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WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 • 30 Shaaban 1436 • Volume 20 Number 6464 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780 Qatar has third Laid-off workers left in lurch highest density of millionaires Expats turn to embassies for help as energy sector continues downsizing DOHA: Qatar has the world’s third-highest density of mil- DOHA: A large number of school. In almost everyone’s case company. “Obviously, we can’t Philippine embassy and com- A bank gives clearance only lionaires with 116 of every 1,000 expatriates have lost jobs in the loss of employment was sud- help them in any way except munity sources claim many when it has nothing to receive households holding over $1m layoffs in the energy sector due den and shocking. “I was handed urge some influential commu- Filipinos employed in the energy from a customer. in private wealth, according to to massive restructuring some this letter of dismissal literally nity members to help them get sector have suddenly lost jobs People who have taken loans The Boston Consulting Group say has nothing to do with the out of the blue,” said a person substitute employment,” said a and having to repay bank loans, cannot hope to get a clearance (BCG). falling world oil prices. not wanting to be identified by source. are looking for new, suitable letter from their banks unless The BCG’s ‘Global Wealth Many expatriates are left name or nationality. Sources cited a fellow employment. they have repaid loans. 2015: Winning the Growth Game’ struggling, desperately looking The suffering people are of Indonesian who came here to Also, several Filipinos, Indians, However, being fair, the oil report released yesterday noted for new employment, as they different nationalities, including work in the energy sector two Indonesians and others are sad- company has given time to those the highest density of millionaires have taken huge bank loans and Indians, Filipinos, Indonesians years ago. dled with police cases because laid off to look for new employ- in the world was in Switzerland, must repay them if they must and Arabs, to name a few. “His family joined him some they are unable to maintain loan ment, and as rules demand, followed by Bahrain and Qatar. travel back home for good. Indonesian embassy sources five months back, and now that repayments. has informed the banks about Last year, in Qatar, 86 of every The problem is a vast majority confirmed that many compa- he has lost job, it’s a disaster. It’s A leading energy company employees’ dismissal after trans- 1,000 households had private of these workers, being profes- triots with bank loans to repay a tragic situation for him and his isn’t giving exit permit to its ferring their end-of-service ben- wealth above $100m. sionals who had plush jobs, have were approaching them for help family. They are stuck here due employees who cannot provide efits to their bank accounts. And in 2013, Qatar ranked No. been living here with families in getting another job after hav- to an unpaid bank loan. Plus, his clearance from banks where THE PENINSULA 1 in the world by proportion of with most having children in ing been retrenched by an energy children are in school.” their salaries were transferred. Continued on page 4 millionaire households. Based on BCG’s study, private wealth in Qatar grew by 6.5 percent last Fleeing to safety year, driven mainly by equities. One-month Yemen Between 2013 and 2014, wealth Ramadan begins tomorrow held in equities rose by 10.9 per- DOHA: Wednesday, June 17, will be the last day of Shaaban and cent compared with 4.6 percent truce agreed, Thursday, June 18, the first day of Ramadan, the Crescent Sighting for bonds and 3.9 percent for cash Committee at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and deposits. THE PENINSULA but no deal yet said in a statement yesterday. The announcement follows a panel Continued on page 4 GENEVA: A Yemeni delegate meeting. to UN peace talks yesterday said all sides agreed that there Qatar Airways chief blasts ILO mu s t b e a c e a s efi r e t o h a lt ne a rly three months of bloodshed, but PARIS: Qatar Airways (QA)Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker yes- Ramadan no deal has been reached yet. terday accused International Labour Organisation (ILO) of hav- QUIZ Ghaleb Al Mutlak, from the ing a “vendetta” against Qatar and its state carrier after the UN Answer a Simple Question southern separatist movement, agency called for it to stop discriminating against female staff. Win a Gold Coin everyday said the proposed ceasefire would ILO published a report on Saturday detailing its recommendations From Tomorrow be for one month to stop fighting, to Qatar on how the airline should change its employment rules to end including air strikes by the Saudi- discrimination. Full report on page 3 led coalition. “We’re in agreement about the need for a ceasefire, but Palestinian govt to quit in 24 hours we’re discussing details. It seems there is a readiness on behalf of all RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas yester- parties, including Saudi Arabia,” day said the Ramallah-based government would resign within 24 he said after Iran-backed Houthi hours. He was speaking to members of the Revolutionary Council rebels held their first talks with Residents flee Maskana town in the Aleppo countryside to the Turkish of his Fatah movement in Ramallah, according to senior officials UN special envoy Ismail Ould border after fighting in Tel Abyad town, Raqqa governorate, yesterday. who attended the meeting. Earlier, the council’s Secretary-General Cheikh Ahmed. AGENCIES See also page 10 Amin Maqbul said the government would step down over its inabil- From Tomorrow See also page 7 ity to act in the Gaza Strip. See also page 7 WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 HOME 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com Kahramaa in deal on energy conservation

DOHA: Amlak, the Qatari implementing initiatives on benefit from insights provided holding company which man- related to regulations, standards, by Tarsheed, and implement suc- ages a portfolio of assets, has laws, social awareness, and renew- cessful sustainability models in our signed a memorandum of under- able energy technology, and col- organisation and its entities.” standing (MoU) with Qatar laborating with authorities.” Amlak and Kahramaa will join General Electricity and Water Ali M Al Ali, Manager, together on projects to promote Corporation (Kahramaa), Customer Services, Conservation energy efficiency, environmental through the National Programme and Energy Efficiency, Kahramaa, protection and energy consump- for Conservation and Energy said: “Collaboration with Amlak tion conservation. Efficiency, ‘Tarsheed’. and Tarsheed provides an excel- Under Tarsheed, a new award It aims to strengthen both sides’ lent opportunity for both entities category will be announced later common interest in preserving to raise the bar when it comes to this year. Tarsheed will also host natural resources, particularly efficient energy use in the tourism events related to the award at conservation and efficient use of sector; one of our goals to achieve Qatar National Convention Centre water and electricity in the tour- a 35 percent reduction in water (QNCC), which is operated by ism industry for economic and and 20 percent in electricity use Amlak. social benefits of present and per person. We are following the Both sides will form a commit- future generations. best practice standards of devel- tee to provide technical solutions, Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, oped countries that are adopting conduct energy audits and educate President, Kahramaa, said: “We and implementing green tourism industries to become more energy are committed to providing the systems.” efficient. Kahramaa will engage highest levels of care for the Abdul Aziz Al Emadi, CEO, Tarsheed to develop training pro- country’s wealth, resources, and Amlak, said: “It is a necessity for grammes on energy efficiency sustainability without negatively us to be associated with Kahramaa. practices for the Amlak operations affecting the environment, which As a responsible Qatari business team at QNCC. is a main pillar of sustainability in with sustainability at the core In recognition of its sustain- Qatar’s national agenda. of our operations, the MoU will ability accomplishments, QNCC “Kahramaa, through Tarsheed, enable us to further increase our was presented with the Best has implemented conserva- role in protecting the environment Conserving Building Award by tion, energy and water effi- for our children and the future Tarsheed earlier this year. ciency projects by adopting and generations. Our colleagues will THE PENINSULA Sale of Qetaifan villas for Qataris launched DOHA: Lusail Real Estate Development Company environment. The islands, designed to maximise views has announced the launch of the second stage of to the magnificent waterfront, include a marina that luxury villa sales at Qetaifan Islands. hosts some of the most exclusive beaches and marvel- The villas will be sold to Qataris through a public lous yachts. offering system whereby buyers will be drawn from The islands will be connected through pedestrian a pool of applicants. The offering will be organised in bridges and will feature traditional souqs, reflect- cooperation with authorities. The company will set up ing Qatar’s cultural heritage. The souqs will offer a booth at Sheraton Hotel over three days from June exclusive shopping experience to visitors who will 22 to brief potential clients on the project. Company benefit from over 3,500 parking lots connected to representatives will be available a daily until noon to exists through tree-shaded pathways. answer inquiries. In March last year, the company The surrounding area will host children’s play- announced the first stage of sales of 50 plots with a grounds along the walkway facing the marina and surface area between 1,200sqm and 4,100sqm. the islands will be home to two schools and mosques. Located off the coast and a short drive from Lusail The four islands are connected to Lusail City City, Qetaifan Islands offers residents a holistic through suspension bridges with granite and luxuri- community experience in a relaxed and luxurious ous glass fences. THE PENINSULA HOME WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 ILO report ‘vendetta against Qatar, QA’ PARIS: Qatar Airways (QA) their marital status, the automatic job requirements. The report also Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker dismissal of cabin crew members said QA introduced new employee yesterday accused International who fell pregnant and surveillance contracts in December 2014 that Labour Organisation (ILO) of of the employees’ private lives. no longer state that permission is having a “vendetta” against Qatar “I don’t give a damn about ILO required for a change in marital and its state carrier after the UN — I am there to run a successful status. agency called for it to stop dis- airline,” Al Baker said at Paris Air Eighty percent of QA’s 9,000 criminating against female staff. Show when asked about the ILO cabin crew workforce are women, ILO published a report on ruling. “This is evidence of a ven- ILO said in the report, citing the Saturday detailing its recommen- detta they have against QA and my Qatari government.“Protective dations to Qatar on how the airline country. My country has responded measures should include action should change its employment rules to ILO accusations in a very robust taken to ensure that a woman to end discrimination. way. We clarified the clauses in our worker does not lose her job dur- The report was triggered by contract.” ing pregnancy and that maternity complaints from global workers’ The report said Qatar justi- is not a source of discrimination,” rights movements, ILO said. fied QA’s dismissal of pregnant ILO said. A spokesman for Qatar Rules cited as discriminatory women by citing expectant moth- government was immediately una- included the requirement that ers’ apparent lack of physical fit- vailable for comment. employees get permission to change ness to fly and inability to meet REUTERS TV remote in smartphones, tablets

Engineer Faraj Jassim from Media House, Ooredoo, with other officials during the launch of the technology at Ooredoo shop on Airport Road yesterday. KAMMUTTY VP

DOHA: Mozaic TV viewers will from smartphones and tablets. to preview live channels on their soon be able to use smartphones The feature, the first of its kind device, before they select it on the and tablets as a remote control in Qatar, will give customers the TV – the first time such a feature for TV sets. ability to browse TV listings and has been available in the region. If Ooredoo yesterday announced Mozaic movies catalogue on their a programme is playing while they upgrade of its Mozaic GO app to mobile without disturbing on- are away from home, they can use enable customers to turn their screen entertainment. their smart device to set Mozaic TV mobile phone or tablet into an Customers will be able to set to record, so they never miss their advanced TV remote control. The and record programmes for later favourite shows,” said Engineer new feature will be launched in the viewing, from their mobile, offer- Faraj Jassim from Media House, coming days. The app will allow ing convenience and an enhanced Ooredoo. The app is available on viewers to change channels, select entertainment experience. Android and App store for free movies, pause, rewind and record “Customers will also be able download. THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Emir issues decision 70pc of Qatari youth to establish govt Ramadan: Healthy communication office keen on public sector DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday issued Emiri Decision jobs after graduation meal plan urged No. 27 of 2015, amending some provisions of Emiri Decision No. DOHA: Seventy percent of Qatari On challenges faced by youth to build DOHA: Hamad Medical adjust to receiving food after the meat, any starchy food and a half 15 of 2014 on the regulation of youth, responding to a survey their future or find a suitable job, 45 Corporation (HMC) is encour- long fasting hours. Before eating cup of fresh juice or a piece of the Cabinet. by the Ministry of Economy and percent said there is lack of a clear aging residents to make a solid food after the Maghreb fruit. They should avoid high cal- The decision stipulates that Commerce, said they wanted to take plan to take an appropriate decision. proper meal planner for prayer, a cup of soup and some orie food that can lead to weight Article No. 5 is to be added up jobs in the public sector after Thirty-five percent blamed inad- healthy eating to ensure they low calorie salad rich in fibres are gain. Suhoor meal is ‘must-have’ to Emiri Decision No. 15 of graduation. equate information about job market get daily required nutrients good for the stomach and prevent to avoid hunger during fasting. 2014 establishing Government Fifty-five percent of the surveyed and requirements, while the remain- during Ramadan. constipation and indigestion,” Al Proteins, oils and complex carbo- Communication Office under said they wanted to set up their busi- ing 20 percent said curriculum and Rawdha Jassim Al Muttawa, Muttawa said, adding the main hydrates (beans family) are the the jurisdiction of the prime ness while the remaining 45 percent school programmes are not tailored Specialist Dietitian, HMC, said course can contain protein (red best choice for Suhoor. Skipping minister and to be headed by a expressed wish to take up jobs in the for the job market. meals during the holy month are meat, poultry or sea food) and Suhoor or eating fast food high director who also serves as the private or public sector. Fifty-eight percent believed the divided into four parts – Iftar; starch (rice or bread). in fat and salt can trigger thirst office’s official spokesperson and The survey was conducted on biggest challenge faced by investors is after Taraweeh prayers; after She said meals should be pre- during fasting,” she noted. is appointed via a decision by the the occasion of the recent Youth the high prices of land and high rents midnight; and Suhoor (pre- pared in healthy ways such as She said traditional food such prime minister. Empowerment Forum at Qatar while 42 percent found high over- dawn). “It is natural to have Iftar steaming, boiling or grilling. She as fried samosa, ‘thireed’ (red The office will coordinate with University in the context of a new law heads as the main hindrance to start full of flavoured dishes as it can said the ideal light meal after meat with bread), and ‘harees’ the Foreign Ministry and other on establishing commercial companies. a business. include food choices from lunch Taraweeh can be any starch, such (oats pureed with oil) are calorie- government entities on the uni- The law has removed the minimum Twenty-eight percent of respond- and dinner but it should still be as a small roll, and a piece of fruit packed and should be prepared in fication of visions and stances on capital required earlier for setting up ents said they are involved in some a healthy meal and overeating with a cup of low fat milk and its a healthy way. She also advised issues related to the state and its companies with limited liabilities. business while 79 percent said they should be avoided.” products. She cautioned against against drinking too much tea foreign policy and enhance rela- Forty percent of youth who do not have enough information about “It is ideal to first eat three eating food high in calories dur- and coffee during Ramadan as tions with media outlets on domes- expressed intention to set up busi- projects or know very little about busi- pieces of dates at Iftar, followed ing the midnight meal ‘Ghabka’, they tend to block iron absorp- tic, regional and international nesses said they would invest in retail ness. Forty-four percent said educa- by water or fresh juice or low fat a common tradition during tion and increase urine flow that levels. A decision regulating the and food and 25 percent chose the con- tion helps set up a business while 26 yogurt to compensate for dehy- Ramadan. “Eating Ghabka is can lead to dehydration. “It is office will be issued by the Premier. struction sector. Twenty percent said percent said education has nothing to dration to provide your body with among the most common tradi- advisable to replace tea and cof- they will try in the financial services do with business. its nutritional requirements. At tions of Ramadan. People should fee with mint and ginger drinks MERS patient sector. Only 15 percent had a liking Majority of youth said high opera- Iftar, it is advisable to give the opt for a more healthy choice to avoid bloating. for industries, especially in the energy tional costs have forced people to run stomach some time to relax and such as vegetables, a type of THE PENINSULA fully recovers sector. business from homes rather than at Thirty-five percent of respondents markets and commercial places. DOHA: A 29-year-old expatri- believed that enough information Businesses like processing food- ate camel farm worker infected about the market, competitors and the stuff, providing financial and commer- Millionaire households rose by 3.7pc in 2014 with Middle East Respiratory law make a business venture success- cial services are appropriate to run Syndrome (MERS) has fully ful while 30 percent thought enough from homes, they said. Ninety-seven Continued from page 1 to grow by 11.6 percent over the in the MEA, the year was also recovered, the Supreme Council capital is the basic requirement for a percent of respondents said home- Qatar is poised for further next five years. positive for onshore bonds with of Health (SCH) said in a state- successful project. Twenty-five per- run business is necessary but should growth (9.6 percent) in the next “The total number of mil- double-digit performance in the ment yesterday. cent said fast procedures to start a be monitored to make businessmen five years, with wealth break- lionaire households (those with region. “His condition is stable and business is the main factor for suc- comply with specifications and health down anticipated to be 44 per- over $1m in private wealth) in The MEA region had the sec- blood tests have shown that he cess. Only 15 percent felt no project regulations for the protection of con- cent in cash and deposits, 9 in Qatar increased by 3.7 percent ond-highest proportion of newly has fully recovered,” SCH said, will succeed without skilled workers. sumers’ rights. THE PENINSULA bonds and 47 in equities. last year,” said Markus Massi, a created wealth (44 percent), with adding he was removed from In Qatar, the upper high net- Partner and Managing Director, the balance of the increase in isolation and discharged from worth (HNW) segment (those BCG, Middle East. wealth attributable to the market hospital. On May, the patient with between $20m and $100m) “Looking ahead, it will grow performance of existing assets. reported at a primary health CMC’s last session postponed to Sunday grew by 9.3 percent in 2014. another 4.1 percent by 2019.” “Solid savings rates and con- centre with symptoms of fever DOHA: The Central Municipal Council postponed its last regular session With a projected CAGR of 9 On the MEA region, the report tinued GDP rises in oil-rich and cough, later tested positive scheduled to be held yesterday to next Sunday for lack of quorum. Only 14 of percent over the next five years, said private wealth increased by countries contributed to newly for the virus and transferred to 29 members turned up for the final session of the fourth term. Article 31 of this segment is expected to see over 9 percent to reach nearly created wealth, while existing Hamad General Hospital. the law regulating CMC sessions stipulates that if a session fails to meet the continued growth, triggered by a $6trn in 2014. With a projected asset performance was solid SCH said no new cases of quorum, then the meeting is to be postponed or delayed for three days and the large number of new households CAGR of 9 percent, the region’s despite the region’s volatile MERS have been reported in next meeting should be attended by one-third members with the same agenda. entering it and growth in average private wealth will rise to an esti- developments. Overall, across the country. However, preven- The next session is expected to discuss commodity prices during Ramadan, wealth per household. mated $9trn in 2019 with Saudi the region, the drivers of wealth tive measures are in place and all among other issues. THE PENINSULA Private wealth of the lower Arabia ($2trn) and the UAE growth will have significant health facilities have been asked HNW segment (those with ($1trn) as the largest markets. implications for wealth manag- to report any suspected case to between $1m and $20m) was up While 2014 continued to see ers in the years ahead,” he added. the departments concerned. Ramadan timings for Medical 7.2 percent in 2014 and is forecast double-digit equity performance THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA/QNA Commission, Ministry of Interior DOHA: The Medical Commission Borders and Expatriate Affairs and Banks must review terms for consumer loans: Lawyer will work from 9am to 5.30pm dur- its departments will work from 8am ing Ramadan, the Supreme Council to 1pm and 9pm and 1am. The General Continued from page 1 oil prices. only against transfer of a cus- invest in their country so of Health (SCH) said yesterday. Directorate of Traffic and its depart- Prominent businessman About bank loan defaults by tomer’s salary, they take two they are in a position to SCH has also announced new tim- ments will work from 9am to 2pm and Ahmed Al Khalaf, familiar with people losing jobs, he said employ- signed blank cheques from the retrieve funds from there ings of birth registration offices at hos- 9pm and 1am. The Criminal Evidences the layoffs being implemented by ers are not to blame. borrower for the loan and inter- in emergencies,” said the pitals during the holy month. and Information Department’s sec- a local energy giant, said job cuts “Companies issue salary certif- est as a guarantee. banking industry source. Offices at Women’s Hospital, Al tions will have separate schedules. The are because of a restructuring of icates and give an undertaking to In the case of default (usually If police are not able to Khor Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital administrative section and fingerprint the company, not because of fall- banks that if an employee is laid if a loan remains un-serviced for resolve an issue involving a and Cuban Hospital in Dukhan and section at the headquarters will work ing revenue fuelled by plummet- off, they would inform them and three months, it is considered dud cheque, the matter is Al Emadi Hospital will function from from 8am to 6pm. The fingerprint sec- ing global crude prices. transfer their terminal benefits,” doubtful and the duration is sent to court. “There are 9.30am to 1.30pm. Offices at Doha tion in Industrial Area (for companies) “The company has a new CEO. said Al Khalaf. reduced by banks to two months), many such cases in the Clinic and Al Ahli Hospital will work will be open from 8am to 6pm. The He has been in the company for A banking industry source the cheques are deposited in the courts today,” points out from 9.30am to 1.30pm and 9pm to fingerprint section in other Unified long and knows it in and out, so working in the credit department bank for loan recovery. famous lawyer Yusuf Al midnight. Services Centres will function from he is making it more efficient. of a local bank, confirmed that The cheques bounce and a Zaman. The Ministry of Interior said the 8am to 1pm and 9pm and 1am. Many departments are being loan defaults were on the rise due police case is filed. The first thing “Bank loan default cases General Directorate of Nationality, THE PENINSULA merged,” said Al Khalaf. to the layoff by an energy com- police do is impose a travel ban on are in such large numbers “The layoff is good for cost-effi- pany — whose employees are, the defaulter, summon the person that they are so obvi- ciency of the company though it incidentally, treated by the bank- and try to work out an amicable ous,” he said. “Banks must may not be good for people who ing industry as prized customers solution. review conditions for con- have lost jobs,” he added. due to their huge pay and perks. According to the banker, some sumer lending,” Al Zaman Many big international oil “Yes, many cases of consumer Indians in debt who lost jobs got added, hinting that banks companies are also cutting jobs, loan defaults are being sent by money here from their home to are to blame for social con- he said, because they are sus- banks to police,” he said. repay loans in full and that was sequences of people not pending or cancelling projects as Since banks give away unse- how they escaped the ordeal oth- being able to repay debt they may not be economically fea- cured personal or consumer ers are facing. or of rising indebtedness sible any more due to the falling loans — without collateral and “Indians mostly take loans to in society. Giving away a huge con- sumer loan to merely on the basis of a salary trans- fer is irresponsible because employment can be vola- tile as it is only a matter of personal agreement between the employer and the employee, said the lawyer. Many expatriates have lost jobs and stuck here, many with families because they must repay bank loans. “Many of them are not in a position to get a job because they have criminal proceedings going on against them for default,” said Al Zaman. Insurance industry sources say all bank loans are insured but only against risks like the death of the borrower (barring suicide) or his total dis- ability in an accident. But bank loans are not covered against risks like the loss of job or his disap- pearance from the country, sources claimed. Several schools are reporting an increase in parents’ request for trans- fer certificates for their children after the layoffs. THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 Ooredoo’s updated Challenge 22 award presented TETRA system soon DOHA: The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Challenge 22 DOHA: Ooredoo will launch an updated innovation award concluded with a Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) service ceremony featuring a panel discus- that gives subscribers the ability to track and sion on how innovation has become a monitor their assets and people — the Automatic catalyst for economic development in Vehicle Location Service (AVLS). the Middle East. The TETRA network has grown into one of the The panel included Minister of largest commercially-available of its kind. The Information and Communications service has been in operation since 2005, offering Technology H E Dr Hessa Sultan secure communications channels and full redun- Al Jaber, Fahd Al Rasheed, Chief dancy in terms of base station coverage. The Executive Officer and Managing upgrade aims to enhance the TETRA platform Director Emaar Economic City, and Dr and evolve it towards a fully Machine-2-Machine- Yasar Jarrar, Vice Chair, Global Agenda compliant service. Council on Future of Government AVLS offers a map application for logistics and World Economic Forum. operational centres, providing monitoring, alarm Moderated by Omar Christidis, and control functions with map functionality. It is Founder and CEO, ArabNet, the panel used to track the location of vehicles and TETRA addressed issues faced by entrepre- users are equipped with a GPS-enabled TETRA neurs in the region, analysing how the radio. The system displays the location of people private and public sectors can support and vehicles on a graphical map based on GPS innovators. information. The dispatcher can perform actions It discussed topics of interest to using the map, such as calling individuals or groups innovators and entrepreneurs, includ- on the map by touching it. ing challenges hindering the region TETRA services are providing businesses with from creating innovation on a global Officials with some of the winners at the ceremony. reliable communications and mobile radio appli- level, benefits or opportunities unique cations. In addition to enabling one-to-one, one- to entrepreneurs and the role of gov- The ceremony at Qatar National captain, Al Hilal, Kuwaiti entrepreneur Nass and Salman Badnava; ‘Tactile to-many, and many-to-many communications, ernment and semi-public institutions Convention Centre, was also Areej Al Kharafi, and Qatari presenter palm communicator’ by Thieab Ibrahim the network enables businesses to subscribe to in fostering innovation and supporting attended by Minister of Labour and Mohammed Saadoun Al Kuwari. Aldossary and Rashid Battal Al Dosari; TETRA applications systems, including Computer- small and medium businesses by direct Social Affairs H E Abdullah Saleh Challenge 22 Phase 1 winners were ‘FitPet – A health promotion app for Aided Dispatcher (TCAD) with Automatic Vehicle funding or legislative reform. Mubarak Al Khulaifi, and Minister of six ideas: ‘Tamm – A platform for con- Qatar’ by Dr Ingmar Weber, Dr Yelena Location (AVL), Voice Recording (TVR) and Speakers also reflected on their Education and Higher Education H E necting visitors with volunteer resi- Mejova, Khalifa Al Haroon and Hamad Playback (TPC) clients. TETRA services include experiences to help participants Dr Mohammed Abdul Wahed Ali Al dents’ by Dr Maher Hakim, Fatima Al Amari; ‘Monitoring safe exercise’ a portfolio of communications services, with a develop a better understanding of the Hammadi, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Yousuf Fakhro, Aysha Fakhroo and by Dr Ahsan Khandoker and Dr Hani 24-hour helpline. THE PENINSULA economic landscape in the region and bin Ahmed Al Thani, President, Qatar Ammar Abouelghar; ‘Interactive 3D Saleh; and ‘Scalable Synthesis of how it is developing in the upcoming Football Association, the ambassadors fan experience using Hologens’ by Ali expanded polystyrene’ by Dr Khaled years. of the programme: Sami Jaber, former El Dous, Khalid Mohamed, Taofik Al Saoud. THE PENINSULA Part of road to close for tunnel work DOHA: Exit and entry points on Al Road via Jassim Bin Hamad Street will have Rayyan Road to Jassim Bin Hamad to take a U-turn to access Al Rashid Street Street will be closed for a length of about and turn right onto Al Yamama Street. 250 metres in the vicinity of Al Rayyan The closure is to complete the northern Village compound from June 19, the section of a proposed tunnel that will pass Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said under Al Rayyan Road. The completed yesterday. intersection will allow eastbound vehicles The closure will be in place for along Al Rayyan Road to access Jasim Bin three months. Motorists from Olympic Hamad Street through the tunnel, with- Roundabout (Sports Roundabout) head- out the need to take a U-turn at Olympic ing west will be able to access Jasim Bin Roundabout. The tunnel will also allow vehi- Hamad Street by exiting Al Rayyan Road cles heading south from Jasim Bin Hamad to Al Yamama Street, turning left into Al Street to go directly to Olympic Roundabout Rashid Street and right onto Jasim Bin without a U-turn at 22nd of February Hamad Street. Expressway/Al Rayyan Junction. Motorists who wish to access Al Rayyan THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME QU becomes Made with Our Hands fair showcases art DOHA: The “Made with Our Hands” Fair, sponsored by the International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) and organised by the Educational Centre for the Handicapped and Girls Rehabilitation Centre at full member of the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs (QSRSN), opened on Monday at the Al Ruwaq Ballroom of the Doha Mariott Hotel. The fair, which is open until tomorrow, was inaugurated by ranking body QSRSN Board Member Taleb Afifa in the presence of high-ranking QSRSN officials and special needs specialists, stakehold- Varsity joins list of 40 members ers and parents. “We are delighted to support the Qatar DOHA: Qatar University (QU) has Observatory’s Executive Committee, Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs achieved full membership of the QU VP for Research Dr Hassan Al in this inauguration, and we hope to inspire IREG Observatory on Academic Derham, and over 200 attendees other organisations to provide the much Ranking and Excellence, an inter- from over 35 countries, Dr Humaid needed support for the association’s efforts national institutional non-profit thanked the IREG committee, “We to build a confident, balanced and cohe- association of ranking organisa- are honoured to join the list of pres- sive society to cope with the diverse social tions, universities and other bodies tigious higher education and rank- challenges it faces” said Jabra Ghandour, interested in university rankings ings organisations who are IREG Managing Director of IBQ. and academic excellence. members and extend our sincere “This edition marks the 15th annual fair Admission to IREG member- thanks to IREG for this recogni- in the history of QSRSN,” said Taleb Afifa. ship is based on recommendation tion. It is indeed an honour and an “We have seen so much development in the from two sitting members. As the achievement of which we are very quality of the products created by the stu- “Made with Our Hands” Fair being inaugurated at the Al Ruwaq Ballroom of the Doha Marriott Hotel. Observatory’s most recent mem- proud. We are equally pleased to be dents specifically for this fair. It shows how ber, the organisation joins a list of here at the forum where we can all it encourages students to be productive, that “Made with Our Hands” features fabrication and recycling tools. 40 members comprising universities, share our thoughts, opinions and depend on themselves and enhance their QSRSN students’ art and craftwork The “Made with Our Hands” fair show- higher education institutes and qual- experiences on the issue of rankings, academic and artistic skills. QSRSN will ranging from tailoring and dressmaking cased QSRSN students’ creations that ity assurance and rankings organisa- at the same time meeting many of keep supporting them mentally and emo- to painting and recycling, which super- reflected their abilities, talents and skills, tions from around the world. our partners as well as prospective tionally by providing the space to prove visors are keen to teach students using all the while highlighting the potential to The Certificate of Membership was collaborators”. their abilities,” added Afifa. the materials available in their surround- recycle materials in their creations to pro- presented to QU Vice President and Dr Humaid added that as Qatar’s Numaat Majthoub, supervisor of the ings. Funded by IBQ, the centre purchases tect the environment. Chief Financial Officer Dr Humaid first national institution of higher centres organising the fair, pointed out raw materials and provides the required THE PENINSULA Al Midfaa by IREG President Dr Jan education, Qatar University is in its Sadiak at the opening session of the 42nd year and has grown to become IREG Forum on “Rankings by Subject: a leader in academic and research Inclusive Approach to University excellence in the GCC region, and Cleaning of Al Zubara Street Performance” held at Aalborg this reputation is becoming increas- University, Denmark, from June ingly recognised worldwide. Aspire Splash 10 to 12. Noting that the subject of univer- The forum was organised by IREG sity ranking is relatively new to the & Dash begins Observatory and Aaalborg University region, Dr Humaid said: “At Qatar — it was the first meeting of QU University, we deeply appreciate how from July 1 attendance as an IREG member and rankings impact on a university’s in which the organisation also par- positioning on a domestic, regional DOHA: Aspire Zone is ticipated with an information booth. and international level and its role organising two sessions of its The conference discussed how in informing students and parents, much anticipated summer rankings reflect on the quality of policymakers, quality assurance and event, the Aspire Splash & higher education in different fields funding organisations, employers and Dash, for the second consec- of study, highlighting how the issues the media of the university’s brand, utive year. It will be open to are important not only to universi- its mission and vision. all members of the commu- ties but also to employers, industry Dr Humaid drew reference to QU nity. Aspire Splash & Dash and policymakers, as the quality of hosting within this year two leading will enable both amateurs higher education determines the level international and regional confer- and experienced athletes to of quality and excellence of graduates ences — the Times Higher Education stay fit throughout the sum- and their ability to contribute to the MENA Universities Summit and the mer months from July 1 to economy and society. 5th QS Middle East and North Africa August 30, 2015. In his remarks in front of an audi- Professional Leaders in Education The programme will take ence that included moderator Birte Conference and Exhibition. place from July 1 to July 22, Hornemann and member of the THE PENINSULA every Sunday and Wednesday from 7:00 pm until 9:00 pm, and will be held from July 26 until August 30, every The beaches & Islands section of the Ministry of Municipality & Urban Planning in cooperation with the Sunday and Wednesday Private Engineering Office (Reserves Sector) and Al Shamal Municipality cleaned for three straight days, from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. the street extending from Al Zubara Castle to Eshairej reserve entrance. The cleaning, over a stretch of 5 THE PENINSULA km, yielded 20 scattered wooden items, plastic bags and empty cans washed up because of the tidal effect of the sea water. Western Union programme touches family hopes DOHA: The Western Union and WU Wish is an apt start to President Marketing of MEA, a dream for another person has Company yesterday announced several other programmes that APAC, EE and CIS regions. a much higher value than just launch of a global programme are slated to further enhance “WU Wish is a uniquely the price tag associated with it”. IREG President Dr Jan Sadiak, Birte Hornemann and a conference attendeee at to mark the unveiling of its customer involvement, interac- designed programme that mir- During Ramadan, Western Qatar University booth. re-branded marketing plat- tion and impact. The first phase rors why people remit money to Union will take its WU Wish form, ‘This is WU’. The new of WU Wish will kick off during friends, family and loved ones. platform further by award- programme ‘WU Wish’ will the holy month of Ramadan. There is always a reason, and ing its consumers. 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Few minutes from the embassies, Vic’s and leisure facilities including eforea, THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07 Egypt court upholds Mursi death verdict US, UN and EU express concern; Brotherhood calls for mass protests on Friday NGOs face renewed CAIRO: An Egyptian court yes- terday upheld a death sentence against ousted Islamist president crackdown Mohamed Mursi for plotting jail- CAIRO: Ten international rights groups have denounced breaks and attacks on police dur- a “renewed crackdown” by the authorities in Egypt on ing the country’s 2011 uprising. independent civil society groups that receive foreign The same court also sentenced funding or are critical of the government. Mursi, Egypt’s first democrati- The authorities targeted all forms of opposition after the cally elected president, to life in army ousted Islamist president Mohamed Mursi in July prison on charges of spying for 2013, leaving hundreds of his supporters dead and thou- the Palestinian Hamas movement, sands jailed. Lebanon’s Shia Hezbollah and Iran. The crackdown also widened to target secular and left- In a separate trial in April, Mursi ist activists who spearheaded the 2011 revolt that deposed had previously been sentenced to veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak. 20 years in jail on charges of incit- Dozens of activists have been jailed over a law that bans ing violence against protesters in all but police-sanctioned protests. 2012 when he was president. Late on Monday, 10 international organisations including Then-army chief and now Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International jointly President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi accused the authorities of “increasing their pressure on ousted Mursi in July 2013 after independent organisations... that receive foreign funding or mass protests calling for an end to have criticised government policies”. his divisive one-year rule. Independent groups have already been subjected to con- Sisi has since overseen a sweeping tinuing harassment and ordered to comply with an “onerous crackdown on Mursi’s supporters, law” on associations. with hundreds of Islamists killed The law dates to the Mubarak-era and monitors NGO and more than 40,000 in custody, Ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi reacts inside defendants cage in the courtroom as the judge is reading a activities and especially their financing, which requires gov- according to Human Rights Watch. verdict against him in Cairo yesterday. ernment approval if coming from abroad. Hundreds have also been sen- “Today, Egypt’s human rights organisations are making tenced to death after speedy mass UN Secretary General Ban Yesterday’s ruling comes after in prison in the spy case, while three a desperate last stand for their independence. The inter- trials described by the United Ki-Moon was said to be “very the court consulted Egypt’s grand others were given seven years. national community must not let the authorities silence Nations as “unprecedented in recent preoccupied”, while Turkish mufti, the official interpreter of They were convicted of spy- peaceful dissent,” said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui, Amnesty’s history”. Yesterday’s ruling upheld President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Islamic law. Judge Shaaban Al ing on behalf of the international deputy Middle East and North Africa director. an initial verdict by the same court called it a “massacre of fundamen- Shamy also confirmed the death Muslim Brotherhood organisation Government “investigators” visited the main Cairo offices from May 16 sentencing Mursi and tal rights and liberties”. Amnesty sentences against about 100 other and Hamas from 2005 to August of two independent NGOs -- the Egyptian Democratic about 100 other defendants to death International said such the ruling defendants, including the Muslim 2013 “with the aim of perpetrating Academy (EDA) and the Cairo Institute for Studies of in the jailbreak case. “demonstrated the appalling state Brotherhood’s spiritual guide terror attacks in the country in Human Rights (CIHRS). After the latest verdict was read, of the country’s justice system”. Mohamed Badie and Qatar-based order to spread chaos and topple The officials sought documents on their registration, stat- Mursi, dressed in a blue prison The Muslim Brotherhood called Yusuf Qaradawi, who was tried in the state”. utes, budgets, accounts and funding for the past four years. uniform, smiled, clenched his fists for protests against the verdicts to absentia. All of yesterday’s verdicts can A CIHRS lawyer told the investigators they could not together and raised them in a sign be staged on Friday over what it Twenty-one other defendants be appealed. Sisi has defended the search the office or access the files without an official war- of defiance. The United States, described as “farce trials”. have been sentenced to life in prison. rulings against his opponents, say- rant, and the investigators left. European Union, and UN Secretary Ties between the United States In the espionage case, Shamy ing they are part of the judicial CIHRS refused to cooperate as the officials had no war- General Ban Ki-moon all expressed and Egypt plummeted after Mursi’s confirmed earlier death sentences process and can be appealed. But rant, said the statement that added that four EDA employ- concerns over the initial verdict. ouster, with Washington freezing its against 16 defendants, though rights groups accuse Sisi’s regime ees have been banned from leaving the country. The White House said it was annual $1.3bn in military aid to the only three are in custody includ- of being even more repressive than The latest investigations follow sweeps in 2011 target- “deeply troubled” by the ruling, country. But relations have since ing Muslim Brotherhood financier that of veteran strongman Hosni ing the premises of 17 Egyptian and foreign NGOs, which described by the European Union improved and most of the aid was Khairat Al Shater. Badie and 15 Mubarak, who was ousted in the sparked an international outcry. AFP as a “worrying development”. unblocked late last year. others were also sentenced to life popular uprising in 2011. AFP Yemen govt trying to impose own agenda: Rebel chief

SANA’A: Abdulmalek Al Cheikh Ahmed’s Facebook page country’s political situation. They Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Shia be treated as an official UN state- want chaos.” rebels, accused the exiled gov- ment. The statement names the The Houthis, alongside troops ernment yesterday of attempt- various parties taking part in the loyal to former president Ali ing to impose its own agenda on talks without classifying them Abdullah Saleh, seized Sanaa in the United Nations and peace as a legitimate government and September and later expanded talks in Geneva. rebels — a formulation adopted by across the country, battling Hadi’s “They tried to impose their own the government that refers to the supporters. agenda,” said Huthi, in a televised Huthis and their allies as “coup” In March, Saudi Arabia formed speech on the Iran-backed rebels’ forces. an Arab coalition to launch air Al Masirah television channel, In his speech, UN-sanctioned strikes against the rebels as accusing the Yemeni government Huthi accused the government Hadi sought refuge in the Sunni- of using the United Nations and of “undermining the importance” dominated kingdom. envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed of the Geneva meeting by calling Houthi again criticised the as a “tool.” it “consultative and not a seri- “Saudi regime’s... unjustified FROM LEFT: Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad bin Amin Madani, Kuwaiti “Leave to the United Nations ous dialogue aimed at reaching a aggression,” describing it as part Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah Al Khaled Al Sabah and Yemen’s exiled president Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi at an some neutrality to continue its solution... even though nothing is of a “trio of evil” implementing extraordinary meeting of the OIC to discuss the situation in Yemen, in Jeddah, yesterday. mission... Stop your continu- preventing a political solution” in the orders of the “United States ous attempts to control its new the country. and Israel.” envoy,” said Houthi. “It is an easy matter.” A Houthi delegation had held Iran to back results of Yemen talks The rebel delegation had Exiled President Abedrabbo talks earlier this month with US delayed its departure from Sanaa Mansour Hadi reiterated Tuesday diplomats in neighbouring neutral Sunday over differences with the that his government will only Oman. JEDDAH: The deputy foreign “We back the Yemeni-Yemeni Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah. UN on formalities linked to the discuss with rebels a Security He warned the kingdom that minister of Iran, whose country dialogue in Geneva... and we will At the OIC meeting also called much-delayed talks that opened Council resolution ordering their “this aggression... will push many is accused of siding with rebels support the outcome of the dia- to discuss Yemen’s war, which has on Monday, a day later than withdrawal from seized territory. (Yemenis) to join the battlefield.” in Yemen, said yesterday that logue”, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian killed more than 2,500 people, scheduled. Huthi said the government is The conflict in Yemen has so Tehran will support the out- told reporters at an extraordinary Amir-Abdollahian left the con- They had been demanding a “seeking to hamper any serious... far left more than 2,500 people come of this week’s UN peace meeting of the Organisation of ference hall as soon as Hadi began statement published on Ould outcomes that could resolve the dead since March. AFP talks. Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in the speaking, a witness said. AFP

Hamas, Israel in indirect Palestinian govt to resign over Gaza dispute contacts over truce RAMALLAH: The Palestinian An official in the president’s But in practice, it has been reasserting its authority in Gaza government will resign with office said Abbas would meet unable to extend its authority to and taking over the border cross- GAZA CITY: Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect con- 24 hours, President Mahmoud prime minister Rami Hamdallah Gaza, which was devastated by ings with Israel and Egypt. tacts about ideas for cementing a long-term truce in the Gaza Strip, Abbas announced yesterday as at midday (0900 GMT) today. a deadly 50-day war with Israel But with the two sides increas- sources in the Islamist movement said yesterday. a dispute over the governance of Government spokesman Ihab last summer and where Hamas ingly divided over a long-running The contacts have gone through a number of Arab and European Gaza came to a head. Bseiso said he was unaware of the remains the de facto power. dispute about employees, it never channels in a bid to firm up an informal ceasefire agreement that took Government officials did not imminent resignation of the cabi- Ahead of yesterday’s meet- happened. Officials did not say hold last August, ending a 50-day war in Gaza. confirm the planned resignation, net, however. ing, the Revolutionary Council’s whether the consultations to form “There has been indirect contact between Israel and Hamas, mes- but did acknowledge that such a “We had a meeting today and secretary general said that the a new government would include sages passed via Arab channels as well as through European and move has been under discussion we didn’t discuss this issue,” he cabinet would stand down over Hamas. A government source Turkish sources,” one of the sources said, describing it as “an indirect for several months over the cabi- said, while confirming that the its inability to rule in Gaza. confirmed that the idea of resign- exchange of ideas.” net’s inability to operate in the premier would meet Abbas today “The government will resign in ing had been discussed for weeks. The Egyptian-brokered truce came into effect on August 26, with Hamas-run Gaza Strip. to discuss how the government the next 24 hours because this one “There have been discussions the sides pledging to resume indirect contacts within a month to pin Such a move would deal a will work. “This meeting will clear is weak and there is no chance inside the government about down a lasting ceasefire and discuss crunch issues. heavy blow to a Palestinian unity up the dispute,” he added, without that Hamas will allow it to work resigning if they are unable to do But the follow-up talks were delayed several times and never for- agreement signed in April 2014 elaborating. in Gaza,” Amin Maqbul said in anything for Gaza,” he said. mally resumed. “We are ready for an agreement. Hamas wants to solve which sought to end seven years Hamas ruled Gaza for seven remarks confirmed by another He said the move had been on the problems in Gaza,” the source said. of bad blood between Abbas’s years, but its administration senior Palestinian official. the table since a government del- But he insisted the contacts were purely informal and that there Fatah movement and its rival, the stepped down last June when the The government’s inability to egation was forced to cut short a was no formal initiative or proposal on the table. Islamist Hamas movement. Ramallah-based consensus gov- exert its authority in Gaza has trip to Gaza in late April. “Hamas has received some European envoys in Gaza and Doha “Within 24 hours the ernment was sworn in. been a major point of internal dis- The 40-strong delegation, with messages from Israel. “We received several envoys but it’s not Palestinian government will Comprised of independent pute between Fatah and Hamas. including eight ministers, arrived officially talks. It’s indirect ideas and communication,” he said, noting resign,” Abbas told members of technocrats, the government It has also slowed down the in Gaza on April 19 for a week- the involvement of a UN official as well as members of the European the Fatah Revolutionary Council, lineup was agreed by both Fatah vital process of rebuilding Gaza long trip but was forced to leave parliament. Senior Hamas officials had met in Doha over the weekend according to several senior offi- and Hamas and given a mandate after last summer’s devastating a day later after Hamas accused for talks with the Qataris, he said, while denying remarks attributed to cials who attended the evening to govern both the West Bank and war. The government had been the officials of bias in resolving a a senior Hamas official which suggested there was a written proposal meeting in the West Bank city of Gaza, ending seven years of sepa- expected to play a key role in the dispute over employees’ salaries. under discussion. AFP Ramallah. rate administrations. reconstruction of the territory by AFP WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 08 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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HE Greek debt crisis is showing signs of spinning out of control. Talks between Athens and its European creditors are in a stalemate, with Tboth sides refusing to budge, and the former is speeding towards a default on its loan repayment. There Political dynasties aren’t was panic yesterday after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras accused Greece’s creditors of trying to humiliate Greeks with more cuts. He defied a growing drumbeat of warnings that Europe was preparing for his country to leave the worth supporting euro. In Germany, senior lawmakers are openly discussing the prospect of a “Grexit” from the single currency area, BY LEONID BERSHIDSKY Alternatively, rent- seeking dynastic -- widow of previous President Nestor With just 48 hours to go before a meeting of eurozone politicians, upon recognizing the pecu- Kirchner -- is likely to be remembered finance ministers, seen as a last chance to reach a deal OW That the US officially niary benefits of adopting growth-ori- for its many scandals, but not much before Greece has to pay the IMF at the end of June, has a Bush as well as a ented policies and strategies, might also else. Alexis Tsipras, showed no sign of bowing to demands for Clinton in the presidential be motivated towards enacting reforms In short, successful predecessors’ cuts in pensions and increases in VAT. He showed signs of Nrace -- candidates who might that would result in considerable and shoes have often turned out to be a lit- ultimately square off against each other sustainable economic growth in their tle loose for dynastic politicians. defiance. His unrepentant address to lawmakers after the -- the question arises whether dynas- own jurisdictions.” In the U.S., dynastic power has collapse of talks with European and IMF lenders at the tic government would be fitting for the In other words, politicians who are been on the wane for decades. While weekend was the clearest sign yet that he has no intention world’s most powerful democracy. The part of a dynasty strategize for the from 1789 to 1858, about 11 percent of of making a last-minute U-turn by accepting austerity cuts experience of other democratic coun- long term because they’re mindful of American legislators had previous rela- and avoid a debt default within two weeks. tries isn’t encouraging. In those with the family name and the clan’s politi- tives in Congress, the share dropped The latest developments have exacerbated fears that strong political dynasties, the current cal future. Even if they enrich their below 7 percent after 1966, as a 2009 generation has been doing worse than families in the process, as they often paper by political economist Ernesto Athens might leave euro. Financial markets, which for previous ones. do, they may take better care of their Dal Bo shows. months have been indifferent to the obstacles in talks, have Political dynasties as such aren’t constituents as well. Nevertheless, the longer a politician reacted with mounting alarm. European stock markets always bad. Consider, for example, the The results of dynastic government serves in Congress, the greater is the hit their lowest level since Philippines, probably the most dynasty- in the Philippines, however, are hardly probability that his or her relatives will February and the risk premium based of all democracies, with 70 per- stellar. Clans tend to rule in areas that end up there, too -- especially if politics on bonds of other vulnerable cent of legislators are relatively poor and suffer from in the state aren’t very competitive. There is coming from old greater inequality. It may be easier for “One possible explanation,” Dal Bo anxiety in euro zone states soared in one political clans. established political machines to win wrote, “is that when a party safely of the sharpest incidents of In a 2012 paper in such places, and clan rule may also controls a state, those in control of a global markets contagion since the height of In other words, on the Philippine contribute to slower development. party can afford to favor candidates to Europe’s debt crisis in 2012. politicians political system, In many other countries where whom they are connected by family or as the Greek It’s not clear if Tsipras Ronald Mendoza dynasties are powerful, the current social ties, suggesting that the dynastic and his colleagues leaders aren’t bringing their families transmission of political power may be has made up his mind on the who are part government described the much glory. Last year in India, for more related to superior contacts with continuation of his country in of a dynasty upside: example, Rahul Gandhi -- the great- party machines -- for example -- than toughens euro, but the current stalemate, “Political grandson of India’s first prime minister, to features valued by voters, such as strategise for dynasties afford Jawaharlal Nehru -- ran a lackluster higher human capital.” stance against if not solved in a few days, can wreak havoc with the the long term reformists campaign and was handily defeated by The emergence of dynasties may to European and world economy. extended time Narendra Modi, who wants to end the some extent be explained by the inspir- its creditors. horizons that power of the Nehru-Gandhi clan. ing example of their founders, the tradi- Greeks too will be badly hit because they’re enable the plan- Lee Hsien Loong, son of Lee Kuan tions of public service and perhaps even and will find that the solution mindful of the ning and imple- Yew, Singapore’s revered first prime by agendas that transcend generations. to their problems does not lie mentation of minister, has held power for 11 years, And, as Dal Bo pointed out, dynas- in a default and exit from the euro. Anxious Greeks have family name and policies with but in the last election, in 2011, his par- ties may have increased female politi- already begun withdrawing money from their country’s the clan’s political long-term goals. ty’s performance was the worst in its cal representation in the US: Being banks at an unprecedented rate. Bank deposits have been Politicians with history: The opposition won six of the 81 part of a clan has helped women break shorter tenures parliamentary seats -- two more than through glass ceilings. Perhaps it will falling steadily since October and now stand at their future. often yield to they ever held under his father. Many help Hillary Clinton through the ulti- lowest level since 2004. Withdrawals in recent weeks have populist demands Singaporeans see the younger Lee as a mate one, a good outcome in itself even averaged €200-250m a day, but on Monday – after the and shun difficult pale shadow of his father. if she doesn’t achieve much else. collapse of last-ditch talks between the Greek government but necessary In Malaysia, Prime Minister Najib The darker side of dynastic poli- and its eurozone and international lenders – withdrawals reforms that pay-off in the future but Razak, son and nephew of previous tics probably outweighs the positives, are critical to sustained, robust and prime ministers, barely managed to though. Wherever there are dynas- soared to €400m. inclusive growth. It is also possible that hold on to power in 2013 after his elec- ties, there’s less competition for votes. The world realises the importance of a deal between dynastic politicians may possess legacy- toral bloc lost the popular vote. Only There’s nothing wrong with members Greece and its creditors. The White House warned that an related motivations that are strongly the peculiarities of the Malaysian elec- of prominent political families wanting agreement was needed to avoid shaking financial markets linked with the overall outcomes in tion system enabled him to form a to serve the country. But there’s noth- further. The next few days are crucial. Both sides will their respective jurisdictions. Thus, government. ing wrong, either, with voters rejecting have to make painful concessions if a global crisis is to be the longer their tenure the more they In Argentina, the erratic presidency self- perpetuating government. tend to care about long-term outcomes. of Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner BLOOMBERG averted• The other side Quote of Test of integrity the day Y ORDERING the cancellation a comparative scale, the number of answers found on the mobile phone of month and stick to the time-schedule of the All-India Pre-Medical those likely to have benefited from one suspect, and 42 out of 50 found under which the academic session and Pre-Dental Test held the malpractice may be small — 358 on another, were correct. Two of those has to begin on August 1. While there Bon May 3 and the conduct mobile numbers received the answer arrested in connection with the scam has been no lapse on the part of the of a fresh test within four weeks, the key from the main suspects and only admitted to having passed AIPMT 2014 CBSE in the conduct of the entrance Supreme Court has acted in time 44 beneficiaries have been identified. by adopting the same modus operandi. test, it cannot be unmindful of the fact Death sentences to save the purity of the evaluation However, the fact that the information The Central Board of Secondary that its systems are still vulnerable to process for admission to medical may have been transmitted to many Education (CBSE) tried to save the organised deceit. It had indeed tried against Egypt’s courses, and underlined the need others, and the likely frustration it test it had held by requesting that the to provide safeguards by distributing deposed President to ensure the integrity of all such would cause to hard-working students, results of those identified as beneficiar- different sets of question papers and exercises. A small gang operating persuaded the court to annul the entire ies be segregated and the rest of the varying the sequence of questions in Mohamed Mursi and with advanced equipment and using test. After all, it is unexceptionable to process allowed to stand. However, each set. The Board may now have to leaders of the Muslim technology had managed to send out insist that nobody who used unfair the court has rightly held that such revisit its systems and processes so answer keys to candidates taking the means be allowed to benefit from it. segregation would not be acceptable that it becomes much less susceptible Brotherhood are a entrance test in different parts of the Further, the beneficiaries were ready as there is a larger need to preserve to the designs of a few unscrupulous massacre of law and country. The tainted candidates were to pay Rs.15 lakh to Rs.20 lakh to get public confidence and prevent further elements, and so that over six lakh stu- wearing vests fitted with electronic the right answers delivered to them. injury to merit. It will indeed be an oner- dents who vie for about 3,000 seats get basic right. Recep Tayyip Erdogan devices to receive the answers. On As many as 102 in a set of 123 solved ous task to hold a fresh test within a a fair deal. THE HINDU Turkish President WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 QATAR PERSPECTIVE www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Gulf media needs realistic reassessment Ten years before launch of the GCC, there was close cooperation in the field of information and even media

BY JABER AL HARAMI between Gulf fter 34 years of the countries and formation of Gulf Cooperation Council exchange of A(GCC), the Gulf media remains less cooperative and less connected within itself. It gets visits between rapidly affected by the political atmosphere that has shaken the Al-Sharq Editor-in-Chief Jaber Al Harami (right) at the 3rd Gulf Media Forum at Sheraton Doha Hotel. pillars of the media system, just media experts. like any other sector. going on in the Gulf arena is now However, media is also influ- systematic attacks on our Gulf. “extinct”, at a time when we des- enced by public opinion, which The reason behind that is our dis- perately need it. may create either convergence organisation, as we do not have a Today, we are in need of respon- or congestion. strategy, clear vision, and crisis sible Gulf media, but this can only When I say that the Gulf media management. come through genuine coopera- needs realistic reassessment, I What is more is how our meet- tion beyond differences of views do not exclude a particular field, ings are open-ended, even in the that may appear from time to whether it is television, radio press and media institutions. Why time, in order to put the supreme or print, in addition to social we do not let the media organi- interest of the Gulf entity and its media, which has become a fer- sations and professionals in dif- citizens ahead of us. tile ground and an open sky for ferent sectors work without any I am pressing on the fact that whoever wants to act positively political influence when they have we are all targeted; we must be or negatively. different point of views on issues well aware of this fact. Media Today, in light of these chal- within the region or outside? organisations and experts of all lenges that the GCC faces and Why do we pull these differ- sectors in the Gulf must re-eval- the risks surrounding it, we lack ences — not disputes — down uate the march of the Gulf media a clear strategy for the Gulf from the “top of the pyramid” to outlets and look forward to the media that deals with events of the lower sectors, which would future with a different vision that the council, without excluding any affect the performance of all insti- rises to the magnitude of the chal- medium. tutions, not just the media? lenges we face. We lose sight of the realis- Ten years before the launch of Our media organisations in the tic solutions of the crises which the GCC, there was close coop- Gulf should be more responsible we are exposed to from time to eration in the field of informa- in order to strengthen the GCC time. What are usually achieved tion and even media between progression, push for greater on the ground are merely indi- the Gulf countries, exchanging and broader integration, and vidual judgments of media organi- visits between media experts strengthen the existing inter- sations from each country, with and establishing joint activities connection through cooperation no prior planning, or a clear at the Gulf, Arab and interna- between all Gulf countries. vision to address attacks on GCC tional levels. We are all one family and what countries. However, such activities have threatens one country threatens With tight arrangement and almost totally disappeared; we no us all. Any attack in one country continuous cooperation, western longer see joint programmes, even would immediately have repercus- media exchanges roles in cam- those targeting children as a main sions on the neighbour. Therefore, paigning against our countries audience. We rarely find mutual we must address such issues by while we are watching; being visits between media profession- standing together as one entity, File picture of various Saudi newspapers with frontpage headlines illustrated by the photographs depicting the unable to openly address such als; lots of media work that was one voice, and one hand. bloodied bodies of Saddam Hussein’s sons, Uday and Qusay. 2022: Between British and Arab media The BBC and policy The honour of hosting an event like the 2022 of divide and rule World Cup does not only go to Qatar, but to all Arab countries. It is clear that investment is one of the largest Qatar will host the World Cup Qatar put them back on the granting the in London. Moreover, the official through the support and exper- map of the most important British foreign spokeswoman tise of British companies. international events after they told Al-Sharq newspaper on We do not intend to host this have been ignored. It is, however, State of Qatar October 29, 2014 that Qatar is the event, because it is dedicated to a unfortunate that harm has been third-largest market for British non-European country. The UK insistently coming from some of the right to exports in the Gulf, reaching up to hopes that it will host the World them, and even Arab media began £1.53bn in 2013 with an additional Cup in the future, but not at the gloating instead of supporting. increase of 44pc in 2014. expense of Qatar. In spite of the presence of Arab host the 2022 She adds that Qatar provides Today, they are demanding... media organisations such as the Great Britain with 20pc of its plotting cunningly by supporting Federation of Gulf press, which has World Cup was a natural gas. There are also giant us in what they say and fighting unknown objectives and mission BY JASSIM IBRAHIM British companies operating in us through their media. and takes every effort in glorify- FAKHRO Qatar’s industrial, economic and Here we are caught between ing its members through meetings, blow to Britain. BY DR RABIA BIN SABAH educational sectors. the lowliness of their media and tours and pleasantries to get closer AL KUWARI ince the FIFA president “Qatar is one of our closest the weakness of our Arab media. to the decision-makers, we have It is clear that granting the picked the winning coun- allies,” she confirmed. The honour of hosting such an not benefited from them when our State of Qatar the right to host Stry to host the World Cup in About the 2022 file, she replied event does not only go to Qatar, Gulf Arab nation was under fire. he BBC Arabic service has the 2022 World Cup was a blow to 2022, which was bagged by Qatar, that the UK is confident that but to all Arab countries. Did their smart ones put a been seeking to sow dis- Britain because it was aspiring to the British media and whoever media strategy and build alliances Tcord and create problems win this global honour, but failed is behind it have not rested out to defend Gulf interests? between Arab governments and miserably. This made it jealous; of envy and jealousy. How could The federations of Arab jour- the people since its foundation. therefore, it harnessed all the an Arab state receive such an nalists and media staff did not lift This “dirty” policy always reminds British media to discredit Qatar honour? a finger so far. Where is the fed- us of “divide and rule” that was in order to take away this honour. Therefore, it fired the spark of eration of Arab media for women invented by “colonialism” to dom- The BBC was one of the first sedition that turned into a flame that has many Gulf women? inate vulnerable people during the stations that has sought to gutting FIFA and some European Does the responsibility fall last few centuries. This stinking achieve this goal by broadcast- countries first through their on Qatar alone to defend itself colonial policy served “Great ing some false and fabricated scandals and disgrace! and when things are taken care Britain” for some time! rumours about “migrant workers What does Britain gain from of, individuals and nations will One incident that I still recall and their miserable livelihoods in harming Qatar? Why is it dis- gather to show their gratitude about the BBC Arabic radio serv- Qatar” by reporting and display- turbed to that extent? Did Qatar and bear the fruits? ice was that they contacted me ing the ugliest made-up images. fail it at any time? Didn’t Qatar I say to Qatari decision-makers, years ago to talk on a specific The British media is known for once save Great Britain from “enough compliments, now take topic and when the broadcast this ugly stereotyping through its bankruptcy? a stand!” began they changed the subject dark history of abusing the Arab The British cabinet and pub- Britain must also be deci- to something that had nothing to countries and peoples! lic exchange minister said in an sive without beating about the do with the agreed-upon subject. Finally, attempting to defame interview with Al-Raya news- bush since it is a beneficiary in I then understood the game, Qatar through a fabricated story paper on February 22, 2015 that any case. For Qataris, especially, which aimed at applying the pol- that was reported by BBC televi- Qatari investments in the UK they must have a firm stance by icy of “excitement” and “media sion in different conflicting ver- exceed £40bn and the volume of being victorious for the dignity of fabrication” and sow discord sions revealed to the whole world trade exchange is £30bn, making their country and refrain from among Arabs in general and the the low morals of BBC, which the British Chamber of Commerce travelling to the UK as much Gulf people in particular. Since made-up a crisis revealing its dirty A computer-generated image of the new Al Wakrah Stadium, one of the open a branch in Qatar. as possible, until things become then I avoid talking on any of the goals and intentions through the He adds that the Qatari venues planned for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. clear. BBC’s programmes. politicised British media game! WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 10 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MIDDLE EAST US raid kills Qaeda 17 killed in train-truck collision leader in Yemen Al Qaeda confirms death of Nasser Al Wuhayshi

DUBAI/SANA’A: The dep- corniche after evening prayers uty leader of Al Qaeda, Nasser when an explosion killed three Al Wuhayshi (pictured), has men, spreading their limbs across been killed in a US bombing in a street as panicked residents fled. Yemen, the group and the White House said yesterday, remov- QAEDA VETERAN ing the director of a string of In an unusual move, Al Qaeda attacks against the West and a gunmen cordoned off the area man once seen as a successor to and gathered the bodies, residents leader Ayman Al Zawahri. said, leading them to believe a mili- A close associate of Osama bin tant leader was among the dead. Laden in the years leading up to Wuhayshi was the sixth major the September 11, 2001 attacks AQAP leader killed in suspected on New York and Washington, US bombings this year, despite Wuhayshi, a Yemeni in his late political turmoil in Yemen that led 30s, was named by Zawahri as Al to the closing of the US embassy Rescuers work at the site of a collision between a passenger train and a truck in the southern city of Fahs in Tunisia Qaeda’s effective number two in and the evacuation of its military yesterday. At least 17 were killed and dozens injured in one of the worst rail accidents in the country’s history. 2013. With a $10m price on his and intelligence personnel. head offered by US authorities, US officials, speaking on con- Wuhayshi was also leader of Al dition of anonymity, said the US Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, most dangerous affiliate, and to military was not involved in any and his death potentially weakens Al Qaeda more broadly,” said strike, raising the likelihood that the group, widely seen as the mili- National Security Council spokes- it was conducted by the CIA. Rowhani challenged by tant network’s strongest branch. man Ned Price. The Pentagon issued a warning He led the group as it plotted “It’s a significant blow. He to Wuhayshi’s successor. foiled bomb attacks against inter- could have moved up to the top “While I’m sure he had to be national airliners and claimed spot (in Al Qaeda),” said Martin looking over his shoulder already, motion against minister responsibility for the deadly Reardon, senior vice president he will now have to live in even shooting at the French satirical at the Soufan Group security more fear. Because we will find newspaper Charlie Hebdo, calling consultancy. him and we will kill him. Or cap- TEHRAN: Iran’s President hundred teachers demonstrated war veteran and current secre- it punishment for insulting the “AQAP is widely considered ture him,” said spokesman Colonel Hassan Rowhani received a in Tehran and other cities to tary of the Expediency Council, an Prophet Mohammed (peace be the most capable terrorist group Steve Warren. Wuhayshi, accord- fresh challenge to his author- demand increased wages. Fani, a advisory body to supreme leader upon him). in the world,” said Reardon, a ing to Gregory Johnson, author ity yesterday when 60 lawmak- reformist, was approved by par- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, recently Senior AQAP member Khaled veteran of the Federal Bureau of a book on Yemen, was born in ers filed impeachment papers liament in October 2013 after rejoined the country’s elite Islamic Batarfi said in a video statement of Investigation, referring to the southern Yemen and travelled to seeking to sack his education Rouhani’s first choice for the post Revolutionary Guards Corps posted online that Wuhayshi group’s focus on attacks on the Afghanistan for the first time in minister. was rejected. which he once headed. “passed away in an American West. It has also orchestrated 1998 to join Al Qaeda. He met The motion, which accuses Ali If the impeachment motion is In a speech at a major rally to strike which targeted him along spectacular attacks inside Yemen bin Laden there and acted as his Asghar Fani of being incapable of passed, Fani would be the second honour martyrs, Rezaie appeared with two of his mujahideen broth- in recent years, targeting govern- aide-de-camp until 2001, when performing his duties, faces a vote of Rouhani’s ministers to be dis- to mock a recent speech in which ers, may God rest their souls.” ment ministries, military camps the group was scattered after the in the conservative-dominated missed by MPs. Reza Faraji Dana, Rouhani said sanctions should The group had met and and soldiers, in which hundreds US-led invasion of Afghanistan. parliament on June 24, the offi- the minister for science, research be removed “so that people can appointed its former military of people were killed. He became head of AQAP in 2009. cial IRNA news agency reported. and technology, was ousted last drink water”. “Let them not say chief, Qassim Al Raymi, also a Al Qaeda did not specify how or In 2013, US sources said an As in past impeachment year. we have no clean drinking water, Yemeni, as his replacement, he when Wuhayshi was killed. Some intercepted communication actions, the effort to dismiss Rouhani, who is pushing for that the country is encircled, that said. In Washington, the White residents of the southeastern between Wuhayshi and Zawahiri Fani may lead Rouhani to par- a nuclear deal with world pow- we cannot stand on our feet,” said House said US intelligence Yemeni city of Mukalla reported a — believed based in Pakistan — was liament to argue in his minister’s ers that would lift the sanctions Rezaie, adding “that the message agencies have concluded that suspected drone strike on Friday. part of a broader pool of intelli- defence. A “yes” vote requires a imposed on Iran in recent years, of the martyrs” was that Iran will Wuhayshi was killed in Yemen. But eyewitnesses said that gence that led to an alert closing simple majority of the chamber’s also faced a veiled attack from a never surrender. But the presi- “Wuhayshi’s death strikes a last Tuesday, townspeople were several US embassies in the Middle 290 MPs. senior regime figure on Tuesday. dent received backing from one major blow to AQAP, Al Qaeda’s gathering on the city’s seaside East and Africa. REUTERS In early March, several Mohsen Rezaie, an Iran-Iraq of his predecessors. AFP

Israel readies for Syrian Kurds claim bigger role in anti-IS fight Syrian refugee

BEIRUT: With a string of vic- (50 miles) to the south, some presence on tories over Islamic State (IS), analysts wonder whether Syria’s Kurds are proving them- Washington may now go even Golan Heights selves an ever more dependable further by arming the YPG to ally in the US-led fight against help it wage war deeper into the militants and building influ- Islamic State-held territory and JERUSALEM: Israel signalled ence that will make them a to seal the border. readiness yesterday to inter- force in Middle Eastern politics. The United States and its allies vene if Syrian refugees were to Aided by US-led air strikes, are bombing Islamic State posi- throng to its armistice line on the Kurdish-led YPG militia may tions in both Syria and Iraq. The the Golan Heights, after Israel’s have dealt IS its worst defeat to coalition supports the govern- Druze Arab minority stepped date in Syria by seizing the town ment in Baghdad but is hostile up a public campaign to help of Tel Abyad at the Turkish bor- to the government in Damascus, brethren caught up in the civil der, cutting a supply route to the leaving it with few allies on the war next door. jihadists’ de facto capital of Raqqa ground in Syria. Israel has sought to keep out of city. But even though that means the four-year-old crisis in Syria, The Kurds in northern Syria the YPG is so far the only signifi- an old foe from which it captured now control an uninterrupted cant partner for the U.S.-led alli- the strategic Golan in a 1967 400km stretch of the Turkish ance in Syria, it says its request conflict and where it fears more frontier, positioning them to help for arms has yet to be answered. belligerent Islamist militants secure an area where the United With or without new weap- could take over should President States says more needs to be done ons, the YPG’s growing role will Bashar al-Assad fall. to stop the flow of fighters join- only strengthen its international So far, Israeli forces have lim- ing IS. standing and its influence over ited themselves to returning fire The Pentagon called it a signifi- any eventual outcome of the into Syria when shooting hit their cant advance that could disrupt Syrian war. side of the Golan, and admitting supplies to Raqqa and the flow of “It gives the Kurds legitimacy hundreds of refugees for medical foreign fighters. and enhances their bargaining treatment. IS forces had appeared to position,” said Henri Barkey, a But with no end in sight to the “crack” in Tel Abyad and seemed Kurdish fighters gesture while carrying their parties’ flags in Tel Abyad of Raqqa governorate in Syria after they professor of international rela- fighting that has sent some 4 mil- unwilling to confront the Kurdish took control of the area yesterday. tions at Lehigh University in the lion Syrians fleeing to neighbour- forces, Colonel Steve Warren, a United States. ing Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Pentagon spokesman, said. The among its own Kurds. waged a decades-long insurgency appears willing to risk upsetting Syria’s Kurds are part of a Iraq, Israel’s top military officer YPG-led force advanced on and Ankara sees the widening for Kurdish rights in Turkey. its NATO ally to advance the goal Kurdish nation spread across told parliament yesterday that took Tel Abyad in three days. Kurdish footprint as a possi- President Tayyip Erdogan last of driving back Islamic State in Syria, Turkey, Iran and Iraq, preparations were under way to The growing Kurdish sway is of ble threat to its border, and the week accused the West of help- the Syrian half of its self-declared one of the world’s largest ethnic respond to any massing of refu- no comfort to Turkey, worried by YPG as little more than an off- ing “terrorists”. caliphate. groups without a state. gees on the Golan. the risk of separatist sentiment shoot of the PKK group which But for now, the United States With Raqqa city just 80 km REUTERS “If a large number of refugees comes to the border from the combat zones, we will do what is needed to prevent a massa- cre,” Lieutenant-General Gadi Eizenkot said, according to a New round of Iran nuclear person who was present at the Bahrain jails opposition chief parliamentary briefing. Eizenkot, who was invoking a talks to begin this week: EU DUBAI: A court in Bahrain Salman, 49, was also found held the most seats in parliament. scenario of refugees being tar- yesterday jailed prominent Shia guilty of “insulting an official Its 18 MPs walked out in geted by Islamist insurgents or BRUSSELS: A new round of nuclear talks between Iran and six opposition leader Ali Salman, body”, the source said, referring February 2011 in protest at vio- Assad loyalists on the Syrian- world powers will begin this week after a meeting starting today whose arrest drew US and to the interior ministry. lence used against demonstrators held side of the Golan, did not in Vienna between Iranian negotiators and a senior EU official, the Iranian condemnation and His arrest on December 28 during nationwide pro-democracy elaborate on Israel’s planned European Commission said yesterday. sparked protests across the tiny drew condemnation from both the protests. The group boycotted the actions. “EU Political Director Helga Schmid and her Iranian counterparts but strategic Gulf kingdom. United States and Iran, as well last election, held in November. On Sunday, the Israeli news site Deputy Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Madjid Takht Ravanchi Salman was sentenced to four as human rights groups. It also “We reject anything less than a Walla reported Israel was exam- will meet again in Vienna today,” the EU executive said in a statement. years for inciting disobedience triggered demonstrations across non-guilty verdict for Sheikh Ali ining the possibility of enforcing Iran and the group of six—the United States, Russia, China, France, and hatred in the Sunni Muslim- the kingdom. Salman was present Salman. We consider this a false a “humanitarian aid zone” on the Britain and Germany—reached a framework nuclear deal on April 2 ruled state, a judicial source said. for the verdict, which was deliv- and injust ruling that is based on other side of the Golan separation in Lausanne. But he was acquitted of the ered amid tight security at the an illogical case and lacks sound fence—specifically for any influx They aim for a final agreement by June 30 under which Iran would more serious charge of seeking Manama court, witnesses said. foundations,” Al Wefaq said in a of Syrian Druze fleeing Islamist restrain its nuclear programme in exchange for relief from economic to overthrow the monarchy and He heads the Al Wefaq Shiite statement. insurgents. sanctions. REUTERS change the political system. political association, which once AFP REUTERS WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 EUROPE / AMERICAS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 Cameron hit by Russia to boost nuclear arsenal MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Russia would boost its nuclear party rebellion arsenal by more than 40 inter- continental missiles this year, in a move slammed as “sabre- rattling” by NATO. over EU vote The declaration from the Kremlin strongman came as Russia reacted with fury to reports that the US is planning EU referendum not on May 5, 2016 to bulk up its military deploy- ments in eastern Europe, adding LONDON: British Prime Rebel Conservative lawmakers to tensions between Russia and Minister David Cameron yes- tried to vote through an amend- the West, which have rocketed terday suffered his first parlia- ment forcing Cameron to make over the past year over the con- mentary rebellion since being even more concessions on the ref- flict in Ukraine. re-elected last month as he tried erendum. It was defeated by 288 “This year the size of our to unite his party on Europe by votes to 97. nuclear forces will increase by making concessions on the tim- But 27 of those who voted in over 40 new intercontinental ing and rules of a planned EU favour were from Cameron’s own ballistic missiles that will be able membership referendum. party, which has 330 lawmakers to overcome any, even the most Cameron, who has promised to in total. technologically advanced, mis- try to renegotiate Britain’s rela- The rebels said they were con- sile defence systems,” Putin said tionship with the European Union cerned that the rules he was pro- at the opening of an exhibition before the referendum, promised posing for the referendum would of military hardware outside he would not hold the vote on May unfairly skew the vote. Moscow. 5 next year, a date Eurosceptic The rebellion went ahead NATO head Jens Stoltenberg Russian servicemen fire a gun salute during the opening of the Army-2015 international military forum in Kubinka, lawmakers in his Conservative despite Minister for Europe David said Putin’s remarks were part of outside Moscow, Russia, yesterday. Party had objected to, his second Lidington writing to Conservative a dangerous pattern of behaviour U-turn in as many weeks to try lawmakers promising Cameron by Moscow. to placate them. would spend the next few months “This nuclear sabre-rattling by comparison, has some 7,300 NATO has moved to reas- equipment — including battle He also signalled he would par- trying to find a compromise with Russia is unjustified, destabilising warheads, of which 2,080 are sure Russia’s nervous Eastern tanks — in newer NATO mem- tially agree to their demands to them on rules which determine and it is dangerous,” Stoltenberg deployed. European neighbours, launching bers that were under Moscow’s limit his government’s ability to how the government can behave said. Poland and other countries in US-led drills in the Baltic states influence in the Soviet era. influence the Europe debate in the in the last four weeks of the ref- Putin said that Russia would eastern Europe have been rattled and Poland earlier this month. Poland said on Sunday it was in final four weeks of the referen- erendum campaign. defend itself if threatened, accus- by Russia’s actions in Ukraine, The New York Times reported at talks with the United States on dum campaign. Cameron had previously said ing NATO of “coming to our where it annexed the Crimea the weekend that the Pentagon Washington storing heavy weap- Previously, Cameron had stated his government could not remain (Russia’s) borders”. peninsula in 2014 before pro- was poised to station heavy weap- onry on its soil. he was “open-minded” about hold- “neutral” and would want to make Russia has an estimated 7,500 Moscow separatists began fight- ons for up to 5,000 American US Air Force Secretary ing the vote on May 5 next year, its own stance clear in those last nuclear warheads, according to ing Kiev’s forces in the country’s troops in several Eastern Deborah Lee James said F-22 the same day as regional elections few weeks. the Stockholm International east. Kiev and its allies accuse European and Baltic countries to fighter jets could be deployed in Scotland, Wales and Northern Lidington said the government Peace Research Institute, of Moscow of sending in troops and deter Russian aggression. to Europe as the standoff with Ireland. had now agreed to show restraint, which around 1,780 are deployed heavy weapons to back the sepa- This would be the first time Moscow rumbles on, the Wall But his spokeswoman said the not to spend public money on on missiles or at military bases. ratists, but Russia has denied the since the end of the Cold War that Street Journal reported Monday. government had introduced an mail shots in the last four weeks, The United States, in claims. the US has had heavy military AFP amendment promising not to and to alter the rules in a way hold the vote on that date after that would satisfy Eurosceptic listening to lawmakers who said concerns. May 5 was too soon to allow for The setback is Cameron’s sec- proper debate and that it would ond in as many weeks. He tripped be confusing to hold the referen- up over Europe at a summit of the Clashes as migrants removed from border dum on the same day as the other Group of Seven Industrial nations elections. (G7) last week, appearing to issue Cameron’s tactical shift shows an ultimatum to his own minis- VENTIMIGLIA, ITALY: riot gear, who then forced them At least one police officer was every day on the French side of the challenge he faces in keeping ters over the EU only to swiftly Italian police yesterday force- into Red Cross vehicles. injured in the clashes and was the border. his party united on an issue that withdraw it. He is due to discuss fully evacuated dozens of mainly Some men managed to evade treated at the scene. Around 250 migrants — most of helped topple his two immediate EU reform with Italy’s Prime African migrants from their the police and fled in the direc- According to local authorities them English-speaking Africans predecessors, despite his winning Minister Matteo Renzi today shelter under a railway bridge tion of the rocks near the sea, on the French side of the border, — have been camped in the border a surprise outright majority in a and to meet with the leaders of on the Franco-Italian border, whereupon authorities gave up around 300 migrants, mainly from town of Ventimiglia for four days, national election just weeks ago. Slovakia, Slovenia, Luxembourg which has become a flashpoint the chase. the Horn of Africa, were picked protesting that they should be His about-face came as mem- and Ireland this week as well as in Europe’s immigrant crisis. Several set up camp on the up in France and sent back to allowed to enter France on their bers of parliament debated a law Martin Schulz, president of the Most left peacefully but some rocks overlooking the sea com- Italy last Friday. way to their desired destinations paving the way for the EU refer- European Parliament. had to be physically removed from plete with makeshift beach Since then, around 150 in northern Europe. endum by the end of 2017. REUTERS their makeshift home by police in umbrellas and towels. migrants have been arrested AFP Michelle plans boost to girls’ education Donald Trump joins LONDON: US First Lady injustice” caused by factors Michelle Obama announced including forced marriages, early White House race plans for $200m in programmes pregnancies, abuse and sexism. to promote girls’ education Writing in the Financial Times NEW YORK: Real estate bringing their problems,” he said. worldwide yesterday as she newspaper, Obama said Britain mogul and TV personality “They’re bringing drugs, they’re visited a London school at the and the United States would work Donald Trump barged his way bringing crime, they’re rapists, start of a European tour. together on teacher training, into the 2016 US presidential and some I assume are good peo- “I’m here because girls like girls’ leadership camps and other election yesterday in a blitz ple, but I speak to border guards you impress me and inspire me,” community-based programmes in of boasts, inflammatory com- and they tell us what we are Obama told pupils at Mulberry developing countries. ments and attacks on both fel- getting.” School for Girls in east London “Combined, these efforts total low Republicans and President Eleven other Republicans have ahead of a trip to Downing Street, nearly $200m,” she said. Barack Obama’s administration. announced they are running for where she had tea with Prime A choir singing Labi Saffre’s Trump wallowed in political next November’s election, the lat- Minister David Cameron and his “Something Inside So Strong” incorrectness as he insulted eve- est being former Florida Governor wife Samantha. greeted Obama as she arrived at ryone from Mexican immigrants Jeb Bush who officially launched “With an education from this the school in bright sunshine. to Jeb Bush in announcing his bid his bid on Monday. amazing school, you have every- The First Lady made her for the Republican nomination. Trump hit out at Bush for thing you need to rise above all maiden speech outside the United “I will be the greatest jobs backing the Common Core edu- of the noise and fulfil every one States at a school in north London president that God ever cre- cation initiative to set national of your last dreams,” she added. in 2009, and later invited a group ated,” Trump predicted in a long, education standards, which is The First Lady unveiled plans of pupils to the White House. combative speech in the atrium mistrusted by many Republicans. for Britain and the United States “As I stood before that room full of Trump Tower on Manhattan’s “Bush is totally in favour of to empower adolescent girls, with of girls, all I could think of was Fifth Avenue. Common Core. I don’t see how he a particular focus on “fragile about how much promise they The billionaire, widely seen as can possibly get the nomination. countries”. had inside of them,” she recalled. having almost no chance of win- He’s weak on immigration, he’s Obama said 62 million girls “Those girls were the inspiration ning the nomination, brings an in favour of Common Core. How around the world did not attend for so much of my work as First US First Lady Michelle Obama talks during a visit to Mulberry School for outsized personality and a pen- the hell can you vote for this guy? school, calling it a “heartbreaking Lady.” AFP Girls in east London yesterday. chant for controversy to an unu- You just can’t do it.” sually large group of Republicans Trump, who owns several vying for the presidency. hotels and hosts the reality show In highly provocative com- “The Celebrity Apprentice” on ments, Trump accused Mexico of NBC, boasted having $8.7bn in sending rapists and other crimi- net worth, a number he says he New Ukraine peace talks fail to halt clashes nals to live in the United States. released so that America under- “They’re sending people that stands he is not a loser. have lots of problems and they’re REUTERS MINSK: Ukraine yester- the chances of a complete political howitzers in the rebel-controlled to Western charges of trying to day reported the death of two settlement of the conflict are in province of Lugansk. either regain control — or leave soldiers as a fresh round of grave doubt.” Separatist commander Eduard permanently damaged — Russia’s European-mediated talks with But he added that the sides had Basurin said three of his fight- former-Soviet neighbour to the pro-Russian insurgents failed agreed to gather again in Minsk ers and five civilians were also south west. Six killed in balcony collapse to break the deadlock over the next Tuesday and all remained on wounded in the neighbouring Moscow’s relations with the BERKELEY: An apartment 21st birthday in the fourth floor future status of eastern separa- speaking terms. rebel-run region of Donetsk. West are now at a post-Cold balcony crowded with birth- apartment when the tragedy tist enclaves. The meeting mediated by an The two predominantly War era low. Russia’s gradually day revellers collapsed early occurred, according to Irish offi- A top rebel negotiator described increasingly frustrated team from Russian-speaking provinces — shrinking economy has also suf- yesterday near the University cials in Dublin. the meeting in the Belarussian the OSCE European security body once the heart of Ukraine’s now- fered from sanctions imposed by of California at Berkeley, kill- There was no immediate indi- capital Minsk as too inconclusive came as the threat of all-out shattered coal and steel industry Ukraine’s allies. ing six college students from cation from authorities that the to end the 14-month war and its fighting resuming on the outer — have been waging a war for Russian President Vladimir Ireland and seriously injur- collapse was anything but an current upsurge in violence. edge of the European Union’s independence from Kiev’s new Putin — who denies playing any ing several others, authorities accident. “We have made certain positive eastern flank appeared to grow pro-Western leadership since role in the 14-month conflict — said. Irish Prime Minister Enda steps, but unfortunately, this is by the day. March 2014. signed on to a February truce The victims, most if not all of Kenny, citing information from not (the outcome) we had hoped Kiev’s military spokesman The campaign has claimed the deal with his Ukrainian coun- whom were working in the San police in Berkeley, said 13 people for,” Denis Pushilin told reporters. Andriy Lysenko said the two lives of nearly 6,500 and driven terpart Petro Poroshenko in the Francisco Bay area on tempo- had been on the balcony when “We are not satisfied with the soldiers died when government more than a million people from Belarussian capital Minsk that rary visas for summer vacation, it fell. current rate of progress,” said forces came under particularly their homes. was co-sponsored by the leaders had been celebrating a friend’s REUTERS Pushilin. “With progress like this, heavy fire from 122-millimetre It has also exposed the Kremlin of Germany and France. AFP WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / AFRICA China warns against radical forces in HK Police arrest 10 men on suspicion of making bombs

HONG KONG: China warned pro-government groups are due All 10 suspects arrested on yesterday against “radical to rally outside today, when the Sunday and Monday were held forces” in Hong Kong after bill goes for debate. “on suspicion of conspiracy to police arrested 10 people on Beijing’s Song urged lawmakers manufacture explosives” and were suspicion of making explosives to pass the proposal, which sets still being detained. ahead of a vote on a controver- out how Hong Kong will choose Police also seized chemicals at sial political reform package. its next leader in 2017. an abandoned television studio in Police said one suspect had Democrats in the city’s legis- the eastern district of Sai Kung, claimed to be a member of a lature have said they will vote with some detonated at the scene. “radical local group” but would against the plan, denying it the A house search led to the sei- not name the group or specify two-thirds majority it needs to zure of ingredients that police motives. pass. said could be used to make TATP, The bomb allegations have Although the proposal will for a highly volatile explosive believed been met with scepticism by the first time give all residents the to have been used in the deadly some commentators in the semi- right to vote for the chief execu- jihadist attacks in London in 2005. autonomous Chinese city, who tive, it adheres to a Beijing ruling Air rifles and “V for Vendetta” The dried out sea bed of the Soyang River in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, northeastern South Korea, yesterday. questioned the timing of the rev- that candidates must be vetted by style face masks were also found. A shortage of rainfall causes drought damage in both North and South Korea. elations before the vote expected a loyalist committee. The masks were occasionally coming Friday. A senior Chinese That ruling sparked mass pro- worn by protesters during the official warned democrats to tread tests and street blockades late mass rallies and are a symbol a “moderate” path. last year by people decrying “fake of anti-establishment defiance N Korea hit by worst drought “The radical opposition camp democracy”. worldwide. has recently resorted to despica- Currently the chief executive One suspect, shown wear- ble means... and are engaged in is chosen by a 1,200-strong pro- ing a black hood over his face, in a century: State media extreme violent activities,” said Beijing committee. was taken back to the scene in Song Ruan, deputy commissioner China has not made clear what Sai Kung yesterday for a police SEOUL: North Korea has been (KCNA) reported. “The worst unification ministry said the for Beijing’s foreign affairs office its response will be should the reconstruction. hit by its worst drought in a cen- drought in 100 years continues in North’s crop production could fall in Hong Kong, without specifically package be vetoed. “I suggest we look very care- tury, state media said yester- the DPRK (North Korea), caus- by as much as 20 percent from referring to the arrests. “No-one knows when the con- fully, deeply and calmly at this day, sparking fears of worsening ing great damage,” it said. last year if the shortage of rainfall “We hope that the moderate stitutional reform process will be case before we give this individual food shortages in the impover- The agency said more than 30 lasts until early July. pan-democrats will see through re-launched,” said Song. incident too much priority,” secu- ished communist country. percent of paddy fields across the North Korea has suffered regu- the true face of radical forces.” “The prospects for Hong Kong rity expert Steve Vickers said of The North’s main rice-growing country were “parching up”, with lar chronic food shortages — hun- Hong Kong’s legislature upped will be very worrying.” the arrests. “The timing is obvi- provinces — South Hwanghae, almost no rainfall recorded in dreds of thousands are believed its security yesterday saying there Daily rallies are being held ously of considerable interest.” North Hwanghae, South Pyongan South and North Hwanghae prov- to have died during a famine in was “a likelihood of the legislative before this week’s vote. Police Vickers said it was easy to find and South Hamgyong — have inces. “Water level of reservoirs the mid-to late-1990s — with the council complex being stormed warned anyone taking part to the ingredients for TATP online been badly damaged by a severe stands at the lowest, while rivers situation exacerbated by floods, by radical groups” in the com- stay away from “violent protest- but it would be difficult to manu- drought, Pyongyang’s official and streams getting dry,” it said. droughts and mismanagement. ing days. Pro-democracy and ers” following Sunday’s arrests. facture the explosive. AFP Korean Central News Agency Last week the South’s AFP Philippines hopes to end Taiwan dispute China says Nepal MANILA: The Philippines confirming the latest two-hour fishery and law enforcement “This is our territory, you do hopes to sign a law enforcement standoff with Taiwan on June 6. agreement with Taiwan was now not have any rights here,” the quake moved Everest and fisheries agreement with An official from Taiwan’s coast under consideration by the cabi- Philippines coast guard radi- Taiwan by the second half of guard confirmed the incident net and would be reviewed by oed the Taiwanese ship, which BEIJING: A devastating Colorado, agreed with the Chinese the year, a presidential official but insisted its ship was within lawyers before being signed later responded with “this is our exclu- earthquake that hit Nepal in findings.But he said the focus in Manila said yesterday, after Taiwan’s territorial waters, this year. sive economic zone, we have rights April moved Mount Everest should not be on Everest, call- a second standoff in as many saying it was “fairly common” for “We want to peacefully resolve to stay here, we are not leaving.” three centimetres (just over an ing the peak “a lump of uneroded weeks between their coast the Philippines and Taiwan to our overlapping exclusive eco- The smaller Philippine boat inch) to the southwest, but did rock that just happens to have guards. face each other in the disputed nomic zone claims to avoid further stood its ground, asking the not change its height, according survived a little bit higher than all Friction between Taiwan and waters. friction which may result in an Taiwan ship to check its charts to Chinese research published the other rocks in the Himalaya”. the Philippines over the rich In late May, a Taiwanese coast accident,” Balilo said. “There are and coordinates. When the ship yesterday. “The Everest region was a fishing grounds in northern guard frigate blocked a small ongoing backroom talks to come did not respond, about half a The 7.8-magnitude quake mere bystander, and was pulled Batanes island has been increas- Philippine coast guard boat which to an agreement but I am not dozen crew assembled to sing the reversed the gradual northeast- slightly by this movement by a ing since 2013 when a Philippine arrested a Taiwanese fishing boat privy to these talks.” Philippines national anthem. Two hours later, erly course of the world’s highest few centimetres south and a lit- coast guard ship opened fire on a and demanded to release the ves- broadcaster ABS-CBN was the Taiwanese ship left the area. peak, which straddles Nepal and tle bit down,” he said. Taiwanese fishing boat, killing a sel, insisting it was on its exclu- aboard the small fisheries boat Taiwan and the Philippines also China, the National Administration More than 8,700 people were fisherman. sive economic zone. manned by the coast guard on have overlapping claims in the of Surveying, Mapping and killed in the April 25 quake and “We have no quarrel with The Philippine coast guard June 6 when it confronted the nearby South China Sea, along Geoinformation found. a major aftershock on May 12, Taiwan, it is not an enemy,” freed the fishing boat four hours larger Taiwanese coast guard ves- with China, Vietnam, Malaysia But its height -- usually given which also triggered landslides said Commander Armand later. An official from the Office sel about 23 miles east of Itbayat and Brunei. as 8,848 metres (29,029 feet) -- and destroyed half a million Balilo, a coast guard spokesman, of the President said a proposed island. REUTERS was unchanged by the disaster, homes, leaving thousands with- according to the research, pub- out shelter. lished in Chinese state media. Scientists say the densely popu- The report said Everest had lated Kathmandu Valley, around moved 40 centimetres to the 80 kilometres (50 miles) south- northeast over the past decade east of the epicentre, moved south Court asks SA at a speed of four centimetres a by nearly two metres during the year, and risen three centimetres quake. Nepal’s government said it to explain why over the same period. had not yet studied the impact on Nepal rests on a major fault Everest but that quake-affected it let Bashir go line between two tectonic plates -- areas had moved south. one bearing India pushing north- “We have been studying the ward into a plate carrying Europe core areas affected by the quake JOHANNESBURG: The and Asia at a rate of about two and there has been a general South African government has centimetres (three quarters of an southward movement,” said a week to explain to judges why inch) per year -- the process that Madhu Sudan Adhikari, head of it defied a court order barring created the Himalayas. the survey department in Nepal’s the Sudanese President Omar Roger Bilham, professor of geo- land ministry. Hassan Al Bashir from leaving logical science at the University of AFP the country. Bashir flew out of South Africa on Monday, before the end of the African leaders summit, despite an earlier ruling blocking him from leaving. A court on Monday Dhaka court upholds death ordered the government to dis- close why he was allowed to leave, in a ruling criticised the authori- verdict of Islamist leader ties action as not consistent with the constitution. DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Supreme Court yesterday upheld the death Bashir, who is wanted by the penalty for a top Islamist party leader over atrocities committed International Criminal Court during the war of independence more than four decades ago, paving (ICC) for genocide and crimes A woman resident looks on as Mount Sinabung erupts, as seen from Sukanalu village, in Karo Regency, North the way for his execution. Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, 67, sec- against humanity in Darfur, Sumatra province of Indonesia yesterday. retary general of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, was convicted in 2013 arrived in South Africa on on charges of genocide, killing intellectuals, torture and abduction Saturday to attend the African during the 1971 war to break away from Pakistan, a ruling that Union summit, prompting a court Over 10,000 flee erupting volcano triggered violent protests by supporters. Mojaheed, a minister dur- bid by a rights group to have him ing former premier Khaleda Zia’s rule. “Everyone in Bangladesh is arrested. pleased over this verdict,” Attorney General Mahbubey Alam told The South African government JAKARTA: More than 10,000 the weekend, spewing hot ash and military trucks. They were from reporters. “There’s no bigger crime than to eliminate the nation’s said in a statement they would villagers have fled a rumbling rocks high into the air. Sinabung six villages located in the danger intellectuals”, the defence lawyer said. investigate the circumstance volcano in western Indonesia — which killed 16 people in a zone south and southeast of the surrounding Bashir’s departure this month, most in recent days fierce eruption last year — was volcano,” he said. through a military base. after a series of violent erup- continuing to belch out a thick Several thousand people fled Bomb kills soldier in Philippines “We will also comply with the tions, an official said yesterday. plume of smoke high into the sky their homes at the start of the court order relating to submis- Authorities raised the alert yesterday, covering homes far month when the alert status was ZAMBOANGA: Suspected Muslim extremists in the south- sion of an affidavit outlining these status of Mount Sinabung, on away with a coating of ash. lifted, and the total number of ern Philippines set off a roadside bomb that killed a soldier and circumstances,” it said in a state- Sumatra island, to the highest Around 7,500 residents have evacuees now stands at 10,714, wounded eight others yesterday, a military spokesman said. ment. South Africa is a signatory level at the start of June after been evacuated from their vil- said the disaster agency. The troops were on patrol on a military truck in the island of Basilan of The Hague-based ICC and has detecting a sharp increase in lages following the weekend erup- The evacuees are sheltering in when the bomb went off, said Ensign Chester Ramos, spokesman of a come under global criticism for activity. tions, disaster agency official Tri government buildings and places special anti-terror task force.The bomb went off after the truck had failing to arrest Bashir, who has The volcano, which came back Budiarto said. of worship in Kabanjahe town, passed. The bomb is believed to have been planted by members of the evaded justice since his indict- to life two years ago after a period They “left their homes on around 10km from Sinabung. Abu Sayyaf, an extremist group founded in the 1990s, he said. ment in 1999. AFP of inactivity, erupted violently at motorcycles, in cars and on AFP AGENCIES WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 PAKISTAN / AFGHANISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13 Tough selection criteria IS urged to stop ‘interference’ leaves aspirants sore Afghan Taliban tell rivals there can be only one flag, one leadership ISLAMABAD: A tough selec- associated with it for many years tion criteria for technocrat do not fulfil these criteria. “As a KABUL: The Afghan Taliban your goodwill and doesn’t want province of Nangarhar. “Jihad against American invad- seats in the new Gilgit-Baltistan result, many of our workers can- have sent a letter to Islamic to see interference in its affairs”. Provincial spokesman Ahmad ers and their slaves in Afghanistan (G-B) government has disap- not be appointed to these seats,” State’s leader urging the rival The Taliban have fought to Zia Abdulzai said that 1,000 fami- must be under one flag, one lead- pointed many aspirants who he said. jihadist group to stop recruit- topple Afghanistan’s Western- lies had fled villages to escape the ership and one command,” it said. had submitted their applica- Furthermore, Rehman said the ing in Afghanistan, saying there backed government since the fighting after two local Taliban The letter also appeared tions for the slots. selection criteria have deprived is room for only “one flag, one US-sponsored military interven- commanders, called Bakhtyar intended to dissuade other Yesterday, Habib Rehman, many young people of being eli- leadership” in their fight to re- tion that toppled their own five- and Abdul Khaliq, changed sides Taliban fighters considering a spokesperson of the regional gible for these seats. establish strict Islamist rule. year rule in 2001. to join Islamic State and launched switching sides. Besides Arabic, secretariat of Pakistan Muslim According to the spokesperson, The missive comes amid heavy In the past year, however, small attacks against their former it was written in Dari, Pashto and League Nawaz, said under the since PML-N unofficially grabbed fighting this week in eastern groups of disgruntled Taliban leaders in Achin and Spin Ghar Urdu languages that are spoken G-B Empowerment and Self- over half the number of seats in Afghanistan between the Taliban commanders have switched alle- districts. in Afghanistan and Pakistan and governance Order 2009, three the June 8 G-B elections, it is eli- and breakaway factions who now giance to Islamic State’s al-Bagh- Afghan and US officials say was distributed by an official technocrat seats must be occu- gible to nominate a large number swear allegiance to Islamic State, dadi, who aspires to establish a that so far there appears to be lit- Taliban spokesman. pied by men while six seats will of technocrats and candidates for which in the past year seized large global caliphate with himself at tle material support flowing from Worries about the rise of be reserved for women. women seats. swaths of Iraq and Syria. the helm. the Islamic State leadership into Islamic State also may be contrib- Technocrats must have a mas- “However, the number of appli- The entry of Islamic State, Some defectors expressed frus- Afghanistan, but the rise of its uting to the Taliban’s new recep- ter’s degree and over 15 years of cations received by PML-N is while its numbers remain small, tration that the Taliban have not ideology is worrying in a region tiveness to a parallel effort to experience. larger than the number of seats,” has complicated Afghanistan’s gained significant territory and where radical new ideas can catch start peace talks with the Afghan “The criteria are strict,” he he added. “At least 24 men and 20 already escalating war following questioned whether supreme on among the region’s vast popu- government. Taliban representa- said. women have applied.” the withdrawal of most foreign leader Mullah Mohammad Omar lation of young, unemployed men. tives and an Afghan delegation “The requirements have disap- Their fate will be decided once troops at the end of last year. is still alive. The letter to al-Baghdadi, were both attending a peace con- pointed many who had submitted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, The letter addressed to Islamic The rival jihadists have fought signed by Taliban political com- ference in Oslo yesterday, rais- their applications.” who is also the party chief, gives State leader Abu Bakr al-Bagh- each other in a few provinces, mittee chief Mullah Akhtar ing the possibility of face-to-face The spokesperson said most of a nod of approval. dadi said the Taliban “based on with some of the heaviest clashes Mansoor, shows the insurgents meetings. the party’s workers who have been INTERNEWS religious brotherhood asks for coming this week in the eastern also are worried. REUTERS

Ramadan preparations Islamabad vows to crack Islamabad local polls down on rogue challenged in court seminaries ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad 140-A of the Constitution does ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Court yesterday put on not empower the parliament to pledged to crack down on reli- notice the Election Commission legislate local government laws gious seminaries suspected of of Pakistan (ECP), two min- for ICT, as the article only men- fostering extremism follow- istries and Islamabad Capital tions the provinces. ing a Taliban school massacre Territory (ICT) administra- The article requires each in December that left more tion seeking their response on province to establish a local gov- than 130 children dead, but the a petition challenging the local ernment system, which, the peti- move faces stiff resistance from government (LG) elections in tioners say, cannot be deemed to conservatives. the federal capital. be applicable to ICT, without the Amid a wave of outrage after A division bench comprising insertion of the terms “ICT” or the attack at the school in the Justice Noorul Haq Qureshi and “Federal Territory” through a northwestern city of Peshawar, Justice Aamer Farooq summoned constitutional amendment. the government announced a the Attorney General, officials of The constitutional amend- “National Action Plan” to fight the ECP, ICT, ministries of inte- ments in Articles 140-A and 219-d back against the militants. rior and law as well as secretar- as well as the Federal Legislative A six-year moratorium on the ies of the National Assembly and List do not empower the ECP to death penalty was lifted and the Senate today. conduct elections as admittedly constitution was amended to The petition has been filed by under Article 1 of the constitu- allow military courts to try those four residents of the city request- tion, ICT is an independent fed- accused of carrying out attacks ing the court to restrain the fed- erating unit separate from the “in the name of religion or a sect”. eral government and ECP from provinces, he said. The plan also included propos- A vendor makes prayer beads for sale on a roadside, ahead of Ramadan expected to begin on Friday, in conducting LG elections in the The interior ministry, despite als to keep a closer watch on the Peshawar, yesterday. capital till legal ambiguities are being aware of the fact that the country’s 13,000 Islamic seminar- addressed. bill has not been approved by the ies, or madrassas, 97 percent of Qamar Mustafa, Samina Arif, Senate yet, has commenced the which are privately run. Muhammad Ashraf and Raja election process, undermining the With little oversight of what Shakeel Ahmed, through their authority of the Senate, as the bill was being taught to the 1.8 chil- Pakistan plans special anti-riot counsel Mubeenuddin Qazi, have has yet to be laid and deliberated dren enrolled in them, fears grew challenged the April 27 interior upon, Qazi stated. after Peshawar that some were ministry notification regarding The Capital Territory Local breeding grounds for intolerance delimitation and structure of the Government Ordinance 1979 -- or even extremism. forces to counter protests local government in the capital (CTLGO) as well as ICTLGO Every evening the leafy streets city and its rural areas. 2002 have also not been repealed of one of Islamabad’s most exclu- ISLAMABAD: After last year’s near paralys- to official documents. The court directed the respond- yet, he contended. They shall be sive quarters throng with young ing protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Mushtaq Ahmed ents to submit their replies in two deemed to be enforced continu- men in white shalwar kameez and the Pakistan Awami Tehreek in Islamabad, and said in order to counter possible riot situations aris- weeks while summoned them ously under Article 268 of the prayer caps. It is run by Maulana owing to shortage of available police personnel, ing out of sit-ins and processions, the Ministry of today on the prayer seeking stay Constitution and have also been Abdul Aziz, the cleric of the hard- the government has decided to establish a special Interior has decided to establish an anti-riot force on elections, said Qazi. validated under 8th, 17th and 18th line Red Mosque, which in 2007 force to counter possible riot-like situations in the (ARF). The petitioners have also amendments, he added. He said was the scene of a week-long mili- federal capital. As per the PC-1 of the project, over 1,000 protests requested the court to declare that the Supreme Court verdict tary siege against radicals which The existing strength of the capital police is over are staged and processions taken out in the capital the delimitation process illegal on elections in Islamabad did not left more than 100 people dead 10,000. However, just over 3,000 personnel are prac- every year. and unconstitutional until the allow for hastily-conducted elec- and led to the rise of the Tehreek- tically in the field as the remaining are deputed with The document states that the available police force LG bill, yet to be passed by the tions without introducing the e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). judges, ministers and other VIPs. Some are also per- cannot handle riot situations due to its various other Senate, becomes law. necessary constitutional amend- INTERNEWS forming their duties at the Police Lines, according responsibilities. INTERNEWS According to Qazi Article ments. 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Train derails Many doctors fleeing Karachi after rise in deadly attacks KARACHI: Dr Raza was When he called friends to The two are often linked since waiting for his next patient tell them he and his family had militants finance their operations when two young men walked arrived safely, they told him through extortion, according to into the consultation room, took another colleague had been killed. police officials. pistols from a bag and shot him A record 26 doctors were killed Medical groups say that unless six times. Left for dead, the in Pakistan last year, according the government can stop the kill- Pakistani physician was badly to police, three times the number ings, a trickle of doctors fleeing wounded but somehow survived. in 2010. Most were in Karachi, the country may become a flood, Raza, who gave only one name Pakistan’s teeming commercial hub undermining efforts to ensure to protect his identity, is one of of 20 million people, where militant Pakistan’s population of around 190 dozens of doctors to be targeted violence and crime are common. million has access to basic services. by Islamist militants and crimi- Of those attacked, a dispropor- More than 9,000 out of nearly nals in recent years, spreading tionate number, including Raza 200,000 doctors registered with dread among senior medics and himself, have been from Pakistan’s the Pakistan Medical and Dental putting pressure on Pakistan’s minority Shia sect, target of fre- Council (PMDC), a regulatory overburdened health system. quent sectarian violence in the body, have left Pakistan in the “I tried to duck by covering my Sunni-majority country. past three years. face, and I took the brunt of the “Lashkar-e-Jhangvi activists Others, including Raza, have bullets on my arms and fingers,” revealed in interrogations they shut up shop entirely. He is con- Raza said of the attack a few target Shi’ite doctors,” Khurram sidering seeking asylum overseas. months ago in the southern port Waris, an officer of Karachi’s Saira Afzal Tarar, Minister city of Karachi. Counter Terrorism Department, of State for National Health “One bullet got deflected by a referring to a Sunni militant Services, said that in addition to stone-studded ring on my finger,” group that targets Pakistan’s Karachi doctors emigrating, some he told Reuters. He said the round Shi’ite Muslims. in Quetta, another city prone may otherwise have hit his head. Senior physicians are relatively to sectarian violence, are decid- Raza was initially treated at a wealthy, making them vulnera- ing to work in safer areas of the Karachi hospital before he and his ble to ransom kidnappings, while country. family went into hiding. Realising he security officials say militants also “As law and order is improving needed specialist treatment to restore prize doctors as targets because (in Karachi), we hope that things The derailed coaches of a passenger train in Shikarpur, Pakistan, yesterday. At least eight passengers were full function to his hands, he travelled they are well respected members will get better,” she said. injured when the train derailed due to a breach in a canal that damaged the rail track. to Australia for more surgery. of society and easy to hit. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com INDIA Muslims sore over yoga drive Kin of Dornier crew It’s a bid to enforce Hindu rituals on us, say leaders; RSS hails campaign member live in hope CHENNAI: The family mem- passion for flying. He wanted to do NEW DELHI: Prime Minister manicured lawns and palm trees. bers of one of the three crew the pilot course. We also agreed. Narendra Modi’s efforts to “For several years it has members aboard a Coast Guard He went to the US and completed seize on yoga as India’s signa- been his way to streamline his Dornier aircraft that has been the course,” said Padma Suresh, ture cultural export have his thoughts ahead of a gruelling missing since June 8 are confi- holding back her tears. Hindu nationalist allies swell- schedule,” an aide said. Some dent he will return home safely. “On his return he wanted to ing with pride, but are leaving proponents of yoga argue that it The missing aircraft had on serve the nation first before join- minority religious groups feel- is an exercise regimen that tran- board Deputy Commandant ing a commercial airline as a ing marginalized. scends religion, and so Muslims Vidyasagar as pilot, his co-pilot pilot and joined the Coast Guard An enthusiastic practitioner are wrong to oppose the govern- and Deputy Commandant Subash in 2009 on short commission. He of the regimen himself, Modi ment for encouraging it. Suresh and navigator/observer would have come out of Coast set up a new ministry for yoga Yogi Adityanath, a Hindu M.K. Soni -- all in their 30s. Guard in 2017,” she said. last year. He also persuaded the priest who is now a prominent The family of Subash Suresh He is very much interested United Nations to declare June 21 BJP legislator, said last week reminisces how he was named in sports, movies and has lots of International Day of Yoga - the minority groups that oppose yoga after freedom fighter Subash friends. first of which will be celebrated should either leave the coun- Chandra Bose. “Whenever he is at home, his in New Delhi with a mega yoga try or drown themselves in the Now, they hope he returns friends would also be there,” she event, with schools encouraged to sea.The RSS last year passed a home unscathed and does not said. take part. School students attend a yoga workshop conducted by teachers from The resolution calling for yoga to be meet the fate of the leader after She said the Coast Guard is “After the number zero this Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Institute at FD Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad, made compulsory in schools and whom he was named. doing their best in trying to locate is India’s biggest contribution to yesterday. universities. “Subash’s father Suresh likes the missing aircraft. society,” said Anil Ganeriwala, a Rafiq Ali, an administrator at Subash Chandra Bose. And he “We are positive about his joint secretary in theministry. “It “Yoga is part of ancient yoga is a ploy to whip up Hindu the Fatehpuri Muslim senior sec- named his son after the free- safe return. We do not want bad is a symbol of our cultural rich- India’s cultural heritage,” said pride and marginalize the coun- ondary school in Delhi, said the dom fighter,” his mother Padma energy affecting the family and ness.” The ministry says yoga is Manmohan Vaidya, an RSS try’s 175 million Muslims. India’s school recently introduced yoga Suresh said. others by crying. It is not that we “widely considered as an ‘immor- spokesman. “By celebrating yoga main opposition Congress party in its curriculum and at least 350 “We are sure he will come back do not cry at our situation. But talcultural outcome’ of the Indus on amass scale we are validat- has also attacked the yoga event Muslim students take lessons alive. His friends from different we are hoping for the best. We Saraswati valley civilizations,” ing our glorious past.” The glory as a political gimmick. every week. cities have come here to lend us are sure he will come back,” the which date back to 2,700 BC. days, however, precede Islam and “It is a campaign to enforce “We teach yoga but have the moral support,” she added. brave mother said. Hindu nationalist groups, Christianity, and the yoga push Hindu rituals on all non-Hindus,” excluded the prayers and Hindu “Subash joined the Coast Guard Subash Suresh’s wife Deepa including Modi’s Bharatiya comes at a time of heightened said Abdul Rahim Qureshi, the chants,” Ali said, referring to in 2009 and has logged around Subash has created a twitter Janata Party (BJP) and fears among religious minorities assistant general secretary of the “Om”, a Hindu chant evoked 1,500 hours of flying. He was a account and tweeted to the Prime its ideological parent, the that the BJP and its right-wing All India Muslim Personal Law during yoga. “Why end the gold medallist in his batch,” she Minister’s Office (PMO): “8 days RashtriyaSwayamsevak Sangh allies aretrying to change India Board. Every morning when at event with a Hindu prayer?” Ali said. since my husband Subash Suresh (RSS), have said they want to from a secular nation to a Hindu his official bungalow, Modi sits said. “The government can end it The 1985 born mechanical pilot of CG791 missing. Request resurrect India’s past glory, a country. cross-legged on a cotton mat for with the national anthem if they engineer decided to go for a pilot your attention.” The couple has concept based on a mix of his- Members of India’s minority yoga and meditation. He spends believe yoga belongs to India.” licence instead of doing an MS. a baby. tory and Hindu myth. groups say the move to promote 20 minutes in a room overlooking REUTERS “Even as a child he had a IANS

Delhi bid to assuage Mithun returns Saradha money

Myanmar after ‘boasts’ KOLKATA: Bollywood super- star and Trinamool Congress NEW DELHI: India is sending officials said. MP Mithun Chakraborty yes- its national security adviser to “Damage limitation will be an terday returned the money he Myanmar to calm tempers over overwhelming component of this had received from scam-tainted a rare cross-raid against insur- visit after the embarrassment Saradha Group for hosting a gents that it trumpeted as a that has been caused to Myanmar TV programme. warning to countries harbour- by the intemperate statements Chakraborty’s counsel Biman ing anti-India militants. from our ministers,” said Ajai Sarkar submitted a bank draft of Days after Indian Special Sahni, executive director of the `1,19,88,560, to the Enforcement Forces crossed into Myanmar Institute of Conflict Management Directorate (ED) which is prob- from two northeastern states that tracks militant activity ing the money trail in the multi- to hunt down militants who had across South Asia. crore-rupee scam. killed 18 soldiers in an ambush, it India’s mountainous northeast, “Chakraborty was paid pro- turns out that the operation was bounded by China, Myanmar, fessional fees of `1.76 crore for minor and only low-level rebels Bangladesh and Bhutan, is home hosting the TV show ‘Bangla were targeted. to dozens of insurgent groups, Bolchay songe Mithun’. Yesterday But Indian ministers portrayed some fighting for greater auton- he returned that money after the military action - which was omy and others for secession. deducting the tax that he had to meant to be covert - as a major India’s army said it inflicted sig- pay,” Sarkar said after deposit- success and a declaration that nificant casualties during the ing the draft with the ED officials Prime Minister Narendra Modi pre-dawn raid last week. But here. was ready to carry out surgical intelligence assessments haves- Sarkar said the agreement with strikes against militants beyond ince revealed that one of the the actor was for a year for an India’s borders. camps was empty when the com- amount of `.2 crore. Myanmar broke its silence over mandos struck. “ED officials earlier asked if he the operation after the chest- Only seven bodies had been (Chakraborty) could voluntarily thumping, saying no fighting had recovered, the Indian Express return the money. So he returned taken place on its soil and military said, quoting assessments con- that money as it belongs to the Supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) shout slogans as they protest against the Aam Aadmi Party led experts in New Delhi said it would ducted by the army with the poor,” the counsel added. government, yesterday. be harder to get Myanmar’s sup- intelligence services. Wireless Chakraborty is among several port for further counter-insur- intercepts suggested fewer than a parliamentarians of West Bengal’s gency actions. dozen rebels were wounded. “This ruling Trinamool Congress National Security Adviser was a relatively minor operation who have been grilled by the BJP protests against power Ajit Kumar Doval, who was a and will have only transient tacti- ED and the Central Bureau of key player in the June 9 opera- cal and psychological significance. Investigation (CBI), which too is tion against two rebel camps in Operationally and logistically, the probing the scam. Myanmar, will meet government Myanmar attack was unexcep- The CBI in its chargesheet has tariff hike, demands roll-back leaders in Myanmar during a tional,” Sahni said. indicted several Trinamool lead- two-day trip starting yesterday, REUTERS ers. IANS NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Arvind Kejriwal government Praveen Shankar Kapoor, Delhi Janata Party (BJP) yesterday which has completely failed to BJP’s media cell convenor, said. protested against the recent fulfil the promises made to the The Delhi Electricity Whither monsoon? increase in power tariff in Delhi people of Delhi. It is a government Regulatory Commission (DERC) and demanded that the Aam of complete failure,” he said. last week approved a tariff hike Aadmi Party (AAP) govern- “The morality and ideology of up to six percent for the three ment in the national capital with which they came to power distribution companies operating roll-back the hike. stands exposed,” he added. in the national capital. The protest was led by Delhi With slogans against the Delhi The hike, which came into BJP chief Satish Upadhyay who government renting the air, the effect from June 15, will be appli- said his party wanted the Delhi protestors headed towards the cable for the next three quarters. government to roll back the tariff Delhi Secretariat from ITO when In another protest, hike which, he said, would unnec- police personnel deployed there Tughlakabad residents led by essarily burden residents of the used water cannons and stopped BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri staged city. them from marching ahead. a protest outside Delhi Jal Board “We want the recent power “Police used water cannons to South-IV office in Okhla to pro- tariff hike of six percent to be stop us. We just want to convey test poor water supply in the area. rolled back. The AAP government that increase in the power tariff The protestors demanded regu- must take concrete steps in this would bring more burden on the lar water supply in Tughlakabad connection,” he said. pockets of the residents of Delhi. area. “This protest is against the We want it to be taken back,” IANS

Ambedkar’s grandson attacked

RAIGAD: A grandson of Dr B R Ambedkar was “The incident occurred around 1 pm when allegedly attacked yesterday by rival political Anandraj Ambedkar was about to go and meet the activists but he escaped unhurt, a leader of his college principal in his office. Suddenly, some rival political outfit said. political activists attacked him with sticks, rods and Republican Sena president Anandraj Ambedkar other weapons and attempted to prevent his entry was attacked inside Peoples Education Society there,” he said. College in Mahad, adjoining Raigad district, state However, Anandraj Ambedkar escaped unhurt as A herder watches over his buffaloes on the outskirts of Amritsar yesterday. The Meteorological Department party general secretary Vasant Kamble said. accompanying party workers shielded him from the (IMD) has predicted an overall 12 percent shortfall in monsoon rains for the season, mainly due to the presence At least one of his supporters was seriously attackers, who are said to be local Shiv Sena activ- of El Nino conditions in the Pacific Ocean which often weakens the southwest monsoon. injured, he said. ists. IANS WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Maggi noodles ban ACB searches Opposition demands homes, offices costs Nestle $50.5m of Bhujbal ZURICH: Nestle said yester- company is challenging the June MUMBAI: A Special Sushma’s resignation day India’s decision to ban the 5 order from the government’s Investigation Team of Swiss food giant’s hugely popu- food safety regulator. Maharashtra’s Anti-Corruption lar Maggi instant noodles over The company had already Bureau yesterday carried out Jaitley says allegations against Sushma baseless safety concerns had led to 3.2bn announced it was pulling the searches at 16 offices/homes rupees (44.5m euros, $50.5m) product from sale when the Food belonging to senior NCP leader NEW DELHI: The main oppo- worth of goods being withdrawn. Safety and Standards Authority Chhagan Bhujbal, his son sition party in the Lok Sabha Nestle said its Indian unit had of India (FSSAI) imposed a ban Pankaj and nephew Sameer. led calls for the resignation of estimated the value of Maggi noo- following similar moves by some The former deputy chief min- the foreign minister over alle- dle stocks withdrawn from the state governments. ister’s Nationalist Congress Party gations she tried to help the shelves at `2.1 bn. Nestle, which says the noo- cried “vendetta” on the searches. former chief of India’s richest Another `1.1 bn rupees worth dles are safe to eat, said it would The searches were carried sports league obtain British of Maggi stocks were in factories keep the product off store shelves out at their homes and offices in travel documents. and with distributors, the com- despite the court action it has Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Media had reported last week pany said. launched challenging the ban. Pune and Nashik, an official of that Sushma Swaraj had last India’s food safety regulator The safety scare is a huge blow the ACB said here. These include year asked British authorities had banned the product over tests to the company, which has been seven residences and offices in to examine a request to provide which it said showed the noodles selling its Maggi products for over Mumbai, a bungalow in Thane, travel documents to Lalit Modi, contained excessive levels of lead. three decades in India, and has 80 commercial premises in Navi at a time when his passport had The total cost of the shock ban percent of the country’s instant Mumbai, three farmhouses and been revoked by Indian authori- would be given later, Nestle said. noodle market. two bungalows in Nashik, besides ties in a graft case. The world’s biggest food AFP several other properties. IANS Swaraj has denied the allega- tions and said on social media she was helping Lalit, who is based in London, on “humanitarian” IAF wreckage grounds as he needed to visit his ailing wife in Portugal. Lalit was suspended as the head of India’s cash-rich Indian National Congress women protest outside Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Premier League cricket competi- headquarters against Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi, yesterday. tion in 2010 following allegations of corruption that also ensnared graft-free and transparent gov- issued in a number of them. These politicians. ernment. “It is an act of great notices are quasi-judicial function Rahul Gandhi, vice president impropriety,” Congress’ national of ED,” he said. of the opposition Congress party, spokesman Sanjay Jha said. Jaitley clarified on the blue cor- said Prime Minister Narendra “Swaraj’s resignation ought to be ner notice on Lalit Modi, saying Modi should sack Swaraj for try- a fait accompli.” “there is confusion about shades ing to help a private individual Meanwhile, Finance Minister of blue”. accused of wrong-doing. Congress Arun Jaitley has said allegations “Department of revenue intel- party members added to pressure against Swaraj are “baseless” and ligence had issued a light blue on Swaraj by marching in the the government has a “collective corner notice on the request of streets of the capital New Delhi, responsibility” for all decisions enforcement directorate to Lalit waving posters and shouting slo- taken. Modi in 2010 and that notice still gans against her. “Our ministers are capable of stands,” he added. Swaraj did not answer phone taking decisions and all decisions Sushma Swaraj has been in calls to her home. A Foreign are collective responsibility of the controversy for helping out the Ministry spokesman said he had government,” he said at a press controversial former IPL chief. no comment to make at this conference here jointly addressed The external affairs minister stage. Lalit could not immedi- with Home Minister Rajnath has said she helped Lalit Modi, ately be reached for a comment. Singh. who has been staying in London Modi, who is not related to Lalit, The finance minister also con- since 2010 following allegations has not commented on the issue firmed that notices have been of financial impropriety, after he so far, but senior leaders of the issued against former IPL chair- approached her last July, saying Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) man Lalit Modi in 15 out of 16 his wife was suffering from can- have publicly backed Swaraj. cases. “ED has directed several cer and was to undergo surgery Air Force (IAF) personnel walk past the wreckage of an IAF Jaguar fighter aircraft after it crashed while on Modi stormed to power last cases against person concerned... in Portugal. training sortie on the outskirts of Allahabad, yesterday. The pilots ejected safely. year with promises of running a show cause notice have been AGENCIES

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Widam named top performing listed firm

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Qatar’s private Commercial wealth held in equities to rise by 15 percent plane order DOHA: I n Q at a r, pr iv at e w e a lt h held in equities is expected to increase a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15 per- cent over the next five years. Private wealth in Qatar wit- slows down nessed a significant growth in 2014, mainly driven by rise in equities, Boston Consulting Jetmakers focus on backlog Group (BCG) noted in its “Global Wealth 2015 “report PARIS: The boom in com- citing the rapid expansion of air- released yesterday. mercial plane orders of recent lines in Asia and the Middle East “The trend in recent years has years appears to be giving way and echoing a similarly upbeat been a rising share of private to a more sustainable pace of outlook from Boeing last week. wealth held in equities: from 31 demand at the 2015 Paris air But the biggest challenge fac- percent in 2009 to 39 percent in show, with jetmakers increas- ing planemakers now is to ramp 2014 (and an estimated 42 percent ingly focused on lifting pro- up production to meet the record in 2019). This trend has been driven duction to meet their record $1.8bn of orders they have booked both by strong equity returns and backlog of sales. for the coming decade. by increasing asset allocations in US planemaker Boeing and Boeing is already planning to equities,” the BCG report said. European rival Airbus contin- increase output of its popular 737 The share of private wealth ued to unveil a steady stream of narrow-body jet to 52 a month in held in equities in the Middle East deals on Tuesday, day two of the 2018 from 42 currently. and Asia (MEA) is 27 percent in aerospace industry’s main annual Its commercial airplanes chief, A visitor takes pictures of the Airbus A 400M on the tarmac at the International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, 2014. In terms of wealth distri- gathering. Ray Conner, said yesterday the yesterday. bution, private wealth held by Boeing announced the biggest company would be cautious about ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) firm order of the event so far, taking any decision to raise pro- households—those with above with Dutch aircraft leasing com- duction towards 60 a month — a $100m—in Qatar showed the pany AerCap buying 100 737 MAX level mooted as possible for both Rolls-Royce: Too early to make highest growth rate in 2014. 8 jets in a deal worth $10.7bn at Airbus and Boeing. While both the UHNW and list prices, confirming a Reuters “We are going to be very pru- lower-high-net-worth segments report. dent in how we approach any call on mid-sized aircraft held an average of 41 percent of Industry sources also said rates above 52. It feels like the their private wealth in equities in Korean Air Lines would split a demand is higher than that, but 2014 across the world, the upper $6bn order for 60 jets between that can be short-lived. So we PARIS: Rolls-Royce, the Britain’s Rolls-Royce currently “If you look at the middle of HNW segment held just 29 per- Airbus and Boeing. are ... going to see how things world’s No.2 aircraft engine only makes engines for wide-bod- the market ... the market has cent, having a higher proportion However, the number and size progress,” he told reporters. maker, said it was too early to ied double-aisle jets that carry fragmented somewhat ... and it’s of cash and deposits (55 percent of the deals to date is below that “The worst thing for any of us say whether there was a gap in over 250 passengers. really not clear,” Wood said. versus an average of 42 percent of many recent trade shows, when is to oversupply; our intention is the market for a new mid-sized However, Wood said the focus In the wide-bodied market, for the two other segments). This cheap borrowing costs and strong to not oversupply.” passenger jet, which is being at Rolls-Royce was on develop- Rolls-Royce is benefiting from a segment may therefore represent growth in passenger numbers Conner also issued a warn- assessed by Boeing as a potential ing new technology, regardless of move by some airlines to opt for an opportunity for more intensive encouraged airlines to splash out ing to Airbus following reports 1,000-plus plane opportunity. aircraft size. bigger planes to expand capacity wealth-management activities. on new, more fuel-efficient planes. the European group might apply Rolls-Royce’s Aerospace “Our play is really one of tech- on routes where airport slots are From a regional viewpoint, “The market is definitely slow- for government loans to develop President Tony Wood said at the nology and being ready for being constrained. the share of private wealth held ing,” said Sash Tusa, aerospace a revamped version of its A380 Paris air show on Tuesday there able to put a suite of technology “We feel pretty confident. We’ve in equities was highest in North and defence analyst at Agency superjumbo. was a lack of clarity around the together to produce an engine for seen customers at the top end of America (49 percent in 2014), fol- Partners. “There are fewer orders “Whether they go forward issue and declined to be drawn on whichever size of aircraft actually that (mid-sized) window moving lowed by Asia-Pacific (38 percent), this week than there have been with that, we will address as it whether the company would want comes,” he said. into wide-bodied aircraft,” Wood Japan (34 percent), and Western at any air show in recent years. comes along. That would not be in to provide a new engine for any Rolls-Royce has long said it said, pointing to the demand for Europe (33 percent). MEA (27 Manufacturers are going to have line with what the WTO (World such project. wants to develop an engine to 787s in Asia. percent), Eastern Europe (24 to fight much harder for what’s Trade Organization) has said,” he Boeing said on Sunday it was power mid-sized planes, after it Nevertheless, planemakers percent), and Latin America (13 available.” said. exploring a potential market scrapped a joint venture plan to are jostling around the middle of percent) had lower equity alloca- Some moderation in demand The United States and Europe niche between its single-aisle 737 do so in 2013, but has cautioned the market. Boeing’s arch-rival tions. The share of private wealth had been widely anticipated. have been in a long-running trade and wide-body 787, but had not the timing and opportunity have Airbus, for example, has aimed held in bonds was highest in Latin Industry sources said on the eve dispute over mutual accusations decided whether to invest in a to be right. the A321neo — the long-range America (37 percent), followed of the show that, barring any of aircraft subsidies, with the new plane. That will be a matter for the version of its largest single-aisle by Western Europe (27 percent), last-minute surprises, Airbus row now evolving into one over Airlines have told Boeing they FTSE-100 company’s new chief jetliner — to fill a gap between MEA (21 percent). and Boeing might struggle to whether each side has complied are interested in something about executive Warren East, the Boeing’s forthcoming single-aisle “Looking ahead, our projections announce 500 orders between with WTO rulings. 20 percent bigger than its out- former head of technology firm 737-9 MAX and the twin-aisle do not show any major shifts in them, compared with 697 at the In a bid to revive flagging sales of-production 757 and able to fly ARM Holdings, who takes over 787. private-wealth asset allocation, Farnborough event last year with of the A380, the world’s biggest further. in July, to consider. If Boeing decides to proceed except for a small increase in the which Paris takes turns. passenger jet, Airbus is in talks “There is an open question For now, Rolls-Royce, which with a replacement for the 757, weight of assets held in equities There seems little prospect of with customers about possibly around the 757,” Wood said in an competes against world No.1 aero a new engine will be needed, said through 2019”, Markus Massi, a a sharp deterioration in demand, adding new engines or making a interview. “There’s an ongoing engine maker GE, sees the wide- Sash Tusa, aerospace and defence Partner & Managing Director at however. Airbus raised its 20-year version with about 50 more seats. debate. There’s certainly nothing bodied market is the most attrac- analyst at UK’s Agency Partners. BCG Middle East. forecast for jet sales on Monday, REUTERS clear yet.” tive space. REUTERS THE PENINSULA

Greek premier attacks creditors

ATHENS: Greek Prime acrimonious and unpredictable to try to avert a devastating Minister Alexis Tsipras yester- talks that have dragged on for default, as EU leaders considered day accused international credi- five months. holding an emergency summit tors of trying to “humiliate” the The negotiations concern the over the crisis. country and called on Europe to release of the ¤7.2bn ($8.1bn) But Tsipras returned to the reconsider its support for harsh in rescue funds remaining in offensive, accusing the creditors of IMF reform proposals. Greece’s massive bailout from presenting proposals that merely “The fixation on cuts...is most the IMF, European Union and pooled their toughest demands. likely part of a political plan... European Central Bank. “Right now, what dominates is to humiliate an entire people The embattled 40-year-old pre- the IMF’s harsh views on tough that has suffered in the past five mier held a round of consultations measures, and Europe’s on deny- years through no fault of its own,” with rival political leaders earlier ing any discussion over debt via- Tsipras told lawmakers of his rad- Tuesday to seek support for a poten- bility,” he said. ical left Syriza party. tial compromise deal with just two The Athens stock exchange was “The time has come for the weeks before the bailout expires. down 4.66 percent after Tsipras’s IMF’s proposals to be judged in Also at the end of the month, speech. public...by Europe,” the PM said, Greece faces a ¤1.6bn payment to It had been hoped that a deal adding that the global lender bore the IMF, with another ¤6.7bn due could be reached by Thursday “criminal responsibility” for aus- to the ECB in July and August, when the eurozone’s 19 finance terity measures that plunged the which Greek officials have said ministers, who control the purse country into a six-year recession. the government cannot afford. strings of the rescue programme, Tsipras’ outburst, coming as An opposition leader who met meet in Luxembourg. Greece faced pressure to tone with Tsipras said the premier had But Greek Finance Minister down the rhetoric and help reach cited “two or three gestures” that he Yanis Varoufakis said Athens a deal with its creditors that will could make to break the deadlock. would not bring new reform Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addressing lawmakers during his parliamentary group meeting at the Greek avert default at the end of the This had raised hope that measures to Luxembourg. Parliament in Athens yesterday. month, is characteristic of the Athens was about to cede ground AFP WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS APR Energy Widam named top performing listed firm sees 2015 Qatar Today announces Business Excellence Awards results below DOHA: Widam Food has been adjudged as the top perform- expectations ing company listed on Qatar Exchange (QE) by “Qatar JACKSONVILLE: APR Today”. The top 10 compa- Energy Plc said it expected its nies during the year 2014 was 2015 results to be significantly announced at a high-profile below market expectations, “Business Excellence Awards” hurt by higher-than-anticipated attended by businessmen and costs of exiting from Libya and dignitaries yesterday. delayed contract negotiations. The other top performing Shares in the provider of tem- companies include Medicare porary power systems fell as Group, Masraf Al Rayan, Gulf much as 37 percent, making the International Services, Islamic stock the second largest percent- Holding Group, Al Meera age loser on the London Stock Consumer Goods, Industries Exchange. Qatar, Qatar Fuel (Woqod), Jacksonville, Florida-based Barwa Real Estate Company APR, which reports its results and National Leasing Company in US dollars, said its results (Alijarah).. would also take a hit from cur- The Top 10 Awards were pre- rency movements, especially in pared keeping in mind an inves- Award winners with Rashid Al Mansoori (centre), CEO of Qatar Exchange, and Yousef Al Darwish, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Oryx Advertising (fourth Australia and Indonesia. tor’s perspective, looking at the left) at the Business Excellence Awards ceremony in Doha yesterday. (ABDUL BASIT) The Australian dollar has performance of the company lost about 5 percent while the in the last five years, giving the other measures of profitability The methodology as formulated performers on the Qatar stock nation proud by excelling in the Indonesian Rupiah has declined investor an informed guidance on such as return on equity, which by ALSHALL also measures all the exchange so that investors could fields of business and economics about 7 percent against the dollar the company’s performance. shows the size of the profits of financial and trading performance better understand Qatar’s mar- and also by aligning their corpo- since the beginning of the year. The formula of calculations a company in relation to the as an average of the five year period ket conditions and make educated rate goals to the National Vision Liberum analysts lowered their used to arrive at the Top 10 was amount the shareholders have to smooth-out extraordinary one- and intelligent investments. 2030 were also honoured at the full-year core earnings (EBITDA) through a weighted average of 20 invested in it and return on assets, time performances, and assess the Hussain Ibrahim Al Fardan, event. forecast for APR to $75m from percent each for price growth, which measures how effectively a listed companies during a period of Chairman, Alfardan Group, Among the dignitaries present $123m and raised their pretax dividend yield and liquidity, company’s assets are put to use. extended recent history. was honoured with the Lifetime were Yousuf Jassem Al Darwish, loss expectation to $87m from while net profit growth, revenue Lastly, liquidity of the stock The awards were presented to Achievement Award and his son, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief $37m. growth, return on equity and expressed in terms of average the representatives of the winning Fahad Alfardan, received the of Oryx Advertising Co; Alpana APR, which rents out 25-meg- return on asset are weighted at traded volume and number of companies by t Qatar Exchange award. Dr. R Seetharaman, Group Roy, Executive Vice-President awatt turbines and generators, 10 percent each. The ranking is transactions was also taken into Chief Executive Officer, Rashid CEO at Doha Bank, was named of Oryx Advertising Co; country reported in April a pretax loss of based on the financial perform- consideration, given that if someone Ali Al Mansoori, who was the Businessman of the Year. representatives from embassies $723.6m and adjusted EBITDA of ance of the last five years. would like to exit the investment, guest of honour at the event. Other prominent companies and captains of the industry. $189.3m for 2014. The methodology also includes he or she should be able to it easily. The awards spotlighted the best and individuals who have done the THE PENINSULA The company had also warned then that its 2015 net loss would be in line with or larger than expectations, hinging on how fast it could redeploy equipment from Libya, where it terminated its contract as the government Greece, US rates overshadow hybrid sukuk issue in Dubai failed to ratify it. “Guidance at the beginning of DUBAI: The Greek debt crisis might have to compromise on size in October 2013. Bankers believe director at National Bank of Abu DSI does not have a credit rat- the year was predicated on an and concern about US mone- and price. several other companies are plan- Dhabi. ing so it was freer to set higher expectation that contracts being tary tightening are complicat- “DSI is now talking to relation- ning perpetual issues. Oman’s “Over time we would expect yield step-ups, reassuring inves- pursued would have a financial ing a perpetual sukuk sale by ship banks to see if it can raise Renaissance Services said on this to change, but let’s not for- tors that it has a strong incen- impact by the fourth quarter of Dubai construction firm Drake the balance it requires, over and Sunday it planned to issue per- get that this market is still fairly tive to redeem the sukuk early. 2015,” APR said. & Scull, suggesting the Gulf’s above the commitment from lead petual notes to finance a buy-back young.” If the company does not decide “While those opportunities still hybrid debt market may be too arrangers,” he added. of convertible bonds. Perpetual bonds by Gulf issu- to call the bond after five years, exist... customer decisions about fragile to serve as a major fund- The company did not respond But the delay to DSI’s issue ers are still performing well in the yield will step up a massive deals in the pipeline have been ing source for companies. to emails seeking comment, suggest the pipeline may dry up. the secondary market, with Dubai 500 bps. pushed out until later in the year.” DSI set initial price guidance while bankers at joint global Gulf investors are traditionally retailer Majid Al Futtaim’s 7.125 A London banker said the Demand for temporary energy last Wednesday at around nine coordinators Emirates NBD wary of complex bond structures, percent bond sold in October timing of DSI’s issue was unfor- has been increasing in developing percent for a perpetual Islamic Capital and HSBC declined to especially at times of global mar- 2013 bid at 4.525 percent, 17 basis tunate, however, not just because markets where utilities have not bond sized at $150-200m and comment. In addition to those ket instability. points off a lifetime low hit last of the global environment. been able to keep up with fast- which was expected to price on two banks, Al Hilal Bank and “We’ve seen through vari- October. Many Gulf retail and pri- paced economic growth. Monday, but by Tuesday after- Standard Chartered are joint lead ous deals that the regional fixed DSI’s sukuk may be structured vate banking investors have However, APR’s focus on noon the bond had not been managers. income investors aren’t particu- more attractively for investors, as become less active with the emerging markets has left it launched. No Gulf issuer has sold a per- larly comfortable with the non- the yield on Majid Al Futtaim’s approach of the Muslim holy exposed to geopolitical uncer- One banker with knowledge of petual bond internationally since vanilla structures, and hence issue, rated BB+ by Standard & month of Ramadan, which tainty, forcing it to issue a the deal, speaking on condition United Arab Emirates schools their demand for such notes has Poor’s and Fitch, is to step up will start around June 18, he slew of warnings and exit some of anonymity because the deal operator GEMS Education tended to be somewhat subdued,” only 25 bps and 75 bps in two said. regions. was still active, said the company priced a $200m five-year sukuk said Chavan Bhogaita, a managing stages. REUTERS REUTERS

Statoil to cut Vanguard price cuts up to 1,500 jobs by end of rattle bond brokers NEW YORK: The Vanguard the usual fees. this year Group, which in 40 years The cuts reinforce the non- became the biggest mutual profit company’s mission to pro- OSLO: Norway’s Statoil will cut fund company by selling low- duce strong returns for investors up to seven percent of its work- priced, market-matching funds, through keeping operational and force and a third of its consult- is competing with some of its management costs low, company ants by the end of 2016, it said best customers — the brokers executives said. yesterday, adding to staff cuts and advisers who funnel client “Obviously there are going to be already implemented as it bat- assets to its funds — by offering some advisers who think we are tles low oil prices and shrinking personalized service to inves- treading on their turf,” said John margins. tors with more than $500,000. Bogle, the 86-year-old founder State-controlled Statoil plans Making things worse for out- and former chief executive of to cut between 1,100 and 1,500 side advisers, Vanguard is charg- Vanguard told Reuters. “We’ve permanent jobs, adding to cuts of ing 0.3 percent of assets annually never been as directly competitive 1,340 since the end of 2013. or less, compared with the one as this, but at some point you have It will reduce the number of its percent to three percent common to stand up for what you believe.” consultants by 525 as it plans to among brokers and independent The new program risks alienat- cut costs by $1.7bn (£1.2bn) per financial advisers. That’s down ing the advisers at outside broker- year from 2016. from the 0.70 percent Vanguard ages, banks and financial planning “We have so far solved the used to charge. And the company firms who last year were respon- workforce surplus through volun- has widened the pool of eligible sible for more than half of the tary measures, and maintain the A speaker addressing the workshop. investors to include people with record $214 billion that Vanguard ambition to conduct the people $50,000 or more, down from the collected from investors. process over the next 18 months former minimum of $500,000. In 2009, about 27 percent of without forced measures,” the QSTP holds workshops for start-ups Some advisers said they can’t Vanguard’s $1.35 trillion in assets firm said in a statement. compete with Vanguard’s prices under management were fun- Employing some of the industry’s nor its marketing muscle. David nelled through banks, brokers and highest paid workers, Statoil has DOHA: Entrepreneurs, start-ups services, support, facilities and of services to both local and Lewis, whose Resource Advisory independent advisers, the com- been under pressure to cut costs and fledging businesses recently expertise provided by both QSTP regional markets to shore up our Services in Knoxville, Tennessee, pany said. Today, about a third of due to a fall in the price of Brent participated in a workshop to and QDB, in addition to providing mission as facilitators of applied manages about $97 million, said its $3 trillion in assets came from crude oil of more than $50 a barrel hone the skills they need to launch assistance and skills training that research, technology-innovation he lost a client in April with those third-party salespeople. in the past year to around $64. a successful company. Hosted by will help these fledging businesses and incubation.” an account of almost $2m to Vanguard officials say that its The firm, one of the largest Qatar Science & Technology Park grow and compete successfully in Abdulaziz Nasser Al Khalifa, Vanguard because of its lower fees new Personal Advisor Services pro- employers in Norway, did not (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation the local and regional market. CEO of QDB, said: “Qatar and offer of a personal adviser. gram won’t compete with high-end provide further detail on the cuts Research and Development (QF Hamad Al Kuwari, Managing Development Bank is the main “We like to think we’re doing advisers. The company’s advisers but said that it would give more R&D), the workshop focused on Director of QSTP, said: “Qatar supporter in the development more than they can do,” said Lewis, talk to clients online or by phone, detail on the “adjustments to the ‘Innovation Management’ and Science & Technology Park is of SMEs and the private sector, 67, who offers advice about areas and offer a fairly bare-bones array organisation set-up” by the end was held in collaboration with the one and only technology in addition to assisting and sup- including retirement accounts, of products and services. of the month. Qatar Development Bank at the development complex that is a porting the entrepreneurs and taxes and estate planning. “The “Even if we win business that It added that each business unit Aladdin Husseini Hall within Free Zone and home to 38 resi- providing all they need to cre- gentleman said in his exit call that is up-market, it will be different would have to work out specific QSTP. dent companies varying between ate a supportive environment for he really appreciates us but didn’t from the in-person, high-touch job cuts and work on this would The ‘Innovation Management’ key multinational R&D players entrepreneurship. We focus on need our level of service now that guidance clients experience with last from August to November. training program is a collabora- and Technology Development the continuous development of the big work was done.” advisers,” said Martha King, who Statoil had 22,516 permanent tion between QSTP and QDB that SMEs and Start-Ups, all under SMEs and building their internal Vanguard said it expanded its until recently ran Vanguard’s employees and 1,411 consultants aims to introduce entrepreneurs one roof. In addition to our capacity to develop better prod- advisory service because most of third-party sales unit and heads at the end of 2014. and small and medium enter- state-of-the-art infrastructure, ucts and services.” its customers seek retirement its institutional division. REUTERS prises (SMEs) to the combined QSTP offers a diverse portfolio THE PENINSULA advice but aren’t willing to pay REUTERS WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 BUSINESS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 19 Libya’s oil Qatari bourse production at 432,000bpd: index sheds NOC chief

LONDON: Libya is produc- ing 432,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil, National Oil Corp 29.68 points Chairman Mustafa Sanallah said yesterday. Of these around 350,000 bpd Saudi blue chips extend losses is exported, Sanallah told the National Oil Companies Congress. DOHA: Qatar Exchange index investment on June 15. Sanallah said Libya is aiming to dropped 29.68 points, or 0.25 Modest trading volumes on increase output by 200,000bpd in percent, when the bourse closed Monday and yesterday indicated the coming weeks, in large part by yesterday at 11,873.55 points there were no large fund inflows resuming exports from the field of compared to 11,903.23 points on from abroad. Only one foreign the same name operated by Waha Monday. institution, HSBC, has so far said Oil Co. The market capitalisation it has obtained a licence to invest, Exports from the field, a joint- decreased to QR632.09bn com- though stock exchange chief exec- venture between the NOC and US pared with QR633.49bn regis- utive Adel Al Ghamdi said that companies Hess, Marathon and tered on Monday. regulators were processing six ConocoPhillips , have been under The trading value decreased applications. force majeure for months as a to QR208.28m with a volume Saudi stock exchange data result of security problems. of 5,593,728 shares from 3,586 released yesterday showed that The Es Sider port, the main transactions compared with qualified foreign institutions had export terminal for Waha, has QR211.55m with a volume of invested very small amounts — no been under force majeure since 4,960,327 shares from 2,582 trans- more than 0.02 percent of each December, when fighting between actions on Monday. company — yesterday in a handful rival factions led to a fire. Other Indices of two sectors gained of stocks, including petrochemical Traders talk in front of the German share price index DAX board at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, fighting damaged the fields them- and five declined yesterday. Real firms Sipchem and PetroRabigh, yesterday. selves in March. estate index advanced 0.32 per- healthcare companies Dallahand “We are making maintenance cent to 2,674.47 points and trans- Mouwasat and medical insurer required on the oilfield and the port index edged up 0.01 percent. Bupa Arabia. Europe shares up from 4-month low terminal,” Sanallah said. Insurance index dropped the The latter three all rose yester- Sanallah said the NOC is also most yesterday, down 1.46 percent day as they are not part of MSCI’s close to a deal with local factions to 4,752.67 points. provisional Saudi index and had LONDON: European shares sustainable. “I see another cor- times there comes a point when that would enable it to reopen the The Total Return Index dropped therefore not been bid up before recovered after hitting a four- rection of at least five percent in it has to be confronted, and it El Sharara and El Feel oilfields, 0.25 percent (18,452.11 points). Al the market opening. Bupa Arabia month low in choppy trading the coming weeks as it seems that looks like that time may well be which used to pump more than Rayan Islamic Index dropped 0.18 edged up 0.4 percent, Mouwasat yesterday, with analysts and Greece and its creditors are still in the next week or so. A Greek 400,000bpd. percent (4,623.28 points) and All added 0.3 percent and Dallah traders saying that the Greece- far away from an agreement. The exit from the eurozone is looking “We have good progress — we Share Index dropped 0.19 percent climbed 1.7 percent. led sell-off and a weaker euro Greek situation will continue to ever more likely.” have dialogue,” Sanallah said, add- (3,180.76 points). Several blue-chip stocks also had created some buying oppor- keep the market volatile.” Among other sharp mov- ing they could reach an agree- Meanwhile, most other regional bucked the downward trend yes- tunities for investors. Greek shares fell 4.8 percent ers, International Consolidated ment “hopefully before Ramadan. stock markets fell yesterday after terday, including lenders Al Rajhi The pan-European and the country’s banking index Airlines Group fell 1.5 percent Maybe today.” a rebound in the Brent oil price Bank, up 1.3 percent, and Samba FTSEurofirst 300 index was up dropped 8.9 percent as Greece after a slump at rival Air France The 340,000 bpd El Sharara proved short-lived and foreign Financial Group, up 0.3 percent. 0.3 percent at 1435 GMT, having and its creditors hardened their KLM weighed on European air- field has been closed since fund inflows into Saudi Arabia Al Rajhi is the biggest retail earlier hit its lowest level since stances after a breakdown in talks line stocks. Air France shares November, with residents of remained tiny following the mar- player in Saudi Arabia and Samba mid-February. The European aimed at preventing a default and fell 3.4 percent after the company Zintan, a town in western Libya, ket’s opening to international also has a significant share of volatility index rose 3.3 percent possible euro exit. said it was dropping some routes blocking the pipeline to the institutions this week. demand deposits which bear no to its highest since January. The leader of Germany’s cen- to cut costs. Zawiya port, demanding that a The main Saudi index slipped interest. This positions those banks Analysts cited the weaker tre-left Social Democrats (SPD), Henkel slipped by one percent force loyal to Tripoli leave the 0.2 percent as heavyweights Saudi well for an expected increase in US euro, which was down 0.5 per- Thomas Oppermann, said he saw after a report saying that it had field. Basic Industries and National interest rates, which the Federal cent against the US dollar, as a no willingness from the Greek lost its bid to buy a Procter & Sanallah said NOC has sup- Commercial Bank lost 0.4 and 0.8 Reserve may signal this week. positive for European exporting government to reach an agree- Gamble hair-care business. plied the residents of Zintan percent respectively. Dubai’s index was the day’s companies. ment with creditors and that he US cosmetics group Coty won with more than 70 trucks of die- Most other components of the biggest loser, closing 0.9 percent “A weaker euro is a big plus for doubted there would be a deal on auctions to acquire three busi- sel, gasoline and other fuels over provisional MSCI Saudi Arabia lower as trading on the bourse company profits and that is pro- Thursday. nesses from P&G for as much as the past week, though local offi- index also fell, having rallied in focused on the shares of Amlak viding some support to European Laith Khalaf, senior analyst $12bn, a source familiar with the cials said they had not received previous weeks in anticipation Finance, which is not part of the companies,” said KBC senior at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: matter said, including P&G’s hair- the deliveries as recently as last of increased demand when the benchmark. economist Koen De Leus, adding “The can of Greek debt has been care operations. week. market opened to direct foreign AGENCIES that Tuesday’s recovery is not kicked down the road so many REUTERS REUTERS Sharq Village Gulf family business empires wary of going public wins QTA DUBAI: A few years ago, Abu construction sector assets to cut to list on the stock market but investment bankers from the tempt them into selling shares in Dhabi businessman Mohamed costs. Now the company aims to many had to shed loss-making busi- region and Gulf stock exchange core businesses. “The crown jew- quality award Al Fahim aimed to list his fami- remain a family-owned conglom- ness when the crisis hit, making officials, is to dilute family control els of merchant families will never ly’s hotels company on the stock erate, with interests from tourism the IPO route much less appealing. through public offers of shares and be IPO-ed, they will continue to DOHA: It has been a glori- market. He saw this as the best and catering to car and industrial Some of these were founded a installing outside managements. be privately held by the family.” ous month for Sharq Village & way to ensure the survival of equipment sales. “We changed our century ago by the region’s old But that is meeting resistance The issue is important for Spa as the hotel and its outlets the family’s business empire. board of directors, our chief exec- merchant dynasties, others created from traditionalists, who think regional economies; family busi- received several awards during Fahim had seen statistics utive and chairman, and worked more recently by local businessmen family firms can continue to pros- nesses generate over 80 percent of World Travel Awards in Dubai showing that globally, 90 percent hard to create a protocol and arti- riding the post-the Second World per by modernising themselves non-oil gross domestic product in and at the FACT and Time Out of second- and third-generation cles of association,” Fahim said. War oil boom or by Palestinian without big changes to ownership the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Doha awards ceremonies. family firms failed when they This brought in independent immigrants in the 1960s and 1970s. or control. Some invoke struc- Council, consultants PwC said. Sharq Village & Spa recently remained in the hands of found- executives to manage the com- As economies modernise tures and strategies from Arab Many of the Gulf’s corporate received “Hotels Quality ers’ descendants. Going public pany, while the family could main- and cross-border competition or Islamic history. crown jewels, from the Saudi Standards Award 2014” by seemed the answer. tain ownership. increases, the traditional Arab Arijit Nandi, head of invest- Binladin construction group to Qatar Tourism Authority But the global financial crisis, Al Fahim’s decision to shun an companies, long dependent on ment banking at Abu Dhabi Dubai’s Al Habtoor Group, are during its third annual hotel and the swings it triggered in Gulf initial public offering is one that the energy and vision of a family boutique investment bank The family-owned. That can limit the awards in Doha. One of the markets, changed his mind. The hundreds other family businesses patriarch, face pressure to become National Investor, said that while depth of liquidity on Gulf stock ten highest scoring hotels in float was ditched and instead, in the Gulf may take. Before the more professional and efficient. families might divest peripheral markets and stifle M&A activity. the “services and classification Al Fahim Group sold off oil and financial crisis, these firms rushed One option, promoted by assets, it was proving hard to REUTERS mystery audit” carried out by an independent third party at all hotels in Qatar. “We are proud with our Malabar Gold wins Superbrand award award-winning team who is committed to provide The Ritz- Prince Alwaleed settles Carlton service philosophy to the city to create unique, memora- ble and authentic Arabian expe- riences for our guests whether Forbes libel suit travelling on leisure or for busi- ness,” said Zee Bassila, Director DUBAI: Saudi Arabian billion- the full market price of its Saudi- of Sales & Marketing of Sharq aire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal listed shares, and had implied the Village & Spa. said he had settled a libel suit company was not transparent in its Operated by The Ritz-Carlton against the Forbes magazine financial reporting. Hotel Company, Sharq Village group over its reporting on his On Monday, the Saudi stock and Spa is a luxury beachfront fortune, which he claimed was exchange opened to direct foreign property situated on the Persian billions of dollars larger than investment. Gulf, 15 minutes from the city the magazine estimated. In his statement yesterday, Centre. Modelled after a tradi- A brief statement from Alwaleed said that because of the tional Qatari village, the 174-room Alwaleed’s private office yesterday market opening, Forbes was now resort blends authentic Arabian said the suit against Forbes and comfortable with using Kingdom architecture with the very lat- two writers had been settled “on Holding’s market price in valuing est in modern comforts and mutually agreeable terms”. Forbes that component of his wealth. He amenities. did not immediately respond to an did not elaborate on this or on Services and facilities include emailed request for comment. other parts of the dispute. restaurants and lounges serving Alwaleed, whose Kingdom Forbes’ website currently puts Middle Eastern and Western cui- Holding holds stakes in high- Alwaleed’s net worth at $22.6bn, sine with outdoor dining options; profile Western investments from making him the world’s 34th a 6,500 square meter Six Senses Twitter to Citigroup, Euro Disney richest person. The website says Spa with 23 treatment rooms, pri- and London’s Savoy Hotel, filed a this estimate is based on Forbes’ vate ladies’ areas, and two out- defamation suit against Forbes in own calculation of the value of door pools; and over 1,130 square Malabar Gold & Diamonds won the Superbrand award for the third time in a row. Shamlal Ahamed M P, London in 2013. Kingdom Holding’s assets, not meters of conference space that Managing Director- International operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, received the award from Mike That year Forbes estimated his the market price of its shares, includes two magnificent ball- English, Chairman, Superbrand Council, in the presence of Abdul Salam K P, Group Executive Director, net worth at $20bn in its widely because only five percent of the rooms, a boardroom and a grand Malabar Group; Salish Mathew, Head of Marketing & Branding, Malabar Gold & Diamonds during the watched billionaires list. Alwaleed company is publicly traded on the reception foyer. Superbrands Tribute Event in Dubai. argued that the magazine underval- Saudi stock market. THE PENINSULA ued Kingdom Holding by not using REUTERS WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS EU-US trade deal seems distant dream Initial goal was to sign deal by end of 2014; deal designed to look beyond just tariff reduction

BRUSSELS: When US trade “The two sides haven’t really that will lower food, environmen- of lines. The partners also have that could affect businesses — push a deal to 2018 and beyond. chief Michael Froman opened started negotiating yet. Even if tal and health standards and cut different approaches to regula- previously a matter only for trade Without them and with focus, it’s talks in 2013 on an EU-US free they hit full speed we are looking rather than increase jobs. tion, from which most of the gains technocrats — blew up as an issue something that could be achiev- trade deal he said he was confi- at something like 2019 or 2020 But even aside from problems of the Transatlantic Trade and at the end of 2013, forcing the able within a year,” he said. dent it could be reached on “one based on a normal schedule,” posed by external pressures, offi- Investment Partnership, known Commission to suspend talks on Still, out of the limelight, some tank of gas.” Two years later, said Hosuk Lee-Makiyama, direc- cials representing each region as TTIP, are expected to derive investment and to launch a public progress is being made. negotiations have all but stalled. tor of the European Centre for face considerable stress inside the given tariffs are already low. consultation which drew 150,000 US and EU pharmaceuti- This was to have been a unique International Political Economy. negotiating room. In some areas, such as automo- mostly negative responses. cal regulators have agreed that trade deal between open, devel- Timing is important. The The United States and the bile safety, there is a meeting of “It has been slowed down, but biosimilars, near copies of origi- oped economies whose high wages partners envisage an agreement European Union have successfully minds. In many other fields the slowed down for a very good rea- nal biological medical products meant trade unions did not need encompassing a third of global concluded trade deals with other United States wants Europe to son. It’s brought into question the whose patents have expired, may to fear job-sapping floods of cheap trade that would set a standard regions by imposing their meth- reform its regulatory process, level of ambition of TTIP. Will it be approved with a single test imports. for others to follow, but their ods on a promise of a massive while the EU has urged regula- be a one-off trade deal or a ‘liv- rather than two expensive stud- But as negotiators prepare for economic influence is gradually market of consumers in return. tory bodies to find ways of recon- ing’ agreement that evolves?” said ies on each side of the Atlantic. their 10th meeting, in Brussels waning. Now they are finding that ciling differences. van Ham. EGA, the European Generic next month, EU officials are com- “The window of opportunity approach doesn’t work with each Other matters look extremely A further hurdle is that the and Biosimilar Medicines plaining that US counterparts for the transatlantic west to set other, and a fight has broken out tough to reconcile, such as the United States has prioritised a Association, says they are also are inflexible and the European common standards is shrinking over who will be top dog. EU’s system of “geographic indi- trans-Pacific trade deal, meaning considering common single tests Parliament is so split on the sub- because of initiatives by the glo- A clash of styles was clear cations” (GIs), a designation of TTIP is only second in line. The for complex generics and for ject of the deal that it cannot even bal south,” said Peter van Ham of from the start. The European origin protection which means presidential election could also pharmaceutical manufacturing agree to debate it. Dutch think tank the Clingendael Commission, armed with a man- that only Greeks can use the term slow progress in 2016. sites. Senior trade officials initially Institute, referring to the date from EU members, presented “feta” for their cheese and that Simon Lester, of the Cato “A lot of groups are angry, but forecast talks could conclude by China-led Asian Infrastructure an offer to cut tariffs on 95 per- parma ham must come from Italy. Institute, believes a very broad here is something with benefits the end of 2014, but now they Investment Bank as an example. cent of products or “tariff lines” Many in the United States view deal may simply be asking too for everyone — lower costs for appear to be heading for the The subject has whipped up from the outset, while the offer this as protectionism. much. He suggests that negotia- businesses and cheaper medi- in-tray of whoever succeeds ecology, consumer and civil soci- from the United States, more Public concerns have also led tors drop investor protection and cines,” said EGA director general Froman’s boss Barack Obama in ety groups who argue that this is a used to leaving issues open until to delay. The issue of protecting GIs from any deal. Adrian van den Hoven. 2017. secretive deal for big corporations the end, only covered 67 percent investors against new regulation “Trying to include them would REUTERS

ADB president visits India Greek crisis engulfs US credibility at stake over eurozone bonds Asia trade pact,

LONDON: Italian, Spanish and of capital controls and eventually says Singapore Portuguese bond yields leapt push it out of the euro zone, ana- yesterday in one of the most lysts say. WASHINGTON: America’s serious episodes of contagion Italian 10-year bond yields rose reputation in East Asia risks since the height of Europe’s debt 10 basis points to 2.43 percent. being undermined if it fails to crisis after the latest break- Spanish yields rose 14 bps to 2.52 seal a trade pact encompassing down in talks between Greece percent, while Portuguese yields 40 percent of the world’s econ- and its creditors. jumped 16 bps to 3.42 percent. omy, Singapore’s foreign minis- Except for a jump in May dur- They were all at their highest ter warned yesterday. ing a global bond sell-off driven by levels since the third or the fourth “American credibility will be improving inflation expectations, quarter of last year. Spanish 10-year seriously impacted if this doesn’t yields on bonds issued by the euro yields were on course for their go through,” Foreign Minister zone’s most vulnerable states eighth weekly rise in a row, the K Shanmugam said of the trade were on track for their biggest longest such run since at least 1994. accord, which is in jeopardy in three-day move since mid-2013. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Washington. Similarly sharp moves were Varoufakis said in a German He highlighted how US officials seen in 2012 as the crisis peaked, newspaper interview that he have been stressing the impor- although yields on the three coun- was not planning to present new tance of reaching such a deal for tries’ bonds remain far below the reform proposals at a Eurogroup many years. highs of above seven percent hit meeting later this week. But Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (left) with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao in “You are either in, or you’re in that period. the Greek negotiation team was New Delhi yesterday. Nakao is on a two-day visit to India during which he will visit ADB projects in the western out,” he told a seminar organized The moves, analysts say, could “available at any time” to find state of Rajasthan. by The Atlantic magazine. impact the dynamic of the nego- a solution with its partners, The Republican-run House of tiations between Greece and Varoufakis said. Representatives on Friday deliv- European leaders, who may have Germany’s EU commissioner ered a stinging blow to President thought that the relative calm in said on Monday the time had Barack Obama by refusing to give markets during the protracted come to prepare for a “state of India trade deficit dips to 3-month low him fast-track powers to present talks was a sign that investors emergency”. Congress with a trade accord thought a Grexit was manageable. “There seems to be some panic. for an up or down vote, with no “A lot of people, especially in It has been said this week would NEW DELHI: India’s trade def- with the rest of the world, nar- the cost of crude imports, which amendments. Germany, have seemed relaxed be the week of truth,” said DZ icit narrowed to a three-month rowed to a one-year-low of 0.2 account for nearly a third of The Republicans were joined by about Greece. We’ve seen com- Bank strategist Daniel Lenz, low in May, helped by lower gold percent of gross domestic product India’s total imports, by about many of Obama’s Democrats over ments saying that if Greece exits although he thought that assess- imports, bolstering the outlook in the January-March quarter. 41 percent in May from a year concerns the accord could result it’s not such a big thing,” said ment was an “exaggeration”. for its current account balance. Economists at Barclays said earlier to $8.5bn. But in a sign in US jobs being lost. Jean-Francois Robin, head of Even if there is no agreement But in a worrying sign, weak an improvement in the trade of a pick-up in oil demand, Obama wants to finalise terms rates strategy at Natixis. at Thursday’s meeting of euro global demand as well as persist- shortfall will help keep the cur- imports jumped 15 percent from with 11 other Pacific Rim coun- “The market is just showing zone finance ministers, a deal ent domestic bottlenecks led to a rent account gap in check in the April. tries on what would be the largest exactly the opposite of that.” could still come later, he said. sixth straight annual fall in mer- April-June quarter. Global crude prices have gained trade agreement ever, a massive Athens has to repay 1.6 billion German 10-year Bund yields, chandise exports. Exports account “Overall, we think India’s in recent months, but analysts say pact which would include Japan euros in loans to the International the benchmark for euro zone bor- for about a fifth of India’s $2 tril- external sector is on a strong the upside potential is limited due but not China. Monetary Fund at the end of June rowing costs, were down 4 basis lion economy. footing and will remain so in the to ongoing oversupply. Shanmugam pointed out and an even larger amount to the points at 0.79 percent. The trade deficit shrank to coming quarters,” Barclays said Overall imports in May fell the deal would also cover the European Central Bank next month. The European Court of Justice’s $10.41bn last month, its lowest in a note. 16.52 percent from a year earlier 10-nation Asean states, which Widely believed to be running ruling that an ECB bond-buying since February, from $10.99bn in India is reaping the benefits of a to $32.75bn. includes Singapore, and whose out of money, Greece is one step plan crafted at the height of the April, data released by the trade slump in global commodity prices Exports, meanwhile, continued economies he said were projected closer to default and a possible crisis was in line with European ministry showed yesterday. that helped reduce gold imports to struggle, contracting 20.19 per- to grow to $4 trillion within the exit from the euro zone after the law had little impact on the The data comes days after by nearly 23 percent from April cent year-on-year to $22.35bn in next five years. latest talks collapsed on Sunday. market. India’s current account deficit, to $2.4bn last month. May. “So that’s a huge economy,” the This could lead to the imposition REUTERS the broadest measure of its trade The slump also brought down REUTERS Singaporean minister said. “In a sense the history of East Asia and the Asia-Pacific is being re-written through trade Zimbabwe scraps Zimdollar deals.” “Can you as a Pacific power, a Shell-BG $70bn deal world power, afford to not fully engage in this region?” he asked. The Obama administration has long pushed a so-called “rebal- gets US clearance ance” towards the fast-growing Asian region. LONDON: US regulators have approvals,” Shell Chief Executive And the US has already given the green light for Royal Officer Ben van Beurden said in negotiated the Trans-Pacific Dutch Shell’s proposed $70bn a statement. Partnership (TPP) with so many acquisition of British rival BG “We remain on track for com- countries, “how do you think peo- Group, the first clearance for pletion in early 2016,” he added. ple will view America as a reliable the biggest deal in the energy Van Beurden has visited in partner?” if the deal falls through, sector in over a decade. recent weeks Trinidad, Brazil, Shanmugam asked. The two companies said on Kazakhstan and China to discuss “How do you think people will Tuesday the United States the deal. take your word in the future Federal Trade Commission (FTC) The deal, which followed the when you say you’re going to do had cleared the deal. near halving of oil prices since something? ... How do you think The deal, which the companies last June, was expected to spark a you can be taken seriously if after aim to complete by early 2016, flurry of mergers and acquisitions having put so much of your pres- will require further regulatory in the energy industry, but so far tige on this, you don’t do it?” clearances from all the countries few deals have been announced. Republicans on Friday signalled BG operates in, including the The third-biggest oil and gas they were prepared to regroup European Union, China, Australia deal ever by enterprise value will rather than abandon efforts to and Brazil. bring Shell assets in Brazil, East update America’s trade policy, “We’re well underway with the Africa, Australia, Kazakhstan and and the White House insisted the anti-trust and regulatory filing Egypt. BG has some of the world’s process was salvageable. processes in relevant jurisdic- most ambitious projects in lique- Obama has urged the House to A man points at a poster with exchange rates for old Zimbabwe dollar to US dollar in the capital Harare, tions around the world and we’re fied natural gas (LNG), where vote again “as soon as possible” Zimbabwe, yesterday. Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe officially invited those holding on to Zimdollar confident that, following the usual demand is growing as consumers so US businesses can “sell goods notes to take them to banks in exchange for US dollars. All notes and coins issued by the Reserve Bank of thorough and professional review turn away from more polluting made in America to the rest of Zimbabwe before 2008 are demonetised as from June 13. by the relevant authorities, the fuels such as coal. the world.” deal will receive the necessary REUTERS AFP WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 BUSINESS VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

How to shore up the euro Stocks fall may leave Europe if Greece decides to go BY MARK GILBERT with no champion bank

ith bailout talks between Greece and its creditors col- BY ANJULI DAVIES and like wealth management. But for higher profitability,” he said. lower than before the crisis, but lapsing, it seems sensible to start reflecting on what STEVE SLATER others, like Deutsche Bank, Investors now perceive running at 12 percent is still almost three defenses the euro might need against the fallout of a may face tougher questions: if a global investment bank as “too times higher than in Europe, Wnation leaving the common-currency project. Once etrenching and cost- investment banking is not their complex to manage, too risky according to consulting firm EY. euro membership is proven to be anything but irrevocable, the cutting European strength, what is? The shrink- and too expensive,” he said. remaining members will need to reassert their unity. And one investment banks ing European banks are putting HSBC, Europe’s biggest bank, MIND THE REVENUE GAP way to do that would be to resurrect, in slightly modified form, the are on course to more focus on profitability than became the latest last week to The twin challenge for concept of euro bonds. lose market share in the past, which investors and scale back global investment Europe’s banks is to make Rto their bigger US rivals for the analysts said was welcome, but banking ambitions, with plans theirinvestment banks profit- THE EURO’S EXISTENTIAL CRISIS 10th straight year in 2015, a there is unease about whether to shrink the division by a third able and make up for any rev- Discussing Grexit is no longer taboo in the upper echelons of the startling retreat that leaves other businesses will be hurt by to boost profitability. enue shortfall in other areas. European Union. “The shadow of a Greek exit from the euro zone the continent in danger of having the smaller scale. “If they are Tellingly, it said 70 percent Deutsche Bank under new CEO is becoming increasingly perceptible,” German Economy Minister no global champion. making better use of their capi- of its revenues were made in John Cryan potentially faces and Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel wrote in Bild newspaper. The top dozen European tal it’s got to be a good thing. But markets where it held a top five the biggest challenge. The bank “Unfortunately, the attitude of the Greek government obliges us investment banks have taken for anybody who believes in criti- position. New bosses at Deutsche has ranked 6-8th in investment to take into account other alternatives, such as a Grexit,” Belgian just 20.7 percent of global invest- cal mass and the importance of Bank and Credit Suisse are banking fees in the last decade, Finance Minister Johan Van Overtveldt told Trends magazine. “I ment banking fees so far this scale then it’s a bad thing, espe- also expected to cut back hard. leaving it as Europe’s last chal- rule out a Grexit as a sensible solution but nobody can rule out year, down almost a third from cially when you start to with- Barclays, UBS and Royal Bank lenger as a top tier global firm everything,” said Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis. There a peak of 29 percent in 2003, draw from the biggest market in of Scotland already have. after Barclays’ retreat.But with might still be a deal that saves the day, but the people closest to according to Thomson Reuters the world,” said Chris Wheeler, The top positions for fees a return on equity of just 2.7 per- the action seem increasingly skeptical. data. Their share has fallen analyst at Atlantic Equities in have long been dominated by the cent last year and shares trading Enlightened self-interest would suggest the EU will have lit- every year since 2005. London. big five US banks - JPMorgan, at barely half of their book value, tle sympathy for Greece’s post-euro needs. Quite the opposite The top eight US banks, After years of chasing rev- Bank of America Merrill Lynch, investors are growing impatient. -- Europe would have incentive to let the runaway country suffer meanwhile, had 35.7 percent of enues around the world, invest- Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Cryan has limited options to in order to show how cold and lonely life can get outside of the the market so far this year, their ment banks, especially Europe’s, and Citigroup. From Europe, fall back on, as German retail protective confines of the euro club, “pour encourager les autres.” highest since 2007, although still are cutting offices and products Only Credit Suisse and UBS banking is an unattractive mar- The EU will be busy, in any case, attending to its own post Grexit below their 44.3 percent peak due to tougher rules and capi- have briefly broken into the top ket and Deutsche is not a power- situation. The continent will need to make a show of solidarity to in 2001 before boutique firms tal regulations.“There was this five since the turn of the century. house in wealth management. By demonstrate to the region’s bondholders and the world’s currency began absorbing a larger share whole dream to be global mas- Investment banking fees are contrast, UBS’s big retreat from traders that the euro is the icon of a true economic union, not just of mergers deal revenue. ters of the universe, flow mon- not the only area where Europe fixed income trading in 2012, a currency-pegging chimera. Otherwise, the euro’s weaker members The data covers bond under- sters - but is it really relevant is losing ground. US banks have and a tumble to 12th position might find themselves picked off one by one by speculators driving writing, equity underwriting, to be global?” said one senior also increased their share in in investment banking fees this their borrowing costs through the roof in pursuit of profit. loans and M&A income, but investment banker, who asked equities trading. In fixed income, year from 5th in 2008, allowed Europe could achieve what’s necessary by reviving plans for the not trading income.For some not to be identified to avoid currencies and commodities it to fall back on its core wealth euro zone (or its remaining countries, in this case) to band together European banks, like UBS, cut- appearing to comment on behalf they have grabbed about 7 per- management strength. Its shares to meet its borrowing needs. And there’s a way of pursuing that ting back in investment banking of his firm.“Being global is brain- centage points of market share have rallied 75 percent since its goal that should overcome the philosophical objections that have could be a good sign: they are washing... The environment has from European rivals since 2010, shift and trade at a 40 percent previously been raised against the idea. reducing a business where prof- changed, those who resisted led by gains by JPMorgan and premium to book value, one of Both the mechanism and the opposition to common bonds are itability was weak to focus on most are having to do it now in Citi, Wheeler estimated. the highest bank valuations. easily delineated. Instead of Germany, Spain, Italy and so on selling areas where they have expertise, pain. You have to trade growth US banks’ return on equity is REUTERS their own 10-year debt, you’d have a regular calendar of issuance from a central borrowing agency. Investors would buy 10-year euro bonds, and the proceeds would be divvied up among the common currency countries according to their needs. Such a system would allow bigger bond issues that would be easier to buy and sell, and a predictable sales schedule eliminating competition among borrow- ers. A 2011 paper by the Bruegel Institute riffed on those themes by proposing jointly issued “Blue Bonds.” The scheme’s opponents, however, don’t fancy the idea of joint- and-several liability. They don’t want Germany on the hook if one of its weaker partners gets into difficulty and can’t make its interest or principal payments. If the bonds were in existence today, for exam- ple, Greece’s neighbors might be liable for its bond-market debts. There’s a way around that, though. Peter Bofinger, a German economist who’s an adviser to Angela Merkel, has proposed some- thing he calls “Euro Bundles” that would avoid the taxpayers of one nation being liable for the obligations of a defaulting country: A joint debt instrument can be designed without joint liability. The member countries could issue joint bonds in the form of ‘euro bundles.’ Such a security would package together the bonds of national governments in proportion to the size of their economies, so that a 100-euros bundle would contain a German bond of 28 euros, a French bond of 22 euros, and so on. Each country would be liable only for its part of the bundle. In December 2013, as a member of the investment committee of King’s College Cambridge, I was involved in just such a bond issue. My alma mater had banded together with 17 other Cambridge Colleges to borrow 150m pounds ($233m), split between three issues with maturities of 30 and 40 years. The bonds were sold as private placements to institutional inves- tors; the key to persuading the various Cambridge investment com- mittees to sanction the transaction was a guarantee that no college was underwriting the payments of any other college. So Cambridge Funding, the company set up to issue the securities, was able to create a bond bigger than any of the individual colleges could have managed, with a commensurate drop in the borrowing rate. So suppose you owned 1 million euros of similarly struc- tured euro bonds today; you risk taking a hit if Greece defaults, because Germany and the rest wouldn’t be liable for the shortfall. Resurrecting the notion of common bonds would be a smart way for the EU to swear allegiance to the euro, using a blueprint that avoids burden-sharing. It would signal a commitment to greater economic harmonization in the future. And, in the turbulent atmos- phere that’s likely to follow a messy exit by Greece, it might just succeed in overcoming the resistance of its objectors. BLOOMBERG Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate

Lower global inequality defies Piketty’s vision

BY NOAH SMITH Kuznets hypothesised that beginning to turn to the darker was 69 (with 0 being perfect So around the world, a rising countries -- and the rich people in as a society gets rich, inequal- prophecies of Thomas Piketty, equality and 100 being perfect tide is lifting all boats, and it’s lift- them -- zoom ahead of the pack, f my great-great-grandpar- ity first goes up, and then falls. who claims that inequality will inequality). In 2013 it was down ing the boats at the bottom faster but eventually the masses catch ents hadn’t changed the fam- The rationale was simple: in the naturally widen until a catastro- to 65. If current trends continue, than the boats at the top. This up. If the forces that move ine- ily name at Ellis Island back early stages of industrialization, a phe (like the World Wars) strikes. it is on course to reach 61 by 2035. is really an extremely good, suc- quality really are global in nature, Iin 1901, I would be a Kuznets flood of workers migrating from But I believe the doomsay- In this case, a pic- cessful outcome (though it would then it means that capitalism and instead of a Smith. Either way, farms to cities holds down wages ers are jumping the gun. If you ture may be worth a thou- have been nice to see this happen trade really are a force for good. I suppose I was destined to bear and enriches the owners of land think of countries as being self- sand words. Hellbrandt and without the increase in inequality It means that we don’t really face the name of an economic optimist. and factories. But when the flood sufficient, isolated units -- as Mauro show how the global within some countries). a tradeoff between wealth and Adam Smith, of course, everyone of cheap labor is over, wages will people did in the era of Kuznets income distribution has evolved It’s important to realize is that inequality in the long run. And it knows about -- he advanced the rise and inequality will fall. This -- then you have to be worried. during the past decade: this is a recent phenomenon. For implies that once the poor coun- thesis that commerce and free hump-shaped pattern was dubbed But if you think of the worldwide What we see here is that the a long time, the opposite was tries have done some more catch- trade lead to a wealthier society. the Kuznets Curve. It seemed economy as one integrated unit -- whole distribution is both flatten- happening. In 1988, for example, ing up, inequality will begin to fall But far fewer people have heard to fit the experience of the rich as might be more appropriate in a ing out and shifting to the right. economic historian Brad DeLong within countries, too. of Simon Kuznets. A Belarusian Western nations, which had seen globalized age -- then you should The flattening means that the showed that the poor countries The new data, and the global immigrant economist who even- inequality soar in the Gilded Age, be encouraged by what the data world is getting more equal, fast. of the world had mostly failed Kuznets narrative, also destroy tually won a Nobel, Kuznets but then plummet after the World show. That green peak on the left rep- to catch up to the rich countries the idea that the wealth of helped create the notion of gross Wars. Tomas Hellbrandt of the Bank resents the huge number of peo- since 1870. The former colonial rich countries is based on the domestic product, which meas- of England and Paolo Mauro of ple who were desperately poor in powers of Western Europe, the exploitation of poor countries. ures a society’s overall wealth. But QUICK TAKE INCOME the International Monetary Fund 2003. That peak of absolute pov- U.S. and Japan were zooming Capitalism is notcolonialism after Kuznets was concerned with more INEQUALITY show in a new working paper that erty has collapsed. Meanwhile, ahead, with the former colonies all. Most of our global wealth is than just GDP -- he recognised Nowadays, people are starting global inequality is falling, as poor the shift to the right means that either being left in the dust or created by trade and industrious- that inequality was a bad thing to question the sunny optimism of countries power ahead. The glo- the whole world is getting richer struggling just to keep pace. ness, not plundered or extracted for society, and that the only good the Kuznets Curve. Inequality has bal Gini coefficient -- a standard -- the rich countries have grown So we may be seeing something by force. The world isn’t a zero- economy was one where a rising risen in rich countries as globali- measure of income inequality -- is their economies too, just not as like a global Kuznets Curve. In the sum game. tide lifted all boats. zation has progressed. People are falling fast. In 2003 the coefficient fast as the poor countries. early stages of global growth, rich BLOOMBERG WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 22 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MARKET

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Baseball Results Baltimore 4 Philadelphia 0 Pittsburgh 11 Chicago White Sox 0 Blackhawks clinch first Detroit 6 Cincinnati 0 Atlanta 4 Boston 2 NY Mets 4 Toronto 3 Tampa Bay 6 Washington 1 Miami 2 NY Yankees 1 Texas 4 LA Dodgers 1 Houston 6 Colorado 3 title at home since 1938 Kansas City 8 Milwaukee 5 St Louis 3 Minnesota 2 Arizona 7 LA Angels 3 Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith named MVP of NHL play-offs Oakland 9 San Diego 1 Seattle 5 San Francisco 1 CHICAGO: Duncan Keith scored the eventual winner as the Chicago Blackhawks Mets break clinched their first Stanley Cup title on home ice in almost eight Blue Jays’ decades with a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on winning streak Monday night. Defenseman Keith fired his NEW YORK: Wilmer Flores own rebound into the back of the singled to cap a two-out, two- net to give the Blackhawks a 1-0 run rally in the 11th inning lead late in the second as Chicago and the New York Mets ended won the series 4-2 for their third Toronto’s team record-tying NHL championship in six seasons. 11-game winning streak, beat- “It feels so good to be a part ing the Blue Jays 4-3 on Monday of a group of guys willing to do night. whatever it takes,” Keith said. “It The Blue Jays trailed 2-1 in the is awesome. We did it at home. It ninth before Jose Bautista tied it is special to win it, but to do it in with his second home run of the front of our home fans is so much game, connecting against Jeurys fun now.” Famila. Corey Crawford made 25 saves Toronto took the lead in the to earn the shutout and Patrick 11th on Dioner Navarro’s sacrifice Kane got the insurance marker fly off Hansel Robles (2-0). The in the third period for Chicago, Duncan Keith of the Chicago Blackhawks lifts the Conn Smythe trophy Mets then came back for their who won one of the most closely after Game Six of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals at the United Center in fourth win in five games. contested finals in league history Chicago, Illinois, on Monday night. With Ruben Tejada on first and as game six was the first contest one out, Michael Cuddyer hit a that saw either club take a multi- that was back in 1971 when the Marian Hossa, who lauded the potential game-ending double- goal lead. Montreal Canadiens beat them veterans on the team for setting play grounder to second baseman The win touched off a wild four games to three after Chicago a winning example. Danny Valencia. Tejada smartly celebration on the ice by the lost the final two games including Hossa has been to five Stanley slowed up and Valencia tagged Blackhawks in front of their home game seven at Chicago Stadium. Cup finals in his career but was him, but too late to throw onto crowd of 22,400 at United Center Kane finished with a goal and unable to break through until first. arena. an assist Monday after hav- he joined the Blackhawks. In his Lucas Duda followed by slic- “It is unreal right now. I don’t ing a quiet finals series heading first two finals he failed to win in ing a single to shallow left field want to leave the ice,” American into game six. Former Lightning Detroit and Pittsburgh. and Cuddyer hustled all the way Kane said. “Tonight was my Brad Richards faked a shot before “What a journey to win three home. night.” passing cross ice to Kane, who Cups in six years,” the 36-year-old Duda took second on the throw, Let’s not forget Keith as well. dropped to one knee and one- Slovakian forward said. “I don’t Liam Hendricks relieved and The 31-year-old Canadian was timed the slapshot past Bishop. believe it. Flores lined the first pitch up the awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy It was Kane’s 11th goal of the “Sometimes I feel pretty young middle. as the most valuable player of the postseason. but other times I feel pretty old. Rays, 6 Nationals 1 2015 NHL play-offs. Kane said he felt frustrated This team has great leadership.” Tampa Bay got a fourth Kane won the Conn Smythe the by all-star Swedish defenseman AFP straight impressive start from last time Chicago won the title. Victor Hedman who bottled him Erasmo Ramirez, who threw six Keith crossed over the up throughout the first five games Obama hails shutout innings and dominated Lightning blueline and took a shot of the series. Washington in a 6-1 win. The after receiving a pass from Kane. “Give them credit,” he said of Blackhawks Rays had their last eight wins all Keith continued on to the net and the Lightning. “Hedman had me WASHINGTON: US President come by one or two runs. Ramirez collected his own rebound before frustrated and talking to myself.” Barack Obama yesterday con- earned his sixth win in the last lifting the puck over the glove of The Lightning were a banged- gratulated his hometown seven starts. He’s allowed just Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop up team but the extent of their Chicago Blackhawks on hoisting three runs in his last four starts, with just under three minutes left injuries wasn’t revealed until ice hockey’s biggest prize, the over a combined 23.1 innings. in the second period. after the series was over, when Stanley Cup. Tigers 6, Reds 0 The Blackhawks claimed their the club said Bishop had been “Congrats to my hometown @ Anibal Sanchez tossed his first first title at home in 77 years. playing the last few games with NHLBlackhawks on 3 titles in 6 complete-game shutout in more They won in 2010 in Philadelphia a torn left groin. years — we’ll see you and The Cup than two years, and J.D. Martinez and capped their 2013 champion- They also announced forward at the White House!” he said from homered for the third consecu- ship run on the road in Boston. Tyler Johnson, who led the league his new Twitter account with the tive game as Detroit cruised past The Black Hawks last cele- in playoff scoring with 13 goals, handle @POTUS — for President Cincinnati 6-0. brated a Cup victory at home in was playing with a broken right of the United States. Sanchez allowed just two hits 1938 when they swept the Toronto wrist. Johnson had stopped tak- The victory sets up a custom- and didn’t walk a batter while Maple Leafs in four straight ing faceoffs in the last few games ary visit to the White House by striking out seven for the Tigers. Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates with the Stanley Cup games. because of the fracture. cup-winning captain Jonathan His last shutout was a one-hitter at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on Monday night. Since then, they have had just This marked the third Stanley Toews and the rest of the squad. against Minnesota on May 24, one chance to win at home and Cup ring for Hawks forward AFP 2013. He has not given up a run in his last 20 2/3 innings. Orioles 4, Phillies 0 Matt Wieters broke the game open with a three-run homer Nuggets name in the sixth, and Wei-Yin Chen LeBron confident he can lift Cavaliers threw eight shutout innings as ex-Kings boss Baltimore handed Philadelphia CLEVELAND: Despite his Cavaliers guard Mike Miller said. its seventh straight loss. spectacular all-around per- “We have to continue working and as new coach With the 4-0 victory, the formance in the NBA Finals, when he plays like that we have Orioles now have won nine of Cleveland Cavaliers superstar to find ways to win.” DENVER: Mike Malone, the their last 11. Philadelphia has LeBron James (pictured) knows James has won a title in this former coach of the Sacramento dropped 17 of its last 20 games. he must do even more to pre- situation before. Just two seasons Kings, has been hired as the new Marlins 2, Yankees 1 vent the Golden State Warriors ago, San Antonio led Miami 3-2 coach of the Denver Nuggets, Derek Dietrich, starting his from capturing the title. but the Heat rallied to win the the NBA club announced on first game of the season, hit a The Warriors are on the brink last two games to take the crown. Monday. tiebreaking solo home run in the of their first crown since 1975, And James plays well in games The Kings went 39-67 under seventh inning, leading Miami leading the best-of-seven cham- where his team faces elimina- Malone in just over a season over New York 2-1. pionship series 3-2 entering tion, producing 31.9 points, 10.1 with the team. Sacramento fired Dietrich, who was promoted Tuesday’s game six in Cleveland. rebounds and 6.4 assists in 14 such Malone after an 11-13 start last from Triple-A on Friday to serve But James has faith in himself career contests. season, the team going 2-7 after as a utility infielder, started at and his team to answer the must- “He can always do more. We standout DeMarcus Cousins suf- third base in place of the injured win challenge and force a seventh can all always do more,” Cleveland fered a viral infection. Martin Prado. Dietrich doubled game Friday back in California. guard Iman Shumpert said. “This “I’m thrilled to have been cho- and scored Miami’s first run and “I feel confident because I’m the isn’t something where we think sen as the next leader for the then pulled his home run to right best player in the world. It’s that we’re not capable of beating the Denver Nuggets,” Malone said. “I on a 2-0 pitch. simple,” James said. Warriors. They made the plays can’t wait to get started.” Pirates 11, White Sox 0 “We’ve got enough to win it. down the stretch. They took care Malone had been an assist- Pittsburgh scored five runs We’ll worry about Tuesday first. of their home floor and now we ant with the New York Knicks, before Chicago starter Carlos But if we protect home like we’ve must take care of ours.” Cleveland Cavaliers as well as Rodon recorded an out and been capable of doing, we force a to help our team win. I haven’t every day, what he’s doing. You’ve James could fall to 2-4 in finals New Orleans and Golden State. Francisco Liriano pitched eight game seven.” been able to do that the last two got to take your hat off to him.” appearances, having split four in “I’m excited to be reunited shutout innings to lead Pirates in James has carried an injury- games.” As far as James doing more four years with Miami and lost his with Michael. I’ve known him for the 11-0 rout. hit squad on his back in the James has been the finisher on after scoring 40 points, grabbing first with Cleveland in 2007. It’s a years and our relationship pre- Pittsburgh pounded out 11 finals, averaging 36.6 points, 12.4 more than half of every Cleveland 14 rebounds and dealing 11 assists, far cry from prior NBA superstar dates our time in New Orleans,” runs on 18 hits. Liriano yielded rebounds and 8.8 assists. But the possession in the finals, his heavy Blatt said: “Should I expect more Michael Jordan going 6-for-6 in Nuggets general manager and only two hits and walked one. He Warriors have won the past two scoring load mandated by the loss than 40 (points) and a triple- finals with Chicago in the 1990s. executive vice president of bas- struck out a career-high 12. games, wearing down the Cavs of Kyrie Irving to a fractured left double? I don’t know. You tell me.” But more than that, it would ketball operations Tim Connelly Braves 4, Red Sox 2 with a fast lineup in game three kneecap in the finals opener and James could join Jerry West extend the title drought for said. Williams Perez didn’t allow and having NBA Most Valuable forward Kevin Love to a sepa- of the 1969 Los Angeles Lakers Cleveland sports teams that “He knows the game as well an earned run for the second Player Steph Curry outshoot rated shoulder in the first playoff as the only NBA Finals Most stretches back 51 years to the as anybody and I have always straight start as Atlanta snapped James in the final decisive min- round. Valuable Player from the losing 1964 NFL Browns. admired his work ethic and a six-game losing streak with a utes of game five. “Tremendous is even an under- side if he cannot rally the Cavs, James needs only 12 points character.” 4-2 win against Boston. “I’ve got to be better,” James statement for how he’s played in the hometown club he vowed to to become just the sixth player Melvin Hunt had completed the The rookie was pitching for the said. “I don’t put a ceiling on what the series,” Cavaliers coach Dave make a champion when he left in NBA history to reach 5,000 season guiding the Nuggets after third time in six days after tossing I’m capable of doing. I know I’m Blatt said of James. “Under the Miami for Cleveland last July. career play-off points, joining Bryan Shaw was fired as coach a scoreless inning and recording shouldering a lot of the burden, current set of circumstances, “He’s doing whatever he can to Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, on March 3. The Nuggets went a save on Saturday in the Braves’ but it is what it is. that’s what we’ve got to get and win a championship. That’s what Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal 30-52 in the 2014-15 campaign, 5-3 win over the New York Mets. “I want to do whatever it takes he’s bringing it. You don’t see that the best player on the planet does,” and Tim Duncan. AFP 10-13 under Hunt. AFP AGENCIES WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Aussie pacers give coach Ashes selection dilemma Lehmann puzzled over picking three from five best quickies Salman Butt

SYDNEY: Australia coach PCB accepts Darren Lehmann is delighted to be wrestling with a dilemma over which three of five pace Salman Butt’s bowlers will start the Ashes series against England in confession on Cardiff next month. The tourists will leave the Caribbean for Britain charged spot-fixing with confidence after completing a convincing 2-0 sweep of West LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket Indies with a 277-run victory in chief yesterday said former the second Test. national team captain Salman Right-arm quick Josh Butt has confessed to his role in Hazlewood was named Australia’s a spot-fixing scandal, potentially ‘Man-of-the-Series’ after taking paving his way for a return to 12 wickets at 8.83 over the two international cricket. matches, including his second The 31-year-old was one of five-wicket haul in just five Tests three players banned for a mini- for his country. mum of five years for their part Left-armer Mitchell Starc in arranging deliberate no-balls continued where he left off with in return for money during an the white ball at the World Cup, August 2010 Test against England where he was named ‘Man-of- at Lord’s. the-Tournament’, by taking 10 Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wickets against West Indies. chairman Shaharyar Khan said Reigning ICC Cricketer of the Butt has signed a confessional Year Mitchell Johnson (seven statement. wickets at 18.62 in the series) and “Butt had not specifically con- stalwart Peter Siddle are also in fessed to spot-fixing, so we gave the party and the injury-prone him a statement to sign and he but often brilliant Ryan Harris has specifically confessed to spot- is set to join the squad in England. fixing,” Khan told journalists. “Those guys have given us a The cricketer had previously massive headache - albeit a good spoken to reporters about his one - and we have a really tough role in the scandal in June 2013, decision to make when it comes to but the PCB had rejected it as “a picking the side for the first Test general confession”. in Cardiff,” he wrote in a column Khan said the statement has on the Cricket Australia website. Australian bowlers Ryan Harris (left), Mitchell Johnson (centre) and Peter Siddle are seen after a match in this June 2013 file photo. The trio along with been forwarded to the Anti- “Two of those five guys are Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood (not pictured) have become a selection dilemma for coach Darren Lehmann ahead of the Ashes series. Corruption and Safety Unit of going to be unbelievably unlucky the International Cricket Council to miss out, but that’s what hap- (ICC). pens when you’re playing good just pick the XI for that match The 24-year-old will have his “We need to see how the bowl- in 2013 after a 4-0 humiliation in Butt and team-mates cricket. You have to make those and go from there.” chance when Australia play four- ers pull up and how they bowl in India and the sacking of Mickey Mohammad Asif and Mohammad hard decisions. Hazlewood has never bowled a day tour matches against Kent the different conditions, on dif- Arthur. They lost 3-0. Amir were banned for five years, “We just have to pick the right red ball in anger in English condi- and Essex in the run-up to the ferent pitches and with the dif- “We’re not far off but we know with the scandal not only destroy- three fast bowlers to take the 20 tions and will be keen to prove he first Test on July 8. ferent ball.” Overall, there is no we have to raise the bar to win ing three top class careers, but wickets in that first Test. can generate pace and bounce on “The two tour matches leading doubt Australia are in much bet- over there,” Lehmann said. also shaking the cricket world. “And that’s not to say we’ll play the grassy pitches there as he did into the series will play a big part ter shape than when Lehmann led “We haven’t done it for 14 years It also led to jail terms for those three all series, but we’ll on the sluggish Caribbean tracks. in our thinking,” Lehmann added. them to England for the first time and that’s our goal.” REUTERS the trio and their agent Mazhar Majeed in 2011. Galfar Al Misnad wins Qatar Airways Trophy In January, the ICC approved England fans smiling a revised anti-corruption code that allows the banned players to return to domestic cricket a few months before their bans expire. again, says Hales That allowed Amir, who M A Shahid (second left) pleaded guilty in 2011, to resume and Ali Al LONDON: Opener Alex Hales gone toe to toe with the Black domestic cricket in February this Farabi Sales believes England’s fine perform- Caps, who reached this year’s year, prompting Butt to fight his ances in the first three one-day- World Cup final, in a pulsating case as well. Their bans expire on Manager, ers against New Zealand have series dominated by the bat. September 1. Qatar Airways brought the smiles back to the “We’re pretty inexperienced,” Butt confirmed he signed the giving Qatar faces of their fans even though Hales said. written confession, and said it was Airways they trail 2-1 in the series. “We’ve pretty much matched in order to play domestic cricket. trophy to England have played an aggres- the Kiwis so far and played some “I have signed a confession let- captain of sive, exciting brand of cricket, pil- really good cricket so in terms of ter because I want to play domes- Galfar Al ing up over 300 runs in each game how inexperienced we are and tic cricket,” said Butt. Misnad team thanks to the dashing strokeplay how raw we are, I think we’ve “I have offers from a few teams at Qatar of Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Ben done pretty well.” to play the forthcoming season.” Cricket Stokes and Jos Buttler. New Zealand coach Mike Butt said he is also hopeful of Association’s “It has been really enjoyable,” Hesson admitted England were playing international cricket. season ending Hales told reporters ahead of the unrecognisable from the strug- “Why not? If my form and ceremony fourth match at Trent Bridge, gling side who failed to get past fitness impress selectors then I in Doha on yesterday. the World Cup group stage. look forward to playing interna- Monday. “It looks like we’ve won our “They are a completely differ- tional cricket,” said Butt, who at PICTURE: ABDUL fanbase back in one-day cricket. ent team in so many ways,” he the time of his ban had played 33 BASIT There are fresh faces and a lot of said. Tests, including six as captain, for young talent. Guys are express- “If this side was at the World Pakistan. He had also played 78 ing and enjoying themselves in Cup I think they would certainly one-day and 24 Twenty20 inter- the field.” scare a few teams in terms of the nationals in a career that started England’s young team have way they play.” REUTERS in 2003. AFP Players were in tears over Henriques clash: Pietersen

LONDON: Kevin Pietersen the players’ eyes team-mate. “When high into the offside off a top edge. (pictured) has revealed that was intensified by the chairman came Henriques, running back from Surrey players were in tears the shock death of in the dressing backward point, and Burns, run- in their dressing room as former Surrey bats- room and said they ning in from the boundary, didn’t Australia’s Moises Henriques man Tom Maynard, are going to be ok it see each other as they went for and Rory Burns received treat- killed by a London lifted the mood but the ball. ment following their sickening Underground train they were still very Burns, meanwhile, tweeted collision on Sunday. in 2012. upset.” his gratitude for the care he had Henriques and Burns were “I was stood at Henriques and received, saying: knocked unconscious as they col- cow corner and you Burns were treated “To all the medical staff that lided while going for a chance in a could see it hap- on the field for 40 helped me yesterday and today Twenty20 match away to Sussex pening before they minutes before the would like to say a big thank at Arundel on England’s south collided,” Pietersen umpires abandoned you! And to everyone for the coast. told the Daily Telegraph, for whom the match after they were taken messages!” All-rounder Henriques broke he is a columnist. to hospital, with Sussex 141 for He also posted a picture of him- his jaw in three places after he “I kept thinking one of the guys seven in the 19th over. self and Henriques holding hands was struck by Burns’s knee. Burns will call. Then you think one will “It was the right decision,” said while lying next to one another sustained head and facial injuries. stop but then bang, bang. Pietersen. on stretchers, adding: “And to @ Both players needed oxygen “It was absolutely sickening,” “We had lost two of our play- Mozzie21 (Henriques) keep pro- treatment and three ambulances the exiled England batsman ers, a lot of players were crying in gressing well kezza!” Surrey’s Rory Burns, left, and his team-mate Moises Henriques, whose were called on to the outfield added. the dressing room and it is only a While on-field collisions head is being cradled by No4 Matt Dunn after they clashed going for a before the pair, who regained “When those guys went down game of cricket. between two fielders going for the catch on Sunday, during a T20 match against Sussex. consciousness before leaving the and did not move it hit some of “There is more to life than same catch are not unknown, they ground, were taken to St Richard’s our guys very hard,” he said. cricket and the correct decision rarely lead to such severe injuries. Hospital in nearby Chichester for “There was some raw emo- was made.” One of the worst incidents in a Test match against Sri Lanka now the coach of English county further assessment. tion clearly visible which you Sussex batsman Stefan Piolet involved Australia’s Stephen in Kandy in 1999. Waugh, then champions Yorkshire, fractured Pietersen said that the hor- can understand when the team inadvertently sparked the colli- Waugh and Jason Gillespie, who Australia’s captain, broke his his shin in an accident that side- ror at the scene unfolding before has gone through the death of a sion when he launched the ball ran into each other while fielding nose while fast bowler Gillespie, lined him for nearly a year. AFP WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 Singapore puts stamp Day sees life in Tiger, if driving on colourful SEA Games can be improved UNIVERSITY PLACE, the Masters in April. Next edition of the competition to be hosted by Malaysia Washington: The rapid decline “Who knows what’s going on of Tiger Woods’ golf game has with Tiger right now? We’re stunned his fellow players and friends, but I don’t get into his SINGAPORE: Singapore the fans but Jason Day believes personal life and I don’t want to,” passed the Southeast Asian the former world number one said Day. “That’s his stuff and he (SEA) Games baton to 2017 can work his way back if he can deserves his privacy. hosts Malaysia as the competi- improve his form off the tee. “But when it comes to golf, it’s tion wrapped up with a colourful Australian Day played nine very difficult because you could closing ceremony yesterday. holes with Woods in practice on have all the tools in the world, Lasers, fireworks and DJ Monday for this week’s US Open but if you really don’t want to Ferry Corsten lit up Singapore’s at Chambers Bay and was hugely be there or if there’s something National Stadium after the impressed by the quality of the that’s off course that’s playing on Games flame was extinguished, American’s iron play and short your mind. formally ending more than two game. “The game of golf is so mental weeks of competition. “Tell you what, if he (Woods) and if you don’t have everything Malaysia will have a tough act could get on the fairway, he’d in the right order, it’s very dif- to follow after Singapore’s slickly- probably be back to where he ficult to win golf tournaments.” organised event based around was,” Day told reporters while Day, a three-times winner on their newly-built, billion-dollar preparing for Thursday’s open- the PGA Tour who is ranked Sports Hub complex. ing round. “His iron play is just 10th, felt that Woods had paid a The tiny city-state also topped ridiculous how good it is right price for the lofty golfing heights the medals table for much of the now, it’s really special. he scaled during the late 1990s Games before finishing second “The three-wood is okay, the and early 2000s. with 84 golds to Thailand’s 95. driver ... gets a little wide some- “He’s done what he’s done in Yesterday’s ceremony veered times. That’s the biggest thing the past and everyone is expect- from poignant to unpredictable for him right now is to really ing him to do that still,” said the as a tribute to Mount Kinabalu kind of get on the fairway.” 27-year-old from Queensland. earthquake victims gave way to a A 14-times major champion “We’re just waiting for him to parade celebrating Singaporean who is arguably the greatest come back and win those tourna- stamps. player ever, Woods has plunged ments like it was nothing, hunt It followed a competition where to a mind-boggling 195th in the down people like he was playing Singapore’s Joseph Schooling world rankings. a Wednesday tournament at the reinforced his reputation as a The 39-year-old has been country club. potential world-beater when he struggling with his game for “But will we see it? I’m not won nine swimming golds. Fireworks go off above the National Stadium in Singapore during the closing ceremony of the 28th SEA Games most of this season, recording sure. It just totally depends on yesterday. just one top-25 in five starts on the person, how hard he’s work- SEA Games the PGA Tour, a tie for 17th at ing.” REUTERS But Singapore were soon super- gymnast after critics slammed Singaporean officials admitted seded by Thailand, who bossed her for competing in revealing the SEA Games’ malleable sport- Medals Table track and field, golf and tennis clothing. ing roster, routinely adjusted to Tiger Woods Final medals table at the end of and completed their golden run Filipinos John Elmerson suit the host nation, was a big fac- talks to the the 28th Southeast Asian (SEA) with a thumping 3-0 football final Fabriga and John David Pahoyo tor behind their success. media during Games in Singapore yesterday. win over Myanmar. became inadvertent hits when But they promised not to fall a press G S B Total Malaysia’s Aaliyah Yoong, 11, footage of their consecutive, zero- into the same trap as 2013 hosts conference 1. Thailand 95 83 69 247 won two gold medals in wake- point botched dives went viral on Myanmar, who won 86 gold med- prior to the boarding, and Myanmar swimmer the Internet. als on home soil but just 12 in 2. Singapore 84 73 102 259 start of the Oo Shun Lei Maw turned heads Yesterday, Thailand grabbed Singapore two years later. 115th US Open 3. Vietnam 73 53 60 186 when she competed at the age of two final gold medals in badmin- “I guarantee we won’t do a Championship 4. Malaysia 62 58 66 186 just 10. ton and volleyball, and Singapore Myanmar,” Singapore chef de 5. Indonesia 47 61 74 182 Controversies included arrests won the men’s water polo to push mission Tan Eng Liang told at Chambers Bay in 6. Philippines 29 36 66 131 for alleged football match-fixing, their best-ever total to 84. reporters. University 7. Myanmar 12 26 31 69 and the Philippines’ request for Vietnam finished third on the The Games coincided with a gender test on an Indonesian table with 73 golds and Malaysia, Singapore’s 50th independence Place, 8. Cambodia 1 5 9 15 women’s volleyball player. who formally accepted the SEA anniversary celebrations and Washington, 9. Laos 0 4 25 29 Suspected food poisoning Games federation flag at the clos- came just months after the death yesterday. 10. Brunei 0 1 6 7 laid low several cyclists, and ing ceremony, were fourth with of founding leader Lee Kuan Yew. 11. East Timor 0 1 1 2 Malaysians rallied round a top 62. AFP Top seed Halep eases past Broady in Birmingham opener

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Simona surface, and after breaking serve Caroline Garcia, the 16th seeded a title for 22 months, and she Simona Halep, who revealed herself as with perfect timing to reach 5-4, Spaniard, or Klara Koukalova, a was five times within a point of Halep a serious Wimbledon challenger served out for the first set and Czech qualifier, and if she wins going 0-5 down against Vavara waves to the last year, suggested she may tore through the second. again could have a tasty revenge Lepchenko, an American ranked crowd after be even more dangerous than “I think I can say that I have opportunity in the quarter-finals outside the top 30, before fight- defeating that this time around after an the style to play on grass because against Eugenie Bouchard, the ing back, with a mixture of fierce Naomi impressive start to her grass my style is to play fast. I stay low Canadian who denied her a place hitting and varying confidence, to Broady court campaign. because I am not very tall, so it in the Wimbledon final last year. win 7-6(9-7), 6-4. during the The top-seeded Romanian hit helps me to stay there and to take Earlier, the former world Azarenka started to serve com- second the ball as sweetly as if she were the ball very quickly,” she said. number one Victoria Azarenka mandingly and successfully take round of born to the sport’s natural sur- “I served really well today. I said she still dreams of winning risks with ground stroke attacks the Aegon face, overcoming Naomi Broady, improved a lot on my serve. Now Wimbledon, despite revealing whilst whittling away that big lee- Classic at the the British wild card entry, 6-4, I have to improve more in my some of the frustrations and way. But she still needed to save a Edgbaston 6-2 to reach the third round of return. I returned good today, but uncertainties she has suffered in set point at 6-7 in the tie-break, Priory Club in the Wimbledon warm-up event. still have to improve. the last couple of years during an and recover from the disappoint- Birmingham Halep’s ground-stroking skills “So I think, yeah, I play well on up-and-down opener. ment of losing her service break in yesterday. were remarkably forceful given grass and it fits my style.” Repeated injuries have pre- the second set before prevailing. how rarely she competes on this Halep will next play either vented Azarenka from winning AFP Premier Cricket League 2015 draws to a close

DOHA: For the second year in prestigious league.” Cricket Association Grounds in a row Wyndham Grand Regency PCL witnessed four new Lusail. The closing ceremony Doha hosted Qatar’s only inter- semi-finalists this year — with was held on May 2 at Mesaieed hotel cricket tournament — the the Grand Hyatt team walk- Cricket Stadium and was pre- Premier Cricket League (PCL). ing away with the prestigious sided over by the legendary Indian The annual cricket event is Championship Trophy and cricketer Kapil Dev, who also gave Legendary organised to promote the spirit Millennium Hotel finishing a close away the awards. Indian of sportsmanship among Qatar’s second. The other two semi-final- “Sport teaches us team spirit cricketer hotel fraternity by offering their ists were Diplomatic Club and Al and I see amazing teamwork Kapil Dev star cricketers a platform to Sharq Hotel and Spa. here in organising such a beauti- (second exhibit their skills. This year was This year’s tournament wit- ful event and also in the way the from left) the 12th edition of the event. nessed a record number of partic- hoteliers have played. Making gives away “It is an honour to organise ipants — a total of 28 hotels. The time for cricket from their busy the awards an event that promotes team- organising committee credited schedules is truly commend- during the building within Qatar’s hotel the event sponsors for the event’s able.” said Dev. A closing party closing community, while incorporating grand scale and success. The offi- was organised at the Champions ceremony of a bit of friendly competition,” cial sponsors included 28 Black, Bar in Marriott Marquis Doha on said Chander Raina, captain of Bayt.com, Doha Bank, Jumbo LG, May 4, attended by the partici- the Premier the Wyndham cricket team and Alcatel Lucent, Royal Hospitality, pating teams and sponsors in the Cricket Chairman of the Organising National Furniture, Network inspiring company of Dev. League Committee. Solutions, Alofog IT Solutions, Organising committee mem- at the Ayman Lotfy, General Manager Software Labs, RockZolid, bers Chander Raina, John Lobo, Mesaieed of Wyndham Grand Regency Empire Advertising, Aljabor Ashwin Shetty, Robin Samuel, Cricket Doha, said: “It is wonderful to see Business Systems, SAT Linen, along with the Dev, launched the Stadium in what a strong, passionate com- Dana Tech, Gulf Lights, Colors & first edition of the tournament Doha on munity we have. I am proud of More and Atrium Design. magazine called The Plate & The May 2. our team and congratulate them The tournament kicked off Pitch. The magazine gives the on the success of organising such with a grand opening on the April insights of the event, team pro- a high-profile event. At the same 4, attended by players from all files and some interesting read time I congratulate all participat- participating hotels, sponsors and about the sponsors. ing teams for taking part in this cricket enthusiasts at the Qatar THE PENINSULA WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT

Blatter could remain FIFA Canada, Norway and head if suitable candidate not found: Report China advance to last 16 ZURICH/NEW YORK: Sepp Blatter could go back on his promise to stand down as FIFA Women’s World Cup: Title favourites Germany hammer Thailand 4-0 president, a former adviser said yesterday, even as US prosecu- tors revealed a plea deal with WINNIPEG, CANADA: a past FIFA executive who told Canada’s Erin Germany and Norway advanced investigators about bribes and with wins to the last 16 of McLeod tries kickbacks. the Women’s World Cup on to protect her Klaus Stoehlker, who advised Monday as a draw was enough goal against Blatter during this year’s FIFA to see hosts Canada and China Netherlands election campaign, told Sky News through. in the second that Blatter could remain head of Favourites Germany beat half in the world soccer’s governing body if a Thailand 4-0 to progress as Group FIFA Women’s “convincing candidate” to replace B leaders ahead of Norway who World Cup 2015 him did not emerge. secured their berth by beating group A match FIFA said in a statement that Ivory Coast 3-1. in the Olympic Stoehlker, who was in a meeting Canada were held 1-1 by the Stadium in when contacted and unable to Netherlands but it was enough to Montreal, comment, was no longer working top Group A ahead of China who Canada. with Blatter. were held 2-2 in their fiery do- BELOW: China Blatter said on June 2 that he or-die clash against New Zealand. goalkeeper would step down as FIFA presi- The four join champions Japan dent. He is under pressure to Wang Fei (12) and Brazil, the 2007 runners-up, leave sooner rather than later as makes a save who are already through to the US and Swiss authorities widen knockout rounds with a game to against New investigations into bribery and spare. Zealand forward corruption at the organization. Germany came up against stiff Amber Hearn European Union lawmakers are resistance from the 29th-ranked (right) during a among those calling for his imme- Asians in Winnipeg, before Group A match diate departure. Melanie Leupolz broke through at Winnipeg Also yesterday, US prosecutors after 24 minutes. Stadium. The revealed their plea agreement And two quick-fire headers game ended in with Chuck Blazer, showing that from second-half substitute Lena a 2-2 tie. the former FIFA executive com- Petermann on 56 and 58 minutes mittee member secretly provided got the world’s top ranked team authorities with information for into their stride. in their opener. Thailand, in “We still have a chance to go Ashley Lawrence’s early goal was nearly two years before he admit- The damage could have been third with three points, could through to the next round. We cancelled out by a Kirsten Van De Women’s World ted guilt in court in November worse but for solid goalkeep- still advance as one of the four have some hope,” said Thailand Ven equaliser three minutes from 2013. ing from Thailand’s Waraporn best third-place finishers, but fel- coach Nuengruethai Sathongwien. time. Cup Results Blazer was the former general Boonsing before Sara Daebritz got low newcomers Ivory Coast head In Moncton, an Ada Hegerberg The hosts have five points from VA NCOU V ER: Results from secretary of CONCACAF, soc- a fourth for the 2003 and 2007 home after three loses with three double on six and 62 minutes, and three games and as Group A win- the Women’s World Cup in cer’s governing body in North winners on 73 minutes. goals scored to 16 conceded. a third from Solveig Gulbrandsen ners next meet the best third- Canada: and Central America and the “It wasn’t our best match but Germany next play the best on 67 gave 1995 winners Norway place finisher from Group C, D, Caribbean and a FIFA executive. it gives us a bit more self confi- third-placed finisher from all three points against Ivory or E in Vancouver on Sunday. Group A FIFA underwent yet another dence,” said Germany’s Leupolz. Group A, C, or D in Ottawa on Coast. “This team needs to keep on At Montreal blow to its prestige yesterday Germany have seven points Saturday, as Norway play the Ange N’Guessan got one back a roll,” said Canada coach John Netherlands 1 (Van de Ven 87) Canada 1 when the Nobel Peace Center said from three games, equal with second-placed finisher from for the 67th-ranked Ivory Coast Herdman. (Lawrence 10) it was ending its cooperation with Norway, but ahead on goal dif- Group F, which includes France, after 71 minutes. “We wanted to win the group At Winnipeg the governing body. ference largely thanks to their England, Colombia and Mexico, Canada were held 1-1 by the because we wanted to go back to The center was behind the China 2 (Wang Lisi 41-pen, Wang Shanshan 10-0 hammering of Ivory Coast next Monday. Netherlands in Montreal after BC (Vancouver) and give the fans Handshake for Peace initiative, 60) New Zealand 2 (Stott 28, Wilkinson 64) what they’ve been waiting for.” which had been enthusiastically China battled to a 2-2 draw Group B promoted by Blatter over the past against New Zealand as tempers At Winnipeg three years. flared in Winnipeg Stadium. Thailand 0 Germany 4 (Leupolz 24, As the international probe Chinese coach Hao Wei was Petermann 56, 58, Dabritz 73) intensified, pressure mounted send to the stands late for ham- At Moncton at the Swiss body to stabilize pering Ria Percival’s bid to take a its leadership. But Blatter has quick thrown in and New Zealand Ivory Coast 1 (Nguessan 71) Norway 3 changed his mind in the past. In boss Tony Readings refused to (Hegerberg 6, 62, Gulbrandsen 67) 2011, he said his fourth mandate shake his hand after the game. would be his last but he stood A point was good enough for Paul Put named as again this year. the Chinese, runners-up in 1999, A Swiss newspaper on Sunday, to advance but dumped New new Jordan coach the Schweiz am Sonntag, reported Zealand out of the tournament that Blatter had received mes- once again in the group stage. AMMAN: Belgian Paul Put sages of support from African Rebekah Stott scored first was yesterday named as the new and Asian football associations, for New Zealand from a corner coach of the Jordanian national asking him to rethink his deci- after 28 minutes, and four min- football team in place of local sion to step down. Blatter was utes before the break Wang Lisi Ahmed Abdelkader. Put, 59, honoured by the support and had equalised from the penalty spot. signed a one-year deal, accord- not ruled out remaining in office, China pulled ahead with 30 ing to the Jordanian football the newspaper reported, citing an minutes left when Wang Shan- federation. anonymous source close to him. shan headed in. But the advantage The Belgian previously coached Africa’s soccer confederation lasted only four minutes when Lokeren and Lierse in his home- (CAF) said on Monday that it had Hannah Wilkinson headed past land before being banned for three not heard of any of its members Wang Fei. years over a match-fixing scandal asking Blatter to stay on. The tournament continues on that intruded into his family life “At CAF level we are not aware Tuesday with all to play for in with death threats. FIFA did not of any African countries who have Group D where the United States extend the ban worldwide, allow- written to ask Blatter to stay on,” take on Nigeria and Australia ing Put to head for Africa where Kalusha Bwalya, a CAF executive are up against Sweden. In Group he coached Gambia and then committee member and presi- C Japan tackle Ecuador and Burkina Faso, taking the latter dent of the Football Association Switzerland face Cameroon. to the final of the Africa Cup of of Zambia, said. REUTERS Nations in 2013. REUTERS English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke does not think Blatter will have a change of heart. “I think it (a U-turn) is Chile held, Bolivia upset Ecuador at Copa extremely unlikely. I think it would be very controversial,” SANTIAGO: Mexico snatched only for Vidal to level a minute need to improve if we want to Martin Smedberg-Dalence in the Dyke said. “There would be a Copa America a pulsating 3-3 draw with Chile later with a thunderous header. beat Bolivia, but the important fifth minute. rebellion amongst a lot of people while Bolivia downed Ecuador Mexico grabbed the lead again thing is we improved on our per- Smedberg-Dalence turned (if he did).” Results/Fixtures in a five-goal thriller as the on 29 minutes when Atletico formance from the first match goalscorer in the 18th minute to Insiders at the Union of Copa America laid on a feast of Madrid striker Raul Jimenez today,” Vidal said. put Bolivia 2-0 up, curling home a European Football Associations SANTIAGO: Summaries attacking football on Monday. headed home Adrian Aldrete’s “It’s nice to be scoring goals for superb shot from the edge of the (UEFA) said that European soc- from the Copa America A dramatic day of action in corner to make it 2-1. the team, but the most important area. A bizarre sequence of events cer’s governing body was left per- matches on Tuesday Group A saw Bolivia secure their Chile again hit back rapidly thing is our objective to be cham- ultimately saw Bolivia go 3-0 up. plexed by the reports that Blatter Monday, June 15 first win in the tournament in however with Eduardo Vargas pions,” he added. Enner Valencia was awarded would stand again and that the Chile 3 Arturo Vidal 22,54pen, 18 years with a 3-2 victory over equalising shortly before the Bolivia, who have a formidable a dubious penalty for Ecuador plot would be too outrageous even Eduardo Vargas 42 Ecuador in Valparaiso before an break. record when playing at home in which he duly converted before for a Hollywood script. epic battle between Chile and Vidal then struck a 55th- the thin air of La Paz, secured being ordered to take it again Officially, European soccer’s Mexico 3 Matias Vuoso 20,65, Mexico in Santiago. minute penalty to put Chile ahead their first victory on foreign soil after Miller Bolanos encroached governing body did not want to Raul Jimenez 30 Chile, 2-0 winners over for the first time in the match, in a competitive match in 20 years in the area. comment, but the German foot- Ecuador 2 Enner Valencia 48, Ecuador in their opening game, only for Vuoso to frustrate the when they beat Ecuador earlier Bolivia goalkeeper Romel ball association (DFB) called on Miller Bolanos 81 looked to have booked their place home side with his second. Monday. Quinonez then saved the second Blatter, who is staying on until in the quarter-finals after two Chile had what looked like a The win was also Bolivia’s first attempt and moments later the the election, to leave quickly. Missed penalty: Enner goals from Juventus star Arturo legitimate Alexis Sanchez goal in the Copa America since 1997, tables were turned on Ecuador “We only know the media Valencia 38 Vidal helped them into a 3-2 lead. ruled out for offside with 10 min- and means they are now firmly when Frickson Erazo conceded reports which strengthen our Bolivia 3 Ronald Raldes 5, But a 66th-minute equaliser utes to go as Mexico survived a in contention to qualify for the a spot-kick for a rash high boot clear position,” spokesman Ralf Martin Smedberg 18, Marcelo from Vicente Vuoso, his second of late onslaught to claim a share of second round. on Damian Lizio. China-based Koettker told reporters. “Blatter’s Moreno 43pen the match, earned a share of the the points. Bolivia assured themselves of striker Marcelo Martins stepped announced resignation must be points for Mexico, who are one Chile now top Group A on goal victory in the opening 45 minutes, up to make it 3-0. formally completed as soon as Next matches of two teams from outside South difference as they prepare to meet punishing a series of mistakes by There appeared to be no way possible.” Domenico Scala, the (Times in GMT) America invited to take part in Bolivia in their final first round Ecuador to race into a 3-0 lead. back for Ecuador but Valencia official overseeing the process of this year’s tournament. match on Friday. Veteran captain Ronald Raldes struck early in the second half choosing a new president, said Tuesday, June 16 Vuoso had given Mexico the Man-of-the-match Vidal said opened the scoring, taking advan- to give his side hope and Bolanos that Blatter’s departure was an Paraguay vs Jamaica (2100) lead after only 21 minutes, tucking ‘La Roja’ would need to improve tage of poor marking by Ecuador lashed in a stunning 25-yard “indispensable” part of planned away Juan Carlos Medina’s cross to be sure of winning the group. to stoop low and head home a cor- effort on 81 minutes to set up a reforms to soccer’s governing Argentina vs Uruguay (2330) after a sweeping counter-attack, “There are several things we ner from Swedish-born midfielder frantic finale. REUTERS body. REUTERS WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27

FIFA says it is ‘disappointed’ Winning in Maldives was by Nobel’s decision to cut important: Coach Carreno ties OSLO: Scandal-hit FIFA expressed its disappointment yesterday at news that the Football: Qatar’s coach says he was ‘confident’ of a win in Male Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo will end its partnership with foot- ball’s stricken world governing DOHA: New coach Jose Daniel body. Carreno said winning three The Nobel Peace Centre (NPC) points against Maldives in a and FIFA have been partners in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying the “Handshake for Peace” initia- game last week was ‘important’ tive between team captains and as Qatar launched yet another officials since 2012. bid to reach the finals of foot- But the centre, an offshoot ball’s showpiece event. of the Nobel Committee which Qatar relied on a last-minute awards the Nobel Peace Prize strike by Ahmed Muhamed Al said on Monday that “the board Sayed to beat hosts Maldives in of directors asked management their Group C match at Male’s to end cooperation with FIFA as National Stadium on June 11. soon as circumstances permit”. “The most important thing in FIFA, which has been engulfed the game against Maldives was by an unprecedented corruption winning because all we care about scandal, responded: “We are dis- is the three points,” Carreno said appointed to have learned from in an interview. the media about the Nobel Peace Carreno defended the play- Center’s intent to terminate the ers’ ‘slow’ performance against cooperation with FIFA on the Maldives, saying his players had Handshake for Peace initiative. finished a long season in the third “FIFA is reluctant to accept week of May. this unilateral approach on what “Most of the players were com- is a joint initiative between the ing off a busy season. Most of our football community and the Nobel players come from Al Sadd and Peace Centre. Lekhwiya who played a lot of foot- “This action does not embody ball last season,” Carreno said. the spirit of fair play especially as “Then we played two tough Qatar’s Ahmed Muhamed Al Sayed celebrates his goal against hosts it obstructs the promotion of the friendlies against Ireland and key values of peace-building and Maldives in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying Group C match at Male’s Scotland soon after the final anti-discrimination.” National Stadium in this June 11, 201, file photo. RIGHT: Qatar coach match of the season (the Emir FIFA said that Bente Erichsen, Cup final on May 23). So a lot of Jose Daniel Carreno is seen at the touchline during the same match. the centre’s chief executive officer, factors contributed to our slow “stressed in a telephone conversa- performance,” he said. coming months, Carreno said in the squad but the possibility tion with FIFA president (Sepp) “The most important thing there could be changes. of the Brazilian forward joining Blatter this morning that the in the game that we had a “There could be some changes Qatar ranks was ‘under study’. NPC continued to believe in this strong presence and our tactical in the next phase of qualifying,” When asked about China’s initiative and hoped it would live organization was also good,” the Carreno said. “A few Olympic or presence in Group C, Carreno told on in football with FIFA”. Uruguayan said. youth team players could get a alkass.net website: “I don’t think The Nobel statement on Carreno said he was confident look-in,” he added. the competition (in Group C) is Monday did not explicitly refer of a win in their Group C opener “But we have to remember only between China and Qatar. to the accusations of corruption against Maldives. there are no more games that I have said this before that the at FIFA that have delivered a “Until the last minute of the could help us evaluate the play- entire group is tough.” body blow to the organisation’s match, I was sure that the team ers,” he said. “We have tough Carreno last month replaced prestige. will score because I have seen the matches coming up but we will Djamel Belmadi as Qatar coach. FIFA has been increasingly team during training. The team deal with them well.” Prior to taking up his new role, isolated since May, when a US was determined to win by attack- To a question, Carreno said Carreno was coaching Qatar Stars investigation into the corrup- ing continuously,” Carreno said. Al Rayyan’s high-scoring striker League (QSL) outfit Al Arabi. tion allegations brought charges About Qatar’s plans in the Rodrigo Tabata could be included THE PENINSULA against 14 people. On Friday, Interpol pulled out of a 20m euro ($23m) deal with the organisation to promote integrity in sport. AC Milan replace Inzaghi with Mihajlovic And several sponsors -- includ- ing Coca-Cola, Adidas, Visa, MILAN: AC Milan yesterday 10 titles including the Champions Mihajlovic is officially the new McDonald’s and Hyundai -- have sacked coach Filippo Inzaghi League twice. But the 41-year-old coach of the rossoneri. In this photo welcomed an announcement by after what has been a bitterly was widely seen as having been “Good luck and welcome taken on Blatter that he would resign. disappointing season, immedi- out of his depth since stepping up coach!” it said of the Serb who September ately replacing him with Serbian from coaching the youth team to steered Sampdoria to a seventh- 11, 2012 FIFA to keep Sinisa Mihajlovic. replace Seedorf in June 2014. place finish in Serie A and to Serbia’s head Milan will not compete in Milan’s billionaire owner Silvio the brink of qualification for the coach Sinisa Europe next season after finishing Berlusconi had admitted to hav- Europa League. ‘Handshake for Mihajlovic down in midtable alongside city ing “different visions” to Inzaghi The 46-year-old former Red waves to rivals Inter, spelling the end for on the club. The media tycoon, Star Belgrade, Lazio and Inter Peace’ at U-20 Inzaghi, who failed to lift the club who is seeking outside investors player has overseen 156 matches supporters out of the gloom after taking over to help him revive the club’s for- as a coach in Serie A and 11 in after the from former team-mate Clarence tunes, said Inzaghi had ignored the Italian Cup, whilst he was also FIFA 2014 World Cup Seedorf last season. his request for players emerging Serbia coach in nine World Cup World Cup WELLINGTON: FIFA will “AC Milan announces that from the club’s academy to be qualifiers. qualifying continue to use the ‘Handshake it has sacked first team coach given a chance. Mihajlovic will be hoping that match for Peace’ at the under-20 World Filippo Inzaghi, whom it thanks Milan went on to finish 10th in club president Berlusconi’s plans against Cup in New Zealand despite the for the work done,” the Serie A this season’s Serie A, their worst with Thai businessman Bee Wales at the Nobel Peace Center ending its giants said in a statement. season since Berlusconi acquired Taechaubol towards welcoming a Karadjordje cooperation with soccer’s gov- Former Sampdoria coach the club three decades ago. possible 48 percent investment in Stadium in erning body. Mihajlovic has signed a two-year Minutes after announc- the club come to fruition. Novi Sad. AC Team captains have shaken deal with Milan, the seven-time ing Inzaghi’s departure, Milan If the deal is confirmed, it could Milan named hands before and after games at European champions added. released a second statement: provide a huge shot in the arm Mihajlovic the age-group tournament, which Inzaghi, nicknamed “After spells in charge of Bologna, to a club that has slipped spec- as their new sees Brazil playing Senegal and Superpippo, made his name as Catania, Fiorentina, the Serbian tacularly since Berlusconi sold a Serbia facing Mali in today’s coach. a player with Milan, scoring 126 national team and his last expe- number of top stars in the sum- semi-finals. goals in 300 games and winning rience at Sampdoria, Sinisa mer of 2012. REUTERS “We have not received any com- munication from the Nobel Peace Center and so where we stand at the moment we will continue to Tiny Guam slay sleeping do so (the handshake) for the remainder of the games,” said giants India in Cup qualifier Monika Huser, FIFA’s media and communications manager for the BENGALURU: Tiny Guam maintained their fairytale start to tournament. World Cup qualifying by beating India 2-1 at home yesterday to Amri Yahyah “If anything changes we will jump to the top of Group D after their second win in a week. of Malaysia inform you.” Brandon McDonald and Travis Nicklaw scored the goals as the Huser said teams at the wom- (second left) US territory in the North Pacific Ocean with a population of little en’s World Cup in Canada would kicks the ball more than 170,000 followed up their first ever qualifying win on also continue to perform the Thursday against Turkmenistan with another. past Palestine handshake and FIFA staff in New McDonald, without a club, heading home a long throw seven min- players Ahmed Zealand were in ‘constant con- utes before halftime, while Nicklaw swivelled away from his marker Mahajna tact’ with head office in Zurich and lashed home a second just after the hour mark in front of 4,000 (second right) and their colleagues in Canada. fans at the National Training Center. and Tamer The Nobel Peace Center, which India, boasting a population of 1.2 billion and long dubbed the Seyam (centre) had been behind the initiative sleeping giants of world football by FIFA, snatched a 93rd minute during their that had been enthusiastically consolation when Sunil Chhetri bagged his 50th international goal 2018 FIFA World promoted by FIFA President Sepp but it was too little too late. Cup qualifying Blatter over the past three years, Guam, coached by Englishman Gary White, now have six points match in ended their co-operation with the from two matches in the pool, ahead of Oman who beat India away Kuala Lumpur scandal-plagued FIFA on Monday. on Thursday. Three-times Asian champions Iran kick-off their cam- yesterday. The Oslo-based Peace Center, paign later on Tuesday in Turkmenistan. however, added that their agree- Prior to this joint World Cup and Asian Cup qualifying campaign, ment would not end immediately. Guam’s first and last attempt to qualify for a major tournament Huser would not comment on ended in a 19-0 loss to Iran in 2000, followed two days later by a whether FIFA, which is under 16-0 defeat by Tajikistan. investigation by Swiss and US Guam, ranked 174th by FIFA, face a return to Iran in their next authorities for bribery and cor- qualifying match in September. REUTERS ruption, had an opinion on the move by the Center. 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Aspire Academy Graduation 2015

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani (left), President of the Qatar Football Association, Deputy Director General Aspire Academy Ali Salem Afifa (right) and Director of Education Badr Al Hay pose for a picture with a student during the Aspire Academy Graduation 2015 ceremony, yesterday. RIGHT: The officials pose for a group photo along with the students on the occasion. The Aspire Academy hosted the graduation ceremony for a total of 33 students from the 2014-15 session. Twenty students were the members of Football Programme while the rest of 13 were from the Sports Programme. PICTURES: KAMMUTTY VP Nadal sent packing at Queen’s Unheralded Dolgopolov shocks Spaniard in first round; Murray, Wawrinka cruise

LONDON: Rafael Nadal suf- 127 Michael Berrer. Nadal, back at fered a shock first round exit Queen’s for the first time in four from the Wimbledon warm-up years, wasn’t expected to have any event at Queen’s Club as the problems with Dolgopolov after Spanish star was beaten 6-3, the confidence booster of win- 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 by unheralded ning the grass-court tournament Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov in Stuttgart last week – his first yesterday. title on the surface since lifting However, top seed and home the Wimbledon crown five years favourite Andy Murray got in the ago. Wimbledon spirit by donning a He even had Jose Mourinho in pristine all-white kit in a 6-4, 7-5 his corner as the Chelsea manager defeat of Taiwan’s Lu Yen-hsun, a sat courtside just behind Nadal’s player he beat on the way to win- uncle and coach Toni. ning the title at the All England Yet it was Dolgopolov who Club in 2013. forced the pace and the 26-year- Nadal’s dismal defeat against old from Kiev secured the first the world number 79 is the lat- break in the second game, unfurl- est in a growing list of lacklustre ing a spectacular cross-court performances in a troubled 2015 forehand winner on the run. campaign for the former world Dolgopolov came into the tour- number one. nament on a three-match losing The 14-time Grand Slam win- streak, but he had won his last ner was beaten at the French meeting with Nadal – at Indian Open for only the second time in Wells last year – and continued his glittering career when Novak to dominate from the baseline as Djokovic won their quarter-final he closed out the set. clash in Paris. In a dramatic second set tie- Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine returns the ball during the first round match against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Aegon Championships at the Queen’s As a result, Nadal’s ranking break, a blistering forehand at 5-5 Club in London, yesterday. RIGHT: Nadal reacts after conceding a point during the match. has plunged to 10th – his lowest gave Dolgopolov a match point, position for a decade – and to but Nadal saved it with a nerve- add insult to injury he will now less serve. head to Wimbledon, which gets The fifth seed then produced a under way later this month, with perfectly-timed volley to secure a renewed questions about a decline set point that he converted when that hit another low with this set- Dolgopolov dragged a backhand back in west London. wide. It was the second time this Nadal looked firmly in con- year Nadal had lost to an oppo- trol after breaking in the third nent outside the top 50 after his game of the final set, but he let January defeat to world number the momentum, and a 4-2 lead, slip away when, after being given a warning for a time violation, he Queen’s Men’s allowed Dolgopolov to break back in the game. Singles Results There was more frustra- tion for Nadal at 4-4 when he Results from the Queen’s wasted three break points and Men’s Singles Round 1 matches that proved the decisive moment yesterday. when Dolgopolov unloaded a sear- Round One: Thanasi Kokkinakis (Australia) ing winner on match-point in the Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho poses for a bt Jeremy Chardy (France) 6-7(3) 6-2, 6-4; next game to steal a sensational picture with a fan as he watches Spain’s Rafael 7-Gilles Simon (France) bt David Goffin victory. Nadal and Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov match. (Belgium) 6-7(6) 7-5, 6-2; Alexandr Dolgopolov Earlier, French Open champion (Ukraine) bt 5-Rafa Nadal (Spain) 6-3 6-7(6) RIGHT: Britain’s Andy Murray in action during his Stanislas Wawrinka gave short first round match against Taiwan’s Lu Yen-hsun. 6-4; Gilles Muller (Luxembourg) bt Mikhail shrift to Nick Kyrgios’s claims Youzhny (Russia) 6-7(5) 6-4, 7-6(5); Viktor that his 6-3, 6-4 victory was the Troicki (Serbia) bt Paul-Henri Mathieu (France) result of the Australian’s physical Kevin Anderson. “I’ve been sick want to be there. I’ve been bat- had to be taken with a pinch of and now he was sick.” Meanwhile, 7-6(4) 1-6, 6-4; John Isner (US) bt Jared and mental fatigue. The Swiss sec- for the last week. I’m obviously tling mentally a bit.” salt. “I think he’s saying a lot of defending Queen’s champion Donaldson (US) 7-6(11) 6-4; 6-Grigor Dimitrov ond seed swept through his first not feeling great,” Kyrgios said Wawrinka, however, was unim- things every day. It doesn’t really Grigor Dimitrov moved into the (Bulgaria) bt Sam Querrey (US) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4; round clash in just 49 minutes to after the loss. pressed by Kyrgios’s complaints surprise me,” he said. second round with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 2-Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland) bt Nick set up a second round meeting “I almost found it difficult to and said the brash youngster’s “I read before the match he was victory against 2010 winner Sam Kyrgios (Australia) 6-3, 6-4. with big-serving South African get myself engaged and didn’t comments in press conferences ready, excited for the challenge, Querrey. AFP