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Amir to attend PM MEETS WITH JORDAN’S LABOUR MINISTER Seven more schools to Chirac funeral THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim come up in Qatar: Minister bin Hamad al Thani will attend the national funeral QNA of former French president DOHA The mix Jacques Chirac to be held in Paris on Monday. THE Minister of Education O Two primary schools for The funeral will be at- and Higher Education HE Dr boys, two secondary and a tended by several heads of Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed primary school for girls and States and governments, Ali al Hammadi issued a direc- two kindergarten schools and high-ranking officials. tive to open seven schools in for special-needs kids are (QNA) different parts of the country. in the pipeline As per the directive, a pri- mary school for boys will be opened in the Old Airport area. Girls) and a secondary school schools for special needs chil- It will be called Ahmad Bin for girls in Al Wukair (Al Wu- dren will also be opened — Al HMC’s Enaya Rashid Al Muraikhi Primary kair Secondary School for Hedaya School for Special project cuts School for Boys Girls) will also be opened. Needs for Boys in the new kin- Similarly, a primary school The decision also called dergarten building in Al Hilal hospital-acquired Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met with for boys in southern Muaither for the opening of a secondary area and Al Hedaya School pneumonia rates Jordanian Minister of Labour Nedal Faisal El Batayneh in Doha on Sunday. Batayneh was in the Qatari area (Muaither Primary School school for girls in Al Ebb area for Special Needs for Boys and capital with a state delegation on an official visit. At the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral rela- for Boys), another one for girls (Al Ebb Secondary School for Girls in B’dayat Centre Kinder- (PG 2 ) tions and means to develop them in different spheres in addition to a host of topics of mutual interest. in Al Morra area (Fatima Bint girls). garten Building in Al Sakhama Al-Khattab Primary School for Two more kindergarten Area.

MoTC to launch Hundreds of National Address Law to first SCE Doha at ‘abused’ captives QITCOM 2019 freed from Nigeria boost e-governance: MoI (PG 4 ) school (PG 11 ) Law seeks to create The national Group on the Status of Law 400M HURDLES FINAL address should Enforcement Mechanism. a national digital Lt. Hazza Rashid al Athba, include one’s an officer with the Legislation registry containing residency address in and Judicial Disputes Section Qatar, phone numbers, at the Legal Affairs Depart- At home, Samba to slug it the addresses of e-mail ID, work address, ment, said the law is a solution everyone in Qatar and permanent address to problems stemming from the absence of a precise re- out with Warholm, Benjamin abroad if any corded address. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK — MoI’s Legal Affairs Dept. Dir. This would be particularly VINAY NAYUDU the semis. Or maybe he just ing. To add to the aura, he DOHA Brig. Salim Saqr al Muraikhi beneficial for the judicial sys- DOHA saving himself for the final. now sports shades, which tem in the country, he said. Confident, Samba has make him appear quite cool THE National Address Law, Clear and definite address onight at 10.40pm, the said, “I don’t feel pressure indeed. which will soon come into the would speed up implementa- Khalifa International because it will be my home.” But be as it may, the force in Qatar, is a measure to tion of judicial declarations TStadium will come His body language too task on Monday is not just cope with the economic, social and solve the problem of delay alive to a thunderous ap- does not suggest otherwise. difficult but extremely chal- and legislative advancement in adjudication of cases, Athba plause when Qatar’s mercu- “I am enjoying these cham- lenging. witnessed in the country re- added. rial track- and-field athlete pionships. It is great to run Samba won the semis in cently, the Ministry of Interior Often, the intended ad- Abderrahman Samba will here in front of my home 48.52secs. His season’s best said in statement issued on dress differs from the address line up with world’s other crowd. Feeling great sup- has been 47.27 while his per- Sunday. stated in identity cards, said seven best for the men’s port,” he quipped after the sonal best is 46.98. In fact, in One of the internationally- legal researcher at the Le- 400m hurdles final at the semis on Saturday. the trio of Samba, Warholm advanced pieces of legislation, gal Affairs Department Rima IAAF World Athletics Cham- When Samba takes to and Benjamin, they all have the National Address Law Saleh al Manea. The National pionships Doha 2019. the track, the whole exercise gone sub-46. seeks to create a national digi- Address Law would ensure the The 24-year-old, who of his from settling into the Both Samba and Benja- tal registry containing the ad- Legal Affairs Department officer Researcher at Legal Affairs availability of proper and right towers at almost six feet blocks to reaching the finish min have already clocked the dresses of everyone in Qatar. Lt. Hazza Rashid al Athba Dept. Rima Saleh al Manea address for correspondence and three inches, has set is like poetry in motion. third fastest time in history Once it comes into effect, between an individual and dif- the world’s quickest time in From making the kangaroo at 46.98 – Samba did it in the law requires all who live Saqr al Muraikhi said the na- data after their submission has ferent bodies in the state. 400m hurdles since 1992, jump to the long leg stretches Paris last year, and Benjamin in Qatar — both citizens and tional address should include to be appropriately notified The law also aims for the and won the 400m hurdles before putting in Zurich while finishing expatriates — to notify their one’s residency address in and updated in a time-bound development of e-governance and 4x400m relay gold at his shoe into second to Warholm. addresses to the Ministry of Qatar, landline and cell phone manner, he said. in Qatar and to complement the Jakarta Asian Games. the start- The Norwegian too has Interior in a stipulated format. numbers, e-mail address, work Non-compliance will at- the legislative structure neces- Last year, Samba set an ing block… also been sounding warnings This can be done either online address, permanent address tract punishments, including a sary for e-government transac- Asian 400m hurdles record Samba with some sizzling wins this or directly at the ministry. abroad if any and any other fine not exceeding QR10,000, tions, and the transition from of 46.98secs. He has also is excit- year. He also blazed the track MoI’s Legal Affairs Depart- data required by the ministry. added Muraikhi, who is also descriptive to digital address, been excelling at the IAAF’s in the semis in 48.28. ment Director Brigadier Salim Any change in any of these the chairman of the Working the MoI statement said. Diamond League meetings, It’s clearly a battle of “the with 2018 being big three”. Samba would be a memorable pushed hard for sure, but year for him. you can trust him to fire on It is now all cylinders to ensure that Huge support for Qatar’s paper at ICAO though that the he gets to do that dance jig country, and over a billion which he first began doing people from around the when he won the Diamond TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK airspace closure often leads to globe, have their eyes fix- League race in Doha in 2017. DOHA use of longer alternative routes, ated on this sizzling star “My goal may be bigger which increases fuel consump- Aviation safety: Qatar lauded when he is faced with a stiff than the world record. A large number of countries tion and more carbon-dioxide challenge from two other I’ve tried to make the have supported a working emissions. Qatar has requested QATAR has been honoured by the Qatar Civil Aviation Author- great contenders in Norwe- 400m hurdles paper submitted by Qatar on the ICAO General Assembly to the International Civil Aviation ity (QCAA) and its Chairman gian Karsten Warholm and something excep- airspace closure at the Inter- remind the member states to Organisation (ICAO) for making Abdullah bin Nasser Turki al American Rai Benjamin. tional,” Samba national Civil Aviation Organ- comply with the 39th General significant progress in civil Subaey who received a cer- Samba is also com- said a few days isation’s (ICAO) 40th General Assembly Resolution A39-15, aviation safety. tificate of appreciation from ing off an injury, ago. Assembly held in Montreal, which “urges member states to According to ICAO, Qatar ICAO President Dr Olumuyiwa and while he You can expect some- Canada, on Sunday. avoid adopting unilateral and is among the 48 countries Benard Aliu. seemed smooth thing sensationally excep- The paper highlights the extraterritorial measures that that have made progress in The ICAO hailed the qualita- and boister- tional tonight. Be there! dangers resulting from airspace may affect the orderly, sustain- overcoming deficiencies in tive achievement of Qatar’s ous in the closure and its impact on air able and harmonious develop- safety control and improving Civil Aviation Authority and its heats, he For Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba, the transport, including air safety ment of international air trans- the effective implementation of compliance with international appeared a task on Monday is not just difficult but and environment. port.” international rules and recom- air safety standards contained bit sluggish in extremely challenging. Pointing out the negative Qatar’s working paper was mendations related to the field. in the Chicago Convention on effects of such a move, the Qa- also endorsed by the ICAO Eco- For this, the ICAO lauded International Civil Aviation. (QNA) tari delegation submitted that nomic Commission. 02 Monday, September 30, 2019

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Qatar takes part in GCC justice PRIME MINISTER MEETS FIA PRESIDENT RACA and MoCS ministers meeting in Oman THE State of Qatar participated in the 29th meeting of the Min- sign pact to combat isters of Justice of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which was held in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday. The Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin terrorism financing Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi headed Qatar’s delegation. The meet- QNA coordination in combating ing discussed a number of draft laws and guidelines related to DOHA terrorism financing. strengthening cooperation between the ministries of justice in The agreement aims at the GCC member states. (QNA) THE Regulatory Author- enhancing cooperation be- ity for Charitable Activities tween the two sides to re- Hammadi meets president of European (RACA) has signed a memo- duce the risks associated Union delegation randum of understanding with money laundering and SECRETARY-GENERAL of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr (MoU) with the Ministry of financing terrorism. It also Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi on Sunday met with President Culture and Sports to estab- seeks to hold joint training of the European Union delegation to Qatar Michele Cervone lish a joint work mechanism courses and workshops in D’urso on the occasion of the end of his tenure. Hammadi for combating money laun- the field of combating mon- thanked the president of the delegation for his efforts in PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Naser bin Khalifa al Thani on Sunday dering and terrorism financ- ey laundering and terrorism strengthening relations between Qatar and the European Un- met with the President of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Jean Todt, who is currently ing. financing in coordination ion, wishing him success in his new duties. (QNA) visiting Qatar to participate in the International Traffic Safety Conference, currently under way in Doha. The MoU aims to achieve with the National Anti Mon- They discussed a number of topics of mutual interest. (QNA) the objectives and strategies ey Laundering and Terror- of national cooperation and ism Financing Committee. Call for female leaders at every level, in every discipline at DWF AILYN AGONIA DOHA

THE full and meaningful partic- ipation of women in leadership and decision making is essential for the achievement of gender equality, peace, prosperity and accountable government, said Ambassador of Canada to Qatar HE Stefanie McCollum, during the panel session on ‘Women Kenyan athletes participating in the IAAF World Athletics Championship with officials of Kenya Ministry of in Politics’ at the Doha Women Sports, Culture and Heritage in Doha on Sunday. Forum (DWF), which opened Ambassador of Argentina to Qatar HE Dr Carlos Hernandez (left) and Ambassador of Canada to Qatar HE on Sunday. Stefanie McCollum, during the panel session on ‘Women in Politics’, at the Doha Women Forum. (STARWORLD) The third edition of the annual forum with the theme “Building equal, inclusive and ‘Kenya set to collaborate ‘Balance for Better’ focused on strong societies and economies, the issue of gender parity in and ensuring that men and politics, business, sports, IT women have the same rights with Qatar in sports field’ and social entrepreneurship. and opportunities in the labour The event saw the attendance market, are a must. Failing to of almost 200 women including tap women’s potential in di- CATHERINE W GICHUKI dum of understanding (MoU) cord if not surpass it this time. diplomats, dignitaries, govern- verse sectors not only implies a DOHA specifically on sports. We have very many young ath- ment representatives as well as violation of their human rights, “We have a lot to learn letes that are raring to prove prominent members of society. but also reflects waste of talents KENYA’S Ministry of Sports, from each other,” she said, themselves. It’s wonderful to The opening of the forum, and skills that inevitably im- Culture and Heritage is work- adding that the facilities in have this opportunity to show- organised by Future 318 (Faisal pact national development. In a ing on a slew of collaborative Qatar are excellent and tech- case what we have in our coun- Al Suwaidi For Events), in part- full potential scenario in which activities with Qatar’s Minis- nologically advanced. try. We are very proud of these nership with Qatar Business- women play an identical role in try of Culture and Sports, said Dr Mohamed said, “We are young people who have lifted women Association and She’s labour markets to that of men, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for working hard to improve our Kenya’s name up.” Mercedes as Strategic Partner, as much as US$ 28 trillion or 26 Sports, Culture and Heritage, facilities to make sure we cre- Ambassador Mohamed was attended by Qatari Busi- percent could be added to glob- who was visiting Qatar to lend ate the right environment for said that as a female minister, nesswomen Association Vice spired by women. You will see are and there must be female al annual GDP by 2025.” moral support to Kenyan ath- our athletes for them to train she was happy that the first Chairwoman and Alfardan first ladies, activists, Nobel leaders at every level- in gov- Ambassador Hernandez letes participating in the IAAF and compete. This is the con- gold was won by a woman. Group Holding Personal Ad- Prize laureates and even Ca- ernment, organisations and so- added, “Many barriers to wom- World Athletics Champion- versation we are going to have President of Athletics visor to the Chairman Aisha nadian tennis stars all inspir- cieties. I believe that leadership en’s economic empowerment ships Doha 2019. with the authorities here.” Kenya Jackson Kiprono Tu- Hussein Alfardan as the key- ing future generations of girls. at all levels is something that are still present in society today. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Regarding sports medi- wei said, “We are happy that note speaker while Dr Khaled It is happening everyday. You we have to support and encour- Failure to achieve economic Cabinet Secretary Ambassa- cine, she said Kenya is plan- our Cabinet Secretary came to al Hajri, Qatar Chamber Board are inspiring future genera- age, because it means we have empowerment of all women dor Dr Amina Mohamed said, ning to build bigger facilities encourage the team. We are member, delivered the wel- tions and we need to keep that women who are happy, moti- will mean failure to achieve the “We have lined up a number through potential collabora- encouraging the team to make come address. up. We know the benefits. We vated and making a difference five SDGs of the 2030 agenda of meetings because we want tion with Qatar. us proud. The championships In her remarks, Ambas- know the importance to raise throughout government. This -- especially the gender equal- to make sure the relationship Talking to the athletes, she are not easy. We believe they sador McCollum stressed that the profile of our successes and difference, I think, would be no- ity goals. A targeted approach that we have with Qatar con- said, “We got the first gold from are going to give us good and women leaders help dimin- to share information to help ticed, respected and would re- to using the women’s empow- tinues to improve. We are very this championships. The flag encouraging results.” ish the barriers that prevent others,” the envoy said. sult in less barriers in the end.” erment principles coupled with happy with the relationship that was raised first was ours Tuwei added, “We would women and girls from suc- She also expressed her per- The Ambassador of Argen- more women in leadership and we want to utilise every and I think this gives us lot of like to thank the minister for ceeding and help create more sonal views on the concept of tina to Qatar HE Dr Carlos Her- roles and robust national action opportunity to take the rela- hopes on the remaining races. the support she has given us. equal societies and more com- leadership which, according to nandez shared his views on how plans will help build the envi- tions to the next level.” “We are always second to She is the chairman of the petitive countries. her, is too often confused with women in politics can help the ronment and framework for She said Kenya and Qatar the US in terms of medals, so steering committee. She is al- “Future generations are rank or position in govern- global economy. gender equality to thrive in the are working on a memoran- I believe we will match that re- ways willing to help us.” watching and are being in- ment. She said, “I believe there According to the envoy, world of work.” Enaya project helps cut hospital-acquired pneumonia rates

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK quiring long-term care facilities immune systems. Dr Khan. nations for both patients and DOHA is expected to increase dramati- Dr Shafi Hashmath Ulla “The Enaya leadership staff in addition to ensuring cally over the next 30 years, with Khan, consultant geriatrician team identified the need to compliance with our hand hy- A quality improvement pro- an increasing number of elderly at HMC, noted that the pri- tackle pneumonia and we giene policies,” he added. ject implemented at Hamad people in Qatar experiencing mary aim of initiating the formed a multi-disciplinary The Aspiration Prevention Medical Corporation’s (HMC) higher levels of functional dis- improvement project was to taskforce team to collabo- Bundle is a tool that contains a Enaya Specialized Care Center ability and other medical ill- reduce the incidence of hospi- ratively work to identify the systematic set of interventions has led to reduction of hospital- nesses. Over 130 patients are tal-acquired pneumonia at the best strategies for the reduc- that requires medical and nurs- acquired pneumonia within currently cared for at the Enaya Enaya Specialized Care Center. tion and prevention of inci- ing staff to take specific steps that facility. Specialized Care Center and He explained that pneumonia dences of pneumonia. We first designed to reduce or prevent Dr Hanadi al Hamad, senior many of them are susceptible has consistently been a global ensured there was adequate the occurrence of hospital-ac- consultant and chairperson of to pneumonia due to their age leading cause of morbidity staffing at the facility, and quired pneumonia. Geriatrics and Long Term Care and pre-existing chronic health and mortality among elderly that staff was appropriately Dr Khan noted that due to at HMC said that many of the conditions”, said Dr Hamad. patients residing in long-term trained, and we also updated the initiation of the improve- patients cared for at the Enaya Pneumonia is an infection care facilities. our policies to ensure maxi- ment project, there was an Specialized Care Center are at that inflames the air sacs in “Studies have shown that mum compliance with the overall pneumonia incidence risk of developing pneumonia one or both lungs. A variety of the incidence of pneumonia Aspiration Prevention Bun- rate reduction from 0.5 to 0 due to having multiple chronic organisms, including bacteria, A quality improvement project implemented at HMC has led to the among long-term care resi- dle. Alert signs were placed in per 1,000 patient days at the conditions, underscoring the viruses and fungi can cause reduction of hospital-acquired pneumonia dents ranges from 0.27 to high-risk areas and enhanced facility. He added that the ini- significance of the improve- pneumonia. Pneumonia can 2.50 per 1,000 patient days, monitoring of new cases of tiative also led to an increase ment project. range in seriousness from mild serious for infants and young 65 years, and individuals with with mortality ranging from pneumonia was implemented. in flu vaccination compliance “The number of patients re- to life-threatening. It is most children, those over the age of health conditions or weakened 12 percent to 44 percent,” said We also encouraged flu vacci- among the facility’s staff.

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MINISTER OF LABOUR MEETS JORDANIAN OFFICIAL MoCI recalls Toyota NETHERLANDS KING MEETS QATAR ENVOY Fortuner, Innova 2017-2020 models THE Ministry of Commerce and In- dustry (MoCI), in cooperation with Abdullah Abdulghani& Bros Co, dealer of Toyota in Qatar, has an- nounced the recall of Toyota Fortun- er and Innova models of 2017-2020 due to wrong language on the cool- ing fan’s caution label. The recall campaign comes within the framework of the min- istry’s continuous efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car deal- ers follow up on vehicle defects and repairs. The ministry said it would coor- dinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and communicate with customers to ensure that the necessary repairs are Minister of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs HE Yousuf bin Mohamed al Othman carried out. The ministry has urged Fakhroo met on Sunday with Minister of Labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Nedal Faisal El all customers to report any violations King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands met with Ambassador of Qatar to the Netherlands HE Batayneh and the accompanying delegation, currently visiting Doha. The meeting addressed aspects of to its Consumer Protection and An- Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed al Thani in the Hague on the occasion of the end of his tenure. joint cooperation between the two sides, especially in the field of labour and the means to support and ti-Commercial Fraud Department, The king wished the ambassador success in his future duties and further bonds of friendship for develop them. (QNA) which processes complaints, inquir- the bilateral relations between the two countries. (QNA) ies and suggestions. (TNN)

DIFI seminar in Paris shines QC stresses role of sports in light on family policies and empowering refugees at UN sustainable development

life-changing stories, stories of global framework for leverag- Sports brings hope, survival and dreams. ing sport for development and “Today, we have with us or- peace. It also discussed how stories of survival ganisations and people seeking sports can help provide a digni- hope and dreams to bring about global peace and fied life for refugees and IDPs. development through sports Several officials from many TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and I would like to thank them international humanitarian or- DOHA for honouring our invitation. ganisations, humanitarian ex- Some of the people present with perts, and sports stars from QATAR Charity (QC), in coop- us today are real-life heroes, Kenya, Somalia and Afghani- eration with the Qatar Fund who challenged hardships of stan, who fled their countries, for Development (QFFD) and displacement and poverty.” settled in other countries and international humanitarian Kuwari reaffirmed Qatar different forms has proven to be fied life”, Khalifa added. made achievements, also took organisations, held a panel dis- Charity’s commitment to mak- a powerful tool for forging social The panel discussion was part in the dialogue. The event TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK “During the Paris seminar, cussion entitled ‘The Role of ing sport an essential com- inclusion, breaking down barri- organisedin cooperation with also included an accompanying DOHA we highlighted the importance Sport in Safeguarding and Em- ponent of its interventions, ers and promoting understand- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agen- exhibition of pictures and ma- of family policies in achieving powering Refugees and IDPs’. especially in the most conflict- ing between people.” cy, International Organization terials showing humanitarian THE Doha International Fam- sustainable development, fo- The event was held on the side- stricken areas of the world. He “Sport in such situations is for Migration (IOM), the Ger- programmes and projects that ily Institute (DIFI), a member cusing on three main themes lines of the 74th session of the also reiterated Qatar Charity’s an opportunity to provide a safe man Corporation for Interna- use sports for peace and devel- of Qatar Foundation (QF), held – fertility policies, work-fam- United Nations General Assem- commitment to promoting ide- environment and supportive tional Cooperation (GIZ), and opment, like Qatar Charity’s ini- a seminar titled ‘Family Poli- ily balance policies, and mari- bly at UN Headquarters in New als of peace, fraternity, solidar- haven for refugees and IDPs. Save The Dream. tiative entitled ‘Sports for Peace cies and Sustainable Develop- tal rehabilitation programs York recently. ity and non-violence. It could be a tool to build their It talked about the shift to- in Darfur’ launched in coopera- ment’ in cooperation with the – and their importance at na- In his opening statement, For his part, Khalifa bin Jas- individual skills and capacities wards sports in conflict-torn tion with QFFD. Permanent Mission of Qatar tional, regional, and interna- QC’s CEO Yousef bin Ahmed simal Kuwari, director general and to boost their physical and communities, the importance The visitors of the exhibition to the United Nations Educa- tional levels.” al Kuwari said, “Today, we cel- of QFFD, said, “From the FIFA psychosocial well-being and of the use of sports as a tool to had the opportunity to see and tional, Scientific and Cultural The first session addressed ebrate sports differently, not World Cup to the small pitches their self-esteem. It is indeed a achieve peace and development understand the refugees’ situa- Organization (UNESCO) on fertility policies and fertility with scores and goals but with in remote villages, sport in its mean to help them live a digni- goals, and strengthening the tion through VR video shots. Friday in Paris. rates both globally and in the The collaboration comes Arab world, while the second as part of the organisation’s ef- session highlighted work-fam- forts to support and contribute ily balance and its role in the to family issues at all levels by sustainability of the marriage ICBF organises 39th free health camp for workers, fishermen helping to place the subject at institution. The last session the top of policy makers’ agenda discussed marital rehabilita- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the Allevia Medical Center recently. around the world. tion programmes and their im- DOHA The medical camp, which was was in- Dr. Sharifa Noaman al Ema- pact on family cohesion. augurated by Indian Ambassador to Qatar di, Executive Director, DIFI, Concluding with practical THE Indian Community Benevolent Forum HE P Kumar, was held from 7:30am to said: “We believe that the family recommendations, the semi- (ICBF), a charitable organisation working 11:30am. The camp was facilitated by Al- is a main factor in achieving the nar aimed to serve as an inter- under the patronage of the Embassy of In- levia Medical Center that provided their sustainable development agen- active platform that brought dia, Qatar, in association with the Ministry doctors, specialists, consultants and para- da, and should be present in the experts, researchers, and civil of Public Health, organised their 39th free medics staff for the camp for free. national development policies society institutions together to medical camp for fishermen and workers at Free medicines were also provided to and programmes that strive to broaden thought horizons and fulfil the Sustainable Devel- to examine pressing contem- opment Goals. This belief not porary issues related to family only comes from DIFI’s vision policies and sustainable devel- workers and fishermen by Wellcare Consultation of physicians and and mission, but has also been opment. Pharmacy. Wellcare Pharmacy has specialists doctors and tests includ- proven by scientific evidence. DIFI is a global policy and been providing support to the needy ing, BMI, blood, sugar, cholesterol “Our collaboration with advocacy institute working to people through ICBF for a long time. etc. were provided free of cost. Those the Permanent Mission of Qa- advance knowledge on Arab The camp was supported by Tel- who needed to follow-up with spe- tar to the UNESCO highlights families through research and angan Gulf Samithi–Qatar while 15 cialists doctors were given prior ap- the centrality of family policies promote evidence-based po- students from across different In- pointments as well. in achieving the objectives of lices at a national, regional, and dian schools in Qatar participated On the occasion, Kumaran ap- 2030 Agenda for Sustainable international level. The institute as volunteers. Almuftah Rent A Car plauded ICBF’s community welfare Development and emphasises has special consultative status provided logistical support to the activities and also spoke to the work- the priority of family approach with the United Nations Eco- camp. ers to enquire about their wellbeing. in the design of programmes. nomic and Social Council.

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(TNN) Nation Monday, September 30, 2019 05 MoTC to launch first SCE Doha at QITCOM 2019 The exhibition aims to introduce innovative technologies to enhance the lives of citizens, residents as well as visitors TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK awareness and understanding of and urban planning. economic sectors to showcase inno- DOHA smart cities and the development On the occasion, Reem al Man- vative technologies.” of smart initiatives for a sustainable soori, assistant undersecretary for Regionally and globally, Qatar THE Ministry of Transport and future. Fira de Barcelona has previ- the Digital Society Development has been on the frontline of a major Communications (MoTC) has part- ously hosted several editions of the Sector at the MoTC, commented, digital transformation towards safe nered with the organisers of Smart Smart City Expo in the Americas, Af- “We are delighted to partner and smart cities. This has been proved City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), rica, Asia and Europe. co-ordinate with Fira de Barcelona to be true as the policy briefs issued Fira de Barcelona, to launch Smart SEC Doha, in its first edition in which is one of the world’s leading by the Arab Monetary Fund show- City Expo Doha (SCE Doha). Qatar, aims to introduce innovative ers such as Michael Steep, executive officer, F-Secure Corporation, Hel- companies in this field to introduce ing that 43 percent of Qatar cities are The event will take place on Oc- technologies to enhance the lives director of Stanford Engineering sinki, Finland; and Robert Mug- the First Smart City Expo Doha this smart cities. As a knowledge-sharing tober 30-31 at Qatar IT Conference of citizens, residents and visitors Center for Disruptive Technology gah, co-founder, Igarapé Institute, year. The partnership with Fira de platform for smart city ecosystems, & Exhibition 2019 (QITCOM 2019) through social inclusion, sustainabil- and Digital Cities, California, the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They will be Barcelona reflects our readiness for the event aims to mediate conver- under the theme ‘Safe, Smart Cities’. ity and empowerment. US; Larissa Suzuki, chair of the Tech presenting topics related to smart business dialogues and commitment sations that will equip society for a Smart City Expo is a global SEC Doha will be hosting a num- London Advocates Smart Cities; cities, namely, cybersecurity, entre- towards bringing together global digital future and promote a better platform committed to promoting ber of local and international speak- Mikko Hypponen, chief research preneurship, artificial intelligence leaders and experts from various understanding of Safe Smart Cities.” QCS concludes awareness Experts call for integration of transport drive on childhood cancer systems at CIHT Qatar Group seminar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QATAR Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its ‘Fadetcom’ THE Chartered Institution of campaign aimed at raising Highways & Transportation awareness of cancer in children. (CIHT) Qatar Group organ- The programme was part of ised a technical seminar on the Childhood Cancer Aware- ‘Parking policy, management ness Month, which is observed and application’ for highways in September globally. and transportation profes- The campaign concluded sionals at City Centre Rotana with a public event at Tawar The programme included an array of activities for children. Hotel recently. Mall and included activities Prof Panagiotis Papaioan- such as free medical check- nancy, excessive exposure to healthy sleeping pattern for nou, transportation consult- ups, narration of hope stories ultraviolet radiation and viral children and create a happy, ant, SALFO Qatar, and Eng of children living with cancer, infections. laughter-filled environment at George Lymperopoulos, trans- entertainment activities, a “Active or passive smok- home, which will help improve portation and traffic engineer, kids walkathon and distribu- ing by the mother during preg- their immune systems. In addi- SALFO Qatar, were the guest tion of gifts. nancy or the period prior to tion, help them adopt a healthy speakers. Prof Panagiotis Papaioannou, transportation consultant, SALFO Qatar, and Eng George Lymperopoulos, Heba Nassar, head of Health conception, and inherited ge- lifestyle with healthy eating In the first session, Pa- transportation and traffic engineer, SALFO Qatar, were the guest speakers at the event. Education Department at QCS, netic abnormalities are other habits and plenty of exercise nagiotis described the vari- said, “This campaign aims to contributing factors,” she said. in order to maintain a healthy ous key factors required for for maximising private, public systems (PEMS). very effective especially in the emphasise the importance of She advised parents to en- weight. This can be done by re- proper planning, design and partnership opportunities. In the third session, Pana- City Center area, which can be early detection, and the need to sure that their children have placing unhealthy snacks with management of parking at In the second session, giotis showcased a systematic managed by both government raise awareness, of childhood regular medical check-ups and fruits, vegetables and nuts. national, regional and mu- Lymperopoulos described method of parking generation and private entities. cancer in a simple and interac- to watch for any unusual signs “Also, encourage them to nicipal levels, such as popula- some of the challenges in Qa- and parking supply calcula- The presentation was tive way and educate families on or symptoms. play motor skills games instead tion, age, gender, population tar, such as the hot summer tion developed by the SALFO well received by the audi- the ways to prevent it.” Nassar explained that the of electronic games and pro- density, income, household season. He recommended team. He showed various im- ence, followed by a detailed She thanked Tawar Mall, risk of cancer could be reduced tect them from the ill-effects of size, economy, land use, and a distance of not more than portant parameters for the question and answer ses- Tadawi Medical Center and Dy- by minimising exposure to ra- smoking by not smoking during accessibility. 300 metres between the park- calculations, with examples sion. Subsequently, the namic Gym for contributing to diation during pregnancy and pregnancy. After birth, protect Panagiotis recommended ing lots and the building en- to integrate them with other CIHT Qatar Group thanked the success of the event. breastfeeding the babies for six them from passive smoking integration of all transport trance. He also talked about transport modes. the sponsors of the event Nassar explained the risk months or longer. and, finally, keep them safe systems and reduction of car the sustainable parking sys- Qatar is one of the coun- namely, AECOM, BG&E, factors for childhood cancer She said, “Make sure that from sun exposure by using use in Qatar to minimise traf- tem as well as the short and tries with a high vehicle-to- DCE, EGIS, FUGRO, such as environmental radia- your child is taking all sched- sunglasses, sunblock, long- fic congestion and save the long term continuous parking population ratio. Smart park- MUHEL, PAF, PTV Group, tion, radiation during preg- uled vaccines, maintain a sleeved clothes and wide hats.” environment. He also called evaluation and monitoring ing system would therefore be SALFO, SEERO and WSP.

Alwadi Hotel Doha M|SPA blends traditions and contemporary therapies

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK levels, ability or age, with dedicated DOHA wellness professionals to assist with achieving personal health and fitness ALWADI Hotel Doha MGallery goals, supporting guests every step of Hotel Collection M|SPA has lifted the way. the country’s wellbeing offering by M|FIT memberships are avail- uniquely blending contemporary able for guests wishing to discover all therapies with aromatic Arabic herbs wellbeing initiatives bringing togeth- and fragrances for an experience in- er a combination of spa, wellness, spired by the heritage of Msheireb – beauty and lifestyle. the ‘Heart of Doha.’ M|SPA recreation offers a tem- Traditional Arabic oils are com- perature-controlled outdoor pool bined with modern healing therapies named Oud, Argan, Yasmine, Lily including sauna, aromatic steam rated with Sothys and Cinq Mondes tion) friendly. All ranges demand and complemented by a separate at the luxurious spa which is com- inspired by the region with an ad- room, locker areas and a relaxation from France for unique rituals that quality and result-driven treatments, children’s pool, so the young ones mitted to influencing self-care. “We ditional Misk & Amber couple treat- room. combine sensoriality, efficiency and personalised to suit the needs of all can have fun while the adults relax provide the inspiration necessary to ment room, elegantly designed with Alwadi Hotel MGallery Collec- a personalised approach. Carol Joy valued guests. Environmental sus- in the sun. The pools are open daily nourish our clients’ minds, bodies relaxation and comfort in mind. The tion – MlSPA partnered with some of London is known for combining in- tainability is considered whenever from 6am until 9pm. and souls so they can become the result is a genuine, luxury experience the world’s most exclusive and luxury novative technology with ageless and wherever possible, which re- “We are providing a 360 de- most authentic versions of them- of locally inspired aromatic herbs product partners known for invest- luxury. flects M|SPA’s social responsibility grees approach to health and selves,” said Hani Akkari, director of and fragrances in an oasis of calm ing in developing unique rituals that MAYA premium cosmetic nail approach. well-being and are determined to operations. and serenity,” said Akkari. combine efficiency and personalised polish from London is the best for MlSPA also includes MlFIT deliver a service which sets Doha “The Arabic wellbeing influence M|SPA is open daily with access approach to treatments creating a health being animal free, vegan, Technogym facility which can be ac- wellness offering apart for its care- is reflected through the offering of from 6am until 10pm. It features sep- sense of well-being that nurtures physician approved, breathable and cessed daily from 6am until 10pm. fully curated and distinctive prod- four single spa treatment rooms arate facilities for women and men both mind and body. It has collabo- 100 percent Halal & Wudu (ablu- Personalized to all guests’ fitness uct,” added Akkari.

IIQS Qatar holds its seventh CPD event

THE Indian Institute of Quantity bassy in Qatar. gies available in construction vote of thanks. Surveyors - Qatar Chapter (IIQS- Hari Krishna, principal con- industry. Meanwhile, IIQS-Qatar is Qatar) held its seventh Continu- sultant, Masin Qatar, delivered a Later, Krishna was felicitated planning to conduct the APC ing Professional Development lecture for two hours on the topic by IIQS-Qatar President Anshul workshops for the aspirants to (CPD) event at Concorde Ho- ‘Engineering & Construction Gupta and Vice-President Sud- achieve chartered membership tel recently in which around 50 Claims and Delay Analysis’ which heer Edamana. from RICS-UK. members and guests took part. was followed by an interactive Sunil Kamalaksha (IIQS- For More Information IIQS-Qatar is associated with question and answer session. Sports and Recreation Commit- please contact Anshul Gupta- Indian Business and Profession- The lecture comprehensive- tee member) welcomed the at- 6693 2462; Kiran Podakanti- als Council (IBPC) which works ly covered the types of claims tendees and conducted the event. 74054280 or Email to IIQSQA- under the aegis of the Indian em- and delay analysis methodolo- Anshul Gupta delivered the [email protected] (TNN)

08 Monday, September 30, 2019 Nation CHSS celebrates European Day of Languages with embassy officials The event was organised ahead of the United Nations’ International Translation Day TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK so, the European Day of Lan- DOHA guages encourages plurilingual- Four students present their summer work experiences. ism and better cultural under- THE College of Humanities standing across the continent. and Social Sciences (CHSS) at CHSS’ celebration took CMU-Q students: Hamad Bin Khalifa University place ahead of the United (HBKU) hosted high-level offi- Nations’ (UN) International cials from several of Qatar’s Eu- Translation Day, first instituted Internship helped ropean embassies, at the recent on September 20, 2017. This celebration of the European annual day, held on September boost our learning Day of Languages. 30, pays tribute to language The event underscores the professionals and their role TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK management and procure- university’s support for ini- in facilitating dialogue, un- DOHA ment at Stantec UK Limited. tiatives that promote language derstanding and cooperation Guests at an event to celebrate of the European Day of Languages in Doha recently. Faten El Ayache, senior skills and teaching. around the world. STUDENTS at Carnegie employer development and Declared by the Council of International Translation guests at the celebration reflect institute in the region to offer Ambassador of Austria Mellon University in Qatar career consultant at CMU-Q, Europe in 2001, the European Day educates the public on Qatar’s warm relations with all internationally validated trans- to Qatar HE Dr Willy Kem- (CMU-Q) shared their work highlighted the importance Day of Languages is an annual issues of concern while cel- European states. For our part, lation and audiovisual trans- pel said, “The European Day experiences over the sum- of internships for students as event that highlights the rich ebrating the achievements of HBKU continues to develop lation masters programmes of Languages is a day we cel- mer at the Internship Show- they explore career paths. linguistic and cultural diversity humanity. constructive and proactive ties and professional development ebrate around the world to case 2019. “Internships provide stu- of Europe. Speaking after the event, with like-minded organisations workshops, while teaching 11 make European languages and The event brought to- dents with experience, skills The day also promotes life- Dr Amal al Malki, founding from across Europe. languages to the public and cultures known. However, it’s gether students from all and knowledge, allowing long language learning both in dean of CHSS, said: “It was im- “Second, CHSS is the university and school students. a two-way street; as we are also years and programmes of them to know more about and out of traditional educa- portant to mark the European home of the Translation and The college in essence contin- listening to our host countries study to learn how intern- their passions and what ca- tional settings, for fun and pro- Day of Languages for two very Interpreting Institute, which ues to promote diversity as one and seek to cater to their needs ships can help put knowledge reer path they want to follow fessional development. In doing important reasons. First, our prides itself on being the only of its core values.” and interests.” and learning into practice. after graduating”, she noted. Four students presented Several of the organisa- their summer work experi- tions that employed CMU-Q ences noting how interning interns over the summer at- helped to solidify the con- tended the event to network ISL Qatar observes 2019-2010 as Year of Sustainability cepts they learned in the with CMU-Q students. The classroom. employers included Boston TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Bank for the second year in a school. It aims to illuminate the Sondoss Hassan, a bio- Consulting Group, Ebutler, DOHA row. reception area on solar power. logical sciences student, Equine Veterinary Medical ISL Qatar has recently A Mini Model has been created was a research intern at the Center, General Electric, Hil- ISL Qatar has announced the launched a new initiative where and is in the works of getting Equine Veterinary Medi- ti, National Center for Cancer 2019-2020 academic year as single-use plastic bottles are no presented to showcase the sup- cal Center. Fahad Bahzad, a Care and Research (NCCCR), the ‘Year of Sustainability’ as longer being sold on the cam- port for clean energy and sus- business administration stu- Qatar Central Bank, Siemens, part of its commitment to sus- pus. Besides, recycling bins tainability. dent, worked as a summer Seib Insurance and Reinsur- tainable development. have been placed around the The school has also regis- associate at Boston Consult- ance and Teach for Qatar. The school has developed school in line with the Ministry tered for the Young Innovator ing Group. The Internship Show- various projects in recent years of Municipality and Environ- Competition where the idea will Computer Science stu- case is organised by the to support sustainability such ment recycling initiative. be presented later this year. dent Dorde Popovic interned Career Development Office as the Rooftop Garden, which The school is also looking Last year, the Grade three as a software engineer at at CMU-Q, which runs a started out as a project present- into how to reuse plastic in dif- students made a colourful mat fintech firm Basiq. Imane slate of events and sessions ed in the Qatar Sustainability ferent ways. using plastic bags. Over the Bendou from information throughout the year to bring Competition. Other projects include col- summer, the mat was brought systems was an intern for together students and po- The initiative won one of lecting old batteries to be sent and donated to a non-govern- support services in contract tential employers. the prestigious ECO-Schools for recycling while litter pick- Grade three students who are The Solar Power Project is mental organisation in South Programme awards from Doha ers have been requested by the keen to join the cause. another ongoing project at the Africa called Masithandane.

WCM-Q student conducts study on healthy eating

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stop them becoming ‘picky eaters’. ing Healthy Eaters: A Pilot Study DOHA The research being conducted by of Food Conflicts Between Children FREE VEHICLE Abdulla al Mulla aims to provide a and Their Parents or Caregivers’ A senior student of Weill Cornell better understanding of the percep- and anyone wanting to participate RECALL Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is con- tions and approaches of parents and should visit the following link to ducting a study to examine how caregivers regarding healthy eating, complete a five-minute survey: htt- parents approach healthy eating food conflicts and picky eaters. ps://weillcornell.az1.qualtrics.com/ with their children and how they The research is entitled ‘Rais- jfe/form/SV_ahjmzWjMAIP2ILz Leading researchers share expertise at WCM-Q proteomics conference TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

EXPERTS and leading scientists across the region convened for Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar’s inaugu- ral (WCM-Q) Mini-Symposium on Proteomics recently. Proteomics is the large-scale study of all the proteins in a cell – a proteome is the complete set of proteins produced in an organ- ism – and the two-day symposium saw researchers from a variety of organisations, including Hamad Medical Corporation, Sidra Medi- cal and Qatar Biomedical Research Institute gather to hear about the potential applications of proteom- ics and how advances in the subject Participants at the Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar’s inaugural Mini-Symposium on is providing data that will impact Proteomics in Doha recently. upon many other areas of medicine and biomedical research. WC-Q, and director of the college’s Fortuner, Innova The first day focused on human- Proteomics is the large-scale Proteomics Core. specific aspects of the proteome study of all the proteins in a cell Dr Schmidt spoke on the topic while the second day examined the ‘Proteomics and Immunoproteom- Manufacturing – a proteome is the complete set Year 2017 - 2020 proteome’s interaction with human of proteins produced in an ics in the Field of Host and Patho- pathogens. organism. gen Interaction’, how the proteome Lecturers included Dr Stephen of pathogenic bacteria and the im- The language on the cooling fan caution label may be wrong Pennington, professor of proteom- munoproteome of patients actually ics at University College Dublin’s looked at how proteomics could help changes after the bacteria cause DEFECT School of Medicine, who discussed diagnose conditions associated with disease within a human. how proteomics can contribute the progression of type 2 diabetes, Closing the conference, Dr to the development and delivery so improving treatment. Schmidt said it had been a fasci- Contact the dealer for the free required repair of personalised medicine, and Dr Dr Karsten Suhre, professor nating opportunity to explore the PROCESS Bernd Wollscheid, professor for of physiology and biophysics and world of proteomics and hear about chemistry and systems biology director of WCM-Q’s Bioinformat- how the research is contributing to at the Swiss Federal Institute of ics Core, delivered a speech enti- improved treatment strategies for a Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co W.L.L Technology, who delivered a talk tled ‘Connecting Genetic Risk to range of illnesses. CONTACT Phone: 8001800 entitled ‘The In Silico Human Sur- Disease End Points through the He said, “We have seen that faceome and Technologies for the Human Blood Plasma Proteome’ proteomics can be used for finding Elucidation of the Surfaceome Na- which looked at how proteomics disease biomarkers and selecting noscale Organisation.’ can highlight the underlying mo- candidates for vaccination. Pro- For any consumer protection issues please contact us on the hotline 16001 Speakers from WCM-Q includ- lecular pathways between a ge- teins are a key player for life itself ed Dr Anna Halama, assistant pro- netic mutation and the resulting which makes the subject so inter- fessor of research in physiology and illness. esting but also so valuable to our biophysics, whose talk ‘Uncovering The mini-symposium was or- understanding of personalised and Signatures Associated with T2D ganised by Dr Frank Schmidt, as- precision medicine and the very na- using Multi-Omics Technologies’ sistant professor of biochemistry at ture of disease itself.” Asia / Europe / US Monday, September 30, 2019 09

Death toll rises to 120 as torrential rains lash India Thousands rally for political prisoners in Moscow NEW Delhi: The death toll due to torrential rains in northern India rose to 120, with over 50 MOSCOW: Thousands gathered in Moscow on Sunday for a demonstration demanding the release News deaths reported in the past 24 hours alone, officials said. of opposition protesters prosecuted in recent months. Police estimated a turnout of 20,000 at the Monsoon rains, accompanied by storms and lightning, hit large parts of Uttar Pradesh and Sakharov Avenue in central Moscow about half an hour after the start of the protest, which was in brief Bihar states since Thursday. The incessant downpour felled trees and electricity poles, and authorised. brought down roofs and temporary structures. Officials at Uttar Pradesh’s Disaster Management The demonstrators chanted “let them go” and brandished placards demanding a halt to Department said that 49 more people were killed in rain-related accidents, in addition to the 64 “repressions” of opposition protesters. Several protesters who were charged but freed in recent deaths reported since Thursday. (DPA) weeks thanked the crowd for putting pressure on the authorities. (AFP) Pakistan will stand by Kashmiris even if the world doesn’t: PM Khan Loud cheers could be I thank my nation. and low. There are good times Earlier, senior leaders of Prime minister returns to Islamabad heard as the prime minister and bad times — ghabrana PTI welcomed the premier made his way to the main hall The way you nahi hai (don’t worry). Be- and Foreign Minister Qureshi. after attending the 74th session of the to speak to the people. prayed for me, for us, cause Kashmiris are looking Among the first to greet “First of all, I thank my na- to be able to present towards you, and God willing, the premier were Defence UN General Assembly in New York tion. The way you prayed for they will win, they will get in- Minister Pervez Khattak, chief me, for us, to be able to present Kashmir’s case before the dependence.” spokesperson Dr Firdous DAWN.COM A large number of party Kashmir’s case before the UN,” UN. Whether the world “All Kashmiris, their wom- Ashiq Awan, senior leader ISLAMABAD workers and supporters gath- began the prime minister. en and children, are looking Asad Umar and Sindh Gover- ered at the capital’s airport to “I especially thank Bushra stands with Kashmiris or to Pakistan and its people. We nor Imran Ismail. PAKISTANI Prime Minister welcome the premier. bibi because she prayed a lot not, Pakistan is standing will expose this fascist Modi’s Ahead of the premier’s ar- Imran Khan and Foreign Min- Banners and posters, some for us.” He asked the people by them” government, this Muslim rival in Pakistan, Special As- ister Shah Mahmood Qureshi praising Imran Khan and oth- to remember that Pakistan hating government, on every sistant to the Prime Minister returned to Islamabad on ers highlighting the plight of is standing with Kashmir. Prime Minister Imran Khan platform.” “I’ve said this be- on Information and Broad- Sunday after wrapping up Kashmiris who remain under “Whether the world stands fore to you,” said Prime Min- casting Dr Awan had an- their trip to the United States an India-imposed lockdown, with Kashmiris or not, Paki- please Allah.” Speaking of the has trapped eight million peo- ister Imran: “Koshish insaan nounced that members of the to attend the 74th session of were put up at the Islamabad stan is standing by them. lockdown which has been in ple under a curfew. karta hai, kamyabi Allah deta party and leaders would give the United Nations General airport and on the main thor- “And we are standing by place since August 5 in occu- “I want to remind you that hai (effort is made by man, a grand reception to the coun- Assembly in New York. oughfares in the city. them because we want to pied Kashmir, he said: “India a struggle goes through highs success is given by God).” try’s prime minister.

After war of words at UN over Kashmir, police surveillance back in Srinagar Trump the true ‘whistleblower’ INDIAN EXPRESS Srinagar streets, and con- NEW DELHI certina wires and metallic barricades blocking major SOON after Indian Prime roads. A police vehicle did in Ukraine scandal: Top aides Minister Narendra Modi the rounds announcing re- and Pakistan PM Imran imposition of restrictions Khan finished their speech- on civilian movement and President had been Student journalist es at the United Nations ordering people to stay in- scoops major General Assembly (UNGA), doors. Police and paramili- duty bound to push protests broke out in several tary also blocked the roads Kiev to investigate media on Trump parts of Srinagar, prompt- leading to the clock tower in envoy departure ing authorities to re-impose city centre Lal Chowk. Biden’s son: Giuliani restrictions. On Saturday Police sources said the WASHINGTON: News that US afternoon a grenade was restrictions were re-im- AFP President Donald Trump’s lobbed at CRPF personnel posed as a precautionary WASHINGTON special representative on in downtown Srinagar, but measure, after Khan said in Ukraine had abruptly resigned it missed the target. The his UNGA speech that there TOP aides to Donald Trump didn’t come from a high-pro- CRPF issued a release on would be violence conse- sought on Sunday to turn the file newsroom in Washington the attack, making it possi- quent to India’s actions in tables on Democrats pushing or New York -- a 20-year-old bly the first militant strike Kashmir. Soon after he had for his impeachment, insist- student journalist on the acknowledged by the forces finished his speech, in which ing the president was the true other side of the country since the August 5 scrap- he also sought international “whistleblower” in pushing scooped them all. ping of Jammu & Kashmir’s intervention in Kashmir, Ukraine to probe the son of Andrew Howard, a manag- special status. people took to the streets in rival Joe Biden for corruption. ing editor of The State Press Police and paramilitary parts of Srinagar such as Ni- The Democratic-led House student paper at Arizona forces back in strength on shat, Shalimar and Harwan. of Representatives launched State University, broke the an official impeachment in- news late on Friday that Kurt quiry this week after a whistle- Volker quit his position at the blower complaint led to the re- State Department after Con- lease of a phone call showing gress ordered him to answer Trump pressed Kiev to probe questions in an impeachment his potential challenger for the investigation of Trump. Landslide victory for White House. “I didn’t take a different Trump’s Republican allies approach to this story than have closed ranks around the any other,” Howard told The Austrian conservative embattled president, flatly de- New York Times on Saturday. nying he abused his power -- “Everyone’s looking for an and his personal lawyer Rudy ‘aha’ moment that I don’t Kurz, far right slumps Giuliani, himself a key player Protesters hold up letters reading ‘impeach’ in front of the US Capitol building during the ‘People’s Rally for think was there.” (AFP) in the scandal, led the charge Impeachment’ on Capitol Hill in Washington recently. (AFP) DPA in 2017, according to the with a series of combative talk VIENNA projection that was based on show appearances on Sunday Ukraine scandal ‘greatest scam’ in history: Trump talking to Ukrainian Presi- 89 percent of counted ballots. morning. dent Volodymyr Zelensky on AUSTRIAN conservative The FPOe, the OeVP’s Brandishing what he said WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday called the July 25, characterising the leader Sebastian Kurz and his foWhile the originators of were affidavits incriminating Ukraine scandal the greatest scam in history. “What’s going on impeachment push as a new People’s Party won the Austri- the footage shot on Spain’s Biden’s son Hunter over his role now is the single greatest scam in the history of American politics,” “witch hunt.” an election with 37.1 percent Ibiza island remain un- on the board of a Ukrainian gas Trump said in a video message that he issued in a tweet. In tweets to his 65 million of the vote, while the far-right known, Strache stepped company while his father was Trump claimed that the opposition Democrats “want to take followers over the weekend, Freedom Party (FPOe) took down as vice chancellor and vice president, Giuliani said away everything,” specifically mentioning people’s guns, health care he lashed out at Democrats a beating following a corrup- FPOe chief, and is now un- Trump had been duty bound to as well as their vote, their judges and their freedom. “It’s all very as “savages” and called for tion scandal, a first projection der investigation for possible push Kiev to investigate. simple. They are trying to stop ME, because I’m fighting for you - lawmaker Adam Schiff, who showed on Sunday. abuse of power. “If he hadn’t asked them and I’ll never let that happen,” Trump asserted. (DPA) is leading the impeachment The FPOe’s dismal show- Three days before the elec- to investigate Biden, he would probe, to resign from Congress. ing and Sunday’s boost for the tions, prosecutors announced have violated the constitu- Between Saturday night Greens opened up the pos- that they also suspect Strache tion,” Giuliani said on ABC’s is in the American national president, Joe Biden and oth- was seeking to protect his son and Sunday morning, the sibility of a majority coalition of having defrauded his own ‘This Week’. interest,” Miller said. “The er Western leaders pressured -- tweeting a Trump-approved president retweeted dozens of between the conservatives party, despite his monthly “The president is the president of the United States Ukraine to get rid of the coun- ad attacking the Bidens’ con- video clips from Republican and the environmentalists. 10,000-euro (11,000-dollar) whistleblower here,” echoed is the whistleblower and this try’s top prosecutor, Viktor duct -- but that allegation has allies defending his conduct Kurz had cancelled his expenses account. Trump’s advisor Stephen individual is a saboteur trying Shokin, because he was seen largely been debunked. and criticising Democrats -- coalition with the far right Banking on tax cuts and Miller on ‘Fox News Sunday’. to undermine a democratically as not tough enough on cor- Facing the biggest crisis of while warning in a message to and called the snap elec- his anti-immigration policies, “Getting to the bottom of a elected government.” ruption. his presidency, Trump insists supporters that “our country is tion in May, after a video Kurz emerged as the winner corruption scandal in Ukraine As Barack Obama’s vice Trump has claimed Biden he did nothing wrong when at stake like never before.” surfaced that showed FPOe from the video scandal that leader Heinz-Christian not only brought down his Strache mulling infrastruc- government, it also cost him ture and media deals with a his job as chancellor in a no- woman posing as a wealthy confidence vote in May. British govt pledges £13 bn hospital Attacks, fraud fears dampen Russian donor. “Today the people voted The People’s Party us back to power,” Kurz told turnout in Afghan election (OeVP) gained 5.6 percent- an enthusiastic crowd of sup- funds as party conference begins age points compared to the porters, without commenting AFP half the stations, just under 1.1 previous parliamentary vote on coalition scenarios. DPA The ruling Conservative Party was that Britain receives a KABUL million people had voted. LONDON is meeting until Wednesday, substantial portion of its EU If that turnout trend contributions back, for agri- VOTER participation in Af- holds, it would represent a THE British government an- hoping to seek a way out of culture, for example. ghanistan’s presidential elec- participation level of less than nounced a 13-billion-pound the Brexit dispute as the Oct Speaking on the confer- tions appeared Sunday to 25 percent -- lower than any of (16-billion-dollar) cash injec- 31 deadline looms ence’s last day on Wednesday, have been lower than in previ- Afghanistan’s three previous tion for 40 hospitals on Sunday, Johnson will be facing a po- ous years, with turnout hit by presidential elections. just as the Conservatives kicked departure from the EU, with tential vote of no confidence in the threat of attacks, a muted Authorities heralded Sat- off their party conference. or without a deal. parliament, while also battling campaign and concerns of urday’s election as a success Health Secretary Matt Britain’s National Health to put out several fires that fraud. because the Taliban were un- Hancock said the government Service (NHS) is completely broke out ahead of the rally. About 9.6 million Afghans able to pull off a large-scale would build new hospitals and overburdened. Critics accuse Johnson insists that leav- in the war-torn nation -- with attack resulting in high casu- completely refurbish others Prime Minister Boris Johnson ing the EU without a deal must an estimated population of alty numbers, and there were over the next 10 years, while of misleading voters in the 2016 remain as a negotiating tactic, 35 million -- had registered fewer technical difficulties also improving healthcare for Brexit referendum with prom- although he claims he can to vote in the election, which than some had feared. mental illness. ises about funding for the NHS. make a deal in time. was held at some 4,900 poll- But the insurgents none- The ruling Conservative At the time, he had claimed that Parliament has voted to ing stations. theless pushed their offensive Party is meeting until Wednes- London must pay 350 million block the possibility of no deal An initial tally released on the democratic process, day in Manchester, where it is pounds to the European Union and is trying to force him to early Sunday by Afghanistan’s conducting a string of bomb- The leader of Austria’s People’s party Sebastian Kurz gives a hoping to seek a way out of the weekly, money that would have seek an extension to the dead- Independent Election Com- ings at polling stations and en- speech after the first exit polls in Vienna, Austria, on Sunday.(AFP) Brexit dispute as the October better spend on the NHS. line if the prime minister fails mission showed that with gaging Afghan security forces 31 deadline looms for Britain’s What Johnson didn’t say to secure an agreement. data from slightly more than in clashes across the country. 10 Monday, September 30, 2019

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

The Threat Of Terror Remains Real In United States Which Is The Bigger

Despite US’s effort to wage foreign wars and its success in thwarting plots, Americans can’t Nuclear Threat, Iran lose sight of the fact that they live in an era when the threat of terrorism is real NORTH Texas man was sentenced but it’s too early to know where his case will Or North Korea? recently to 240 months in federal end up. The other involves a US Army sol- “A prison for conspiring to provide ma- dier stationed in Kansas who was charged terial support to … a Pakistani-based for- by federal authorities this week for allegedly Logically, the public should be more concerned about North Korea’s eign terrorist organisation.” In the confines sharing bomb-making instructions online of North Texas, it can be easy to assume that and expressing a willingness to support an programme, although the regime appears to lack the delivery we are far outside the reach of foreign ter- attack inside the United States. mechanisms to reach the continental United States rorist organisations and that no one who The soldier, 24-year-old Jarrett William lives here would consider supporting such Smith of South Carolina, engaged in discus- TIMOTHY S RICH, MADELYNN North Korea as a greater threat by 11.4 groups. But in recent weeks three stories sions online that apparently led investiga- EINHORN AND PARKER COHEN percent, while Republicans viewed Iran have slid by that deserve more public atten- tors to conclude he posed a threat. He re- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE as a greater threat by 3.1 percent. Our tion than they’ve gotten. portedly chatted with an undercover agent results are consistent with a 2015 survey The first involves Michael Kyle Sewell, about targeting presidential candidate and HILE its last nuclear test oc- that showed that 74 percent of Republi- who was arrested in February, pleaded former Rep Beto O’Rourke of El Paso, Texas. curred in 2017, North Korea cans believed Iran’s nuclear programme guilty in May and, as noted above, was sen- Our point is that even while the United continues to test short-range was a major threat to the United States. tenced to 20 years in prison for conspiring States has waged foreign wars that have kept ballistic missiles and rocket One source of this deviation may be to provide support to a foreign terrorist or- terrorist organisations on the defensive and Wsystems, with seven new tests rooted in anti-Islamic views held by some ganisation. Sewell is only 18 years old, so even while our government has been suc- since July. Meanwhile, in the aftermath Republican voters. Although Islamopho- not only will he serve more time in prison cessful in thwarting plots here at home, we of the Trump administration pulling out bia exists within both political parties, the than he’s been alive, he is also a person who can’t lose sight of the fact that we live in an of the 2015 multilateral agreement to relative importance of Islam and Muslim has no living memory of the September 11, era when the threat of terrorism is real and freeze Iran’s nuclear program, relations immigration was markedly higher among 2001, terrorist attacks on America even as the response to it has to remain substantive with Iran have soured further, with both Republican voters during the 2016 elec- he is now caught up in a legal system that and evolve to meet new threats. In this case, sides shooting down drones this summer. tion. According to researchers Sides, was retooled following those attacks to be the FBI and other officials have identified This month Iranian officials activated ad- Tesler and Vavreck, Trump outperformed better equipped to stymie terrorist activity. possible threats. As these cases make their vanced centrifuges that would accelerate other GOP candidates among Repub- The other two stories occurred outside way through the courts, they should also uranium enrichment necessary for the de- licans who held unfavourable views of of Texas, but show that the Lone Star State make their way into public discussions. Un- velopment of a nuclear weapon, although Muslims prior to the election campaign. isn’t far removed from the world that in- less we see how our authorities are dealing Iranian officials insist that the program This research also indicated that Repub- volved alleged terrorist plots. One involved with threats, we won’t be equipped to police remains a civilian programme and the US lican voters largely supported Trump’s an American Airlines mechanic based in federal officials in how they wield their pow- intelligence community and the Interna- plan to halt temporarily immigration another state who is accused for sharing er, nor will we be cognizant and supportive tional Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have from several Muslim-majority states, in- disturbing ISIS videos and of sabotaging a of necessary measures that are needed to not suggested that the programme has At the present, North Korea’s weap- cluding Iran. As such, with Republicans plane in July. He was arrested by the FBI, prevent the next attack. shifted to military use. ons present a clearer threat than an voters harbouring a larger share of anti- Both programme present challenges Muslim views, it is feasible that such bias (Tribune News Service) Iranian programme still in mid- to US interests and regional stability development. While we should be would lead Republican voters to perceive more broadly, even if one is an explicitly Iran’s nuclear programme to be more of military programme and the other to date hesitant in making assumptions an immediate threat than that of North has not been converted from a civilian to about the public’s knowledge or Korea’s, despite North Korea already pos- military programme. Moreover, leaders interest in international affairs, we sessing functional nuclear weapons. Better Oversight Of Elderly Care in both Iran and North Korea likely see a would expect a developed weapons Lastly, this could simply be a function nuclear programme as the ultimate deter- programme to elicit greater concern of North Korea’s track record. Despite rence and an asset for regime survival, a brinksmanship rhetoric and a stockpile Essential As Americans Age lesson difficult to ignore in the aftermath of nuclear warheads, North Korea has not of Moamer Gadhafi’s 2003 disarmament tions about the public’s knowledge or in- attempted to use such weapons against ITH the number of people older than cluded that in 2016, about 6,600 cases of agreement and NATO’s 2011 military in- terest in international affairs, we would the United States or others. Republicans, 65 projected to nearly double from abuse or possible abuse were not reported tervention that resulted in the end of his expect a developed weapons programme while still concerned about the threat of W2010 to 2030 in both California and to federal authorities, as required by law. rule. Nor can the Trump administration to elicit greater concern. North Korea’s weapons, may perceive less the nation as a whole, it’s important to be Now The Center for Investigative Re- use a one-size-fits-all approach to both To assess public opinion on these evidence that Iran will use similar restrain sure that members of this age group are get- porting has released an investigation detail- problems. nuclear programmes, we conducted an in their use. Similarly, Republicans might ting the proper care in America’s assisted ing how some senior board-and-care homes However, to what extent does the experimental web survey via mTurk Ama- perceive North Korea as more willing to living facilities. in California often “endanger or neglect their American public view these two pro- zon earlier this month, randomly assign- work towards a peaceful relationship, Troublingly, a May 2018 audit by state residents, sometimes with dire consequenc- grammes as threats? Furthermore, does ing 1,059 American respondents to evalu- with the United States, than Iran. North Auditor Elaine Howle found that the num- es.” It detailed the appalling story of how a the public view one of these with greater ate one of two statements about a nuclear Korea recently sat down with the Trump ber of complaints about poor care in Califor- 91-year-old patient at a facility in Rancho concern? Logically, the public should be weapons programme. administration to discuss denuclearisa- nia nursing homes had jumped by 31 percent Palos Verdes, Califonia, had died after be- more concerned about North Korea’s Version 1: Iran’s nuclear weapons pro- tion. In contrast, Iranian leaders have over a recent nine-year span. Faulting medi- ing bitten by rats. The center noted that af- programme, which has resulted in six nu- gramme is a critical threat to the vital in- refused to engage diplomatically with the ocre oversight, Howle found that three state ter allegations that some operators of homes clear tests and an estimated 30 nuclear terests of the United States. United States. agencies — Public Health, Health Planning exploited workers by paying less than mini- warheads, although the regime appears to Version 2: North Korea’s nuclear and Health Care Services — had done a poor mum wage, state investigators who visited lack the delivery mechanisms to reach the weapons programme is a critical threat to (Timothy S Rich is an associ- job of coordinating their regulatory efforts. the facilities found that one in five had health continental United States. A cursory view the vital interests of the United States. ate professor of political science at She called for new rules requiring nursing and safety violations that put patients at risk. shows that North Korean officials also Overall, a majority of respondents Western Kentucky University. His homes to demonstrate they had improved In response, a spokesperson for Gov speak of their nuclear programme more viewed both programmes as critical research focuses on public opinion care before receiving what are in effect state Gavin Newsom said the departments of So- often. Meanwhile, if Iran chose to con- threats. However, respondents were 6.9 and electoral politics in East Asian bonuses tied to better performance and for cial Services and Industrial Relations were vert their programme to military use, the percent more likely to view North Korea democracies. Madelynn Einhorn tighter, more consistent licensing decisions. preparing for a crackdown aimed at the poor country could enrich enough uranium for as a threat. Meanwhile, a much clear de- is an honours undergraduate Another audit released three months treatment of seniors and of workers at elder- a weapon in under 12 months if desired, viation emerges when comparing those researcher at Western Kentucky ago by the US Health and Human Services ly care homes, promising “legal actions up to with additional time likely necessary to who identified as Democrat versus Re- University, majoring in Political Department also found nursing home over- and including license revocation.” The focus convert the fuel to a weapon. Thus, at publican. Republicans viewed both nu- Science and Mathematical Eco- sight lacking. By studying emergency room is overdue. As Americans live longer, greater the present, North Korea’s weapons pre- clear programmes as critical threats nomics. Parker Cohen is a recent visits of Medicare patients, auditors con- efforts need to be taken to protect them. sent a clearer threat than an Iranian pro- compared to the views of Democrats and graduate of Western Kentucky, grame still in mid-development. While were 18.1 percent more likely to view Iran who majored in Political Science (Tribune News Service) we should be hesitant in making assump- as a threat. Moreover, Democrats viewed and International Affairs)

Your Business Should Pay Attention To Greta Thunberg’s Movement The 16-year-old activist has captured international attention and focused it on a single cause

JASON ATEN less dramatic than taking on a politically di- Attract. Thunberg isn’t proposing Instead of shying away from critics, it easy to get involved at a large scale. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE visive issue like climate change, but I think specific policies but rather serves as the or fighting on their terms, Thunberg has By the way, making things easy to be there are four things you can learn from the voice rallying attention. This is actually a used every opportunity to reinforce her a part of is not only impressive, its often IGHT now, the entire world is pay- movement Thunberg has ignited. brilliant strategy because it makes it hard- message. That message is that the people the difference between success and failure. ing attention to a 16-year-old girl Focus. Thunberg wants people to take er to detract from her message, which--at who have the ability to make a change There is no shortage of good ideas that from Sweden who has taken it upon action--in her case to reverse the effect of its simplest--is “please do something be- should do that instead of fighting about it never took off because they required far Rherself to represent a movement of climate change. Her strategy is to focus fore it’s too late.” on Twitter. Her responses are pointed yet too much work for anyone else to want to young people united by a single cause. all of her effort on raising awareness and The people who have ideas about how on-message. They aren’t personal. That’s get on board. That’s even true about your Greta Thunberg’s passionate speech be- emotions around that single idea. She isn’t to solve the problem are flocking to attach an important distinction because keep- business. The easier you make it for your fore the United Nations’ Climate Action shying away from the fight, but she’s also themselves to her movement, which actu- ing on-message is often the difference customers and fans to be a part of what Summit has drawn both praise and criti- not getting sidetracked by other issues. ally leverages the best strengths of each. between having credibility or not. You you’re doing, the greater the chance they’ll cism as it went viral this week, but no can She’s about one thing and one thing only. She has the platform that others can build obviously care about whatever it is you’re stick around and support you. argue that people aren’t paying attention. Whether you agree with her or not, on. The same is true for you. Your job is building, or you wouldn’t devote your life After all, a movement--whether it’s Regardless of what you think of you know what she stands for, and how to attract the people who know how to do to it. It makes sense you’d want to engage advocating for a social cause, or building Thunberg or her cause, stick with me for she feels about it. No one can argue that whatever it is you want to do and empower with everyone in a way that increases the a community around your brand, is all a minute. This isn’t a column about cli- her cause is diluted by extraneous issues. them to succeed. chance they might care as much as you. about creating a sense that people belong. mate change. No one is interested in my Would people say the same about you? Engage. There are plenty of people Scale. Finally, maybe the most im- The fewer barriers you put between where thoughts on that subject, which is good be- It can be easy to let the pressure of who disagree with Thunberg and every- pressive aspect of Thunberg’s movement is people are now and where you want them cause no matter what I would write, half of reaching an audience push you away from thing she stands for. Some of them are that she has focused on things that easily to be, the more likely they are to want to you would be deeply angry or decide I have your original purpose. It’s easy to get dis- passionate about their disagreement. scale. Last week, 4 million people protest- come along with you. When that happens, no idea what I’m talking about. tracted by the next shiny thing--but influ- That’s just reality. Whether you think it’s ed around the world on the same day. You you might just find yourself with some- I’m fine with that because I actually think ence is a finite resource. How you use it is fair to pick on a 16-year-old or not, when didn’t have to do anything except show up to thing bigger than you imagined when it there’s something else worth considering. everything when building a movement, or you sign up to be the face of a movement, be a part of a movement. If climate change is was still just an idea in your mind. As an entrepreneur, your cause is probably a community, or a business. that’s what happens. something you care about, Thunberg made You might even change the world.

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News Bodyguard of Saudi in brief 200 killed, 2,000 pro-govt king killed in shooting Five injured in fire over ‘personal dispute’ at Saudi high-speed train station: Reports forces captured: Houthis AFP tween Fagham and Ali esca- RIYADH lated... Ali left the home, came RIYADH: Five people were back carrying a gun and fired injured in a fire that broke out A prominent bodyguard of at Fagham, injuring two oth- at a new high-speed train sta- The coalition had no response to Houthi claims that Saudi troops were among captives Saudi Arabia’s King Salman ers in the household, a Filipino tion in Saudi Arabia’s western has been shot and killed at a worker and the brother of the city of Jeddah on Sunday, AFP friend’s house in what has been house’s owner,” it said. state television reported, SANAA described as a personal dis- Ali “refused to surrender” with huge palls of smoke pute, according to state media. and barricaded himself into the seen rising into the air. The YEMEN’S Iran-backed Houthi Major General Abdelaziz house, exchanging shots with station serves the main rebels said Sunday they had al-Fagham’s death triggered security forces before he was Haramain High Speed Rail killed some 200 pro-govern- an outpouring of emotion on ultimately killed, it said. system. The route opened ment fighters and took 2,000 Twitter, with some condemn- The incident was triggered to the public in October last others prisoner in an August ing the killing of the Saudi rul- by a “personal dispute”, Al- year, transporting passen- offensive near the southern er’s “guardian angel”. Ekhbariya state television re- gers between Makkah and Saudi region of Najran. Fagham, who was fre- ported without giving further Madina, Islam’s holiest sites. On Saturday, the Houthis quently seen by the king’s side, details. “Five people who sustained had said that officers from died Saturday evening in the It added that Fagham minor injuries because of Saudi Arabia -- which leads western city of Jeddah, police died in hospital from his inju- the fire were transported to a military coalition against in Mecca said in a statement ries and that an investigation hospital,” Al-Ekhbariya state the Houthis -- were among carried by the official Saudi into the shooting had been television reported. (AFP) the captives, but those claims Press Agency (SPA). launched. were not repeated in Sunday’s A spokesman said that the The bodyguard, with his Protests in Lebanese televised press conference. gunman was shot dead by se- tall, slender bearing, was well capital Beirut over “More than 200 were curity forces, but that five offic- known among Saudis and of- deteriorating economy killed in dozens of (missile and ers were wounded in the melee ten pictured attending closely drone) strikes while trying to that has shocked the kingdom, to the king. BEIRUT: Hundreds of peo- escape or surrender,” Houthi where gun violence is rare. He also guarded the late ple protested in Lebanon’s spokesman Yahya Saree said. Police said the trouble King Abdullah, taking after his capital Sunday over increas- “Over 2,000 fighters were broke out when Fagham was father who served under the ingly difficult living condi- taken prisoner,” he added, visiting a friend who was re- former ruler for three decades. tions, amid fears of a dollar saying most of them were ceiving guests at his home in The Okaz newspaper said shortage and possible price Yemeni but that they included Jeddah, the port city in western the public took a liking to Fa- hikes. A skirmish broke out other prisoners. This image grab allegedly shows detained men described by the Iran-backed group as pro-government Saudi Arabia. gham from the days when he as protesters tried to break He said that the three-day fighters captured in an August offensive near the southern Saudi region of Najran. (AFP) An acquaintance, Mam- guarded King Abdullah. through security barriers in “large-scale” operation was douh al-Ali, entered the “With this, he gained the front of the cabinet office and launched on August 25, and rebels’ northern stronghold of carried out with advanced residence and an argument leadership’s trust and the love anti-riot forces pushed them showed footage purportedly of Saada province. Yemen govt weaponry that was beyond the ensued. “The conversation be- of the Saudis,” the paper said. back with shields and batons, the attack, but it was not clear The Houthis have made a capability of the Houthis. a photographer said. Demon- why the announcement was series of big announcements admits attack Riyadh and its allies in- strators briefly cut off several being made weeks later. in recent weeks, including an tervened in Yemen’s civil war Beirut thoroughfares, some The coalition had no re- offer to halt drone and ballistic A Yemeni government in March 2015 to bolster the with burning tyres emitting bil- sponse to the Houthi claims missile attacks on Saudi Ara- source confirmed said that government of President Abe- lowing black smoke. Around Saturday that Saudi troops bia as part of efforts to end the some 200 soldiers were drabbo Mansour Hadi after 500 people, had gathered were among those taken long-running war. killed in an attack in late the Houthis seized much of earlier in the capital’s central captive. The rebels also claimed August, but that only about the country, include the capi- Martyrs’ Square. (AFP) A Yemeni government responsibility for massive Sep- 1,300 fighters were still be- tal Sanaa. source confirmed said that tember 14 attacks on Saudi ing held, including 280 who Since then, tens of thou- Alan Kurdi’s father wants some 200 soldiers were killed oil installations that knocked were wounded. The source sands of people–most of them to join migrant rescue in an attack in late August, but out half of the OPEC kingpin’s said that Yemeni troops civilians–have been killed in ship named after son that only about 1,300 fighters production and sent shock were surrounded for four fighting that has pushed the were still being held, including waves through world energy country to the brink of famine. ROME: The father of Alan 280 who were wounded. markets. days by the Huthis in the The conflict has dis- Kurdi, the drowned Syr- The source said that Yeme- The United States and rebels’ northern strong- placed millions and left (File photo) Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud (left) ian boy whose death was ni troops were surrounded for Saudi Arabia however blamed hold of Saada province. more than two-thirds of the walks upon his arrival at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport accompanied by captured in a photograph four days by the Houthis in the Iran, saying the strikes were population in need of aid. his personal bodyguard General Abdel Aziz al-Fagham. that shocked the world, is planning to join a German migrant rescue mission named after his son. Abdul- NGO accuses Israel of torturing lah Kurdi, 45, was asked Iran FM tells Saudis ‘security cannot be bought’ about the Alan Kurdi rescue Palestinian bombing suspect vessel, operated by German JERUSALEM: An NGO accused Israeli security forces Sunday of AFP Saudi leadership of stirring up nance and back opposing sides charity Sea-Eye, in a Sunday torturing a Palestinian arrested on suspicion of leading a cell TEHRAN strife. in a bitter war that has pushed interview with Italian news- allegedly behind a West Bank bomb attack that killed an Israeli “They think that, in the Yemen to the brink of famine. paper La Repubblica. Telling teenager. Israeli police and the Shin Bet domestic security IRAN’S foreign minister has same way that they have so Those tensions have spiked the daily he has remarried agency said late Saturday they had arrested three members of urged arch-rival Saudi Arabia far bought everything with in recent months, particularly and his new wife is pregnant, the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine several weeks to accept that “security cannot money and have managed to since a devastating attack on Kurdi said: “As soon as my ago for the August 23 bombing. The explosion near a spring be bought”, saying an end to buy weapons, friendship and Saudi oil installations earlier son will be born, I will go on close to the Jewish settlement of Dolev, northeast of Ramal- the war in Yemen would quell support, they can buy security this month. the ship to save migrants. I lah in the occupied West Bank, killed 17-year-old Rina Shnerb regional tensions. with money as well,” he said, Iran has denied respon- want to give them the help and wounded her father and brother. Shin Bet identified the cell In an interview with Teh- urging Riyadh to “put aside sibility and the Huthi rebels that I did not get” Kurdi also leader as Samer al Arbeed. It said the cell “was preparing other ran’s official IRNA news agen- this illusion”. it backs in Yemen said they praised Carola Rackete, the attacks when the arrests occurred, notably gun attacks and a cy on the sidelines of the UN Saudi Arabia and Iran were behind the attack, which captain of Sea-Watch. (DPA) kidnapping”. (AFP) General Assembly, Moham- are locked in a decades-long knocked out half of the OPEC mad Javad Zarif accused the Iran’s FM Mohammad Javad Zarif. struggle for regional domi- kingpin’s oil production.

Hundreds of ‘abused’ captives freed from Nigeria school Intense Hong Kong clashes ahead of ALJAZEERA.COM the children had been held at the China’s 70th anniversary celebrations DOHA building. Two of them were from Burkina Faso while most of the AFP mark the founding of the the financial hub had vowed AT least 300 captives, most rest were from northern Nigeri- HONG KONG People’s Republic of China, to ramp up their nearly of them children and many an states, according to the police. including a massive military four-month-long campaign in chains, have been rescued During Thursday’s raid FIERCE clashes broke out parade that will revel in the ahead of Tuesday’s Nation- from a building in the north- on the school, police said they between protesters and riot country’s emergence as a al Day celebrations, which ern Nigerian city of Kaduna, a found a “torture chamber” police in Hong Kong Sun- global superpower. Hong Kong protesters have spokesman for the police said. where students were chained, day as thousands marched But ongoing unrest in dubbed a “Day of Grief”. Yakubu Sano told report- hung and beaten. Many of the through the strife-torn city, Hong Kong threatens to up- Sunday witnessed the ers on Friday that police raided rescued students bore scars on during a day of global pro- stage those celebrations as most intense clashes in weeks the building, which housed an Seven people, all teachers, have been arrested following a police raid their backs and serious injuries. tests aimed at casting a shad- the semi-autonomous city as police used tear gas, rubber Islamic school in the Rigasa on an Islamic school. (REUTERS) “The victims were abused. Some ow over communist China’s boils with public anger over bullets and water cannons at area, and found adults and mi- of them said they were sodo- upcoming 70th birthday. the erosion of its special multiple locations for hours nors in “the most debasing and dents, including children as of reforming them and making mised by their teachers,” Sano Beijing is preparing for freedoms under Beijing’s during running battles with inhumane conditions”. young as nine, in chains stuffed them responsible persons,” he said, adding that seven teachers huge, tightly-choreographed rule. hardcore protesters hurling “We found around 100 stu- in a small room, all in the name said. It was not clear how long at the school have been arrested. festivities from Tuesday to Democracy activists in rocks and petrol bombs. Prominent Egyptian Repression risks fuelling Egypt instability, analysts warn dissident detained AFP deep-seated corruption tapped quash dissent. Around 2,000 CAIRO into simmering discontent at people were rounded up in just AFP ter early Sunday. people’s economic woes. “I seven days. “The unprecedent- CAIRO Abdel Fattah, EGYPT is reeling after a tense doubt the Sisi administration ed wave of arrests of activists, 37, is serving five weekend of sparse anti-govern- is in any serious trouble, even if intellectuals, and also ordinary PROMINENT years of probation ment protests for the second the protests show that high lev- protesters... made a lot of peo- Egyptian dissident after completing a week in a row, which analysts els of repression have not been ple re-think what might happen Alaa Abdel Fattah five-year jail sen- say could bring more repression sufficient to deter open dissent,” to them if they did participate,” was detained Sun- tence in March for under President Abdel Fattah said Yezid Sayigh, a senior fel- said Youssef El-Chazli, a fellow day morning be- Alaa Abdel Fattah. staging a protest al-Sisi. low at the Carnegie Middle East at Brandeis University’s Crown yond his overnight against a 2013 Despite a heavy security Center in Beirut. Center for Middle East Studies. probation, his family and a law effectively banning public presence in the capital, small- Yet he cautioned that cur- Calls for a “million-march” judicial official said. gatherings. scale protests erupted in Cairo’s rent uncertainty is riddled with on Friday from the business- “We don’t know where His probation requires Warraq island district after challenges for Sisi. “The real man and actor Mohamed Aly Alaa is... The police station him to report to a police sta- Friday prayers and in southern problem for the administra- Egyptian riot police stand guard in Egypt’s capital Cairo, on Friday. (AFP) failed to materialise on the says he’s most probably at tion near his home in Cairo at Egypt. tion... is that it has emptied the ground. Egyptian social me- state security prosecution... 6:00 PM every evening, and But the crowds were much political arena so completely of “This makes it brittle. Its Following the first wave of dia -- an active virtual turf war we seriously don’t have any stay overnight in a cell until thinner than the week before, interlocutors (such as political dependence on repression will protests on September 20, Sisi between Sisi detractors and information about him,” his 6:00 AM. when viral videos by an exiled parties or business groups) that produce diminishing returns -- who has already overseen a supporters, has gone back to sister Mona Seif, also a well- On Sunday morning how- disgruntled businessman ac- it lacks social allies outside the over time, as Egypt’s social crackdown since the start of his focusing on soccer and other known activist, said on Twit- ever he was not released. cusing Sisi and the military of state apparatus,” he told AFP. problems worsen,” he added. rule in 2013 -- moved quickly to mundane topics. Dubai developers race to lure buyers as downturn bites PAGE 14

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DOW26,820.25 QE 10,395.78 SENSEX 38,822.57 GOLD 1,506.40 QAC takes part in ‘The Big 5 -70.87 PTS -24.24 PTS -167.17 PTS -0.58% Construct Qatar’ PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 17.65 BRENT 61.91 -1.32% WTI 55.91 -0.89% SILVER -1.45% Qatar’s industrial sector PPI drops 1.5% in August 2019

QNA day. On annual basis mining and “rubber and plastic prod- and “basic metals”. However, an increase in ter sector, the PPI showed an DOHA PPI covers goods relating PPI in August 2019 decreased ucts” by 2 percent each, “bev- On year-on-year basis, prices were seen in “rubber increase of 0.6 percent com- to ‘mining’ (weight: 72.7 per- by 17.7 percent. erages” by 0.2 percent, “dairy manufacturing PPI in August and plastic products” by 5.9 pared to July 2019, resulting QATAR’S industrial sector cent), ‘manufacturing’ (weight: In the manufacturing sec- products”, and “grain mill and 2019 showed a decrease of 14 percent, followed by “other from an increase in “electric- producer price index (PPI) 26.8 percent), and ‘electricity tor, a decrease of 1.8 percent other products” by 0.1 percent percent. chemical products and fibers” ity” prices by 1.3 percent, and reached 61.1 points in August & water’(weight: 0.5 percent). has been recorded in August each. An increase in prices was The major groups which 3.8 percent, “dairy products” a decrease in “water” prices by 2019, a decrease of 1.5 percent In the mining sector, the 2019 compared with the pre- noticed in “paper and paper explain this price fall are: “re- 3.5 percent, “juices” 2.2 per- 0.1 percent. compared to July 2019, and a PPI of August 2019 showed a vious month’s manufacturing products “ by 3.2 percent, and fined petroleum products” by cent, “paper and paper prod- On year-on-year basis, the year-on-year decrease of 16.5 decrease of 1.4 percent com- index (July 2019). “cement and other non-metal- 16.4 percent, “basic chemicals” ucts” 2.1 percent, “beverages” PPI of August 2019 decreased percent compared to August pared to July 2019, primar- The drop in prices was lic products” by 0.1 percent. by 11.3 percent, “basic metals” 1.2 percent, and “grain mill by 5.1 percent, mainly due to 2018, according to data pub- ily due to decrease of “crude seen in “basic chemicals” by However, no changes were by 9.9 percent, and “cement and other products” by 0.2 drop in “electricity” prices by lished by Planning and Statis- petroleum and natural gas” 2.3 percent, followed by “re- noticed in “juices”, “other and other non-metallic prod- percent. 5.9 percent, and “water” prices tics Authority (PSA) on Sun- prices by 1.4 percent. fined petroleum products”, chemical products and fibers”, ucts” 4.5 percent. In the electricity and wa- by 4.4 percent. KPMG in Qatar ‘Qatar has more opportunities appoints two new for trained Thai labourers’ advisory partners TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

The QC first VC briefs the visiting Thai delegation on the sectors in which Thai labourers can work KPMG in Qatar has recently appointed two new Partners in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Advisory, Nizar Hneini and Ali DOHA al Shabibi. Both, Ali and Nizar, bring QATAR Chamber’s First wealth of global senior leader- Vice Chairman Mohamed ship and business management bin Ahmed bin Twar met on experience, the professional Sunday with a trade delega- service firm said in a statement tion from Thailand headed by on Sunday. Nizar Hneini Deputy Permanent Secretary Nizar has advised several at the Ministry of Labour Ro- boards and senior leaders in the mayong Surakitbunharn. public and private sectors on The Thai Ambassador to digital transformation, technol- Qatar HE Nathapol Khanta- ogy, governance and strategy hiran was also present at the execution topics. meeting. Prior to joining KPMG, The meeting discussed en- Nizar has lead technology prac- hancing cooperation relations tices for consulting outlets in between both sides on labour Europe and the region. Lately, issues. he was Managing Partner at Twar briefed the visit- Detecon, a leading technology ing delegation on the sectors management consulting com- Ali al Shabibi in which Thai labourers can pany headquartered in Ger- work. many. initiatives in transforming He said Qatar and Thai- Ali was previously group internal audit functions and land are linked with distinct head of Assurance, Business governance frameworks, intro- cooperation relations in many Transformation and People at ducing digital transformation, fields, noting that qualified a conglomerate headquartered delivering strategic HR initia- and trained Thai labourers are in Dubai. He, also, acted as an tives and leading financial re- highly welcomed to work in independent board member for structuring projects. projects being implemented a number of organisations and Kenan Nouwailati, KPMG’s by the country and in sectors Qatar Chamber’s First Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar meets Thailand’s Deputy Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Labour was a partner at EY heading the Partner and Head of Advi- of tourism, services, health- Romayong Surakitbunharn (second left) in Doha on Sunday. risk advisory practice in Dubai. sory said, “I am delighted that care, industry and food secu- Ali brings a wealth of in- Ali and Nizar have joined us, rity. operation ties with Qatar and try’s preparedness to provide “Qatar has managed to ing fast. There are many Thai ternational experience having bringing extensive regional and Surakitbunharn said Thai- its National Vision 2030. Qatar with quality labourers in achieve a significant develop- companies operating in the worked in London, Singapore global experience to our clients land supports developing co- She expressed her coun- various sectors. ment at all aspects. It is grow- Qatari market,” she added. and Dubai previously. He led in Qatar.” al khaliji’s Q3 results on Oct 15 AL Khalij Commercial Bank’s (al khaliji) Board of Directors will meet on October 15, 2019 to approve and disclose 2019 third quarter CB’s investment in Alternatif will add value (Q3) results, the bank announced in a statement on Sunday. (TNN) to economies of Qatar, Turkey: Alfardan

QC takes part in TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK grow and add value to the Qatar has directly invested DOHA economies of both countries, about $23 billion to date in ‘International Halal simply because Turkey is Turkey and is ranked 19th COMMERCIAL Bank (CB) closely known and embraced country in direct investments”. Managing Director and Al- He added, “These invest- Industry Fair’ in Bosnia ternatif Bank Chairman ments are predominantly in Omar Hussein Alfardan was the banking industry and we recently interviewed by the see that these investments are TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK leading Turkish magazine, Qatar has directly invested mostly in the form of share DOHA The Ekonomist. about $23 billion to date acquisitions. Commercial Bank in a in Turkey and is ranked “In this respect, we wit- QATAR Chamber has partici- statement on Sunday an- 19th country in direct ness the fact that the Qatari pated in the “International Ha- nounced the details of the in- investments companies see a great invest- lal Industry Fair” which was terview. ment potential in Turkey and held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and The interview shed light Omar Hussein Alfardan, CB invest in various industries, Herzegovina from September mainly on the strategic rela- Managing Director and including banking, as part of 26-28. tions with Turkey and the Alternatif Bank Chairman their medium to long term QC Board Member Mo- bank’s acquisition of Alter- plans.” hamed Jawhar al Mohamed natif Bank. The strength of the stra- represented the chamber in the Key reasons behind Com- by the Qatari people since the tegic relations with Turkey event. mercial Bank’s decision to recent developments have was emphasised during the He toured the fair to learn acquire a bank in the Turkish also brought the two coun- interview by pointing out that about exhibiting companies and market were answered openly tries closer. Commercial Bank holds a key products they display. QC Board Member Mohamed clarifying that Alternatif Bank Commenting on the cur- position as an investor that Commercial Bank Managing Director and Alternatif Bank The event provided an op- Jawhar al Mohamed shakes is considered to be the largest rent situation of Qatari invest- believes in the long-term po- Chairman Omar Hussein Alfardan portunity for businessmen to hands with Bosnian Member of investment made by the Qa- ments in Turkey, Alfardan tential and power of the Turk- meet producers, manufactures, Presidency Shefik Dzaferovic. tari private sector to date. said, “Qatar’s investments in ish economy, and supports highest priorities to provide friendly nations, which have traders and investors of halal Alfardan expressed his Turkey are on the increase, the development of ever- financial and trade support stood side by side in challeng- products. providing visitors with informa- certainty that Commercial especially in strategic sectors increasing business relations for the increasingly strong ing times and Turkey lies at Awareness programme had tion about business opportuni- Bank’s investment in Alter- such as finance, retail, energy, between Turkey and Qatar. strategic collaboration be- the centre of our internation- been established on the side- ties available in the region and natif Bank will continue to agriculture and construction. “It is one of the bank’s tween these two allied and al strategy,” he said. lines of the fair with a view to halal products and markets. 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AFP spending sprees -- are critical told AFP. demand and woo the consum- dia’s $600 billion retail market star cricket Virat Kohli as the billion, up from $2.9 billion NEW DELHI for retailers, with some raking Even aggressive pitches by ers,” India Ratings principal is online, but the sector is ex- face of their “Big Billion Days” last year, despite the wider in almost half of their annual Amazon and Flipkart, which economist Sunil Sinha told AFP. pected to expand to 8-9 percent sales campaign and has slashed economic slowdown, Forrester E-COMMERCE giants Amazon sales during the period. have heavily invested in India’s “But my own sense is that of the market by 2022 thanks prices on fashion items and Research senior forecast ana- and Walmart-backed Flipkart But sales this year have budding e-commerce market, despite all the efforts, over- to smartphone adoption and a home appliances. lyst Satish Meena said. kicked off a crucial battle for been hit by falling consumer did not stop online consumer all consumer sentiment is so rising middle class, according The two platforms -- which Bricks-and-mortar retail- shoppers on Sunday ahead of demand as a liquidity crunch spending from slipping by down-and-out that we won’t to RBC Capital Markets. have almost 75 percent mar- ers are also ramping up their India’s massive festive season crimps personal loans and un- around 20 percent in the six see similar kinds of spending Amazon -- which recently ket share of the e-commerce visibility to keep pace with the as retailers search for a much- employment soars to its high- months to June compared to that we have seen in the past.” opened a massive campus for market -- hope to attract cash- online behemoths. needed boost to sales amid a est level since the 1970s. last year, the Economic Times With their deep pockets, 15,000 employees in the south- strapped shoppers with financ- Meanwhile, economists slowing economy. “Things are difficult,” Rake- reported citing market re- Amazon and Flipkart are tak- ern city of Hyderabad -- has ing options, and have hired said a raft of recent govern- October and November -- sh Kumar Yadav of the Fed- search firm Kantar. ing on India’s local family- taken out full-page newspaper hundreds of thousands of tem- ment measures to revive the when much of India’s 1.3 bil- eration of Sadar Bazar Traders “The festival season is run stores, known as “kirana” ads to promote its “Big Indian porary staff to cope with ex- flagging economy, including a lion population celebrates sev- Association, which represents around the corner... and a lot of shops, that have dominated Festival” sales and is offering pected increased demand. corporate tax cut, would im- eral major Hindu festivals and some 40,000 wholesale trad- these corporates are coming up streets for decades. discounts of up to 90 percent. Their six-day festive sales prove sentiment in coming consumers traditionally go on ers in the capital New Delhi, with various schemes to prop up Less than five percent of In- Flipkart has Indian mega- are estimated to reach $3.8 years.

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Russia rolls out the red carpet for Huawei over 5G

AFP live well here,” he said. MOSCOW He added that Huawei, considered a world leader WHILE the US banned in 5G technology, plans to Huawei for alleged espio- “lead in the development of nage and asked its allies to 6G” in the future. do the same, Moscow has Huawei is also the rolled out the red carpet for world’s second-largest the Chinese tech company, smartphone company. It did letting it develop 5G net- not respond to AFP’s inter- works in Russia. view requests. Analysts say the move is A source in Russia’s 5G as much a show of solidar- research community said ity with Beijing against the Huawei is the biggest in- US as it is a drive to bring vestor in the development ultra high-speed internet to of mobile technologies in Russian tech users. Russia, with “the largest re- This month, Huawei search laboratory of all op- opened its first 5G test zone erators” in Moscow. in Moscow in partnership According to the Vedo- Russian operator MTS, mosti business daily, Hua- with a view to rolling out wei currently employs 400 the service to the rest of the people in Moscow and 150 capital. in Saint Petersburg in mobile Moscow authorities say research and development. The Mitsubishi FUSO Canter embodies the vision of Mitsubishi from design to delivery and support. the network will become It aims to employ 500 more part of the city’s normal in- people by the end of 2019 and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK pany is the authorised dis- for its life time value and lower the safety and comfort of the frastructure within the next 1,000 more over five years. DOHA tributor of FUSO brand that is cost of operation. Being fuel drives and passengers at the few years. Experts said Russia’s known for its trusted quality, efficient and needs less fre- same. 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PROPERTY INDUSTRY SINKS Dubai developers race to lure buyers as downturn bites

AFP DUBAI - ‘No bottom yet’ -Property own- properties to enter the market in the ership in Dubai, which boasts the past five years. DUBAI, a city defined by its glitter- most diversified economy in the oil- JLL forecasts that up to 117,000 ing towers and man-made islands, is rich Gulf region, is completely open units could be added to Dubai’s stuck in a five-year property down- to foreigners -- both residents and housing pool by 2020, putting fur- turn with no end in sight, drawing visitors, and for investment or resi- ther pressure on prices in a city warnings of an industry reckoning dential purposes. where glitzy apartments line the that will see weaker players fail. But real estate deals in Dubai coastline, and gated communities Property developers are slash- plunged 21.5 percent to $60.7 billion stretch back into the desert. ing prices and offering ultra-easy last year, according to government The rising cost of living in Dubai, financing to lure customers, while data. a city with a population of 3.3 million concerned authorities have stepped Property prices and rents have -- over 90 percent of them expats -- in with incentives and regulations to been on the decline since mid-2014, is seen as a key element suppressing revive the crucial sector. shedding around a third of their demand. Ahead of the Expo 2020 global value. The city state was ranked the trade fair that Dubai hopes will de- “As far as downward trends go, 26th most expensive place in the liver an economic windfall and some this one has lasted far longer than world for expats to live in 2018 ac- 300,000 new jobs, hundreds of most, and far longer than most of cording to US consultancy Mercer, mega projects have been unveiled in us expected,” Lukman Hajje of re- second behind only Tel Aviv in the recent years, leading to an oversup- search firm Property Finder said in Middle East. In 2013 Dubai ranked ply and a slide in prices. a research paper. 90th on the same survey. The government rushed to res- File photo of the Dubai skyline and the Dubai Eye wheel. (AFP) “With the amount of property Companies whose profits have cue the sector in 2018 with a raft of still being launched, under construc- taken a nosedive have taken to set- measures including easy visa terms “Over a period of time, some cor- casing its latest multi-billion-dollar Buyers are being asked to stump tion, and being handed over -- it’s ting up stands in the city’s mega for expatriate buyers and permanent rection will happen,” exposing the project, an 8.0 million square feet up as little as five percent of the value unlikely that we have seen the bot- malls to display their products and residence permits for big investors. strong and the weak in the indus- beachfront development of luxuri- of the property, down from 25 per- tom of the market just yet.” court customers, and some are piv- This month, a top-level committee try, said P.N.C. Menon, chairman ous apartments and high-end town- cent in the boom times, and pay the Dubai property prices dropped oting from vast condos and villas to was established to rebalance the of Dubai-based multinational devel- houses. rest over 10 years or more straight to by 5.8 percent in the second quarter more affordable projects. oversupplied market. oper Sobha Group. Like Sobha Group, dozens of lo- the developer -- without the need for of 2019, falling for the 11th quarter in Raymond Khouzami, CEO of The Standard and Poor’s ratings The process, which will leave cal and international property firms a bank mortgage. a row according to central bank data. developer Al Thuriah Group, was agency has said the industry, which only the strongest firms standing, is taking part in this week’s Cityscape In a sign of the desperation, de- Despite the glut, last year some at Cityscape to promote the firm’s makes up 7.2 percent of Dubai’s likely to last for another three or four Global event were offering unprec- velopers are also offering to cover 22,000 new units were completed in 47-storey tower of mostly small economy, may not stabilise before years, Menon told AFP at an indus- edented payment terms to drum up the costly 4.0 percent municipality the emirate, according to consultan- studios and one and two bedroom 2021. try expo where his firm was show- business. registration fee. cy JLL, the highest number of new apartments. Russia’s Sidorova upstages Morris for pole vault gold MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

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But Rai is also chasing me since of the event history – Warholm, Benja- backback intointo thethhe reckoningreec and set min and Samba - are pitched in the bat- all the tractrackskss aafirefi last season, Zurich and he wants to beat me. I am very nervous to be honest and I tle for the gold and glory. Other runners afterafter hhisis victoryvictotoo in the 2017 think it is pretty obvious why. It has been a final everyone has been in the final include 2017 London worlds ZagrebZagreb IAAFIAAFAFF World Chal- talking about. The level is very, very high and I am going to have dig very runner-up and Rio Olympics bronze lenge,lenge, inin whichwhhicic he started his deep to have a chance of winning. I am not looking forward to that tough medallist Yasmani Copello (Turkey), TJ winningwinning rununn with a 48.70 and painful experience on Monday but I am ready. Holmes (US), Alison dos Santos (Brazil) time.time. and Abdelmalik Lahoulou (Algeria). The QatariQaa then domi- – Karsten Warholm of Norway However, the leading trio is in class natednated thethe scene like an of its own. If the race has seen a huge unchallengedunchal Czar build-up, it is because of them. An un- ofof thethe men’s 400m Men’s 400m hurdles line-up precedented anticipation of fans for hurdhurdles.l In his in- LANE BIB ATHLETE COUNTRY PB SB the men’s 400m hurdles final may be crediblecredi sequence rewarded with a world record on Mon- ofof sizzlingsi runs, he DOHA 2019 day as well. It has to be seen if War- becamebec the second 2 1149 Kyron McMaster IVB 47.54 48.33 holm and defend the title and extend fastestfast man in the 3 1895 TJ Holmes USA 48.30 48.58 his winning run to nine. eventev in Paris in 4 1491 Karsten Warholm NOR 46.92 46.92 Samba always uses his unfortunate JuneJu when he 5 328 Alison dos Santos BRA 48.35 48.35 fumble on the last hurdle during the wasw timed home 6 1772 Yasmani Copello TUR 47.81 48.39 London WCH race two years ago to fire in 46.98. Then he 7 1867 Rai Benjamin USA 46.98 46.98 himself up. From a medal prospect, he wrappedwrap up his Di- 8 105 Abdelmalik Lahoulou ALG 48.39 48.39 could finish a heartbreaking seventh. amondamond League campaigncampaig with another 9 1603 Abderrahman Samba QAT 46.98 47.27 Can the flashback of that race can com- victoryvictory in JulJuly.y. bine with the fans support to push Sam- DueDue to Asian Games,Gam he had to run in Shanghai and posted a fine victory a head-to-head battle. The Norwegian ba to beat all the barriers and bag a gold? skipskip the DiamondDiamond LeagueLea finals and on Benjamin, the son of famous West produced a scorching run and clocked The possibility can’t be ruled out. If he is focusfocus on helpinghelping QatarQatar collect medals Indian cricketer Winston Benjamin. The 46.92 to rise to the second spot on the competing in three events in the Doha inin Jakarta,Jakarta, IndonesiaIndonesia last season. Or pair was entered in the Eugene/Stanford all-time fastest list behind the world re- 2019, with 400m and 4x400m relays be- withoutwithout a shredshred of doubt,do he would leg in June as well. But Samba pulled out cord holder Kevin Young of the US. He ing other two, he must be certainly hav- have beenbeen a proudproud ownerow of at least of the race due to injury. also finished the year as unbeaten. ing a game plan and plenty of power in one DiamondDiamond LeagueLeagueu trophy!tr Then it was the time for Benjamin Benjamin was also inspired and his legs. It has to be seen how he tackles Butt thishis year,yeaear, SambaSambaama began the out- and Warholm to up the game. In the Zu- launched a sizzling chase of Warholm. the most important race of his life thus doordoor seasonseaeaasonon with thethhe DiamondDiD League rich Diamond League finale, the two had The American was paid off and though far on the morrow.

Abdelaziz Mohamed suffers 400m hurdles WR just a matter of time and date: Young a fall in 200m heats

IAAF doubled to four the number of (Benjamin) and Karston (War- DOHA hurdlers who have smashed holm) and I asked, ‘how old are through the 47-second barrier. you guys? And they’re 22, 23 AS Kevin Young prepares to Three will be lining up in Khal- years old. I think, ‘Wow! Man!’ watch the men’s 400m hur- ifa Stadium in the final. You guys are still developing, dles final on Monday night, he “That’s the story,” Young you guys will probably break it does so knowing that his days said. “You have three hurdlers a few times.” as the world record holder in who haven’t reached their pin- The world record’s ‘X fac- the event are numbered. And nacle. That’s the beauty of this tor’, as Young calls it, lies in after carrying that honour for event right now.” the hurdler’s ability to control more than 27 years, he’s ex- Indeed, Young points out, their speed. cited about the prospect. the only component that’s “When I broke the world re- “Never in the history of the missing for the youthful trio - cord I ran six seconds to the first event have there been three Benjamin is 22, Warholm 23 hurdle. Between 5.8 and six sec- hurdlers at one time who have and Samba just turned 24 - is onds. I think it’s six seconds. Rai all run under 47.2,” Young experience. World record holder of 400m hurdles Kevin Young of the USA. told me it was 5.8 seconds. And said on the morning of Zu- “They are all young hur- I asked him, ‘How fast are you rich’s IAAF Diamond League dlers. And hurdling is a disci- he refers to as “the master” Young was 25 when he getting to the first hurdle?’ He final last month. pline which you develop over and a “well-oiled machine”. sped a seemingly impossible said 5.5. And I said, ‘You guys He didn’t know then that time. You get comfortable with “For many years I tried go- 46.78 to secure the 1992 Olym- are running too damned fast.’ ” less than 12 hours later his the race. And you get comfort- ing 13 steps, and floundered. pic gold medal, and his place in “That is the holy grail of the point would be underscored able with how you run the race. I tried it during the national athletics’ history. He smashed event. It’s called speed main- by Karsten Warholm and Rai It’s discipline and strategy.” championships in 1986 and the previous world record, Mo- tenance. I know personally, Benjamin after they joined Young said he spent much ended up going 11 steps at one ses’ fourth by a massive 0.24 when you get to that 200-me- Abderrahman Samba as mem- of his early career experi- of the hurdles. All through my seconds. That could only come, tre phase you start opening up bers of the sub-47 club in the menting with a variety of ap- last collegiate season I was go- he said, after a long period of and you want to run fast. It’s wake of one of the season’s proaches, running 13 strides ing 12 steps and chopping and studying the discipline, learn- the natural thing to do coming Qatar’s Abdelaziz Mohamed receives medical attention after he fell most spectacular showdowns. between hurdles, sometimes trying to figure the race out. I ing how to race the event and off that turn. But that’s when while competing in the men’s 200m heats at the 2019 IAAF World Warholm defeated Benjamin 12, sometimes even 11. He just couldn’t get it together. But gaining experience. you want to be mindful and Athletics Championships at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha by 0.06 in 46.92 in a race that studied Edwin Moses, whom then I finally did.” “I was talking with Rai monitor your speed.” on Sunday. (AFP) 16 Monday, September 30, 2019 Sports Coleman pulls out of Fraser-Pryce storms to her 4th 200m after 100m gold 100m gold after maternity leave DPA DOHA

FRESHLY crowned 100 me- tres world champion Chris- tian Coleman has pulled out of the 200m at the Doha cham- pionships. The name of the 23-year-old was omitted in a revised start list for Sunday night’s race. The American is report- edly sore after his three 100m rounds and winning the title the previous day in a personal best at the end of a longer than usual season. Coleman had originally been bidding for a sprint dou- ble, and his absence makes countryman Noah Lyles an even bigger favourite for the gold on Tuesday. Lyles is the fourth fastest man over the distance since a 19.50 seconds run in July. Coleman was a controver- sial champion Sunday, given that he was only cleared to compete on September 2 af- FASTEST WOMAN: Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (2nd left) runs to win the women’s 100m final at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics ter the American anti-dop- Championships at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Sunday. She clocked 10.71secs. (AFP) ing agency USADA stopped a probe into three alleged missed doping tests within 12 Dina Asher-Smith of Britain settles for silver months. USADA withdrew the pro- DPA as she won in 10.71 seconds. 100m titles from 2009, 2013 cess after being told by the DOHA European champion Dina Ash- and 2015, and her total haul at World Anti-Doping Agency it er-Smith took Britain’s first- the worlds now stands at 8-2- had not applied the wherea- JAMAICA’S Shelly-Ann ever medal in the event, a silver 0. She also has six Olympic bouts rules properly. Fraser-Pryce returns from ma- in a national record 10.83. Ma- medals, two of them gold. ternity leave with a vengeance rie-Josee Ta Lou of Ivory Coast In other events, Christian to claim a fourth 100 metres added bronze in 10.90 to two Taylor of the United States world title and then take her 2017 silvers. claimed a record-extending 2-year-old son with her on the Sporting a rainbow-col- fourth triple jump gold, and Fancied Lyles lap of honour. oured hairdo after a bright Russia’s Anzhelika Sidorova, Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce celebrates after winning the Fraser-Pryce was just one yellow one the previous day, competing as a neutral athlete, women’s 100m final at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships preserves hundredth off her personal best Fraser-Pryce added to the won the women’s pole vault. at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Sunday. (AFP) energy as he strolls into 200m semis Sidorova win women’s pole vault world title DPA DOHA

TOP favourite Noah Lyles looked a little older with fresh- ly dyed grey hair but showed no sign of age on the track as he strolled into the 200 metres world championship semi- finals on Sunday. Fellow US 100m champion Christian Coleman meanwhile pulled out ahead of the heats. Lyles preserved plenty of energy as he clocked 20.26 seconds and advanced behind heat winner Jereem Richards Russia’s Anzhelika Sidorova reacts while competing in the women’s at Khalifa International Sta- pole vault final at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships at dium, 0.76 seconds slower the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Sunday. (AFP) than his season-leading 19.50 from July which makes him AFP 4.95 metres. the fourth fastest man over the DOHA America’s Sandi Morris distance and clear favourite added to her growing collec- for gold Tuesday. ANZHELIKA Sidorova won the tion of silver medals – she “I felt really smooth, I ran women’s pole vault world title was second in the 2017 world at about a 75-per-cent level,” at the World Athletics Champi- championships and at the onships in Doha on Sunday. 2016 Olympics – with a vault The 28-year-old – compet- of 4.90m. ing as an Authorised Neutral Greece’s Olympic cham- Athlete due to the IAAF ban pion Katerina Stefanidi filled on Russia over the doping third spot also having gone scandal – won with a vault of over at 4.85m. Winner Russia’s Anzhelika Sidorova poses for photographers after the women’s pole vault final in Doha on Sunday.(AFP) Taylor seals

USA’s Noah Lyles competes in the golden treble Men’s 200m heats at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Champion- ships at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Sunday. (AFP) with triple jump

said the part-time model Lyles, who dyed his hair to match escape act his kit better. “My goals are the same: I cam here to win.” Lyles was unconcerned about AFP gues Fabrice Zango claimed being beaten by Richards, who DOHA bronze with a jump of 17.66m. was somewhat surprised see- Taylor, the world champi- ing himself in front, saying: CHRISTIAN Taylor of the on in 2011, 2015 and 2017, had “I looked and thought ‘OK, United States completed a su- flirted with elimination at the for real?’” European cham- perb hat-trick of World Cham- start of the final after fouling pion Adam Gemili of Britain pionship triple jump titles here his first two jumps. impressed with a season best Sunday, surviving near elimi- Long-time rival Claye 20.06 seconds to lead the way nation to take gold. meanwhile had taken the lead into the semis. The 29-year-old two-time with a second jump of 17.72m. Turkey’s defending cham- Olympic champion and now Taylor, needing to com- pion Ramil Guliyev and 100m four-time world champion plete a jump to stay alive, final- bronze medallist Andre de clinched gold with a leap of ly got on the board with a leap Grasse of Canada progressed 17.92m. of 17.42m on his third attempt. along with new Asian record That was good enough to The 2012 and 2016 Olympic holder Xie Zhenye of China fend off the challenge of com- champion then took the out- and strong Ecuadorian Alex patriot Will Claye, who took right lead with his fourth jump Quinonez, with both running USA’s Christian Taylor competes in the men’s triple Jump final at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Khalifa International silver with a best jump of of 17.86m before tightening his sub-20 seconds this year. Stadium in Doha on Sunday. (AFP) 17.74m. Burkina Faso’s Hu- grip with an effort of 17.92m. Sports Monday, September 30, 2019 17 Felix adds to gold haul as US romp to mixed relay triumph

AFP and Olympic honours than DOHA any other track and field ath- lete in history. US track and field icon Allyson Her win on Sunday took Felix added another gold medal her tally to an incredible 26 to her glittering haul on Sunday medals, a dazzling haul that as the United States romped includes six Olympic golds to a record-breaking victory in and 12 World Championship the 4x400m mixed relay at the crowns. IAAF World Athletics Champi- The United States victory onships Doha 2019. was sealed by Cherry, who The 33-year-old Felix started the final leg about ran the second leg alongside 40 metres behind Poland’s teammates Wilbert London, last leg runner Justyna Swi- Courtney Okolo before an- ety-Ersetic. chor runner Michael Cherry However Cherry reeled brought home the gold in a in the Pole in no time at all, world record time of 3min motoring past her on the 09.34sec. back straight before storm- The record improved the ing home ahead of Jamaica previous record of 3:12.42 set who took silver and Bahrain a day earlier by the US squad. in bronze. Felix, competing in her The mixed 4x400m re- ninth straight world cham- lay was included in this USA’s Wilbert London passes the baton to pionships has accumulated year’s championships for teammate Allyson Felix during the Mixed (From left) USA’s Michael Cherry, Wilbert London, Allyson Felix and Courtney Okolo celebrate after setting a world record during the more World Championship the first time. 4x400m relay final in Doha on Sunday. Mixed 4x400m relay final at the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at the Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday. (AFP) Suzuki delivers historic Ingebrigtsen siblings’ success 50k walk gold for Japan driven by father’s tough love AFP DOHA AFP DOHA YUSUKE Suzuki made history for Japan on Sunday deliv- GJERT Ingebrigtsen admits ering the country’s first ever he is a dictator but one who world title in the men’s 50 kil- produces results as three of his ometres walk as competitors sons – Jakob, Henrik and Filip conquered Doha’s sweltering – will contest Monday’s 5,000 heat and humidity. metres final at the World Ath- Suzuki’s pillar to post vic- letics Championships. tory - who timed 4hrs 04min The youngest of the Nor- 20 seconds - was impressive wegian family trio, 19-year- enough but possibly outdone old Jakob -- who achieved a by the achievement of Portu- remarkable 1500m/5,000m gal’s silver medallist Joao Viei- double at the European Cham- ra who at 43 became the oldest pionships last year -- earned male athlete to medal at the a reprieve to join them in the world championships. final after winning an appeal “This is very good, I am very Japan’s Yusuke Suzuki reacts as he wins the men’s 50km race walk against disqualification follow- happy,” sad Vieira through a final at the 2019 World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at the ing his heat in Doha on Friday. translator, who added there Corniche on Saturday night. (AFP) Their story is not unique was no question of retirement in terms of three brothers and he would go to the Tokyo be able to fight, to not have the succeeding in athletics -- the Olympics next year. DOHA 2019 WORLDS weapons to do so,” said Diniz, Borlee siblings (Dylan, Jona- Canada’s Evan Dunfee, MONDAY SCHEDULE who was clearly not well. than and Kevin), also coached who began the race aged 28 “I came here and I don’t by their father, won European Norway’s Henrik Ingebrigtsen (left) and Filip Ingebrigtsen celebrate after the men’s 5000m heats at the and turned 29 during it (it be- TIME M/W EVENT ROUND really know why. My head was gold last year in the Belgian 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Khalifa International Stadium on Sunday. (AFP) gan at 23.30 local time on Sat- 16:30hrs W Javelin Throw Quali Group A not there, I started to suffo- 4x400m relay team. urday) took bronze. 17:05 W 200M Heats cate quickly. But the Ingebritsens’ story Filip’s subsequent move but they are not necessarily Gjert told the BBC there The women’s race saw a 18:00 W Javelin Throw Quali Group B “I came to defend my title stands out given that their to Oslo with his now wife last approved of by the Norwegian was no special switch that was Chinese 1-2 with Liang Rui tak- 18:20 W 400M Heats but it was not to be, I just did father had no athletics back- year from the family home city populace as a whole. suddenly turned on -- they ing gold in 4hr 23min 26sec 20:05 M 110M Hurdles Heats not have the legs for it I am ground whatsoever. of Sandnes was not appreci- “They don’t really like the were just a normal Norwegian and Li Maocuo the silver. Ita- 20:30 W High Jump Final washed out. The 53-year-old Gjert’s ated by Gjert. professional mentality in Nor- family enjoying outdoor pur- ly’s Eleonora Giorgi took the 20:50 M 200M Semis “This climate is maybe not skills appeared to lie elsewhere “I don’t know anybody way,” Filip told the Daily Tel- suits and he is not “especially bronze – defending champion 21:15 M Discus Throw Final for me.” as he acts as accountant for his from Oslo being good at any- egraph. interested in sport.” Ines Henriques failed to finish. 21:20 M 5000M Final Suzuki began to wobble wife Tone’s hair salon busi- thing,” Gjert dismissively told “They want to be like they “It might be that I am For Suzuki it also repre- 21:50 W 3000M S’chase Final with seven km to the finish and ness and his day job is working the Daily Telegraph. “In sport, are just out for recreational rather strict in the way I see sented redemption for the 22:10 W 800 Metres Final slowed to a crawl repeating this for a logistics company. a dictatorship is much better training and suddenly you’re things,” he said. 31-year-old after he served a 22:40 M 400 Metres Hurdles Final on each of the final three laps He revels in having been than the opposite. the best. “The boys come to me and six-month suspension in 2016 on passing the feeding station. termed a dictator by Filip -- “You have a small time of “That’s not how things say: ‘I want to be a European for making fraudulent expens- the eve of the race about the Suzuki had seen his lead of who was European 1500m year to be at your best and you work. You need to be focused champion.’ es claims. IAAF not taking as good care of over three minutes reduced to champion in 2016 following cannot have democratic deci- over time. You need to have a “I say: ‘I want to help you, There were nevertheless the walkers and the marathon just 96 seconds over China’s in the footsteps of 28-year-old sions for everything. different mentality. You can’t I can help you, but you have to some high profile casualties runners, saying they had been Niu Wenbin as the bell rang for Henrik, who won the title in “You have to be a dictator. be like the rest.” do everything that I tell you.’ with defending champion used as “guinea pigs” and taken the 25th and final lap. 2012 – in a reality television se- You have to take decisions in a The boys – three of seven “I stand out from other par- and world record holder Yo- for “idiots.”. However, it was not Su- ries that Gjert agreed to despite short time and have to believe children ranging in age from ents. I am very demanding and hann Diniz of France drop- However, the 41-year-old zuki who was in danger but the reservations of his sons. that what you are doing is the 31 to five – have been ultra- it is a kind of contract between ping out early on as did Slo- was more sanguine when he Niu who went to pieces in the In the TV series, Filip ob- best for the boys.” competitive from the early me and the boys to help them vakia’s Olympic gold medalist spoke after his disappointing final stages and both Vieira and jected to his father forcing the Gjert, who is also the boys’ days, even down to which of be the best they can be -- but Matej Toth. performance. Dunfee passed him to take the 26-year-old to cancel a holiday agent and manager, may have them would get in or out of the they have to endure me follow- Diniz had been scathing on “I am disappointed to not minor medals. wth his then girlfriend. produced results on the track family car first. ing them every day all year.”

AIU probe into Bekele misses EPO doping Chinese Rui walks away with 50k gold marathon IAAF to match the pace of the leader Liang, who has a best of in Kenya DOHA and dropped back to fourth 4:04:36, forged on ahead and world record place behind Giorgi. eventually crossed the line in DPA FOR an event that has a rep- Over the course of the re- 4:23:26 to become the first DPA DOHA utation for being so unpre- maining 20 kilometres, the Chinese athlete, man or wom- BERLIN dictable – especially when positions of the top three didn’t an, to win a world title in the THE Athletics Integrity Unit combined with challenging change, just the gap between 50km race walk. ETHIOPIAN great Kenenisa (AIU) is investigating alleged conditions – the women’s them. By 40 kilometres, Liang “We all tried our best to Bekele returned to form in blood doping practices in Ken- 50km race walk went largely finish this race which was very stunning fashion on Sunday ya after a German television to the formbook. Liang forged on ahead and tough,” said Liang. “My coach when he narrowly missed the report from last week. China’s former world re- told me to start slowly and use world record in winning the ZDF television reported on cord-holder Liang Rui, winner eventually crossed the line the ice. I think it helped a lot.” Berlin men’s marathon. September 22 that two Kenyan at the IAAF World Race Walk- in 4:23:26 to become the Li took silver in 4:26:40 The 37-year-old ran 2 hours athletes, a man and a woman ing Team Championships Tai- first Chinese athlete, man with Giorgi earning bronze in 1 minute 41 seconds, just two said to be national team top cang 2018, added another gold or woman, to win a world 4:29:13. “The time was not im- seconds outside the record set athletes, were filmed with a hid- medal to her collection by win- title in the 50km walk. portant today,” said Giorgi. by Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge in den camera being injected the ning the title in 4:23:26. China’s Liang Rui holds her national flag after winning the women’s Sobchuk was fourth in the German capital last year. forbidden blood booster EPO. Teammate Li Maocuo fol- 50km race walk at the 2019 IAAF World Athletics Championships in 4:33:38 ahead of China’s Ma Birhanu Legese was second in “We have started an in- lowed three minutes later to Doha on Saturday night. (AFP) had extended her lead to 99 Faying. 2:02:48, becoming the third fast- vestigation, it is in a very early take the silver medal in 4:26:40 seconds while Li had a com- When the women’s 50km est marathon runner ever. Ethio- stage,” AIU chief executive while Italy’s European record- 5km together in 27:46 before before Giorgi began to lose fortable three-minute margin race walk made its debut at the pian Sisay Lemma was third. Brett Clothier told reporters holder Eleonora Giorgi took reaching 10km in 55:18, joined contact with the others. Shortly over Giorgi. Henriques, mean- World Championships in 2017, There was more success for at the world championships the bronze medal in 4:29:13. by defending champion Ines before the half-way point, Li- while, continued to struggle just four of the seven athletes marathon powerhouse Ethio- in Doha on Sunday. He added The eventual medallists Henriques. ang started to make a move and eventually withdrew with finished. In Doha, however, pia in the women’s race with that the two athletes shown were always near the front The lead quartet remained and opened a gap on Li. Hen- Ukraine’s Olena Sobchuk tak- there were 24 starters and 15 Ashete Bekere triumphing in were yet to be identified. of the pack, passing through together for another few laps riques, meanwhile, was unable ing up fourth place. finishers. 2.20.14 after a thrilling finish. 18 Monday, September 30, 2019 Sports

EPL Hamad and Qatar team win three double trap golds in Almaty Leicester back up to third after 5-0 rout of 10-man Newcastle

LEICESTER City climbed back to third in the Premier League with a 5-0 thrashing of 10-man New- castle United on Sunday. Ricar- do Pereira opened the scoring at the King Power Stadium before Newcastle’s Isaac Hayden was sent off just before half-time. Jamie Vardy then sandwiched a second-half brace around Paul Dummett’s own goal and Wilfred Ndidi completed the rout. The win lifts Leicester above West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur, who moved above them in the table yesterday, and also within two points of second-placed Manchester City. “We knew the first goal was going to be impor- tant,” Vardy told Sky Sports. “As soon as we got that we wanted Twice fourth before, Hamad al Marri provided the Asian Shotgun Championship a golden finish. In Almaty, Kazakhstan, Marri won the double trap gold medals in the individual and team events. His other team to keep the momentum going members were Rashid al Athbi and Masoud al Athba. Then Marri also clinched the title in the Kazakhstan Grand Prix as well. The twice Asian Games bronze medallist missed the Asian championship podium two and we’ve come away with a times, finishing fourth in 2018 and 2007. This performance will boost the confidence of him and the team for the Asian championships in Doha next month. very good victory.” ‘Feels like first time,’ says Hamilton after Sochi win

AFP SOCHI, RUSSIA The series leader and Italian delegates during a visit to Aspire Academy, recently. defending five-time A delighted Lewis Hamilton champion made the most said his unexpected victory Dignitaries praise Aspire facilities in Sunday’s Russian Grand of a disappointing day for Prix had been an inspiring feuding Ferrari and a TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to unite two themes, sport and experience that reminded kind Safety Car interven- DOHA education, that are the founda- him of how he felt after the tion to come home tion for the future of any coun- first win of his career. ASPIRE Academy has been try. The series leader and de- ahead of Mercedes team- hosting dignitaries from the “This is the kind of ideas fending five-time champion mate Valtteri Bottas and world of sport during the on- that we need to implement back made the most of a disap- Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. going IAAF World Champion- in our country, and I’ve met pointing day for feuding Fer- ships taking place in Doha. with the Sports Minister of Qa- rari and a kind Safety Car The academy welcomed a tar before I came here and I’m intervention to come home the challenge with Ferrari high-ranking delegation from confident that this will be the ahead of Mercedes team- now and it’s great to see them Italy including the Minister of beginning of a beneficial coop- mate Valtteri Bottas and Fer- performing so well. I’m really Youth Policies and Sport, Vin- eration,” he added. rari’s Charles Leclerc. excited for the next few races. cenzo Spadafora, the President Aspire also hosted Jean It extended Mercedes per- It takes a lot of energy, but of the Italian Athletics Federa- Todt, President of Fédération fect record to six wins out of that’s what we are here for!” tion, Alfio Giomi and the Italian Internationale de l’Automobile six races since Russia joined Hamilton’s 82nd career Ambassador to Qatar, H.E. Pas- (FIA) accompanied by Abdul- the F1 calendar in 2014. victory moved him closer to quale Salzano. rahman bin Abdullatif al Man- It was Hamilton’s ninth Michael Schumacher’s all-time “My impression is extraor- nai, President of Qatar Motor win this year and first in four Winner Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on podium after the Formula One Russian record of 91 wins and lifted dinary, this is a center for excel- and Motorcycle Federation outings since the Hungarian Grand Prix at The Sochi Autodrom Circuit in Sochi on Sunday. (AFP) him 73 points clear of Bottas lence that has its eyes on the fu- (QMMF) and Nicola Coscione, Grand Prix on August 4 and with five races remaining. ture and embraces the world of assistant to FIA president.. ended a run of three consecu- them was an incredibly hard chosen a risky strategy by think they were! The soft tyre “I say this every year, but, sport and football in particular,” “I am pleased that my friend tive Ferrari victories. task this weekend – it’s so starting on medium tyres – went really far.” honestly, I try not to think said Vincenzo Spadafora. Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al “It’s incredible to have this hard just to try and stay with- while their rivals were all on Hamilton battled to keep about the championship,” “In Italy I want a dynamic Mannai brought me over to see result – it feels like a long time in distance of them. To sepa- softs – and seeking to stay out them within reach and closed said Hamilton, avoiding talk that brings together youth and Aspire Academy, l am speech- coming, but it feels like the rate them in qualifying was longer to gain an advantage. the gap before a Safety Car, of a prospective sixth title. sport, not only for the young less after what l have seen and first time as well,” he said. good.They were on another Hamilton said he under- when Sebastian Vettel’s Fer- “Today was about the athletes, or for the sake of sports heard about this place. I con- “It feels long, particularly planet when we took off at stood the theory, but said it rari stopped with a power team. It was an incredible job in general, but also because gratulate the people of Qatar with the break and every- the start. They were gone! did not work out in practice. failure, handing him the ini- by all the guys. No giving up. sport is a conductor of social ad- for the vision and inspiration to thing. It’s really down to the “After that, they had such “We thought the soft tyre tiative. Keep trying new things and hesion and participation for all build Aspire Academy to train team – we all had to play our great pace, so I was strug- would drop off so this morn- “That stole things from pushing forwards. Always in- youngsters, and I believe that, and develop athletes. Aspire is part, and I think we brought gling just to keep up.” ing was like ‘either we’re the fans,” he added. novative and never giving up. with all this investment and in- indeed a great achievement and our A game today. In a bid to keep their right in our estimation of the “I thought we were going That’s what makes me feel in- frastructures dedicated to the l congratulate all the people in- “Just keeping up with hopes alive, Mercedes had tyre or they’re right’ and I to have a real race. We love credibly inspired.” youth, that this is the best way volved,“ Todt commented.

AFC Champions League: Two decades of Al Sadd vs Al Hilal

AFC The next time Al Hilal faced the scoresheet. aggregate to see their first title DOHA Al Sadd in an AFC tournament The group stage double- hopes further put off. was two years later, and they header came back to back. In ON Tuesday, two of West Asia’s also went on to be crowned Matchday Three, a brace from 2015 AFC Champions most decorated club sides will champions. In 2002, Edmil- Neves cancelled out goals from League clash in the AFC Champions son Dias helped seal a 1-0 win Talal Al Baloushi and Nadir The last time Al Sadd and League for the tenth time, for the Riyadh club in a single- Belhadj as the two sides shared Al Hilal faced off in the AFC but the history of continental legged semi-final before they the spoils in a 2-2 draw at Jas- Champions League was four matchups between Al Hilal and defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai sim bin Hamad Stadium. years ago. Pitted in Group C Al Sadd extends back two dec- Motors in the final to win the Just 11 days later, it was alongside IR Iran’s Foolad ades, before the inception of 2002 Asian Cup Winners Cup. a completely different story Khuzestan and Uzbekistan’s the competition. as Al Hilal ran riot in Riyadh. PFC Lokomotiv, Matchday When the AFC Champions 2002-03 AFC Champions Al Qahtani needed just three Two saw Al Sadd finally get League was inaugurated in League minutes to open the scoring, their first home win against Al 2002-03, Al Sadd and Al Hilal In the inaugural edition of Sultan Al Deayea added a sec- Hilal thanks to a Khalfan Ibra- became the maiden represent- the competition, the two sides ond at the half-hour mark and him goal. atives of their respective coun- were drawn in Group C which a Nasser Al Shamrani hat-trick By the time the return tries in the competition. was played in a single round concluded a miserable night leg came around on the final Both sides had already robin format with all games for Al Sadd at King Fahd Inter- matchday, the two sides had been continental champions, taking place in Al Ain. national Stadium. already guaranteed qualifica- with Al Sadd lifting the Asian It was Al Sadd who walked Despite the 5-0 defeat, Al tion with 10 points, so it was a Club Championship trophy in away with the three points after Sadd still managed to join Al battle for the top spot, and Al 1989 and Al Hilal following suit a 3-1 win as Ivorian winger Ab- Hilal in reaching the knock-out Hilal emerged on top. Youssef three years later before adding dulkader Keita and former Qa- stages and their paths crossed Al Salem scored first for Al a second title in 1999-2000. tar international Nasser Kamil Al Sadd players during a training session in Doha ahead of their AFC Champions League semi-final first again at the quarter-finals. Hilal and Hassan Al Haydos scored either side of a second- leg clash against Al Hilal. This time around, the first leg equalised from the spot. An Pre-AFC Champions half strike by former Al Hilal took place in Riyadh and was own goal from Al Sadd defend- League icon Sergio Ricardo against his drawn together in Group D reverse fixture with a relative 2014 AFC Champions a lot more closely contested as er Mohammed Kasola gifted Al Al Sadd and Al Hilal met own team. Abdullah Al Jamaan alongside IR Iran’s Mes Ker- advantage, sitting top with 10 League a 71st minute Salman Al Faraj Hilal the win and first place. on the continental stage for the scored the consolation goal for man and UAE’s Al Ahli. On points, while Al Sadd - on six Four of the nine AFC strike was all that separated The two sides could have first time in the second round Al Hilal, but both sides were the opening matchday, it was points - were level with Mes Champions League encoun- the sides. met again in the quarter-finals of the 1999-2000 Asian Club eliminated in the group stage Al Hilal who romped to a 3-0 Kerman. A goalless draw in ters between Al Sadd and Al Al Hilal travelled to Doha after Al Hilal successfully navi- Championship. Al Hilal won as hosts Al Ain won the top spot victory at Jassim bin Hamad Riyadh worked to Al Hilal’s Hilal came in the 2014 edi- defending a slender lead a gated Persepolis. both legs, 1-0 in Doha and 2-1 and eventually the title. Stadium. Yasser Al Qahtani favour as they progressed top tion. Just as in 2010, the two week later, and they managed Al Sadd came agonisingly in Riyadh with Kuwaiti legend bagged a brace and Thiago Ne- of the group, while Al Sadd sides found themselves in the to do just that, holding Al Sadd close against Lekhwiya, but Jassem Al Huwaidi scoring all 2010 AFC Champions ves struck late to round off the crashed out. same group with Al Ahli and to a goalless draw to knock were pipped 4-3 on aggregate three goals for the Saudi side. It League scoring. Al Hilal went on to reach an Iranian side, but this time them out. The Saudi side went to crash out. Al Hilal went on would prove to be a lucky omen It took seven years for Al With things tightly poised the semi-finals that year, before it was Sepahan, not Mes Ker- all the way to the final, but to reach the semi-finals be- for Al Hilal who went on to win Sadd and Al Hilal to lock horns at the top of the group, Al Hi- losing to Zobahan of IR Iran man, and just as in 2010, Ne- were narrowly edged by West- fore bowing out to UAE’s Al the title that year. again. This time, they were lal went into the Matchday Five 2-0 on aggregate. ves and Al Qahtani were on ern Sydney Wanderers 1- 0 on Ahli with the same scoreline. Monday, September 30, 2019 19

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Radio Malayalam 98.6, Truth Group mark Unni Mukundan’s birthday in Doha NISTHER MADIKERIERI ManagerManager NoufNoufal Abdul Rahman and in a Malayalam period cinema as very few DOHA RadioRadio Malayalam’sMalay RJ Sooraj. movies of such kind have been made in Ma- “Radio“Radio MMalayalam 98.6 is really layalam. T was a memorable birthdayrthday fforor happy to wewelcome Unni for the first He said this may be because of the can- leading Malayalam movieie star UnnUnnii timetime in QataQatar. Unni has played a key vas, and the high budget of such films. IMukundan in Doha. He was visvisitingiting role in MaMamangam, and his visit Mamangam is not a kind of war movie, Qatar for the first time to mmarkark his has givengiv us a good opportu- said Unni, adding it’s rather a movie based birthday celebration organisednised bbyy nity tto know more about the on the mental status of people living at that Qatar’s leading radio stationon Ra- movie,”mov Anvar Hussain said. period of time. Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan with Radio Malayalam 98.6 crew. dio Malayalam 98.6 alongg with “It’s a gladiator-concept movie, where Truth Group. My role in people willingly sacrifice their life for ideol- The actor, who turnedd 32 ogy.” on September 22, has two `Mamangam as The actor said he has put worked very upcoming movies – Mamanan- Chandroth Panicker hard on this emotionally challenging role of gam starring Mammoottyy iinn Chandroth Panicker in the project. the lead, and Meppadiyan.. was ‘emotionally “As an actor, I am pretty satisfied with Unni Mukundan madeade challenging’ my efforts. It’s now left to the audiences to his acting debut with the TaTa- decide.” mil film Seedan (2011), a rere-- — Unni Mukundan Speaking about another upcoming mov- make of Nandanam (2002).2). ie Meppadiyaan, the actor said this movie is After playing several smallmall about a small town guy who fights his own roles, Unni got his breakeak- “I would prefer to call battles on ethics. through with his lead rolele iinn UnniUnn a ‘Super Man’ be- Unni said, “The reason I took up this Vysakh’s action comedy MMalluallu causecause of the hard work he has subject is because ethics is something our Singh (2012). Later, he wentent on to put fofor his upcoming movie generation has kept aside. I generally believe do major roles in several MaMalayalamlayalam Mamangam,”Mama said Abdul Sa- there are lots of ethical issues our society is films. He made his Teluguugu ddebutebut mad. facing now.” with the 2016 film Janathaha GarageGarage.. SpeakingSp to Qatar Trib- He said he had to lose all his muscle for Unni made his debut as a lyrlyricisticist une on his upcoming mov- the movie. and singer with the film Achayans.chayans. ies, UUnni said more than half “Initially it was a tough decision to lose Unni took part in a mediamedia concon- of MMalayalis are aware of my muscles, but when I went through the ference at Zaitooon Restaurantaurant on MamangamMama as it is based on script, I realised my character genuinely Unni Mukundan takes part in a media conference at Zaitooon Restaurant on Salwa Salwa Road. He was accompaniedmpanied byby a truetrue story that happened in needs to lose muscle as it was for a cause.” Road. The actor was accompanied by Radio Malayalam 98.6 CEO and Director Anvar Radio Malayalam 98.6 CEOEO anandd Di- KeralaKerala 400 years ago. Radio Malayalam 98.6 also organised a Hussain (second left), Truth Group Managing Director Abdul Samad (second right), Radio rector Anvar Hussain, Truthuth GroupGroup Unni,Unn who reprises the role cake cutting ceremony and held several cul- Malayalam 98.6 Marketing Manager Noufal Abdul Rahman (left) and Radio Malayalam’s Managing Director Abdull Samad,Samad, of CChandrothhan Panicker in the tural events at their studio to mark the ac- RJ Sooraj (right). Radio Malayalam 98.6 MarMarketingketing movie,movie, said he is excited to act tor’s birthday. Calligraphy shapes new trends in gold & diamond jewellery market

Kerala Transport Minister A.K. Saseendran presents the Innovative Young Indian gold and diamond jewellery makers with a passion for calligraphy credit the Business Award to Dr. Amanulla Vadakkangara. success of their business to the beauty of calligraphy Qatar Business Card Directory SANTHOSH CHANDRAN who have already introduced more DOHA than 1,000 designs in the market. Of wins award in India these, the diamond-focused ‘Carina ALLIGRAPHY is an inte- Collation’ has a very high demand in SANTHOSH CHANDRAN President of Kerala Small gral part of the culture and the market. DOHA Scale Industries Association art of the Gulf region. It’s The group has 12 outlets for gold, Thiruvanthapuram District also integral to modern art. diamond, platinum and silver jewel- HE Qatar Business Card Di- Committee Madhu Ramanujan, CWhether it’s post-modern painting, lery in the Gulf region including nine rectory published by Doha- Bisgate Chairman Dr. Shaiju architecture, fashion industry or au- in Qatar. Tbased advertising and Karayil, CEO Ansari Salam and tomobile industry, calligraphy has “Qatar is a safe and business- event management company MD Prajod P Raj. strong presence in all of these. Ditto friendly place for dynamic and hard Media Plus has won the ‘Most Addressing the business- with the gold and diamond jewellery, working entrepreneurs,” says Kulam, Innovative Directory Award’ men, management student and where the art of calligraphy is seen by who began his jewellery business instituted by the Bisgate Media entrepreneur Vadakkangara many as holding a Midas touch. with a minimum stock of gold and Private Limited, an India-based said it was a team effort to do Young Indian gold and diamond jewellery in 2002 in Doha. platform for promoting business something different. jewellery makers with a passion for Shine Gold & Diamonds Interna- and entrepreneurs. This is the “The directory facilitating calligraphy credit the success of their tional is operated jointly by siblings second time that Mediaplus the business community to business to the beauty of calligraphy. Salamuddin Abbas Haji (Director), has won this award. interact among themselves for No wonder they are too keen to in- (Left to right) Salamuddin Abbas Haji, Mohammed Abdul Rahman and Sarafudheen Mohammed Abdul Rahman (Found- The award committee ob- mutually rewarding enterprises clude calligraphy in their designs. Chatham Kulam er & Chairman) and Sarafudheen served that the Qatar Business contains business cards of Sarafudheen Chatham Kulam, Chatham Kulam is now in their ex- Card Directory, with its novel individuals and establishments, chief executive officer of Shine Gold pansion plans. approach and scientific organi- which can be a ready reference & Diamonds, Doha, says, “Gold and “The wonderful road and metro sation, is very attractive and for leading business people to diamond jewellery with Arabic cal- network has already been a gateway user-friendly boost the India-Qatar trade. ligraphic touch is a favourite with for future investment. So, we are The jury consisting of man- “Qatar being the host Asian expatriates. Presently, we planning to explore the fast develop- agement experts and business- country of the prestigious 2022 have 15 exclusive calligraphy de- ing places like Al Wakra and Al Khor men complimented the idea of FIFA World Cup, the country has signs in gold and diamond. These for future expansion. We will open business card directory and ob- a wide range of opportunities designs not only radiate beauty for two more outlets in Qatar in the next served that it was effective and for entrepreneurs and inves- the jewellery but remain a seal of one year,” says Kulam, who hails useful for connecting people on tors. Ranked on top of the most tradition. So a number of tourists from village Patambi in the southern a large scale. peaceful and happy countries from Europe pick these designs as Indian state of Kerala. The information explosion in the world, Qatar is an ideal a souvenir of their visit. An increas- Sameer Adam, Middle East re- witnessed by the world today destination for any investment ing number of tourists visiting Gold gional head of Shine Gold & Dia- has made business more or business set up. Souq comprise a major component monds International, says, “We will and more challenging and it “The Qatar business of our customers.” launch a three-month (November demands entrepreneurs to be directory will help connect and Describing the new trends in the to January) mega winter offer that more and more relationship-ori- network with the decision mak- market, Kulam adds, “Even though includes a car each month through ented for success in business. ers of the SMEs sector in the gold and diamond are considered raffle draw.” Chief editor of the Qatar country. Branding any venture strong assets by Asian expatriates, An outer view of Shine Jewellery Souq Waqif branch. Business Card Directory and or product becomes more the new trends in design has a strong CEO of Media Plus Amanulla necessary when the business influence in marketing. During this designs, the Shine Jewellery Group of Gold Souq with a Vadakkangara received the is facing problems and chal- age of new media and information has an expert team of goldsmiths to state-of-the-art de- award from the Transport Minis- lenges. QBCD is an easy solu- technology, surviving according to carve on jewellery names or whatever sign and spacious ter of Kerala A.K. Saseendran, tion for effective branding,” the new designs is a challenge. So, we t h e customer demands to put on. premises at the mid- at a glittering ceremony held Amanullah said. are always keen on the design, which Kulam, who is pas- dle of most famous at the SP Grand Days Hotel in “Starting the publication is something creative and not mere- sionate about his jew- tourist destination, Thiruvanthapuram recently. in 2007, we have been very ly the conventional buying and ellery business, adds, has given an addi- “In the present world of particular about adding new selling business. “A gold souq offer- tional boost to the perfect competition we need to attractions every year. We have “I am very sure Arabic callig- ing latest trends gold and jewellery encourage new technologies and now made it a unique product raphy designs that we always fo- in fashion jew- business.” innovations for successful mar- being published consecutively cus on will survive, and is beau- ellery demon- Presently, Shine keting any product. QBCD is an for the last 13 years with added tiful enough to resist any waves strates the far- Gold & Diamonds effective example of innovation attractions. The whole version of change in this sector.” sighted vision International has ex- in marketing,” the dignitary said. of the directory is available on- Apart from Ar- of the authori- perts and a creative The award function was line and the business cards are abic calligraphy ties. The reopening team of goldsmiths attended by an array of promi- available in mobile application nent personalities including for free download.” 20 Monday, September 30, 2019 The Last Word

ATTIYAH MEETS DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND DEFENCE MINISTER OF OMAN

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah met with Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers of Oman Fahd bin Mahmoud al Said in Muscat on Sunday. During the meeting, they exchanged views on the latest developments in the region, in addition to reviewing bilateral relations and the ways to enhance and develop them. Attiyah also met with Omani Minister Respon- sible for Defence Affairs Badr bin Saud bin Harib al Busaidi at Bait al Falaj camp. They reviewed the his- torical relations between the armed forces of the two countries, as well as the military relations between the two sides and the ways to enhance them. Attiyah also visited the Sultan’s Armed Forces Museum at Bayt Al Falaj camp. He was accompanied by Chief of Staff of the Sultan’s Armed Forces Lt General Ahmed bin Harith al Nabhani, Brigadier Saleh bin Ahmed al Hinai and the Director of the museum Colonel Faleh bin Saif al Maamari. Besides, Attiyah visited the College of National Defence in Bayt Al Falaj camp, accompanied by the Head of the College Major-General Salim bin Musallam Qattan. (QNA) Doha Oasis set to add fresh Photography programme to highlight US-Qatar ties grandeur to Qatar’s skyline TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ‘The US-Qatar Journey’, highlighting WASHINGTON the four-decade-long story that cel- ebrates the similarities and appreci- THE Qatar-America Institute (QAI) ates the differences between the two launched its inaugural photography countries. programme, FOCI, highlighting the Whether through capturing a land- various cross-cultural areas of focus be- scape photo of the Qatari desert engulf- tween the US and Qatar via the creative ing American artist Richard Serra’s captures of world-travellers who experi- ‘East-West/West-East’ sculptures, or enced life in Qatar. through a portrait photo of a graduating QAI celebrated the launch of FOCI class of Qatari and American students 2019 with its network of friends, media from Education City, photographers influencers and guests of various crea- have the creative freedom to encap- tive and cultural backgrounds recently sulate Qatar and America in a photo- in New York City’s historic Explorers graphic and storytelling form. Club. Among the attendees were repre- First and second place winners will sentatives from Qatar National Tourism be celebrated at QAI’s annual gala, Council, the main sponsor of the FOCI showcased at FOCI 2019 photo-gallery, 2019 programme, and representatives and will receive prizes of $1,000 and The Doha Oasis programme intends to deliver a sprawling mixed-use amusement park in the heart of Msheireb. from Qatar Airways and Weil Cornell $500, respectively. In addition, third Medicine Qatar. to tenth place winning submissions will TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK which has entered into a series with MR Pro-Fun, which will ema multiplex with a total of FOCI’s launch event guest of hon- receive an opportunity to be featured in DOHA of contracts with several world- run and operate the Doha Oa- 19 state-of-the-art auditoriums, our was Nasser Ibrahim Allenqawi, the FOCI 2019 photo-gallery and pub- renowned brands and opera- sis’ Themed Experience Centre, which are complemented and counsel general of Qatar to New York, lication. FOR the Doha Oasis programme, tors. where epic cutting edge technol- enhanced by an entertainment who stressed the importance of cultural In order to qualify, all photographs which intends to deliver a sprawl- The HREIC, for example, has ogy meets imagination, as it de- arena, and a bowling complex, as programmes like FOCI, which allow must be taken in Qatar, meet the crite- ing mixed-use amusement park in entered into contract with Accor livers a combination of extreme well as several food and beverage people to share and exchange creative ria of the contest and theme outlined on the heart of Msheireb, it is like a (Banyan Tree), which will operate thrill rides, virtual and augmented outlets. ideas and narratives that would not be the contest platform qataramerica.org/ vision turning into reality. the 126 rooms and suites of the reality simulators and a number Lastly, it has signed a con- as effective through alternative media FOCI, and must be submitted before the The Doha Oasis is set to add luxurious 7-star hotel and the 215 of varied F&B outlets. tract with Printemps, which will outside of the realm of the arts. contest deadline of December 31, 2019. fresh grandeur to Qatar’s sky- serviced, luxury apartments of the Furthermore, it has entered be running the Signature Depart- The FOCI 2019 competition calls For more information about FOCI, visit line, thanks to Halul Real Estate residences. a contract with VOX, which ment Store with globally recog- on photographers to submit their cre- www.qataramerica.org/Foci or contact Investment Company (HREIC), It has also signed a contract will manage the exclusive cin- nised and desired brands. ative captures depicting the theme of [email protected].

WISH expo to explore relationship between art and health in conflict zones

“We are thrilled to be Renowned British documentary photog- showcasing Giles Duley’s photography and we are de- rapher Duley to participate in the event lighted to give people the op- portunity to learn about some TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion ‘Iraq: An Open Wound’ of the tremendous work that DOHA depicts healthcare and reha- Save the Children is doing bilitation efforts in Mosul by with the child victims of the THE World Innovation Sum- health charity ‘Emergency’, Rohingya crisis. We are striv- mit for Health (WISH), an while his outdoor exhibit, ing to involve every part of initiative of Qatar Founda- ‘Disability and Armed Con- the community in Qatar.” tion (QF), is set to host an flict’, gives insight into the The exhibition features art exhibition titled ‘Artistic lives of people with disabili- a full programme of events Dimensions to a Healthier ties during armed conflict. for schools, universities, World’ at the Fire Station These stories have spe- healthcare professionals, from October 2 to 27. cial meaning for Duley, who and art and photography The exhibition will ex- lost both legs and his left arm enthusiasts. Activities open plore the relationship be- after stepping on an explo- to the public include an art tween art and health, show- sive device in Afghanistan in therapy session organised casing work by Giles Duley, 2011, whilst on photographic by members of the Save an award-winning British assignment to document the The Children team work- documentary photographer, horrors of war. ing with refugees in Cox’s who strives to highlight the Duley said, “The price I A drawing by Dil, 15, a Rohingya refugee who fled from Myanmar, shows his family crossing Bazar on October 2 from 6 long-term impact of war. The paid for doing my work was Giles Duley. the river to Bangladesh. to 8pm, and a photography exhibition will also include huge, but the gift I received workshop hosted by Giles a display of artwork pro- in return, it’s equal – I un- “honest’’ art form that per- That is where my duty lies.” tings’, which recommended community in Qatar, we hope Duley on October 10 from 6 duced by refugee Rohingya derstand these stories in a mits insight into other’s Sultana Afdhal, CEO, increasing public awareness to raise awareness of the dev- to 8pm. Duley will also lead children, as part of a project way no other photographer worlds, saying, “There is no WISH, explained how the through events and educa- astating effects of war and a public talk detailing his by UK-based humanitarian could.” point in taking a photograph exhibition grew from the tional activities. violence, particularly on the personal story at the Fire charity, Save the Children. He stressed the impor- if I do not do all I can to make organization’s 2018 report, “By bringing the exhibi- most vulnerable during times Station Cinema on October Duley’s indoor collec- tance of photography as an sure the whole world sees it. ‘Healthcare in Conflict Set- tion to the heart of the artistic of conflict: our children. 8 from 6 to 8pm.