QP, Exxon to Proceed with $10Bn LNG Project PTexas Facility Will Produce 16 Mn Tonnes of LNG Per Year P Project Likely to Create Over 45,000 Jobs in US

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QP, Exxon to proceed with $10bn LNG project PTexas facility will produce 16 mn tonnes of LNG per year P Project likely to create over 45,000 jobs in US

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK facility, which will have a production we believe would bring great benefits DOHA capacity of about 16 million tonnes of for both the US and Qatar.” LNG per year. He said, “This investment of over QATAR Petroleum and Exxon Mobil Project execution activities will 10 billion dollars is of a particular Corp have taken the final investment commence in the near future, and importance as one of the largest sin- Amir condoles decision to proceed with a $10 billion are expected to create in excess of gle investment decisions in US LNG with Amir of project to expand a liquefied natural 45,000 direct and indirect full-time history.” gas (LNG) export plant in Texas. jobs in the US during the construc- “I would like to take this oppor- Kuwait The Golden Pass LNG export tion period, which is expected to take tunity to thank Darren Woods and DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh project, which is located in Sabine about 5 years. the whole ExxonMobil organisation Tamim bin Hamad al Thani Pass of Texas, is owned by Golden It is estimated that the project for our successful long-term part- on Tuesday sent a cable Pass Products LLC — a joint venture will generate more than $35 bil- nership. I would also like to thank of condolences to the between affiliates of Qatar Petro- lion of economic benefits in the the management and staff of Golden Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh leum (70 percent) and ExxonMobil US, including federal, state and lo- Pass LNG, Chiyoda, McDermott and Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber (30 percent). cal tax revenues over the life of the Zachry for all their efforts to get us to al Sabah on the death of The decision to proceed with project. this important milestone. We will all Sheikha Lulwa Moham- the $10 billion investment was an- Speaking at the ceremony, Kaabi continue working together towards mad al Ali al Malek al nounced during a special ceremony thanked Secretary Perry for being the successful execution of this Sabah. (QNA) in Washington DC on Tuesday under part of this important event, and project, which will benefit the US the patronage of Minister of State for said “your presence here today is a economy and the neighbouring local Energy Affairs, President and CEO of testament to the depth and strength Minister of State for Energy Affairs and Qatar Petroleum President HE Saad Sherida communities in the US gulf coast. I Qatar Petroleum HE Saad Sherida al of the strategic bilateral relations al Kaabi, US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and other officials in Washington on would also like to thank the various HMC, Q-Post in deal Kaabi, and US Secretary of Energy between the US and Qatar, and to Tuesday. state and federal agencies involved Rick Perry. the commitment of both sides for in the permitting and regulatory pro- to offer patients The final investment decision expanding and reinforcing bilateral project is not our first investment in part of the plans that Qatar Petro- cesses for their support.” premium services will pave the way for the construc- cooperation in the field of energy.” the US, and is certainly not going to leum had announced to invest $20 tion of the Golden Pass LNG export “The Golden Pass LNG export be our last. It represents a significant billion in the US energy sector, which Continued on page 13 Ô HAMAD Medical Corporation (HMC) has signed a partnership agreement with Qatar Post, to provide a number of premium services to patients, including the delivery of medical reports. Qatar, EU to sign landmark The collaboration will offer HMC patients the option to request a number of premium services, air transport agreement the first of which will see Qatar Post deliver medical reports to its patients’ doorsteps, for a SATYENDRA PATHAK small fee. This cross-industry DOHA partnership will support HMC in simplifying the delivery of QATAR and European Union (EU) patient medical reports and on Tuesday announced that they will improve patient experi- have concluded almost eight years of ence. This service will be first negotiations for a landmark compre- launched at Hamad General hensive air transport agreement. Hospital on February 10, and The Comprehensive Air Trans- then rolled out across the HMC port Agreement, a first of its kind network. PAGE 2 agreed by Brussels and a country in the Middle East, will enable carriers from all EU countries to have Saudi, UAE gave far greater access to Qatar and vice- US arms to groups versa. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker at a press conference in linked to al-Qaeda Addressing a press conference Doha on Tuesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) on the sidelines of CAPA Qatar Avi- SAUDI Arabia and its coalition QATAR, FIFA SET UP JOINT ation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory partner in Yemen, the United Summit in Doha on Tuesday, Eu- Arab Emirates (UAE) transferred VENTURE TO DELIVER ropean Commission Mobility and Global aviation bodies slam blockade of US-made weapons to al-Qaeda- Transport Director General Henrik airspace for Qatari flights by siege states linked groups and a Salafi Hololei said negotiations are com- militia whose commander who 2022 WORLD CUP plete and the landmark deal will be GLOBAL aviation bodies like Centre for Aviation (CAPA), The International Air once “served with” the Yemeni THE 2022 FIFA World Cup has officially entered tournament delivery mode formally signed within six months Transport Association (IATA) and Mobility and Transport of European Commis- branch of ISIL, a CNN investiga- after Qatar and FIFA announced the launch of a new joint venture to or- once necessary formalities are over. sion have slammed airspace blockade of Qatar by its neighbouring countries. tion has found. The CNN inves- ganise the event. The ‘FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC’ (joint venture) was “Both parties headed by Eu- IATA Director General Alexandre de Juniac said the blocking of airspace tigation said that the weapons unveiled as the body responsible for delivering the first FIFA World Cup in ropean Commissioner for Mobil- for Qatari Airways flights by Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain was a blatant had also made their way into the Arab world after the management board met for the first time in Doha ity and Transport Violeta Bulc and violation of 1944 Chicago Convention overseen by International Civil Avia- the hands of Houthi rebels. on Tuesday. The new delivery model will capitalise on the planning exper- Qatar’s Minister of Transport and tion Organisation to lay the foundation for the standards and procedures for tise the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has built up since Communications HE Jassim bin peaceful global air navigation. —SATYENDRA PATHAK PAGE 12 winning the right to host the tournament in 2010. Combined with FIFA’s Saif al Sulaiti respectively have ap- extensive tournament expertise, this innovative model of delivering world proved the text of the agreement Qatar sees rise in football’s premier event aims to ensure an optimum World Cup experience and a formal deal will be signed by hope is that the success of these liberalised global aviation regime number of Australian for fans, players and officials in 2022.PAGE 16 them later this year,” Hololei said. negotiations will encourage other for future generations.” visitors: Envoy (PG 20 ) Qatar Airways Group Chief Ex- trading blocs and significant avia- ecutive Akbar al Baker said, “Our tion markets to join in achieving a Continued on page 2 Ô

British soccer fan detained in Rise in tobacco prices helps curb smoking UAE for wearing Qatar shirt HISHAM ALJUNDI and it is gradually happening. A British football fan could face 15 years in prison or a £100,000 DOHA However, some habitual smok- fine after he was held in the United Arab Emirates for wearing a ers are trying to skirt around the Qatar shirt to a football match, according to a report in the Guardian. THE imposition of “sin tax” on to- problem by choosing to go for Arsenal supporter Ali Issa Ahmad, 26, was on holiday in Abu Dhabi bacco products has started yielding cheaper brands. when he was given a ticket to an Asian Cup match between Qatar positive results.The rise in prices “Some smokers can’t quit eas- and Iraq. Following his arrest last week Ahmad, from Wolverhampton, of tobacco products and cigarettes The imposition ily and have started to search for was detained in Sharjah in the UAE. PAGE 10 has led many to quit smoking and of “sin tax” on tobacco cheaper brands. But they don’t others have been forced to cut products has started seem to like them and I think they down on consumption of these will quit soon like some of my cus- unhealthy products significantly. yielding positive results tomers,” a shopkeeper said. According to shopkeepers, as a large number of people According to shopkeepers, there is a significant decline in started quitting smoking some brands that were scarcely the sale of cigarettes as compared sold before are now finding cus- to the last year. “Earlier, we used and others reduced tobacco tomers. to run out of cigarettes of certain consumption significantly “Even my old customers who brands very quickly and receive used to buy two packets of ciga- daily replacement. But, now we rettes a day are hardly now buy- hardly sell any of those brands and cigarettes and other tobacco prod- go back to the previous brand but ing one packet and sometimes they last in our stocks for many ucts. I’m consuming much less now,” one packet in two days, they have days,” said one shopkeeper. “I managed to overcome the said Jihad al Sayyed. reduced the number of cigarettes Smokers who have been strug- problem by smoking less cigarettes. The “sin tax”, therefore, is hav- they used to smoke,” a shopkeeper gling to quit their habit have been I used to smoke a costly brand and ing a positive and desirable impact. at Muntazah said. forced to cut down on smoking then switched to another cheaper The very aim of the tax is to wean since the increase in the price of brand but didn’t like it so I had to off people from unhealthy habits Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Wednesday, February 6, 2019

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News HH the Amir sends message MoEHE preparatory in brief to Malaysian prime minister Deputy Amir sends condolences seminars for TIMSS to Amir of Kuwait QNA the name of the State of Qatar THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent a DOHA in the field of education and cable of condolences to the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al Ah- will motivate students to par- mad al Jaber al Sabah on the death of Sheikha Lulwa Mohammad THE Ministry of Education ticipate seriously and obtain al Ali al Malek al Sabah. (QNA) and Higher Education (MoE- the highest results. HE) is organising seminars She also called on school PM sends condolences to Amir of Kuwait as part of its preparations for administrations, teachers and the Trends in International parents to carry out their re- PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Mathematics and Science spective roles to achieve this. Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Study (TIMSS), which will TIMSS is a global as- Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah on the be held during March by the sessment aimed at focus- death of Sheikha Lulwa Mohammad al Ali al Malek al Sabah. (QNA) international assessments of ing on educational policies the Evaluation Institute of and systems, studying the NHRC chief, Malaysian Parliament the ministry. effectiveness of the applied members discusses ties The seminars are part of curricula and methods of the procedural plan for the teaching, practical applica- CHAIRMAN of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) Dr preparation and training of tion, assessment of achieve- Ali bin Smaikh al Marri met with two members of the Malaysian the field staff to implement ment to improve teaching Parliament NurulIzzah Anwar and Nor Azrina Binti Surip in Doha on the test and will run till the and learning in mathematics Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed the ways to promote end of February. and science for the fourth and cooperation and partnership between NHRC and Malaysia. They The chosen candidates eighth grades. also discussed means of exchanging expertise on both countries’ are from the schools and are The 2019 is the seventh of experience in protecting and promoting human rights. (QNA) trained in administrative a series of studies involving and technical procedures ac- students from more than 60 Croatian Deputy PM meets Qatar’s envoy cording to internationally countries, including Qatar. recognised standards. The assessment is carried Croatia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Euro- Head of international as- out under the supervision of pean Affairs Marija Pejcinovic Buric met with Qatar’s Ambassador sessments at the ministry the International Association to Croatia HE Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa in Zagreb on Tuesday. The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has sent a written message to Malaysia’s Prime Shaikha al Ishaq said partici- for the Evaluation of Educa- The meeting discussed bilateral relations and the ways of promot- Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad pertaining to bilateral relations and the means of boosting them. The pating in international tests is tional Achievement (IEA), ing them, as well as issues of mutual concern. (QNA) message was handed over by Ambassador of Qatar to Malaysia HE Fahad bin Mohammed Kafood during a a national duty that will raise based in Holland. meeting with the Malaysian prime minister. (QNA) HMC, QPost in pact to provide Smoking rate goes down UNESCO calls Continued from page 1 Ô Shopkeepers said shisha sponsible for preparing shisha for 2019 ESD consumption has also declined at a popular cafe in Msheireb, premium services for patients “I have switched to vapes re- significantly. said that since the single shisha Prize entries cently thinking I will reduce the “We had customers buying price was doubled from QR15 to cost and find a healthier way shisha ‘Maasel’ in large quanti- QR30, the number of smokers QNA HMC patients can than smoking cigarettes, but I ties at least twice a week. Now has dropped drastically. “We DOHA now get medical also faced a problem with find- they buy one box per week still have too many consumers ing cartridge for them as they which means they are finding during weekends, but during THE United Nations Educa- reports at home can’t be found in the markets it exorbitant to smoke it daily,” weekdays, the number of smok- tional, Scientific and Cultur- here in Qatar; it’s all waste of a tobacco products shop owner ers has come down and even al Organization (UNESCO) money,” said Achraf Kthiri, a said. those who used to smoke more has called for nominations TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK website developer at a private Even shisha cafes are seeing than one have reduced their infor the fifth edition of the DOHA company. less demand. Babu, who is re- take to one only,” he noted. UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable HAMAD Medical Corporation’s Development (ESD). (HMC) Center for Patient Ex- The ESD consists of three perience and Staff Engagement annual awards of $50,000 for (CPESE) has signed a partner- Nasser al Naimi, HMC’s deputy chief of quality and director of the ‘Deal to give QA, EU airlines each recipient. ship agreement with Qatar Post Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute and Faleh al Nuaimi, chairman The Ministry of Education (QPost), the country’s national and managing director of Qatar Postal Services at an agreement- and Higher Education said postal service, to provide a signing event in Doha recently. competitive edge over others’ the prize honours outstand- number of premium services to ing projects by individuals, patients, including the delivery the possible future delivery of tation for safely and efficiently institutions and organisa- of medical reports. health cards and medical con- delivering goods across the na- Continued from page 1 Ô ‘This historic agreement will provide a significant competitive tions related to ESD, noting The agreement was signed sumables, such as syringes, tion. With this partnership, we edge to air carriers of both the sides and a sustainable that the terms and conditions by Nasser al Naimi, HMC’s medical gloves, and IV fluids. are looking forward to provid- “THIS historic agreement will framework for future operations. As a result, all air carriers from of the award can be found on deputy chief of quality and Teams from the two organi- ing real and lasting benefits to provide a significant competi- the 28 European Union member states and Qatar now have website www.unesco.org/esd. director of the Hamad Health- sations are working towards our patients,” added Naimi. tive edge to air carriers of both unlimited and unrestricted access to their respective territories’ The deadline for receiving care Quality Institute and developing a robust process For his part, the Qatar Post the sides and a sustainable applications is April 30. Faleh al Nuaimi, chairman and which will further enhance ser- chairman said his organisation framework for future opera- Akbar al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive managing director of Qatar vices offered to patients. is ready to support HMC in its tions. As a result, all air carriers Postal Services. “This joint effort has been pursuit to further enhance pa- from the 28 European Union also form the basis for a for- As part of this agreement, The collaboration will of- developed to support our patient experience. member states and Qatar now ward looking aviation partner- he said, Qatar and EU have QMC chief meets fer HMC patients the option to tients, providing them with an “Partnerships like this are a have unlimited and unrestrict- ship between Qatar and EU taken bold steps by agreeing request a number of premium opportunity to have their medi- win-win situation for all stake- ed access to their respective ter- in the areas of safety, security to articles on fair competition, US ambassador services, the first of which will cal reports delivered to their holders involved. The primary ritories,” Baker said. and modernisation of air traffic environment, consumer protec- see Qatar Post deliver medical home, anywhere in Qatar, in- focus of Qatar Post is to provide “Through these negotia- management. tion, social aspects, and trans- CHIEF Executive Officer of reports to its patients’ door- stead of collecting them from services in a manner that works tions, both sides have demon- “It will also include fair parency, as well as the inclusion Qatar Media Corporation steps, for a small fee. This the hospital. It will also improve for its customers. Qatar Post strated that positive engage- competition laws and pave the of a doing-business provision, (QMC) Sheikh Abdulrah- cross-industry partnership will access for patients who need has helped many organisations ment can build trust among way for similar kind of agree- which exempts EU carriers man bin Hamad al Thani support HMC in simplifying medical care, by reducing the in the country to transform nations, so they can embrace ments with other countries in from the obligation to hire a lo- met on Tuesday with Charge the delivery of patient medi- number of individuals visiting their level of customer service. the benefits of competition. The the region,” he said. cal general sales agent in Qatar. d’Affaires of the US Em- cal reports. This service will be HMC hospitals,” said Naimi. We are always seeking new and agreement will offer a common “Thanks to the strong com- Through this historic agree- bassy in Qatar HE William first launched at Hamad Gen- “This service will be the first innovative ways to enhance the platform for airlines in Europe mitment of all parties, we have ment, Qatar has demonstrated Grant. During the meet- eral Hospital on February 10 in a set of premium services that delivery of our services and are and Qatar to understand each managed to reconcile our dif- once again that despite the on- ing, they discussed media and then rolled out across the we plan to offer to our patients. excited about this partnership other better, creating new op- ferences and found common going geopolitical tensions due relations between the two HMC network. These value-added services will and the profound impact it portunities for collaboration ground through honest en- to the illegal blockade imposed countries and the means of The agreement will also see bolster patients’ experience. will have on the experience of and cooperation,” Baker said. gagement and open dialogue,” on the country, it remains a enhancing them. (QNA) HMC work with Qatar Post on Qatar Post has a strong repu- HMC’s patients,” said Nuaimi. Hololei said the deal would he noted. leader on the global stage. Nation Wednesday, February 6, 2019 03

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Chairman of the Supreme Judiciary Council (SJC) and President of the Court of Cassation HE Dr Hassan bin Lahdan al Mohannadi met on Tuesday with Presi- dent of the Supreme Court of Paraguay Dr Jose Raul Torrres Kirmser. The meeting discussed judicial and legal coopera- PUBLIC SECURITY D-G MEETS BURKINA FASO AMBASSADOR: Director-General of Public Security HE tion between the two Staff Major-General Saad bin Jassim al Khulaifi met with Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Qatar HE Adama friendly countries Compaore in Doha on Tuesday. During the meeting, they discussed a number of topics of interest to both and the prospects to countries and issues of mutual concern. (QNA) enhance it. (QNA) Pakistan will continue to support Dana al Fardan releases Kashmiris morally, politically: Envoy new video for ‘Selma’ Pakistan embassy observes Kashmir Solidarity Day TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK playing the piano. Inspired by L N MALLICK DOHA Khalil Gibran’s life, the video is DOHA set in his beautiful hometown INTERNATIONALLY ac- Bcchareh in Lebanon. PAKISTAN will continue to claimed musical masterpiece, Commenting on the video, offer its moral, political and Broken Wings, composed by Dana said, “Selma’s music vid- diplomatic support to the peo- Dana al Fardan, Qatar’s fore- eo aims to capture the essence ple of Jammu and Kashmir in most musical composer, in of Kahlil Gibran’s work and their struggle to achieve right collaboration with West End philosophy. Choosing to ﬁlm to self-determination, said Pa- Star, Nadim Naaman, has rein Gibran’s birthplace pays kistan Ambassador HE Syed leased the second video from homage to this visionary’s Ahsan Raza Shah. the musical soundtrack for contribution to the literature, Speaking at a function to the song Selma. poetry and art spheres.” observe Kashmir Solidarity Broken Wings is a musical Dana worked with a Day at the Pakistan embassy adaptation of Kahlil Gibran’s 9-piece semi-staged produc- on Tuesday, the ambassador Pakistan Ambassador HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah at a function to observe Kashmir Solidarity Day at the Pakistan embassy on Tuesday. poem, which premiered in tion orchestra by Joe Davi- said, “On this day, the peo- London’s West End in August son (who has worked previ- ple of Pakistan renew their have continued their struggle ple to achieve their right of to the Kashmiri martyrs the Kashmir issue. Special 2018, at Theatre Royal Hay- ously with Adele and Leona resolve to continue their sup- for right of self-determination self determination.” and hoped their sacrifices prayers were offered for the market. Produced by Ali Matar Lewis) at the Theatre Royal port for their brave and val- despite the overwhelming op- Dr Farhan Mujahid Chak, would bear fruit. They also martyrs of the freedom strug- and directed by Bronagh La- Haymarket in 2018 to debut iant Kashmiri brothers and pression by Indian forces.” assistant professor at Qatar appreciated the efforts of gle of Jammu and Kashmir. gan, the show is set to return to Broken Wings. The events sisters until they achieve their He referred to the recent University’s Department of the present Pakistan gov- Third Secretary Sarwar the stage in 2019, with details of the musical highlight key cherished objective and Paki- report of the Office of the International Affairs; Mo- ernment led by Prime Min- Hussain read out special of international shows to be an- issues of the time, yet the stan will continue its moral, UN High Commissioner for hammad Khan, president of ister Imran Khan to high- messages sent by the Presi- nounced soon and with Doha themes and debates raised political and diplomatic sup- Human Rights, which has Pak-Kashmir Welfare Coun- light the Kashmir issue on dent and Prime Minister of potentially on the line-up. remain increasingly relevant port for the struggle of the chronicled the violations of cil; and Manahel Saeed high- the international level. Pakistan in which both the The music video introduc- today to both local and inter- Kashmiri people in their human rights in the Indian- lighted the issue of Kashmir A documentary showing leaders expressed their soli- es the audience to the master- national audiences. quest to attain their right of administered Kashmir, add- and hoped the dispute would the sufferings of Kashmiris darity with the Kashmiris and minds behind Broken Wings; Selma is the second ofﬁcial self-determination.” ing, “The oppression by the be resolved through wisdom was also shown to the audi- stressed the need to solve the musician and co-composer song to be released from the The ambassador said, “For Indian forces has failed to in accordance with the aspira- ence. Students of Pakistan In- issue according to aspirations Nadim Naaman and Qatari Broken Wings musical after the past 71 years, the people of diminish the struggle and tions of the Kashmiris. ternational School (PIS) pre- of Kashmiris and in line with composer Dana al Fardan, with Spirit of the Earth was released occupied Jammu and Kashmir desire of the Kashmiri peo- They also paid homage sented tableaus to highlight the UN resolutions. Nadim on vocals and Dana in April, 2018.

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TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fic in both directions on Al DOHA Bustan Street will be diverted to newly-constructed paral- THE Public Works Author- lel roads with two lanes each. ity (Ashghal) has announced a Since the exit on Al Eshaiqer traffic diversion in both direc- Street will also be closed, road tions of a one-kilometre sec- users will be required to use tion of Al Bustan Street, before Salwa Road or Ekhrais Street Faleh Bin Nasser Intersection to reach their destinations. on Salwa Road, from February The Public works Author- 10, Sunday. ity will install road signs ad- The diversion, which will vising motorists of the traffic be implemented in coordina- change. Ashghal has requested HAMMADI MEETS UN OFFICIALS: Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin tion with the General Directo- all road users to abide by the Hassan al Hammadi met on Tuesday with the Director of the Middle East and North Africa division of the rate of Traffic, will be in place reduced speed limit of 50 kph High Commissioner for Human Rights Office Mohammed al Nosor and Director of the UN Human Rights for a year and a half to allow the on alternative routes and fol- Training and Documentation Center for South-West Asia and the Arab region Dr Abdulsalam Sayed Ahmed. completion of the road works. low the road signs to ensure They discussed enhancing cooperation and matters of common concern. (QNA) During this period, traf- their safety. Ooredoo unveils Qatar Charity implements 27 relief digital price tags system for shops programs for drought-hit Somalia TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK All labels are near-field DOHA Over 328,775 people affected by drought and natural disasters receive aid DOHA communication (NFC) ena- bled, meaning the technology QATAR Charity (QC), with the OOREDOO has launched a installed can communicate support of philanthropists in new paperless price tag system directly with the customer’s Qatar, has carried out 27 relief at the Old Airport Road Oore- smartphone. There is also a campaigns in Somalia, bene- doo shop. It will extend the QR code that can be scanned fiting more than 328,775 peo- roll-out of the new solution, and pushed to Ooredoo online ple affected by drought and called ePaper labels, to other channels to provide features of natural disasters. Ooredoo shops soon, high- the displayed device or enable The campaigns were lighting the company’s com- online purchase. part of QC’s relief efforts for mitment to environmental re- Customer service will be drought-affected people in sponsibility and digitalisation, enhanced by the introduction Somalia during 2018, focus- according to a press release of the tags, as staff will spend ing on the delivery of food, issued by the telecom provider less time on paper tagging and medicine, shelter and water to on Tuesday. more time focusing on cus- beneficiaries in various parts The new digital price tag tomer needs. From a visual of the country. system – the first to be used in perspective, shops will look QC provided free health- Qatar – provides a number of neater, more digitalised and care services in the drought- benefits to customers, shops modern. hit areas with no health facili- and the environment. Speaking about the digi- ties, benefiting 38,200 people. Without the need for pa- tal tag system, Manar Khalifa It also sent medical convoys The campaigns focused on the delivery of food, medicine, shelter and water to beneficiaries in various parts of the country. per, the new system is entirely al Muraikhi, director PR and to these areas in order reduce sustainable and environment- Corporate Communications the spread of diseases and epi- drinking water to 65,440 peo- needs of the displaced. the Syrian, Palestinian and has a specialised department, friendly. The costs of ink, pa- at Ooredoo, said: “We’re con- demics. ple in Baidoa and in the camps According to Somali gov- Somali people at the level of trained teams and field offices per and labour are reduced, stantly looking for the ways QC’s relief projects also of Kahda. ernment reports and the study humanitarian NGOs, accord- in more than 26 countries and the potential for mistakes to improve the customer ex- included distribution of dry Somalia is still facing a of some international bodies ing to the report of Financial worldwide. is greatly reduced. Price tags perience at our shops, and food items in view of the acute serious humanitarian crisis in the capital Mogadishu, the Tracking Services (FTS) of the Besides, QC joined the are synchronised with the cen- the ways to improve our shortage of food. This benefit- as the number of internally succession of natural disasters United Nations Office for the Somalia NGO Consortium as tral pricing systems, increas- business in line with our cor- ed 198,802 people, including displaced persons (IDPs) in- such as drought, desertification Coordination of Humanitar- part of its strategic approach ing its accuracy and allowing porate strategy. Digitalising the internally displaced, in the creased to 2.6 million, nearly and floods, has made the affect- ian Affairs (OCHA). to boost its presence within any amendments to be carried our price tagging system is of suburbs of Mogadishu, Kahda one quarter of the population, ed people unable to cope with Relief projects occupy a the international humanitar- out quickly and easily. Promo- great benefit to our custom- and Wajid. in 2018. Newly displaced fam- such difficult situations, forcing significant place in QC’s ac- ian system and emphasise its tions and special offers can ers and also propels us fur- Moreover, shelter sup- ilies live in harsh humanitar- them to take shelter in camps. tivities because of the crises keenness to coordinate in- also quickly and easily be in- ther along our path to com- plies were provided to 26,333 ian conditions, with no basic QC has been ranked first that hit many countries. The ternational assistance efforts corporated into the system to plete digitisation, a key goal needy and displaced people, in services and shelter. Food, wa- for more than one year in the charity has been a pioneer in around the world in coopera- reflect on the digital price tags. for Ooredoo.” addition to the distribution of ter and shelter are the primary world in terms of the relief for its relief interventions, as it tion with NGOs. Ministry recalls Vodafone Qatar receives top global Legal and Judicial Jeep models of 2004-2017 business continuity re-certification Studies Centre holds TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK training for officials DOHA DOHA QNA THE Ministry of Commerce and Indus- VODAFONE Qatar has been DOHA try (MoCI), in cooperation with United re-certified with the prestig- Cars Almana Company, dealer of Jeep in ious ISO 22301:2012 for Busi- Ambassador of THE Legal and Judicial Studies Centre under the Qatar, has announced the recall of Jeep ness Continuity Management the UK to Qatar Ministry of Justice recently organised a training Cherokee, Commander, Compass, Grand System, demonstrating the HE Ajay Sharma session for a number of researchers and legal spe- Cherokee, Patriot and Wrangler models company’s commitment to presents the ISO cialists from various ministries, institutions and of 2004-2017 due to a potential defect in highest levels of reliability and 22301:2012 companies in the country. the plastic handles of fire extinguishers. security in its business and certificate to The training session dealt with administrative The recall campaign comes within technical operations, the tel- Vodafone Qatar and judicial control decisions, legal records and the framework of the ministry’s continu- ecom provider has announced. Chief Executive the functions of the judicial control officer with ous efforts to protect consumers and en- The ISO 22301:2012 certi- Officer Sheikh general and special jurisdiction. sure that car dealers follow up on vehicle fication, awarded by the British Hamad Abdulla The session aimed to provide legal persons defects and repairs. Standards Institution (BSI), Jassim al Thani. with the necessary information and skills to im- The ministry said it would coordinate provides an international best plement the provisions concerning judicial and with the dealer to follow up on the main- practice framework for identi- franchise outlets across Qatar. and shareholders that Voda- directors, I would like to con- administrative justice by defining and distin- tenance works and communicate with fying potential threats, evalu- Ambassador of the UK to fone Qatar continues to suc- gratulate Vodafone Qatar in guishing administrative and judicial control, customers to ensure that the necessary ating their impact and develop- Qatar HE Ajay Sharma pre- cessfully implement a strong achieving ISO 22301:2012 cer- distinguishing between administrative judicial repairs are carried out. ing capability to minimise the sented the certificate to Voda- Business Continuity Manage- tification for Business Conti- officials and general judicial officials, as well as The ministry has urged all cus- impact of business disruption. fone Qatar Chief Executive ment System. We are commit- nuity Management. I applaud identifying the functions of the administrative tomers to report any violations to its BSI evaluated more than Officer Sheikh Hamad Abdulla ted to pioneering digital inno- Vodafone for leading by exam- control officers, the terms of reference of the gen- Consumer Protection and Anti-Com- 100 aspects of the company be- Jassim al Thani at a ceremony vation in Qatar with products ple, with their commitment to eral judicial control officers, and how to edit legal mercial Fraud Department, which fore awarding this certification, held at the company’s head- and services that customers achieving compliance to this records and the data. processes complaints, inquires and including customer service and quarters, in the presence of enjoy reliably, safely and se- international standard. Voda- The specialised training course came within suggestions, through the following care, risk assessment, human Vodafone and BSI executives. curely.” fone’s achievement will make a the framework of the legal and judicial training channels: call centre: 16001, email: resources and vendor govern- Commenting on the certi- Omar Rashid, general positive difference in develop- programme for the current year and the Ministry [email protected], Twitter: @MO- ance. This certification applies fication, Sheikh Hamad said, manager -Training and Pro- ing their objectives while also of Justice’s efforts to implement Qatar National CIQATAR, Instagram: MOCIQATAR not only to Vodafone Qatar’s “This re-certification demon- fessional Services of BSI, said, minimising the operational im- Vision 2030 by preparing a qualified national legal and mobile app: MOCIQATAR. offices, but also to retail and strates to customers, partners “On Behalf of our board of pact of disruptive incidents.” generation to play its role in national development. Division C Toastmasters holds workshop on speech writing

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TOASTMASTERS International Division C, Qatar (District 116P) recently conducted a workshop on ‘Effective Mentoring and Speech Writing’. Anchored by Karthikeyan Subbiah and opened by Division C Director Sudhir Gujar, the workshop helped members to enhance their content writing skills. It also aimed at honing attendees’ speech skills by telling them how to in- corporate key elements such as humour, inspiration and above all the wow factor into a speech. Manzoor Moideen spoke on the importance of effective mentoring and guid- Opened by Division C Director Sudhir Gujar, the workshop helped members to enhance their content writing skills. ed everyone to choose the mentor that looks at the bigger picture. available. Division C Director Sudhir Gujar said Sundaresan highlighted the unique na- Anupama Kasibhatla delivered Lesiley Mathew presented a workshop that the workshop allows participants to ture of the workshop, noting that more her presentation on adding humour on writing the overall speech, using tips get out of their comfort zones and write an such workshops are likely to be conducted to speeches, generating new ideas and and tricks provided by past winners of the effective speech. in future for the beneﬁt of all Toastmas- build on them with the appropriate tools World Championship of Public Speaking. District 116P Director DTM Rajeswar ters in Qatar. Nation Wednesday, February 6, 2019 05 MME, Sasol and ORYX GTL launch family fun event at 7 public parks The event will feature competitions, fun activities, planting experiences, interactive games and various sports

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK formation about plants, birds, DOHA insects, reptiles, mammals, marine life and nature reserves THE Ministry of Municipality in Qatar. Ali Hassan al Rashid received the 11th IIFME Award and secured and Environment (MME) rep- Mohamed al Enazi, chief three gold medals and one silver medal for his smart detection resented by the Public Parks administration officer at ORYX inventions at IIFME. Department (PPD), Sasol and GTL, said: “We are pleased to ORYX GTL have launched ‘Fun be part of this important envi- Days with Qatar e-Nature’, a ronmental event, which is in HBKU PhD student series of family entertainment line with ORYX GTL’s vision activities in seven public parks and commitment to raise en- in Qatar. vironmental awareness among wins awards in Kuwait The announcement was the public and encourage chil- made at a press conference Officials from MME, Sasol and ORYX GTL as well as representatives of Vodafone Qatar, at a press conference dren to plant trees. We thank TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to detect people who are un- held attended by officials from in Doha on Tuesday. all partners and sponsors for DOHA der the influence of narcotics the organising parties as well their efforts and call on every- and those carrying infectious as representatives of Vodafone communities in Qatar will istry of Municipality and Envi- The prizes include mobile one to participate in and enjoy A graduate student at Hamad diseases at airports; a Smart Qatar, the official telecommu- be covered. ronment is working to promote phones, cinema tickets, enter- the Fun Days.” Bin Khalifa University’s Col- Vest able to read the biometric nication sponsor of the event. The Fun Days with Qatar the culture of sustainability and tainment vouchers and more. On his part, Mohamed al lege of Science and Engineer- information of construction The officials reviewed the e-Nature will feature exciting environment protection and to Jack Saba, general manager Yami, executive director for ing (CSE) has been honoured workers to determine if they activities and competitions that competitions, fun activities, encourage people, especially of Public Affairs at Sasol, said: Foreign Affairs at Vodafone for his innovations in secu- are fatigued to prevent injury will be held as part of the Fun planting experiences and in- the young ones, to plant trees “Fun Days with Qatar e-Nature Qatar, said: “We are delighted rity screenings at the 11th on the job; an Automatic De- Days activities over seven Fri- teractive games, in addition to and increase green spaces. is an extension of the Qatar to be the telecommunication International Invention Fair tection for Dangerous Materi- days, starting from February 8 various sports such as Zumba, “The objectives of the event e-Nature initiative, reflecting partner of this event. We are in the Middle East (IIFME), als in X-Ray Scanners, which and ending on March 22, 2019, Karate and kickboxing. are in line with these efforts. Sasol’s commitment to raise committed to promoting on- which was hosted by the Ku- provides a new method for the from 2pm to 6pm every Friday. Gymmito Fitness Club will We thank Sasol and ORYX GTL environmental awareness and line safety in the society, and wait Science Club. detection of hazardous materi- The activities will be held present a balance game for chil- for this initiative and we wish educate people about the rich the Fun Days gives us a good Ali Hassan al Rashid, who als and substances in baggage; consecutively in Izghawa Park dren; Vodafone Qatar will pre- all family members a great time diversity of Qatar’s nature and opportunity to integrate digital is enrolled in the Computer and a Mobile Inspector Robot (February 8), Al Shahaniya sent an augmented reality game in the seven parks.” the importance of protecting education with environmental Science and Engineering used for airport surveillance to Park (February 15), Khor Plaza to educate children about on- Winners in the weekly the environment.” education. Based on our elec- PhD programme at CSE, re- detect explosives, counterfeit Park (February 22), Celebration line safety; and Sasol will pre- contests and in a draw that Questions at the competi- tronic safety programme, we ceived the 11th IIFME Award money and fake documents. Square Park - Al Daayen(March sent a “small steps for healthy will take place at the end of the tions and planting experiences created an augmented reality and secured three gold med- The IIFME is one of the 1), Al Legtaifiya Park (March habits” game. Moreover, “This Fun Days will receive valuable will be based on content that is game to help children learn how als and one silver medal for largest specialised invention 8), Al Shamal Park(March 15) is Qatar” will offer photography prizes presented by the spon- available free of charge in the to protect their personal infor- his smart detection inven- fairs in the Middle East and and Al Wakrah Public Garden workshops for adults. sors and supporters of the Qatar e-Nature application and mation on the internet, identify tions at IIFME. was this year held under the (March 22). PPD Director Mohammed event, including Vodafone Qa- website in Arabic and English. fake messages and prevent cy- Rashid was recognised for patronage of the Amir of Ku- Each park will host a al Khoori said, “Through its tar, Flik Cinema, AURA, and Launched by Sasol, the ap- ber bullying through a series of four inventions: a Smart Secu- wait HH Sheikh Sabah al Ah- fun day so that all areas and various departments, the Min- Baladna Farm. plication contains official in- fun interactive activities.” rity Investigator, which is able mad al Jaber al Sabah. QU’s conference discusses QU-CHS sheds light on evidence-based clinical practice legal framework to boost TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK well as specialists in the field of McMaster University Distin- DOHA formulating clinical guidelines. guished Professor of Clinical Qatar’s tourism industry Evidence-based clinical Epidemiology and Biostatis- THE Public Health Depart- practice is a vital part of health- tics, who was the first to coin QNA of tourism, especially as we are ment at Qatar University’s care that uses high-quality the term ‘evidence-based med- DOHA heading towards the world’s College of Health Sciences clinical research in decision icine’ and is considered among most prestigious football tour- (QU-CHS) has organised an in- making and the provision of the movement’s earliest and A TWO-DAY conference at nament and the most widely tensive workshop on evidence- optimum patient healthcare. It most prominent champions. the Qatar University (QU) ex- viewed sporting event, the FIFA based clinical practice, which requires updated doctor com- In addition, the workshop plored legal framework regu- World Cup 2022. The growth of contributes to continuous pro- petencies, including methodo- included opportunities for lating the tourism sector, legal the tourism sector in the coun- fessional development. logical research skills and the advancing skills under the su- and technical challenges fac- try imposes on us legal, eco- The workshop was at- application of formal rules pervision of a number of epide- ing the workers in the tourism nomic and social challenges.” tended by specialists in the of evidence in the evaluation miologists from QU’s CHS and sector and best solutions to Assistant Secretary-Gener- field, specifically from Pri- of clinical data and results of College of Medicine. The work- ensure the growth and devel- al of the National Council for mary Health Care Corporation this research. shop enhanced participants’ opment of this industry. Tourism Hassan Abdel Rah- (PHCC), Hamad General Hos- The workshop included skills in assessing systematic QU President Dr Hassan al man al Ibrahim said the tour- pital, Ministry of Public Health, methodological lectures con- research and integrating values Derham said, “One of the main ism industry has witnessed Aspetar and Sidra Medicine, as ducted by Dr Gordon Guyatt, into clinical decision making. Participants at an intensive workshop on evidence-based clinical practice. objectives of the conference is to several developments through address the legal framework of the establishment of the Na- the tourism sector, both nation- tional Tourism Council chaired ally and internationally, which by Prime Minister and Minister will help identify the legal and of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah technical challenges facing the bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani. tourism sector at the local, re- He added that the progress gional and international levels.” in the industry needs the legis- “This conference will allow lative umbrella that encourages us to exchange ideas, experienc- investors and protects his rights es and research in order to reach and the rights of the state. conclusions and recommenda- Assistant Dean for Re- tions that will assist in achieving search and Graduate Studies the desired objectives. Dr Mona al Marzouqi said the “The establishment of The Faculty of Law has chosen the National Tourism Council has subject of tourism from the recently been announced as an legal perspective due to its im- DOHA BANK MARKS CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: In sequence to the Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 2018, Doha Bank, in collaboration with Qatar Cancer Society alternative to the Qatar Tour- portance in Qatar as a country (QCS), held an awareness session for all its female employees on cervical cancer last month. The knowledge sharing session covered symptoms, early detection, prevention methods, risk ism Authority, which promises which occupies a strategic loca- factors and treatment of cervical cancer. The bank also distributed teal ribbons to the female staff to emphasise its support for the Teal Month. “We are honoured to organise with the QCS a flourishing future in the field tion on the world map. such an event to enlighten our employees on cervical cancer,” said Shaikha Noor Mubarak al Thani, deputy head of the HR Department. (TNN)

David Webb to exhibit unique jewellery at Qatar Show 2019

David Webb New York will celebrate its 6th year at the newly rebranded Qatar Show 2019 from February 20 to February 25, with the debut of several exceptional one-of-a-kind pieces

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AMERICAN fine jewellery house David Webb New York, will celebrate its 6th year at the newly rebranded Qatar Show 2019 (previously the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition), from February 20 to February 25, with the debut of several exceptional one-of-a-kind pieces from its workshop located on prestigious Madison Avenue and an exhilarating collaboration with Doha-based visual artist, Bouthayna al Muftah. Two bold pieces inspired by David Webb archival designs will make their international debut at Qatar Show. The Tree of Life Necklace, first created by the house’s master artisans in 1972, has been reimagined for the first time in over 206 carats of uniquely-coloured cabochon moon- stones. The playful I See U earrings, originally introduced in 1971, have been updated in a new colourful combination of carved turquoise, cabochon emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds. David Webb will also present extensions to several of its core collections, with special focus on the Motif Collec- tion. Originally conceived by David Webb in the 1970s, Motif Collection designs feature 18K gold, diamonds, and black and white enamel, with geometric, Art Deco-style ‘Motifs’ reminiscent of many of the house’s best known designs. Unusual for the house, Motif Collection designs are elegantly scaled down – giving them a particularly youthful, forthright feel, and making them well-suited for daily wear. 06 Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Nation

Contributed by: VINAY NAYUDU Going vroom vroom over Qatar’s footballing heroics UST a few days ago, the final on Friday, the nation has actually a football fan just like beautiful game of football been delightfully celebrating him. That invited smiles from saw Qatar’s bravehearts the great achievement. The either sides as they waved to bringing home the 2019 mood has been reflecting the J=HGJL=JK each other saying “Mabrook JAsian Cup and glory in great feat across every nook Qatar”! emphatic style. and corner of Qatar. Whether diary The football revelry has The triumph has sent Qataris or Qatar residents only added to the mood of a waves across the globe pitch- everybody is still talking foot- nation which is now so close ing Qataris’ passion for the ball. to playing perfect hosts to sport up with the best in the That night though, they FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar. world. The euphoria follow- were simply ecstatic and The National football ing Qatar team’s ascension couldn’t stop showing their team’s success at the Asian as football kings of Asia has delight as vehicles flocked Cup has been described as gripped the nation, and the the sea front even in the wee emblematic of the rapidly celebrations that followed hours of Saturday. Catching growing depth of the sport immediately thereafter could some extra attention, how- across the world’s largest con- only be seen and felt. ever, was a woman motorbike tinent. Al Annabi arrived home rider who vroomed with the Just imagine how it would on Saturday (Feb 2) and were Qatar flags fluttering vigor- be in this part of the globe received by the Amir HH ously on her two-wheeler. when Qatar would be playing Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad A kid moving along the Museum of Islamic Art, he in the World Cup. al Thani himself before they promenade with his family pointed towards the bike and Given their new stature took to an open top bus pa- had his eyes fixated on her exclaimed, “Ma, see she’s a and bright future, your guess rade around Doha and at the in amazement. As the slow cop”, inviting a laugh from would be as good as any foot- Corniche. But since the mo- moving traffic came to a halt his mother who had to ex- ball experts’ view. Way to go ment Qatar won the thrilling at the traffic lights near the plain to the boy that she was for Qatar for sure. CAMPUS CORNER MES principal appointed CBSE Board exams counsellor for classes X and XII

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK XII students and parents. The schools in India and abroad. ucators are also featuring in this 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon. General help and guidance is expected DOHA counselling is provided at the A post-graduate in English counselling programme to ad- queries related to board exams to be on the rise. “While stu- time of preparation as well as language and literature and dress exam-related psychologi- are clarified by the front office dents are focusing on the im- MES Indian School Princi- during the examination so that an international (UK) diploma cal problems faced by students. operators on 44572888 and mediate task of completing the pal Hameeda Kadar has been the students can overcome holder in child psychology, Ha- The counselling, which students will be connected to pre-board exams successfully, appointed as Counsellor for exam-related stress. The CBSE meeda has vast experience in the commenced on February 1, will the principal for exam-related parents have evinced keen in- Qatar region by the Central pre-exam annual counselling field of education. She is one of go on until April 4 this year. Stu- anxiety or stress. terest in receiving guidance in Board of Secondary Educa- is an outreach programme of- the 87 tele-counsellors compris- dents and parents who want to With the board exams for matters related to overcoming tion (CBSE) of India to provide fering voluntary service free ing principals and trained coun- avail themselves of counselling Class X and Class XII around exam-related stress and gen- pre-examination psychologi- of cost to students across the sellors appointed by the CBSE. can contact Hameeda Kadar on the corner, the number of stu- eral conduct during the days of cal counselling to Class X and vast geographical network of Psychologists and special ed- Hameeda Kadar +974 44572801/813 between dents seeking psychological exam,” said Hameeda. Olive International School pupils portray Bhavans Public School bids glimpses of imagination to boost creativity farewell to Class XII students TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

A special assembly was conducted on the topic “Imaginery World” by the students of Grade 1 of Olive International School. The aim was to enrich the students’ creativity and imagination, which ultimately leads to their self-growth. The event was based on the imagination of the children’s own world and their imagina- tions were beautifully presented. The costumes added beauty TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and the programme turned DOHA out to be splendid. The performance was exquisite evinc- A farewell program for class ing applaud and appreciations XII students of Bhavans Pub- from all Olivians. lic School was conducted on Saturday, February 2. The school’s Principal M.P. Philip welcomed the gathering. The students of class XII were blessed by dignitaries, Direc- tor of Administration An- jana Menon, President P N Baburajan, Vice President A P Manikandan, General Sec- the lighting of the candles shared their experiences retary K M Anil and Shailaja and acknowledging the hope through speeches. This was Krishnakumar and Asha and prayers. The event cre- followed by speeches by their Shiju for putting up best aca- ated a positive and vibrant class teachers. The program demic performance in the up- ambience for the students. ended with the vote of thanks coming CBSE examinations. The school’s students proposed by Vice Principal The ceremony included Sinu Philip and Aameer Dharmaraj Kumar.

Stenden University Qatar scores high DPS-MIS MUN delegates participate in rank in global benchmarking study The Hague International Model UN meet TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Dr. Ivan Ninov, Executive DOHA Dean of Stenden University Qa- tar, said: “We are very pleased NEARLY two years ago, the with the results of latest THE- Stenden Qatar University of Ap- ICE benchmarking report, in plied Sciences reached an im- which Stenden Qatar has been portant milestone in its devel- compared to some of the best opment when The International higher education institutions in Centre of Excellence in Tourism the ﬁeld of hospitality and tour- and Hospitality Education (THE- ism education, and other peer ICE) granted full accreditation to universities across the globe. two of its Bachelor’s degree pro- Our successful performance in grammes, namely the Bachelor this global benchmarking study in Tourism Management, and is a validation of our continu- the Bachelor in International ous efforts on supporting our Hospitality Management. students and enhancing their THE-ICE is a global quality as- overall educational experi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Union, Federal Republic of strong institutions in creating, surance agency and a worldwide institutions and a global group the only university in THE-ICE ence. The best and most effec- DOHA Germany, Republic of Ghana, maintaining and restoring network of leading quality tour- of other participating peer uni- family which was rated number tive measure of our quality as Republic of Lithuania, Man- peace and justice across the ism, hospitality, events and culi- versities. Based on the results 1 on ﬁve different items. a university is the success of A team from DPS-Modern golia, Federal Democratic Re- world. nary arts institutions. of the benchmarking report, The Benchmarking Rat- our graduates, and therefore Indian School participated in public of Nepal and Federal Jaideep Singh brought Starting from 2018, THE- which were analysed by the ing Report will help SUAS-Q we are fully focused on deliver- the VIII annual THIMUN Qa- Republic of Somalia. laurels to the school by acting ICE has prepared a benchmark- UK-based agency i-graduate, to support its continuous qual- ing a high-quality educational tar conference from January The theme for this year’s as Deputy Secretary General ing rating report based on the Stenden University Qatar was ity improvement and strategic product and preparing gradu- 22 to 25, at the Qatar National conference was “Peace, Jus- for the conference. results from the 2018 student rated #1 for language support, planning and will also provide ates who can successfully deal Convention Center (QNCC). tice and Strong Institutions” The delegates were ac- satisfaction survey. The study host culture, social activities, in- the opportunity of benchmark- with the challenges of today’s A total 94 delegates from the and most of the topics dis- companied by Marie Luthra was completed by students ternet access, and accommoda- ing itself against many other in- complex and dynamic business school represented Federal cussed at the conference re- and Amir Khan, the MUN from all THE-ICE accredited tion cost and quality. It was also ternational institutions. environment.” Republic of Brazil, European volved around the role of the directors. Wednesday, February 6, 2019 07 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email Pakistan Prism [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

FawadFawad RRanaana AhmedAhmed AssiAssi,, MMohammadohammad IdIdreesrees AAnwarnwar RRashidashid RaRaﬁqﬁq Butt A Anupamnupam Segher, SSaraara TaherTaher,, HeadHead of Sales and MarketingMarketing Investment ManaManagerger Sales and MarketMarketinging ManaManagerger Yasmeen City in Lusail offers investment opportunity for Pakistani expatriates

AKISTAN Business with other districts across Lusail Forum Doha in coor- City. Yasmeen also benefits from be- The invitation to the Pakistani community for attending a presentation on the Yasmeen dination with Ariane ing in close proximity to the Metro Real Estate arranged which provides connectivity with City project was extended by Sheikh Suhaim bin Khalid bin Hamad al Thani. The event a presentation on Yas- many destinations around Doha in- meenP City Lusail project recently. cluding Hamad International Air- also had Sheikh Sultan bin Jassim al Thani and Mohammed Hussain al Ali in attendance Designed as a multi-use district fea- port. It’s a city within a city. turing residential buildings, com- In his turn, Mohammad Idrees mercial complexes, besides state- Anwar thanked Sheikh Suhaim of-the-art restaurants, schools and bin Khalid bin Hamad al Thani for healthcare centre, Yasmeen City at considering Pakistani community Lusail will, on completion, provide as first amongst the prospective cli- a decent and comfortable living for ents which is indeed a tremendous as many as 18,000 people. acknowledgment of the significant The invitation to the Pakistani presence of the community in Qatar. community was extended by Sheikh Rashid Rafiq Butt, who coor- Suhaim bin Khalid bin Hamad al dinated the event, announced that Thani. The event was also graced by Pakistani community will get a very Sheikh Sultan bin Jassim al Thani special discount on purchase of and Mohammed Hussain al Ali. properties in Yasmeen City which Yasmeen City would be a mod- will be handed over to the owners ern smart city offering a sophisticat- in a record completion time. He said ed new take on living with stunning that the project would provide the architecture enhanced by lush green very best of life with everything to spaces for peaceful, comfortable and hand for a thriving community with convenient living. family values at heart. Speaking on the occasion, In- With world-class educational vestment Manager Anupam Segher facilities, two mosques and superb said that Yasmeen City will be a restaurants offering a perfect dining ‘smart city’ in every sense with a experience, this city can be a dream fully integrated modern transport place for many. People will also ben- system. The sustainable Light Rail efit from its perfect location within Transit network links Yasmeen City Lusail for good measure. A section of the audience APOO World Qatar Chapter names new board members

LL Pakistanis Over- Chapter president.’’ seas Organization Rauf Ahmed Shahzad International (APOO said: “I feel proud to be re- AWorld) Qatar Chap- appointed for my second ter recently appointed new term as general secretary. It board members for a two- shows that people have trust year term from 2019-2020. in me, resulting in my selec- Following the nomina- tion for the second time in a tion, the executive board row. I feel it’s a reflection of members met and appointed Syed Anwar Zahid Sheikh the service I have delivered the new board members. Ali Shah Chairman APOO World during my terms.” They are Syed Anwar Ali APOO World was estab- Shah (President), Iftikhar Ud- for Community Welfare) and lished in 1989 with a vision to din Chaudhary (Vice Presi- Mohammad Ashraf Siddiqui help overseas Pakistanis. It is a dent), Rauf Ahmed Shahzad (Honorary Advisor). non-political and non-profita- PBFD President Mohammad Idrees Anwar hands over a shield to Fawad Rana in recognition of his tremendous contribution and meritori- (General Secretary), Nadeem Anwar Ali Shah, who was ble organisation working solely ous services to the business sectors of Pakistan and Qatar. Bashir Chaudhary (Joint Sec- appointed to the board for the for the welfare of overseas Paki- retary), Sajjad Ahmed (Fi- first time said, “I would like stanis and for improving the im- nance Secretary), Asghar Bhatti to thank APOO World central age of Pakistan abroad. APOO Pakistani businessman feted for laudable services (Sports Secretary), Shoaib committee chairman Zahid World has its representatives in Asghar (Press and Social Me- Sheikh, Sports Secretary Ha- the Middle East, Australia, New AKISTAN’S leading businessman Rana, who is a founding member of Rana thanked the organisers of the dia), Arshad Hussain Hashmi roon Rashid Qureshi and Mu- Zealand, Africa, Asia Pacific, and franchise owner of Lahore Qa- PBFD, is Managing Director of Qatar Lu- event and participants for honour be- (Literary Secretary), Mian Saj- hammad Usman Khan, Gulf re- Europe, Canada and the US. Plandars and Durban Qalandars was bricants (Qalco). President Mohammad stowed on him, affirming that such a ges- jad Mushtaq, Imtiaz Ahmed gion Coordinator, for choosing APOO World’s Qatar Chapter feted for his laudable services at a func- Idrees Anwar acknowledged Rana’s ser- ture will only spur him to attain newer and Hafeez Ch (Coordinators me as the APOO World Qatar was established in 2016. tion organised by Pakistan Business Fo- vices in Pakistan and Qatar in the fields of milestones. He spoke about his inspiration rum Doha (PBFD) recently. business and sports. in life –in his personal and business career.

Pakistan Senate chairman greets

Qatar on AFC Asian Cup success Iftikhar Uddin Chaudhary Rauf Ahmed Shahzad Nadeem Bashir Chaudhary Sajjad Ahmed embassy in Doha. one milestone after another in between our two frater- He conveyed his greet- different sports. Winning the nal countries will be further ings to the Amir His Highness AFC Asian Cup shows that Qa- strengthened in the years to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al tar has the potential to achieve come,” said the Chairman. Thani and Prime Minister and greater successes in future as Minister of Interior HE Sheikh well. I am conﬁdent Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khal- that bilateral ifa al Thani. “It is due to the relations patronage of its great leader- ship that Qatar is achieving Asghar Bhatti Shoaib Asghar Arshad Hussain Hashmi Mian Sajjad Mushtaq Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Chairman of Pakistan Senate

AK Senate Chairman Mu- hammad Sadiq Sanjrani Phas greeted Qatari national football team on winning AFC Asian Cup 2019. “I greet the national football team of Qatar for emerging victorious by winning the AFC Haroon Rashid, Doha Asian Cup,” said the chairman International Sports Usman Khan, Coordina- Imtiaz Ahmed Mohammad Ashraf in his message sent to Pakistan Secretary tor Gulf Region Siddiqui 08 Wednesday, February 6, 2019

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

US Senate Rebuke To Trump On Afghanistan Withdrawal Can Moon Jae-in Survive By engaging Taliban in ‘peace talks’ that exclude both Afghan govt and NATO allies, Trump undermines US S Korea’s Third-Year Jinx? mission and likely the chances of a ‘political reconciliation’ necessary for lasting peace Like most of his predecessors, the South Korean president risks falling F President Donald Trump has been talks” with the Taliban that exclude both the consistent on any policy front, it’s been democratically elected Afghan government into the same trap of faltering on his third year in office in his ‘America first’ approach to for- and NATO allies, the Trump administration eign policy. With trade, this has meant has undermined the US mission there and TAE-JUN KANG Irenegotiating or tearing up multilateral quite possibly the chances for the “political TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE agreements like NAFTA and using tariffs reconciliation” necessary for a lasting peace. and other hardball tactics to get “a better Last week the administration said it N a country where the president is deal” for American workers. With national had reached a “preliminary framework” for elected to a single five-year term with security, it has meant decrying the costs a peace deal that would include full with- no possibility of re-election, the third and questioning the need for longstanding, drawal of US troops in exchange for Taliban year has always been a challenge for post-World War II alliances like NATO. commitments to do what is necessary to Ileaders in South Korea. Nowhere has this America first ideology “prevent Afghanistan from ever becoming One former president, Kim Young- been more on display than in Trump’s views a platform for international terrorist groups sam, lost public support in his third year on the war in Afghanistan. As a candidate or individuals.” due to resistance against a new labour law for president, he called the To proceed, Afghan of- that his administration tried to introduce, war “a total disaster” and ficials would have to be while yet another former president, Kim claimed the Afghan people included in future talks, a Dae-jung, became embroiled in a corrup- were “robbing us blind.” condition the Taliban has tion scandal involving his son. In a 2013 tweet, he said, refused in the past. But Former President Roh Moo-hyun “We should leave Afghani- even with such conditions, faced public criticism in his third year stan immediately. No the announcement has due to his attempt to seek a free-trade more wasted lives. If we caused widespread con- agreement with the United States, while have to go back in, we go cern among Afghan leaders the Lee Myung-bak administration came in hard & quick. Rebuild and the general public who under fire for alleged illegal monitoring the US first.” fear a Taliban resurgence of the public. The last president before Indeed, Trump’s once US troops withdraw. Moon, Park Geun-hye, also began to see promises to “rebuild” the Understandably, NATO al- public discontent mounting in her third US and pull young men lies (including Germany, year as several political scandals em- and women out of what with some 1,300 troops in broiled her term, eventually leading to is now the longest war in Afghanistan and Italy with her impeachment. No wonder South Ko- American history — long- nearly 900) are reportedly rean politics has a famous saying: “the er, as the Cato Institute’s discussing pulling out. nightmare of the third year makes the Doug Bandow recently Any US withdrawal to less None of this bodes well president a lame duck.” wrote, “than the Revolu- for the people of Afghani- The current Moon Jae-in administra- tionary War, Civil War, than 8,500 troops would send stan, where the Taliban tion kicked off in May 2017, which means World War I and World the wrong message to NATO remains in control of large Moon will enter his third year in office War II combined” — and Afghan allies, as well as swaths of the countryside. in 2019. And signs of the ‘nightmare’ for were central to the ‘Make to the Taliban Any US withdrawal to less Moon and his government have already America Great Again’ than 8,500 troops would begun to emerge. campaign that unexpect- send the wrong message to One of the core members of the ruling edly put Trump at the top at the GOP ticket NATO and Afghan allies, as well as to the Democratic Party of Korea, Sohn Hye- legal action against the opposition law- in 2016 and eventually in the White House. Taliban. While any death of men and wom- won, is currently under the media spot- Although some of the scandals maker for violating the privacy of Moon’s But once he became commander in en in uniform is a tragedy, and we would like light, with accusations of alleged specu- remain allegations or merely specula- daughter while dismissing the allegation chief, Trump charted a different course, nothing more than to see a lasting peace in lation in real estate. Sohn disaffiliated tion, it is undeniable that all are a itself without a satisfying explanation. increasing the number of US troops in Af- Afghanistan, US military deaths in Afghani- herself from the party to minimise the And after Kim was sentenced to jail, ghanistan from about 8,500 to roughly stan have averaged about 17 a year since public anger, but it does not seem like the blow to Moon and his administration, Lim Jong-seok, Moon’s former chief 14,000 today. Along with the increase in 2015 — down from nearly 500 in 2010. dissatisfaction will dissipate soon. which is struggling to boost the coun- presidential secretary, made remarks on troop numbers — the great majority of That’s not to diminish the great cost Another ruling party member, Seo try’s sagging economy and maintain- his personal social media account, hinting whom are there to train Afghan military of this war, which has claimed the lives of Young-kyo, is alleged to have called a ing the balance between international that the ruling against Kim was unfair. and security personnel — came an intensi- 2,419 US military personnel since October judge into her office in 2015 and asked powers and North Korea Moon’s public approval rates, which fied bombardment campaign of Taliban and 2001, most recently a brave US Army Rang- to have the level of punishment reduced once reached more than 70 percent, fell Islamic State strongholds. er from Texas, Sgt Cameron A Meddock. At for an acquaintance’s son, who was then below 50 percent since January and have In December, however, Mattis resigned the same time, tens of thousands of Afghans on trial for a charge of attempted sexual ing his election campaign in 2017. not bounced back. his post as Pentagon chief after Trump have given their lives defending their young abuse. Although some of these scandals re- The latest poll shows that his approval promised to pull all US forces out of Syria. democracy from Taliban, Islamic State ter- Closer to the president himself, main allegations or merely speculation, it now stands at 47 percent, a 1 percent drop In his resignation letter, Mattis made clear rorists, and other extremists who would roll Moon’s economic adviser Kim Hyun-chul is undeniable that all are a blow to Moon from the first week of January. that he was at odds with the president on back dramatic advances in childhood and recently resigned, taking responsibility and his administration, which is strug- Given the fact that all the scandals the importance of strategic alliances and adult education, women’s rights, freedom of for a controversy caused by his remarks. gling to boost the country’s sagging econ- mentioned above are ongoing situations, partnerships. “While the US remains the expression, and freedom of religion — not to Kim said in a recent forum that retired omy and maintaining the balance between there is the possibility that the approval indispensable nation in the free world,” he mention economic progress resulting from South Koreans should go to Southeast international powers and North Korea. rates will fall even further. wrote, “we cannot protect our interests or new trading partners and foreign investment. Asian countries and that people referring Given the examples of the previous Does this mean Moon and his admin- serve that role effectively without maintain- We know the US Senate is thinking to South Korea as “hell” would realise that presidents, it is important for the govern- istration are set to be the next victims of ing strong alliances.” about it. Last Thursday, 68 senators — in a the state of this country outpaces those of ment to handle these scandals carefully, the “nightmare of the third year”? Such an alliance has been crucial from rare supermajority and a clear rebuke to the the Southeast Asian countries. but so far, its reaction to them has been They still have the opportunity to re- day one in Afghanistan, where a NATO coa- president — voted in favour of a resolution Opposition parties are also currently unconvincing. verse public sentiment and get back on lition of over 16,000 troops from 39 coun- warning that “a precipitous withdrawal” of targeting Moon’s daughter, who recently The president and his administration track but, it all depends on how the ad- tries is helping to train, advice and assist Af- US forces from Afghanistan and Syria could moved abroad, speculating that her fam- have been passive in coming forward to ministration deals with the ongoing scan- ghan security forces. US forces make up the “allow terrorists to regroup, destabilise crit- ily left the country to avoid legal issues. present an official narrative, allowing dals. One problem is that time is running great majority of these forces, but the NATO ical regions and create vacuums that could More importantly, South Gyeongsang speculation about the allegations to spread out. Regardless of how the scandals are presence is indispensable to the legitimacy be filled by Iran or Russia.” That wouldn’t Governor Kim Kyoung-soo on January 30 — or worse indirectly admitting them. handled, it is difficult for any president and sustainability of our mission there. put America first, or make our post-9/11 received a two-year prison term for his Take the accusations about Moon’s with no prospect of re-election to avoid Yet by unilaterally engaging in “peace world any safer. involvement in an online opinion rigging daughter, for instance. The presidential the ‘lame duck’ label with his term run- scandal. Kim was a key aide to Moon dur- office responded by saying it will take ning down. (Tribune News Service) Huawei’s Future Hinges On Its Ability To Outgrow Its Past

Chinese telecom giant’s business behaviour and practices were forged in an early environment where political connections trumped any law

BONNIE GIRARD If the charges against Huawei and its ribald frontier, both figuratively and lit- ly unsanitary environment, health issues TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE CFO, Meng Wanzhou, are proven true, the In Shenzhen, it was not law to which erally. To understand Ren Zhengfei’s and invariably multiplied. Yet factory-provided case will have been an indictment on the companies such as Huawei had to his daughter’s position there at that time, healthcare was basic, or nonexistent. HE charges against Huawei, hinted at system that forged Huawei, as much as on answer. It was power brokers in key one must take into account that their very In other ways, and much like most by the December 2018 arrest of Meng the company itself. This is one reason why government and Party positions that presence in Shenzhen was already some- frontier towns anyplace in the world, law- Wanzhou, its CFO and the daughter the Chinese government acted so vocifer- thing out of the ordinary. lessness and vice dominated the social of founder Ren Zhengfei, have now ously in the early days of Meng’s detention. give companies the right, the resourc- Ordinary Chinese could not get into scene in Shenzhen. Prostitution, often run Tbeen filed in US federal courts. And As a consequence of the environment in es, and the room to operate Shenzhen. Visiting, much less setting up by military and paramilitary elements, they are severe. Bank fraud. Wire fraud. which early start-ups were allowed to grow shop or living in Shenzhen, required spe- was rampant. Women who could bribe Theft of intellectual property. Violation of and prosper in Shenzhen and other SEZs, contrary, they very much worked in ac- cial permits. Those special permits were their way into Shenzhen, and who had the sanctions against Iran. such Chinese companies are unprepared cordance with its protocols. issued to the well-connected, and to those will to do it, could make small fortunes in If true, the charges are indicative of for, unaccustomed to, and unfamiliar with The problems began when it became who paid through back-channels. Shenz- the Shenzhen sex trade, and then meld a larger, more structural issue common an international business environment clear that the system of the Chinese SEZ, hen was off-limits to most Chinese, except back into their former lives at home with throughout the Chinese business world, framed by and answerable to the rule of law. and that which is considered to comprise for those who got in by becoming contract enough capital to start a business. and particularly prevalent in the 1990s. In In Shenzhen, it was not law to which international norms, have little in com- labourers. For an ordinary Chinese work- Shenzhen was supposed to be a poster order to understand Huawei, one has to companies such as Huawei had to answer. mon. Thus the charges against Huawei er, the contract was the first step into a child of relative openness to the outside understand its hometown of Shenzhen. It was power brokers in key government call into question the entire mechanism by world of blatantly disregarded labour, liv- world, allowing market mechanisms to In the 1990s, China’s Special Economic and Party positions operating in concert which China has modernised to date. ing, and health and safety regulations. flourish in a quasi-capitalist space. Instead, Zones (SEZs) soaked up foreign investment with criminal elements who joined togeth- Shenzhen was an experiment of grand Contracts that designated a 44-hour closer inspection shows that the city became by the billions from all corners of the earth. er to give companies the right, the resourc- proportions in economic policy. Its story working week in fact disguised forced a toolbox for the crony politics of the CCP. The Chinese government subsidised that in- es, and the room to operate. is probably best told in He Qinglian’s overtime of up to another 50 hours per As He Qinglian argues, “As the power vestment from abroad with land deals, tax Companies in those days had little to bestseller, The Pitfalls of Modernization. week per worker. Workers who fought the of local governments grows, officials who breaks, and no-questions-asked bank loans. worry about except pleasing and curry- Amazingly, the book was originally al- system were summarily dismissed, with have favoured reform would come to op- Shenzhen, the birthplace and proving ing favour with Chinese Communist Party lowed to be published in China, despite its functionally no recourse. pose further reform because it would limit ground of Huawei, was the first and became bosses and their hangers-on, who have deep criticisms of policies and practices in Shenzhen and its environs became the their ability to trade power for money and the mother of all SEZs. The business behav- make-or-break power over the fortunes of Shenzhen during the 1990s. embodiment of the sweatshop in China. Liv- money for power.” iour and practices of Huawei’s key players any company. Scant thought was given to The Shenzhen of the 1990s, where ing conditions saw 12 to 16 people per fac- This is the world in which – and for and of Huawei at large were forged in this the legality of it all. Companies that suc- Meng’s father established himself after tory dormitory room, with a toilet for every which — Huawei was built. It remains to wild, deeply corrupt, frontier fishing village ceeded under this patronage system did ostensibly leaving the military, and where 100. Working 12 to 14 hours a day, seven be seen how far the apple has fallen from that became a metropolis nearly overnight. not work outside of the system; on the Meng herself cut her career teeth, was a days a week, and living in a close, often high- the tree.

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India’s apex court slams Centre, SC forbids arrest of Kolkata police refuses to extend NRC deadline IANS chief, tells top cop to help in probe NEW DELHI THE Supreme Court on Tues- day refused to relax the July Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar must appear before CBI and honestly co-operate in investigation: Top court 31 deadline for publishing Assam’s final National Regis- ter of Citizens (NRC) as it ex- IANS problem with you is you as- pressed its disapproval of the NEW DELHI sume too many things. What Centre’s plea for putting the is your problem, you can co- updation work on hold after THE Supreme Court on Tues- operate.” The next hearing the Lok Sabha election sched- day asked Kolkata Police will be on February 20. ule is announced. Commissioner Rajeev Kumar Kolkata Police Commis- “The Ministry of Home to appear before the CBI and sioner Rajeev Kumar faces Affairs is bent upon that NRC faithfully co-operate in the fresh problems with the Cen- work is not carried out. The probe into the Saradha chit tre on Tuesday asking the entire effort of the Ministry fund scam but said he must West Bengal government to is to destroy this process. If not be arrested. initiate disciplinary proceed- you want NRC work to go on, A bench of Chief Jus- ings against him for par- there are 1,001 ways of doing tice Ranjan Gogoi, Justice L ticipating in a street protest it. The government is not co- Nageswara Rao and Justice with Chief Minister Mamata operating,” Chief Justice Ran- Sanjiv Khanna said the Cen- Banerjee, an action that jan Gogoi said. tral Bureau of Investigation comes on top of an unprec- His remarks came af- (CBI) must not resort to any edented stand-off between ter Attorney General K.K. coercive action, including ar- Venugopal apprised the apex resting the officer. court of the Centre’s stand that work on NRC updation The court also asks responses should be put on hold after ‘No offence’ the Lok Sabha elections are on a contempt petition moved Appearing for the Kolkata announced. by the CBI along with the one Police Commissioner, senior Brushing aside the Cen- asking for direction to Kumar counsel Abhishek Manu tre’s request, the bench of to surrender for questioning Singhvi told the court: “They Chief Justice Gogoi and Jus- tice Rohinton Nariman asked have asked for surrender the poll panel to examine if Investigation would take when no offence is made out, it could hold elections in the place at a neutral place–in on which Justice Gogoi said: state by sparing 3,457 officers Shillong. “The problem with you is you who would continue with the The court also sought re- assume too many things. NRC work. sponses from the West Ben- What is your problem, you can “We also request the Elec- gal Chief Secretary, the Di- cooperate.” The next hearing tion Commission of India to rector General of Police and will be on February 20. examine the case of exemp- Rajeev Kumar on a contempt tion of officers, in the rank petition moved on Monday of District Magistrates, Ad- by the CBI along with the one ditional District Magistrates, asking for direction to Rajeev (File photo) A supporter holds a cut-out of Mamata Banerjee, CM of the state of West Bengal, during “United India” rally attended by the leaders the two governments for the etc..., from transfers which Kumar to surrender for ques- of India’s main opposition parties ahead of the general election, in Kolkata, India, recently. (REUTERS) last three days. are likely to be made in view tioning. Ministry of Home Affairs of the elections,” the court During the hearing, At- Mamata ends sit-in, announces oppn programme in Delhi next week counsel Abhishek Manu Sing- (MHA) sources said a let- said in its order. torney General KK Venu- hvi told the court: “They have ter has been written to the The Election Commission, gopal described the situa- KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday ended her sit-in to protest against the asked for surrender when no West Bengal Chief Secretary the order said, will consider the tion as “a total breakdown CBI’s attempt to question Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar in connection with its probe into the offence is made out. to initiate action against the matter “keeping in mind that of constitutional machin- ponzi scheme scam after the “positive” apex court verdict. She also announced a meeting of opposition “Rajeev Kumar is vilified. 1989-batch IPS officer cit- this Court which has consist- ery” and Solicitor General leaders in the national capital next week. Terming her dharna a victory for the “people, country and democ- He has written to the CBI to ing “indisciplined behaviour ently monitored the NRC work Tushar Mehta highlighted racy”, she said she was ending it as requested by senior opposition party leaders after the SC verdict. “I meet at a neutral place where and violation of All India is of the view that least inter- that CBI personnel were de- have decided (to end the dharna) because of the requests from all the political parties. I have no problem. the entire SIT will be there to Services (Conduct) Rules ference should come in such tained at a police station. I have previously done 26 day-hunger strike here. I have also done 14 days dharna in Singur also. But we be questioned,” Singhvi told 1968/AIS (Discipline and works so that final NRC is made Appearing for the Kolkata have got the justice from at least one democratic institution. “This dharna was not a political agitation. It the court. Appeal), Rules 1969 by the and published on the stipulated Police Commissioner, senior was an agitation to save India and India’s democracy,” she said. (IANS) Justice Gogoi said: “The officer”. date i.e. 31st July, 2019.”

Taliban demand ‘Modi wave’ in Valley Indian communication satellite triggers laughter ‘Lord’ Modi just like the British: Rahul GSAT-31 set for launch today new constitution storm on Twitter AFP India is facing Mr Modi’s auto- may not be so easy. Congress CHENNAI: All is set for the launch of India’s 40th communica- for Afghanistan NEW Delhi: PM Narendra Modi NEW DELHI cratic backlash,” Gandhi, head have been emboldened by state tion satellite GSAT-31 early on Wednesday by an Ariane 5 rocket chose a Sunday to tour the of the Congress party that has election victories in late 2018. belonging to Arianespace, said the European space agency. In at rare talks scenic Dal Lake in Srinagar. But PRIME Minister Narendra dominated Indian politics for Gandhi said in the interview a statement, Arianespace said the launch will be the first of the much to the embarrassment of Modi is lording it over India decades, said in a newspaper that this was “just the tip of the planned 12 missions in 2019 using its heavy-lift Ariane 5, medi- AFP the BJP a video of him waving at just like the British, opposition interview. “Mr Modi believes backlash” against Modi’s Hindu um-lift Soyuz and lightweight Vega rockets. The Ariane 5 rocket will KABUL the empty lake gave many Twit- leader Rahul Gandhi said in a that he is the Lord of India, just nationalist Bharatiya Janata carry two satellites - Saudi Geostationary Satellite 1/Hellas Sat 4 teratis an occasion to poke fun blistering pre-election broad- like the British believed,” the Party (BJP). and the GSAT-31. According to the Indian Space Research Organi- THE Taliban demanded at the PM and some to score a side published Tuesday. 48-year-old told the Hindustan “What Mr Modi doesn’t ac- sation (ISRO), the 2,535-kg GSAT-31 is the 40th communication a new constitution for Af- political point. He perhaps posed Gandhi, great-grandson of Times daily. cept is that India today is in a satellite and would augment the Ku-band transponder capacity in ghanistan and promised an for the video which went viral on India’s first prime minister after Modi, 68, swept to power in crisis. India has a massive job geostationary orbit. The ISRO said GSAT-31, with a mission life of “inclusive Islamic system” to Monday just as he would on any independence from Britain in a landslide in 2014 but with vot- crisis, a humongous agriculture 15 years, will be used for supporting VSAT networks, television govern the war-torn country other occasion - waving at enthu- 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru, hopes ers unhappy about unemploy- crisis, and Indian youngsters uplinks, digital satellite news gathering, DTH television services, at a rare gathering with sen- siastic crowd, except that there to unseat Modi in the vote due ment and the dire state of In- are deeply distressed about cellular backhaul connectivity and more. (IANS) ior Afghan politicians in Rus- was no crowd that day. (IANS) by May. “Every institution in dian agriculture, winning again their future,” he said. sia Tuesday that excluded the Kabul government. The insurgents’ manifes- to, outlined in Moscow before some of Afghanistan’s most Pakistan president, PM reaffirm country’s principled position on Kashmir influential leaders, comes a week after the Taliban held unprecedented six-day talks ARYNEWS was the nation’s firm belief of the Kashmiri people. “India is using different with US negotiators about ISLAMABAD that Kashmiris will succeed Addressing an interna- tactics to change the demog- ending the 17-year war. in their struggle.” PM Khan tional conference on Kash- raphy of the Valley. India is The Moscow meeting the IN separate messages on said the freedom movement mir in London, the foreign continuously targeting gen- Taliban’s most significant ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’, in Indian-administered Kash- minister appealed to the eral public across the Line of with Afghan politicians in re- President Dr Arif Alvi and mir was getting strength world conscience that hu- Control to divert the atten- cent memory saw the insur- Prime Minister Imran Khan with every passing day. He manity was bleeding in tion of the world community gents praying together with on Tuesday reassured Kash- deplored that seven decades Kashmir, the valley was from its atrocities in Kash- sworn enemies including for- miri brothers and sisters that had passed and the dispute burning and human rights mir,” he added. mer president Hamid Karzai Pakistan will remain consist- of Jammu and Kashmir re- were being trampled in In- Qureshi maintained that as they discussed their vision ent in its principled position mained unresolved. dian-administered Kashmir. they had come to London for the future. on the Kashmir issue, Radio Foreign Minister Shah The minister called upon to raise voice for the inno- “The Kabul government Pakistan reported. Mahmood Qureshi said on the Indian authorities to recent Kashmiris and to ex- constitution is invalid. It has The president said the Monday that India was com- peal the black laws, ban use press solidarity with them. been imported from the West entire Pakistani nation stood mitting grave human rights of pellet guns against the un- He called for an impartial and is an obstacle to peace,” with its Kashmiri brethren violations in Kashmir under armed protesters and initiate commission of inquiry to be Sher Mohammad Abbas in their valiant struggle to its administration, stressing an inquiry into the human formed on the human rights Stanikzai, who headed the achieve the legitimate right that the right to self-deter- Pakistanis hold placards as they march during a protest rally to mark rights violations against the violation in Kashmir and for Taliban delegation, told at- to self-determination. “It mination was a basic right ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’ in Karachi, on Tuesday. (AFP) innocent Kashmiris. immediate action. tendees at a central Moscow hotel. “It is conflicted. We want an Islamic constitution,” he said, adding that the Explosions hit south Philippines new charter would be drafted Jolie demands ‘commitment’ to end anti-Rohingya violence by Islamic scholars. ahead of key regional vote No representatives from AFP of rape in Myanmar, and she the Kabul government were MANILA: Three explosions rocked the southern Philippines on KUTUPALONG told me, ‘You would have to invited to Moscow but some Tuesday, a day before another round of voting to determine which shoot me where I stand before of Ghani’s chief rivals -- in- areas are to join a new autonomous region on Mindanao island. ANGELINA Jolie said Tues- I go back without my rights’,” cluding Karzai as well as op- No injuries or damages were reported in the explosions. day that Myanmar must “show the 43-year-old said. ponents in an election slated Authorities are investigating whether the explosions are genuine commitment” to end “The responsibility to en- for July -- were in attendance. connected to the votes in Lanao Del Norte and Norte Cotobato violence that has driven hun- sure those rights and make it Taliban kill 41 in attacks provinces, which are set to be held on Wednesday. dreds of thousands of Rohing- possible for the Rohingya peo- “That’s one of the angles we’re looking into - peace spoil- ya Muslims into neighbouring ple to return to Rakhine state on Afghan security forces ers who want to sow fear,” Colonel Alex Aduca, an army official Bangladesh. lies squarely with the govern- KABUL: At least 27 sol- said. The votes are being held in order to ratify the Bangsam- The superstar envoy for the ment and the authorities in diers and 14 police offic- oro Organic Law (BOL) which calls for the creation of a new UN refugee agency made the Myanmar,” she added. ers have been killed in autonomous, Muslim-majority region. comments on the second day The UNHCR special envoy, US actress-turned-filmmaker Angelina Jolie She called for an end to Taliban attacks across two The BOL is result of a peace agreement in 2014 between of emotional meetings with talks to the media during a press conference after her visit to Kutupalong violence in Rakhine, which provinces in north-eastern the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Rohingya, including rape sur- camp for Rohingya refugees in Teknuf, Bangladesh, on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) UN officials have compared to Afghanistan, officials said on According to a police statement, two explosions in Lanao vivors, in Bangladesh’s Cox’s genocide, and demanded ac- Tuesday. On the outskirts Del Norte province targeted the Kauswagan town municipal Bazar district where some cattle’,” Jolie told reporters. down in Myanmar’s Rakhine tion against the perpetrators. of Kunduz, the capital city hall and a petrol station in Lala town. 740,000 Rohingya have taken “The Rohingya families I state. Jolie insisted that the “I urge the Myanmar au- of the province of the same The provincial Governor Imelda Dimaporo is against the refuge since August 2017. have met are no different from refugees should return home thorities to show the genuine name, 27 soldiers and inclusion of six towns in her province in the new autonomous “It was deeply upsetting other refugees in one crucial “only when they feel safe commitment needed to end three policemen were killed, region. The third explosion was reported in Talayan town in to meet the families who have respect: they want to be able enough to do so voluntarily the cycle of violence and dis- provincial council member Maguindanao province. Maguindanao voted in favour of the only known persecution and to return home,” she said. and they know that their rights placement and improve the Saifullah Amiri said. (DPA) BOL in the first round of voting on January 21.(DPA) statelessness their whole lives, The latest wave of refugees will be respected.” “I met a conditions for all communities who speak of being ‘treated like arrived after a military clamp- woman yesterday, a survivor in Rakhine state,” she said. 10 Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World

News Briton detained, tortured in UAE for sporting Qatar football shirt in brief AFP UAE of subsequent new laws. ties,” a Foreign Office spokes- LONDON “Showing sympathy for Qatar thrashed the UAE man said, when asked about 4 Egyptian police Qatar on social media or by 4-0 in the semi-finals the case. Ahmad’s friend wounded in attack BRITAIN is assisting a Brit- any other means of com- when their players were Amer Lokie said he had called claimed by IS ish national arrested in the munication is an offence,” it pelted with shoes and him on Thursday in his one United Arab Emirates, the says. plastic bottles. permitted phonecall. CAIRO: Four Egyptian po- Foreign Office said Tuesday “Offenders could be im- Ahmad “says he was ar- liceman were wounded in following reports that a man prisoned and subject to a sub- rested and beaten after being an ambush Tuesday in the was being detained for having stantial fine.” The UAE host- reported that Ali Issa Ahmad, accused of wearing a football southwest of the country, a worn a Qatar football shirt ed the recent Asian Cup 2019 26, had travelled to the UAE shirt which promoted Qatar”, security source said, in an there. football tournament. Qatar for a holiday, bought a ticket Lokie told The Guardian. attack claimed by the militant The UAE, along with Sau- beat Japan 3-1 in the final on for the second round match Lokie said Ahmad was re- Islamic State group. The di Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt, Friday to win the competition between Qatar and Iraq on leased but it seemed he had attack took place in El-Wadi cut all ties with Qatar in June for the first time. January 22 and wore a Qatar then been assaulted by secu- El-Gedid governorate (New 2017 over allegations that the Qatar thrashed the UAE shirt to the game. rity forces, “went to the police Valley in English), a mostly tiny, energy-rich state sup- 4-0 in the semi-finals when “We are providing as- station to report the assault arid region in the Western ports Islamic extremists. their players were pelted with Qatari fans cheer after their national team won the final match sistance to a British man ar- and was accused of... making Desert bordering Libya, when The Foreign Office warns shoes and plastic bottles. against Japan during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, on February 1, 2019, rested in the UAE, and are in false allegations against UAE gunmen ambushed a police in its advice for visitors to the The Guardian newspaper in the Qatari capital Doha. (AFP) touch with the local authori- security officials”. checkpoint, the source said. The police “responded to the armed attack” leading to an “exchange of fire” with the assailants. (AFP) Russia to host summit US special envoy Yemen foes in new on Syria with Erdogan for N Korea going to Pyongyang: Official and Rouhani in Sochi WASHINGTON: The US special envoy for North Korea talks on troubled DPA concretely,” Erdogan said in will head to Pyongyang on MOSCOW/ISTANBUL Ankara on Tuesday, voicing Wednesday for talks ahead frustration over slow progress of a much-anticipated second RUSSIAN President Vladimir on the issue with its NATO ally summit between Donald Putin will host a summit on US. Trump and Kim Jong Un, the prisoner swap deal the Syria conflict with the Erdogan called for re- State Department said Mon- leaders of Turkey and Iran moving “terrorists” from day. In addition to prepara- on February 14 in Sochi, the the northern Syrian town of tions for the summit, Stephen Kremlin said on Tuesday. Manbij, referring to Kurdish- Biegun’s meetings with North Both sides have said repeatedly they remain committed to agreement Putin will also meet indi- led People’s Protection Units Korean official Kim Hyok Chol vidually with Iranian Presi- (YPG), backed by the US. will “advance further progress that could see thousands of prisoners released by each side dent Hassan Rowhani on In December, Turkey on the commitments the the sidelines of the summit, threatened to enter Manbij, president and Chairman Kim Kremlin spokesman Dmitry but halted its operations fol- made in Singapore: complete Peskov said in comments car- lowing a US decision to with- denuclearization, transform- ried by state media. draw its troops from Syria. ing US-DPRK relations. (AFP) The Kremlin did not spec- “Our patience is not limit- ify whether Putin would meet less,” Erdogan added. 14 civilians killed individually with Turkish Ankara considers the YPG in militant attack President Recep Tayyip Er- to be an extension of the out- in Burkina Faso dogan, expected to attend the lawed Kurdistan Workers’ summit in the southern Rus- Party (PKK) waging an insur- OUAGADOUGOU: -Fourteen sian city on the Black Sea. gency within Turkey. The US, civilians were killed in a Syrian Foreign Minister however, is against a Turkish militant attack in northern Walid al-Moallem meanwhile attack on the YPG, which has Burkina Faso near the Mali arrived in Tehran on Tuesday been crucial in fighting Islamic border, the military said on to meet with Rowhani, includ- State extremists in Syria. Monday. The army conducted ing to discuss the upcoming raids in three northern summit, Iranian state news Iran ready to help provinces in response and agency IRNA reported. rebuild Syria: FM said it had “neutralised” Russia and Iran are the 146 militants, according to a Syrian government’s main TEHRAN: Iran is ready to help report could not immediately military backers in that coun- rebuild Syria, the Islamic repub- confirm from an independent try’s civil war. Turkey has sup- lic’s top diplomat said Tuesday source. The attack, which ported certain rebel groups as he hosted his Syrian counter- took place in the town of seeking to overthrow the Syr- part in Tehran. Kain in the Yatenta province ian government. Mohammad Javad Zarif, bordering Mali, is one of the Russia, Iran and Turkey whose country has been a most serious recorded in the have recently come together staunch ally to Damascus country. (AFP) to support a fragile ceasefire throughout Syria’s devastating in the war-torn country in an war, met Walid Mouallem for Sahel leaders meet effort to restore peace after closed-door talks at the Islamic against backdrop years of devastation from the republic’s foreign ministry. of new violence civil war. Zarif confirmed “the readi- Turkey has separately ness of Iranian companies to OUAGADOUGOU: A summit been discussing with the the cooperate economically with of five nations that have US, which is withdrawing its Syria during the reconstruction joined forces to fight radical- troops from Syria, the estab- period,” the ministry said in ism in the Sahel got under lishment of a “safe zone” along a statement. Damascus and way on Tuesday, a day after its border with northern Syria, Tehran signed a string of deals a fresh terror attack in the Erdogan said in January. late last month, including a region claimed 14 lives. There is still “no satisfac- long-term “economic coopera- Leaders of the so-called G5 United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths (centre) and International Committee of the Red Cross President Peter Maurer (left) at- tory plan that is put before us tion” agreement. (AFP) Sahel -- Burkina Faso, Chad, tend a new round of talks by Yemen’s warring parties on prisoners swap, on Tuesday in Amman. (AFP) Mali, Mauritania and Niger -- gathered in the Burkinabe AFP New head of UN observer mission lands in Yemen sented a list of up to 8,000 de- capital of Ouagadougou. AMMAN tainees to be freed, but many Sudan police fire tear gas as teachers Their one-day meeting aims SANAA: Retired Danish general Michael Lollesgaard arrived Tues- names cannot be accounted at beefing up coordination in YEMEN’S Saudi-backed gov- day in Sanaa to head the UN observer mission in war-wracked for, said Stillhart, adding that protest death of colleague in capital the battle against militants ernment began a new round Yemen and replace his predecessor whose ties with the rebels the prisoner swap realistically who have killed hundreds of of UN-brokered talks with were reportedly strained. Lollesgaard replaces Patrick Cammaert, would involve a significantly AFP violence since then, but Hu- civilians and inflicted crippling Shiite Huthi rebels in Jordan the Dutch general who had been tapped a little over a month ago lower number. KHARTOUM man Rights Watch says at least economic damage. (AFP) on Tuesday on a troubled pris- to lead the mission deployed in the lifeline Red Sea port city of “There is a lot of disap- 51 people have been killed. oner swap deal that mediators Hodeida. The new mission head made no comments upon his pointment on both sides”, he SUDANESE police fired tear gas Teachers on Tuesday ral- C Africa govt say hangs in the balance. arrival in Sanaa, a correspondent said, and it was not clear when said. “What we now see on Tuesday at hundreds of teach- lied near the education min- inks peace deal The huge prisoner ex- exactly he would begin his mission in Hodeida. He will oversee both sides (is that) they don’t ers in Khartoum protesting the istry in Khartoum to protest with militias change agreed in Stockholm in a team of 75 unarmed observers to monitor a fragile ceasefire have them all because a lot of death of a colleague in deten- the death of a fellow educator December is seen as a crucial deal for Hodeida agreed in December between the Huthis and the them, they probably died dur- tion as demonstrators pressed in the eastern state of Kassala, KHARTOUM: The government confidence-building measure Yemeni government at UN-brokered talks in Sweden. (AFP) ing the conflict.” on with rallies against President witnesses said, adding that of the Central African Repub- in the UN-led push to bring The prisoner exchange is Omar al-Bashir’s rule. riot police had fired tear gas to lic and 14 armed groups on the warring sides to negotia- the exchange. At the end of and exchanged,” he said. one of the main achievements Groups of doctors, students disperse the group. Tuesday inked a new peace tions on ending four years of January, the rebels released a “Success in this regard is of a breakthrough in the peace and lawyers also staged demon- Ahmed al-Kheir, a 36-year- accord seeking to end years devastating conflict. captured Saudi soldier while not only of huge importance for process which the UN envoy strations in the capital and oth- old teacher and member of the of fighting that have left Both sides have said re- Riyadh set free seven Huthi those who will be released and brokered last year. er areas of the country -- part of Islamist Popular Congress Party thousands of people dead. peatedly they remain com- prisoners but they are the only return to their families but also There are fears that its fail- protests sparked by a govern- (PCP), died in detention after The accord was initialled by mitted to the agreement that detainees exchanged under to the broader political process ure would have a knock-on effect ment decision to triple the price security agents arrested him last President Faustin-Archange could see thousands of prison- the deal so far. in which we are engaged.” on the other key elements fragile of bread which have rocked Su- week in connection to the pro- Touadera for the CAR govern- ers released by each side. UN envoy Martin Griffiths A senior official of the In- truce agreements for the life- dan since December 19. tests, a relative said on Saturday. ment and representatives of During two days of talks said he hoped the two sides ternational Committee of the line port of Hodeida and battle- The unrest quickly esca- Fellow teachers poured militias which control most in the Jordanian capital last would be more successful this Red Cross, which will oversee ground third city of Taez. Those lated into nationwide rallies into the streets to chant for of the chronically-troubled month, they submitted lists of time as he opened three days the deal’s implementation, deals too are running into trou- against Bashir’s three-decades “freedom, peace, justice”, a country. It will be formally the detainees they each want of talks in Amman. said on Monday that it was ble–while the ceasefires have in power, with demonstrators witness said, employing the signed in the CAR capital of to see freed, but deep distrust “The aim of this event is to “hanging in the balance,” with largely held, timetables for the demanding the veteran leader rallying cry of the protest Bangui “in the coming days,” prevented them coming up finalise... the lists of prisoners trust among the parties “in- pullback of combatants have step down. Officials say 30 peo- movement against Bashir’s Touadera’s office said, with- with a final list of names for and detainees to be released sufficient”. Each side has pre- fallen far behind schedule. ple have died in protest-related government. out announcing a date. (AFP)

Boko Haram ‘kills six’ people in northeast Nigeria Court rules on election candidacy row in Nigeria’s delta KANO: Boko Haram mili- AFP key state which has long had A court has given Nigeria’s since 2015. The elections come tants have killed six people LAGOS a reputation for political vio- two weeks after presidential in separate attacks in lence. ruling party go-ahead to polls in which President Mu- northeast Nigeria, looting A court has given Nigeria’s rul- But an appeal court in the contest upcoming guberna- hammadu Buhari, of the APC, is shops and burning homes, ing party the go-ahead to con- state capital, Port Harcourt, torial & state assembly elec- seeking a second term of office. residents said on Tuesday. test upcoming gubernatorial on Monday upheld an ap- tions in the state of Rivers Violence linked to both The latest attacks underline and state assembly elections plication for the order to be polls has been increasing in re- the threat to civilians in the in the oil-rich state of Rivers, set aside pending the vote on cent months, raising fears of a region, with security high on after a tense standoff. March 2. The volatile state, which is repeat of four years ago, when the agenda as Nigerians pre- The country’s electoral “By this ruling, (the) APC home to Nigeria’s oil and gas some 100 people were killed, pare to elect a new president commission had barred the All in Rivers state and its candi- industry, has been a PDP as well as street protests and and parliament on February Progressives Congress (APC) dates are free to participate in stronghold since the country clashes. 16. On Monday, fighters loyal from fielding any candidates the election,” the party’s law- returned to civilian rule in The Independent National to factional leader Abubakar at the poll, following alleged yer, Chimenem Jerome, told 1999. Electoral Commission even Shekau stormed the villages irregularities at primaries. local media. The APC and its candidate suspended a by-election in of Shuwa and Kirchina vil- The prospect of the APC “They can go about their Tonye Cole, a billionaire busi- Rivers last year because of rig- lages, in the Madagali area being unable to contest the campaigns, go about every- (File photo) Placards with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), nessman, are looking to oust ging and intimidation seen by of Adamawa state. (AFP) Peoples Democratic Party thing that is lawful to ensure Nigerian President Mohammadu Buhari, are displayed during a incumbent governor Nyesom critics as a “dry run” for next (PDP) raised the stakes in a that they are on the ballot.” campaign rally at the Sanni Abacha Stadium in Kano. Wike, who has been in charge month’s vote. Europe / Americas Wednesday, February 6, 2019 11 May to meet French MPs approve ‘anti-rioters’ 10 dead in Paris apartment fire; arson suspected bill as ‘yellow vest’ protests on AFP where the acrid smell of smoke EU leaders PARIS: French MPs on Tuesday approved an anti-rioting bill giving PARIS still hung in the air several security forces the power to ban suspected hooligans from demon- hours after the blaze was extin- tomorrow strating, in a controversial bid to crack down on violence that has AT least 10 people died and 30 guished. marred “yellow vest” protests over the last three months. were injured in an overnight The woman “appeared AFP Opponents say the bill, approved by the lower house of parlia- blaze at an apartment block in drunk and was trying to set a BRUSSELS ment by 387 votes to 87, contravenes the constitutional right to Paris that police suspect was car on fire in the street when she demonstrate. deliberately started by a female was arrested,” a police source EU leaders will host British Under its most contentious provision, government officials resident with psychological said. A 22-year-old neighbour Prime Minister Theresa May for would be able to ban people suspected of being hooligans from tak- problems, officials said Tuesday. told Le Parisien newspaper talks in Brussels on Thursday as ing part in demonstrations -- without oversight from a judge. The fire on the upper floors that his girlfriend had asked the the two sides seek to save their Inspired by legislation used to crack down on football hooligans, of the building on Rue Erlanger woman to turn down her music Brexit deal. Plans for Britain to the new law calls for a six-month prison sentence and a 7,500 euro in the upscale 16th district of Fire in a building on Erlanger Street in Paris left 10 persons dead, late on Monday, prompting a leave the European Union on ($8,500) fine for violators. southwest Paris is the most on Tuesday. (AFP) flurry of insults that led them to March 29 under a withdrawal The legislation, if passed by the upper house and approved by deadly in the capital since 2005. call the police. agreement signed last year were the constitutional council, would also allow fines of 15,000 euros Dramatic footage from the some dressed only in pyjamas, prosecutor Remy Heitz said a The couple later left their thrown into doubt when British ($17,000) and a one-year prison term for demonstrators covering scene showed flames shooting from the top of the eight-storey 40-year-old woman who lived apartment while the police lawmakers rejected the accord. or masking their faces to escape identification. out of the windows and fire- block. The blaze left at least 10 in the building and had “prior intervened, and upon their Brussels is now waiting for May It would also hand French police greater powers to search men climbing narrow ladders people dead and 33 injured -- psychological problems” had return bumped into the to formally request renewed would-be demonstrators for weapons. (AFP) to rescue terrified residents, eight of them firefighters. Paris been arrested near the scene, woman in the hallway. talks, while warning that the agreement itself cannot at this stage be reopened for discussion. The British leader will meet Eu- ropean Commission president Federal prosecutors ask Jean-Claude Juncker before Trump inaugural team to holding separate talks with Eu- US Senate rebukes ropean Council president Don- ald Tusk, the two sides said. hand over expenses papers “While the commission’s position is clear, we are waiting to AFP range of crimes including con- see what the prime minister has WASHINGTON spiracy, false statements, mail to say,” Juncker’s spokesman Trump over Syria, fraud, wire fraud, money laun- Margaritis Schinas told report- FEDERAL prosecutors in New dering, disclosure violations, ers at his daily briefing Tuesday. York have asked members of violations of laws prohibiting A series of votes has taken place President Donald Trump’s contributions by foreign na- in the British parliament, upon inaugural committee to hand tions and contributions in the the basis of which the prime Afghanistan pullout over documents linked to do- name of another person. minister will come to explain nations and spending, US me- It also specifically seeks what comes next.” The House dia reported Monday. all communications with one of Commons last month over- The subpoena from the donor, a Los Angeles venture whelmingly rejected the Brexit The House passed a resolution by 70 votes to 26–opposed by only 3 of 53 Republicans Manhattan US attorney’s of- capitalist named Imaad Zu- deal that May had negotiated fice requires the committee to beri, as well as the firm with with the EU over 18 months. turn over documents related which he is affiliated, Avenue to donors and donations, at- Ventures, the Washington Post Germany’s Merkel tendees at committee events, reported -- though it was not says ‘still time’ to paperwork related to the legal immediately clear why Trump find Brexit solution requirements attached to do- was of particular interest. nations as well as the possibil- “We have just received TOKYO: There is still time to find ity of donations made by for- a subpoena for documents. a solution to Britain’s exit from eign nationals, CNN reported. While we are still reviewing the EU, German Chancellor An- The network, which said it the subpoena, it is our inten- gela Merkel said Tuesday, voicing had obtained a copy of the sub- tion to cooperate with the in- optimism on a political deal over poena, said it showed prosecu- quiry,” a spokesperson for the the tricky “backstop” that has tors were investigating a wide inauguration told US media. stymied progress. Speaking to Japanese and German business leaders in Tokyo, Merkel said “From a political point of view, ‘No material impact’ of foreign there is still time. Two months is not a long time but there is still meddling in 2018 US vote: Report time, and this should be used by all sides.” UK is poised to leave AFP had a material impact on the the EU at the end of March follow- WASHINGTON integrity or security of election ing a 2016 referendum. (AFP) infrastructure or political/cam- FOREIGN meddling and paign infrastructure used in the hacking attempts had “no ma- 2018 midterm elections.” The terial impact” on the US mid- US government intensified its Washington warns term congressional elections scrutiny of the vote after con- last year, according to a high- cluding that the Russian govern- new migrant level review by the Justice and ment ran a concerted operation ‘caravan’ against Homeland Security Depart- during the 2016 presidential ments Tuesday. campaign to hack into political crossing border A summary of the classified party computers and voting sys- report did not confirm various tems and to influence voters via AFP reports from state and local se- social media disinformation. WASHINGTON curity officials during the cam- US intelligence has con- paign that foreign actors tried to cluded that, while voting sys- THE United States warned break into voting systems and tems were not significantly Tuesday it was prepared to databases in multiple states. impacted during 2016, the so- prevent a new “caravan” of But the two departments cial media campaign and the Central American migrants said they concluded that “there hacking of Democratic Party from entering the country, is no evidence to date that any computers bolstered the cam- with US President Donald identified activities of a foreign paign of Republican candidate Trump tweeting that more government or foreign agent Donald Trump. troops have been sent to the border. The warnings came President Donald Trump waves as he walks with first lady Melania Trump during the inauguration parade on Pennsylvania Avenue inWashing- as Trump was preparing for ton, DC, following swearing-in ceremonies on Capitol Hill earlier. (AFP) a State of the Union speech to Congress that was sure AFP Top general not consulted before December, Trump tweeted Italy refuses to back Guaido to feature his so far unsuc- WASHINGTON Trump’s Syria withdrawal decision plans to remove America’s cessful battle to win funding 2,000 troops out of Syria, ar- as Venezuela leader for a wall on the US-Mexico THE US Senate approved by guing that the Islamic State border. a large majority Monday an WASHINGTON: The top general overseeing US military actions in group had been defeated, even DPA France to recognize Guaido “Tremendous numbers amendment critical of Presi- the Middle East said Tuesday that President Donald Trump did not though his intelligence chiefs ROME as president instead of Nico- of people are coming up dent Donald Trump’s decision consult him ahead of the decision to pull US troops from Syria. testified last week that the mil- las Maduro. But it agreed to through Mexico in the hopes to withdraw troops from Syria Trump last month claimed the Islamic State group had been itants remain a potent threat ITALY on Monday refused to become part of the interna- of flooding our Southern and Afghanistan, in a sign of defeated in Syria and said all US troops were “coming back now.” and are seeking a comeback. follow the lead of other Euro- tional contact group estab- Border. We have sent ad- the deep discontent caused by The president had long questioned America’s multiple and seem- The president has also pean Union countries in rec- lished by the EU and Latin ditional military. We will the policies within his own Re- ingly interminable wars, but his withdrawal order came as a shock vowed to pull half of the ognizing Juan Guaido as in- American countries to push build a Human Wall if nec- publican ranks. to Washington, upending years of doctrine in Syria. “I was not aware 14,000-strong American force terim president of Venezuela. for fresh presidential elec- essary. If we had a real Wall, The resolution was spon- of the specific announcement. Certainly we were aware that he from Afghanistan, where the “Italy supports the desire tions in Venezuela. this would be a non-event!” sored by the Republican lead- had expressed a desire and intent in the past to depart Syria,” US US has had a military presence of the Venezuelan people to Earlier on Monday, Trump said on Twitter. er of the Senate Mitch McCo- Central Command head General Joseph Votel, who is retiring in the since 2001, citing the high cost soon hold free and transpar- Rome blocked a joint EU Republicans should be nnell, who said last week the coming weeks, told the Senate Armed Services Committee. “I was in blood and treasure. ent presidential elections in statement on Venezuela due prepared “to do whatever measure “would acknowledge not consulted,” he added. The detail that Trump did not speak to Votel Senators, including a peaceful and democratic to a split in opinion in its is necessary” for border se- the plain fact that Al-Qaeda, ahead of the momentous decision will likely fuel critics who say the prominent Republicans, in- process in which the funda- coalition government. curity, given the opposition ISIS and their affiliates in president refuses to listen to experts and instead relies on his gut -- or flicted a resounding rebuke mentals of self-determina- The Five Star Movement of Democrats to the wall, Syria and Afghanistan con- even the counsel of foreign leaders. Trump made his decision after a to the president in Decem- tion are respected,” the gov- is concerned that Maduro’s he said. Homeland Security tinue to pose a serious threat phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had said ber, holding the Saudi crown ernment said in a statement. forced departure could Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to our nation.” Istanbul would lead the fight against IS remnants in Syria.(AFP) prince responsible for the The Rome government lead to a chaotic situation followed with a statement It passed by a majority murder of Jamal Khashoggi did not explicitly mention like that in Libya, Afghani- saying that some “2,000 al- of 70 to 26–opposed by only into a broader security law on United States forces” from ei- after the Trump administra- the decision of other ma- stan or Iraq. The far-right iens have arrived in northern three of the 53 Senate Repub- the Middle East. ther country “could put at risk tion had been largely sup- jor EU countries includ- League is however keen to Mexico as part of a ‘caravan.’ licans. The amendment will According to the text, the hard-won gains and United portive of Prince Moham- ing Germany, Britain and see Maduro leave office. eventually be incorporated “precipitous withdrawal of States national security.” In med bin Salman.

Trump promises sunny State of Union speech but wall casts a shadow Dutch former anti-Islam MP becomes a Muslim WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump promises a shift to sunny AFP against the religion, he told the Van Klaveren could not be im- optimism in the State of the Union speech Tuesday but insistence THE HAGUE respected NRC daily on Tues- mediately reached for comment on his Mexico border wall will cast a shadow threatening more day. “If everything I wrote up to on Tuesday. What a story... it’s turmoil. With a marked change of tone, the White House has A Dutch former far-right MP that point is true, and I believe like a vegetarian going to work flagged an “optimistic,” even “visionary,” speech to mark the ad- and right-hand man of anti-Is- that, then I am a de facto Mus- in a slaughterhouse. I have no ministration’s midway point. “The president is calling for unity. He lam politician Geert Wilders set lim,” he told the NRC. words,” Wilders told RTL televi- is calling for an end to retribution and resistance politics and more tongues wagging in the Nether- Van Klaveren converted to sion news. compromise,” senior advisor Kellyanne Conway told Fox News. But lands on Tuesday after reveal- Islam on October 26 last year, “It’s up to him of course. the mood in Washington is as uncompromising as it has been for ing he has converted to Islam. the NRC added in the interview But it’s good that he left the years following the confrontation between Trump and the Demo- Freedom Party (PVV) lead- piece ahead of the release of Van PVV ﬁve years ago, otherwise it cratic-led House of Representatives over his demand for funding er Wilders compared the con- Klaveren’s book titled: “Apos- would have been time for him a US-Mexico border wall. Trump says a wall or fence is needed version of ex-ally Joram van tate: From Christianity to Islam to go now. “I expect a lot but to prevent an “invasion” of central American migrants whom he Klaveren to a “vegetarian work- PVV party members Joram van Klaveren (left) and Geert Wilders. (AFP) in the Time of Secular Terror.” I didn’t see this coming.” Van repeatedly casts as killers and rapists. In his latest tweet on the ing in a slaughterhouse”. The former politician who grew Klaveren split with Wilders subject Tuesday, Trump again resorted to hyperbolic language, For years Joram van “hardliner pleaded for banning But the 40-year-old Van up in a Protestant Christian en- in 2014 after the PVV leader’s warning of “tremendous numbers” of illegal immigrants approach- Klaveren fought a relentless the burqa and minarets, saying Klaveren said he had changed vironment said of his conver- controversial comments that ing, stating “we will build a Human Wall if necessary. If we had a campaign in the Lower House ‘we don’t want any Islam, or at his mind halfway through writ- sion that he “has been searching year when asking supporters real Wall, this would be a non-event!” Democrats, accuse Trump of against Islam in the Nether- least as little as possible in the ing an anti-Islam book. The for a long time.” “It feels a bit whether they wanted “fewer or fearmongering for political gain and refuse any funding. (AFP) lands as a lawmaker for Wil- Netherlands’,” the daily tabloid work “became a refutation of like a religious homecoming for more Moroccans in your city ders’ party. At the time, the Algemeen Dagblad (AD) said. objections non-Muslims have” me,” he told Dutch newspapers. and the Netherlands”. Apple reaches $570 million tax settlement with France PAGE 14 www.facebook.com/QatarTribune

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RAHUL PREETH Qatar Airways defied blockade by opening 25 new destinations in 2018, says Baker DOHA THE FIFA World Cup is so SATYENDRA PATHAK often called the greatest show DOHA on earth — it is watched by an estimated 3 billion people GLOBAL aviation bodies like all over the world; brings in Centre for Aviation (CAPA), nearly 1.5 million spectators, the International Air Trans- around 16,000 media person- port Association (IATA) and nel, more than 160 tonnes Mobility and Transport of of luggage and roughly 450 European Commission have tonnes of recyclable waste to slammed airspace blocked im- the host country. And these posed on Qatar by neighbour- are just the tip of an iceberg. “We have had two revenue ing countries. With the 2022 edition be- streams added to out portfo- Delivering a speech on the ing hosted by Qatar, the do- lio this year — GWC Marine first day of the CAPA Qatar mestic logistics and supply Services and LEDD Technolo- Aviation, Aeropolitical and chain industries have work cut gies. The company’s contract Regulatory Summit in Doha, out for them. logistics, forwarding, and pro- IATA Director General and “We are ready for it,” jects departments have made CEO Alexandre de Juniac Ranjeev Menon, the chief ex- major inroads in developing said the blocking of airspace ecutive of the largest logis- contracts with clients in the oil for Qatari Airways flights by tical provider in Qatar, the and gas, government, broad- Saudi Arabia, United Arab Gulf Warehousing Company casting, and sports sector,” Emirates and Bahrain was a (GWC), told Qatar Tribune. Menon said. blatant violation of 1944 Chi- “We have a product which The company, he added, cago Convention overseen by is catering to sports logistics, has received much recognition International Civil Aviation which has been handling not in the field as a result. Recent- Organisation (ICAO) to lay the Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti with other dignitaries at the opening of the CAPA Qatar Aviation, just small but big sporting ly, GWC was named the “best foundation for the standards Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit in Doha on Tuesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) events in the past. The World customs brokerage company” and procedures for peaceful Cup is an opportunity and we in 2018 by the General Au- global air navigation. onstrated tremendous resil- Airways was the first carrier to grow on the airline industry kicked off under the patron- are very well positioned to thority of Customs. The same Continuation of the unjust ience in the face of the block- receive the A350-1000 Airbus. to become more restrictive in age of Minister of Transport handle it,” Menon said on the year also saw the company blockade for the last so many ade, and our resilience as an “We are also working on terms of market access, it is and Communications HE sidelines of GWC’s general as- bagging the “digital transfor- months, he said, raises ques- airline is reflective of that of strategies to invest in the important to establish a refer- Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti. Qa- sembly meeting held in Doha mation award” by Microsoft tions on the relevance of ICAO. Qatar as a whole. Rather than world’s most powerful air- ence point to address future tar Civil Aviation Authority on Monday. for its achievements in leading Qatar Airways Group Chief falling on our knees, we have lines,” he said. directions.” President Abdulla bin Nasser GWC Sports, which offers the company’s digital initia- Executive Officer Akbar al transformed the blockade into “We have not retrenched European Commission Turki al Subaey also attended a raft of services including tives. Baker, who is also the current an opportunity to innovate even a single staff ever since Mobility and Transport Direc- the event along with ambas- venue management, freight GWC achieved net profits chairman of the IATA board of and diversify.” the blockade has been im- tor General Henrik Hololei sadors, officials, and senior distribution and reverse logis- of QR 237.5 million in 2018, governors, said delay on part “While my country may be posed on us,” he said. said connectivity between Qa- executives from the aviation tics, boasts 600 freight offices representing an increase of 10 of ICAO in resolving the crisis small in size, we are big in am- Terming the ongoing tar and the rest of the world industry. worldwide, 1,200 transport percent against QR215.4 mil- was not fair. bition. Qatar Airways opened blockade as major viola- must be preserved and re-es- To be held for the first in vehicles and 2,200 employees, lion in 2017. While it is high time that 25 new destinations in 2018, tion of international aviation tablished. the Middle East, the two-day according to its website. “Several challenges lay ICAO should term the block- despite the conditions of the convention, CAPA Executive “This blockade is unprec- CAPA Qatar summit features Having had a “great year” ahead in 2019, but we strive to ade illegal, he said, necessary blockade, bringing the num- Chairman Peter Harbison edented and in direct contra- more than 30 expert speak- in 2018, Menon said the com- continue the growth momen- changes in the age-old inter- ber of its aircraft to 230, as said, “This is an extremely diction to the international ers from across the airline, pany finds significant poten- tum we have been building national aviation agreements well as 60 private destinations important time in the evolu- conventions. Aviation is not a legal and government sectors tial — further accentuated in up over the last several years,” are required to deal with such for air cargo,” he said. tion of aviation regulation. As political body,” he said. discussing the latest develop- the run-up to the 2022 spec- Menon said. Joint ventures situation on a priority basis. Highlighting the airline’s the world seemingly drifts to- Earlier, the first day of the ments in international avia- tacle — in warehousing and are part of GWC’s growth Despite the blockade, he achievement during the ongo- wards greater conflict in trade CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropo- tion regulation, both within freight logistics in the coming strategy and several initiatives said, “Qatar Airways has dem- ing blockade, he said, Qatar internationally, and pressures litical and Regulatory Summit the Gulf region and globally. years. are in the pipeline, he added.

QFMA holds training on ‘combating financial crimes’ CB to issue Kangaroo bonds by end of Q1: CEO QNA ing, bribery, corruption and “Our latest financial results DOHA fraud, along with the practical The bank was are evidence of the successful defences, and focuses on how execution of our five-year stra- THE Qatar Financial Markets laws, regulations and best prac- ‘checking the tegic plan and we will continue Authority (QFMA), in collabo- tice continue to evolve across appetite’ in the to deliver against our plan in ration with the Union of Arab the entire spectrum of associ- 2019, with an increased fo- Securities Authorities (UASA), ated activities. The training pro- market for the cus on innovation,” Abraham held a specialised training programme discussed the role of bond issue: CEO added. gramme on “Combating Finan- the private sector in combating With the overall economic cial Crimes”. such crimes, which aims to en- outlook in Qatar remaining The two-day training pro- able participants with the tools RAHUL PREETH stable by most standards, he gramme was attended by 144 to examine the crimes of money DOHA said the bank expects its loan trainees representing 51 enti- laundering, terrorist financing, growth to be in line with the ties in the state, including pro- bribery, corruption and fraud. COMMERCIAL Bank is likely market — by around 4 to 5 per- fessionals and those working The programme has been to issue roughly 200 so-called cent in 2019. within financial services indus- designed to be highly interac- Kangaroo bonds denominated Commercial Bank Group CEO Joseph Abraham (centre) with other officials at a roundtable held to Although tighter liquid- try, involved in regulation, law tive, so that participants are in Australian dollar towards discuss the bank’s 2018 financial results in Doha on Tuesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) ity and higher funding costs enforcement, trade and com- invited to discuss a number of the end of this quarter or early might put margins under pres- merce, as well as private sector. real-life cases and practical ex- next quarter, the chief execu- added. year through operational ef- the two sectors, he added. sure, Abraham said the bank The programme addressed periences in order to gain an tive of the group, Joseph Abra- The Commercial Bank ficiencies. “There is over-supply in would manage through active various issues related to finan- objective and practical under- ham, said on Tuesday. Group has posted an impres- When asked if the bank’s the real estate sector,” Abra- loan re-pricing. cial crimes, including money standing of the nature of finan- The bank was “checking sive 175.5 percent jump in its exposure to real estate sec- ham said, describing the situ- “We are actually growing laundering, terrorist financ- cial crimes. the appetite” in the market for net profit of QR1.6 billion for tor was one of the factors for ation as “a case of indigestion”. our loan book,” said Commer- the bond issue, Abraham said, 2018, with its operating profit the provisions coming down, “We think this (oversup- cial Bank CFO Rehan Khan. adding that it formed part of rising 5.9 percent to QR2.3 bil- Abraham said: “Our exposure ply) will get digested through “There have been a lot of new diversifying the bank’s fund- lion. to the real estate sector was the system,” he added. businesses that we have begun ing profile. Abraham attributed the too large. We had around 32 The chief executive also in 2018. Our focus is primarily QCB issues treasury bills worth “We look at (diversifica- bank’s stellar performance to percent of our loan book in the credited the bank’s success on government and public sec- QR600 million for February tion) by geography, tenor and optimising expenses and low- real estate sector.” in 2018 to the execution of its tor because we are under the type,” Abraham told media ering credit provisioning. As a But the bank has reduced five-year strategic plan, which Qatar average in that area.” THE Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Tuesday issued treasury bills for personnel at a roundtable held result, its cost-to-income ratio its exposure to the real estate was first introduced in 2016. At the same time, Khan three, six and nine months, with a value of QR600 million. to discuss its 2018 financial re- came down to 33.4 percent sector since then and has more Under this plan, Commercial said, the bank was also work- The treasury bills are distributed as follows; QR400 million for sults. The kangaroo bond issue from 37.5 percent. The bank than doubled its economic ex- Bank’s vision aims to turn the ing with the private sector three months at an interest rate of 2.52 percent, QR100 million for is part of the bank’s geograph- aims to further reduce ratio by posure. Now, the bank is try- lender into the “best bank in such as the SMEs, retail and six months at an interest rate of 2.45 percent, and QR100 million ic diversification process, he 2 percent to 31.5 percent this ing to strike a balance between Qatar”. corporate customers. for nine months at an interest rate of 2.69 percent. (QNA) Artic’s St Regis Bal Harbour gets AAA Five Diamond Rating

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Each year the American Diamond award list for 2019 and comfort with extraordinary awarded this prestigious rat- strong relationship and close DOHA Automobile Association (AAA) out of over 27,000 properties physical attributes, meticulous ing. This award is a recognition collaboration between Artic announces its prestigious reviewed by AAA, placing it in personalised service, exten- of the exceptional quality of and its partners. Artic continu- AL Rayyan Tourism Invest- list of hotels and restaurants the top 0.4 percent of its rated sive amenities and impeccable Artic’s portfolio, which is fun- ously enhance our properties ment Company (Artic), one across the US, Canada, Mex- hotels. standards of excellence. damental to everything we do. to increase their efficiency of the leading international ico and the Caribbean, which The AAA Five Diamond On a scale of 1-5, St Regis These high standards attract through expansion or redevel- hotel investment companies, have received a Four or Five award describes the kind of ex- Bal Harbour scored a maxi- globally-renowned operators, opment projects, we are always has announced that one of Diamond Rating for excellence perience members of the AAA mum 5 across all categories. such as St Regis, to collaborate alert to changing market de- its properties in the US, St during the previous year. can expect when visiting the Tarek M El Sayed, Manag- with us and manage our prop- mands, and we continually in- Regis Bal Harbour, has been St Regis Bal Harbour is hotel and provides assurance ing Director and CEO of Artic, erties.” vest in our properties, adding awarded a 2019 AAA Five one of only 121 hotels to be that the hotel will provide ul- Tarek M El Sayed, Managing said, “We are pleased that St Tarek added, Furthermore, value to them to ensure they Diamond Rating. included in the exclusive Five timate luxury, sophistication Director and CEO of Artic Regis Bal Harbour has been this award demonstrates the are always market-leading. Economy & Business Wednesday, February 6, 2019 13 HSBC to sack dozens Golden Pass to enhance energy diversity Continued from page 1 Ô of ExxonMobil Corporation, of global banking and Darren Woods said, “Qatar Pe- Kaabi added: “The devel- troleum and ExxonMobil have opment of the Golden Pass for decades successfully dem- markets business staff LNG export facility enhances onstrated their capabilities of the depth and flexibility of our producing, shipping and mar- REUTERS of Scotland executive Ewen global LNG supply portfolio, keting natural gas globally.” LONDON Stevenson as its new chief fi- and reinforces the position of “We look forward to bring- nancial officer. the US as a key contributor to ing our shared expertise to HSBC is preparing to lay off The source, who declined meeting the world’s growing bear at Golden Pass, which dozens of staff in its global to be named, said entire sales demand for LNG.” will help to provide low-cost, banking and markets busi- teams had been axed, with The US Secretary of En- cleaner-burning natural gas ness, a source with direct some members of staff leav- ergy said, “The agreement is to meet growing global energy knowledge of the matter told ing the bank’s London head- the latest example of the vital demand and improve living Reuters on Tuesday. quarters in Canary Wharf on partnership between the US standards,” added Mr. Woods. The British bank, which Tuesday. and Qatar - from American The project’s Engineer- is conducting a cost-cutting The cuts follow a turbulent universities putting campus- ing, Procurement and Con- period for the global banking es in Qatar, to our strategic struction (EPC) contract was and markets division, which military relationship, and of awarded to a consortium com- houses HSBC’s trading and in- course, our collaboration in prising Chiyoda, McDermott vestment banking businesses. the energy sector.” Minister of State for Energy Affairs, President and CEO of Qatar Petroleum HE Saad Sherida al Kaabi and and Zachry and was executed The investment bank suf- “The Golden Pass project Rick Perry, the US Secretary of Energy, sign the Golden Pass project agreement, in Washington on Tuesday. at the ceremony by senior ex- fered an exodus of high-profile is proof that two of the world’s ecutives representing the con- dealmakers in Europe last top energy producers can work energy diversity, advance en- rather than subvert an open tary Perry added. sortium together with Golden year, amid what sources said together as allies to increase ergy security, and support energy marketplace,” Secre- The Chairman and CEO Pass LNG. was frustration at a lack of a clear strategy. HSBC has since made The source said entire sales some senior hires from rivals, teams had been axed, with including former JPMorgan some members of staff banker Greg Guyett as co-head Pearl GTL operates efficiently, leaving the bank’s London of global banking, and former headquarters in Canary Goldman Sachs banker Peter Enns as the global head of its Wharf on Tuesday financial institutions group. None of the bank’s iden- achieves objectives: Shell Qatar drive aimed at protecting its tified areas for growth in its dividend, declined to com- most recent strategy update ment on the redundancies, last June mentioned the trad- Shell Qatar chairman says Pearl GTL is benefiting the economic performance in the country and is gaining strong financial returns which will mainly impact sales ing business, with Chief Exec- and advisory staff. utive John Flint more focused Those affected will be in- on its traditional strengths of formed this week, the source corporate and retail banking. said. Flint said HSBC would fo- The cuts follow several cus on making sure revenues weeks of performance reviews grow faster than costs, as the and planning for 2019 by the bank seeks to improve its re- bank’s senior management turn on equity to above 11 per- team, which was recently cent by 2020 from 6.8 percent joined by former Royal Bank in 2017.

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Goldman Sachs plans cuts in commodities trading unit after 18% income drop: WSJ

NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs Group Inc plans to chop its commodities business after a months-long review showed the business was using too much capital for too little profit, theWall Street Journal reported on.wsj.com/2Dad9QQ on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Goldman is discussing pulling back in physical trading of iron ore, platinum and other metals, the report said, adding the reductions in the business will be presented to the board later this month. The proposed cuts come after Goldman reported an 18 percent decline in its fourth-quarter fixed income, currency and commodities business, which used to be a bigger and more profit- able part of it’s central operations once upon a time. (REUTERS)

The Pearl project produces 1.6 billion cubic feet of gas per day from the North Field to produce 140,000 barrels per day of high-quality GTL products, in addition to 120,000 barrels GE to pay $57 mn S Africa’s private per day of natural gas liquids and ethane. for missing French sector shrinks at a job target: Ministry slower pace in Jan QNA The Pearl project (a joint is engaged in energy projects represents the opportunity for DOHA venture between Qatar Petro- that seek sustainable develop- career development for Qataris, PARIS: General Electric is to JOHANNESBURG: Activity in leum and Shell Global) pro- ment in Qatar and is working as nearly 327 Qataris are work- pay 50 million euros ($57 South Africa’s private sector SHELL Qatar Chairman and duces 1.6 billion cubic feet of to reduce methane emissions ing at Shell Qatar, the largest million) for failing to meet a deteriorated slightly in Janu- Managing Director Andrew gas per day from the North through the natural gas in- number since the company was job creation target agreed ary as output and new orders Faulkner said the Pearl Gas- Field to produce 140,000 bar- dustry through all stages of its established, and the company when it took over French fell while exports rose, a to-Liquids (GTL) project is op- rels per day of high-quality production. He added that his is experiencing a high turnout group Alstom’s energy busi- survey showed on Tuesday. erating efficiently and achiev- GTL products, in addition to company is working to bring of new graduates.He said the ness, the French Finance IHS Markit’s Purchasing ing the business objectives for 120,000 barrels per day of the applications and devices best thing about this number Ministry said on Tuesday. Managers’ Index (PMI) rose which it was founded. natural gas liquids and ethane. operating in its projects to be is the nature of the positions The US conglomerate is to 49.6 from 49.0 in Decem- Speaking to Qatar News Faulkner said Shell Qatar consistent with its objectives occupied by the Qataris, which to pay the money into a rein- ber, remaining below the 50 Agency (QNA), Faulkner said gives top priority to operating to reduce emissions in its op- reflects the professional experi- dustrialisation fund bringing mark that separates expan- Pearl GTL, which is the larg- the project at its best. Despite erations in Qatar to achieve the ence and career development together representatives of sion from contraction for the est of its type and managed some of the challenges that the company’s goal of achieving an that they were able to achieve. the company, local authorities seventh month in a row. by Shell Qatar, is benefiting project has faced over the last emission of 0.02 percent. Faulkner said that energy where it has plants and the The first increase in export the economic performance in two years, it has been able to Clean energy He said that through Qa- demand is expected to dou- government. orders since Sept 2017 helped Qatar and is achieving strong overcome them as some pro- Shell Qatar is engaged in tar’s production of natural gas, ble by the end of this century, When it bought Alstom’s arrest the rate of decline in financial returns that contrib- duction units have been re- energy projects that seek it is working to meet the rapid while Shell is keen to engage in energy business in 2015, GE business conditions, with de- ute to the sustainable develop- placed by more efficient units. demand for gas, adding that investment projects that meet had committed to maintain mand for agricultural products ment it seeks, and represents a Faulkner added that the sustainable development in Shell Global aspires to develop demand for the energy sector. jobs for at least three years in in particular growing strongly. serious opportunity for profes- steps Qatar is taking in the en- Qatar and is working to permanent activities in the Faulkner added that Qatar France and create 1,000 net “This points towards a sional development as there ergy sector, including its plans reduce methane emissions country. Shell Research and Technol- new jobs by the end of 2018. modest recovery in the private are more than 300 Qataris oc- to increase its national gas through the natural gas During his lecture at Car- ogy Centre in Qatar Science GE has created only a sector during 2019, as indi- cupying different positions. produce is great. He expressed industry through all stages negie Mellon University in and Technology Park is part net new 25 jobs in the face cated by IHS Markit’s forecast He added that the project belief that these steps will re- Qatar under the title ‘Interna- of Shell global network and of weak demand for gas of 1.4 percent annual GDP also represents investment op- flect positively on the energy of its production tional energy companies and collaborates with Shell’s other turbines, the Finance Ministry growth,” said IHS Markit econo- portunities for many local com- sector performance and its Shell Qatar Chairman their role in human develop- research and technology cent- said. (REUTERS) mist David Owen. (REUTERS) panies through its operational sustainable development. Andrew Faulkner ment and sustainable growth’, ers in Amsterdam in the Neth- and supply opportunities. Faulkner said Shell Qatar Faulkner said the GTL project erlands and Houston, Texas. Huawei Mate 20 Pro now back in stock across Qatar that are only 2.5cm away from the to do things wireless, Huawei has The ‘King of smartphones’ is available in Emerald Green, lens, which is labelled super macro- provided HuaweiMate 20 Pro with photography. 15W wireless fast charge technol- Jet Black and Twilight colours at a price of QAR 3,299 This phone is also great for ogy (sold separately), which offers shooting videos. Through its AI the fastest wireless charging capa- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK has overtaken the Qatari market, Color Mode which leverages the bilities in the industry. DOHA dominating with outstanding qual- capacities of artificial intelligence, Security System. No matter ity and encouraging consumers users can get video clips that au- how many advanced technologies a HUAWEI Consumer Business to switch from different brands tomatically isolate human subjects smartphone has, it is all useless if it Group is excited to announce that to Huawei. This top-tier phone is and desaturate the colours around is not accompanied by a highly se- the much demanded Huawei Mate equipped with excellent camera them to dramatically highlight the cure system in place. Huawei Mate 20 Pro is back in stock in all author- capabilities, a 4,200mAh massive person they are video-taping. 20 Pro boasts an in-screen finger- ised selling points across Qatar at a battery that lasts more than one Battery. This smartphone ac- print sensor that is embedded in- price of QAR 3,299. The device is day of intensive use, fast charging commodates a massive 4,200mAh side the screen and it allows users a a few steps ahead of all others – a technologies and a secure system. high-density battery that can sus- faster access into their device. The proper ‘intelligent’ phone. It is the The outstanding sales and suc- tain a full day’s worth of work or phone displays a prompt when- first and only smartphone with a cess of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is Huawei Mate 20 Pro is equipped with excellent camera capabilities, a 4,200mAh play without needing to be re- ever it detects a finger is hovering 7nm mobile artificial intelligence testimony to the fact that Huawei’s massive battery that lasts more than one day of intensive use, fast charging charged. So users can expect to use above the sensor. Users then tap (AI) chipset, basically everything it pioneering tech innovation with technologies and a secure system. their phone for personal and work the prompt to access their phone has to offer is optimised and made the elegant looking devices make tasks and the battery would still be interface and the prompt quickly to respond to situations more accu- for a unique smartphone aimed at Ultra-Wide Angle Lens and an to zoom out to capture objects as good to go into the next day. disappears into the background. rately and as smoothly as possible. the ultimate gadget enthusiasts. 8MP telephoto camera. The 20MP wide as vast plains, football fields, Fast charging. Huawei pre- Today, Huawei Mate 20 Pro The market has witnessed an Camera. This smartphone fea- Ultra-Wide Angle Lens brings a or skyscrapers. The 20MP Ultra- sented 40W SuperCharge technol- is back in stores across Qatar. It appetite for Huawei’s latest tech- tures the 40MP Leica Triple Cam- wider perspective to users. It lets Wide Angle Lens captures wide and ogy in this phone, which tops us- is available in Emerald Green, Jet nology built in the Mate 20 Pro, era that comprises a 40MP RGB them capture the full scene from close, too. It has a wide aperture ers’ devices up to 70% in just 30 Black and Twilight colours at a hence, the ‘King of smartphones’ camera, a 20MP camera with Leica both extreme sides. They just need that allows users to focus on objects minutes. And for those who like price of QAR 3299. 14 Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Economy & Business Loss of Venezuelan oil exports won’t leave huge gap in global market pump more after an OPEC-led tions on Venezuelan state oil Arabia to step in to avert a sup- The country exports around 1 bpd of oil, supply cut began in January. firm PDVSA. ply shortage. Venezuela is one of the “Cutting out Venezuela In addition to other pro- about 1 percent of global production founding OPEC members and from the global oil markets ducers being able to pump was once a top three producer would provide a short term more oil, the United States REUTERS duction, of which half heads but production has been in de- positive strength to oil prices, holds about 650 million barrels LONDON to the United States. Many US cline for years following the col- but its significance would be of crude in its Strategic Petro- refineries are designed to run lapse of the country’s economy. limited,” said Mihir Kapadia, leum Reserve, which oil execu- THERE is ample spare capacity heavier, sour grades of crude, Together with Libya and Iran, chief executive of Sun Global tives expect President Donald in other oil producers and stra- a good portion of which comes it is exempt from the latest Investments. Trump would tap if prices tegic reserves to compensate from Venezuela. OPEC-led supply cut. “The US would look else- spiked. for a loss of Venezuela’s crude Top oil exporter Saudi Ara- That earlier decline makes where for oil imports, and re- Two-thirds of the total vol- exports, helping explain the bia could replace this volume the potential loss of Venezuelan finers will adapt to it.” ume in the SPR is sour crude. tepid reaction of global oil pric- from spare capacity of about 1.8 exports less significant. Brent In contrast, a 2002-2003 “The market reaction is es to US sanctions announced a million bpd, and other mem- crude, the global benchmark, strike against former President quite subdued,” a senior oil week ago. bers of the Organization of the was trading below $63 a barrel Hugo Chavez’s government cut industry official said. “There is Venezuela exports around Petroleum Exporting Countries on Tuesday compared to $61 supplies and boosted prices to plenty of spare capacity plus the 1 million barrels of oil per day, such as the United Arab Emir- on Jan. 29, the day after the A tanker truck arrives at a terminal owned by Citgo, a subsidiary of then outrageous levels above SPR if needed. Trump will not about 1 percent of global pro- ates and Kuwait are also able to United States imposed sanc- PDVSA, in Lemont, Illinois, recently. (AFP) $30 a barrel, prompting Saudi allow prices to rise sharply.” BP’s annual profit Apple reaches $570 million soars to $9.4 bn on surging oil prices tax settlement with France

AFP that its full-year production The company is one LONDON of oil and gas grew 2.4 per- of several US tech cent to 3.7 million barrels BP almost trebled its an- per day. giants in the line of Tax gamble nual net profit to $9.4 billion It said that 2019 output (8.2 billion euros) last year was expected to be higher fire in Europe over O In 2016, it was as oil prices soared in 2018, thanks to major production their tax strategies ordered by the the British energy giant an- projects. European Commission nounced Tuesday. “The actual reported to pay 13 billion euros Profit after tax rocketed outcome will depend on the AFP in back taxes to from $3.4 billion in 2017, exact timing of project start- PARIS Ireland “primarily affected by higher ups, acquisition and divest- oil prices and favourable ment activities, OPEC quo- APPLE said on Tuesday that OThe European foreign exchange” rates, BP tas and entitlement impacts it had reached an agreement Commission said said in a statement. in our production-sharing with French authorities to set- Apple paid an effective Fourth-quarter net prof- agreements,” BP said. tle 10 years of back taxes, be- corporate tax rate of it stood at $766 million, up Also last year, BP took coming the latest US company just 0.005 percent on from $27 million in the final a further hit of $3.2 billion to make a deal with France, its European profits in three months of 2017. in financial costs linked to which has led a European push 2014 -- equivalent to However it was well a deadly explosion on a BP- for higher taxes on tech giants. just 50 euros for every down on 2018 third-quarter leased drilling rig in 2010 Apple paid nearly 500 mil- million. net profit of $3.35 billion, that unleashed the worst en- lion euros ($570 million) to which was fuelled by surging vironmental disaster in US resolve the case in a confiden- oil prices before they cooled history. tial settlement reached in De- approaching the new year. It expects a further cember, a source familiar with BP chief executive Bob charge of $2.0 billion this the case told AFP, confirming Dudley said the group was year, taking BP’s total bill a report in French news week- benefitting also from “capi- so far for the Gulf of Mexico ly L’Express. tal discipline”. catastrophe to around $70 “The French tax adminis- “And we’re doing this billion. tration recently concluded a while growing the busi- Following Tuesday’s up- multiyear audit on the com- ness – bringing more high- date, shares in BP jumped pany’s French accounts and an quality projects online, 3.44 percent to 538 pence, adjustment will be published expanding marketing in topping London’s bench- in our public accounts,” Apple the downstream and doing mark FTSE 100 index, which said in a statement. transformative deals such as was up 0.8 percent overall. “We know the important BHP,” he added in the state- “Numbers from BP paint role taxes play in society and ment. a picture of a company op- we pay our taxes in all the In 2018, the world’s big- erating above expectations countries where we operate, in gest miner BHP sold its US across all of its businesses,” complete conformity with laws shale oil and gas operations noted Michael Hewson, and practices in force at the lo- to BP for $10.5 billion. chief market analyst at CMC cal level,” the company said. Oil prices meanwhile Markets UK. French authorities de- surged in the latter part of “The decline in oil prices clined to comment further, 2018 on tight supply con- in the fourth quarter, from citing the confidentiality of tax cerns but have since fallen four-year peaks of $85 a matters. File photo of an Apple showroom in Shanghai. (AFP) back sharply, in line with barrel saw profits decline Apple is one of several volatility seen across finan- slightly from the lofty levels” American technology giants bers to agree on how to get Ireland, Denmark and seven-fold, from 6.6 billion claim for nearly 200 million cial markets. in the previous quarter, he in the line of fire in Europe technology companies to pay Sweden have all blocked plans euros in 2008 to 47.7 billion euros and would start declar- BP on Tuesday added added. over their tax strategies, which more tax on their European for a levy for fear of dissuading in 2017, most of which was ing all its earnings in the coun- see them route their income operations. investment, and Germany has booked in Ireland where Ap- try, ending a dispute that had through low-tax nations such The levy, to be put to par- proved lukewarm on the issue, ple has its European head- dragged on for years. as Ireland or Luxembourg. liament in a bill this month, fearing US retaliation against quarters. In 2017, however, France’s In 2016, it was ordered by would affect companies with its car industry. At 12.5 percent, Ireland’s tax collection drive suffered a the European Commission to global sales of more than 750 The issue has been re- corporate tax rate is much setback with a local court rul- pay 13 billion euros in back million euros and 25 million ferred to the Organisation for lower than in France, where ing that Google was not liable taxes to Ireland. euros in France. Economic Cooperation and companies pay 33 percent tax to pay 1.1 billion euros in taxes The European Commis- It would be retroactive to Development, which aims to on their profits. claimed on revenues trans- sion said Apple paid an effec- January 1 and is expected to come up with an international Apple insisted on Tuesday ferred from France to Ireland. tive corporate tax rate of just raise 500 million euros this agreement by 2020. that it was contributing to the Anti-globalisation groups 0.005 percent on its European year. According to L’Express, French economy, saying it had have criticised the govern- profits in 2014 -- equivalent to French Finance Minister the deal between France and invested 800 million euros on ment’s push to settle cases out just 50 euros for every million. Bruno Le Maire has called the Apple was clinched after sev- outsourcing in the country in of court. The deal in France comes question of how and where eral months of talks, and con- 2018. “If you steal to eat you as the government prepares global companies pay their cerned the small amount of It is the second US tech go to prison. When the GA- to push ahead with its own taxes “a major issue in the 21st revenue the firm booked in heavyweight to reach a settle- FAM (GAFA plus Microsoft) unilateral “GAFA tax” -- an century”. France even as the sales it re- ment with French tax authori- steal billions the state does an BP said that 2019 output was expected to be higher thanks to acronym of Google, Apple, Fa- But an agreement among ported in Europe ballooned. ties in the past year. out-of-court deal,” the anti- major production projects. cebook and Amazon -- faced EU members has proved elu- The report said Apple’s In February 2018, Amazon capitalist group Attac France with the failure of EU mem- sive. European revenues exploded said it had settled a French tweeted on Tuesday. German economy Indian steel firms seek higher duties on imports at risk of recession REUTERS ers - JSW Steel, Tata Steel, steel imports from countries Edelweiss Securities said that MUMBAI state-owned Steel Authority such as Japan, South Korea they see earnings at metals DPA “Given much weaker than of India and Jindal Steel and and Indonesia surged. Chi- companies “going downhill” FRANKFURT expected January business INDIAN steel firms are put- Power - who together control nese imports also climbed in after the third quarter. surveys and in particular the ting pressure on the govern- over 45 percent of India’s to- the final quarter of 2018, In- India has been monitoring THE German economy is at slump in their more forward ment to impose higher duties tal steel production, are the dian companies say. the impact of imported cheap- risk of falling into a recession looking components we are on imports as trade disputes key companies who have com- Imports rise According to government er steel from China on domes- when the Federal Statistics Of- now expecting the German and a global economic slow- plained, the sources said. figures, for the April-Septem- tic industry, the government fice releases its fourth-quarter economy to contract again in down divert surplus Asian The ministry has given According to government ber 2018 period imports from said last month. economic data next week, ac- Q1 2019,” Deutsche Bank wrote steel stocks to India, industry various indications that some figures, for the April-Septem- South Korea rose 29 percent In a bid to support use of cording to Deutsche Bank. in the note, adding that it ex- executives and government measures might be taken, the ber 2018 period imports from from the year-earlier period, locally made steel, the minis- “The development of sever- pects a 0.2-per-cent contrac- sources said. sources added. However, they South Korea rose 29 percent Japanese imports increased try has urged automakers to al key cyclical indicators is tell- tion to start off 2019. Local producers are suf- are more likely to be non-tariff from the year-earlier period, 35 percent, and Indonesian cut imports from Japan and ing us that the German econo- “Global economic policy fering from the double wham- measures as India has already Japanese imports increased imports by 106 percent. Korea. That has led to a dis- my is drifting towards recession uncertainty jumped in Decem- my of a rise in cheap imports suffered defeat in a dispute “The worry is imports,” pute between the government right now,” the Frankfurt-based ber marking a new all-time and low domestic steel prices, with Japan at the World 35 percent, and Indonesian said Seshagiri Rao, joint man- and automakers who claim bank said in a research note on high,” the note from Germany’s which threatens to wipeout Trade Organisation (WTO) on imports by 106 percent aging director at JSW Steel, local producers are unable to Tuesday. largest lender added. the healthy profits made in the charges that New Delhi un- India’s biggest steel company make the high-quality steel On February 14, the Statis- “Most of the global trouble past couple of years. fairly imposed import duties based on local production. He they need. tics Office publishes its fourth- spots (Brexit, Chinese growth The steel companies have in 2016 to safeguard its steel During the same period, said the government had to India has already imposed quarter gross domestic prod- concerns) have taken a turn for approached the ministry mul- industry. exports from India fell by “ensure that our borders are stricter quality controls on uct (GDP) estimate, which - if the worse in January, making tiple times over the past few The WTO upheld Japan’s more than 17 percent, making protected and goods will not more than 85 percent of steel negative - would put Germany it very hard to assume a fun- months, alleging China, Ja- complaint in November but the country a net importer of come into India and hurt the products and it is expanding in a state of recession after con- damental improvement during pan, South Korea and Vietnam India is planning to appeal. steel, mainly because the U.S., domestic steel industry.” the list of locally made steel tracting in the third quarter. the reminder of Q1.” are dumping various grades of Imports of various grades one of India’s biggest markets, The price of steel in In- that must be used in govern- Europe’s largest economy Last week, the German low-cost steel into the Indian of steel into India rose by imposed additional duties last dia dropped by an average of ment infrastructure projects, shrank by 0.2 per cent in the government reduced its gross market and stealing market around 8 percent in the April- year on steel coming from more than 10 percent between two government sources said. third-quarter of 2018, largely domestic product forecast for share as a result, three govern- December 2018 period, com- some Asian countries, includ- October and December, ac- It is unclear if any low due to problems in its key auto- 2019 to 1 percent due to Brexit ment sources said. pared with a year earlier, gov- ing India. cording to government data. quality shipments have been motive sector. fears. India’s top four steelmak- ernment data showed. As a result, the nation’s Domestic brokerage firm turned back. www.guide.com.qa Wednesday, February 6, 2019

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Al Duhail say club won’t block any of their player’s professional move PAGE 19 ALKASS INTERNATIONAL CUP AS ROMA VS PSG Qatar and FIFA announce JV to deliver World Cup 2022

SC.QA take a major step in the organ- DOHA isation of the biggest single- sport event in the world. THE 2022 FIFA World Cup “Created in accordance has officially entered tourna- with the FIFA President’s vi- ment delivery mode after Qa- sion and together with our tar and FIFA announced the Qatari counterparts, the joint launch of a new joint venture venture aims to reorganise the to organise the event. way we work at the operation- The ‘FIFA World Cup Qa- al front and avoid inefficien- tar 2022 LLC’ (joint venture) cies. I am convinced that this was unveiled as the body renew approach to planning, sponsible for delivering the delivery and legacy, always first FIFA World Cup in the hand-in-hand with our col- Arab world after the manage- leagues based in Qatar, will ment board met for the first help to ensure that the World time on Tuesday (February 5) Cup continues to be the most in Doha. eagerly awaited event by bil- The new delivery model lions of fans worldwide.” will capitalise on the planning Smith said: “The continu- expertise the Supreme Com- ous growth and complexities mittee for Delivery & Legacy of a FIFA World Cup and the (SC) has built up since win- need for integrated involve- ning the right to host the tour- ment of all key areas across a nament in 2010. Combined host country has made it clear with FIFA’s extensive tourna- that a more efficient and opti- ment expertise, this innova- mised operational structure is tive model of delivering world required – this is particularly football’s premier event aims the case in Qatar, given the to ensure an optimum World unique and compact nature of Cup experience for fans, play- the tournament, both in terms ers and officials in 2022. of the opportunities and chal- While the joint venture fo- lenges that come along with it.” cuses on tournament delivery, Smith continued: “The the SC will continue to man- Qatar-based joint venture that age the development of event will plan and deliver the next infrastructure, along with the FIFA World Cup will work to- various legacy programmes. SC Secretary-General and Chairman of the joint venture Hassan al Thawadi, with Nasser al Khater, SC’s Chief of Tournament Readiness & Experience Group and CEO of the joint gether with FIFA in Zurich as Hassan al Thawadi, who venture, FIFA’s Secretary-General Fatma Samoura, and others at the Al Bidda Tower. one team and combine, at all will combine his role as SC levels, the event experience Secretary-General with Chair- experience we deliver is unlike we have there with invalu- man of the joint venture, said, anything previously witnessed able knowledge from our col- “The formation of this new at a tournament. I look for- leagues in Qatar. It is a very joint venture comes at a stra- ward to leading this innovative important step, which shows tegically important time on joint venture with FIFA and how FIFA and Qatar are work- Qatar’s World Cup project as the work it will be undertaking ing together to deliver a suc- we complete our various infra- in the years to come.” cessful and memorable event.” structure projects, such as sta- Creating a joint venture Prior to the first board diums and training sites, and forms part of FIFA’s vision to meeting taking place, the turn our attention to finalising create an organisation that nine-member management the unique fan and player ex- streamlines the operational board was greeted by Sheikh perience that Qatar 2022 will delivery of the World Cup. Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed provide.” The management board of the al Thani, President of the QFA, Thawadi continued, “I am new entity will be composed who congratulated them on confident that the combina- of FIFA’s Secretary-General – the formation of the new joint tion of FIFA’s extensive tour- Fatma Samoura, FIFA’s two venture and the achievement nament experience, and our Deputy Secretary-Generals – of yet another Qatar World own tactical experience and Zvonimir Boban and Alasdair Cup milestone. the nine years’ hard work al- Bell, FIFA’s Chief Tournaments Sheikh Hamad and the ready invested in the project, & Events Officer, Colin Smith, board members then joined will ensure that the first FIFA and FIFA’s Chief Legal Officer, Mansoor al Ansari, QFA Gen- World Cup in the Arab world Emilio Garcia Silvero, as well as eral Secretary, and Hani Ba- is one of the best ever.” Al Thawadi, Al Khater, the Vice lan, CEO of the Qatar Stars Nasser al Khater, the SC’s Chairman of the Technical Op- League (QSL), to officially Chief of Tournament Readi- erational Office, Eng. Yasir al inaugurate the organisation’s ness & Experience Group Jamal, and Qatar Football As- new offices that are located and CEO of the joint venture, and we’re all very pleased to the best possible operational time, we will be welcoming for the world’s biggest single- sociation (QFA) Vice President, at Al Bidda Tower, the same said: “Qatar’s World Cup pro- launch this new organisa- plans for 2022. the participating teams and sport event. It is the work we Saoud al Mohannadi. building where the SC, QFA ject is entering its final phase tion and collectively develop “In less than four years’ over one million fans to Qatar do now which will ensure the Samoura said: “Today we and QSL are based.

Qatar Total Open 2019 Khelaifi set for UEFA appointment at congress Osaka pulls out due to back injury DPA stention would be revolution- DOHA: World Number one and two-time ROME ary for UEFA’s standards and Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has pulled the DFB – shortly after the out of next week’s Qatar Total Open 2019 AS president of French club award of Euro 2024 to Germa- because of a back injury, tournament or- Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser ny – are not about stir the pot. ganisers said on Tuesday. No more details Al Khelaifi is no stranger to Grindel himself is standing were given about the injury but Osaka, 21, the rules of European football unopposed in Rome for a sec- also withdrew from the Hong Kong Open last governing body UEFA. ond term as a UEFA member October because of problems with her back. But in future the influen- in the council of world govern- “I am sorry to have withdraw from Doha this year as I was looking tial Qatari could be making ing body FIFA. forward to playing and seeing my fans there,” said Osaka, who won the laws rather than being The ECA have two of the the Australian Open last month, in the statement. “I wish everyone constrained by them as the 20 spots on the UEFA ExCo a great week and hope to see everyone next year.” Her withdrawal 45-year-old seeks to have his as part of a deal to prevent will come as a blow to organisers in Doha, who also announced on place on the executive com- leading clubs breaking away. Tuesday that her place as top seed in the Qatar Open will be taken mittee confirmed by the con- Andrea Agnelli of Juventus by the woman she recently replaced as world number one, Roma- gress in Rome on Thursday. holds the other ECA spot. nia’s Simona Halep. Japanese Osaka is currently the US Open and PSG have regularly been “I am deeply honoured to Australian Open champion. (AFP) subject to Financial Fair Play have been elected by my fellow (FFP) investigations with the ECA executive board members latest case not yet resolved. to join the UEFA executive Regardless, the boss of the Pa- committee,” Khelaifi said in risian outfit is set for a plum an ECA statement. post as a representative of the “I look forward to work- influential European Clubs ing alongside members of the Association (ECA). UEFA executive committee German association (DFB) to enhance and develop Eu- president Reinhard Grindel ropean football, whilst ensur- believes backing Khelaifi is the ing that the interests of all the only way forward. clubs are represented in the Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) President Nasser al Khelaifi with German manager Thomas Tuchel during the “The ECA has the right decision making process.” ATP Qatar ExxonMobil Open at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex in Doha. (AFP) two send two representatives Spanish league chief Javier to the ExCo, we accept that. Tebas has shown some reser- compliance” of FFP rules. will discuss abolishing away away from home progresses Therefore we’ll confirm the vation, but Grindel believes The 43rd UEFA congress goals in European matches. but influential coaches such A visitor takes a picture of a snow statue featuring Naomi Osaka at naming of Mr Al Khelaifi,” Khelaifi being tied to UEFA’s will also rubber stamp the Currently in the event of as Jose Mourinho and Thom- the Sapporo Snow Festival in Sapporo, Japan, on Monday. (AFP) he told DPA. regulations “increases his re- re-election of president Alek- a draw over two legs the side as Tuchel have called for it to A refusal or even an ab- sponsibility to work for the sander Ceferin while the ExCo which has scored more goals be scrapped. Sports Wednesday, February 6, 2019 17

ALKASS INTERNATIONAL CUP 2019 Rampant Sahel overpower Bayern; Real Madrid too good for Spartak

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ÉTOILE Sportive du Sahel (ESS) recorded a memorable 3-2 victory over an out-of- sorts Bayern Munich in the first match of Day 2, with a powerful and authoritative display that served notice of the Tunisians’ tournament- winning potential. ESS set the tone for a dominant display from the kick-off, and almost took the lead inside two minutes when the ball fell to Oussama Abid, whose weak shot could not trouble Bayern keeper Manuel Kainz. Unfortunately, Kainz was deeply troubled 20 minutes later, when his gaffe gifted Real Madrid goalkeeper Lucas Conchello makes a save from the penalty spot against Spartak Moscow. the opener to Sahel. There appeared to be little danger when And yet, amazingly, Bay- Real, who won the tour- ter Ramon’s initial effort had a free kick was swung in from ern almost found a way back nament in 2017, played some been blocked. wide on the left, and the Bay- after plundering two goals in lovely football and twice Real went 2-0 up on 20 ern number one rose highest added time. First, substitute opened up a two-goal advan- minutes with a close-range to claim a routine catch, only Nemanja Motika got on the tage but Spartak – with skip- tap-in from the lively Gud- for the ball to somehow slip end of Grant Mamedova’s in- per Ilya Golyatov proving a johnsen and at that stage the through his fingers. Tunisian viting cross and dispatched a real handful – refused to give Spaniards looked to be cruis- defender Koussay Rejeb glee- firm volley from 12 yards out. in and they pushed the Span- ing to victory. Spartak had fully slotted into an empty net Then, with only seconds iards all the way. other ideas, however, and pro- from three yards out. remaining, the referee pointed Real made a lively start duced a lovely passing move However, Kainz showed to the spot after judging – with and Icelandic international that ended with Golyatov slot- great fortitude just minutes the aid of VAR - that ESS keep- Andri Gudjohnsen went close ting home to make it 2-1. after his bizarre blunder to er Ahmed Slimen had planted after just two minutes when Hopes of a comeback prevent the Tunisians from his studs into the back of put through by skipper Javier were thwarted immediately as doubling their advantage. A Tunisia’s Etoile Sportive du Sahel players celebrate in front of their fans after scoring against Bayern Mu- Moritz Mosandl when claim- Lancho. Spanish youth international corner swung in from the right nich of Germany in the Alkass International Cup at Aspire Academy on Tuesday. ing a high ball. The German But the Russians were pre- Pau Aran ended a fine pass- was met firmly by ESS mid- midfielder recovered to tuck sented with a glorious oppor- ing move that left him in space fielder Nassim Khadher, who cut in from the left. right channel, hitting a first before cutting back to Mon- home the penalty, but it was tunity on nine minutes when and he beat Vladislav Pchel- planted a firm header that The 1-0 deficit may have time shot past the despairing tasar Ben Chabchoubi, who too little too late, as the final Magomedemin Rabadanov nikov with a minimum of fuss. looked destined for the bottom been the German keeper’s Kainz’s dive. made no mistake. whistle immediately sounded. went down under the chal- Golyatov then tested corner, only for the German fault, but his subsequent he- With a two-goal deficit to The fervent Tunisian sup- lenge of Miguel Ramon but Conchello with a high right- keeper to get down brilliantly roics ensured that Bayern rectify, Bayern made a double porters, who had been vocal Real still formidable highly-rated Spanish Under footed drive but the tall keep- and keep the effort out. were still in the game going change on 70 minutes, but any throughout, raised the volume Former winners Real Ma- 17 international keeper Lucas er was up to the task but the And, five minutes before into half time. But there was hope of getting back into the still louder, their joyous songs drid held off a spirited display Conchello dived to his right to Spartak captain did net his the interval, Kainz was again nothing he could do when, game was soon extinguished, providing a fitting soundtrack from Russians Spartak Mos- save Rabadanov’s penalty. second of the match early into the hero, getting strong hands five minutes after the restart, after Mahoudi once again es- to a dominant performance cow to come out on top 3-2 in Within minutes Real were the second half when tapping to Mohamed Fallah’s low drive Khalil Mahoudi latched onto caped through the middle, against the hitherto highly the best game of the tourna- ahead with a fine right-foot ef- home Aslan Mutaliev’s left- after the Tunisian skipper had a through ball down the inside skillfully evading challenges fancied Germans. ment so far. fort from Carles Moscardo af- wing cross. ‘I’m no Tom Brady’, says too-old Baku extends F1 Grand Prix Lindsey Vonn after super-G crash contract to

AFP 2023 ÅRE, SWEDEN DPA LINDSEY Vonn admitted to BERLIN thoughts of being “too old for this shit” as she slid out of THE Azerbaijan Grand Prix Wednesday’s world champion- will remain on the Formula ship super-G race, adding how- One circuit until at least 2023 Andre Drummond of the Detroit Pistons dunks against Nikola Jokic ever that she dreaded missing after organizers agreed a of the Denver Nuggets during the first half of their NBA game at Little the adrenaline ski racing gave three-year contract extension Caesars Arena in Detroit on Monday. (AFP) her as she heads into retire- on Tuesday. ment. “This new agreement will Vonn, in flat light caused by allow our race to maximise its Pistons bounce cloud cover in Are, Sweden, hit commercial revenues through a lip of a roll that propelled her increased fan-engagement ac- forward. The 34-year-old land- tivities and a new sponsorship back, Harden fuels ed heavily and slid with force approach,” Azerbaijan’s sports into the safety nettings in a race minister Azad Rahimov said won by her younger teammate Lindsey Vonn (centre) of the US gets help after she crashed during the women’s Super G event of the 2019 in a statement released by F1 Rockets win Mikaela Shiffrin. FIS Alpine Ski World Championships at the National Arena in Are, Sweden, on Tuesday. (AFP) management. “I’ve got a bit of a shiner,” The unpredictable Baku AFP getherness.” Vonn said. “I feel like I’ve been the finish line. ing four overall titles. rest of the season. If you want street race began in 2016 as the LOS ANGELES NBA Most Valuable Player hit by an 18-wheeler, but other Her involvement in the race to be healthy, then you should European Grand Prix before James Harden scored 14 of his than that I’m great! was all too brief. No sooner had ‘No Tom Brady’ probably do another sport.” being renamed a year later. ANDRE Drummond scored a 44 points in the fourth quarter “My knees are the same the commentator announced As injuries continued to Vonn insisted she was no It has proved popular with season-high 27 points as the De- -- notching his 20th 40-point as they were before the race. that Vonn had form on the hill, take their toll, Vonn announced Tom Brady, the quarter-back fans for providing drama and a troit Pistons rebounded from a game of the season in the Hou- I think my neck’s going to be having won two world silver last week that she would re- who won a record sixth Super break in the usual dominance crushing defeat with a 129-103 ston Rockets’ 118-110 victory sore. I got the wind knocked out medals there in 2007, than her tire after Are, while not for one Bowl with the New England Pa- enjoyed by Mercedes, Ferrari victory over the Denver Nug- over the lowly Phoenix Suns. of me, my ribs are oddly sore. skis kicked back off the rise to second regretting her sporting triots on Sunday at the age of 41. and Red Bull with Force India gets. Harden, who pulled down It’ll be fine, Sunday’ll be great,” groans from the crowd. choices. “I’ve come back from way and Williams enjoying podium The Pistons were coming eight rebounds and handed out she said in reference to the blue Race leader Mikaela Shif- “I love what I do,” she said, too many injuries and I’m just positions. off a devastating loss to the Los six assists, extended his streak riband downhill, a race she won frin was shown on the big before adding: “As much as I not able to do it,” she said. “Not Angeles Clippers on Saturday of games with 30 or more points last year on this same slope. screen television clutching her love winning, I love going fast everyone can be Tom Brady in which Detroit surrendered a to 27. Vonn added: “My immedi- head as her US teammate, who even more, I love the thrill of and keep winning the Super 23-point third-quarter lead. The Suns, who dropped ate thought was ‘what the hell, is just four wins short of Inge- competition, I love downhill Bowl for a million times. If you There was no sign of a late- their 11th straight, trailed by as why am I in the fence again?’ mar Stenmark’s World Cup re- because I love pushing myself, look at all the injuries I’ve had, game let-down on Monday as many as 20 in the third quarter “It was like ‘Why am I here, cord of 86, slid out at pace into I love pushing the limits, I love winning in five events, it’s re- the Pistons turned a 14-point but cut the deficit to single digits I’m too old for this shit!’” the bright red netting. Vonn will the adrenaline. ally something amazing and I’m lead going into the fourth quar- in the fourth. Medical staff were quickly bow out after these champion- “Downhill is not a healthy proud of it no matter if I got 82 ter into a 26--point win. They Harden produced 11 points on the scene to help Vonn get ships after 19 illustrious seasons sport, people crash all the time, or 87 (World Cup wins). I wish never trailed in the second half, in a four-minute span -- includ- gingerly back to her feet, to ap- that have seen her scoop a re- every day. In Garmisch three I could have got it but not at the leading by as many as 29 points. ing a 31-foot three-pointer that plause from the crowd around cord 20 crystal globes, includ- people (were ruled) out for the risk of the rest of my life.” Drummond’s sparkling ef- pushed the Rockets lead to 15 fort included 12 rebounds, three points with 3:06 remaining -- as assists and three blocked shots. Houston sealed the win. Local organisers hoped Stanley Johnson scored 21 The Milwaukee Bucks to reduce the hosting fee paid points and Blake Griffin added pushed their league-leading re- Etoile du Sahel coach hails players’ performance each year in the current agree- 17. cord to 39-13 with a 113-94 vic- ment which runs until 2020 The Pistons reserves, out- tory over the Nets in Brooklyn. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK German team which is known but financial details were not scored 80-17 in the loss to the Bucks star Giannis Ante- DOHA for its precision performance, given. Clippers, came through with 60 tokounmpo scored 30 points, and the match was great until “We are very pleased to points against the Nuggets, De- pulled down 15 rebounds and THE Under 17 sides of two of the last minute.” have renewed this agreement troit’s bench players expanding handed out nine assists for Mil- Europe’s finest clubs were on “I would like to thank the which will see the Azerbaijan the lead to start both the second waukee, who won their fourth show on the second day of the players for their excellent per- Grand Prix feature on the FIA and fourth quarters. straight. Alkass International Cup at As- formance and behavior, which I Formula One world champion- They helped make the dif- The crowd at the Bar- pire Academy, but they experi- believe is more important than ship calendar for many years to ference on a night when all five clays Center included former enced contrasting fortunes on a the result.” come,” F1 chairman and chief Denver starters scored in double US President Bill Clinton and night of 10 goals. Spanish top-club Real Ma- executive Chase Carey said. figures, led by Monte Morris’s three-time major golf champion German giants Bayern Mu- drid fared better as they record- “In just a short space of 18 points. Nevertheless, Denver Brooks Koepka. nich had high hopes of making ed a 3-2 win over Spartak Mos- time, this race has become saw their six-game win streak He was invited to the game a winning start to the tourna- cow thanks to goals from Carles one of the most popular of snapped and dropped out of a by Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry ment when coming up against Moscardo, Andri Gudjohnsen the season, always producing tie with the Golden State Warri- and enjoyed the chance to watch Tunisian side Etoile Sportive and Pau Aran. closely fought and spectacular ors for first place in the Western Antetokounmpo. Du Sahel but they found them- Etoile Sportive du Sahel player Oussama Abid wins the MVP award for Spartak skipper Ilya Golya- racing.” The 2019 Azerbaijan Conference. “He’s unbelievable,” Clinton selves 3-0 down before finally his performance against Bayern Munich on Tuesday. tov scored twice, either side of Grand Prix takes place April “I like the way our guys re- said of Milwaukee’s Most Valu- reducing the arrears with two Aran’s strike, and the Russians 28 with the season starting in sponded,” Pistons coach Dwane able Player candidate. “He’s re- late goals. Coach of Etoile Sportive Du one of the most eagerly awaited finished strongly without being Melbourne with the Australian Casey said. “Enthusiasm and to- ally come into his own this year.” Christopher Dessy, Head Sahel said, “Honestly, it was matches, because it’s with the able to find an equalizer. Grand Prix on March 17. 18 Wednesday, February 6, 2019 Sports

NEW SIGNINGS BENATIA AND NAKAJIMA UNVEILED TO THE MEDIA Al Duhail say won’t block any player’s professional move Speculations are that the club’s most prized asset and Asian Cup’s star striker Almoez Ali could be on his way to Europe IKOLI VICTOR DOHA Big expectations KHALIFA Khamis al Sulaiti, with big signings Al Duhail’s Vice-President “I think they will be a big has said the club will not stand in the way of any player addition to Al Duhail club seeking professional football and I wish they will career abroad. represent the team’s need Speaking at the media in addition to all the rest of presentation of their two the players.” signings, Moroccan Mehdi Benatia and Japanese star Shoya Nakajima, in Doha on Rui Faria, Al Duhail SC Coach Tuesday Khalifa said, “We will not stand in the way of any player seeking a professional move abroad if we receive good offers and certainly if the transfer will give the player more experience to develop and benefit the national team. We will support any player that will receive a professional offer.” Shoya Nakajima of Japan poses with his jersey during a press confer- There are reports the club’s ence announcing his signing for Al Duhail in Doha on Tuesday. (AFP) most prized asset and Asian Cup 2019 most prolific scorer QSL schedule Speaking on the team’s Almoez Ali may move to Eu- players who were with the na- rope at the end of the season. revised tional team that won the Asian The Duhail chief revealed Cup, Faria said: “The achieve- that the former Juventus de- The Qatar Stars League (QSL) ment of the national team was fender Benatia was signed revised the QNB Stars League special and I think the club’s for two and a half season and schedule in consultations with players who participated in this it can be increased, while the achievement are talented and Blue Samurai star Nakajima the National Teams were able to write history with will be with the club until Former Juventus’ defender Medhi Amine Benatia from Morocco poses with his jersey with Al Duhail SC’s vice president Khalifa Khamis al Sulaiti Committee in order to give the national team and I await 2023, following a four and half (right) after a press conference at the club premises in Doha on Tuesday. (AFP) players adequate time to rest their return so we can work to- season deal. and recover following the gether and develop.” “We are always looking euphoria of Qatar’s Asian Cup beginning of the Qatari foot- Al Annabi and its coronation Bundesliga and Italian Serie country’s triumph at the Asian Al Duhail will be back for the best for Al Duhail and 2019 success, Khalifa congratu- ball upcoming achievement.” “I with the Asian title for the first A, and also with the presence to action in the QNB Stars sometimes we are success- lated the national team and the thank all the people responsible time,” Khalifa added. of the talented Nakajima and Cup in the UAE. According to League on Saturday, when ful and sometimes we are not. football association on the his- for supporting the club’s project Meanwhile, new coach of I think they will be a big ad- the new schedule, Week 16 they face Al Sailiya. With these two players, we had toric achievement. and strengthening the league the team Rui Faria said: “ I am dition to Al Duhail club and matches will be played on The league champions are a very long negotiation and we He said the association generally because of its benefit very happy for the presence I wish they will represent the 14th, 15th and 16th February, on 36 points from 15 match- always look for the best to add “worked hard on this achieve- to the national team. We are all of Benatia who had a special team’s need in addition to all 2019, QSL reported. es, two points behind leaders to the team.” Basking in the ment and we hope it’s a new happy with the achievement of experiment in the German the rest of the players. Al Sadd. Madrid, Barca set for Cup Clasico test today Klopp in no doubt over

draw. “Now they are in a differ- Liverpool’s nerve after Solari faces biggest test as Real ent moment.” This is a chance for Madrid to wrestle back mo- coach over Copa del Rey matches mentum. They will hope that Hammers draw beating Barcelona over two AFP decision to make. legs, even in the Copa del Rey, AFP Michail Antonio shot past Alis- MADRID If Messi plays - and Val- can knock them out of their LONDON son. verde was optimistic on Sun- stride. West Ham’s Declan Rice ONE hundred days will split the day - it will be because he is fit. After Real’s win over Alaves LIVERPOOL manager Jur- and Mark Noble squandered last Clasico from the latest one Barcelona have indicated they on Sunday, Santiago Solari said gen Klopp tried to preempt good chances but Liverpool and for Real Madrid the prize will not risk their captain with his team were ready to fight. questions about the Premier substitute Divock Origi could in the rematch is more than a a gruelling month ahead. He has played up the spirit in League leaders’ ability to cope have won the match with the place in the Copa del Rey final. The 2-2 draw at home to the camp and there have been with pressure after they again last kick of the game -- just as When they trudged off the Valencia last weekend means some impressive performances dropped points in the title race he did in the Merseyside derby Camp Nou in October, the big their lead in La Liga is six to back it up, most notably in a 1-1 draw away to West against Everton in December. screens above them flashed points over Atletico Madrid against Sevilla. Ham on Monday. But Origi, offside inside the 5-1 to Barcelona, with Luis Su- and eight over Real, but with “The spirit is like a family,” This result left Liverpool box, failed to get any power arez scoring three and without games away to Athletic Bilbao, Solari said. “I think they are do- three points in front of second- into a shot straight at goalkeep- Lionel Messi at all, their best Sevilla and then Real in the ing phenomenally well.” placed Manchester City less er Lukasz Fabianski. player injured and sitting in the next four weeks, there is little Real Madrid’s head coach Santiago Solari speaks during a press con- But as coach, this is Solari’s than a week after they missed - ‘Scared them’ -”It was a stands. room for complacency. ference at Valdebebas sport complex, in Madrid, on Tuesday. (EPA) biggest test. He has put his faith the chance to go seven points tough game,” said Klopp. “You The next day Julen Lo- Dotted between are two in youth but how might Alvaro clear of the reigning champi- saw around the set-piece, we petegui was sacked, owing to legs against Lyon in the Cham- didn’t want it,” he said. celona need this match less Odriozola, Sergio Reguilon and, ons. knew about the routine but what the club said was a “great pions League, the holy grail “But in no way is this the than their opponents. in particular, Vinicius Junior It was also the second when we trained we had three disproportion between the for Barcelona this season, and case.” Revenge is one thing. Ma- handle their first Clasico, at the match in a row that Liverpool other players in the team. quality of the staff of Real Ma- perhaps the one trophy they The fervour of any meet- drid’s hammering in the au- Camp Nou? Gareth Bale was had dropped points following a “Apparently our goal was drid and results.” Barca were really crave after years of un- ing with Real Madrid dictates tumn was the final humiliation quiet against Alaves but could 1-1 draw at home to Leicester. offside and maybe the referee top of La Liga, Madrid ninth. derachievement. it cannot be taken lightly. As at the end of a miserable run he follow Isco and Marcelo as Pep Guardiola’s City could knew that in the second half. There will be little comfort Last month, Messi even Barca’s stirring comeback but their trajectory, despite a the next big name made to fight now regain top spot with vic- It’s a point and it’s a fair point.. then for Madrid that Messi had to reject claims they against Sevilla in the quarter- dip at the start of the year, has for his place? “I see Gareth fo- tory at Everton on Wednesday. “We had ups and downs. At could be missing again on would be better off out of the finals showed, the players been generally upward since. cused, connected and plugged “Probably all the reports the end we were up again,” he Wednesday, a niggle in his Copa del Rey. picked will not be holding “It was a complicated time in,” Solari said last week. are already written without me added. “Now we take the point thigh leaving coach Ernesto “It was said that we had back. But for the club, and for them psychologically,” said “I want him to perform how saying anything,” Klopp told and carry on.” Valverde, and Messi, with a given up in the cup, that we their season, it is possible Bar- Valverde, after the semi-final he knows he can.” the BBC. Meanwhile Hammers cap- “I didn’t see anything about tain Noble suggested his side pressure that you can ask in the had intimidated the Reds. next few questions,” added the “You can’t play man to man German, looking to become the against Liverpool and out-pass CAF confident Egypt will be Mourinho avoids jail but is hit first Liverpool manager in 29 them,” he told Sky Sports. “You years to win the English title. have to keep your shape and ‘ready’ for Cup of Nations Sadio Mane gave Liver- stop them. by fine for tax fraud in Spain pool a 22nd-minute lead at the “We scared them. You London Stadium despite Ham- have to do that against the top AFP instead. mers’ complaints that James teams. ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT A CAF delegation has vis- AFP from Mourinho’s image rights Milner was offside in the build- “We’re gutted in there be- ited stadiums in Cairo, Suez, MADRID was managed and declared. up. But Manuel Pellegrini’s cause the goal was clearly off- THE Confederation of Afri- Ismailia, Port Said and Alex- Prosecutors believe by ced- men equalised just six minutes side. We scored a fantastic set- can Football (CAF) said on andria, with organisers yet to EX-MANCHESTER United ing his image rights to a series of later when a clever free-kick play and didn’t manage to get a Tuesday that it is confident decide on the host stadia. manager Jose Mourinho has companies based in tax havens, caught Liverpool napping and second goal.” emergency host country “All the infrastructures avoided jail for tax fraud as part Mourinho committed fraud by Egypt will be “ready” to stage we visited are good. We have of a deal with Spanish prosecu- not declaring the income those this year’s Africa Cup of Na- a choice,” said CAF competitors revealed on Tuesday but companies made from the tions despite limited prepa- tion director Samson Ada- will pay a fine of close to two rights. ration time. mu. million euros. Cristiano Ronaldo, now of CAF has been inspecting Rabe also played down The 56-year-old is accused Jose Mourinho Juventus, was also found guilty various infrastructure and any security concerns, say- of committing tax fraud in 2011 of tax fraud when at Real Ma- facilities across the country. ing that “arrangements will and 2012 when he coached validated by a judge. drid. He was accused of having Egypt was awarded the be made”. Spanish giants Real Madrid. Mourinho, sacked by Man- avoided paying millions in taxes hosting rights in January, “We are confident, we According to the agreement chester United in December due on his image rights between following the decision to know that it will be done seen by AFP, Mourinho accept- following a string of disappoint- 2011 and 2014. strip Cameroon of the finals and that all stadia will be ed a one-year jail sentence im- ing performances, is the latest He too avoided jail but was due to delays in preparation. equipped with security mediately commuted to a fine of high-profile football figure to ordered by a Spanish court last “Egypt will be ready,” rooms,” she added. 182,500 euros. The Portuguese be judged over his tax affairs in month to pay more than 3.5 CAF communications direc- Since the 2011 Egyptian coach will also have to pay an Spain. million euros, part of a broad- tor Nathalie Rabe told AFP revolution, the country’s additional penalty of 1.98 mil- Spanish prosecutors accuse er 18.8-million-euro payout at Alexandria Stadium. “We football leagues have been lion euros ($2.3 million). Mourinho, who coached Real agreed between his lawyers and have plans for renovations, plagued by violence. Mourinho already paid 1.14 Madrid between 2010 and 2013, Spain’s taxman. but in any case, the infra- The 2019 Cup of Nations, million euros in 2015 as an ad- of failing to declare income of 1.6 Ronaldo received a two- structure is there.” which is due to run from ministrative penalty and the deal million euros in 2011 and 1.7 mil- year jail sentence immediately It will be the fourth time June 21 until July 19, will be stipulates that prosecutors won’t lion euros in 2012. The grounds commuted to a fine of 365,000 that Egypt has hosted the the first to feature 24 coun- oppose that this amount be de- for the case, as with a series of euros and another penalty of Liverpool’s defender Virgil van Dijk (second right) is challenged by tournament, while Came- tries since the decision to ex- duced from the overall fine. others involving football stars 3.2 million euros, according to West Ham United’s defender Aaron Cresswell during their Premier roon will hold the 2021 event pand from 16 teams. The agreement still has to be based in Spain, is how income the sentence. League match at The London Stadium on Tuesday. (AFP) Sports Wednesday, February 6, 2019 19

News in brief Over 400 entries likely West Indies cricket boss slams ‘crippling’ Holder ban ST. JOHN’S: Cricket West Indies President Dave Cameron on Tuesday criticised the ICC’s “punitive” and “crippling” decision for 3rd Doha Triathlon to ban captain Jason Holder for the third Test against England in St Lucia. The all-rounder was suspended and fined 40 percent of his match fee for a slow over-rate during the Caribbean side’s The event is scheduled to take place at the MIA Park on Friday morning famous 10-wicket thrashing of England in the second Test at Antigua. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK “We will, of course, abide by the ICC ruling, but we have to DOHA wonder if such punitive action at a pivotal stage of the series is good for cricket,” said Cameron. THE third Doha Triathlon is “What a shame if the series is remembered not for the all set to take place at the MIA sparkling play of the reinvigorated West Indies players but for a Park on Friday with more than crippling decision made by a rule that ought to be modified.” 400 participants from various countries expected to be the part of it. India among World Cup favourites, Professor Nasser al Mo- says leg-spin legend Warne hanadi, Qatar Triathlon Federation Vice-President; NEW Delhi: Leg-spin legend Shane Warne believes India are Jamal al Kuwari, Qatar Tri- one of the favourites to lift this year’s World Cup trophy along athlon Federation General with England and defending champions Australia. Secretary, Thani al Zaraa, “AS I’m putting my #worldcup squad together for my column, I Qatar Triathlon Federation really believe Aust can win it again. As we have the players for Deputy General Secretary; the conditions, match winners etc. I think England & India go in Marouf Mahmoud, CEO, as hot favourites, but if the selectors play their part - then the Tasama Sports Development Aussies can 100% win,” Warne wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. and Nasser al Ansari, rep- THE Indians have been in excellent form in limited overs cricket resentative from Qatar Na- in the recent past. They won 5-1 in South Africa, defeated Aus- tional Tourism Council, were tralia 2-1 before beating New Zealand 4-1 this year. present at a press conference THE only blemish in their near perfect recent record is a 2-1 and shared the details about Action shots from the 2018 Doha Triathlon. loss to England. (IANS) the event. The federation is encour- be near Richard Serra sculp- Spain, the US and the UK through Duathlon competi- aging Qatari nationals to The Doha Triathlon is also ture at the end of the Bay at are the countries which are tions. One of the character- India announce bid to stage Hockey compete abroad and inviting part of the Qatar National 8.15am and the public is in- sending more than 400 par- istics of triathlon is the swim World Cup in 2023 them to join the Qatar Na- Series ranking system for vited to come and cheer the ticipants. Due to requests in open waters which is ideal tional Championship event local athletes. The series participants as they race and pouring in, the deadline for during winter in Qatar. LAUSANNE: After successfully organinsing the men’s World to form a strong team. The consists of five events receive their medals at the entries was extended and it Qatar National Tourism Cup thrice, India on Tuesday announced their bid to host Qatar National Champion- prize ceremony. closed on Tuesday midnight. Council, Qatar Triathlon either of the FIH men’s or women’s World Cups in 2023. ship will be the first event to located in Katara, Al One side of the Corniche The Doha Triathlon is Federation, Qatar Olympic Australia and New Zealand have also expressed their start in the morning at 6:00 Ghariya, Doha, Losail and road from the Museum of also part of the Qatar Na- Committee, Qatar Museums, interests for hosting the women’s World Cup in the January with the standard/Sprint The Pearl-Qatar. Islamic Art to Sheraton will tional Series ranking system Al Tawfeeq Travel, Royal 13-29, 2023 window. Other bids have been made for the distance 750m swim, 20km be closed due to the races for local athletes. The series Air Maroc, Movenpick Ho- time window of July 1-17 in 2022 by Germany, Malaysia and cycling and 5km run. It is a between 4:00 am and 10:30 consists of five events located tel, LES Luxury Equipment Spain. drafting race while all the swimming will be in the bay am. in Katara, Al Ghariya, Doha, Solutions, Qatar Living, Red While India and Germany have bid for both men’s and other races in the morning of the Museum of Islamic The Doha Triathlon is Losail and The Pearl-Qatar. Bull, Qatar Airways, Royal women’s World Cups, Malaysia and Spain have bid for the are non-drafting. Park, with cycling alongside one of the biggest triathlon The number of triathlon Riviera, Aqua Carpatica, Vita men’s tournament. The FIH will examine the bids before the The event also comprises the Corniche, before return- events attracting interna- events has almost increased Coco, Almond Breeze, Eat Executive Board takes a decision in June 2019 on hosts of Sprint, Olympic and Super ing to the park for the final tional athletes from all over since last year and triathlon Natural, Carbon Wheels and both the events. (IANS) Sprint distances as well as run in the park’s green spac- the world. This year, Oman, is becoming a popular sport Padel Qatar are supporting a Kids Fun Duathlon. The es. The prize ceremony will Kuwait, France, Romania, with young children entering the Doha Triathlon. Sarfraz to lead Pakistan Doha Open Water Challenge attracts in 2019 ICC World Cup overwhelming local participation TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK IANS DOHA LAHORE THE Qatar Swimming Asso- ENDING the confusion over ciation (QSA) is preparing for Pakistan’s World Cup captain, another spectacular edition of the Pakistan Cricket Board Doha Open Water Challenge, (PCB) on Tuesday announced to be held at the iconic Cor- Sarfraz Ahmed as the team’s niche on February 15. leader in the showpiece event, The Doha Open Water starting on May 30 in England Challenge, open to the pub- and Wales. lic, will be organised on the Addressing a media con- sidelines of a high-profile ference here, PCB Chairman FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim Ehsan Mani officially an- World Series Doha 2019. The nounced stumper Sarfraz, who Qatari capital, first of the Swim launches the 2018 Doha Open Water. is serving a four-ODI ban for eight stops in the prestigious his racist comments over South series, will see top long-dis- velopment,” said Khaleel al 24 countries have already con- Jordan Matthew Wilimovsky tance swimmers competing Jabir, President of QSA, and firming their participation for (USA) will be competing in the Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed. on February 16. member of FINA Bureau in a the spectacular event. men’s race alongside other big “It is a great honour to In the Doha Open Water statement. The top-ranked swim- names. join those players who World Cup,” Mani said. breaching the ICC’s anti-racism Challenge, all the Qatari resi- The organising committee mers in women’s line-up in- A thrilling race is guaran- have captained their “Sarfraz has made great policy during after his racial dents above 11 years old can is making all-out efforts to en- clude 2016 Rio Olympic gold teed as swimmers will look to teams in the World Cup. I progress since he led the team remarks, was also at the press participate. The competition sure maximum participation medallist, Sharon Van Rou- give their best in the year’s feel proud and we will try in the Under-19 World Cup, he conference and said he was is aimed at giving the public and best arrangements for the wendaal of the Netherlands, first race, eyeing an early lead our best to perform well has only improved with time,” thankful to the PCB for showing an opportunity to experience event. The number of partici- Rio Olympic silver medallists in the FINA/HOSA Marathon there,” says Sarfraz Ahmed he added. confidence in him. what it is like to be an elite pants in this year’s competi- from Italy Rachele Bruni and Swim World Series 2019. The PCB chairman said he “It is a great honour to join athlete. tion is expected to go higher Arianna Bridi, the 2018 Euro- Both the Doha Open Wa- was always confident of seeing those players who have cap- “The Open Water Chal- due to an overwhelming re- pean Aquatics Championships ter Challenge and the FINA/ Africa’s Andile Phehlukwayo Sarfraz as Pakistan’s captain. tained their teams in the World lenge is a FINA competition sponse by the swimmers. gold medallist in the 25 km HOSA Marathon Swim recently, as the captain while “I was always clear in my Cup. I feel proud and we will try organised one day earlier from open water. World Series Doha 2019 stressing his skills and contribu- mind that Sarfaraz would be the our best to perform well there. the Marathon, inviting the Preparations for Overall FINA/HOSA se- will be free for the public to tion to the team. captain. Sarfaraz has been an “I don’t worry about if I amateur swimmers of the host marathon in full swing ries winner in 2016 and in view from the Doha Corniche “There should be no doubt integral part of the Pakistan’s would be the team’s captain in a country; of all ages (11 and Meanwhile, preparations are the following year, Simone promenade. that Sarfraz is the Pakistan World Cup preparations. He has year’s time or not. I focused on older) to race, experience, in- in full swing for the FINA/ Ruffini (Italy), Gregorio Pal- More information regard- cricket team’s captain. He will proved to be a good strategist, my responsibilities on a series- teract with the best swimmers HOSA Marathon Swim World trinieri, who has several world ing the events can be obtained lead the team in the series leader and performer,” he said. to-series basis and will continue of the sport and be inspired. Series Doha 2019. Over 200 and European records, and from the QSA website www. against Australia and also in the Sarfraz, who was banned for to do so,” he said. A true legacy for the sport de- swimmers and officials from Kazan 2015 gold medallist, qatarswimming.com Sri Lanka axe Chandimal from Ibrahim excels as Doha Fighters win inter-corporate QPL title South Africa Test squad TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA IANS COLOMBO The Sri Lanka selectors AN all-round show from skip- wanted Chandimal to per Ibrahim saw Doha Fight- SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC) on return to form by playing ers emerge deserving winners Tuesday dropped out-of-form domestic cricket as they of the Qatar Premier League skipper Dinesh Chandimal named three uncapped (QPL) Season 9 Inter-corpo- from the Test squad for the players in the squad rate Cricket Tournament, held upcoming tour of South Africa. recently. Opening batsman Dimuth against the Proteas. Ibrahim scored a breezy 61 Karunaratne was named the (off 31 balls) and later claimed stand-in captain of the 17-play- SRI LANKA SQUAD two wickets as Doha Fighters er squad for the two-Test se- beat Mumbai XI by 58 runs in ries, starting on February 13. Dimuth Karunaratne (stand-in captain), the final. Stumper Niroshan Dickwella Niroshan Dickwella (V-C), Lahiru Thirimanne, Doha Fighters put up a will be Karunaratne’s deputy. Kaushal Silva, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, total of 227 runs in 15 overs Chandimal’s axing came Milinda Siriwardana, Dhananjaya De Silva, aided by a whirlwind start after the right-hander scored Oshada Fernando, Angelo Perera, Suranga from opener Mir Sohail, who Lakmal, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, The Doha Fighters team with the QPL Season 9 trophy. 5, 0, 15 and 4 in their recent Chamika Karunaratne, Mohamed Shiraz, slammed a 27-ball 71 (4x4s; 0-2 Test series defeat to Aus- Lakshan Sandakan, Lasith Embuldeniya. 8x6s). Khalid Adeeb scored tralia. 51 runs and also claimed two gency Hotels, Subramaniam Qamar Qureshi, Mir Suhail, The Sri Lanka selectors Dinesh Chandimal: Asked to play domestic cricket to regain form. wickets for the winners. Hebbegalu and Ashfaq Amer, President, Ibadur Rahman, wanted Chandimal to return years. Mumbai XI in reply could social activists, and Shankar Sridhar Abbagouni, Saifullah, to form by playing domestic Batsman Oshada Fernan- fresh faces in the squad while The first Test will start manage only 169 runs losing Sundaragiri, President Telan- Abed Khan and thanked all the cricket as they named three do, seam bowler Mohamed all-rounder Milinda Siri- from February 13 in Durban, nine wickets. gana Gulf Samithi, Qatar. teams, players, and spectators uncapped players in the squad Shiraz and left-arm spinner wardana has been recalled for followed by the second at Port Chief guests at the final The QPL Organising Com- for their support in making the against the Proteas. Lasith Embuldeniya were the the first time in nearly three Elizabeth from February 21. were Carl Stephen, GM, Re- mittee members Siraj Ansari, tournament a success. 20 Wednesday, February 6, 2019 The Last Word Qatar sees rise in number of Australian visitors: Envoy More Australian firms in Qatar ahead of WC 2022 ● Embassy to host reception on Australia Day

AILYN AGONIA there are 33 Australian uni- DOHA Quantum jump in number of visitors versities approved for Qatari government scholarships. THE number of Australians O Approximately 27,000 Australians visited Qatar in the first nine months of 2018 “Student groups have ex- visiting Qatar is increasing INTERVIEW on tourist visas, while about 9,000 visited on transit visas during the same period changed visits in the fields of with approximately 27,000 journalism and Middle East- Australians to have visited destinations are the major O The number of Qatari tourists visiting Australia is also on the rise with some ern studies, and I expect these the country in the first nine cities and the Gold Coast. 1,000 Qataris travelling to Australia annually for business and tourism exchanges to continue. There months of 2018 on tourist vi- These destinations are at- is cooperation on implement- sas while about 9,000 visited tractive for Qatari families O There are about 3,100 Australian nationals in Doha and around 30 Australian ing the school curriculum in on transit visas during the – the shopping and restau- companies have presence in Qatar Qatar, and an Australian col- same period, Ambassador of rants are high quality, there lege has been providing a vo- Australia to Qatar HE Dr Axel are theme parks to keep chil- O The trade volume between Qatar and Australia was at AUD 1.815 billion cational finance course in two Wabenhorst has said. dren occupied and Australia’s between July 2017 and June 2018 Qatari high schools. Austral- In an interview with Qa- landscapes and animals are ian universities and research tar Tribune recently, the en- unique. Australia is an Eng- O Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has approved 20 Australian institutions have collaborat- voy attributed the increase to lish-speaking country that Australian Ambassador to Qatar universities for online degrees, and there are 33 Australian universities approved ed with Qatar National Re- Qatar’s waiving of entry visa is safe, stable and welcom- HE Dr Axel Wabenhorst. for Qatari government scholarships search Fund,” he added. requirement for citizens of ing. There are mosques in As the Australian com- 80 countries, including Aus- the main destinations. Aus- munity in Qatar gears up to tralia in 2017, and increase in tralia’s cities are no further presence in Qatar, the am- purposes to strengthen ties products are available in further commented on the mark Australia Day on Feb- direct flights between Qatar from Qatar than the eastern bassador said, adding that between the two countries in the local markets, including visibility of Australian prod- ruary 6 with a reception to and Australia. In February United States. In the Qatari more Australian companies diverse fields. meat, fruit, vegetables, nuts ucts in the Qatari markets. be hosted by the Embassy, 2018, Qatar Airways became summer, it is winter in Aus- might be willing to operate He said the trade volume and manufactured goods. In the field of education, the envoy underlined the oc- only the second non-Austral- tralia,” he said. in Qatar as the country gears between Qatar and Australia Processed foods are avail- Wabenhorst said Qatar and casion as an important day ian airline to fly to Canberra. Currently, there are up to host the 2022 FIFA is at AUD 1.815 billion, which able too, such as cheese, soft Australia have signed a mem- when Australians come to- Similarly, Ambassador about 3,100 Australian na- World Cup. is the total of two-way trade drinks and vegemite. There is orandum of understanding gether. Australia Day official Wabenhorst noted that the tionals based in Doha. Am- Wabenhorst also under- in both goods and services scope to bring more Austral- for cooperation while Qatar falls on January 26. number of Qatari tourists vis- bassador Wabenhorst said lined that the Australian between July, 2017, and ian products to Qatar – for University and the University “It’s the day we remem- iting Australia is also on the he expects the number to Embassy in Qatar is work- June, 2018. Australia’s ma- example fresh dates, which of South Australia signed an- ber our history, celebrate our increase with approximately increase with the approach ing hard to develop links jor exports to Qatar include have a different harvest sea- other MoU last year. achievements and re-dedi- 1,000 Qataris travelling to of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the trade, investment meat and livestock and alu- son from Qatar, and camel The envoy said Qatar’s cate ourselves to the land and Australia annually for busi- and the projects currently and cultural fields, as well mina, while Qatar’s major meat. The 700,000 camels Ministry of Education and people we love. We do this ness and tourism. underway in Qatar. as encouraging Qataris to exports to Australia include roaming in the Australian de- Higher Education has ap- whether we live in Australia “The number of tourists is Also, around 30 Australi- visit Australia for tourism, fertilisers and aluminium. sert are a potential source of proved 20 Australian univer- or Qatar. Happy Australia increasing. The most popular an companies currently have education and commercial “Many Australian food meat for export,” the envoy sities for online degrees, and Day!” said the ambassador. UNESCO ArcheoMed3D exhibition kicks off at Msheireb Museums

Katara hosts three art exhibitions

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THE Cultural Village Founda- tion – Katara, opened three A number of diplomats and dignitaries attended the opening of the exhibition. (PHOTOGRAPHS BY JALAL PATHIYOOR) art exhibitions at three different venues and art galleries on AILYN AGONIA scan the panels to reveal 3D Monday. DOHA augmented reality models. General Manager of Katara The countries covered by the Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Su- THE UNESCO ArcheoMed 3D show include Morocco, Algeria, laiti opened the exhibitions in Exhibition, a show dedicated to Tunisia, Libya, Turkey, Syria, the presence of several diplo- a sample of archaeological sites Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Qa- mats, artists and art lovers. classified by UNESCO and listed tar, among others. On this occasion, Sulaiti since 1978 on the List of World Some of the sites include said that Katara offers visitors Heritage in the Mediterranean Qatar’s Al Zubarah Fort, Hagia an opportunity to witness a area and the Arabian Peninsula, Sophia in Turkey, Syria’s Krak variety of arts contributing to was opened at the Bin Jelmood des Chevaliers and Tunisia’s creating a vibrant and colour- House in Msheireb Downtown Amphiteater of El Jem. ful artistic scene in Qatar. Doha on Tuesday. Director of Msheireb Mu- “We are always keen on The exhibition is organised The show is dedicated to archaeological sites listed since 1978 on the List seums Dr Hafiz Ali Abdulla diversifying the arts at Katara by the Embassy of Italy and of World Heritage in the Mediterranean area and Arabian Peninsula. said, “Msheireb Museums by hosting different art exhibi- Msheireb Museums, in coopera- prides itself in partnering tions of different trends,” Su- works by Kuwaiti artist Ab- participating in an exhibition tion with the UNESCO Regional He said, “Last year, the Em- highlighted the shared vision of with global organisations that laiti said. dallah al Otaiby illustrating at Katara for the first time and Office in Doha and Altair4, an bassy of Italy implemented an Qatar and Italy on culture and share a similar vision to ours. The first of the three exhi- human emotions. were excited. According to Italian company specialising in intense cultural programme and knowledge. Working in tandem with the bitions titled ‘Sport Moments’ The third exhibition titled them, their works reflect dif- 3D reconstructions of archaeo- we are eager to do more in 2019 He said, “Today, from Doha, Embassy of Italy in Qatar and showcases a collection of pho- ‘Visions’ showcases works of ferent visions of people. logical sites. to strengthen our relations with we are sending out a very power- the UNESCO is another way tographs featuring some of the four Pakistani artists namely Meanwhile, Sulaiti said The expo is sponsored by Qatari cultural institutions in ful message of cultural inclusion to diversify our offering to the prominent Qatari figures and Shahla Khan, Mala Wassim, Katara nurtures art of not only the Italian Ministry of Foreign the fields of museums and cul- and openness to diversity. Qatar public and create a platform sportsmen. Adnan Siraj and Shazia Ba- Qatari citizens, but also resi- Affairs and International Coop- tural heritage protection, arts, does not close the doors to cul- for intercultural dialogue that The second exhibition ti- henji. dents from different parts of eration. The launch of the 3D design and music to embrace tural exchange, to dialogue, to promotes tolerance and under- tled ‘Emotions’ features art- The artists said they were the world. interactive exhibition, which the increased demand of Italian cooperation. Qatar is an exam- standing across nations.” will be open to the public at cultural presence that is growing ple of inclusiveness. Culture – in UNESCO’s Anna Paolini Company House until March 9, higher in Qatar. all its many forms – contributes said, “Documentation of cul- also featured an engaging panel “The ArcheoMed3D Exhibi- to give voice to the best side of tural heritage is an essential discussion. tion aims to share knowledge in human beings and is a powerful element of the restoration and Speaking on the occasion, an innovative way and make the means to overcome divisions.” restitution process. The 3D vir- Italian Ambassador to Qatar most of the opportunities that Comprising of a series of tual rendering of archaeological HE Pasquale Salzano said the new technologies can offer. We didactic panels, the exhibition sites or historic cities based on show is aimed at promoting will learn more about the use of features two main technologies; scientific documentation allows dialogue and enhancing cul- virtual reality and 3D presenta- barcodes and augmented real- us to visualise how they used to tural exchanges among the tion of cultural heritage in the ity. Visitors will be able to scan look like in a precise period in countries of the Mediterranean panel discussion titled ‘Reviving barcodes using their smart- time. That is why, ArcheoMed Basin, the Middle-East and the Ancient Heritage Sites Through phones in order to view the 3D allows us to explore and ap- Arabian Gulf. Virtual Reality’, moderated by film visualisation of the archae- preciate some of the most im- He highlighted the extraor- Dr Anna Paolini, the UNESCO ological sites. portant World Heritage sites dinary cultural variety and in- Representative in the Arab Augmented reality can be around the Mediterranean Ba- puts that this part of the world States of Gulf and Yemen.” viewed via an exhibition app, sin and in the Middle East at the has absorbed over history. Ambassador Salzano also which will enable visitors to moment of their glory.” NSA concludes Miqdam-2 exercise

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THE National Service Acad- emy concluded the tactical exercise ‘Miqdam-2’ with the participation of 800 cadets of the academy’s 11th batch on Monday. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mo- hammed al Attiyah and Chief of Staff of Qatar Armed Forces Lieutenant General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al Gha- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah attended the conclusion of the exercise. nem attended the conclusion of the exercise along with a lineup The Miqdam-2 exercise During the exercise, the cises aimed at providing them The exercise also included a such as night patrols and re- shooting with different calibres of Armed Forces senior offic- started on January 27 in the cadets carried out a number of with different skills to maxim- number of strategic and physi- connaissance, ambushes and of Beretta rifles and using of ers. southern region. individual and collective exer- ise military readiness. cal skills and field exercises, night guarding, in addition to smoke, light and sound bombs.