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FRUITFUL SEOUL TALKS WILL FURTHER STRENGTHEN QATARI ECONOMY: AMIR Qatar, S Korea ink pacts to boost ties

The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani with South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the presidential palace (the Blue House) in Seoul on Monday. SEE ALSO PAGE 20 Amir, South Korean president discuss South Korean president offers to help Qatar will benefit from Seoul’s experience ways to promote bilateral cooperation Qatar in organising 2022 World Cup in hosting major sporting events: Amir

QNA tween the two Koreas, is the SEOUL Our discussions in Seoul were best way to resolve all disputes. fruitful as we concluded a pack- At the beginning of the AMIR WISHES QATAR TEAM SUCCESS QATAR and South Korea on meeting, the Korean president Monday signed a slew of agree- age of important memoranda of welcomed the Amir and the ments to take the bilateral re- understanding that will provide accompanying delegation. He IN ASIAN CUP SEMI-FINAL TODAY lations to new heights as the the Qatari economy with new extended his congratulations The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad “We have a semi-final match on Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin strengths in various fields, espe- to the Amir on the victory of Hamad al Thani and South Qatar over Korea in the Asian al Thani has said that what is important Tuesday, and this is the first time we cially the smart technologies that Korean President Moon Jae-in Cup football tournament and to the citizens today is the national have reached the semi-finals of the it is a pioneer, and will transfer the held official talks at the presi- wished the Qatari team success team. “We have a young and promising Asian Cup. I wish the team success. dential palace (the Blue House) cooperation relations between the at the Qatar World Cup 2022. team to play a big game with our We are confident in the performance of in Seoul on Monday. two countries to a higher level. The Korean president noted The Amir and the South his country’s experience in the Korean friends and we managed to win our team and we are very satisfied with Korean president discussed organisation of international and reach the semi-finals of the Asian the national team and the place we ways to enhance bilateral re- sports events. He expressed Championship,” the Amir said. have reached,” the Amir said. lations in various fields, espe- Korea’s willingness to share its cially in energy, economy, in- experience with Qatar in organ- vestment, health, agriculture, Amir arrives in Tokyo ising the 2022 World Cup. that the relations between the sive experience in organising 2022 World Cup and the infra- education and technology, as HE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani arrived in He said Qatar’s friend- two countries are strong and major sporting events such as structure projects are proceed- well as cooperation in the mili- TTokyo on Monday on an official visit to Japan. The Amir ship is important to Korea historical. Seoul Olympic Games, 2002 ing in an excellent way, stress- tary field. was welcomed upon arrival at Tokyo International Airport by and there is a comprehensive The Amir expressed hope to Busan Asian Games, 2002 ing his satisfaction with the The Korean president Vice Minister for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki, partnership between the two develop these relations, espe- FIFA World Cup and the Olym- progress made in this regard. thanked the Amir for Qatar’s Secretary- General of the Japan-Qatar Friendship Association countries. cially with the growing oppor- pic Winter Games last year. Later, the Amir and the support to the inter-Korean Tadahiko Ito, Ambassador of Qatar to Japan HE Hassan bin The Amir thanked the Ko- tunities between the two coun- The Amir expressed hope South Korean president wit- peace process and for its stance Mohammed Rafi al Emadi, Ambassador of Japan to Qatar HE rean president for the warm tries. The Amir expressed his to benefit from South Korea’s nessed the signing of a number in seeking to resolving the Gulf Seiichi Otsuka, a number of Arab Ambassadors accredited to welcome and hospitality. The pleasure in hosting the 2022 experiences in preparing for of MoUs between the govern- dispute through dialogue. Japan and members of the Qatari embassy in Tokyo. The Amir Amir said this is his fourth of- World Cup as the first Arab the 2022 World Cup. ments of the two countries. For his part, the Amir said is accompanied by an official delegation.(QNA) ficial visit to Korea, affirming country to organise the mega The Amir said Qatar’s direct dialogue, especially be- what the Korean president said event. He noted Korea’s exten- preparations for hosting the More on page 20 Ô Qatar unveils QR4 bn project Qatar-Japan ties will Qatar coach tells players to see giant leap with to build 45 schools in 5 years Amir’s visit: Envoy beat UAE to silence haters SATYENDRA PATHAK QATAR coach Felix Sanchez is happy for his DOHA atar-Japan ties will take a qualitative leap team to be labelled favourites in Tuesday’s Qin bilateral relations leading to the launch Asian Cup semi-final against the host the UAE QATAR on Monday unveiled public- of a comprehensive strategic partnership with -- and has backed his players to silence the private partnership (PPP) school the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani’s haters once more. “The players are aware that programme to build and operate 45 visit, Qatar’s Ambassador to Japan HE Hassan there’s pressure but they’re dealing with it very public schools across the country bin Mohammad Rafi al Emadi has said. well. We are more confident under pressure,” within five years. The ambassador said that this visit, which Sanchez said on Monday. PAGES 16 & 17 Participated by a large number of comes during a delicate phase of Qatar under an local and international investors, the unjust blockade, will provide an opportunity for WHERE TO WATCH TODAY’S QATAR vs UAE MATCH approved projects include design, con- leaders of both the countries to exchange views on Katara promenade, near Amphitheatre struction, finance, operation, mainte- bilateral relations, regional situations and issues nance of buildings and transfer of own- of common concern. The Amir’s visit to Japan, The Pearl ership of all schools will cost around the first trade partner of Qatar, has very important Ooredoo Stage, Mall of Qatar Khamis al Mohannadi. (HANSON K JOSEPH) QR4 billion. implications for the two countries because of their Shehrazad, Radisson Blu Hotel Doha, Salwa Road The PPP structure for schools in common interests and denominators. Qatar will follow the successful interna- hannadi, who formally launched the Hudson Tavern, Mondrian Doha, West Bay Lagoon tional PPP school model prevalent in the projects in front of the investors, said More on page 20 Ô UK and Australia. the projects will be divided into 6 in- The announcement was made dur- vestment packages and will be offered ing a workshop on ‘Qatar PPP Schools to the private sector at successive in- Programme’ organised by the Ministry tervals. of Finance, the Ministry of Education The first package, consisting of Qatar Executive becomes After QR8 billion and and Higher Education (MoEHE) and eight schools, will be launched in the the Public Works Authority (Ashghal). first quarter of this year. Plot of lands world’s first commercial a decade, Vodafone Head of Technical Committee for for all the eight schools in the first pack- operator of Gulfstream Qatar at the cusp of the Encouragement and Participa- age have been allocated and cleared. (PG 5 ) (PG 12 ) tion of the Private Sector in Economic G500 jet 5G revolution Development Projects Khamis al Mo- Continued on page 3 Ô 02 Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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PM MEETS KOSOVO’S MINISTER Quick read MADLSA launches Amir receives message 1st phase of app to from Malian president

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received a offer 14 e-services message from the President of the Republic of Mali Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Sunday. The message was delivered by the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Housing, Social Security and Military Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic of Mali DOHA Family Affairs departments, Brigadier-General Oumar Dao during a meeting with the Deputy as well as five services for Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr THE Ministry of Administra- owners of enterprises pro- Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah. (QNA) tive Development, Labour vided by the Employment, and Social Affairs (MADL- the Labour Inspection and Qatar takes part in World Balance meet SA) has launched the first the Labour Relations depart- phase of ‘Amerni’ app for ments. QATAR is taking part in the Fourth International Conference for smart phones, providing an The app is available in World Balance being held in Havana, Cuba from January 28 to easy and quick e-gateway for the Arabic and English lan- 30. Qatar is being represented by a delegation led by Minister users. guages in App Store and of State HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Kuwari and includes The Amerni app offers 14 Google Play. It is easy to use representatives of the Ministry of Education and Higher Educa- e-services in its first phase in to request services and make tion, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) the administrative develop- inquiries. and Qatar Foundation through the Education Above All with its ment, labour and social af- The user can complete the different initiatives. The conference brings together more than fairs sectors. transaction in three simple 1,000 participants from around the world, part of the Jose The application in the steps beginning with obtain- Marti Project of International Solidarity sponsored by UNESCO Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met with Min- first package includes nine ing the user name and pass- and has the support of the Organization of Iberian American ister of Labour and Social Welfare of Kosovo Skender Recica and the accompanying delegation in Doha services for individuals pro- word through the national States for Education, Science and Culture. (QNA) on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the ties of cooperation and the ways of developing them, in vided by the Human Re- authentication site, and then addition to a number of issues of mutual interest. (QNA) sources, Labour Relations, log on to the application.

PM MEETS AMBASSADORS OF BOSNIA, ARGENTINA AND IRAN

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met separately on Monday with Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Qatar HE Dr Bisera Turkovic, Ambassador of Argentina HE Carlos Alberto Hernan- dez and Ambassador of Iran HE Mohammad Ali Subhani. During the meetings, they reviewed relations of cooperation between Qatar and the three countries, and the ways of developing them. (QNA) Shura discuses draft law on concession to Woqod Shura discusses law to prohibit acquisition of dangerous animals

QNA and Qatar’s relations with the various DOHA countries in the world, especially in the field of parliamentary diplomacy. THE Shura Council, at its weekly Mahmoud added that the MoU meeting chaired by Speaker HE with PAM provides for coordination Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaidal on important issues relating to bilat- Mahmoud on Monday, discussed a eral relations, and taking measures draft law on the concession granted to contribute to the consolidation of Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti, Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and to Qatar Fuel Company (Woqod) for positions of both sides in addition to Social Affairs HE Yousuf Mohamed al Othman Fakhroo and Vice-Chairman of Qatar Chamber Ahmed bin Towar al Kuwari join the marketing, sale, and transporta- exchanging experiences. Indian Ambassador HE P Kumaran to cut a cake to mark India’s 70th Republic Day, in Doha on Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) tion of gas and petroleum products. Also, it provides for undertaking Subsequently, the council re- tangible initiatives to promote peace ferred the draft law to the Economic Shura Speaker HE Ahmed bin Abdullah and security in the region and in the and Financial Affairs Committee for bin Zaidal Mahmoud at a meeting. world, for work to accomplish the Dignitaries grace Indian Embassy’s consideration and report thereon to goals of the United Nations, particu- the council. The committee chaired violate its provisions. larly those relating to sustainable de- reception to mark Republic Day by Rapporteur Ali bin Abdal Latifal After discussion, the council ap- velopment and fight against poverty. Misnad reviewed the draft law and proved the draft law and decided to Meanwhile, the council’s Services SANTHOSH CHANDRAN decided to continue the review in its transmit its recommendations there- and Public Utilities Committee held a DOHA next meeting. on to the esteemed government. meeting under the chairmanship of Furthermore, the council dis- Additionally, Mahmoud briefed its Rapporteur Mohammed bin Mah- MINISTER of Transport and Com- cussed the report of the Services and the council on the details of the Mem- di al Ahbabi. The committee reviewed munications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed the Public Utilities Committee on a orandum of Understanding (MoU) the request for a public discussion on al Sulaiti, Minister of Administrative draft law regulating the acquisition signed last Thursday with the Presi- medical services in the State of Qatar Development, Labour and Social Af- of dangerous animals and organisms. dent of the Parliamentary Assembly and decided to continue its review in fairs HE Yousuf Mohamed al Oth- Under the draft law, it is pro- of the Mediterranean (PAM) Antonio its next meeting. man Fakhroo and Vice-Chairman of hibited to acquire, import, export or Pedro Roque. The Internal and External Af- Qatar Chamber Ahmed bin Towar trade any of the dangerous animals The speaker pointed out that the fairs Committee also held a meeting al Kuwari attended the reception and organisms without a licence from MoU comes within the framework chaired by its Rapporteur Abdullah organised by the Indian Embassy to the competent department. It is also of the council’s efforts to develop its bin Fahad bin Ghorab al Marri. The mark India’s 70th Republic Day. prohibited to take a walk or hike with parliamentary cooperation with the committee reviewed the request for The event hosted by Indian any of the dangerous animals and regional and international parlia- public discussion on traffic accidents Ambassador HE P Kumaran on organisms in public places. The draft mentary groups, because of the many in Qatar and decided to continue its Monday was also attended by Chief law defines penalties for those who benefits both for the Shura Council review in the next meeting. of Protocol HE Ibrahim Fakhroo, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps His Excellency Ambassador Ali Ibra- him Ahmed, members of diplomatic community, representatives of dif- ferent sociocultural organisations and prominent Indian personalities. In his speech, Ambassador P Students of MES Indian School, Ideal lndian School and Pearl School presented dif- Kumaran highlighted the strong bi- ferent performances reflecting the cultural diversity of India on the occasion. lateral ties between India and Qatar. He said, “On the bilateral front, for enhanced cooperation across in a constructive manner. We look India-Qatar cooperation in diverse various areas.” forward to the full implementation sectors has been steadily growing, A ceremonial cake was jointly of these reforms so that our blue- in an excellent framework provided cut to mark the occasion. collar workers can benefit from by historically close ties, and regu- Kumaran also welcomed the re- them,” the ambassador added. lar and substantive engagement. We cent policy reforms announced by Meanwhile, programmes re- have had three highly-successful the Government of Qatar to protect flecting the cultural diversity of In- visits at the highest levels of the the rights of expatriate workers. dia were presented by the students two governments, over the last four “These initiatives indicate Qatar’s of MES Indian School, Ideal lndian years. These have set the framework willingness to address labour issues School and Pearl School. Shura Council Speaker HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaidal Mahmoud and other members at a meeting on Monday. 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CHIEF OF STAFF MEETS ITALIAN COUNTERPART Kuwari meets secretary-general of Francophone Organization

MINISTER of State HE Dr pressed her appreciation of Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Ku- Qatar’s active role in the or- wari on Monday met with ganisation and said she looks Secretary-General of the forward to cooperating with Francophone Organization Qatar to achieve the organi- Louise Mushikiwabo at the sation’s goals. They also dis- organisation’s headquar- cussed the means to boost co- ters in Paris. The Minister operation between Qatar and of State congratulated the the organisation. The meet- secretary-general for her ap- ing was also attended by Am- pointment and wished her bassador of Qatar to France success in her mission. HE Sheikh Ali bin Jassim al The secretary-general ex- Thani. (QNA)

Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces Lieutenant-General (Pilot) HE Ghanem bin Shaheen al Ghanem met with the Chief of the Defence Staff of Italy Air Squadron General Enzo Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Vecciarelli, currently visiting the country, in Doha on Monday. The meeting discussed military and defence ties between the two countries and ways of enhancing them. The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Qatari Armed Forces, the delegation accompanying the Italian chief of the defence staff, andthe military attaches of the two countries. (QNA) Villas appoints van Rosenveldt director of sales & marketing TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ‘8 schools to be delivered Shipping companies need to be fully aware DOHA GRAND Hyatt Doha Hotel & by 2021 academic year’ of contents of consignments to Qatar: CAA Villas has appointed Director of Sales & Marketing Rochelle QNA related to a social media ac- procedures for acceptance of van Rosenveldt as part of the Continued from page 1 Ô of bidders will be selected for DOHA count about the closure of a incoming shipments to Qatar, leadership team. each package. Each school will shipping company for 15 days, Malki said. A South African native, WHILE four schools will be have the capacity to accommo- SHIPPING companies must Director of the Public Relations The CAA called on all ship- Rochelle van Rosenveldt has situated in the north of Qatar, date 750 students. be fully aware of the contents and Communication Depart- ping companies to check the climbed hospitality ladder and four plots have been allotted in Attiyah said the bid- of shipments and parcels be- ment at CAA Talal Abdullah al contents of parcels, shipments with 14 years of top-level ex- Al Wakra, south of Qatar. ding will be open to local as fore receiving and shipping to Malki said that the company and consignments as stipulat- perience behind her, and she A request for quotation well as global foreign inves- Qatar in order to ensure that imported parcels without en- ed by the law, before receiving knows how to drive hotel strat- Rochelle van Rosenveldt. (RfQ) for the first package will tors to ensure the transfer these shipments are free of suring that they were free of them, stressing that it will not egy and move key market share. be issued in February, followed of knowledge related to such any prohibited materials, the prohibited items. hesitate to take legal procedures van Rosenveldt has worked Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas at a by a request for proposal (RfP) specific projects. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) The authorities concerned and exercise its full powers in a variety of five-star ultra- time when the whole country is in April and submission of pro- While private investors will has said. in the country monitored and against any violation that affects luxury brands and hotel prop- united on making Qatar a des- posals in July. Selection of pre- be responsible for most com- Shipping companies bear seized two shipments that the the security of the homeland. erties around the world living tination for international trav- ferred bidder will be announced mercial aspects of building and legal responsibility for the con- company had imported with- The authority will take all in a number of cities in the el. I feel a lot of work has been in November this year. running the schools, he said, tents of shipments and parcels out fulfilling the conditions and measures to prevent the entry of Middle East, Europe and Af- done already by bodies such Making a presentation on MoEHE will be responsible which they transport, the au- measures stipulated in the law. prohibited materials that harm rica. This is van Rosenveldt’s as the Qatar National Tourism the occasion, Ministry of Fi- for students, teaching, school thority pointed out. Accordingly, the CAA decided the security and safety of the first appointment within the Council and I believe that we nance Economic Policy and administrative activities and In an exclusive statement to close the company and alert homeland and its citizens, the Hyatt Hotels Corporation. can all do our part in not only Research Director Saud bin appointing all teaching and ad- to Qatar News Agency (QNA) it on the necessity to amend the statement added. At Grand Hyatt Doha promoting our properties but Abdullah al Attiyah said all the ministrative staff. Hotel & Villas, van Rosen- also Qatar as a whole.” eight schools, as part of the first All payments to the Project veldt will be looking to in- Growing up in South Af- package costing around QR1 Company will be on a perfor- ject a spark into the leisure rica, van Rosenveldt has wit- billion, will be ready for deliv- mance and availability basis TURKISH NAVY FRIGATE ARRIVES IN segment and will be work- nessed the struggles that many ery by 2021 academic year. after commencement of opera- DOHA: The Turkish Navy frigate TCG- ing closely with local DMC’s people face in their day-to-day Work on package two con- tions, he said. GOKCEADA arrived in Doha on Monday. and Qatar National Tourism life, which is why Corporate sisting of 6-8 schools will also Any demand risk for the The Directorate of Moral Guidance at Council to ensure that the Social Responsibility will be start in 2019 and completed in schools will not be transferred the Ministry of Defence said the visit property is receiving its fair high on the agenda for the 2019 2022, Attiyah said. to the private sector PPP aims at conducting joint exercises with share of exposure in emerg- marketing strategy. While work on package provider. Payment will also the Qatari Amiri Navy and enhancing ing markets. She said, “Community en- three and four consisting of 6-8 cover repayment of the capex bilateral relations between the two The sales team will be gagement and initiatives are schools each will start in 2020, amount, he said. brotherly countries. The frigate was tasked with visiting and work- very important to me. I am he said, package five and six Financing of the projects received by Commander of the Missile ing with agents in Germany, a strong believer in you get will start in 2021. including debt and equity fi- Boat Group Lt Col (Navy) Lahdan Jomaa India, China and CIS countries what you give and nothing is All the schools will be com- nancing will be the sole respon- al Mohannadi, and a number of Qatari to name just a few. more rewarding than giving pleted before 2023, he said, sibility of the Project Company, Amiri Navy officers. (QNA) van Rosenveldt said, “I am back to people more in need adding that one consortium Attiyah said. excited to have joined Grand than yourself.” 04 Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Nation Second edition of Souq Waqif Honey US envoy visits Education City Mosque Exhibition to open on February 28 trepreneurs and investors, in transportation from and to empower local investors to Registration opens addition to providing support the airport. market their products in for small and medium enter- The exhibition offers trad- foreign markets by allowing The Charge de’Affairs for local and prises. ers, entrepreneurs and SMEs local entrepreneurs to gain of the US Embassy in foreign companies The event represents the the unique opportunity to insights into the expertise of Doha HE William Grant, largest specialised exhibition display their honey products participating countries, to along with his daugh- of all types of local, Arabic and related manufactured improve the quality of local ter, recently visited the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and international honey, of- goods to the public, which honey products. Education City Mosque. DOHA fering companies the oppor- will have a positive impact on The second edition of “Enjoyed showing my tunity to display and promote their business. Consumers, Souq Waqif Honey Exhibi- SOUQ Waqif, in cooperation their various products, as well on the other hand, will have tion is expected to witness a daughter the modern with the Ministry of Com- as goods related to the trade access to a variety of honey large turnout, thanks to its Education City Mosque merce and Industry (MoCI), and production of honey. products as well as goods prime location at the tradi- during ‘The Beacon of will organise the second edi- As part of their efforts to related to honey production, tional Souq Waqif, one of Knowledge and Light’ tion of Souq Waqif Honey Ex- support and encourage com- expanding their purchase op- the leading tourism sites in Festival last weekend. hibition from February 28 to panies to participate in the tions. Qatar. The exhibition will be Thanks Qatar Founda- March 7. exhibition, the organisers The organisers have invit- open to the public from Feb- Registration for the expo have coordinated with Qatar ed foreign companies special- ruary 28, from 10am to 10pm. tion, for showing us is now open for companies Airways to provide a 25 per- ised in the production, sup- Companies and entities around and organising and entities looking to exhibit cent discount on air cargo ply and distribution of honey can register for the exhibition the festival. Great way their products free of charge. charges. Goods will also be to the exhibition, providing through the website www. to develop understand- The 2019 edition of the transported and stored in them with an opportunity to honeymarket.souqwaqif.qa ing of Islam!,” Grant exhibition aims at supporting warehouses free of charge, enter into agreements and or by calling +97433144237. wrote on Twitter after national products, bolstering while participants will ben- partnerships that will give ac- Participation is free for all and the visit. (TNN) trade and opening new trade efit from free hotel accommo- cess to new markets. registration will be open from channels for merchants, en- dation and complimentary The exhibition will also January 29 to February 5.

Superior Conjunction phenomenon: Permanent closure of exit from When Mercury will ‘hide behind’ Sun service road to 22 February St THE nearest planet to Sun at 210 million km from the THE Public Works Authority rection will have to exit to 22 in the solar system, Mercury, Earth’s centre, he said. (Ashghal) has decided to per- February Street using the exit will be at ‘Superior Conjunc- “Mercury will pass very manently close two exits from located after Al Rayyan Inter- tion’ with Sun on January 30, close to Sun during Superior the service road to 22 February change. Wednesday, at 5.36am Doha Conjunction, and it will pass Street. The closure aims to im- time, Qatar Calendar House behind Sun when viewed The closure of the exit on prove traffic movement on 22 (QCH) has said. from Earth. So, it will be to- the direction from Al Rayyan February Street by widening it The Superior Conjunction tally unobservable for several Interchange to Al Gharrafa at the area between Al Rayyan of Mercury is a very important During the phenomenon, weeks from Earth,” said Dr Interchange will be effective and Al Gharrafa Interchanges. astronomical phenomenon, the centres of Sun, Earth and Marzouk. from Wednesday, January The closure comes as part as it marks Mercury’s transi- Mercury will be aligned on Qatar residents will be 30, while the exit on the other of Phase 1 of Ashghal project tion from the morning sky straight line, and Sun will able to observe Mercury over direction will be closed from aiming to convert Immigration over the eastern horizon to be in between the other two. western horizon after mid- February 2. Roundabout to an intersection the evening sky over the west- Moreover, Mercury will reach February, the expert added. Drivers who want to exit and to develop parts of service ern horizon to appear after the farthest point from Earth The phenomenon of Superior to 22 February Street from the roads of 22 February Road, in sunset, said Dr Beshir Mar- on its orbit during the phe- Conjunction of Mercury will service road in the direction order to improve traffic move- zouk, astronomer at QCH. nomenon, where it will be repeat on May 21, 2019. (TNN) from Al Rayyan Interchange change can continue driving ly-constructed exit. Vehicles ment and increase the inter- towards Al Gharrafa Inter- around 1km to reach the new- travelling on the opposite di- section’s capacity. (TNN) Qatar’s Embassy in Mexico Bentley Mulsanne to organise football event models TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK MEXICO CITY recalled

THE Embassy of Qatar in Mex- THE Ministry of Com- ico announced on Sunday the merce and Industry hosting of a football tournament (MoCI), in coopera- under the name ‘Football Cup tion with Alwajba Mo- Qatar-Mexico 2019’ under the tors Company, dealer auspices of the Supreme Com- of Bentley in Qatar, has mittee for Delivery & Legacy announced the recall of (SC). Bentley Mulsanne vehi- Speaking at a press confer- cles of 2012-2018 due to ence, Ambassador of the State a fault in the rear seatbelt of Qatar to the United Mexican system. States HE Mohamed bin Jassim The recall comes with- Al Kuwari said the tournament in the framework of the aims to strengthen friendship be- ministry’s efforts to pro- tween Qatar and Mexico through tect consumers and en- sport, which Qatar attaches great sure that car dealers fol- importance to as a means of low up on vehicle defects bringing together cultures and and repairs. peoples. The ministry said it Al Kuwari added that the will coordinate with the tournament, ‘Football Cup Qatar- dealer to follow up on the Mexico 2019’, comes as part of maintenance and repair the sports activities to be organ- works and communicate ised by the Qatari embassy in with customers to ensure preparation for the 2022 FIFA that the necessary repairs World Cup in Qatar. are carried out. The ambassador said the The ministry has tournament would see the par- The tournament, scheduled to held at Aztec Stadium in Mexico urged all customers to ticipation of 10 teams repre- be held from February 2 to 12, City. report any violations to senting the Embassy of Qatar will see the participation of 10 Political and artistic figures its Consumer Protec- and various ministries, institu- of Mexico attended the press tion and Anti-Commer- tions and universities of Mexi- teams representing the conference where they viewed cial Fraud Department, co. The tournament, which will Embassy of Qatar and various the presentation of models of which processes com- kick off on February 2 and end ministries, institutions and uni- stadiums that will host the 2022 plaints, inquires and sug- on February 12 in conjunction versities of Mexico World Cup, and were charmed gestions. (TNN) with Qatar Sports Day, will be with their distinctive design. Nation Tuesday, January 29, 2019 05 Expats celebrate Vietnamese Qatar Executive first to operate Lunar Year with zeal in Doha Gulfstream G500 jet globally The new executive jets receive Operations Specification approval from QCAA

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Qatar Executive fleet. DOHA The state-of-the-art jet sets a new industry bench- QATAR Executive is offi- mark by offering one of cially the world’s first com- the quietest cabins, as well mercial service operator of as having the best cabin the Gulfstream G500 jet, altitude pressure, allow- which embarked on its in- ing for unparalleled pas- augural flight recently. senger comfort. The private jet char- The G500 is powered ter division of Qatar Air- by the next generation ways Group received two Pratt & Whitney Canada brand-new Gulfstream The G500 jets are one of the fastest and most advanced PW800 engines, optimised G500 executive jets last aircraft types in the Qatar Executive fleet. for high-altitude, fast and month, both of which re- long-range jets. In addition ceived Operations Specifi- jet will offer a remarkable already, we are excited to to being one of the most ef- cation approval from Qatar flying experience to many be receiving an additional ficient jets in the industry, Civil Aviation Authority of our loyal passengers five G500s to offer our pas- the aircraft’s remarkable (QCAA), entitling them to who are already keen on sengers much more of an range makes it capable of commercially operate. experiencing this ultra- elite choice and flexibility.” travelling non-stop from Vietnam Ambassador to Qatar HE Dinh Thao with embassy officials and members of the Vietnamese community celebrate Qatar Airways Group modern jet. With two of The G500 jets are one Istanbul to Cape Town; Los the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2019 at the Vietnam Embassy in Doha recently. Chief Executive Akbar al these technologically-ad- of the fastest and most Angeles to London; and Baker said, “Our new G500 vanced aircraft in our fleet advanced aircraft types in San Francisco to Tokyo. AILYN AGONIA DOHA

MEMBERS of the Vietnam com- munity in Qatar gathered at the Mwani receives ISM Code certification Vietnam Embassy in Doha recent- ly to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2019. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK marine services. The celebration was led by Vi- DOHA “It also reflects Mwani etnam Ambassador to Qatar HE Qatar’s relentless pur- Dinh Thao and was attended by MWANI Qatar has re- suit to secure world-class other officials of the Embassy and ceived the ISM Code cer- maritime services for its their families. tification from the French customers in accordance Speaking on the occasion, the certification authority ‘Bu- with the Ministry of Trans- envoy underlined the importance of reau Veritas’ in a step that port and Communications’ the annual gathering as an opportu- emphasises the quality of Strategic plan and the ob- nity for the Vietnamese community marine services in Mwani jectives of strengthening in Qatar to unite and experience the Qatar, making it one of the Qatar’s maritime sector,” joys of the celebration as observed few companies in the coun- he added. in their home country. try that have this interna- He noted that the feat He said, “The Vietnamese Em- tional certificate. has been achieved thanks bassy in Qatar organises this Tet for est level the country has achieved way direct flights connecting Doha The certification was to the hard work and great the Vietnamese living and working since 2008. and Da Nang. This launch is of great presented to Mwani Qa- The certification was presented to Mwani Qatar’s Chief Officer of efforts of the team of the in Qatar to get together. For every He also lauded the great ef- significance for the development of tar’s Chief Officer of Ports Ports Management Engineer Nabil al Khaldi on Monday. Marine Services unit in Vietnamese, Tet and Spring are the forts of Vietnamese government in Da Nang in particular and the Cen- Management Engineer Na- the company, which has a time when people turn to their fam- changing mechanisms and policies, tral region of Vietnam in general. bil al Khaldi on Monday. dition to the accomplish- ister Quality Assurance high professionalism and ilies, friends and homeland. How- creating conditions for businesses Through traffic connections, eco- Eng Khaldi said, “We ments achieved by the (LRQA), a recognised UK long experience to ensure ever, many Vietnamese people are and foreign investors to have a good nomic, trade and investment sectors are pleased to have passed company recently, after accreditation body. the delivery of high-quality abroad, far from their homeland. business environment. will be the priorities of the two sides the rigorous audit stage receiving ISO 9001:2008 Khaldi said the latest and cost-effective services, Therefore, the Embassy hopes that He said the Southeast Asian in the future. In 2019, Chairman of and received the certifica- for Quality Management achievement represents a pointing out that the cer- the Tet Festival is a chance for Vi- country is highly appreciated by in- National Assembly HE Nguyen Thi tion for the International System, ISO 14001:2004 qualitative leap not only tification confirms Mwani etnamese community in Qatar to ternational economic organisations Kim Ngan is planning to attend the Management Code for the for Environmental Man- in terms of enhancing op- Qatar’s compliance with all meet, exchange, and share the joys and remains a destination to attract International Parliamentary Union Safe Operation of Ships agement System and erations and the efficiency mandatory regulations and in Qatar during the Lunar New many foreign investors. (IPU) to be held in Qatar. This event and for Pollution Preven- OHSAS 18001:2007 for of the marine services that codes, guidelines and Year Festival. The Ambassador also highlight- will contribute to strengthening the tion (ISM Code)”. Occupational Health and unit, but also in terms of standards recommended “In the warm atmosphere of ed the milestones of Qatar-Vietnam relations between the two coun- He pointed out that Safety Management Sys- upgrading the company’s by IMO and others are tak- family reunion and the joy of wel- relations last year as they marked tries,” he said. this certificate is a new ad- tem from Lloyd’s Reg- competitive capabilities in en into account. coming the New Year, on behalf of 25th anniversary of the establish- On the occasion, the envoy also the Vietnamese Embassy in Qatar, ment of diplomatic relations be- acknowledged the newly-elected I warmly welcome all the distin- tween the two countries. leadership of the Vietnamese Com- guished guests who spend time with He said during the past years, munity Liaison Board in Qatar led us today.” the political relations between the by Nguyen Trung Hieu and deputy The envoy also recalled the two countries have been remark- heads Nguyen Thanh Tung and achievements of Vietnam in 2018 ably developed by leaders of the Nguyen Tien Hiep. 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Matthew Opoku Prempeh, said the Associate Director of The event will be held un- minister of Education of Gha- Learning and Outreach Dr Alan der the patronage of President na; Dr François Taddei, head Michael Kirwan. of France Emmanuel Macron. of Evolutionary Systems Bi- Speaking at the recently WISE@Paris will gather ology Team, French National concluded Qatar Museums An- around 800 local and interna- Institute of Health and Medi- nual Teachers Council held at tional thought leaders, practi- cal Research; Alaina Percival, the Museum of Islamic Art, he Participants at the recently concluded Qatar Museums Annual Teachers Council. (HANSON K JOSEPH) Dr Alan Michael Kirwan. tioners, innovators and media CEO of Women Who Code; said the museum has been de- representatives to discuss and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock signed in a way to tell the story curiosity as they move through working on the project, so they to a journey across the envi- also focus on Al Zubarah, which foster the learning societies of MBE, Space Scientist and co- of Qatar and its people through the galleries,” he said. know the needs of their stu- ronments and the habitats of is a UNESCO world heritage today and tomorrow. presenter of the BBC pro- objects and installations dis- NMoQ’s education pro- dents. Besides, joining us quite the country where visitors will site, and will present Qatar’s On February 20, partici- gramme, The Sky At Night; played in its galleries. gramme features learning spac- soon is a team of artists from get to experience the different international links through ob- pants will have the opportuni- Andreas Schleicher, director He underlined that the es and discovery zones within different disciplines. We will flora and fauna of Qatar. Gal- jects from China and India. Gal- ty to create their own learning for the Directorate of Educa- desert-rose inspired museum the museum and pre-visit as- also be joined by actors and sto- lery 3 is where the archeology lery 7 will showcase a brilliant journey by joining discussions tion and Skills, Organisation is brought to life in a very im- sistance offered to schools to ry tellers in freelance capacity to of Qatar will be the focus show- collection of pearls and how and interactive sessions for Economic Cooperation mersive and interactive way, create a more comfortable and deliver certain programmes,” ing the depth of history that pearls got incorporated into around the future of learning and Development; and Nico- featuring spaces that encour- learning environment. Schools Dr Kirwan said. Qatar actually has. costumes and jewellery all over at various venues in Paris, or- las Sadirac, founder of 42. age visitors to actually go and can choose from four specific In his presentation on the Act 2 will start from Gal- the world. ganised by WISE and its part- Previous WISE@ events touch some of the exhibits, an types of tours which includes museum plan, Dr Kirwan de- lery 4 wherein visitors will be The final act of the museum ners, including The Center have been held in Accra, Bei- unusual practice in museums foundational tours and a tour tailed the features of the gal- educated on why Qatari people will start with an introduction for Research and Interdisci- jing, Madrid, Tunis and, most across the world. of NMoQ’s public arts. On-site leries of NMoQ which is seg- and the communities for many to the modern history of Qatar plinarity, The United Nations recently, New York during “The definition of museum resources are also available mented in three acts. Act 1 will centuries were expert travellers leading to the legacies of for- Educational, Scientific and the UN Global Goals Week education is changing. Today, like learning trolleys with rep- start in Gallery 1 where visitors and trackers. Gallery 5will take mer imperial powers such as Cultural Organization, Scienc- in September 2018. These re- museum education is all about lica of the objects, booklets as will be introduced to early geo- visitors to the desert and show- the Portuguese, Ottoman and es Po, and Pixis and Ashoka gional events are grounded in raising curiosity. If you raise cu- well as books at the NMoQ Li- logical processes that formed case the nomadic culture of the British, the discovery of oil up from Station F – the world’s partnership with stakehold- riosity in a child or in an adult, brary. The museum also offers the land masses of Qatar. It will country and the coffee making to the present. largest startup campus. ers to drive transformation in it leads to creativity. And if the a digital library with more than feature some fossils, meteor- culture of Qatar. Gallery 6 will The story telling of NMoQ The activities will include education with major change- two come together you create 23,000 assets containing in- ites, history of solar system and focus on life on the coast and will conclude at the original workshops, panel discussions makers and influencers, with a context where they enjoy the tangible heritage of Qatar from the universe all brought to life explore the world of the pearl palace of Sheikh Abdullah bin and roundtables. the aim of generating tangible museum experience. That is the poetry, music and oral histories. in the gallery. divers and exhibit a beautiful Jassim al Thani, the heart of Participants will recon- global educational impact. base line of our team, to raise “There are six educators Gallery 2 will take visitors array of dhows. The gallery will the museum. Need to educate society on QU, Techno Lab to collaborate on research, regional impact of global warming, stresses MIT prof engineering consultancy, knowledge transfer TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fic safety, smart transportation socio-economic development TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA and geotechnical studies. QU’s and sustainability in Qatar.” DOHA CENG faculty will also support In his speech, Techno Lab QATAR University’s (QU) Qa- Techno Lab projects by ensur- Chairman Sheikh Abdulrah- THE College of Science and tar Transportation and Traffic ing knowledge transfer and man said, “This agreement is Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Safety Center (QTTSC) and the progressive development of proof of our cooperation with Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) College of Engineering (CENG) existing projects. Techno Lab Qatar University’s College of recently hosted Massachusetts have signed an agreement with will offer training to CENG stu- Engineering in various fields Institute of Technology (MIT) Techno Lab, a member of Al Ali dents, as well as technical and of research and consulting, Professor Elfatih Eltahir as a Holding, for cooperation in the technological support to QTTSC including studies, quality ser- guest speaker for its seminar on fields of research, consultancy at all levels. vices and exchange of knowl- the Regional Impacts of Global and knowledge transfer. Dr Ansari said, “This marks edge for the benefit of Qatar Climate Change. Professor Elfatih Eltahir. The agreement was signed the continuation of a series of and community.” As an established expert by QU Vice-President for Aca- agreements with the private QTTSC Director Prof Faris who has spearheaded piv- Eltahir underscored the impor- demic Affairs Dr Omar al An- sector to ensure that the univer- Tarlochan added, “Traffic otal research on the impact of tance of educating society on sari and Techno Lab Chairman sity provides excellent research safety is of great interest to greenhouse gas emissions on the regional impact of global Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Jas- and advisory services that stim- Qatar. In January 2013, the global warming, specifically in climate change to inform the sim al Thani in the presence of ulate the sustainable economic National Road Safety Strategy the Middle East, Professor Elta- ongoing mitigation debate. officials from both institutions. and social development of Qa- (2013-2022) was launched to hir is best positioned to provide He also presented examples It aims to establish collabora- tar. This agreement affirms QU Vice-President for Academic Affairs Dr Omar al Ansari and Techno enhance Qatar’s commitment insights on the environmental of his research on future heat tion between QU and Techno Qatar University’s continuous Lab Chairman Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Jassim al Thani at an to reduce road accidents and challenges facing the region. waves in Asia, predictions about Lab in the academic, research efforts to find solutions to the agreement-signing event in Doha recently. make a difference in this area. Dr Mounir Hamdi, dean malaria transmission in Africa and student training and field challenges facing the various Traffic accidents and their con- of CSE, said: “Climate change and projections of water avail- support, as well as the exchange sectors in the country and to ex- magid Hammuda said, “The knowledge-based economy. sequent losses have become features high on the global ability in the Nile basin. of information and consultancy. pand the means of cooperation agreement highlights CENG It will also serve to facilitate major obstacles to improving agenda, and it is therefore im- CSE regularly hosts semi- As part of the agreement, to serve local institutions in line and QTTSC’s continuous ef- knowledge and technology health and development plans, perative that there is greater nars to showcase the expertise the QTTSC will provide Techno with national priorities towards forts to provide solutions to transfer and provide consul- especially for the youth, as awareness and cooperation to of leading local and internation- Lab with consultancy and work- a knowledge-based economy.” local challenges, in line with tancy and research services, they are the most vulnerable mitigate its effects. al researchers and to promote a shops on transportation, traf- CENG Dean Prof Abdel- national priorities towards a which will contribute to driving to traffic accidents.” “Hosting a speaker of Pro- greater understanding of topi- fessor Eltahir’s calibre provided cal regional and global issues. the community with an over- The college offers 12 dy- view of his extensive research namic degrees encompassing on climate change and the need areas deemed critical for Qatar for responsible and sound poli- and the region for many years QNL workshop engages parents, highlights cies. We were also able to ben- to come. With special emphasis efit from his recommendations on graduate education, CSE is for a sustainable environmental shaping the local and interna- ways to encourage creative, gifted children strategy and alleviation of the tional academic landscapes with effects of the global environ- highly selective programmes, mental phenomenon.” some of which specialise in sus- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing opportunities outside of the platform for parents and teach- During his visit, Professor tainable development. DOHA classroom. ers to exchange views and share Alaa al Saad, a private knowledge about their children. A RECENT workshop at Qatar school teacher who attended I encourage everyone to join National Library (QNL) en- the workshop, said: “Teach- these events in the future.” gaged parents and children on ers should have knowledge of Azza Amara, another par- ways to encourage gifted and talented and gifted children in ticipant at the workshop, said: creative young people to make their classrooms and most im- “The discussion opened my the most of their talents. portantly, how to identify them mind to better understand my The workshop highlighted and make the most of their child’s gift. I would like to thank the importance of parent-teach- abilities. “It is important for Qatar National Library for or- er engagement throughout the parents to engage with teachers The workshop highlighted the importance of parent-teacher engage- ganising this event and will con- schooling period and how best and talk about their children. ment throughout the schooling period and how best to provide chil- tinue to attend such events in to provide children with learn- The event at QNL is one such dren with learning opportunities outside of the classroom. the future.” QM invites art, history connoisseurs to Russian masterpieces’ expo

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK partment at the State Tretya- history enthusiasts in Qatar to DOHA kov Gallery Irina Gorlova and make use of this opportunity to showcases 81 masterpieces visit the exhibition ahead of its QATAR Museums (QM) has from some of the most influ- closing next week.” invited art and history enthu- ential and significant figures in The exhibition’s open- siasts in the country to visit Russian art history. ing was part of the rich pro- the ‘Russian Avant-garde: The exhibition traces the gramme organised for Qatar Pioneers and Direct Descend- connections between the Russia 2018 Year of Culture. ants’ exhibition ahead of its revolutionary pioneers of the The year, which was spon- closing on February 3. Organ- early 20th century, including sored by Qatar Airways, was ised in collaboration with the Vladimir Tatlin, Alexander planned in collaboration with world-renowned State Tretya- Rodchenko and Mikhail Maty- leading institutions in Qa- kov Gallery and hosted at the ushin, with the creations of tar and Russia, including the Fire Station Garage Gallery, the artists of the second avant- Embassy of Qatar in Moscow, the exhibition is a highlight of garde wave, such as Vyacheslav the Embassy of the Russian last year’s Qatar Russia Year Koleichuk, Francisco Infante- The exhibition ‘Russian Avant-garde: Pioneers and Direct Descendants’ showcases 81 masterpieces from some of the most influential and Federation in Doha, the Min- of Culture. Arana, Rimma Zanevskaya- significant figures in Russian art history. istry of Culture of the Russian Sponsored by Russian oil Sapgir and Mikhail Roginsky Federation, Qatar’s Ministry company Rosneft, the exhibi- amongst others. said Reem al Thani, director neers broke new ground and We were very proud to collabo- Qatar with an in-depth exami- of Culture and Sport and the tion is curated by the Head “Russian artists left a mark of Exhibitions at Qatar Muse- challenged tradition to create rate with the State Tretyakov nation of a key period in Rus- State Museum and Exhibition of the Contemporary Art De- on the global narrative of art,” ums. “These avant-garde pio- radical forms of expression. Gallery to present audiences in sia’s history. I invite all art and Center (ROSIZO.RU). Tuesday, January 29, 2019 07 Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email African Panorama [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Kenyan expat’s beadworks wow connoisseurs & hoi polloi alike

A display of the bead artworks.

N a scene-stealing display The items crafted by Kenyan expat Onditi on display at the of artistic prowess, Ken- yan Collins Kimwani On- AfroFest ranged from portraits of prominent people, Tamim diti showcased his artworks Al Majd mural, keyholders, mobile phone porches, rings, made from beads of differ- Ient colours ranging from white, black, bracelets to various accessories for waist and ankles red, green, yellow and maroon, among others at the African Festival (AfroFest) Qatar at the Doha Golf Club recently. He was one among many African expa- triates who had converged on the venue to showcase what the continent has to offer to the world such as mouthwater- ing food, traditional attires, bracelets, paintings, etc. The items crafted by Onditi ranged from portraits of prominent people, Tamim Al Majd mural, keyholders, mo- bile phone porches, rings and bracelets to various accessories for waist and an- kles. Most of the items represent national colours of various countries. Onditi said that creating such artis- country and Africa to the world. When tic pieces is a hobby with him, not his people see these lovable works, they full-time job. “Whenever I have free make further inquiries about the items. time off work, I get busy shaping beads That’s when I tell them more about the into different items which many peo- countries the items represent.” ple in Qatar love to have.” Onditi, who Onditi said that all these items are came to Qatar about a year ago, said priced differently depending on the that he started making these accesso- type of beads used and the size of the ries because he saw the need for them. artefact. “People would get these items from According to Onditi, the re- their home countries. I wanted to make sponse of people towards his them available here.” works has been very posi- Even before he came to Qatar, he tive. “People have been would make the items alongside his admiring my work saying that mother in Mombasa where he was born it is unique. They get tempted and grew up. “When I was young, my to buy by just looking at the mother worked for Bombolulu Work- works.” shop for the disabled where they made “The creativity behind various items. I would often go there the items is self-evident. to see them at work and learn how They are really beautiful. to do the items myself. My interest These artistic creations in beadwork grew by the day, and are only available in our soon I discovered my talent in the motherland but now we are art. Since then I have been doing happy that we can get them beadwork increasing finesse,” On- here as well,” said one of the diti said. Collins Kimwani Onditi African admirers of Onditi’s He said that he chose beads over creations. other materials for making lovable Another fan said, “I saw items because beads come in very the items at the African Festi- many colours. “I love beads because val last month and took instant they come in various attractive fancy to the amazing pieces. colours.” Onditi is so talented. He could The Kenyan craftsman further make almost anything out of said that he gets these beads from beads.” Kenya. “My family members buy “African Festival was a great the beads I need, and send them platform for budding artists to through someone to me in Qatar. showcase their works. We would “Besides satisfying my creative love to have more events of this kind urge, my works help me market my in Qatar,” said another fan.

‘The Beacon of Light and Knowledge’ fest draws hordes of Kenyan expats

ENYANS in Qatar showed great enthusiasm in at- tending the second edi- The two-day event served Ktion of ‘The Beacon of as a platform where all the Light and Knowledge’ which communities living in Qatar took place at the Education came together to learn City, recently. about Islam and Islamic The two-day event served as a platform where all the history. communities living in Qatar came together to learn about among other things. Children Islam and Islamic history. were also given a chance to Several activities took place see who could build the tallest during the event which left the minaret using everyday items participants more knowledge- such as balloons and tape. able. Some of those activities Besides, a number of Is- included horse riding, design- lamic scholars and guest lec- ing of ceramic tiles, exploring turers enlightened the visitors the Education City mosque on Islam and its rich cultural through architectural tours, heritage at the event. 08 Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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#MeToo Is Alive At White House The removal from powerful posts of a Democratic Trump Just Can’t Congresswoman means Washington is finally taking accusations of sexual misconduct seriously E’VE heard many a politician on budgetary concerns. But if the woman’s Build A ‘Wall’ Capitol Hill talk a good game about allegations are true, it’s a disturbing Wending violence against women. But sequence of events for the 13-term lawmaker it’s more important that they live those — especially since the congresswoman has principles and do the right thing. been on the forefront of many women’s Whatever the ethics of harming the nation in order to win a policy battle Last week’s news that Rep Sheila issues. In fact, Jackson Lee was the lead Jackson Lee has lost two powerful posts sponsor of legislation reauthorising the might be, such a manoeuvre is entirely ineffective as a negotiating tactic over concerns about her handling of a rape Violence Against Women Act. The National allegation by a former staffer reminds us Alliance to End Sexual Violence said in a of this. The Houston Democrat was ousted statement that it could not continue to work as chairwoman of the Congressional Black with her in that capacity. Caucus Foundation and as chair of the It’s no secret that Washington has a House Judiciary subcommittee. long history of reports of sexual misconduct It was a powerful message that against young women. There are tales of Washington might finally take accusations of powerful politicians and senior staffers sexual misconduct seriously and that there preying on vulnerable young interns who will be consequences for those who don’t. many times suffer lewd comments and There’s a lot we still don’t know about misbehaviour in silence. That disgusting this case. But Jackson Lee has been accused behaviour has to end and we depend on our in a lawsuit of unlawfully firing a woman elected representatives to lead the way. who planned to pursue legal action against By many accounts, Jackson Lee has a a former employee of the Congressional solid reputation of serving her Texas district Black Caucus Foundation. for the last 24 years. She had been the top The woman, referred to as Jane Doe in Democrat in the GOP-controlled House a lawsuit last week, alleges she was raped on the Judiciary subcommittee on crime, by Damien Jones, the foundation’s intern terrorism and homeland security. She was coordinator, in October 2015, when she was set to become chairwoman now that the a 19-year-old intern. Democrats have the majority. But that She worked for Jackson Lee from won’t happen either: The post was given to November 2017 to March 2018 as the Representative Karen Bass of California. congresswoman’s director of public And it’s a shame that this controversy engagement and alleges she was fired two could derail the good work she does to weeks after telling her chief of staff she support equal pay and better health care for planned to pursue allegations against Jones. women. But sexual violence is also a serious What’s more, she said she sought but matter that ruins lives. We hope all of never got a meeting with Jackson Lee. Washington is paying attention to this case. JONATHAN BERNSTEIN those, including many Republicans, trapped into going along. Perhaps they Jackson Lee has denied retaliation Actions — and inaction — when accusers TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE who would consider it an abuse of were right; maybe if they had ended this and said the woman was fired because of come forward have consequences. power, an accusation Trump has to be in December or in early January Trump (Tribune News Service) FTER 35 days, President Donald particularly careful about as indictments would have turned his scorn on them Trump announced a deal to reopen of his former associates multiply. and caused them greater political trouble the government on exactly the The even more immediate problem is than they endured. same terms that were available that money spent by constitutionally Trump’s actions, on the other hand, Ato him more than a month ago: A dubious edict by the president without just seem entirely irrational. He can short-term funding bill with continuing congressional appropriation has to come always go down to the border, find some Startling Statistic About Black negotiations on border security. Trump newly repainted or repaired fencing, didn’t so much cave as he just plain lost. declare a glorious victory, and the Fox He didn’t have the votes, and as time The lesson is that government News audience would go along. Or to put And White Babies went on he was even farther away from shutdowns are not some magical it another way: having them. trump card that one side can play Given that, forcing a confrontation VERY now and then, we come across upset about that,” Sarah Verbiest, director Yes, there will be some negotiations to force the other to surrender that he was almost certain to lose just a statistic that makes us do a double- of the Jordan Institute for Families at in a House-Senate conference committee never made any sense. Etake. It happened again last week. In the UNC School of Social Work, told the over what to do about border security, Unfortunately, that means we still Charlotte, USA, black babies are almost Observer editorial board. and Democrats will cut a deal for from someplace, and there are strong can’t be entirely certain that there five times more likely to die before age 1 The causes are complex, systemic increased spending that they would have constituencies that will be very upset won’t be a shutdown in February. than white babies. Five times? How is this and rooted in social structures from past been willing to agree to in December. But if he tries to take it (as has been floated But while Trump’s actions may not possible in today’s world? generations. That means that while there the border wall remains as dead as ever. already) from regular military spending be rational, Senate Majority Leader In 2016, 2.9 white infants died for every may be fixes, there are no easy ones. Part of In a rambling Rose Garden statement, or disaster relief. Mitch McConnell’s usually are. If the 1,000 live births in Charlotte. But 13.8 black it is the economic gap between blacks and Trump still held out the threat of another Once again, the lesson is that president rejects whatever the conference infants died for every 1,000 live births, or whites. Part of it is access to providers – shutdown when this bill runs out on government shutdowns are not some committee does, McConnell will probably 4.8 times more. there are zero practicing OB/GYNs in about February 15. He also suggested he could magical trump card that one side can find another option, whether it’s another In Raleigh, a new study this month a third of North Carolina’s counties. invoke emergency powers to build his wall play to force the other to surrender. In short-term spending extension or, if found similar numbers for Wake County – Experts cite other “social determinants,” if the conference committee doesn’t come fact, as the third extended shutdown in necessary, just overriding Trump’s veto. 3.0 white babies and 13.6 black babies died things like sound housing, safe up with the funding. Neither is very likely. US history comes to an end, it’s obvious As Richard Neustadt said, “The for every 1,000 births in 2016. neighbourhoods, stable jobs, diet and Support for President Trump’s position that whatever the ethics of harming the Presidency is no place for amateurs.” Some other troubling numbers: transportation. Stress or trauma during a has collapsed among Hill Republicans nation in order to win a policy battle It’s very rare indeed for a president to Mecklenburg County’s overall infant pregnancy can lead to premature delivery. after Thursday’s votes demonstrated might be, such a manoeuvre is entirely retain that status in his third year in the mortality rate in 2016 was 7.0 per 1,000 Mecklenburg health officials say prelimi- his weak position, and as the air traffic ineffective as a negotiating tactic. And Oval Office, but then again everything births – up from 6.2 in 2013 and 6.3 in 2014. nary numbers suggest there was a big drop control system started more visibly yet Republicans — the Newt Gingrich about Trump is very rare. With any Compare the 2016 Mecklenburg numbers in blacks’ infant mortality rate in 2017, but eroding Friday morning. Given that, it’s Republicans in 1995-1996, the Ted Cruz luck, the next time he tries something with 2008, and you find that while the white there is more to be done statewide. One step, hard to believe that Senate Republicans Republicans in 2013, and Trump and his this obviously inept it will be less mortality rate has dropped from 4.4 to 2.9, lobbyist Alex Miller argues, is to remove would shut down the government again, supporters in 2018-2019 — keep trying damaging to the nation, but there’s no the black rate has actually risen from 10.4, some of the tight restrictions midwives and only to find themselves in exactly the anyway. One would hope they have finally guarantee of that. so the gap between the two has widened. advanced practice registered nurses face in same situation. learned how futile it is. Racial disparities in infant mortality North Carolina, which would provide more As for emergency powers, if Trump Granted, this time, it seems to have (Jonathan Bernstein is a persist. But the gap nationally is closer to access to care in rural areas. Verbiest urges believed they were a good way to get what just been Donald Trump personally who Bloomberg Opinion columnist two-to-one, not five-to-one. health care systems, governments and others he wants, he likely would have already thought it was a good idea, perhaps egged covering politics and policy. He “That’s a crisis. That’s unacceptable. to examine their data to identify where there invoked them. It’s not just that there’s a on by a few House Freedom Caucus taught political science at the Everyone in government should be really are differences in care. very good chance the courts would reject members. Other Republicans believed University of Texas at San Antonio him. Or that he would further alienate (correctly or not) that they were simply and DePauw University.) (Tribune News Service) Is Masculinity Toxic Or Under Assault? A new TV ad which calls on men to change their behaviour has triggered a debate on the very real need for constructive messages about maleness

CATHY YOUNG is inspiring, not insulting. As the tagline puts be victims of partner abuse by women that emphasise equal partnership, we have TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE it, it’s about “the best men can be.” Some men are risk-takers or driven and that abused men may be denied help seen the rise of a polarizing feminism that Some of the angry responses to the ad achievers; plenty are not. Even if because of stereotypical assumptions. fixates on male misconduct — including S there a war on men and maleness were over the top, and yet the detractors average trends for men and women The would-be reformers of masculinity such trivial offenses as sitting with knees in America? Last week, a new Gillette have a point. Take the way the ad exhorts have their ideological blinders. But many apart — while ignoring women’s capacity razor company ad inspired by the men to start doing and saying “the right are linked to biology, that’s no reason of manhood’s defenders have limitations for bad behaviour. #MeToo campaign was quickly thing,” and then continues: “Some already to label leadership as ‘masculine’ too. Conservative critics such as National Amid cultural upheaval, there is a Idenounced for supposedly slandering are. But some is not enough.” This suggests or caring as ‘feminine’ Review columnist David French argue that very real need for constructive messages men as boorish and abusive. decent men are a minority while brutes are what the APA calls “masculinity ideology” about maleness — including criticism of And earlier this month, the American the norm. What’s more, some of the “toxic” is simply male nature. Yet, despite some “toxic” attitudes that confuse bullying with Psychological Association was attacked for behaviour shown is pretty innocuous, such The actual guidelines, nonbinding constants (males are more physically manliness or scorn help-seeking as unmanly. its new guidelines on male mental health, as teenage boys ogling bikini-clad babes on recommendations to clinical practitioners, aggressive than females in virtually every But the key word is ‘constructive’. which critics said were biased against television. (Should we shame girls who drool are a mixed bag. They acknowledge society and in most mammal species), The well-intentioned Gillette ad lapses masculinity. Both controversies, which are over cute male pop stars?) The ad also blurs problems that disproportionately affect men norms for everything from male emotional into male-shaming that undercuts its still raging, have pitted “woke” progressives the line between fighting and roughhousing, and boys, from poor school performance to expression to aggression levels vary positive point. The APA guidelines get against defenders of traditional manhood. implicitly condemning the physical play suicide, substance abuse and violence. One among cultures and subcultures, just bogged down in ideological shibboleths But each side is mired in its own stereotypes styles more common among boys. section extensively discusses the benefits as actual male behaviour varies among that contradict their own male-friendly while missing the complex realities. The APA guidelines are a more of father involvement, including activities individuals. Some men are risk-takers or language. If traditionalist claims about Take the now-infamous Gillette ad, ‘We complicated story. Some of the critiques that promote healthy competition. driven achievers; plenty are not. Even if male nature don’t capture the reality of Believe’, which offers a parade of men and take aim at things it doesn’t say — such as While the guidelines do take a negative average trends for men and women are many men’s lives, neither do progressive boys behaving badly as an unseen voice “toxic masculinity,” a phrase that never view of many masculine norms, they also linked to biology, that’s no reason to label claims about male power. Beyond the speaks of bullying, sexual harassment appears in the document. The guidelines emphasise helping patients understand leadership as “masculine” or caring as stereotypes, the simple truth is that men, and “toxic masculinity.” A chorus of dads have also been assailed for claiming that “diverse and healthy” expressions of “feminine.” like women, are human. chimes in with “Boys will be boys.” Then, “traditional masculinity — marked by masculinity. Therapists are urged to be Gender norms have undergone dramatic after a montage of #MeToo news and a call stoicism, competitiveness, dominance and sensitive to typically male attitudes and shifts in our time. Work and achievement (Cathy Young is a contributing for change, the ad shifts to “good” men, aggression — is, on the whole, harmful.” behaviours (including how depression as well as family are essential goals for editor to Reason magazine and the shown caring for their children, stopping However, that statement comes not from may manifest itself in men), but are also both sexes now, and egalitarian marriage author of ‘Ceasefire: Why Women fights, standing up to the bullies. the guidelines themselves but from an essay warned not to assume that all men fit that and involved fatherhood are widely shared and Men Must Join Forces to The ad’s defenders argue that the message about them on the association’s website. mold. The text even notes that men can ideals. Unfortunately, along with values Achieve True Equality’.)

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Pakistan says talks on hold as Indian PM Imran building multi-million dollar Modi asserts ‘no first-strike’ doctrine, politics in turmoil vows befitting reply to aggressors DUBAI: “We have delayed our Oxford-style Namal Knowledge City efforts to hold talks with India because we do not expect any THENEWS.COM.PK PM Imran was so passion- IANS ty,” he added. Modi said that big decision from the present MIANWALI ate about the establishment of NEW DELHI India has entered the league last year India has entered the Indian leadership,” said Federal the ‘knowledge city’ that when of those few nations that league of those few nations Minister for Broadcasting and IN pursuance of his dream of in 2017 a petition was filed seek- PRIME Minister Narendra have nuclear strike and that have nuclear strike and Information Fawad Chaudhry. spreading education with spe- ing his disqualification, he told Modi said on Monday that the defence capabilities from air, defence capabilities from air, During an interview with Gulf cial focus on the downtrod- a journalist that if disqualified Indian Army has shown that it land and water, the PM said. land and water. News on Jan 27, the informa- den segments of society, Prime he would spend the rest of his does not meddle with others, He said that his govern- tion minister said, the time is Minister Imran Khan is build- life fulfilling his dream. but if someone attacks India, ment’s “thinking and action” not right for a dialogue with ing multi-million dollar Oxford- According to the project it does not spare the aggressor. dressing the National Cadet has shown that no matter how arch-rival India as Indian politics style ‘Namal Knowledge City’ in details, it includes academic “Army ne dikhaya ki hum Corps (NCC) cadets here. big or powerful a corrupt per- is in turmoil currently. his hometown of Mianwali. Pakistani PM Imran Khan. blocks, knowledge center, chherte nahi, lekin koi chhere “We want peace, but we son is, he won’t be spared. “It is useless to talk to Built as early as 1096, Ox- sports complex, hospital, toh usey chhorte nahi hain won’t hesitate to take any He said that his govern- them now unless there is ford University is one of the top which are organised into four parks, technology, business (Our Army has given this tough action to ensure our ment was taking steps to some stability. We will move rated universities of the world. divisions. Imran Khan founded centers, shopping malls, message that we don’t meddle national security...I can as- ensure equal opportunities forward once the new govern- The university is made up of Namal College 11 years ago and dairy farm, resorts, soft- with others, but if someone at- sure you that in future, too, for women in every sphere, ment is formed after the elec- 38 constituent colleges, and a at that time it was affiliated with ware houses, hotels, primary tacks us, we don’t spare them every necessary action would including the armed forces tions.” (ARYNEWS) range of academic departments University of Bradford. school and teachers’ colony. either),” Modi said while ad- be taken for national securi- and police.

Afghan prez urges Rahul pledges ‘minimum’ Taliban to engage in ‘serious talks’ Duterte orders troops to income guarantee for poor AFP if Congress voted to power KABUL AFGHAN President Ashraf crush militants behind AFP Ghani said Monday the Tali- NEW DELHI ban should “enter serious talks” with his government, INDIA’S opposition leader after the insurgents and Rahul Gandhi said Monday Washington both touted pro- that his party will introduce gress during unprecedented twin church bombings a “minimum income guaran- negotiations last week. tee” for the poor if it returns “I call on the Taliban to power in elections this year. to... show their Afghan will, Asks army to hunt down Abu Sayyaf ‘terrorists’ believed to be behind Philippine attack The election, due by and accept Afghans’ de- May, will see the scion of the mand for peace, and enter Gandhi-Nehru dynasty seek serious talks with the Af- to unseat Narendra Modi as ghan government,” Ghani prime minister in the country said in a nationally televised of 1.25 billion people still rav- address from the presiden- aged by poverty. tial palace in Kabul. “We cannot build a new Congress President Rahul Gandhi. “We want peace, we India while millions of our want it fast but we want it brothers & sisters suffer the Goa BJP asks Rahul with a plan,” he continued. scourge of poverty,” Gandhi, “We should not forget that head of the opposition Con- to visit ‘Atal Setu’ the victims of this war are gress party, said on Twitter. PANAJI: The Goa unit of the Afghans... No Afghan wants “If voted to power in 2019, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on foreign troops to remain in the Congress is committed to Monday asked Congress Presi- their country indefinitely. No a Minimum Income Guaran- dent Rahul Gandhi, who is cur- Afghan wants to face suicide tee for every poor person, to rently on a holiday in the coastal attacks in hospitals, schools, help eradicate poverty & hun- state, to visit the ‘Atal Setu’ the mosques, and parks.” ger. This is our vision & our bridge over the Mandovi river. promise,” he said. “Dear Shri @RahulGandhi, US committed to pulling Gandhi did not elaborate we have come to learn that foreign forces out of on his promise but Indian you are currently on a vacation media reported it would be in Goa. We request you along Afghanistan: Official along the lines of universal with all Congress MLAs to visit KABUL: A senior US govern- basic income (UBI), a con- the Atal Setu, the third longest ment official, speaking after cept attracting growing inter- cable stayed-bridge in India over six days of US peace talks est around the world. river Mandovi and witness how with Afghan Taliban militants, UBI–supported by Face- @BJP4India is #TransformingIn- said on Monday that Wash- book founder Mark Zucker- dia,” the unit tweeted. (IANS) ington was committed to berg among others as a way withdrawing foreign forces to reduce inequality–involves also seen as an attempt to from Afghanistan to end people being given a flat lump steal a march on Modi ahead more than 17 years of war. sum by the state instead of of the announcement on Fri- THE official, who declined subsidies and social security day of his government’s final to be identified, described payments. budget before the election. “significant progress” in talks It has been tried out in sev- This is widely expected to last week with the Taliban eral countries including Fin- include sweeteners to voters, about a foreign troop pullout, land and Kenya, and has been including to farmers who but more negotiations were promised by the ruling party have been hit hard by fall- needed on a truce and its of the small northern Indian ing prices for their produce timing. “Of course we don’t Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (centre) visits an area housing the remains of explosion victims in Jolo, Sulu province, southern state of Sikkim as well as Ita- and unpredictable weather, seek a permanent military Philippines, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) ly’s new populist government. with thousands killing them- presence in Afghanistan,” the Gandhi’s announcement was selves in recent years. official said.(REUTERS) DPA Church attack sparks worries there are still certain forces in MANILA that region who sowed terror about peace process progress and killed and murdered peo- PHILIPPINE President Rod- ple.” Lorenzana said investiga- rigo Duterte on Monday di- MANILA: The Islamic State-claimed bombing of a Catholic cathedral tors have identified six “persons JD-U team meets AGP, AASU News rected security forces to crush that killed 20 in the Philippines’ restive south put fresh pressure Mon- of interest” in the bombings in brief Islamist militants allegedly day on peace efforts aimed at ending decades of separatist violence. based on CCTV footage. leaders over citizenship law behind twin bombings that Experts voiced concern on Monday over the impact the attack The suspects are believed killed 20 people in the coun- would have on a decades-long push for peace that culminated last to be linked to Abu Sayyaf, India convicts militants try’s conflict-hit south. week in voters approving expanded Muslim self-rule in the south. a terrorist group blamed for IANS President Prasant Kishore and over 2008 bomb More than 110 people were ”This is a big challenge for the Bangsamoro government,” said some of the worst bombings GUWAHATI General Secretary in charge of attacks that killed 88 also wounded in Sunday’s at- Rommel Banlaoi, chair of the Philippine Institute for Peace, Violence and high-profile kidnappings the northeast Afaque Ahmad tack at the Cathedral of Our and Terrorism Research. The former rebels need to show they will be in the Philippines, he added. JANATA Dal-United (JD-U) Khan. They are scheduled to GUWAHATI: Fourteen mili- Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo able to pull the region toward peace in order to attract much-needed The military and police set leaders met their counterparts attend a convention of politi- tants from an armed sepa- town in Sulu province, 1,000 investment to alleviate poverty and counter extremism, he said. up roadblocks and checkpoints in the Asom Gana Parishad cal parties of northeast on the ratist group were found kilometres south of Manila. “MILF needs to prove it can make a difference... the gravity of around Jolo earlier on Monday (AGP) and All Assam students bill on Tuesday. guilty Monday of orches- Duterte inspected the the problem faced by MILF is wow, so overwhelming,” he added. to help troops track down the Union (AASU) here on Monday The convention would trating a coordinated bomb damage at the bombed Ro- The church attack came despite President Rodrigo Duterte put- suspects, said national police and expressed their opposition also be attended by Megha- attack in India’s northeast man Catholic church on Mon- ting the southern Philippines under martial rule after pro-IS militants chief Oscar Albayalde. to the contentious Citizenship laya Chief Minister and Na- in 2008 that killed 88 day and ordered government seized the southern city of Marawi in May 2017. Government officials “There is almost no one (Amendment) Bill, 2016. tional People’s Party (NPP) people and wounded hun- troops to hunt down members have argued that martial rule, which gives authorities extra powers, out in the streets and shops are Janata Dal (United) Sec- president Conrad Sangma and dreds more. The accused of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist has been effective in taming the perpetually restive region. (AFP) closed...so we can contain this retary General K.C. Tyagi Mizoram Chief Minister and were charged with multiple group believed to be behind area,” he told reporters in Jolo said his party will oppose Mizo National Front President murder and explosives the bombing. est bombings, Lorenzana said: pher Go, who was with him on before Duterte’s trip. “We have the Citizenship Bill in Rajya Zoramthanga. offences by a special court “On Abu Sayyaf - crush “Yes, and for all the atrocities the three-hour visit. Duterte set up roadblocks and check- Sabha when the government “There is a concern in in restive Assam state, them,” said Defence Secretary they have committed so far.” was outraged by the bomb- points, and we have enough tables it in the next session Delhi that Congress would where eleven bombs were Delfin Lorenzana, when asked The 73-year-old president ings, according to presidential troops on the ground.” of Parliament. stage a walkout when the Bill detonated in quick suc- what Duterte’s directive was also visited injured victims and spokesman Salvador Panelo. Security in other parts of He added the JD-U would will be placed like it did on cession in October 2008 during the visit in Jolo. a mass wake for those killed “He was very angry,” Pan- the country was also stepped also intensify its opposition January 8 when the bill was in one of the state’s worst Asked if the president’s di- in the bombings, according to elo said. “He is so disappointed up on Monday, with additional to the bill and ensure it is not passed in Lok Sabha,” Tyagi militant attacks. (AFP) rective was in relation to Abu photos released by his special that despite the movement...to- forces deployed to key infra- passed. The JD-U delegation said, adding the party has Sayyaf’s involvement in the lat- assistant, Secretary Christo- wards peace and development, structure and public places. included K.C. Tyagi, party Vice come to support Assam. UNICEF urges Myanmar to implement Kofi Pilot’s ‘emotional breakdown’ caused recommendations to ease Rohingya crisis deadly 2017 Nepal plane crash: Probe KATHMANDU: “Emotional breakdown” of the pilot caused a deadly plane crash in Nepal last March, REUTERS hopeless existence” in camps in wards creating the right condi- a government investigation concluded, in the worst aviation accident in the Himalayan nation for YANGON neighbouring Bangladesh. tions for the return of refugees decades. The March 12 flight from the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka crash-landed at Kathmandu Fore said Myanmar’s from Bangladesh.” airport and skidded into a football field where it burst into flames, killing 51 people onboard. THE head of the UN children’s “commitment” to enacting the The Annan commission Twenty passengers miraculously escaped the burning wreckage. fund urged Myanmar on Mon- recommendations of Annan’s was created by Myanmar lead- “The probable cause of the accident is due to disorientation and a complete loss of situational day to implement the recom- committee - which include er Aung San Suu Kyi in 2016 awareness in the part of crew member,” the report said. mendations of a panel on the ensuring freedom of move- to find long-term solutions to The investigation concluded that there was clear evidence the pilot in command, Captain Abid Rohingya crisis led by former ment and access to education deep-seated ethnic and reli- Sultan, was harbouring “severe mental stress” and was upset after a female co-worker had ques- UN head Kofi Annan, saying - would help mend the lives of gious divisions in Rakhine. tioned his reputation as a good instructor. it had yet to create conditions suffering children. But implementation of its According to the report, Sultan -- a former Bangladesh Air Force pilot who was also an instructor right for the return of refugees Myanmar State Counsellor “We urge the government recommendations has been be- for the airline -- talked non-stop and smoked throughout the short flight from Dhaka to Kathmandu, from Bangladesh. Aung San Suu Kyi. to seize this moment and set by crises and setbacks. as he tried to impress upon the junior co-pilot his competence and proficiency. Speaking at a forum in the translate this potential into re- A day after the panel is- “One of the reasons could be him trying to prove... he is a very competent pilot and would capital, Naypyitaw, UNICEF persecuted and mostly state- ality for all children,” she said sued its report in August 2017, be able to safely land the aircraft in any adverse situation,” the report said. The co-pilot, Prithula executive director Henrietta less community from Buddhist- on the first visit by a UNICEF Rohingya insurgents launched Rashid, had only recently qualified and had never previously landed at Kathmandu airport, which Fore said children from the majority Myanmar, were living head in decades. “Taking these attacks on security forces, pro- lies in a narrow bowl-shaped valley, making it a notoriously challenging place to land. (AFP) Rohingya Muslim minority, a “a precarious and an almost steps will also go a long way to- voking a military crackdown. 10 Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World Macron presses UN envoy urges Yemeni rivals Sisi to uphold to withdraw from Hodeida port human rights Stability & freedom go together, French Ceasefire, prisoner swap timelines have slipped and spectre of famine looms large: Griffiths president tells Egyptian counterpart REUTERS AFP “things have not gone in the DUBAI/LONDON CAIRO right direction since October 2017” and “bloggers, journalists THE United Nations envoy for FRENCH President Emmanuel and activists” have been jailed Yemen on Monday urged the Macron pressed his Egyptian since then. warring parties to withdraw counterpart on human rights He underscored that a “vi- their troops from the port of Monday, warning that stability brant, inclusive and active civil Hodeidah quickly, and inter- and freedoms go hand-in-hand, society remains the best de- national aid agencies said that on the second day of a visit fence against extremism and conditions for thousands of aimed at boosting ties. a condition for stability of the starving people were deterio- Macron, on a three-day trip country”. rating fast. to the North African country, Without these conditions, Envoy Martin Griffiths had set the tone after arriving he said, “the image of Egypt acknowledged that proposed in Egypt on Sunday by vowing may be damaged”. timelines on a pull-out from to talk more “openly” about hu- Sisi presented his own vi- the port, the main entry point man rights concerns with Presi- sion for Egypt, saying that the for Yemen’s commercial and dent Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. lives of its people should be aid imports, had slipped while Talk on the sensitive is- improved through economic, the country stood on the brink sue came to the fore during a social and religious reforms. of famine. joint news conference between He also noted that his coun- “The initial timelines were the two presidents in Cairo on try continues to grapple with rather ambitious,” he said in Monday after they met and challenges including high un- comments posted on Twitter. signed some 30 deals including employment levels and high “We are dealing with a in transportation, education birth rates. complex situation on the and health. “You are asking me about ground.” “Real stability depends on the rights of bloggers, and I am The aid agencies, meet- the vitality of society,” Macron asking you how shall I find jobs ing in London, said people told reporters, with Sisi stand- for them?” he told the news were struggling to feed their ing by his side. conference. children in what had become “Stability and lasting peace Sisi also referred to a “failed the world’s worst humanitar- go hand in hand with respect plan” to establish a “religious ian crisis. But, said Isabelle for individual freedoms, dig- state” in Egypt. Moussard Carlsen of Action nity of everyone and the rule “Don’t forget we are part Against Hunger, more aid was of law.” The French president of turbulent region,” said Sisi, not the only solution to allevi- had been heavily criticised in who rose to power after leading ate the suffering of the Yemeni October 2017 for saying he was the military ouster of Islamist people. not in a position to “lecture” the president Mohamed Morsi in “I think we need to be very former army chief on civil liber- 2013 following mass protests clear that we need a political ties. But according to Macron, against his rule. solution to this conflict,” she Yemeni soldiers keep watch as the motorcade of UN special envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths leaves Sana’a airport for the city, no Monday. (EPA-EFE) said. Agreements reached in ravelling of the peace efforts. THE aid agencies, meeting in London, said people en, UN envoy Griffiths said he December between the Irani- The Houthis control Hodeidah were struggling to feed their children in what had be- remained optimistic. an-aligned Houthi movement and troops of a Saudi-led coa- “More than any time in the and the Saudi-backed govern- lition are massed on its out- come the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. But, said past, there is a political will ment of Abd-Rabbu Mansour skirts. Isabelle Moussard Carlsen of Action Against Hunger, demonstrated by all parties to Hadi were the first significant The warring sides disagree more aid was not the only solution to alleviate the put an end to this conflict,” he breakthrough in four years over who should control the suffering of the Yemeni people. said. of conflict which has killed city and port after forces with- “What we need to see now tens of thousands of people draw. is the implementation of the through military actions or The truce in Hodeidah has Troops have not yet pulled trenches and roadblocks have provisions of the agreement, other causes. largely been respected since out, missing a Jan. 7 target, been reinforced. fully and rapidly.” But little further progress coming into force a month and residents and aid work- Although fighting has es- The war has been stale- Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi meets with French counterpart at has been made, risking the un- ago, but skirmishes continue. ers have said that barricades, calated in other parts of Yem- mated for years. the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt, on Monday. (REUTERS)

News in brief Sudan’s Bashir extends ceasefire in two war zones

AFP go to any length to bring peace fires for the latter two states, conflict-hit states, which have 4 killed in Boko KHARTOUM to this area,” Bashir, dressed Russians in Sudan are ‘instructors’ : Moscow the official SUNA news agency been devoid of demonstra- Haram attack in in military uniform, told a MOSCOW: Moscow on Monday said it had sent “instructors” reported, while no announce- tions apart from a day of rallies NE Nigeria: Militia SUDANESE President Omar crowd of cheering supporters to Sudan, where demonstrators have been protesting against ment was made for Darfur. in Darfur earlier this month. al-Bashir on Monday extended at a televised rally in the state President Omar al-Bashir for weeks, following reports of sight- The Sudanese Profes- Protests in Sudan began KANO: Four farmers have ceasefires in two conflict-hit capital Kadugli. ings of Russian-speaking soldiers in Khartoum. Kremlin spokes- sionals Association pushed on December 19 after the been killed in a suspected states, official media reported, Since June 2016, Bashir man Dmitry Peskov did not specify who the “instructors” were, for protests in various states government tripled the price Boko Haram attack in where protest leaders are push- has declared several uni- but said they were in Sudan “absolutely legitimately”. “There and camps for internally of bread. northeastern Nigeria, civil- ing for anti-government rallies. lateral ceasefires in Darfur, are really instructors there, they have been working for some displaced people, “to show They have since spiralled ian militia and residents Addressing supporters in South Kordofan and Blue Nile, time, a considerable time,” Peskov told journalists. “This is in our people’s rejection of the into nationwide rallies against said Monday. The attack, South Kordofan state, Bashir bringing relative calm to the the framework of Russia-Sudan bilateral relations, absolutely dictator”, the group said in a the government of Bashir, who near Molai village some said his “top priority” was three war-torn states. legitimately.” “Of course our instructors are in Sudan,” Deputy statement on Sunday. has refused to resign nearly five kilometres (three ending fighting which erupted The president later on Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said, Interfax reported. (AFP) There were no reports of three decades since sweeping miles) from the Borno there in 2011. “We are ready to Monday extended the cease- rallies Monday in the three to power in a coup. state capital Maiduguri, was blamed on fighters loyal to factional leader Abubakar Shekau. “The Iran says it’s not in talks with Eastern Libya govt four victims had their Palestinian PM willing to quit if Abbas wishes delegation visits key throats slit,” Ibrahim Liman France on missile development of the Civilian Joint Task AFP this (new) government and I southern city of Sabha Force assisting the military RAMALLAH appeal to the Hamas move- REUTERS news conference, broadcast BENGHAZI: A high-level delega- with security said. (AFP) ment to participate,” he said. It DUBAI live on state TV. French For- tion from Libya’s parallel govern- PALESTINIAN prime minis- came after the central commit- eign Minister Jean-Yves Le ment in the east visited the main Witness implicates ter Rami Hamdallah offered tee of Abbas’s Fatah movement IRAN said on Monday it was Drian said on Friday France southern city of Sabha on Mon- Zuma in graft to resign on Monday, as presi- recommended late Sunday the not holding talks with France was ready to impose further day after its forces this month inquiry dent Mahmud Abbas seeks to formation of a new govern- over its ballistic missile devel- curbs if no progress was made seized control of the city, an form a new government. ment that would comprise opment, after Paris said it was in talks over the programme, official said. The eastern govern- JOHANNESBURG: Former The moves by Abbas are members of the Palestine Lib- ready to impose more sanc- described by Tehran as purely ment is allied to Khalifa Haftar, South African president seen as part of attempts to fur- eration Organisation (PLO). tions if European attempts defensive but seen in the West whose Libyan National Army (LNA) Jacob Zuma, who was ther isolate his political rivals The Islamist movement to address the programme as a destabilising factor in a launched a campaign this month forced to resign last year Hamas as a decade-long split Hamas, which runs the Gaza in discussions with Tehran volatile region. in southwestern Libya. Sabha under a cloud of corruption in Palestinian politics deepens. Palestinian PM Rami Hamdallah. Strip, is not part of the PLO. made no progress. “There has “Our missile programme had been nominally under control scandals, allegedly accept- Hamdallah has “put his Palestinian politics has es- been no talks, whether secret is a defensive programme of internationally recognised ed monthly bribes from a government at the disposal of ing a visit to the southern West sentially been paralysed since or not secret, about our mis- that we only discuss it inside government in Tripoli but in reality security firm, according President Mahmud Abbas”, Bank city of Hebron, but de- 2007, when Hamas seized sile programme with France the country. I cannot confirm was run by local groups including to a witness at a judicial the prime minister’s spokes- nied a new government was an control of Gaza from Abbas’s or any other country,” Iranian holding any secret talks with tribes. Control of Sabha is seen inquiry. Angelo Agrizzi, man Yussef al-Mahmud said attempt to squeeze Hamas. forces in a near civil war, a Foreign Ministry spokesman France over our missile pro- as vital for securing south Libya’s ex-chief operating officer in a statement. The premier “We hope that all Palestin- year after winning parliamen- Bahram Qasemi told a weekly gramme,” Qasemi said. oilfields, one of the stated goals of the Bosasa contracting later confirmed the offer dur- ian factions will participate in tary elections. of LNA campaign. (REUTERS) company, has given days of bombshell testimony to the Zondo commission probing allegations of gov- ernment corruption under UN judicial expert in Turkey to probe Khashoggi murder Zuma. (AFP)

EU team gets rare AFP murder. Khashoggi, a Wash- vusoglu said of the Khashoggi access to China’s ANKARA ington Post contributor and Turkish stand case: “We believe this case restive Xinjiang Saudi regime critic, was mur- O In an interview with should be brought to the in- A UN judicial expert inves- dered as he visited the Saudi Turkish media last week, ternational arena. It is time BRUSSELS: An EU delega- tigating the murder of Saudi consulate in Istanbul on Oc- for an international probe.” tion has visited China’s far journalist Jamal Khashoggi tober 2. Cavusoglu said of the Turkish officials accuse western region of Xinjiang, met two senior ministers on Riyadh, after denying the Khashoggi case: “We Crown Prince Mohammed a rare chance to gather the first day of her visit to killing for two weeks, finally believe this case should be bin Salman of having orches- evidence on controversial Turkey Monday. described it as a “rogue” op- brought to the international trated the killing -- an allega- re-education camps that Agnes Callamard, the UN eration and arrested a num- arena. It is time for an tion the Saudi authorities ve- have drawn harsh criticism special rapporteur on extra- ber of senior Saudi officials. international probe.” hemently deny. from rights groups and judicial, summary or arbi- But the murder tipped the Earlier this month, the Western powers, officials trary executions, met Foreign kingdom into one of its worst trial opened in Saudi Arabia said. The team was super- Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu diplomatic crises. And nearly “Met with @AgnesCal- of 11 men accused of involve- vised by Chinese officials and, later Monday, Justice four months on, Khashoggi’s lamard, #UN Special Rap- ment in Khashoggi’s murder. during on the three-day trip Minister Abdulhamit Gul. body has still not been recov- porteur on Extra-Judicial Ex- The attorney general is seek- this month, but managed to Callamard is in Turkey ered. ecutions, who is in #Turkey ing the death penalty for five gather information the EU until Saturday for meetings Turkish authorities have to investigate the murder of of the defendants. said builds on “compelling with senior politicians and called for an international Jamal Khashoggi,” Cavuso- During her mission, Cal- and mutually consistent” officials, including Istanbul’s probe into the killing, com- glu wrote on Twitter, sharing lamard is due to meet with Is- reports of rights abuses in chief prosecutor. Ankara has plaining of what it says was a picture from his meeting in tanbul chief prosecutor Irfan Agnes Callamard (left), UN special rapporteur on executions, and Turk- the region. (AFP) been pressing for an interna- Saudi Arabia’s failure to co- Ankara. In an interview with Fidan, the state-run Anadolu ish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu pose before their meeting in tional inquiry into the killing operate in the investigation. Turkish media last week, Ca- news agency reported. Ankara, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) Europe / Americas Tuesday, January 29, 2019 11 US govt reopens as clock ticks on funding talks to avoid another standoff

funding - without money border security before the Feb Monday. He urged fellow an extraordinary move for a wall but say they back About 800,000 federal workers return for his wall - as effects of the 15 deadline while avoiding lawmakers to ignore Trump’s that Democrats and some additional funding for shutdown intensified across another closure. A committee wall rhetoric and “put our Republicans have vowed to security measures along the for duty after a 35-day shutdown the country. of lawmakers from both heads down and do our job.” fight and that would likely border, such as increased Trump had demanded parties will try to negotiate Trump has vowed to shut face a court challenge. technology and more Border REUTERS for a border wall as lawmakers $5.7 billion toward building a compromise on border down the government again Trump, who had initially Patrol agents. WASHINGTON geared up for talks to avoid his long-promised wall security as Congress prepared unless an acceptable border said Mexico would finance Republicans, who another standoff in three along the US-Mexico border, to reconvene on Monday. deal is reached and on Sunday the wall, did not address the controlled both the Senate THE US government weeks. which he says is necessary “There will have to expressed skepticism that such government reopening or and the House when the reopened fully on Monday The longest shutdown in to stop illegal immigration, be compromise,” US an agreement could be made. shutdown talks in a series of shutdown began Dec. 22, with about 800,000 federal US history ended on Friday human trafficking and drug Representative Dan Kildee, He also left open the tweets on Monday morning. are wary of a repeat closure. workers returning after a 35- when President Donald smuggling. a member of the House possibility of declaring Democrats, eager to Polls show the public mostly day shutdown triggered by Trump and Congress agreed It remained to be seen Democratic leadership, told a national emergency to capitalise on their political blamed Trump and his party President Trump’s demand to temporary government how lawmakers address CNN in an interview on get money for the wall, victory, oppose any money for the standoff.

MADURO, GUAIDO BATTLE FOR ARMY SUPPORT! NEWS May asks MPs to back IN BRIEF call for alternative to

Netherlands reject N Ireland ‘backstop’ Italy call to take 47 REUTERS rescued migrants LONDON THE Hague: The Netherlands BRITISH Prime Minister The- on Tuesday refused a request resa May on Monday asked by Italy to take in 47 migrants, her lawmakers to support a on board a Dutch-flagged proposal which calls for the rescue ship that Italian ports Northern Irish backstop in her have refused to allow to dock. Brexit deal with Brussels to be The Sea Watch 3 ship, run replaced with alternative ar- by a German NGO, rescued rangements. the mainly sub-Saharan Conservative Party Chair- Prime Minister Theresa May African migrants off Libya man Brandon Lewis con- more than a week ago and it firmed the move after May meeting of her Conservative is currently sheltering from addressed her lawmakers at a lawmakers on Monday that bad weather off Sicily. private meeting in parliament they should vote in favour of “Without a firm idea of an at which she sought to heal an amendment, proposed by overall solution, the Netherlands divisions and present a united senior Conservative lawmaker will not take part in ad hoc front to Brussels over Brexit. Graham Brady, which calls for measures for disembarkation” Lawmakers will on Tues- the backstop to be replaced of the ship, Lennart Wegewijs, day debate and vote on May’s with “alternative arrange- a spokesman for the Dutch next steps, after the over- ments”. Justice and Security Ministry, whelming rejection of her “It allows the PM to give a said. Brexit plan earlier this month, very clear message about what Italy’s far-right Interior and have been proposing the parliament wants and Minister Matteo Salvini amendments seeking to shape where the party is,” Lewis said. has insisted Germany the future direction of Brexit. The European Union has or the Netherlands take Many pro-Brexit law- ruled out renegotiating the responsibility for the makers oppose the so-called principle behind the backstop. migrants, warning that he Nicolas Maduro (right) during military exercises at Fort Paramacay, in Carabobo, Venezuela, on Sunday. (EPA) “backstop”, an insurance Its deputy chief negotiator was considering legal action policy aimed at preventing a Sabine Weyand said on Mon- against the crew. (AFP) hard border in Ireland, which day that the bloc was “open to would require EU rules to ap- alternative arrangements” on Europe rights chief in ply in British-ruled Northern the Irish border but that the Paris for talks about Ireland if no other solutions problem with Brady’s proposal ‘yellow vests’ protests Pressure mounts on can be agreed. was that it did not spell out Lewis said May told a what they were. PARIS: The Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights was holding talks in Paris on Monday A-G nominee says Trump has not about the Yellow Vests Maduro as rival calls protest movement. discussed Mueller probe with him Commissioner Dunja Mijatovic meets with officials, REUTERS endorse his nomination and trade unions and other groups WASHINGTON send it to the full US Senate on human rights issues for a confirmation vote. related to the movement. PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s “The President has not Her visit comes amid growing for two new protests nominee for attorney asked me my views about any controversy over the use of general, William Barr, told aspect of the investigation, rubber bullets and rubber Guaido announces a two-hour strike on Wednesday to demand that the armed forces side with the people US lawmakers in written and he has not asked me pellet grenades by security comments released on Monday about what I would do about forces during the protests, AFP separately warned there would he would not taken any steps to anything in the investigation,” which have degenerated into CARACAS NGO slams ‘extra-judicial executions’ as be a “significant response” if improperly fire Special Counsel Barr in response to questions clashes. (DPA) protests leave 35 dead; 850 in detention US diplomats, Guaido or the Robert Mueller and said posed by Democratic Senator VENEZUELA’S self-pro- opposition-controlled Nation- Trump has never discussed the Patrick Leahy. Three dead, 172 claimed president Juan Guai- CARACAS: -Eight people were killed in “extra-judicial executions” al Assembly were targeted with substance of Mueller’s Russia If confirmed by the Senate, injured in rare do has called for two new by Venezuelan special forces following last week’s protests violence and intimidation. investigation with him. Barr would oversee Mueller’s protests, in an effort to push against President Nicolas Maduro, a non-governmental Maduro, 56, so far has not Barr’s written comments investigation into whether Havana tornado the military to turn against organization said on Monday. budged from his position, tell- were made in response to Trump’s 2016 presidential HAVANA: A rare and powerful leader Nicolas Maduro as Pope Rafael Uzcategui, director of the Venezuelan Program for ing CNN Turk: “No one can questions posed by members campaign conspired with tornado that struck Havana Francis warned on Monday of Education-Action in Human Rights, also said that 35 people give us an ultimatum.” He re- of the Senate Judiciary Russia. Trump has denied any killed three people and left a possible “bloodbath” in the have been killed since the protests began last Monday. tains the backing of Russia and Committee, which on Tuesday such collusion and has called 172 injured, Cuban President crisis-wracked South Ameri- “We have the corroborated figure, with first name, surname, China, as well as Turkey. is due to vote on whether to Mueller’s probe a witch hunt. Miguel Diaz-Canel said early can country. place and presumed guilty parties, of 35 people murdered Encouraged by the inter- on Monday. In a video posted on Twit- in the context of the protests” since Monday last week, said national support for his cause, Diaz-Canel, who toured ter, the 35-year-old opposition Uzcategui. Alfredo Romero, the director of another NGO, Foro Guaido is on a mission to the darkened streets of leader Guaido announced a Penal, said 850 people, among them 77 minors, have been weaken the military’s support Havana in the pre-dawn hours two-hour strike on Wednes- arrested. (AFP) of Maduro, which has been es- Toll in Brazil dam collapse rises to 58 visiting emergency crews, day “to demand that the armed sential to keeping him in pow- BRUMADINHO: Brazilian rescuers searched into the night on wrote on Twitter that damage forces side with the people.” er since 2013. Sunday for hundreds of people missing after a burst mining dam to the Cuban capital from Millions of Venezuelans matum” from Britain, France, While some member na- His appeals have included triggered a deadly mudslide, as the death toll rose to 58 and was the late Sunday tornado have been left in poverty or Germany, Portugal, Spain tions have backed Guaido, the promises of amnesty, and mass expected to keep climbing more than two days after the disaster. was “severe.” The tornado fled the country due to an and the Netherlands that they EU was more vague, saying it protests against Maduro, who Rescuers worked past sunset to search a bus thought to have overturned vehicles, uprooted economic crisis, marked by would recognize Guaido as in- would take “further actions” if has presided over a collapse of bodies inside and a home where three bodies were already found, trees, knocked down hyperinflation and shortages terim president unless Maduro elections were not called in the the economy and a severe hu- state fire department spokesman Pedro Aihara told reporters. lampposts, and left part of of basic necessities, began in calls elections by February 3. coming days, including the is- manitarian crisis, with short- The collapsed dam at Vale SA’s Corrego do Feijao mine buried the city in the dark. 2014. Speaking after a trip to sue of recognition of the coun- ages of food and medicine. mining facilities and nearby homes in the town of Brumadinho, In the city’s Luyano The head of the opposition- Panama, Francis said he was try’s “leadership.” Australia, Supporters circulated cop- killing dozens and leaving the community in shock. neighbourhood storm debris controlled National Assembly afraid the escalating political meanwhile, said it “recognises ies of amnesty measures ap- “Until the last body is found, the fire department is acting on -- including parts of a balcony said a second demonstration, crisis in Venezuela would de- and supports” Guaido as in- proved by the National Assem- the possibility there could be people alive,” Aihara said. “Obviously, ripped off an old building on Saturday, would be a “big scend into “a bloodbath.” He terim president pending elec- bly to members of the military given the nature of the accident, as time passes, this chance will go -- blocked the streets, national and international had previously called on both tions. And Italy has called for on Sunday, but some soldiers down.” After announcing the latest number of confirmed dead, state photographers reported. (AFP) rally to back the support of the sides to find a “just and peace- “a rapid return to democratic burned or ripped up the docu- civil defense agency spokesman Flavio Godinho told reporters he European Union and the ulti- ful solution.” legitimacy.” The United States ment. expected the death toll to continue rising. (REUTERS)

Michael Jackson’s family calls US Midwest braces for record-breaking cold blast new documentary ‘public lynching’ REUTERS on Wednesday likely to range CHICAGO from minus 45 Fahrenheit to REUTERS a standing ovation at Sundance minus 55 Fahrenheit across LOS ANGELES on Friday, Variety and other A DEEP freeze is forecast the northern part of the state. entertainment media reported. to hit the US Midwest this Delta Airlines (DAL.N) THE family of Michael It will be shown on cable week, with snow, brutally said it would waive change Jackson on Monday described channel HBO and Britain’s cold temperatures and fees for passengers affected by reaction to a new documentary Channel 4 television network potentially life-threatening the winter weather in Chicago, about alleged child sex abuse this spring. wind chill across northern Detroit and areas of the Upper by the late singer as a “public Jackson, who died in Illinois and northwest Indiana Midwest. lynching” and said he was 2009, was acquitted at a 2005 by midweek, the National The cold front was “100 percent innocent” of such criminal trial in California Weather Service said. expected to hit parts of the US accusations. on charges of molesting a In the Chicago area, snow Northeast as well. Freezing The statement followed different, 13-year-old boy, at will begin on Sunday night. temperatures, though not as the premiere at the Sundance his Neverland ranch. Then the “coldest air mass in severe as those in the interior, film festival on Friday of Referring to Jackson years” will hit the region on The Chicago skyline is framed by icicles in Chicago, Illinois, recently. (REUTERS) and snow were forecast “Leaving Neverland,” in as “our brother and son,” Tuesday with extreme cold in New York, Washington which two men, now in their Monday’s statement said the lasting through Friday, the meteorologist at AccuWeather. northern Wisconsin. The the NWS said in a tweet. DC, Pennsylvania and 30s, say they were befriended family was “furious that the weather service said. Record “An entire generation has mercury dipped to minus 44 The agency’s Des Moines New England. Northern by the “Thriller” singer and media chose to believe the word low temperatures are likely by gone by without experiencing degrees Fahrenheit (minus branch said “dangerous, life- Mississippi, northern Alabama sexually abused by him of two admitted liars over the midweek. this type of cold in the Chicago 42 Celsius) in International threatening cold air” will and parts of Kentucky and starting from when they were word of hundreds of families “I cannot stress how area.” Frigid temperatures Falls, Minnesota, on Sunday impact Iowa from Tuesday Tennessee could also see 7 and 10 years old. and friends around the world dangerously cold it will be,” were already affecting parts morning, breaking the morning through Friday potential snowfalls during the The documentary received who spent time with Michael. said Mike Doll, a senior of northern Minnesota and previous record by 8 degrees, morning, with wind chill values week, the NWS said. Maxus D90, the 5-star www.facebook.com/QatarTribune safety car is available www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel in Qatar PAGE 14 www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune

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Qatar to launch MOUSHTARAYAT INITIATIVE A BIG HIT projects worth billions under PPP model, says Qatari companies win QR71 bn MoF official SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA worth of contracts: MoF official QATAR will announce pro- jects worth billions of Qatari edition of Moushtarayat its riyal under public-private Fourth edition of Moushtarayat expo future programmes, espe- partnership (PPP) model in cially as it has investments several economic sectors such to begin on March 31, says QDB of more than QR40 billion to as food security, energy, in- be implemented over the next dustry and healthcare, Min- SATYENDRA PATHAK of Commerce and Industry. five years. istry of Finance Economic DOHA Building on the momen- Ansari pointed out that Policy and Research Director tum of preceding three edi- Ashghal has completed, over Saud bin Abdullah al Attiyah QATARI companies won pro- tions, the fourth edition of the last five years, a number of said on Monday. curement contracts worth ‘Moushtarayat’ is scheduled important programmes in the Talking to Qatar Tribune QR71 billion during the last to take place for three days construction and infrastruc- on the sidelines of a workshop three editions of the Gov- beginning on March 31 in col- ture sector, as it completed on ‘Qatar PPP Schools Pro- ernment Procurement and laboration with Qatar Devel- 400 km of 550 km planned gramme’, Attiyah said private Contracting Conference and opment Bank (QDB), Ministry highways, and completed 85 parties from both local and Exhibition (Moushtarayat), of Finance, Ministry of Com- of 130 major intersections to global markets will be invited Ministry of Finance Govern- merce and Industry (MOCI) be completed during the com- to take part in such PPP pro- ment Procurement Regula- and the Public Works Author- ing years. jects. tory Department Director Ab- ity (Ashghal). It also implemented 100 “We see PPP school pro- dulaziz Zeid Rashid al Taleb Aimed at inviting regis- of 160 bridges and tunnels, jects as a pilot to test PPP said on Monday. tered members of the private in addition to completing 245 mechanism in Qatar. We have Addressing mediapersons sector, particularly small and km of 600 km planned foot- plans to team up with inter- during a joint press conference medium enterprises (SME), Ministry of Finance Government Procurement Regulatory Department Director Abdulaziz Zeid Rashid al paths, and 245 km of 600 km national PPP companies to to announce the fourth edition to attend and participate in a Taleb (left) with other officials at a press conference to announce the fourth edition of Moushtarayat expo bicycle tracks. develop PPP skills in the coun- of Moushtarayat, Taleb said wide range of public tenders in Doha on Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) It is worth mentioning try,” he said. contracts awarded to Qatari to be announced, a key aspect that Moushtarayat 2018 re- companies accounted for 67 of the conference is to educate attendees on the procedures tion is an important platform the rehabilitation of 101 na- corded a nationwide turnout percent of the total contracts the local SMEs about the pro- involved in partaking in fu- for SMEs to communicate tional industrial companies, of entrepreneurs, partici- issued by the government dur- cedures involved in existing ture tender and application with government agencies which have been accredited as pants from SMEs, members ing that period. public tenders extended by big processes successfully, so that and to identify tenders and major suppliers to Ashghal’s of the larger business com- “We expect more share for buyers, such as larger private members of the private sector contracts, thus opening the projects, all of which are na- munity and media personnel Qatari companies in billions sector companies, semi-gov- may become more active con- horizons of cooperation with tional companies with local at its pavilions, which were of dollars of contracts to be ernmental and governmental tributors to the diversification government agencies and investments and producing largely hosted by govern- awarded during the fourth edi- bodies. of the economy. winning their tenders. 132 items,” he said. ment and semi-government tion of Moushtarayat,” he said. This year’s conference and QDB Localisation Execu- Speaking on the occasion, He pointed out that the organisations. Taleb said since the issu- exhibition will provide SMEs tion Manager Mohammed al Ashghal Technical Office value of contracts between The exhibition also wit- ance of regulating bids and with many opportunities as Mansouri, who also addressed Manager Ahmed Ali al Ansari Ashghal and the accredited nessed the participation of tenders law, the ministry is- well as the platform to learn the media, said, “Moushta- said Ashghal has worked, dur- local companies increased by 40 exhibitors, and 2,000 job sued nearly 5,914 certificates about existing public tenders rayat 2019 will usher in a ing the past two years, with QR1.8 billion during the past opportunities for SMEs were to 1,990 local and foreign extended by big buyers. wave of new opportunities for QDB to launch initiatives to 20 months. created with an estimated companies, distributed to reg- In addition, Moushta- the government-private sec- support the private sector. Ansari said that Ashghal cumulative value worth up Saud bin Abdullah al Attiyah istered sectors at the Ministry rayat 2019 aims to educate tor cooperation. The exhibi- “These efforts resulted in will present during the next to QR6.5 billion. (HANSON K JOSEPH)

This strategy is aimed at ensuring greater participation of the private sector in the pro- motion of the national econo- my and to ensure that Qatar is After QR8 billion and a decade of innovation, self-reliant, he said. Earlier speaking at the symposium, Head of Techni- Vodafone Qatar on the cusp of 5G revolution cal Committee for the Encour- agement and Participation of the Private Sector in Eco- RAHUL PREETH Vodafone Qatar is primed 2030,” he added. nomic Development Projects DOHA to be at the forefront of the Diego Camberos, Voda- Khamis al Mohannadi said digital revolution taking fone Qatar’s Chief Operations that Qatar has been working TEN years ago, Vodafone Qa- shape in Qatar, having already Officer, who announced the on encouraging the private tar was a fledgling telecom invested QR8 billion in atten- launch of its new brand cam- sector to work in tandem with firm that was building up a dant infrastructure, research paign — “Giganet: The net- the public sector entities for network from scratch. Today, and technology over the past work of the future”, said, “The the last three years. it’s at the cusp of a 5G revo- decade, Sheikh Hamad said. digital era is well underway A ministerial group to sup- lution that will enable people While around 50 percent and with it comes a wide spec- port private sector and en- and businesses enjoy ultra- of the investment went into trum of opportunities that are courage partnership between fast internet in Qatar on a developing technologies re- changing and improving the the two sectors was formed in large scale. lated to “mobility”, the chief way people live, work and op- 2016, he said adding a great “It is exciting to imagine executive said, at least $1 bil- erate businesses.” deal has been made in this what the advances in the tech- lion was invested in provid- For the people of Qatar, area as projects worth QR26 nologies of tomorrow will be ing innovative offerings in the he said, Vodafone GigaNet is billion have been executed capable of,” Vodafone Qatar past two years. Vodafone Qatar CEO Sheikh Hamad Abdulla Jassim al Thani is flanked by COO Diego Camberos (right) a promise of a great digital ex- since then in many areas such CEO Sheikh Hamad Abdulla And at the forefront of and CTO Ramy Boctor, at an event held in Doha on Monday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) perience bringing the best of as food security, building and Jassim al Thani said on Mon- these innovations is Vodafone the world on their fingertips. construction, health, educa- day, at an event to mark the Qatar’s preparation to launch ing Al Waab, Abu Hamour, “5G is more than just is exploring the possibility of “For businesses, it is a tion, logistics, tourism and domestic telecom giant’s 10th 5G on a large scale in Qatar. Al Aziziya, Al Mamoura, Al about faster smartphones,” rolling out 5G as soon as pos- partnership for a better future industry. anniversary, which is falling Vodafone has achieved Rayyan, Katara Cultural Vil- Sheikh Hamad said, noting sible for the general public. supported by the latest tech- Describing Qatar PPP on March 1. huge progress in building its lage, Salwa Road, Souq Waqif the higher speeds that come “As we have since our be- nological solutions for growth Schools Programme as a for- This future envisioned 5G network, after switching it and Um Salal Muhammed. with this technology would ginning nearly ten years ago, and sustainability.” mal initiative that seeks to by Vodafone promises the on in August last year. It is one The technology will takeoff help realise possibilities such we will continue our strong Vodafone Qatar’s techno- promote public-private part- possibility of watching the of the first operators in the across the country on a large as automated drones or smart commitment to pioneer digi- logical milestones to date have nership, he said the desired 2022 FIFA World Cup virtu- world to go live with 5G com- scale soon, he said, adding homes or any realm that re- tal innovation in Qatar and positioned it at the forefront results from the project will ally from the comfort of one’s mercially and has rolled out that the company is exploring quires seamless interaction to be a leading contributor to of the digital era, said Ramy be the start of launching many room to offering gigabit capa- its 5G network in key locations ways to make compatible de- among machines a reality.” the bold and ambitious aims Boctor, Vodafone Qatar’s more quality projects of this bility at homes. across the country, includ- vices available in the country. He said Vodafone Qatar of the Qatar National Vision Chief Technology Officer. size in the country. Qatar-Japan Business Forum in Tokyo to boost trade ties: MoCI

through the adoption of meas- amended laws and new legis- sessions that will touch on a ries of Japanese companies in Trade volume between Qatar and ures aimed at boosting bilater- lations adopted by the state to number of key topics, includ- Qatar. al trade and joint investments, attract and encourage foreign ing the evolving legislative Qatar and Japan enjoy Japan reached $16 billion in 2018 creating efficient partnerships direct investments. framework in Qatar in addi- close trade and economic rela- and attracting new invest- The event will outline in- tion to business and invest- tions, which reflected positive- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the forum is aimed at strength- ments to the Qatari market, Key event vestment opportunities in pri- ment opportunities available ly on the volume of bilateral DOHA ening joint cooperation, pro- the statement said. ority sectors to pave the way to Japanese companies. trade that amounted to nearly moting bilateral trade, invest- The forum provides an Discussions will also focus on for foreign investments in Qa- The sessions will also shed $16 billion in 2018. THE Ministry of Commerce ment and industrial relations important networking plat- infrastructure projects tar, particularly the country’s light on investment opportu- Currently, Japan ranks as and Industry (MoCI) and the and paving the way for new form that brings together associated with Qatar’s food industries as well as the nities resulting from projects Qatar’s leading trade partner, Japan Cooperation Centre for partnerships between the two Qatari and Japanese busi- preparations to host the 2022 industrial, tourism, education aimed at increasing Qatar’s accounting for 13.8 percent the Middle East, in coopera- countries, the MoCI said in a nessmen and representatives Fifa World Cup, successful and sports sectors. liquid natural gas (LNG) of the country’s total foreign tion with the Japanese Min- statement on Monday. of the private sector in both joint ventures, and the It will also pave the way production capacity, as well trade. istry of Economy, Trade and The forum brings together countries. success stories of Japanese for the ratification of new as opportunities relating to More than 35 fully owned Industry, the Qatar Cham- a large number of Qatari and It will familiarise attend- agreements and memoranda Qatari-Japanese cooperation Japanese companies are cur- ber and the Qatari Business- Japanese officials and busi- ees with the characteristics of companies in Qatar of understanding that will and joint ventures. rently operating in Qatar, in men Association, are jointly nessmen, decision-makers, the business environment in strengthen bilateral coop- Discussions will also focus addition to 23 joint Qatari- organising the Qatar-Japan investors and executives from Qatar, which represents an at- eration and contribute to the on infrastructure projects as- Japanese firms working in the Business Forum, in Tokyo on major companies. tractive destination for foreign vanced infrastructure. development of innovative in- sociated with Qatar’s prepa- fields of electrical equipment January 30. The event will contribute investment given the country’s The forum will also high- vestment areas, the statement rations to host the 2022 Fifa and appliances, petroleum Building on existing Qa- to strengthening ties and bol- significant assets, open econo- light Qatar’s attractive legis- said. World Cup, successful joint services, water desalination tari-Japanese partnerships, stering economic relations my, strategic location and ad- lative environment, as well as The forum will feature five ventures, and the success sto- and information technology. Economy & Business Tuesday, January 29, 2019 13 Nissan target of SEC inquiry after report of probe on exec pay REUTERS ber 19 in Japan, has been charged earlier reported that the US regulator QFC discusses global TOKYO with failing to disclose more than $80 was investigating the company’s dis- million in additional Nissan compen- closures on executive pay. The report, NISSAN Motor Co Ltd said on Mon- sation for 2010-2018 that he had ar- citing sources, said the SEC is examin- day it was the target of a US Securi- ranged to be paid later. Ghosn, swiftly ing whether the company maintained ties and Exchange Commission (SEC) dismissed as Nissan chairman after adequate controls to prevent improper trade issues at Davos inquiry, widening a scandal involv- the arrest, has denied wrongdoing. payments and whether lapses by Nis- ing the Japanese firm and its ousted Nissan was also charged by Japa- san violated US securities law. Sepa- Chairman Carlos Ghosn over his al- nese prosecutors for under-reporting rately, the Wall Street Journal report- leged financial misconduct. his pay, and has since pledged to ed that the SEC also sent a request for Global economy faces growing uncertainty due to pressures Ghosn, first arrested on Novem- overhaul its governance. Bloomberg information to Ghosn. across a variety of industries, says QFC Authority CEO

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Of $11 bn US shutdown THE Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), one of the world’s leading and fast- est growing onshore business and financial centres, addressed key loss, $8 bn recoverable issues on international trade and climate during a roundtable organ- ised by the International Chamber REUTERS of Commerce on the sidelines of the WASHINGTON World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. THE US economy took a hit from Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida, CEO, the 35-day partial federal govern- QFC participated in the ICC discus- ment shutdown over President sion as part of an invitation by the Donald Trump’s demand for bor- ICC Qatar Chairman, Sheikh Khalifa ICC Qatar Chairman QFC Authority CEO der wall funding, but much of the bin Jassim al Thani. Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al Thani Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida lost ground will be made up now He was joined by other high-lev- that 800,000 federal employees are el officials and business representa- growing uncertainty due to fluctuat- sists in the process of obtaining a back on the job, congressional re- tives, including Roberto Azevêdo, ing pressures across a variety of in- licence and offers support in mat- searches said on Monday. Director-General, World Trade dustries. This necessitates thought- ters related to operating a business Overall, the US economy lost Organisation (WTO); John WH ful discussion on the opportunities in Qatar. about $11 billion during the five- Denton AO, ICC Secretary General; and challenges. We are pleased to Firms registered at the QFC en- week period, the nonpartisan Con- Takehito Matsuo, Director General take part in these discussions as we joy competitive benefits, such as gressional Budget Office said. But for Trade Policy (METI) in charge of recognise the growing importance of working within a legal environment CBO expects $8 billion to be recov- G20 Japan; Sean Doherty, Head of collectively addressing key issues af- based on English common law, the ered as the government reopens and International Trade and Investment, fecting global trade.” right to trade in any currency, up federal workers receive back pay. World Economic Forum, and others. The QFC is an onshore jurisdic- to 100 percent foreign ownership, The CBO said the cost of the US President Donald Trump. The delegates discussed key is- tion, which endeavours to promote 100 percent repatriation of profits, shutdown will make the US econ- sues facing the global trade ecosys- Qatar as an attractive business des- 10 percent corporate tax on locally omy 0.02 percent smaller than ex- A committee of lawmakers from if lawmakers don’t reach an accept- tem. tination. Companies that wish to sourced profits and an extensive pected in 2019. But researchers said both parties hold their first open able deal, but on Sunday expressed Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida, Chief establish a business at the QFC are double taxation avoidance agree- more significant effects will be felt meeting on Wednesday as they skepticism that such an agreement Executive Officer, QFC Author- guided throughout by a dedicated ment network with over 70 coun- by individual businesses and work- try to negotiate a compromise on could be reached. ity said, “The global economy faces QFC relationship manager who as- tries. ers, particularly those who went border security before the Feb. 15 He also left open the possibility without pay. deadline. The CBO estimated the of declaring a national emergency The longest shutdown in US his- shutdown reduced gross domestic to get money for the wall, an ex- tory ended on Friday when Trump product in the last quarter of 2018 traordinary move that Democrats and Congress agreed to temporary by $3 billion. and some Republicans have vowed QETF gets 20% return in 2018; outperforms government funding - without money It said that in the first quarter to fight and that would likely face a for his wall - as the effects of the shut- of 2019, the level of real GDP is es- court challenge. Federal workers are down intensified across the country. timated to be $8 billion lower than expected to get paid this week for most exchange traded funds in the world Trump had demanded that it would have been, citing “an effect the five weeks of missed paychecks. legislation to fund the government reflecting both the five-week partial Federal contractors and businesses TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK yielding 4.46 percent to investors. contain $5.7 billion for his long- shutdown and the resumption in that relied on federal workers’ busi- DOHA The QETF also boasts one of the promised wall along the US-Mexico economic activity once funding re- ness, however, face huge losses, al- lowest total expense ratios (TER) border, which he says is necessary sumed.” though some lawmakers are push- THE Qatar Exchange Traded Fund among emerging market ETFs, with to stop illegal immigration, human Trump said he would be willing ing legislation to pay contractors (QETF) achieved a total return of 0.50 percent in TER. The QETF trafficking and drug smuggling. to shut down the government again back as well. 20 percent during the year 2018, was able to provide for a minimal outperforming most exchange trad- tracking error of about 0.32 percent ed funds (ETFs) in the world, it said compared to the tracked index. in a press statement on Monday. Commenting on the perfor- The QETF is a Qatari domiciled mance, Doha Bank CEO, Dr R Tesla set to post first-quarter loss after Musk warning fund listed on the Qatar Stock Ex- Seetharaman, said: “The achieve- change and is one of the largest ment is the culmination of untiring REUTERS quarter “with great difficulty, effort Europe and Asia,” said Gene Mun- ETFs in the Gulf Cooperation Coun- efforts of various parties who con- NEW YORK and some luck.” He also forecast ster from Loup Ventures in a note cil (GCC). tributed to the QETF’s success in its a profit for the fourth quarter, al- on January 24. The QETF was founded by Doha Doha Bank CEO Dr R Seetharaman. first year of operations. WALL Street analysts expect Tesla beit down from the third quarter’s The company has said it would Bank and managed by Amwal, LLC. “This is a testament of the Inc to forecast a loss for the first $311.5 million. begin delivering Model 3s to Eu- The Fund follows a passive rep- strength of the Qatari economy and quarter when it reports results The analyst consensus on Jan. rope and China in February. lication strategy in tracking the QE uted to the QETF performance as market resilience post-blockade. on Wednesday, having changed 21 turned to a loss for the first quar- Musk’s dependency on “luck” index, which comprises 20 largest the QE Index finished as the sec- The QETF is an excellent tool for their expectations for a profit after ter and stands at $2.5 million. Ana- to be barely profitable while sell- companies by market capitalisation ond best performer globally in 2018 portfolio diversification and the Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk lysts on average were expecting Te- ing its long-range Model 3 to Eu- listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, both in price and total return, over most efficient way for any inves- warned of a “very difficult” road sla to post a profit of $62.80 million rope and China and the mid-range the press released said. 21 percent and 27 percent respec- tor, whether local or international, ahead. on a reported basis as of January 17, Model 3 in the US calls into ques- The QETF seeks to generate tively (in USD). to participate in the growth of the On January 18, Musk an- according to Refinitiv data. tion the company’s ability to make returns through capital apprecia- The fund distributed dividends Qatari market, one of the best per- nounced thousands of job cuts and “One potential rationale for the profits when it finally starts selling tion and dividend distribution. 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REUTERS trial Average fell 305.38 NEW YORK points, or 1.23 percent, to The 129-room and three-star hotel is expected to be operational by April this year 24,431.82. The S&P 500 lost STOCK markets slid world- 29.32 points, or 1.10 percent, wide on Monday as reduced to 2,635.44 and the Nasdaq TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK outlooks from Caterpillar and Composite dropped 97.01 DOHA Nvidia Corp underscored in- points, or 1.35 percent, to vestor concerns about China’s AL Rayyan Tourism Invest- economy, while oil headed for ment Company ‘ARTIC’, one of its biggest one-day drop in a Big losses the leading international hotel month on evidence of more investment companies, and growth in US crude supply. O The FTSEurofirst 300 Swiss-Belhotel International Equity markets also were index falls 0.92 percent, have announced the signing hammered by a plunge in while MSCI’s all-country of a management agreement Brazilian miner Vale SA that index declines 0.81 for the Swiss-Belinn Doha in wiped out about $13.8 billion percent Qatar. in market value after a tailing This beautiful 129-room dam collapsed last week and OEmerging market stocks hotel is among the very few killed at least 60 people. Vale loses 0.48 percent internationally-managed shares dropped 16.9 percent three-star hotels in Doha and in New York trade. Dow Jones Industrial is expected to be operational The dollar fell against a Average falls 305.38 by April 2019. basket of currencies as traders points, or 1.23 percent, to The signing also marks awaited the Federal Reserve’s 24,431.82 Swiss-Belhotel International’s two-day policy meeting and expansion in Doha ahead of Sino-US trade talks. O US crude down 3.37 the 2022 World Cup. The euro reached a 10-day percent to $51.88 per Enjoying an excellent loca- high against the dollar ahead barrel as Brent was last at tion in Al Sadd, which boasts of voting in Britain’s Parlia- $59.86, down 2.89 the Al Sadd Sports Complex ment on Tuesday that aims to percent as well several malls and oth- break the Brexit deadlock. er attractions, Swiss-Belinn Caterpillar, a bellwether Doha will be the ideal choice for global industrials, fell 7.9 7,067.85. Emerging market for travellers. percent as its quarterly profit stocks lost 0.48 percent. The hotel is well-equipped widely missed Wall Street es- Equity markets have to cater for corporate meet- timates on softening Chinese solid underpinnings with ings, weddings and other spe- demand, a strong dollar and fourth-quarter earnings look- cial occasions with outstand- higher manufacturing and ing good, a likely truce in the ing event facilities including freight costs. Nvidia slid 12.02 US-China trade talks and the a superb banquet hall and a percent after the chipmaker Fed sounding a dovish mes- meeting room. On site are also cut its fourth-quarter revenue sage, said Laura Kane, head two outstanding food and bev- estimate by half a billion dol- of investment themes for erage outlets. lars, hit by weak demand for the Americas at UBS Wealth Tarek El Sayed, Chief Ex- The signing agreement marks Swiss-Belhotel International’s expansion in Doha ahead of the 2022 World Cup. its gaming chips in China and Management. But volatility ecutive Officer and Manag- lower-than-expected data has picked up as investors fret ing Director of ‘ARTIC’, said, Gavin M Faull, Chairman dle East, Africa and India, centre sales. about an economic cycle that “Swiss-Belhotel International A tourist attraction and President of Swiss-Bel- Swiss-Belhotel International, “With Caterpillar blaming is long in the tooth. is a leading hospitality group hotel International, said, “We said, “We are very pleased to China, investors are expecting “We’re more optimistic. and we are very pleased to as- O Swiss-Belinn Doha will be the ideal choice for travellers are delighted to partner with expand our footprint in the to see more companies do the But the complication of vola- sociate with them to operate as it is situated in an excellent location in Al Sadd, which Al Rayyan Tourism Invest- region with a unique offering same through the week,” said tility being uncomfortable Swiss-Belinn Doha. boasts the Al Sadd Sports Complex, malls and other ment Company and grateful such as Swiss-Belinn Doha. Peter Cardillo, chief market and the fact we’re later cycle, “We believe the Swiss- attractions to the Group for giving us the The hotel has been de- economist at Spartan Capital that’s why we’re seeing these Belinn brand is a perfect fit to opportunity. The Swiss-Belinn signed to deliver an enjoyable Securities in New York. larger reactions to market match the growing demand O The hotel is well-equipped to cater to corporate brand is one of our growth experience with superb facili- The FTSEurofirst 300 in- news than we’re used to,” for quality midscale accom- meetings, weddings and other occasions with outstanding drivers in the midscale hotel ties to travellers at an afford- dex of leading regional shares Kane said. modation and banqueting event facilities including a superb banquet hall and a segment and has been consist- able price. In keeping with the fell 0.92 percent while MSCI’s US crude fell 3.37 percent facilities in Doha and are con- meeting room ently earning top guest satis- growing demand for mid-mar- all-country world equity index to $51.88 per barrel and Brent fident Swiss-Belinn Doha will faction scores.” ket hotels, we have accelerated declined 0.81 percent. was last at $59.86, down 2.89 be a great success.” Laurent A Voivenel, Sen- our expansion in the segment The Dow Jones Indus- percent. The signing not only tel International’s mid-scale also positions it for continued ior Vice President, Operations and have some strategic pro- strengthens the Swiss-Belho- portfolio in the region but growth. and Development for the Mid- jects lined up.” China brings US tariff dispute to WTO, berates Washington for blocking judges Maxus D90, the 5-star safety REUTERS the U.S. official said. car is available in Qatar GENEVA The complaint seeks to block China’s case, like others launched recently, may soon become CHINA triggered the legal process US tariffs imposed on Chinese impossible to resolve because of US TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK on Monday for the World Trade imports in a trade war between action that has halted the appoint- DOHA Organization to hear Beijing’s chal- the world’s two largest econo- ment of judges to hear appeals in lenge to US tariffs imposed on $234 mies launched under President trade disputes. AUTO Class cars, the authorised billion of goods, and berated the Donald Trump Washington says judges have general distributor of Maxus in United States for blocking the ap- routinely broken WTO procedure Qatar and a subsidiary company pointment of judges who could rule and exceeded their mandate. It re- of Nasser Bin Khaled Holding, is on it. iterated its position at Monday’s proud to introduce the all-new A Chinese trade diplomat told a The United States started to im- meeting, while China and 70 other Maxus D90 in Qatar. WTO meeting that China wanted an pose 25 percent additional tariffs on WTO members reiterated their call The new SUV concept is an ex- expert panel to adjudicate its com- approximately $34 billion of Chi- for the United States to stop block- cellent example of the innovation plaint, launched in April last year. nese imports from July 6, 2018, and ing the appointment of judges. of Chinese auto brands and recent- The complaint seeks to block US tar- imposed 10 percent additional tar- There are only three judges left ly received a five-star recognistion iffs imposed on Chinese imports in iffs on approximately $200 billion on the WTO’s Appellate Body, the in terms of safety from the ANCAP a trade war between the world’s two of Chinese imports from September top court of world trade, and two will safety ranking. largest economies launched under 24. China has responded with tariffs step down in December. The Maxus D90 is the first President Donald Trump. on US goods. WTO rules require three judges smart and customisable vehicle “This is a blatant breach of the The US official at the meeting to hear appeals. type, which can be mass-produced. United States’ obligations under the said China was using the WTO sys- China said the US action to halt It is representative of the compa- WTO agreements and is posing a tem as a shield for trade-distorting the appointment of judges was il- ny’s products targeted at the mid- systemic challenge to the multilat- policies, and China was damaging legitimate. It cited WTO rules that dle and high-end SUV market, and eral trading system,” China’s repre- the world trading system through say “vacancies shall be filled as they represents the collective wisdom sentative said, according to a tran- “grossly unfair and trade-distorting arise”. of users, designers and engineers. script. forced technology transfer policies Brazil’s representative told the The Maxus D90 has accom- “If the United States were free to and practices and through this un- meeting: “If nothing is done (we) plished five stars in the ANCAP continue infringing these principles founded dispute”. will witness the shutdown of an or- safety rating, making it one of the without consequences, the future vi- “It is China, and certainly not the gan that is at the heart of the WTO safest cars in its SUV category. ability of this organisation is in dire United States, that is threatening the dispute settlement system. Time is With top scores in all seg- peril.” overall viability of the WTO system,” of the essence.” ments, the ANCAP report shows the Maxus D90 scored high grades in all tests. Starting from the dual frontal, side and head airbags the D90 scored 14.5 out of 16 in the Facebook tightens paid ads rules ahead of EU polls frontal offset test that includes head/neck, chest, and upper and REUTERS to seven years. This will contain lower legs tests. In the side impact BRUSSELS Facebook said that the transpar- information such as the amount test, the vehicle scores 16 out of 16. ency tools for electoral ads of money spent and the number of The side impact test normally FACEBOOK said on Monday it will would be expanded globally impressions displayed, who paid used by ANCAP simulates a small beef up its rules and safeguards for them and the demographics of car, striking the driver’s door of the try is transforming from the model Apart from features such as di- around political adverts to prevent before the end of June, while the those who saw them, including age, test vehicle. In the pole test, which of “business to customer” (B2C), amond-shaped stitching, 21-inch foreign interference in elections, tools would be in launched in gender and location. detects the side curtain airbags, where the car manufacturers pro- wheels, a 3D dashboard and 12.3- including those in Europe this year. India in February before its elec- The new tools, which will be the vehicle scored the maximum duce vehicles on a large scale and inch screen, the D90 has had its The world’s largest social net- tions and in Ukraine and Israel launched in March, will also cover two points for head protection. market them to customers, to ‘cus- length adjusted from 5.2 metres to work has faced pressure from before polls in both ‘issue ads’ which do not explicitly Whiplash protection is as- tomer to business’ (C2B), where 5 metres to make itself more suit- regulators and the public after last back one candidate or political par- sessed to the RCAR Protocol. The users’ participation becomes an able for driving in cities, and also year’s revelation that British con- ty but which focus on highly politi- D90 showed high abilities of safety essential part of the manufactur- all seats except the driver’s seat are sultancy Cambridge Analytica had aim to help protect the integrity of cised topics like immigration. with good mark, the highest in ing process and their individual now movable –– offering a more improperly acquired data on mil- European Union elections due to be Facebook said it will also set up ranking. demands are fully considered. flexible interior of the vehicle for lions of US users to target election held this spring. two new regional operations cen- In the pedestrian protection, During the production of the passengers. advertising. Facebook said that the trans- tres focused on monitoring elec- this vehicle scored 27.37 out of 36 SUV D90 concept car, more than The intelligent-connected sys- “We will require those want- parency tools for electoral ads tion-related content in its Dublin points (Acceptable). The bonnet 1,000 users participated in an of- tem enables functions such as auto ing to run political and issue ads to would be expanded globally before and Singapore offices. provided predominantly ‘good’ or fline survey and over 300,000 us- payments, online music, online be authorised, and we will display the end of June, while the tools Clegg denied that Facebook ‘acceptable’ protection to the head ers took part in the test drives of navigation, remote control and a ‘paid for by’ disclaimer on those would be in launched in India in sells users’ data. of a struck pedestrian. The protec- different products via its interac- voice interaction. The vehicle’s ads,” Facebook’s recently-appoint- February before its elections and “Selling people’s information tion of the pelvis area was mostly tive platform, putting forward sug- distinctiveness also includes the ed head of global affairs Nick Clegg in Ukraine and Israel before polls to advertisers would not only be ‘good’, while the bumper showed gestions for the product’s 18 speci- ability to customize almost all key told a news conference. in both. The tools are similar to the wrong thing to do, it would un- ‘good’ results for leg impacts. fications. Based on customers’ functions and configurations. In Clegg, a former British deputy those adopted for the US mid-term dermine the way we do business, The D90 is a pioneer product feedback, SAIC Maxus incorporat- the future, it will offer choices of prime minister hired by Facebook elections, Clegg said, adding that because it would reduce the unique of SAIC Maxus, which adopts the ed the driving experience of luxury vehicle type, rim, seat layout, ex- in October last year, said the new all political ads will be stored in a value of our service to advertisers,” C2B model. The automobile indus- and sports SUVs to the D90. haust and interior decoration. tools to be launched in late March publicly searchable library for up he said. www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday January 29, 2019

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We’re confident and have prepared well. We wanted to be exactly where we are ASIAN CUP 2019 and we’re looking forward to doing even better: Captain Hassan al Haydos QATAR VS UAE (5 PM) Sanchez sure of Al Annabi thriving on semi pressure

AFC “I think that one of the key test in front of a full house at ABU DHABI reasons for us reaching this All of us know there Abu Dhabi’s Mohammed Bin stage of the competition is that is added pressure Zayed Stadium. HEAD coach Felix Sanchez the players have been aware of “As I have said previously has declared that his im- the pressure. In any competi- because it is the semi-final, it is normal to be missing play- pressive Qatar side are not tion you have pressure as you but I think we are confident ers at this stage of a competi- feeling the pressure as they need to get the right results. rather than under pressure. tion,” he said. “The key point prepare to meet host nation “The team, I believe, has for us is that everyone is ready the United Arab Emirates coped very well with the situ- Felix Sanchez and waiting to play and to in the AFC Asian Cup UAE ation so far. Of course, all of us help the team in the process. I 2019 semi-finals. know there is added pressure am sure that the 11 that start After reaching the quar- because it is the semi-final, will perform very well for us ter-finals in 2000 and 2011, but I think we are feeling con- against a strong side that has Tuesday’s encounter repre- fident rather than under pres- shown great organisation, and sents Qatar’s first foray into sure ahead of the match. which has talented players the last four, with Sanchez’s “It is a very big game for us, who can make a difference.” charges, who have yet to con- and we are very pleased to be “The match against the cede a goal, amassing five in the semi-finals of this very UAE is more difficult than the successive victories during important tournament. Hope- My squad is ambitious, and they have Abdelkarim Hassan and ones we have faced previously. their historic campaign. fully against the UAE we are want to keep going. It has not Assim Madibo available once As you progress in a tourna- With a title showdown now going to play to our strengths been easy to keep getting the again after the duo served a one- ment every game becomes just 90 minutes away, and de- and try to do our very best to results we have done game after match ban during the quarter- harder and harder. spite the rarefied atmosphere continue (even further) in the game, but hopefully in the semi- final win over South Korea. “We must try to play in the that accompanies any semi- competition.” final we can perform well again While wary of the threat correct way in order to get the final showdown, the Spanish “The players are looking for- and reach the final.” the UAE will pose, Sanchez right result. My players are tactician is backing his play- ward to the game, and their re- Qatar will be missing Ab- is adamant that his players highly motivated and want to ers to continue their fine form sults up until now show that this delaziz Hatim and Bassam al are fully prepared for what achieve the win which would GRAPHIC: QFA TWITTER against the 1996 finalists. group are mentally very strong. Rawi through suspension, but is sure to be another stern help us go through to the final.” Former Qatar History made, more in store star Lami’s rallying cry

AFC wear that crest, you should ABU DHABI know your responsibility. You should know that there are a FORMER Qatar forward Adel lot of players who shed tears Lami has urged the side’s cur- hoping that they would be rent generation to embrace able to wear this jersey. the responsibility of repre- “So you have been handed senting the nation in their this opportunity and your first ever AFC Asian Cup role now is to represent the semi-final, against host na- people. The same is true for tion United Arab Emirates on other countries as well,” said Tuesday. Lami, seen below in his Qatar national team days. Expanding further on his own personal commitment to the Qatari cause, Lami re- called the 2007 AFC Asian Cup in Southeast Asia, where he appeared in all three of his side’s group stage matches. Then 21 years old, he sus- tained an injury which would ultimately keep him out of top-level football for over Abdelkarim Hassan leads Al Annabi during their training warm-up on the eve of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 semi-final against UAE in buA Dhabi on Monday evening. a year, but even now, Lami says that extraordinarily hefty price was one worth paying. With two sides looking to take another step towards a first Continental title at AFC Asian Cup “We played well in this (2007) tournament, especially 2019 semi-final, here’s how hosts UAE and steamrolling Qatar stand ahead of the key clash in the game against Japan,” he recalled. “We drew that game STATS FACTS History made, more in store and it was one of the best Whatever comes to pass matches I have ever played at QATAR UAE against the UAE, Felix the international level.” FIFA world ranking: 93 FIFA world ranking: 79 Sanchez’s side have already Adel Lami, who won 21 caps for “After the game against Ranking in Asia: 13 Ranking in Asia: 8 surpassed the performances Al Annabi from 2005 to 2014. Japan, I got injured. The doc- Previous Asian Cups: 9 Previous Asian Cups: 9 of all Qatari sides to have to tor said I couldn’t play and Best performance: Quarter-finals (2000, 2011) Best performance: Runners-up (1996) come before them by reaching had to return home, (but) 2015: Group stage 2015: Third place the semi-finals, and have im- I took a painkiller shot and Nickname: The Maroons Nickname: The Whites proved immeasurably on their Coach: Felix Sanchez Bas Coach: Alberto Zaccheroni forced myself to play on. zero-point showing in 2015. For me, every player who Top scorer at 2019 Asian Cup: Almoez Ali (7) Top scorer at 2019 Asian Cup: Ali Mabkhout (4) “I completed the tourna- ROAD TO THE SEMI-FINAL ROAD TO THE SEMI-FINAL Qatar’s place in the final wears Qatar’s crest on his ment like this with the pain- Group E (First) Group A (First) four is a first, but the hosts chest, is excellent and killer, but after it got over, I Qatar 2-0 Lebanon UAE 1-1 Bahrain only need to case their minds deserving. Every player who was ruled out for almost 18 Qatar 6-0 North Korea UAE 2-0 India back four years to their last wears it will be capable of months due to the injury and Qatar 2-0 Saudi Arabia UAE 1-1 Thailand semi-final showing, when Ma- the painkiller. Round of 16 Round of 16 bkhout and Omar Abdulrah- carrying that responsibility. “But that’s alright. Why? Qatar 1-0 Iraq UAE 3-2 Kyrgyzstan (AET) man shone, before falling to Because you’re representing Quarter-final Quarter-final the hosts in Australia. Former Qatar star Adel Lami Qatar 1-0 South Korea UAE 1-0 Australia the country, because for us, The Emiratis are in their the players, representing Qa- second successive semi-final Five successive wins have tar and playing well was the only a red card in Monday’s the top provider of goals in for the first time since 1996, the West Asian nation on the biggest concern.” match will result in a player the competition, with Akram also on home soil. They beat brink of history, and potentially The Qatari class of 2019 missing the final. Afif producing five assists, and West Asian opposition to two good performances away enter the semi-finals with the creating a tournament-best 17 reach the final that year, his- from becoming the ninth na- confidence created by what A tale of two strikers chances in his five matches. tory local fans will be hoping tion to claim the Continental remains a perfect campaign. Tuesday’s semi-final will fea- While Qatar’s main goal repeats itself on Tuesday. title. Lami believes Felix Qatar captain Hassan al Haydos with star striker Almoez Ali during the ture a coming together of two threat is a relatively new ar- UAE have had the clear Lami, who won 21 caps for Sanchez’s side is rich in talent, team’s training session in Abu Dhabi on Monday. of the standout forwards of the rival in the wider Asian con- ascendancy in the minimal re- Al Annabi from 2005 to 2014, but maintains their real strength competition in Almoez Ali and sciousness, the Emiratis are cent encounters between the spoke passionately about his lies in their collective mentality. Injury clouds for hosts sion against the Socceroos. Ali Mabkhout. being propelled by Mabkhout two sides, winning in their last pride for the national shirt, “The current team has It will be a suspenseful wait for Bassam al Rawi and Ab- After six goals at last year’s ‘s goals for the second succes- three meetings including an calling on Felix Sanchez’s some excellent players,” he the Emirati team sheet to be delaziz Hatim, Qatar’s goal AFC U-23 Championship, Qa- sive edition. emphatic 4-1 win at the 2015 players not to take their op- declared. “What’s great about revealed, after Ismail Al Ham- scoring heroes from their two tar’s Ali has burst into the spot- The Al Jazira star, who will AFC Asian Cup, where Mab- portunities for granted. this current generation is that madi, Mohamed Gharib and previous knockout stage wins, light at senior level, leading the be playing at club home Mo- khout bagged a brace. “For me, every player who whichever Asian team they captain Fares Juma all suffered are both suspended, but Omer scoring charts with seven goals hammed bin Zayed Stadium in Qatar’s winless run at sen- wears Qatar’s crest on his play against, regardless of knocks in a bruising quarter- Madibo and 2018 AFC Player in five matches, including a the semi-final, won the Golden ior level against their West chest, is excellent and deserv- their strength, they go into the final win over Australia. of the Year Abdelkarim Has- sensational haul of four against Boot with five goals in Aus- Asian rivals was in 2001, when ing,” he said. “Every player game knowing that they are While the fitness of those san will be welcomed back DPR Korea, putting him just tralia four years ago, and will Ahmed Hashim and Abdel- who wears it will be capable of capable of defeating this team. players remains under a with open arms. one goal behind Ali Daei’s re- become the first player in his- nasser al Obaidly scored in a carrying that responsibility.” “They have the maturity cloud, Alberto Zaccheroni will Outstanding disciplinary cord for a single tournament. tory to score five in successive 2-0 win during qualification for “At the same time, my to deal with the big and be able to call on Khamis Es- records were erased following In addition to the top AFC Asian Cups if he finds the the following year’s FIFA World message to them is: If you important games.” maeel, who served a suspen- the quarter-finals, meaning scorer, Al Annabi also boast net against Qatar. Cup in Korea and Japan. (AFC) Sports Tuesday, January 29, 2019 17 Superior Qatar will edge UAE: QFA General-Secretary Mansoor

It is our right and the hosting Qatar appreciative of Omani fans’ “Competing against the nation have its commitment UAE is a big challenge but and guarantees, we make sure support at the Asian Cup 2019 technically, we are superior our rights are protected under based on the achievements the structure in place. We have IKOLI VICTOR core of the team has been to- of the team and how had few meetings with the AFC DOHA gether for a very long time and prior, just to make sure every- they are mentally strong and they’ve performed in com- thing is moving well, but sadly in control. Competing against parison to the host nation.” we have faced some issues MANSOOR al Ansari, General the UAE is a big challenge but like either the inability of our Secretary of Qatar Football As- technically, we are superior Speaking of Spanish Vice President not being able sociation says Qatar’s national based on the achievements of Coach Felix Sanchez, who to get into the UAE or the five football team is superior to the the team and how the players has been with the core of the journalists denied entry. AFC United Arab Emirates ahead have performed in compari- team since 2013, Mansoor have been cooperating with us of Tuesday’s Asian Cup 2019 son to the host nation.” said: “Sanchez is doing great so that things move smoothly semi-final. “There is a disadvantage since he started managing and so far it has been good.” Reaching the last four of for us playing away but it this team in the last eight “We still have a disadvan- the competition is already could also be seen as an ad- years. All we can see is his tage because our fans are not a phenomenal achievement vantage because there’s a bit results and hopefully, it con- able to attend the game. They for Qatari football. Al An- of competitive edge to it even tinues so he can continue. said the country (UAE) is open nabi have recorded impres- if on their home ground. We There are no other thoughts but the procedure is very com- sive victories without conced- defeated Saudi Arabia with a but that our team should be plicated,” he added. ing a goal including matches packed stadium of Saudis so stable and secure as we go to On Omani fans’ support, against Iraq in the knockout I believe our boys will come Mansoor al Ansari, Qatar Football Association’s General Secretary speaks to the media at the Al Bidda the next phases in the Asian he said, “We are very proud stage and South Korea in the with high spirit and hopefully, Tower in Doha on Monday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) Cup and Copa America.” and appreciative of the Omani quarter-final, as the core of they will pass this stage and On the thorny issue of the fans. It is heartwarming feel- the team is from the victorious reach the final.” this is football, sometimes you is something that will be en- project of the FA in collabora- five journalists being turned ing when you have friends and AFC U-19 championship side Mansoor is confident the dominate and you lose, some- joyable,” he added. tion with Aspire Academy. He back from the UAE and four families who say because your in Myanmar in 2014. team will go all the way as Qa- times a weaker team scores The QFA General Secre- said these generations of play- later being allowed in, he said: fans are not here, we will sup- Speaking at a press meet- tar will face Japan in the final. one goal and they win.” tary said that the success of the ers are very strong and will “Every issue we have faced, we port you. It is a very positive ing at the Al Bidda Tower on “Whoever makes it to the final “Am quite sure the team team should be ascribed to the be at their prime for the 2022 have highlighted to the Asian feeling though we would have Monday, Mansoor said: “The will be a big competition. But has its strategy in place and it national team development FIFA World Cup. Football Confederation (AFC). wished our fans were there.”

Giant screens at Katara and Pearl for Qatar-UAE semis Japan stun imploding QNA an atmosphere of the cham- DOHA pionship for citizens and resi- dents, and in appreciation of THE Qatar Football Associa- fans who have been unable to tion and Supreme Committee attend the match. for Delivery and Legacy in co- Director of Marketing and Iran 3-0 to make final operation with Katara and the Communications at the Qatar Pearl will set a special area for Football Association Khalid fans to watch Qatar’s match Mubarak al Kuwari thanked Ka- AFP against UAE in the semi-fi- tara and the Pearl for their won- AL-AIN, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES nals of the 2019 AFC Cup, to derful initiative and called on be played on Tuesday. Giant all fans to be present before the JAPAN cashed in on a defen- screens will be set up at both start of the match to be able to sive mix-up and a controver- Katara beach and the Pearl for choose the right place and enjoy. sial penalty as they stunned fa- Costly error fans to watch the game. Al Kuwari wished success to vourites Iran 3-0 in the Asian The move aims to provide the Qatari team. Cup semi-finals to move one The game was on a win away from their fifth title knife-edge but a major on Monday. misjudgement from the ALL FOR QATAR Yuya Osako put Japan Iranian defence tilted it 1-0 up after half-time when decisively Japan’s way 11 the Iranian defence fatally minutes after half-time. stopped to remonstrate with Sport stars wish the referee, and then stroked home the penalty awarded af- who looked the biggest threat in ter a replay for Morteza Poura- the opening exchanges. Al Annabi good luck liganji’s accidental hand ball. Captain Maya Yoshida Genki Haraguchi then headed over and Ritsu Doan RAAJIV TRIPATHI & IKOLI VICTOR scored in stoppage time to saw a shot trickle wide as the complete a rout which had Blue Samurai were anything sides and I am hopeful that they been wholly unexpected but cowed by the physical Iran will give the UAE run for their against a free-scoring Iran presence. money….Yalla Qatar!,” side which had banged in 12 However, Shuichi Gonda he added. unanswered goals en route to had to be sharp to keep out the semis. Azmoun from a tight angle -- WORLD beach volleyball ranked Queiroz said the “innocent after the goalkeeper had gifted ninth along with partner Cherif mistake” that led to the open- Iran possession with a botched Younousse, Ahmed Tijan, who is ing goal, when players sur- clearance. training at the national team’s rounded the referee as Japan The game was on a knife- camp in Spain, also backed played on and scored, “de- edge but a major misjudge- Qatar for clearing the semi-final stroyed (them) emotionally”. ment from the Iranian defence hurdle on the morrow. “My players stopped and tilted it decisively Japan’s way “Right now, we’re training in the everyone was expecting the 11 minutes after half-time. national camp in Spain. Though referee to take action for that While five players were I’ve not been able to see the incident,” he said, referring protesting Hossein Kanani’s in- telecast, I’ve been following to a challenge on Takumi Mi- nocence over his tackle on Mi- Yassen Musa. our football team. To be hon- namino on the edge of the box. namino, the forward got up and est, they are playing wonderful “That moment created an crossed to Osako, whose glanc- ATAR’S former basketball football at the moment. Their emotional breakdown for my ing header put Japan ahead. Qcaptain and international high-level display has surprised team and after that there was It was a body-blow for Yaseen Musa sent his wishes everybody. only one team on the pitch.” Iran, but worse was to come to the national football team by “All the people in Qatar are Eleven minutes later, Minami- when Pouraliganji was ad- saying: “Al Annabi have already proud of the national football no’s cross hit Pouraliganji’s judged to have handled in the carved out a slice of history by team. They are in good form. arm as he slid in, but Australian box, a decision that could have qualifying for the semi-finals of On the basis of their fluent referee Chris Beath blew for the gone either way. the prestigious Asian Cup. I feel football, I feel that they will be penalty and stood by his deci- Osako stuck it away to all that when they play, there will be able to go past the UAE and sion after watching a replay. but silence the Iranian sup- no pressure now. I am sure that reach the final. I wish good luck Osako stroked home the port, who then had to watch they will have positive result to the whole team for tomor- spot-kick to give Japan a 2-0 Japan’s forward Yuya Osako (right) celebrates his goal during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup semi-final against as Haraguchi stole in for the against the UAE and make it to row’s match and Inshallah, they lead with 23 minutes to play, Iran at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday. (AFP) third goal to make it a lopsided the final. will make it to the final,” added and there was no coming back victory for Japan. “The team, especially the young Tijan. The Qatar beach volleyball for Iran whose 43-year wait ing spirit. They played as un- that spirit and fight, and de- Japanese team who seized Japan will be buoyed by guys, is playing amazing foot- team is training in Spain for the for a fourth Asian title goes on. derdogs,” said Japan coach livered a win for the fans back their opportunities. their best performance of the ball. When I was playing for the new season and their major Hajime Moriyasu, whose team home.” Queiroz’s Iran have At a rocking Hazza Bin Sta- tournament so far, and with a national team, I have been in objective is definitely to improve Coach hails ‘underdogs’ will play Qatar or hosts the been the form team of the dium, Iran lobbed balls at tar- 100 percent record they shape such situations many times. We on their third-place finish in the “My players had good prepa- UAE in Friday’s final. Asian Cup but they lacked ide- get man Sardar Azmoun at eve- as formidable opponents in just stuck to the task and tried 2018 Katara Beach Cup ration and showed great fight- “I’m happy they showed as on Monday against a calm ry opportunity but it was Japan Friday’s final. to complete the job. at home. “I want to congratulate the en- tire team and the support staff MUBARAK Ghanem, former star for what they have achieved so of Al Annabi also wished, say- Doha to host far. The whole nation is behind ing, “Good luck to the national End of the road for Queiroz, quits as Iran coach you. The players have to be just team players to get the desired African Super Cup be patient and keep doing what result against the UAE. Our REUTERS Like the American crooner, liant. They deserve to be in the they have done till now, prayers are with you to make CAIRO: The African Super Cup AL AIN Queiroz has had more than one final ... for everything they do. added Musa. the country proud.” will be played outside the con- comeback after resigning during “I wish for them the best tinent for the first time when CARLOS Queiroz said he was his time as Iran coach but there that they deserve. In these last QATAR volleyball team skipper ALI Awad, Qatar Sports Club it takes place in Doha, Qatar standing down after nearly was a finality to his comments eight years, they built credibil- Mubarak Dahi Waleed feels the footballer, said, “God bless the on March 29, the Confedera- eight years as Iran coach on that suggested that this time he ity, they got a lot of attention country football team is on a roll burgundy players. I hope the tion of African Football (CAF) Monday following his team’s would be going for good. because they are reliable. They and expects it to get past the team beat the UAE and reach said on Monday. The switch 3-0 loss to Japan in the semi- “A huge, huge thank you to earned respect from all over UAE in the semi-finals. “It is in- the final for Qatar and make the of venue to the 2022 World finals of the Asian Cup. my players for everything,” the the world.” Ending Iran’s 43- deed historic for Qatar to reach country proud.” Cup hosts was first mooted The former Real Madrid former Manchester United as- year wait for a third continen- the semi-finals of the Asian Cup last month and has now been coach had been hoping to de- sistant coach added. tal title had become something but the brilliant way the Qatari OMAR el Emadi, of Qatar Sports rubber-stamped by CAF’s liver Iran’s first continental “Taking into account the of an obsession for the former players are playing, they look Club, sounded a confident note Emergency Committee. African title since 1976 in the United difficulties, the limitations South Africa and Portugal on a roll and should be able to saying, “Good luck guys and Champions League winners Arab Emirates but Japan they work under, they are go- coach and to see it end without create even more historical mo- hopefully you make the whole Esperance of Tunisia face Con- scored three second half goals ing to be in my heart for the success clearly knocked the ments in the tournament. Qatari people rejoice. Victory federation Cup holders Raja to send them crashing out of rest of my life.” Carlos Queiroz during the 2019 stuffing out of him. “Truly, it won’t be an easy match shall be ours on Tuesday.” Casablanca from Morocco at the tournament. Queiroz, who has been AFC Asian Cup semi-final against “I hope you understand as the UAE are at home and the a stadium in Doha which has “I think the simplest thing linked with a move to coach Japan in Abu Dhabi on Monday. that the end is here,” he re- crowd will be against Qatar. But SULTAN al Soufiani, referee and not yet been announced. The to do is to copy the famous song: Colombia, took Iran to the peated towards the end of his we’ve sharp shooter Almoez Ali former team player, said, “You UEFA Super Cup has always ‘and now, the end is here’,” the World Cup finals twice in his for his team. press conference. and the defence, which has not are better in every thing and in been held in Europe while the 65-year-old Portuguese said, time as coach, earning one win “For eight years I have ex- His fighting spirit was re- given away any goal so far, is numbers you are the best.” South American version has misquoting the standard Frank in six matches over two tour- pressed my opinion about what vived when an Iranian jour- also playing very solid. been staged on three occa- Sinatra made famous. naments. He has had an al- should be done and I don’t nalist asked what responsibil- “As a player I know how impor- FORMER Qatar player Ahmed sions in the United States. “I’m very happy and very most perpetual running battle think many people want to lis- ity he accepted for the defeat. tant it is to have the momentum al Muhannadi, said, “We trust THE African Super Cup has proud because I did it my way. with his masters at the Iranian ten to my opinions,” he added. “My role in the game was, as on your side. Right now it is in you and our prayers are with been played annually since It’s just time to show my grati- FA, though, trying to get more “I am so proud of this adven- for the last eight years, take full certainly with Qatar. Also our you to win the match and bring 1993. (REUTERS) tude to the Iranian fans and the resources, facilities and more ture, this journey. The Iranian responsibility for what happens team is one of the youngest home the winning trophy. players for the last eight years.” competitive friendly fixtures players have been fantastic, bril- outside of the pitch,” he said. 18 Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Sports New World No.1 Osaka to be seen in action next at Qatar Total Open 2019 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK WTA RANKINGS Australian Open, Osaka has DOHA become the first Japanese 1. Naomi Osaka (JPN) 7,030 pts (+3) player – man or woman – to NAOMI Osaka, winner of the 2. Petra Kvitova (CZE) 6,290 (+4) achieve this historic milestone 3. Simona Halep (ROM) 5,582 (-2) Australian Open, has jumped 4. Sloane Stephens (USA) 5,307 (+1) since computer rankings were to the top of women’s tennis 5. Karolina Pliskova (CZE) 5,100 (+3) introduced in 1975, and the with her beaten opponent Pe- 6. Angelique Kerber (GER) 4,965 (-4) 26th woman overall to hold tra Kvitova rising to second in 7. Elina Svitolina (UKR) 4,940 the No.1 ranking. 8. Kiki Bertens (NED) 4,430 (+1) Spanish driver Fernando Alonso. The two-time Formula One world Monday’s WTA rankings. 9. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 3,566 (-6) At 21 years, 104 days old, Osaka, who will also be 10. Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) 3,485 (+1) she also became the youngest champion sparked his team to victory Sunday in the rain-hit 24 Hours seen in action at the Qatar To- 11. Serena Williams (USA) 3,406 (+5) player to make her WTA World of Daytona. (AFP) tal Open 2019 at the Khalifa 12. Darya Kasatkina (RUS) 3,355 (-2) No.1 debut since Wozniacki, 13. Anastasija Sevastova (LAT) 3,330 (-1) International Tennis & Squash 14. Ashleigh Barty (AUS) 3,285 (+1) who reached No.1 in 2010 at Complex from February 11, 15. Garbine Muguruza (ESP) 3,035 (+3) 20 years, 92 days old. Alonso and team has climbed three places af- 16. Julia Goerges (GER) 2,995 (-3) “I’m beyond excited to ter beating the Czech in Mel- 17. Madison Keys (USA) 2,786 become the new WTA World 18. Wang Kiang (CHN) 2,605 (+3) bourne on Saturday. 19. Caroline Garcia (FRA) 2,550 No.1,” said Osaka. Kvitova, who won the Fal- 20. Anett Kontaveit (EST) 2,355 “I’ve always dreamt of be- win rain-hit 24 con Trophy at the Qatar tour- ing in this position and I am nament last year, has moved honoured to be part of the up four places. third. elite group of players who have Hours of Daytona Osaka’s rise has been me- Dane Caroline Wozniacki, reached the No.1 ranking.” teoric as the Japanese player whose defence of her Austral- Osaka is currently riding has only won three career ti- ian Open title ended in the a 14-match winning streak at REUTERS Driving the Wayne Tay- tles, but those include the last third round, fell six places to the Grand Slams, becoming DAYTONA, FLORIDA lor Cadillac DPI, Alonso took two majors, after she won the ninth. the first player to win back-to- command of the race for US Open in September 2018. The biggest rise of the back Grand Slams since Ser- TWO-TIME Formula One keeps when Brazilian Nasr Besides these two, Osaka week was by the 25-year-old ena Williams (2014 US Open, champion Fernando Alonso failed to navigate turn one and Kvitova, the others top- American Danielle Collins 2015 Australian Open). won the rain-shortened 24 and drove into deep water, ranked players who would who leaped 12 places to 23rd Qatar Total Open 2019, Hours of Daytona, overhaul- losing a 1.5-second advan- be in action in Doha include after her run to the semi-fi- 17th edition of the meet in ing Felipe Nasr two laps from tage. By the time Nasr had Romania’s Simona Halep, nals. Doha, also includes 2016 the eventual finish on Sun- things under control, Alonso Germany’s Angelique Ker- The other semi-finalist, champion Carla Suarez Nav- day. was 12 seconds ahead. ber, Czech Karolina Pliskova, Karolina Pliskova, who saved arro of Spain. The Spaniard became Kamui Kobayashi, Jordan Dutch Kiki Bertens, Aus- four match points against Wil- The $851,031 tournament only the third Formula One Taylor and Renger vanDer tralia’s Ashleigh Barty and liams in their quarter-final, will see 32-competitor sin- champion to win the race, Zande teamed up with Alon- Latvian Anastasija Sevastova also advanced, gaining three gles draw and 16-pair doubles joining Phil Hill (1964) and so for the victory in his sec- among others. places to fifth in the world. draw event. Mario Andretti (1972). ond try in the 24-hour race Meanwhile, in the newly- Williams, who fell to 491 The last edition was won “It’s amazing,” Alonso which was twice red-flagged released rankings, former after her maternity break last by Kvitova, who recorded her told NBCSN. “Just an amaz- because of rain and water on number one Halep, who was year, continued her rise, gain- 13th consecutive win beating ing experience with this the track and was halted 10 Australian Open champion Japan’s Naomi Osaka poses with her tro- knocked out by Serena Wil- ing five places to 11th. Spaniard Garbine Muguruza team, from the test and now minutes early. phy during a photo shoot at Brighton Beach in Melbourne on Sunday. liams in the round of 16 in By lifting her second ca- 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 in a highly en- the race -- a perfect execution “With all the rain, I’ve (REUTERS) Melbourne, fell two spots to reer Grand Slam title at the tertaining encounter. of the race. never seen a race like this,” “Very different conditions Team Penske boss Roger and we’ve been competitive Penske told NBCSN. in everything -- dry, wet, Alexander Rossi was the night and day. Really happy only other driver to finish in George Groves for the team and all the guys.” the lead lap. He took third. Alonso, who retired from Italian Alex Zanardi’s re- announces Rose holds off Scott Formula One racing after the turn to endurance racing 17 2018 season, said the victory years after he lost both legs retirement would rank very high among in a horrific race wreck got off all his accomplishments. to a bad start 90 minutes into from boxing “To win this kind of en- the race, At the beginning of durance racing at iconic his first stint driving, Zanardi to win Farmers title places like Daytona means a encountered a problem with AFP lot,” he said. “With zero ex- his steering wheel. LONDON AFP perience and background in The 52-year-old was us- LOS ANGELES endurance before (last year) ing a special wheel with hand FORMER WBA world su- it’s quite a big thing.” controls for the car, and the per-middleweight champion WORLD No. 1 Justin Rose add- Already the winner of last connecting pins were dam- George Groves has announced ed to his impressive hardware year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, aged when he attempted his retirement from boxing collection on Sunday, shooting the 37-year-old Alonso will to connect it as the car was four months after losing his a three-under par 69 to win the attempt to complete the Tri- dropped from the jack. WBA belt to fellow Briton Cal- Farmers Insurance Open by ple Crown of motorsports by His No. 24 BMW Team lum Smith. two strokes. capturing the Indy 500 in RLL team finished 32nd over- Groves, who became world England’s Rose captured May. all and ninth in class. champion at the fourth at- his 10th US PGA Tour title as tempt when he beat Russia’s he held off a hard-charging Fedor Chudinov in Sheffield Adam Scott down the stretch in 2017, said he wanted to go and secured the victory with a out at the top. 21-under par total of 267. “I don’t want there to be a Australia’s Scott closed time where I’m ‘too old’ to box with four straight birdies in his on, or where an injury retires four-under par 68 on the Tor- me in or out of the ring,” he rey Pines South Course in La said in a statement on his Ins- Jolla, California. tagram account. “I haven’t won in January In his fight prior to the since about 2002, so this feels Chudinov bout Groves, 30, great,” said Rose. beat Eduard Gutknecht -- Rose, leading by three to Action from the Schools Olympic Program football competition on the German suffered a seri- start the day, got off to a rough Sunday. ous brain injury that left him and tumble start with three bo- in a coma and unable to fight geys in his first five holes, but again. got back on track with a birdie Students sparkle in SOP Groves offered a “prayer” on the par-four seventh. for Gutknecht. He made back-to-back “He was put into an in- birdies around the turn and Justin Rose poses with the winner’s trophy following the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey football competitions duced coma for three weeks then held on for the win with Pines Municipal Golf Course in San Diego on Sunday. (USA TODAY SPORTS) and bravely fought his way his sixth and final birdie of the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK School, Al Noor Language back to consciousness. He day on 18. Rose said he is re- event after finishing in a tie for ment was almost a mirror im- ”Well it was nice to shake off DOHA School and Edisson Interna- lives in Germany with his lieved to see that changes he 34th at the Desert Classic in La age of how he performed last some rust,” the 14-time major tional Academy also reached wife, three children and a made in his equipment and his Quinta, California. year -- when the tournament winner said. THE Schools Olympic Pro- the third stage. full-time carer,” said Groves. game are paying off. Japan’s Hideki Matsuy- marked his return to the tour This was Woods’ first offi- gram’s (SOP) football competi- The SOP is held annu- “This fight brought home “I am really happy. I chal- ama tied for third with Talor in the wake of spinal fusion cial tournament since winning tions for boys’ primary schools ally as a collaborative effort the realisation that boxing lenged the status quo and Gooch at 16-under 272 after surgery. the Tour Championship last were held on Sunday. of Qatar School Sports Fed- can have brutal consequenc- changed everything up in the firing a five-under 67. Ameri- Woods narrowly made the year. In the governmental eration (QSSF) and Minis- es. After this, I truly felt like search to try and get better,” can Gooch shot a 68. cut, but surged on the final day “Each day I got a little bet- schools event, Moaaz Bin Ja- try of Education and Higher my fighting days were num- he said. First-round leader Jon with five birdies in his final eight ter, which is nice” he added. bal School, Kamal Naji school, Education, with hundreds of bered. After winning the WBA “I felt comfortable with the Rahm, world number eight holes to get into the top 20. “I was a little bit sharper each Abdullah Bin Rawahah School student athletes competing world title I decided to only way I drove the ball this week on Rory McIlroy and defending Woods shot a five-under and every day. My driver and Al Dhakhira schools made from all over Qatar. continue fighting while it felt a tough test. A whole new look champ Jason Day finished in 67, including a 31 on his back started coming around which it to the third stage. The SOP committee aims necessary. for me. But I don’t mind it, if it is a three-way tie for fifth, sev- nine, to finish in tie for 20th is nice. My iron game wasn’t In the private schools’ sec- to spread a culture of sports “After the birth of my sec- going to produce this golf.” en strokes back of Rose. Day with four others at 10-under quite as sharp. I’ve been hit- tion, Newton Academy and Al throughout Qatar’s schools ond son last year and losing in This is Rose’s first win shot 67, McIlroy had 69, while 278. Woods said things are ting good putts and finally Jazeera Academy qualified to and to engage the entire com- the final of WBSS (World Box- since the Turkish Airlines Rahm closed with a 72. different this year as he has they started going in.” the third stage. munity in active and healthy ing Super Series), I knew the Open on the European Tour in Tiger Woods made his a better understanding of his Woods has won this event In addition, Al Khaleej lifestyles while retaining local desire to fight had left me.” November. He came into the 2019 debut and his tourna- fitness and focus. seven times, but not since 2013. English School, Iqra English values and traditions. Rockets rally to win on Paul’s return; Thunder cool off Bucks

AFP ished with 12 points, six assists bounds in the Thunder’s 118- 107 and contributed two of the ronto’s lead to 116-112 with 1:34 LOS ANGELES and five steals. 112 victory over the league-lead- free throws that Oklahoma City to play, and after Dallas’ Har- Houston trailed by as many ing Milwaukee Bucks. used to seal the game. Antetok- rison Barnes missed a pair of CHRIS Paul returned from in- as 15 in the third quarter, never Russell Westbrook notched ounmpo finished with 27 points free throws Leonard scored on a jury, but it was James Harden’s taking the lead until there were his 16th triple-double of the sea- and 18 rebounds and Khris driving layup. 40 points that fueled the Hou- less than five minutes remain- son with 13 points, 13 rebounds Middleton added 22 points for Mavs prodigy Doncic, 19, ston Rockets’ 103-98 come- ing. Harden keyed their rally, and 11 assists, and the Thun- the Bucks, who saw their six- scored 35 points with 12 re- from-behind victory over the scoring seven straight Rockets der put the brakes on Milwau- game winning streak end. bounds and 10 assists to be- Orlando Magic in the NBA on points in the final 2:12 of the kee’s MVP candidate Giannis In Dallas, Toronto star come the first to post two triple- Sunday. contest starting with a basket Antetokounmpo to post a fifth Kawhi Leonard scored 33 doubles in the NBA while still a Reigning NBA Most Valua- that put Houston up 95-93. straight win. points and the Raptors with- teenager. ble Player Harden extended his “They kept digging it and Oklahoma City led by as stood a triple-double from Dal- However, it wasn’t enough streak of games with at least 30 digging it and finally we held many as 19 points in the third las rookie Luka Doncic in a 123- to prevent Toronto from im- points to 23. He chipped in 11 them to 37 in the second half,” quarter. Milwaukee closed to 120 victory over the Mavericks. proving to 37-15 to pull into a rebounds, six assists and three Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni within three with 1:09 left in Pascal Siakam converted a virtual tie atop the East with the blocked shots – including one said. “That was awesome -- that the game, but George answered three-point play with 3:56 re- 35-13 Bucks. in the last 30 seconds to help was really good defense.” Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe’s maining to break a 108-108 tie Elsewhere, the NBA-worst Houston Rockets guard James Harden celebrates a made basket the Rockets seal the win. Paul George led the way three-pointer with his own as the Raptors erased a seven- Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a against the Orlando Magic during the fourth quarter of their NBA Paul, who missed 17 games in Oklahoma City, scored 36 from beyond the arc to push point fourth-quarter deficit. six-game skid with a 104-101 game at Toyota Center in Houston on Sunday. (USA TODAY SPORTS) with a left hamstring injury, fin- points and pulling down 13 re- the Thunder’s lead back to 113- Danny Green stretched To- victory over the Chicago Bulls. Sports Tuesday, January 29, 2019 19

News in brief ‘King’ Kohli to rest after ICC urges whistleblowers to come forward as amnesty period nears end DUBAI: The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption India clinch ODI series Unit on Monday issued a reminder, urging the cricket fraternity to report any corrupt practices in Sri Lankan cricket as the 15- day amnesty period ends on Thursday. Visitors cruise to 244-run target with another clinical performance against Kiwis in 3rd match “As we approach the end of our 15-day amnesty period for those who previously failed to report information regarding AFP New Zealand, taking a corrupt approaches in Sri Lankan cricket, I would like to thank WELLINGTON leaf from the India playbook, everyone who has come forward to share information,” Alex brought two spinners into the Marshall, ICC General Manager, Anti-Corruption, said in a state- VIRAT Kohli bowed out of the match after the tourists’ spin ment. “We have seen a positive response with several people New Zealand tour with India twins Kuldeep Yadav and Yuz- providing new and important information. This has assisted in an unbeatable position after vendra Chahal took the bulk existing investigation and resulted in some new cases. a dominant seven-wicket win of the wickets in the first two “In the final few days, I would request the cricket fraternity in the third one-day interna- matches. to come forward and share any other information concerning tional in Mount Maunganui Ish Sodhi proved expen- corrupt conduct or approaches in the strictest of confidence, on Monday. sive but Mitchell Santner was and without any fear or repercussion,” he added. It put India 3-0 up and tight and finished with one for Earlier, the ICC had announced a 15-day amnesty from world player of the year Kohli 45 after he cleverly deceived January 16-31 to participants who had previously failed to said with the series wrapped Sharma in the air and the In- report corruption-related offences in Sri Lankan cricket. (IANS) up early it was time for him to dia opener was stumped. step aside for the remaining Kohli, who averages a cen- two matches and the following tury every 5.6 innings, was due Rayudu suspended from bowling for Twenty20 series. a big knock in New Zealand suspect action “I couldn’t have asked for after posting 45 and 43 earlier a better performance after the in the series, but his attempt NEW Delhi: India’s Ambati Rayudu has been suspended from first two clinical performances to drive Boult to the cover international bowling for two weeks after being reported for a and just the relentlessness of boundary was well caught by a suspect action, the International Cricket Council said Monday. the side is something that re- leaping Henry Nicholls. The part-time spinner’s action was flagged by match offi- ally pleases me,” he said af- Boult proved the most eco- cials, who cited concerns over its legality, after the first one-day ter India easily chased down nomical of the New Zealand international against Australia in Sydney on January 12. New Zealand’s 243 with seven bowlers with two for 40. The 33-year-old middle-order batsman stayed in the Indian overs to spare. XI in the second match and also played a role in the team’s “I haven’t had a break for a Disastrous start first three ODI wins in New Zealand. long time. It’s been a very hec- Mohammed Shami had “The player elected not to submit to a test of his bowling tic Australian tour and now I India’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during his knock of 60 runs against New Zealand in the third one-day earlier taken three for 41 while action within the stipulated period of 14 days of being reported go on a break very happy, 3-0 international cricket match at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday. (AFP) Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik for a suspect action and therefore he has been suspended up, sealing the series and I can Pandya and Yuzvendra Cha- with immediate effect,” cricket’s world governing body said in a relax and enjoy my break.” SCOREBOARD consistency in what they’ve hal took two wickets apiece as statement. Kohli’s 60 off 74 deliver- tried to do, they haven’t given India shared around the bowl- “The suspension will remain in place until he is tested, and ies and a 113-run partnership NEW ZEALAND: (1w), Chahal 9-0-51-2, Pandya 10-0-45-2 (4w), Yadav you much and they’ve forced ing honours in the New Zea- can demonstrate he is able to bowl with a legal action.” with Rohit Sharma formed the M. Guptill c Karthik b Kumar 13 8-0-39-0, Jadhav 3-0-17-0 (1w). some mistakes.” land innings. C. Munro c Sharma b Shami 7 The sanction did not extend to domestic matches, the ICC backbone of India’s run chase. K. Williamson c Pandya b Chahal 28 INDIA: New Zealand, batting first, Only Taylor, and for a time added. It gave the tourists back- R. Taylor c Karthik b Shami 93 R. Sharma st Latham b Santner 62 posted their highest score and Latham, offered any real re- Rayudu bowled just two overs of off-spin, giving away 13 to-back series wins against T. Latham c Rayudu b Chahal 51 S. Dhawan c Taylor b Boult 28 longest innings in the three sistance after another disas- runs, in the Sydney ODI. India lost the match but went on to Australia and New Zealand H. Nicholls c Karthik b Pandya 6 V. Kohli c Nicholls b Boult 60 matches so far but they still trous start by the top order. M. Santner c Karthik b Pandya 3 A. Rayudu not out 40 clinch the three-match series 2-1. and ensured they will be a D. Bracewell run out (Kohli) 15 D. Karthik not out 38 fell short of 50 overs, their last Both openers were gone Rayudu hit an unbeaten 40 in Mount Maunganui on force to be reckoned with in I. Sodhi c Kohli b Shami 12 Extras: (b 1, wd 16) 17 wicket falling with six balls re- and New Zealand were two Monday as India took an unassailable 3-0 lead against New the World Cup later this year. T. Boult c Shami b Kumar 2 Total: (for 3 wickets; 43 overs) 245 maining. for 26 when Taylor went to Zealand with two matches left to play. (AFP) Sharma top-scored with L. Ferguson not out 2 Fall of wickets: 1-39 (Dhawan), 2-152 (Sharma), Ross Taylor (93) and Tom the middle and Latham ar- Extras: (lb 4, wd 7) 11 3-168 (Kohli) 62 while Ambati Rayudu was Total: (all out; 49 overs) 243 Bowling: Boult 10-1-40-2, Bracewell 6-0-49-0 (2w), Latham (51) gave the innings rived at three for 59 with the unbeaten on 40 and Dinesh Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Munro), 2-26 (Guptill), 3-59 Ferguson 10-1-57-0 (4w), Santner 10-0-45-1, Sodhi credibility but proved no chal- dismissal of Kane Williamson Kiwis bring back Neesham, Astle for Karthik on 38. (Williamson), 4-178 (Latham), 5-191 (Nicholls), 6-198 7-0-53-0 (1w) lenge for the visitors. (28). King final two ODIs vs India (Santner), 7-222 (Taylor), 8-239 (Sodhi), 9-239 Toss: New Zealand Sharma’s first wicket part- Taylor and Latham (Bracewell), 10-243 (Boult) Results: India won by 7 wickets Lessons for Kiwis Bowling: Kumar 10-1-46-2 (1w), Shami 9-0-41-3 Series: India lead 3-0 nership of 39 ended when mounted a rescue mission MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Hours after India took an unbeateable While Rayudu was steering Shikhar Dhawan edged Trent with a 119-run stand for the 3-0 lead in the five-match ODI rubber, New Zealand Cricket India home, the International Boult to the lone slip Taylor to fourth wicket. (NZC) on Monday recalled all-rounder James Neesham and Cricket Council announced he two weeks ago. lesson and we’re required to be gone for 28. But after Latham was leg-spinner Todd Astle while dropping Doug Bracewell and Ish had been suspended from in- He has not bowled since rise to the challenge,” New Kohli then joined Sharma dismissed for 51 it ignited a Sodhi for the final two matches. ternational bowling. on tour as India’s recognised Zealand captain Kane Wil- and the pair swatted the at- collapse in which the last six Neesham recently made a comeback to the ODI side The part-time spinner was bowlers proved too much for liamson said. tack around the ground in wickets fell for only 52 runs. against Sri Lanka after almost two years where he dished out cited for a suspect action after Australia and New Zealand. “The quality they brought their century stand for the Hamilton hosts the fourth some powerful performances before missing the solitary T20 the first ODI against Australia “They are teaching us a with the ball, in particular their second wicket. game in the series on Thursday. International with a hamstring injury. Astle was picked for the ODIs against Pakistan in Novem- ber but was ruled out before the first match with a knee injury. He has so far played only 11 international matches. But with the Kiwis still searching for that winning combination before the ICC World Cup, it will be interesting to see whether PCB ‘disappointed’ by ICC Fraser-Pryce eyes he can fit in. Commenting on the selection, New Zealand selector Gavin Larsen said: “Doug and Ish have been two of the brighter decision to suspend Sarfraz return to peak with spots of the ODI series so far and we’ve been encouraged by their performances against a quality Indian side. REUTERS season’s first win “It’s great to welcome back the all-round skills of Jimmy KARACHI and Todd and we’re looking forward to seeing what they can bring to the series. We’re still looking to keep our options open THE Pakistan Cricket Board REUTERS the block and pulled away for with selections at this stage and ensure we continue to learn (PCB) has said it views the KINGSTON (JAMAICA) an easy win ahead of train- as much as we can about our players,” he added. International Cricket Coun- ing partner and Rio Olympics The final two ODIs against India will be played in Ham- cil’s (ICC) decision to suspend THREE-TIME world cham- 100m and 200m gold med- ilton and Wellington on January 31 and February 3, respec- its captain Sarfraz Ahmed for pion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce allist Thompson who came tively. (IANS) breaching its anti-racism code exuded confidence of return- second in her season debut at with the “utmost disappoint- ing to her peak form following 7.24 seconds. ment”. an easy 7.21 second clocking Fraser-Pryce, who will be Sri Lanka call up uncapped Karunaratne Sarfraz was banned for over 60 metres at the Queen’s/ attempting to become to first for final Test four matches for comments he Grace Jackson Invitational athlete - male or female - to made in the second one-day meet in Kingston on Saturday. win four world 100m titles af- CANBERRA: Sri Lanka have called up uncapped quickie Cha- international against South “This year I’m just looking ter victories in 2009, 2013 and mika Karunaratne to the Test squad in Australia after two of Africa in Durban. forward to putting the pieces 2015, said her preparation had their fast bowlers - Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara His on-field taunt in Urdu together and try to get back to been progressing well. - were ruled out of the second and final match through injury. was caught by stump micro- Pakistan’s suspended skipper Sarfraz Ahmed where I was and so far (coach) The two-time Olympic According to an ICC statement, Karunaratne, 22, has 59 phones but he denied it was Stephen Francis and I have 100m champion added: “I’m first-class wickets at an average of 34.16 and best figures of aimed at all-rounder Andile “PCB had anticipated that resolutions to issues” instead been working and I’m just ex- feeling good and I’m excited 5/63, and is capable with the bat as well. He has recorded Phehlukwayo or anyone else the matter had been resolved of penalising players. cited about the outcome (of about the upcoming season seven half-centuries and one century in 29 games. in an apology he issued last amicably between the two Wicketkeeper Mohammad today’s race),” the Jamaican and I’m putting in the work Sri Lanka’s new fast-bowling recruit has already repre- week. players and the two Boards fol- Rizwan replaced Sarfraz for the told reporters moments after and trusting the process.” sented a Sri Lankan Board President’s XI, Sri Lankan Emerging “The PCB notes the ICC lowing Sarfraz Ahmed’s public rest of the tour while Shoaib crossing the finishing line. Fraser-Pryce’s 7.21 ranks Players (under-23) and Sri Lanka A. decision on Sarfraz Ahmed apologies which were accepted Malik was appointed captain The 32-year-old Jamai- as the joint third fastest over He is considered to be a bright prospect for the near and with its utmost disappoint- by the player, the Board and for the remainder of the one- can’s career-best 10.70 sec- 60m under any condition this distant future of Sri Lankan cricket. ment,” the national governing South Africa cricket team.” day international series and onds in 2012 is the joint fourth season. “It’s my first race so I Sri Lanka lost the first Test in Brisbane by an innings and body said in a statement on The PCB reiterated its three T20 internationals. fastest time ever over 100m can’t complain.” 40 runs. its website https://www.pcb. zero-tolerance approach to The final ODI will be along with compatriot Elaine Doha will host the 2019 They have a chance of drawing the two-Test series in the com.pk/press-release-detail/ racism but said it would pur- played on Wednesday in Cape Thompson. IAAF World Championships final game here, which begins on February 1.(IANS) pcb-disappointed-with-icc- sue the matter to reform the Town with the series tied at Fraser-Pryce, who ran in between September 27 and decision-on-sarfaraz.html. code and promote “amicable 2-2. section two exploded from October 6. Stefanidi beaten; Ethiopians win at Boston athletics Birgen of Kenya by 3.12 sec- 600 in 1:27.31 with Brit- 800 in 1:45.91. American indoor champion Nageotte onds. ain’s Lynsey Sharp second in “I knew the last 100 was Gabriela Stafford won the 1:29.11. just going to hurt. I just had shocks Greek star women’s mile in a Canadian Jarret Eaton led a US po- to keep it going,” Brazier said. indoor record 4:24.80, edg- dium sweep in the 60m hur- “It gives me a lot of confi- AFP the World Championships at ing American Elinor Purrier dles in 7.64, edging Aaron dence. I haven’t been training NEW YORK Doha in September. by 0.08. Mallett at the line. that long. I’m in decent shape “That’s what I’m gunning “It’s really exciting,” Staf- for early in the year.” US indoor champion Katie for,” said Nageotte. “I want to ford said. “I’ve had a good fall US 400m hurdler Rai Nageotte upset reigning world come after this indoor season training. It gives you a lot of Nageotte cleared 4.86 Benjamin won the men’s 300 and Olympic women’s pole and attack it and get ready for confidence.” metres to Stefanidi’s best in 32.55 while American Ken- vault champion Katerina Ste- worlds.” Reigning Commonwealth of 4.71 in the early sea- dall Ellis took the women’s fanidi and Ethiopians won two Ethiopia’s distance Games women’s 100m cham- 300 in 36.97. distance crowns at Saturday’s crowns went to Hagos Gebrhi- pion Michelle-Lee Ahye of son affair, the opening Sydney McLaughlin, the Boston Indoor Grand Prix ath- wet, capturing the 3,000 in Trinidad and Tobago won event of the six-meet IAAF US 19-year-old who reached letics meet. 7:37.41, and Yomif Kejelcha, the 60m crown in 7.21 with World Indoor Tour the 2016 Rio Olympic 400 Nageotte cleared 4.86 me- taking the mile in 3:51.70. American Shania Collins sec- hurdles semi-finals as a high tres to Stefanidi’s best of 4.71 Gebrhiwet, a 5,000m ond by 0.06. school junior, made a trium- in the early season affair, the bronze medalist at the 2016 Germany’s Konstanze “It wasn’t my cleanest phant pro debut by winning opening event of the six-meet Rio Olympics, denied Kenya’s Klosterhalfen took the wom- race. It was ugly out there,” the seldom-contested 500 in IAAF World Indoor Tour. Edward Cheserek a Boston en’s 5,000 in 15:15.80. Eaton said. “When things get 1:09.46. “The first couple meets is repeat title by 5.52 seconds “The aim was to win,” Katie Nageotte of the US: Superb start to the season ugly you just go out and com- “It was a great day,” she just getting the rust off. It was while two-time world indoor Klosterhalfen said. “I was pete ugly.” said. “I accomplished every- just working out the kinks,” 3,000 champion Kejelcha hoping to pick the pace up. I Rio 1,500 bronze medalist 5,000 since 2013 and only in- Donavan Brazier edged thing I wanted in college. It said Nageotte, who hopes to defeated 2018 world indoor really wanted to run fast to- Jenny Simpson was second, door race this year. fellow American Clayton was the right time (to turn dethrone the Greek star at bronze medalist Bethwell day but to win is OK.” 17.58 seconds back in her first Raevyn Rogers won the Murphy by 0.03 to win the pro).” 20 Tuesday, January 29, 2019 The Last Word Amir, S Korea president witness signing of MoUs

Another MoU signed be- In addition, the Amir and between the General Authority The Amir also attended a Qatar to Korea HE Mohammed Deals signed for cooperation in land transport, tween the Ministry of Trans- the Korean president witnessed of Customs of Qatar and Cus- luncheon banquet hosted by bin Abdullah al Dehaimi, Am- fisheries and agriculture, among other sectors port and Communications of the signing of an MoU between toms Border Control Training the president of Korea in hon- bassador of Korea to Qatar HE Qatar and the Ministry of Land, the Ministry of Transport and Institute of Korea; an MoU for our of the Amir and the accom- Kim Chang-mo and members QNA in Seoul, on Monday. Infrastructure and Transport Communications of Qatar and cooperation between Qatar panying delegation at the Blue of the Qatari Embassy in Seoul. SEOUL The agreements include of Korea aims to boost bilateral the Ministry of Oceans and General Electricity and Water House. It was attended by a The Amir sent a cable to the an MoU between the Ministry cooperation in the land trans- Fisheries of Korea on recogni- Corporation (Kahramaa) and number of Korean Ministers president of Korea, expressing THE Amir His Highness of Municipality and Environ- port sector. tion of Certificates under Reg- Korea Electric Power Corpora- and senior officials. his thanks and appreciation to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al ment of Qatar and the Ministry A third MoU signed be- ulation 1/10 of International tion (KEPCO) for cooperation Later or Monday, the Amir the president for his hospitality Thani and President of the Re- of Agriculture, Food and Rural tween the Ministry of Munici- Convention on Standards of and exchange of expertise in left Seoul for Japan after com- during the visit which allowed public of Korea Moon Jae-in Affairs of Korea, aiming to de- pality and the Environment Training, Certification and smart city technologies, infra- pleting a two-day official visit the Amir to meet the Korean witnessed the signing of a num- velop the smart agriculture in- of Qatar and the Ministry of Watchkeeping for Seafarers structure of developed calibra- to Korea. The Amir and the ac- president and exchange views ber of memorandums of un- dustry, cooperate in agricultur- Oceans and Fisheries of Korea (STCW Convention); an MoU tion and information technol- companying delegation were on issues of common concern, derstanding (MoUs) between al research, transfer technology seeks to enhance scientific and for cooperation in the field of ogy; and an MoU between seen off by Minister of Ocean as well as strengthen friendly the two countries at the Blue and develop eco-friendly farm- industrial cooperation in fish- vocational retraining and de- Mwani Qatar and Busan Port and Fisheries of Korea Kim relations and close cooperation House, the presidential palace ing technology. eries and aquaculture. velopment of vocational skills Authority. Young-Choon, Ambassador of between the two countries.

Amir’s visit to take Qatar-Japan An opportunity to boost relations to new heights: Emadi ties, says Japan’s envoy Meeting will include exchange of views and policies, in Bilateral relations to shift from the stage of cooperation to comprehensive strategic partnership particular, on how to make the MENA region stabilised QNA also internationally, with substantial QNA have been established for bilateral co- DOHA increase in supply to the internation- TOKYO operation between Qatar and Japan, al gas market, the Japanese ambas- Emadi said, adding that the ties have THE visit of the Amir HH Sheikh sador noted. THE official visit of the Amir HH expanded over the years from eco- Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to Ja- The ambassador said that Japan Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani nomic, including energy and trade, to pan is a precious opportunity for wishes to cooperate with Qatar in to Japan will mark a qualitative leap cultural, defence and scientific coop- both countries to strengthen bilat- diverse fields. Knowledge-based in- in the ties between the two countries, eration. eral cooperation, the Ambassador of dustries and economy will be able to shifting it from the stage of coopera- He also referred to the strong per- Japan to the State of Qatar HE Sei- be introduced under the new invest- tion to comprehensive strategic part- sonal relations between HH the Amir ichi Otsuka has said. ment climate in Qatar where more nership, Qatar’s Ambassador to Ja- and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo The ambassador told Qatar foreign investors can be attracted, pan HE Hassan bin Mohammad Rafi Abe, which is evident from the series News Agency (QNA) that the visit he added. al Emadi has said. of bilateral meetings between them. is the first high-level meeting of the The approach for forming joint In an exclusive statement to Qa- He also mentioned the role of two countries after the blockade. He ventures between the two sides can tar News Agency (QNA), the Qatari joint forums such as the Joint Eco- added, “We are looking forward to provide an opportunity to make ambassador stressed the impor- nomic Committee, which holds an- holding substantial discussions. This smooth transfer of technology to tance of the visit for both the coun- nual ministerial meetings to discuss is a precious opportunity for both of the indigenous companies, he un- tries, pointing out that Japan is the issues of energy, economic coopera- us to advance the bilateral coopera- derlined, noting in this regard the first trade partner of Qatar and both tion and cooperation in other fields, tive relations.” recent enactment of the new law on the countries have shared interests as well as a bilateral mechanism for The discussions will focus on non-Qatari investment. and goals. political consultations and security ways and means to promote bilater- Qatari diplomacy and its ex- Emadi said the visit, which comes dialogue between the two countries’ al relations as well as on the regional posure to the Japanese public will during a delicate phase in Qatar when ministries of foreign affairs and de- and international situations, the am- draw more attention of the Japanese the country faces the unjust blockade fence in cementing ties between the bassador said. private sector to the potential of the imposed by some of its neighbours, two countries. Otsuka added that the meeting Qatari market, enhancing economic will provide an opportunity for lead- The ambassador said a high-level between the Qatari and Japanese and trade ties between the two coun- ers of both countries to discuss en- delegation accompanying HH the sides would also include exchange tries, the ambassador noted. hancing cooperation further and ex- Amir during his visit includes a num- of views and policies, in particular, Regarding the agreements ex- change views on regional issues and ber of Qatari ministers, senior offi- on how to make the MENA region pected to be signed during HH the issues of common concern. cials and businessmen. This will allow stabilised. The economic and com- Amir’s visit to Japan, Ambassador He said it’s an opportunity for the exchange of views with Japanese mercial circles of Japan will expect Otsuka said there shall be an agree- both countries to further strengthen counterparts on various topics of mu- a growth of their activities in Qatar, ment reached on the establishment relations and promote them to higher tual concern, he stressed. the ambassador noted. of strategic dialogue between the levels to achieve the aspirations of the A number of agreements and Qatar’s decision to build addi- two countries, in addition to signing two friendly peoples. memorandums of cooperation will be tional LNG production capacity of of several memorandums of under- For more than four decades, signed during the HH’s visit, which 33 million tonnes last year will have standing for cooperation in the fields thanks to the strong political will of will certainly benefit the two coun- a far reaching effect on not only Qa- of environment, transport, economy the two countries, solid foundations tries and the two friendly peoples. tar’s economic development, but and culture.