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Sidra opens first EMIR WITH TURKMENISTAN PRESIDENT women’s perinatal Fuel-efficiency mental health clinic TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA labels must on SIDRA Medical and Research Center (Sidra) launched Qa- tar’s first dedicated Women’s vehicles: MEC Perinatal Mental Healthcare Clinic on Wednesday. The outpatient-based clinic will provide essential Directive applies to models from 2017 onwards mental health support and treatment for women during TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK pregnancy and for up to a DOHA year after child birth. Clinical services include THE Ministry of Economy and Com- initial evaluations, medication merce (MEC) has directed automobile management and psychologi- agents and dealers across Qatar to cal therapies. Women can avail clearly display fuel-efficiency labels on of the services for a wide range models from 2017 onwards. of pregnancy-related mental The label specifies the vehicle’s fuel health difficulties including The Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow witnessed efficiency. anxiety, depression and prob- signing of several agreements in Doha on Wednesday. Earlier, the Emir and the Turkmenistan President discussed The fuel economy of a vehicle is the lems adjusting to pregnancy bilateral relations and means of enhancing them in all fields, especially in energy and investment sectors. PAGE 2 distance travelled per unit volume of and transition to motherhood. fuel consumed (i.e., the distance trav- FUEL ECONOMY The team of Sidra profes- elled in kilometres per 1 litre of fuel sionals will provide guidance consumed). O Fuel economy of a vehicle is and counselling to mothers fac- The move aims to raise consumer the distance travelled per unit ing difficulties with attachment awareness about the energy efficiency volume of fuel consumed and bonding and issues relating 60 hi-tech devices to be installed of each vehicle, enabling the client to previous trauma and loss. to make an informed decision about O Fuel-efficiency label includes which vehicle to purchase and how to Continued on page 16Ô information on the manufacturer, at signal-controlled intersections reduce fuel consumption. model year, production year, The fuel-efficiency label includes information on the manufacturer, engine capacity, vehicle category, Quick read TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK vehicles, giving a clear picture of model year, production year, en- fuel economy rating, fuel economy DOHA The devices can detect a number the violation while recording its gine capacity, vehicle category, fuel index and fuel type of violations such as lane chang- time and place. economy rating (from excellent to Over 2,000 parking MORE than 60 hi-tech surveillance ing at intersections, Marafia said if the new devices very poor), fuel economy index and violations recorded devices will be installed at signal- jumping the red signal and prove to be a success, the General fuel type. number 42 of 2015) for motor vehi- in February: MoI controlled intersections to detect exceeding the speed limit Directorate of Traffic will instal The ministry has stressed that cles, which stipulates the need to dis- traffic violations, Director of Traffic them at all intersections. agents and dealers are required to dis- play the fuel efficiency label as part DOHA As many as 2,019 viola- Engineering Department Brig Mu- He pointed out that Traffic De- play fuel-efficiency labels on vehicles of the GCC Conformity Certificate for tions related to parking vehicles hammad Marafia has said. ing lane changing at intersections, partment always seeks to improve and refrain from removing the stickers Motor Vehicle. on pavements and pedestrian The devices, which are of French making a U-turn where it’s not per- safety on highways and internal before the vehicle is sold. The MEC stressed that it will inten- crossings were registered in “Mista Vision” brand, can carry out mitted, jumping the red signal, ex- roads. The coming days will witness The ministry said dealers and sify its inspection campaigns to ensure February, the Ministry of Inte- a detailed analysis of traffic move- ceeding speed limit and stopping in expansion of some roads and con- agents are required to brief clients on compliance by agents and dealers, and rior (MoI) said on Wednesday. ment. the yellow box. version of some roundabouts into vehicle’s fuel efficiency, in line with will refer those who violate laws and Some 1,390 motorists were Marafia said the devices can de- The devices can also detect fail- signal-controlled intersections, Ma- the GCC Standardization Organiza- ministerial decrees to authorities for also booked for overtaking from tect a number of violations, includ- ure to leave enough space between rafia added. tion general requirements (decision action. the right, especially at intersec- tions and signals, last month, the MoI said on social media. Meanwhile, 192 violations were registered in February over park- Israel imposes apartheid regime ing in slots reserved for people with special needs. on Palestinians, says UN report REUTERS established an apartheid regime that Dozens killed in BEIRUT dominates the Palestinian people as a double suicide whole.” attack in Damascus A UN agency published a report on UN Under-Secretary General and Wednesday accusing Israel of impos- ESCWA Executive Secretary Rima BEIRUT Two suicide bomb at- ing an “apartheid regime” of racial dis- Khalaf said the report was the “first of tacks killed at least 31 people crimination on the Palestinian people, its type” from a UN body that “clearly and wounded dozens more in and said it was the first time a UN body and frankly concludes that Israel is Damascus on Wednesday, state had clearly made the charge. a racist state that has established an media reported, in the second Israel’s Foreign Ministry spokes- apartheid system that persecutes the such spate of bombings in the man likened the report, which was Palestinian people”. Syrian capital in five days. The published by the UN Economic and ESCWA comprises 18 Arab states first suicide bomber targeted Social Commission for Western Asia in Western Asia and aims to support the Palace of Justice, the main (ESCWA), to Der Sturmer — a Nazi economic and social development in courthouse in central Damas- propaganda publication that was member states. The report was pre- cus near the Old City. PAGE 12 strongly anti-Semitic. pared at the request of member states, The report concluded “Israel has Khalaf said. PAGE 13 Phase I of Madinat Al Mawater project ready

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THE first phase of Madinat Al Ma- Motor City water project (Motor City) spread- Madinat Al Mawater ing over 215,677 square metres has will be the main been completed. 60 176 10 destination for all Located at the intersection of car residential commercial services related to Rawdat Rashed Road and Salwa showrooms apartments shops and the sale, purchase Road, the project includes 60 car workshopsworkshops and maintenance of showrooms with a total area of used vehicles 18,506 square metres, 176 resi- The phase I was dential apartments with an area of built at a cost of 14,191 square metres, 10 commer- QR99.85 million cial shops and workshops covering over 12 months 806 square metres. Madinat Al Mawater will be the main destination for all services re- lated to the sale, purchase and main- tenance of used vehicles in Qatar PHOTO: @_QATAR PROJECTS Upon completion of the project, Madinat Al Mawater will include Department, banks, car insurance the construction contracts for the showrooms for used cars, residen- companies, petrol stations and Phase I of Madinat Al Mawater tial units, workshops, a hotel and Fahes centre service for renewal of project to INSHA Contracting & motel, retail shops and other neces- vehicle permits. The total area of the Trading WLL Company. sary facilities such as offices of Traf- project is 1,150,000 square metres. The phase I was built at a cost of fic Department and Civil Defense Barwa Real Estate had awarded QR99.85 million over 12 months. 02 Thursday, March 16, 2017

EMIR, PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN HOLD OFFICIAL TALKS

THE Emir of Qatar His High- fields, especially in the energy, cluding an MoU in the field of Civil Aviation Authority and the ronment Protection and Land ness Sheikh Tamim bin Ha- environment and investment diplomats training between Qa- National Civil Aviation Author- Resources of Turkmenistan. mad al Thani and the President sectors, along with a number tar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ ity of Turkmenistan; a Coop- Earlier, Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly of regional and international is- Diplomatic Institute and the In- eration Agreement on stand- was accorded an official recep- Berdimuhamedow held a ses- sues of common interest. stitute of International Relations ardization, metrology, certificate tion at the Emiri Diwan. HH sion of official talks at the Emiri Following the session, HH of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issuance and ratification; an the Emir also hosted a luncheon Diwan in Doha on Wednesday. the Emir and the President of of Turkmenistan; an MoU for MoU in the field of biodiversity banquet in honour of the visit- Talks during the session Turkmenistan witnessed the cooperation development in en- protection and wildlife conserva- ing president and the accompa- dealt with bilateral relations signing of a number of memo- ergy sector between the govern- tion between Qatar’s Ministry of nying delegation at Al Shaqab. between the two countries and randa of understanding (MoUs) ments of Qatar and Turkmeni- Municipality and Environment The banquet was attended by means of enhancing them in all between the two countries, in- stan; an MoU between Qatar and State Committee on Envi- several ministers. (QNA) Turkmenistan president hopeful of stronger ties with Qatar

QNA two countries’ relations and port for peace and security. that Qatari transport logistic with the west, east, north and mutual benefits. on the Caspian Sea, as well as DOHA will contribute to strength- He added that his coun- companies could play a big south lines. The president expressed in the development projects ening friendship between the try supports Qatar’s propos- role with the completion of Moreover, he said that his desire to study Qatar’s and the construction of THE President of Turkmeni- two peoples. als for raising the status of Turkmenbashi International his country is currently im- contemporary bank pro- modern factories. stan Gurbanguly Berdimu- In an interview with Al- Islamic countries, increasing Seaport on the coast of the plementing the Turkmen grammes and called for co- Berdimuhamedow said hamedow has said that his Watan newspaper issued on Islamic solidarity and secur- Caspian Sea. The Turkmen- section of the gas pipeline operation with the country in that his country seeks to visit to Qatar and meeting Wednesday, Turkmenistan’s ing sustainability and security bashi Port provides 24-hour linking Turkmenistan, Af- banking and finance sectors. intensify cultural coopera- with the Emir His Highness president said that the two in Asia and the Near East. logistic services and connects ghanistan, Pakistan and In- He also expressed readiness tion with Qatar along with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad countries’ bilateral relations The president called for the regions of the Black and dia, expressing readiness to to consider the participation strengthening cooperation al Thani mark an important were based on mutual re- cooperation with Qatar in Mediterranean seas with the discuss Qatar’s cooperation of Qatari investors in the de- in the fields of education stage in the history of the spect, equal rights and sup- the field of transport saying Middle East countries and in this project on the basis of velopment of the tourist zone and science. QF welcomes Kuwaiti minister QATAR Foundation (QF) welcomed Dr Mohammed Abdulatif al Fares, the Minister of Education and High- er Education of Kuwait, to Education City in Doha, on Wednesday. Dr Fares was in Qatar as a guest of QF’s Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- sity (HBKU) and was welcomed to Qatar Foundation Headquarters by Eng. Saad Ebrahim al Muhannadi, lifetime member of the Board of Directors, QF; Dr Ahmed Hasnah, President of HBKU; and Maryam al Mannai, Vice-President of Student Affairs, HBKU. Dr Fares’ tour follows a visit earlier this year to Kuwait by a sen- ior QF delegation including Eng. given a comprehensive presenta- of QF HQs where he was shown the Saad Ebrahim al Muhannadi and tion of the full vision of Education education and research buildings of Dr Ahmed Hasnah, with the aim of City as a hub of academic excellence, Education City, and discussed future encouraging students in Kuwait to housing a range of educational fa- plans at QF. apply to HBKU and QF’s partner cilities. Following the presentation, Concluding the visit, Dr Fares universities. Dr Fares was taken to the open-air signed QF’s visitors’ book to com- During his visit, Dr Fares was viewing platform on the eighth floor memorate his tour. (TNN)

33RD GCC TRAFFIC WEEK Mowasalat introduces latest driving school devices MOWASALAT took part in this year’s GCC Traffic Week under the theme ‘Your life is a trust’. The main objective was to support the traffic awareness campaign, and confirm its continuous efforts towards providing the maximum driving pro- tection and awareness for citizens and residents. Promoting careful driving, Mowasalat has introduced simu- During the traffic week, Mow- lator of heavy vehicles. lation via its devices to provide a asalat introduced the latest devices Mowasalat’s participation in ‘realistic experience’. The simula- used in the Karwa Driving School the GCC Traffic Week also helped tion exercise helps both drivers and and explained their features to the visitors to collect booklets on traf- passengers to understand the sig- visitors. It also put on display the fic guidelines, while providing them nificance of safe driving and using light vehicle training devices and with information on how to obtain seat belts. the newly introduced driving simu- a driving licence. (TNN) Nation Thursday, March 16, 2017 03 Cabinet approves draft law to protect trade name, industrial designs

QNA and models. regulations of this law. the trade licences record and in the register and the type of The draft law includes the ministry’s report on adjust- DOHA The project includes pro- Owner of the registered to facilitate the performance the authorised shop. amendment of articles (4, 5, ing the population growth visions relating to the Protec- industrial design has the of the services stipulated in Private companies can 6, 9, 13, 15/first paragraph, rate and the mechanisms of THE Cabinet, at a meeting tion of Industrial Property right to prevent others from certain laws. be licensed to perform all 16, 19/item 2, 20, 21, 31, 37, implementation. chaired by the Prime Min- Office’s issuance of a periodi- making, selling or importing The Ministry of Economy or some services set forth in 45, 60, 66, 67) in the Advo- The meeting also re- ister and Minister of Inte- cal journal called ‘Industrial products taking the shape of and Commerce prepared the the Law No 25 of 2005 on cacy Law, and the addition of viewed a letter by the Min- rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Property’ to publish the data this design or model or in- draft law in the context of the commercial register as some articles to the law. ister of Economy and Trade Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani required to be announced in cluding it, and the duration facilitating requirements for amended by Law No 20 of Besides, the Cabinet ap- on the outcome of the 6th on Wednesday, approved two accordance with the provi- of the protection of the in- the investors and the busi- 2014; Law No 5 of 2015 on proved a maritime transport session of the Qatari-Turk- draft laws on the protection sions of the law. dustrial designs or model is ness community. commercial and industrial agreement between Qatar ish Joint Commission on of industrial designs and its According to the law, a five years, renewable for two The draft law stipulates outlets, similar public facili- and Cuba, and a draft MoU Economic and Technical executive regulations. registration book must be similar terms. to amend the periods of en- ties and street peddlers and for cooperation in the field Cooperation held in Doha The Ministry of Economy prepared in the office to After the meeting, Depu- rolment in the commercial Commercial Companies Law of health and medical science in October 2016 and a letter and Commerce (MEC) pre- record all industrial designs ty Prime Minister and Min- register and trade licences promulgated by Law No 11 between Qatar and Moldova. by the Minister of Economy pared the draft law in the and models, owners’ data, ister of State for Cabinet record to be more than one of 2015. The Cabinet reviewed and Commerce on the out- context of the development notifications assignment of Affairs HE Ahmed bin Ab- year, according to the ceiling The Cabinet also ap- a letter by the Minister of come of the 20th Interna- and modernisation of Law property, beneficiaries of the dullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud determined by the Council of proved a draft law amending Development Planning and tional Business Forum and No 9 of 2002 on trademarks, licences, licences renewal, said that the Cabinet also ap- Ministers upon the proposal some provisions of the Advo- Statistics on the study of the Trukish ‘Musiad’ expo, commercial data, trade cancellation and nullity and proved a draft law amending of the Minister of Economy cacy Law No 23 of 2006 and the effects of the concentra- which was held on the side- names, geographical indica- all other related issues as the periods of enrolment in and Commerce, as per the decided to refer it to the Ad- tion of some nationalities in lines of the Forum in Istan- tions and industrial designs determined by the executive the commercial register and nature and type of the entry visory Council. certain professions, and the bul in November 2016.

Awqaf to train MoTC, Ericsson to collaborate on ‘smart city’ Quran teachers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK value propositions in action and DOHA look forward to working with in Kyrgyzstan one of the leading companies in THE Ministry of Transport and the development of 5G and in THE Ministry of Awqaf and Communications (MoTC) and powering smart city initiatives Islamic Affairs represented by Ericsson, a service provider around the world,” said Reem al Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohamed in smart city administrations, Mansoori, assistant undersec- Bin Thani Holy Quran con- have signed a memorandum of retary for Digital Society Devel- test will organise a training understanding (MoU) within opment at MoTC. workshop for Quran teachers the scope of the ‘Smart Qatar’ “We look forward to dem- in Kyrgyzstan from Sunday. programme. onstrating our innovations in Embraced by Sheikh Abdulla Under the terms of the support of the Qatar govern- Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic MoU, the ministry and Ericsson ment in its smart nation am- Cultural Center, the workshops will work together to achieve bition towards the FIFA 2022 Francophone cultural will be led by scholars from the the Smart Qatar ambition, World Cup and the Qatar Na- ministry. The programme cov- which was announced during tional Vision 2030. Our tech- ers the skill of the Holy Quran QITCOM 2017 recently. Officials from MoTC and Ericsson at a signing ceremony. nologies are paving the way for days kick off in Qatar teaching, using modern ways To fully support the ini- life in the networked society of of teaching the Holy Quran re- tiative, Ericsson will work with cloud based IoT application for Qatar. the future,” said Wojciech Ba- THE Francophone cultural In his opening speech, the ferring to the origins of Islamic MoTC in several ways; firstly, platform. Ericsson will include “We were pleased to wel- jda, head of Industry and So- days – featuring events that Minister of Culture and Sports education and introducing the in terms of Internet of Things its Connected Bus Stop, a Smart come Ericsson at QITCOM ciety Unit at Ericsson Region showcase the culture of the HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali trainees to some of the concepts engagement using Ericsson’s Passenger Information System 2017. We are excited to see their Middle East. participating countries such reiterated the ministry’s keen- and issues of contemporary as Qatar, France, Canada, Bel- ness on organising the event Islam. The ministry has held a gium and Switzerland – kicked and Qatar’s appreciation for similar workshop for 14 Rus- off at Qatar National Theatre all expats living in the country, sian Quran teachers in August in Doha on Tuesday. particularly those belonging to last year. (QNA) HBKU celebrates Emirati culture day Organised by the Ministry the Francophone culture. Ali of Culture and Sports, the open- exhorted Francophone expats ing ceremony of the two-week to enhance their presence in the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ates and Etihad, perfume fran- cultural event was attended by country through innovations Muraikhi receives DOHA chise Hind El Oud and Dol- diplomats and a large number promising them all support in phin Energy. of Francophone expats. this regard. credentials of new HAMAD Bin Khalifa Univer- On display were authentic The event bears testimony The minister noted that ambassadors sity (HBKU), in collaboration Emirati cuisine, traditional to the strong cultural ties among the Francophone days are only with the Embassy of the Unit- dresses, arts and crafts, per- Francophone countries despite the beginning of a series of ac- MINISTER of State for For- ed Arab Emirates in Qatar, cel- fumes and books authored by diversity of cultures under the tivities that the ministry hopes eign Affairs HE Sultan bin ebrated Emirati heritage at an the UAE nationals. Other ac- umbrella of the International to organise throughout the Saad al Muraikhi received event held at the HBKU Stu- tivities included henna paint- Francophone Organization. year. (QNA) copies of credentials of dent Center in Education City ing and travel booking. three new ambassadors to on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Am- Qatar on Wednesday. The Students from across uni- bassador Nasra said, “Events minister received the cre- versities in Qatar were invited like the Emirati Culture Day dentials of HE Alan Tim- for a chance to experience the build bridges of understanding bayan as Ambassador of the Emirates’ history, culture and and relationship between dif- Philippines, HE Fikret Ozer contributions to the region. academic year. ditional UAE folk band show ferent countries and between as Ambassador of Turkey The event, which was at- Countries invited to show- from the Abu Dhabi Tour- the students who come from all and HE Fodor Barnabas as tended by Ambassador of the case their achievements and ism Authority, after which over the world. Our presence is Ambassador of Hungary. UAE to Qatar HE Saleh Mo- core values are representative attendees had a chance to very important to enrich such The ceremony was attend- hammed bin Nasra, is part of of the diverse student body at visit booths managed by or- exhibitions that represent the ed by a number of Foreign the International Culture Day HBKU and its partner univer- ganisations affiliated with the UAE and other GCC countries, Ministry officials. (QNA) series that takes place from sities across Education City. country that operate in Qatar, especially in highlighting our October through March each The event presented a tra- including UAE airlines’ Emir- rich heritage.”

German designers take part in ‘Tasmeem Doha’ CANADIAN EMBASSY DONATES BOOKS: BRYAN ADAMS TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK gramme in the renowned de- sign scene and industry in reworked with the software Eyesect challenges the Embassy of Canada in DOHA sign biennale and conference Qatar. This could establish Blender. Instead of regular user’s visual and spatial habits Doha donated books in Qatar is part of the Qatar-Germany cooperation with the VCUQa- plastic materials, they use por- as well as technologically aug- by Canadian authors THE Embassy of Germany in 2017 Year of Culture. tar and with Qatari designers celain for the printing of the mented individualism. to the French Insti- ‘We are celebrating Canada’s 150th Qatar and the Goethe-Institut Dr Gabriele Landwehr, also beyond 2017.” reinterpreted objects. In the evening hours of the tute of Qatar (IFQ) on birthday this year and we are thrilled Gulf Region bring German general manager of the Goethe- The Constitute is a Berlin With Eyesect, they present closing night, The Constitute the occasion of the to have Bryan Adams perform in designers The Constitute to Institut Gulf Region, said: design and research studio a wearable interactive constel- will install the SMSlingshot Francophonie Week in Doha. Bryan Adams is a Canadian participate in Tasmeem Doha “When we talked with Virginia run by Christian Zöllner and lation that reflects an out-of- in VCUQatar courtyard. With Qatar. During an official 2017 on March 15 and 16. Commonwealth University Sebastian Piatza. By com- body in immersive ways. It al- the SMSlingshot text messages ceremony at the IFQ icon and, with over 65 million Tasmeem Doha 2017 is Qatar about joint projects dur- bining artistic and scientific lows users to experience their can be typed on an integrated media library, French records sold, he is one of Canada’s organised by the Virginia ing the Qatar-Germany 2017, practices, they create inter- environment from new sight phone-sized wooden keypad. Ambassador to Qatar most prominent international Commonwealth University in we agreed that we wanted to active experiences for the angles. Two handheld cameras When the message is entered, HE Eric Chevallier re- celebrities. There is no better way to Qatar’s (VCUQatar) School of contribute to Tasmeem.” public space. capture the surroundings and the user can target a facade ceived from Canadian celebrate Canada in Qatar than at Arts in Qatar, which focuses “With The Constitute, we The Constitute give a 3D stream the image data straight and shoot the message straight Ambassador to Qatar on ‘Analogue Living in a Dig- bring innovative and inspir- printing workshop where they to the single eye. to the target point. Partici- HE Adrian Norfolk, a a Bryan Adams concert in Doha’ ital World’. ing designers from Berlin to print with 3D printer ves- The spatial perception is pants can choose their pre- series of books written ~ HE Adrian Norfolk, Canadian The participation of the this year’s Tasmeem to en- sels, jars and other objects then constructed inside the ferred language setting: Arabic by various Canadian Ambassador to Qatar German designers in the pro- gage with the promising de- that have been scanned and human sensory system. or English. authors. (TNN) Qatar Biobank meet ends with call for regional cooperation

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK work would prove crucial in sented their research and took able disease than others. Once DOHA disseminating more knowledge part in a panel discussion on the researchers have determined about the impact that genes, possible formation of a regional the contributing factors that THE second annual Qatar lifestyle and environment have biobank network. lead to an individual being more Biobank Conference conclud- on health in this region.” “As we begin to gain more susceptible to a specific disease, ed at the Qatar National Con- The two-day event, held insight into the health of the lo- they can then develop tailored vention Centre on Wednesday under the theme ‘The Impact cal population, we are also be- treatments based on that indi- with a discussion on the po- of Biobanking on Precision ginning to look at how we can vidual’s unique medical history tential creation of a regional Medicine Initiatives’, brought expand that picture. This con- and genetic makeup—a practice biobank network in the Middle together top medical prac- ference is an excellent example known as ‘precision medicine’. East and Africa. titioners and researchers in of the value of collaboration, In her concluding remarks, In her closing remarks, Dr biobanking, genomics and and can serve as a stepping- Dr al Thani said: “As these Asma al Thani, Chairperson personalised medicine to dis- stone for future discussions past two days have shown, of Qatar Genome Programme cuss the field of biomedical about a regional biobank net- it’s through collaboration— Committee and Board Vice science and the growing use of work,” said Dr Afifi. whether through a confer- Chairperson of Qatar Biobank, precision medicine to improve Biomedical experts and leading healthcare policymakers discuss the potential creation of a regional The goal of a regional ence or a regional biobank said: “Such an initiative would clinical outcomes. biobank network for the Middle East and Africa. biobank network would be sim- network—that we can achieve be the natural next step for The event hosted more than ilar to that of Qatar Biobank: our common goal of building national biobanks. With indi- 400 delegates from around the Dr Nahla Afifi, Scientific and tive’s first 5,000 Qatari donors. Representatives from bio- to enable researchers to better efficient and effective health vidual nations moving forward world, including many of Qa- Education Manager and Acting The samples from that group re- medical institutions in Jordan, understand why some people in systems that will give people with their biobanking strate- tar’s leading healthcare provid- Director of Qatar Biobank, pre- vealed high levels of obesity, dia- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt a population are more predis- everywhere the high-quality gies, a regional biobank net- ers and researchers. sented findings from the initia- betes and Vitamin D deficiency. and African nations also pre- posed to a particular prevent- healthcare they deserve.” 04 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Nation MEC recalls Katara to host ‘Fifth String’ festival from March 18 Lamborghini

THE Cultural Village Foundation - Katara is gearing beyond, including France, Serbia, and Kosovo. Aventador up for the ‘The Fifth String’ festival, an event of pop- The festival highlights Katara’s efforts to promote ular Arab musical instrument ‘oud’, to be held from all art forms, by inviting maestros in the field of per- THE Ministry of Economy and March 18 to 21. forming arts, to perform at one of the best venues in Commerce (MEC), in collabo- The four-day festival will bring together the finest the region. The programme for the event includes ren- ration with Al Wajba Motors, oud musicians from the East and the West on one dition of pieces such as ‘The rebound stories of Andalu- dealer of Lamborghini vehicles platform to explore the possibilities of ‘oud’ through sia’ composed by Dr Mohammed al Majri, a professor in Qatar, has announced the re- their music. specialised in oud instrument. It will be performed by call of Lamborghini Aventador A first in the region, the festival will present en- Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO). 2012-2016 models because of a sembles and individual performances by renowned The grand finale will feature a dual perform- defect which allows liquid fuel oud musicians, in addition to hosting seminars, exhi- ance by famous oud musicians Abadial Jowher to reach the carbon canister bitions of various models of ouds and discussions on and Ahmad Fathi. Oud enthusiasts and music lov- and the purge valves, resulting the history and current trends of oud music. ers can collect the free tickets on offer at Katara in fuel vapours. The ministry The festival will feature some of the greatest Opera House or online through Katara’s official stated the recall comes within The Cultural Village Foundation – Katara is gearing up for the ‘The Fifth String’ festival. names in oud music from Qatar, the Middle East and website. (TNN) the framework of its efforts to protect consumers. (TNN)

Emir holds telephone FM sends message Muraikhi meets conversation to Indonesian outgoing DI seminar with Indian PM counterpart Italian envoy QC campaign provides Yemeni debates Qatar, THE Emir HH Sheikh MINISTER of Foreign Affairs of MINISTER of State for For- Tamim bin Hamad al Thani Indonesia Ritno L P Marsudi eign Affairs HE Sultan bin hospitals with medical supplies Singapore ties on Wednesday held a has received a written message Saad al Muraikhi has met phone conversation with from Foreign Minister HE Sheikh Ambassador of Italy to THE Diplomatic Institute Indian Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Qatar HE Guido De Sanc- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK (DI) at the Ministry of For- Narendra Modi. They dis- Thani pertaining to bilateral rela- tis on the occasion of DOHA eign Affairs held a seminar cussed bilateral relations tions between the two countries ending his tenure in Qa- on Qatari-Singaporean ties between the two countries and means of enhancing them. tar. The minister thanked QATAR Charity’s (QC) emergency on Tuesday. and means of enhancing The message was handed over by the envoy for enhancing health campaign has provided Singapore’s Ambassador them, in addition to the Qatar’s Ambassador to Indonesia bilateral relations, wishing medical centres in Yemen’s Al Hu- to Qatar HE JS Sohan lec- latest regional and interna- HE Ahmed bin Jassim al Hamar him success in his future daydah governorate with medical tured in the seminar in the tional developments. (QNA) on Wednesday. (QNA) tasks. (QNA) supplies and services to cater to presence of a number of Qa- the needs of the large number of tari diplomats and employees displaced people in the region. at the ministry. The campaign offered six Sohan described bilateral medical centres in the governo- ties as excellent, noting that rate with medicines as well as many Singaporean compa- medical, curative and preventa- nies are keen on operating in tive services, benefitting more Qatar. Likewise, Qatari com- than 120,000 people. The campaign offered six medical centres in Yemen with medical, curative panies have its share of the Al Hudaydah has witnessed and preventative services, benefitting more than 120,000 people. economy in Singapore. He the influx of a large number of dis- noted that the two countries placed people from rural areas. Marawi'ah regions in the governo- a large supply with regard to food also have a high level of coor- Through the campaign, QC rate, in accordance with the sys- security, health, water, sanitation dination in the UN. has sought to improve the health tem approved by Yemeni Ministry and shelter. The ambassador noted that status of the affected areas by of Public Health and Population. The meeting also discussed the two countries established a providing medicines and medical In addition, QC provided treat- joint endeavours to confront the high-level committee in 2006. supplies, treating malnourished ment to difficult cases for which challenges facing the humanitar- He expressed his optimism re- children and women, and offering treatment was not available in the ian work as well as the tentative garding the continued contact professional medical services in governorate. steps that would be taken to re- between the two countries and emergency cases. Alzaeem said QC will continue solve the humanitarian crisis in the high-level visits the two Nasr Qaed Alzaeem, director to carry out more relief and health the governorate. sides exchange. Sohan dis- of QC’s office in Sana’a, said, “The projects in the most affected gov- QC representatives visited the cussed economic and invest- new health campaign is a part of ernorates in Yemen in 2017. camp for the displaced people in ment projects as testament the 2016 campaign which was It is worth mentioning that QC Al Hudaydah to assess the human- to the strong cooperation be- launched after a field survey to has opened a malnutrition treat- itarian condition. A mini survey tween the two countries. identify the areas that needed im- ment clinic in Al Hudaydah. Fur- by QC indicated that 230 families “Qatar and Singapore mediate intervention.” ther, it took part in a meeting held suffer from severe living condi- have proven that geographic The campaign provided medi- by the international organisations tions due to loss of livelihood. The size cannot be a headwind to cines and supplies for hospitals and Yemeni authorities to discuss families live in uncovered shacks development but can actu- in Bajil, Bayt Al-Faqīh, Al Gar- the crisis that demands relief in- which make them vulnerable to ally spur it on,” Sohan con- rahi, Hays, Al Khawkhah and Al terventions in Al Hudaydah and ‘fluctuations in climate’. cluded. (QNA) Aspire Zone brings back Torch Staircase Run TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the shortest time will receive valuable ress category for the hotel’s wait DOHA cash prizes. staff, and finally the Open Male and The competition has been a major Open Female (18 to 39 years old) THE sixth edition of the Aspire draw in Qatar, with over 250 partici- categories. Torch Staircase Run (ATSR), or- pants registered so far, including last Competitors must be at the Torch ganised by Aspire Zone Founda- year’s Veteran Male champion, Ewan Hotel before 11 to register and receive tion, will be held at the iconic Torch Cameron. their number before joining peers in Hotel on Saturday, March 18, from Registration for this year’s race is warm-up sessions under the supervi- 12pm to 4pm with over 250 sports open for participants from 16 years of sion of Aspire Zone’s coaches. Tenders and Auctions Committee enthusiasts competing to be the first age and older and will feature several The race will kick off at 12pm at ones to reach the top. categories for both male and female the designated racecourse and the This year’s route of the Aspire participants in different age groups. time will be calculated using an elec- Torch Staircase Run will be the ul- The first categories to compete tronic chip that will be attached on TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT timate challenge of endurance as will be the Junior Male and Junior the contestant’s foot. runners will have to make their way Female (16 to 17 years old), followed Interested community members to the top of the 300m tower to the by the Veteran Male and Veteran can visit www.lifeinaspire.qa to reg- Tenders & Auctions Committee announces the following auctions: 51st floor, climbing more than 1,300 Female (40 years old and above), ister and find out more information steps. 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Ooredoo Mobile Money’s new Msheireb Mosque gets recognition service for Careem TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK demonstrates our support of the main DOHA pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK It also demonstrates our success at DOHA MSHEIREB Mosque, located in the combining new technology and tradi- heritage quarter of Msheireb Down- tional architectural language to create OOREDOO on Wednesday town Doha (MDD), has been award- modern buildings that are sensitive to has announced the launch ed the prestigious ‘Abdullatif Alfo- their surroundings and enhance the of a new service for Oore- zan Award for Mosque Architecture’ local landscape.” doo Mobile Money – ‘Bulk which honours mosques in the GCC Eng. Ibrahim al Jida, Chief Execu- Disbursement’. for its sustainability and architec- tive Officer at Arab Engineering Bu- With the new ‘Bulk Dis- tural features. reau, the executive architectural and bursement’ solution, busi- Msheireb Mosque has won the engineering office of the project, said: nesses across Qatar can pay award, thanks to its adoption of new “We are delighted to have won the Al their business partners, re- technologies and meticulously planned Fozan award. Msheireb Mosque and tailers or any associated re- architectural features that helped it its courtyard have been built to cre- cipient, varied small amounts to surpass 122 other mosques nomi- ate an urban oasis, a peaceful place to throughout the month, based nated for the award. The design of the pray away from the hustle and bustle on hours worked, cash earned building is based on traditional Qatari of the nearby streets. Wherever pos- or other factors. mosques, which have for centuries sible, we have utilised the country’s This new solution offers used orientation, shading, natural ven- Msheireb unique environmental conditions, SME’s and businesses a more tilation and water to create comfortable Mosque such as year-long sunshine, to create flexible solution for cash pay- environments for prayer and worship. has won an aesthetically pleasing place of wor- ments, as companies can now The building has received the Gold the prestig- ship and at the same time conserves send multiple payments di- LEED accreditation for its effective ious ‘Abdul- energy and resources.” rectly to their receiver’s Mo- energy conservation, along with the latif Alfozan With its new design and architec- bile Money Wallet anytime, quality of its design. It incorporates Award for ture concept, Msheireb Mosque was from anywhere. a tailored daylight design, to create Mosque inaugurated in Ramadan 2016. The Fatima Sultan al Kuwari, dynamic sun patches inspired by Qa- Architec- mosque is located within Phase 1 of Director, Community and tari motifs within the main hall dur- ture’. Msheireb Downtown, and spreads Public Relations, Ooredoo ing prayer hours, and needs no arti- over an area of 1,400sqm. The mosque Qatar, said: “The Ooredoo ficial lighting during daytime hours. ideas with a historically familiar ar- Chief Executive Officer at Msheireb nises the architecture of the mosque has prayer halls for both men and Mobile Money payroll serv- Embracing key principles of Islamic rangement of Islamic volumes, spaces Properties, said: “We are honoured to and its sustainable features. The award women and can accommodate 600 ice is fast becoming one of art, geometric patterns and designs, and thresholds. receive the ‘Abdullatif Alfozan Award underlines Msheireb Properties’ com- worshippers. It also has a dedicated the most popular methods Msheireb Mosque fuses modernist Eng. Abdulla Hassan al Mehshadi, for Mosque Architecture’ which recog- mitment towards sustainability and parking area. for employers and businesses to pay their employees’ sala- ries. Thanks to our new ‘Bulk Disbursement’ solution we are providing companies the services they need to help dig- itise their business and em- HIA is ‘6th Best Airport in the World’ ployees a secure and conven- ient way to receive and handle TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK port as one of the top six air- International Airport has been their money.” DOHA ports in the world. Within the named the Best Airport in the The first company to en- last four years we have climbed Middle East and this combines joy the advantages of this new HAMAD International Airport from the 75th position to the with their jump in the global service is the Middle East’s (HIA) was ranked ‘Sixth Best sixth position in the world air- rating to be placed number 6 in leading app based car service, Airport in the World’ by the ports ranking, which clearly the world. For an airport that is Careem. 2017 Skytrax World Airport demonstrates our commitment less than three years old, this is Using Ooredoo Mobile Awards, moving up four places to continuously improve our truly a great achievement and Money ‘Bulk Disbursement’ from last year. services and facilities and to underlines the excellent serv- solution, all the Careem cap- At the ceremony that took serve our customers’ needs.” ices and facilities that HIA pro- tains will now be paid their place during the Passenger “We were delighted to be vides to customers.” cash earnings through Oore- Terminal Expo in Amsterdam, classified as a five-star airport The World Airport Awards doo Mobile Money. This HIA was also awarded the ‘Best in January this year, after being are based on 12.85 million cus- means that they can enjoy Airport in the Middle East’ title audited by Skytrax, which el- tomer nominations across 110 instant, simple and secured for the third consecutive year evated us into the elite category nationalities of air travellers and access to financial services and ‘Best Staff Service in the Qatar’s airport also wins Best Middle East Airport Award for third consecutive year. of top tier airports. We are now include 410 airports worldwide. such as sending money home Middle East’ for the second thrilled that our passengers The survey evaluates customer (international transfers) consecutive year. Airport in the World by Sky- expectations on every level. It is Attending the awards, have acknowledged our efforts satisfaction across 39 key per- within minutes, instant local Qatar Airways Group Chief trax. This ranking is testament even more notable to earn these Engr. Badr Mohammed al through independently con- formance indicators for airport transfers to any other mobile Executive Akbar al Baker said: to HIA’s continued commit- prestigious awards as we sig- Meer, Chief Operating Officer ducted passenger surveys.” service and product - from check- money wallet inside Qatar, a “We are delighted to congratu- ment to delivering the highest nificantly grow the number of of Hamad International Air- Edward Plaisted, CEO of in, arrivals, transfers, shop- secure and convenient alter- late our home and hub, HIA, standard of service to our pas- passengers served at HIA year port, said: “It is a great honour Skytrax, said: “This is the third ping, security and immigration, native to carrying cash and ac- on being ranked the Sixth Best sengers, and to exceeding their on year, to 37 million in 2016.” that passengers voted our air- consecutive year that Hamad through to departure at the gate. cess to a range of services. Qatar Rail shines at QITCOM 2017

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK aie, commented: “Qatar Rail is re- members of the panel he went on to DOHA sponsible for delivering a landmark highlight the effective role technol- project for the nation which will not ogy can play in improving the op- AS the pearl sponsor of QITCOM only provide the community with erations of railways and providing 2017, Qatar Rail has concluded its a new alternative mode of trans- smart solutions to future users. successful participation in the re- port, but will also support the local With the fourth edition of gion’s leading digital exhibition and economy. This agreement with QIC QITCOM held under the theme conference, held recently. plays an important part in identify- ‘Connecting the World with Tech- Qatar Rail signed three MoUs ing and empowering home-grown nology’, Qatar Rail took the oppor- with Ooredoo, Qatar National talent and we look forward to work- tunity to engage with visitors and Broadband Network and Vodafone. ing with our partners to help Qatar give them an insight in to the sus- These partnerships were made to achieve the National Vision 2030.” tainable public transport solution ensure that the future users of the Furthermore, Qatar Rail’s Op- it is responsible for delivering to Doha Metro can stay connected erations and Maintenance Director, the nation. while using the railway network. Abdulla Saif al Sulaiti, took part in In conclusion, during an awards Moreover, Qatar Rail an- a panel discussion titled ‘Innovative ceremony, Qatar Rail was ranked nounced its membership of the Qa- Ideas Transforming Transportation first in the Qatar Digital Govern- tar Innovation Community (QIC). and Logistics’ in which he discussed ment Excellence Award for Best Qatar Rail’s Managing Direc- the importance of the state-of-the- Government Website and Aisha al tor and Chief Executive Officer, art technology applied in Qatar Rumaihi, information technology Eng. Abdulla Abdulaziz T. al Sub- Rail’s projects. Engaging the other director, accepted the award. CRA to mark Consumer Rights Day; relaunches Arsel mobile app TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK month, has been recently updated DOHA with a new user-friendly interface and an extensive range of useful THE Communications Regulatory features. The app gives users the Authority (CRA) is commemorat- ability to check if there are any net- ing World Consumer Rights Day work coverage issues that have been (WCRD) by organising an outreach reported in their area and can be event on March 17 and 18. filtered by service provider. Addi- The CRA is using the occasion to tionally the speed test functionality engage with telecom consumers in allows users to check Internet speed Qatar and create awareness about (Mobile/Wi-Fi) and report this di- their rights and responsibilities rectly to the CRA. to help make informed decisions. The app also allows users to To mark WCRD, CRA has also lodge complaints against the service relaunched its newly revamped, providers using accurate location award-winning mobile app, Arsel, based information, follow up on as an additional tool to manage con- their complaints, send relevant doc- sumer complaints. uments and receive updates. The The event will be at Villaggio app takes users through a detailed Mall via entrance no 4. The CRA’s Amel Salam al Hanawi, Consumer step-by-step telecom consumer team will be on hand to provide Affairs Department Manager. complaints process. useful consumer tips to help visitors The CRA follows a certain reso- better understand their rights and ensuring that people have the right lution process for telecom com- responsibilities and to know more tools and technology at their finger- plaints; consumers with a com- about CRA’s complaints resolution tips to contribute to achieve the vi- plaint are free to approach the CRA process. Visitors will also be able to sion of a smarter Qatar,” said Amel if a complaint lodged directly to lodge telecom complaints against Salam al Hanawi, Consumer Affairs their service provider remains un- their service providers on site. Department Manager. resolved for 30 calendar days, or if “The CRA continues to pursue “I would like to invite you all to they are dissatisfied with the resolu- its goal of ensuring that all telecom come and join us to celebrate this tion offered. consumers in Qatar have access to day. CRA is here to help and enable Complaints are then assessed by a broad range of innovative and telecom consumers in Qatar, and by the CRA against a set of criteria to reasonably priced communications downloading CRA’s mobile app, you determine if a complaint is valid or services, and is constantly looking will be empowered to communicate not. CRA receives and investigates for ways to improve their experi- with us directly when you need our complaints by working with both ence. The award-winning Arsel help,” she added. the consumers and service provid- app is a key element of this and an Arsel app, which has won best ers to find a fair and mutually ac- important part of CRA’s strategy of Mobile App for ICT sector last ceptable resolution. 06 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Philippines / Southeast Asia Thailand probes new cases involving Buddhist temple’s money China agrees to buy $1.7 bn in Philippine products

BANGKOK Thailand is investigating three new cases involving possible financial crimes at the MANILA Businessmen from China agreed to buy $1.7 billion in Philippine products this year, country’s biggest Buddhist temple, whose influential former abbot is wanted for suspected the Chinese embassy said Wednesday, in a one-off arrangement reflecting warming ties under NEWS money laundering, police said on Wednesday. A weeks-old standoff at the Dhammakaya temple firebrand President Rodrigo Duterte. Since coming to power last year Duterte has sought greater IN BRIEF between thousands of police and saffron-robed monks has posed one of the greatest challeng- trade as well as billions of dollars in investment and aid from the world’s second largest econ- es to the military government since it took power in 2014 and largely neutralised opposition. omy, as the Philippines seeks to modernise its crumbling infrastructure. Under the agreement Former abbot Phra Dhammachayo, 72, is wanted for questioning for suspected money-launder- signed by businessmen from both countries, China will import Philippine goods such as fruits, ing and on numerous charges of building on land without authorisation. (REUTERS) fisheries, chemicals and mineral products, the Chinese embassy said in a statement.(AFP) Lawmakers want Duterte to clear confusion on maritime claims REUTERS ness. MANILA China said the ship was engaged in “normal freedom TWO lawmakers sought legis- of navigation” and was not lative inquiries on Wednesday surveying Benham Rise, a 13 into Philippine policy on mari- million hectare undersea re- time territory, responding to gion rich in biodiversity and what appeared to confusion yellow fin tuna. Beijing has not by President Rodrigo Duterte disputed the Philippines’ sov- about which sea Manila had ereign rights to the area. accused China of illegally sur- Congressman Rufino Bia- veying. zon on Wednesday said he The Philippines has lodged would seek clarification in the a diplomatic protest with Bei- lower house and would push jing after a Chinese survey ves- sel was tracked moving back The Philippine government and forth over Benham Rise, has captured media atten- a vast area east of the Philip- pines declared by the United tion in going on the offen- Nations in 2012 as part of its sive over the Benham Rise continental shelf. issue, underlining decades Senator Antonio Trillanes, of mistrust of China over Philippines’ Vice President Leni Robredo (centre) arrives to attend a forum at a Catholic-run school in Manila on Wednesday. (AFP) a former navy lieutenant and its activities in the South staunch critic of Duterte, has China Sea filed a resolution urging the house foreign and defence Philippine VP dubs drug killings committees to come up with for a five-year strategic plan to remedial legislation to uphold “defend” Benham Rise, which Philippine sovereign rights. would seek help of allies like Trillanes said ignoring the the United States. He said as ‘summary executions’ in video issue “could lead to a larger buoys with the Philippine flag geopolitical dilemma”. should be put there. The Philippine govern- Duterte baffled reporters ment has captured media on Monday when he said he The video will be shown today at the annual meeting of the UN Commission on Drugs in Geneva attention in going on the of- had ordered the navy to build fensive over the Benham Rise structures at Benham Rise and REUTERS on Thursday at the annual ics have been ridiculed and She belongs to another nantly poor communities. issue, underlining decades of repel any Chinese vessels that MANILA meeting of the UN Commis- are routinely discredited by political party and was not “People are told they do mistrust of China over its ac- go there. sion on Drugs in Geneva, Leni Duterte and his aides, some Duterte’s choice for vice presi- not have any right to demand tivities in the South China Sea. Asked soon after about an THE vice president of the Phil- Robredo challenged Duterte’s subject to fierce barbs from dent, an official elected in a search warrants as they are That has been tempered “incursion” there, Duterte said ippines has issued a strong crackdown, describing the kill- separate contest. squatters,” she said in the of late by Duterte’s decision there was no such thing, be- rebuke of President Rodrigo ings as “summary executions”. A social activist and law- video. to put aside the maritime dis- cause he had invited China to Duterte’s bloody war on drugs, Filipinos were “hopeless and yer, Robredo said the public Robredo accused police of putes and tap Beijing for busi- visit and send a research vessel. describing it in a video sent to helpless”, she added. should demand greater trans- a tactic of detaining the loved the United Nations as an issue “The body count due to We are now looking at some parency about the drugs war ones of drug suspects if they of public health that cannot be the drug-related killings keeps very grim statistics: since and questioned Duterte’s fig- cannot find their targets. solved “with bullets alone”. growing,” Robredo said in the July last year, more than ures on drug use. Police spokesman Di- More than 8,000 people video statement uploaded on 7,000 people have been Duterte has recently de- onardo Carlos rebutted that have died since Duterte began YouTube. killed in summary scribed 4 million Filipinos as contention, while presidential his war on drugs when he took “We are now looking at “slaves” to drugs. spokesman Ernesto Abella office on June 30. More than some very grim statistics: executions “Our leaders must be hon- said Robredo was mistaken. 2,500 were killed in police op- since July last year, more than Philippine VP Leni Robredo est about the basis of the drug He did not address other re- erations during which officers 7,000 people have been killed war and what exactly is the marks in her video. said they fired in self-defence. in summary executions. Our scope of the drug problem,” “While she has the right Human rights groups say people need nothing less than the president’s huge online she said, adding that it was to speak freely on matters of thousands of other deaths of a safe environment.” support base. linked with poverty and in- public concern, she also has drug users and peddlers are Robredo has emerged Robredo’s relationship equality. the responsibility to be care- extrajudicial killings, prob- as one of a few high-profile with Duterte is frosty and since Robredo detailed a litany ful with her statements, es- ably ordered by police. Police Filipinos willing to speak out being disinvited from cabinet of alleged human rights abus- pecially avoiding unfounded strongly reject that. against the war on drugs. meetings, they meet rarely and es during the crackdown on allegations from questionable Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during a news confer- In a message to be shown Many of its domestic crit- only at public events. what she said were predomi- sources,” Abella said. ence at the presidential palace in Manila recently. (REUTERS) Indonesia vows action after UK cruise Kim’s identity confirmed by ship damages pristine coral reefs matching DNA: Malaysia AFP War-style assassination on details. AFP Indonesia is one of the most located in the remote east- KUALA LUMPUR February 13 in Kuala Lumpur The killing triggered a SORONG, INDONESIA biodiverse marine habitats ern region of Papua, have ex- International Airport. bitter row between Malaysia on Earth, and attracts in- pressed anger at the impact MALAYSIA has used a DNA Seoul has blamed and North Korea, which have INDONESIA on Wednesday trepid travellers and divers to on tourism and livelihoods of sample from one of Kim Jong- Pyongyang for his death, but expelled each other’s ambas- vowed to take action after its palm-fringed islands sur- fishermen, while the govern- Nam’s children to confirm the the North has rejected those sadors and refused to let their a British-owned cruise ship rounded by coral and fish. ment has reacted with fury. identity of the assassinated claims and has never con- citizens leave. smashed into pristine coral The accident happened “The boat has insurance -- half-brother of North Ko- firmed the identity of the vic- Pyongyang has de- reefs and caused extensive this month when the 4,200- they have to pay,” Vice Presi- rea’s leader Kim Jong-Un, the tim, who was carrying a pass- nounced the Malaysian in- damage, as residents of the ton ship smashed into the dent Jusuf Kalla said, refer- deputy prime minister said port bearing the name of Kim vestigation as an attempt to popular tourist site lamented reefs at low tide around Kri, ring to the ship’s operator. Wednesday. Chol when he was attacked. smear the secretive regime, “paradise” had been ruined. one of hundreds of small is- Indonesian foreign min- Investigators “confirmed Malaysia officially con- insisting that he most likely The vice president de- lands in Raja Ampat, after tak- istry spokesman Arrmanatha the identity of the body as Kim firmed his identity on Friday, died of a heart attack. manded that the Caledonian ing tourists on a bird-watching Nasir said that the devastation Jong-Nam based on the sam- but refused to say whether au- Kim’s wife and children, Sky’s operator pay compen- expedition. of the reef “will not be toler- ple obtained from his child”, thorities had obtained a DNA who were living in exile in the sation as authorities said a The boat, which was car- A British-owned cruise ship, the ated”. said Deputy Prime Minister sample from next-of-kin. Chinese territory of Macau, criminal act could have been rying 102 passengers and 79 Caledonian Sky “The government is very Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, with- Police chief Khalid Abu staged a vanishing act after committed and they may seek crew, became grounded on the concerned and very worried out elaborating further. Bakar said at the time that the murder. There are fears the extradition of the ship’s reefs and only refloated later boat failed, and only caused about this incident and cer- The 45-year-old was poi- concerns “for the security his 21-year-old son, Kim captain. on a high tide. Numerous at- further damage to the corals. tainly all steps will be taken to soned with the deadly nerve of the witnesses” prevented Han-Sol, could be targeted Raja Ampat in eastern tempts to free it using a tug Residents of Raja Ampat, ensure accountability.” agent VX in a brazen Cold him from revealing further next.

Growing Chinese military threat, unclear US regional strategy worry Taiwan

part of a sweeping moderni- Taiwan Quadrennial Defence Review, first under President Tsai, comes sation of its armed forces. Speaking in Beijing at amid strong Chinese assertion of claim over self-ruled island his annual news conference on Wednesday, Chinese Pre- REUTERS over the future strategic di- “In addition to posing a ocratic Progressive Party, mier Li Keqiang repeated TAIPEI rection of the United States military threat to our coun- which traditionally advocates that China was resolutely op- in the region, the impact of try, it also has a negative im- independence for Taiwan. posed to Taiwan independ- CHINA’S accelerated mili- Japan flexing its military pact on regional stability.” “The country’s military ence but it would uphold tary development and recent capabilities and “conflict cri- The document is due to development and Taiwan’s peace across the Taiwan activity by its military air- sis” potential in the disputed be presented to parliament freedom and prosperity are Strait. craft and ships around Tai- South China Sea. on Thursday by Taiwan de- the same living body,” ac- “No matter how the wan pose an increased threat “The recent activ- fence minister Feng Shih- cording to the draft. situation on the island may to the self-ruled island, ac- ity of Chinese jets and ships kuan. The defence ministry The QDR comes as China evolve, the fraternal bond cording to a Taiwanese gov- around Taiwan shows the had no comment on the re- - which claims Taiwan as a between the two sides can- ernment defence report draft continued rise in (China’s) port on Wednesday. wayward province to be tak- not be severed and will not reviewed by Reuters. military threat capabilities,” The four-yearly review is en back by force if necessary - be able to change history or The 2017 Quadrennial highlighting the importance the first since President Tsai has been stepping up air and the fact that both sides be- Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen delivers a speech during a memo- Defence Review (QDR) also of Taiwan’s need to defend Ing-wen took office last May sea military exercises in wa- long to one and the same rial service in Taipei, Taiwan, recently. (AP) highlights the uncertainty itself, the review will say. and the first under her Dem- ters surrounding Taiwan as China,” Li said. India Thursday, March 16, 2017 07 5 killed, eight injured in Kanpur cold IAF chopper crash-lands during training All-party praise for K M Mani on storage explosion sortie; no casualties reported completing 50 years as legislator KANPUR Five people were killed and eight injured on Wednes- ALLAHABAD A Chetak helicopter of the Indian Air Force THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Cutting across party lines, members News day while several others are feared trapped after a gas leak at crash landed in the adjoining district of Kaushambi, min- of the Kerala assembly on Wednesday heaped praise on former in brief a cold storage in Shivrajpur area here caused an explosion in utes after it took off from an airbase on the outskirts of Finance Minister K M Mani, who completed 50 consecutive years which parts of the structure collapsed. According to SP (Rural) the city on Wednesday morning. No casualties have been as member of the house, a distinction unparalleled in the country. Rajesh Kumar, the gas leak started at the Katiyar Cold Storage reported, defence officials said. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said 83-year-old Mani’s record has in the afternoon. (PTI) (PTI) no parallel either in the assembly or even in the Lok Sabha. (PTI) Girl, three militants killed during Manipur gets first BJP govt; Biren Singh is CM IANS isters are Thongam Bishwa- cation when the next expan- cil imposed it to protest the IMPHAL jit, Langpoklakpam Jayen- sion would take place. incumbent Congress govern- fresh firefight in Kashmir takumar, Karam Shyam, L. Meanwhile, Manipur’s ment’s move to create two MANIPUR on Wednesday got Haokip, L. Kiisi, Thounaojam new Chief Minister N. Biren new districts of Sadar Hills AFP tor general of police S. P. Vaid its first BJP ministry, with Shyamkumar and L. Dikko. Singh on Wednesday said his and Jiribam, where the Nagas SRINAGAR told AFP. BSF soldier-turned-journal- Shyamkumar was originally first priority is to get lifted the have substantial presence. The girl and a young boy ist-turned-politician elected on Trinamool Con- indefinite economic blockade During campaigning A seven-year-old girl and were hit by stray bullets more N. Biren Singh taking oath gress ticket. of the state imposed by the ahead of the state assembly three militants were killed in than 100 metres from the fire- as the Chief Minister. Gover- He backed Biren Singh United Naga Council (UNC). elections, Bharatiya Janata a shootout with government fight, Vaid added. The boy is in nor Najma Heptullah admin- in front of the Governor. He was speaking to re- Party national leaders prom- forces in Indian-administered a stable condition in hospital, istered the oath of office and The Bharatiya Janata Party, porters shortly after his ised that the blockade would Kashmir on Wednesday, po- while a police officer was also secrecy to Biren Singh and the NPP, the Naga People’s swearing-in at Raj Bhavan be lifted within 48 hours if lice said. Representative photo of an being treated for injuries. eight other ministers. Front, Trinamool Congress here. the party formed the govern- Soldiers and police sur- armyman Last week a teenager was Hours after saying there and the Lok Janshakti Party The indefinite economic ment in Manipur. rounded a village in Kupwara were in the area. killed by a stray bullet during a would be no Deputy Chief are represented in the gov- blockade imposed in the state The task has been made district at dawn on the de-fac- “Three terrorists were skirmish between government Minister, Y. Joykumar of ernment. The lone independ- from November 1, 2016, has easier since the Naga People’s to border that divides the dis- killed in the operation. Un- and rebel forces outside the the National People’s Party ent legislator, Asabuddin, caused immense hardships to Front is a coalition partner in puted territory with Pakistan, fortunately, we also lost a girl main city of Srinagar. (NPP) was given the post. was not inducted. the common people. the BJP-led government in believing armed militants during the encounter,” direc- The other cabinet min- Biren Singh gave no indi- The United Naga Coun- Manipur now.

‘Assured’ health RS adjourned for a day after care for all under new national policy disruptions over Goa, Manipur

PTI prehensive approach. NEW DELHI “For example, till now, Congress members PHCs were only for immu- gather in front of THE government on nisation, anti-natal check Wednesday approved the ups and others. But what the Chair, shouting National Health Policy is a major policy shift slogans against the which proposes to provide is that now it will also “assured health services include screening non- government to all” in the country. communicable diseases Government sources and a whole lot of other said the Union Cabinet aspects,” a senior official IANS chaired by Prime Minis- said. NEW DELHI ter Narendra Modi gave The source said that its nod to the policy which under the new policy, THE Rajya Sabha on Wednes- has been pending for the there will also be a bigger day was adjourned for the day focus on upgradation of around 3 p.m. after repeated There will also be a big- district hospitals while for disruptions and short adjourn- the first time, there will be ments earlier in the day. ger focus on upgrada- an implementation frame- As soon as the house re-as- tion of district hospitals work in place. sembled, the Congress mem- while for the first time, A final decision on the bers came near the Chairman’s there will be an imple- policy had been deferred podium and started shouting mentation framework in earlier after it was includ- slogans, protesting political place ed in the agenda of the Un- developments in Goa and Ma- ion Cabinet twice before. nipur. The proposed National Deputy Chairman P.J. Ku- last two years. Health Policy, which has rien then adjourned the house Union Minister J P been pending for the past for the day. Nadda is likely to make a two years, aims to provide Earlier in the day, the up- suo moto statement in the assured health services per house saw multiple ad- Parliament today elabo- to people as an “entitle- journments and chaos over rating on the salient fea- ment”. the Congress’ allegations that tures of the Policy. The Cabinet note which “BJP murdered the democracy Health Ministry sourc- had been given earlier, by not honouring the people’s es said that in a major however, had not talked mandate in Goa and Manipur policy shift, the policy in- about making health a assembly elections”. creases the gambit of sec- “fundamental right” as The house was first ad- tors covered in the Prima- it will have “legal conse- journed soon after it met at Opposition members protest in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI PHOTO / TV GRAB) ry Health Centre (PHC) quences” but proposed as- 11 a.m. as Congress member level and envisages a com- sured health services. Anand Sharma raised the issue their seats, then adjourned the members gathered in front of of Goa and Manipur develop- house till 11.30 a.m. the Chair, shouting slogans ments, and said the BJP was Similar scenes were again against the government. Dalit JNU student’s suicide issue “violating mandate of the peo- witnessed during the Ques- The house was again ad- echoes in Lok Sabha Absconding UP minister ple” in the two states. tion Hour at 12 noon. This journed till 2.00 p.m. After “Congress has emerged time, Leader of Opposition in it met post-lunch, the house NEW Delhi The issue of the alleged suicide by a Dalit student of Prajapati arrested as the single-largest party in the House Ghulam Nabi Azad again witnessed similar scenes Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), J. Muthukrishnan, was raised these two states and in case of raised the matter, and said “it with Azad saying that in in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as the government assured PTI lice, Lucknow, Manzil Saini no clear majority, such party was a murder of democracy” Goa the mandate was totally the House of necessary action. Parliamentary Affairs Minister LUCKNOW told PTI. is invited to form the govern- and the issue should be dis- against the BJP. Ananth Kumar condoled the death of Muthukrishnan, saying: The 49-year-old SP leader ment,” he said. cussed in the house. He said the central govern- “The death has aggrieved all. A post-mortem examination is AFTER being on the run for was produced before a POCSO Sharma alleged that the Chairman Mohammad Ha- ment was trying to destabilise being conducted at the AIIMS. “After this, the cause of death will nearly a month, rape-accused court which remanded him to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) mid Ansari requested him to the Congress governments for be known. The Delhi Police is investigating the matter and suit- UP minister Gayatri Prajapati 14-day judicial custody, the was “stealing MLAs”. Par- take up the issue after lunch the past one year. able action will be taken.” Soon after the House met for the day, was on Wednesday arrested SSP said. liamentary Affairs Minister and “let the Question Hour “Why BJP is so eager to the AIADMK members wanted to raise the issue, but Speaker from the city by Lucknow Po- Prajapati was booked on a Mukhtar Abas Naqvi tried to proceed”. form governments in states Sumitra Mahajan did not allow it. (IANS) lice. Supreme Court directive and intervene but Congress mem- Nobody paid any heed to where it has no majority, no Six others accused in an FIR was lodged on Febru- bers gathered in the well of the his pleas and the Chairman ad- mandate,” he asked, adding the case have already been ary 17 against the minister and house and began shouting slo- journed the house for 15 min- that the party was not doing elections. party has to be invited to form nabbed. “Prajapati was ar- six others for allegedly gang- gans against the BJP. utes -- till 12.19 p.m. anything to form governments Responding to it, Leader of the government first. rested from Aashiyana area of raping a woman and alleged Deputy Chairman P.J. Kur- After two adjournments, in the states of Uttar Pradesh House Arun Jaitley said that “Governor can also invite the city early this morning,” attempt to rape her minor ien, who kept on requesting the the upper house was again and Uttarakhand where it has there was no such precedent a coalition that has majority,” Senior Superintendent of Po- daughter. agitating members to return to plunged into chaos as Congress got majority after the recent or a decision that single largest he said.

Mayawati to move court Raj Babbar offers over ‘tampering’ with EVMs Pranab highlights role of writers, to resign as UP Congress chief PTI in the outgoing Assembly, scholars in igniting creativity PTI LUCKNOW managed to win just 19 seats NEW DELHI in the 403-member House. IANS SMARTING from the drub- “Our party has also de- NEW DELHI UTTAR Pradesh Congress chief bing at the hustings, BSP chief cided to launch an agitation in Raj Babbar on Wednesday of- Mayawati on Wednesday de- Uttar Pradesh and other states PRESIDENT Pranab Mukher- The imaginative and fered to resign, taking moral re- cided to move court against to expose this fraud...the party jee has said that writers and sensitive participants of the sponsibility for the poll debacle the alleged tampering of EVMs will observe ‘black day’ at all innovation scholars are spe- in the state, amid demands for and observe a ‘black day’ every the district headquarters in UP cial because they have inno- In-Residence Programme structural changes and fixing month against the “murder of and state headquarters in oth- vative, sensitive and imagina- were making their individual responsibility in the party. Bab- democracy” by the BJP. er states on the 11th of every tive minds which transcend contribution in keeping the bar also echoed Rahul Gandhi Mayawati charged that the month, the date on which they the boundaries of time, place soul of India intact. on the need for making struc- BJP victory in UP polls smacks murdered democracy, and the and surroundings. tural changes to strengthen the of “dishonesty” and “fraud” first demonstration will be on He said that the impact of President Pranab Mukherjee party but defended the Con- and “After we did not get a April 11,” she said. their creations is everlasting. President Pranab Mukherjee during a meeting with Innovative schol- gress Vice President, saying proper reply from the Election The BSP leader, who had Ten innovation scholars, ars and writers/artists attending In-Residence Programme at Rahstra- leadership is not changed “for Commission on our complaint alleged largescale tampering two writers and two artists native and sensitive partici- pati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI) losses in one or two elections”. lodged with them soon after in the EVMs soon after results who are part of In-Residence pants of the In-Residence “I take moral responsibil- the results were announced on were announced on March 11, Programme of Rashtrapati Programme were making being and prosperity. President’s Secretary, Omita ity for the party’s defeat in Ut- March 11, the party has decid- said that in order to hide its Bhavan called on Mukherjee their individual contribution The innovative scholars Paul said that on assuming tar Pradesh. I was given the ed to go to court in this mat- “dishonest victory”, BJP has on Wednesday at Rashtrapati in keeping the soul of India include Surjeet Singh, well office, Mukherjee had a vi- responsibility but I could not ter so as to save (the country) now taken refuge in saying Bhavan. intact. known for producing high sion that innovation should fulfill it. I could not live up to from such a fraud in the future had that been the case they Speaking on the occa- He hoped that when the quality aromatic basmati rice; become a movement in the the expectations. I will do what and save democracy,” she said. would have done the same in sion, Mukherjee expressed participants go back to their Moa Subong, who innovated country. is required,” he said. To a ques- The BSP leader was speak- Punjab, Goa and Manipur. his happiness that during his native places, they develop a musical instrument called She said that it was heart- tion why Gandhi or senior party ing to mediapersons ahead of Mayawati said that they presidency, the In-Residence a new dimension in the way BamHum and Ajay Sharma, ening to see that his vision leaders like Ghulam Nabi Azad addressing partymen at a re- did not indulge in tampering Programme could provide an they look at their own coun- who has developed a port- was being realized. She hoped were not taking responsibility, view meeting on debacle in the in smaller states as they had opportunity to ignite the crea- try India and the manner in able, energy efficient and cost that innovation will continue the Rajya Sabha member said recent polls. to keep something for their tivity of its participants. which they can make their effective biogas compressor to gather momentum in the such issues are to be discussed BSP, which had 80 MLAs defence. He said that the imagi- contribution towards its well- machine, among others. The future too. “internally at party level.” 08 Thursday, March 16, 2017

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Into The Void, With Steve King Will Tillerson Pass While Trump remains silent, some Republicans have rebuked the lawmaker for bigoted anti-immigrant views N Korea’s Nuclear Test? ANY Americans have been marvel- That campaign emboldens extremists like ling at the bald racism of Steve King, King and taints the entire GOP. Republican member of Congress King has long been a leader of the “hell from Iowa’s 4th District, who said no” caucus, a handful of far-right House There is no quick military fix, but there are sanctions and Mthis over the weekend on Twitter: Republicans who trolled Congress over im- “Wilders understands that culture and demo- migration reform. They couldn’t remake the methodical diplomacy that could help tame the reclusive regime graphics are our destiny. We can’t restore our system on their own, but during the George civilisation with somebody else’s babies.” W Bush and Barack Obama years, with the He was praising Geert Wilders, a far- collusion of congressional leaders, they shut ANTONY J BLINKEN | right Dutch politician who wants to close his down everyone else’s attempts to fix it. NYT SYNDICATE country to Muslims, whom he calls “scum.” Now Donald Trump is in power, and What King said about civilisation and ba- King is enjoying a moment of ideologi- INCE the early 1990s, American ad- bies was a little cryptic. On Monday, on cal solidarity. A few in his party have con- ministrations have tried and failed CNN, he elaborated: demned his latest rant, but the White House to curb North Korea’s growing nu- “There’s an American culture, American has been silent. King’s worldview harmo- clear ambitions. Over the past year, civilisation. It’s raised within these children nises nicely with that of Trump and the ar- SKim Jong-un, the country’s leader, in these American homes. That’s one of the chitects of his anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim has relentlessly accelerated the effort to reasons why we require that the president policies, Steve Bannon and Stephen Miller, develop an intercontinental ballistic mis- of the United States be raised with an Amer- and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who sile that can strike the United States with ican experience. We’ve also aborted nearly was among the hardest of Senate immigra- a nuclear payload. Two nuclear tests and 60 million babies in this country since 1973. tion hard-liners. 30 missile launches later, North Korea is “There’s been this effort we’re going to Together they are pushing an old nativ- closer than ever to putting that capacity in have to replace that void with somebody ists’ dream: a “self-deportation” strategy, also the hands of a leader who seems to act im- else’s babies. That’s the push to bring in called “attrition through enforcement,” which pulsively, even irrationally, and may not much illegal immigration into America, liv- envisions making America whiter by making be bound by the rules of deterrence. ing in enclaves, refusing to assimilate into life intolerable for unauthorised immigrants. What is to be done about Kim and the the American culture and civilisation.” Their crackdown is hurting not only those nuclear nightmare he inspires? As Rex Earth to King: Illegal immigration is not here illegally but also refugees, asylum seek- Tillerson travels to Asia this week for the an abortion-linked repopulation scheme. ers, even students and guest workers. first time as secretary of state, his mission such a campaign that continues today, rights to North Korea’s ships; to cut off Immigrants in America do assimilate. They Trump has worked himself into a frenzy should be to build support for a plan to con- though less intensively. Its most visible or downgrade diplomatic relations; and have for centuries, and the latest newcom- over immigration and crime, and insists on tend with this threat. South Korea’s politi- component is China, North Korea’s larg- to aggressively enforce and even go be- ers will do the same, given the chance, as depicting Europe as an immigrant hellhole. cal turmoil – including the ouster last week est trade and investment partner. By yond sanctions authorised by the United will their children and grandchildren. And “You look at what’s happening,” he said last of Park Geun Hye as president – only com- curbing imports from North Korea – as it Nations Security Council. To date, our ef- if by “American culture and civilisation” you month. “We’ve got to keep our country safe. plicates Tillerson’s already difficult task. did with coal, which generates one-third forts have cut in half high-level North Ko- mean a Christian, English-only whitopia, You look at what’s happening in Germany, There is no quick military fix. Much of of Pyongyang’s export revenues – Beijing rean exchanges with other countries and then a lot of Americans will object to your you look at what’s happening last night in North Korea’s nuclear complex is concealed can exert unique leverage, denying Kim possibly deprived North Korea of several framing. Some might even wonder whether Sweden. Sweden, who would believe this?” underground, inside mountains or in plac- resources to fund his nuclear pursuits hundred million dollars in revenues. your hostility to American values reflects Nobody, actually. But that’s what he es unknown to United States intelligence. and buy off elites. Until recently, Beijing Tillerson should make clear that the your own failure to assimilate. But that’s said. Trump has made his ignorance, or Meanwhile, the country is making rapid resisted using that leverage. It feared in- United States will continue this dogged, America for you. cynicism, quite clear. He doesn’t know or progress with mobile missiles powered by citing the Kim regime’s collapse, sending daily diplomacy for the purpose of bring- King has been at this for years. He has care how immigration works. He doesn’t solid rocket fuel that can be rolled out of millions of North Koreans into China and ing North Korea back to credible negotia- proposed an electrified border fence, to understand the damage his wall and depor- hiding and prepared for launch in minutes. losing the strategic buffer it enjoys with tions. But he will have to grapple with the shock migrants like cattle. He said young tation surge will do to the economy and the Similarly, most experts believe cyberweap- South Korea and its American ally. likelihood that post-impeachment elec- immigrants have calves like cantaloupes, American character, or maybe he just cares ons can at best disrupt and delay but not But Kim Jong-un’s erratic behaviour tions in South Korea this May will em- from hauling marijuana over the border. more about harnessing bigotry. defeat Pyongyang’s missile programme. has deeply upset Beijing; increasingly, it power a new leadership with a much more His foreign babies tweet is more of the Meanwhile, the damage is piling up. Even if we had an effective pre-emp- sees Pyongyang as the source of the insta- lenient approach toward Pyongyang. And same: doomsaying with a side of hate. Bomb threats terrorise mosques and syna- tive strike capacity, the consequences of bility it fears. President Barack Obama em- he will have to contend with China pres- It’s also a dot. The dots have been pil- gogues; vandals attack Jewish cemeteries; using it could be prohibitive. Pyongyang phasised to President Xi Jinping of China suring Seoul during the election campaign ing up. There are so many, they are starting confused racists attack South Asians. In possesses thousands of artillery pieces 30 that North Korea’s nuclear programme is to back away from deploying THAAD. His to connect themselves. The picture is of a these conditions, hate effloresces. In the miles from Seoul. Just one retaliatory sal- now a core concern of the United States, saving grace may be Kim’s inability to re- president waging a toxic campaign of eth- United States, intolerance is in breakout. vo could decimate South Korea’s capital. just as Taiwan is to China. He made clear sist a new round of provocative actions. nocentrism and xenophobia, creating fear That is why King – and his journey from That leaves a negotiated settlement that we would take every necessary step In the end, North Korea’s conduct that foreign hordes threaten our existence. the fringe – matters. that first freezes and then rolls back North to protect ourselves and the allies we are may change only when its leadership Korea’s nuclear programme, with inspec- sworn to defend, notably by deploying mis- does. That is most likely to happen from tors to carefully scrutinise compliance – sile defence systems like Terminal High within. Kim’s internal campaign of ter- much as we did with Iran. While a moni- Altitude Area Defence system, or THAAD, ror – in which even the highest-ranking tored freeze would leave North Korea’s which, while not aimed at China, clearly officials are not safe from execution or as- existing capacity in place, it would stop unnerve it. If Beijing wants to pre-empt sassination – increasingly risks provoking the testing critical to further progress, en- additional defensive steps it must do more his overthrow. hance our knowledge of the programme to bring Pyongyang to real negotiations. Regime change could also mean re- and create time and space to pursue Its recent decision to curb coal imports – gime collapse and a free-for-all to control a comprehensive agreement. Such an which generate one-third of North Korea’s the nuclear weapons. Worry about that agreement could include the peace treaty export revenues – is a good start. possibility led the Obama administra- Pyongyang wants, provided it effectively The second component of the pres- tion to war-game collapse scenarios in the denuclearises. sure campaign has been less visible, but White House Situation Room. The results Kim’s grandfather and father both just as vital. Working in weekly coordi- underscored the imperative of the United proved willing to negotiate – they saw the nation with South Korea and Japan, the States reaching detailed understandings nuclear programme as a bargaining chip. United States identified and then sought – first with South Korea, then with Chi- Kim Jong-un has refused – to him, nucle- to sever the political, economic and diplo- na – about exactly what the three coun- ar weapons are the only insurance policy matic ties that North Korea enjoys around tries would do, where their forces would against regime change. What, if anything, the world. Quietly but systematically, we go and who and how they would secure can change his strategic calculus? went from country to country in Asia, the North’s nuclear arsenal. Pursuing The answer is a comprehensive, sus- Africa, the Middle East and Europe. We those plans must also be a priority for the tained and relentless international pres- pressed each to eject North Korean guest Trump administration. sure campaign, led by the United States, workers whose remittances go not to their South Korea, Japan and China, that raises families but to help fund the military, and (Antony J Blinken, a deputy the price of Kim’s obstinacy to the point diplomats engaged in illicit commercial secretary of state in the that he believes his survival is in jeopardy. activities; to deny landing rights to Air Obama administration, is The Obama administration started Koryo, the national airline, and porting a contributing opinion writer.) New York Times Ivanka Trump’s Bitter Scent The US president’s eldest daughter profited enormously from the Trump name but doesn’t want to take responsibility and blame

HE next time you hear about the sway only so much and that if they hadn’t val- FRANK BRUNI | NYT NEWS SERVICE cal affinity with her father, because she Ivanka Trump Collection. The company’s that Ivanka Trump holds over her fa- iantly moved to Washington, well, think doesn’t spout ideology — just gauzy plati- website posted a montage of photos from ther and what a powerful advocate for about how much worse off we’d all be. tudes. Check out the ‘Wise Words’ section the convention with links to the white equal opportunity she is, I want you There’s a big problem with this spin: of ivankatrump.com. It’s an overstuffed leather satchel that was draped over her Tto remember these numbers: His behaviour wouldn’t matter if he flea market of threadbare aphorisms arm at one point and to the pumps she was Twenty. That’s how many men are in, weren’t sitting on such a lofty throne, and (“never ever settle,” “work to become, not wearing at another. And thus a daughter’s or poised to join, the president’s Cabinet. they helped to put him there. They em- to acquire,” “keep your head up,” “there is love became a huckster’s boon. Four. That’s how many women. powered the mad king. enough success for everyone”) in fanciful The children of other presidents have Barack Obama’s first Cabinet includ- Now they want credit for mitigating typography and pinkish hues. readily, even greedily, reaped the fruits ed seven. Bill Clinton’s, six. George W the madness. In campaigning full-force for her fa- of nepotism, but how many have done Bush’s, four, same as Trump’s, but that More than that, they want inoculation, ther, she and her brothers seemed at once so while simultaneously suggesting that was 16 years ago, and he didn’t have an so that after they’ve savoured his reign, to be repaying a debt — they’d profited so they’re around to provide crucial ballast, adult daughter who styled herself as both they’re spared the stain and can return enormously from the Trump name — and performing an invaluable service for the an influential adviser and a feminist hero. without wound or shame to the social cir- hopping aboard a ride to greater dividends American people? Where precisely is the Ivanka Effect? cles in which they long travelled, where still. But she stood out, because she in par- Maybe her conversations with lawmak- She won’t be engaging this riddle in Steve Bannon is no hero and Planned Par- ticular insisted on a veneer of virtue. She ers really will yield legislation to lessen her new book, Women Who Work, due out enthood no villain. Trump couldn’t be guilty of vileness alone marketed a persona of goodness. the cost of child care and to help working in early May, and I say that not because I ‘Saturday Night Live’ had something toward women because he had pro- That persona turned her into more mothers, though it’s a long shot. Maybe know what’s in it – I don’t – but because I to say about that. The show’s most recent duced a woman as enlightened and than just a surrogate for her father, more she’ll do some targeted good. I don’t doubt know Ivanka, or at least I’ve been watch- episode included a mock commercial in gracious as Ivanka, who not only even than a character witness. She was that she’d like to. ing her closely for a while. She doesn’t take which Ivanka, played by Scarlett Johans- stood with him but assured the his alibi. He couldn’t be guilty of vileness But that’s hardly the sum of her mo- responsibility, not where dear old Dad is son, hawks a new signature fragrance: toward women because he had produced tivations, and it almost certainly isn’t the concerned. She takes advantage, all the Complicit. It’s for “the woman who could world of his benevolence a woman as enlightened and gracious as essence. Her meticulously groomed Twit- while asking us to be grateful for her pres- stop all this but won’t.” Ivanka looks lov- Ivanka, who not only stood with him but ter and Instagram accounts give her away. ence beside him. ingly into a mirror – and sees her father From the moment when he announced spoke up for him at the Republican Na- They’re exercises in self-affirmation, plac- When he behaves, word goes out that staring back. his candidacy at Trump Tower in June tional Convention, assuring the world of ing her in a Washington without pores or she or her husband, Jared Kushner, had I don’t think she could stop all this, and 2015, her actions have far exceeded the his benevolence. protests. It looks like she’s having the air- his ear. When he doesn’t, word goes out I don’t expect her to undermine him. But demands of filial loyalty. And they’re not The next day her Twitter account brushed adventure of a lifetime. that it wasn’t their fault, that they can do she’s under no obligation to prop him up. explained by some profound ideologi- plugged the dress she’d worn, part of the And it smells, yes, like complicity.

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Over 155 killed in 13 killed in Kenya for quizzing over scandal Uganda clashes in in drought-related December: HRW violence KAMPALA Human Rights NAIROBI Thirteen people, Watch on Wednesday said mostly women and children, 155 people, including 15 have been killed in central children, were killed in fierce Kenya this week in a cycle of fighting that erupted late violence between rival farm- last year in western Uganda ing tribes hit by drought, between security forces and police and the Red Cross a tribal king’s palace guards. said. Police spokesman The death toll was “far high- George Kinoti said the vio- er than the Ugandan authori- lence broke out on Monday ties claimed at the time”, when Ilchamus herdsmen, a the US-based watchdog sub-group of the Tugen peo- said in a statement. But the ple, launched an attack on report was dismissed by the members of the Pokot tribe Ugandan government, which seeking to steal their cattle. said it contained “inconsist- Two men died in the fight- encies” and challenged the ing in Baringo, which lies allegation that children were some 250 kilometres (150 among the dead, putting miles) north of Nairobi. On the death toll at just over Tuesday two Pokot women 100. HRW calculated its were killed, provoking further toll based on interviews anger among the community with 95 relatives of victims, which organised their own as well as with religious, punitive overnight raid. “Sus- security and administra- pected Pokot raiders in a tive officials. The clashes retaliatory attack to avenge erupted in the western town the killing of their town of Kasese on November 26 women... attacked Mukutani and ended a day later when market”, killing five women police stormed the palace and four children, Kinoti said of Rwenzururu King Charles in a statement. Four other Wesley Mumbere, who has people were wounded in the been accused of command- last attack, including a baby ing a militia with separatist and two children, the Kenyan ambitions. (AFP) Red Cross said. (AFP) Supporters of ousted South Korean President Park Geun-hye gather in front of her private home in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday. (AP)

wrongdoing. A spokesman for peach Park, said he would not North Korea over its nuclear Ethiopia lifts some restrictions imposed OOusted leader to appear on March 21 the SK Group said it would run in the election. Minister and missile programmes, and during state of emergency cooperate with the investiga- of the Interior Hong Yun-sik with China over the deploy- O Presidential election to be held on May 9 tion, while the Lotte Group promised the vote would be ment of a US anti-missile ADDIS ABABA The Ethiopian government has lifted some could not be reached immedi- the most clean and transpar- system in South Korea that restrictions imposed during a state of emergency declared REUTERS dismissed Park from office on ately for comment. ent ever. China sees as a threat to its last year following deadly protests, state-run media quoted SEOUL Friday when it upheld a par- “This election is unprec- security. the defence minister as saying on Wednesday. Minister Siraj liamentary impeachment vote The turmoil comes at a edented in our history,” Hong US Secretary of State Rex Fegessa ended powers granted to security services to stop SOUTH Korean prosecutors over an influence-peddling time of rising tension with told a briefing, referring to the Tillerson will visit South Ko- and search suspects and to search homes without court summoned ousted leader scandal that has shaken South short campaign period. rea, as well as Japan and Chi- authorisation. Siraj, who chairs the government’s body over- Park Geun-hye on Wednes- Korea’s political and business North Korea over its Hwang had emerged in na, this week. seeing the state of emergency, also revoked a dusk-to-dawn day for questioning next week elite. nuclear and missile opinion polls as a top con- Park left the Blue House curfew on access to economic installations, some infrastruc- as they conduct a widening Park has denied any programmes servative candidate even presidential compound on ture and factories for unauthorised people. “These measures investigation into an influ- wrongdoing. though he had not declared Sunday to return to her pri- were lifted because it is our belief that the ordinary security ence-peddling scandal that The Samsung Group, Park had been summoned an intention to run. vate home in the capital as arrangements are sufficient enough to maintain calm,” the ended her presidency. South Korea’s largest con- to appear for questioning The scandal has under- an ordinary citizen, stripped state-run Ethiopian News Agency quoted Siraj as saying in The government also an- glomerate, is already em- at 9.30 am (0030 GMT) on mined support for the ruling of her presidential immunity a news conference for local journalists. Ethiopia declared a nounced a presidential elec- broiled in the scandal and Tuesday, the prosecutors’ of- conservatives, and Hwang’s that had shielded her from state of emergency in October following months of deadly tion to find a replacement the Yonhap news agency fice said in a message to me- decision would appear to bol- prosecution. protests that killed around 500 people. (REUTERS) for Park, South Korea’s first said prosecutors had started dia. ster the chances of a promi- One of Park’s lawyers said democratically elected presi- investigating two other con- Prime Minister Hwang nent liberal, Moon Jae-in, who she would cooperate with dent to be removed from of- glomerates - the Lotte Group Kyo-ahn, who has been acting is leading in opinion polls. prosecutors, who have not Four suicide bombers kill two in fice, would be held on May 9. and SK Group. president since December, The turmoil comes at a said how long they think their northeast Nigeria’s Maiduguri The Constitutional Court Samsung denies any when parliament voted to im- time of rising tension with investigation would last. MAIDUGURI Four female teenage suicide bombers killed two people and injured 16 others in a residential area in the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri, a disaster agency spokesman said on Wednesday. The girls knocked on the Nigeria’s Buhari chairs first cabinet meeting after return door of a house and then detonated their devices, a repre- sentative of the state-run emergency service in Borno State hub in a bid to calm tensions said. The focus on individual homes is a new tactic. “Com- Cabinet approves plan to develop non-oil industry with militants who have at- munity leaders should create awareness among residents tacked oil facilities - a region not to open their doors for anybody (if) they are not aware of REUTERS coming back on Friday from dia after the two-hour meeting. Buhari had been accused of the visit,” Borno police commissioner, Damian Chukwu, said. ABUJA London where he had been Trade and Industry Min- neglecting - and concluded The blasts in the Muna Garage area, on the edge of the city treated for seven weeks for an ister Okechukwu Enelamah an economic reform plan re- worst hit by jihadist group Boko Haram’s eight year insurgen- NIGERIAN President Mu- undisclosed illness. told reporters the cabinet had quired for a World bank loan. cy, occurred around 1:15 am (0015 GMT), National Emer- hammadu Buhari chaired Buhari called for two min- approved to set up a council He later said he had Buhari’s gency Management Agency (NEMA) spokesman Abdulkadir his first cabinet meeting on isters for Christian and Mus- working with the private sec- backing for his actions. Ibrahim said. “Four female teenage suicide bombers and two Wednesday since returning lim prayers before the national tor to expand Nigeria’s non-oil Buhari, who first led the other men died,” he said. The number of attacks or attempt- from medical leave last week, anthem was played at the start industries. country from 1983 to 1985 af- ed attacks bearing the hallmarks of Boko Haram in crowded approving a plan to develop of the closed-door meeting The council will be chaired ter a military coup, was elected areas, such as markets and refugee camps, has escalated the West African nation’s non- before reporters were asked by Buhari’s deputy Yemi Osi- Nigerian President Muhammadu two years ago. Since then he since the end of the rainy season in late 2016. Most of the oil industry. to leave the room, all of which nbajo, who won plaudits for Buhari has travelled to Britain sev- attacks have either been foiled or the suicide bombers have Buhari, 74, has had no is the usual practice at cabinet driving policy changes as act- eral times to consult doctors only managed to blow themselves up. (REUTERS) public appearances outside meetings. ing president during Buhari’s In that time, Osinbajo although details of his illness the presidential villa since He did not address the me- medical leave. travelled to the Niger Delta oil have not been disclosed.

Ethiopian official Musician Youssou Ndour backs says 28 killed by S Sudan gunmen Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation Senegal’s fight against malaria REUTERS “KAHRAMAA” has the pleasure to announce ADDIS ABABA the following tender:

GUNMEN from South Sudan Tender The disease remains Brief Description Specialty/ Tender Bond Tender have killed 28 people and kid- Auction on Required Requesting Value Bid Closing SN Classifi- Submission Fee Number Items, Works or Party For All Date common with napped 43 children in neigh- cation Process QAR Services Groups 500,000 recorded bouring Ethiopia, a government QAR official said on Wednesday, Cafeteria Operations Kahramaa 26/03/2017 Agreement (At Kah- Two cases in 2015 another demonstration of how 1 A-LTC-1194 General Servic- Not later /2017 ramaa Main Building General Envelopes 10,000/- 500/- Sudan’s civil war threatens the & At Kahramaa es Dept. Than AFP region. The raids on Sunday Awarness Park) 11.00 AM DAKAR and Monday occurred in Gam- bella’s Gog and Jor areas, which 1. Tender Documents can be obtained from Kahramaa website (km.qa) during official YOUSSOU Ndour, Senegal’s border South Sudan’s Boma re- most famous musician, is throw- gion, said Chol Chany, a region- working hours, by an authorization letter from the company. ing his weight behind malaria al government spokesman. 2. A Temporary bond is to be attached to the offer (Tender Bond), vide a payable check eradication in his homeland to “Murle bandits carried or bank guarantee letter issued by a local bank or authorized bank in Qatar, to be valid combat an illness that has for too out the attack. They fled along for a period not less than 120 days from the bid closing date. long held back Africa’s economic with 43 children,” Chany told development. Reuters, using a term for a local 3. Offers to valid for a period not less than 90 days from the bid closing date. Malaria killed more than Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour gestures during an interview at a ethnic group. “The (Ethiopian 4. Value of the final guarantee (Performance Bond) shall be 10% of the contract value, to 400,000 people last year, ac- restaurant in Dakar recently. (AFP) military) is pursuing them. The submitted vide an acceptable Bank Guarantee from a local Bank or a bank approved in cording to the World Health assailants haven’t crossed over Qatar (N/A). Organization (WHO) -- the vast “pre-elimination” -- by 2020. along with advice and training to South Sudan yet.” 5. The Government Party shall be entitled during the contract period to increase or majority of them children living “It’s first of all a serious pub- for healthcare workers. Oil-rich South Sudan has in sub-Saharan Africa. lic health problem. But we also The Lives and Livelihoods been mired in a civil war since decrease the quantities of items or works or services, after approval of the relevant Ndour has performed and see the economic impact around Fund, which targets health President Salva Kiir, an ethnic Tenders Committee. toured since the 1970s, blend- it and the weaknesses we have at projects in Muslim-majority na- Dinka, fired his deputy Riek 6. Offers to be signed & stamped by the company’s seal, enclosed in closed envelopes ing Senegalese music with soul, the level of development in Af- tions and is funded by the Bill Machar, a Nuer, in December addressed to the Chairman of the relevant Tenders Committee, to be submitted to the hip-hop and jazz to international rica because of malaria,” Ndour and Melinda Gates Foundation 2013. The resulting conflict has Committee’s Secretary at Kahramaa main building in Dafna, 8th floor. acclaim, but has also become told AFP in an interview in Sen- and several Gulf states, is back- split the country along largely known for his work as a longtime egal’s capital Dakar. ing the project with the Senega- ethnic lines and forced more 7. Clarifications related to the tender to be submitted to the relevant Department in campaigner for malaria preven- A new $32 million initiative lese government. than 3 million people to flee Kahramaa, within the time period from receiving tender documents until 10 days before tion. is aiming to finally stamp out Ndour speaks with anger their homes. the bid closing date. The disease remains all malaria in the west African na- about the children’s lives lost More than one million of 8. Companies that submitted their offers or their representatives can attend the Tenders too common in Senegal, with tion, to which Ndour has lent his needlessly to the disease over the them have found refuge in opening meeting on 27/03/2017 500,000 recorded cases in 2015, support. years. neighbouring countries, espe- including 4,400 deaths, accord- More than 2.5 million people He believes the Senegalese cially Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya 9. Bidders must be registered with Ministry of Finance (MOF) in order to be able to ing to the WHO. will receive mosquito nets im- have frequently minimised ma- and Sudan. Regional govern- participate in any type of tenders (services, work, procurements….) Senegal is currently in the pregnated with insecticide, 1.6 laria’s deadly impact in the past, ments have expressed fears that 10. For clarification, telephone 44845430, e-mail: [email protected] first stage of the fight against ma- million rapid diagnosis tests will allowing the parasite carried by violence in South Sudan could laria, which the WHO refers to be distributed and 70,000 doses mosquitos to wreak damage that spill over its borders into their km.qa as the “control” phase. It aims to of anti-malarial drugs will be is far more dangerous to chil- own nations. move to the next level -- so-called delivered as part of the project, dren. 10 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Pakistan / South Asia

Bangladesh protest Pakistan kicks off historic against fuel price census amid tight security hike tear-gassed REUTERS DHAKA

The weeklong process will deploy a team of more than 300,000 people and involve 55 million forms POLICE in Bangladesh fired teargas and water cannon on Wednesday to disperse hundreds of demonstrators trying to besiege the energy ministry in a protest against an increase in gas prices. Starting from this month, gas prices are to be raised by an average of 22.7 percent in two phases. It is Protesters try to break barri- the second such hike within cade during a march in Dhaka, two years, despite objec- on Wednesday. (REUTERS) tions from political parties and industry, including the "Many of our activists were $28-billion garments ex- arrested." port sector. Annual inflation in Activists of leftist politi- Bangladesh accelerated in cal parties threw bricks and February for the second smashed vehicles as they straight month and could tried to make their way to- rise further, fuelled by a wards the ministry, police surge in the price of gas, said, compelling them to widely used for cooking and break up the protest. operating vehicles. Several policemen were The High Court has or- injured but no arrests have dered a six-month stay on been made, police official the second phase of the gas Abul Hasan told Reuters. price increase from June, Protesters said about 50 following a petition by a activists were injured and consumer rights group. some were arrested. The government also "Our protest was peace- plans to raise electricity tar- ful, but we are stunned by iffs, in a bid to cut subsidies, the police action," Ruhin likely to further aggravate Hossain Prince, a leader worries about the cost of of the Communist Party of living in the impoverished Bangladesh, told reporters. country of 160 million.

Three convicted militants An official from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics collects information from a resident during a census as security personnel guard them in Peshawar, on Wednesday. (AFP) executed: Pakistan army AFP "We had some reserva- (PBS) does not list transgender for example, could see its po- AP school that killed more than PESHAWAR tions about security initially people, seen as a third sex in litical grip weaken as a result ISLAMABAD 150 people, most of them but we were assured about it Pakistan, as an option; but enu- of its population not rising at a schoolchildren. Human rights PAKISTAN on Wednesday by the government," he added, merators have been told to write similar rate to other provinces. THREE Islamic militants groups have criticized the launched its first census in describing the process as a it on the form where needed. And ethnic Baloch fear they convicted by military courts fairness of the military courts, nearly two decades, with se- "noble cause". A first in 19 However, with enumerators will become a minority in their were executed in a prison in but the army says all defend- curity high as thousands of Fast-growing Pakistan hastily trained after the govern- own province, sparsely-popu- central Pakistan on Wednes- ants have a right to appeal. enumerators backed by the is the sixth most populous years ment only gave the green light lated Balochistan, due to an in- day, the Pakistani army said. The 2-year mandate for military began the enormous, country in the world, with an for the census to begin three flux of Pashtuns -- including ref- The militants were associ- the military courts to try al- politically-charged count. estimated 200 million people, Fast-growing Pakistan is the months ago, there were fears ugees from Afghanistan whose ated with the Pakistani Tali- leged Islamic militants recent- The weeks-long process, a but has not held a census since sixth most populous country the method may not be precise. nationality is hard to determine ban and a second extremist ly expired, and parliament challenge in a country known 1998 due to years of bickering in the world, with an "If there is no mention of due to falsified documents. group named Harkat-ul-Ji- has been debating whether to for corruption and dysfunction, between politicians. estimated 200 million people, the third sex it would be very The PBS will deploy some had e-Islami, the army said in continue the practice. will deploy a team of more than The count could redraw the but has not held a census bad for us as our population will 119,000 people, including a statement. They were con- Pakistan has been at war 300,000 people and involve 55 political map as the country since 1998 due to years of go unnoticed," Farzana Riaz, 84,000 enumerators, mainly victed of involvement in the with Islamic militants for million forms -- as well as a sec- gears up for a national election bickering between politicians president of Shemale Associa- teachers and local officials who killing of soldiers and police over a decade. ond, separate form distributed next year -- a prospect that has tion, told AFP on Wednesday. will go door-to-door to count officers, it said. Elsewhere on Wednes- by the military. raised fears over power bases The census will be the basis homes and then individuals. The Pakistani govt began day, gunmen intercepted the "It's a very hectic process, and federal funding. ument the transgender popu- for revising political bounda- The army says it will dis- trying alleged Islamic mili- car of a bureaucrat, Abdul- but we are ready for it," Na- It will help give a clearer lation for the first time, though ries, parliamentary seat allo- patch up to 200,000 troops for tants in military courts and lah Jan, in the southwestern deem Ehsan, a teacher clad in picture about religious minor- activists expressed concern cations and finances ahead of the exercise, including 44,000 lifted a moratorium on ex- city of Quetta, and abducted a green Pakistan Census 2017 ity numbers in the Muslim- about accuracy Wednesday. national elections, due to be participating directly in the cen- ecutions following a Decem- him, according to police of- jacket in the northwestern city majority country. The census form from the held by the end of 2018. sus-taking and making a paral- ber 2014 Taliban attack on a ficer Abdur Razzaq Cheema. of Peshawar, told AFP. The count is also set to doc- Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Powerful Punjab province, lel count using a second form.

B’desh Nobel Deadly military hospital attack UK soldier wins appeal of laureate sued Afghan security leadership under fire Taliban war crime conviction over 'unpaid AFP camera on a soldier's helmet. AFP aged to infiltrate top govern- ister will see that he has been LONDON "Obviously this doesn't go KABUL ment and military institu- taken to another country with- Carnage death anywhere, fellas. I just broke arrears' tions in Afghanistan. out a visa and passport." toll rises to 50 A LONDON court on Wednes- the Geneva Convention," he THE AFGHAN security lead- "If I were the minister of MPs are calling for the day reduced the conviction of said to his fellow Royal Ma- AFP ership has come under scath- defense, or intelligence chief impeachment of Afghani- KABUL THE OFFICIAL death a British soldier found guilty rines, a reference to inter- DHAKA ing criticism from lawmakers or the minister of interior, stan's defense and interior toll from last week's militant of killing an injured Taliban national laws governing the and social media users over a I would submit my resigna- ministers and the intelligence assault on a Kabul military fighter to manslaughter from treatment of prisoners of war. STAFF at a Bangladeshi com- catastrophic insurgent attack tion over the incident in the chief, as the country braces hospital has risen to 50, murder, in a high-profile case Blackman was convicted pany set up by microfinance on the country's largest mili- 400-bed hospital," MP Nawab for an intense fighting season according to the results of a that has divided the country. by a court martial in 2013 and pioneer Mohammad Yunus tary hospital, with many call- Mangal was quoted as saying in the spring. preliminary investigation. Alexander Blackman is sentenced to life in prison with are suing the Nobel laureate ing for their impeachment. in the local media on Tuesday. "How long should Afghan OFFICIALS originally set currently in jail for shooting a 10-year minimum. over millions of dollars in al- Gunmen disguised as doc- Another lawmaker Hu- people tolerate this kind of the death toll at 30 for the the fighter at close range in The sentence was later re- legedly unpaid dues, their law- tors stormed Sardar Daud mayoun Humayoun heaped negligence and unprofession- March 8 attack. But Gen. Afghanistan's Helmand Prov- duced to eight years to take yer said Wednesday. Khan hospital in Kabul last scorn on Defense Minister Ab- al behaviour by (President Helaludin Helal, the deputy ince on September 15, 2011, into account the fact that he They say Grameen Tel- Wednesday, with multiple dullah Habibi, who has been Ashraf) Ghani and his un- defense minister and head after the Afghan was seri- was suffering from combat ecom (GT), which holds a surviving staff telling AFP that regularly mocked for social qualified security team?" one of the team investigating ously injured by fire from an stress disorder -- the same roughly one-third stake in insiders including two interns media images of him dozing Afghan asked on Facebook, the attack and its after- Apache helicopter. reason given by the judges on Bangladesh's largest mobile- were among the attackers. off in official meetings. echoing a deluge of similar math, released the new "There you are. Shuffle off Wednesday for downgrading phone operator, had a legal The carnage inside the "The defence minister is comments. number in a press confer- this mortal coil... It's nothing his conviction. obligation to share profits with heavily guarded hospital sleeping 24 hours a day," he said. For its part, the defence ence on Wednesday. The you wouldn't do to us," Black- A further hearing, whose its employees. points at a spectacular intel- "I think if we put him in a ministry said a government attack was claimed by the man was heard saying, para- date has not been set, will The cases filed by 10 ligence failure and spotlights bag, close it and send it to an- commission had been set up Islamic State group. (AP) phrasing Shakespeare "Ham- decide what sentence he still former and current employees how insurgents have man- other country, then the min- to investigate the attack. let", in footage captured by a has to serve. name Grameen Telecom and its chairman Yunus, who won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize af- ter the success of his Grameen Bank in reducing poverty. Lawyer Jafrul Hasan Shar- Forced to flee war, Nepali women cycle out of poverty if told AFP that GT reported profits of $260 million in the flee. She packed up her mea- counting out her day's earn- past decade but failed to pay The conflict between govt forces and gre belongings and left for Bi- ings -- about 600 rupees -- and staff their share. Maoist insurgents displaced thousands rendranagar, the main town in stashing it carefully inside her "Under labour laws, the Surkhet Valley. cardigan pocket. Grameen Telecom must share "I struggled a lot after I The sight of women on five percent of its net profits AFP bicycle. If my bike breaks, I moved here," she said. bicycles has drawn mutters with its employees and the BIRENDRANAGAR feel like my life is broken," the "I had no property. I of disapproval in some con- government," he said. 33-year-old said. mined sand from the river for servative quarters of Nepal's "Its total due from 2006- AT the break of dawn each The conflict between gov- money and even hammered deeply superstitious and pa- 2015 is 1.08 billion taka ($13.4 day, dozens of women forced ernment forces and Maoist in- stones for a day." triarchal society. million) of which 80 percent to flee their homes during surgents displaced thousands, She started selling veg- Khagisara Regmi, who was should be paid equally to the Nepal's decade-long civil war mostly in the midwest where etables but struggled to haul widowed and left alone to raise the company's former and load their bicycles with vegeta- the violence was at its worst. the 30 kilogram (66 pound) her four children, said villag- current employees," he added. bles and head to market. Basnet's village was in a baskets to market. Some days ers hurled insults as she tried Managing director Ashra- The bikes, donated by a for- Maoist stronghold but her she'd take less than 100 rupees to master the bike. ful Hassan, who is also named eign charity, have given these husband was a soldier in the ($0.90) home. "When I finally did, they in the suit, said GT would fight women in the Surkhet Valley Nepali army, fostering suspi- With the bicycle, her busi- said, 'Why is she learning to the case and that all the profits independence and a livelihood, cions about her allegiances. ness has flourished. Basnet can ride a bicycle, shouldn't she had been ploughed back into lifting many out of poverty. When an insurgent camp now carry up to 100 kilograms be ashamed?'" the 40-year-old the company. Nandukala Basnet, who was bombarded by a military of vegetables as well as sesame told AFP. Yunus, Bangladesh's only escaped her village at the helicopter, rumours spread that seeds and lentils, and can ven- Widows often face abuse Nobel laureate, could not height of the war, said her bike Basnet had revealed its location, ture to markets further afield. and exclusion in Nepal, where immediately be reached for Vegetable vendors arrive to sell vegetables at a market in Birendrana- transformed her life. sending rebels out after her. "This has become my per- they are believed to bring bad comment. gar, Surkhet district, west of Kathmandu. (AFP) "Life is very nice with the Neighbours urged her to manent business," she said, luck. UK / Europe Thursday, March 16, 2017 11 Dutch vote in Europe’s first far-right test One Muslim voter told AFP The vote in test of anti-immigrant sentiment shows higher Whatever the This is a she was afraid of Wilders’ fiery outcome of chance for anti-Islam rhetoric. turnout with 80% forecast compared with 2012 poll’s 74% “If you have one person the election, a big who criticise it’s OK. But every AFP round of abuse at The Nether- wait and see what the result will the genie democracy time another person comes THE HAGUE lands on Wednesday, accusing be,” he told reporters. will not go like The and then another one... and the country of massacring over On a warm spring day, back into Netherlands they have a lot of people who MILLIONS of Dutch flocked 8,000 Bosnian Muslims at Sre- queues began swelling early the bottle. to make a trust them, then it’s really hard to the polls on Wednesday in a brenica in 1995. and the research institute IP- to defend yourself,” student test of the ‘patriotic revolution’ Wilders voted in a school SOS said turnout was already And this point... to stop Khadiga Kallouh, 22 said. promised by far-right MP Geert in The Hague, mobbed by “a lot” higher than at the same patriotic this... domino “My mother has never vot- Wilders, with Europe closely hundreds of reporters, as final point in 2012 when final par- revolution, effect of the ed before, but now she has and watching the outcome amid polls suggested he was trail- ticipation was over 74 percent. whether today wrong sort of encouraged the whole family signs his support may be wan- ing the Liberal VVD party of An eventual turnout of or tomorrow, will stay populism to do so because the situation ing. outgoing Prime Minister Mark around 80 percent was predict- is serious,” said another head- Following last year’s shock Rutte. “Whatever the outcome ed, eight percent lower than the Far-right MP Prime Minister scarf-wearing woman said. Brexit referendum and Donald of the election today, the genie current record of 88 percent *HHUW:LOGHUV 0DUN5XWWH Final polls appeared to Trump’s victory in the US, the will not go back into the bottle. achieved in 1977. show Rutte consolidating his Dutch vote is seen as a gauge And this patriotic revolution, Amid the tussle between lead over Wilders, crediting the of populism on the continent whether today or tomorrow, Rutte and Wilders, many of the democracy like The Nether- European Union. In The Hague’s city centre VVD with 24 to 28 seats -- well ahead of key elections in France will stay,” Wilders said. 12.9 million eligible voters had lands to make a point... to stop Trumpeting the country’s where many residents are from down on its 40 outgoing seats. and Germany this year. Polls close at 2000 GMT, been wavering between the 28 this... domino effect of the economic growth and stability, Turkish, Moroccan or Suri- After months leading the The Dutch election has also with exit polls expected shortly parties running. wrong sort of populism.” Rutte is bidding for a third term namese backgrounds, a steady polls, Wilders has slipped and been gatecrashed by an explo- after. Wilders has reason to “This is a crucial election for Wilders has pledged to as premier of the country -- one flow of voters -- many of them was seen barely clinging onto sive row with Turkey. be cautious, however, after The Netherlands,” Rutte said as close the borders to Muslim im- of the largest economies in the women wearing headscarfs -- second place with between 19 Turkish President Recep his Freedom Party (PVV) has he voted. migrants, shut mosques, ban eurozone and a founding mem- came and went at polling sta- and 22 MPs -- up on the 12 MPs Tayyip Erdogan hurled a new flopped in past votes. “Let’s “This is a chance for a big sales of the Koran and leave the ber of the European Union. tions. his Freedom Party had before.

News in brief Pro-Erdogan hackers in Twitter Turkish court rejects demand for release of Die Welt journalist attack as EU slams ‘Nazi jibes’ ANKARA A Turkish court rejected a demand on Wednesday for the release of a German-Turkish journalist whose arrest last month has contributed to strained ties with Germany, according Hijacked accounts show the phrase ‘See you on April 16’, the date of Turkey’s planned referendum to grant Erdogan more powers to a court ruling seen by Reuters. Deniz Yucel, a correspondent for German newspaper Die AFP Welt, was jailed in late February on charges of propaganda in ISTANBUL support of a terrorist organisation and inciting public violence. The first German journalist to be held in a widespread HACKERS supporting Turk- crackdown that has followed the failed July 15 coup in Turkey ish President Recep Tayyip and frequently targeted the media, he faces up to 10-1/2 Erdogan on Wednesday de- years in prison if convicted. Yucel’s lawyer launched an appeal faced Twitter accounts of top for his release last week. But on Wednesday, an Istanbul penal individuals and institutions court ruled that the nature of his reporting was beyond the with Nazi jibes, as the EU hit bounds of media freedom. (REUTERS) back at Ankara’s behaviour in an escalating crisis. Turkey and the European German court jails France plans to Union are going through their neo-Nazis over close another most explosive crisis after key refugee attack plans migrant camp EU members The Netherlands and Germany blocked Turkish BERLIN A German court PARIS France said on Wednes- ministers from holding rallies on Wednesday sentenced day that security forces would to back constitutional changes members of a neo-Nazi group start dismantling another expanding Erdogan’s powers. to up to five years in prison migrant camp on its northern Erdogan has repeatedly ac- for forming a “terror organisa- coast near the port of Dunkirk cused the two countries of be- tion” that planned to attack a “as soon as possible” after having like “Nazis”, comments home for asylum seekers. clashes at the site. that have left The Hague and The four -- three men and The population of the Berlin aghast. a 24-year-old woman identi- Grande-Synthe camp has EU chiefs on Wednesday fied as Denise Vanessa G swelled to about 1,400 to blasted his comments as “de- -- were arrested in May 2015, 1,500 people since the de- tached from reality” and in- two days before they planned struction last October of the compatible with Turkey’s am- to strike at the migrant squalid ‘Jungle’ camp near bitions to join the bloc. shelter in the eastern state of Calais, about 40km away. Analysts believe Erdogan Saxony. “It’s no longer just a is exploiting the crisis to the Known as the ‘Old School question of re-establishing full to bring out nationalist Society’, their choice of weap- public order in the camp. votes and ensure victory in the on was modified “pyrotechnic France will proceed with a April 16 referendum on the explosives, particularly in the progressive dismantling of new constitution that oppo- form of fire and nail bombs”, the camp which should start nents fear will create one-man which they were planning to as soon as possible,” Interior rule in Turkey. A Turkish man supporting the ‘NO’ vote for the upcoming referendum holds a Turkish flag, and a placard reading in Turkish: ‘No ot unemployment’ hurl into a refugee home, the Minister Bruno Le Roux told a Several top Twitter ac- in Istanbul, Turkey, on Wednesday. (AP) prosecutor had said. (AFP) hearing at the Senate. (AFP) counts, including those of a German football club, the ter spokesperson said, adding he was not welcome in the French economy ministry and the source of the attack had Germany warns against country. BBC North America, were de- been tracked to a third party NATO break with Turkey “Bild tells the truth to Er- faced by pro-Turkey hackers application, whose permis- dogan’s face – you are not a Italy govt wins Senate trust with a message slamming ‘Nazi sions had been removed. BERLIN NATO must retain Turkey as a member despite soaring ten- democrat! You are hurting your Germany’ and ‘Nazi Holland’. Germany’s Borussia Dort- sions over Ankara’s campaign for a controversial referendum, Ger- country! You are not welcome vote on justice reform plank “#NaziGermany. #Nazi- mund football club, tennis man Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday. here!,” it said on its front page. Holland. This is a small #Ot- legend Boris Becker and Am- Beyond Turkey’s strategic importance, von der Leyen warned Senior Turkish ministers, REUTERS fidence motion which would tomanslap for you. See you on nesty International were also that rupturing ties could give the democratic Turkish opposition to including Foreign Minister ROME have forced Prime Minister #April16. I wrote what? Learn targeted. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the sense the West was leaving it Mevlut Cavusoglu, have also Paolo Gentiloni to resign if he Turkish.” Turkey has suspended in the lurch. put into question the future of THE Italian government won had lost. The message also featured high-level relations with The “Turkey is not making it easy for us within NATO. But no one a deal with the European Union a confidence vote in the Sen- The reform toughens a swastika and was followed Netherlands and blocked its should believe that a Turkey outside NATO would listen better to us last year the substantially re- ate on Wednesday on a fiercely sanctions for theft and bur- by a video showing extracts of ambassador – currently out- or would be easier to deal with than a Turkey in NATO,” she said. duced migrant flows to the bloc. contested reform of the justice glary and limits publication speeches by Erdogan. side the country – from re- She warned that allowing the current tensions with Ankara to Jean Marcou, professor system aimed at preventing of wiretaps in criminal inves- According to legend, an Ot- turning to his post. lead to a permanent rupture would have a negative impact on at Sciences Po Grenoble in thousands of cases being wiped tigations, but the most con- toman slap was a barehanded Many in The Netherlands Turkish society. “We must not abandon the many Turks who don’t France, said the ruling Justice out by the statute of limitations tentious aspect involves the technique used in the Ottoman – a country bombed and oc- want an expansion of the president’s powers with the upcoming and Development Party was de- before a verdict is reached. statute of limitations, which army that was strong enough cupied by the Nazis in World referendum,” she said. (AFP) liberately playing up the row to The bill has made slow imposes deadlines on courts to kill an opponent on the spot. War II – were hugely offended make a show of giving Europe progress through parliament to complete legal proceedings. Twitter confirmed the attack. Erdogan’s comment that the lessons in democracy at a time since it was presented by former Partly due to the notori- Several nationalist Turkish country still had “vestiges of said he was “scandalised”. 1995, where Dutch UN peace- when the far right is on the rise. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi ous slowness of Italy’s justice hacking groups have claimed the Nazis”. “The one who is doing this keepers failed to prevent the “The fact that the AKP is more than two years ago and it system, prosecutors say it is hacks in recent days but there European Union president is taking distance from Europe killing of 8,000 Bosnian Mus- trying to mobilise people by will now have to return to the all but impossible to reach a was no immediate claim for Donald Tusk said the com- and not trying to enter Eu- lims by Bosnian Serbs. using these kind of methods lower house for another reading definitive verdict for most fi- the current mass cyberattack. parisons were “completely de- rope,” he said. With anger growing in and arguments shows that per- before it can become law. nancial crimes within the pre- “We are aware of an issue tached from reality.” Erdogan sought to rub salt Germany over Turkey’s be- haps the Turkish government It was approved in the Sen- scribed time frame, which is affecting a number of account European Commission into the wound by bringing haviour, Germany’s biggest- is fragile and not so sure of the ate by 156 votes to 121 in a con- seldom more than eight years. holders this morning,” a Twit- chief Jean-Claude Juncker up the Srebrenica massacre of selling daily Bild told Erdogan result on April 16,” he said. ‘Scottish independence UK’s Hammond backs down on tax plans after revolt poll in 2018/19 not legal’ made.” The increase, which Hammond. In his letter on The British Treasury chief scrapped a plan for higher taxes on targeted self-employed work- Wednesday, Hammond said REUTERS people in the timescale sug- ers, had been due to take effect there would be no increases LONDON/EDINBURGH gested by Sturgeon to make a self-employed workers after a threatened revolt by lawmakers from April next year. during the current parliament reasoned view and, therefore, The policy reversal adds to rates of national insurance, IT would be impossible to have a legal, fair and decisive REUTERS the message Hammond had out in the budget,” Hammond Hammond’s name to the long which allows workers to qual- hold a legal and decisive ref- referendum,” Britain’s Scot- LONDON wanted to send with his budg- said in a letter to Conservative list of finance ministers who ify for certain benefits includ- erendum on Scottish inde- land Secretary David Mundell et about his plans to steer have come unstuck over the ing a state pension. This par- pendence in the timeframe told The Herald. BRITISH finance minister Britain’s economy through the annual budget announcement. liament runs until 2020. demanded by First Minister The United Kingdom as a Philip Hammond announced a Brexit process. The policy reversal adds His predecessor George Os- The government had tried Nicola Sturgeon, the British whole voted last year to leave tax policy U-turn on Wednes- The episode underlines Hammond’s name to the borne’s reputation took years to to justify the tax rise by saying it government’s Scotland min- the EU, but Scotland, one day, scrapping a planned rise how slim May’s majority in long list of finance minis- recover after a botched budget addressed an imbalance in the ister said on Wednesday. of the UK’s four constituent in an employment levy an- parliament is as she prepares ters who have come in 2012, which opponents system. Employed workers pay Sturgeon, leader of the parts, voted to stay. Sturgeon nounced in a budget just a for complex negotiations to unstuck over the annual dubbed an ‘Omnishambles’. a higher rate of national insur- pro-independence Scottish has argued Scotland should week ago following criticism leave the European Union, budget announcement “(Hammond’s) authority ance than the self-employed. National Party (SNP), on not be dragged out of the that the measure breached his during which she will need is now shredded after just one Hammond’s letter said a Monday demanded a new bloc against its will. party election promises. lawmakers to approve several budget,” said opposition La- planned review of employment referendum in late 2018 or Scots rejected independ- The reversal came after a major pieces of legislation. lawmakers, referring to the tax bour finance spokesman John practices would be widened to early 2019, once the terms of ence by 55 to 45 percent in a threatened revolt by lawmak- “In light of what has known as National Insurance. McDonnell. “This episode look at how the differences Britain’s exit from the Euro- referendum in 2014, but the ers in Prime Minister There- emerged as a clear view among “It is very important to me throws up urgent questions could be better addressed. pean Union become clearer SNP argue that the circum- sa May’s Conservative Party colleagues and a significant and to the prime minister that that he and the cabinet must In initial reaction to Ham- but before Brexit happens. stances have changed since and outrage in many British section of the public I have we are compliant not just with now answer.” mond’s U-turn, the business “It would be impossible for then, because of Brexit. newspapers over the planned decided not to proceed with the letter, but also the spirit, A spokesman for May said community urged the govern- change, which drowned out the Class 4 NIC measures set of the commitments that were she had full confidence in ment to aim for consistency. 12 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Gulf / Middle East About 2,260 children fell ill in suspected Turkey puts detained top UN court judge Two Turkish soldiers killed in bomb food poisoning in Egypt this week on trial over July 15 ‘coup links’ attack blamed on Kurd militants EGYPT'S Health Ministry says hundreds of schoolchildren have TURKEY on Wednesday put on trial a top UN court judge TWO Turkish soldiers were killed on Wednesday in a roadside News been admitted to hospital in a suspected mass food poison- on charges of links to the group blamed for the failed July bomb attack in the southeast blamed on Kurdish militants in brief ing this week. The ministry says the outbreak involved 2,262 15 coup. Aydin Sefa Akay, a top judge attached to the UN's from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), local media children in eight schools in the southern province of Sohag. Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (MICT), was reported. The attack took place when security forces were They developed symptoms after eating school meals provided detained in September at the family home and had been held scanning mines on a highway between Mardin and Diyarbakir as part of a government food program for schoolchildren. (AP) in detention since. (AFP) provinces, the private Dogan news agency reported. (AFP) UN envoy urges speedier Syria talks to avoid 7th year of war

REUTERS cruel wars of recent years," de The Astana talks are run by neva are hostage to progress GENEVA Mistura said. "That's why there De Mistura is trying to Russia, Turkey and Iran, back- in Astana. He considers them is a need for an acceleration of mediate a political agree- ers of the warring sides, and complementary: the ceasefire NEGOTIATIONS to end the war any type of negotiations - in As- ment between Syria’s war- have little UN involvement. needs to take hold to support in Syria must speed up, U.N. tana, in Geneva, in New York, ring sides, and after a pro- Rebel groups say they can- the political process, and the Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura wherever." not be expected to negotiate if political process needs to move told Reuters on Wednesday, on De Mistura is trying to me- cedural round of talks in the ceasefire is not observed. forward to make the ceasefire the sixth anniversary of the start diate a political agreement be- Geneva ended on March 3, They blame forces loyal to Syr- last. of the conflict. tween Syria's warring sides, and he plans to bring the nego- ian President Bashar al-Assad UN humanitarian chief So far talks to end the war, after a procedural round of talks tiators back for in-depth for continually breaking it. Stephen O'Brien said the war- which has killed hundreds of in Geneva ended on March 3, he discussions on March 23 Assad has made major ad- ring sides and their backers thousands, driven 5 million into plans to bring the negotiators vances on the battlefield with needed to "regain their sense neighbouring countries and left back for in-depth discussions Russian and Iranian help, but of humanity". "We join Syrians 13.5 million in urgent need of on March 23. Complementary are now nearing the end of a the UN has repeatedly warned in hoping that 2017 will be the humanitarian aid, have gone talks on Syria's shaky ceasefire third round in Kazakhstan's there can be no military solu- year the carnage finally ends," almost nowhere. "It's becom- and confidence-building meas- capital, Astana. They have made tion to the war. De Mistura has O'Brien said in a statement to UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura shows a picture during ing one of the longest and most ures such as prisoner releases no real progress, either. denied that the UN talks in Ge- mark the anniversary. Syria talks in Geneva recently. (AFP) Astana talks end 14 kids among 21 killed in without progress after rebel no-show air strikes in Syria’s Idlib REUTERS end the war needed to speed ASTANA up. He said the conflict was becoming "one of the nastiest Russian warplanes SYRIAN peace talks in Kaza- and most cruel wars of recent believed to have khstan closed on Wednesday years". without any substantive ne- His comments coin- carried out the air gotiations taking place, after cided with a double suicide raids: Monitor rebels boycotted the meeting bombing in the Syrian capi- that took place as a deadly tal Damascus the targeted double suicide bombing the Palace of Justice and a AFP marked the start of the civil BEIRUT war's seventh year. The only concrete out- AT least 14 children were come from the third round of among 21 people killed in an talks in Astana was an agree- air strike in Syria's northwest- ment between Russia, Tur- ern Idlib province at dawn on key and Iran, who are spon- ‘Technical Wednesday, the Syrian Ob- soring the negotiations, to servatory for Human Rights meet again in early May, ac- delegation’ monitor said. cording to a joint statement. The monitor said the strikes The rebels, who attended Kazakhstan’s foreign were believed to have been car- the previous rounds in the ministry said that a rebel ried out by Russian warplanes Kazakh capital refused to join delegation was expected to on the provincial capital Idlib this week's talks, accusing arrive in Astana on city, which is controlled by ji- Russia of failing to uphold Wednesday. A rebel official hadists and their Islamist rebel December's shaky ceasefire. confirmed that a “technical allies. The Observatory, which Kazakhstan's foreign delegation” was on its way relies on a network of sources ministry said that a rebel del- egation was expected to ar- but said it was not a rive in Astana on Wednesday. negotiating team 14 of the dead A rebel official confirmed that a "technical delegation" from one family was on its way but said it was O The 14 of dead were not a negotiating team. Alex- restaurant, killing at least ander Lavrentiev, the head of 31 people. The kazakh talks members of a single family, the Russian delegation, told come at a time when Turkey, and also said the dead reporters that a proposal to which backs the rebels, and included people displaced set up commission to draft a Russia, which supports Syr- from the north of Aleppo new Syrian constitution had ian President Bashar al-As- province, which neighbours been discussed. This was sad, each want to disentangle Idlib swiftly denied by Syria's lead themselves from the fighting. negotiator. This has led them into O The Observatory said "We did not discuss this an ad-hoc alliance, though the strikes hit the Al Qasur Members of the Syrian civil defence known as the White Helmets remove a victim from the rubble of a destroyed building following an air at all," Bashar al Ja'afari, barbs are still traded between neighbourhood of the city, strike in the northwestern city of Idlib on Wednesday. (AFP) head of the Syrian govern- the two. Ja'afari accused Tur- which is the capital of ment delegation, told report- key of "impeding the Astana surrounding Idlib province An AFP correspondent at hands to clear large mounds of the capital of surrounding Idlib have been killed in Syria since ers. UN Syria envoy Staffan process". the scene saw two buildings rubble. Yahya Arjah, a member province. It said 14 of the dead the conflict began six years ago de Mistura, who is mediating Russia, Turkey and Iran completely destroyed, adding of the White Helmets group, were members of a single fam- with anti-government protests. a parallel process in Geneva, agreed to hold the next meet- inside Syria for its informa- that the buildings had been said they had pulled two people ily, and also said the dead in- Russia began a military inter- told Reuters negotiations to ing in Astana on May 3 and 4. tion, says it determines whose housing people displaced from alive from the rubble. cluded people displaced from vention in Syria in September planes carry out raids accord- Aleppo province. The Observatory said the the north of Aleppo province, 2015, and in the past has dis- ing to type, location, flight pat- Local civil defence work- strikes hit the Al-Qasur neigh- which neighbours Idlib. missed allegations of civilian terns and munitions used. ers used bulldozers and their bourhood of the city, which is More than 320,000 people deaths in its strikes. 31 dead in Damascus twin suicide bombings

REUTERS house in central Damascus near the were 102 injured in the courthouse with the sixth anniversary of the pro- BEIRUT Old City. Justice Minister Najem attack and 28 injured in the restau- tests that sparked Syria's civil war, at- al-Ahmad told reporters the initial rant. tackers also twice struck the govern- TWO suicide bomb attacks killed at death toll was 31, mostly civilians. Analysts who follow Syria have ment-held city of Homs in the past least 31 people and wounded dozens The second suicide blast struck a predicted that as rebels fighting to few weeks. more in Damascus on Wednesday, restaurant in the al-Rabweh area of oust President Bashar al-Assad suffer The courthouse bomber set off his state media reported, in the second Damascus to the west of the first at- military reverses, they will increas- explosive device at 1:20 p.m. (1120 such spate of bombings in the Syrian tack causing several casualties, state ingly turn to guerrilla attacks in ter- GMT) as the police tried to search capital in five days. media reported. ritory controlled by the government. him and stop him from entering the The first suicide bomber targeted State news agency SANA cited the As well as the Damascus bomb- building, state television cited the Delegates at Syria talks in Astana on Wednesday. (REUTERS) the Palace of Justice, the main court- Damascus police as saying that there ings of recent days, which coincide Damascus police chief as saying.

Over 800 health workers killed Syria’s unaccompanied children worst victims of war: Unicef in Syria war crimes: Report REUTERS very, very difficult situation," po, a city that suffered massive BEIRUT said Geert Cappelaere, Unicef destruction in siege-and-bom- AFP killed, hundreds more incarcer- regional director for the Mid- bardment fighting that culmi- PARIS ated or tortured and hundreds of CHILDREN have suffered the dle East and North Africa. For unaccompanied and nated late last year when the health facilities deliberately and most in Syria's six-year war, Unicef, the United Nation's separated children the army overran a last rebel-held MORE than 800 health work- systematically attacked." and among them the most vul- agency focusing on children, pocket. ers have died in "acts of war In the crosshairs, an esti- nerable are those separated issued a report on Monday on situation is even harsher He was speaking to Reu- crimes" in Syria since 2011, in mated 15,000 doctors -- about from their families, a senior the war in Syria, which began than for other children, and ters in an interview in Beirut, hospital bombings, shootings, half the pre-war number -- fled Unicef official told Reuters on after protests six years ago for children in general it’s the capital of Lebanon, where torture and executions perpe- the country, leaving hundreds Wednesday. against President Bashar al As- already a very, very difficult more than a million Syrians trated mainly by government- of thousands of civilians with- Furthemore, as well as the sad. situation have sought refuge from the backed forces, researchers said out access to basic care. "The large number of direct casual- In its report, Unicef said it war, including many who now on Wednesday. international community has ties from warfare, many more had documented the deaths of Geert Cappelaere live in informal, makeshift The Syrian government and left these violations of interna- children have died or suffered 652 children last year, 20 per- camps with few services. its ally, Russia, have turned the tional humanitarian and human from indirect consequences of cent more than in 2015. But Cappelaere said that in the violent withholding of health- rights law largely unanswered," the crisis including a collapse Cappelaere said that repre- we have been able to verify. Jibreen shelter for displaced care into a weapon of war, ac- the authors of the report said. It in healthcare. sented only a small proportion We do assume that indeed the people in Aleppo on Tuesday, cording to an analysis published was compiled by experts from "For unaccompanied and of the real number of deaths. number of child casualties is Unicef’s Geert Cappelaere each of the three newly arrived in The Lancet medical journal. universities in Beirut, Britain separated children the situa- "In 2016 every six hours a really much higher," he said. families he spoke to was carry- This "weaponisation" of health- and the US, as well as the Syrian tion is even harsher than for child dying or severely injured Documenting the real im- Cappelaere returned on ing a child separated from its care, it said, "has translated into American Medical Society and other children, and for chil- in Syria ... dramatic figures. pact of the war is "an impossi- Tuesday from a three-day visit family - a measure of the ex- hundreds of health workers Multi-Aid Programs, an NGO. dren in general it's already a But these are only the figures ble task," he added. to Damascus, Homs and Alep- tent of the problem. Gulf/ Middle East Thursday, March 16, 2017 13 Israeli army shoots Palestinian for UAE jails Jordanian journalist for three Jordan opens trial of five IS suspects alleged car-ramming attempt years over Facebook comments for planning border attack A female Palestinian attempted to ram a car into security forces AN Abu Dhabi court jailed on Wednesday a Jordanian journal- A Jordanian court on Wednesday opened the trial of five Syrians NEWS at a tense junction in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday and ist for three years over Facebook comments deemed insulting charged with planning a deadly attack claimed by the Islamic IN BRIEF was shot and wounded, Israel's military said. No injuries were to the United Arab Emirates, Emirati state media and a Jorda- State group near the Syrian border last year, a judicial source reported on the Israeli side following the incident at the Gush nian press union said. Emirati state news agency WAM said a said. "The five accused, all Syrian and aged 20 to 26, appeared Etzion Junction south of Jerusalem. The Palestinian's condition Jordanian national was handed a sentence of three years in in court and pleaded not guilty," the source said. The suicide was not yet clear, nor were details on her identity or age. (AFP) prison and fined 500,000 dirhams.(AFP) bombing on June 21, 2016 killed seven soldiers. (AFP) Israel imposes apartheid regime on Palestinians: UN report

REUTERS at Israel by its critics - is fiercely "The report as it stands endorsed by the UN secretary groups oppressed through "dis- BEIRUT rejected by the Jewish state. does not reflect the views of the general. "The attempt to smear tinct laws, policies and prac- UN Under-Secretary Gen- secretary-general (Antonio Gu- and falsely label the only true tices." A UN agency published a eral and ESCWA Executive democracy in the Middle East It identified the four sets report on Wednesday ac- Secretary Rima Khalaf said the by creating a false analogy is of Palestinians as: Palestinian cusing Israel of imposing an report was the "first of its type" UN Under-Secretary General despicable and constitutes a citizens of Israel; Palestinians in "apartheid regime" of racial from a UN body that "clearly blatant lie," Israel's UN Ambas- East Jerusalem; Palestinians in discrimination on the Pales- and frankly concludes that Is- and ESCWA Executive sador Danny Danon said in a the West Bank and Gaza Strip; tinian people, and said it was raeli is a racist state that has Secretary Rima Khalaf said statement. and Palestinians living as refu- the first time a UN body had established an apartheid system the report was the “first of The report said it had estab- gees or in exile. clearly made the charge. that persecutes the Palestinian its type” from a UN body lished on the "basis of scholarly ESCWA hoped the report Israel's Foreign Ministry people". that “clearly and frankly inquiry and overwhelming evi- would inform further delibera- spokesman likened the report, ESCWA comprises 18 Arab dence, that Israel is guilty of the tions on the root causes of the which was published by the states in Western Asia and aims concludes that Israeli is a crime of apartheid." problem in the United Nations, UN Economic and Social Com- to support economic and social racist state "However, only a ruling among member states, and in mission for Western Asia (ES- development in member states, by an international tribunal in society, Khalaf said at an event CWA), to Der Sturmer - a Nazi according to its website. The re- that sense would make such to launch the report at ESCWA's propaganda publication that port was prepared at the request terres)," said Dujarric, adding an assessment truly authorita- Beirut headquarters. was strongly anti-Semitic. of member states, Khalaf said. that the report itself notes that it tive," it added. The report said It was authored by Richard The report concluded "Is- UN spokesman Stephane reflects the views of the authors. the "strategic fragmentation of Falk, a former UN human rights rael has established an apart- Dujarric told reporters in New The Israeli ministry spokes- the Palestinian people" was the investigator for the Palestinian heid regime that dominates the York that the report was pub- man, Emmanuel Nahshon?, main method through which territories, and Virginia Tilley, Palestinian people as a whole." lished without any prior consul- commenting on Twitter, also Israel imposes apartheid, with professor of political science at US President’s envoy Jason Greenblatt (left) meets Palestinian The accusation - often directed tation with the UN secretariat. noted the report had not been Palestinians divided into four Southern Illinois University. President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah on Tuesday. (AP) Trump’s envoy meets Israeli president in bid to restart M-E peace talks

AFP and Palestinians could live side JERUSALEM by side, a statement from the president’s office said. A top adviser to US President He was expected to visit a Donald Trump held further Palestinian refugee camp and talks on the Middle East con- meet religious leaders before flict Wednesday, meeting Is- leaving on Thursday. raeli President Reuven Rivlin Before the visit, US officials as he seeks to restart negotia- said he was seeking to lay the tions with the Palestinians. groundwork for renewed peace Jason Greenblatt, Trump’s negotiations between Israelis special representative for inter- and Palestinians. national negotiations, met with A US consulate statement Rivlin after holding talks with on the meeting with Abbas on Palestinian president Mahmud Tuesday evening said the two Abbas and Israeli Prime Minis- men reaffirmed their commit- ter Benjamin Netanyahu earlier ment to a “genuine and lasting in the week. peace between Israel and the Rivlin’s spokesman said the Palestinians.” president, whose role is mainly “President Abbas told Mr ceremonial, told Greenblatt the Greenblatt that he believes “building of confidence between that under President Trump’s Israelis and Palestinians was leadership a historic peace a first and critically important deal is possible,” the statement step toward any possible solu- said, adding that Abbas com- tion.” Greenblatt thanked Rivlin mitted to tackling Palestinian for his thoughts on how Israelis incitement. 60% of Yemenis face Libyan security guards outside the Guest Palace, a complex of luxury villas, in the capital Tripoli, on Wednesday. (AFP) food crisis: UN report REUTERS Libya govt forces seize GENEVA ‘$5 mn US prize’ A UN-backed report on Yemen has found no full-blown famine THE United States offered on in the country but said 60 per- Wednesday to pay $5 million cent of Yemenis, or 17 million for information leading to HQ of rival Tripoli militia people, are in "crisis" or "emer- those responsible for the mur- gency" food situations, 20 per- der of an American in Yemen cent more than in June. in 2012, an attack claimed by remain outside its control. ran it after heavy fighting. Overnight, gunmen The World Food Pro- Al Qaeda. Joel Shrum, a US UN-backed govt secures backing of Ghweil refuses to recognise "It's over. Ghweil's forces stormed the headquarters of gramme said in a statement citizen, was fatally shot by a powerful militias in the capital the GNA's authority. have pulled out and GNA forces Al-Nabaa television, a privately on Wednesday that the gov- gunman on the back of a mo- have taken control of the area," owned channel known for its ernorates of Taiz and Hodei- torcycle while he was on his a witness told AFP. Islamist leanings, witnesses dah along the Red Sea risked way to work at a nongovern- AFP Libya has experienced years The fighting brought life in A security source confirmed said. The channel remained off slipping into famine if they mental organisation on March TRIPOLI of violence and lawlessness the capital to a standstill, the militia's withdrawal, but the air on Wednesday. did not receive more aid. Both 18, 2012, in the city of Taez, since the NATO-backed ouster with shops shuttered and had no immediate word on The fighting brought life have long traditions as food- according to the State Depart- FORCES loyal to Libya's UN- of longtime dictator Moamer school closed. UN envoy casualties. in the capital to a standstill, producing regions. The crisis ment. (AFP) backed unity government Kadhafi in 2011, with rival par- Martin Kobler on Tuesday It was the third straight day with shops shuttered and follows two years of civil war seized the headquarters of a liaments and governments vy- of fighting between govern- school closed. UN envoy Mar- pitting the Iran-allied Houthi rival militia on Wednesday in a ing for influence and militias tweeted an appeal for an ment forces and the militia, tin Kobler on Tuesday tweeted group against a Saudi-backed third day of intense fighting for fighting over territory and the ‘immediate ceasefire’ who are mainly drawn from an appeal for an "immediate coalition, which has caused cally," the report said. Taiz and control of Tripoli. country's vast oil wealth. Ghweil's hometown, third city ceasefire", saying the fighting economic collapse and severely Hodeidah governorates, home The capital has seen ex- Since taking power from Misrata. Gunfire and explo- put civilians at "grave risk". restricted the food and fuel im- to important Yemeni ports, changes of rocket and artillery Ghweil's administration in Overnight, government sions were heard from multiple Clashes erupted in the ports on which Yemen depends. "have the highest rates of global fire between unity government March 2016, the Government forces launched an assault on parts of the capital. neighbourhoods of Hay al-An- "If humanitarian actors do acute malnutrition in the coun- forces and a militia loyal to of National Accord has secured his headquarters in the Guest A rocket hit the Al-Khadhra dalus and Gargaresh on Mon- not access all the people in need try, ranging from 17 percent in former prime minister Khalifa the backing of powerful militias Palace, a complex of luxury vil- Hospital without causing any day evening, prompting the by the coming months, the situ- Taiz City to 25 percent in Ho- Ghweil. in the capital, but some districts las in the city centre, and over- casualties, a medic said. government to deploy tanks. ation may deteriorate dramati- deidah," the WFP said. Saudi crown prince, Trump’s meeting a ‘turning point’ in ties: Riyadh

REUTERS a historical turning point in re- see in Trump a strong president ger of Iran's regional expansion- WASHINGTON lations between both countries who will shore up Washington's ist activities". The White House and which had passed through role as their main strategic part- has said the deal was not in the SAUDI Arabia hailed a "his- a period of divergence of views ner and help contain Riyadh's best interest of the United States. torical turning point" in US- on many issues," a senior adviser Iran denies interference in Saudi relations after a meeting to Prince Mohammed said in a Arab countries. between US President Donald statement. The meeting on Tuesday The meeting was the first Trump and Deputy Crown "But the meeting today re- appeared to signal a meet- since Trump's January 20 inau- Prince Mohammed bin Salman stored issues to their right path guration with the prince, who is highlighted the two leaders' and form a big change in rela- ing of the minds on many leading the kingdom's efforts to shared view that Iran posed a tions between both countries in issues between Trump and revive state finances by diversi- regional security threat. political, military, security and Prince Mohammed fying the economy away from a The meeting on Tuesday ap- economic issues," the adviser reliance on falling crude oil rev- peared to signal a meeting of the said. enues. minds on many issues between Saudi Arabia had viewed adversary Iran in a region central Under the plan, which seeks Trump and Prince Mohammed, with unease the administration to US security and energy inter- to promote the private sector and in a marked difference from Ri- of US President Barack Obama, ests, regional analysts said. make state-owned companies yadh's often fraught relationship whom they felt considered Riy- The deputy crown prince more efficient, Riyadh plans to with the Obama administration, adh's alliance with Washington viewed the nuclear deal as "very sell up to 5 percent of state oil gi- especially in the wake of the 2015 less important than negotiating dangerous", the senior adviser ant Saudi Aramco in what is ex- Iran nuclear deal. the Iran nuclear deal. said, adding that both leaders pected to be the world's biggest US President Donald Trump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud at the "This meeting is considered Riyadh and other Gulf allies had identical views on "the dan- initial public offering. White House in Washington on Tuesday. (AP) 14 Thursday, March 16, 2017 United States US agency delays start of bidding on Winter storm moves north from US, Probe after hoverboard fire kills Trump border wall paralysing eastern Canada two-year-old WASHINGTON THE US govt on Wednesday delayed the call for MONTREAL A BLIZZARD vtracking north from the United States WASHINGTON -A US safety agency said Wednesday it had News bids from companies to help build the Trump administration's caused car pileups and school closures, as heavy snows and launched an investigation into a hoverboard fire that killed a in brief controversial wall on the Mexican border. Customs and Border powerful winds paralyzed eastern Canada on Wednesday. Up two-year-old girl, the first fatality involving the personal transport Protection previously said it would issue the request for propos- to 60 centimeters (24 inches) of snow fell on parts of Ontario, devices. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) als on Wednesday but in a statement the agency said it was still Quebec and the coastal Maritimes region, according to Envi- said in an email to AFP that the fire in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania finalizing the documents, which should be released "soon."(AFP) ronment Canada's weather office.(AFP) resulted in the first known fatality involving hoverboards.(AFP)

Senate confirms Trump intelligence Media leak reveals Trump’s 2005 tax bill nominee, national security adviser AFP $100 million in business loss- firmed late Tuesday the details ing MSNBC host Rachel Mad- WASHINGTON THE US Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thurs- WASHINGTON es to reduce his tax burden. of Trump's 2005 taxes just dow, Johnston said he did not day to confirm former Republican Senator Dan Coats to be The White House described it before David Cay Johnston, a know the source of the leaked President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence THE WHITE HOUSE has as a "large-scale depreciation Pulitzer Prize-winning investi- return, which was placed in and to approve Army Lieutenant General HR McMaster as his acknowledged that Donald for construction." gative journalist, and MSNBC his mailbox. national security adviser. The vote was 85-12 to confirm Coats, Trump paid $38 million in But the two-page partial re- revealed the short filing. But Johnston suggested a who also served as ambassador to Germany under former taxes in 2005, a rare peek turn does not reveal the source On Wednesday, Trump at- member of Trump's entourage President George W. Bush. Fifty-one votes were required for into the president's jealously of Trump's income, the key tacked the reporter on Twitter, -- possibly even, he specu- confirmation. The only Republican who voted against Coats guarded finances that was question that has fuelled de- questioning his account of how lated, the president himself -- was Senator Rand Paul, one of the Senate's leading privacy leaked to the US media. mands for him to disclose his he obtained the document. anonymously delivered the tax advocates, as are several of the Democrats who also voted Trump reported an income tax history in line with standard "Does anybody really be- documents to him. against Coats. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden had said he of $150mn 12 years ago, and practice for US presidents. lieve that a reporter, who "Let me point out it's en- would object to Coats' nomination because he felt the office of paid an overall tax rate of around The full tax document, President Donald Trump nobody ever heard of, 'went tirely possible Donald sent the Director of National Intelligence had not provided the com- 25%, according to a leaked sum- which would be dozens of to his mailbox' and found this to me," he said. "Donald mittee with enough information about how many Americans' mary of part of his tax return. page in length, could notably including with Russia, as some my tax returns? @NBCNews has a long history of leaking communication records had been subjected to government The document also shows shed light on whether he has Trump critics suspect. FAKE NEWS!" material about himself when surveillance. (REUTERS) that he wrote off more than controversial business ties -- The White House con- Appearing with left-lean- he thinks it's in his interests."

Evidence missing Top lawmakers see no proof of Trump wiretapping claim On March 4, Trump used his Twitter to accuse Obama of wiretapping him during campaign

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SENIOR US lawmakers said on Wednesday they had seen no evidence to support Presi- dent Donald Trump's claim that his predecessor Barack Obama wiretapped his New Russian spies, ‘criminal York home and office building. "We don't have any evi- hackers’, charged over dence that that took place," said Devin Nunes, Republican Yahoo cyberattack chairman of the congressional committee conducting a probe KGB. into the allegation, at a press Dokuchaev was an of- conference. ficer in the FSB Center Based the investigation for Information Security, by the House Intelligence known as "Center 18," Committee he heads, "I don't which is supposed to inves- think there was an actual tap tigate hacking and is the of Trump Tower," said Nunes, FBI's point of contact in whose committee is also con- Moscow for cyber crimes. ducting an investigation into The 33-year-old was re- suspected Russian interfer- ported to have been arrested ence in last year's US election. in Moscow earlier this year Nunes' conclusion was President Donald Trump arrives aboard Air Force One at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Detroit, Michigan, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) on treason charges. He is ac- echoed by the panel's top A US Justice Dept staff puts up cused of directing the Yahoo Democrat, Adam Schiff. that Obama had my 'wires bastic, unsubstantiated claims do not expect to hear evidence a wanted poster prior to a news hack along with his superior, "To date I've seen no evi- tapped' in Trump Tower just via the social media -- would, backing up the claim when conference in Washington, on the 43-year-old Sushchin. dence that supports the claim before the victory. Nothing as president, have access to se- Federal Bureau of Investiga- Wednesday. (AFP) The two officers "pro- that President Trump made We’re hoping to make found. This is McCarthyism!" cret law enforcement and intel- tion Director James Comey tected, directed, facilitated that his predecessor had wire- progress on the issues of "Is it legal for a sitting ligence probes containing such testifies to the House Intelli- AFP and paid criminal hackers to tapped he and his associates at Russia’s interference in last President to be 'wire tapping' information. gence Committee on Monday. WASHINGTON collect information through Trump Tower," Schiff told re- year’s election, including how a race for president prior to The US president made his But the two said they are computer intrusions in the porters at the press conference. many people linked to the an election? Turned down by allegations claims came just hoping to make progress on the TWO agents of Russia's United States and else- "Thus far, we have seen no court earlier. A NEW LOW!" after reports in conservative issues of Russia's interference FSB spy agency and two where," acting assistant basis for that whatsoever." Trump campaign may have he added in a second tweet. media made the same claim, in last year's election, includ- "criminal hackers" were in- attorney general Mary Mc- On March 4, Trump been wiretapped in the The tweets sparked enor- leading to suspicions they ing how many people linked to dicted on Wednesday over Cord told reporters. sparked a furor when wrote on course of that or other probes mous controversy, in part be- were his source -- which the the Trump campaign may have a massive cyberattack af- They hired Alexsey Be- his @realDonaldTrump Twit- cause it is unprecedented for White House has not denied. been wiretapped in the course fecting 500 million Yahoo lan and Karim Baratov, de- ter account that Obama had - Devin Nunes & Adam Schiff any US president to accuse a "It deeply concerns me of that or other probes. users, the US Justice De- scribed as "criminal hack- tapped into communications predecessor of a felony crime. that the president would make Also testifying will be partment announced. ers," to carry out the attacks. at Trump Tower, New York The allegation was also such an accusation without Michael Rogers, director of the The indictment un- McCord said the attack home to the president and first election. remarkable since Trump -- al- basis," said Schiff. National Security Agency, the veiled in Washington links was directed at gathering family, before the November 8 "Terrible! Just found out though known for making bom- Nunes and Schiff said they govt's electronic spying body. Russia's top spy agency to information "clearly some one of the largest hacking of which has intelligence attacks in history, carried value," but adding that "the out in 2014, and which of- criminal hackers used this Decline in ficials said was used for es- to line their own pockets for 17 Republicans join fight against global pionage and financial gain. private financial gain." Officials identified the Targets included Rus- Obamacare agents as Dmitry Dokucha- sian and US government of- warming despite Trump’s ‘hoax’ remark ev and Igor Sushchin, both ficials, including cyber secu- individual of whom were part of the rity, diplomatic and military REUTERS of taking some of the politics successor agency to Russia's personnel, McCord said. NEW YORK out, reducing the noise, and enrolment focusing on the challenge and A GROUP of 17 Republicans on the potential solutions," REUTERS in Congress signed a resolu- Curbelo said in a call with NEW YORK tion on Wednesday vowing journalists on Tuesday. to seek "economically viable" Trump's newly confirmed ENROLLMENT in the in- Lawmakers seek more visas for ways to stave off global warm- Environmental Protection dividual insurance plans ing, possibly putting them on a Agency Administrator Scott created under Obamacare Afghans who risked their lives collision course with President Pruitt said in an interview on declined to 12.2 million Donald Trump who has called Thursday that he did not believe Americans as Republican REUTERS The US embassy in Kabul climate change a hoax. carbon dioxide was a major lawmakers and the Trump WASHINGTON has stopped scheduling inter- Republicans Elise Stefanik contributor to climate change. administration sought to views for applicants seeking a of New York, Carlos Curbelo of "The head of the EPA's repeal the healthcare law. A GROUP of Republican and visa through the program. Florida and Ryan Costello of comments were disconcerting. As of the end of January, Democratic US senators intro- The bill was introduced Pennsylvania introduced the What he said was akin to say- enrollment was down by duced legislation on Wednes- by Republican Senators John legislation in the US House Protesters hold signs to march against global warming, recently. ing the earth is flat in 2017," about 500,000 people from day that would provide an McCain, chairman of the of Representatives pledg- Curbelo said. "We must insist 2016. It is about 1.6 mil- additional 2,500 visas for Af- Senate Armed Services Com- ing to "study and address the ‘Climate change is making people sick’ on evidence-based and sci- lion people short of former ghans who have assisted US mittee, and Thom Tillis, and causes and effects of measured ence-based policies." Obama's goal for 2017 sign- forces by working as interpret- Democrats Jack Reed, the changes to our global and re- Trump has repeatedly ups. ers or in other support func- committee's top Democrat, gional climates" and seek ways WASHINGTON FROM rising levels of air pollution to increased voiced doubts on climate The U.S. House of Rep- tions, often risking their lives. and Jeanne Shaheen. Tillis to "balance human activities" water contamination and a widening range for disease-carrying change, at one point calling resentatives is working on The US State Department and Shaheen are also mem- that contribute. mosquitoes, climate change is making people sick, a coali- it a hoax to weaken US busi- passing a bill that would gut said last week it would soon bers of the panel. Several Republicans who tion of 11 US medical groups said Wednesday. Known as the ness, and said during his 2016 the 2010 Affordable Care run out of visas for the Special "This legislation would signed the resolution represent Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, the group presidential campaign that Act, often called Obamacare, Immigrant Visa (SIV) pro- ensure the continuation of parts of the country most affect- represents more than half of US doctors, and aims to help he wanted to pull the United in part by replacing the in- gram, designed to help bring this vital Special Immigrant ed. Curbelo hails from Miami, policy makers understand the health dangers of global warming, States out of a global pact to come-based tax credits that to the United States those who Visa program, and send a where streets regularly flood at and what must be done to guard against it in the coming years. fight it. Curbelo said he be- helped reduce the monthly have worked for the govern- clear message that America high tide due to rising sea levels. “Doctors in every part of our country see that climate change is lieved some Trump allies were premiums for the major- ment during the decade and a will not turn its back on those "This issue was regrettably making Americans sicker,” said Mona Sarfaty, a physician and ready to work on fixing climate ity of participants with age- half that US forces have been who stand with us in the fight politicized some 20 or so years director of the new consortium. (AFP) change, though he declined to based credits. engaged in the country. against terror," McCain said. ago, and we are in the process identify them. Thursday, March 16, 2017 15 Reports by Lezima Gomes For events and press releases email Slice of the West [email protected] or call (974) 44422077

Marcus Sutton enjoys quality time with his family. Making the most of life in Doha

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The Emiri specialised medi- QATAR Red Crescent Society cal grants projects through (QRCS) has completed more Hamad Medical Corporation than 90 development projects (HMC) and the support of the of high quality to serve Palestin- Islamic Development Bank ians in Jerusalem, Gaza Strip have benefited 72 Palestinian and the West Bank. doctors and eight technicians. The projects covered health, The report stated that QRCS water, sanitation and higher handles establishing and equip- education with a budget of over ping the specialised surgery de- $114 million (approximately partment at Al Shifa Hospital QR415 million). in Gaza and recruiting medical QRCS launched its projects expertise and training local per- in Palestine in 2002, then dis- sonnel. In all, 6,500 cardio, eye patched representatives to the and neuro surgeries have been West Bank and Gaza Strip in carried so far,in addition, to (PHOTOGRAPHS BY AR AL BAKER/HHOPL AND AISHA AL MUSALLAM/HHOPL) 2008 and has been continuing giving care to 6,800 newborns. to carry out projects in the area. QRCS is also carrying out the HER Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Advo- She also met with young people and recent The biggest contribution of rehabilitation and development cate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, graduates who are benefitting from the Smart QRCS to Palestine is a strate- of Makassed Hospital in Jerusa- concluded her trip to Tunisia by visiting Vermeg Tunisia Programme and the Tunis Ta3mal portal. gic health plan, which provides lem, ensuring its survival. Company, on Wednesday. HH Sheikha Moza was Silatech has supported Smart Tunisia since its technical and financial support In the water and environ- welcomed by Dr Anouar Maarouf, Minister of inception, in an effort to attract foreign investments to the Ministry of Health in Pal- mental sanitation sector, QRCS Communication Technologies and Digital Economy, to the ICT sector and create jobs for Tunisian youth. estine, while setting priorities, is currently working on the Badreddine Ouali, president of the Smart Tunisia HH Sheikha Moza was seen off upon departure at targets, vision, time schedule 11th sewage pumping station programme and Chairman of Vermeg, and Elyes Tunis Carthage International Airport by the Tunisian and budget for the sector in in Gaza to improve the sewage Jeribi, executive director of the Smart Tunisia Minister of Tourism, Soad Alloomi, and the Minister order to help government and systems in the targeted areas. Programme. of Youth and Sports, Majdouline Cherni. (QNA)

Pedestrian bridge on E Ring Road ‘Emotional health of mother important’ Continued from page 1 Ô baby’s – it is equally important cal Corporation and Primary that she cares for her emotional Health Care Corporation. THE clinic is under the lead- health. Mental health issues are Plans are underway to expand ership of Dr Felice Watt, Peri- common during this period and the team further with addi- natal Psychiatrist and Division the right support and treatment tional perinatal psychiatrists Chief for Women’s Mental can have a lasting positive im- and clinical psychologists. Health at Sidra. pact on the mother, infant, and Dr Muhammed Waqar The clinic team includes the entire family. Our women’s Azeem, Chair of the Department Dr Sawssan Ahmed, Clinical mental healthcare team will of Psychiatry at Sidra, said, “The ‘PIRATES’ AT MALL OF QATAR THIS WEEKEND: Inspired by the Psychologist and Safia Ahmed, provide culturally sensitive, opening of our perinatal mental success of the first MOQ Live show ‘Pulse’, Mall of Qatar is set to Clinical Nurse Specialist. woman and family centred sup- healthcare clinic is another ma- premiere its second theatre show ‘Pirates’ on Thursday and Fri- Dr Felice Watt, Division port and treatment during this jor milestone. The services are day (March 16 and 17)to enthral visitors of all ages. The show is Chief for Women’s Mental important time.” a critical extension of the spe- scheduled to take place at the Oasis at 7.30pm and 9.30pm on Health, said, “Pregnancy, giving As the only comprehensive cialist and maternity care that each day. ‘Pirates’ will see ‘Jack’ and the ‘Sea Turtle’ team up and birth and the first year after a perinatal mental health serv- we provide during a woman’s win against the ‘Kraken Queen’, as she rises up from the depths baby’s life signify periods of ma- ices in the country, the Sidra motherhood journey – from of the ocean with her tentacles enveloping the ship, rescuing the A frame for the 66-metre-long and four-metre-wide pedestrian bridge jor change for a woman and her Women’s Perinatal Mental foetal maternal to obstetrics pirates and the ship from sinking into the sea. The extensive light- between Airport Street and Al Thumama Intersection on E-Ring family. Just as it is important for Healthcare Clinic will receive care. It is based on Sidra’s ethos ing, sound and water features at the Oasis will all come together to Road has been laid. The bridge, which is under construction, will be the mother to take care of her referrals from Sidra’s Ob- of providing patient and family create an awe-inspiring show that will transform Mall of Qatar into equipped with elevators on both sides. (TNN) physical health and that of her stetrics Clinic, Hamad Medi- centred care.” a world-class theatre, said the organisers. (TNN)

EDUCATION CONFERENCE 2017 AND NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WEEK ‘Tunisia seeks strong relations Qatar to host 10th Arab with Qatar in QNRF & British Council honour education sector’ robotics championship TUNISIA’S Minister of Educa- winners of NSRW competitions tion Naji Djelloul has described MALEK HELALI the strong relations between DOHA MALEK HELALI Qatar and Tunisia as “historic DOHA and unique”, noting Qatar’s THE Arab Open Robotics Cham- support to his country in differ- pionship will start on March 19, AS part of the Education Con- ent fields, including education. at Qatar National Convention ference 2017 and the National Speaking to Qatar News Center, under the patronage of Scientific Research Week Agency during his visit to Qa- the Ministry of Education and (NSRW) at Qatar National tar, he said the relations be- Higher Education in collabora- Convention Center, the British tween both the countries are tion with the Arab Robotics As- Council and Qatar National special in various fields, in- sociation, according to Mariam An official at a press conference Research Fund (QNRF) held cluding higher education, and al Awadhi, the president of the in Doha on Wednesday. the FameLab Qatar finals on expressed his country’s eager- organising committee. (HANSON K JOSEPH) Wednesday. ness to strengthen cooperation Addressing a press confer- The event was held prior to further to cover all levels and ence during the Education Con- the second time. Awadhi also honouring the winners of the sectors of education. ference 2017 and the National said that Qatar has been par- National Scientific Research Djelloul added that he dis- Scientific Research Week on ticipating in the championship Competition, the FameLab cussed with a number of Qatari Wednesday, Awadhi said that since 2009 and has 60 teams competition and the Qatar Na- officials ways to strengthen ties 1,600 participants from 12 Arab competing in all its categories. tional Astronomy Olympiad. in the field of education and countries will be competing in Furthermore, she noted that “Following its fantastic reviewed means to push the the championship. the evaluation committees will success last year, FameLab re- Dignitaries at an event organised by the British Council and QNRF in Doha on Wednesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) cooperation forward to match “The organising committee include licensed judges. And turned to Qatar, the only GCC their ambitions and aspirations. has been working on providing four FLL committee heads from nation hosting this internation- ny will hopefully feel inspired ence relevant to young people. across the world. The Tunisian minister visited a all means to ensure the suc- four different Arab countries al competition, for the second by the simplified presentations He pointed out that “raising the Fitzpatrick was grateful for number of educational institu- cess of this year’s edition of the will be selected while the head time. The QNRF is proud to explaining complex scientific ladder for science communica- the interest and contribution of tions in Qatar that rank high at championship by designing a set of all the committees will be a be delivering this competition processes delivered by the par- tion” contributes to attaining QNRF and the Ministry of Edu- both regional and global levels. of challenges aimed at bringing nominee from the host country that promotes science educa- ticipants. the goals of the Qatar National cation and Higher Education Earlier on Tuesday, Djel- out the talents of the participants (Qatar), she added. tion skills,” said Dr Abdul Sat- Finally, he urged the final- Vision 2030. that eased the access to schools loul met Minister of Educa- interested in science, engineer- The Arab Robotics Asso- tar al-Taie, Executive Director ists to believe in their strength He added that the 12 final- in the country. tion and Higher Education ing, technology and mathemat- ciation representative Ismail of QNRF. and take pride in reaching this ists that qualified among more The judges for the FameLab HE Dr Mohammed bin Ab- ics. The championship is one of Shams stressed on the asso- Dr al-Taie stressed that stage of the competition. than 300 applicants were finals were TV and Radio Pre- dul Wahed al Hammadi. The the largest in the region. It offers ciation’s focus on establishing the young generations are “the Frank Fitzpatrick, direc- trained by UK experts in or- senter Dr Elham Bader al Sada, meeting reviewed matters re- the local competing teams an Arab production in the field of software, feeding the science tor of British Council Qatar, der to prepare the winner for Qatar University Professor Dr lated to education, including opportunity to gain new experi- robotics by emphasising the im- and technology ecosystem and praised the role of this competi- the Cheltenham science festi- Saed Sabah and Hamad Bin exchange of expertise and the ences,” she added. portance of knowledge in han- the drivers of the future”, and tion in promoting science com- val where he or she will com- Khalifa University Professor Dr best practices between the two Qatar will host the event for dling technology. that attendants of the ceremo- munication skills to make sci- pete with all the winners from Ahmad Abushaikha. countries. (QNA) Doha Festival City: Catch a glimpse of its offerings

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The Mountain Bike Trail DOHA consists of 13 different Techni- cal Trail Features (TTF) suit- DOHA Festival City has show- able for beginners and more cased a glimpse of some of the advanced cyclists wishing to additional activities that will improve their mountain bike be available at Qatar’s larg- skills, with each TTF designed est entertainment, retail and to simulate challenges one dining destination, with im- would encounter on a Moun- ages of its 3km Outdoor Lei- tain Bike Trail. sure Trail which surrounds Features include grade re- the project. versals, berms, a pump track, Upon its opening in April, wedges, a rock causeway, visitors will have free access drop offs, rock gardens, water to the Outdoor Leisure Trail, causeway, eco-plastic board- which includes a running and walk, mist tunnel, rollers and walking path, as well as an ad- jerms, rock climbing and a jacent cycling lane with tech- Upon its opening in April, visitors will have free access to the Outdoor Leisure Trail. wrap up section to put all skills nical trail features, specifically to the test. designed for mountain bikes. will enjoy at our destination. healthier lifestyles amongst val City, caters for both run- various surfaces with inbuilt has exercise stations along the Hill continued, “We are ex- Trevor Hill, General Man- Not only we are committed to the community, which is evi- ning and cycling, and is de- gradients and obstacles to suit route, allowing both casual cited to welcome our first visi- ager of Doha Festival City Mall, be a premier leisure and enter- dent in our unique indoor and signed with fun and fitness in all abilities of mountain bikers and more serious runners to tors in April and to celebrate said: “We are proud to be in a tainment destination, we fully outdoor facilities.” mind. The mountain bike cycle and was designed by British exercise and enjoy the green the best leisure facilities, retail position to reveal a glimpse of support the Qatar’s govern- The Outdoor Leisure Trail track has a number of differ- company, Architrail. spaces being created as part of mix and dining options, all with the exciting offering visitors ment in its drive to promote which surrounds Doha Festi- ent route features and offers The running track also the project. exceptional service.” WK

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SAMEH SAEID which is a cluster of six islands ple in Qatar with its outstand- DOHA on the man-made archipelago, ing innovation, contemporary The World, in Dubai. design and underwater living SAMPLE this: A master bed- Speaking to Qatar Tribune facilities.” room that is completely sub- on the sidelines of Cityscape- The floating villa is essen- merged in the ocean, with a Qatar, the three-day real estate tially a boat without propul- floor-to-ceiling glass wall pro- exhibition that wound down sion that has its own plot in the viding a breathtaking view of in Doha on Wednesday, Amer Arabian Gulf. It offers luxuri- transplanted corals and the Qandeel, a business analyst at ous marine-style living spread blue waters of the Arabian Kleindienst Group, said the across three levels, one under- Gulf. Seems like something project generated a lot of in- water, one at sea level and an from another world? Think terest among Qataris and the upper deck. again! expatriates. The 130-home Kleindienst Group said Qatar may soon have such project is located 4 km off the it has invested months of re- bedrooms as Dubai-based coast of Dubai in the middle of search, design and planning property developer Kleindienst the ocean. into the project, which will set Group is exploring the pos- “We are excited to take part a new luxury standard. sibility of bringing its much- in the Cityscape exhibition. We The project is called Float- celebrated Floating Seahorse have got a lot of inquiries from ing Seahorse because the resi- project to the coast off Qatar. celebrities in Qatar about the dential units will have an artifi- The floating villa project is floating villas. Floating Sea- cial coral reef underneath that A view from one of the Floating Seahorse villas being developed by part of the group’s “The Heart horse will set a new standard in will serve as a breeding ground Dubai-based property developer Kleindienst Group. of Europe” development, the luxury lifestyle for the peo- for sea horses. SEE ALSO PAGE 24

Quick read Week’s real estate MD says GIS to hit 100% rig trading volume exceeds QR500 mn DOHA Real estate trans- actions in Qatar between March 5 and 9 amounted utilisation by the end of 2017 to QR548 million, according to official figures released on Wednesday. The weekly bulletin publised by the 92% of the total 18 rigs already occupied; contracts for the rest being finalised, says Ebrahim Ahmad al Mannai real estate registration department at the Ministry SATYENDRA PATHAK ance Company was looking to of Justice said the transac- DOHA penetrate into motor and life tions included plots of land, insurance, he said adding that houses, residential and com- GULF International Services the company was also plan- mercial buildings, housing (GIS) expects to achieve 100 ning to expand its health in- complexes and multi-purpose percent utilisation of its drill- surance business. buildings. The majority of ing rigs by the end of this year, Amwaj Catering Services the trading took place in Al the company’s managing di- Company, another subsidiary Rayan, Al Wakra, Al Da’ayen, rector has said. of GIS, is also looking to diver- Doha, Al Shamal, Um Salal, GIS Manging Director Eb- sify its business beyond the oil Al Khor and Al Thukhaira, it rahim Ahmad al Mannai told and gas sector. added. (QNA) Qatar Tribune that 92 percent “We plan to enter facil- of the company’s 18 drilling ity management business rigs were currently occupied through Amwaj. We are also Exchange rate and the company was in the BIG PLANS working on contracts to pro- process of finalising contracts vide catering services to non- Currency buy QR sell QR for rest of the rigs. We have big plans to oil sector,” Mannai said. US 3.6315 3.6495 “We see 100 percent uti- As far as the expansion of lisations of our drilling rigs, diversify our operations Gulf Helicopters Company Euro 3.8613 3.9511 jack-up accommodation, in the insurance and (GHC) was concerned, he Pound Sterling 4.3973 4.4907 barge and lifeboats by the end catering segments... We said, the company had no im- of this year,” Mannai said. mediate plans to increase the Indian Rupee 0.0541 0.0553 plan to enter facility GIS has direct ownership management business number of helicopters. Pakistani Rupee 00000 0.0350 of 18 drilling rigs through its through Amwaj GHC currently operates a Philippine Peso 0.0712 0.0733 subsidiary Gulf Drilling Inter- fleet of 51 helicopters, he said national (GDI). The company Ebrahim Ahmad al Mannai adding that some of the com- Sri Lankan Rupee 00000 0.0247 also owns one jack-up acco- pany’s helicopters were oper- Bangladeshi Taka 00000 0.0464 modation barge and two life- ational in Saudi Arabia, Libya boats. number of initiatives to fur- and India. Nepalese Rupee 00000 0.0348 The unprecedented de- ther diversify the group oper- “Our aviation segment is Japanese Yen 0.0306 0.0314 crease in the oil prices in 2016 ations to sustain in an uncer- doing good. We are looking Kuwaiti Dinar 11.753 11.980 had put the company’s drilling tain economic environment, for new contracts in the local segment to face stiff challenges and to reduce the operational and the international market,” Omani Riyal 9.2560 9.4960 with clients continuously de- This file photo shows the Al-Wajba rig of the Gulf Drilling International. risks. he said. Saudi Riyal 0.9570 0.9742 manding for rate reductions. “We have big plans to di- Mannai expressed hope “Some of our rigs went off prices in 2017, Mannai said, tains a close relationship with that the company had no im- versify our operations in the that recovery in the oil prices UAE Dirham 0.9770 0.9938 contract due to notable down- occupancy of GDI rigs were Qatar Petroleum (QP) and has mediate plans for further in- insurance and catering seg- would bode well with GIS in Bahraini Dinar 9.5410 9.6960 turn in the crude oil prices last getting back to normal. 12 of its drilling rigs currently vestment in the drilling sector. ments,” he said. 2017 and the company would Source: www.dohabank.com.qa year,” Mannai said. As the only Qatari owned contracted to QP. Mannai also revealed that GIS’s insurance arm Al achieve better financial results With the recovery in oil drilling contractor, GDI main- Mannai, however, said GIS was actively working on Koot Insurance and Reinsur- compared to last year. KAZAKH PM MEETS WITH QCB GOVERNOR Milaha eyes South East Asian market ASIF IQBAL DOHA

MILAHA (Qatar Navigation) will continue investing in new markets and enhance capa- bilities to tide over what its chairman termed as challeng- ing market conditions in the future. Unveiling a multi-year growth strategy for Milaha Milaha Chairman Sheikh Ali bin Jassim bin Mohammad al Thani and other board member address share- at its annual general meeting holders at its annual general meeting held in Doha on Wednesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) here on Wednesday, Sheikh Ali bin Jassim bin Mohammad and regulatory requirements profitable last year despite nal auditors for 2017. al Thani said the company has to improve transparency and the challenges in several of Meanwhile, the President set up operations in Singapore governance. the sectors Milaha operates. and Chief Executive Officer, to target South East Asian The challenging mar- Operationally, we had several Abdulrahman Essa al Mannai, markets, and made significant ket conditions, according to milestones. On top of them is said the company experienced Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Governor Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud al Thani and Kazakhstan Prime investments in warehousing in Sheikh Ali, are going to per- our historic agreement with rate pressure across the board Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev at a meeting in Astana on Wednesday. Qatar. sist at least in the near future. the Qatar Ports Management in its various maritime trans- “All these investments However, he said the multi- Company (Mwani Qatar) to port segments, including con- QATAR Central Bank (QCB) Governor Sheikh tor of Business Development Department of should bear fruit in the years year strategy would ensure manage the first phase of Ha- tainer and gas tanker business. Abdullah bin Saud al Thani met Kazakhstan Qatar Investment Authority Abdulaziz bin Ali al to come. In addition to invest- that the company continues mad Port.” He said the offshore ma- Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev in capital Thani, Chairman of Al Rayan Bank Dr Hussain ing in new markets, Milaha has investments, expands its core Milaha’s net profit for 2016 rine services sector is in the city Astana on Wednesday. They discussed Ali al Abdulla, and CEO of Al Rayan Bank Adel undertaken significant efforts and non-core activities and was QR711 million compared middle of a historic downturn scopes of cooperation in financial, banking and Mustafawi. The QCB Governor, who chaired to further improve its corpo- strengthens capabilities to to QR1.095 billion reported driven by reduced E&P spend- investment fields between the two countries. Qatar’s delegation participating in the Islamic rate governance,” Sheikh Ali serve its customers more effi- the previous year. ing globally and oversupply of The meeting was also attended by Director of Finance Forum held in Astana, also met with said. ciently. The AGM ratified the pro- vessels. “In this difficult envi- QCB’s Financial Stability and Statistics Depart- Kazakh Foreign Minister Kairat Abdrakhmanov He said the company had Talking about the financial posal for a cash dividend of ronment, we focused on main- ment Sheikh Khalid bin Saud al Thani, Direc- and other prominent leaders on Tuesday. also intensified efforts to en- results for 2016, the chairman QR3.5 per share and the ap- taining utlisation and closely sure compliance with audit said, “We managed to remain pointment of KPMG as exter- managing costs,” Mannai said. 18 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Economy & Business ICC Qatar holds panel discussion Qatar’s young generation on Qatar’s new very innovative: QDB CEO Arbitration Law TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK overview of commercial ar- The new generation is ready to speak its mind, says Abdulaziz bin Nasser al Khalifa DOHA bitration and its origins in Qatar. ASIF IQBAL THE International Chamber He said the interest in DOHA of Commerce Qatar (ICC Qa- arbitration has grown in the tar), in association with Sul- GCC countries over the past QATAR is a young nation and tan Al Abdulla & Partners few years due to the increased the country is taking all the organised a panel discussion numbers of contracts for ma- steps to change the mindsets on “Qatar’s New Arbitration jor projects necessitating the of young nationals to pursue Law”, Qatar Chamber said in need for an alternative mech- innovation that begins from a press release on Wednes- anism to resolve disputes home to school and to the day. arising out of commercial universities, Qatar Develop- The panel is the third in transaction contracts. ment Bank CEO Abdulaziz bin ICC Qatar’s newly launched Commenting on the pan- Nasser al Khalifa has said. monthly “Arbitration Se- el, ICC Qatar Chairman and Speaking at Innovation ries” as part of the 2017 pro- Executive Board Member of Day organised by Vodafone gramme of its Commission on ICC International Secretariat, Qatar in Doha on Tuesday, Arbitration and ADR. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al Khalifa said there is no dearth The panel discussed the Thani, said one of the main of talent in the country and the historical context of arbitra- roles of ICC Qatar is to raise young generation is very inno- tion in Qatar and the devel- awareness of modern laws vative. opment of arbitration in both and national legislation on He said one must come to public and private sector con- economic and commercial the Qatar Science and Tech- tracts and the new procedural activity in the country. nology Park (QSTP) to see conventions in the light of He praised the new arbi- young Qataris working with Law No. 2 for the year 2017 tration law for creating a suc- some of the world’s leading specialised in arbitration in cessful investment climate in firms to come up with innova- civil and commercial matters, the state. tive ideas and solutions. implications for arbitration Sultan Al Abdulla said, According to Khalifa, the agreements, procedural as- “We at Sultan Al-Abdulla & innovations in the country are pects of the new law and the Partners are very pleased to in line with the religion and role of Qatar courts in arbi- cooperate with the ICC Qatar culture. He said, “The new tration proceedings. Commission in delivering this generation is ready to speak The panel was chaired by event. The number of attend- their mind, and as matter of Sultan al Abdulla, managing ees is indicative of the great fact, it is Qatari culture that partner of Sultan Al Abdulla and growing interest in arbi- if someone has new ideas, we & Partners, who provided an tration in Qatar.” request them to speak up.” On the subject of innova- tive ideas being taken from other parts of the world, Khalifa said he does not see Officials take part in a panel discussion at the Innovation Day organised by Vodafone Qatar in Doha on Wednesday. anything wrong in it as it is a learning process. international network to Qa- “Vodafone is one of the added Gray. “I can assure you that our tar, helping a range of organi- world’s leaders in IoT service Guest speaker Daniel Bur- young generation will leave an sations in the country to take delivery. We’ve been work- rus, who is considered one of impression on the global stage advantage of the Internet of Vodafone is continuously ing in this market for over 20 the world’s leading futurists when it comes to innovation Things (IoT) and in turn help striving to combine the years and today, we are help- on global trends and innova- someday,” he noted. realise Qatar National Vision latest technology with its ing organisations of all sizes tion, said, “Advanced mobility The Innovation Day was 2030. global expertise to create optimise, automate and in- will transform every business held as part of Vodafone Qa- In his opening note, Voda- novate using IoT technolo- process in the next five years. tar’s commitment to be a key fone Qatar’s CEO, Ian Gray, innovative and accessible gies having recently reached This new level of mobile ap- player in driving innovation in said, “Vodafone is continu- solutions to meet the 50 million IoT connections plications, combined with Qatar. ously striving to combine the requirements of our worldwide.” networked sensors, IoT com- During the event, Voda- latest technology with its glo- ever-advancing world “This is a technological munications and embedded fone demonstrated how the bal expertise to create innova- revolution we are excited to intelligence, will enable a new company is continually look- tive and accessible solutions to Ian Gray, Vodafone Qatar’s bring to Qatar, working with global wave of accelerated in- The panel discussion was hosted by International Chamber of ing for ways to bring its global meet the requirements of our chief executive officer our customers to develop solu- novation that will shape the Commerce Qatar in Doha on Wednesday. expertise and the power of its ever-advancing world.” tions relevant to their needs,” future for decades to come.”

W-League celebrates most successful season ibq hosts real estate workshop for its yet with help from Skyline Automotive female private banking customers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK velopments in the real estate mar- DOHA ket in the UK. Azeemeh has held several train- INTERNATIONAL Bank of Qatar ing workshops across the GCC and (ibq) hosted a private workshop on a specialised training session in “International Real Estate Invest- London for a number of Forbes ment” for its influential female pri- 100 Most Influential Arab Women. vate banking customers that show- She also teaches real estate finance cased the fundamental knowledge MBA programme in a university in and necessary tools on understand- Jeddah. ing residential and commercial real Chaouki Daher, General Man- estate in the United Kingdom. ager, Head of Private Banking at Women represent a key custom- ibq said, This workshop is another er segment of ibq. The bank is fo- Chaouki Daher, GM, Head of Private example of how ibq is sharing the cusing on trainings, workshops and Banking at ibq best in global expertise with our solutions to best respond to their private banking clients. In recent needs throughout their journey of sance Capital Real Estate, who years, we have worked hand-in- banking with ibq, the bank said in a shed light on several topics, includ- hand with our clients to explore release on Wednesday. ing residential valuation, foreign new avenues for diversifying their The workshop was headed by ownership considerations, asset investment portfolios and expand- Azeemeh Zaheer, CEO of Nais- management and insight on the de- ing their investment horizons.”

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IEA report on global oil outlook Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific sees first loss Oil demand set to overtake supply in eight years AFP in H1 if OPEC sticks to cuts: IEA HONG KONG HONG Kong's troubled flag- ship airline Cathay Pacific on The IEA said crude stocks in the world’s richest nations rose in Jan for the first time since July by 48 mn barrels Wednesday posted its first an- nual loss since the height of the financial crisis as it was hit by "intense competition" and a drop in demand from business travellers. The firm is struggling de- spite an expansion of interna- tional air travel in the region as lower cost carriers, particu- larly from mainland China, eat into its market share. Companies like China Eastern and China Southern Airlines are offering direct services to Europe and the United States from the main- land, while budget carriers like Spring Airlines offer regional routes, undermining Cathay's once critical Hong Kong hub. The airline is also losing premium travellers as it comes under pressure from Middle

Cathay’s $74 million net loss in 2016 reversed a $773 million profit in the previous year and comes as the firm prepares a whole- sale review of its operations

East rivals which are expand- ing into Asia and offering more luxury touches. That has led to promotion- al prices for Cathay's top tick- ets as they are sold to leisure travellers. Analysts said other es- tablished Asian operators REUTERS time since July by 48 million when the output deal expires, call on OPEC crude during the tion rose 90,000 bpd in Feb- were similarly suffering from LONDON barrels to 3.03 billion barrels, there is an implied market def- first quarter of 2017 is higher ruary, as increasing US output increased competition, but more than 300 million barrels icit of 500,000 bpd for 1H17, than average output of 31.9 offset declines elsewhere. believed Cathay's major fuel- GLOBAL oil inventories rose above the five-year average. assuming, of course, nothing million bpd so far this year, Compared with last year, hedging losses put it in an for the first time in January "The actual build in OECD changes elsewhere in supply which could lead to a draw in total non-OPEC supply was even weaker position. as the market grappled with a stocks in January reminds us and demand," the IEA said. global inventories," the IEA 285,000 bpd lower, of which Its $74 million net loss in swell in production last year, that it may be some time be- "For those looking for a re- said, adding that it was not the United States accounts for 2016 reversed a $773 million but if OPEC maintains its fore global stocks start to fall," balancing of the oil market the Saudi output clear if the group will extend roughly half, the agency said. profit in the previous year and output cuts, demand should the agency said. message is that they should be In February, Saudi oil its supply agreement. "The recovery path of U.S. comes as the firm prepares overtake supply in the first The increase is the product patient, and hold their nerve." production staged a monthly "Beyond the nervous- tight oil is key to rebalancing a wholesale review of its op- half of this year, the Interna- of "relentless" supply growth in In its October report, be- rise of 180,000 bpd, but at ness about this legacy sup- the oil market over 2017, so is erations, with chairman John tional Energy Agency said on the latter stages of last year, par- fore the November agreement ply and concerns about ris- the compliance of the 11 non- Slosar warning 2017 would be Wednesday. ticularly from OPEC countries between OPEC and some of 9.98 million bpd, its output ing production today from OPEC countries that agreed to similarly "challenging". The IEA's monthly report that pumped at record levels, its competitors including Rus- remained below its agreed some non-OPEC countries; curb output," the IEA said. The results, the worst since struck a more bullish note and from the US shale oil basin, sia, Mexico and Kazakhstan to target of 10.06 million bpd the implementation of the The IEA left its estimate 2008, were also well off expec- than that issued by the Organ- where drilling activity began limit output, the IEA warned and, according to OPEC production agreement of global demand growth un- tations, with an average profit ization of the Petroleum Ex- picking up 10 months ago. the market risked running tanker-tracking data, Riyadh is appears in February to have changed from its last report at of $57.9 million forecast by porting Countries on Tuesday. Compliance by OPEC with into a third successive year of focussing its cutbacks on maintained the solid start seen 1.4 million bpd in 2017. analysts in a Bloomberg News OPEC also flagged rising its agreed output cut of 1.2 mil- excess supply without any ac- North America in January." "The market is still deal- survey. inventory levels, but raised its lion barrels per day in the first tion from the producer group. Saxo Bank senior manager ing with a vast amount of past The company's shares estimates for production out- half of this year was 91 percent Within OPEC, Saudi Ara- Ole Hansen said the report did supply, which will take time dropped as much as five per- side the group and did not see in February and, if the group bia has shouldered the bur- its output remained below its not rock the boat as the OPEC to work its way through the cent in early afternoon trade a rebalancing between supply maintains its supply limit to den of the production cuts, agreed target of 10.06 million report did yesterday. "As long system. Meanwhile, demand before finishing 1.4 percent and demand until the second June, the market could show offsetting poorer compliance bpd and, according to tanker- as OPEC stays on track and growth has not provided any down. Cathay announced half of this year. an implied deficit of 500,000 by other nations. In February, tracking data, Riyadh is fo- non-OPEC delivers on their further encouragement af- a major restructuring pro- The IEA said crude stocks bpd, the IEA said. Saudi oil production staged cussing its cutbacks on North agreed cuts the market will ter three consecutive months gramme in January that will in the world's richest nations "If current production lev- a monthly rise of 180,000 America, the IEA said. continue to balance," he said. when we upgraded our esti- see jobs axed, but it has not rose in January for the first els were maintained to June bpd, but at 9.98 million bpd, "At 32.3 million bpd, the Beyond OPEC, oil produc- mates," the IEA said. said how many.

Investors eye rate hike from US Federal Reserve Fed expected to raise rates as US economy flexes muscle A rate increase later on Wednesday would push the Fed’s target fiscal stimulus in 2018," ana- release its latest policy state- ing global economic outlook, The solid US job gains lysts from Goldman Sachs ment along with updated with euro zone growth edg- have had little impact of late overnight lending rate to a range of between 0.75% and 1% wrote ahead of the meeting. economic forecasts at 2 p.m. ing up and China looking on the unemployment rate, They said they regarded a EDT (1800 GMT). Fed Chair more stable than a year ago. indicating that there may REUTERS sion of the Fed's latest two- even faster pace of monetary fourth rate increase this year Janet Yellen is due to hold Over the past two years Fed be more sidelined workers WASHINGTON day policy meeting is already tightening this year than the as a "close call." a press conference half an policymakers had worried ready to reenter the labor baked into bond yields and current three rate hikes that A rate increase on hour later. that a weak global economy force as jobs become more THE Federal Reserve is ex- financial markets overall, it projected at its December Wednesday would push the The US economy has would limit US growth and plentiful. pected to raise interest rates with investors putting the meeting. Fed's target overnight lend- flexed its muscle in recent hold down inflation, leav- That has been a key goal for the second time in three likelihood of such a move "Expectations have some ing rate to a range of between months, with job gains above ing no compelling reason to for Yellen and one that may months on Wednesday, en- at 95 percent, according to catching up to do regarding 0.75 percent and 1.00 per- 230,000 in both February raise rates. keep the Fed on the "grad- couraged by strong monthly CME Group's FedWatch pro- the Fed's need to 'lean into cent, still low but approach- and January. Consumer con- The Fed's growing com- ual" rate hike path it has job gains and confidence that gram. the wind' of rising inflation, ing the range that the central fidence also has risen and in- fort with the economic out- committed to in prior policy inflation is finally rising to its Attention is turning in- strong growth, robust senti- bank has typically operated flation has been firming. look does not mean it will statements, said Beth Ann target. stead to whether the US ment, easy financial condi- within. Fed policymakers are tighten monetary policy fast- Bovino, US chief economist A rate hike at the conclu- central bank will signal an tions, and the likelihood of The Fed is scheduled to also pleased by an improv- er than planned. for S&P Global Ratings. Fed rate hike decision keeps Rupee hits 16-month high against dollar

global stock markets in check REUTERS biggest single-day net pur- MUMBAI chase since February 17, ac- AP rate hike, which would be its percent lower at 114.70 yen. cording to Thomson Reuters LONDON third in the current cycle, is How the dollar performs THE Indian rupee hit a estimates. already widely expected in will have a bearing on com- 16-month peak against the This helped the rupee STOCK markets in Europe financial markets. Investors modity prices too, which are dollar and bonds rallied climb as far as 65.41 per and Wall Street futures eked will be more interested to see priced in dollars. On Wednes- the most in two weeks on dollar on Wednesday, its out modest gains Wednesday what Fed chief Janet Yellen day, oil prices bounced after a Wednesday on hopes of a less strongest since Novem- ahead of an expected interest says about the pace of future slump in US trading fueled by hawkish tone on interest rates ber 2015, ending the day rate increase by the US Fed- increases. oversupply concerns. Bench- by the US Federal Reserve at at 65.71 compared with its eral Reserve. “It’s quite clear that inves- mark US crude rose $1.02 to the end of its two-day policy previous close of 65.80. In Europe, the FTSE 100 tors have been gearing up to $48.74 a barrel in electronic meeting later in the day. The Reserve Bank of In- index of leading British shares today’s decision from the Fed trading on the New York Mer- The stock market how- dia stepped in for a second was up 0.2 percent at 7,373 ever since the blackout period cantile Exchange. Brent crude, ever ended nearly unchanged straight day to cap gains, while Germany’s DAX was began a little over a week ago,” which is used to price interna- a day after the broader NSE two traders said. flat at 11,987. The CAC 40 in said Craig Erlam, senior mar- tional oils, added 87 cents to index hit a record high and Stock markets were France was 0.1 percent high- ket analyst at OANDA. $51.79 per barrel in London. the benchmark BSE index hit largely flat, with the NSE in- er at 4,978. Wall Street was Should the Fed sound Japan’s benchmark Nikkei two-year highs. dex ending down 0.02 per- poised for some gains at the more aggressive about rate 225 stock index lost 0.2 per- The benchmark 10-year in line with expectations af- northern Indian state of Ut- cent and the BSE index 0.15 open, too, with Dow futures increases than the markets are cent to close at 19,577.38 and bond yield fell as much as 9 ter market hours on Tuesday tar Pradesh. The victory was percent lower. and the broader S&P 500 fu- anticipating, the dollar could South Korea’s Kospi dipped basis points before ending the added to the positive senti- widely seen as a strong en- The Fed is widely ex- tures up 0.2 percent. be a big gainer as traders price less than 0.1 percent to day at 6.83 percent, its lowest ment. dorsement of Prime Minister pected to raise its bench- The US central bank looks in the likelihood of more in- 2,133.00. The Hang Seng in since March 3, bolstered by a The positive momen- Narendra Modi's agenda. mark interest rates, but in- set to raise interest rates by a terest rate hikes in coming Hong Kong edged 0.2 percent strong currency ahead of the tum came after results over Foreign investors net vestors are keen on reading quarter of a percentage point months. Ahead of the meet- lower to 23,792.85 but the Fed meeting and on short the weekend showed that bought 41 billion rupees the tone of the statement when policymakers wrap up ing, it was relatively steady, Shanghai Composite Index re- covering, traders said. the ruling Bharatiya Janata ($625.76 million) worth of to gauge how much more their two-day meeting on with the euro up 0.2 percent couped early losses to rise 0.1 The February consumer Party (BJP) scored an over- shares on Tuesday, according tightening will happen this Wednesday. Analysts said a at $1.0628 and the dollar 0.1 percent to 3,241.76. inflation that came largely whelming win in the key to BSE data. That marked the year. 20 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Bulls & Bears

QATAR EXCHANGE

ADJ.CLOSE CHANGE CHANGE % BID SIZE BID ASK ASK SIZE OPEN PRICE HIGH LOW LAST PREVIUOS CLOSE NUMBER TRADES VOLUME TRADED VALUE (000) YEAR HIGH YEAR LOW Aamal Co QSC 14.42 -0.09 -0.62 10,515 14.42 14.50 12,604 14.59 14.59 14.42 14.42 14.51 110 91,557 1,324.46 16.10 10.60 Ahli Bank QSC 35.00 0.00 0.00 500 33.35 35.00 8,437 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 47.10 33.33 Al Khalij Commercial Bank QSC 14.50 0.00 0.00 987 14.40 14.50 349 14.50 14.50 14.50 14.50 14.50 2 501 7.26 18.49 13.65 Al Meera Consumer Goods Co QSC 174.50 -0.40 -0.23 160 174.00 174.50 4,993 165.20 175.60 165.20 174.50 174.90 124 86,055 14,784.54 225.00 149.50 Al Khaleej Takaful Group QSC 18.98 -1.52 -7.41 318 18.98 19.00 1,000 19.49 19.49 18.51 18.98 20.50 28 35,288 664.19 30.50 19.00 Barwa Real Estate Co QSC 34.10 0.00 0.00 4,848 34.10 34.25 5,000 34.25 34.60 33.70 34.10 34.10 497 1,394,702 47,651.76 41.80 28.00 Dlala Brokerage and Investment Holding Co QSC 22.50 0.21 0.94 543 22.02 22.50 549 22.02 22.57 22.02 22.50 22.29 12 4,602 102.35 26.40 11.00 Doha Bank QSC 31.50 0.00 0.00 8,428 31.50 31.55 1,000 31.80 31.80 31.10 31.50 31.50 208 514,536 16,325.63 44.45 31.10 Doha Insurance Co QSC 18.19 -0.09 -0.49 800 16.75 18.19 1,929 18.40 18.40 17.55 18.19 18.28 4 521 9.21 22.00 16.16 Ezdan Holding Group QSC 15.39 0.00 0.00 6,500 15.28 15.39 5,022 15.40 15.41 15.23 15.39 15.39 103 1,100,196 16,840.81 20.24 12.10 Gulf International Services QSC 27.40 -0.55 -1.97 2,000 27.30 27.40 565 28.15 28.15 27.20 27.40 27.95 113 188,552 5,184.91 51.50 26.50 Gulf Warehousing Co QSC 51.50 0.00 0.00 1,483 51.50 51.60 1,499 51.10 52.00 51.10 51.50 51.50 47 126,129 6,520.73 66.10 40.05 Industries Qatar QSC 113.00 -0.90 -0.79 2,000 113.00 113.50 1,500 113.90 114.40 112.90 113.00 113.90 364 952,631 108,433.45 122.00 88.00 Islamic Holding Group QSC 63.20 -0.10 -0.16 497 63.20 63.50 511 64.70 64.70 62.90 63.20 63.30 32 19,712 1,244.92 85.50 49.20 Mannai Corporation QSC 83.10 0.10 0.12 630 83.00 84.80 130 83.00 83.10 83.00 83.10 83.00 2 530 43.99 105.50 75.10 Masraf Al Rayan QSC 41.00 0.05 0.12 2,400 41.00 41.05 10,000 40.50 41.40 40.50 41.00 40.95 492 1,291,848 52,796.84 43.35 28.60 Mazaya Qatar Real Estate Development QSC 13.17 -0.72 -5.18 9,763 13.17 13.19 3,000 13.27 13.40 13.11 13.17 13.89 180 434,915 5,734.87 15.70 10.50 Medicare Group QSC 98.00 -2.00 -2.00 354 98.00 98.40 6,600 99.00 99.10 96.00 98.00 100.00 254 142,910 13,965.94 125.80 55.00 Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Co QSC 14.61 0.09 0.62 2,744 14.61 14.69 2,994 14.46 14.69 14.46 14.61 14.52 84 101,820 1,482.12 21.00 14.01 Alijarah Holding Co QSC 17.70 0.25 1.43 102,657 17.66 17.70 8,988 17.35 17.79 17.32 17.70 17.45 167 463,760 8,190.39 22.49 10.90 Ooredoo QSC 101.00 0.00 0.00 27,790 101.00 101.20 2,234 101.10 101.40 100.70 101.00 101.00 286 284,703 28,750.99 116.10 60.00 Qatar Cinema and Film Distribution Co QSC 24.40 0.00 0.00 1 0.00 0.00 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 24.40 0 0 0.00 40.00 23.10 Commercial Bank QSC 31.20 -0.05 -0.16 3,500 31.20 31.25 4,205 31.05 31.70 30.60 31.20 31.25 131 135,617 4,227.70 45.24 30.20 Qatar Electricity and Water Co QSC 217.50 -1.70 -0.78 760 217.50 219.00 3,709 219.20 219.20 216.00 217.50 219.20 68 25,178 5,501.87 247.90 175.10 Qatar Gas Transport Co Ltd 21.60 -0.01 -0.05 70,266 21.60 21.77 4,337 21.85 21.95 21.60 21.60 21.61 186 205,382 4,459.80 25.20 18.70 Qatar General Insurance and Reinsurance Co SAQ 39.05 -3.85 -8.97 5,500 39.05 42.50 1,899 42.50 42.50 39.05 39.05 42.90 2 101 3.95 54.50 38.10 Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Co QSC 42.70 0.00 0.00 901 42.70 43.00 452 42.15 43.00 42.15 42.70 42.70 20 10,958 467.61 49.20 34.00 Qatar International Islamic Bank QSC 68.00 -0.60 -0.87 19,470 68.00 68.30 7,000 68.80 69.00 68.00 68.00 68.60 68 91,377 6,231.97 73.30 52.10 Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ 100.00 0.50 0.50 10,000 99.30 100.00 6,542 100.50 100.50 99.20 100.00 99.50 103 94,741 9,462.38 117.00 75.10 Qatar Islamic Insurance Co QSC 67.90 1.40 2.11 500 67.30 67.90 1,071 65.00 67.90 65.00 67.90 66.50 5 3,799 249.77 72.00 47.80 Qatar National Cement Co QSC 78.60 -0.30 -0.38 2,500 78.00 78.60 1,628 78.30 78.60 77.50 78.60 78.90 13 3,385 264.86 102.10 77.50 Qatari German Company for Medical Devices QSC 9.70 -0.05 -0.51 497 9.55 9.70 999 9.55 9.70 9.55 9.70 9.75 11 5,184 49.56 14.62 9.11 Qatar Fuel QSC 136.00 0.70 0.52 3,189 135.40 136.00 678 135.30 136.50 135.30 136.00 135.30 50 18,700 2,540.64 154.59 99.08 Qatar Insurance Co SAQ 72.60 0.60 0.83 4,047 72.60 73.50 2,000 72.10 73.80 72.00 72.60 72.00 209 257,036 18,659.36 79.74 60.00 Qatar Navigation QSC 80.50 0.00 0.00 60 79.50 82.00 404 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.50 0 0 0.00 98.00 79.50 Qatar Oman Investment Co QSC 9.74 0.23 2.42 4,504 9.60 9.74 2,150 9.75 9.75 9.60 9.74 9.51 12 9,014 87.48 12.94 9.03 Qatari Investors Group QSC 60.00 0.20 0.33 24 59.30 60.00 5,479 59.10 60.00 59.10 60.00 59.80 42 12,149 723.28 70.40 23.15 Qatar National Bank SAQ 143.50 -1.00 -0.69 7,000 143.10 143.50 8,200 145.50 145.50 143.00 143.50 144.50 339 537,474 77,248.57 158.64 121.36 Salam International Investment QSC 10.35 -0.09 -0.86 400 10.28 10.35 12,733 10.44 10.44 10.30 10.35 10.44 33 57,335 594.34 13.69 8.99 United Development Co 19.75 0.10 0.51 1,838 19.75 19.78 99,694 19.86 19.87 19.70 19.75 19.65 223 479,084 9,476.25 22.94 16.50 Vodafone Qatar QSC 8.89 -0.01 -0.11 12,000 8.86 8.89 8,933 8.90 9.00 8.61 8.89 8.90 206 2,269,205 19,942.73 13.15 8.76 Widam Food Co QSC 61.10 -3.40 -5.27 12,081 61.10 64.00 2,500 64.00 64.80 61.10 61.10 64.50 47 37,494 2,366.42 72.90 38.70 Zad Holding Co SAQ 89.00 3.80 4.46 199 85.50 89.00 589 86.00 89.00 86.00 89.00 85.20 2 514 44.21 93.90 65.50 Qatar First Bank LLC 8.70 -0.56 -6.05 4,786 8.67 8.70 5,000 8.73 8.99 8.61 8.70 9.26 302 1,154,916 10,153.66 16.80 8.90

DUBAI KUWAIT PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE Dubai Financial Market 3,478.81 0.29 Dubai Investments 2.41 0.84 Boursa Kuwait Market Price Index 6,797.18 0.10 Dalqan Real Estate Company 350.00 0.00 Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Co 2.31 0.00 Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Co 0.86 -1.94 Mezzan Holding Company 1,000.00 3.09 Danah Al Safat Foodstuff Co 102.00 3.03 Agility Public Warehousing Co 9.43 0.00 Dubai Islamic Bank 5.50 0.18 Specialities Group Holding Company 89.00 -4.30 Al Deera Holding Co 38.50 4.05 RIYADH Air Arabia 1.09 -1.80 Dubai Refreshments 18.85 0.00 Kuwait Telecommunications Company 840.00 1.20 Educational Holding Group 212.00 4.95 PRICE % CHANGE Ajman Bank 1.37 0.00 Deyaar Development 0.57 2.50 Safat Global Holding Co 29.50 -3.28 Egypt Kuwait Holding Co 196.00 0.00 Saudi Stock Exchange Tadawul 6,835.76 0.66 Al Firdous Holdings 0.70 0.00 Dubai Financial Market 1.28 -0.78 Warba Bank 265.00 1.92 Ekttitab Holding Co 42.50 0.00 Riyad Bank 10.40 0.48 Al Mazaya Holding Company 1.89 0.00 Dubai National Insurance and Reinsurance Co 2.75 0.00 Burgan for Well Drilling Trading and Maintenance 91.00 -1.09 Al-Enmaa Real Estate Company 45.00 5.88 Bank Aljazira JSC 14.20 0.35 Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development 1.56 0.00 Drake and Scull International 0.45 -0.45 Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait 305.00 0.00 Equipment Holding Company 60.00 0.00 Saudi Investment Bank 13.05 0.77 Al Sagr National Insurance Co 4.55 0.00 Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company 6.06 0.66 Aayan Leasing and Investment Co 51.00 6.25 Kuwait Bahrain International Exchange Company 158.00 0.00 Alawwal Bank 10.65 0.95 Al Salam Bank Bahrain 0.99 -0.70 Dubai Insurance Co 3.33 0.00 Abyaar Real Estate Development Company 31.50 -4.55 Eyas for Higer and Technical Education Company 360.00 -6.49 Banque Saudi Fransi 23.50 2.17 Al Salam Group Holding Co 0.67 2.77 Commercial Bank of Dubai 5.00 0.00 ACICO Industries Company 300.00 -1.64 Commercial Facilities Co 182.00 0.00 Saudi British Bank 20.80 1.46 Alliance Insurance 383.50 0.00 DXB Entertainments 1.02 0.99 Al Dar National Real Estate Co 11.00 0.00 Fujairah Cement Industries Co 89.00 0.00 Arab National Bank 19.70 1.03 Al Madina for Finance and Investment Co 0.69 0.00 Ekttitab Holding Co 0.50 -0.99 Afaq Educational Services Company 156.00 0.00 First Dubai for Real Estate Development Co 63.00 3.28 Samba Financial Group 20.30 1.50 Al Salam Bank Sudan 1.88 0.00 Emirates Islamic Bank 11.00 0.00 Arabi Group Holdings 91.00 0.00 Kuwait Food Co 2,500.00 -3.85 Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation 64.00 1.19 Amanat Holdings 1.14 0.00 Emaar Malls Group 2.60 -0.76 Agility Public Warehousing Co 610.00 1.67 First Takaful Insurance Co 62.00 0.00 Bank Albilad 18.00 -0.28 Amlak Finance 1.11 0.00 Emaar Properties 7.29 0.55 Al Ahleia Insurance Co 490.00 0.00 Gulf Bank 246.00 -0.81 Alinma Bank 14.45 1.05 Arab Insurance Group 1.66 0.00 Emirates Investment Bank 416.27 0.00 Ajwan Gulf Real Estate Co 70.00 1.45 Gulf Cement Co 89.00 2.30 National Commercial Bank 39.00 2.36 Arabtec Holding 0.87 1.76 Emirates NBD Bank 8.35 0.60 ALAFCO Avaiation Lease and Finance Company 244.00 0.00 Gulf Franchising Holding Co 49.00 -7.55 Takween Advanced Industries 12.25 0.41 Aramex 5.19 0.00 Emirates Refreshments 4.50 0.00 Kuwait Real Estate Holding Co 39.50 -1.25 GFH Financial Group 234.00 0.00 Middle East Paper Co 16.25 5.18 Damac Properties Dubai Co 2.74 0.37 GFH Financial Group 2.70 -1.10 Al Eid Food Company 86.00 0.00 Gulf Investment House 44.00 1.15 Basic Chemical Industries Co 23.60 0.85 Alimtiaz Investment Group Co 184.00 0.00 Gulf Insurance Group 550.00 0.00 Saudi Arabian Mining Co 39.70 -0.25 Al Kout Industrial Projects Co 700.00 0.00 Gulf North Africa Holding Co 41.50 1.22 ABU DHABI Astra Industrial Group 15.45 1.64 Al Mudon International Real Estate Co 46.50 1.09 Gulf Petroleum Investment Company 49.00 3.16 Al Sorayai Trading and Industrial Group Company 10.75 5.39 PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company 350.00 -2.78 Kuwait Gypsum Manufacturing and Trading Co 95.00 0.00 Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co 14.40 0.00 Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange General Index 4,375.35 -0.29 Gulf Cement Co 1.05 -7.08 Alrai Media Group Co 174.00 -1.14 Hayat Communications Co 102.00 0.00 United Wire Factories Co JSC 22.40 0.67 Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Co 55.00 0.00 AXA Green Crescent Insurance Co 0.72 0.00 AlShamel International Holding Co 385.00 0.00 Hilal Cement Co 206.00 0.00 Bawan Co 18.30 0.27 Al Buhaira National Insurance Co 2.16 0.00 Gulf Medical Projects Co 3.02 0.00 Al Aman Investment Company 53.00 -1.85 Hits Telecom Holding Co 51.00 2.00 Electrical Industries Co JSC 21.70 0.70 Abu Dhabi Aviation 3.03 1.00 Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries 2.15 0.00 Taameer Real Estate Investment Co 34.50 6.15 Human Soft Holding Company 3,000.00 0.00 Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co 27.20 0.37 Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank 7.01 -3.58 Insurance House 0.83 0.00 Amar Finance and Leasing Company 45.00 0.00 IFA Hotels and Resorts Co 192.00 0.00 Mohammad Al Mojil Group Co 12.55 0.00 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank 3.94 1.03 Invest Bank 2.30 0.00 Amwal International Investment Company 73.00 7.35 International Financial Advisors 41.50 -1.19 Saudi Steel Pipes Co 17.45 0.29 Abu Dhabi National Hotels Co 3.00 0.00 Al Khaleej Investment Co 1.15 0.00 Aqar Real Estate Investments Co 80.00 -1.23 Arzan Financial Group for Financing & Investment 38.00 0.00 Abdullah Abdul Mohsin Al Khodari Sons Co 12.80 7.11 Abu Dhabi National Insurance Co 2.80 0.00 Manazel Real Estate 0.57 0.00 Al-Arabiya Real Estate Co 40.50 -1.22 Injazzat Real Estate Development Co 94.00 0.00 Al Tayyar Travel Group Holding Company 31.00 -1.59 Abu Dhabi Ship Building 2.70 0.00 Methaq Takaful Insurance Co 0.82 1.23 Ajial Real Estate Entertainment Co 178.00 0.00 Inovest 106.00 1.92 Abdulmohsen Al Hokair Group for Tourism... Co 29.30 -0.68 Al Fujairah National Insurance Co 300.00 0.00 National Bank of Abu Dhabi 9.81 -0.91 Energy House Holding Company 39.00 -3.70 Investors Holding Group Co 29.00 -1.69 Methanol Chemicals Company 6.85 0.00 Agthia Group 6.26 -1.42 National Bank of Fujairah 3.50 0.00 Al Argan International Real Estate Co 172.00 6.17 Independent Petroleum Group 400.00 0.00 National Petrochemical Co 19.65 -1.75 Al Khazna Insurance Company 0.41 0.00 National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain 2.90 0.00 Arkan Al Kuwait Real Estate Company 84.00 -1.18 International Resorts Company 37.00 -6.33 Saudi Basic Industries Corporation 95.25 -0.52 Aldar Properties 2.27 -0.87 National Corp for Tourism and Hotels 3.33 0.00 Automated Systems Co 300.00 -1.64 UniCap Investment and Finance Co 52.00 0.00 Saudi Arabia Fertilizers Co 68.00 0.00 Arkan Building Materials Co 0.71 -1.39 National Marine Dredging 4.50 0.00 Advanced Technology Co 920.00 0.00 Ithmaar Holding 51.00 2.00 Saudi Arabian Refineries Co 33.60 0.00 International Fish Farming Holding Co 2.00 4.17 Oman and Emirates Holding Co 0.95 0.00 Ahli United Bank 250.00 0.81 Jazeera Airways Co 570.00 0.00 Saudi Ceramic Co 27.90 -0.71 Al Wathba National Insurance Co 12.75 0.00 Ooredoo QSC 94.00 -9.62 Aayan Real Estate Company 89.00 5.95 Jeeran Holding Company 59.00 -7.81 Savola Group Company 38.30 0.52 Abu Dhabi National for Building Materials Co 0.56 0.00 Umm Al Qaiwain Cement Industries Co 0.95 0.00 Sanad Holding Co 100.00 0.00 KAMCO Investment Co 85.00 0.00 National Industrialization Company JSC 16.25 0.62 Bank of Sharjah 1.40 0.00 National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah 4.80 0.00 Bayan Investment Company 48.00 1.05 Kuwait Building Materials Manufacturing Company 96.00 0.00 Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical... 35.90 1.13 Commercial Bank International 1.98 0.00 Ras Al Khaimah for White Cement... Co 1.24 3.33 Boubyan International Industries Holding Co 23.50 -4.08 Kuwait Business Town Real Estate Co 54.00 -1.82 National Gas and Industrialization Co 34.50 0.29 Dana Gas 0.43 -2.27 Ras Al Khaimah National Insurance Company 4.10 0.00 Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Co 335.00 0.00 Kuwait Cement Co 485.00 -1.02 National Gypsum Co 13.60 1.12 Al Dhafra Insurance Co 3.95 0.00 Ras Al Khaimah Poultry and Feeding Co 3.22 0.00 Ahli United Bank 445.00 -2.20 Asiya Capital Investments Co 37.50 1.35 Wafrah for Industry and Development Co 22.95 2.00 Emirates Driving Co 8.50 0.00 Ras Al Khaimah Cement Co 0.82 0.00 Boubyan Bank 425.00 1.19 Kuwait National Cinema Comapny 1,580.00 0.00 Saudi Cable Co JSC 5.75 0.00 Emirates Insurance Company 5.98 0.00 Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics 2.35 3.52 Boubyan Petrochemical Co 580.00 1.75 Kuwait Company for Process Plant Construction... 184.00 0.00 Saudi Advanced Industries Co 12.65 3.27 Eshraq Properties Company 1.17 0.00 RAK Properties 0.71 -2.74 Burgan Bank 325.00 0.00 Kuwait Foundry Co 310.00 1.64 Saudi Industrial Development Co 11.95 0.42 Emirates Telecommunications Group Co 17.55 -0.57 Sharjah Cement and Industrial Development Co 1.04 0.00 Gulf Cable and Electrical Industries Co 500.00 0.00 Kuwait Finance House 610.00 0.00 Al Ahsa Development Co 15.25 0.00 Fujairah Building Industries Co 1.56 0.00 Sudatel Telecom Group Ltd 0.63 -1.56 Livestock Transport and Trading Co 228.00 3.64 Kuwait Finance and Investment Company 43.50 -1.14 National Company for Glass Industries 17.95 0.28 Fujairah Cement Industries Co 0.99 0.00 Sharjah Group Co 1.50 0.00 Commercial Bank of Kuwait 465.00 0.00 Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Co 67.00 1.52 Saudi Arabian Amiantit Co 6.80 0.74 First Gulf Bank 12.35 0.82 Sharjah Islamic Bank 1.57 -0.63 Combined Group Contracting Company 490.00 0.00 Kuwait Hotels Co 250.00 0.00 Alujain Corporation 19.60 -1.51 Finance House 1.75 0.57 Sharjah Insurance Co 3.85 0.00 National Cleaning Co 52.00 -1.89 Kuwait International Bank 238.00 0.00 Filing and Packing Materials Manufacturing Co 34.10 1.79 Foodco Holding 6.40 0.00 Abu Dhabi National Energy Co 0.45 -2.17 Coast Investment and Development Co 48.00 1.05 Future Kid Entertainment and Real Estate Co 124.00 0.00 Saudi Industrial Services Co 14.70 1.03 Arabian Pipes Co 16.50 -0.60 BAHRAIN MUSCAT Nama Chemicals Co 4.00 2.56 National Metal Manufacturing and Casting Co 22.05 1.15 PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE Saudi Chemical Co 33.40 -0.30 Bahrain All Share Index 1,370.55 -0.29 Bahrain Middle East Bank 0.03 0.00 Muscat SE General Index 5,660.16 -0.66 Oman Oil Marketing Co 1.85 0.00 Zamil Industrial Investment Co 28.30 2.17 Al Baraka Banking Group 0.50 -1.00 BMMI 0.82 0.00 Al Anwar Ceramic Tiles Co 0.16 -3.12 Oman Oil Marketing Co 0.25 0.00 Saudi Industrial Investment Group 20.00 0.00 Ahli United Bank 0.81 0.63 Delmon Poultry Co 0.32 0.00 Ahli Bank 0.20 0.00 Al Buraimi Hotel Co 0.88 0.00 Sahara Petrochemical Co 14.65 1.74 Alahlia Insurance Co 0.24 0.00 Esterad Investment Co 0.14 -6.04 Abrasives Manufacturing Co 0.05 0.00 Construction Materials Industries and Contracting Co 0.03 -3.03 Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Co 125.50 1.21 Al Salam Bank Bahrain 0.10 0.00 GFH Financial Group 0.73 -1.35 ACWA Power Barka 0.74 0.00 Computer Stationery Industry 0.26 0.00 Almarai Co 69.00 -1.43 Aluminium Bahrain 0.38 0.00 Gulf Hotel Group 0.59 0.00 Al Fajar Al Alamia Co 0.75 0.00 Dhofar Beverage and Food Stuff Co 0.26 0.00 Yanbu National Petrochemicals Co 56.25 -1.75 Arab Banking Corporation 0.37 0.00 Inovest 0.28 0.00 Fincorp Al Amal Fund 0.96 0.00 Dhofar Cattle Feed Co 0.22 0.00 Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co 9.75 0.52 Arab Insurance Group 0.37 0.00 Investcorp Bank 8.50 0.00 Al Anwar Holdings 0.20 -1.00 Dhofar Fisheries and Food Industries Co 1.28 0.00 Saudi International Petrochemical Co 17.25 1.17 Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Co 0.55 -8.33 Ithmaar Holding 0.17 0.00 Al Jazeira Services Co 0.19 -1.04 Dhofar University 1.49 0.00 Al Babtain Power and Telecommunication Co 29.00 -0.34 Bahrain Car Parks Co 0.15 0.00 Khaleeji Commercial Bank 0.12 4.50 Al Jazeera Steel Products Co 0.24 -2.07 Dhofar International Development and Investment... 0.36 0.00 Advanced Petrochemical Co 46.20 0.65 Bahrain Cinema Co 1.35 0.00 Nass Corporation 0.12 0.00 Al Batinah Development and Investment Holding Co 0.09 -2.27 Dhofar Insurance Co 0.21 0.00 Al Abdullatif Industrial Investment Co 14.10 2.17 Bahrain Commercial Facilities Co 0.73 0.00 National Bank of Bahrain 0.70 0.00 Al Madina Insurance Co 0.09 -2.11 Al Oula Co 0.53 0.00 Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co 7.70 0.65 Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex 0.84 0.00 National Hotels Co 0.28 0.00 Al Maha Ceramics Co 0.48 0.00 Dhofar Poultry Co 0.18 0.00 Saudi Vitrified Clay Pipe Co 54.00 0.93 Bahrain Family Leisure Co 0.08 0.00 Securities and Investment Co 0.00 0.00 Al Madina Investment Co 0.06 -1.52 Dhofar Tourism Co 0.49 0.00 Middle East Specialized Cables Co 7.80 0.65 Bahrain Flour Mills Co 0.39 0.00 Seef Properties 0.22 0.00 Al Omaniya Financial Services 0.29 0.00 Financial Corporation Co 0.09 0.00 Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Co 12.55 0.00 Bahrain Islamic Bank 0.13 0.75 Taib Bank 2.73 0.00 Majan College University College 0.51 0.00 Flexible Industrial Packages Company 0.06 0.00 Hail Cement Co 11.10 0.00 Bahrain National Holding Company 0.42 0.00 Takaful International Co 0.10 0.00 Al Batinah Power Company 0.19 -2.56 Financial Services Co 0.17 0.00 Najran Cement Co 11.20 0.45 Bahrain Ship Repairing and Engineering Co 1.60 0.00 Trafco Group 0.23 0.00 Bank Dhofar 0.24 -0.81 Galfar Engineering and Contracting 0.39 0.00 City Cement Co 12.50 0.00 Bahrain Telecommunications Company 0.28 0.72 United Gulf Bank 0.35 -9.28 Al Batinah Hotels Co 1.13 0.00 Galfar Engineering and Contracting 0.08 -2.35 Northern Region Cement Co 11.00 -0.45 Bahrain Tourism Co 0.23 0.00 United Gulf Investment Corporation 0.10 0.00 Al Izz Islamic Bank 0.07 0.00 Global Financial Investments Holding 0.17 -0.60 Umm Al Qura Cement Co 19.55 0.77 Banader Hotels Co 0.07 0.00 United Paper Industries 0.30 0.00 Bank Nizwa 0.09 -1.11 Gulf Hotels Oman Co Ltd 10.50 0.00 Arabian Cement Co 37.00 0.00 BBK 0.39 0.00 Zain Bahrain 0.10 0.00 Bank Sohar 0.15 -1.33 Gulf International Chemicals 0.29 -0.68 Yamama Cement Company 17.95 -0.28 Bank Muscat 0.00 0.00 Bank Muscat 0.43 0.00 Gulf Investment Services Holding Co 0.11 0.00 Saudi Cement Co 61.00 1.24

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PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE FTSE International 7,374.20 0.22 Land Securities Group 1,033.50 -0.29 Iridium Communications Inc 321.00 2.56 FTD Companies Inc 18.58 -20.59 Standard & Poor’s Corp 2,373.65 0.35 Anglo American 1,198.50 1.57 Legal & General Group 249.50 1.26 Intuitive Surgical Inc 747.44 0.99 TESARO Inc 149.89 -2.45 Standard & Poor’s Corp 1,054.29 0.27 Associated British Foods 2,636.00 -0.53 Lloyds Banking Group 68.58 1.08 Atrion Corp 466.90 1.21 Priceline Group Inc 1,765.10 -0.22 Apple Inc 139.50 0.37 Admiral Group 1,911.00 0.21 London Stock Exchange Group 3,063.00 0.62 Clovis Oncology Inc 71.98 7.51 NetEase Inc 285.61 -1.32 AbbVie Inc 65.97 0.46 Ashtead Group 1,707.00 -0.12 Micro Focus International 2,171.00 -0.28 Huntington Bancshares Inc 1,370.00 0.36 Alphabet Inc 842.07 -0.42 Abbott Laboratories 44.96 0.35 Antofagasta 808.00 2.47 Mediclinic International 753.00 -0.40 Coca Cola Bottling Co Consolidated 191.20 2.52 Amazon.com Inc 849.72 -0.33 Accenture PLC 124.32 0.33 Aviva 538.25 -0.37 Merlin Entertainments 496.70 -0.06 bluebird bio Inc 95.95 4.29 O’Reilly Automotive Inc 272.54 -1.03 Allergan plc 239.10 -0.15 AstraZeneca 4,850.00 -0.09 Marks and Spencer Group 331.21 0.21 Coherent Inc 192.15 2.00 Achaogen Inc 23.09 -8.55 American International Group Inc 63.30 0.67 Babcock International Group 919.50 2.85 Mondi 1,907.00 0.74 Capital Bank Financial Corp 44.25 8.19 Wix.Com Ltd 66.95 -3.32 Allstate Corp 82.26 0.10 BAE Systems 640.50 0.39 WM Morrison Supermarkets 240.00 2.17 Diamondback Energy Inc 101.58 3.28 QAD Inc 21.38 -8.95 Amgen Inc 182.38 1.25 Barclays 228.15 0.71 National Grid 979.20 -0.55 Middleby Corp 139.72 2.06 IRSA Propiedades Comerciales SA 41.46 -4.47 Amazon.com Inc 849.65 -0.34 Universal Display Corp 85.92 3.65 Alphabet Inc 863.51 -0.28 American Express Co 79.61 -0.10 British American Tobacco 5,186.00 0.29 Next 3,911.00 -0.46 Allegiant Travel Co 156.95 1.72 Tesla Inc 256.22 -0.69 Boeing Co 178.43 -0.17 Barratt Developments 532.50 -0.47 Old Mutual 223.00 -1.11 Virtus Investment Partners Inc 108.60 2.84 Calavo Growers Inc 57.00 -2.56 Bank of America Corp 25.41 0.36 British Land Company 604.00 0.08 Provident Financial 2,931.96 -0.37 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc 393.88 0.71 Baidu Inc 171.32 -0.88 Biogen Inc 291.45 -0.35 BHP Billiton 1,290.00 1.18 Paddy Power Betfair 8,855.00 -0.06 Amgen Inc 182.39 1.26 Editas Medicine Inc 24.60 -5.53 Bank of New York Mellon Corp 48.57 0.64 Bunzl 2,322.00 0.39 Prudential 1,729.00 0.82 SAGE Therapeutics Inc 70.18 3.22 Investors Title Co 129.66 -1.02 BlackRock Inc 386.79 0.91 BP 458.00 0.22 Persimmon 2,079.00 -0.86 Diamond Hill Investment Group Inc 192.99 1.14 Elbit Systems Ltd 118.43 -1.09 Bristol-Myers Squibb Co 57.29 1.06 Burberry Group 1,780.00 -0.50 Pearson 652.00 -0.08 Credit Suisse AG 70.68 3.09 Express Scripts Holding Co 65.57 -1.90 Berkshire Hathaway Inc 173.92 -0.46 BT Group 331.65 -0.72 Reckitt Benckiser Group 7,295.00 -0.52 Universal Forest Products Inc 96.21 2.26 Incyte Corp 149.91 -0.70 Citigroup Inc 61.43 -0.02 Coca Cola HBC AG 1,969.00 -0.15 Royal Bank of Scotland Group 237.45 0.98 Credit Acceptance Corp 200.53 1.14 Biogen Inc 291.45 -0.35 Caterpillar Inc 92.93 1.16 Carnival 4,526.00 -0.20 Royal Dutch Shell 2,102.50 0.50 National Beverage Corp 75.76 2.67 Virtusa Corp 31.69 -3.27 Celgene Corp 125.75 0.86 Centrica 218.60 0.00 Royal Dutch Shell 2,196.00 0.57 China Lodging Group Ltd 58.20 3.56 Kura Oncology Inc 8.35 -11.17 Colgate-Palmolive Co 73.50 -0.21 Compass Group 1,514.13 -0.33 Relx 1,540.00 -0.13 Lumentum Holdings Inc 44.91 4.20 Kite Pharma Inc 82.81 -1.29 Comcast Corp 37.48 0.19 Capita 578.00 2.03 Rio Tinto 3,355.50 1.22 Biospecifics Technologies Corp 55.90 3.61 Willdan Group Inc 32.89 -2.84 Capital One Financial Corp 90.26 -1.62 Croda International 3,618.00 0.06 Royal Mail 405.60 0.10 ConocoPhillips 45.51 1.27 CRH 2,853.00 0.46 Rolls-Royce Holdings 770.50 0.46 Costco Wholesale Corp 165.50 0.16 ConvaTec Group 256.60 0.43 Randgold Resources Ltd 6,970.00 -0.85 DOW JONES Cisco Systems Inc 34.11 -0.03 Dixons Carphone 303.00 -0.36 RSA Insurance Group 588.37 -0.68 CVS Health Corp 78.80 -1.36 DCC 7,020.00 0.50 J Sainsbury 270.80 -0.15 Dow Jones & Company Inc 20,885.80 0.23 Exelon Corp 36.10 1.29 Chevron Corp 107.79 0.40 Diageo 2,288.00 -0.48 Schroders 3,127.00 0.00 Dow Jones & Company Inc 7,213.05 0.46 Expeditors International of Washington Inc 56.48 0.39 E I du Pont de Nemours and Co 80.78 0.45 Direct Line Insurance Group 347.40 0.87 Sage Group 640.00 -0.93 American Airlines Group Inc 41.50 0.70 FedEx Corp 192.86 0.77 Danaher Corp 87.32 0.53 Experian 1,639.00 0.37 Shire 4,853.00 -0.63 Apple Inc 139.50 0.37 FirstEnergy Corp 31.17 0.55 Walt Disney Co 111.91 -0.36 easyJet 996.00 0.15 St. James’s Place 1,082.00 -0.28 American Electric Power Company Inc 66.21 0.64 General Electric Co 29.60 0.20 Dow Chemical Co 64.01 0.52 Fresnillo 1,455.00 0.83 Smurfit Kappa Group 2,194.00 0.50 AES Corp 11.17 1.50 Goldman Sachs Group Inc 249.76 0.82 Duke Energy Corp 81.37 0.62 GKN 370.60 0.16 Sky 987.50 0.05 Alaska Air Group Inc 95.15 0.69 Home Depot Inc 146.95 -0.14 Emerson Electric Co 59.89 1.56 American Water Works Company Inc 76.55 0.71 International Business Machines Corp 175.08 -0.36 Glencore 325.65 3.04 Standard Life 362.50 -0.74 Exelon Corp 36.10 1.29 American Express Co 79.61 -0.10 Intel Corp 34.80 -1.08 Ford Motor Co 12.63 0.60 GlaxoSmithKline 1,686.17 -0.15 Smiths Group 1,572.00 0.71 Boeing Co 178.43 -0.17 J B Hunt Transport Services Inc 94.66 0.23 Facebook Inc 139.37 0.04 Hikma Pharmaceuticals 2,303.00 8.33 Smith & Nephew 1,227.00 -0.24 Avis Budget Group Inc 33.52 3.14 JetBlue Airways Corp 19.91 1.45 FedEx Corp 192.86 0.77 Hammerson 575.88 -0.52 SSE 1,503.00 -0.13 Caterpillar Inc 92.93 1.16 Johnson & Johnson 127.34 0.23 Twenty-First Century Fox Inc 30.11 0.64 Hargreaves Lansdown 1,308.00 0.38 Standard Chartered 739.60 0.75 C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc 78.62 0.08 JPMorgan Chase & Co 92.10 0.64 Twenty-First Century Fox Inc 30.59 0.23 HSBC Holdings 670.20 0.03 Severn Trent 2,357.00 -0.21 CenterPoint Energy Inc 27.88 1.38 Kirby Corp 69.20 1.91 General Dynamics Corp 190.70 0.50 International Consolidated Airlines Group SA 561.50 0.99 Tesco 189.70 0.74 Cisco Systems Inc 34.11 -0.03 Coca-Cola Co 42.20 0.55 General Electric Co 29.60 0.20 InterContinental Hotels Group 3,867.00 0.44 Tui AG 1,147.00 -0.78 CSX Corp 47.72 -0.23 Kansas City Southern 87.32 0.94 Gilead Sciences Inc 67.73 -0.07 3i Group 725.50 -0.82 Taylor Wimpey 190.40 -0.42 Chevron Corp 107.79 0.40 Landstar System Inc 85.80 1.48 General Motors Co 37.05 0.24 Imperial Brands 3,872.50 -0.18 Unilever 4,029.00 -0.32 Dominion Resources Inc 77.07 0.97 Southwest Airlines Co 53.63 1.42 Alphabet Inc 842.20 -0.40 Informa 645.00 -1.00 United Utilities Group 987.00 -0.05 Delta Air Lines Inc 46.86 1.25 Matson Inc 32.42 -0.37 Alphabet Inc 863.53 -0.27 Intu Properties 277.30 -0.40 Vodafone Group 204.93 0.20 E I du Pont de Nemours and Co 80.78 0.45 McDonald’s Corp 127.93 0.10 Goldman Sachs Group Inc 249.76 0.82 Intertek Group 3,900.00 0.33 Wolseley 5,130.00 1.69 Walt Disney Co 111.91 -0.36 3M Co 190.46 0.07 Halliburton Co 51.27 2.95 ITV 205.90 -0.63 Worldpay Group 286.80 -0.35 Duke Energy Corp 81.37 0.62 Merck & Co Inc 64.55 0.54 Home Depot Inc 146.95 -0.14 Johnson Matthey 2,958.00 0.17 WPP 1,704.00 -0.18 Consolidated Edison Inc 77.01 0.77 Microsoft Corp 64.56 0.23 Honeywell International Inc 126.28 0.45 Kingfisher 339.90 -0.35 Whitbread 3,906.00 -0.03 Edison International 79.03 0.78 NextEra Energy Inc 131.27 0.54 International Business Machines Corp 175.08 -0.36 Intel Corp 34.80 -1.08 Johnson & Johnson 127.34 0.23 MUMBAI JPMorgan Chase & Co 92.10 0.64 Kraft Heinz Co 91.36 0.33 PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE Kinder Morgan Inc 21.42 1.81 BSE Ltd 3,931.99 0.21 Coal India Ltd 293.05 -0.85 Indraprastha Gas Ltd 1,021.00 -0.10 Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd 193.00 -0.34 Coca-Cola Co 42.20 0.55 ABB India Ltd 1,206.05 0.61 Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd 957.50 0.45 Indusind Bank Ltd 1,349.65 -0.35 Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd 6,811.05 0.33 Eli Lilly and Co 85.37 1.08 ACC Ltd 1,420.75 0.44 Container Corporation of India Ltd 1,254.95 1.04 Info Edge India Ltd 823.80 1.10 Punjab National Bank 145.25 1.11 Lockheed Martin Corp 268.24 0.09 Adani Enterprises Ltd 101.25 4.06 CRISIL Ltd 1,973.00 -0.38 Infosys Ltd 1,012.10 -2.21 Rajesh Exports Ltd 559.45 1.45 Lowe’s Companies Inc 82.29 0.43 Adani Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd 309.50 0.44 Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd 188.70 -1.13 InterGlobe Aviation Ltd 881.35 0.51 Reliance Capital Ltd 556.40 -0.23 Mastercard Inc 111.36 0.79 Adani Power Ltd 38.85 -1.77 Cummins India Ltd 867.10 2.19 IPCA Laboratories Ltd 554.10 -1.50 Reliance Communications Ltd 36.80 1.52 McDonald’s Corp 127.93 0.10 Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd 1,518.65 1.62 Dabur India Ltd 274.30 0.35 IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd 244.55 6.16 Reliance Infrastructure Ltd 575.90 0.23 Mondelez International Inc 44.37 1.16 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd 148.55 1.36 Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd 349.85 1.95 ITC Ltd 267.90 0.28 Reliance Power Ltd 46.90 -0.21 Medtronic PLC 82.64 0.15 AIA Engineering Ltd 1,484.20 0.13 Dish TV India Ltd 107.85 1.13 JSW Steel Ltd 183.10 0.96 Reliance Industries Ltd 1,304.40 1.16 Metlife Inc 53.89 0.00 3M Co 190.46 0.07 Ajanta Pharma Ltd 1,732.60 -1.17 Divi’s Laboratories Ltd 767.90 -0.43 Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd 93.50 1.74 Rural Electrification Corp Ltd 159.30 0.85 Altria Group Inc 75.40 0.08 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd 611.60 -0.35 DLF Ltd 146.40 0.14 Jet Airways (India) Ltd 453.60 1.54 Sanofi India Ltd 4,475.00 4.76 Monsanto Co 113.73 -0.21 Alkem Laboratories Ltd 1,927.35 -0.18 Dr.Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd 2,738.85 0.17 Jindal Steel And Power Ltd 122.90 -1.60 State Bank of India 277.40 0.98 Merck & Co Inc 64.55 0.54 Amara Raja Batteries Ltd 865.85 4.05 Eicher Motors Ltd 23,999.15 0.15 JSW Energy Ltd 62.45 0.08 Shree Cement Ltd 16,397.95 0.12 Morgan Stanley 46.45 0.56 Ambuja Cements Ltd 233.25 -0.11 Emami Ltd 1,045.00 2.60 Jubilant Life Sciences Ltd 800.95 -2.60 Shriram City Union Finance Ltd 2,069.65 0.61 Microsoft Corp 64.56 0.23 Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd 1,218.00 1.47 Engineers India Ltd 150.40 1.48 Jubilant Foodworks Ltd 1,098.95 0.05 Shriram Transport Finance Company Ltd 1,071.60 5.72 NextEra Energy Inc 131.27 0.54 Apollo Tyres Ltd 194.20 4.58 Exide Industries Ltd 220.60 1.87 Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd 364.05 -0.71 Siemens Ltd 1,253.90 0.16 Nike Inc 57.07 -0.38 Arvind Ltd 402.05 1.94 Federal Bank Ltd 86.30 -0.12 Karnataka Bank Ltd 139.95 0.39 South Indian Bank Ltd 20.25 0.00 Oracle Corp 42.91 0.27 Ashok Leyland Ltd 91.10 0.33 Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd 376.50 0.71 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd 842.55 0.86 SRF Ltd 1,564.90 -0.44 Occidental Petroleum Corp 64.47 2.27 Asian Paints Ltd 1,063.90 -0.49 GAIL (India) Ltd 375.10 -0.29 L&T Finance Holdings Ltd 121.00 -0.45 Steel Authority of India Ltd 60.05 -0.17 Priceline Group Inc 1,764.42 -0.26 Aurobindo Pharma Ltd 677.65 2.28 Gillette India Ltd 4,086.00 -0.16 Larsen & Toubro Ltd 1,547.30 -0.66 Strides Shasun Ltd 1,147.15 -0.45 Axis Bank Ltd 511.75 0.15 GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Ltd 5,425.00 0.92 LIC Housing Finance Ltd 586.85 1.38 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd 706.25 -0.28 Bajaj Auto Ltd 2,870.35 0.11 GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd 2,700.00 0.18 Lupin Ltd 1,443.65 -0.51 Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd 328.35 -1.79 Bajaj Finance Ltd 1,134.15 0.84 Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd 900.80 1.11 Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Ltd 291.35 4.09 Sun TV Network Ltd 749.25 1.17 Bajaj Finserv Ltd 3,920.00 0.03 GMR Infrastructure Ltd 16.40 0.92 Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd 1,323.05 -0.25 Supreme Industries Ltd 1,019.65 -1.09 Bajaj Holdings and Investment Ltd 2,071.05 -0.46 Godrej Consumer Products Ltd 1,648.50 0.03 Marico Ltd 286.05 1.38 Suzlon Energy Ltd 17.05 -0.87 TOKYO Bank of India Ltd 126.30 1.69 Godrej Industries Ltd 496.10 -0.98 Maruti Suzuki India Ltd 6,135.30 0.06 Tata Chemicals Ltd 564.85 -0.03 PRICE % CHANGE Bata India Ltd 526.20 -0.77 Grasim Industries Ltd 1,047.90 1.38 Max Financial Services Ltd 555.00 2.90 Tata Communications Ltd 752.00 0.70 Bayer CropScience Ltd 3,850.00 0.66 Gruh Finance Ltd 367.80 -1.79 MindTree Ltd 467.85 -0.63 Tata Consultancy Services Ltd 2,500.30 -2.42 Nikkei Inc 19,577.38 -0.16 Berger Paints India Ltd 228.40 -0.39 Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd 159.00 1.08 Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd 363.60 0.37 Tata Elxsi Ltd 1,433.90 -0.93 Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd 570.00 -1.04 Bharat Electronics Ltd 1,570.40 -0.09 Gujarat State Petronet Ltd 161.95 1.38 Mphasis Ltd 588.50 2.01 Tata Global Beverages Ltd 140.90 1.00 Denka Co Ltd 589.00 -2.00 Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd 1,574.00 0.06 Bharat Financial Inclusion Ltd 802.30 -1.27 Havells India Ltd 431.80 1.91 MRF Ltd 57,040.10 7.66 Tata Motors Ltd 286.30 1.54 Hitachi Zosen Corp 665.00 -1.19 Bharat Forge Ltd 1,031.55 -0.31 HCL Technologies Ltd 839.90 -1.52 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd 1,116.60 1.70 Tata Motors Ltd 473.35 0.79 Mizuho Financial Group Inc 213.20 0.09 Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd 635.35 -0.21 HDFC Bank Ltd 1,417.45 0.54 Muthoot Finance Ltd 343.05 0.65 Tata Power Company Ltd 84.80 1.68 Maruha Nichiro Corp 3,465.00 -1.84 Bharti Airtel Ltd 362.00 0.18 Hero MotoCorp Ltd 3,399.25 1.24 NTPC Ltd 158.75 -0.47 Tata Steel Ltd 478.55 1.24 Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd 9,648.00 -0.25 Bharti Infratel Ltd 310.00 -0.10 Hexaware Technologies Ltd 223.50 1.02 Natco Pharma Ltd 792.20 0.10 Tech Mahindra Ltd 478.05 -0.36 DOWA Holdings Co Ltd 863.00 -1.03 Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd 166.45 3.13 Hindustan Unilever Ltd 899.70 -1.54 National Aluminium Co Ltd 74.35 2.27 Ramco Cements Ltd 639.10 -0.56 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd 490.40 4.16 Biocon Ltd 1,116.60 2.37 Hindustan Zinc Ltd 292.30 0.45 NCC Ltd 81.10 2.08 Thermax Limited 866.00 0.27 Daiwa Securities Group Inc 738.10 -0.26 Bank of Baroda Ltd 166.20 3.20 Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd 515.25 -0.63 Nestle India Ltd 6,099.95 -0.23 Titan Company Ltd 462.00 0.15 Inpex Corp 1,106.00 -1.43 Blue Dart Express Ltd 5,038.60 3.64 Hindalco Industries Ltd 190.80 0.24 NHPC Ltd 30.55 -0.16 Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd 1,350.05 0.91 Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co Ltd 1,762.00 0.17 Bosch Ltd 22,959.25 1.55 Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd 1,428.75 0.40 NMDC Ltd 140.75 1.19 Torrent Power Ltd 191.50 -2.27 Furukawa Co Ltd 228.00 -0.87 Britannia Industries Ltd 3,188.95 0.36 Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd 76.10 0.59 Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd 190.70 -0.60 TV18 Broadcast Ltd 42.80 4.39 Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd 360.00 -1.10 Cadila Healthcare Ltd 449.40 2.39 Indian Oil Corpn Ltd 369.55 -1.20 Oil India Ltd 333.20 -0.46 TVS Motor Company Ltd 438.45 0.61 Nomura Holdings Inc 756.10 -0.03 Canara Bank Ltd 289.95 1.52 ICICI Bank Ltd 285.15 -0.56 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Ltd 983.50 3.16 Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd 912.15 0.78 Piramal Enterprises Ltd 1,855.40 -0.89 Vakrangee Ltd 312.90 0.66 Taisei Corp 824.00 0.24 Cipla Ltd 598.75 0.03 Indian Hotels Company Ltd 121.50 0.91 Power Finance Corporation Ltd 135.15 1.01 Vedanta Ltd 255.75 0.97 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp 869.50 -3.28 Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd 1,917.00 -0.60 Concordia Financial Group Ltd 599.60 -1.85 KARACHI Sompo Holdings Inc 4,452.00 0.38 Obayashi Corp 1,054.00 0.19 PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE PRICE % CHANGE Ube Industries Ltd 262.00 -3.32 Karachi Stock 48,305.83 -0.48 Engro Fertilizers Ltd 67.15 -1.34 Jubilee Life Insurance Company Ltd 700.00 1.41 Pak Elektron Ltd 85.90 -1.41 Fujikura Ltd 813.00 -0.85 Abbott Laboratories Pakistan Ltd 951.00 0.10 Engro Foods Ltd 172.10 2.42 Jubilee General Insurance Company Ltd 116.70 3.27 Pakistan International Container Terminal Ltd 417.00 3.86 Nissan Motor Co Ltd 1,157.50 0.13 Adamjee Insurance Company Ltd 75.90 -0.20 Fatima Fertilizer Company Ltd 38.00 1.66 K-Electric Ltd 9.13 -4.50 Pakistan Oilfields Ltd 442.00 -0.55 MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc 3,912.00 0.72 Allied Bank Ltd 94.50 -1.68 Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd 54.34 -0.71 Kohat Cement Company Ltd 265.00 -0.20 Pakistan Petroleum Ltd 159.80 -0.89 Shimizu Corp 1,045.00 -0.48 Allied Rental Modaraba 25.00 - 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Volkswagen has already dictions and state police from tween 2009 and 2015, were Searches, which coincide with earnings agreed to pay more than $1 Why Bavaria, Baden-Wuerttem- also fitted with devices to releast, first at Audi since scandal broke billion to fix or buy back the berg and Lower Saxony. cheat tests. 80,000 cars as part of an over- The raids centred on who was The police swoop coincid- VW’s Wolfsburg head- all US settlement expected involved in the use of any ed with a major annual press quarters were searched, along REUTERS million of its vehicles world- to cost the group as much as illicit software used in 80,000 conference at which Stadler with Audi’s Ingolstadt and INGOLSTADT, GERMANY wide had software installed $17.5 billion. VW, Audi and Porsche cars was presenting Audi’s 2016 Neckarsulm factories and that cheats emissions tests, “With these search orders with bigger 3.0 litre engines earnings — compounding the six other unspecified sites, GERMAN prosecutors unleashing its biggest ever cri- we aim to clarify in particular that were found to exceed US group’s embarrassment. the group said. The two Audi searched Audi’s two big- sis. who was involved in deploy- “I have all along supported plants employ a combined gest plants and other sites The raids, the first at Audi ing the technology concerned emissions limits efforts to clear up the diesel is- 60,000 workers. on Wednesday in connection since VW’s diesel scandal and in the provision of false sue at Audi,” he told reporters, Some 70 law enforcement with the emissions scandal broke 18 months ago, centred information to third parties,” O The police swoop coincided with a major annual press while conceding that efforts to officials also searched offices still rocking parent Volkswa- on who was involved in the the Munich prosecutor’s of- conference at which the CEO was presenting Audi’s 2016 recover from the scandal were and private apartments as part gen, adding to pressure on the use of any illicit software used fice said in a statement on earnings — compounding the group’s embarrassment “far from over”. of the Ingolstadt operation, a luxury division and its Chief in 80,000 VW, Audi and Por- Wednesday, without naming O Suspicion that cars sold in the US between 2009 and ‘15, A statement from the pros- person familiar with the mat- Executive Rupert Stadler. sche cars with bigger 3.0 litre any suspects. were also fitted with cheating devices prompted the raid ecutor on Wednesday’s raids ter told Reuters, adding that Volkswagen admitted in engines that were found to ex- It said the raids involved cited suspicion that the cars, Stadler’s home was not among September 2015 that up to 11 ceed US emissions limits. prosecutors from several juris- sold in the United States be- those raided.

LONDON GOLD RUSH GM will rehire 500 Michigan workers ICE to launch clearing slated for layoffs REUTERS ficiency standards, a move WASHINGTON before banks are ready that could help automak- ers sell more of their larger GENERAL Motors Co plans models. GM did not credit next year to rehire 500 Trump with the decision to Clearing regarded Michigan assembly plant add jobs. as a necessary workers who are to be laid “We haven’t fundamen- off in May, citing increased tally changed any of our progression for demand for larger vehi- plans, but we continue to cles, the company said on look for ways to improve gold trade Wednesday. our operations and find GM said last week it ways to help the country, REUTERS planned to lay off 1,100 grow jobs and support eco- LONDON workers in May at its Lans- nomic growth,” spokesman ing Delta Township assem- Pat Morrissey said. INTERCONTINENTAL Ex- bly plant in Michigan. The He said Trump’s visit change (ICE) is set to launch company is moving pro- “gave us a positive venue clearing for London’s bench- duction of the GMC Acadia to share good news for the mark gold price auction before mid-size SUV to Spring Hill, state of Michigan - and spe- participants are ready as it rac- Tennessee, from the fac- cifically for our plants and es to prevent rivals muscling in tory, which will build just people in Flint, Romulus on the city’s $5 trillion-a-year two models, the Chevrolet and Lansing.” bullion market, market and Traverse and Buick Enclave The Detroit automaker banking sources said. SUVs. in recent months has an- Clearing — where an ex- The company said that nounced other US job cuts change acts as an intermediary when it begins full produc- and new investments. GM to guarantee and settle trades tion of the new versions of said in January it would in- — is regarded as a necessary the two models in 2018, it vest another $1 billion in its progression for the gold trade would “bring back approxi- US factories. as tighter regulatory capital mately 500 jobs to give the Trump has urged GM requirements increase the cost company flexibility to meet and other automakers of trading off-exchange. ICE market demand.” to build more cars in the , the London Metal Exchange GM also said it would United States as part of his (LME) and CME Group are add 220 jobs at a plant in pledge to boost the nation’s competing to offer services Romulus, Michigan, that manufacturing jobs and dis- through futures contracts and is building 10-speed auto- courage the industry from grab the biggest slice of the matic transmissions, and investing in Mexico. new business. it would retain 180 jobs by GM said in November it US-based exchange op- shifting Lansing workers to would cut about 2,000 jobs erator ICE has already pushed a Flint assembly plant to when it ended the third shift back the launch of its service support pickup truck pro- at its Lordstown, Ohio, and by several weeks to allow the duction. Lansing Grand River plants banks and brokers who par- The news comes as US in January. In December, it ticipate in the auction to adapt could clear deals, according to ary but it has so far struggled gan Stanley, ScotiaMocatta, President Donald Trump is said it planned to cancel the their IT systems, four sources the sources. ICE’s readiness Opening up to attract business. Toronto-Dominion Bank and set to visit Michigan later second shift and cut nearly with direct knowledge of the to provoke such disruption il- UBS. INTL FCStone is an indi- on Wednesday to announce 1,300 jobs from its Detroit- matter told Reuters. Two of the lustrates how much it wants to ICE says clearing will open Deadline rect participant. that his administration will Hamtramck assembly plant sources said ICE now planned avoid further delays that could the price benchmarking Societe Generale, Stand- A telephone-based bench- reopen a review of fuel ef- in March. to introduce clearing from torpedo its ambitions to be- process to new participants ard Chartered, ICBC Standard mark gold price auction, or April 3 - the first Monday of come the dominant exchange by removing the need for Bank and China Construction gold fix, dates back to 1919. In the month. in London’s vast bullion mar- them to have bilateral Bank will not be ready to clear those days, each representa- However, at least four of ket, market sources said. credit lines in place with all the LBMA auction from day tive had a small British flag the 14 banks and brokers who It comes as the LME is pre- other direct participants in one, according to four sources. that they raised after receiving participate in the LBMA Gold paring to launch its own rival “We are trying our best to any change from their dealing Price auction — which sets the precious metals contracts in the auction.But it is also communicate with our broker room. As long as any flag was benchmark for bullion traders June. The LME, owned by a way of bringing more to make the clearing possible. raised, the chairman could not around the world — will still Hong Kong Exchanges and business to the exchange But I’m not sure whether we declare the price as fixed. not be ready to use the new Clearing Ltd, has moved ag- and could be key for the can get ready before deadline This was replaced by the system, three separate sources gressively by reaching a 50:50 success its gold contract, as some issues still need to be current electronic alternative said. revenue-sharing deal with a market participants said solved,” a spokesman for Chi- in 2015 because of regulatory When asked by Reuters company founded by a group na Construction Bank said. pressure and US lawsuits al- about any delay in the launch of banks to promote its offer- Societe Generale declined leging rigging by the banks and any lack of readiness ing. view that if they go early, be- to comment, while Standard that set bullion prices. among auction participants, If it quickly builds up li- fore the LME, then they will Chartered was unable to pro- Sources at many par- ICE declined to comment for quidity, it could mop up a big win long term,” said a source vide immediate comment and ticipant banks said that they this story. slice of the market. familiar with the process of ICBC did not respond to a re- were unhappy with the speed Banks that are not ready The sources said a launch launching the service. “If quest for comment. at which ICE was seeking to would be suspended from the by ICE within weeks could give something already has liquid- The remaining LBMA Gold introduce clearing, which re- auction until they have the it time to cement its own posi- ity, it will tend to attract liquid- Price benchmarking partici- quire investment in IT proc- GM also said it would add 220 jobs at a plant in Romulus, necessary IT infrastructure in tion before the LME contract ity.” pants are Bank of China, Bank esses and back office systems Michigan. (REUTERS) place or would have to partici- begins trading. US-based CME launched a of Communications, Goldman and raise complex compliance pate through other players who “ICE is obviously of the cleared gold contract in Janu- Sachs, HSBC, JPMorgan, Mor- issues. AT&T’s $85.4 bn deal for Toshiba offers memory chip shares as collateral for loans

Time Warner wins EU nod fund, the Innovation Network Stakes also offered in other group firms Corporation of Japan (INCJ), REUTERS against the deal. as collateral; main banks extend support may invest in its memory chip The US Federal Commu- business as a minority part- AT&T Inc has won approval nications Commission does ner - a move that would help from the European Commis- not expect to review the deal, a REUTERS collateral, said the people, Shares tumble May be delisted the government prevent a sion for its planned $85.4 spokesman for the agency said TOKYO who declined to be identified sale to bidders it deems risky billion acquisition of Time last month. as they were not authorised to Shares in Toshiba tumbled to Market participants said the to national security, separate Warner Inc, The Jus- JAPAN’S crisis-racked speak on the matter. end down 12 percent on bourse’s action meant that sources familiar with the mat- the No. 2 US tice Depart- Toshiba Corp has offered Creditors have been asked Wednesday, hurt by growing the shares were now ter said. wireless car- ment, which shares in its memory chip unit to respond by March 24. fears of a delisting and a lack “untouchable” for Discussions on a potential rier said on is reviewing to creditors as collateral to se- In addition, it asked for of clarity on whether Toshiba institutional investors who investment are, however, at a Wednesday. documents sub- cure debt refinancing, people its third one-month extension would proceed with a Chapter cannot invest due to very early stage and may not The merger mitted on the briefed on the matter said on of a waiver for a violation of a 11 filing for Westinghouse - a compliance reasons.Toshiba develop further as some peo- was widely ex- proposed merg- Wednesday. covenant in a syndicated loan, ple within the government are pected to be er, has to prove The offer comes one day the sources said. move that could stem losses. would be delisted if the concerned it could be seen as a cleared in Eu- a proposed deal after the industrial conglomer- Its main banks - Sumitomo The company now has a bourse is not satisfied with a publicly funded bailout, one of rope but still harms competi- ate missed submitting audited Mitsui Banking Corp, Mizuho market value of just $7 billion, report on internal controls the sources said. requires ap- tion in order to third-quarter earnings for a Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui less than half of what it was that Toshiba submitted on Shares in Toshiba tumbled proval from block it. second time and said it would Trust Bank - said they would worth in December Wednesday to end down 12 percent on the US Department of Justice. “I think what everybody is ‘actively consider’ selling a give Toshiba their full support, Wednesday, hurt by growing The deal is expected to close waiting for is (to see) whoever majority stake in the Westing- the sources said. Representa- the money instead of offering conglomerate is putting up fears of a delisting and a lack by the end of the year, AT&T will become head of the anti- house nuclear unit at the cen- tives for the banks were not them as collateral, one of the most or even all of its prized of clarity on whether Toshiba said. trust division of the Depart- tre of its troubles. available for comment outside sources said. memory chip business for sale would proceed with a Chapter During his election cam- ment of Justice,” said Roger At a meeting with creditors of regular business hours. A Toshiba spokesman to cope with an upcoming $6.3 11 filing for Westinghouse - a paign, US President Donald Entner, an analyst at Recon on Wednesday, Toshiba also But some regional bank of- said the company is consider- billion writedown for Westing- move that could stem losses. Trump had said that he op- Analytics. offered to put up stakes in oth- ficials attending the near two ing various options to secure house and to create a buffer The company now has a posed the merger, and in Jan- AT&T shares rose 0.3 er group firms such as Toshiba hour meeting expressed frus- funds but that there was noth- for potential losses down the market value of just $7 billion, uary, a transition official told percent to $42.21 in morning Tec Corp, a cash register com- tration, saying Toshiba should ing to announce right now. road. less than half of what it was Reuters that Trump was still trading. pany, as well as real estate as sell the stakes and pay back The TVs-to-construction A Japanese state-backed worth in December. 23 www.guide.com.qa Thursday, March 16, 2017

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Curtain comes down on Qatar’s premier real estate exhibition Qatari banks to benefit as liquidity eases Cityscape Qatar 2017 sees in 2017, says Moody’s TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK record number of visitors DOHA STABILISING oil prices, large international sovereign debt The exhibition featured more than 85 leading international real estate companies from across 25 countries issuances and lower credit growth would improve fund- ing conditions for banks in the GCC over the next 12 months, says Moody’s Investors Serv- ice in a report published on Wednesday. Price stabilisation between $40 and $60 per barrel would improve oil revenues, support- ing government and corporate deposits in the region’s bank- ing systems. International debt issu- ance would also support de- posits, while slower economic growth will subdue lending ac- tivity and reduce funding pres- sures for banks. “Omani and Qatari banks will benefit the most from easing funding conditions, followed by banks in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates,” says Mik Kabeya, analyst at Moody’s. “However, Bahraini and Kuwaiti banks will continue to have the strongest funding and liquidity profiles in the re- gion.” Omani and Qatari banks would benefit the most from the expected easing of li- quidity, since they have been

Qatar’s profile as a leading investor in global real estate projects has driven a record level of participation of both local and international exhibitors at Cityscape Qatar 2017. Key points TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK More than O Omani and Qatari banks DOHA Qatar’s pride would benefit the most from the expected easing CITYSCAPE Qatar 2017, the 8,000 of liquidity, since they have leading real estate and in- been among the least vestment exhibition in Qatar, Retaj resilient to a prolonged wrapped up its sixth edition, attendees were on Wednesday at the Doha Ex- Qatar’s leading real es- confirmed within the period of low oil prices hibition and Convention Cent- tate company displayed first two days of the O The funding squeeze er (DECC) with over 8,000 at- three new hotels, which exhibition experienced by Saudi tendees confirmed within the first two days of the exhibition. would open soon in banks since 2015 will ease Qatar – Retaj Al Rawda, Qatar’s profile as a leading ment projects in UK, UAE, O Bahraini banks will investor in global real estate Retaj Msheireb, and its Egypt and Turkey with a guar- continue to exhibit one of projects has driven a record “jewel”, the Retaj Salwa anteed return on investment. the strongest funding and level of participation of both Resort and Vichy Spa Commenting on their par- local and international exhibi- ticipation, Moyasser Saddiq, liquidity position in the tors at Cityscape Qatar 2017. Chairman, Ibhar for Exhibi- region Held over the course of tions and Conferences said, “Ib- three days, the show featured Ibhar har Real Estate currently man- over 85 world’s leading real One of Qatar’s top real ages 33 properties in Qatar, among the least resilient to estate companies exhibiting as well as many international a prolonged period of low oil from 25 countries including; estate companies, Ibhar, investment properties in UK, prices. Qatar, the UK, Turkey, Paki- launched at the exhibi- Greece, Spain, UAE and Egypt. Both banking systems face stan, the UAE, Italy and Az- tion, several international “We believe that any in- funding pressure as reflected erbaijan; and witnessed land- investment projects vestment decision needs to be by loan to deposit ratios of 103 mark deals and a number of in UK, UAE, Egypt and made after thorough research percent and 104 percent, re- new projects unveiled for the to guarantee the safety of the tors have increased by 10 per- to confirm that we have deliv- the UK. spectively, at June 2016. first time. Turkey with a guaranteed investor and his return on in- cent for the first two days of ered this once again.” As Qatar continues to However, the Qatar gov- Qatar’s leading real estate return on investment vestment; and this is where we the exhibition from the pre- “It is important to offer a invest in large scale infra- ernment (Aa2 negative) has company, Retaj, featured ma- excel at providing.” vious edition; which demon- diverse range of projects and structure and construction higher financial reserves than jor investment and marketing Etqan Real Estate Co, a strates the huge success that information on the real es- projects in the lead up to the the Oman government (Baa1 projects in Qatarat, Retaj En- private real estate investment Cityscape has achieved in its tate sector in order to make Qatar National Vision 2030, stable), providing it with a ergy Building in Lusail City; on display as well including 5 company showcased some of platform not only in Qatar sure it is appealing to a wide this year’s successful edition higher capacity to support lo- Mesaimeer Hotel Apartments; star hotel apartments at the the biggest undeveloped plots but across the globe.” range of people, and this has showcases the robust status cal liquidity if necessary. Khadizah two-star hotel Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE; in Saudi Arabia including Ahmed Zakaria, Exhibi- been evident this year with of the real estate sector in Funding conditions will properties; luxury residential Retaj Al Nahda Tower, a resi- Ghadeer plot and Burj plot tion Director, speaking on our packed out conference, as Qatar as recovery in oil prices stabilise for banks in the UAE, apartments in LusailCity; and dential and commercial prop- located on King Fahad road behalf of Cityscape, said: well as the balanced mix of lo- is expected to stimulate eco- which have a net loans to de- Alwaab hotel in Al Sadd. erty in Sharjah, UAE; and Tara in addition to their largest “Our aim is to deliver a high cal and international projects nomic growth and lead to a posits ratio of 94 percent as Retaj also displayed three residential projects in Khar- shopping mall developments quality show across both the and companies on display,” recovery in residential real of June 2016. The funding new hotels, which would open toum offering apartments, vil- with Riyadh Gallery, Azizia content of our conference as Zakaria added. estate demand compared to squeeze experienced by Saudi soon in Qatar – Retaj Al Raw- las and lands for sale. Mall and Tawaren Centre for well as the high calibre of our This year’s event was an year 2016, a statement said. banks since 2015 will ease, giv- da, Retaj Msheireb, and its One of the top real estate offices and showrooms. partners and exhibitors, and increasingly international af- Continued growth in real en the government’s payment “jewel”, the Retaj Salwa Resort companies in Qatar, Ibhar, Commenting on their par- to ensure we always offer an fair with properties on show- estate is also expected over late in 2016 of around $28 and Vichy Spa. launched at the exhibition, ticipation, Etqan said: “We exhibition that is well attend- case from Cyprus, Italy, Tur- the coming years leading up billion of overdue contractors International projects were several international invest- are pleased to see that visi- ed. This year I am very happy key, US, Qatar, the UAE and to the world cup in 2022. bills and Moody’s expectation of low credit growth. In addition, Saudi banks will maintain ample liquidity buffers. Kuwaiti banks will re- main primarily deposit funded Aamal reports net profit of QR560 mn in 2016 and well-cushioned by liquid assets that amounted to 36 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The Board of Directors has en by expansion in the overall tightening in general business very well this year, managing 23 percent just 12 months ago. percent of tangible banking DOHA recommend distribution of a margin despite the subdued conditions, there will be oth- to grow its underlying prof- Such infrastructure assets in October 2016. cash dividend equal to 6 per- oil price and the associated ers that should be able to more its in the face of challenging projects have on the whole The banks are among the AAMAL Company reported cent of the paid-up share capi- retrenchment in customer than compensate. market conditions. The com- been spared from any retrench- most liquid in the region, with a net profit of QR560.2 mil- tal, which is equivalent to QR spending.” “ As a consequence, I con- pany has, by and large, man- ment as they represent the cor- a combined net loans to de- lion in 2016, a decrease by 14.7 0.60 a share. He said, “This is testament tinue to look forward with much aged to insulate itself from nerstones of Qatar’s strategy posits ratio of 82 percent as of percent, compared to 2015, Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim to the inherent qualities of confidence as Qatar’s economy these headwinds by first of- to diversify away from being a June 2016. the company said in a press al Thani, Chairman of Aamal our business model: first, the continues to grow, under- fering strength through diver- predominantly hydrocarbon- Bahraini banks will con- release on Wednesday. Company, said, “Aamal has market leading positions that pinned by the country’s Vision sity; and secondly, becoming based economy, as laid out in tinue to exhibit one of the The company’s earnings performed admirably over we currently occupy which 2030 and infrastructureled de- increasingly geared towards the country’s Vision 2030 de- strongest funding and liquidity per share decreased by 23.1 the past twelve months with lends us natural competitive velopment programmes.” large infrastructure projects, velopment plan. This is why I position in the region, with a percent to QR 0.73. Group underlying profits before fair advantages; and secondly, the Sheikh Mohamed bin Fais- as illustrated by our industrial believe Aamal is ideally posi- net loans to deposits ratio of 76 revenue marginally dropped value gains on investment offering of strength through al al Thani, Vice-Chairman and manufacturing division, which tioned to reap the benefits from percent at June 2016 and mod- by 1.8 percent to QR 2.82 bil- properties having increased by diversity, so when one area of Managing Director of Aamal, now makes up over 35 percent opportunities that will continue est loan growth that will re- lion, Aamal said. 7.3 percent; this has been driv- the business may experience a said, “Aamal has performed of our net profit compared to to emerge.” quire low levels of new funding. Investcorp to buy majority stake in European online marketplace Ageras

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Emir awards winners of Camel Race Festival Will Infantino’s call have a bearing on CAF election? dismissed talks of a rift with FIFA President the CAF boss. says he supports “I am very comfortable with the president as long democratic as CAF members in a dem- ocratic process elect him. process It happened in UEFA last year there was an election IKOLI VICTOR for president involving two DOHA contestants and in CON- CACAF. WITH the Confederation “The decision is up to of African Football (CAF) the CAF members to elect presidential election sched- their own president because uled on Thursday, specu- FIFA has no influence on lation has been rife on the it,” said Infantino. influence of FIFA president “Whatever the CAF Gianni Infantino on the members decide will be bearing of the polls. the right decision and I will Despite the world foot- support whatever decision ball governing body head's is taken.” recent visit to Ghana as part The 70-year-old CAF of African tour, which has President Issa Hayatou is also seen him make stops seeking an eighth term in in South Africa, Zimbabwe office that would extend The Emir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Wednesday awarded winners of the annual festival of Arabian Thoroughbred Camel Race for the Sword of HH the Emir, and Uganda, it is being his 29-year reign. While his which took place at Al Shahania camel racetrack. The Emir awarded the winners of the four main races with golden trophies. Al Shahania camels won three of the four races speculated that Infantino challenger is Madagascar’s with ‘Khoud’ winning the golden sword. The other two camels Mesyan and Tashar won golden daggers. The winner of the fourth race was Al Wathba from UAE. is supporting Madagascar football federation boss Ah- He also awarded the silver sword to Nasser Abdullah Nasser al Misnad, owner of Shahalel, for winning the race in the Al Hail category. The Emir then honoured the companies FA president Ahmad Ah- mad, who has the support of that sponsored this year’s event. Crown Prince of Dubai HE Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum took part in the awarding ceremony. Also present were mad, after he met the can- some members associations Personal Representative of the Emir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al Thani, Advisor to the UAE didate’s campaign leader like COSAFA, southern Afri- President and President of the Emirates Camel Racing Federation HE Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan al Nahyan, along with a number of sheikhs and ranking officials. Phillip Chiyangwa (head of can soccer union head Phil- COSAFA, southern African lip Chiyangwa, an outspoken soccer union. critic of Hayatou who recent- Leicester breakthrough keeps fairytale alive

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IN progressing to the Cham- pions League quarter-finals A combination shows Malagasy Football Federation president for the first time, Leicester Ahmad Ahmad (left) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) City preserved a golden thread president Issa Hayatou. Madagascar’s football boss Ahmad will stretching back all the way to challenge the long-serving Hayatou during the CAF presidential last season’s miraculous Pre- election in Addis Ababa on Thursday. First elected in 1988, Cam- mier League title success. eroonian Hayatou, 70, is seeking an eighth consecutive term as The thread has worn close head of the body that governs African football. (AFP) to breaking in recent weeks, with Leicester’s perilous slide ly criticised the organisation’s towards the relegation zone I’m the only executive members as “cow- costing popular manager ards and “cronies” for not Claudio Ranieri his job. option for standing up to the veteran But after overcoming a 2-1 change: Ahmad CAF president. deficit to beat Sevilla in the On Wednesday, CAF Champions League last 16, the ANTANANARIVO: After Executive Committee unan- sense of fearlessness that be- a discreet playing and imously recommended came their hallmark a year ago coaching career Ahmad the case to the disciplinary has returned. Ahmad took the reins of board on the COSAFA Pres- “They looked so fluid and the Madagascar football ident for action. had such amazing passion federation in 2003 and The election is the first and determination,” the club’s on Thursday challenges real challenge for Hayatou former manager David Pleat long-serving Issa Hayatou since his assumption in of- told BBC Radio 5 Live after for the African Football fice in 1988. Leicester's 2-0 win over Sevilla Confederation (CAF) presi- Infantino, who’s trying on Tuesday. dency. Favourite Hayatou, to reinvigorate the soccer “I don’t think they would who has been in charge world body with the in- want either Real Madrid or for 29 years, and Ahmad troduction of the Football Barcelona in the quarter-final. go head to head in Addis Summit, says FIFA wants But who would have thought Ababa seeking a four-year to improve governance. He they would win the title last term as African football also stressed on the need for year? So whoever they face, boss. With Eritrea disquali- more co-operation between who knows?” fied for not entering any FIFA member associations As well as Barcelona and recent CAF competitions, through such regional foot- Real Madrid, Juventus, Bay- the other 53 CAF member ball summits. ern Munich and Borussia states are entitled to vote “The reason and purpose Dortmund also lie in wait in and a simple majority is of the summit is to include Friday’s last-eight draw. needed to win. Hayatou, the member associations into Atletico Madrid and Man- who is also the senior vice- the life of FIFA. They needed chester City are in pole posi- Leicester players celebrate their victory over Sevilla after winning the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match 2-0 at the King president of global football a forum, a voice, an agenda. tion to join them ahead of the Power Stadium in Leicester, England, on Tuesday. (AFP) body FIFA, offers continu- And here at the Summit, at final two last 16 second legs ity and experience while least we did get some good Guardian later on Wednesday. said victory over Se- Eliminated from the FA Cup and fighting to keep “There had to be some- Ahmad favours change. feedback,” he said. Asked who he hoped to villa had seen Leicester “write thing wrong there,” observed "If people want change, “Now we have 211 avoid in the quarter-finals, a new fairytale”. themselves above the Premier League bottom three, former England right-back there is no other choice. It presidents of associations, Juve’s emblematic captain The Times said Leicester the Champions League represents Leicester’s only hope Danny Mills, a Champions is only me who dares to run general secretaries of asso- Gianluigi Buffon replied: were “back in fantasy land”. of prolonging last season’s fairytale. League semi-finalist with against Hayatou,” Ahmad ciations, who are running “Leicester.” The great irony of Leices- Leeds United in 2001. told AFP in the Malagasy football in their countries The prospect of a genuine ter’s resurgence is that it has “All those fans who capital Antananarivo. “My and it is important to listen European superpower arriv- taken the dismissal of Ranieri, prove his last game. in the performance (against Se- thought it was a disgrace that program is the reform of to them and it is important ing at the King Power Stadium architect of the title win, for But the instant impact en- villa), in terms of desire, but we Ranieri was sacked, they have the administration of CAF that they speak to each will further help to restore the players to start playing like joyed by his successor Craig can play a bit as well. got to eat some humble pie.” to prevent politics interfer- other as well. Such sum- some of the magic dust that they had last season. Shakespeare suggests Leices- “(Beating Sevilla) epito- With Leicester still only ing with the organisation of mits definitely help in that had been rubbed off amid They had already found ter's players are both happier mises what we're about.” three points above the Pre- the confederation,” said the exchange, the learning, and Leicester’s domestic toils. the Champions League to be and more effective with the sim- Tactical factors only go so mier League relegation zone, 57-year-old father of two. being able to build bridges.” Eliminated from both cup well-suited to their preferred ple 4-4-2 formula used to such far in explaining the Leices- their players cannot afford to Ahmad officially has the sup- Whatever the outcome competitions and fighting to contain-and-counter strat- devastating effect last season. ter turnaround under Shake- be distracted by dreams of Eu- port of 14 member coun- of the election, African keep themselves above the egy, however, having recorded “I think we have to play to our speare, which started with ropean glory for too long. tries of the southern African football will not be the Premier League bottom three, four wins and kept four clean strengths,” said Shakespeare, successive 3-1 wins over Liver- But with the Champions confederation (COSAFA), of same with the campaign the Champions League repre- sheets during the group phase. Ranieri’s former assistant. pool and Hull City. League music guaranteed to which Madagascar is part. making it obvious that the sents their only hope of pro- Ranieri tried to intro- “You have to be concerned The sight of Jamie Vardy boom out around the King continent’s soccer ruling longing last season’s fairytale. duce greater sophistication about the opposition, and and Shinji Okazaki once again Power on at least one fur- However, during his body needs dynamism and Wednesday’s Daily Mail to Leicester's tactics, notably know their strengths, but as a breathlessly harrying opposi- ther occasion this season, the visit to during a FIFA Ex- re-branding. back-page headline said deploying Riyad Mahrez in a football club, we have to know tion centre-backs suggested Leicester fairytale may yet ecutive Football Summit Leicester could “CARRY ON central role in the 2-1 first-leg our strengths. the change has been as much have more magic in store. last month, Infantino had More on page 30 Ô DREAMING”, while The loss to Sevilla, which was to “You saw that in abundance psychological as anything else. 26 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Sports Mirza clinches ITT crown in Losail The UAE Olympian defends his reputation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE United Arab Emirates riders extended their domi- nation and swept the second day of the GCC Cycling Road Race Championship in Losail as well. UAE’s star rider Yousif Mir- za won the feature event – the Elite Individual Time Trial over 34.5 kms - almost unopposed on a cold and windy Wednes- day. The Rio Games Olympian and former Tour of Zubarah champion covered the distance Yousif Mirza of the UAE celebrates his victory. in 45 minutes and 21 seconds to beat compatriot Badar Mirza titles on Tuesday, emerged the onds behind the champion. comfortably. champions in the Junior class, The bronze medal was bagged Badar Mirza, who was 50 contested over 23 kms distance. by Bahrain’s Mohammed Ibra- seconds adrift of the winner, did Their Abdullah Abdulkareem him, who was timed home in not face much resistance from and Rashid Abdullah battled 33:15 minutes. Bahrain’s Sayed Ahmed Khalil gamely for the top honours. It Abdullah Jassim provided and pushed him to third spot by was eventually the former, who the third success of the day one minute and eight seconds. got home in 31:43. for the UAE when he clinched The UAE, which had won Rashid Abdullah took the the Cadets ITT. He took 16:09 all the three Team Time Trials silver medal, finishing 15 sec- minutes to complete the course over 11.5 kms. With today’s performance, the UAE are on the top of the medals tally with six golds and two silvers. Bahrain follow in the second place with two sil- ver and three bronze medals. In the third spot are Saudi Ara- bia, who have won two silver medals and one bronze. Oman and Kuwait shared two bronze medals. RESULTS

Elite Individual Time Trial (34.5 kms) 1.Yousif Mirza, UAE, 45:21 min 2.Badar Mirza, UAE, 46:11 min 3.Sayed Ahmed Khalil, Bahrain, 47:19 min

Juniors Individual Time Trial (23 kms) 1.Abdullah Abdulkareem, UAE, 31:43 min 2.Rashid Abdullah, UAE, 31:58 min 3.Mohammed Ibrahim, Bahrain, 33:15 min

Cadets Individual Time Trial (11.5 kms) 1.Abdullah Jassim, UAE, 16:09 min 2.Jassim Mohammed, Bahrain, 16:54 min 3.Al Hassan Al Momin, KSA, 17:37 min Winners of various classes on the podium on the second day of the GCC Cycling Road Race Championship after the Individual Time Trial races in Losail on Wednesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) Convertino leads Kazakhstan Rally to have six demanding Itorio to victory special stages

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THE Automotorsport Federa- tion of the Republic of Kaza- khstan has finalised an ambi- tious six-day route for the fifth round of the 2017 FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies, which will test crews and their machines to the limit. The event starts and finishes in the main square in Aktau City and runs between May 20 and 27. Rally officials have planned a meticulous route for the Stage Two heads east out back to Aktau City via a com- Central Asian country’s first of Aktau City and winds its petitive section of 370.90km in appearance in the world’s pre- way in a loop via the town of a day’s route of 499.60km. The mier cross-country series. Pre- Ushtagan and south of the oil action begins to the north of rally formalities will take place and gas hub of Zhanaozen to Kenderly and makes its way in adjacent to the shores of the finish just north of Kenderly. an anti-clockwise direction to Caspian Sea in Aktau City, but The stage is split into two sec- a finish close to the small town the event will then move to the tions of 325km and 41.6km by of Zhetybay. Kenderly Sea Resort, located a short neutralised track of just A shorter sixth and final around 220km from Aktau, for 1.4km in length. loop stage of 147.94km, north The winning connections of Itorio with guests and QREC officials after the Abdulaziz Al Fuhaid Cup race prize distribution in New Al Rayyan on three nights after the second The next two selective sec- of Aktau City, brings the ac- Wednesday. Itorio, ridden by Pierantonio Convertino, beat Roman Legend by three lengths to win the feature race of the 36th Meeting. selective section on May 22. tions on May 23 and 24 loop tion to a conclusion on May The opening Aktau-Aktau around the deserts further east 26. In a compact total route of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK RESULTS stage takes place on May 21 and to the north of the Kender- 2,500.37km, 1852.57km will DOHA Itorio, owned by Khalifa and will run for 268.23km ly Sea Resort and closer to the be competitive. 36th Race Meeting (Dirt) THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (CLASS 2) 1,800m bin Sheail al Kuwari, gal- in a northerly loop of the remote town of Senek. They Rally officials will also run PIERANTONIO Convertino THOROUGHBRED MAIDEN PLATE (CLASS 6) 1,800m Conditions: Rated 86 - 100 - 1st 42,750 2nd 16,500 coastal region between the run for 421km and 276.20km, a National class for vehicles 1st 25,650 2nd 9,900 3rd 4,950 3rd 8,250 loped to the victory by boosted five-year-old bay colt 1. Technicolour (Marco Monteriso), 2. Habob (Saleem 1. Karraar (Alberto Sanna), 2. Generalship (Harry three lengths, which was ex-Soviet military base of Fort respectively. not conforming to FIA T1, T2 Itorio to a fantastic gate-to- Golam), 3. Moueenn (Eduardo Pedroza) Bentley), 3. Upholland (Gerald Avranche) Shevchenko and Aktau in a The penultimate stage and T3 regulations and a sepa- post victory in the Abdulaziz Won by 0.5, 5, 0.75 Won by 7, Nk, 2.5 his first on the dirt and day’s route of 337.63km. guides the surviving teams rate section for T4 machines. Al Fuhaid Cup, the feature Owner: Engineer Hassan Ali Abdulmalik. Trainer: Owner: Mohanned Jassim al Yaqoot. Trainer: M. al under Convertino. Overall event on the seven-race card Deborah Mountain Ramzani it was his fifth triumph but on the 36th Race Meeting on PUREBRED ARABIAN MAIDEN PLATE (F&M) 1,700m THOROUGHBRED CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 3) second of the season. Wednesday. 1st 25,650 2nd 9,900 3rd 4,950 1,800m At the Qatar Racing and 1. Ghobat Bahar (Faleh Bughanaim), 2. Lawa’has Rated 85 & below - 1st 37,050 2nd 14,300 3rd 7,150 City Exchange to sponsor (Richard Mullen), 3. Raqyah (Alberto Sanna) 1. Markstein (Faleh Bughanaim), 2. Goldenfield (Gerald Equestrian Club Racecourse’s Won by 3, 3, 2.5 Avranche), 3. Bnedel (Stephan Ladjadj) victory in the Purebred Arabi- dirt track, Itorio controlled the Owner: Al Shaqab Racing. Trainer: H. Aashoor Won by 7, 1.25, 3 an Maiden Plate over 1,700m. 1,800m Thoroughbred Clas- Owner: Engineer Hassan Ali Abdulmalik. Trainer: Owned by Al Shaqab Racing Stallions cricket tourney sified Stakes Class 1 race for THOROUGHBRED MAIDEN PLATE (CLASS 6) 1,200m Deborah Mountain and trained by H Aashoor, 1st 25,650 2nd 9,900 3rd 4,950 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK rated 96 to 115 right from the 1. Poet’s Song (Faleh Bughanaim), 2. Midaawi (Harry ABDULAZIZ AL FUHAID CUP 1,800m Ghobat Bahar beat Lawa’has the Head Coach of Stallions, team of coaches. The academy start, moving closest to the Bentley), 3. Firsts First (Jean Baptiste Hamel) Conditions: Thoroughbred classified stakes (class 1) by three lengths to clinch the DOHA said, “Our aim is to provide has already completed several rails. Won by 2.5, 1.25, Nk rated 96 – 115 race. much-needed playing experi- cricket tours to England, Sri Pearl Bridge (Stephan Lad- Owner: Ali Yousef al Kubaisi. Trainer: H. al Ramzani 1st 57,000 2nd 22,000 3rd 11,000 4th 6,000 5th Bughanaim’s second vic- CITY Exchange, White Oce- ence to our youngsters. We be- Lanka and the United Arab 4,000 jadj) and Jumaira Tower (Edu- LOCAL PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP 1,700m 1. Itorio (Pierantonio Convertino), 2. Roman Legend tory came off in the Thorough- anic and Nice Water Company lieve that through such tour- Emirates during the past three ardo Pedroza) initially chal- Rated 80 & below - 1st 31,350 2nd 12,100 3rd 6,050 (Jean Baptiste Hamel), 3. Jumaira Tower (Eduardo bred Maiden Plate Class 6 will sponsor the third Stal- naments the players are able years. The tour to Australia is lenged him. As the race headed 1. Afreetah (Eduardo Pedroza), 2. Fawwaz (Almotasem Pedroza), 4. Black Beach (Harry Bentley), 5. Pearl sprint as Poet’s Song, a trainee lions Academy Cricket Acad- to perform to the best of their already scheduled to be in July for the home straight, Roman al Balushi), 3. Namroud (Richard Mullen) Bridge (Stephan Ladjadj) of H al Ramzani, defeated Mi- emy Tournament for under-15 abilities and improve their this year. Won by 0.75, Shd, 5 Won by 3, 2.5, 1.25, Nk, Nk Legend upped the pace and Owner: Sheikh Faisal bin Hamad bin Jassim al Thani. Owner: Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari. Trainer: Mohammed daawi by two and a half lengths. players. skills” The academy was overtook both Pearl Bridge and Trainer: Ibrahim al Malki Jassim Ghazali Two races later, Bughanaim The tournament, which Stallions Sports Services launched with the purpose of Jumaira Tower, converting the struck again. He and Mark- will feature eight teams, is is the leading sports academy developing the game in Qa- run into a family affair. stein, a five-year-old chestnut scheduled to start on March in Doha, affiliated to the Qatar tar through qualified coaches However, Roman Legend, Itorio, owned by Khalifa ond of the season. ward of Deborah Mountain, 18 and will conclude on April Cricket Association. The acad- of the ICC and ACC. More trained by Jassim Mohammed bin Sheail al Kuwari, galloped Earlier, rider Faleh Bugha- were in class of their own, win- 8. All matches will be played at emy currently provides coach- details of the academy pro- Ghazali, could not accelerate to the victory by three lengths, naim produced three winners ning the Local Purebred Ara- the Qatar Cricket Association ing in cricket, basketball and grammes may be obtained enough to threaten Itorio, a which was his first on the dirt to dominate the meeting. He bian Handicap 1,700m run, Grounds. badminton for players aged by visiting www.stallionsqa- ward of Ghazali’s son Moham- and under Convertino. Overall guided Ghobat Bahar, a five- crushing Goldenfield by seven Commenting on the tour- six years and above through a tar.com or calling at admin med Jassim. it was his fifth triumph but sec- year-old gray filly to a debut lengths. nament, Sidath Tennakoon, well-qualified and experienced number 70030491. Sports Thursday, March 16, 2017 27 War of words before the big action India’s Manohar quits as ICC chairman AFP NEW DELHI

INDIA’S Shashank Manohar resigned on Wednesday as chairman of the International Cricket Council after a fall- out with his own board over efforts to reform the game’s world governing body. Manohar took over last year as the first independent ICC chairman for a two-year term and had been trying to bring in changes to the ICC’s governance designed to re- duce the power of cricket’s most powerful nations – In- dia, Australia and England. I have tried to do my best But the organisation now and have tried to be fair faces a fresh bout of turmoil and impartial in deciding after the divisions between matters in the functioning the powerful Indian board and of the Board and in matters most of the rest of the game erupted into the open. related to Member Boards “The ICC has confirmed along with the able support it has received an email from of all Directors. Chairman Shashank Manohar tendering his resignation,” the Shashank Manohar organisation said in a brief statement after news of the revenues” and greater equality India captain Virat Kohli (centre) wth team members during a practice session ahead of the third Test against Australia at the JSCA stadium in Ranchi, India, on Tuesday. (PTI) resignation had been leaked. within the game by attaching “The ICC Board will assess equal weight to each member the situation and next steps nation’s vote in board meetings. before making a further an- Since India's emergence as nouncement.” the most powerful country in Smith raps Kohli on the Manohar, the 59-year- world cricket, the ICC has of- old former head of the Indian ten been accused of failing to board, cited personal reasons exert its independence on key in his letter to ICC chief ex- issues of governance. ecutive David Richardson, ac- Many of the game’s cording to the cricinfo website. smaller Test-playing nations “I have tried to do my best have been accused of bend- eve of Ranchi Test and have tried to be fair and ing to India's demands in impartial in deciding mat- the ICC, desperate to attract that I have said but at the same both teams, Australia and In- ters in the functioning of the tours by India which can en- Third match of time it’s very important not to dia Test matches are fiercely Board and in matters related sure their financial security be stupid and go on about the contested – number one and to Member Boards along with by selling TV rights. four-Test series same thing on a daily basis,” number two in the world. It’s the able support of all Direc- Proposals by the ICC to begins today said Kohli. just about playing within the tors,” he wrote. create a two-tier Test system India were furious when boundaries of the game’. “However, for personal were scrapped last year after AFP Smith was spotted looking up “Both Virat and I are meet- reasons it is not possible for the Indian board came out in RANCHI at his dressing-room for guid- ing with Richie ahead of the me to hold the august office opposition to the plan. ance in Bangalore on whether game tomorrow. I think it will of ICC Chairman and hence Manohar, who is a lawyer by AUSTRALIA skipper Steve to seek a review of the um- be a similar sort of thing with I am tendering my resignation profession, took over as presi- Smith accused his Indian pire’s decision after being giv- Richie ensuring that we are as Chairman with immediate dent of the BCCI in October counterpart Virat Kohli of en out lbw – a clear breach of both here to play the game of effect.” 2015 for a second stint after the talking “absolute rubbish” the DRS rules. cricket,” he added. India last month voted death of veteran administrator Wednesday despite efforts to While Smith called the in- India and Australia, the against a proposed shake-up Jagmohan Dalmiya. bring an end to the arch rivals’ cident on the fourth and final top two-ranked teams in Test of the ICC, fearing a curb of its But he soon became frus- bitter war of words. day a one-off, Kohli said after cricket, have often been at earnings and clout as a result trated after coming under After Kohli said on the eve the match that it had been go- loggerheads and relations hit of the changes to the organi- pressure to introduce reforms of the third Test that he had no ing on for days. a low point in 2008 when In- sation's financial and govern- to the BCCI’s governance rec- regrets over accusing Australia Asked on Wednesday about dian spinner Harbhajan Singh ance structure. ommended by a panel con- of systematically abusing the Kohli’s latest comments, Smith was accused of calling Andrew Manohar had argued that vened by the Supreme Court decision review system (DRS) said he was keen to move things Symonds a monkey. the reforms would ensure "a and stood down from the post in their last match in Banga- on but still snapped back at his Kohli himself was fined more equitable distribution of in May 2016. lore, Smith angrily denied that counterpart. 50 percent of his match fee he was guilty of more than a Australia captain Steve Smith speaks to the media at the Jharkhand State “Virat obviously stuck by three years ago for bringing momentary lapse. Cricket Association (JSCA) Stadium in Ranchi on Wednesday.(PTI) his comments. From my point the game into disrepute after While the International of view they are completely flashing the middle finger to Quick read Cricket Council is set to hold PITCH WILL CRUMBLE: AUSSIE SKIPPER wrong. I obviously came out of the crowd in the Sydney Test. clear-the-air talks between the the game and said I made a mis- The Indian skipper said he two men, the new exchang- BANGALORE: Australia skipper Steve Smith on Wednesday said take,” Smith told reporters. was happy to put the events of Pak recall Shahzad, Kamran for ODIs, T20 es are likely to complicate he expected the pitch in the third Test in Ranchi to start break- “In regards that we do it the last Test behind him, ad- their efforts to broker peace ing up from day two. The pitches in the first two Tests have been consistently is absolute rub- mitting too much bad blood LAHORE: Pakistan on Wednesday recalled opener Ahmed Shehzad between the top two-ranked under scanner after match referee Chris Broad rated the Pune bish in my opinion. I think he has flowed in the past. and Kamran Akmal in separate squads for the four-match Twenty20 Test teams. track as “poor” and reportedly termed the one in Bangalore as was wrong in his statement.” “I think it was a mature and three-match One-day series in the West Indies starting later Kohli’s accusations last “below average”. Smith said the wicket at Ranchi, which is host- While Smith did reveal decision on everyone’s part this month. Both batsmen earned their recalls on the back of solid week had plunged the teams' ing its first-ever Test from Thursday, looked dry from the outset. that he had met match referee to move on. We have seen in- performances in the recently held Pakistan Super League (PSL). often tense ties back into crisis “It was a little bit drier than it was yesterday. The groundsmen Richie Richardson, there has stances in the past stretch on The limited overs squads will be led by Sarfraz Ahmed, who will also mode, with Australia’s board were pretty keen to get the covers back pretty quickly, so it so far been no clear-the-air too long – it just causes dis- keep wicket, with the first Twenty20 in Barbados on March 26. The calling his comments “outra- doesn’t see much sun,” Smith said. meeting between the two skip- harmony and there is no out- remaining three matches will be played in Port of Spain on March geous”, prompting an equally “It will play reasonably well the first day. I don’t think there will pers. The four-match series is come to it,” he said. 30, April 1 and 2. The One-day matches are scheduled for April 7, 9 robust response from the In- be a great deal of bounce. I think it will shoot quite low. Then tantalisingly poised at 1-1. “It’s time we focus on and 11 -- all in Guyana. Squads: (Twenty20): Sarfraz Ahmed (captain) dian camp. from there it will break up as the game wears on,” he felt. “I just met with Richie ... the remainder of the series. Ahmed Shehzad, Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam, Speaking to reporters Smith expects his bowlers to once again come good against and the other umpires. Basi- There’s a lot of cricket to be Shoaib Malik, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mohammad ahead of the third Test in a strong Indian batting lineup that is yet to see Kohli, who has cally what they said was ‘we played and it should not hap- Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Sohail Tanvir, Wahab Riaz, Rumman Raees, Usman Ranchi, Kohli said his focus managed just 40 runs in four innings, fire. “I think you have to want to see cricket as the win- pen in bad taste.” Shinwari. ODIs: Sarfraz Ahmed (captain), Ahmed Shehzad, Kamran was now on the cricket but he be hitting the stumps the majority of the time and that’s pretty ner in this Test match (and) After the match in Ranchi, Akmal, Mohammad Hafeez, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Fakhar Zaman, refused to back down on his basic... Try and build pressure, perhaps take wickets in different both teams to play within the the series reaches its climax in Asif Zakir, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Asghar, Hasan Ali, claims against Smith. ways,” said Smith. (AFP) rules of the game’,” said Smith. Dharamsala in a match start- Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz, Fahim Ashraf, Junaid Khan. (AFP) “I don’t regret anything “And they said, ‘we know ing on March 25. Players floored as game ‘Lucky’ Chandimal steadies struggling Sri Lanka turns ugly in Australia AFP SCOREBOARD three successive maidens. SYDNEY: A cricket match in mark, and it's a big overstep," COLOMBO Mehedi took a brilliant country Australia has turned chair of the regional Albury SRI LANKA (1ST INNINGS) catch at gully as Karunaratne ugly with a batsman shoulder- Wodonga cricket competition DINESH Chandimal rode his D. Karunaratne c Mehedi b Mustafizur ...... 7 departed after making just Win News U. Tharanga c Soumya b Mehedi ...... 11 barging a celebrating bowler, Michael Erdeljac told luck to score an unbeaten half- K. Mendis st Mushfiqur b Mehedi ...... 5 seven runs. Mehedi then knocking him over and spark- television. century for Sri Lanka against D. Chandimal ...... batting 86 struck in his third over, entic- ing an onfield clash. The bowler was slapped Bangladesh in Colombo on A. Gunaratne lbw b Roy ...... 13 ing Kusal Mendis out of his The incident, which has gone with a four-week suspended Wednesday after the tourists D. de Silva b Taijul ...... 34 crease before Mushfiqur Ra- N. Dickwella b Shakib ...... 34 viral online, came just days sentence, while the batsman made a dream start to their D. Perera c Soumya b Mustafizur ...... 9 him completed a stumping. after cricket’s law-makers, the and fielder were banned until 100th Test match. R. Herath ...... batting 18 Sri Lanka’s troubles deep- Marylebone Cricket Club, an- January next year. The home side reached Extras: (b1, lb12, w6, nb 2) ...... 21 ened when Upul Tharanga nounced new rules to penal- The scuffle came in the 238-7 before bad light stopped Total: (For 7 wickets, 83.1 overs) ...... 238 edged Mehedi to Soumya Sarkar Fall of wickets: 1-13 (Karunaratne), 2-24 (Mendis), ise bad on-field behaviour. wake of the MCC last week the opening day's play, recov- 3-35 (Tharanga), 4-70 (Gunaratne), 5-136 ( de at slip for 15 after earlier being Footage from the incident announcing that umpires ering from 70-4 on a turning Silva), 6-180 ( Dickwella), 7-195 (Perera). given a reprieve by a television last weekend shows a pace- would soon be given pow- pitch at the P. Sara Oval, ow- To bat: S. Lakmal, L Sandakan replay when he was given out man for Yackandandah in ers to send players from the ing mainly to Chandimal's pa- Bowling: Mustafizur 15-5-32-2 (w5), Roy 15-2-47-1 lbw off Mustafizur for six. (nb2, w1), Mehedi 15-2-58-2, Taijul 14-2-34-1, Victoria state running to- field – temporarily or perma- tient 86 not out. Shakib 20.1-3-43-1, Mosaddek 4-0-11-0. Chandimal and Asela Gu- wards the Eskdale batsman nently – for a range of on-field Chandimal shared a 66- Toss: Sri Lanka. naratne tried to revive the in- after bowling him out. discretions including acts of run stand with Dhananjaya de nings but Subashis struck on The celebration wasn’t appre- violence. Silva and then added 44 and share of luck as he had an lbw the stroke of lunchtime when he ciated with the batsman drop- Excessive appealing, show- 43 runs with Niroshan Dick- Dinesh Chandimal during his unbeaten knock of 86 runs as Sri Lanka decision overturned off Shakib. trapped Gunaratne lbw for 13. ping his shoulder into him, ing dissent and intentionally wella and captain Rangana made 238 for 7 on Day One of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Bangladesh, sent into bowl Bangladesh, in their quest to knocking him to the ground. making physical contact are Herath to halt what had been the P. Sara Oval Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. (AP) first by Herath, had taken the draw level in the second match That prompted a fielder to among those offences um- a quick procession of wickets. honours in the opening session of the two-Test series, made four charge at the batsman and pires will be able to penalise Chandimal, who faced 210 a benefit of the doubt by the good support before he was as off-spinner Mehedi struck changes to the squad. push him over with fellow under a new Code of Laws balls and hit four fours in his third umpire as TV replays on bowled by Taijul for 34. twice and fast bowlers Mustafi- Wicketkeeper-batsman fielders rushing in to break which will be issued this year. knock, was given out lbw on whether Mehedi Hasan had Wicketkeeper Niroshan zur Rahman and Subashis Roy Liton Das was ruled out on up the melee. At the umpires discretion, 38 off the bowling of left-arm caught him cleanly were in- Dickwella chipped in with 34 took one wicket apiece. the eve of the match with a rib “I understand people are pas- they will be empowered to spinner Shakib Al Hasan but conclusive. after de Silva's departure be- Mustafizur put the visitors fracture, allowing Mosaddek sionate about their sport and issue warnings, award the decision was overturned Coming into the side for fore Herath joined Chandimal in good heart in their mile- Hossain to earn his debut. where they come from – they penalty runs and send following a review. Lahiru Kumara as Sri Lanka's in his effort to give Sri Lanka stone Test when he forced Mominul Haque, Mah- look after their hometowns – players from the field for He then top-edged another only change from their 259- innings a decent look. an edge from opener Dimuth mudullah and Taskin Ahmed but this is overstepping the bad behaviour. (AFP) left-arm spinner Taijul Islam run win in the first Test in Herath, unbeaten on 18 at Karunaratne, having cranked made way for Imrul Kayes, to fine leg on 46 but was given Galle, de Silva gave Chandimal the close of play, also had his up the pressure by bowling Sabbir Rahman and Taijul. 28 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Sports IOC president Bach urges NHL not to Redskins QB Cousins refutes trade Patriots cornerback Butler schedules dash ‘Olympic dreams’ rumours despite franchise tag visit with Saints, says Payton News IOC president Thomas Bach on Wednesday urged the National Hockey KIRK Cousins refuted a report stating that he asked for a trade when PATRIOTS restricted free agent cornerback Malcolm Butler has League to make the “Olympic dreams” of its players come true by speaking with Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, saying that scheduled a visit with the Saints at the team’s headquarters on in brief giving them the chance to compete at next year’s Winter Games. The he was only trying to find out what the franchise’s plans were for him. Thursday. New Orleans coach Sean Payton confirmed the visit Tues- world’s top ice hockey league is considering axing the mid-season The Redskins placed the franchise tag on the 28-year-old quarter- day, telling The Associated Press he holds Butler in high regard and break it usually takes for the Games in a row over money, after the IOC back for the second consecutive season, and Cousins signed the is eager to meet with him. If the Saints sign the 27-year-old Butler refused to pay its player insurance. (AFP) $24 million tag last Friday. (REUTERS) to an offer, New England has the option to match it. (AP) Happy returns for birthday boy Curry as Warriors end losing streak The ‘Chef’ drops 29 points on his 29th birthday; Cleveland, OKC post easy wins

AFP quarter that we needed to get OAKLAND, UNITED STATES our flow back. And it might not be pretty but that was ac- STEPHEN Curry scored 29 curate to say the least how the points on his 29th birthday game went tonight.” as the Golden State Warriors Curry also praised Green’s staged a fourth quarter rally to fourth quarter performance defeat the Philadelphia 76ers which helped the Warriors and halt their three-game los- get over the line. “Fourth ing streak on Tuesday. quarter what Draymond did The Warriors looked to was amazing,” Curry said. be heading for a shock defeat “We’ve just gotta fight at the Oracle Arena after the through. Tonight we battled hapless Sixers led by 12 points through it,” added Curry, at the end of the third quarter. brushing off talk about his But a defiant defensive own recent dip in form. performance from Warriors “I don’t pay attention to stalwart Draymond Green slump talk,” he said. “I know and some merciless shoot- that the shots haven’t been ing from Curry saw the Dubs falling. You’ve just got to fight home in a nail-biting 106-104 through it and shoot your way victory that saw them im- back to the level I’m used to.” prove to 53-14. Elsewhere Tuesday, there As well as his 29-point were easy wins for the Cleve- haul, Curry had six rebounds land Cavaliers and the Okla- and four assists. homa City Thunder, with Green meanwhile scored both LeBron James and Rus- 20 points and snared eight re- sell Westbrook notching tri- bounds and eight assists in a ple doubles for their respec- crucial performance that also tive teams. included six blocks. James, 32, constructed The Sixers, who fell to 24- his 10th triple-double of the 43 with the defeat, saw Dario season in the Cavs 128-96 Saric top score with 25 points blowout over the Detroit Pis- while Jahlil Okafor added 22 tons. points. The Cavaliers star – who Curry was relieved to have has now notched four triple- drawn a line under the War- doubles in March alone – fin- riors recent run of poor form. ished with 16 points, 11 re- “It’s been a rough week bounds and 12 assists. obviously. Every NBA team It was the latest evidence goes through it at some point, that James is switching into we just gotta keep fighting,” playoff mode as he has done Curry said. consistently when the busi- “Draymond said some- ness end of the season comes thing in a timeout in the first into view. Philadelphia 76ers’ Jahlil Okafor (left) Dario Saric (9) and TJ McConnell (right) guard Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) during the second half of an NBA game in Oakland, Results California on Tuesday. Warriors won, 106-104. (AP) GOLDEN STATE 106 Philadelphia 104 Cavs coach Tyronn Lue ing 26 (points), nine (assists), crowd at the Barclays Center Oscar Robertson’s all-time “They were loud. I thought NEW ORLEANS 100 Portland 77 however insisted James’ form and eight (rebounds). That’s as the Thunder romped past record of 41. something happened,” West- Oklahoma City 122 BROOKLYN 104 had been solid for months. almost a triple-double every the Brooklyn Nets 122-104. Westbrook, who finished brook said. “I was wonder- “He hasn’t done anything single night,” Lue said. The crowd saluted West- with 25 points, 19 assists and ing why they were screaming NY KNICKS 87 Indiana Pacers 81 different,” Lue said. “He’s Westbrook meanwhile brook after he completed his 12 rebounds, later admitted so loud. I thought they were CLEVELAND 128 Detroit 96 almost averaging a triple- was given a standing ovation 33rd triple-double of the sea- he had been taken aback by giving something out in the double. I think he’s averag- by an appreciative New York son, leaving him eight shy of the warmth of his reception. crowd or something.” Alex Ovechkin breaks scoring Lacy set for Seahawks AFP and strong, but I want him in LOS ANGELES the best shape so that he can drought, Capitals beat Wild 4-2 run at his best and be dura- GREEN Bay Packers running ble and handle the load. ... So Joshua Ho-Sang and Ja- back Eddie Lacy is set to join we have a real target for him. son Chimera scored in the fi- the Seattle Seahawks on a one- We’ll be on it on a regular ba- nal 65 seconds of the second year deal in a bid to reinvig- sis and we’ll keep him in great period to help the Islanders orate his career, reports said shape.” erase a 2-0 deficit and eventu- Tuesday. Lacy’s one-year deal is ally claim what interim coach Lacy, 26, rushed for more worth up to $5.5 million with Doug Weight called a must- than 1,000 yards a season in $3 million guaranteed. win game. his first two campaigns with The Seahawks are hop- Tavares’ winner was set the Packers after joining from ing to use Lacy as a battering up by Ho-Sang’s takeaway at Alabama in 2013. ram as they attempt to plug center ice. Ho-Sang brought But the running back has Eddie Lacy the hole in their running game the puck across the blue line failed to repeat those num- created by the retirement of and fed a drop pass to Tavares, bers in the seasons since amid cover his best form. Marshawn Lynch, who quit who snapped it past Cam Ward. injury and concerns over his But Seahawks coach Pete the sport in February last year. Joakim Nordstrom and weight, which became a bone Carroll said on Tuesday he was Lacy played only five Elias Lindholm scored for the of contention with coach Mike not concerned by Lacy’s bulk. games last season before un- Hurricanes, who have lost three McCarthy. “He’s a big man. I want dergoing a season-ending an- of five but earned points in four McCarthy had said last him big,” Carroll told 710 kle operation, compiling a ca- straight. season Lacy would need to ESPN radio. reer-low 360 yards with zero Thomas Greiss made 30 shed pounds in order to redis- “I want him big and tough touchdowns. saves one night after allowing four goals on 16 shots in relief during an 8-4 loss to the Hurri- Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals scores a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the second canes at home. Ward, who also period at Verizon Center in Washington, DC on Tuesday. (AFP) gave up four goals in that game, Florida men smuggled Cuban made 31 saves for Carolina. AP Capitals, who recaptured sole over Minnesota and lead New York is tied with Tam- WASHINGTON possession of first place in the the Central Division with 93 pa Bay for the final playoff spot players to get rich: Prosecutors Metropolitan Division. points. in the Eastern Conference, one ALEX Ovechkin ended the Braden Holtby stopped 32 Paul Byron and Shea We- point ahead of Toronto. The longest goal-scoring drought shots as the Capitals won for ber scored for Montreal. Islanders currently hold the tie- AP must overcome to play big- possibilities of elite Cuban ball- of his career and the Wash- the first time since March 4 Carey Price made 20 saves breaker. MIAMI league US baseball. players. ington Capitals held on to and moved two points up on and became the third Cana- Now that closing arguments “They would all get rich,” beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 Pittsburgh. diens goaltender to play 500 Lightning 2, Senators 1, OT FEDERAL prosecutors told are done, jurors are expected to Sullivan said. on Tuesday night, snapping a Minnesota lost for the fifth games, joining Patrick Roy Victor Hedman scored with jurors Tuesday that a Florida begin deliberations Wednesday Cuban players must estab- season-worst four-game los- time in seven games despite (551) and Jacques Plante (556). 55 seconds on the clock in over- sports agent and a baseball morning after six weeks of tes- lish residency in a third country ing streak. goals from Matt Dumba and The Canadiens have not time and Tampa Bay defeated trainer orchestrated an illegal timony. Hernandez and Estra- such as Mexico or Haiti before Ovechkin hadn’t scored Eric Staal. Dubnyk made 36 beaten Chicago since 2014 (0- Ottawa for its fourth straight Cuban ballplayer smuggling da are charged with conspiracy they can be declared MLB free in 10 games or had an even- saves. 6-1). Crawford, a Montreal na- victory. ring to get rich by making it and alien smuggling. agents and are cleared by the strength goal in 18 before tive coming off a season-best Ottawa goalie Mike Condon easier for the players to escape Assistant US Attorney US government from the eco- firing a one-timer by NHL Blackhawks 4, Canadiens 2 42 saves against the Wild on made 35 saves and was nothing the communist island and sign Michael “Pat” Sullivan said nomic embargo against Cubans. save percentage leader Devan Patrick Kane had a goal Sunday, is 7-0-2 versus the Ca- short of spectacular at times. lucrative Major League Baseball trial evidence showed the pair Much of Sullivan’s argument fo- Dubnyk in the second period. and two assists, and Corey nadiens. Still, the Senators had their six- contracts. decided to persuade leaders of cused on player residency docu- Ovechkin’s 28th goal of the Crawford made 40 saves to game winning streak snapped. Defense lawyers countered an existing, sometimes violent ments and travel papers filled season came one second after lead Chicago past Montreal. Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2, Brayden Point also scored that agent Bartolo Hernandez human smuggling network with falsehoods, such as fake a power play expired. Johnny Oduya, Artemi OT for the Lightning, and Andrei and trainer Julio Estrada stayed based in Cancun, Mexico, to jobs and addresses, and evi- Nate Schmidt, Evgeny Panarin and Jonathan Toews, John Tavares scored 34 Vasilevskiy stopped 31 shots. within the law while helping switch from bringing regular dence of bribes paid to Mexican Kuznetsov and Jay Beagle also into an empty net, scored for seconds into overtime to lift Tommy Wingels scored for players navigate the free-agent Cuban citizens off the island for immigration officials to speed scored for the NHL-leading the Blackhawks, who jumped New York over Carolina. the Senators. complexities Cuban defectors $10,000 each to the big-payday things up. Sports Thursday, March 16, 2017 29 Special Tiara sparkles as Douvan flops at Cheltenham

AFP Champion Hurdle because I Jessie Harrington pro- LONDON love two mile (1600m) chases Indeed vided their other victor as she and it is the one you want to special welcomed back her ninth Fes- VETERAN jockey Noel Feh- win,” said Fehily. tival winner with Supersundae ily’s joy at landing his second Douvan’s failure to extend O Veteran jockey Noel in the Coral Hurdle. championship race in two days his winning streak to 14 left Fehily rode Special Tiara, Henderson also had a 1-2 at the Cheltenham Festival on Mullins still searching for his trained by Henry de in the RSA Novices Champion- Wednesday with Special Tiara first winner of a Festival he ship Chase – in one of the most in the Queen Mother Cham- has dominated in recent years, Bromhead to win the thrilling and unusual finishes pion Chase contrasted to the training a record eight winners Queen Mother Champion one could wish to see. gloom in the Willie Mullins in 2016. Chase. Long time leader Might camp. It didn’t stop the Irish Bite jumped the last 10 lengths Whilst 41-year-old Feh- bandwagon rolling on with O Douvan’s failure to clear but as stablemate Whis- ily – who on Tuesday won Special Tiara, trained by Henry extend his winning streak per, under Davy Russell, came the Champion Hurdle on Bu- de Bromhead, being the jewel to 14 left Mullins still from the clouds he wandered veur d’Air giving trainer Nicky in the crown of four winners. searching for his first across the track and looked Henderson a record sixth suc- “What a horse and Noel winner of a Festival he has like he would go down to a gal- cess – punched the air in de- was amazing on it. If we got dominated in recent years. lant defeat. light, Irish champion trainer placed we would have been de- However, Mighty Bite’s Mullins was left scratching his lighted but to go and win it is jockey Nico de Boinville man- head as his odds on favourite the stuff you dream of,” said de Cause of Causes in the Cross- aged to get him straight again Douvan trailed in an also ran Bromhead. Country Chase – training the – a riderless horse preventing having waved the white flag Gordon Elliott the pre- second also for good measure him from charging across into three fences out. tender to Mullins’s throne in – and Fayonagh in the day- the rails – and somehow found “Winning the Champion Ireland had a double to take his Noel Fehily celebrates after winning the 3.30 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase on Special Tiara dur- endng Bumper both ridden by another burst to edge Whisper Chase rates higher than the tally to five for the week with ing the Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday. (REUTERS) amateur Jamie Codd. by a nostril’s hair on the line. Federer, Nadal book No.1-in-waiting Kerber ousted at Indian Wells 4th round blockbuster AFP INDIAN WELLS

Former world ANGELIQUE Kerber won’t number one celebrate her return to world number one with an Indian Novak Djokovic Wells title after a shock fourth- round exit on Tuesday at the also through to hands of Elena Vesnina. next tound Russia’s 14th-seeded Vesnina toppled the second- seeded German 6-3, 6-3 to AFP book a quarter-final clash with INDIAN WELLS, UNITED STATES seven-time Grand Slam cham- pion Venus Williams. RAFAEL Nadal and Roger Fe- Williams battled back from derer booked a mouthwatering a break down in the final set to fourth-round clash at the ATP beat Chinese qualifier Peng Indian Wells Masters on Tues- Shuai 3-6, 6-1, 6-3. day, where five-time champion “(I) wasn’t really sure how Novak Djokovic also advanced it was going to turn out today,” from the “group of death”. Williams said. “There were With the three superstars some up-and-downs and er- drawn in the same quarter, only rors. It was so frustrating. But one - at most - can make it to the I feel like I got my focus more semi-finals. in that second set and towards The weeding out will start the end of the third, because in earnest on Wednesday, when I’m just a competitor. So if Federer meets Nadal in the things get closer, then I think round of 16 in a reprise of the my better tennis is going to Australian Open final in Janu- come.” ary that saw the Swiss star claim Vesnina, the 14th seed, Elena Vesnina of Russia celebrates match point against Angelique an 18th Grand Slam crown. notched her first career vic- Kerber of Germany in their fourth round match during day nine of the “I think it’s a great thing for tory over a top-three player. BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday. (AFP) tennis, and it’s exciting for Rafa Kerber was the top-ranked and me,” said Federer, a four- Rafael Nadal (ESP) reacts after defeating Fernando Verdasco (ESP) during his match in the BNP Paribas player in the draw, and will takes. I was not moving, actu- who next faces compatriot time Indian Wells winner. “It’s Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Tuesday. (USA TODAY SPORTS) return to number one in the ally, good. But it’s happened. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, a tough draw, but rankings are world on Monday despite the I mean, she played from the who toppled fifth-seeded Slo- not the priority for both of us. played two horrible games, ter- played a really good match,” especially on the return, to the defeat thanks to Serena Wil- beginning until the end good vak Dominika Cibulkova 6-4, “Anything else but a finals, rible. That’s it. For the rest of said Federer, who gave up just next match,” added Djoko- liams’ injury withdrawal from tennis, and she was aggres- 3-6, 6-2. it almost doesn’t matter which the match I think I played very six points on his first serve in vic, whose reward for beating the event. sive. So she took the game in Pavlyuchenkova belted 35 round it would be,” he added well.” the encounter. former US Open winner del Po- Vesnina went up a quick her hands.” winners as she kept the nor- of what will be the 36th meet- The blip came after Nadal Djokovic made it past dan- tro is a meeting with 21-year-old break and never trailed. She Eighth-seeded Russian mally aggressive Cibulkova ing between the two – their first had broken for a 2-1 lead in the gerous Argentine Juan Martin Australian Nick Kyrgios, who broke Kerber five times, and Svetlana Kuznetsova sped past in check, avenging a three-set before the quarter-finals since second set. He was promptly del Potro, who shocked the Serb stunned the him in their first managed to stifle a would- Caroline Garcia 6-1, 6-4 to loss to the Slovak in Doha. they launched their rivalry in broken to love himself, then star in the first round of the Rio meeting in Acapulco. be rally that saw the German lead the way into the quarters. “I always like to get re- 2004. Three-time Indian Wells Verdasco held with a love game. de Janeiro Olympics last year Kyrgios defeated Germany’s close the gap from 4-1 to 4-3 in Kuznetsova is in the last venges,” Pavlyuchenkova said. champion Nadal was the first But Nadal gained the break en route to singles silver. Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 in a the second set. eight in the California desert Third-seeded Czech Karo- through, defeating fellow Span- he needed for a 6-5 lead in a Djokovic eked out the first battle of two of the ATP Tour’s “I was a little nervous at for the first time since reach- lina Pliskova booked her quar- iard Fernando Verdasco 6-3, game Verdasco book-ended set despite going down an early most exciting young talents. the end of the match,” Vesnina ing back-to-back finals in ter-final berth with an abbre- 7-5. with double faults, and served it break, but couldn’t do the same With the loaded bottom said. “So I’m really happy that 2007 and 2008. viated appearance under the Despite two “horrible” out without a hitch. in the second. quarter the focus of attention, I closed that match because The 31-year-old Russian, hot desert sun. games, Nadal was pleased with Federer edged American In the third, however, he fourth-seeded Kei Nishikori of this win means a lot to me.” owner of two Grand Slam She was leading Timea his overall effort against Ver- Steve Johnson 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 raced away with it, winning the Japan quietly advanced to the Kerber, winner of the singles titles, enjoyed a re- Bacsinszky 5-1 when the Swiss dasco, a left-hander like himself (7/4) in a match in which nei- last five games with what he fourth round with a 6-2, 6-2 vic- Australian and US Opens last surgence in 2016, winning player retired with a left wrist who has pushed him in the past. ther player was able to break. called “probably the best tennis tory over Gilles Muller of Lux- year, had struggled past 62nd- two titles and upsetting world injury. “I played a good match – Federer failed to convert I’ve played this year”. embourg. ranked Pauline Parmentier in number one Serena Williams Pliskova next faces sev- very aggressive with my serve, his four break chances, but was “Obviously against delPo, Nishikori booked a date the previous round and said in Miami as she returned to enth-seeded French Open serving well, hitting good fore- pleased enough at not facing a who has a big serve, to be able with unseeded American Don- she never found her rhythm the top 10 in the world for the champion Garbine Muguru- hands, good backhands. break point himself. to break him two times in a set ald Young, who ousted 14th- against Vesnina. first time since 2010. za, who downed 10th-seeded “I think I played much bet- “I was very happy how I was great and I’m just hoping I seeded Lucas Pouille of France “It was not my day,” she “I just fell in love with the Ukrainian Elina Svitolina 7-6 ter today than the first day. I played because I thought he can carry this confidence level, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3. said. “I was doing a lot of mis- game again,” said Kuznetsova, (7/5), 1-6, 6-0. Winter Games can ‘unite’ India mulls Commonwealth Games S.Korea, says IOC chief Bach bid after Durban debacle

AFP AFP hosted two Asian Games in PYEONGCHANG, SOUTH KOREA NEW DELHI 1951 and 1982, but the 2010 Games were overshadowed OLYMPICS chief Thomas INDIA has said it may bid by a string of corruption Bach on Wednesday said next for the 2022 Commonwealth scandals involving top sports year’s Pyeongchang Winter Games after organisers officials and budget over- Olympics can “unite” South stripped Durban of the event shoots. Korea after its political tur- over its failure to meet key The Commonwealth moil, adding that he hoped the obligations. Games are restricted to North will take part despite With memories still fresh countries that are members soaring regional tensions. of the 2010 Commonwealth of the Commonwealth, a col- Bach, visiting the moun- Games in New Delhi, which lection of nations that were tain resort which will host the were plagued by delays and mainly once part of the Brit- Games next February, said International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach (centre) corruption, the Indian Olym- ish Empire. he had been assured of cross- poses for photographs after visiting the athletes’ village under con- pic Association (IOA) said Australia’s Gold Coast party support for the event structions in Pyeongchang on Tuesday. (AFP) it was considering a repeat which will be hosting the after the impeachment of performance. 2018 edition has said it was president Park Geun-Hye in a “We could hear and feel of many political divisions.” “We received a communi- ready to host back-to-back corruption scandal. the great support which is While Park was ousted over cation from them (Common- events if called upon to do so. North Korea’s bellicose nu- going across all political bor- an influence-peddling scandal, wealth Games Federation) So far only Liverpool, clear posturing and Chinese an- ders,” the International Ol- nuclear-armed North Korea today. Our president and India’s capital city New Delhi hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games in northwest England, has ger at the deployment of a US ympic Committee (IOC) presi- also launched four ballistic mis- members are discussing the despite a string of corruption allegations. thrown its hat into the ring missile defence system in South dent told reporters. “Because siles this month in its latest pro- issue,” the Indian Express for 2022. Korea have added to an unset- the Koreans feel... that these vocative test. daily quoted IOA secretary On Monday Common- The loss has sparked a The Express quoted Me- tled atmosphere in East Asia. Games are a good opportunity Despite enduring tensions general Rajeev Mehta as say- wealth Games chiefs said political row in South Africa hta as saying he would meet But Bach said he had for Korea to unite again and be between the two Koreas, who ing on Wednesday. they were seeking a new ven- over the millions of rand with the head of the IOA no concerns about the 2018 united also in support of their remain technically at war, Bach “If there is support from ue after Durban was stripped spent on the project after soon to discuss the next step. Games after meeting the acting athletes,” he added. expressed hopes that the North the government we will con- of its right to host the Games winning the hosting right in He refused to comment president and parliamentary “Because now the country is – which boycotted the 1988 sider the possibility of bid- for failing to stick to its origi- 2015 amid much fanfare. when contacted by AFP on speaker in Seoul on Tuesday. going through a difficult period Seoul Olympics – will take part. ding for the Games.” nal bid commitments. New Delhi successfully Wednesday. 30 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Sports Europa League second leg matches CAF goes ahead with disciplinary case against Hayatou critic

CAF said Chiyangwa’s recent statemnt attacks the honour of the CAF, its president and the members of the executive committee AP tomorrow,” Chiyangwa said. ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA “They are after me, but I’m after them at the ballot box. That’s THE Confederation of African the decider and after the elec- Football will go ahead with a tions tomorrow I will sleep well disciplinary case against south- and they will be miserable.” ern African soccer union head Chiyangwa said his “crime” Phillip Chiyangwa, an outspo- was “standing up to the em- ken critic of Issa Hayatou who peror.” reportedly described executives A property tycoon who only as “cowards” and “cronies” for took his first job in soccer in late not standing up to the veteran CAF president. Ballot box is A newcomer to African soccer politics, Chiyangwa has decider described himself as the cam- paign manager for Madagas- “Let me say it (the charges) car FA president Ahmad, who will die at the electoral is running against Hayatou in congress tomorrow. They are Thursday’s CAF presidential after me, but I’m after them at election. the ballot box. That’s the CAF made the decision to decider and after the elections proceed with the case against tomorrow I will sleep well and Chiyangwa, the Zimbabwe they will be miserable,” Football Association presi- dent, at its executive commit- Chiyangwa said. tee meeting in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, it said, two days be- fore the election. 2015, Chiyangwa has claimed The 70-year-old Hayatou is that Ahmad has enough sup- seeking an eighth term in office port to defeat Hayatou and give that would extend his 29-year African soccer a new leader reign. for the first time since the late Chiyangwa’s recent actions 1980s. Hayatou would also and statements appear to “at- lose his FIFA vice presidency tack the honour of the CAF, its and place on the world soccer president and the members of body’s ruling council if he is de- the executive committee,” CAF feated. said. CAF spokesman Junior Although Chiyangwa has Manchester United’s Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and manager Jose Mourinho during a training session at in Manchester on Wednesday. (REUTERS) Binyam declined to give details claimed widespread support for of the exact charges or possible Ahmad, public announcements sanctions against Chiyangwa backing the challenger haven’t because the case is “in a legal matched that. process.” It was unclear if the An interview this month Mourinho patches up Man proceedings would prevent with a Nigerian radio station Chiyangwa from voting in the — from which comments were election, when Hayatou is ex- published in Zimbabwe — ap- pected to face his sternest chal- pears to be part of the discipli- lenge. nary case against Chiyangwa. United for Rostov reunion Chiyangwa told The Associ- He was quoted as referring to ated Press on Wednesday that Hayatou as “our old man who he had not yet been provided does not listen to anybody.” with a list of the charges against Chiyangwa’s comments to United have the upper hand having netted an away goal in a 1-1 draw in last week’s first leg tie him or told when his discipli- the radio station were reported nary hearing would be. in Zimbabwean newspaper AFP Bridge. mate them and we know what Soslan Dzhanaev has only re- “Let me say it (the charges) NewsDay, which didn’t identify MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM “That’s the most important Results they’re capable of in the home cently returned from injury will die at the electoral congress the Nigerian station. thing now.” Krasnodar (RUS) v Celta Vigo game. and is not expected to play at JOSE Mourinho hopes Man- Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s sus- “I’m sure we’ll play on a Old Trafford. chester United’s players will pension and injuries to Wayne Anderlecht (BEL) v APOEL better pitch, in better condi- Elsewhere, Lyon will look shrug off the effects of the Rooney and Anthony Mar- Borussia Moenchengladbach tions, with all the crowd be- to close out victory away to stormy FA Cup loss to Chel- tial meant Marcus Rashford (GER) v Schalke (GER) hind us. We have to finish it at Roma after an eye-catching sea when they resume Europa had to play as a lone striker Roma (ITA) v Lyon (FRA) home.” 4-2 win last week in which Na- League hostilities with a de- at Chelsea despite struggling Man U (ENG) v Rostov (RUS) While the tie appears to re- bil Fekir and Alexandre Laca- pleted Rostov on Thursday. with illness. main in the balance, United’s zette scored a pair of superb Ander Herrera’s 35th- But while it is unclear Besiktas (TUR) v Olympiakos lofty reputation and Rostov’s late goals. minute dismissal in Monday’s whether Rooney or Martial (GRE) own selection problems have “We’ll need to have the FA Cup quarter-final obliged will feature on Thursday, Ibra- Genk (BEL) v Gent (BEL) prompted visiting manager same spirit as in the first United to toil with 10 men for himovic and Herrera will both Ajax (NED) v Copenhagen Ivan Daniliants to adopt a cau- match,” Lyon goalkeeper An- an hour as they succumbed be at Mourinho’s disposal as tious stance. thony Lopes told AFP. to a sapping 1-0 defeat at the their suspensions only apply “I expect a very difficult re- “Given our strength in at- hands of Mourinho’s former to domestic matches. turn match,” he said. tack, I think we’ll need to score club. Centre-back Eric Bailly is day on a tricky pitch that “We’re going to Manches- in order to qualify.” United have the upper also available again after miss- left Mourinho fuming, but ter hoping to produce a mira- It is all-square in the hand against Rostov, having ing the first leg through sus- Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s 35th- cle, which sometimes happen all-German clash between netted an away goal in a 1-1 pension. minute opener meant United in football. Unfortunately, we Borussia Moenchengladbach draw in last week’s last-16 first With United’s FA Cup were content to return to Eng- will be without a set of first- and Schalke, who drew 1-1 in leg in Russia, but their heavy quest over, the Europa League land with a draw. team players there.” Gelsenkirchen in their first schedule means freshness re- is the only piece of silverware “They came back to 1-1 and Rostov captain Aleksandr meeting. mains a concern. Mourinho’s side can hope to then you can do two things: Katskan and Belarusian wing- Dutch giants Ajax will at- “We have a very important add to the League Cup they you can attack or you can be a er Timofei Kalachev are both tempt to overcome a 2-1 deficit match on Thursday and I want won with a 3-2 victory over bit smarter and know there’s a suspended after being booked at home to Copenhagen, while Phillip Chiyangwa, South Africa football union president. to rest a little bit to try to pre- Southampton last month. second leg. We chose the sec- in the first leg, while full-back Genk’s 5-2 win at Belgian pare the team as best we can,” Aleksandr Bukharov’s ond option,” said United de- Vladimir Granat sustained a compatriots Gent means they United manager Mourinho second-half equaliser saved fender Daley Blind. fractured collarbone. are already within touching told reporters at Stamford Rostov from defeat last Thurs- “We didn’t underesti- First-choice goalkeeper distance of the last eight. Dortmund says Goetze’s season over due to injury Ramires keeps Jiangsu perfect in Asia AFP Goetze: Borussia Dortmund’s BERLIN Germany international speaks positively about the first phase AFP over a year ago. the post but the home side’s BORUSSIA Dortmund admit- of his treatment,” but included OSAKA, JAPAN The result leaves Jiangsu Korean import, Kim Jae- ted on Wednesday the season no direct quotes. sitting pretty five points clear Sung, kept his cool to collect is over for Germany’s fallen Last month, Dortmund, FORMER Chelsea mid- at the top of Group H with a the rebound and deliver a de- star Mario Goetze as the World who have reached the Cham- fielder Ramires scored the perfect three wins from three lightful back-heeled pass for Cup winner continues his battle pions League’s quarter-finals, goal that kept China’s big- outings. Mark Ochieng to bury. against an unspecified metabo- revealed tests to see why Goetze spending Jiangsu Suning on Adelaide United got their Former Asian champions lism disorder. had been suffering from repeat- top of their AFC Champions first point of the campaign Western Sydney Wanderers The world appeared to be at ed injury and a lack of form had League group with a 1-0 win after coming from behind had lost both of their open- the gifted Goetze’s feet in 2014 shown up ‘metabolic distur- at Japan’s Gamba Osaka on twice in a pulsating 3-3 draw ing Group F games but they when his extra-time goal won bances’. Wednesday. at home to Korea’s Jeju stunned FC Seoul 3-2 in the the World Cup final at Rio de Goetze, who has won 62 The Brazilian midfielder, United in the other Group H Korean capital. Janeiro’s iconic Maracana sta- caps for Germany, was then who cost Jiangsu 28 million match. Goals from inside the box dium. sent for specialist help and euros from the London club A goalless first half gave by Lachlan Scott, Terry An- But his career has gradu- Borussia’s CEO Hans-Joachim in January 2016, struck a no clue to the fireworks that tonis from the penalty spot ally gone off the boil since then, Watzke has said it would not be gorgeous finish with his left were to unfold after half- and a long-range Jaushua culminating in the recent rev- a “short-term issue”. foot from 20 yards six min- time as the match trans- Sotirio effort put the 2014 elation he has metabolism dis- Last July, Dortmund paid utes before half-time. formed from bore draw into AFC Champions into a shock order. “Provided his treatment 22 million euros ($23m) to Gamba threw everything a six-goal thriller. Gamba Osaka Daiki Niwa (left) and Yasuhito Endo (right) vie for the 3-0 lead with just over an goes positively, Goetze can start buy Goetze back from Bayern forward in the second half The South Australian ball with Jiangsu Suning Ramires Santos during the AFC Champions hour played. again with performance-ori- Munich, having been forced to as they went in search of an side took the lead when Papa League match in Osaka on Wednesday. (AFP) Yun Il-Lok gave the fans entated training in early sum- sell him in 2013 for 37 million equaliser, but it was Jiangsu Diawara stroked home a 51st at the World Cup Stadium mer,” Dortmund said. euros after the Bavarians trig- who went closest to another minute penalty. driver on 71 minutes. Jeju 3-2 ahead with six min- hope with a tight-angled fin- “The overall sporting goal gered a release clause. goal with some lightning Jeju hit back 10 minutes Adelaide pulled it back utes remaining only for nev- ish on 66 minutes and when for the player is to be fully op- However, poor form and counter-attacking led by later through their giant to 2-2 less than two minutes er-say-die Adelaide to equal- he got his second six minutes erational for the start of next injury meant he has played just man-of-the-match Ramires striker Frederic Mendy and later through Sergio Cirio’s ise within 60 seconds of the later an unlikely comeback season,” which starts on Friday six games over the 90 minutes and countryman Alex Teixei- led when Brazilian Marcelo header to set up a frantic fi- restart. was on. But Wanderers man- August 18 in Germany. this season and he has been a ra, who cost 50 million euros Toscano thumped home an nale. Jordan O’Doherty saw a aged to hold firm to take the The Dortmund website shadow of the player whO left from Shakhtar Donetsk just unstoppable right-foot pile- Kwon Soon-Hyung fired terrific curling effort strike three points. said: “good news for Mario Dortmund in 2013. Sports Thursday, March 16, 2017 31

News Sevilla rue self-inflicted in brief North Korea-Malaysia match to be played in June, says AFC Leicester wounds KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Cup qualifier between Malaysia and North Korea, which was postponed last week due to strained relations between the countries, has been rescheduled to June 8, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Wednesday. Malaysia’s Football Association had asked for the game to be moved away from Pyongyang under pressure from its government following the recent breakdown in relations. AFC Secretary General Dato’ Windsor John told a media conference in Kuala Lumpur that the match had been resched- uled and set a deadline of April 14 for a venue to be decided upon. “The match is now confirmed to be played on June 8,” he said. “We have also told them (North Korea) to come back with a neutral venue, in the event the diplomatic situation is not solved.”

Happy Kalou extends Hertha Berlin contract until 2020 BERLIN: Ex-Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou on Wednesday extended his Hertha Berlin contract, which had been due to expire in June, with reports the new deal runs until 2020. “I feel very comfortable in Berlin and I still have plenty that I want to achieve with Hertha Berlin. I would like to help the team continue to progress as it has in the last few years,” said the 31-year-old Kalou. The Ivory Coast forward joined Hertha for 1.8m euros ($1.9m) from Lille in 2014, who he had joined in 2012 following six years with Chelsea. At Hertha this season he has scored six goals and provided four assists in 16 games so far. Hertha has not stipulated how long the new contract is for, but German daily Bild claims it will run for another three years. Hertha’s director of sport Michael Preetz said Kalou, who has scored 30 goals in 86 appearances for Berlin, turned down other clubs to stay.

Bale wants Wales to qualify for 2018 World Cup after Euro 2016 glory LONDON: Gareth Bale is determined that Wales’s success in getting to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 won’t be a one off as they try to qualify for a first World Cup finals in 60 years. The Real Madrid star has had a tough time at club level in recent months, with injuries and suspensions limiting him to a mere five appearances since November. Sevilla’s Samir Nasri (right) gets a red card after an incident with Leicester’s Jamie Vardy during the Champions League round of 16 second leg match at the King Power Stadium in However, it’s almost three-and-a-half years since the former Leicester, England, on Tuesday. (AP) Tottenham Hotspur forward missed a competitive Wales inter- national. Wales manager Chris Coleman is to name his squad AFP have undermined an excellent for next week’s Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against the MADRID first season under Sampaoli. Sevilla Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Thursday. Sevilla have now failed to penalty miss The Republic are currently top of Group D, two points COACH Jorge Sampaoli ad- convert their last four penalties ahead of Serbia and four in front of third-placed Wales. mitted Sevilla had only them- with six different players having But Bale is determined to do all he can to help Wales selves to blame after being missed from the spot in total Steven N’Zonzi was reach their first World Cup finals since 1958. left to reflect on missed op- this season. Sevilla’s culprit from the portunities as Leicester City’s “At this level you can’t miss spot at the King Power Argentina face England and host South Champions League fairytale two penalties in the same tie,” on Wednesday as his continued into the quarter- said Sevilla president Pepe Cas- Korea in U-20 World Cup finals. tro. tame effort was easily Sevilla dominated posses- However, the most sting- saved by Kasper SEOUL: Six-times winners Argentina were drawn to face old sion in both legs against the ing criticism was reserved for Schmeichel. rivals England and hosts South Korea in the group stage of English champions but af- on-loan Manchester City mid- this year’s under-20 World Cup on Wednesday. The teams were ter missing a penalty in both fielder Nasri. drawn by Argentine stars Diego Maradona -- who was on the matches, hitting the woodwork The Frenchman fell into Nasri’s red winning team in 1979 and kissed the trophy as he brought it three times and having play- Jamie Vardy’s trap as he was card on stage in Suwon -- and Pablo Aimar, a winner in 1997. maker Samir Nasri sent-off, goaded into a reaction from The 24 participants were seeded into four pots, but as Wednesday’s 2-0 second leg the England international 15 The Frenchman fell into hosts South Korea were automatically put into slot A1, and loss condemned Sampaoli’s minutes from time and shown Jamie Vardy’s trap as he football powerhouse Argentina found themselves in pot 2. men to a 3-2 aggregate defeat. a second yellow card by Italian Maradona -- whose infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal set Eng- “The tie we lost ourselves referee Daniele Orsato. was goaded into a land on the way to elimination in the 1986 World Cup quarter- by not being able to score more “He left his team with 10 reaction from the final -- smiled wryly when he pulled his own country’s name goals in Seville,” said Sampaoli. men with two hot-headed mo- England international 15 from the bowl to join the hosts. Minutes later Aimar added Having escaped with just a ments unbecoming of a profes- minutes from time and England to the Group A mix, which also includes Guinea. 2-1 defeat from southern Spain sional” said Sevilla sports daily shown a second yellow Neither the 2015 champions Serbia nor runners-up and three weeks ago, Leicester Estadio Deportivo in giving five-times winners Brazil qualified for this year’s tournament. sacked manager Claudio Rani- Nasri a 0/10 rating. card by Italian referee France, who took the trophy in 2013, will face New Zea- eri, who had led the minnows “The tension of the moment Daniele Orsato. land, Honduras and Vietnam in Group E. to the most unbelievable Pre- without doubt forced Nasri into mier League triumph just nine making a mistake,” said a more Self to months earlier. reserved Sampaoli. His replacement and former The Argentine coach was blame assistant Craig Shakespeare has also himself then sent to the Leicester’s Jamie Vardy falls after an incident with Sevilla’s Samir had an immediate impact with stands having only just returned “The tie we lost Nasri (left) which resulted in a second yellow card for Nasri. (AP) three straight wins over Liver- from serving a two-game Eu- ourselves by not being pool, Hull City and now Sevilla. ropean ban for being sent-off able to score more goals “It was an amazing evening, penalty for a foul on Vitolo. “The two missed penalties against Juventus in November. I’m proud of all the boys. The But he made amends by damaged us a lot,” added Sam- Sampaoli had been heavily in Seville,” said fans were absolutely magnifi- saving Nzonzi’s poor spot-kick paoli. “In football everything is linked with the vacant position Sampaoli cent and it was a great atmos- -- his second penalty save of determined by the small details. at Barcelona come the end of phere,” he added. the tie after he denied Joaquin In that aspect we were worse.” the season when Luis Enrique’s Leicester, who had been Correa in Spain. Steven N’Zonzi was Sevilla’s contract comes to an end. 5,000/1 outsiders, stunned he “I can’t see how it’s a pen- culprit from the spot at the King However, his temperament al ambitions of taking over at world of football by winning the alty but it was given and you Power on Wednesday as his allied to Sevilla’s dip in form has the Camp Nou. Premier League last season. have to move on and try to tame effort was easily saved by seen Athletic Bilbao boss Ernes- Leicester City goalkeeper Now Leicester could face save it,” he said. “It (the clean Kasper Schmeichel. to Valverde reportedly become Kasper Schmeichel has spoken holders Real Madrid, Barce- sheet) is a testament to the The Dane had also denied Barca’s favoured target. of the “relief” the team felt after lona or Juventus in the last boys, we played really well in Joaquin Correa from the pen- “I can only think that a they reached the quarter-finals eight. Not that Schmeichel, the first half and it was always alty spot during a man-of-the- dream has escaped me,” con- of the Champions League. the son of former Manchester going to be tough to keep that match performance in the first cluded Sampaoli. “There was so much relief United goalkeeper Peter, was intensity. Argentinian football star Diego Maradona kisses the trophy dur- leg. He may not just have been when the final whistle went,” overly concerned by Leices- “We should have shut he ing the official draw for the FIFA under-20 World Cup in Suwon, However, Sevilla’s yips from referring to Sevilla’s Champions Schmeichel told Leicester’s ter’s next European opponent game out but it was a great Seoul, on Wednesday. (AFP) the spot are nothing new as they League dreams, but his person- website. after giving away a second-half performance all round.” Allegri demands Juventus improvement for last 8 pairing second half that saw Gonzalo on making amends for a 3-1 Allegri has already sur- Juve qualified 3-0 on aggregate, but failed Higuain and Mark Pjaca fire final defeat to Barcelona in passed Conte’s feats with the wide of the target. 2015. Italian champions in Europe, to make their numerical advantage “In the Champions League And with Barcelona, but he says improving on the count after a Porto player was sent off we are scoring less goals on 11-times champions Real Ma- pitch might not be enough. average than other sides with drid and Bayern Munich all “We have to be very good AFP unbeaten run in European respect to the number of possible future opponents fol- over our next two games if we’re TURIN competition to 21 games de- chances we create,” said the lowing Friday’s quarter-final to make it all the way to the final. spite failing to build on their 49-year-old Italian, who has draw, Allegri has reason for Although a little bit of luck would SCORING more goals and numerical superiority after reportedly held talks with Pre- concern. help as well,” he said. shoring up in defence will be Porto, as they did in the first mier League giants Arsenal. Juventus beat Real on ag- When asked his preference, key if Juventus are to avoid leg, lost a man before the half- “In defence, we also have gregate in the last four to reach Dybala was unequivocal -- al- another Champions League time interval. to improve. In the second half, the 2015 final, although the though the Argentine starlet was quarter-final exit after cruis- Nuno Espirito Santo’s despite our numerical advan- Spaniards recently showed looking further ahead to the fi- ing past Porto and into the visitors failed to pose any real tage, we did the opposite of their class with a 6-2 aggregate nal. last eight, said coach Massi- threat, and any hope of an up- what we did in Porto. win over Napoli. “With the squad we have, miliano Allegri. set was ended on 40 minutes “In these situations you Allegri’s men have fared and for how well we’re doing Beaten 2015 finalists Ju- when Paulo Dybala drilled either up the rhythm and pres- less well against Barcelona and in all three competitions, how ventus put one foot into the past Iker Casillas from the sure and attack, or you sit back Bayern Munich. can we not think about winning last eight of Europe’s premier penalty spot after Maxi Perei- and pass the ball around till it The Germans were the last the Champions League?” said club competition last month ra’s expulsion for handball. gets boring for everybody. Juventus’ midfielder Marko Pjaca (right) vies with Porto’s striker Diogo team to beat Juventus at home Dybala, who began his career with a 2-0 win away to 10- Juventus cruised through “We didn’t do either. We Jota during the Champions League match in Turin on Tuesday. (AFP) in European competition, end- in Italy with Serie A strugglers man Porto. 3-0 on aggregate, but Allegri were very good in the first ing their campaign in 2013 when Palermo. “For the final, I’d And the Turin giants were was less than satisfied after half, but less so in the second. but we’ll have to work on this on course for a third consecu- the Turin giants were under the like to replay the one from two impervious on Tuesday on the hosts failed to make their Thankfully, we had our last for the future.” tive league and Cup double, helm of current Chelsea man- years ago, even though I wasn’t their way to stretching their advantage pay in a listless eight ticket practically assured, Although Juventus remain their real focus this season is ager Antonio Conte. there.” 32 Thursday, March 16, 2017 Sports Defending champs Al Rayyan match away from winning on home soil Three-time champions lay claim to GCC Clubs Volleyball Championship title defence VICTOR BOLORUNDURO give sweat and blood in the DOHA match against Al Salam,” Al Rayyan’s Edin Musa said after BARRING any upset in their the match. last match on Friday, Al Rayy- If Al Rayyan defeat Al an is all set to defend their Salam in their last match on GCC Clubs Volleyball Cham- Friday, they will finish on 15 pionship on home soil after points to lift the trophy for the posting a commendable per- fourth time in the competi- formance in their 3-0 defeat tion’s 36th year of existence. of Al Ain of UAE in Doha on The win will make them Wednesday. tally with Saudi Arabia. The fifth match of the Bahrain’s Al Muharraq SC tournament for ‘The Lions’, are the competition’s lead- three-time champions of the ing winners with 10 trophies, annual regional event, was including a run of eight years more of a walkover for coach of back-to-back victories. Al Carlos Schwanke’s lads as Qadsia of Kuwait are second they ran away with a straight with seven trophies while Sau- sets (25-18, 25-21, 25-13) win di Arabia's Al Ahli are third over the Emirati side. with five. Al Ain have become the For the other Qatari club whipping team of the tourna- in the fray Al Arabi, a chance ment and they are likely to fin- of a second-time win is now a ish without a win having lost mirage after managing to get all five of their matches so far only two wins in five matches. without winning a set. The team had suffered a Al Rayyan, who next face disappointing 2-3 (31-33, 25- Al Salam of Oman on Friday, 18, 23-25, 25-16, 10-15) loss to now sits comfortably atop the Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia, in an table of the round-robin for- all-important match on Tues- mat competition with 12 points day to see their chances of lift- while second placed Dar Ku- ing the trophy effectively gone laib of Bahrain are on ten. with the winds. Al Rayyan’s Moubarak Dahl (left) spikes against UAE’s Al Ain players during the match at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Doha on Wednesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) Prior to Wednesday’s Their last match against matches, Dar Kulaib were tied Dar Kulaib on Friday, which RESULTS with the defending champions is also the last match of the on nine points but a 2-3 (20- tournament, can only take Al Ahli (Bahrain) 3-0 Al Hilal (KSA) (25-15, 25, 25-22, 19-25) defeat by Al them to the second position 25-23,25-12) Al Rayyan (Qatar) 3-0 Al Ain (UAE) (25-18, 25-21, Salam in the other match of at the most, which is not even 25-13) the day, condemned the Bah- guaranteed as the other teams Dar Kulaib (Bahrain) 2- Al Salam (Oman) (20-25, raini outfit to the second posi- have to lose for the position to 25-22, 19-25) tion while Al Salam are now be assured. FRIDAY’S FIXTURES third with nine points. In the other match of 3:30 Al Ain (UAE) X Al Ahli (Bahrain) Just as in most of the the day, Al Ahli of Bahrain 5:30 Al Rayyan (Qatar) X Al Salam (Oman) previous matches, Duchan trounced four-time winners Al 7:30 Al Arabi (Qatar) X Dar Kulaib (Bahrain) Petkovic topped the scorers Hilal of Saudi Arabia 3-0 (25- sheet for Al Rayyan with his 15, 25-23,25-12). 16-point tally proving decisive The Bahraini side, who ishing the seven-team tour- in the match. have never won the cham- nament in the sixth position “We are one step to pionship in their history, with seven points from two achieving our target. Today’s showed that experience and wins, having played all their match went as expected and past achievements count for six matches. we are happy that we are al- nothing as they took the Saudi Al Ahli who currently have most there. We need to keep team to the cleaners in what eight points, on the other our focus and stay in form as was another one-sided affair. hand, are in the battle for we approach Friday’s match. Al Hilal had been one of the second position as a most We know it won’t be easy but the pre-tournament favour- likely win against Al Ain on we are prepared to give it our ites but their performances in Friday will push them to 11 best shot. We cannot afford Doha belittle the tag they car- points to force a competition to disappoint our fans and of- ried into the championship. between them, Dar Kulaib and ficials and so, we are ready to The Saudi team are fin- Players in action during the match between Al Salam of Oman and Dar Kulaib of Bahrain on Wednesday. Al Arabi.

10th FIG Artistic World Cup Second Youth Panel graduation showcases Stage set for four days of gymnastics SC’s commitment to youth empowerment TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK shops to learn about the infra- enal experience. DOHA structure and legacy planning “It’s difficult to pick one Berki, Ponor to be in action at the competition which starts on March 22 for the Middle East’s first FIFA highlight,” he explained. “It’s FIFTY Youth Panel members World Cup. the kind of experience that of the Supreme Committee for In her address, Nuaimi said cannot be repeated. You meet Delivery & Legacy’s (SC) com- the SC was committed to em- fantastic people who are opti- munity engagement initiative powering young people. mistic and committed to help- graduated on Tuesday in a glit- “At the heart of the Youth ing the local community. tering ceremony, presided over Panel programme we are lis- “I feel very privileged that by SC Director of Communica- tening to young people and the World Cup will be here, but tions Fatma al Nuaimi. learning about the kind of fu- it’s not just about the tourna- Aged between 14 and 21, ture they want and how Qatar ment – it’s about what happens each Youth Panel member of hosting the World Cup can afterwards. The World Cup is the Class of 2016 received a make this a reality,” she said. the first step for Qatar. It will be certificate and gift from Nuai- “The work you have put in very exciting in 2022. I would mi in an event which was also over the past year will help us like to be involved, maybe as a attended by the 2017 panelists, volunteer. My experience with all of whom received a hando- the Youth Panel has inspired ver gift and learned more about The programme aims to me – it was phenomenal.” the programme. inspire youngsters and fos- Sixteen-year-old Abdulla, a Established in 2015, the ter a sense of ownership student at Gulf English School, Youth Panel was launched to and pride in the tourna- said visiting Al Wakrah Sta- give young people their say on ment, especially with regard dium was a poignant moment. 2022 FIFA World Cup plans. to the legacy it will leave “In Al Wakrah you see the The programme aims to speed of the project and the inspire youngsters and foster fact it’s growing all the time. A QGF President Ali Ahmed al Hitmi (third right) with other officials during a press conference in Doha on Tuesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) a sense of ownership and pride to achieve our collective ambi- few years ago it was just a piece in the tournament, especially tions. Your opinions and ideas of land but now you see the VICTOR BOLORUNDURO prize while the runner-up and Qatar Gymnastics Federation ners has been tremendous. All with regard to the legacy it will have made a difference. I urge stadium coming to life. It was DOHA the bronze medalists will get (QGF) President Ali Ahmed al hands are on deck to ensure a leave. you to remain committed to amazing to stand in the middle $1,100 and $750 respectively. Hitmi said this year’s event is more successful event than the Over the past year, pan- our cause as we work hard to of the stadium, in the centre of HUNGARY’S Krisztian Berki, Among the top gymnasts significant in all ramifications previous years and we believe elists set their own agenda deliver the legacy this tour- what is going to be one of the the London 2012 Olympic expected in Doha are Arme- as it is the 10th year anniver- the fans will turn out in large and gained unique access to nament and our country de- most used pitches during the Champion in pommel horse nia’s Harutyun Medinyan sary of what has been a suc- numbers to witness the ac- architects, engineers, medical serves.” World Cup. I was thinking of and Catalina Ponor of Roma- and Artur Davtyan and Emily cessful journey so far. tion,” he added. professionals and experts from Graduate Abdulla al Mu- the designer, Zaha Hadid, and nia, a three-time gold medalist Little of Australia, the 2010 “Every edition of the com- Qatar’s challenge at the across the SC. They visited sta- sleh described being a Youth the legacy she’s leaving be- at the 2004 Games in Athens, Commonwealth gold medal- petition has been better than event will be led by Ahmed dium sites and attended work- Panel member as a phenom- hind.” are among the top stars set to ist, among others. Little will the previous one since we al Dayani and Ahmed Nabil strut their stuff at the 10th FIG be leading a contingent of four started in 2008. Doha has had Mousa for the men while Jana Artistic World Cup in Doha top gymnasts from the coun- the privilege of hosting one of El Keky is set to make the from March 22 to 25. try down under with Georgia- the world’s topmost gymnasts women proud. In all, about 240 gymnasts Rose Brown, Rianna Mizzen over the years and the feed- Dayani is a pommel horse from 33 countries will be seen and Emma Nedov been other backs have been massive since specialist and he finished in action at the Aspire Dome members of her squad. we started,” Hitmi said. seventh last year with 13.475 during the four-day competi- The Doha event is the sec- “With the upcoming 2018 points. The 23-year-old gym- tion. ond stopover in the World Cup Artistic World Championships nast qualified for the final There will be competition series. Melbourne in Australia in Doha less than 20 months round after garnering 14.600 in six apparatus for men while was the host of the first leg away, this year’s competition points in a strong field which the women will are involved in while Baku in Azerbaijan and will afford us the opportunity comprised Harutym Merdin- four. the German city of Cottbus will of test running our prepara- yan of Armenia and Azerbai- Eight gymnasts will qualify be the next stops respectively. tions so far and give us the jan’s Oleg Stepko. for the final in each apparatus, Aside from hosts Qatar, privilege of bracing more for Going by his current form, which will take place on March the Arab world will be repre- the challenges ahead,” the Dayani who bagged six gold 24 and 25. sented by gymnasts from Mo- QGF president added. medals and a bronze at the The over $50,000 total rocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan While thanking the vari- 12th GCC Championships in prize money event will see win- and Algeria. ous sponsors and partners Doha last September is ex- ners in each apparatus smil- Addressing a press con- for their support, Hitmi said, pected to do much better this The Youth Panel members and the SC officials pose for a group photograph during the graduation ing home with $1,400 cash ference in Doha on Tuesday, “The support from our part- year. ceremony recently. 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*4(0) %342'L C, H&2*42 0,*1 K*K&,C'3*4 LEZIMA GOMES in 2009 with focus on research pro- population that nests on the beaches DOHA grammes across environmental man- of Qatar’s coastline. In 2014, our then agement, water reuse, safety and Research Director Dr. Jennifer Dupont HEN we talk about Qatar geology. “Through our efforts at had the opportunity of meeting with Dr. and its wildlife, the image the centre, we support the Qa- Christopher Marshall from TAMUG who that comes to mind is the tar National Vision 2030 and was working on the turtle project, along oryx. But there are many build research capacity in these with Dr. Mehsin al Ansi from Qatar creatures in the wild that designated areas. We also University (QU). we know very little about. One such spe- work closely with our local During discussions, the topic of cies is the dugong. and international partners to dugongs arose, particularly the fact The dugong is a medium-sized provide the scientific research that these animals, which are listed by strictly marine herbivorous mammal. needed to develop key tech- the International Union for Conserva- The Arabian Gulf has the second larg- nologies that will benefit the tion of Nature (IUCN) as “vulnerable,” est population of dugongs in the world, oil and gas industry in Qatar live in the Arabian Gulf and Qatari but little is known about these secretive and around the world, so that it waters. creatures. ExxonMobil Research Qatar functions in a safe and environ- We spoke about the initial efforts (EMRQ) – in collaboration with Texas mentally responsible manner,” that were undertaken by the then Minis- A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG) Warren said. try of Environment in 2007-2008, with and with support from the Ministry of A very important component of the support of Dolphin Energy, to study Municipality and Environment (MME) EMRQ’s work is related to protecting the Qatari dugong. It was then that we is working on a major project to learn people and preserving Qatar’s environ- realised there was an opportunity to more about and conserve Qatar’s dug- ment and marine life, including its iconic develop a detailed research, education ong population. dugong population. Qatar Tribune’s given its and conservation programme to better Dr Chris Warren leads the Environ- Lezima Gomes spoke with Dr Chris current birth and death rates. 2. To edu- understand Qatar’s dugong population mental Management and Water Reuse Warren to learn more about the dug- cate Qataris and those living in Qatar that and how we could help protect it. programmes at EMRQ. He has worked ong, the research on it, and its findings. these animals exist in our “backyard,” Initially, a tri-party agreement was with ExxonMobil for the past 10 years in Excerpts: and that they play an important role in signed between EMRQ, Texas A&M Uni- various roles relating to environmental the ecosystem. 3. To do our bit in helping versity and QU. Over the past three years, research and project development. With What is the objective of the conserve Qatar’s dugong population for efforts have continued, with the invalu- a PhD in Watershed Ecosystems from research? generations to come. able support of the Private Engineering Trent University in Ontario, Canada, Our objectives are threefold: 1. To Office (PEO) and the MME. he focused his studies and research on learn more about the population here in Why and when was the research environmental chemistry and engineer- Qatar and its potential connection with taken up? Was there anything startling that ing principles. other dugongs in the Arabian Gulf, in Efforts have been ongoing in Qatar you found in the research? EMRQ was established in Qatar addition to the population’s sustainability for many years on the Hawksbill Turtle One of the initially alarming discov- *%0)('*)" L&)(HC"Y C)1LY  

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This is quite interesting started fieldwork was of a larger group found in the Arabian and something we continue to work on the significant number of dug- Gulf – which we think is around understanding. ongs that were dying and beach- 6,000 to 7,000 individuals – and ing on Qatar’s shores – we’ve found the second largest group in the Are they similar to some other spe- approximately 50 stranded animals in the world, second only to Austral- cies of animal as well? past three years. In some cases, it’s obvi- ia. Their range extends from The closest living relative of the ous that these animals have been impact- Australia to the Rea Sea. dugong is the manatee. Although extinct ed by fishing nets or ropes, where they However, the Arabian Gulf now, the Steller’s sea cow, which was became entangled in them and drowned. is the northern most ex- the second largest ocean mammal only Dugongs are marine mammals, tent of their range. One of to the large whales, was a close relative so they come to the water’s surface to our research activities is of the dugong. breathe and then dive to the sea floor to collecting DNA, which we eat seagrass, which is their main source hope to compare to other Is there a way the common man of food. As they move through the water populations to understand can contribute to their wellbeing? column, they’re vulnerable to getting if there are any differences The most important way to do this caught in fishing gear. between them. The environ- is to continue to spread the word about ment in the Gulf is extreme A well preserved female their existence here in Qatar, and to learn Tell us about dugongs, their life in both water temperature dugong skull about what makes them so special. span, habitat, and diet. and salinity, We’re still learning a lot about Qatar’s compared Has research contributed to the dugongs, but in general, they’re known improvement of their habitat? to be long-living – the oldest recorded We’re still working on this aspect dugong was 73 years old! As I mentioned, through collaborative efforts with our they’re marine mammals that can reach partners. However, as we progress, we’ll around three metres in length as adults what are those threats? be working on developing plans for this and weigh over 400kg. Their main source As I mentioned earlier, one of the purpose. of food is sea grass, and as such, their biggest anthropogenic challenges is habitat is very closely connected to where incidental by-catch through fishing Is there anything you would like sea grass is found. There are dugongs all activities. It’s also possible that some to add? around Qatar, but in particular there are may be hit by passing vessels, but by Dugongs play a role in helping main- two main regions – one in the northwest far the largest issue is likely by-catch. tain healthy sea grass meadows. Sea grass between Qatar and Bahrain, and another meadows are important fish nurseries in the southeast of Saudi Arabia and the Qatari seagrass – What is being done to protect and also as a food source for sea turtles. United Arab Emirates. There is only one Halophila stipulacea them and preserve their habitat? As such, they play an important role in other main area where dugongs can be One of our key objectives at EMRQ maintaining a healthy ecosystem, not found in the Arabian Gulf besides Qatar, is to help conserve the Qatari dugong. to mention that they add to the marine and this is offshore Abu Dhabi. As you point out, this is a combination biodiversity of the region. As I mentioned of protecting the animal and equally as earlier, they are IUCN-listed as vulner- Please describe their reproduction important, their habitat. Luckily, we are able, which suggests that they are facing process. to many other locations, so there may working closely with the MME and the a high risk of extinction in the wild in the In general, they reach maturity very well be some differences. General Directorate of Natural Reserves, medium-term future. around the age of 10 years. They typically so the right people are working on trying Another interesting fact about dug- give birth to one calf that then stays with What is the level of awareness to find the appropriate solutions. Also, ongs is that they have cultural signifi- the mother for an extended period – pos- among people in Qatar about dug- communicating the uniqueness of these cance to the region. As recently as nearly sibly three to five years – until the mother ongs? iconic animals to people in Qatar is very 100 years ago in the Gulf, dugongs were is ready to have another calf. I like to Generally, I would say not many peo- important. I like to think of dugongs as hunted and used for food and as a source draw comparisons to humans in the ple know about dugongs when we present the oryx of the sea. of oil. Since their skin is tough and leath- sense that they have few young in their at schools and for other groups of people. ery, it was also used for multiple pur- lifetime and expend a lot of time and I think the older generations and those Are there any interesting things poses. energy on their young. that interact more with the sea would that you have learned during your have the best chance of being aware of research? What are the other places/coun- their presence in Qatari waters. Dugongs spend much of their time tries across the world that they can either alone or in small groups. However, be found? Are the ones in Qatar any Are dugongs under threat? If so, they are known to come together in large  L&)(HC"Y C)1LY  31'*)3C,D)CI31@42,3(LH31'3*4C)" /*)I023440)(*&'40#'+*4'L TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK

N Arabic-English pictorial dictionary for students and beginners will hit the market next month. A mobile app of the dictionary is also in the Dworks. Compiled by Amanulla Vadakkan- gara, the dictionary contains selected words with pictures. Vadakkangara is a Amanullah Vadakkaanganra former Ideal Indian School Arabic and Islamic department head with 22 years of experience teaching Arabic to stu- dents and adults. “I have selected some 1,000 words with pictures for this project and feel it will benefit all those who are interested in learning the language,” Vadakkangara said. “In my experience, Arabic is one of Launch of Arabic for Everyday. the easiest languages to learn. If taught correctly, children of any standard will find it interesting.” Vadakkangara is known for his inno- vative approach to teaching Arabic. His short-term courses are much appreci- ated by participants. He was responsible for introducing Arabic as a second language in CBSE- affiliated schools in Qatar and his books are prescribed by several schools in India. His books are now sold world- wide. His spoken Arabic programme on a UAE-based radio channel, Voice tools compiled based on practical experi- of Kerala, is followed by thousands of ence and proven methods to make learn- learners. ing easy and interesting for any type of The Dubai release of Arabi Sahithya Charithram. His books are effective self-study learner. 'C)('&H04'( /0,313'C'0HC'  TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK

TOTAL of 14 ‘Star Students of the Month’ along with their parents enjoyed ‘Coffee with DPrincipal’ recently at the Olive International School’s (OIS) Nuaija Campus. During the event, the OIS principal, vice-princi- pal and academic coordinators interacted with the parents of the Star Students as part of the School’s mission to enhance integration with the parents’ community. The event included an award ceremony, group and family photo sessions and entertainment pro- gramme. Principal Jacob KM congratulated the Star Stu- dents and encouraged them to continue doing their best. He also congratulated the parents for their contribution to the success of their children. 3'"13)1&3' L&)(HC"Y C)1LY   0,23C4 L*1*,C'0 0('3%C, L0,H TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK

HE Torch Doha and the Embassy of Belgium in Qatar  organised Belgian Choco- late Festival. Several of the many Belgian chocolate brands available in the Qatari market were repre- sented at the opening event. The event was launched by Belgian Ambassador to Qatar HE Christophe Payot and The Torch Doha General Manager Sherif Sabry. Belgian celebrity chocolatier Laurent Gerbaud, one of the best chocolate makers in Brussels, par- ticipated in the festival. He also supervised workshops held within the 4-day event, which gave par- ticipants the opportunity to make their own chocolate and learn how to differentiate taste and appreci- ate different varieties. “Such an event has been re- quested by many in Doha. I am therefore pleased that we could launch such a festival to celebrate Belgian chocolate by giving an op- portunity to the chocolate-lovers in Qatar to learn,” said Payot.

case of the iconic The Torch Doha in Aspire MAHASEEL FESTIVAL KATARA Torch Staircase Run 2017. The grueling A RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION When: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until route will consist of 1,304 steps as run- BY DIA AL-AZZAWI the end of April 2017 ners will have to make their way to the top Date: Till April 16 Time: 8am to 6pm of the 300-metre tower on the 51st floor. Venue: Mathaf and QM Gallery - Al Riwaq Venue: Katara Cultural Village The race is open to all participants who are Ì   Qatar Museums (QM) has organised an Organised by The Cultural Village Foundation at least 16 years and older of all abilities. exhibition entitled “Retrospective” for one – Katara, the Mahaseel Festival pro- of the most renowned modern artists of the vides residents and visitors goods 4TH IMPACT Arab world: Dia Al-Azzawi. The exhibition freshly picked from Qatar farms. When: March 23 showcases over 546 works across fifty years. Time: 9 pm to 1 am Its aim is to map an itinerary of modernism Venue: Hilton Doha, Beach area and profile the practice of the Iraqi artist. IMPERIAL THREADS: MOTIFS AND NC'C) ARTISANS FROM TURKEY, IRAN AND INDIA Admission: Ticket from QR75 See the finalist of 2015 X Factor UK THE MIA BAZAAR When: Till November 4 live in Doha. When: Every Saturday till end of April 2017 Venue: Museum of Islamic Art Time: 12 noon to 7pm This exhibition will focus on the exchange of artistic and material cultures between GRAND PRIX OF QATAR Venue: MIA Park the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires. When: March 23-26 With around 150 stalls, MIA Park Bazaar is a Highlighting MIA’s masterpiece carpets, Venue: Losail International Circuit modern version of the old souq tradition. You among other artworks, from Turkey, Iran and ASPIRE TORCH STAIRCASE RUN 2017 Admission: Tickets can browse and buy handicraft, accessories, India, these objects will be contextualised When: March 18 Grand Prix of Qatar opens the round for the paintings, clothing, food, jewellery, photog- within the historical circumstances of politics Venue: The Torch Doha MotoGP World Championship. For details, raphy and artworks. The bazaar offers a and artistic production of their time, prima- Registration: QR150 visit http://www.motogp. wealth of gift options for both young and old. rily from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Aspire Zone Foundation is renewing the com/en/event/Qatar. fantastic opportunity to race up the stair-  L&)(HC"Y C)1LY  D)*&4H'*$4

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C Waikiki recently opened its second store in Qatar at Hyatt Plaza. The store was inaugurated by Turkish Com- mercial Attaché to Doha Burak Guresci. LC Waikiki opened their first C3-3-3 store in Qatar at the Mall of Qatar last year. The Hyatt Plaza store operates on two levels and has a good collection *K04((01*4H('*)034NC'C) of clothes and accessories including shoes, belts, bags and eyewear. At the launch event, a fashion show gave guests a glimpse of their latest Spring-Summer collection. The styles showcased at the show were trendy with bright colours. The clothes varied from chic to casual and fea- tured fancy party-wear dresses as well as track pants and tunics. The brand specialises in outfits for children, teens and tweens and has a wide col- lection of the latest global trends. The brand follows the philosophy ‘Every- one Deserves to Dress Well’ and offers an extensive range of affordable yet stylish clothing to cater to the trend- conscious youngsters. The event was especially fun for children as they were entertained by

mascots who did balloon-twisting. environment,” said LC Waikiki Chair- ence in India, Libya and Indonesia with The face-painting booth was also very man Vahap Kucuk. “LC Waikiki’s grow- an aim of reaching 400 international popular with the youngsters. Other fun ing distribution and market coverage is stores by the end of 2017. LC Waikiki is activities included a photo booth with accompanied by a distinctive strategy a leading fashion retailer from Turkey props and spot competitions with some – to provide high-quality clothes at with 750 stores in 36 countries includ- great giveaways. “We are delighted to great value. We place great emphasis ing Albania, Tunisia, UAE, Bulgaria, announce the opening of our new store on customer satisfaction and strive to Morocco, Lebanon, Georgia, Jordan, in Qatar, making LC Waikiki acces- serve each of our customer segments Poland, Romania and Russia. They sible in 36 countries. We would like to with unparalleled levels of service.” specialise in clothing and accessories thank Apparel Group, which enables The retailer is now set to open two for men, women and children of all us to provide our valuable customers more stores in Qatar by the end of this ages. They operate in the Middle East with LC Waikiki’s affordable fashion year. In addition, LC Waikiki plans on in partnership with UAE-based retail and quality in a comfortable shopping expanding and establishing its pres- conglomerate Apparel Group. D1*&('31&3'C) **+ L&)(HC"Y C)1LY  

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He has tried to retire four continued to absorb new skills. “The way or five times but keeps returning — part we recruit now is not the way we recruited time — to the working world. “I’ve seen a 25 years ago.” number of teachers who retire and don’t Despite what may seem like obvious do anything they think is of value, and benefits, scholars can’t make definitive they go into decline pretty fast,” he said. statements about the health effects of Truitt now puts in about 10 hours a working longer. The research is inherently week as a consultant with the Council for difficult: Just as retirement can influence Educational Change, a Florida nonprofit health, so can health influence retirement. that encourages business executives and “I would say, in my experience, the re- principals to collaborate to improve school search is mixed,” said Maestas of Harvard leadership. “I’m loving the heck out of it,” William Wells, who owns a diversity consulting business, at his home in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Medical School. “The studies I have seen he said. tend to show that there are health benefits Academics who have studied the cor- to working longer.” relation between health and working into contribute to a healthier older popula- few years of ceasing to work. The results, As economists Axel Borsch-Supan and the senior years say this: Work offers a tion, the implication is that policymakers he found, do not differ by sex or between Morten Schuth of the Munich Center for routine and purpose, a reason for getting should make it easier for older workers people with different educational and oc- the Economics of Aging of the Max Planck up in the morning. The workplace is a to engage in paid work. “This does not cupational backgrounds. Institute for Social Law and Social Policy social environment, a community. De- mean politicians should force people to “Relationships rule,” said William put it in an article for the National Bureau pending on your occupation, doing your ‘work until they die,’” Heller-Sahlgren Wells Jr, 72, who owns a consulting busi- of Economic Research, “Even disliked job involves engaging with cubicle mates, said. “They should remove disincentives to ness in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, that spe- colleagues and a bad boss, we argue, are bosses, subordinates, union brothers and working.” cialises in ethnic and racial diversity. Wells better than social isolation because they sisters, suppliers, vendors and customers. Heller-Sahlgren looked at the short- cut back on his hours several years ago provide cognitive challenges that keep the The incentive for workers to invest in their and longer-term effects of retirement on when his granddaughter was born, but the mind active and healthy.” health while employed is strong. mental health. His database — drawn 15 to 20 hours he estimates he spends on Not everyone can work into old age or “In the beginning when you retire, from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Re- work do not count networking and going desires to do so. The thought of working it might feel more like a holiday,” said tirement in Europe over various years — out to dinner with potential clients. “I’m longer in low-wage jobs or on the assem- Gabriel Heller-Sahlgren, the director of found that there was no short-term impact still doing 10 hours or so just networking bly line can be painful. As HL Mencken, research at the Center for the Study of of retirement on mental health, as defined and relationship building,” he said. the journalist and satirist, wrote in 1922: Market Reform of Education and a PhD as a range of depressive tendencies (such Sharon Wills, 65, still works for the “If he got no reward whatever, the artist student at the London School of Econom- as appetite, concentration, fatigue and so company with which she spent her career. would go on working just the same; his ics. But after that, we see more of a ‘use it on) to clinical depression. “I don’t do well at home,” said Wills, who actual reward, in fact, is often so little that or lose it’ effect.” The survey results, Heller-Sahlgren started working for the staffing company he almost starves. 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From virgin olive oil Albany to Syracuse, the dish is 4 slices beef bacon served in Italian-American res- (about 2 ounces), sliced thin taurants as Utica greens. and cut into roughly 1-inch But not so much in Utica. squares “They’re greens Morelle,” 4 to 6 hot cherry Borruso, 55, said, standing peppers (pickled will do if at his restaurant’s gleaming you can’t find fresh), tops wooden bar. The “Morelle” is and seeds removed, broken Joe Morelle, the 59-year-old by hand or chopped into 4 or man in a red V-neck sweater, 5 chunks buzz cut and gray mustache 2 cloves garlic, minced who sat nearby, sipping as- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt cotchh and water and explaining 1/4 teaspoon freshly the dish’s murky origins. ground black pepper “Us being Italian, our grand- 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reg- mothers all made greens,” Morelle giano, grated, plus 2 or more said. “They would call it ‘scarole. Just tablespoons for garnish sautéed with garlic and olive oil.” Some Uticans remember a more METHOD: elaborate version of the dish that was 1. Bring a large pot of water served at home tables. Others recall to boil over high heat. Pre- them as Morelle does: simple, with pare an ice bath in a large the possible addition of chickpeas bowl and set aside. or sausage. 2. Meanwhile, in a me- “I did something different with dium bowl, prepare the orega- them,” he said. “You can’t really say nato: Mix the oil, breadcrumbs invent. But I will take credit for popu- + and cheese until well blended. larising them.” ( It should have the texture of moist Escarole is a leafy, slightly bitter winter beach sand. Set aside. & 0 3. green in the endive family. Its heads typically 3 When the water is boiling, blanch weigh more than a pound, and its firm leaves , 3' the greens until they are nearly limp but still range from dark green to pale white. It was a staple in '3 ' a little firm, about 1 to 2 minutes. the backyard gardens of East Utica, where, beginning in K, 4 Plunge them into the ice bath to stop the cooking. the late 1800s, immigrants from southern Italy arrived to 03H0 Remove and drain them well in a colander or work in the mills and on the railroad. salad spinner, allowing them to remain moist Utica became renowned for its Italian-American but not dripping wet. Squeeze just a little of the cuisine, with specialties that include fried meatballs, sau- moisture from them, then chop them into 2-inch sage rolls, tomato pie and a mildly spicy pasta dish called pieces. Set aside. chicken riggies. 4. Heat the broiler. Coat a large pan with the In the 1980s, Morelle was a chef at Grimaldi’s Res- olive oil. Over medium heat, sauté the bacon, cherry taurant, a venerated spot that is now closed, where the peppers and garlic until the bacon is browned and greens were served as an occasional special. He observed slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. (Lower heat slightly a chef making them, and when he started at Chesterfield’s if garlic begins to brown too quickly.) Add the in 1988, he tweaked the dish and put it on the menu as a chopped greens to the pan, season with salt and pep- regular appetizer. It was an immediate hit. per and stir to mix well. “The place was packed,” Borruso recalled. Referring to 5. Add 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and 1/2 cup those days, when Utica was known as Sin City for its politi- of the oreganato. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring fre- cal corruption, Morelle said: “You knew everybody. On this quently to blend, scraping the bottom of the pan to half was the FBI. That half, wiseguys.” keep the oreganato from burning. The dish varies from menu to menu. In Utica, the name 6. Sprinkle another 1/4 cup oreganato atop the often honours the chef or the house: greens Trunfio, Geor- greens. (Save leftover oreganato for use in another gio greens, greens alla Ventura. Local residents frequently greens dish, or add it to baked chicken or shrimp.) call them fried greens or just greens. Versions have popped Place the pan under the broiler and broil until the up at a few restaurants in New York City, Las Vegas and top browns, about 2 minutes. Remove from the Florida. Sal Borruso (left) and Joe Morelle with a plate of greens Morelle, broiler and sprinkle a bit more cheese on the dish. named after him, at the Chesterfield Restaurant in Utica. Serve immediately.  L&)(HC"Y C)1LY  4')0K)040&)(L3K L0'L)00H3//0)04'¡C%*&)(*/ /C+3,"I&(340((0( NYT SYNDICATE conglomerates, like Samsung, that have immense economic power. ACH family that runs its own busi- “You have to have a unified approach,” ness also has its own culture, say Jaffe said. “Your word has to be trusted, two psychologists who work with so you evolve into having one person who wealthy families. And understand- is the leader. Everyone is loyal to him. The ing those cultures — which these others can’t be trusted, because it’s not psychologists break down into three groups safe.” — can make it easier to resolve intergenera- The leader’s children do not find their tional or cross-cultural conflicts that arise own way in the world. They work in the as the business matures and expands. family business but without the autonomy The psychologists, James Grubman of children in a harmony culture. All major and Dennis T Jaffe, last year published a decisions need to be approved by the book that offers a framework for under- leader. standing the three cultural approaches that “The easiest mechanism to keep things they say prevail in family businesses. The organised is a very small group,” Jaffe said. ‘individualists,’ who tend to be clustered “People can’t run off in all directions. It’s a in North America and Western Europe, single-minded organisation run by a small foster creativity at the employee level. group of people.” The ‘collective harmony’ view, which These companies are very hard to prevails in parts of Asia, views family and change, and they struggle to adapt when business as an integrated whole. And the the outside world challenges their domi- “honour” culture, which dominates in nance. Latin America and elsewhere, places a Jaffe compared the central tenants of primacy on family loyalties. the three groups: “The individual culture As these psychologists explain in their says, ‘Go off on your own.’ The harmony book, Cross Cultures: How Global Fami- culture says, ‘You have an obligation, if lies Negotiate Change Across Generations, you’re called by the family.’ The honour an appreciation of these three paradigms culture would say, ‘You’d better join the can help ease the dynamics between older business, because you can’t trust other and younger generations, who may have people.’” grown up in different cultural milieus, and member to reach his or her full potential. that put a premium on duty and respect for All three cultures, as Jaffe and Grub- between business partners from different This culture is said to be prevalent in family, but also for the community at large. man see them, are valid ways to run family parts of the world. the United States, Canada, Australia and Children who are called into the business businesses. Where it becomes difficult is “In each culture, families have two Northern Europe. have great respect for tradition, but are when they clash. journeys,” said Grubman, a family wealth The entrepreneurs behind Zappos, the also given autonomy to run their own areas “How would you create an alliance be- consultant and a partner at Cambridge shoe company, are a good example. They within the larger family enterprise. tween Zappos, where everyone does what Family Enterprise Group in Boston. let their employees test out ideas and see “They have trust and a greater con- they want, and an honour culture where “There’s the journey up, which is eco- what happens. This can lead to great in- nection to society,” Jaffe said. “There’s everyone follows the leader and they don’t nomic, and, for families that are global, the novations — and financial rewards — that a real web of connection and obligation. open their mouth?” Jaffe asked. “It would journey across, which is cross-cultural.” wouldn’t be achieved otherwise. The justification for them being a wealthy be hard to harmonise.” And while no one culture is said to be But there are risks to an individualistic family is they’ve been great citizens of the Clashes among these three cultures are superior to the others, they are clearly de- culture. One is that people may go off in wider community.” common and, outside the political realm, fined in their rules and ways of operating. different directions and achieve nothing. The downside is that these businesses avoidable only when the family under- Not understanding those rules can mean Another: that family members do their can be slow to innovate, because of the stands what culture it comes from. friction when members of different groups own thing and that a successful family emphasis placed on harmony and respect “The relevance of this is when you interact. enterprise is taken over by outsiders. for what has gone before. have family enterprises around the world, The individualist culture is about being Jaffe said he was working with two Both individualist and collective har- and they grow out of places like Greece or creative and striving for success on your brothers who have separate but related mony cultures evolved out of the honour Brazil or Dubai,” Grubman said. “They’re own. Accountability is key, and perform- businesses. When he asked them how they culture, which is essentially tribal. In the steeped in that honour culture, but the par- ance is measured. Just because someone planned to pass the businesses to the next hunter-gatherer phase of human history, ents send their children off to get educated is part of a family business does not mean generation, they said they wanted their the tribe was the only group you could in the West, and then the kids come back he or she will one day run the company or children to create their own companies. trust. Members deferred to a chief, who and they have different ideas. They rock even be in a senior position. “The fear was, if they work together, the had total power but who cared for those in the boat.” Grubman and Jaffe, an associate with thing will decay,” Jaffe said. “If everyone the tribe. There is nothing wrong with rocking Wise Counsel Research, which serves goes off on their own, it will be vital and In the context of family businesses, the the boat, but when those different groups family offices and other wealthy clients, energised.” honour culture persists in Latin America, come together, they need to work harder to describe this type of culture as individualis- The collective harmony culture is Africa and the former Soviet Union. It is speak to each other with respect, at least if tic, rational and focused on human dignity. prevalent in East Asia. Family businesses also present in places like South Korea, they want to avoid tipping the vessel over The family is supportive, but wants each from this culture are based on principles with its chaebol — the family-controlled and drowning. 0*K,0 L&)(HC"Y C)1LY   D434%0('32C'*)*/ K0'1)3+0(

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OBERT Reisman, 62, is a forensic veterinarian at the ASPCA in New York. Q: What do you do as a forensic veterinarian? A: Our team investigates animal cruelty, which in- cludes hoarding, animal fighting and other forms of neglect and abuse, and assists in the prosecution of the offenders. We physically examine animals brought to us by the NYPD or our ASPCA. Animal Hospital and gather evidence, such as DNA, from live and deceased animals. We also visit crime scenes and perform animal autopsies. What is one thing you’re particularly proud of? Our 2014 partnership that transferred enforcement duties for animal cruelty cases from our Humane Law Enforcement Division to the NYPD. It’s groundbreak- ing to have a major urban police force respond to animal crime the way it responds to other crime, and also for our forensic capability. We now see five times the number of animals we previously saw. What was a memorable case for you? In 2015, a Maltese puppy was brought to a Staten Island veterinary hospital for her eight-week checkup. She was back two weeks later with a broken leg, and later that day was found in a garbage bag at the side of the road with a skull fracture and brain injury. Some good Samaritans Reisman (right) and his assistant Roni Afriat, weigh Charlotte. rescued her, and vets who had treated her recognised her pink hair bow and called police. The prosecutor was able Can animal abuse be a sign of other problems? Do you have any pets yourself? to show the owner’s culpability, and I wrote a report using Animals hurt in the context of domestic violence are a I adopted a poodle mix from the ASPCA over 17 information from CT scans to describe her injuries. The special concern of mine. Threatening an animal is one way years ago, which my then-3-year-old named Peanut forensic information helped convict the owner, who went an abuser can try to control a partner. Also, if an animal is Butter. We still have him. I also adopted two kittens to jail. Luckily, the dog recuperated, and one of her vets being physically abused, you have to be concerned about born to a cat who had been abused. We named them adopted her. violence against a child in the house. Pawsie and Tigey.  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IANS his favourite ‘seekh kebab’ for his Asked to comment on nepotism, birthday. So, he is hoping for some Aamir said: “I keep emotion out of CTOR-PRODUCER Aamir Khan, quality time with the family. the workplace. But yes, I always try to who turned 52 on Tuesday, says Talking about his film projects, he help my loved ones and the people I he is looking forward to working said, “At this time, I am looking for- care for.” The actor, who once courted D Thugs of with Amitabh Bachchan in ward to work with Amitabh Bachchan controversy for his comment on intol- Hindostan this year. for my next film. This is going to be a erance in India, also spoke on freedom He also spoke on nepotism and very special experience for me.” of expression. on freedom of expression, on the There have been rumours that “I have always been conscious sidelines of a cake-cutting ceremony Aamir will feature as astronaut Rakesh about expressing my opinion. And I for his special day, with the media. Sharma in a soon-to-be-made biopic. will always be. But that does not mean Dressed in a crisp white shirt and But the actor said, “Currently, I am I will not talk about issues. I will just flaunting a beard and spectacles, only working on Thugs of Hindostan be conscious,” said the Dangal star, Aamir spoke like an excited child and shooting will start in July. I did who has been in the industry for close Aamir Khan about how his mother has prepared not sign for any other film.” to three decades. k+4*'(*+0*40$L*,**-(/*) "H3((C'3(/C1'3*4 ,*%0[ )3"C4-CL*K)C PRIYANKA Chopra says as a teenager until her her life has been full of mother entered her into H)3%0(+0'*$C)H( serendipitous moments, the Miss India competi- so she will let fate take tion, which she won. control even of her love The actress went on life. to have a very successful In an interview with career in Bollywood and K0)/01'3*4Y(C"( Marie Claire magazine, earned a gig in Holly- the 34-year-old said she wood starring in ‘Quan- believes that her roman- tico’. She is also set to star tic life will fall into place in the film Baywatch, and C4"C C,L*')C naturally. “I’m not some- covers this month’s Marie one who looks for love. I Claire magazine which IANS don’t believe in making calls her ‘Hollywood’s it happen. My life has Priyanka Chopra most bankable badass’. ANYA Malhotra, who made her been shaped by so many The Bajirao Mastani debut in Bollywood with Aamir serendipitous moments so far, I feel star said she wants to have as many Khan’s superhit film Dangal, like, ‘Why meddle with a good thing?’” children as she can, and added: “I love says she was not satisfied with Priyanka said. kids. Love, love kids. I prefer their her performance in the film and The former Miss World also said she company to the company of adults, that such dissatisfaction keeps her on her didn’t even consider herself beautiful actually.” (IANS) toes. Sanya, who played champion wres- tler Babita Kumari in Dangal, said she loved the wholesomeness of the film and everyone’s performance except her own. “I think I could have done much bet- D-(LC"M&+C)0+IC)-(*4 ter in all my scenes. After watching the film, my reactions were like, ‘what have I done?’ There is so much room for im- Sanya CH C4.*&)40" provement! However, I am glad that I did Malhotra not like my performance. 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BEAUTY AND BEAST (ANIMATION): 12.30 PM, 3.15 PM, 6 PM, 8.45 PM, BEAUTY AND BEAST (ANIMATION): 10.30 AM, 11.15 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3.45 BADRINATH KI DULHANIA (HINDI): 5.30 PM BEAUTY AND BEAST (ANIMATION): 2.30 PM, 4.45 PM, 7 PM, 9.15 PM, (3D) 11.30 PM, (3D) 10:45 PM, 1.30 PM, 4.15 PM, 7 PM, 9.45 PM, 12.30 AM PM, 4.45 PM, 6.30 PM, 7.30 PM, 9.15 PM, 10.15 PM,12 AM, 1AM TRAPPED (HINDI) : 12.45 PM, 5.30 PM, 10.15 PM AL ATTIR (ARABIC): 6.15 PM [VIP SCREEN] 11.30 AM, 2.15 PM, 5 PM, 7.45 PM, 10.30 PM 12 PM, 2.45 PM, 5.30 PM, 8.15 PM, 11 PM VEERAM (MALAYALAM): 12.45 PM, 3.15 PM, 5.45 PM, 8.15 PM, 10.45 PM, SLEEPLESS (ACTION): 4.15 PM, 11.15 PM, KONG: SKULL ISLAND (ACTION): 10.30 AM, 1 PM, 3.30 PM, 6 PM, 8.30 KONG: SKULL ISLAND (ACTION): 11.30 AM, 12.15 PM, 2 PM, 2.45 PM, 1.15 AM HIDDEN FIGURES (DRAMA): 9 PM [3D] PM, 11 PM, 12.30 AM 11.30 PM, 2 PM, 4.30 PM, 7 PM, 9.30 PM, 4.30 PM, 5.15 PM, 7 PM, 7.45 PM, 9.30 PM, 10.15 PM, 12 AM, 12.45 AM ANGAMALY DIARIES (MALAYALAM): 1 PM, 3.30 PM, 6 PM, 8.30 PM, [3D] KONG: SKULL ISLAND (ACTION): 2.15 PM, 7 PM, 12 AM 10.45 PM, 1.15 PM, 3.45 PM, 6.15 PM, 8.45 PM, 11.15 PM 11 PM, 1.30 AM LOGAN : LOGAN : VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY (THRILLER): 11.30 PM (ACTION) 10.30 AM, 1 PM, 3.45 PM, 6.30 PM, 9.15 PM, 12 AM (ACTION) 12.45 PM, 3.30 PM, 6.15 PM, 9 PM, 11.45 PM, 12.45 AM MACHINE (HINDI): 2.45 PM, 7.30 PM, 1 AM VEERAM : SLEEPLESS (ACTION): 10.30 AM, 12.45 PM, 3 PM, 5.15 PM, 7.30 PM, SLEEPLESS (ACTION): 12.30 PM, 2.45 PM, 5 PM, 7.15 PM, 9.30 PM, (MALAYALAM) 5 PM, 9.45 PM 9.45 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM 11.45 PM GULF MALL CINEMA THE BELKO EXPERIMENT (THRILLER): 8 PM BADRINATH KI DULHANIA (HINDI): 12.15 PM, 3 PM, 5.45 PM, 8.30 PM, BADRINATH KI DULHANIA (HINDI): 11 AM, 1.45 PM , 4.30 PM, 7.15 PM, 10 PM MACHINE (HINDI): 2.15 PM, 11.15 PM BEAUTY AND BEAST (ANIMATION): 10.30 AM, 1PM, 3.45 PM, 6.30 PM, 11.15 PM HIDDEN FIGURES (DRAMA): 10.30 AM, 1 PM, 3.30 PM, 6 PM 8.30 PM, 11 PM 9.15 PM, 12 AM (3D) 10.45 AM, 11.15 AM, 1.30 PM, 2 PM, 4.15 PM, HIDDEN FIGURES (DRAMA): 11 AM, 1.30 PM, 4 PM, 6.30 PM, 9 PM, VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY : (THRILLER) 10.30 AM, 12.45 PM, 3 PM, 4.45 PM, 7 PM, 7.30 PM, 9.45 PM, 10.15 PM, 12.30 AM, 1 AM. 11.30 PM 5.15 PM, 7.30 PM, 9.45 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM (MX4D) 1 PM, 6.15 PM, 11.30 PM [VIP SCREEN] 12.30 PM, 3.15 PM, VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY : (THRILLER) 11.30 AM, 1.45 PM, 4 PM, AKHER DEEK FE MASR (ARABIC): 11.15 AM, 1.30 PM, 3.45 PM, 6 PM, 6 PM, 8.45 PM, 11.30 PM ROYAL PLAZA 6.15 PM, 8.30 PM, 10.45 PM, 1 AM 8.15 PM, 10.30 PM KONG: SKULL ISLAND (ACTION): (3D) 11.30 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 2.30 BEAUTY AND BEAST : AKHER DEEK FE MASR : (ANIMATION) 2.30 PM, 5 PM, 7.30 PM, 9 PM (ARABIC) 12.15 PM, 4.30 PM, 8.45 PM A UNITED KINGDOM (DRAMA): 11.30 AM, 1.45 PM, 4 PM, 6.15 PM, 8.30 PM, 4.30 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, 7.30 PM, 9.30 PM, 10 PM, 12 AM, 12.30 AM AL ATTIR (ARABIC): 5.30 PM AL ATTIR (ARABIC): 2.30 PM, 6.45 PM, 11 PM PM, 10.45 PM [MX4D] 10.30 AM, 3.45 PM, 9 PM [VIP SCREEN] 11 AM, 1.30 PM, 4 PM, SLEEPLESS (ACTION): 9.45 PM, 11.30 PM, THE BELKO EXPERIMENT (THRILLER): 10.30 AM, 12.30 PM, 2.30 PM, 6.30 PM, 9 PM, 11.30 PM HIDDEN FIGURES : 4.30 PM, 6.30 PM, 8.30 PM, 10.30 PM LOGAN (ACTION): 12.15 PM, 3 PM, 5.45 PM, 8.30 PM, 11.15 PM (DRAMA) 7.15 PM, KONG: SKULL ISLAND TRAPPED (HINDI): 11 AM, 3.30 PM, 8 PM SLEEPLESS (ACTION): 12.15 PM, 2.30 PM, 4.45 PM, 7 PM, 9.15 PM, (ACTION): 3 PM, 5 PM, VEERAM (MALAYALAM): 1.15 PM, 5.45 PM, 10.15 PM 11.30 PM, 12 AM VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY (THRILLER): 11.30 PM MACHINE (HINDI): 11.30 AM, 2.30 PM, 5.30PM, 8.30 PM, 11.30 PM HIDDEN FIGURES (DRAMA): 12.30 AM, 3 PM, 5.30 PM, 8 PM, 10.30 PM VEERAM (MALAYALAM): 2 PM, 11.15 PM VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY (THRILLER): 10.30 AM, 12.45 PM, 3 PM, THE BELKO EXPERIMENT (THRILLER): 4 PM 5.15 PM, 7.30 PM, 9.45 PM, 12 AM, 1 AM A UNITED KINGDOM (DRAMA): 9.30 PM A UNITED KINGDOM (DRAMA): 11 AM, 1.15 PM, 3.30 PM, 5.45 PM, 8 PM, 10.15 PM LANDMARK CINEMA AL KHOR CINEMA BEAUTY AND BEAST (ANIMATION): 2.15 PM, 4.30 PM, 6.45 PM, 9 PM, BEAUTY AND BEAST (ANIMATION): 12 PM, 2.45 PM, 5.30 PM, 8.15 PM, 11.15 PM 11 PM MACHINE (HINDI): 12.45 PM, 8.15 PM SLEEPLESS (ACTION): 7.30 PM, 9 PM. AL ATTIR (ARABIC): 7 PM SLEEPLESS (ACTION): 10.45 AM, 6.15 PM, 11.15 PM, HIDDEN FIGURES (DRAMA): 11.30 PM, VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY (THRILLER): 1.15 PM, 5.45 PM, 10.15 PM KONG: SKULL ISLAND (ACTION): 2.15 PM ANGAMALY DIARIES (MALAYALAM): 12.15 PM VENGEANCE: A LOVE STORY (THRILLER): 4.15 PM, 9.30 PM KONG: SKULL ISLAND (ACTION): 3.45 PM VEERAM (MALAYALAM): 3 PM, 11 PM VEERAM (MALAYALAM): 3.30 PM, 8 PM THE BELKO EXPERIMENT (THRILLER): 6.15 PM MACHINE (HINDI) VEERAM (MALAYALAM) LEGO BATMAN (ANIMATION): 11 PM A UNITED KINGDOM (DRAMA): 5 PM NOTICE: Timings are subject to change without prior notice.

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