born politics originate from his background ing, minister of state at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, as she visited the university and met human rights perspective, and provide partici- Hamdan, who according to media com- as a touring musician and facilitator with faculty and administration at HBKU’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE). Professor Yousef pants with advice on how to live peacefully. pany Bloomberg “is in every important of DIY music. His audio investigations Haik, associate provost at HBKU, and Professor Amine Bermak, associate dean acting on behalf of In the lecture, ‘International Humanitarian museum collection around the globe”, have been used as evidence at the UK’s Dr Mounir Hamdi, dean of CSE, introduced Muntefering to the university’s vision, programmes and and Human Rights Law’, taking place on April will bring the audience through the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal and distinctive academic approach. Faculty members also led a tour of CSE’s state-of-the-art labs, housed 6, Dr Sama AlShawi from the National Com- earwitness testimony of survivors from as advocacy for organisations such as within Education City, during which they discussed future collaborations to leverage innovation. mission on International Humanitarian Law at Sayndaya prison near Damascus who Amnesty International and Defence for Muntefering’s visit to HBKU formed part of a three-day itinerary in Doha. (TNN) Qatar’s Ministry of Justice will discuss existing were blindfolded or kept in total dark- Children International. (TNN) humanitarian laws and their applications. On April 22, UN Secretary-General’s Hu- manitarian Envoy Dr Ahmed al Meraikhi will discuss the regional and international dimen- sions, and the consequences of the refugee cri- sis in the Arab world. At the lecture, ‘Refugee CCQ celebrates achievements Crisis in the Arab World: Dimensions, Impli- cations and Solutions’, he will explore the pos- sibility of turning the crisis into a positive op- portunity for the region. “The subject of human rights is of great in- at 3rd Alumni Reunion event terest and importance to everyone, and for this reason we have chosen this as the dedicated TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Guest speakers at this year’s theme this month. Our events throughout April DOHA edition, Vice President for Stu- will provide everyone with a chance to learn dent Affairs at Hamad Bin Khal- more about the different facets of human rights” WITH the aim of illuminating the ifa University (HBKU) Maryam said Najlaa Alshahwani, senior information ser- future path of its students and Hamad al Mannai and the Chief vices librarian of humanities at the library. sharing insights into the possi- Executive Officer at Qatar Devel- At the April meeting of the Library’s Read- bilities awaiting them as aspiring opment Bank (QDB), Abdulaziz ers and Opinions group, visitors will have the professionals, the Community bin Nasser al Khalifa, talked chance to discuss the book, ‘My Name is Faraj: College of Qatar (CCQ) organised about the key role graduates of Love and Slavery in the Gulf’, by Mohammed its 3rd annual Alumni Reunion CCQ and other leading institu- Ali Abdullah. The book tells the story of Faraj, recently. tions play in building the national a young boy abducted from his home in Zanzi- Current students joined for- workforce. bar and forced into slavery as a pearl diver, who mer classmates to relive memo- The reunion also featured an later uses his talents to seek freedom. rable moments and share their exhibition that showcased the A packed schedule of other events marking success stories and achievements wide spectrum of successful stu- World Book Day, including lectures and a book since graduation. dent projects and research work discussion, will also be hosted by the Library In the spotlight at the event, CCQ President Dr Mohamed al Naemi honours 2019 Alumnus Award Winner Ali al Kaabi at the event. at CCQ, and introduced alumni this month. were the 2019 Alumnus Award to the latest additions to the col- Palestinian historian, Suhad Kulaibo, au- Winner Ali al Kaabi and CCQ the charitable scene by leading media relations, and participated marks, Alumni and Scholar- lege’s academic offerings and re- thor of several books about Jerusalem, will graduate and this year’s success the college team in Qatar Char- in numerous voluntary activities ships Specialist at CCQ Ms Amal cord of achievements. take visitors on a journey through the history story of the college Ms Amal al ity’s ‘Competitors’ programme, for the benefit of all segments of Shurair emphasised: “At CCQ, Meanwhile, the first-time par- of the ancient city in a lecture on April 1 at the Suwaidi. helping to raise QR250,000 in society in Qatar. we give prominence to sus- ticipation of the Continuing Edu- library’s Special Events Area. Ali, who earned his Bachelor’s donations that funded the op- Commenting on the occasion, taining and strengthening the cation and Corporate Training On April 23, book lovers can join a discus- degree in Public Administra- eration of three schools and sup- CCQ President Dr Mohamed lifelong bond between alumni, (CECT) Center at CCQ presented sion at the Library, ‘World Book Day: Blind tion (Honors) from CCQ in 2017, ported 1,500 Syrian refugee stu- al Naemi said: “There is noth- students, parents and faculty a formidable opportunity for Date with a Book is Just around the Corner’, went on to become the director dents to pursue their education ing more rewarding for an edu- members through unique expe- graduates to upgrade their own will give participants the chance to blindly se- of Communication and External in Lebanon. cational institution than seeing riences and communications. skills profiles and those of other lect a book and read, together with other par- Relations at the Doha Institute Amal has been chosen as the fruits of its labour through Our Alumni Reunion is a cher- professionals at their workplace ticipants. for Graduate Studies. Prior to this year’s success story for her the amazing contributions of ished tradition that we revive by sourcing the expertise of the Visitors to the Library can attend the fifth that, the outstanding CCQ alum- tremendous community service its graduates to our community every year within this frame- centre on a range of vital compe- meeting of the English Fiction Book Club on nus helped Al Jazeera expand its profile as an active member of and Qatar’s national workforce. work, and with every edition, tences. The ceremony also includ- April 24, where the epic novel, Moloka’i, by global presence through his post Qatar Voluntary. This year, Amal Today we are thrilled to witness we are not only expanding our ed entertainment and network- Alan Brennert, will be discussed. as head of Newsgathering and completed her Bachelor’s degree the incredible success stories of proud network of creative indi- ing activities that ranged from a The monthly Science Book Forum will hold Operations, as well as serving at CCQ while holding the post of our alumni as well as to inspire viduals across the country, we special stand-up performance by its monthly session on April 28. The lecture as the training manager for the Public Relations researcher at our current students to follow are also growing the achieve- celebrated comedian Ali al Su- ‘How We Capture and Create Solar Energy?’ Workplace Transformation Pro- the Public Works Authority (Ash- suit and carve their own paths to ments of our college through the waidi to a special workshop that will explore the creation and usage of renew- ject at the leading media network. ghal). She received formal train- greatness. We simply couldn’t be tangible difference our gradu- brought together the entire col- able energy. During his time at the college, ing in management information more proud.” ates make to help make Qatar’s lege community to master the More information about the library’s April Ali left an indelible imprint on systems, web development and Echoing the president’s re- future brighter for its people.” craft of coffee art. events is available at www.qnl.qa/en/events. Qatar highlights steps taken Sasol receives CSR recognition from Qatar University to mitigate impact of climate change at UNGA meeting

QATAR has highlighted its role in this summit, since Qa- prominent role in mitigating tar, along with France and Ja- the negative effects of climate maica, is leading the package change and supporting interna- on climate finance and carbon tional efforts in this regard, out- pricing, one of the nine themes lining the practical steps it has in the climate summit. taken and the strategic plans it Furthermore, he highlight- has set for achieving sustainable ed the major national projects development. of clean energy and energy ef- This came in a statement ficiency, including the use of delivered by the Assistant Un- solar energy, and the provi- dersecretary for Environment sion of reliable, sustainable and Affairs at the Ministry of Mu- modern energy, pointing to the nicipality and Environment HE plans and strategies set by Qa- Ahmed Mohammed al Sada, at tar to reduce dependence on oil a high-level meeting convened by diversifying energy mix with by the United Nations General solar energy and renewable en- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tives to attendees, highlighting forward to continued success Assembly on ‘Climate and Sus- ergy, making Qatar a carbon DOHA the company’s leadership in in our initiatives,” he added. tainable Development for All’ neutral country. driving positive impact. In addition to the CSR in New York. He said that Qatar will soon SASOL, the international in- Commenting on the Award, Sasol’s booth won a The statement stressed complete the first major solar tegrated chemicals and energy award, Rigard Du Plessis, gen- certificate through a voting that Qatar’s commitment to power station which will be fully company, received CSR rec- eral manager of Sasol, said, system developed by QU stu- combating climate change and operational. This project will ognition by Qatar University “We are honoured once again dents that enabled visitors its involvement in this effort save natural gas used in tradi- (QU) on the occasion of the to participate in Qatar Uni- to vote for the stand that dis- at the international level date tional power generation, reduce launch of the seventh edition versity’s CSR Exhibition and played the most meaningful back to many years, pointing carbon emissions and conserve of the Corporate Social Re- have the opportunity to show- CSR initiatives. to Qatar’s hosting of the 18th the environment. sponsibility (CSR) report and case our CSR initiatives. Our The CSR report is an aca- session of the Conference of On the occasion of Qatar’s the third exhibition under the participation alongside other demic research book with rich the Parties to the United Na- hosting of the FIFA World theme of ‘Volunteering’. entities truly demonstrates the content highlighting major tions Framework Convention Cup in 2022, he said that Qa- The report launch and CSR scale and growth of local CSR corporations’ achievements in on Climate Change in 2012 tar has given priority to the exhibition, hosted by QU on initiatives and their contribu- the field of CSR. and the pledges made in Paris, environmental efficiency of March 27-28, were held un- tions towards Qatar’s sustain- The exhibition is a high- in addition to achievement of the stadiums. der the patronage of the Prime Rigard Du Plessis, general manager of Sasol, receives CSR recognition able development.” level platform that allows or- the goals of the 2030 Agenda He also noted that Qatar Minister and Minister of Inte- by Qatar University official. “We are thrilled to receive ganisations to participate in for Sustainable Development. has launched the largest power rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin this recognition that reaffirms an academic forum hosted by On Qatar’s participation plant in the Middle East (Umm Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani leading CSR initiatives includ- and supporting accessibil- our success and efforts in em- QU with the aim to enhance in the climate action summit Al Houl Power Plant) charac- and was attended by the Min- ing Qatar e-Nature, Definitely ity and inclusivity for disabled powering the youth, the disa- students’ awareness of CSR by to be convened by the United terised by high efficiency of ister of Education and Higher Able and Accessible Qatar, communities. QU students bled community and society at creating an actual interaction Nations Secretary-General on production and the use of clean Education HE Dr Mohammed that play a vital role in rais- participated in the exhibition large through our community with the public and private September 23, 2019, Sada said natural gas fuel to reduce emis- Abdul Wahed al Hammadi. ing environmental awareness by manning the booth and events. We thank Qatar Uni- sectors and multinational in- that Qatar will have a leading sions. (QNA) Sasol was recognised for its among younger generations explaining Sasol’s CSR initia- versity for the award and look stitution. 06 Sunday, March 31, 2019 CAMPUS CORNER

NIS students win first prize Al Jazeera Academy celebrates at interschool competitions prestigious WASC accreditation The accreditation is for the whole academy across KG, Primary and Secondary Schools

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Co-Chairs Dr Barry Groves and mark of quality and has given us DOHA Nancy Brownell complimented the confidence to build on our the Academy on the school wide strengths. We aspire to excel- AL Jazeera Academy is cele- strengths and the positive cul- lence. WASC has been the most brating its successful accredita- ture of the Academy. effective evaluation process I tion by the Western Association Dr Barry Groves is Presi- have ever been involved in.” of Schools and Colleges (WASC) dent of the WASC organisation Dr Mohammed Saefan, di- visiting team. who is working with the Min- rector of Education, said: “This The prestigious event was hosted to motivate and inspire the students. The Western Association of istry of Education and Higher success underlines the cohesion Schools and Colleges is a pres- Education to support schools of Al Jazeera staff and students TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for paper presentation on the tigious international organisa- across Qatar on their improve- and the growing collaborative DOHA theme ‘Heal the Heart, Heal tion which has provided a vehi- ment journeys. strength of Ta’allum Academies the world’. Their presentation cle to move school community The main focus of the re- working with the academies to STUDENTS of Noble Interna- ‘Scars to the Stars’ prove the members into a cycle of contin- view is on student learning. raise standards.” tional School (NIS) won the best among all. uous school improvement. The accreditation is for the Ahmed al Mannai said, first prize in various cultural Ranushi Bharadwaj of This achievement is the whole academy across KG, Pri- “This is a great achievement competitions organised by Fo- class four received the first culmination of three years of The Western Association of Schools and Colleges is a prestigious in- mary and Secondary Schools in for Al Jazeera Academy and the cus Qatar recently. prize for pencil drawing. hard work by all staff during ternational organisation which has provided a vehicle to move school Al Jazeera Academy. whole Ta’allum Group. I salute The prestigious event was Principal Shibu Abdul which the Academy has con- community members into a cycle of continuous school improvement. Principal of Al Jazeera Acad- their hard work and skill. We hosted to motivate and inspire Rasheed appreciated the ducted a thorough self-evalua- emy Sheldon Smith praised the are proud for the moment but the students. young talents in the school as- tion and then devised a follow- The WASC team praised Academy. hard work of all the staff. we are now driven to continue Maibam Lambasana and sembly and inspired them to up action plan. the quality of education in the The Review Team led by He said, “This is a bench- our forward momentum.” Shadiya K won the first prize perform their best in future. DPS-MIS delegates won Honourable Mention awards at MUN conference

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DPS-MODERN Indian School (DPS-MIS) delegates attended the one-day MUN Training Conference held re- cently at Doha College. Senior Vice-Principal Shirly Rappai has worked in the school for over eight years. The theme of the con- ference, ‘Securing an ev- er-evolving world’, dwelt BPS bids farewell to senior V-P Shirly upon protection of labour rights while developing in- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Rappai will be able to retire Verma added, “She used to frastructure in a rapidly The conference polished students’ public speaking, negotiation, leadership and communication skills. DOHA with the knowledge that she has give us extra time, support and growing economy. left behind a school that is able always helped us with guidance DPS-MIS MUN delegates tion and debated on potential ourable Mention awards. educated the attendees to fo- BIRLA Public School (BPS) to offer facilities on par with the during our days of anxiety and represented divergent na- solutions for these issues. The conference polished cus on the economic growth bade farewell to Sen- best that Indian schools in Qa- worry when things weren’t go- tions and gained an insight Three delegates – Aaryan students’ public speaking, with a provision of equal ior Vice-Principal Shirly tar have to offer. ing on as per her expectations. into relevant issues by carry- Gulia, Jaefar Shameem and negotiation, leadership and opportunity to all around Rappai recently. In a statement, Rakesh “The special relation and ing out extensive investiga- Aidan Roche, received Hon- communication skills. It the world. Rappai worked in the Verma, senior teacher, said: bonds we the teachers shared school for over eight years. “We wish her well for her re- with her are forever going to She has been a dynamic lead- tirement, and hope she has remain in our hearts and we er, who has been an inspira- many years of happiness and will always miss the lovely days tion to the staff of the school contentment ahead of her. We spent here in the school with because of her genuinely are very sure that the lessons her. I wish her all the best and Doha College students shine at deep, abiding love for the chil- of life we have learnt from her the memories of our time to- dren that she has taught over would help us climb the ladders gether will forever be with us. the years, and has taken their of success while being humble God bless you with the best of Park House Medical Conference well-being to heart. and modest at the same time.” health and prosperity in life.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK presented on by Doha College DOHA students Umar Siddique and Sameen Anodiyil was declared FOLLOWING the success of the winning presentation at the their own Medical Conference medical conference. in February, Doha College The first place students re- students recently participated searched the use and effective- in the third Medical Confer- ness of CAR T cell therapy in ence hosted by Park House the treatment of ALL (Acute English School. Lymphoblastic Leukemia) and The after-school event con- confidently presented their sisted of five schools who put findings in a logical and audi- forward teams of students fol- ence-friendly manner. lowing weeks of independent Year 11 Doha College stu- study to present their findings Doha College students Umar Siddique and Sameen Anodiyil was dents Matteo Franceschi and to an esteemed panel of judges declared the winning presentation at the medical conference. Nina Nair claimed second place at the conference. for their research on ‘Yellow The audience was witness plantation’ by Qatar Interna- cells’ by Doha British School, Fever - An infectious disease’. IIS ALUMNUS SARJANO VISITS ALMA MATER: Sarjano Khalid, who had his debut performance in the Ma- to remarkable presentations tional School, ‘ASO Therapy’ and ‘Alzheimer’s Disease’ by Their presentation involved an layalam movie ‘June’ visited his alma mater Ideal Indian School recently. He was accompanied by state award on ground-breaking topics by Park House English School, Sherborne Qatar. in-depth exploration of the dis- winning actress Rajisha Vijayan who played the title character in the same movie. Principal, heads of sections, such as ‘Gene editing CRISPR ‘Genetics: Finding a cure for The topic ‘Genetic Modi- ease and the various measures teachers and students of Ideal Indian School wished Sarjano all the success in his movie career. (TNN) technology and Xenotrans- Type 1 Diabetes through stem fication in cancer treatment’ of its possible eradication. Pedagogical planning session concludes with get-together activities at MES

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tal lesson plan and school re- in the form of get-together DOHA source, and planning remedial activities at the threshold of coaching sessions. a new academic session, not A FIVE-DAY pedagogical There was also a train- only encourage teachers to planning session at MES In- ing session by the e-mentor relive their moments of joy dian School culminated in trainers of the school. The but essentially enable them fun-filled sports activity for workshop also witnessed top- to revive their level of enthu- teachers on Thursday. ics such as activity planning siasm and equip to welcome The session aimed at em- session, cultural activities, the new session with renewed powering teachers to be more both external and internal, energy,” said School Principal futuristic about the planning literary activities-external Hameeda Kadar. of curricula and co-curricula and internal, G K and quiz The winners of the vari- activities for the 2019-20 aca- programmes, Qatar history/ ous competitions were demic year. MOE/Islamic studies, moral given prizes. The teachers were engaged science, personality develop- While Sajitha Faisal, staff in various planning activities ment programme. secretary of Junior Section, related to the curricula and Manoj Kumar from de- delivered the welcome speech, co-curricula areas for the on- The teachers were engaged in various planning activities related to the curricula and co-curricula areas for the oncoming new academic session. partment of counselling con- Pauly C J, staff secretary, coming new academic session. ducted a session on the topic Boys’ Section delivered a vote On the final day, the teach- tug-of-war contest, besides pana, kolkali, dandiya dance ties. Kolkali, Thiruvathira tion of assignments and work- ‘Behavioural Disorders and of thanks. ers competed with skill and performing cultural events to and orchestra, were per- and dandiya dance enthralled sheets, review and restructure Behavioural Problems Among A sumptuous lunch was tenacity in various fun-filled prove their multitalented abil- formed in a spectacular man- the audience. of the year plan, strategic plan- Students’ for the teachers pro- hosted for the teachers at the outdoor and indoor sports ity in sports and culture. ner by the teachers of various The pedagogical planning ning for making the teaching- viding helpful tips while deal- end of the day’s programme and games activities such as A series of cultural pro- sections, showcasing talents session at MES Indian School learning process more joyful ing with such issues. in appreciation of their ac- football, throwball, badmin- grammes, including the med- and ability in entertainment included among other things, and effective, dealing with “These lighthearted, con- tive involvements in all the ton, volleyball events and ley of songs, group dance, op- and cultural related activi- the modalities of the prepara- diversity, preparation of digi- fidence-boosting icebreakers school programmes. Sunday, March 31, 2019 07 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email Kabayan Corner [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Alashbal International School marks 10th foundation anniversary & ‘family day’

LASHBAL International School celebrat- ed its 10th foundation anniversary and A‘family day’ at a colourful function held at the Aspire Dome, recently. The celebration was led by the school administrator Kathreen Agno-D’Sena, Group photo of members and participants during ‘IFRS Update: IFRS 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers’ seminar at La Cigale Hotel, Doha. Principal Mozelle Perillo and other faculty members. The school has 920 students on its roll, from nursery to Grade 8. “This event gives us the chance not just to watch our children perform and interact PICPA Doha LLC (G) seminars with parents but also provides us the op- portunity to evaluate our achievements and measure the challenges we have faced in the last 10 years,” said Agno-D’Sena in her wel- come address on the occasion. focus on next big things in She also highlighted the recent achieve- ments of the school such as bagging the championship in School Olympic Pro- gramme, Primary Girls Volleyball and also finishing among TOP 3 overall on PIRLS the world of finance International Examination among all inter- national schools in Qatar. She also acknowledged the hard work of Basics of ‘Blockchain the faculty members of the school including of the Principal Perillo, preparatory school Technology’ and advantages head teacher Rocelyn Taneo, pre-school coordinator and overall event coordinator of’ Big Data’ were discussed of this year’s ‘foundation day’ celebration while the speakers on IFRS Rhea Shanawaz. The school administrator also thanked academic coordinator Anne Update: IFRS 15 highlighted CostoyaCostoya and a d grade g ade school sc oo subject coordi coo d - natorsnators GenelynGenelyn PiPile,le, Aiza EvangelistaEvangelista andand the role of this system in CherilynCherilyny Sernicula.Sernicula. School Administrator Kathreen Agno-D’Sena revenue recognition Participants of ‘Blockchain and Big Data Overview’ seminar.

HE Philippine Institute of Blockchain Technology, the key terms discover possible life-changing career.” Certified Public Account- and concepts when discussing Block- The second seminar about the up- ants (PICPA) chain, its potential global impact and how dates on IFRS 15 – Revenue from Con- Doha LLC (G) it will be applied to business. Moreover, tracts with Customers— was led by Di- conducted a the advantages of Big Data were also dis- rector in Assurance Service of Ernst and T2-in-1 Seminar on the twin cussed such as how it will guide the com- Young Qatar, Clint Daniel S. Fadera. The topics of “Blockchain and panies to make business decisions using seminar tackled the scoping of IFRS 15, Big Data Overview” and patterns, correlations and trends. specifically the ‘five step model’ in rev- “IFRS Update: IFRS Both speakers stressed that Block- enue recognition. Furthermore, Fadera 15 – Revenue from chain and Big Data are the next big also discussed the required disclosures Contracts with things in finance, and the rapid on the financial statements and the com- Customers” -- at growth of these mon challenges that finance profession- the La Cigale Ho- two emerging als are encountering right now during the tel, recently. new tech- implementation, as the updates to the The speakers nologies is standard have been already applicable during the first semi- part of the ‘New since January 1, 2018. nar were Richard B. Industrial Revolution’. Ali The seminars concluded with the re- Ali, CPA, CMA and added, “Blockchain and Big Data marks of Elmer H. Espiritu, PICPA Doha Froilan O. Chua, open up new investment oppor- LLC (G) Senior Vice President and Sharon CPA, CIA, CFE, tunities and may help everyone C. Dela Cruz, the organisation’s President, CFSA. The semi- respectively. For more information about nar focused on ‘Blockchain and Big Data Overview’ all the upcoming events of PICPA Doha LLC the basics of speaker Richard B. Ali (G), please visit www.picpadoha.org. Filcom marks 17 years of excellence, fun and diversity

By CJ ROJAS

ILCOM International Toastmasters Club celebrated its 17th founding an- niversary on March 23 at Oasis Beach FClub, the third club social event of the year following the Bowling Session in October and the holiday celebrations in December. “United and Growing” was the event’s theme as it was a celebration of camaraderie and solidarity among its members - ‘the Filcomites’. The anniversary was a product of the Ex- ecutive Committee’s initiative to extend the warmth and reassert the “Filcom culture” among the growing number of the family and even outside of the usual Toastmaster Meeting. The Filcomites along with their spouses and kids graced the occasion which made it even more special. The programme was led by Arjay Die- go as the MC who opened the event with a bang with his lively and engaging persona. Leo Ortega, current President delivered his welcome address and conveyed the message of solidarity to the members. His words, “If the members are happy, the club is happy” sounded true and were endorsed by every- Members of Filcom International one present with a nod or smiles on their Toastmasters Club celebrate founding faces. A presentation including video mes- anniversary at Oasis Beach Club. sages of Filcom past presidents beautifully showcased how far the club has gone from being an exclusive Filipino club to one of the another. The activity was fun-packed as it as sack race, water and balloon relays, and just like their parents. A better way to end the avenue for Filcomites to establish stronger most diversified and competitive clubs in required participants to interact and move cup stacking games. The activities took physical activities is with a delightful dinner. rapport with members, to relax and have Qatar. New members got to know the hum- around the hall. This was followed by Joseph place in different areas of the venue where Oasis Beach Club served mouth-watering fun, and most especially to feel that they be- ble and mighty pillars of the club and were Amande kick-starting the “Filcom Amazing Filcomites undoubtedly enjoyed them. As it cuisines that suited the taste of everyone. long. Filcom is a family that opens its doors surely motivated by their warm regards, well Race” with the first challenge to come up was a group activity, each of the members From the appetizers, main course, and des- wide to people who are passionate about wishes and sincere words of encouragement. with a unique jingle that answers the ques- really stepped their games up in the hope of sert, everything was delightful! achieving their goals of self-improvement Dr Mohammad Farooq then presented tion, “Why should your group win?” while snatching the win, without compromising Each group showcased their strengths regardless of their preferences and back- the ribbons from Toastmasters Internation- adopting the rhythm of a famous song. Yel- the fun, of course! as a team but only one emerged on top. Red ground – one of the attributes that make al: two Founders Awards for sponsoring two low (Fight Song), Blue (We are the Cham- Filcom is child-friendly too! Kids also Team emerged victorious followed by the the club unique! For 17 years, Filcom Inter- new clubs and the Smedley Award for adding pions) and Red Team (We will Rock You), had their fair share of fun as they had their Blue and Yellow teams, respectively. Though national Toastmasters Club has remained 5 new members from August 1 to September with the spirit of friendly competition came own games and challenges initiated by Diana a competition, everyone had a great time strong and resilient mainly because of the 30. It was conveyed to the members that the up with creative presentations which wowed Tangente. The kids did not only enjoy but running, jumping, crawling, catching up, burning passion of each of its members. The awards received by the club were a result of the audience. also had the chance to build new friendships dancing, and singing. Very far from what Fil- members are the fuel that lights up the torch each of the member’s dedication and effort. The three game masters (Joseph, Vidal, and develop their social networking skills. comites do in a usual toastmasters meeting. which gives light to every Filcomites’ hopes, Dennis Mujana led the Human Bingo ac- Leo) prepared fun and physical activities The future of Filcom International looks so To enjoy and build deeper connections were dreams, and aspirations to becoming com- tivity which enabled the attendees, especially which tested the groups’ coordination, bright with Filcom babies being not only the real trophies of champions that night. petitive speakers, effective leaders and, most non-toastmasters guests to get to know one creativity, and communication skills such adorable but also smart, talented, and gifted The 17th Anniversary Celebration was an importantly, better human beings. 08 Sunday, March 31, 2019

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

Mr President, The Real National Emergency Is Fentanyl Don’t Underestimate The Trump administration is doing litte to fight opioid overdose which is killing tens of thousands of Americans every year Free-Market Capitalism

RESIDENT Donald Trump and his min- hancing penalties for drug dealers (and per- ions cooked up a fake national security haps executing them, an idea that Trump has Free-market capitalism is responsible for improving the living standards of Pcrisis to justify diverting billions of dol- espoused), though we already have adequate millions or even billions of people around the world lars to build a bigger, wider border wall to keep penalties, and building that border wall. Evi- out of the hordes of immigrants he imagines dently the administration sees the wall as not marching across the deserts, hills and prairies just a bulwark against illegal immigrants and JOHN MANZELLA between established ports of entry. It’s bad dangerous terrorists, but also as a barrier to TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE enough that he’s wasting money and time on a the Chinese-manufactured fentanyl that’s manufactured crisis, but it’s all the worse that smuggled into the US from Mexico. While MERICAN free-market capitalism he’s doing so when the US is facing an actual testifying before a congressional committee has generated the greatest econom- crisis — one that is killing tens of thousands earlier this month, James Carroll, the director ic growth that the world has ever of Americans every year — and doing little to of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, seen. At the core of its brilliance stop it. echoed the administration line that a border Ais its ability to create incentives In 2017, the most recent year for which we wall will curb the inflow of illegal fentanyl to produce solutions to problems and to have good data, more than 70,000 Americans despite the fact that about 90 percent of the distribute those solutions worldwide. In died from drug overdoses. Nearly 50,000 of seized illegal drug shipments coming from doing so, it has paved the way for tremen- those deaths involved opioids. New govern- Mexico are grabbed at legal ports of entry. dous gains in efficiency and productivity ment data released this month show that a while lifting millions of people out of pov- key driver of the overdose deaths in the last erty. few years has been the spread of fentanyl, a In 2017, more than 70,000 Americans When discussing its benefits, the late synthetic opioid that has been mixed in with died from drug overdoses. Nearly author and philosopher Michael Novak heroin and other illicit drugs. Extraordinarily 50,000 of those deaths involved opioids said: “No other system so rapidly raises potent, fentanyl is killing unwitting users in up the living standards of the poor, so rapidly growing numbers. thoroughly improves the conditions of If tens of thousands of accidental deaths Here are some of the strategies that should life, or generates greater social wealth and every year is not a true national emergency, be part of the administration’s action plan: distributes it more broadly. In the long then what is? Spend a lot more (maybe some of that border competition of the last 100 years, neither The administration declared opioid over- wall money?) on addiction treatment pro- socialist nor third-world experiments dose a public health emergency in 2017 but grammes, and remove barriers to prescribing have performed as well in improving the hasn’t treated it as such, focusing on small buprenorphine, an effective medical-assisted lot of common people.” steps and, at the same time, weakening the treatment for addiction. Focus more resources For centuries, the American experi- programmes that might actually save lives. on helping shut down fentanyl manufactur- ment has embraced free-market capital- The day before the fentanyl report was re- ing abroad. Make drug-checking test strips ism along with the rule of law, separation leased, Trump’s senior adviser Kellyanne widely available to drug users so they can de- of church and state, entrepreneurialism, Conway outlined the administration’s efforts termine if fentanyl is present in their stash of balance of power, the welcoming of im- to get ahead of the opioid crisis, and they were illegal drugs. (Fentanyl has been showing up migrants and a brilliant Constitution. Stated by author John Steele Gordon: constant struggle to achieve a balance be- underwhelming. in batches of cocaine and methamphetamine, This “secret sauce” has created a stable “Politicians can only make political deci- tween the wealthiest and the rest, but in She touted drug take-back programmes, where users might not expect to find opioids). environment encouraging entrepreneurs sions, not economic ones. They are, after recent years has shifted too much power restrictions on prescription opioids and ex- Make naloxone widely available to users to take risks and empowering people to all, first and foremost in the re-election to the top, creating greater inequality. panded Medicaid support for babies born ad- because fentanyl is so potent and fast-acting unleash their creativity to achieve their business. Because of the need to be re- Others assert that crony capitalism, which dicted to opioids. These aren’t necessarily bad, that people can overdose in seconds; other dreams. elected, politicians are always likely to exists when competition is unfairly limit- but they miss the mark. Prescription opioids countries report success with take-home na- After dozens of speaking engagements have a short-term bias.” ed, is too pervasive. And still others claim are implicated in a shrinking number of over- loxone programmes. And stop trying to shut in Mexico in the early 1990s, I found that Additionally, government service that their ability to reach the middle class dose deaths. And even as the administration down efforts by some US cities interested in many in the audience either had an Amer- providers lack competition, a primary has become nearly impossible. is pursuing care for more addicted babies, the pilot programmes for supervised injection ican passport or badly wanted one. When factor that makes capitalism so success- In an effort to improve economic out- president is seeking to cut spending on Medic- sites that may keep addicts alive. I crossed through Checkpoint Charlie into ful, and have less incentive to become comes for all Americans, it’s essential to aid, which the most important source of funds Some experts think that fatal overdoses East Berlin as the Berlin Wall was coming more efficient, productive, innovative continually improve our system of free- to treat addicted adults. will continue to rise over the next few years. down, I was told by countless East Ger- and accountable. If left unchecked, eco- market capitalism — not move toward a Meanwhile, the president’s “opioid cabi- Trump administration officials need to get mans of their wish to move to the United nomic decisions made by the market more socialist-like model that empowers net” seem to be fixated on two things that are their collective heads out of the sand before the States to seek a better life. And when visit- today could become decisions made by politicians to make decisions that should unlikely to stop the dying any time soon: en- problem gets farther out of hand. ing China, young Chinese often tell me of policymakers tomorrow who assume they be made by the market. their desire to study in America or perma- know better. Free market capitalism is responsible nently move here. Michael Novak also stressed that for improving the living standards of mil- What draws so many people to the checks and balances are to the political lions or even billions of people around the United States? America’s “secret sauce” order what competition is to capitalism. world. It’s also responsible for creating continues to provide tremendous advan- China, for example, does not have a sys- the wealth that, through taxation, sup- tages that few other countries can. tem of checks and balances, nor one that ports essential government services, so- However, due to flaws revealed during promotes competition. As a result, its cial programs and safety nets. the Great Recession that began in 2008 brand of one-party capitalism is undergo- Seeking the right balance between the and throughout its slow and uneven re- ing difficulties that are likely to become market and the state is critical. But in the covery, many Americans began to ques- more severe in the years ahead. process let’s be sure to improve America’s tion the credibility of our economic mod- Other examples where the state sub- “secret sauce,” not poison it. el. In efforts to help those struggling to get stituted its decision-making ability for ahead and create greater economic op- that of the market include the former So- (John Manzella, founder of the portunities for all, some elected officials viet Union, North Korea, and Venezuela ManzellaReport.com, is an au- are advocating left-leaning (some would — all failed states. thor and speaker on global busi- say “socialist”) policies that give the state On the other hand, the American sys- ness, emerging risks and economic too much decision-making authority. And tem of capitalism is far from perfect. trends. To contact him, visit www. (Tribune News Service) herein lies the problem. Some argue that our system is in a JohnManzella.com.) How Japan Can Help Africa Escape China’s ‘Debt Trap’ Japan’s profitable public transport business model can help African countries in repaying Chinese infrastructure loans XIAOCHEN SU tial of ceding strategic assets to China as a well as other companies involved in bus, By exporting the conglomerate busi- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE form of debt repayment. African countries African countries should think twice taxi, food, insurance, car rental, and even ness model, Japan can counter Chinese should think twice about taking up addi- about taking up additional loans from golf resort operations, overall profitability dominance in African infrastructure fund- tional loans from China after witnessing China after witnessing Sri Lanka ced- is even higher. ing. The business model used by Keikyu is FTER years of watching Chinese-fi- Sri Lanka ceding a port and previously ing a port and previously enthusiastic The same trend — losses in railway very much applicable for inner-city rail- nanced infrastructure blossom across enthusiastic loan-takers like Malaysia and loan-takers like Malaysia and operations but profitability in other busi- ways in major African cities like Nairobi. If AAfrica, Japan is finally getting in the Pakistan distancing themselves from Chi- nesses — can be seen in dozens of other Japan transfers this business know-how, game. At the 2016 Tokyo International na-financed infrastructure projects. Pakistan distancing themselves from private railway firms. In essence, Japan it can snatch clients away from China by Conference on African Development One might argue that it is unfair to China-financed infrastructure projects has made public transport a profitable pledging to rescue African governments (TICAD), the Japanese government re- blame China wholesale for unsustainable business by turning transport providers from “debt traps.” If there is more assur- portedly pledged $30 billion in financing, infrastructure debt. After all, profitabil- into conglomerates, using loss-leading ance of running a profitable business from including $10 billion for infrastructure ity in public transport projects is not easy a hybrid business model that combines public transport to drive foot traffic into their borrowings, African governments loans. to achieve. China’s signature infrastruc- money-losing transport and other, prof- more profitable ventures. would be more likely to choose Japanese To be sure, the amount Japan pledged ture project in East Africa, the Nairobi- itable businesses under the same com- This “conglomerate business model” loans over the Chinese, even if the former is much less than what China offers. The Mombasa railway, faced a loss of 10 bil- pany. To understand how such a busi- for public transport is something that is less generous, more costly, and more Diplomat reported that in 2018 alone, lion Kenyan shillings ($99.4 million) in ness model works, one can take a look at China does not have. With all railroads stringent. And even in Chinese-financed China pledged $60 billion in aid and loans. its first year of operations. The problem Japanese private railway companies. For owned by the state, China does not have projects, African governments may want However, having an additional choice is is not unique to China-backed projects in instance, the profit and loss statement of companies like Keikyu that made public Japanese involvement to help increase good for African countries in need of infra- Africa. Even China’s own state-owned rail- Keikyu Railways shows the company los- transport profitable by diversifying into revenue for faster debt repayment. With structural development. way corporation is mired in unsustainable ing money for its railway operations be- other businesses. As such, China is inca- so much publicised fear of “debt traps,” Af- That additional choice is particularly debt after a massive high-speed railway fore depreciation and amortisation. But pable of advising African railway firms on ricans should seek choices that give them welcome today, given the increasing sus- building spree. Insufficient revenue makes the company’s other businesses, including how to earn extra revenue outside passen- better financial returns. picions toward Chinese financing. As I infrastructure loans difficult to repay, no real estate construction and sales as well as ger ticket sales and freight transport fees. argued in a 2017 article for The Diplo- matter who is doing the lending. Japan the leisure industry (operating shopping With these firms exclusively dependent (Xiaochen Su is a PhD candidate mat, massive Chinese loans for building simply handing out more loans does not centres and amusement facilities), turn a on the limited potential of passengers and at the University of Tokyo special- infrastructure saddle African countries solve this problem. solid profit that more than compensates freight for revenue, it is no wonder Afri- iSing in immigration issues. He with unsustainable debt. The resulting However, what Japan can leverage for losses from railway passenger service. can infrastructure debt is unsustainable previously worked in East Africa, “debt traps” threaten African countries’ better than China is a track record of turn- Moreover, if one looks at the bigger Keikyu and large projects are loss-making despite Taiwan, South Korea, and South- very sovereignty as they face the poten- ing public transport profitable, through Group that includes Keikyu Railways as heavy usage. east Asia.)

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Pakistani PM stresses that corruption makes a nation poor and debt-ridden FLASH floods caused by heavy The destruction is huge. Over rains have killed at least 35 12 areas in the province TRIBUNE.COM.PK people in Afghanistan, wash- have been badly hit, people ISLAMABAD ing away houses and cutting have lost their houses. We’ve off access to remote villages PRIME Minister Imran Khan across parts of the country, of- only been able to provide vowed on Saturday to let ficials said Saturday. them with some food and Nawaz Sharif and Asif Ali Heavy flooding that start- blankets so far. Zardari off the hook if they re- ed early Friday killed at least turned the money laundered 12 people in the northern —Mir Gulabuddin Miri from the public. province of Faryab and 10 During his visit to Ghoti, people in the western prov- the premier said in an attempt ince of Herat, said Hashmat preventing teams from reach- to protect themselves from Bahaduri, a spokesman for ing affected people. accountability, the corrupt Afghanistan’s National Dis- “The destruction is huge. continue to raise voices that aster Management Authority Over 12 areas in the province democracy is endangered Im- (ANDMA). have been badly hit, people ran stressed that corruption Eight people were killed in have lost their houses. We’ve makes a nation poor and un- Badghis province in the west only been able to provide der debt. and five in Balkh province them with some food and He said Pakistan was on in the north, Bahaduri said, blankets so far,” he said. a fast development track in adding that more than 3,000 Aid workers in the north- 1960s and it was an example houses had been destroyed. ern provinces of Faryab and for countries in the region and In Herat, 10 districts and Balkh have also been strug- beyond. However, it was ham- some parts of Herat city were gling to deliver humanitarian pered by corruption and mal- impacted, said Jailani Farhad, assistance to affected families. practices. spokesman for the province’s “We have dispatched our “Sindh deserves to be the governor. “Hundreds of hous- food and non-food assistance most prosperous province of es have been destroyed and for the affected families, but Pakistan as it is blessed with thousands displaced,” he said. the scale of the disaster is financial capital of Pakistan Mir Gulabuddin Miri, di- massive. We need more hu- Karachi, the most gas pro- rector of the Afghan Red Cres- manitarian assistance,” an duced and a fertile land. But cent in Herat, said access to ANDMA spokesman in north- the sheer level of poverty in in- (File photo) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan speaks to the media. some areas had been cut off, ern Afghanistan said. terior Sindh is due to corrup- tion,” he added. PM Khan announces Rs162b development package for Karachi Earlier, Foreign Minister He said Ghotki produces Shah Mehmood Qureshi in 70 per cent of Sindh gas but it KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan – on a two-day visit to Karachi – announced a Rs162 billion development his address said Prime Minis- has lagged behind in develop- package for the port city on Saturday. The government has proposed 18 new projects for the metropolis, out ter Imran Khan has founded a ment. He said Sindh received a of which 10 projects focus on the transportation and infrastructure needs of the city. The premier also said party that is a symbol of fed- royalty of Rs234 billion in the a campaign to conserve water will be launched. “A special package has been prepared in collaboration with eration. He said only PTI has last 10 years but it does not re- private-public partnerships,” said the prime minister. The premier announced the package after a chairing a the ability to take the country flect in the development of the meeting of the transformation committee in Karachi. “It is unusual that our country has not had any campaign out of challenges. province. to conserve water in the past. I will run the campaign myself.” He further said that there are no green areas in He said he joined the par- He maintained that the the port city. “The Karachi master plan will deal with the unplanned expansion of the city, and this unplanned ty nine years ago to struggle Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf expansion has lead to a lack of civic services in the city and has created issues in policing and governing,” alongside Imran Khan to bring (PTI) led government aims is added the prime minister while elaborating on the issues faced by Karachi. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) about a Naya Pakistan. to elevate the most neglected Shah Mehmood Qureshi areas of the country, which ther told the gathering that to lift poverty-struck areas. “I will keep coming here and urged the aware residents of Displaced Afghan women wash their clothes in an area affected include interior Sindh and Pakistan would adopt China’s Sindh also needs admin- ensuring the progress in the Sindh to find a new way for by landslides and flash floods in the Guzargah-e-Nur district of the Balochistan. PM Imran fur- model on poverty alleviation istrative correction, he said. province remains in order.” their future. Baghlan province of Afghanistan, recently. (AFP)

News EU to probe allegations its aid Taliban kill 9 Afghan policemen in checkpoint assault in brief diverted to Philippine rebels AFP Rocket hits school, 4 children killed man for the Ghazni governor, MANILA: The European Union said Saturday it would investigate GHAZNI confirmed the toll. In August, EC clean chit to Modi allegations that its aid funds were being funnelled to Philippine KABUL: At least four primary students were killed after their school Taliban fighters briefly held shows narrow view communist guerrillas waging a decades-old insurgency that has NINE Afghan policemen were was hit by a rocket in south-eastern Afghanistan, officials said on Ghazni, a city of about 300,000 of complaint: CPI-M killed thousands. The Philippine government demanded the probe, killed when Taliban fighters Saturday. It is not immediately clear who was behind the attack, people some 150 kilometres (95 alleging that aid supplied to a local non-profit by the EU was being stormed their checkpoints and Noori said. A team has been appointed to investigate. A provincial miles) southwest of Kabul, be- NEW Delhi: A day after the diverted to the Communist Party of the Philippines and its New launched a follow-up ambush in council member, Amanullah Kamran, blamed Taliban militants. fore they were pushed out by US Election Commission (EC) People’s Army (NPA), the bloc’s office in Manila said. the eastern Afghanistan city of THERE has been a surge in Taliban attacks in Ghazni as the mili- air strikes and Afghan forces. gave clean chit to Prime Min- “Should the allegations be established, the EU immediately Ghazni, officials said Saturday. tants try to overrun the province, Kamran said. (DPA) Noori added that in a ister Narendra Modi on his would take full legal action,” it said in a statement, adding that The assault began early Fri- separate part of Ghazni “Mission Shakti” address, a financial audit by an external company would be conducted day when the Taliban attacked province Friday, a mortar CPI-M General Secretary next month. The statement said Manila had raised the claims two adjacent checkpoints, ban then ambushed a group of added. In all, nine policemen round hit a school, killing Sitaram Yechury on Saturday with the EU in January, but that an initial audit “has so far not Ghazni police spokesman Ah- police rushing to the scene, kill- were killed and six were wound- four students and wounding dubbed it a “narrow inter- been able to verify the allegations”. (AFP) mad Khan Seerat said. The Tali- ing the local police head, Seerat ed, he said. Arif Noori, spokes- 15 students and teachers. pretation” of his complaint and said Modi’s address to announce a feat achieved by scientists during the election US to Philippines: Let detained scribe ‘operate freely’ campaign was a “gross mis- If Article 370 goes, J&K will use” of the office of Prime Minister. He said that the EC AFP is a cornerstone of any truly has confined itself exclusively WASHINGTON democratic society and a fun- to the issue of “misuse of damental freedom recognized review India ties: Mehbooba official media”. (IANS) THE United States on Friday by both the United States and SRINAGAR: Article 370 of the Constitution is a bridge between Jammu and Kashmir and India urged the Philippines to quickly the Philippines,” the spokes- and if it goes, people in the state will be forced to think if they want to be with New Delhi or not, Dozens of kitchen resolve a case against arrested person said. “Maria Ressa is a former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday. Addressing activists of her Peoples market stores gutted journalist Maria Ressa and al- highly respected and experi- Democratic Party, she said if Article 370 was scrapped, new conditions would have to be worked in Dhaka low her and her news site Rap- enced journalist. out between Indian-administered Kashmir and India. pler to “operate freely.” “We hope these charges will In such an eventuality, the people of the country’s only Muslim-majority state would be forced DHAKA: A fire at a kitchen A State Department spokes- be resolved quickly, in a way to think whether they want to remain with India or not, she said. “If you break that bridge (Article market in Dhaka destroyed person said the United States that fully respects the freedom Philippine journalist Maria Ressa. 370), then you will have to renegotiate the relationship between India and Jammu and Kashmir.” almost 150 makeshift was “concerned” about the ar- of expression, allows Ms Ressa Mehbooba Mufti’s statement came in response to a comment made by Union Finance Minister stores on Saturday, two rest of the prominent critic of and Rappler to continue to oper- different charges and then freed Arun Jaitley that Article 35A was constitutionally vulnerable and an impediment to the economic days after another blaze President Rodrigo Duterte and ate freely, and is consistent with on bail, Ressa was rearrested on development of Indian-administered Kashmir. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Friday alleged in the Bangladeshi capital called on the Philippines to re- the Philippines’ tradition of a Friday on charges that she and that the BJP government at the Centre was trying to convert the constitutional relationship be- killed 25 people. Fire fight- spect freedom of the press. free and independent press.” Af- her colleagues at violated for- tween Indian-administered Kashmir and the Union of India into an “occupation”. (AGENCIES) ers and members of the “The freedom of expression ter being arrested last month on eign ownership rules. armed forces needed two hours to put out the fire in the affluent neighbourhood of Gulshan, Shakil Newaz, a director at the Fire Service and Civil Defence Depart- In run-up to polls, Indians see unemployment biggest challenge ment, said. (DPA) IANS Labour Office,” said the report. migration into their country. Bangladesh stops NEW DELHI It further added that inflation Roughly 3-out of-10 In- Rohingya making risky is another key concern for the dians (29 per cent) say their journey to Malaysia IN the run-up to the general Indians. government should allow fewer election, lack of employment “Other aspects of the econ- immigrants, with an additional TEKNAF: Bangladesh security opportunities is seen by the In- omy are also at the top of the 16 per cent volunteering that forces stopped 29 people, dian public as the biggest chal- public’s concerns. More than there should be no immigration mostly Rohingya Muslims, lenge, said a report. The Pew 7-out of-10 (73 per cent) be- at all.” Just 13 per cent think from being smuggled to Ma- Research Center report said lieve rising prices are a very big more immigration into India laysia in rickety fishing boats, that 76 per cent of adults have problem.” People leaving for should be encouraged and 11 the latest group prevented said that unemployment is a jobs in other countries posed a per cent think immigration lev- from leaving squalid refugee “very big problem and little has problem for India, the survey els should stay about the same camps. Lieutenant Com- changed over the past year”. report said, adding that more as they are now. mander Mahmud Hasan said “In 2018, despite an es- than 6-out of-10 (64 per cent) The survey report also Bangladesh Coast Guard timated 3.5 per cent formal said this type of emigration was noted that the elections fol- forces found 16 women, unemployment rate, 18.6 mil- a problem, including nearly (File photo) Indian youths protest the failure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliver on his promise of low a year in which most seven children and six men lion Indians were jobless and half (49 per cent) saying it is a providing 20 million jobs a year. Indian adults showed dis- waiting for the boat along the another 393.7 million work in “very big” problem. satisfaction with the nation’s coast of Saint Martin’s Island poor-quality jobs vulnerable However, it was noted 2016, Indian migrants abroad back to family and friends liv- tic product (GDP). “At the progress on issues, including early Saturday. (AFP) to displacement, according to that out-migration itself may collectively sent nearly $63 ing in India, or roughly three same time, Indians show little unemployment, inflation and estimates by the International not be viewed favourably. In billion worth of remittances per cent of total gross domes- enthusiasm for expanding im- the efficacy of elections. 10 Sunday, March 31, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World 3 dead, hundreds hurt as Gazans mark ‘Great March of Return’ anniversary A general strike was observed in Gaza Strip and the health and interior ministries declared a state of emergency

AGENCIES and private sector institu- GAZA CITY, PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES tions were closed, includ- ing schools, universities and THREE Palestinians died and stores all in the Gaza Strip, more than 300 injured from except medical institutions, Israeli fire in clashes along clinics and hospitals. the Israel-Gaza border on Hamas and Islamic Jihad Saturday, the health ministry warned in two separate press in the Strip and the Palestin- statements Saturday that “any ian Red Crescent Society sais aggression that targets the Saturday. million-man Land Day march Tamer Abu al-Kheir, 17, will be faced by the response was shot in the chest by Is- of resistance.” raeli fire east of Khan Yunis in According to the Gaza southern Gaza, the ministry Health Ministry, 268 Pales- said in a statement. tinians have been killed and Two others, aged 20 and thousands injured in the pro- 17, were killed as tens of thou- tests since they started last sands gathered to mark the year. The anniversary coin- anniversary of weekly mass cides with Land Day, which demonstrations along the commemorates the death of frontier. six Arab Israelis who were The Gazan Health Minis- killed by Israeli forces during try said that Adham O’marrah, protests against the expropri- 17, was shot dead by Israeli ation of land by Israel in 1976. soldiers during clashes on Palestinian Authority Saturday afternoon. President Mahmoud Abbas This came after 21-year- said in a statement: “The suf- old Mohammad Sa’ad suc- fering of our people over 100 cumbed earlier Saturday to years and the enormous sac- wounds he sustained the night rifices made by this great peo- before from shrapnel from an ple will not go to waste.” Israeli tank shell, according to Hamas politburo chief the Health Ministry. Palestinian protesters run for cover from tear gas canisters fired by Israeli forces during Palestinians gather during a demonstration near the border with Israel in Malaka, east of Ismail Haniyeh and a senior Clashes broke out be- clashes following a demonstration marking the first anniversary of the “March of Return” Gaza City, on Saturday, as they mark the first anniversary of the “March of Return” border Egyptian security intelligence tween demonstrators and Is- protests, near the border with Israel, east of Gaza City, on Saturday. (AFP) protests. (AFP) delegation visited the dem- raeli soldiers stationed on the onstrations to observe the Israel-Gaza border, as thou- gathered in several locations try said Saturday late after- dures.” Witnesses said Israeli every week since they began implementation of an Egyp- sands demonstrated to mark along the Gaza border fence noon that at least 244 Pales- Youngsters killed soldiers fired tear gas and live a year ago, call for the right tian-brokered understanding the one-year anniversary of Saturday, to take part in ral- tinians had been injured. Of Tamer Abu al-Kheir, 17, was gunfire at the demonstrators of return of Palestinian refu- for calm between Palestin- the Great March of Return lies to mark the anniversary those, 46 sustained gunshots to keep them from approach- gees and their descendants to ian factions and Israel, secu- protests. of the Great March of Return wounds. Others were hurt by shot in the chest by Israeli ing the fence. the territory of today’s Israel, rity sources and eyewitnesses The Israeli army said that protests. shrapnel, exposure to tear gas fire east of Khan Yunis in The Israeli army warned as well as for an end to the said. explosive devices had been The army said the rioters or being hit by tear gas can- southern Gaza, the ministry Gazans not to approach the 12-year-long blockade im- Khalil al-Hayyah, deputy thrown from the Gaza Strip were hurling rocks and set- isters. said in a statement. Two oth- fence during the protests, posed by Israel. Gaza Hamas chief told re- towards the border fence ting tyres on fire. In addition, The army said: “IDF ers, aged 20 and 17, were calling on them to keep a A general strike was held porters: “Today we put the and that in response, a tank a number of grenades and ex- troops are responding with distance of 300 meters away in the Gaza Strip and the occupation (Israel) to a test struck a Hamas military post. plosive devices were hurled at riot dispersal means and are killed as tens of thousands from the fence. The Great Health Ministry and Interior of showing its commitment The army said 40,000 ri- the border fence, it said. firing in accordance with gathered for mass demon- March of Return protests, Ministry declared a state of towards a calm understand- oters and demonstrators had The Gazan Health Minis- standard operating proce- strations along the frontier which have been taking place emergency. Governmental ing brokered by Egypt.”

News in brief Pope opposes fanaticism, pushes dialogue on Morocco trip AFP logue”, according to Moroc- Jerusalem ‘common patrimony’: Pontiff “appropriate preparation of “freedom of conscience” and RABAT can authorities. Improving future religious guides”, ahead “religious freedom”. African Union relations with other religions RABAT: Pope Francis joined Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Satur- of meeting trainee imams later “Live as brothers,” he told calls for restraint POPE Francis called for reli- has been a priority for the Ar- day in declaring Jerusalem the “common patrimony” of Christians, on Saturday. a crowd of around 25,000, af- in Comoros crisis gious freedom and efforts to gentine pontiff, whose papacy Jews and Muslims, on the first day of a visit to the North African Catholics are a tiny minor- ter arriving from the airport tackle “fanaticism” on Satur- has been marred by a wave country. The spiritual leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics was ity in the country where 99 in his Popemobile, passing ADDIS Ababa: The African day as he started a visit to Mo- of child sex abuse allegations invited by King Mohammed VI for the sake of “interreligious dia- percent of the population is rows of Moroccan and Vati- Union has called on all sides rocco, where he is set to meet against clergy. logue”, according to Moroccan authorities. Muslim. The king is revered can City flags. in Comoros to “show the Muslim leaders and migrants. Addressing thousands of In a joint statement, the two leaders said Jerusalem was “com- across West Africa as “com- Well-wishers packed the greatest restraint” amid The spiritual leader of the Moroccans who had braved mon patrimony of humanity and especially the followers of the three mander of the faithful”. esplanade outside the partly- violence and a political crisis world’s 1.3 billion Catholics the rain to attend the welcome monotheistic religions,” during the pontiff’s visit to Rabat. “The spe- Speaking at the ceremony finished 12th century mosque, in the wake of disputed elec- was invited by King Moham- ceremony, Francis said it was cific multi-religious character, the spiritual dimension and the particu- at the Tour (or tower) Hassan while others, including many tions. AU commission chief med VI as part of a mission “essential to oppose fanati- lar cultural identity of Jerusalem... must be protected and promoted,” mosque and nearby mausole- Moroccans in traditional cos- Moussa Faki Mahamat said to develop “interreligious dia- cism”. He stressed the need for they said in the declaration released by the Vatican. (AFP) um in Rabat, Francis defended tume, lined the nearby. he was “concerned about the deterioration of the politi- cal and security climate” on the Indian Ocean archipel- ago, in statement released Members of Saudi Arabian team that killed Erdogan marks final day of late Friday. Comoros is in the grip of a political crisis Post campaigning with six rallies following President Azali As- Khashoggi received training in US: soumani’s victory in March DPA inflation and a weak lira. 24 polls. (AFP) AFP team of 15 agents sent from Ri- closed-door briefing by the CIA, ISTANBUL The president has domi- WASHINGTON yadh. His body has never been adopted a resolution naming nated the election coverage with Delayed elections recovered. After having denied the crown prince as “responsi- TURKISH President Recep national broadcasters showing to be held in parts MEMBERS of the Saudi team the murder, Saudi Arabia said ble” for the murder, while Presi- Tayyip Erdogan delivered six every single one of his rallies, of DR Congo that killed journalist Jamal the operation was carried out by dent Donald Trump has refused campaign rallies on Saturday in including the eight Istanbul ral- Khashoggi received training in agents who were out of control. to publicly take a stand. Turkey’s largest city Istanbul, a lies on Friday, while opposition KINSHASA: DR Congo the United States, the Washing- A trial of 11 suspects opened According to Washington bastion for his Islamic conserv- events were barely shown. officials confirmed that ton Post has reported, revealing earlier this year in Saudi Arabia. Post columnist David Ignatius, atives for 25 years, ahead of lo- Erdogan asked support- parliamentary elections will other new elements in the death But much of the case re- a Saudi who closely read the cal elections the following day. ers to give the opposition “an be held on Sunday in parts of the newspaper’s former con- mains shrouded, beginning transcript of a recording from Erdogan has been running a Ottoman slap” with a “record of country that were unable tributor. A critic of the Saudi re- with the role of Saudi Arabia’s a bug placed in the consulate by heated campaign for his ruling number of votes,” in Kagithane to participate in December’s gime, Khashoggi was killed and powerful crown prince and de Turkish intelligence said it indi- AKP, loaded with nationalist district on the European side vote due to security issues dismembered October 2 in the facto ruler, Mohammed bin cates the plan was to bring him rhetoric, in the midst of an eco- of Istanbul, where he made his and an ongoing Ebola epi- Saudi consulate in Istanbul by a Jamal Khashoggi. Salman. The US Senate, after a back to Saudi Arabia. nomic crisis, reflected in high first stop on Saturday. demic. The vote, which will also involve municipal elec- tions, will take place in Beni and Butembo, two cities in North Kivu, which lies on In Syria’s desperate Al-Hol camp, a market bustles the country’s eastern border with Uganda. (AFP) AFP More than 70,000 people, aid and food handouts. is inundated with perfume bot- Hong Kong’s AL-HOL CAMP the bulk of whom escaped IS- “There are many people tles. At the end of the market, China extradition held territory, pack this over- who buy, but there are also sheep are kept in a pen. plan sparks alarm PLUMP fruits, bright slushies, crowded shelter in northeastern people who find it difficult, be- Two butchers skin a carcass and hair dye–the colourful mar- Syria. cause they can’t afford to,” says hanging from a hook. HK : Hong Kong’s plans to ket in Al-Hol is an unlikely sight They include more than Salam, a baker. Despite the lively market, approve extraditions to the in a Syrian camp overflowing 9,000 foreigners, who are holed The scent of freshly baked the camp has been described by mainland have sparked alarm with desperate people displaced up in a fenced section of the en- pastries wafts from a rudimen- residents and international or- within the city’s business and as the Islamic State group’s “ca- campment, under the watch of tary stone oven inside the Nour ganisations as a humanitarian legal communities who fear liphate” collapsed. Kurdish forces. Bakery, where he works. hell-scape, lacking basic accom- it will hammer the financial Clothing stalls stacked with Syrians and Iraqis stroll He places a long wooden modation and medical facilities. hub’s international appeal and colourful scarves line the side of freely through the market in the tray carrying flattened dough According to Save the tangle people up in China’s a muddy road. heart of the camp. topped with minced meat in an Children, some 30 per cent of opaque courts. The proposal, Plastic containers display But foreigners who are oven. children under the age of five will be debated in legislature glowing oranges, fresh toma- deemed a security threat are ac- The 24-year-old Iraqi, who screened at the camp since on Wednesday, would allow toes and large, shiny eggplants. companied by an escort. has been living in the camp for early February suffer acute the transfer of fugitives with Children crowd around Some of the camp’s resi- over a year, says he earns about A a photo essay of images in the Al-Hol camp for displaced people malnutrition. Taiwan, Macau and mainland pristine slushie and ice cream dents have enough money to four dollars a day, which he uses in northeastern Syria, recently. (AFP) The World Food Pro- China on a “case-basis” for machines. purchase clothes, fruits and to support his parents and six gramme says it has recorded first time. (AFP) A young girl eyes a series of vegetables. younger siblings. women in all-covering black displaying hair dyes and other several cases of dehydration colourful cakes laid out in a row. Others queue for hours for Elsewhere in the market, niqabs stand in front of a stand trinkets. Nearby, another stand and diarrhoea. Europe / Americas Sunday, March 31, 2019 11

News Mueller report on Russia to be made public by mid-April: Barr in brief REUTERS appear before both commit- Asked whether he agreed Committee. A Mueller spokes- themselves. WASHINGTON tees to testify about Mueller’s with Barr’s decision to release man would not comment on Lawmakers have since 5.2-magnitude report on May 1 and May 2. the Mueller report to the pub- the letter to Congress that Barr been clamoring for more de- quake shakes US Attorney General William On March 22, Muel- lic, Trump said, “If that’s what issued on Friday. tails. In a statement on Friday, central Greece Barr plans to make public a re- ler completed his 22-month he’d like to do I have nothing Mueller left unresolved the House Judiciary Commit- dacted copy of Special Counsel probe and Barr on Sunday to hide. This was a hoax. This question of whether Trump tee Chairman Jerrold Nadler ATHENS: A 5.2-magnitude Robert Mueller’s nearly 400- sent a four-page letter to Con- was a witch hunt.” obstructed justice during the said the April 2 deadline he quake jolted central Greece page investigative report into gress that outlined the main Leading congressional investigation. Barr said that imposed on Barr’s Justice De- on Saturday, the country’s civil Russian interference in the findings. Barr told lawmakers Democrats are pressing for a based on the evidence pre- partment “still stands” and he protection said, with no imme- 2016 election by mid-April, “if that the investigation did not quick release of the entire Mu- sented, he concluded it was urged the release of a “full and diate reports of damage. not sooner,” he said in a letter establish that members of the eller report. not sufficient to charge the complete” report without re- The quake had a depth to lawmakers on Friday. election campaign of Presi- “We need to see the Mu- president with obstruction. dactions. of around 14 kilometres (8.6 “Everyone will soon be dent Donald Trump conspired eller report ASAP, with only Barr said his letter on The top Republican on miles) and an epicentre near able to read it on their own,” with Russia. those redactions that are Sunday “was not, and did not the committee, Doug Collins, the town of Galaxidi in the Barr wrote in the letter to the Speaking to reporters absolutely necessary to pro- US Attorney General William Barr. purport to be an exhaustive re- said on Twitter that Barr was Gulf of Corinth, some 200 top Democrats and Republi- at his Mar-a-Lago resort in tect intelligence sources and counting” of Mueller’s investi- “following his word” by pledg- kilometres (320 miles) north- cans on the Senate and House Palm Beach, Florida on Friday methods. Congress and the in 2016,” said Senator Mark gation and said he believed the ing to release the report and west of the Greek capital, the Judiciary committees. Trump said he had “great con- American people need the full Warner, the senior Democrat public should be allowed to chided Nadler for setting an authority said. The national He said he was willing to fidence” in Barr. story about what happened on the Senate Intelligence read the report and judge for arbitrary deadline. geodynamic institute had ear- lier measured the earthquake at a magnitude of 5.3. “It was a strong earth- quake felt in the general Hundreds vaccinated after area and in Athens as well,” Efthymios Lekkas, head of May mulls 4th bid NY measles emergency Greece’s earthquake planning and protection agency, told AFP said on CNBC TV. “People state TV ERT. (AFP) NEW YORK simply understand now that we are serious about this,” A New York county which de- added Day, whose district is Three migrants to get Brexit deal clared a state of emergency 25 miles (40 kilometers) north charged over oil over a measles outbreak is on of downtown New York. tanker hijacking the “right path” after admin- “We believe we are on a istering hundreds of vaccina- right path now to get at least a VALLETTA: Maltese au- tions in two days, the chief of 93 percent immunization rate thorities charged three young the US district said on Friday. with the first shot,” close to the African migrants on Saturday through parliament Under the emergency, level considered necessary to with committing an act of ter- Rockland County banned non- end the outbreak. rorism for hijacking a vessel vaccinated minors from public Although measles was de- that rescued them off the Lawmakers to consider possible changes to the deal tomorrow places in a bid to prevent the clared officially eliminated coast of Libya. The two teen- once-eliminated disease from from the United States in agers from Guinea and one spreading. 2000, outbreaks have oc- from Ivory Coast, aged 15, 16 Planned for 30 days from curred in five states this year, and 19, are accused of forc- midnight Wednesday, the according to the Centers for ing the Palau-flagged tanker emergency comes during a US Disease Control and Preven- Elhiblu I towards Malta after surge in measles cases, linked tion (CDC). it picked up 108 migrants, in- to an anti-vaccination move- The outbreaks are linked cluding women and children, ment. to travelers who brought the on Wednesday and headed “We have already seen illness back from other coun- towards its destination in over 500 (new vaccinations) in tries, and the majority of peo- Libya. A Maltese special the last couple of days,” Rock- ple who got measles were un- operations unit boarded the land County Executive Ed Day vaccinated, the CDC said. ship a day later, arrested five men suspected of leading the hijacking. (AFP) New documents in Canada Slovaks vote as PM meddling scandal out anti-corruption AFP firm SNC-Lavalin from trial, OTTAWA released the materials from activist tipped to the now former official. The win presidency A political meddling scandal controversy comes just months threatening Prime Minister ahead of a re-election bid that AFP Justin Trudeau’s re-election looks increasingly uncertain BRATISLAVA bid was given fresh impetus for Trudeau, whose progres- Friday with the release of mes- sive, golden boy image had SLOVAKS began voting Sat- sages and a secret recording previously been unblemished. urday for a new president with supplied by his former attorney In the 43 pages of docu- the favourite an outsider whose general. ments, Wilson-Raybould seeks anti-corruption stance has reso- The House of Commons to link her demotion to another nated with voters still reeling justice committee, looking into portfolio in January to her re- from the fallout from an investi- the explosive allegations that sistance to allegedly undue gative journalist’s murder. Protesters against any border between Ireland and Northern Ireland because of Brexit hold placards at the Carrickcarnan border between Ne- Trudeau officials pressured pressure to settle the SNC-Lav- An environmental lawyer wry in Northern Ireland and Dundalk in the Irish Republic on Saturday. (AFP) attorney general Jody Wilson- alin case -- which Trudeau and with no experience in political Raybould to shield engineering his staff have denied. office, Zuzana Caputova could AFP stand-off between the govern- become the EU and eurozone LONDON Prime Minister May under pressure ment and parliament. member’s first female presi- to rule out long Brexit delay Thousands of flag-waving dent. BRITISH Prime Minister The- protesters rallied outside par- Her rival in the run-off elec- resa May on Saturday mulled LONDON: British Prime Minister Theresa May is facing a new liament on Friday to accuse Caracas, major Venezuelan tion is the ruling party’s candi- a possible fourth attempt to get push by members of her Conservative Party to lead Britain out MPs of betraying Brexit by de- date, EU energy commissioner her Brexit agreement through of the European Union in the next few months, even if it means laying it, holding up signs say- cities hit by new blackout and career diplomat Maros Sef- parliament, faced with the a potentially damaging no-deal Brexit. ing “Give Our kingdom Back” covic. Two recent opinion polls growing risk of a chaotic no- Conservative lawmakers urged May against a long exten- and “Free Britain now”. AFP economic and living con- give at least 60 percent of the deal exit in less than two weeks’ sion of the Brexit process in a letter sent after her exit deal was “Brexiteers” in May’s party CARACAS ditions in a country that is vote to Caputova, who ran on a time. rejected for a third time by the House of Commons on Friday, a oppose the deal because they witnessing a major political slogan of “Stand up to evil”, tell- MPs on Friday resounding- lawmaker said. The Sun newspaper said the letter was signed believe it does not go far enough A new blackout hit Caracas showdown between President ing AFP that “People are calling ly rejected May’s deal, although by 170 of the 314 Conservative lawmakers in parliament, in severing ties with Brussels, and other major Venezue- Nicolas Maduro and opposi- for change” in the central Euro- by a substantially lower margin including 10 cabinet ministers, heaping more pressure on May, while “Remainers” want closer lan cities on Friday, the third tion chief Juan Guaido. pean country of 5.4 million. than on two previous occasions who has offered to resign if she can get her Brexit deal through ties with the EU, like Norway or major electricity outage in the Maduro has blamed the She was among tens of in January and March. parliament. (REUTERS) Switzerland. crisis-plagued country this previous outages on sabotage, thousands of anti-government “We believe the best way Some would prefer Brexit is month. but experts have said that in- protesters who rallied last year to respect the referendum is to stopped altogether. The blackout began around frastructure crumbling from after journalist Jan Kuciak and deliver the deal,” Conservative ensure it is adopted, including out the terms of the divorce. Conservative MP Nicky 7:10 pm (2310 GMT), leaving years of neglect is a more his fiancee were gunned down Party chairman Brandon Lewis support for closer economic ties The withdrawal agreement Morgan, a former cabinet the capital as well as cities in- likely culprit than outside in- as he was preparing to publish told BBC radio on Saturday. with the European Union after allows for a long transition pe- minister, told BBC radio that a cluding Maracaibo, Valencia, terference. a story on alleged ties between Noting the growing support Britain leaves. riod which would temporar- government of national unity Maracay and San Cristobal Earlier on Friday, the Red Slovak politicians and the Ital- for her deal despite the defeat, The government is opposed ily maintain the status quo to may be required to break the without electricity, according Cross said it would begin ian mafia. May’s spokesman told report- to revisions of its Brexit strate- give individuals and businesses impasse. to users on social media net- impartially distributing aid Then prime minister Robert ers on Friday: “We are at least gy and May pointed out on Fri- time to adapt to the future UK- “There have been periods in works. in Venezuela in two weeks, Fico was forced to resign but re- going in the right direction.” day that any options would still EU relationship. Three years our history when we have had It is the third time since brushing aside the threat of mains the leader of the populist- MPs are due to gather again require first that parliament after Britain voted to leave the national unity governments or March 7 that a major power political interference amid left Smer-SD party and is a close on Monday to consider possible approve her withdrawal agree- EU in a historic referendum, a coalition for a very specific is- outage has hit Venezuela -- the Maduro-Guaido power ally of the current premier. changes to the deal that could ment -- the document spelling the process is deadlocked by a sue,” she said. worsening the already-dire struggle. O’Rourke joins US presidential Migrant girl in US custody died of sepsis: Report race citing ‘moment of truth’ REUTERS After US border officers “The clinical course and EL PASO, TEXAS took them into custody, Caal autopsy findings are those of a AFP “This is our moment of tier if Mexico fails to stem the grew increasingly ill and was rapidly progressive infection, EL PASO, UNITED STATES truth, and we cannot be found influx of undocumented im- THE death of a 7-year-old Gua- taken to a hospital in El Paso, with prompt systemic bacterial wanting,” he told an enthusias- migrants, O’Rourke described temalan girl in US federal cus- Texas, where she died on Dec. spread and substantial clinical BETO O’Rourke, the youthful tic crowd of at least 1,000. America as “a country of im- tody in December was caused 8. The autopsy by El Paso Coun- deterioration,” the report said. Democrat who seized national Speaking from a spot only migrants and asylum seekers by strep-induced sepsis, a Texas ty’s medical examiner, found The strep bacteria were attention last fall with an un- blocks from the border with and refugees (who) are the very medical examiner’s autopsy re- that Caal died of “sequelae of found throughout Caal’s major expectedly strong Senate cam- Mexico, he underscored some premise of our strength, of our port released on Friday showed. Streptococcal sepsis,” an often organs, including her lungs, ad- paign in conservative Texas, of his most vigorous differ- success and, yes, our security.” Jakelin Caal travelled with deadly reaction to infection or renal gland, liver, and spleen, formally launched his presi- ences with the man he hopes to In an implicit rebuke to her father to a remote stretch Jakelin Caal. bacteria. the report said. Caal’s death dential candidacy Saturday succeed in the White House -- Trump, O’Rourke said that his of US border in Antelope But the release of Caal’s au- fuelled criticism from oppo- in his hometown of El Paso, Donald Trump -- without ever hometown was safer because Wells, New Mexico, where they who have attempted to cross the topsy and the pinpointing of her nents of US President Donald vowing to bring a unifying dy- naming the US president. of its immigrants, not more turned themselves in to border US southern border in recent cause of death are unlikely to re- Trump’s immigration policies, namic, progressive values and While Trump seeks to build dangerous. If elected he said he agents on December 6. They months in a bid to escape pov- solve the larger questions about which have sought to discour- generational change to Ameri- a border wall and threatened would pursue comprehensive were among tens of thousands erty or violence in their home how migrants are treated in the age migrants from seeking ha- can politics. just days ago to close the fron- immigration reform. of Central American migrants countries. hands of authorities. ven in the United States. QFC takes part in Uludag Economy Summit in Turkey PAGE 14

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15 Dutch firms to work on BOOST TO LOCAL FARM PRODUCE More than 110 sports projects over 3 yrs farms registered Qatar-Netherlands trade volume rises 40 percent to $1.3 billion: QC board member under Mahaseel initiative: Hassad

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Mahaseel will DOHA provide marketing MORE than 110 local pro- services to the farmers to ductive farms have regis- remove the burden of tered via Mahaseel’s website marketing their products, to benefit from the com- so that their focus can be pany’s marketing and ag- on enhancing the quality ricultural services, Qatar’s and increasing the quantity leading investor in the food sector Hassad announced in of their produce, to a statement on Saturday. support in achieving This is equivalent to self-sufficiency around 15 percent of the total 800 local productive Hassad CEO Mohamed al farms across the country, Sadah the statement said. Hassad also announced that receiving and market- thus, Mahaseel will provide ing the farmers’ products marketing services to the will begin by end of May. farmers to remove the bur- Hassad CEO Mohamed den of marketing their prod- al Sadah expressed his hap- ucts, so their focus can be on piness with the initiative’s enhancing the quality and registration levels and said, increasing the quantity of “We opened the registration their produce, to support in process around 10 days ago, achieving self-sufficiency”. so that the local productive Mahaseel is a company farms can benefit from the specialised in providing marketing and agricultural marketing and agricultural services that Mahaseel will services. The company was Qatar Chamber Board Member Ali Abdel Latif al Misnad in a meeting with members of Dutch trade delegation in Doha on Thursday. Ambassador of Netherlands to Qatar HE Bahia provide”. established by Hassad, with Tahzib-Lie also took part in the meeting. Sadah said, “Hassad al- the aim of supporting the ways aims to support the private agricultural sector in SATYENDRA PATHAK close cooperation with the Dutch delegation comprising He invited Dutch com- private agricultural sector order to support in achiev- DOHA embassy of Netherlands in representatives from 18 com- panies to benefit from the and not to compete with it, ing self-sufficiency. Qatar to support Qatari enti- panies. opportunities arising out of AS many as 15 Dutch compa- ties in their preparation for We are also holding In a statement issued on Qatar’s preparations for 2022 nies under the umbrella of Or- the 2022 Fifa World Cup. A the occasion, he said the bilat- Fifa World Cup and meeting ange Sports Forum (OSF) will substantial budget has been meetings with a number of eral trade between Qatar and the goals of Qatar National Vi- have operational presence in allocated to showcase the ex- Qatari entities like the Netherlands grew 40 percent sion. Qatar for working on various pertise of these Dutch firms Supreme Committee for $1.3 billion in 2018 from $926 Ambassador of Neth- sports projects under the pub- through seminars, workshops, Delivery and Legacy, Aspire million in the previous year. erlands to Qatar HE Bahia lic private partnership (PPP) conferences and other events Zone, Qatar Development Netherlands also topped Tahzib-Lie, who also attended model over the next three in Qatar,” Smeulders said. Bank, Qatar University and Qatar’s non-oil exports desti- the meeting, said the presence years, the forum’s founder has “We have already entered nations for many months last of special Dutch trade mission said. into a five-year agreement others to look for year, he said. would result in various joint Talking to Qatar Tribune with the Al Misnad Holding to opportunities where we can “Netherlands is one of the ventures over the next three on the sidelines of a meeting work on various joint ventures partner with them biggest investors in Qatar and years. between the members of a in Qatar. We are also holding Dutch companies are working “The Dutch Embassy 20-member trade delegation meetings with a number of OSF Founder Camil Smeulders on several mega projects in looks forward to the 2022 Fifa from Netherlands and Qatar Qatari entities like the Su- the country. Dutch firms have World Cup in Qatar, the first Chamber officials in Doha preme Committee for Delivery talks with the Aspire Zone invested in different sectors ever in the Middle East. With on Thursday, OSF Founder and Legacy, Aspire Zone, Qa- to conduct laser activities. such as energy, agriculture, less than four years to go, Qa- Camil Smeulders said the tar Development Bank, Qatar Some of the companies are in healthcare, education consul- tar is working hard towards its 15-member Dutch trade mis- University and others to look talks to set up roller coasters tancy, engineering, services success and overcoming the sion selected out of the 300 for opportunities where we and theme parks in Qatar,” and supply,” he said. obstacles that lie in its way. OSF firms are ideally suited can partner with them,” he Smeulders said. Misnad said that Nether- We hope this mega sports for the Qatari market. said. Earlier, Qatar Chamber lands is one of the most im- event will leave a lasting leg- “The trade mission is be- “One of the companies (QC) Board Member Ali Abdel portant investment destina- acy for Qatar, the Middle East ing supported by the Dutch specialising in laser shows Latif al Misnad led the Qatari tions for Qatari businessmen region and the World,” the Hassad CEO Mohamed al Sadah government and will work in are in advanced stages of side during meeting with the as well. envoy said.

Trump moves to relaunch Keystone XL pipeline Liabilities to non-residents increase by AFP Trump. WASHINGTON “The president’s action to- 0.3% to QR712 billion in 2018 Q4: PSA day clarifies the national im- US President Donald Trump portance of Keystone XL and QNA by QR5.5 billion due to net has granted a new permit for aims to bring more than 10 DOHA outflows of FDI and other construction of the Keystone years of environmental review changes during the quarter. XL pipeline, a controversial to closure,” it said. LIABILITIES to non-residents Qatar’s assets with non- project that would bring oil It was not clear Saturday in Qatar increased by 0.3 residents increased by QR3.9 from Canada to the US. if, under the new permit, the percent or QR2.1 billion to Non-residents billion from QR385.2 billion The XL project, a cru- project must also undergo new QR711.8 billion in 2018 Q4, at the end of the previous cial segment in a network of environmental impact studies. according to data released by assets rise quarter to QR389.1 billion. pipelines linking Canadian oil The project has been the Planning and Statistics Au- Other foreign invest- fields to US refineries on the fiercely opposed by environ- thority (PSA), on Saturday. Qatar’s assets with ments consisting of long-term Gulf Coast, was blocked in No- mentalists and indigenous PSA said the survey target- non-residents increased loans and trade related short vember by a US federal judge. groups because of the risk of ed large enterprises in the pri- by QR3.9 billion from term financial instruments Trump’s action, issued oil spills and damage to sites vate sector and some govern- QR385.2 billion at the accounted for 53 percent or Friday and posted online by considered sacred. ment owned enterprises which end of the previous quarter QR205 billion of the total as- the White House, gives Cana- The XL portion of the pipe- accounted for 84 percent of the to QR389.1 billion sets, followed by foreign direct dian company TransCanada line calls for construction of a value of inward FDI of non- investment abroad at QR146.2 permission to “construct, con- segment from Alberta, Canada banks enterprises in 2016. billion or 38 percent and port- nect, operate and maintain to the Midwestern US state of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) followed by foreign direct in- folio investments (financial pipeline facilities” at the in- Nebraska, creating a more di- has surveyed all financial insti- vestment at QR117.9 billion or securities) at QR37.5 billion or ternational border in Phillips rect route to the Gulf refiner- tutions under its supervision, 17 percent and portfolio invest- 10 percent. County, Montana. ies. the PSA said. ments at QR99.8 billion or 14 There was also a net in- It supersedes a previous The administration of Ba- The PSA data showed for- percent of the total liabilities. crease of foreign direct invest- permit that Trump had issued rack Obama blocked the pro- eign investments accounted for At the end of Q4 2018, ment abroad and other chang- in March 2017. ject in 2015, citing the envi- Foreign investments accounted for QR491.0 billion in 2018 Q4. 69 percent or QR491.0 billion, stock of inward FDI decreased es of QR 0.4 billion. TransCanada thanked ronmental risks. Economy & Business Sunday, March 31, 2019 13 Qatar Chamber Qatar Petroleum honours participants promotes local industry across of specialised leadership programme Africa continent Over 280 executive, senior and mid-level leaders participated in QP’s first signature leadership programme QC delegation visits Ethiopia, Kenya to boost business, trade cooperation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion relations in trade and DOHA investment with Ethiopia and Kenya. A DELEGATION from Qatar Mohamed bin Gohar Chamber has visited Ethio- said the visit reviewed the pia and Kenya aiming to possibility of holding two open new channels of coop- permanent expos for Qa- eration for Qatari business- tari industries and SMEs in men to invest in the African Kenya and Ethiopia, which continent as well as find new would help Qatar Chamber export destination for na- to promote local products tional products. in Africa - a very important and huge market. The visit reviewed the pos- He noted that Ethiopian The leadership programmes were cascaded, starting with the executive team and finishing with frontline leaders. A further 460 frontline leaders will complete the programme at and Kenyan chambers have the end of 2019. sibility of holding two per- welcomed the initiative, manent expos for Qatari affirming it would help in- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK national oil and gas compa- Capital Abdulaziz al Man- industries and SMEs in form business communities DOHA nies in the world. nai said, “We recognise that Kenya and Ethiopia of both countries on Qatari Al Kaabi said “When the our ambitious international industries and facilitate im- QATAR Petroleum honoured decision was taken to reorgan- growth strategy places greater ports of Qatari products to over 280 executive, senior and ise Qatar Petroleum, our first demands on QP leaders and The delegation includ- these countries. mid-level leaders for complet- attention was to transforming employees. This is why our ing board members Mo- The team met with the ing its first signature leader- people before anything else. leaders must collaborate and hamed bin Mahdy al Ahbabi Ambassador of Qatar to Ken- ship programme. We had some of the best tal- work in new ways to reach and Mohamed bin Gohar al ya HE Jabor bin ali Al Dosari, The event, held under ents in the business, and we new goals, and to drive our Mohamed, met with chairs Special Adviser of the Presi- the patronage of His Excel- wanted them to be even bet- strategic priorities, champion of chambers federation of dent Bureau for Asian Affairs lency Saad Sherida al Kaabi, ter. We worked to transform change, inspire and develop commerce and industry in Mohamed Hussain Abdeely the Minister of State for En- our culture and drive our per- the next generations of lead- both countries, QC said in a and a number of Kenyan of- ergy Affairs, the President formance levels higher. Most ers and professionals.” statement on Saturday. ficials and businesspersons. and CEO of Qatar Petroleum, importantly, we invested in Each of the leadership pro- They also held meet- The QC delegation also was the highlight of an un- our leaders.” grammes, which are mandatory ings with businessmen from met the Ambassador of Qatar precedented Qatar petroleum His Excellency added: and inclusive of all QP leaders, both countries to discuss to Ethiopia HE Hammad bin investment in its current lead- “Leadership is the single most QP President and CEO HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi addresses participants was customised to Qatar Petro- ways of enhancing coopera- Mohamed al Dosari. ers, which included initiating important element of success during the ceremony in Doha recently. leum and co-designed in a part- programmes targeting the ex- for any organisation. It is not nership between QP’s Leader- ecutive, senior, mid-level and just about making the right de- When the decision was taken to reorganise ship Development Unit and front line leaders respectively. cisions, but also about commu- Qatar Petroleum, our first attention was to top business schools. Following The leadership pro- nicating with your teams and transforming people before anything else. the precedent set by QP’s High grammes were cascaded, start- inspiring them to help drive Performing Boards Program in ing with the executive team greater results. For us in Qa- We had some of the best talents in the business, and 2016, leaders from subsidiaries and finishing with frontline tar Petroleum, we have made we wanted them to be even better and key national organisations leaders. A further 460 front- a strategically important in- were invited to attend the Sen- line leaders will complete their vestment in our leaders to en- QP President and CEO HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi ior Leaders Programme. programme at the end of 2019. sure that people development Qatar Petroleum is plan- Addressing QP leaders, remains a core business that mitment during the one-year sign and implement this sig- ning more programmes and Kaabi highlighted the impor- drives our growth strategy.” programme. He also thanked nature programme. different types of leadership The Qatar Chamber delegation during their visit to Ethiopia and tance of leadership in achiev- HE the President and CEO Insead, Cranfield and Mercuri Also speaking at the rec- development for 2019 and Kenya, held meetings with businessmen from both countries. ing Qatar Petroleum’s vision of Qatar Petroleum thanked Urval, who have collaborated ognition ceremony, Execu- 2020 to address emerging pri- of becoming one of the best all QP leaders for their com- with Qatar Petroleum to de- tive Vice President of Human orities and needs. Qatar Social Responsibility Network honours QIIB

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tive shield from the President our country and people. We ly at the higher management companies and associations DOHA of Qatar University, Dr Has- believe that efforts to gain prof- level, as part of a broader vi- have borne fruits. Profitable san Rashid al Derham. itability are important. But sion that focuses on national institutions now have a better IN recognition of its efforts and Commenting on QIIB be- at the same time, supporting capacity enhancement and to understanding of Corporate initiatives in the field of Corpo- ing honoured at Qatar Uni- non-profit activities that serve participate in achieving Qatar Social Responsibility and a rate Social Responsibility, Qatar versity, QIIB Deputy Chief the community is worthy of all National Vision 2030”. greater involvement therein, Social Responsibility Network Executive Officer Jamal al Ja- efforts. We believe that corpo- “The vital role we play in which will eventually lead to has honoured QIIB as one of mal said, “We are very pleased rate social responsibility is not serving our community in- quantitative and qualitative re- the 2018 CSR leaders during a with this award, which is giv- a mere slogan, but something volves provision of integrated sults that will help achieve the ceremony held at the Qatar Uni- en to us at Qatar University, that has to be put into practice. banking services that meet the goals of CSR programmes.” versity in the presence of Min- the academic edifice that we It opens wide horizons for the requirements of different seg- Jamal expressed QIIB’s ister of Education and Higher are proud of and from where development of societies and ments, based on fair terms and thanks and appreciation to Education HE Dr Mohamed many generations have gradu- creates constructive and ef- conditions. We are also work- Qatar Social Responsibility Abdul Wahid al Hammadi. ated and contributed to our fective cooperation among the ing hard to develop Islamic Network and Qatar University Heads of government and country’s development and various parties capable of par- banking and support small for honouring the bank for its non-government bodies and advancement under the lead- ticipating in the overall devel- and medium-sized enterprises, role in serving the society. institutions, and diplomats ership of The Amir HH Sheikh opment of the society”. QIIB Chief of Business Development Omar Abdulaziz al Meer (right) which is a key driver in nation- He affirmed that QIIB will were among the dignitaries Tamim bin Hamad al Thani.” Jamal noted, “We took receives a commemorative shield from the President of Qatar Univer- al economic development.” continue to play its role and who attended the event. He said, “We meet our numerous CSR initiatives and sity, Dr Hassan Rashid al Derham in Doha recently. The Deputy CEO noted enhance its initiatives in vari- Omar Abdul Aziz al Meer, Corporate Social Responsi- supported education as well as that: “The effective partner- ous fields related to Corporate QIIB Head (Business Develop- bility based on the standards many medical, social, sports, tivities. We also helped train, staff in the most important po- ships established between Social Responsibility for the ment) received a commemora- that are focused on serving cultural and charitable ac- place and empower Qatari sitions in the Bank, particular- QIIB and different institutions, benefit of the country at large. Doha Bank concludes 14th edition of Al Dana Green Run

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Bank’s flagship Al Dana Savings groups, through the introduction of Culture and Sports. DOHA scheme, the Al Dana Green Run was of new features, such as six new “When we find ourselves engag- organised this year to emphasise the categories of races for different age ing our members in such an inspir- BUILDING on its commitment to Bank’s unwavering commitment groups and social segments. ing event, which allows them to ex- raising environmental awareness and support to achieving Qatar’s “It is an honour to be part of an perience the thrill and excitement of among Qatar communities, Doha 2030 vision, in line with its four pil- initiative that positions Qatar as a competing in a friendly atmosphere, Bank, one of the largest private lars. It also aimed at raising aware- supporter of the sports sector and the we cannot help but burst with pride. commercial banks in Qatar, an- ness of the importance of sports and environment, and more importantly, The Al Dana Green Run highlights nounced the successful conclusion leading a healthy lifestyle. one that brings the nation’s people the nation’s belief in what people of its largest CSR initiative, the Al Dr R Seetharaman, CEO of together, from various segments, of- can achieving and succeed regard- Dana Green Run, which took place Doha Bank Group, extended his fering an equal opportunity to all to less of their different individual on Friday at the Al Bidaa Park with gratitude to all those who came to- participate and showcase their loy- abilities,” said Braik a Marri, Acting a record turnout. The event, which gether at the Al Dana Green Run, alty and commitment to the Doha Chief Retail Banking Officer. coincided with the commence- as a powerful expression of their community. Today, we stand hand in Members of the crowd and au- ment of this year’s Qatar National trust in Doha Bank’s initiative and hand, with organisations like Doha dience, who attended to cheer their Sports Day celebrations, was held the underlying cause, and their loy- Bank, to elevate Qatar’s standing in friends and relatives, enjoyed free under the patronage of the Minis- alty to the nation. He said, “It gives different arenas and reflect the true entertainment and a dedicated fun try of Culture and Sports, and was me great pride to witness the tre- values of our nation and our culture. zone area for all ages. supported by Qatar Sports for all mendous success of Doha Bank’s We salute Doha Bank for this suc- Doha Bank’s Al Dana Savings Federation (QSFA), Traffic Depart- 14th edition of the Al Dana Green cessful initiative and its ongoing ef- and Current accounts scheme fea- ment, and Qatar Red Crescent. Run. The enthusiastic participation The annual 3-km run, Doha Bank’s largest CSR initiative, witnesses the participa- forts that continuously remind us of tures the country’s biggest prize The 14th edition of the annual of runners and supporters from tion of several thousand runners at the Al Bidaa Park, in Doha, on Friday. the bright future ahead of us. We are pool, which includes a mega-prize 3-km run, was organised in partner- across the community is a true tes- cooperating with Doha Bank towards of QAR 2 million and another prize ship with Al Sulaiman Holding, Al tament to the unity and harmony ing us to come back with bigger Green Run’s 14th edition was yet developing Al Dana Green Run in of QAR 1 Million. Al Dana account Sulaiman Rent a car, Al Sulaiman that we live with every day. and better editions. I want to thank another success”. the upcoming years and aiming to holders can enter quarterly mil- Jewelry, Al Tawfeeq Travel, Baladna, “Year on year, we are inspired the organising committee, par- This year’s edition was de- increase the number of participants lionaire draws and monthly draws McDonalds, Galler Chocolatier, Lulu by the great turnout of participants ticipants, supporters, and all those signed with the aim of catering up to 10000 in the next edition,” said to win a range of exciting rewards Hypermarket and Al Rawda Water. and the positive energy reflected involved who dedicated their time to the needs of the masses, from Ahmed Alajme, CEO Qatar Sports with a minimum account balance Deriving its name from Doha throughout the event, encourag- and efforts to ensure that Al Dana families to young individuals and for all and Representative of Ministry of QAR 5,000. 14 Sunday, March 31, 2019 Economy & Business Russia’s Inter US Federal Reserve RAO seeks gas in full pause but rate QFC takes part in Uludag turbines deal with GE by Oct cuts unlikely: QNB REUTERS Economy Summit in Turkey KRASNOYARSK QNA ing rate cuts as soon as this DOHA year. As fed funds rate nears THE chief executive of Rus- estimates of the neutral rate sia’s Inter RAO said on Satur- THE US Federal Reserve, or the rate that separates day the energy holding hoped widely known as simply the accommodative from re- to reach a deal with General Fed, has struck again, with strictive policy, uncertainty Electric Co by October to pro- the March 19-20 meeting grows about both the timing duce powerful gas turbines in of its Federal Open Market and the direction of mon- Russia, either as a joint ven- Committee (FOMC) provid- etary policy. ture or by buying a licence ing yet another dovish sur- In our view, the fed from GE. prise to markets. After nine funds rate is going to re- The historic, economic Russia, which does not rate hikes since December main flat in 2019 or at any currently produce mid- or 2015, the latest two FOMC time in the foreseeable fu- and political relations high-power gas-fired power meetings have produced ture. There are two main turbines, recently launched a one of the most notable sud- reasons why we do not see that exist between 1.9 trillion rouble ($29 billion) den monetary policy chang- a compelling reason for rate programme to modernise a es in recent years. cuts, bond markets notwith- Turkey and Qatar have quarter of its power genera- In a few months, the Fed standing. tion, or 41 gigawatt of coal- has gone from steady inter- First, the overall US grown stronger with and gas-based plants. est rate hikes with continu- growth story is currently It is seen as a rare oppor- ous runoff of assets from its being clouded by rather every passing year, tunity for Western producers balance sheet to a patient temporary Q1 2019-related amid falling global demand for wait-and-see approach. idiosyncratic factors, in- and Turkish companies gas turbines in recent years, As per the new guidance, cluding residual seasonal- remain incredibly active but Moscow has said inves- rate movements are data ity, an inventory overhang, tors must only use fully local- dependent and the asset a corporate earning reces- and important players ised — domestically produced runoff, otherwise known sion and an unusually long — equipment as part of a local as quantitative tightening government shutdown. in Qatar’s economy content push. (QT), is set to quickly ta- US GDP growth is ex- Inter RAO CEO Boris Ko- per before a full stop, QNB pected to rebound in Q2 to QFC Authority CEO valchuk said the modernisa- group said in its weekly re- 2.6 percent q/q annualised tion programme would open port. growth from 1.5 percent Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida a large market for GE for 10 The interest rate projec- in Q1. Despite a fading fis- years. tion of Fed officials moved cal stimulus and mounting “We hope to reach all the to suggest that the FOMC concerns of slowing growth agreements with them within will not increase interest in Europe and China, the half a year,” Kovalchuk told rates in 2019 and only enact US economic performance reporters during a conference one more modest hike over is still robust. QFC Authority CEO Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida delivers a keynote address at the Uludag Economy Summit in Turkey recently. in the Siberian city of Krasno- the next two years. Growth is expected to yarsk. Importantly, the no hike gradually stabilise slightly high-level roundtable, which with it, the potential for even A plant jointly owned by expectation for this year above potential or trend Key issues and opportunities governing the saw participation from sen- more cooperation between Inter RAO, GE and Russian was set by a 11-6 majority, (around 1.9%) after Q2. ior executives and CEOs our two nations.” state conglomerate Rostec suggesting a strong support The unemployment rate business and financial industries in the from around the world. Jaida added, “As one of produces 77-megawatt tur- for the dovish position with- is around multi-decade lows region were on the agenda at the meet Jaida said, “The historic, the world’s leading onshore bines in Russia’s central re- in the FOMC. Moreover, the and average hourly earnings economic and political rela- business and financial cen- gion of Yaroslavl. Fed has decided to stop QT growth continues to pick up TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tions that exist between Tur- tres, the QFC offers an attrac- The ongoing talks between by September 2019, effec- to near pre-great financial DOHA partner of the summit which key and Qatar have grown tive platform for companies GE and Inter RAO are for the tively supporting an am- crisis rates. is considered one of the most stronger with every passing to grow and expand their local production of 185-195 ple supply of reserves and Second, broader finan- THE Qatar Financial Centre important business and eco- year, and Turkish companies businesses, coupled with a megawatt turbines. Inter RAO therefore limiting future cial conditions have eased (QFC) has participated in the nomic meetings in Turkey. remain incredibly active and competitive tax regime and may purchase Rostec’s stake drags on liquidity. significantly in recent Uludag Economy Summit in During the summit, QFC important players in Qatar’s legal framework based on in the plant as part of the deal The decision has come months, which is expected Turkey, involving high-level Authority CEO Yousuf Mo- economy. English common law. with GE, Kovalchuk added. amidst rising downside to produce positive lagged CEOs and business leaders. hamed al Jaida, delivered a “Turkey is also a strategic “The QFC is therefore A joint venture between risks for global growth, effects on GDP over the The summit discussed keynote address that high- focus market for the QFC, well positioned to act as a Siemens and Russian firm muted inflation pressures coming quarters. Accord- key issues and opportunities lighted the significance and and our recently announced gateway for Turkish and in- Power Machines is already and inflation expectations, ing to the Bloomberg US governing the business and growth potential of Qatari- New Emerging Belt initia- ternational businesses look- producing turbines in Rus- and concerns over financial Financial Condition Index, financial industries in the Turkish economic relations, tive which forms an impor- ing to expand to the fast- sia. Siemens, which owns a stability. which tracks the overall region, QFC said in a state- and Qatar’s robust invest- tant part of our new strategy, growing Qatari market, as 65-percent stake in the ven- Markets have reacted level of stress in money, ment on Saturday. ment landscape. reinforces the importance well as flourishing regional ture, has pledged to raise the strongly to the Feds dovish bond, and equity markets to The QFC was a strategic The QFC also hosted a of the Turkish market, and markets,” Jaida said. level of localisation in the pro- pivot. help assess the availability duction process. The implied probability and cost of credit, financial of rate hikes in any of the re- conditions have reversed maining 2019 FOMC meet- from deep into restrictive ings has plummeted from territory in Q4 2018 back more than 90.0 percent in to accommodative territory India’s cash-strapped Jet Airways to pay December salaries October 2018 to around 6.0 this quarter. In other words, percent after the January financial markets continue REUTERS The airline was bailed out a letter seen by Reuters, add- 2019 meeting and 0.0 per- to do part of the job for the NEW DELHI on Monday here by state-run ing the company was working cent at the time of writing. Fed, which lessens the pres- as fast as possible to resolve its Perhaps even more telling sure for future rate cuts. INDEBTED Indian carrier Jet Jet Airways has delayed debt issues. is that bond markets have All in all, the Fed is now Airways will pay December “We realise that this remit- started to price in potential quickly moving towards a salaries to pilots and aircraft payments to pilots, suppli- tance does not lift the finan- rate cuts. full pause in monetary pol- maintenance engineers but for ers and lessors for months cial hardship that each of you The implied probabil- icy normalisation. No more now cannot pay more recent and defaulted on loans are facing and we do not take ity of rate cuts in Q4 2019 policy rate hikes are expect- overdue wages, its chief ex- after racking up more than your sacrifices for granted,” he surged from zero late last ed for this year and the QT ecutive said on Saturday after $1 billion in debt added. “We continue to work year to over 50 percent af- process is set to end soon. pilots threatened to strike over on additional funding on an ter the March 2019 FOMC From September 2018 payment delays. urgent basis and shall advise meeting. to March 2019, the Fed has Jet Airways has delayed banks, which have temporar- you about the release of the re- In fact, as of now, the changed its projections for payments to pilots, suppliers ily taken a majority stake in maining salary arrears as the Fed, expert consensus and rate increases over 2019- and lessors for months and the company and given it a funds come in,” he added. bond markets diverge con- 2021 from four hikes or defaulted on loans after rack- loan, under a government-led Karan Chopra, the presi- siderably about the future 100 basis points (bps) to ing up more than $1 billion in rescue deal. dent of the National Avia- path of fed funds rate. While one hike or 25 bps. De- debt. The airline blamed its “These are complex pro- tors Guild, the union of Jet both the Fed and leading spite domestic and external problems on high oil prices cesses and it has taken longer Airways pilots, said union experts point to moderate headwinds, bond market and rising competition. than we had expected and as members planned to meet in hikes either late this year expectations about rate cuts Lessors have grounded such we are only able to remit Mumbai on Sunday to discuss or at some point next year, already in 2019 are rather more than three dozen Jet Air- your remaining salary for De- further steps and whether they future markets are imply- premature. ways planes, forcing hundreds cember 2018,” Chief Executive planned to go ahead with their A Jet Airways aircraft is parked at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj of its flights to be cancelled. Vinay Dube told employees in planned April 1 strike. International Airport in Mumbai, India, recently. (EPA)

TRADE FINANCE TRAINING 2019 ICC Qatar 4th banking workshop focuses on letters of credit, guarantees

the Bank’s CSR programme and its The one-day seminar also tackles status on the full participation as a major busi- ness player in efforts to support a demand guarantee standard banking practices knowledge-based economy both in Qatar and abroad across its interna- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Banking Commission of the In- tional footprint. DOHA ternational Chamber of Commerce He said the event highlighted and founder of Sindberg Consult many topics related to letters of THE International Chamber of (www.kimsindberg.com). credit and guarantee, expressing Commerce (ICC) Qatar organised The one-day seminar touched his hope it would present practical its fourth banking workshop under on a comprehensive overview of solutions and conclude with fruitful the theme ‘Trade Finance Training pressing issues including the best recommendations. 2019’ on Wednesday at the Grand practices of letters of credit and let- In a press statement, the ICC Hyatt Hotel. ters of guarantees, Incoterms 2020 Qatar stressed its keenness on hold- The workshop held in collabo- and status on the demand guarantee ing the workshop for a fourth year ration with the London Institute standard banking practices. Senior banking officials and participants during the fourth banking workshop under the theme ‘Trade Finance Training 2019’ in a row that seemed enormously of Banking and Finance was spon- Addressing the attendees, QNB at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Doha recently. beneficial to the attendees within sored by QNB and supported by Qa- AGM Financial Institutions Ali the banking industry. tar Chamber. Abdullah Darwish said: “With its The ICC Qatar stressed its keenness on holding the workshop for a fourth year in a row that seemed The ICC Qatar It assured it Held under the patronage of Qa- strong growth and rising economic would continue to hold such work- tar Chamber and ICC Qatar Chair- power, the State of Qatar presents a enormously beneficial to the attendees within the banking industry shops that discuss different topics man Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al key, growing global market for trade related to banking sector. Thani, the workshop was led by Kim and investment, and with the ambi- strategy, we are ready to play our global economic climate.” sponsorship of this important work- At the end of the event, partici- Sindberg, the Technical Advisor to tious 2030 national vision and wise part toward the improvement of the Darwish affirmed that QNB’s shop came as an important part of pants received 6.5 PDUs certificates. www.guide.com.qa  :\Uday 4HYJO 31, 2019

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QATAR FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT HOLDS LUNCHEON FOR AFRICAN SUPER CUP GUESTS

President of the Qatar Football Association Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani held a luncheon in honour of the guests of the African Super Cup led by Ahmad Ahmad, President of the Confederation of African Football, on Saturday. Al Duhail halt Al Sadd title celebrations after 2-2 draw Al Sadd would Weiss bags brace have won the Falcon Shield as Al Gharafa beat had they picked up maximum hapless Al Rayyan points TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK In the other game, Mo- DOHA hammed Bayati’s 86th minute TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK strike sealed a 2-1 win for Al DOHA AL Gharafa fought back from Ahli over Al Arabi. a goal down to beat Al Rayyan Al Ahli, with their 10th vic- AL Sadd and Al Duhail 4-2 in Week 20 of the QNB tory, raised their points tally to played out an entertaining Stars League at the Al Duhail 33 and fourth on the table, two 2-2 draw with two matches Stadium on Saturday. points ahead of Al Sailiya. left in the QNB Stars League A 15th minute penalty con- The match was dubbed ‘Hi- at Al Duhail Stadium in verted by Rodrigo Tabata put lal Derby’ because both clubs Doha on Saturday. the Lions ahead but two quick are located in that area. Al Sadd would have won goals from Vladimir Weiss and Meshaal Abdullah had put the Falcon Shield had they Mehdi Taremi saw the Chee- the Brigadiers headed the hosts picked up maximum points tahs claim the lead but Al Rayy- into the lead in the 24th min- but the Wolves have to wait an levelled the scores when utes after Moutoualli’s cross until next week to win their Gelmin Rivas scored in the was flicked on to the striker 14th league title if they beat 38th minute before half time. who made no mistake from Umm Salal. Al Duhail on Weiss scored his second of close range. their part would hope for the Al Sadd fans cheer on their team during their QNB Stars League match against Al Duhail at the Al Duhail Stadium on Saturday. the match after cooly dispatch- Victor Vazquez equalised near-impossible iif Al Sadd ing a 78th minute penalty after for The Dream Team just after loses their next two matches Baghdad Bounedjah had put Lucas Mendes’ strike had put the hour mark. Vazquez after and they win to clinch a suc- Al Sadd ahead by scoring in Christian Gourcuff’s men ahead picking up the ball on the left cessive title. the 27th minute before Na- in 10 minutes after the restart. side of attack before dancing The result means Al Sadd ji’s unfortunate howler. Al Rayyan can only blame around his marker to unleash now have 51 points, four Al Sadd, captained by themselves as they conceded a super strike past the goal- adrift of Al Duhail who con- Xavi Hernandez, could have the lead landing a damaging keeper. ceded a an own-goal late in been in the lead in the 14th blow to The Lions’ bid to stay in But Ahli had the last laugh added time when Murad Naji minute had Akram Afif not the third position. late in the game as Bayati’s vol- on the field for four minutes thwarted from the spot by Al Rayyan remain on 33 ley from a cornerkick flew past directed the ball into his own Al Duhail goalkeeper Amine points, while Al Gharafa moved a crowded Arabi goalline to seal net to all but end the Red Lecomte. The penalty came to 25 points. victory for the hosts. Knights title charge. as a result of a foul by Mo- Moroccan striker Yousef hammed Moosa on Bouned- El Arabi, the last two sea- jah. sons’ league top scorer in The Red Knights could Qatar, struck both goals for have equalised in the 45th Al Duhail in the 75th and minute had Japanese mid- 85th minutes. The second fielder Shoya Nakajima’s goal came off a penalty kick, chip shot after evading three awarded by referee Abdul- defenders not hit against the rahman Al Jassim after crossbar. Hamed Ismail fouled substi- The match, played at the tute Ali Afif. Al Duhail Stadium in front of Ace Algerian striker 6,337 spectators, had all the and tournament top scorer Al Duhail’s Shiro Nakajima shields the ball from Al Sadd’s Salem al Hajri during the match. ingredients of a thriller. Barty defeats Pliskova to capture WTA Miami Open title

AFP finding the mental grind of the Open doubles crown she won MIAMI tour too much to bear, turning last September. to professional cricket in a bid Barty, a junior Wimbledon ASHLEIGH Barty’s transfor- to find sporting happiness. winner at age 15, will rise from mation is complete after the Barty, however, knew she 11th to number nine in the Australian defeated Czech fifth had the tennis skills to com- world rankings and become seed Karolina Pliskova 7-6 pete at the very top and after the first Australian woman (7/1) 6-3 Saturday to win the returning in February 2016, since Sam Stosur in June 2013 biggest singles title of her ca- has taken her career to an elite to crack the top 10. reer at the WTA Miami Open. level, culminating in her first- “It has been a phenomenal The 22-year-old Aussie ever WTA Premier Mandatory two weeks both in singles and Al Gharafa’s Vladimir Weiss celebrates scoring against Al Rayyan with quit tennis five years ago after title to follow on from the US doubles,” said Barty. a teammate during their QNB Stars League match on Saturday. Sports Sunday, March 31, 2019 17 Shock & awe for Saeed al Sulaiti Qatar SuperStock 600 rider edges trainee Qubaisi in thrilling finish to end up on same number of points (214) and wins but claims championship on Superpole; Sheikh Jassim bags QSTK Trophy

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QATAR’S Saeed al Sulaiti clinched the Qatar Superstock 600 title for the third time in a row after a pulsating fifth and last round at the Losail Interna- tional Circuit on Saturday. Until the final moments of the championship, neither Su- laiti nor Abdulla al Qubaisi was sure of the title. After Sulaiti re- corded the win in the first race, Qubaisi won the second, with both tied at 214 points each. Since the first Superpole of the season was won by Sulaiti, he managed to retain the title in the tense finale.

I’m very happy to win the FIM Asia, QMMF and LCSC officials with rider Saeed al Sulaiti, Abdulla al Qubaisi and Mashel al Naimi before the start of the fifth round of the third title in a row. This year QSTK600 Championship at Losail on Saturday. it was really very difficult to bag the championship. Sulaiti was pleased with his STANDINGS which will start in two weeks. In A delighted Sheikh Thani third title in a row. “This year it the next QSTK season, I’ll try my said, “This season was a great QSTK600 champion Saeed al Sulaiti lifts Abdulla al Qubaisi after the Saeed al Sulaiti was really very difficult to bag QSTK600 (after Round 5) best to win the championship,” success for me as I won the prize distribution. Saeed is also the mentor of the young rider Qubaisi, the championship. The first 1.Saeed al Sulaiti 214 pts added Qubaisi. QSTK Trophy. In this round, I who made a clean-sweep of the third and fourth rounds of the cham- 2.Abdulla al Qubaisi 214 race was one of my toughest 3.Mashel al Naimi 173 Mashel al Naimi was third couldn’t win the first race but I pionship. Saeed had won the first superpole of the season on the In the first race, pole rider races here. After five laps, I saw 4.Balint Kovacs 139 in the championship with 173 did it in the second. I am looking basis of which he was declared as the champion. Sulaiti led the race for the first Abdulla and me in front, while 5.Essa al Mutawa 33 points. “It was a difficult season. forward to the next season when three laps trying to create a gap Mashel had fallen behind. I QSTK TROPHY I tried to win at least one race I join the QSTK category.” 1.Jassim al Thani 245 but Qubaisi and Mashel al Nai- tried to let Abdulla come in front 2.Mohammad al Zaidan 205 this weekend but Saeed and Khalid al Remaihi, LCSC mi stayed close to him. Midway, of me but he was smart enough 3.Hassan al Mansoori 130 Abdulla raced very hard and de- Vice-President and General only Qubaisi could keep pace not to accept and stayed behind 4.Nawaf al Shuabi 117 served to finish first and second. Manager) expressed happiness with Sulaiti. Both passed each me,” said Sulaiti. 5.Mohammad al Eidi 98 Next season, I’ll be better pre- at the performance of the rid- 6.Alexander Qabazard 93 other several times in an exhi- “In the Race 2 , I just had 7.Alastair Cunliffe 80 pared. Many thanks to my spon- ers. “We witnessed an exciting bition of brave and gutsy rid- to finish in the top three to win 8.Ali Abdul Hussain 61 sor Ooredoo, the QMMF and QSTK600 championship where ing. However in the end, Sulaiti the championship. I decided to 9.Mustafa Husain 42 LCSC for a wonderful champi- until the end we didn’t know pulled off victory by 0.050s. cross the finish line safely and 10.Hamad Dashti 29 onship. I congratulate all who who will get the title. Our young 11.Mujahed al Kashram 17 The third place went to win the championship. I want 12.Mansoor al Hajri 12 make the championship better generations is pushing very hard Hungarian rider Balint Kovacs. to congratulate Abdulla for the 13.Talal Bilal 6 each year,” Naimi said. as we can see with the close bat- In the second race, Mashel great season. My sincere thanks In the QSTK Trophy, Mo- tles between Sulaiti and Qubaisi. al Naimi and Abdulla al Qubaisi to Ooredoo for sponsoring me. I season in a good way – a second hammad al Zaidan became the So I feel that we are on the right were involved in a nerve-wrack- also thank the QMMF and LCSC place in the first race and a win first rider to end the winning path to help the young riders ing duel at the front, while Su- for organising such an amasing in the second one. I want to first run of Sheikh Jassim al Thani. achieve good results.” laiti had to finish among the top championship,” Sulaiti added. thank my coach Saeed. Without But the latter came back to fin- Trophies were presented three to ensure his successful Younger rider Qubaisi had him, I won’t have finished so ish the season with a victory. by Stephan Carapiet (FIM Asia defence. Qubaisi beat Naimi by a great season, especially the strongly. A big thank you to the He won the QSTK Trophy with President), Stan Yasuhiro (FIM 0.125 of a second to win the race latter half. He fought spiritedly QMMF and LCSC for hosting a 245 points, while Zaidan was Asia Vice-President), Abdulrah- QSTK Trophy Race 2 winner Sheikh Jassim al Thani on the podium and Sulaiti comfortably rode to till the last moments to win the great championship. runner-up, with 205. The third man al Mannai (QMMF Presi- with runner-up Mohammad al Zaidan (left), third-place winner Hassan the third spot, without taking crown. “Overall this season was “Now, it is time to focus place was taken by Hassan al dent) and Khalid al Remaihi al Mansoori, guest and officials at Losail on Saturday. any undue risk. great for me. We finished the on the Spanish championship Mansoori with 130 points. (LCSC Vice-President and GM).

National Equestrian Series Hathab Round 10 Ghazali bags Big Tour title to stay in contention Saeed al Qadi RESULTS SHOWJUMPING: BIG TOUR claims Open Table A, One round against the clock with jump off Art. 238.2.2 (130/145cm) Prize-Money QR35,000 Class; Waldon 1. Rider: Nasser al Ghazali; Horse: Colibri; Faults: 0; Time: 73.89secs; Jump-off: Faults: 0; Time: wins dressage 36.15secs; prize: QR8,750; 2. Faleh Suwead al Ajami; Carport; 0; 73.18secs; 0; 36.30secs; QR7,000; 3. Hamad Towaim al Marri; Chin Van De TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Kranenburg; 4; 70.19secs; QR 5,250; 4. Khalid DOHA Mohammed al Emadi; Fiji; 4; 70.60secs; QR 3,500 Winners and runners-up of mixed doubles event of 2019 ITTF World OPEN CLASS Tour Platinum Qatar Open on the podium on Saturday. NASSER al Ghazali, who was Table A, Six Bar Comp., Art. 262.3 (115/12 cm) Prize-Money QR15,000 fifth on the points tally in the 1. Saeed Nasser al Qadi; St. Lucia; Faults: 0; Faults: 0; Big Tour prior to the start of Faults: 0; Faults: 4; QR3,750; 2. Rami Younis; Inzaghi Ma Long, Shiwen make the 10th Hathab Equestrian Van Molenheide; 0; 0; 0; 16; QR3,000; 3. Shka. Tour 2018-19, pitchforked his Fatima Jabor al Thani; Eddie; 0; 0; 4; QR 1,875; 3. Mohammad Hazim Abara; Cora; 0; 0; 4; QR1,875 ITTF Qatar Open final status clinching the title astride DRESSAGE his grey gelding Colibri at the Test-Level 1, Test E, Prize-Money QR10,000 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 11-4, 18-16 victory. Qatar Equestrian Federation 1 Jessica Walson; Lusso Del Castegno; 70.345pts; DOHA She will now face her com- QR2,800; 2. Amna Ahmad al Saffar; Rythm; outdoor arena on Saturday. 69.310pts; QR2,300; 3. Micky Nijboer; Rose patriot Wang Manyu in the Ghazali had 158 points from Alsulaimi; 67.931pts; QR 1,750 OLYMPIC and world cham- semis, after the world number eight rounds of Hathab with Test - Level 2, Test E, Prize-Money QR5,000 pion Ma Long knocked out three saw off Singapore’s eight Saeed Nasser Qadi leading the 1. Mohammed Nasser al Qadi; Kantje’s Este Fana; world number two and tour- seed Feng Tianwei 11-5, 11-9, 11- 70.435pts; QR1,375; 2. Iris Nijboer; Piet Mondrian table with 189 points from same (GB); 69.565pts; QR1,000; 3. Mohammed Salem al nament top seed Xu Xin in the 3, 7-11, 11-7. number of rounds. But Ghazali’s Nasser al Ghazali, who won the Big Tour Table A, One round against the clock with jump off (130/145cm) Marri; Gin Tonic Van De Kranenburg; 68.261pts; QR750. men’s singles semi-final of the Meanwhile, China’s Xu Xin show in this leg will surely take class, in action at the Qatar Equestrian Federation on Saturday. 2019 ITTF World Tour Plati- and Liu Shiwen added another him up higher and he now has num Qatar Open on Saturday. Mixed Doubles title to their two more rounds in the 12-leg In an all-Chinese semis, Long collection following a strong national series to stake a claim bounced back from going one display. In the final, the duo for the overall title. set down to win in six, 14-12, thumped fourth seeds Masataka 6-11, 11-8, 10-12, 7-11, 6-11. Morizono and Mima Ito of Ja- Also in the women’s draw, pan 11-5, 11-7, 11-7. This was Xu China’s Liu Shiwen and Sun Xin and Liu Shiwens’s third title Yingsha cruised into the wom- together, having also tasted suc- en’s semi-finals. The third seed cess in Austria last year and in and defending champion Shiw- Hungary earlier this year. en eased past compatriot Wang The men’s doubles title was Yidi 11-2, 11-7, 11-8, 11-4. won by Hong Kong’s Ho Kwan Shiwen had beaten another Kit and Wong Chun Ting. The Chinese Wang Manyu in last third seeded pair claimed their Jessica Waldon, who won the year’s final and looks in fine third title by beating Germany’s Dressage Level 1 test event, Asian referees’ course concludes: Htahab 10th tour also saw the form to win her second succes- Timo Boll and Patrick Franziksa receives her prize. conclusion of the new Asian Referees’ Training Course which was held at sive title. 11-4, 7-11, 11-9, 11-9. the Qatar Equestrian Federation from March 22 to 30 with the participa- Shiwen will take on qualifier China’s Sun Yingsha and Confident and focused, Nasser al Ghazali receives his prize from Badr al Darwish, Secretary- tion of representatives from 11 Asian countries. Under the guidance and and Youth Olympic champion Wang Manyu, the no.2 seeds, Ghazali excelled in the Table General of QEF and Asian Equestrian Federation. patronage of the President of the Asian and Equestrian Federation, the Yingsha who continued her im- won the women’s doubles title A, One round against the clock training course for the referees in showjumping was held in two phases pressive run as she accounted beating colleagues Ding Ning with jump off Art. 238.2.2 good since he was fourth on ished second. Shka. Fatima lasting four days each. A total of 30 trainees including nine from Qatar for He Zhuojia 6-11, 11-4, 11-4, and Wang Yidi 12-14, 16-1, 11-6, (130/145cm) class returning the points tally with 164 points Jabor al Thani astride Eddie took part. The others were from Palestine, Jordan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, 11-8, 11-5 in the quarter-finals. 11-13, 11-4. Ding Ning and Wang faultless in both the round before the 10th round. and Mohammad Hazim Abara China, Taipei, Taiwan, Kuwait, Indonesia, India, Hong Kong. The courses On Thursday, China’s world Yidi came through qualification. and the jump-off in 73.89secs The Open Class Table A, on Cora ended up as third best. shall continue in future stages until the next Asian Games in 2022. number one Ding Ning has ad- A contest that ebbed and and 36.15secs respectively to Six Bar Comp., Art. 262.3 Earlier the dressage com- vanced into the semis with a flowed, crucially in the fifth emerge as the best. (115/12 cm) competition saw petitions saw Jessica Waldon Del Castegno to log the most Qatar Olympic Committee. The comfortable 4-0 win over Ger- game Yingsha and Manyu estab- Faleh Suwead al Ajami, Saeed Nasser al Qadi, riding and Mohammed Nasser al points, while Al Qadi stood out series which carries a total prize many’s Han Ying. The 28-year- lished a 5-2 lead at the change who rode Carport, finished St. Lucia, emerge as the best Qadi emerge as best in Level 1 with Kantje’s Este Fana. of QR1.2mn has been highly old, a three-time world cham- of ends, which prove decisive. second clocking 73.18secs and with only four faults. and Level 2 tests. Hathab, launched in 2017, is successful for bright young tal- pion and the reigning Olympic It is the first ITTF World Tour 36.30secs respectively. Ajami Rami Younis on his mount Waldon combined beau- an initiative of HE Sheikh Joaan ent besides encouraging local gold medallist, advanced into women’s doubles title for Ying- also did his overall score some Inzaghi Van Molenheide fin- tifully with her horse Lusso bin Hamad al Thani, President, entrepreneurship. the last four with an 11-7, 11-7, sha and Wang Manyu as a pair. 18 Sunday, March 31, 2019 Sports FORMULA ONE Messi double sends Barcelona 13 points clear

It was a fitting way for the Argentinian to mark his 675th Barcelona appearance

AFP Barca struggled to break MADRID down Espanyol early on, with Messi, Suarez and Ivan Rakitic LIONEL Messi continued his all wasting half-chances in the remarkable run of form with first period. a second-half double as Bar- Barcelona saw a penalty celona continued their march appeal waved away by both towards the La Liga title on the referee and VAR on the Saturday with a 2-0 win over stroke of half-time, and Mal- Espanyol. com was denied just after the The visitors gave their hour mark by away goalkeeper city rivals a tough game at Diego Lopez as the Catalan gi- the Camp Nou, but Messi’s ants grew frustrated. chipped free-kick with 19 min- But Messi has been con- utes to play and a late second sistently unplayable this sea- sent the reigning champions son, and he dinked in a won- 13 points clear at the top ahead derful effort from a set-piece of second-placed Atletico Ma- despite Victor Sanchez’s best drid’s game at Alaves later on efforts to clear off the line. Saturday. The three points were Messi has now netted eight sealed in the 89th minute times in his last four games for as Malcom ran clear on the Barca, and leads the way in the La Liga scoring charts with 31 goals, 13 ahead of teammate Messi’s chipped free-kick Luis Suarez. with 19 minutes to play “I had no idea he would and a late second sent the (From left) Ferrari’s German driver Sebastian Vettel (second placed), Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc (pole position) and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton (third placed) after hit (the free-kick) like that,” reigning champions 13 the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Sakhir circuit in Manama on Saturday. (AFP) said Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde. “I would love to say points clear at the top. that we had planned it, but it’s not true, it’s up to him. He breakaway, before cutting the didn’t need my opinion and he ball across for Messi to sweep Monaco rookie Leclerc wins scored.” a trademark finish low into the It was a fitting way for the bottom corner. Argentinian to mark his 675th Barcelona next visit Villar- Barcelona appearance, which real on Tuesday with a second moved him ahead of Andres successive title looking even maiden pole with lap record Iniesta into second on the more like a mere formality af- club’s all-time list -- 102 adrift ter a sixth straight victory ex- AFP mate who shone in only his team-mate Valtteri Bottas. sius to a little more than 30, it and then Leclerc trimmed the of Xavi Hernandez. tended their unbeaten league MANAMA second race weekend with “The Ferraris have been was the embryonic champion- best time to 1:28.046, leaving He made a low-key re- run to 17 matches. the team. incredibly quick here,” said ship leader Bottas who briefly Vettel playing catch-up after turn to international action in Earlier on Saturday, FERRARI new boy Charles “He deserved it,” said Hamilton. set the early Q1 pace before a team error sent him out in midweek as Argentina lost a fourth-placed Getafe missed Leclerc secured his first pole Vettel. Leclerc rocketed to the top by heavy traffic. friendly to Venezuela, but Val- the chance to solidify their position on Saturday when “Yes, come on!” said ‘Worst spot ever’ a second. “That was the worst spot verde was delighted it did not spot in the Champions League he set a new track record by Leclerc, who is 10 years young- “But that is not all there is to Vettel slotted in as second ever” he complained before affect Messi on Saturday. places as they slumped to a topping a dramatic qualifying er than his team-mate. it and we have to sit down and fastest ahead of Bottas and climbing to second and a top “Messi is the same player 2-0 home defeat by Leganes. session for Sunday’s Bahrain “Tomorrow is the race and work out a way to try and beat Sainz with Hamilton adrift of 10 shootout place. no matter what team he is Uruguayan Michael Santos Grand Prix. it’s where we score points, but them.” his team-mate by two-tenths Out went Renault’s Dan- playing in,” he said. and Spaniard Juanfran scored The 21-tear-old Formula it’s a good beginning... It seems Dutchman Max Verstap- before he improved to third iel Ricciardo, pipped by Rai- “He would be the same if in the second half for Leganes One rookie became the first like we did a good job so I am pen of Red Bull came in fifth and within seven-tenths of the kkonen, British-based Thai he played in Australia... We to give Alaves the chance to Monegasque driver ever to extremely happy.” ahead of Dane Kevin Magnus- Monegasque driver. rookie Alex Albon of Toro Ros- are delighted to have him, it’s move into the top four with a take pole for a world champi- Leclerc became the second sen of Haas. Norris delivered an im- so, Pierre Gasly of Red Bull, a luxury for me to coach him.” win over Atletico. onship race. youngest pole-sitter in F1 his- Carlos Sainz was seventh pressive lap to go through in Mexican Sergio Perez of Rac- Leclerc lapped the Bahrain tory behind Vettel, who quali- for a resurgent McLaren ahead fourth while, after a final scrap, ing Point and Russian Daniil International Circuit in one min- fied three-tenths behind him. of Romain Grosjean in the sec- the men eliminated were Anto- Kvyat of Toro Rosso. ute and 27.866 seconds, beating “In the end, I think Charles ond Haas, Kimi Raikkonen of nio Giovinazzi of Alfa Romeo, Mercedes were first out the mark set by his team-mate did a very good job and he de- Alfa Romeo and British rookie Nico Hulkenberg of Renault, for Q3, but it made no dif- and four-time champion Sebas- served it. I was a bit shy in the Lando Norris in the second Lance Stroll of Racing Point ference as, after Hamilton tian Vettel last year. second sector,” said Vettel. McLaren. and the two Williams men outpaced Bottas, Leclerc Vettel qualified second Five-time world champion After a quiet start in the British rookie George Russell equalled the qualifying to clinch a Ferrari lockout of Lewis Hamilton was less than cooler conditions, the track and Pole Robert Kubica. lap record set by Vettel in the front row and was quick a tenth of a second behind Vet- temperature having dropped The Q2 session began with 1:27.958 before trimming it to congratulate his new team- tel in third ahead of Mercedes from close to 50 degrees Cel- Bottas again before Hamilton on his second rapid run. Al Duhail Stadium to host Tunisian Super Cup

The LOC comprises officials African Super Cup finalist Esperance from the Qatar Football Asso- ciation, the Qatar Stars League Sportive de Tunis to face Bizertin (QSL) and Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tique Bizertin. urges fans to purchase tickets in Barcelona’s Lionel Messi celebrates with teammate Malcom after DOHA The one-off clash will fol- a timely manner. scoring a goal during the Spanish league match at the Camp Nou low after the Total CAF Super Qatar’s decision to host the Stadium in Barcelona on Saturday. (AFP) THE Qatar Football Association Cup 2019 that was won by 2019 Tunisian Super Cup is the (QFA) and Tunisian Football Morocco’s Raja Casablanca result of the strong relationship Federation (TFF) have agreed who beat Esperance at Al between the two countries and that the Tunisian Super Cup Gharafa Stadium. also of the fact that Qatar is the clash will be played at Al Duhail The sale of tickets for the world’s focal point on the foot- Federer schools Shapovalov, Stadium. The venue announced 2019 Tunisian Super Cup is ball scene as the organizer of the earlier was Al Gharafa Stadium. brisk as fans use Q-tickets plat- FIFA 2022 World Cup. books title clash with Isner After the spectacular suc- form to reserve their seats, or- The Tunisian Super Cup is cess of the Total CAF Super Cup ganisers said. an annual clash between the AFP day’s other semi-final. final on Friday, there is a surg- The tickets are also available Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle MIAMI “The long first game helped ing demand for tickets for the at Qatar Sports Club, Al Gharafa 1 champions and the winners me get a read on his serve and Tunisian Super Cup final, or- Sports Club and Villaggio Mall, of the Tunisian Cup. Since its ROGER Federer handed Denis I came out of the blocks well,” ganisers said on Saturday. organisers have announced. return in 1994, the one-off clash Shapovalov a tennis lesson at said Federer, the number four The Tunisian Super Cup The Local Organising Com- has been organized only three the Miami Open on Friday seed who hit 30 winners with final now will be played at Al mittee (LOC) has urged fans to times in 1994 and 1995 And night, winning 6-2 6-4 to just eight coming from his op- Duhail Stadium on April 1, buy their tickets as early as pos- 2001. The last title was won by move into his second consecu- ponent’s racket. 2019 when Esperance Spor- sible to avoid the disappoint- Esperance in the 2001 beating tive ATP Masters final. “I made some minor adjust- tive de Tunis face Club Athle- ment later on. Club Sportif de Hammam-Lif. Federer produced a mas- ments and I was happy with my terclass at Hard Rock Stadium variations. I know what to ex- to leave up-and-coming star pect when I play John, he’s got Shapovalov, who grew up idol- an amazing serve so it’s going izing the Swiss, chasing shad- to be tough for sure. I’ll just try Rahul stars in Punjab’s win; Delhi triumph in Super Over ows during a difficult first set. and get as many balls back as The Canadian enjoyed possible. I enjoy it.” IANS (40 off 24) and Mayank Agarwal Knight Riders in a thrilling su- some better moments towards This was Shapovalov’s fifth MOHALI (43 off 21) set up the chase well, Brief Scores per over after the game ended the end of the second, but it ATP Tour semi-final and even lifting their side to register its Kings XI Punjab 177/2 in 18.4 overs (KL Rahul 71 not out, Mayank in a tie at home. wasn’t enough to dislodge the though the 20 time Slam-win- LOKESH Rahul’s unbeaten 71, second win in the tournament. Agarwal 43; Krunal Pandya 2/43) beat Mumbai Indians: 176/7 (Q de With the game ending in three-time Miami champion ning Swiss was standing in his along with some notable top-or- Openers Rahul and Gayle Kock 60, Rohit Sharma 32; Murugan Ashwin 2/25) by 8 wkts. a tie after 40 overs of exhila- who now has a chance to land way of a first final, the 19 year- der contributions, guided Kings provided a solid start to Punjab KKR 185/8 (Andre Russell 62, Dinesh Karthik 50; Harshal Patel rating display, Delhi Capitals his 101st career crown after old stressed beforehand that XI Punjab (KXIP) to a comfort- as the hosts raced to the 50-run 2/40) beat Delhi Capitals 185/6 (Prithvi Shaw 99, Shreyas Iyer scored 10 for 1 in the super missing out in Indian Wells it was a “dream” to take on able eight-wicket victory over mark in 6.5 overs. However, over. In reply, the Knight Rid- where he lost to Dominic Thi- Federer. It quickly, however, Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Krunal Pandya drew the first 43; Kuldeep Yadav 2/41) in Super Over. ers started well with Andre em in the final. turned into a nightmare. Indian Premier League here on blood for Mumbai, dismissing a Russell dispatching Kagiso Federer will play John Is- The Canadian displayed Saturday. dangerous looking Gayle in the form for victory. reading 117/2 in 13.3 overs. Rabada for a four on the first ner , who lifted the 2018 title, in understandable nerves early Despite putting a fighting eight over. Agarwal and Rahul Krunal once again gave ball. However, Rabada bowled Sunday’s final after the Ameri- on, a struggle with his first 176 for 7, Mumbai bowlers failed were then involved in a crucial some relief to the Mumbai camp DC win in Super Over a dot delivery before castling can beat Shapovalov’s friend serve proving as much in a 10 to contain the Punjab batsmen 64-run second-wicket part- as he sent back a good looking Delhi Capitals got back to win- Russell and then went on to and compatriot Felix Auger- minute opening game which as apart from Rahul, Chris Gayle nership, which set the plat- Agarwal with Punjab’s score ning ways by beating Kolkata defend the total. Aliassime in straight-sets in Fri- he eventually won. Nation Sunday, March 31, 2019 19

I am optimistic with the upcoming Qatar has always sought to find It is hoped that the Arab Qatar’s commitment to summit in Tunisia 2019 and I have common ground between Arab Summit will put aside the Arab participating in the upcoming Arab big hopes from the gathering of the Arab and Islamic countries and took differences and focus on the issues of League Summit in Tunisia reflects Qatar’s leaders to resolve the pending issues, responsibility in resolving issues and concern to the Arab nations and keenness to form a unified Arab world crises and the latest issue arising out of advocate their causes which is reflected strengthen its positions, which requires that is able to confront all challenges to the US President Trump’s proclamation in every speech of HH where he talks standing together and renouncing resolve any issues, and proves that Qatar recognising the occupied Golan Heights about Arab issues and its importance divisions and differences is responsible towards all issues as Israeli territory — Saied al Sohouti — HE Saleh bin Abdullah al Mannai — Dr Yousef Obeidan — Saqer al Muraikhi

SHURA COUNCIL Qatar spares no effort in actively cooperating with its brothers in the GCC MEMBERS HAVE and other Arab countries

HISHAM ALJUNDI gional and international issues and to identify- DOHA ing the causes of the disputes in the world, in- cluding extremism and terrorism. Qatar’s policy EMBERS of the Shura Council have always carries the message of peace, harmony praised Qatar’s participation in the up- and goodwill to the world. coming Arab League Summit, which Dr Yousef Obeidan, Shura Council member HIGH will be held in Tunisia on March 31, and Professor of Political Science at Qatar Uni- Mhoping that it will result in finding versity, said that the Arab Summit in Tunisia resolutions for the political differences and comes during a very tough time and delicate struggles in the Arab world and bring the Arab situation the region is going through. “It needs League countries closer forming new alliances to deliver serious outcomes to resolve many based on mutual interests. pending cases, such as the Palestinian cause, They noted that the current crises and the the US decision to relocate their Embassy to escalating Arab-Arab conflicts in add more chal- Jerusalem and proclaiming it as the Capital of HOPES lenges to forthcoming Arab summit in Tunisia. Israel, in addition to the Yemeni, Libyan, Alge- They hoped these differences will end and mem- rian and Lebanese crises and other issues that bers will find a way out of internecine conflicts should be discussed and solved at the summit, and divisions. despite what Muslims are suffering in some FROM ARAB SUMMIT Speaking to Qatar Tribune, former Shura parts of the world, like the incident in New Zea- Council member Saied al Sohouti said he is opti- land”, he said. mistic with the upcoming summit in Tunisia. He “It is hoped that the Arab Summit, under said he has big hopes from the gathering of the these circumstances, will put aside the Arab dif- Arab leaders to resolve the pending issues and ferences and focus on the issues of concern to crises. He mentioned the latest issue of US Pres- the Arab nation and strengthen its positions, ident Trump’s proclamation declaring the occu- which requires standing together and renounc- pied Golan Heights as a territory of Israel. He ing division and differences”, Obeidan added. called upon the Arab League to restore its role Commenting on the GCC crisis, Obeidan in being the Arab home where any issues affect- said that some countries such as the blockad- ing the Arab nations can be resolved and where ing countries are plotting conspiracies against Arab nations remain united and seek the best Qatar and its policies at a time when Qatar is ways to reach mutual grounds through dialogue. achieving big success at all levels under the aus- Sohouty praised the Qatari role under the pices of HH the Amir, especially the efforts in leadership of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin combating terrorism and supporting human Hamad al Thani in supporting the Arab issues and labour rights, which is reflected by the and boosting peace talks in the region between testimony of many international human rights members of the Arab League as well as enhanc- organisations in addition to the US and the ing the concepts of unity and integrity. EU that refuted all the allegations fabricated In this regard, Saleh bin Abdullah al Mannai, against Qatar. Shura Council member is confident of Qatar’s Saqer al Muraikhi, Shura Council member positive influence in the Arab and international said that Qatar’s commitment to participating platforms, which is reputable and tangible due in the upcoming Arab League Summit in Tuni- to the wise foreign diplomacy of Qatar thanks sia reflects its keenness to form a unified Arab to HH the Amir and the Deputy Prime Minister world that is able to confront all the challenges and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mo- and obstacles to resolve any issues. It proves hammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani. that Qatar is responsible towards all the issues Mannai told Qatar Tribune that Qatar al- and worries of the Arab nation and accords top ways sought to find common ground between priority to them. “Qatar has always participated the Arab and Islamic countries and took respon- in all the Arab events and meetings and has al- sibility to resolve their issues and advocate their ways mediated between different sides in any The participation reflects Qatar’s keenness causes, which is reflected in every speech HH conflict and promoted dialogue between the delivers where he talks about the Arab issues Arab countries”, he added. to form a unified Arab world that is able to and its importance. Muraikhy stressed that the purpose of par- “Qatar spares no effort to actively cooper- ticipating in such major summits and meetings confront all the challenges ate with its brothers in the GCC and other Arab isn’t only to register attendance, but to find real countries in providing a clear vision of Arab, re- solutions and enforce constructive dialogues. Qatar the biggest Arab investor in Tunisia

Despite the changes in the people, away from politics”, he added. Number of Tunisians working in Tunisian government, five times Ammar said that this commitment abun- Qatar has increased to 30,000 since 2011, the Qatari support has never dantly was clear in the volume of Qatari in- stopped and it has always been vestments in Tunisia which reached $156 mn in 2018 compared to nearly $59 mn earlier. It HISHAM ALJUNDI committed to its promises to Tunisia and focused mainly on boosting financial sector, DOHA has been steadfast in its support, first tourism and services in addition to support- and foremost, to the Tunisian people, ing and empowering small businesses. ITH Qatar participating in the Arab away from politics Ammar, who is also a member of the League Summit in Tunisia starting to- Democratic Party in Tunisia, welcomed the Wday, the Qatari-Tunisian relations are — Mohammed Ammar visit of HH the Amir praising all the efforts on the upswing and the Qatari investments by HH to help boost the Tunisian economy in in Tunisian have increased five times within all sectors and finding more opportunities for one year. hardships, especially as the Amir of Qatar the Tunisian youth. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Tunisian HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani had He said that the number of Tunisian com- economist and former head of the Tunisian announced during the 2016 investment con- munity in Qatar is increasing with nearly community in Doha Mohammed Ammar ference held in Tunisia. Nearly 130 Qatari 30,000 Tunisians working in Qatar com- said that Qatar has fulfilled its commitment businessmen took part in the conference and pared to 6,000 before 2011, and their number to provide thousands of jobs for Tunisians in Qatar announced to invest $1.25bn in Tu- is growing by 10% each year. Qatar, which is reflected in their increasing nisia”, he added. “Despite the change in the It is noteworthy that according to the number in the past couple of years. “Qatar Tunisian government, five times since 20111, Qatar Chamber of Commerce, there are 350 had supported Tunisia during the transitional the Qatari support never stopped. Qatar has Tunisian-Qatari companies working in dif- era since the revolution in 2011 and provided always been committed to its promises and its ferent areas in Qatar in addition to four 100 all necessary aid to assist Tunisia during its support, first and foremost, to the Tunisian percent-owned Tunisian companies. 20 Sunday, March 31, 2019 The Last Word Love Ball Arabia dazzles with exotic art, fashion Continued from page 1 Ô

THE evening comprised a gala dinner with an immer- sive theatrical performance, combining dance, music and art produced by acclaimed performers alongside actors with special needs. Presented by the incredible Iman Bow- ie, the programme included a unique performance by Ser- gei Polunin, accompanied by the musical piece ‘The Song of Distant Earth’. The dance was created specifically for Love Ball Arabia. The performance was fol- lowed by an exclusive fashion show by Ulyana Sergeenko featuring the full Spring- Her Excellency Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, and a group of international visitors to Qatar toured the latest piece of public art in MIA Park. Her Excellency was Summer 2019 collection, joined by the group of dignitaries, public figures and cultural luminaries who were all guests at the Love Ball Arabia held at het Museum of Islamic Art. complemented with brand- new couture pieces inspired nary lots from ‘money-can’t- at his Château de Wideville; jewellery and fashion house by and devoted to Qatar. buy’ experiences to exclusive exquisite diamond jewellery founded by designer Yana The models on the catwalk luxury items. Among the pieces from Chopard’s Haute Raskovalova; and many included Madeline Stuart, highlights were: ‘Meet and Joaillerie collection; Ulyana more desirable items. the world’s first supermodel Greet’ with top players from Sergeenko unique couture The dinner’s bespoke with Down Syndrome, and Paris Saint-Germain FC; Dan- gown with Faidee limited edi- menu was created espe- each appearance was accom- iel Arsham’s unique sculpture tion ruby brooch; artwork by cially for the evening by the panied by the world’s rarest ‘Wrapped Frog’; lunch with Markus Martinovitch, visual renowned Moscow chef of Burmese rubies from jewel- Tom Brady and Gisele Bun- artist with autism ‘Mama the outstanding Severyane lery house Faidee. dchen; personalised fashion in a dress with dots’; one of restaurant, Le Cordon Bleu The evening culminated in advice and a couture dress a kind ‘Naked Heart’ ring graduate, Georgy Troyan, a charity auction held by Lord by Balmain creative director with heart shaped 20,78ct offering a contemporary Mark Poltimore of Sotheby’s, Olivier Rousteing; afternoon garnet created especially for twist on traditional Rus- offering a variety of extraordi- tea with Valentino Garavani Love Ball Arabia by Russian sian cuisine. ‘Msheireb Museums venue of choice DFC to mark 2nd anniversary for Fashion Trust Arabia Awards’ with live performance by Iraqi artiste Rahma Riad

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK destination. Virtuocity, the region’s DOHA first dedicated gaming hub that merges both virtual and real worlds, will have DOHA Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s its official opening event soon to be largest and preferred followed by the much- retail, entertainment anticipated Angry Birds and dining family desti- Outdoors. nation, will celebrate its Snow Dunes have second anniversary in already started mak- style with a live perfor- ing snow at -7c degrees mance featuring Iraqi with a schedule to performer Rahma Riad launch later this year, on April 5 at 7.30pm. allowing customers to The event will mark experience snow for the Msheireb Museums had the honour of being the venue of choice for the prestigious Fashion Trust Arabia Awards, which took place recently. the start of a series of first time ever in Qatar. amazing activities at Robert Hall, general TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Centre Court for manager of Doha Festi- DOHA customers to enjoy the val City, said: “During day. Rahma Riad. the past two years, we MSHEIREB Museums, the four re- The mall will also have witnessed steady vived heritage houses at the heart of celebrate with giveaways to shoppers, a growth and we have become Qatar’s Msheireb Downtown Doha, had the giant cake moment, bespoke cupcakes preferred retail partner and destina- honour of being the venue of choice distribution, confetti canons, photo tion for shopping and entertainment. for the prestigious Fashion Trust booth and a series of parades through- With the recent efforts of the Qatar Arabia Awards, which took place out the month National Tourism Council, the market recently. Since its opening, Doha Festival is becoming consistently favourable For two days, Fashion Trust Ara- City (DFC) has become the partner helping us in attracting international bia Awards, the prestigious fashion of choice for top Qatari and regional players and creating unique experi- award initiative, had participants retail groups, including Alshayaa, ences for our shoppers.” from Qatar and the region exhibit Azadea, Apparel, Ali Bin Ali, Abu Issa He added, “Times spent within their collections in the presence and many others. In addition, DFC is Doha Festival City is about celebrat- of HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, known to be the preferred shopping ing special moments with family and honourable chair of Fashion Trust mall for customers with more than 411 friends. We are proud to be sharing Arabia and chairperson of Msheireb way shows and the final judging ses- tre of all these efforts undertaken by Fashion Trust Arabia team as a stores currently open, including latest these in return with our customers, Properties; HE Sheikha al Maysassa sions took place at both Company our leadership and other communi- venue as a social history museum additions such as Secret Notes, L’eto retailers and staff at DFC. That’s why, bint Hamad al Thani, co-chair of the House and Bin Jelmood House. ty initiatives towards the realisation for their world-class event and we café, Atassay, ACE Hardware, The Cof- on this very special occasion, we would Fashion Trust Arabia and chairper- Msheireb Properties Acting of Qatar’s National Vision 2030.” look forward to becoming the cul- fee Club and Maki. like to invite our customers to join us son of Qatar Museums; alongside CEO Ali al Kuwari said: “As the cul- Dr Hafiz Ali, Msheireb Muse- tural partner of choice to everyone With more theme parks opening to our 2nd anniversary celebration on other celebrities such as fashion de- tural scene in Qatar is booming, we ums director added, “We are hon- who embraces our vision and beliefs the public this year, DFC is also set to April 5 for yet another unique experi- signer, Victoria Beckham. The run- are keen on remaining at the cen- oured to have been chosen by the in effecting positive social change.” become the preferred entertainment ence that goes beyond shopping.” Korean fusion band Queen wows packed audience in Katara AILYN AGONIA DOHA

IT was an evening to remem- ber at Katara Drama Theatre as Korean fusion band Queen performed before a packed au- dience of Korean music lovers in Qatar on Saturday. Titled ‘Fantastic Sounds of Korea’, the event was or- ganised by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Qatar in partnership with the Korea Foundation, an organisation established to enhance awareness and understanding of Korea throughout the international community. The show featured an exciting repertoire comprising 15 musical selections that included classical masterpieces, soundtracks of movie and popular Korean TV series, songs by internationally-renowned K-Pop groups The show featured an ex- and a special song devoted to the Qatari people. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY HANSON K JOSEPH) citing repertoire comprising 15 musical selections that in- prepared this special event successful visit of the HH the an array of traditional and ‘Ssukdaemeori’, regarded as 2003 Korean TV series greatly ment) featuring a cover-dance cluded classical masterpieces, to share Korean culture with Amir to Seoul last January. modern Korean music using Korea’s most famous pansori contributed to the popularity performance. soundtracks of movie and Qatari people and diplomatic In line with cementing ties four different instruments - (Korean genre of musical sto- of Korean culture around the They also performed the popular Korean TV series, missions in Doha. between Seoul and Doha, this gayageum (zither), daegeum rytelling). world. theme song of ‘Mission Impos- songs by internationally-re- “This year marks the 45th year, my Embassy is going to (flute), janggu (drum) and Among the highlights of The group also entertained sible’ as well as a special song nowned K-Pop groups and a anniversary of diplomatic re- present a number of Korean electric violin. the musical evening was the the crowd with their perfor- for Qatar. special song devoted to the lations between the Republic cultural events to the people in The programme kicked off band’s performance of Onara, mance of medley of famous Wrapping up the fun even- Qatari people. of Korea and Qatar, and the Qatar, and tonight is the first with the band’s performance the ending theme of the world- songs by Korean girl group ing was Queen’s rendition of Speaking on the occasion, relations of the two countries showcase.” of ‘Ong-Hye-Ya’, a piece that wide popular Korean TV series Blackpink reinterpreted with Korean folk song Arirang and Korean Ambassador to Qatar have strengthened further The charming all-girl band evokes the sounds of barley Dae Jang Geum also known the gayageum (traditional Ko- a song recorded by Korean HE Kim Chang-mo said, “We recently, especially with the of five musicians performed threshing followed by the as Jewel in the Palace. The rean zither-like string instru- pop group BTS.