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Saudi Arabia on Saturday said it will limit registration for this year’s Hajj pilgrim- reactors to IAEA Amir greets age to citizens and residents of the kingdom in light of Russian prez the coronavirus (COVID-19) Qatar’s envoy asks Israeli representative not to evade pandemic. revealing the truth about Israel’s nuclear capabilities QNA The Ministry of Hajj and Doha Umrah announced that a total QNA of 60,000 pilgrims will be al- Vienna His Highness the Amir of State lowed to perform the pilgrim- of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Ham- age this year. Qatar has stressed the im- ad Al Thani has sent a cable of It stressed that those portance of Israel cooperating congratulations to President of wishing to perform Hajj must with the International Atomic the Russian Federation Vladimir be free of any chronic dis- Energy Agency (IAEA) regard- Putin on the occasion of his eases, and to be in the age The pilgrimage will be limited to 60,000 ing its nuclear capabilities, country’s National Day. group 18 to 65 years for citizens and residents due to COVID-19 and to open its atomic reactors those vaccinated against the to inspectors. virus according to the king- to enable the guests and Umrah,” the Ministry said. This came in a statement dom’s vaccination measures. visitors at the Grand Mosque “The kingdom puts hu- by Qatar’s Ambassador to Amir congratulates “The decision is based and the Prophet’s Mosque to man health and safety first.” Austria and its Permanent on the kingdom’s keenness perform the rituals of Hajj and it added. Representative to the United Philippines prez Nations and international or- ganizations in Vienna HE Sul- QNA tan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri Doha during a session of the IAEA HE Sultan bin Salmeen Al Mansouri. Board of Governors on Israeli His Highness the Amir of nuclear capabilities item. dle East to be free of nuclear international law, and if there State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Action against 44 firms for flouting The envoy said Qatar weapons, while Israel refuses are guarantees that Israel will bin Hamad Al Thani has sent strongly supports the rule of to engage in these efforts. not use its weapons in an irre- a cable of congratulations to summer work ban, says MADLSA law in international relations, The envoy referred to Is- sponsible way in the future, in- President of the Republic of the as a basic guarantee for creat- rael’s behaviour in its policy cluding the terrifying possibil- Philippines Rodrigo Roa Duterte QNA to avoid legal measures. It ing a peaceful and stable in- towards the Palestinians, its ity of using nuclear weapons. on the anniversary of his coun- Doha said the measures stem from ternational environment that failure to observe internation- He responded to the al- try’s Independence Day. Qatar’s keenness to ensure the enhances opportunities for al law, and its use of all kinds legations of the Israeli repre- The Ministry of Administra- safety and health of workers sustainable development for of weapons to oppress the Pal- sentative in the IAEA against tive Development, Labor and and the work environment. all. He said the goal of nuclear estinian people. Qatar, and asked him to stop Social Affairs (MADLSA) has The ministry also stressed disarmament in accordance He stressed that the recent giving speeches of incitement taken action against 44 com- the need for companies to with international agreements Israeli aggression on Gaza, and deliberately obliterating Qatar condemns panies for violating Ministe- adhere to the WBGT radi- and United Nations resolu- and the excessive and dispro- facts, and not to evade reveal- Afghan blasts rial Resolution No (17) for ant wet temperature index at tions is one of the means to portionate use of force against ing the truth about Israel’s nu- the year 2021 regarding the all working hours, including uphold the rule of law in inter- civilians and the destruction clear capabilities. QNA necessary precautions to pro- work performed outside the national relations of civilian infrastructure, an- He stressed the importance Doha tect workers from heat stress curfew hours in the morning He pointed out that all gered world public opinion, of Israel cooperating with the in open work sites during the The total number of com- or at night. Arab countries, including Qa- including Israeli public opin- International Atomic Energy Qatar has condemned the two summer. panies that have violated the The inspectors are pro- tar, joined the Treaty on the ion, and raised fundamental Agency regarding its nuclear bombings targeting two buses The erring companies decision since the beginning vided with the latest monitor- Non-Proliferation of Nuclear questions about whether Is- capabilities, and to open its in the west of the Afghan capi- were monitored and caught of the period of prohibition of ing and measurement devices Weapons and adopted and rael behaves as a responsible atomic reactors to inspectors. tal, Kabul, killing several people. between the period from June work in open places is 98. designated for this, and who, agreed to all international res- state and uses its weapons in In a statement on Saturday, 4 to June 9. The summer work place in turn, pass by the facilities olutions calling for the Mid- accordance with the rules of Continued on page 2  the Ministry of Foreign Affairs In a statement, the minis- ban decision determines the at these times, take the neces- reiterated Qatar’s firm stance, try said the companies, most of hours of working under the sary measurements, and take rejecting violence and terror- which work in the contracting sun and in open places other legal measures against the ism, regardless of motives and sector (building maintenance), than shaded and ventilated, violating companies. reasons. are located in Al Muntazah, during the period from June 1 The ministry noted that it The statement offered Khalifa City, Al Wakra, Al Wu- to September 15 to ensure that is possible to report violations Qatar’s condolences to the kair, Al Sailiya, Al Kharaiti- work is not carried out from by calling the hotline 16008, families of the victims and yat, Al Rayyan Al Jadeed, Ain 10am to 3:30pm. or on the unified platform for the government and people of Khalid, Umm Salal Muham- The ministry called on all complaints and reports by Afghanistan, wishing the injured mad, Lusail, Al Dafna, Murai- companies to adhere to work- visiting https://acmsidentity. a speedy recovery. kh, and Al Mashaf. ing hours during the summer adlsa.gov.qa/ar. Ashghal’s Taheel initiative a boon Qatar’s Islamic finance assets for small-scale Qatari contractors reach QR528 bn Tribune News Network million to date. He noted that Doha Ashghal is working on award- in 2020: QCB guv ing four new contracts worth Denmark’s Eriksen ‘awake’ Qatar Central Bank (QCB) The Public Works Authority QR120 million. Governor HE Sheikh Abdul- (Ashghal) continues to support Eng. Saoud Al Tamimi after collapsing on pitch lah bin Saud Al Thani has small-scale Qatari contractors explained that through road said that Islamic finance through road improvement pro- improvement contracts imple- Denmark’s Christian Eriksen was conscious in hospital, officials in Qatar is witnessing jects as part of the Small-Scale mented by local Qatari compa- said, following his sudden collapse on the pitch of Parken Stadium a steady development Qatari Contractors Initiative nies, Ashghal provides the op- during his country’s Euro 2020 game against Finland. through policies and regula- “Taheel” launched in 2018. The portunity for new investors and UEFA, the football tournament’s ruling body, said in a Twitter post tions that are being updat- move is part of its keenness to contractors to implement small the 29-year-old “has been transferred to the hospital and has been ed to ensure its continued provide an appropriate environ- projects, which qualifies them stabilised” after Saturday’s incident in Copenhagen. Denmark’s competitiveness at both ment for the growth of Qatari to work on strategic projects in football body said on Twitter Eriksen was “conscious” and under- regional and international companies, and in line with the the country and compete in the going tests. Eriksen fell to the ground, free of contact, near the levels. “Islamic finance country’s strategy to support the local market, in preparation for sideline late in the first half during the Group B clash. Teammates assets in Qatar amounted local Qatari product. larger projects in the future. Martin Braithwaite and Thomas Delaney rushed to assist him, to QR528 billion, 86% out Eng. Saoud Al Tamimi, During the years 2020 and beckoning furiously for medical assistance. page 13 of which are Islamic bank Roads Projects Department 2021, five new contracts were assets,,” the QCB Governor Manager in Ashghal, said that awarded to Qatari contractors, said in his introductory Ashghal is keen to implement support the Qatari producer, ture projects. with a total value of about QR129 speech to Bait Al Mashura the country’s approach to contractor and consultant, in He pointed out that the million within the Small-Scale Finance Consultation’s See Philippine rely on national expertise and addition to reducing reliance total value of the nine con- Contractors initiative “Taheel”. Independence Day report on Islamic finance in empowering them, through on foreign companies for the tracts awarded as part of the special stories on page 5 Qatar. (TNN) page 9 taking several measures to implementation of infrastruc- initiative reached up to QR189 Continued on page 2  02 Sunday, June 13, 2021

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Quick read MEEZA attains four Microsoft Gold certifications Deputy Amir congratulates Russian president Tribune News Network tions MEEZA as one of the most gineer Ahmad Abdulla Al Mu- MEEZA’s commitment and The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Doha mature Cloud partners, across slemani said, capabilities to support custom- Al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the region, for clients ready to “We are pleased to join ers’ adoption of Microsoft cloud Russia Vladimir Putin on his country’s National Day. (QNA) MEEZA, Qatar’s pioneering be digitally transformed and Microsoft as a Gold Partner. technologies and empower their Managed IT services and solu- make the journey into Cloud This accolade falls in line with digital transformation to drive Deputy Amir congratulates Philippines president tions provider, has been award- computing. MEEZA’s continuous pursuit innovative solutions and deliver The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al ed four Gold certifications in MEEZA is an established The new status leverages of only the best-in-class ser- successful business outcomes.” Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Philip- the domains of Cloud Platform, Microsoft partner and a Tier-1 MEEZA’s unique integration vices for our clients that are at The new partnership status pines Rodrigo Roa Duterte on his country’s Independence Day. Application Development, Ap- Microsoft Cloud Solution Pro- and operation capacity for ap- par with the highest available runs in parallel to the ongoing (QNA) plication integration and Data vider. plications and solutions across international standards. Under certification awards across a Centre offerings hence achiev- The new partnership status the Microsoft ecosystem as this collaboration, our clients variety of domains. These span PM congratulates Russian counterpart ing the Gold Partner status by reaffirms MEEZA’s commit- well as its offering of flexible, can expect enhanced capabili- SharePoint solutions, Microsoft Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid Microsoft. ment to maintaining the high- scalable and cost-effective data ties and even faster services, as Exchange solutions, security bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent a cable of congratula- The enhanced partnership est standards for its clients centre solutions. This will al- their trusted Managed IT Ser- compliance and regulations ad- tions to Prime Minister of Russia Mikhail Mishustin on his status recognises MEEZA’s out- through its provision of Man- low MEEZA to continue to meet vices provider.” visory, cloud productivity and country’s National Day. (QNA) standing efforts in bringing to aged IT and Microsoft products the growing demands for infra- Country Manager at Mi- Dynamics 365 small and mid- market best-of-breed skills and and services. structure and software develop- crosoft Qatar Lana Khalaf said, market cloud solutions. services as it aligns with its top- Under the Gold Partnership ment as a service (SaaS) by tap- “We would like to congratulate MEEZA’s gold status as a PM sends greetings to Philippines president tier strategic partners across its status, MEEZA will deliver and ping into the expansive feature MEEZA for achieving Micro- Microsoft Partner will further Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid vast ecosystem. operate faster infrastructure list of the global Microsoft Az- soft Gold competency in the augment its offerings that cur- bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent a cable of congratula- The achievement validates and software services with con- ure Cloud while locally hosted domains of Cloud Platform, rently include Managed IT ser- tions to President of the Philippines Rodrigo Roa Duterte on MEEZA’s continued support for tinuous improvement by having in Qatar’s data centres. Application Development, Ap- vices, Tier III certified Data Cen- the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) the government’s ‘Cloud First’ access to the latest Microsoft Commenting on the col- plication integration and Data tre Services, Cloud Services and directives and once again posi- technologies and services. laboration, CEO of MEEZA En- Centre. This demonstrates IT Security Service.

Qatar calls to free QC’s accelerated education project helps Middle East from nuclear weapons 600 Syrian students to enrol for final exam Continued from page 1  Tribune News Network curriculum, distributed books, who dropped out and their peers He urged the international community Doha school bags and stationery to in schools began to widen, and and its relevant institutions to support children, in addition to providing many attempts to integrate the the goal of freeing the Middle East from Qatar Charity’s (QC) Accelerat- psychological support service, as dropped children with younger nuclear weapons and to take practical ed Education programme has en- well as providing operating ex- children within the same educa- steps to achieve that goal, based on its abled 600 students who dropped penses, heating fuel and trans- tional stage failed, as the chil- legal and moral responsibility. out of school to take final exams portation to transport children dren drop out again. The envoy delivered another state- in northern Syria. with special needs to and from The total beneficiaries of ment in front of the International The students represent the the centre. Qatar Charity’s projects have Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of first batch of the beneficiaries Qatar Charity’s ‘Accelerated reached more than 1.2 million Governors on technical cooperation, from the project after receiv- Education’ project witnessed a boys and girls over the past five in which he praised the agency’s role ing ‘accelerated education’ at great turnout from children and years. in assisting countries through the the temporary education cen- interaction from their families, Qatar Charity has provided transfer of nuclear knowledge neces- tres funded by the Humanitar- as the project presented a hope the camps with 40 educational sary to achieve sustainable social and ian Fund in Syria ‘SCHF’ of the to integrate school dropouts with spaces in the form of caravans economic development, especially in United Nations Office for the Co- their peers through direct coor- equipped with school chairs, air developing countries, and to address ordination of Humanitarian Af- dination with the directorates of conditioners, writing boards, the coronavirus pandemic. fairs (OCHA) and implemented Many displaced Syrian children have been forced to drop out of education and education by signing cooperation heaters and fire extinguishers, as He expressed Qatar’s gratitude for by Qatar Charity. work to help their families. Cases of early marriage have also increased in the protocols to provide the appro- well as first aid bags, in addition the good cooperation that the agency Qatar Charity launched the displacement camps. priate educational service. to printing school books and dis- maintains with Qatari institutions by ‘Accelerated Education’ project Many displaced Syrian chil- tributing them free of charge to providing advice and implementing for Syrian children who dropped applying the accelerated learning Qatar Charity’s intervention dren have been forced to drop all school students of all stages in a number of projects. He said Qatar is out of school at the end of 2020, methodology to reduce the edu- consists of restoring two tempo- out of education and work to northern Syria, whose number is currently consulting with the agency in in partnership with OCHA, from cational gap using a curriculum rary education centres that pro- help their families. Cases of early estimated at half a million. order to open new horizons for coopera- which 1,200 students benefited developed by the United Nations vide accelerated education ser- marriage have also increased in These textbooks cover 100 tion to serve national programmes, as in Azaz and Al-Bab regions in Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to vice in northern Syria. the displacement camps. percent of the general need for well as contributing to supporting the northern Syria. enter formal education next year QC sppointed qualified aca- With the continuation of the books in these areas, which suf- efforts of developing countries to use The project seeks to return after receiving the necessary care demic cadres and trained them humanitarian crisis, the age dif- fer from a large proportion of nuclear techniques for peaceful pur- drop out children to school by and education. on the accelerated education ference between the children displacement. poses. ‘Ashghal gives priority to local products, QRCS delivers over 200 houses Qatari manufacturers and suppliers’ to displaced families in Yemen Continued from page 1  Ashghal launched the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Small-Scale Contractors ini- DOHA Eng Ali Ashkanani, head of tiative in January 2018. The Northern Areas Section in the initiative aims to develop and The Qatar Red Crescent So- Roads Projects Department, support the local Qatari com- ciety (QRCS) has completed a said Ashghal has qualified panies and encourage them to project to provide shelter for many national manufactur- participate in roads projects, internally displaced people ers and has given priority to even if they have no previous (IDPs) in Yemen affected by Qatari manufacturers, local experience in this field. war and flooding. A total of products and suppliers to pro- The initiative provides the 224 housing units were hand- vide the main materials used opportunity for these com- ed over to beneficiaries in two in infrastructure within Road panies to develop and qualify sub-divisions of ‘Abs District, Improvement projects, by en- their companies to compete in Hajjah Governorate, for a total couraging them and increas- the local market as well as the cost of $210,024. tention of local authorities and lages”. ing their participation in the global market in the future. It Representatives from the humanitarian organizations,” The IDPs who benefited projects. also aims to provide support Supreme Council for Man- he added. from QRCS expressed grati- For his part, Eng Fahad to new contractors through agement and Coordination of Despite the fact that the tude for providing them with Mohammad Al Otaibi, Head of training them and introducing Humanitarian Affairs in Haj- new houses are located in five homes that protect their safety Western Areas Section in the them to best practices in pro- jah and the local authority of different villages, construction and dignity. A beneficiary, Roads Projects Department, traffic safety such as installa- forts in providing this valuable ject implementation. ‘Abs attended the handover was completed in only three Mohamed Ali Heba, said, “My said that Ashghal supports tion of directional signs and opportunity to small business- The value of Road Im- ceremony. months while all technical house was destroyed due to new contractors by training road marking. es,” he added. provement projects completed Eng. Younes Mansour, the specifications were met. the war.” I came here with my them and introducing com- Sheikh Mishaal Al Thani, Mohammed Al Mana, rep- within the initiative amounted QRCS delegate, gave a detailed Ahmed Hassan Hayjan, family to find shelter under panies to the best practices in representative of Turn key resentative of Group 9 Com- to QR60 million, in which four presentation on the construc- a community leader, praised the trees. QRCS generously projects, especially since Ash- Contracting Company, said pany, said, “We are pleased Qatari contracting companies tion process. The project was QRCS’s quality of work: “I provided us with these houses ghal does not require compa- the opportunity to work with with the opportunity to work participated. part of QRCS’s ongoing efforts hope that these services will to protect us from the heat, nies to have previous experi- Ashghal on various projects with Ashghal on a road Im- Ahmed Ali Al Mashhadi, to assist Yemeni people and continue, to secure the house- cold, and rain. Thank you very ence with Ashghal in the roads in the country would allow the provement project, which representative of Al-Madar alleviate their suffering as a hold needs, such as mattress- much, QRCS. We truly appre- or road maintenance projects. company to gain experience in would gain us experience and Company, expressed his ap- result of the long-running hu- es, blankets, mosquito nets, ciate it.” The scope of work within implementing projects. open an opportunity for us to preciation for Ashghal’s efforts manitarian crisis. and kitchenware. The people According to UN estimates the road improvement pro- “It will prove our presence develop our capabilities. We in qualifying small contrac- Eng. Mansour said the here were forced out of their for 2020, 3.1 million Yemenis jects includes grading of roads, in the field at a national level also count on benefiting from tors, which is first-of-its-kind new houses used a practical home villages to live in desert are in desperate need of shel- asphalt paving, construction and develop the capabilities the qualification and training in Qatar, by giving the oppor- and flexible model that dealt areas with no shelter or food. ter and household supplies. of pedestrian crossings and and skills of our engineers in courses offered by Ashghal tunity to phased experience with changing weather while Thanks to coordination be- As a result, QRCS’s project sidewalks, adjustment of ex- a way that qualifies our com- that prepares our employees by implementing infrastruc- also ensuring environmental tween QRCS and local author- addresses a growing shelter isting manholes or drainage pany to compete in the global and competencies to work ac- ture projects, thus qualifying sustainability by using local ities, these unlivable places shortage while also meeting covers, service crossings, as market in the future. There- cording to best practices in them for major projects in the building materials. “This is were turned into environmen- the pressing needs of the most well as the enhancement of fore, we value Ashghal’s ef- project implementation.” future. why these houses drew the at- tally friendly residential vil- vulnerable IDPs. Nation Sunday, June 13, 2021 03 Sri Lankan expat association sends Ehsan Center virtual event discusses rights of elderly oxygen cylinders to home country Tribune News Network thanking the Ehsan Center for Doha providing the opportunity to Tribune News Network donate 60 medical oxygen Mohamed Rinoz, Vice Presi- talk about the rights of the el- Doha cylinders through the Sri dent and Project Coordina- On the occasion of the World derly. The centre also hosted a Lankan Embassy, which will tor Mohamed Lafir and Ex- Elder Abuse Awareness Day live broadcast that addressed The Federation of Sri Lan- be airlifted to Sri Lanka as ecutive Committee members 2021, The Center for Em- the social aspect of elderly kan Muslim Associations- part of urgent medical sup- were present on the occa- powerment and Elderly Care care, presented by Maryam Qatar (FSMA-Q), under the plies. sion. (Ehsan Center) hosted an on- Ahmed Al-Dossari, member guidance of the Sri Lankan This will be a significant The ambassador thanked line discussion titled ‘The Law Embassy in Doha, donated addition to the medical sup- the FSMA-Q and its member on Elderly Rights: A Need or a medical oxygen cylinders to plies that have already been associations for supporting Luxury?’. Sri Lanka. provided as donations by their motherland during this The event addressed the is- This comes in response to other community organisa- time of need. sue of the abuse of elders. a call by the Sri Lankan Gov- tions and well-wishers in Mohamed Rinoz thanked Dr Abdullah Youssef Al- ernment to expatriate Sri Qatar. the members of the organi- Ansari, a lawyer, said the ex- Lankans across the world, A ceremony was held sation for offering their full isting laws already include the seeking their assistance in observing COVID-19 proto- support to the initiative. He rights of the elderly, who are the country’s fight against cols to hand over the oxygen said FSMA-Q has always an integral part of the society, the COVID-19 pandemic. cylinders to the Sri Lankan stood at the forefront to sup- and that the general legisla- FSMA-Q is the apex body is functioning under the ae- With generous assistance Ambassador HE Mohamed port Sri Lankans back home tions preserve their rights. of Sri Lankan Muslims or- gis of the Sri Lankan Em- from its member organisa- Mafaz Mohideen on June 11. during calamities or disas- He added that caring for ganisations in Qatar, which bassy. tions, FSMA-Q was able to President of FSMA-Q ters. the elderly is a duty for all. “I suggest that specialised centres, such as Ehsan Center and Hamad Medical Corpora- tion, during home visits to the Dr. Abdullah Youssef Tulukoota Qatar marks World Environment Day elderly, should investigate cases Al-Ansari, a lawyer, said that of neglect that some of them some cases of abuse bring Tribune News Network planting at Qatar Finland International are subjected to, which is con- tears even to the eyes of Doha School with the participation of the pres- sidered a form of abuse against ident of Indian Community Benevolent them. even the stony-hearted. He Taking all necessary precautions in Fund (ICBF) Qatar and presidents of all “These centres should be suggested creating a simple the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Karnataka organisations. given judicial powers, such as website with a section that Tulukoota Qatar recently celebrated the right to investigate, inspect allows users to submit the World Environment Day 2021 in a Tulukoota Qatar is one of the lead- and have access to the elderly, abuse complaints to the unique way that caught the attention of and register violations and file many and in the process enhanced the ing organisations in Qatar, which complaints,” he said. authorities concerned participation. has been organising many cam- He said that some cases of Tulukoota Qatar piloted this year’s paigns for protecting and replenish- abuse bring tears even to the of the International Coaching Environment Day celebration under the ing the environment in Qatar for the eyes of even the stony-hearted. Federation (ICF), consultant theme ‘Joy of giving week’. It was a week past many years He suggested creating a sim- at the Nomas Cultural Center of meeting, greeting and sharing to in- ple website with a section that and head of the Alumni Asso- spire and embrace the thought of giving, allows users to submit abuse ciation of the College of Educa- planting and connecting in this time of After the planting drive, Tulukoota complaints to the authorities tion. The lecture was titled ‘As the pandemic. Over the seven days, Tu- also organised an interactive session concerned. It is necessary to they brought me up when I was lukoota Qatar had more than 60 Santas with Blany D’Souza from India, an ex- benefit from the experiences of young’. meeting, greeting and swapping of sap- pert on urban landscaping. He offered the elderly themselves in these Ehsan Center thanked all lings. Tulukoota also gave away more an informative session on terrace gar- areas, he said. the parties and individuals for than 75 green warriors who were named dening and useful tips for gardening in “Some retirees are mentally cooperating with the centre in Bhageera. Tulukoota invited its members the restricted places available at homes and intellectually capable and the activities to raise awareness to express their wish for a plant and what and under extreme weather conditions. have great skills that qualify of the rights of the elderly. they would give back. Committee mem- Tulukoota Qatar is one of the leading them to reach the authorities The centre has invited the bers worked to make sure the wishes were organisations in Qatar, which has been concerned in the state, and public to follow its social me- fulfilled for all the participating members. organising many campaigns for protect- some of them have great experi- dia accounts and awareness Tulukoota Qatar members participated in a week-long event to mark World Envi- At the culmination of the week-long ing and replenishing the environment in ence in different fields,” he said. programmes related to the el- ronment Day 2021. drive, Tulukoota had an evening of Qatar for the past many years. Al-Ansari concluded by derly.

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The link can be open via the following barcode: 04 Sunday, June 13, 2021 Nation GWC marks World Food Texas A&M at Qatar don Safety Day with training named Fellow of Royal sessions for employees Society of Chemistry Tribune News Network ment of recoverable, reus- in the field of the chemical Doha able homogeneous and het- sciences.” Tribune News Network erogeneous catalysts. Al-Hashimi added that Doha Dr. Mohammed Al Al-Hashimi, as a re- as a Fellow of the RSC, his Hashimi, research associate search associate professor, goal is to promote the value Reiterating its commit- professor in Texas A&M Uni- also supervises six postdoc- of scientific research to the ment to food safety standards, versity’s Science Program toral research assistants next generation of chemists GWC celebrated the 2021 edi- in Qatar, has been named a and twelve undergraduate and chemical engineers in tion of World Food Safety Day Fellow of the Royal Society students from Texas A&M Qatar and abroad. (WFSD) by organising an in- of Chemistry (FRSC) for his University in Qatar for pro- “I welcome the oppor- teractive training and aware- contributions to the field of jects funded by the Qatar tunity to engage with other ness sessions for its employees chemistry. National Research Fund. researchers through this highlighting this year’s theme, A fellow of the Royal So- He has extensive project platform at events organized ‘Safe food now for a healthy to- ciety of Chemistry must have management experience by the Royal Society and at morrow’. made a significant contribu- in both industrial and aca- international conferences in As the leading logistics and GWC Group Chief Executive Of- tion to their field of chemi- demic settings, including shaping the future of chem- cold chain provider in Qatar, ficer Ranjeev Menon cal sciences and be distin- direct experience in corpo- istry,” he said. GWC has been an integral GWC employees participate in an interactive employee awareness guished in the management rate research and customer- Al-Hashimi’s contri- part of the nation’s food sup- Various interactive activities session in commemoration of the World Food Safety Day. of a chemical sciences organ- focused business units, as butions to chemistry have ply chain for many years. GWC were conducted by GWC’s cer- isation. Acceptance and ad- well as grant management earned him praise from his continues to provide end-to- tified in-house experts to im- GWC has long been a champi- in food and cold chain logis- herence to a specific code of in the United Kingdom and peers. end logistics support for food part knowledge about safe food on of setting high standards of tics, and it is our endeavour to conduct, as well as an estab- Qatar. Dr. Bernhard Lamel, imports in terms of sampling, handling to deliver safe and quality including those for food constantly monitor the safety lished set of high standards Al-Hashimi earned an program chair of the Sci- inspection as per the proce- healthy food to the consumer. safety. This dedication to qual- of food in storage and during of ethical and professional M.Sci. Honors degree in ence Program at Texas dures set forth by the Ministry “Our goal is enabling food ity in storage and delivery of transit using enhanced sys- behaviour, are required for Pharmaceutical Chemistry A&M at Qatar, said, “Dr. of Public Health (MoPH) and safety from farm to the table, food consignments has led to it tems,” added Menon. the distinction. in 2003 and a Ph.D. from Al-Hashimi’s recognition customs clearance, followed by and a highly trained workforce being trusted by retail and food “Our warehousing and lo- Hassan S. Bazzi (2018), Queen Mary University of as a FRSC is a remarkable cold chamber warehousing and is imperative for this purpose,” distribution outlets in Qatar. gistics services are consistent Kim Dunbar (2018), Sarba- achievement, particularly at distribution to end-use destina- said GWC’s Group CEO Ran- GWC’s in-house experts spot- with Qatar’s food security and jit Banerjee (2016), Hongcai this early stage of his career. tions. jeev Menon. lighted these best practices and safety guidelines to counter any Joe Zhou (2015), Marcetta Y. A fellow of the Royal Being named as a fellow The training session em- “These sessions will help in guided attendees to diligently threats to food security.” Darensbourg (2014), Kevin Society of Chemistry must shows both the impact that phasised how safe food is a adding to our collective aware- follow them at every stage in Resonating with the ob- Burgess (2013), Abraham have made a significant his work has in the interna- shared responsibility between ness about the subject of food an effort to reduce the burden jectives of this global initia- Clearfield (2013), François contribution to their field of tional community and the producers, governments, im- safety,” he noted. of foodborne diseases result- tive by WHO and FAO, GWC P. Gabba (2013), and James high regard in which he is porters, retailers and every per- With ISO 22000:2018 cer- ing from unsafe food handling observed the third edition of D. Batteas (2013) are among chemical sciences and be held by the colleagues in his son who handles food during tification for Food Safety Man- practices. World Food Safety Day on an the Texas A&M chemists distinguished in the man- field around the globe. The the course of this supply chain. agement System since 2007, “GWC is a bona fide expert educational note. who have previously been agement of a chemical sci- recognition also reflects the named FRSC (2012). ences organisation. standing of TAMUQ’s chem- Al-Hashimi previously Acceptance and adherence istry faculty in the region received the Qatar Founda- and worldwide.” tion’s “Best Research Pres- to a specific code of con- “Dr. Al-Hashimi has entation Award in the Ener- duct, as well as an estab- established an impressive Ooredoo achieves platinum-tier cloud gy and Environment Pillar” lished set of high standards track record of achievements in 2016, and he was recently of ethical and professional in the field of organic elec- honoured by Texas A&M at behaviour, are required for tronics and photovoltaics. service provider status with Dell Qatar with the “Faculty Re- These clearly qualify him for search Excellence Award.” the distinction the title of FRSC,” said Dr. targets, bringing multiple re- Dr. César Octavio Ma- Tobin Jay Marks, professor Partnership wards which we will be pass- lavé, dean of Texas A&M at London in 2007. He later of catalytic chemistry and reinforces Telco ing on to business customers. Qatar, said, worked as a senior devel- material science at North- Such key partnerships and “Dr. Al-Hashimi is very opment chemist at Evotec western University and a operator’s ICT partnership levels with global deserving of this prestigious in Oxfordshire (UK) before collaborator on Al-research leadership in region providers reinforce Ooredoo’s honor. His contribution to becoming a postdoctoral re- Hashimi’s projects claims to leadership in the research, teaching and our searcher at Imperial College The Royal Society of ICT market.” community has been im- London in 2008. Al-Hashimi Chemistry is the world’s TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Eligibility for sales rebates, measurable. was an assistant professor at leading chemistry communi- Doha specially earmarked mar- Dr. Al-Hashimi has been Qatar University before join- ty dedicated to the advance- keting development funds, an outstanding teacher and ing Texas A&M in Qatar in ment of excellence in the Ooredoo, a leading inter- consideration for key sales, researcher, and a great asset 2013. chemical sciences. national communications pro- Go-To-Market initiatives and to Texas A&M at Qatar since Al-Hashimi said, “It is The group is the UK’s vider, announced on Saturday campaign design, access to he joined us in 2013.” a special privilege and a professional body for chemi- it has achieved Platinum-tier Ooredoo is the only tel- doo is better positioned than technical resources, and col- The research team of Al- pleasure to be named a Fel- cal scientists, with over Cloud Service Provider status ecom operator in the Gulf and ever to integrate its own busi- laborative sales and business Hashimi focuses on the syn- low of the Royal Society of 54,000 members and a with the Dell EMC partner Middle East region to have ness services with Dell EMC’s planning are all advantages of thesis of organic polymers, Chemistry, a distinguished knowledge business that programme for 2021. been designated as a Dell industry-leading cloud com- Platinum-tier Provider status. particularly the design and organization known world- spans the globe — a not-for- Ooredoo’s Platinum Part- Platinum-tier Cloud Service puting, storage, networking, Because of its breadth and synthesis of organic semi- wide. Indeed, it is more no- profit organization with 180 ner status reconfirms the com- Provider. Because Dell EMC is and virtualisation under a sin- depth of talent, best fixed and conductor materials for a table as it is recognised by years of history and an inter- pany’s excellence and commit- the leading provider of cloud gle pre-configured system. mobile networks, broadest variety of optoelectronic ap- peers and senior researchers national vision of the future ment to its partnership with infrastructure, Ooredoo cus- Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad portfolio of ICT services and plications. across the chemical sciences. that promotes, supports, Dell EMC, and recognises its tomers will now have greater Bin Nasser Al Thani – Chief solutions, and trusted partner Field-effect transistors, It is exciting to discover that and celebrates chemistry outstanding technical capa- access to the most innovative Commercial Officer at Oore- for 60 years, business custom- photovoltaic devices, light- our research efforts in the while working to shape the bilities to deliver high-value business solutions. doo – said: “Achieving this ers can leverage the Ooredoo emitting diodes, and sensors field of optoelectronics has future of the chemical sci- solutions to its business cus- Following its Gold-tier status involved Ooredoo hit- Advantage, making Ooredoo are examples. His research been acknowledged, and has ences to benefit both science tomers. Provider status in 2018, Oore- ting revenue and training ‘Best for Business.’ also includes the develop- made great scientific impact and humanity. Malaysian community celebrates World Bicycle Day with social event The day’s goal is to foster cycling culture among people Tribune News Network Doha

The Malaysian Association in Qatar (MAQ), in collabora- tion with the Malaysian Qatar Cycling Community (MQCC), organised a social cycling event to mark the World Bicycle Day 2021. Seventeen MQCC mem- bers joined the ride, for which the OCT was chosen as the route, covering 40km for expe- rienced cyclists, and 20km for the beginning of the summer average cyclists. season, we should not restrict The event aimed to bring ourselves from socialising and Malaysian cyclists together cycling.” again for another social cycling MAQ President Mohd Red- event as the Qatar government zuan Nordin expressed hope announced phase-one of the that after another phase of lift- lifting of COVID-19 restric- ing of the COVID-19 restric- tions. Preventive measures tions, more cycling events could were put in place during the be organised to gather Malay- event, including face masks sian cyclists in Qatar while pro- and social distancing. moting healthy lifestyle. MQCC President Zulkifli Every year on June 3, the bin Mohd Zin said, “The event world celebrates World Bicycle aimed to celebrate the World Day. The day’s goal is to fos- Bicycle Day 2021 and to show ter a cycling culture for basic support to all cyclists, not only transportation, commuting, in Qatar but all around the and improving physical and world. While coping with the mental health. Continue read- Malaysian community members participate in a social cycling event to pandemic outbreak and with ing to learn more about it. mark the World Bicyle Day 2021 recently. Sunday, June 13, 2021 05

Celebration of life and the triumph of the human spirit

o my Kababayans (coun- bers of the Filipino community in trymen) in Qatar, I join Proudest moment of country’s history Qatar, especially at the height you as we commemo- of the pandemic, many of whom reate the 123rd anniver- COVID-19 fitting to also celebrate have opted to remain low-key and sary of the proclamation health pan- life and the triumph of the nameless. ofT the Philippine Independence Day demic. human spirit as humanity I wish to take this opportunity with our heads held high. To me, presses on with the fight in expressing my admiration to all I believe that our Independence this year’s against an invisible nem- of you for the good deeds and char- Day is the most significant event celebra- esis in the form of a coro- ity for those in dire circumstances. I and the proudest moment of our tion of navirus. also wish to pay my highest respect history, as it relates to our victori- our inde- Despite COVID-19 to all Filipino medical and other ous journey as a race, as a people pendence casting a dark cloud over frontliners in Qatar who have- and and as a nation, from the shackles has taken on a whole new different all of us, we have been continue to-unselfishly put their of oppression and colonialism to the meaning against the backdrop of elated to hear and wit- lives on the line for the greater good freedom that we enjoy today. the pandemic- for independence is ness several stories of and safety of others. However, as a nation, we do no longer only about the country’s resilience and heroism As we hoist the Philippine flag not exist in a vacuum. Several fac- political survival and about protec- in all their forms and on this occasion, we hoist it together tors will continue to shape us as we tion of democratic ideals and insti- ways. I need not look in spirit with the same dignity and set sail onwards from our colonial tutions but is also about the lives far or any further. I pride as it was first unfurled 123 past. Several challenges will also of all Filipinos that ensure have come to know of years ago in Kawit, Cavite. continue to test our mettle and re- such survival and protection. several commendable Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabu- solve as a nation, including exis- Hence, on this auspi- bayanihan (civic unity) hay and Pilipino! Maligayang Araw Philippine Ambassador to Qatar HE Alan L. Timbayan tential threats- not least the recent cious occasion, it is but activities of the mem- ng Kalayaan!

Message of Philippine Labor Community leaders send messages of Attache to Qatar Adam A. Musa

oday, the 12th of hope, inspiration and solidarity the June 2021 is another milestone in the lives of every Ailyn Agonia ers are in deep suffering and facing in- go back faced incredible challenges over the FilipinoT as we commemorate DOHA numerable challenges, let’s continue to to be- last year with the global pandemic, and the 123rd years of our Philip- extend our hands in gratitude of being coming now is an important moment to reflect pine independence. s Filipino communities able to make it this pandemic. Moreo- slaves of on the beginnings of our nation. The We share with our over- across the globe marked ver, being able to breathe comfortably fear or resilience and heroism of the Filipino seas Filipino workers our the 123rd anniversary of and having a healthy family free from anxiety. people which has led to our emanci- dreams and aspirations for the declaration of Philip- COVID-19 is much more of a blessing Let us pation from more than 300 years of better quality of life, good pine sovereignty and in- to all of us more than anything in this set our Spanish colonisation, is now being health and decent jobs wher- Adependence on Saturday, community world. In the celebration of the 123rd minds tested anew as we battle COVID-19 – ever we are. Labor Attache Adam Musa leaders in Qatar send out messages of Philippine Independence Day, I wish to focus an invisible adversary that is gripping As the world is facing the hope highlighting the resilience and everyone to continuously ensure a safe more on the entire world. We are capable of current health crisis, our overseas Filipino workers received solidarity shown by Filipinos during and healthy environment as we are not accept- positive change through our struggles. an overwhelming accolade by both employers and clients for these trying times. yet a COVID-free society. Let’s prac- ing what I their dedication, hard work, and selflessness despite all the They commemorated the courage tice patience as we in the frontline take we cannot change and adapting to would like risks to serve humanity amidst the obstacles and challenges and sacrifices of their forefathers who good care of your safety all the time. what is ahead. We should clothe our- to empha- they are facing on a daily basis, and even if their safety and fought for their motherland by pay- May Allah bless us all! selves not only of hard work but of sise that well-being including that of their families are sometimes put ing tribute to the indomitable spirit positivity on what is to come because celebrat- at risk due to the nature of their professions as front liners. of Filipinos. Many cheered the invalu- Annie Barcelona Esmer after all, we are all resilient sa isip, ing this On this occasion, the men and women of the Philip- able contribution of Filipino frontline CEO at DT Group of Companies sa salita at sa gawa (in mind, words day does pine Embassy, Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), workers in the global pandemic fight. The world has suffered greatly due and deeds). And the gift of freedom, not mean Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), So- Others shared their personal stories to pandemic. Millions of people have though an invisible entity, shall illumi- we disre- cial Security System (SSS) and Pag IBIG Fund extend their including losing loved ones to COV- lost their jobs and businesses, and nate us toward a million possibilities gard the warmest felicitations to our modern-day heroes, our be- ID-19 and how they triumphed over many have lost their love ones forever. for our country, the world, and for the guidelines loved OFWs for their hard work and sacrifices just as our the new challenges in a hope of inspir- I myself wasn’t spared. I lost a friend generations to come. Mabuhay at Ma- set by the forebears have fought harder during their struggle for our ing others to keep moving forward. and a fami- ligayang Araw ng Kalayaan sa lahat, govern- freedom and independence. ly member. mga kababayan! ment to Mabuhay at maligayang pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Engr. Henry A. Dimaano My busi- defeat COVID-19. On the contrary, let’s Kasarinlan! Founding Chairman of HERO Qatar and ness was Engr. Mark Anthony Pinuela commemorate it by fighting for our lib- National Human Rights Committee com- affected Abendan eration from this disease by cooperating munity coordinator and even President of Philippine Institute of Civil with the government and living with We have proven to the world time my only Engineers (PICE) Qatar Chapter personal discipline. We need to remain and again how resilient Filipinos are son was As Overseas Filipino Workers vigilant in doing our part of preventing Philippines Key Facts as workers, as members of the civil so- infected (OFWs), this pandemic has challenged the spread of the coronavirus while we  Official name: Republic of the Philippines ciety and as advocates of labour rights. with COV- and changed our usual way of doing continue to deliver our important mis- Challenges ID-19 and things. However, this pandemic has sion with appropriate mitigations to  The colours of the Philippine flag is blue, white and red with an may seem survived. also ignited our bayanihan spirit and every Filipino. Our Independence Day eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three five-pointed stars. insur- With these love for our countrymen here abroad is an opportune time for us to prove to  Filipino is the national language. English is widely spoken. mountable, challenges, we still chose to become and in our home country. It is worthy our heroes that we are worth their sacri- There are about 80 major language groups, with more than 500 including stronger and embrace a positive out- to note the solidarity of Filipinos work- fices as we work together with the same dialects. this health look in life. ing abroad, and on top of all, our value fervour and commitment to free our crisis, but This pandemic brought a lot of dif- of being hopeful even in the times of country from the shackles of this dis-  Historically, the Filipinos have embraced two of the great reli- we always ferent memories and experience to all adver- ease. Mabuhay ang Malayang Pilipinas! gions of the world - Islam and Christianity. find a way of us. It even united the world to fight sity.  Filipinos are divided geographically and culturally into regions, around it a common battle. On the bright side, For us Joseph O. Catarungan and each regional group is recognisable by distinct traits and and emerge we see many families becoming closer at PICE Bmkq President dialects. victorious. and stronger. We are saddened when Qatar, On behalf of the Bayanihan ng  Hospitality, a trait displayed by every Filipino, makes these Free- most of my staff and family members we see Manggagawa sa Konstruksyon ng Qa- people legendary in Southeast Asia. Perhaps due to their long dom from this health crisis that has got COVID-19 but with lots of faith the pan- tar (BMKQ), I am pleased to extend my association with Spain, Filipinos are emotional and passionate affected us all socio-economically may and positivity we were able to surpass demic warmest greetings to the Filipino com- about life in a way that seems more Latin than Asian. seem distant for now, but we must these challenges. On this note, I wish as an munity here in Qatar on the occasion continue to win this daily battle and the same positive energy to all my ka- oppor- of the 123rd anniversary of the Proc-  DIGITAL IN THE PHILIPPINES: According to Global Web Index work hand in hand with the govern- babayan (countrymen) as we honour tunity lamation of Philippine Independence. report on consumer trends in 2021, Filipinos are the world’s big- ment and the community in order to the bravery of our forefathers. Let us to grow As we are faced with the challenges gest consumers of social media, spending an average of 4 hours live with the new normal. not lose hope. Happy Independence and advance further. We see it as the brought by the global pandemic, I am and 15 minutes per day using social platforms. I salute the Filipino frontline work- Day! frontier, particularly in industry of urging my countrymen to continue to  WHO MAY INVEST IN THE PHILIPPINES? Anyone, regardless ers in every sector who put themselves in civil engineering, being expanded. It be hopeful of nationality, is welcome to invest in the Philippines. With the harm’s way in the service of their coun- Peach Dale D. Esloyo paved way for limitless possibilities for that one day liberalisation of the foreign investment law, 100 percent foreign trymen. My admiration and pride for Philippine Nurses Association-Qatar us to explore. soon we will equity may be allowed in all areas of investment except those the bayanihan (civic unity) attitude we (PNAQ) President And as a close-knit Filipino com- see the light reserved for Filipinos by mandate of the Philippine Constitution extend to those in need even if we our- As a nurse and an educator, I munity, along with digital technology at the end of and existing laws. selves barely managed to survive. Have thought of becoming optimally use- on our side and rejuvenated bayanihan the tunnel.  a safe celebration of Independence Day! ful in the society. Thus, I took part spirit, we can continue to collaborate Let us not The first half of the year, from January to May, is the best time as a volunteer swab member of the and work as one. Further, by constant lose hope to visit the country. November to February is cool, while March Mary Rose uy Ministry of Public Health for more sharing of professional and social in- and be dis- to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, with the months Past president of Philippine Nurses than a year now. We aim to become sights, skills, and resources, and by ac- couraged. between July and September characterised by typhoons. Association in Qatar (PNAQ) and General better each and every step of the way tive participation in all activities and We know  Urban attractions in the Philippines are mainly composed of Manager at Qatar Care and the weight of the circumstances programmes of the Philippine Profes- that many buildings/streetscapes/plazas of architectural significance, This pandemic has brought us in- has been circulating in our blood, ge- sional Organization-Qatar (PPO-Q), of our compatriots have lost their jobs. museums and art galleries, theatre and other forms entertain- variable netically made and preserved in the we can easily beat this pandemic for It is sad to think that not everyone ment (dance, music etc), historical sites (churches, forts, castles life les- Philippines. And this is what made us to evolve, innovate and adapt to the is fortunate. On this important day in etc) retail (shopping centers, malls), bay or river promenades/ sons that us Filipinos resilient. We all have our new normal as one community. Hap- Philippine history, Filipinos must take waterfront areas, restaurants bars, etc. made our burdens to carry and as working Fili- py Philippine Independence Day and pride in being a strong nation and our  The Philippines possesses a wealth of ecological and cultural lives more pino citizens in a foreign land, we are long live OFWs! innate ability to triumph over chal- attractions including pristine white sandy beaches, diverse meaning- obliged to carry on the responsibility lenges which we have proven in count- marine life, volcanoes, forests and wetlands and heritage sites. ful not of accepting any challenge that may Annaliza Diet less circumstances. We must also pay These natural resources support a range of tourism products only for come our way. We remain steadfast in CEO at Philippine International Institute- tribute to all Filipino frontliners for and facilities to include national parks, ecotourism sites, beach ourselves achieving our aspirations. Qatar (PPIQ) their invaluable contribution and role resorts, scuba diving, golf courses, trekking and festivals. but also We Filipinos, are the modern he- My warmest greetings to every Fil- in the global fight against the pandem- for others. roes, the fruits of our predecessors. We ipino as we commemorate the 123rd ic. We must all stand as one strong (Sources: www.ncca.gov.ph / www.beta.tourism.gov.ph) While oth- are all free now and we cannot afford to Philippine Independence Day. We community. Mabuhay! 06 Sunday, June 13, 2021

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Biden Should Be Better At Seeing Pfizer, AstraZeneca ... Or What’s Ahead

n 2012, Pew Research asked 1,008 Americans to de- scribe then-Vice President Joe Biden in one word. The Iresponses ranged from “Good,” the most common an- Both? A Mixed Approach swer, to “Goofy.” But almost five months into his tenure, the word that perhaps most accurately describes him as president is “Shortsighted.” Time after time, Biden has been caught short by consequences of his policies that should have been obvious. Biden should have been able to foresee, for instance, May Hold Promise that he would face a crisis at the border in his first year in office. There were already stark humanitarian problems in recent years, and after campaigning on a promise to ease his predecessor’s immigration policies, and seeing a Scientists are studying mix-and-matching vaccines for COVID-19 pandemic create immediate economic needs throughout Central and South America, it should have been clear how this year would unfold. In fact, in April, U.S. Customs and and other diseases Border Protection logged 178,622 encounters along the border with Mexico, more than anything faced by the Roxanne Khamsi T cells” to protect the body against an Trump administration. NYT invading virus. Other kinds of vaccines Yet, five months are thought to skew more heavily toward and many lawsuits T the start of the COVID-19 pan- prompting the creation of antibodies to His administration later, the Biden ad- demic, it was unclear whether re- combat the virus. Both immune system ministration is still searchers would be able to create responses are helpful, and scientists’ should embrace trying to figure out a single working vaccine, which theory is that combining them could be common sense over how to straighten out makes it all the more surprising more potent than either of them alone. the mess. It is clear Athat the latest immunization dilemma One area where the mix-and-match wishing and hoping that the immigra- arises from having multiple vaccine op- approach stirs the most hope is in the tion system needs tions. fight against HIV, where vaccine re- reform, and it should Because of unpredictable supply and searchers have been investigating it for be equally clear this some concerns about an exceedingly rare decades. In what might have been the administration needs but serious clotting risk from the Astra- first human trial of this method, the to lead on this issue. Zeneca vaccine, public health officials in immunologist Dr Daniel Zagury of the Biden should have some parts of the world that have relied Pierre and Marie Curie University in been able to foresee heavily on that shot have recently issued Paris received two different experimen- that pulling American new guidance on mixing and matching tal HIV shots in 1987. troops out of a politi- different COVID-19 vaccines. First, a version of a virus that was cally unstable climate Recently, for example, Canada’s Na- engineered to produce an HIV protein in Afghanistan would tional Advisory Committee on Immuni- in the body, and later booster shots of give purchase to vio- zation updated its guidance to say that the protein directly (rather than the lent Taliban forces. people who received the AstraZeneca engineered virus). Dr Zagury and his That has happened vaccine as their first dose can receive combinations of Covid-19 vaccines. cers associated with the Epstein-Barr colleagues reported that his immune too, with attacks es- that same vaccine as their second dose or In Britain, a trial of this kind is al- virus. Mouse experiments of this ap- system showed signs of responding, in- calating, locals cower- get a follow-up shot of Pfizer-BioNTech ready underway for the AstraZeneca and proach have even been tested for other cluding producing antibodies. ing, vaccines delayed, or Moderna instead. The committee Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines, and the scien- coronaviruses in the past, such as the Although attempts at making a suc- corruption spreading also said that it was possible to receive tists behind it have released early data original SARS virus and the coronavi- cessful HIV vaccine have faltered since and, this week, China swooping in as a voice of stability, the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vac- on side effects. They found more reports rus that causes Middle East Respiratory then, there is still enthusiasm for the of all things. cines interchangeably as first and second of feverishness, chills, fatigue and head- Syndrome. mix-and-match approach. A trial called Biden should have been able to foresee that mas- doses. Countries ranging from France to ache among people who received a dose More recently, in March 2021, scien- RV144, done more than a decade ago, sive government spending and easy-money fiscal policy Finland to China to Bahrain have also that was different from their original tists in China published a study in mice followed the mix-and-match approach would lead to inflation. That is starting to happen. The outlined possible scenarios for combin- shot compared with people who received that looked at different combinations of and was the only HIV vaccine trial to consumer price index rose faster in May than it has since ing different vaccines. Even the Centers identical shots. Scientists want to know four different kinds of COVID-19 vac- ever show protection against the virus 2008. Officials from the Fed continue to insist that infla- for Disease Control and Prevention has whether that indicates that the immune cines, including one made from mRNA among a handful of other experimental tion is “transitory,” but some economists aren’t so sure. interim guidance saying this is accept- system was more stimulated by the dif- and one viral vector vaccine, which — HIV vaccines. “There is going to be a resurgence of demand,” Gargi able in exceptional situations such as if ferent vaccine, and could develop added like the AstraZeneca and Johnson & More trials of this kind are under- Chaudhuri, head of iShares investment strategy for the the same vaccine is not available. protection. It’s still too soon to say, but Johnson coronavirus vaccines — uses an way, and the hope is that finding the Americas, told Barron’s Tuesday. “We’re already seeing a While this guidance may seem con- more results from the trial are expected inactivated cold virus to trigger an im- right pairing of vaccines will prove suc- pickup in inflation, and there is going to be more of that fusing, especially when the initial vac- this month. mune response to COVID-19. cessful. to come. cine guidance told people to get the same This is not the first time scientists Why mix-and-match at all? Part of It’s clear that many COVID-19 vac- In all of these cases, negative outcomes were predict- shot for both doses, it does provide an have investigated what seems like an un- the thinking among scientists is that by cines are mightily effective on their own able and Biden’s policies failed to anticipate them. Cer- opportunity to understand the safety conventional way of vaccine dosing, and administering different vaccines that and don’t need to be paired with other tainly, those policies aren’t the only causes here, but they of using mismatched vaccines, and to it’s not necessarily something to fear. expose the immune system to differ- versions. But scientists should keep a clearly either contributed to these issues or failed to ad- measure whether mismatched vaccines It may be our best hope against certain ent parts of a pathogen, one after the close eye on the results of the mix-and- dress the problems that would predictably result. More offer any advantage. pathogens. other, the body becomes trained to rec- match trials underway to see if large, than pandemic recovery or any other issue, the through- One recent small and not yet peer-re- In the last two decades, new vaccine ognize different parts of the invader and well-controlled studies show any signal line for this administration’s first five months has been an viewed study of 26 people who received technologies have emerged, the idea of becomes more effective at defending of better protection. inability to see what’s ahead. the AstraZeneca shot followed by one using different kinds of vaccines against against it. The findings could inform vaccine Biden and his team are smart people. In each of these from Pfizer-BioNTech suggested, based the same pathogen has gained momen- Another line of reasoning is that development for other pathogens. This cases, they have known the risks associated with these on blood tests, that those with mis- tum. The approach — known among using different kinds of vaccines jump- is especially true for viruses that mutate moves. But in each case they have pushed forward any- matched vaccines had at least as strong scientists as “heterologous prime-boost” starts different elements of the immune even more rapidly than SARS-CoV-2, way believing, or simply hoping, that the common-sense an immune response as people who got — has been explored in rodent experi- system. Viral vector vaccines, for exam- like HIV. In an era of multiplying vac- outcomes wouldn’t come to pass. This administration both Pfizer shots. The National Institutes ments to develop vaccines against Ebola ple, are well-equipped to stimulate a part cine technologies, it might be the case can and should do better. If it doesn’t, the most common of Health recently began a clinical trial (now authorised for use by European of the immune response that helps gen- that vaccines, like people, prove more ef- word Americans will use to describe it might be “Myopic.” that will examine the effects of different regulators), tuberculosis and even can- erate an army of what are called “killer fective when they work together.

What Kamala Harris’ Callous Message To Migrants Really Means Jean Guerrero ploitative industries. She promised to fight came to the border would be “turned back.” Officials know that border optics are a po- corruption but left out the US role in fueling The administration previously enlisted tent weapon for Republicans to fuel baseless corruption. the militaries in Guatemala, Honduras and white racial anxieties. amala Harris’ first international trip Our understanding of corruption in Mexico to block the flow of migrants. Biden’s This isn’t the first time a Democratic as vice president started in Guatema- countries south of the US-Mexico border budget requested $27.5 million in military administration has caved to xenophobic la with a blunt message for migrants: is deeply flawed because it conceives of the financing for Central America, even though Americans. President Obama backed Plan “Do not come,” she said, shaking her problem as separate from ourselves and en- Congress approved a ban on military financ- Frontera Sur for border militarization to head at a news conference with Gua- demic to the region, rather than tangled up ing for Guatemala, Honduras and El Salva- southern Mexico. And in the 1990s, the Clin- Ktemala’s President Alejandro Giammattei. with American foreign policy, investments, dor because of their documented, recurrent ton administration built new fencing and “Do not come.” gun smuggling and firearms exports. When involvement in the massacre of Black and boosted Border Patrol resources as “deter- It’s possible that the message was meant US leaders talk of corruption in Latin Ameri- Indigenous people. rence,” which led to thousands of deaths. less for the ears of migrants than for Fox ca, it fuels racist tropes about Latinos by fail- After a day in Guatemala, Harris traveled We must understand that people risk News pundits and Republicans who relent- ing to acknowledge US complicity. to Mexico City, where she met with Mexico’s their lives to get here not because of the in- lessly mischaracterise the Biden administra- Instead of tackling that complicity, Har- President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, viting or uninviting words of an American tion’s halfhearted steps toward a humane ris announced tens of millions of dollars in announcing millions to “address child and president but because of terror at home — immigration policy as “open borders.” more aid, such as a $40-million “empower- forced labour” and more bilateral coopera- often enabled and supported by U.S.-backed Regardless, with those three words — ment” initiative for “young, primarily Indig- tion to stop migration. After meeting women armed forces that target Indigenous people. “do not come” — Harris signaled disdain for enous women,” and bragged about conven- small-scale producers grow. Studies show entrepreneurs there, too, she declared the Near the end of her trip, Harris deflected the rights of asylum seekers under federal ing “some of our biggest CEOs” to increase that less than 10% of the wealth from coffee trip a “success.” Then she flew home. criticism about her failure to visit the South- and international laws and dashed many investments. stays in producing countries. “Vice President Harris has made clear west border, insisting that she was trying people’s hopes that she might reform US But even a cursory glance at those CEOs Rather than encouraging more invest- that the United States is going to itself con- to address the “root causes,” which can’t be foreign policy in the region, which has long reveals disregard for history’s lessons. ment from corporations that guzzle profits, tinue to be a root cause of the crisis in Cen- “fixed in one trip that took two days.” involved a contradictory combination of Among the companies is Nespresso, which the US should invest in infrastructure for tral America,” Dana Frank, a history pro- But as long as our officials refuse to ac- humanitarian aid and support for militaries was found to have Guatemalan child labour vulnerable communities to process, pack- fessor at UC Santa Cruz, told me. Roberto knowledge our historic, continuing and cen- that attack human rights. in its supply chain last year. Many coffee pro- age and sell their own value-added products, Lovato, a journalist who has written about tral role in those problems, people will come. Harris travelled to Guatemala to address ducers dread the Nestlé-owned company. Tejero said, as well as in the promotion of mass murder backed by the US in El Salva- They will come. the “root causes” of immigration, such as “Nestlé hurts us a lot,” Miguel Tejero, such products. dor, said: “It’s all lipstick on the same ugly, poverty and violence. But she made no men- a coffee industry leader in Oaxaca, Mexico, But while Harris had meetings with murderous, greedy pig of US policy.” (Jean Guerrero is an investigative tion of the US role in those conditions, such told me. He said the company floods mar- young women entrepreneurs, her primary The Biden administration has left many journalist and author of “Hatemon- as training right-wing death squads, financ- kets with cheaper Robusta coffee, decreas- function was as a human stop sign: “Do not of Trump’s immigration policies in place, in- ger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump ing coups or investing in extractive and ex- ing demand for the high-quality Arabica that come,” she said, warning that migrants who cluding shutting out asylum-seeking adults. and the White Nationalist Agenda.”)

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. World Sunday, June 13, 2021 07 Taliban seize more Afghan districts while twin blasts rock Kabul dpa More than a dozen mem- forces to evacuate the dis- country between the war- beyond. Kabul bers of pro-government forc- trict centre, two local officials ring sides, at least 13 civil- At least five people who es were killed while several said. ians have been killed in the were returning from a wed- The Taliban militants cap- others were wounded in the Provincial councillor country since Friday evening, ding were killed after be- tured two more district cen- overnight clashes, MP Kera- Afzal Hadid said that the security officials said on Sat- ing kidnapped in Paghman tres in Afghanistan, while muddin Rezazada told dpa. insurgents had blocked the urday. district of Kabul on Friday further deadly explosions The district governor sur- supply of water to the securi- In Kabul, at least seven night, police said. rocked the capital Kabul on rendered to the militants on ty forces stationed in the dis- civilians were killed and six Elsewhere in the coun- Saturday. In the country’s Saturday morning, along trict, and that they had been others were injured in twin try, a magnetic bomb placed western province of Ghor, with his personnel, Rezazada under siege for a long time. bombings that struck two in a bicycle was detonated in the militants took control further claimed. The security forces evacu- minivans in the western part the provincial capital of the of Tolak district after heavy In the country’s northern ated the district without any of the capital, which is main- northern province of Balkh, clashes with members of province of Balkh, Taliban casualties with the help of the ly a Hazara populated area, killing at least one civilian government forces, three fighters took control of the air force, Hadid added. the Interior Ministry said. and injuring three others, the provincial parliamentarians Zara district after forcing Afghan security forces inspect the remains of a vehicle at the site of a Meanwhile, as the deadly The blasts followed fur- provincial police spokesman confirmed on Saturday. members of the government bomb blast in Kabul on Saturday. (AFP) conflict continues across the ther attacks in the capital and Adel Shah Adel said.

News India sees daily COVID cases in brief Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow at more than two-month low released from prison Hong Kong: Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow have cautiously begun easing was released from prison on Saturday morning after serving a However, the country lockdown measures. nearly seven-month sentence for her role in an anti-government So far, only some 3.5 per- demonstration in 2019. reported a high cent of the more than 1.3 mil- Supporters gathered outside the Tai Lam Correctional number of COVID lion inhabitants in India have Institution in Tuen Mun and yelled words of encouragement as been fully vaccinated against she was ushered into a car and departed without speaking to deaths in 24 hrs COVID -19. the media, public broadcaster RTHK reported. Meanwhile, Bharat Biotech Chow’s release comes on the second anniversary of a piv- dpa on Saturday shared full data of otal protest on June 12, 2019, when an estimated one million New Delhi all research studies of its Cov- people marched against the government’s proposal to allow axin-- India’s first indigenous extraditions to mainland China. Crowds were met with police India logged 84,332 fresh COVID-19 vaccine. tear gas and rubber bullets in a confrontation that set the tone coronavirus cases in the past As per the company officials, for increasingly tense protests over the summer, and shifted 24 hours, the lowest number of the complete data for Phase the single-issue cause to a wider anti-government movement. infections in 70 days, govern- I and II, and partial data for Thousands of police officers have been deployed to prevent ment data showed on Saturday. Phase III trials of Covaxin have citizens from marking the anniversary. Chow, 24, was convicted The South Asian country been thoroughly scrutinised along with fellow young activists Joshua Wong and Ivan Lam for however reported a high num- by the regulators in India. In a participating in a subsequent June 21, 2019 protest outside ber of virus-related deaths, timely approach to peer review, police headquarters in Wan Chai. (dpa) with 4,002 fatalities in the the company has already pub- same period, according to a lished as many as nine research Health Ministry bulletin. studies on the safety and effi- Taiwan officials warn public as COVID The rise in deaths has been cacy of Covaxin in five globally outbreak continues to spread attributed to a revision of cas- reputed peer-reviewed journals ualty figures from states like in a span of just twelve months. T aipei: Taiwan’s health authorities called on the public to be western Maharashtra, which Employees of a shopping mall and general public queue up to get themselves inoculated with the COV- Covaxin, a whole-virion inacti- careful on Saturday, saying the daily figures for new cases of alone added 2,213 “backlog ID-19 coronavirus vaccines at a shopping mall in Siliguri on Saturday. (AFP) vated coronavirus vaccine, has COVID -19 and deaths were not falling. deaths,” broadcaster NDTV re- many firsts to its credit in data Central Epidemic Control Command (CECC) chief Chen ported. transparency. It is the first and Shih-chung told a news conference that the levels reported On Thursday, India re- No changes as of now in gap between Covishield jabs only product to have published during the past week showed that the virus was proving to be ported its highest single-day New Delhi: Amid calls to reduce the gap be- “This is a dynamic process. There is no any data from human clinical tenacious. casualty figure of 6,148 when tween two doses of Serum Institute of India’s hardcore ideology in science. Our experts will trials in India. He said that it had become common for the family mem- the eastern state of Bihar raised COVID-19 vaccine Covishield based on the new go through the latest developments and take Covaxin is the only product bers of people infected with the virus to catch Covid-19 too. its death-tally by 3,951 after it findings by PublicH ealth England, the govern- a call,” said Dr VK Paul, Niti Aayog member to have any data on emerging Chen said rapid Covid-19 testing kits were being used in completed an audit for all pos- ment will not take the decision to change the (Health) during a press briefing on riday.F variants and it is also the first local clinics and companies, and that the government would sible COVID -19 deaths. dosage interval immediately, said sources, add- In India, the gap between the two doses of and only COVID-19 vaccine soon approve products for home use so cases in communities India’s overall COVID -19 ing that the authorities will review the scientific Covishield was widened to 12-16 weeks. The to have efficacy data in Indian could be detected more quickly. death-toll stands at 367,081. evidence for the same. decision on widening the gap was based on populations, Bharat Biotech The CECC reported 250 new communally-transmitted coro- Infections in India have “There is going to be no changes in the international studies that claimed the protec- said in a statement. navirus cases on Saturday, one imported case from China and jumped from 10 million at the interval between Covishield doses immediately. tion offered by the first dose of the Covishield In vaccine development, 26 related deaths. beginning of the February sec- However, scientific evidence has been collected vaccine lasts longer and the second dose can be preclinical studies involve the Since the pandemic began, Taiwan has confirmed a total ond wave to 29.4 million. Over- to review the decision in the coming meeting of taken with a greater gap. testing of vaccine candidates in of 12,746 infections, including 11,539 through community all, infection rates are second the National Expert Group on Vaccine Admin- Recently, Dr Anthony Fauci, who is the top laboratory animals. The com- transmission. The death toll due to Covid-19 reached 411 on only to the United States. istration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC),” government medical advisor to the United States President, pany said that the full data from Saturday. The CECC said on Saturday that the fatality rate in With the second wave now sources told ANI. The union health ministry has had said that extending intervals between studies on Covaxin’s neutrali- Taiwan is about 3.2 per cent. seen to be waning, several re- said there is no need to panic as such decisions vaccine doses could leave people vulnerable zation of variants are already Meanwhile, a large-scale vaccination campaign continues gional governments including will be taken after careful examination by the to infection by one of the COVID-19 variants in published at “bioRxiv”, Clinical in Taiwan. As of Friday, the Covid-19 vaccination rate for the national capital New Delhi and experts. circulation. (ANI) Infectious Diseases, and Jour- island’s 23.6 million people remained below 4 per cent. (dpa) the financial hub of Mumbai nal of Travel Medicine. Controversial flag march to take Thousands of ‘invisible children’ in Pakistan place in Jerusalem on Tuesday still susceptible to polio, says UNICEF official dpa as tensions run high ahead of sure to prevent the change. ANI whose parents are refusing number of ‘missing children’ time when children were un- Jerusalem the swearing-in of a new govern- There are concerns about a Islamabad for them to receive vaccines had come down but it was still der so much stress and their ment following the successful fresh escalation of violence due for various reasons. They are high, while noting that the mental health suffered.” Nationalist Israelis are pre- completion of coalition negotia- to the flag march. The Palestini- George Laryea-Adjei, the not easy to find. They don’t go disease was prevalent in only “We understand that be- paring to hold a controversial tions. The incoming government an Authority’s deputy governor Regional Director of United to schools or they don’t have two countries - Pakistan and cause of COVID, house to flag march in Jerusalem next is a fragile coalition of eight of Jerusalem, Abduallah Siam, Nations Children’s Fund birth certificates. These are Afghanistan. Laryea-Adjei is house is not going to be easy. week, with the route passing parties from across the political had earlier warned of an “ex- (UNICEF) has said there are the invisible children. There currently in Pakistan and is It is important to continue to through the Muslim quarter, its spectrum, including one Arab plosion” in the city, according still hundreds of thousands are quite a number of them.” visiting polio reservoirs in Ka- send the message that children organizers said on Friday. party. The designated prime to local media reports. of ‘invisible children’ who are “They have to be invited. rachi, Peshawar and Quetta. have to be vaccinated. Vacci- The march is to be held on minister is Naftali Bennett of the The march was originally susceptible to polio and must Where there is refusal, we The UNICEF official noted nation must not stop. The con- Tuesday. Police confirmed that pro-settler Yamina party. due to be held on May 10 to be vaccinated. have to understand their need that the “disruption from COV- sequences are not good if you the route had been agreed. The new government would mark Jerusalem Day but was Speaking in an interview and why they are refusing,” he ID-19 made it difficult to find refuse,” he told Dawn. The march was originally oust long-time Prime Minister broken off due to rocket at- with Dawn on Friday, he said: added. the invisible children, along “Pakistan has one of the planned for Thursday but was Benjamin Netanyahu, whose tacks on the city by Gaza’s rul- “There is a group of children He said the message to with disruptions in schooling, highest newborn deaths in the postponed for security reasons, supporters are exerting pres- ing Hamas. called the ‘missing children’ the government was that the child protection services at a region. Algeria holds elections marred by calls for boycott dpa are calling for a boycott of the referendum on disputed con- Algiers vote. Leading leftist parties said stitutional changes held in No- they will also boycott the polls, vember. Algerians were voting on claiming potential fraud. Islamists led by the Move- Saturday in early parliamen- Tebboune said Saturday he ment of Society for Peace, and tary elections amid calls for a respected those who opted to secular parties, once loyal to the boycott from the opposition. In boycott the polls, but told them Bouteflika, are also vying for February, incumbent President not to impose their stance on seats in the 407-strong legisla- Abdelmadjid Tebboune dis- others. ture in Saturday’s polls. solved the legislature that was “Every Algerian has the The Movement of Society elected in 2017 and had a man- right to express his opinion, for Peace is Algeria’s largest Is- date until 2022. but while respecting others,” he lamist party and was the main The legislature was elected added after voting in the capital opposition force in the dis- under the rule of Abdelaziz Algiers. solved parliament. Bouteflika, who was forced to He shrugged off predictions The once-governing parties step down in 2019 after months that voter turnout would be low, including the National Libera- of mass street protests against A man casts his ballot at a polling station in Bouchaoui, near Algiers on saying he was interested in re- tion Front are seen standing in his 20-year rule. Saturday. (afp) sults that would reflect the elec- the election in an attempt to Tebboune, who took office torate’s choices. whitewash their image that suf- in December 2019, justified the pletely trusted. Bouteflika, despite the fact that Balloting appeared to be fered after Bouteflika’s ouster. early vote by saying a “funda- Tebboune has been criti- Tebboune was sacked three sluggish at some Algiers polling Around 24.4 million people mental change” was necessary cized by the Algerian protest months into his time as prime stations visited by dpa. are eligible to vote. Final official in the North African country to movement, known as the Hirak, minister. Only 23 per cent of Algeria’s results are expected later this create institutions that are com- for being part of the regime of Many Hirak supporters eligible voters participated in a month. 08 Sunday, June 13, 2021 World Won’t hesitate to take Experts in UK urge caution unilateral action over Northern Ireland, over lockdown lifting due says UK PM Johnson dpa that we will do whatever it London takes. I think if the protocol continues to be applied in this to rise of Delta variant British Prime Minister Boris way, then we will obviously not Johnson has warned Brussels hesitate to invoke Article 16, as dpa he will not hesitate to take uni- I have said before.” London lateral measures to protect the “Don’t forget, the EU British PM says position of Northern Ireland themselves invoked Article The British government should spread of Delta in the increasingly bitter row 16 in January, to disapply the be ``cautious’’ about fully lift- over post-Brexit trading ar- protocol, so they can stop re- ing lockdown measures in Eng- variant is ‘serious, rangements. moval of vaccines from the EU land due to the rise in cases of serious concern’ The prime minister met to the UK. I’ve talked to some the Delta variant which could key players from the EU side of our friends here today, who lead to hospitals being over- London British Prime in the margins during the G7 do seem to misunderstand that whelmed, experts have warned. Minister Boris Johnson has summit as wrangling over the the UK is a single country, a Professor Peter Openshaw, said the spread of the Delta Northern Ireland Protocol single territory. I just need to a member of the Nervtag ad- variant of the coronavirus threatened to overshadow his get that into their heads.” visory group, said that it was is a matter of “serious, hosting of the international The protocol - which is in- a “disappointing setback’’ that serious concern” as he gathering in Cornwall. tended to protect the peace pro- the Delta variant first identi- prepares to put lockdown While Downing Street cess - effectively keeps Northern fied India seemed even more lifting on hold. characterised the discussions Ireland in the European single successful than the previous Johnson is expected to as “constructive,” Johnson market to avoid a hard border strains. announce a delay of up to complained that some of the with EU-member Republic of He told BBC Radio 4’s To- four weeks in the final eas- leaders failed to understand Ireland, meaning a trade bar- day programme on Saturday: ing of restrictions in England the United Kingdom is a single rier in the Irish Sea for goods “This Delta variant seems to be which had been due to take country. crossing from Great Britain. about 60% more transmissible place on June 21 under the “I just need to get that into Macron and von der Leyen than that (the Alpha variant). government’s road map. their heads,” he said. have both insisted that the pro- “So it really has gone up an- Speaking during the He warned that unless tocol is the only way to ensure other gear and that means that G7 summit in Cornwall, he there was a solution he would an open border on the island of we really have to double down insisted that no decisions invoke Article 16 of the proto- Ireland and that there can be and not lose all the advantage had been taken ahead of col which allows either side to no renegotiation of its terms. that has been gained by the a formal announcement on take unilateral action if its im- However, the UK has massive effort that has been A commuter, wearing face coverings due to COVID-19, travels on a Transport for London (TFL) Underground Monday. plementation were to lead to complained the EU’s “pur- put in so far.’’ Professor Tom train in central London recently. (afp) However he made clear “serious economic, societal or ist” interpretation of the rules Solomon, director of the Health that there had been a environmental difficulties.” is strangling trade between Protection Research Unit in deterioration in the situation His comments followed Great Britain and Northern Emerging and Zoonotic Infec- Several cases of Delta variant reported in Britain, with a surge in a series of talks with French Ireland and leading to a rise tions at the University of Liv- cases of the Delta variant - President Emmanuel Macron, in sectarian tensions - particu- erpool, said the country could at Strasbourg art college in France first detected in India - since German Chancellor Angela larly among unionists who fear not afford a “bad decision’’ on the start of the month. Merkel, European Commis- their place UK is under threat. unlocking. Paris An art college in Strasbourg has reported several cases of the delta variant of COVID-19, “It’s clear that the In- sion president Ursula von der Downing Street has previ- He told BBC Breakfast that according to the regional health authority, which introduced a series of measures to prevent the dian variant is more trans- Leyen and European Council ously indicated the govern- while vaccines were having a infection from spreading. missible and it’s also true leader Charles Michel. ment would be prepared to “massive impact’’, opening up Several people at the city’s Haute Ecole des Arts du Rhin have caught the variant first identified that the cases are going up, The prime minister told unilaterally delay the full im- could lead to hospitals being in India, according to the authority, prompting concerns as it is feared to be more transmissible. and that the levels of hospi- Sky News: “I think we can sort plementation of the protocol to overwhelmed. It was not clear exactly how many people were affected. talisation are going up,” he it out but ... prevent a ban on chilled meats Prof Solomon added: “If The college has been closed since Thursday, according to a report in the local newspaper Derni- told Sky News. it is up to our EU friends crossing the Irish Sea from you look at hospitalisations, eres Nouvelles d’Alsace. “Now, we don’t know and partners to understand Great Britain. they are doubling - the num- There has been an increasing number of cases of the delta variant in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine exactly to what extent that bers are small but they are region in south-western France. The same variant has been responsible for experts reconsidering is going to feed through into doubling approximately every plans for Britain to lift coronavirus restrictions. (dpa) extra mortality, but clearly seven days - and so if you then it’s a matter of serious, suddenly say we are going to serious concern.” Asked if open up completely we may controls planned for June 21 for Mr Cleverly told Times Ra- these restrictions lifted. But it’s he was less optimistic now end up with the hospitals over- up to four weeks as they race to dio on Saturday: “The point really, really key that we don’t than he was at the end of whelmed again. roll out the vaccine to younger we’ve made right at the start of trip up, potentially at the final May, he said: “Yes, that’s “So I think, unfortunately, age groups. this progressive easing of lock- hurdle. certainly fair.” “What we we are just going to have to A final decision is expected down is that we’ll be guided by “And so we want to ease want to do is make sure maybe give it another month to be taken on Sunday ahead of the scientific evidence. these restrictions in a way that that the road map is irre- until we have so many more a formal announcement by the “This will be based on data is safe.’’ However a delay - po- versible, but you can’t have people vaccinated.’’ Their com- Prime Minister at a news con- rather than just on dates. tentially to July 19 - will come an irreversible road map ments come as Boris Johnson ference the following day. “And we want to make as a bitter blow to many busi- unless you’re prepared to looks set to delay the final lift- Foreign Office minister sure that we continue with the nesses, particularly in the hos- be cautious.” “Some of the ing of restrictions in England James Cleverly said it was “key’’ speedy rollout and vaccination pitality and leisure sectors, data is still open to ques- following another sharp rise in that the country did not trip up process. which had been pinning their tion, but we’ll be making an cases of the Delta variant. at the final hurdle and that re- “But ultimately we do, all hopes on a full summer reopen- announcement on Monday,” Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson (right) greets Germany’s Chan- Ministers are considering strictions will be lifted in ``a of us, want to get back to the ing to help recoup some of the he said. (dpa) cellor Angela Merkel during the G7 summit in Cornwall on June 12, putting back the relaxing of way that is safe’’. normal way of living and have losses of the past year. 2021. (AFP)

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McDonald’s hit by data breach in Taiwan, dpa sioner for Human Rights, Mi- ical care,” Bachelet said. eration and “other influential The list published on Fri- South Korea, US Bangkok chelle Bachelet, said on Friday. The UN special rapporteur states” to insist on an immedi- day includes politicians, activ- The army is using heavy on human rights in Myanmar, ate end to the violence. ists, a poet as well as civilians Oak Brook McDonald’s (MCD) becomes the latest company to The United Nations has weapons and airstrikes against Tom Andrews, warned of mass Ousted government leader from across the country. be hit by a data breach after its stores in a various countries warned of a further escalation of armed groups, but also against deaths in the region a few days Aung San Suu Kyi and other Some 6,000 people have including Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States were violence in crisis-hit Myanmar. civilians, according to the ago. former top officials are accused been arrested since the mili- hacked. Four months after the statement. “Rather than seeking dia- of numerous offences by the ju- tary seized power, according to The issue was discovered when unauthorized activity on an military coup, reports indicate In Kayah, on the border logue, the military is branding diciary. According to the Assis- AAPP figures. internal security system was noticed. there has been a military build- with Thailand, more than its opponents as ‘terrorists’ and tance Association for Political “In just over four months, The fast-food chain said it was able to quickly identify the up, particularly in Kayah state 108,000 people are displaced, pursuing politically-motivated Prisoners (AAPP), a non-profit, Myanmar has gone from being breach and contain it. in the east and Chin state in with many of them stranded charges against the democratic at least 22 people were tortured a fragile democracy to a human “While we were able to close off access quickly after identi- the west of the country, a state- in forest areas “with little or no leadership,” Bachelet said, ap- to death in detention or during rights catastrophe,” Bachelet fication, our investigation has determined that a small number ment by the UN High Commis- food, water, sanitation or med- pealing to the ASEAN confed- interrogations since the coup. said. of files erew accessed, some of which contained personal data,” the company said. According to reports, no customer data was breached in the U.S., but in Taiwan and South Korea some customer emails, phone numbers, and addresses for delivery customers Azerbaijan hands over 15 ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director says were stolen. However, no customer payment information was exposed. prisoners of war to Armenia Hackers have been targeting businesses across various he regrets some casting choices industry in the past couple of months. (dpa-AFX) dpa Azerbaijan stated that it dpa characters pulled up to a man- film’s source material, the best- Moscow had fulfilled its obligations. sion and were surrounded by selling novel written by Kevin However, those soldiers whom The director of “Crazy Rich armed guards that were all Kwan, which features an all- Suspected Rio gang leader killed in One week before snap parlia- Armenia sent to “territories Asians” has regrets about ste- seemingly of South Asian de- Chinese main cast. police operation mentary elections in Armenia, of Azerbaijan” after the end of reotypical depictions in the in- scent. Chu agrees he should “That’s a lesson that I did Azerbaijan has handed over 15 hostilities had not been cov- ternational blockbuster movie. have made those characters not understand until it hap- Rio de Janeiro One of Brazil’s most wanted criminals has been prisoners of war to the neigh- ered by the agreement, Baku Jon M Chu is apologizing “more human.” “Looking pened,” he admitted. “I was killed during a police operation in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian bouring former Soviet republic. claimed. for how the 2018 hit romantic back, I should have had a joke like, this is a book that exists, news portal G1 reported on Saturday, citing the police. They were released at the In the fighting from Sep- comedy portrayed South Asian and I’m making this book into Wellington da Silva Braga, better known as “Ecko,” was border with the participation of tember 27 to November 9, characters. Jon M Chu is apologising a movie. I can’t add a new char- reportedly shot dead while visiting his wife and children in the representatives from Georgia, 2020, for control of Nagorno- During a recent interview for how the 2018 hit acter into this.” “Crazy Rich Tres Pontes favela on Valentine’s Day, which is celebrated in the Azerbaijani Foreign Min- Karabakh, which is located with Insider, the auteur - who romantic comedy portrayed Asians” was recognized as the Brazil on June 12. istry announced in the capital within Azerbaijan but mostly was born in America but is South Asian characters firstfilm by a major Holly- Braga was the alleged head of one of the largest militias in Baku on Saturday. inhabited by Christian Arme- of Taiwanese and Southwest wood studio to feature a ma- the state of Rio de Janeiro. His group O Bonde do Ecko controls In return, Armenia handed nians, Muslim-majority Azer- China lineage - addressed the there [for the guards] being jority cast of Asian descent in a large parts of Rio’s western zone and the Baixada Fluminense over a map of mines laid at a baijan reclaimed large parts of controversy over casting South like, ‘These idiots,’” Chu said. modern setting since “The Joy region, which borders the metropolis to the north. site formerly occupied by Ar- the territory it lost to Armenia Asian actor in stereotypical “There’s stuff to do to make Luck Club” in 1993. It grossed Militias in Rio consist of active and former police officers, menian soldiers, the ministry in the early 1990s. More than roles, such as domestic work- them more human instead of $238.5 million at the world- firefighters and municipal officials, among others, and are esti- said. 6,000 people died. ers. “Crazy Rich Asians” was set just, like, these guards.”’ The wide box office off of a reported mated to control about 25 per cent of the city’s territory in Rio. Armenia has repeatedly The war had triggered a in Singapore, a country where acclaimed auteur mentioned $30 million budget. They are involved in drug trafficking and protection rackets, even accused Azerbaijan of failing political crisis in Armenia. Em- South Asians make up the that South Asian characters Chu most recently directed deciding who gets electricity, gas and running water. to release all prisoners of war battled Prime Minister Nikol third-largest demographic, ac- were also featured in an extrav- the Scott Sanders-produced Rio de Janeiro state Governor Claudio Castro congratulated more than half a year after the Pashinyan is held responsible cording to population data. agant party scene, but agreed, movie adaptation of Lin-Ma- the police. “Today is an important day. We have dealt a hard end of fighting over the dis- by many Armenians for the ter- One scene that particularly “They’re just sort of there... I nuel Miranda’s award-winning blow to the criminal gangs in the state. Congratulations,” he puted region of Nagorno-Kara- ritorial losses and have repeat- generated backlash occurred don’t give them the space to be Broadway musical “In The wrote on Twitter. (dpa) bakh, despite several prisoner edly demanded his resignation early in the movie when Con- there.” Chu did explain that he Heights,” hitting theaters and swaps between the rivals. in mass protests. stance Wu and Awkwafina’s felt he couldn’t deviate from the HBO Max this weekend. Bills that could force Big Tech breakups unveiled page 11

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34,479.60 10,723.13 52474.76 1,879.60 Dow +13.36 pts QE +32.00 pts sensex +174.29 pts Gold -0.89 % ‘Qatar economy on road to post-COVID recovery’ page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 28.15 Brent 72.69 +0.23 % WTI 70.91 +0.88 % Silver +0.41% Qatar’s Islamic finance assets grow to QR528 bn in 2020: QCB governor In 2020, deposits at Islamic banks in Qatar grew by 8.4%  Assets of Takaful insurance policy holders amounted to QR2.2 bn Tribune News Network companies, in addition to Islamic Doha finance products represented in Sukuk, investment funds and Is- Islamic finance in Qatar is wit- lamic indices. These institutions nessing a steady development operating in these financial sectors through policies and regulations are subject to direct supervision by that are being updated to ensure its Qatar Central Bank. In addition, continued competitiveness at both some financial institutions practice regional and international levels, Islamic finance activities within Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Gover- the framework of Qatar Financial nor Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al Center. Thani has said. The report notes that the bank- In his introductory speech to ing sector in Qatar includes four Is- Bait Al Mashura Finance Consulta- lamic banks out of seventeen banks, tion’s Islamic Finance in Qatar re- including five traditional domestic port released on Saturday, the QCB commercial banks, a specialised governor said, “Islamic finance as- bank (Qatar Development Bank), sets in Qatar amounted to QR528 and seven branches of traditional billion ($144 billion), 86 percent foreign banks, in addition to a out of which are Islamic bank as- representative office for a foreign sets, existing Sukuk accounted for bank. Qatari Islamic banks operate 12 percent, assets of Takaful insur- through a network of internal and ance companies accounted for ap- external branches of more than 70 proximately 1 percent, and assets of branches and offices. investment funds and other Islamic According to the report, many financial institutions accounted for insurance companies operate un- approximately 1 percent. Upon suc- der the supervision of Qatar Cen- cessfully completing Dukhan Bank QCB Governor Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud Al Thani Bait Al Mashura Finance Consultations Vice Chairman Khaled bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti tral Bank, including five independ- merger, Masraf Al Rayan has re- ent Takaful insurance companies, cently sought another merger with tors, we managed to mitigate the systems including the Qatar Mobile sify efforts to upgrade the Islamic QR149 million. namely: Qatar Islamic Insurance Khaleeji Commercial Bank to boost implications of this shock, maintain Payment System (QMP) to continue finance industry through their re- The report indicates that the as- Company, Alkhaleej Takaful Insur- the strength of Qatari Islamic banks credit flow to economic sectors, and developing the financial and bank- search efforts and creative ideas that sets of Islamic finance companies ance Company, Damaan Islamic In- worldwide. Such a new banking en- achieve financial and banking sta- ing environment in Qatar in order to believe in the authenticity of Islamic reached QR2.6 billion. Revenues surance (Beema), General Takaful tity is expected to be the fifth-largest bility in the country”, he said. achieve the goals of Qatar National economy and its role in leading the amounted to QR242 million, 96 Company of the General Insurance Islamic bank in the world with as- “During this crisis, banks wit- Vision 2030,” the governor said. financial industry and overcoming percent out of which are revenues and Reinsurance Company, and sets amounting to $47 billion.” nessed pressures on their systems Commenting on the report, Bait crises,” he said. of finance activities. In the Islamic Doha Takaful Company of Doha The Islamic finance in Qatar re- and budgets through the required Al Mashura Finance Consultations “The report shows that COV- investment companies sector, the Insurance Group. Five national do- port, which discusses the business harmonization between continued Vice Chairman Khaled bin Ibrahim ID-19 had adverse impact on the performance of the two investment mestic insurance companies and results of Islamic financial institu- credit granting, asset reclassifica- Al Sulaiti said, “The Islamic finance global economy and the financial companies varied between growth four branches of foreign traditional tions in Qatar for the year 2020, tion and provisions for credit losses. sector has shown flexibility and so- and banking systems. Global Is- and decline. Assets of the two com- insurance companies also operate aims at providing a knowledge base Banks in Qatar continued to apply lidity in facing COVID-19 repercus- lamic finance sectors have been af- panies amounted to approximate- in this sector, in addition to repre- for institutions, researchers and the accounting standard for calcu- sions in light of the sector’s great dig- fected to varying degrees. Thanks to ly QR540 million and revenues sentatives of four domestic insur- those interested in the local Islamic lating provision for expected credit ital transformation, which produces the policies, procedures and pack- reached approximately QR29 mil- ance companies. finance sector. losses, and to update the structures new opportunities for growth.” age of incentives provided by Qatar, lion. Under the supervision of Qatar According to the report, assets of scenarios used to determine cred- “The report on Islamic finance pandemic’s implications and reper- In the field of Sukuk, no govern- Central Bank, there are three Islam- of Islamic banks grew in 2020 by it losses in a more conservative view. in Qatar for 2020 issued by Bait cussions on economic sectors and mental Sukuk were issued in 2020. ic finance companies, two invest- 8.4 percent and deposits grew by Nevertheless, the results of banking Al-Mashura Finance Consultations financial and monetary sector have Islamic banks issued approximately ment companies and fiveI slamic 8.7 percent with the private sector’s sector came good, as banks main- reviews the performance of Islamic been mitigated,” he said. QR8 billion worth of Sukuk. The investment funds, namely Al Bait Al deposits accounting for 56 percent. tained their asset quality standards finance institutions in Qatar, includ- Although revenues grew by 3.4 total assets of investment funds Mali Fund, Al Rayan GCC Fund, Al It is also noticed that non-resident and credit grew at 8.6 percent,” the ing Islamic banks, Takaful insurance percent, the report said, profits reached approximately QR895 mil- Rayan GCC Fund, TFI GCC Equity deposits came back and exceeded governor said. companies, and Islamic finance and decreased by 2.6 percent affected lion. All these funds performed pos- Opportunities Fund and Al Rayan pre-crisis rates of 2017. Financing “Financial technology is no investment companies. It also re- by the increased provisions for ex- itively in 2020. Qatar ETF. These funds carry out grew by 7.9 percent concentrated in longer an option, but an urgent ne- views Islamic financial products, pected credit losses. Such profits “Despite the decline that hit QE their activities inside and outside government, semi-government, real cessity. This crisis also revealed to including investment funds, Sukuk amounted to QR6.7 billion com- Al Rayyan Islamic Index at the be- Qatar. This is in addition to QE Al estate and personal finance sectors. us the Qatari banking sector’s abil- and movement of Islamic financial pared to QR6.9 billion in 2019. ginning of 2020 due to pandemic’s Rayan Islamic Index, which is a In 2020, the governor said, the ity to quickly adapt to these changes market,” he said. In Takaful insurance sector, the repercussions, and thanks to the total return index that reflects the global economy as well as the finan- by adopting technological solutions “We have taken upon ourselves assets of insurance policyholders economic incentives that were tak- price performance and revenues of cial and banking sectors have gone according to the best technical at Bait Al Mashura to strive to con- amounted to QR2.2 billion, down en, the Index re-rose to close up by reinvesting dividends of the shares through an unprecedented crisis standards and protectionist and su- tinuously improve and develop our by 4.6 percent. Insurance subscrip- 8.06 percent compared to 2019,” of listed companies. due to the COVID-19 pandemic. pervisory controls. Banks and other products, in order to provide the tions amounted to QR1.3 billion the report said. In the field of Islamic finance “It posed a new challenge to financial institutions managed to best and highest quality service to with a marginal decrease of 0.1 per- The report indicates that the consultations, Bait Al-Mashura Fi- the financial and banking system smoothly and safely provide their the Islamic financial industry and cent. Due to the decrease in insur- Islamic financial sector in Qatar is nance Consultations Company, the in Qatar. Thanks to the measures services through their applications,” the community inside and outside ance claims as a result of lock-down, diversified into four main sectors, first finance consultations company that focused on ensuring business he said. Qatar. As we present this effort, we closure and restriction of public namely: Islamic banks, Takaful in- authorised by the Qatar Central continuity, supporting liquidity and “During this year, we launched invite researchers, specialists and movement, insurance surpluses in- surance companies, Islamic finance Bank, provides finance and invest- providing support to affected sec- many central financial technology pioneers of Islamic finance to inten- creased in these companies to reach companies, and Islamic investment ment consultation services. Qatar records real Georgia in talks to increase lamb, estate sales worth meat exports to Qatar, says envoy QR525 mn in a week QNA Satyendra Pathak fresh fruit, vegetable and honey two countries,” he said. Doha Doha from Georgia to Qatar. The envoy said that Qatar Airways “Many kinds of Georgian berries is playing a vital role in strengthening The volume of real estate Georgia is in talks with Qatar to are very popular in Qatar. We see a ties between the two countries. trading in sales contracts regis- increase exports of lamb to meet big potential in this segment,” he said. Despite the pandemic, he said, tered with the Real Estate Reg- the growing demand for meat in Revazishvili stressed that Qatar is Qatar Airways operates one flight istration Department at the the country, Georgian Ambassador an important trade partner for Geor- every day to Georgia. “As per my Ministry of Justice during the to Qatar HE Nikoloz Revazishvili gia and has a great potential to fur- information, the flight remains ful- period from May 30 to June 3 has said. ther deepen trade and economic rela- ly occupied almost every day. This reached QR 525.862 million. Sales area “Georgian lambs are of very high tions between the countries. shows the popularity of Georgia as a The weekly bulletin issued quality. We have seen in the past that While the current trade volume tourism destination among the peo- by the department stated that ● Sales were concentrat- people in Qatar are very fond of Geor- between Qatar and Georgia is not ple in Qatar,” he said. the list of real estate traded ed in Al Daayen, Al gian lamb meat. We are in talks with much, the envoy said, many initia- “There is no quarantine in Geor- for sale included vacant lands, Rayyan, Umm Salal, Al Qatari entities like Widam and others tives are being taken to trade between gia for those who are fully vaccinated. residences, residential com- Doha, Al Wakra, Al Khor, as they are looking for Georgian lambs the two countries. So if someone is fully vaccinated and plexes, multi-use buildings Al Dakhira and Al Shamal to have diversity in their meat portfo- He praised Lulu Group for pro- has a Qatari ID, he or she can travel and multi-use vacant lands. lio. We hope to increase our exports of moting Georgian food products in to Georgia without any quarantine. I Sales operations were various meat products to Qatar in the Qatar by hosting the first-ever food am sure more daily flights by Qatar concentrated in the mu- trading in sales contracts reg- near future,” Revazishvili said. festival in the MENA region dedicat- Airways to Georgia will resume as nicipalities of Al Daayen, Al istered with the Real Estate Besides lamb, the envoy said, ed only to Georgian products. normalcy prevails. As per my infor- Rayyan, Umm Salal, Al Doha, Registration Department, Georgian Ambassador to Qatar there is a big potential to increase “I am sure this kind of initiative mation, many people from Qatar are Al Wakra, Al Khor, Al Dakhira during the period from May HE Nikoloz Revazishvili exports of poultry meat, dry and will boost trade volume between the willing to travel to Georgia,” he said. and Al Shamal. 23 to May 27, 2021, amounted The volume of real estate to QR1.497 billion. 10 Sunday, June 13, 2021 Economy & Business

Weekly Energy Market Review Oil hits multi-year highs in third weekly gain on demand recovery il prices reached fresh multi-year ary, buoyed by higher oil prices and firm highs on Friday, closing out a third demand from China and Europe. The aver- Ostraight week of gains, on an age LNG price for July delivery into improved outlook for worldwide Northeast Asia was estimated at demand as rising COVID-19 about $12.10 per million Brit- vaccination rates help lift ish thermal units (mmBtu), pandemic curbs. Brent crude up $1.15 from the previous futures settled at $72.69 a week. LNG prices are poised barrel, rising 17 cents after for more gains as gas-hungry reaching their highest since China consumes cargoes to May 2019, while U.S. West feed a rebound in economic Texas Intermediate (WTI) growth, while the easing of crude futures settled at $70.91 a coronavirus-induced restrictions barrel, up 62 cents, settling at their restores industrial demand in India. Dignitaries address Doha Bank’s interactive virtual client conference held recently highest since October 2018. For the week, Higher oil and coal prices have also helped both Brent and WTI were up 1% and 1.9% lift global gas prices, with spot Asian LNG respectively. prices doubling in just three months. China U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs imported more than 7 million tonnes of expects Brent crude prices to reach $80 per LNG in May, a record for that month, and barrel this summer, betting that a recent looks set to import more over the next two ‘Qatar economy on road oil market rally will continue as vaccination months, driven by strong industrial activity. rollouts boost global economic activity and Tokyo Gas, Japan’s biggest city gas provid- demand for the commodity. “Rising vac- er, may boost storage capacity using LNG cination rates are leading to higher mobility in the U.S. and Europe, with global demand to post-COVID recovery’ estimated up 1.5 mb/d (million barrels per day) in the last month to 96.5 mb/d,” the of over 63% in the number of until employment increases. bank said in a note released late on Thurs- Doha Bank’s inter- companies registered on its The Global COVID-19 cases are day. The investment bank also said slow active virtual client platform in 2020 compared to near 174 million.” progress in negotiations on an Iran nuclear 2019, which is a testament to Despite the pandemic’s Giving insights on Qatar’s deal could also weigh on oil supply, sup- conference discuss- the effectiveness of the reforms persistence, the Qatar Stock economy, Seetharaman said porting prices. as well as the incentive pro- “According to IMF April 2021, The International Energy Agency es Qatar economic grammes on offer.” Exchange continued to Qatar economy expected to (IEA) said in its monthly report that the development and The conference was also implement its ambitious grow by 2.4% in 2021.The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting addressed by Qatar Develop- policy of strengthening its banking sector witnessed a Countries and allies, would need to boost opportunities ment Bank’s Executive Direc- infrastructure. lending growth of more than output to meet demand set to recover to tor of Business Finance Khalid 5% in the first 4 months of this pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2022. Tribune News Network Abdulla Al Mana, Qatar Stock QSE CEO Rashid Ali Al year. Qatar’s fiscal 2021 had “OPEC+ needs to open the taps to keep the Doha Exchange CEO Rashid Ali Al Mansoori earmarked QR 194.7bn for world oil markets adequately supplied“, the tankers, Chief Financial Officer Hirofumi Mansoori and Director of Pub- spending. Paris-based energy watchdog said. Sato told Reuters in April, potentially lifting Following the COVID-19 lic Health Sheikh Dr Moham- This year Qatar has come imports. Utilities in Japan, the world’s top disruption, Qatar’s economy med bin Hamad bin J Al Thani, omy’s resilience, the effective- out with ambitious expansion LNG importer, faced a power crisis last is coming back on the right besides Doha Bank CEO R ness of the government’s policy plans on the LNG segment. In winter which caused LNG prices to spike recovery path, said Qatar Fi- Seetharaman. responses and sustainable de- Dec 2020, Qatar Central Bank to record highs. India’s gas consumption nancial Centre (QFC) Author- QDB’s Khalid Abdulla Al velopment initiatives, and the launched new currency notes. has been recovering in June after declining ity CEO Yousuf Mohamed Al Mana said, “As a key contribu- pandemic’s ongoing effects on The easing of the 3.5-year-old in the previous two months, as states ease Jaida, while addressing Doha tor to the nation’s economic di- the global economy. regional dispute since Jan 2021 restrictions in the wake of a drop in coro- Bank’s interactive virtual client versification, QDB continues to Mansouri confirmed that will improve trade, tourism navirus infections. Europe’s LNG demand conference held recently. play a critical role in maintain- Qatar Stock Exchange was able and logistics. remains robust too, as imports are expected Jaida attributed the re- ing the strength of SMEs in the to adapt to the pandemic’s con- The normalization of rela- to refill storage levels which hit multi-year bound to timely response from midst of the global COVID-19 ditions by holding important tions between Qatar and its lows recently on pipeline supply concerns, the government as well as the pandemic. These efforts are awareness seminars similar neighbours would help Qatar’s stemming from rising Russia-Ukraine ten- private sector institutions in bolstered to great effect due to to those held by Doha Bank, non-oil economy, with a re- sions and a surging carbon market which adequately handling the shock- the tremendous support of the adhering to all precautionary sumption of travel links even- may spur power producers to opt for LNG waves of the pandemic. Government and QDB’s flex- measures recommended by tually lifting tourism inflows over coal, Fitch Solutions said. “The current growth pros- ible and meticulous response competent health authorities, and greater interest of regional U.S. natural gas futures jumped over pects stem from the early strategy, in addition to the and allowing its employees to buyers in Qatar’s real estate As an indication of future supply, U.S. 4% to a seven-month high on Friday on stimulus measures that were rapid digital transformation work remotely with great suc- market. oil rigs rose by six to 365 this week to their forecasts for rising exports, hotter weather taken to mitigate the effects of process we are continuing to cess, which has proven to be ef- In April 2021, Qatar Cabi- highest since April 2020, energy services and higher air conditioning demand over the pandemic on businesses in undergo. fective despite the fact that the net had announced support to firm Baker Hughes said in its weekly report. the next two weeks. Front-month gas Qatar, he said. “These factors were posi- pandemic has been around for private sector which was closed It was the biggest weekly increase of oil rigs futures rose 14.7 cents, or 4.7%, to settle at “The country’s economy is tively reflected in a significant more than a year. to COVID-19 precautionary in a month. $3.30 per mmBtu, their highest close since set to witness further key de- increase witnessed at the level Mansouri added that de- measures. Qatar’s trade sur- Oct. 30, 2020. Furthermore, with European velopments revolving around of financing, export and advi- spite the pandemic’s per- plus had tripled YOY in April LNG market poised for buoyant recov- and Asian gas prices both trading over $10 important milestones, includ- sory, and educational services, sistence, the Qatar Stock 2021. ery with demand growing across Asia per mmBtu, analysts said they expect buy- ing the FIFA World Cup Qa- as well as the localization of Exchange continued to imple- The PPP law and Invest- Asian spot prices for liquefied natural ers around the world to keep purchasing all tar 2022, the awarding of the supply chains and the develop- ment its ambitious policy of ment law will provide oppor- gas (LNG) have risen for a third consecutive the LNG the United States can produce. North Field South (NFS) con- ment of the creative energies of strengthening its infrastruc- tunities. The 2 tier residency week and touched their highest since Janu- — By the Attiyah Foundation tracts, the commencement of Qatari entrepreneurs. It is this ture, providing more services program has encouraged par- The North Field Expansion resilience which has truly ena- to investors, and launching ticipation in Qatar property (NFE) LNG export volumes, bled us to transform the chal- the Venture Market, in which market. Qatar Free Zone Au- and further expansion of the lenges into opportunities and a family business became the thority had unveiled $3bn de- Hamad International Airport continue supporting the devel- first to be listed and trans- velopment and foreign direct (HIA) airport, which will serve opment and prosperity of the formed into a public share- investment fund in 2019 for Ferrari turns to tech industry as important catalysts for long- Qatari economy.” holding company whose shares SMEs. A draft law has come term stability. QSE’s Rashid Ali Al Man- are now traded in the market. into effect in April 2021, al- “Qatar’s continuous and soori said the Qatar Stock Sharing insight on global lowing 100% foreign owner- veteran for electric era leader timely economic reforms, cou- Exchange was part of the economy, oha Bank’s Seethara- ship in Qatari listed companies pled with the opening of more country’s delegation to the St. man said according to IMF’s and provides opportunity for Agencies pure luxury goods company. gained over 26 years working sectors for foreign investors as Petersburg International Eco- April 2021 report, the global global investors. Many Qatari It also highlights the chal- at the heart of the semicon- well as the relaxing of foreign nomic forum, and that it held a economy is expected to grow Banks had come up with Bond Ferrari has turned to tech- lenges facing carmakers as ductor industry that is rapidly ownership, are some of the key number of important meetings by 6% in 2021. issuances in 2021. Qatar stock nology industry veteran Bene- they adapt to the green revo- transforming the automotive steps that add to the attractive- and signed a memorandum of “The advanced economies exchange has recovered to detto Vigna to drive the luxury lution forcing the industry to sector, will accelerate Ferrari’s ness of the country’s market to understanding for cooperation are expected to grow by 5.1% pre- COVID-19 levels. The Qa- sports car maker known for its move away from combustion ability to pioneer the applica- businesses and investors from with the Moscow Exchange, in 2021 and emerging mar- tar’s reforms can enable Post – roaring, high-octane engines engines and embrace new tion of next generation tech- different parts of the world, as an important step toward kets and developing economies COVID economic recovery.” into a new era of silent, electric technologies from batteries to nologies,” Ferrari said. especially from South Asian strengthening cooperation be- are expected to grow by 6.7% Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin powertrains. connectivity to autonomous With cars starting at over and Far East Asian countries, tween the two countries’ capi- in 2021. According to World Hamad bin J Al Thani said Vigna, 52, currently runs driving. 200,000 euros ($244,000), including India, China, South tal markets and an indication Bank’s June 2021 report, the that to minimize the negative the biggest division of semi- “A semis guy who did his investors often look at Fer- Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Singa- of the dynamism that the Qatar global economy expected to impacts of the pandemic, the conductor maker STMicro- thesis on quantum quarks rari as more of a luxury firm pore and others.” Stock Exchange possesses. grow by 5.6% in 2021. Ministry of Public Health in electronics (ST), where he has and has hundreds of patents than automotive specialist and As these reforms continue, He emphasized that the “The advanced economies Qatar has implemented pro- worked since 1995 and helped to his name ... running Fer- there had been some specula- Qatar offers a range of other QSE is working on a variety of are expected to grow by 5.4% active preventive strategies to pioneer the sensors first used rari? We live in extraordinary tion its next CEO might come facilities for foreign businesses fronts to promote its market in 2021 and Emerging Market mitigate transmission and fo- in iPhones to rotate the screen times,” Morgan Stanley ana- from the world of consumer wishing to enter the country’s and elevate it to the ranks of and Developing economies cused on Emergency prepared- by turning the handset. lysts said. goods. market, he said. advanced international stock are expected to grow by 6% in ness and response governance, Vigna’s appointment Over the years, Vigna’s Vigna’s appointment fills a “These include, among exchanges. He also praised the 2021. In the recent Fed meet- timeliness and rigor of meas- shows Ferrari’s develop- business division at ST has led six-month vacancy at the helm others, free zones, and other speakers’ keynote speeches, as ing, Chairman, Jerome H. ures, in addition to a robust ment strategy remains firmly the Franco-Italian company’s of after former Chief Executive facilitation centres such as the well as the valuable and im- Powell, said that he expects health care sector response to anchored in manufacturing moves into environmental, in- Louis Camilleri retired nearly QFC, which offers unmatched portant contributions made the economy to continue im- COVID-19 with adequate sup- cutting-edge, high-end sports dustrial and automotive sen- two and a half years into the benefits for foreign investors. by many seminar participants, proving this year but plans to ply and distribution of vac- cars for an electric era, rather sors among other things. job in December for personal QFC saw a considerable growth who focused on the Qatar econ- keep interest rates near zero cines. than repositioning itself as a “His unique knowledge reasons. Scale7 launches maiden pre-incubation programme for F&B industry

Tribune News Network sive programme aims to train cessfully launching the Scale7 a niche in the Qatari fashion ideas they introduce and con- diversification in the State of lationships, building brand Doha startups in the “Idea stage” initiative earlier this year, we domain by way of expert in- tribute to supporting the local Qatar” she added. identity & business plans and on entrepreneurship essen- have been continuously seek- sights from Qatari & global economy. Therefore, at QDB, Entrepreneurs taking part the ways to scale the busi- Scale7, the first fashion and tials and help them develop ing ways in which to support mentors. We are confident we are fully committed to in the programme will receive ness with changing market design business incubator & transform the preliminary and augment the growth of that the participation of Qa- strengthening the role of am- professional one-on-one men- dynamics. Furthermore, all in Qatar - founded by Qatar idea or business concept into the fashion & technology eco- tar’s aspiring entrepreneurs bitious Qatari entrepreneurs toring & guidance sessions pre-incubation programme Development Bank (QDB) in a Minimum Viable Product system in Qatar. This unique in this programme will leave a in transforming their ideas with industry specialists as participants will be given pri- partnership with M7 – has (MVP), and eventually into programme will help in realiz- mark in this vibrant space and into reality, through a wide well as partners from world- ority in the 3-month incuba- launched Qatar’s first pre-in- an actual fashion and design ing the dreams of many prom- will attract global interest in range of creative solutions and class organizations and global tion programme, which will cubation programme for the brand. ising entrepreneurs who have the long-run.” resources, allowing them to leaders in fashion technology. be launched at a later stage fashion and design industry. Aysha Khalifa Al Romaihi, a striking idea but need expert “We are aware that small start and grow their projects The four specialized work- this year, with the objective Scale7’s pre-incubation Head of Strategic Initiatives mentoring to bring their ideas and medium-sized enterprises or accelerate the growth of shops during the programme to train and, develop the skills programme, which is being and Business Collaborations to fruition. The programme are the cornerstone of a thriv- their startups, enabling them will enable participants to and knowledge of startups in held virtually, commenced on at QDB and Project Manager will empower our budding ing and diversified economy, to launch their own brands understand the nuances of the “Idea stage” on advanced June 1. This one-month inten- of Scale7, said, “After suc- fashion entrepreneurs to carve due to the diverse range of that contribute to economic marketing & customer re- business practices. Economy & Business Sunday, June 13, 2021 11

QNB ECONOMIC COmmentary Thara’a draw: Two Dukhan customers win US inflation is rising fast but will QR10,000 each, 42 get QR5,000 each Tribune News Network Nojoud Al-Jaber, Mohamed lion. The draw rewards 365 Doha Elserhy, Khalifa Al-Abdulla, winners with QR3.2 million. likely moderate over the short-term Dhabya Al-Mannai, Hu- The latest round of the Dukhan Bank customers mood Al-Shamari, Hamad draws was also conducted un- nflation, which accounts for price chang- Ameera Al Saadi and Ahmed Al-Marri, Fatima Abdulla, der the supervision of a rep- es, has been one of the most debated Al Kaabi have won QR10,000 Eman Shreiteh, Jamal Al- resentative of the qualitative Itopics in recent months, dominating the each in the latest round of the Baker, Prem Kasilingam, license and market control agenda of economists and investors alike. bank’s Thara’a raffle draw, Ahmad Elatrash, Moham- department at the Ministry of The debate has been particularly important which also saw 42 other cus- mad Qusad, Ricci Morales, Commerce and Industry. in the US, where a strong recovery from tomers winning QR5,000 Hasina Al-Ali, Naeema Alan- Coupled with cash prizes the pandemic triggered an unprecedented each. sari, Ahmed Yacoub, Zaid and a reward scheme, Thara’a surge in demand. In fact, the combination Thara’a is the bank’s Sh- Hasan, Hadeel Alfaour, Sara is a product full of value- of robust demand growth with pandemic- ariah-compliant savings ac- Almaraghi, Rula Kamel and added benefits and services. related supply constraints has so far led to a count, which rewards its cus- Inam Alalami, Noora Al-Na- man Al Mannai, Hamda Al- Thara’a offers account hold- significant uptick in prices. tomers through raffle draws jar, Hamad Al-Joof, Heyam Malki, Siyaguna Fernando, ers access to Dukhan Bank’s The US core personal consumption held on monthly, quarterly Al-Saadi, Ahmad Al-Abdulla, Deepak Sekharan, Ali Al-Su- innovative banking channels. expenditures price index (PCE), the US and annual basis. Kathy Theng, Moustafa Al- laiti and Abdulaziz Ali. Customers may learn Federal Reserve’s (Fed) favourite gauge for The monthly draw re- gamal, Abdirehman Jehad, Every quarter, the about the many benefits of inflation, spiked in April 2021, printing the wards two customers with Asma Zairi, Afzal Abdulrazak, draw picks two winners for Thara’a savings account by highest figure in almost 40 years. Moreover, QR10,000 each and 42 with Safiya Al-Zeyara, Maryam QR25,000 each and two oth- visiting Dukhan Bank’s web- according to the widely-watched survey QR5,000 each. The latest Jameea, Hassam Saeb El- ers for QR50,000 each. An- site, www.dukhanbank.com, from the University of Michigan, consumers winners of QR5,000 are: Os- moatassem, Estabrak Thabet, nually, the draw picks one for or by calling the Contact Cen- expect prices to rise another 4.6% over the sama Eliwa, A.Aziz Fakhroo, Alberto Amerio, Abdulrah- the grand prize of QR1 mil- tre on 800 8555. next 12 months. According to the Fed’s new monetary policy framework, officially announced in August last year, inflation is targeted to average 2% over time. Under such frame- work, the 2% target should be achieved over the business cycle, which implies that past Bills that could force Big inflation deviations from target have to be partially or fully compensated in the future or “averaged.” Given all of the above, it is therefore only fair to ask whether or not the US is on the cusp of a new inflationary cycle. Is the PCE Tech breakups unveiled going to run away further from the Fed’s 2% inflation target? Is the current uptick agencies social networking market. sustainable? The subcommittee said Am- In our view, while the recent surge in A group of House lawmakers azon and Apple have “sig- prices has been sharp, inflation is set to natural demand for such one-off items, put forward a sweeping leg- nificant and durable market moderate over the next several months. which would otherwise be phased out across islative package Friday that power” in the U.S. online Three factors underpin our view. many years, seems to have been anticipated could curb the market power retail market, and in mobile First, policy stimulus, a key driver for in time to the last few quarters. This points of Big Tech companies and operating systems and mo- personal income and consumption growth to some weakness within those segments force Facebook, Google, Ama- bile app stores, respectively. of big ticket items in recent months, is likely moving forward. zon or Apple to sever their The proposed legislation to have peaked last quarter. While monetary Third, financial markets, which usually dominant platforms from also would make it more dif- and fiscal policy remain accommodative, anticipate macroeconomic changes, are their other lines of business. ficult for the giant tech com- there is little scope for continued increase in also pointing to an easing of US inflation- The bipartisan propos- panies to snap up competi- stimulus, as the recovery is running fast and ary pressures over the coming months. The als are the culmination of a tors in mergers, which they the threat from the pandemic was materi- most clear picture of this can be seen on 15-month investigation by have completed by scores in ally reduced by successful mass vaccination the market for US Treasury bonds, which the House Judiciary Commit- recent years. And it asks Con- campaigns. This is the case particularly for comprises government securities with 10 to tee’s antitrust subcommittee, gress to boost the enforce- the more effective type of measures such 30 years of maturity that are very sensitive led by Democratic Rep. Da- This combination photos shows Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Apple CEO Tim ment powers of antitrust reg- as direct cash payments to households and to changes in growth and inflation expecta- vid Cicilline of Rhode Island. Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. ulators, such as the Federal more generous unemployment benefits. The tions. Yields on US Treasury bonds tend It concluded that the four Trade Commission. last batch of “stimulus checks” to US house- to move in the same direction of economic tech giants have abused their powerful industry. The tech makers denounce the market The four companies have holds was delivered in April 2021, and there projections, as a hot economy requires market power by charging ex- giants for decades have en- dominance of Big Tech but rejected lawmakers’ accusa- is little political appetite for new rounds higher policy rates in the future and a weak cessive fees, imposing tough joyed light-touch regulation don’t support a wholesale re- tions of abusing their domi- of such transfers at the moment as the US economy requires lower policy rates. De- contract terms and extracting and star status in Washing- vamp of the antitrust laws. nant market position and economy is in a much better shape than last spite the recent strong performance of the valuable data from individu- ton, but have come under Advancing the legisla- have asserted that improper year. With no additional checks from the US economy, Treasury bond yields peaked als and businesses that rely intensifying scrutiny and de- tion through Congress could intervention in the market government, personal income is bound to in March 2021, suggesting that bond inves- on them. rision over issues of compe- be a tough slog. Democrats through legislation would go down in the US over the coming months, tors’ concerns about future inflation have “Right now, unregulated tition, consumer privacy and control the House but they hurt small businesses and which could filter through to contain con- diminished. Similarly, commodity prices tech monopolies have too hate speech. would need to garner Re- consumers. sumer demand growth. have also started to indicate some easing much power over our econo- As a candidate, President publican votes in the Senate, A tech industry group, Second, after months of extraordinar- in inflationary pressures. After running hot my,” Cicilline said in a state- Joe Biden said breaking up which is split 50-50 with the the Computer & Communica- ily high consumption growth, demand is for several months, the price of growth- ment. “They are in a unique big tech companies should Democrats’ one-vote margin tions Industry Association, likely to moderate for some time. Retail sensitive commodities, such as copper or position to pick winners and be considered, though he depending on Vice President said Friday the legislation sales had not only made up for the sharp lumber, declined significantly, after peak- losers, destroy small busi- hasn’t spoken on the issue Kamala Harris being the tie- has the aim “of regulating a contraction during the pandemic, but it is ing in May. nesses, raise prices on con- as president. If such steps breaker. selected group of American now almost 20% above the pre-pandemic All in all, the rise in US inflation is set to sumers and put folks out of were mandated, they could The proposals also would digital service providers.” trend, suggesting that it grew “too much, too moderate over the coming months. Stimu- work. Our agenda will level bring the biggest changes to prohibit big tech compa- “These proposed regula- fast.” Moreover, a significant amount of US lus, consumption growth, bond yields and the playing field and ensure the industry since the federal nies from favoring their own tions represent a shift from spending in recent months was in big ticket, growth-sensitive commodities seem to all the wealthiest, most powerful government’s landmark case products and services over the market-oriented prin- durable items, such as houses, furniture, have peaked at approximately the same tech monopolies play by the against Microsoft almost 20 competitors on their plat- ciples that have character- refurbishment services, automobiles and time around the end of last quarter and be- same rules as the rest of us.” years ago. forms. The House antitrust ized U.S. economic policy,” electronics. The pandemic and work-from- ginning of this quarter. This is likely a sign The proposed legislation Rep. Ken Buck of Colora- investigation found, for ex- the group said. “They would home increased the utility of such items. of decelerating long-term inflation for the targets the structure of the do, the senior Republican on ample, that Google has mo- have a severe impact on U.S. However, these tend to be one-off purchases second half of 2021. companies and could break the antitrust panel, is push- nopoly power in the market economic leadership, and de- that are not repeated very often. Thus, the — By QNB Economics them up, a radical step for ing the legislation with Cicil- for search, while Facebook crease consumers’ ability to Congress to take toward a line. Many Republican law- has monopoly power in the enjoy free digital services.” US to seek automated braking Shell NXplorers programme winds up second cycle requirement for heavy trucks tities and Qatar Shell STEM Agencies says it has been studying use Shell NXplorers ambassadors. of the electronic systems, and inspires students in Mostafa Mostafa, Diyora In a reversal from Trump it plans to publish a proposed Berdiyorova and Minaa Za- administration policies, U.S. rule in the Federal Register in Qatar to pursue far, Team “Unknown” from auto safety regulators say they April of next year. When a reg- STEM education Michael E. Debakey School will move to require or set ulation is published, it opens won the Bronze Awards – standards for automatic emer- the door to public comment. “How can we create energy gency braking systems on new “We are glad to see NHT- Tribune News Network while cleaning the ocean from heavy trucks. SA finally take the next step in Doha waste?” The Department of Trans- making large trucks safer by Khalid Fahad, Hamad portation, which includes mandating AEB,” said Jason Qatar Shell held a virtual Rashid, Hamad Hassan.Team the National Highway Traffic Levine, director of the Center ceremony to celebrate the “ALPHA OMEGA” from Qa- Safety Administration, an- for Auto Safety, which was completion of its second cycle tar Science and Technology nounced the change Friday among the groups that peti- of the NXplorers programme. School for boys won the Silver when it released its spring tioned for the requirement in Shell NXplorers pro- awards – “How to make farm- regulatory agenda. 2015. “Unfortunately, at this gramme is currently running ing more efficient?” It also will require what it rate, it will still be years un- in a number of schools in part- Salman Al Dosari, Hamad said are rigorous testing stand- til the technology that could nership with the Ministry of Al Marri, Abdulaziz Al Obaidli ards for autonomous vehicles, help stop the 5,000 truck Education and Higher Educa- and Hassan Al Mutawa – Team and set up a national database crash deaths on our roads is tion, and the Qatar Scientific “Elite” from Qatar Leadership to document automated-vehi- required,” he said in an email. Club.The ceremony was a cel- Academy won the Gold awards laboration Space is a platform to evaluate and develop their the students were empow- cle crashes. A trade group representing ebration and recognition of ; “How can we use less fuel in for students participating in ideas and were able to experi- ered with tools used to analyze The moves by the adminis- independent big rig drivers Shell NXplorers programme water filtration process?” the programme from over 17 ence a sense of ownership in their chosen issue, explore fu- tration of President Joe Biden says the technology isn’t ready with the aim to inspire tal- This year, 155 Grade 9 countries to share their chal- solving the problems of the ture scenarios and brainstorm run counter to the agency’s for heavy vehicles. ented young people to be the students participated in the lenges, connect with other future. We will be incorporat- solutions to help tackle these stance under President Don- “Our members have also problem-solvers of today and NXplorers workshops across teams and share progress on ing some of the experiences challenges. ald Trump. NHTSA had re- reported difficulties operating leaders of tomorrow. Qatar. NXplorers training their solutions. we gained through this in de- “NXplorers improved our sisted regulation of automat- vehicles in inclement weather The NXplorers contest re- from the United Kingdom The NXplorers pro- veloping our students’ ability communication, speaking, ed-vehicle systems, saying it when the system is engaged, ceived over 20 nominations was provided to 29 teachers, gramme gave our students a to reason, articulate and solve and presentation skills and didn’t want to stand in the way which has created safety con- from grade 9 students, from eight representatives from fantastic way to create real, the challenges they face” said our passion for teamwork. It of potential life-saving devel- cerns,” the Owner-Operator which three winning teams the Ministry of Education and meaningful solutions to some Ragee Tarabi – Teacher, Qatar also taught us the steps of cre- opments. Instead it relied on Independent Drivers Associa- were selected based on the Higher Education, and six Qa- of the most serious global is- Science and Technology Sec- ating a project, it was a fun, voluntary safety plans from tion said in a statement. challenges presented, solu- tar Scientific Club members. sues we face today such as, ondary school for Boys new experience. We had a lot manufacturers. NHTSA had The association says that tion ideas and the application It resulted in a remarkable 35 ways to enhance the quality of NXplorers workshops in- of activities that I enjoyed and proposed a regulation on au- while the technology is still be- of their NXplorers thinking creative ideas being proposed soil for better food production troduce concepts such as com- had support from such friend- tomatic emergency braking in ing perfected, legislators and tools. by the students, with 30 pro- and test possibilities around plexity and NXthinking which ly staff,” said Ahmad Essa Al- 2015 before Trump took office, regulators shouldn’t set time The celebration included jects successfully uploaded on using less fuel in water filtra- helps students explore real Nassr - Student, Qatar Science but it languished in the regu- frames for requiring it on all global Shell NXplorers team, the NXplorers Collaboration tion process. Students experi- world issues related to water, and Technology Secondary latory process. The agency trucks. representatives from local en- Space. The NXplorers Col- mented with different tools food and energy. In addition, school for Boys. 12 Sunday, June 13, 2021 Economy & Business G7 plans initiative to counter China’s Biden sells G7 on global tax, ‘New Silk Road’ but US Congress is a hurdle DPA ing countries choose be- F almouth, England tween us and China; this is about offering an affirma- The Group of Seven (G7) tive, alternative vision and America is rallying the world to make big multinational corporations pay their fair share economic powers are plan- approach that they would ning a massive infrastruc- want to choose,” a senior of- Agencies ture initiative in poorer ficial in the Biden adminis- countries, in a bid to pro- tration said. President Joe Biden might vide a counterweight to Chi- The US accuses Beijing have persuaded some of the na’s multitrillion-dollar Belt of lacking transparency, world’s largest economies to and Road Initiative dubbed poor environmental and hike taxes on corporations, the “New Silk Road.” labour standards, and tak- but the U.S. Congress could be “We know there is a ing an approach that leaves a far tougher sell. huge need for infrastruc- many countries worse off in White House press sec- ture, in Africa for example. the end. retary Jen Psaki said Friday It is in our interest that Afri- China’s “New Silk Road” that leaders of the Group of ca develops in an economi- Seven — which also includes cally sensible way,” German the United Kingdom, France, Chancellor Angela Merkel Canada, Germany, Italy and said Saturday on the side- Japan — agreed with Biden on lines of the G7 summit in placing a global minimum tax south-west England. of at least 15% on large com- “You can’t just say: Chi- ‘Build Back Better’ panies. The G7 leaders, par- na will do it,” Merkel said, ticipating in a three-day sum- adding that a special work- US officials who earlier mit in England, affirmed their ing group among the seven announced the initiative, finance ministers who earlier nations would tackle the is- called Build Back Better for this month endorsed the glob- sue. the World, said the scheme al tax minimum. US officials who earlier would help close the 40 “America is rallying the announced the initiative, trillion dollars worth of world to make big multina- called Build Back Better for infrastructure needed in tional corporations pay their the World, said the scheme fair share so we can invest in would help close the 40 tril- developing countries. our middle class at home,” lion dollars worth of infra- The initiative is expected to Jake Sullivan, the president’s structure needed in devel- be included in the leaders’ national security adviser, said oping countries. final communique at the Friday on Twitter. The initiative is ex- end of their three-day A minimum tax is sup- pected to be included in the summit on Sunday. posed to halt an international leaders’ final communique race to the bottom for cor- US President Joe Biden speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after pos- at the end of their three-day porate taxation that has led ing for the G7 family photo with guests at the G7 summit, on Friday, in Carbis Bay, England. summit on Sunday. initiative is controversial. multinational businesses to While no concrete fi- Beijing is investing in roads, book their profits in coun- ished deal, as the terms would et proposal estimates it could fight “tooth and nail” against nancial commitments were rail lines, ports and other tries with low tax rates. This need to be agreed upon by raise nearly $534 billion over the tax. Republicans view made, the White House said infrastructure projects to enables them to avoid taxes countries in the Organization Minimum tax 10 years, but Republicans say lower taxes as encouraging the US, G7 partners, the pri- build new trade connections and encourages countries to for Economic Cooperation and the tax code changes would companies to invest and hire, vate sector and other stake- to Europe, Africa, Latin slash rates. The minimum Development and implement- ● A minimum tax is make the United States less putting little stock in Biden’s holders would “soon” col- America and in Asia. rate would make it tougher ed by each of them. The presi- supposed to halt an competitive in a global econ- argument that improved infra- lectively mobilize hundreds That process sees China for companies to avoid taxes, dent needs other countries to international race to the omy. structure and better-educated of billions for infrastructure investing in countries that and could possibly supplant a back a global minimum tax to bottom for corporate Treasury Secretary Janet workers would help increase investments in low and would otherwise struggle to digital services tax that many ensure that his own plans for taxation that has led Yellen framed the agreement growth. middle-income countries. access international aid. European nations are impos- an enhanced one in the U.S. multinational businesses to as a matter of basic fairness “It is an economic surren- The infrastructure de- Critics warn that the ap- ing on U.S. tech firms that pay don’t hurt American busi- book their profits in after the finance ministers’ der,” Brady said Friday. “Pres- velopment would be carried proach locks poorer coun- at low rates. nesses. countries with low tax rates. meeting. ident Biden has managed to do out in a “transparent and tries into a debt trap and Biden administration offi- ”It has the potential to stop “We need to have stable tax the impossible -- he has made sustainable manner - finan- political dependency and cials believe the use of overseas the race to the bottom,” said ● This enables them to systems that raise sufficient it better to be a foreign compa- cially, environmentally, and circumvents environmental tax havens has discouraged Thornton Matheson, a senior avoid taxes and revenue to invest in essential ny and a foreign worker than socially” and offer recipient protections. Furthermore, companies from investing fellow at the Tax Policy Center. encourages countries to public goods and respond to an American company and an countries and communi- Chinese companies are of- domestically, at a cost to the “It would be a huge sea change slash rates. crises and ensure that all citi- American worker.” ties “a positive vision and ten the only ones involved. middle class. The president in the way things have been zens and corporations fairly Senate Republican Leader a sustainable, transparent “It’s not at all about be- hopes a G7 endorsement can going in corporate taxes for share the burden of financing Mitch McConnell of Kentucky source of financing to meet ing against something, we serve as a springboard for get- the last three decades.” ance in Congress. government,” she said. has repeatedly said his party their infrastructure needs,” are for something,” said ting buy-in from the larger The idea of an enhanced The president has pro- Texas Rep. Kevin Brady, will oppose any measures that a statement said. Merkel in reference to Chi- Group of 20 complement of global minimum tax is also an posed using a global minimum top Republican on the House undo the 2017 tax cuts signed “This is not about mak- na’s ambitions. nations. integral part of Biden’s domes- tax to help fund his sweeping Ways and Means Committee, into law by President Donald The agreement is not a fin- tic agenda, but it faces resist- infrastructure plan. His budg- said GOP lawmakers would Trump.

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QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Paceman QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune Rabada rocks as South Africa defeat West Indies in St. Lucia Test SUNday, JUNE 13, 2021 page 15 Krejcikova wins French Open, Al Annabi arrive in Croatia pays tribute to late Novotna ing to make me really strong,” she said. “Pretty much her last I know that from somewhere words were: ‘Just enjoy and she (Jana Novotna) is just try to win a Grand Slam’. looking after me and all of “I know that from some- this that has happened is where she is looking after me pretty much because she is and all of this that has hap- pened – these two weeks – is looking after me from up pretty much because she is there and I really thank her. looking after me from up there Barbora Krejcikova and I really thank her.” Pavly- uckenkova, 29, had a perfect start into the first meeting with DPA Krejcikova when she broke Berlin in the opening game with the help of two double faults and Barbora Krejcikova over- further errors from the Czech. came a mid-match slump to But Krejcikova levelled claim her biggest career suc- with a lob that Pavlyuchen- cess in the form of the French kova misjudged and which Open singles title, 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 fell in. She also won the next over Anastasia Pavlyuchenko- five games to snatch the open- va on Saturday. ing set in just half an hour. Unseeded Krejcikova The second was as lopsided, raced through the first set be- only that it was now the for- fore 31st-seed Pavlyuchenkova mer junior world number one regrouped but a strong surge Pavlyuchenkova dominat- from 3-2 to 5-3 in the final set ing, despite having her left helped the Czech win in 1 hour Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova celebrates with the Suzanne Lenglen Cup after winning the women’s thigh strapped late in the set, 58 minutes on fourth match singles final against Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova during the trophy ceremony of The Roland Garros a break she also used to eat a point in front of 5,000 fans on 2021 French Open in Paris on Saturday. (AFP) few Haribo sweets like she had Court Philippe Chatrier. in her semi-final. She is the sixth straight title last month in Strasbourg The problem did not seem woman to win her maiden and then continued winning to bother her but Krejcikova slam at Roland Garros, the first in only her fifth singles Grand then won eight points in a row Czech woman since Hana Man- Slam main draw, saving match to hold for 3-3 and get the vital dlikova in 1981 to lift the trophy point in the semi against Maria break for 4-3 with a cracking there, and can add the women’s Sakkari. forehand winner. doubles title Sunday with com- Like in the past match, After wasting two match The Qatar national football team arrived in Croatia on Saturday for a patriot Katerina Siniakova. Krejcikova paid tribute to her points at 5-3, and double fault- training camp in preparation for the Concacaf Gold Cup to be played The Czech-born Martina late mentor and coach Jana ing on her third chance, she in July. The Qatar team will train in Croatia till July 5. The Concacaf Navratilova won Roland Gar- Novotna, the 1998 Wimbledon wrapped up matters when Pav- Gold Cup will be played from July 9 to August 2. Qatar face Panama, ros in 1982 and 1984 but did champion who died of cancer lyuchenkova’s shot fell long. Honduras and Grenada. During the tournament, Qatar will be based in so representing the US. in 2017, as she recieved the “I am really happy. It is real- Houston, Texas. The Qatar team comprises: Saad Al Sheeb, Meshaal Krejcikova, 25, already has Coupe Suzanne Lenglen. ly hard to put the words together Barsham, Pedro Miguel, Tariq Salman, Abdul Karim Hassan, Boualem two grand slam doubles titles “I was going through a re- right now, because I just cannot Khoukhy, Hassan Al Haydos, Akram Afif, Youssef Abdul Razzaq, Ahmed with Siniakova, plus three ally hard time when Jana was believe what happened. I can- Suhail, Musab Al Khadr, Mohammed, Hashim Ali, Bassam Al Rawi, Asim more in mixed doubles but passing away, I was most of not believe that I actually won Madibo, Ali Karim Boudiaf, Ismail Mohammed, Mohammed Muntari, Ab- Saturday’s victory is her big- the time with her and I really a Grand Slam,” Krejcikova said. dullah Abdul Salam, Sultan Bareik, Ahmed Alaa El Din Hammam, Yusuf gest success to date. Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (L) and Czech Barbora Krejcikova wanted to experience this be- Hassan, Abdullah, Mahmoud Abu Nada, Jassim Jaber, Abdul Aziz Hatem, She won her maiden WTA with their trophies at the French Open in Paris on Saturday. (AFP) cause I thought it was just go- Men’s final preview page 15 Abdul Rashid Oumarou and Khalid Munir. Coach: Felix Sanchez. (QFA)

Finland edge Danes in game overshadowed Euros opener provides glimpse by Eriksen collapse of sports in post-pandemic life DPA free of contact from any oppo- Copenhagen nent, in the 43rd minute. DPA Some of the Denmark Berlin Denmark lost 1-0 against players had tears in their eyes debutants Finland in a Euro and UEFA tweeted the match The coronavirus pandemic 2020 match on Saturday that had been “suspended due to a forced the Euro 2020 tour- was suspended for almost two medical emergency.” Eriksen nament to be postponed by a hours after Denmark’s Chris- was carried off on a stretcher, year, and even a few months tian Eriksen was rushed to shielded by team-mates and before the opening game hospital after collapsing on two large sheets. kicked off there were doubts if the pitch. Denmark captain Simon the competition would in fact Joel Pohjanpalo headed a Kjaer and goalkeeeper Kasper take place. surprise winner on the hour Schmeichel comforted Eriksen’s Many countries in Europe as Finland goalkeeper Lukas partner, Sabrina, on the pitch. started the year under strict Hradecky later saved a penalty Fans had been asked to lockdown rules to contain the from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. remain in the stadium. The spread of the virus, and the The 1992 champions Den- Danish FA and UEFA tweeted German host city of Munich mark failed to score despite that Erikson was OK, with the was on the brink of being ex- dominating the match before domestic federation saying: cluded from the tournament and after the shocking inci- “Christian Eriksen is awake and if it didn’t present UEFA with dent which occurred shortly his condition remains stable. a plan to welcome fans in the before half-time in front of He remains hospitalized stadium. 16,000 at Parken Stadium and at Rigshospitalet for further Munich made the cut, but made the final score a some- tests.” There was plenty of Dublin in Ireland and Bil- what secondary event. well-wishing for Eriksen from bao in Spain failed to confirm German broadcasters ZDF the football community. their spectators plan and were said, citing sources close the But it was the Finns who dropped. Seville replaced Bil- The flags of the 24 participating nations are displayed at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Friday as part of the UEFA Euro 2020 2021 Danish team, that the Danish scored, with Pohjanpalo from bao, while the games in Dublin European Football Championship’s opening ceremony, prior to the competition’s kick-off between Turkey and Italy. (AFP) players talked to Eriksen via Bundesliga club Union Berlin were moved to St. Petersburg Facetime before the decision beating his marker to head in and London. But on Friday in the stands Team-mate Lorenzo Insig- test. In the stands, however, to continue. a cross from Jere Uronen. Instead of taking place of the Olympic stadium in ne, who also wrote his name on many of them were caught The Danish federation said Tottenham’s Hojbjerg across 12 different cities as Rome, the around 16,000 fans the scoresheet added: “Every- without masks and there was the game resumed “after the then wasted a golden oppor- originally planned, the Euros attending the match were loud thing was very emotional. It’s little sign of social distancing. players have confirmed that tunity to equalise when his will now go to 11. and the happy faces all around beautiful to see the fans again, It’s yet to be seen if such ac- Christian is OK” and the ruling tame 74th-minute penalty into All of the struggles, how- gave a glimpse of what the EURO 2020 just how we were used to.” tions during the tournament body UEFA tweeted: “Follow- the right corner was saved by ever, seemed to be forgotten sports world could look like in According to Italian media will have a negative impact in ing the request made by play- Hradecky, after Paulus Araju- for at least the 90 minutes of a post-pandemic life. After a year of uncertainty, reports, the football party was the number of coronavirus in- ers of both teams, UEFA has uri had brought down Yussuf the 3-0 showpiece Italy put “It was a perfect even- Euro 2020 kicked off in also taking place outside the fections across Europe, but at agreed to restart the match be- Poulsen. up against Turkey to open the ing. Seeing the fans celebrate Rome on Friday night with a stadium, with fans gathering least for one night, football fans tween Denmark and Finland The unexpected win put tournament. Italy was the Eu- is even more beautiful, we showpiece on and off the and celebrating in the streets, around the world could momen- tonight.” Finland top of Group B, with ropean country who suffered dedicate this victory to them, from the Colosseum to the Pi- tarily put the pandemic aside. Mathias Jensen took Erik- world ranking leaders Belgium first and along with Britain the to those who are still fighting pitch, giving hope that azza del Popolo. And at least in Italy – as sen’s place when the game re- playing Russia in the other most badly affected by the cor- against this damn virus,” said football and sports can Those with a ticket were Andrea Bocelli sang in the started just under two hours group game in St Petersburg onavirus pandemic in terms of Ciro Immobile, who scored the return to normal. required to provide proof of opening ceremony ahead of after Eriksen went to ground, later on Saturday. deaths from COVID-19. second goal of the evening. vaccination or a negative virus the game – no one has slept. 14 Sunday, June 13, 2021 Sports

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with England on the eve of their opener against Croatia. The Three Lions kick off Group D on Sunday after- noon against the side that broke English hearts in the World Cup semi-finals three years ago. Maguire was a mainstay of that side but his place in the England backline has been in jeopardy since sustaining an- kle ligament damage on May 9. The 28-year-old sat out the rest of Manchester Unit- Croatia’s goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic (L) takes part in their training session at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, the eve of their UEFA ed’s season, including being EURO 2020 Group D match against England. (AFP) an unused substitute for the Croatia’s midfielder Luka Modric takes part in their MD-1 training Europa League final loss to session at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday, the eve of their “I feel very good, and I across the pitch but that Eng- urday previewing the eagerly- distressing events in Copenha- Villarreal, and began training UEFA EURO 2020 Group D match against England. (AFP) don’t need to stress how big an land will too. anticipated Euro 2020 clash gen began to filter through. with the England squad on honour, but also a duty, it is to “We are aware that dan- against Croatia after Christian Kane played with the Thursday. DPA with Croatia. play for Croatia. ger can come from all sides, as Eriksen collapsed in Den- 29-year-old Eriksen for many Maguire’s availability for London But Modric was part of the “This is a big competition, we are playing against a really mark’s group opener. years at Tottenham, where fel- Croatia looks doubtful, with Croatia side which beat Eng- there are big expectations high-quality team,” he said. He is now stable and low England squad members Gareth Southgate telling ITV Croatia midfielder Luka land in the World Cup semi- from our people as well. We “It’s important to use our awake. Kyle Walker and Kieran Trip- on Friday it is a “long shot but Modric says the World Cup final three years ago and be- also expect a lot from our- familiar style of play and, of On Sunday, the Three Li- pier were also team-mates. he is further ahead than we runners-up have their own lieves his side can again go far. selves and we are looking for- course, we are not coming only ons kick off a tournament The Football Associa- thought he might be at this hype ahead of their opening “England are playing in ward to that.” to defend. The start is very im- they hope to begin and end at tion said in a statement: “Our point so we are certainly not Euro 2020 game with hosts front of their fans, it’s an open- A plane flew over Eng- portant and we want to make a Wembley against the side that thoughts this evening are with going to rule it out”. England. ing game of a Euros, I expect land’s training session on Sat- good start.” knocked them out at the semi- Christian Eriksen and his fam- Jordan Henderson also The semi-finals and finals of a really difficult and battling urday warning Gareth South- final stage of the World Cup ily, and all connected with the trained with the group as he the pan-European tournament match. But we are ready, we gate’s side that Croatia would England cancel press three years ago. Danish Football Union.” builds fitness, but goalkeep- will be played at Wembley, with worked hard these seven days, mainly attack down the left. conference after Eriksen England manager Gareth er Dean Henderson – set to England also set to benefit from preparing well,” the 35-year- Croatia coach Zlatko Dal- incident Southgate and captain Harry Maguire takes part be back-up to Jordan Pick- playing all their group games at old told a news conference ic laughed off the message, Meanwhile, England cancelled Kane were due to preview the in training ford this summer – was not home including Sunday’s clash on Saturday. saying his side would attack their press conference on Sat- Group D contest, before the Earlier, Harry Maguire trained involved due to a knock.

Quick read Belgium blank Russia 3-0 Austria finally seek first win Switzerland and Wales draw 1-1 after Embolo and Moore headers after storm delays training Baku: Wales grabbed a fortu- DPA nate 1-1 draw against Switzer- Dusseldorf land in their Euro 2020 Group A opener on Saturday thanks Austria have high hopes of to Kieffer Moore’s second-half finallywinning a European header. Championship match when The 74th minute equalizer came they open their campaign out of the blue after the Swiss against North Macedonia but had largely dominated and gone preparations took a hit when in front shortly after the break Belgium’s forward Romelu Lukaku (L), who scored a brace, celebrates a storm delayed training on through Breel Embolo’s own with defender Thomas Meunier after scoring his team’s second goal Saturday. header from a corner. during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B match against Russia at the Heavy rain in Bucharest Amid hot temperatures and a Saint Petersburg Stadium on Saturday. Belgium won 3-0. Meunier meant the final session for sparse crowd in Azerbaijan’s scored the third goal. (AFP) coach Franco Foda’s squad capital, striker Embolo was the had to be delayed till later in stand-out player and could have the afternoon, though he was scored more against a Wales relaxed about the situation - side who enjoyed a stunning trip even if the forecast is similar to the semi-finals at Euro 2016. Ukraine hope Tsygankov for Sunday’s game. Swiss substitute Mario “I assume the climatic con- Gavranovic had a late goal over- ditions won’t play a role on Austria’s midfielder Valentino Lazaro (2nd L) reacts during their MD-1 training session at the National Arena in turned for offside by the video can face Netherlands Sunday,” he said. Bucharest on Saturday, the eve of their UEFA EURO 2020 Group C match against North Macedonia. (AFP) assistant. Austria are appearing at Italy beat Turkey 3-0 in the DPA through training on Saturday. their third Euros, after 2008 Group A and tournament Amsterdam “It’s very important,” and 2016, and hope 2020 fi- curtain-raiser on Friday. (dpa) coach Andriy Shevchenko nally sees them pick up their Ukraine hope to be able to told a news conference. “He first victory at the continental count on midfielder Viktor already feels much better finals. Czech Republic Tsygankov in their Euro 2020 and is making progress day “I don’t feel any pressure; keeper Pavlenka opener against the Netherlands by day. The decision will be on the contrary, I told every- ruled out, Koubek in Amsterdam on Sunday. made on Sunday.” After facing one, the players, the coaches called up The 23-year-old Dynamo the Dutch, Ukraine next face and staff that we can make Kiev player, who has been suf- North Macedonia in Bucharest history tomorrow,” said Foda. London: Czech Republic goal- fering from calf problems, got on Thursday. “That’s our goal: to win keeper Jiri Pavlenka has been our first Euro game and then ruled out of Euro 2020 with we can see how things develop back problems, the country’s and what further goals we can federation said ahead of their define.” Group D opener with Scotland in If Austria are to progress Glasgow on Monday. from Group C, which also con- Werder Bremen’s Pavlenka, tains Ukraine and the Nether- 29, left the team training camp lands – who will play all three on Saturday before the squad games in Amsterdam – victory travelled to Scotland. over the debutant North Mac- North Macedonia’s forward Goran Pandev (CR) and forward Marjan Radeski (CL) take part in their training Pavlenka was replaced in the edonian seems a requirement. session at Steaua Stadium in Bucharest on Saturday. (AFP) 26-strong pool by Augsburg’s “We have set a very clear Tomas Koubek though he will goal,” said Foda. “The group Heavens above! Plane at stay with the tried and tested the plane. join up with the squad only after is very evenly balanced, every- training tells De Boer to Dutch model of 4-3-3 and not Who sent up the aircraft the Scotland game. England thing is possible. stick to 4-3-3 to experiment with a 5-3-2 at remained unclear but the face Croatia in the first GroupD “We want to do every- A plane flew over Netherlands the European Championship. players clearly saw the funny match on Sunday. (dpa) Ukraine’s players take part in training at the Johan Cruiff Arena in thing we can to reach the training on Saturday, advis- “Frank, 4-3-3 as always,” side when they spotted the Amsterdam on Saturday. (AFP) knock-outs.” ing coach Frank De Boer to read the banner trailing message. Sports Sunday, June 13, 2021 15 Djokovic meets Tsitsipas in final after ‘Climbing Everest’ ATP when he stepped onto Court Meanwhile, Tsitsipas has Paris Philippe-Chatrier. After beat- vowed to ‘leave his entire body ing Matteo Berrettini in the on court’ in the final. Novak Djokovic has played quarter-finals, the Serbian After his semi-final win, countless classics during his said facing Nadal here is “not Tsitsipas said: “Roland Gar- illustrious career, and the like any other match. Let’s face ros has been a historical World No. 1 put his four-set it, it’s the biggest challenge tournament. It has been an semi-final victory against 13- that you can have: playing on event that I’ve been watching time champion Rafael Nadal clay against Nadal, on this since I was little. It has been at Roland Garros on Friday court on which he has had so my coach’s favourite tourna- near the very top. much success in his career.” ment. I grew up with him. It’s “(It was) definitely the best Yet Djokovic attacked a tournament that we always match that I was ever part of the test and passed with fly- followed, we always watched. [at] Roland Garros, and [it was ing colours, handing the third I was mostly being emotion- among the] top three matches seed his third loss at this event al for putting myself in that that I’ve ever played in my en- (105-3). position. I was kind of being tire career,” Djokovic said. “It’s hard to find words emotional for him. He’s back “(That is) considering bigger than all the superla- A combination of pictures shows Novak Djokovic (L) and Stefanos Tsitsipas during their respective men’s singles semi-finals on Friday. Djokovic in Greece now, in Athens. I’m quality of tennis, playing my tives you can think of for Ra- and Tsitsipas will play against each other in the final of The Roland Garros 2021 French Open in Paris on Sunday.( AFP) pretty sure he’s very proud of biggest rival on the court fa’s achievements (at) Roland me so far. where he has had so much Garros. He has been the most that you have to climb Mount tonight, which worked out match, but it felt like a ma- On Sunday, Djokovic can “I’m looking forward to success and has been the dominant player of Roland Everest to win against this guy very nicely. jor final. The only problem become the first player in the leaving my entire body on the dominant force in the past Garros history. here. “But it’s just one of these for Djokovic is that he spent Open Era to win the Australian court in the final. It’s time for 15-plus years, and the atmos- “He’s been playing here “I (had) won only once in matches that I really will re- four hours and 11 minutes to Open-Roland Garros double me to show that I’m capable of phere, which was completely almost 20 years. That achieve- our eight matches that we ever member for a very long time, claw past Nadal, and he still twice (also 2016), which would playing either Nadal or Djoko- electric. For both players, [we ment speaks for itself. The played on Chatrier here (at) not just because I won the has another match in front of keep his hopes of a calendar- vic, who has also done well a had] a lot of support. Just amount of wins that he has Roland Garros. I tried to take match, but because of the at- him against fifth seed Stefanos year Grand Slam alive. He can few times here. I’m looking amazing.” made on this court is incred- some positives and some cues mosphere and just the occa- Tsitsipas, who defeated sixth also become the first player in forward to bring my game to The 2016 champion knew ible. Each time you step on from that match in 2015 that I sion was very special.” seed Alexander Zverev in five the Open Era to claim all four kind of challenge myself to the challenge in front of him the court with him, you know won against him to implement Not only was this a classic sets earlier in the day. major trophies twice. step it up.” Qatar triathletes wins gold, England lose 7 wkts silver at Arab Championship in final session as Kiwis sniff victory

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On what was a moving day of Test cricket at Edgbaston, Matt Henry and Neil Wagner picked three wickets each as New Zealand dismantled Eng- land’s batting to sniff victory on day three of the second Test on Saturday. England crumbled on day three but the hosts managed to take the game to the penul- timate day as they took a slen- der lead of 37 runs before the The Qatari triathlon team members won a gold and a silver medal at the 7th Arab Triathlon Championship end of the play. and the African Cup race at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt on Friday. The championship with the participation of England ended the day about 400 athletes saw Qatar’s Fahd Ahmed Al Mohammed claim gold in the 30-34 age group winning in at 122/9 with Olly Stone and a record time of 1:18:13. In the Arab 35-39 age group, Abdullah Shaheen Al Kaabi won the silver medal. James Anderson unbeaten at Kuwaiti Abdullah Al Rifai claimed the gold. The Qatari team was represented by Abdullah Shaheen Al 15 and zero runs respectively. Kaabi, Fahd Ahmed Al Mohammed, and Abdul Aziz Al Jaber, led by coach Mohsen Erhaili. Resuming their innings from 229/3, New Zealand took the scorecard to 312/5 in the England’s Rory Burns reacts after losing his wicket on the third day of the second Test cricket against New first session on Saturday. Eng- Zealand at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Saturday. (AFP) land picked up two wickets in South Africa clinch innings the morning session but New more conservative in their ap- Zealand managed to take the Scoreboard proach. Zak Crawley however lead by 23 runs. England (1st Innings): 303 45-0; Lawrence 3-0-16-1. was trapped lbw by Henry In the second session, New New Zealand (1st Innings; Overnight: 229-3) England (2nd Innings) off a ball that nipped back in win over Windies in first Test T. Latham lbw b Broad 6 R. Burns c Latham b Henry 0 Zealand was folded for 388 D. Conway c Crawley b Broad 80 D. Sibley c Mitchell b Henry 8 strangely. Crawley used the but the visitors took a handy W. Young c Pope b Lawrence 82 Z. Crawley lbw b Henry 17 review but to no avail. ANI Scoreboard first-innings lead of 85 runs. R. Taylor c Bracey b Stone 80 J. Root c Blundell b Patel 11 Ollie Pope at No.5 counter- Gros Islet (St Lucia) Moreover, England lost two H. Nicholls c Bracey b Wood 21 O. Pope lbw b Wagner 23 attacked but his innings was West Indies (1st Innings): 97 Extras: (b-8, lb-2, nb-2, w-1) 13 quick wickets before the Tea as T. Blundell c Root b Broad 34 D. Lawrence c Blundell b Wagner 0 short lived too as he was dis- Kagiso Rabada picked his South Africa (1st Innings): 322 Total: (All Out, 64 overs) 162 D. Mitchell c Crawley b Stone 6 J. Bracey b Patel 8 West Indies (2nd Innings Overnight 82-4) Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Brathwaite), 2-25 (Powell), 3-37 Henry removed both openers. N. Wagner b Anderson 0 O. Stone not out 15 missed by Neil Wagner for 23. tenth five-wicket hall to help K. Brathwaite lbw Rabada 7 (Hope), 4-51 (Mayers), 5-97 (Blackwood), 6-125 In the final session, Eng- M. Henry lbw b Wood 12 M. Wood c Blundell b Wagner 29 He too wasted the review for South Africa thrash West K. Powell lbw Rabada 14 (Holder), 7-140 (Chase), 8-141 (Cornwall), 9-146 (da land crumbled in front of New A. Patel lbw b Broad 20 S. Broad b Boult 1 lbw decision. Indies by an innings and S. Hope c Mulder b Nortje 12 Silva), 10-162 (Seales). Zealand bowlers as they lost T. Boult not out 12 J. Anderson not out 0 England looked upon their 63 runs in the first Test on R. Chase b Maharaj 62 Bowling: K. Rabada 20-9-34-5 (1nb), L. Ngidi 13-3- Extras: (b13, lb21, nb1) 35 Extras: (b5, lb4, nb1) 10 K. Mayers c Mulder b Nortje 12 31-0, A. Nortje 14-5-46-3, W. Mulder 6-1-18-0 (1nb, seven wickets to serve a prob- Total: (All out, 119.1 overs, 539 mins) 388 Total: (For 9 wkts, 41 overs, 178 mins) 122 captain Root for a huge rescue. Saturday. J. Blackwood c van der Dussen b Rabada 13 1w), K. Maharaj 11-5-23-2 able win for New Zealand on Fall of wickets: 1-15 (Latham), 2-137 (Conway), Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Burns), 2-17 (Sibley), 3-30 Root looked composed and West Indies were bowled J. Holder b Maharaj 4 Note: Kieran Powell was introduced as a concussion Sunday. 3-229 (Young), 4-292 (Taylor), 5-312 (Nicholls), 6-335 (Crawley), 4-58 (Pope), 5-58 (Lawrence), 6-71 kept rotating the strike with out for 162 in their second in- J. da Silva b Rabada 9 substitute for Nkrumah Bonner in the West Indies team (Mitchell), 7-336 (Wagner), 8-353 (Henry), 9-361 (Bracey), 7-76 (Root), 8-120 (Wood), 9-121 (Broad). New Zealand began the Olly Stone before deciding to nings as South Africa sealed a R. Cornwall c van der Dussen b Rabada 0 on the first afternoon (Blundell), 10-388 (Patel). Bowling: Henry 12-2-36-3; Boult 10-2-34-1; Wagner K. Roach not out 13 Result: South Africa won by innings and 63 runs day with Henry Nicholls new Bowling: Anderson 29-9-68-1; Broad 23.1-8-48-4 10-1-18-3 (1nb); Patel 9-4-25-2. gloriously cut a short ball out- dominant win in the opening J. Seales c Mulder b Nortje 3 Toss: West Indies. to the crease. (1nb); Wood 25-3-85-2; Stone 24-5-92-2; Root 15-3- Toss: England. side off by Ajaz only to nick it Test inside three days. Ross Taylor showed signs to the keeper. The hosts resumed their for the hosts as South Africa ended day two at 82/4 after of aggression early on when he England were all over New runs before Patel fell to Broad It was a huge blow for Eng- innings from 82/4 on Day sealed the win. South Africa was bowled out tried to hook almost every short Zealand. Root kept rotating in the 120th over. land as New Zealand sniffed Three and were soon dealt Rabada picked his first for 322 in their first innings on delivery he faced reaching his the bowlers to keep the NZ New Zealand were bowled victory. with blows as Jermaine Black- Test five-for in an innings in Friday. fifty in 101 balls.N icholls at the batters confused. Neil Wagner out for 388 with a lead of 85 Mark Wood came in at wood and Jason Holder went more than three years. But The whole match was other end was more cautious in was the next one to follow as runs. number 9 and picked up from back to the pavilion early. Quinton de Kock won the dominated by South Africa as his approach. At drinks, New he was cleaned up by James England were under real where he left off in the first in- Roston Chase kept fight- Player of the Match for his im- the visitors had bundled out Zealand were 292 for 3 with Anderson. pressure when they came back nings. He initiated a wonder- ing hard for West Indies but pressive hundred. West Indies for 97 in the first Taylor batting beautifully at 80 Tom Blundell stitched a to bat. Henry removed in-form ful fight back along with Olly his gutsy fifty wasn’t enough Earlier, West Indies had innings. and Nicholls at 16. partnership of 17 runs for the Rory Burns on the second ball Stone. Just when things were A real turnaround hap- 7th wicket with Matt Henry but of the innings for a duck. Burns looking better for England, pened after drinks when Olly Henry was soon trapped leg be- could not read the situation they lost Wood to Wagner. Stone removed Taylor for 80 fore by Mark Wood. well and went for an expansive Stuart was dismissed for 1 caught behind. Blundell’s stay too was drive, only to edge the ball to by Trent Boult off a beautiful Nicholls was the next one shortened by Stuart Broad as he first slip where Tom Latham delivery to leave England in to follow as he gloved a short was dismissed for 34, trying to took a comfortable catch. shambles. ball down the leg side into the poke at a length ball outside off. Dom Sibley was the next James Anderson survived hands of Bracey. Trent Boult and Ajaz Pa- one to follow as he edged one to the last over of the day to fin- Daryl Mitchell lost his tel put in some entertainment Daryl Mitchell at the third slip. ish the proceedings at 122 for wicket right after lunch and with the bat and collected 27 After tea, England looked 9 with a lead of 37 runs.

Quick read Rishabh Pant hits unbeaten 121 in practice match at Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON: Opening batsman Shubman Gill hit 85 while wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant smashed an unbeaten 125 off just 94 balls in Team India’s intra-squad practice match on Saturday. If Gill got a steady start and Pant found his groove on day two, veteran pacer Ishant Sharma shone with the ball picking three wickets. India and New Zealand will lock horns in the finals of the TCW at the Ageas Bowl in South- ampton from June 18. As a part of their preparation, Team India is currently playing an intra-squad match to get into the groove ahead of the WTC final.T he Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday shared a couple of pictures from the set-up in which players were seen honing their skills. “It’s Day 2 of the intra-squad match simulation. After @RealShubmanGill got a steady start with 85 off 135 deliver- ies, @RishabhPant17 found his groove with a 121* off 94 deliveries. @ImIshant leads the pack with 3/36 #TeamIndia,” BCCI tweeted. (ANI) Kagiso Rabada (L) of South Africa celebrates the dismissal of Joshua de Silva of the West Indies on Day Three of their 1st Test at the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, on Saurday. (AFP) 16 Sunday, June 13, 2021 The Last Word HBKU’s Maker Majlis, QYP Conference join hands to connect and empower youth

head of THIMUN Qatar, said on social media, with Iman Is- heart of the first Qatar Youth First student-initiated conference for youth empowerment is lead- mail, a senior at Georgetown Power Conference. We set out Qatar aimed to empower participants ership and being able to em- University in Qatar. to help participating youth power others. Unique conference ses- gain a better understanding to positively impact communities Among the invited speak- sions included the ‘Fireside of how they can use their po- ers were HBKU’s Dr Evren Chat’, which discussed em- tential for the betterment of Tribune News Network connect and empower the Tok, assistant dean of Innova- powering women in the region their communities, and, in Doha youth of Qatar to positively tion and Community Engage- and increasing their participa- keeping with our focus at CIS impact their communities. ment, associate professor of tion in the public sphere, as and Maker Majlis, to achieve Giving youth the opportuni- QYP 2021 took partici- Islam and Global Affairs, and well as the challenges facing the Sustainable Development ty to learn from the country’s pants on a journey of personal founder of Maker Majlis. In- youth striving to create social Goals. We thank our event brightest change-makers, the growth that aimed to unlock spiring Qatari role models, change. The conference closed partners for sharing in our Qatar Youth Power (QYP) their potential by developing youth entrepreneurs, speak- with a keynote on ‘Youth Em- message and enabling this Conference took place virtu- participants as individuals, ers from the World Innova- powerment and Education for successful effort to empower ally on June 10 and11, in part- connecting this to the local tion Summit for Education Future Change Makers’. our youth.” nership with Maker Majlis, and wider community, and (WISE), Save the Dream and and tools necessary to make a Global Citizenship Youth’, Speaking after the confer- QYP 2021 partners in- a platform under the College lastly, empowering them to figures suchas Khalifa Al Ha- change. ‘Climate Activism in the Arab ence, Dr Tok said: “Rather cluded ILoveQatar.net, Qatar of Islamic Studies (CIS) at take this capability globally. roon, founder and CEO of IL- With a focus on self- World’ and ‘Journey of an than an individual endeavour, Medical Students Associa- Hamad Bin Khalifa University Reflecting the theme in her oveQatar.net, and stand-up awareness and self-develop- Entrepreneur’. Bayan Khaled, leading change that trans- tion (QMSA), Students Qatar, (HBKU). The country’s first opening keynote, ‘Empower- comedian Hamad Al Mari, ment, eight thematic work- a research fellow at CIS, fea- forms our societies is linked to Greener Future, Talabat and and only student-initiated ing Yourself is Empowering led impactful sessions that shops were held, including tured as a speaker at a panel empowering others first, and Doha Environmental Actions conference aimed to develop, Others’, Fatima El Mahdi, gave the youth the education ‘Sport Values’, ‘Youth and discussion on faith and youth this understanding was at the Project (DEAP Qatar). QF schools host virtual ceremonies to celebrate graduation of 483 students Tribune News Network Doha

Qatar Foundation (QF) cel- ebrated the graduation of 483 students from six of its schools QU organises 1st with a series of virtual ceremo- nies. Five schools under Qatar nation-wide study Foundation’s (QF) Pre-Univer- sity Education house Grade 12 classes – Qatar Academy Doha on mental health (QAD), Qatar Academy Al Khor (QAK), Qatar Academy Sidra Tribune News Network international consortium in (QAS), Qatar Leadership Acad- Doha survey research, an initiative emy and Awsaj Academy. that has collected data in more These schools, alongside the The Social and Economic Sur- than 30 countries worldwide, Academic Bridge Programme – vey Research Institute (SESRI) including Lebanon, Iraq, the a foundation programme that at Qatar University (QU), with USA, France, Germany and equips secondary school gradu- the support from the Ministry Japan. It has been instrumen- ates with the skills to succeed of Public Health (MoPH) and tal in supporting countries to at university – saw 227 female Hamad Medical Corporation establish the necessary infra- students and 256 male students (HMC), is currently conduct- structure to collect representa- graduate this year. ing ‘The World Mental Health tive epidemiological data of Buthaina Ali Al Nuaimi, Qatar’ (WMHQ) study, accord- population mental health. president of Pre-University ing to SESRI Director Professor This scientific research Education, QF, said: “We are Kaltham Al Ghanim. aims to measure the preva- delighted to have been able to The study if the first na- lence of mental disorders, de- come together in the digital tional attempt aiming to col- termine the burden of these sphere to celebrate the accom- lect comprehensive data on disorders and assess the use plishments of the students from the prevalence and associated of mental health services and our Qatar Foundation schools. factors of mental disorders to treatment in Qatar. The COVID-19 pandemic has enhance understanding of the Using well-tested method- presented them with new and and individuality. “Today, we stand at a cross- “And now, at the finish line, at QAS has prepared me for the epidemiology of mental illness ology approved by the WHO, unique challenges as they strive “The graduates we celebrate roads. We will turn the next I am proud to say that every sin- next stages of my life and I’m in Qatar’s society today. the interviews will be conduct- to achieve their goals, and the this year move into the next page of our lives to open new gle one of us chose to fight. Eve- thankful to have been part of its The study aligns with the ed in Arabic by highly trained way they have responded to stage of their lives equipped bright, white pages. ry single one of us chose to be community.” goals and objectives of the Qa- interviewers. these challenges and excelled is with the skills and knowledge “Various emotions over- resilient and to rise to the chal- Alhanouf Al Dosari, Valedic- tar’s National Vision 2030, sup- Qataris and Arab expatri- truly inspiring. to contribute to building a bet- whelm us and on top of those lenge and to achieve, despite all torian, Awsaj Academy, said: “I porting the desired outcome of ates 18 years old and above are “Over the last 25 years, since ter world and to be drivers of the joy of graduation. The pan- the odds being against us. I am stand here before you, looking ‘a healthy population’. randomly selected to partici- the establishment of our very change. We congratulate every demic that all humanity is go- forever grateful for the opportu- back at all the memories we’ve Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin pate in the telephone survey. first school – Qatar Academy member of our class of 2021 and ing through changed the course nities and the encouragement I made together. I appreciate Aw- Hamad Al Thani, director of Those who are selected for Doha – we have strived to help look forward to seeing their con- of education and brought us found at QAD. Congratulations saj Academy because it teaches us Public Health at MoPH, urged participation will be sent an our youth become more resilient tinued successes in the future.” – teachers and students – to- to every single one of you. I in a unique way. Teachers want the public to take part in this SMS link from Qatar Univer- and better prepared for both the The individual graduation gether to continue the journey look forward to what the future students to be creative, to under- important scientific research. sity (QUsms) and will receive a challenges and the opportuni- ceremonies at QF schools, de- of knowledge, research and in- holds for all of us.” stand and learn new things. They “Your participation can phone call by one of the study ties of tomorrow, while inspir- signed to highlight and honour quiry as lifelong learners.” Reem Abdullah Ahmed Al try their best to match the pace of help us improve mental wellbe- interviewers. ing them to be lifelong learners.” the accomplishments of its stu- Sama Ayoub, QAD’s Val- Mannai, part of QAS’s graduat- the students, while focusing on ing in Qatar,” he said. Participation in the study is Nuaimi added, “In order dents, featured members of the edictorian, reflected on the past ing class, said: “In QAS, I have their mental health as well as aca- Researchers at SESRI-QU, voluntary and anonymous. to achieve this goal, we have QF and Pre-University leader- two years of school life, espe- been pushed towards my best demics. It is an important factor led by Dr Salma M. Khaled, re- Mental health is a vital part created a unique learning en- ship teams, teachers and school cially following the start of the academic potential – to learn, in student education. search associate professor, are of physical health and the goal vironment catering to all needs staff alongside the students, and pandemic, saying: “We were grow, and experience in such a “As the class of 2021 gradu- conducting the study in collab- is to develop improvement of and abilities. From IB schools included a range of speeches, all put in a unique position and welcoming environment. ates moving to conquer a newer oration with the World Health the mental health services and to academies specialising in presentations and videos. were all given a choice – to ei- “Our teachers have been challenge in life, always remem- Organization (WHO), Harvard treatment in Qatar. STEM, music, heritage, special Maitha Ibrahim R M Al ther fight for our dreams, our extraordinary in supporting us ber to live with the idea of not University, University of Michi- More information about the needs and leadership education, Mohannadi, Student Coun- aspirations and our goals, or to during these uncertain times wanting to regret your past and gan, (HMC) and (MoPH). study is available at www.wm- children have the freedom to ex- cil president at QAK, told the allow the circumstances to dic- and working with us to help don’t let anyone choose your fu- The project is part of an hqatar.com plore their curiosity, creativity school’s graduation ceremony: tate our futures. wrap up our final year. My time ture for you.”

UDC wins award for Al Mutahidah Towers at The Pearl-Qatar Tribune News Network Doha

United Development Com- pany (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl-Qatar and Gewan Island, has won the “Luxury Lifestyle Award 2021” in the category of “Luxury High Rise Living” for Al Mutahidah Tow- ers at The Pearl-Qatar. The remarkable new prop- erty at The Pearl-Qatar was selected among 28 projects in the same category by “Luxury Lifestyle Awards” which is one of the first international ac- Al Mutahidah Towers at The Pearl-Qatar colades dedicated to recognis- ing luxury goods and services nises Al Mutahidah Towers for development and appeal to towers offer 480 apartments halls and other services and apartments for leasing at these the Company was first listed around the world for their providing an unrivalled luxury the discerning customer for its of different sizes along with a facilities, as well as some retail Towers. on the Qatar Exchange in June credibility, uniqueness, inno- lifestyle in Qatar, delivered properties’ outstanding design, range of penthouses, studios spaces designed to meet the UDC is a leading Qatari 2003. UDC activities cover a vation and quality. with UDC’s renowned property quality, amenities, location and and other innovative residen- needs of all residents. public shareholding company multitude of vital investment Commenting on the award, development and management lifestyle experience.” tial models, with breathtak- UDC has recently started with a mission to identify and sectors including real-estate de- Ibrahim Jassim Al Othman, expertise. With many more re- Al Mutahidah Towers con- ing city and sea views. This the handover process of the invest in long-term projects velopment, property manage- UDC president, CEO and markable projects in the pipe- sist of two residential connect- in addition to a state-of-the- residential units to the owners contributing to Qatar’s growth ment, infrastructure and utili- member of the Board, said: line, UDC continues to set new ed towers at the upper levels art gym, indoor and outdoor at Al Mutahidah Towers and and providing good sharehold- ties, maritime and hospitality “This prestigious award recog- standards in luxury residential in Viva Bahriya precinct. The swimming pools, function will soon launch a selection of er value. Established in 1999, related businesses.