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Sheikha Hind graces Doha Forum Youth Edition All preparations for Qatar Census 2020 complete: PSA QNA Doha

Amir condoles The Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) has finalised with Iranian all preparations for the start of the first phase of the general president census of population, hous- QNA ing and establishments (Qatar Doha 2020 Census). Starting from Sunday, the census will last a The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim whole month. bin Hamad al Thani on Sat- The PSA will hold a press urday sent a cable of condo- conference on Sunday to an- Starting from Sunday, lences to Iranian President nounce the details of the cen- the census will last a Dr Hassan Rouhani on the sus process in its first phase, whole month victims of the earthquake the first field work of research- that hit the East Azerbaijan ers, the following stages of province, northwestern Iran, the process and its nature, and Statistics Authority or- wishing the injured a speedy and the objectives of the cen- ganised the main training pro- recovery. Qatar Foundation Vice-Chairperson and CEO HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani and HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad al Thani attended the sus, which is one of the most gramme for field researchers second Doha Forum Youth Edition at Education City on Saturday. important statistical projects as part of preparations for the to collect comprehensive and first phase of the Qatar Popu- up-to-date data of individuals, lation, Housing and Estab- families, buildings and estab- lishments Census 2020 (data lishments in order to achieve completion phase). Forum calls for efforts to tackle developmental and service ob- The General Census of jectives. Population, Housing and Es- The press conference will tablishments, is the only statis- be addressed by PSA President tical process that is carried out QNB wins ‘Best climate change & extremism Dr Saleh bin Mohammad al by comprehensive inventory, Nabit, and a number of mem- once every five or ten years. Biometrics Meriam Jelliti The forum offered an op- him, and her,” Minister of slap for a young man in Tu- bers of the Census Executive Qatar had carried out a Initiative’ Doha portunity to young students Culture and Sports HE Salah nisia caused the Arab revolu- Committee. number of them in 1986, 1997, and future leaders from bin Ghanem al Ali said. tions and brought about ma- Last week, the Planning 2004, 2010 and 2015. Award (PG 9 ) The second Doha Forum around the world to explore “The beginning must be jor changes in the region, and Youth Edition engaged the options and solutions of from ourselves, If we want to events are still under way,” young people in dialogue, di- climate change and the ways change the world, let us start he said. plomacy, and diversity, with to tackle radicalisation. by ourselves,” he said, adding Highlighting the im- attendees calling for concert- The event is a precursor that the real change in the portance of the ambition of ed efforts to tackle climate to the annual Doha Forum, major perceptions of socie- young people, he said, “While Over 1.8 mn transactions change and extremism. an immersive two-day forum ties starts from the self and wars and racism and many Vice-Chairperson and that will gather global lead- changes from within. other issues concerning lib- by General Directorate of CEO of Qatar Foundation HE ers for constructive dialogue. He pointed out that erties exist in different forms Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al It will be held in Doha on De- the great transformations in every part of the world, Thani and HE Sheikh Thani cember 14-15. throughout the history began one must determine the most Passports in September bin Hamad al Thani attended “The biggest changes from people and did not start important mechanism that QNA The Search and Follow- QIIB honoured the event organised at the which took place in history from institutions, citing the will contribute to making real Doha up Department carried out Minaretein building (College were all brought by individu- example of the prophets, re- effective changes in societies, 49,768 transactions. The with Islamic Retail of Islamic Studies) in Educa- als, not institutions. When formers, and revolutionaries and that is indeed the ambi- The General Directorate of Support Services Department tion City on Saturday. we talk about true and great in various eras and societies. tion of young people.” Passports completed more for recruitment completed Banking Awards The event attracted more paradigm shifts; those are “Each of us should review than 1.8 million transactions 75,074 transactions, while (PG 10 ) than 200 participants. experienced within me, you, himself. A simple thing as a Continued on page 2  in September, according to the Airport Passports Depart- statistics of the Ministry of ment carried out 1,124,640 Interior (MoI). transactions. The statistics showed The total number of entry that the transactions carried and exit traffic through Hamad out in the departments of the International Airport in Sep- General Directorate of Pass- tember reached 1,056,027 On Berlin Wall anniversary, Merkel ports in September amounted movements, including 400,27 urges Europe to defend freedom to 1,535,153 transactions, entry and exit through elec- including 70,028 through tronic gates. Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday urged Europe to defend the Expatriates Affairs De- E-services transactions democracy and freedom as Germany marked 30 years since the partment, 207,019 transac- reached 239,761, of which fall of the Berlin Wall, warning that such gains must not be taken tions in the Unified Services 133 were through e-government for granted. At a solemn ceremony in a church standing on the Department in its various geo- portal and 141,404 through the former “death strip” that divided East and West, Merkel said the graphical centres, and 4,664 website of the MoI and 98,224 Berlin Wall reminds “us that we have to do our part for freedom transactions in the Border transactions through the mobile and democracy”. page 8 Passports Department. application “Metrash 2”.

NHRC Chairman HE Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri with Chairman of the National Bureau for Human Rights of Kuwait, Ambassador Jassim Mubarak al Mubaraki in Doha on Saturday. Qatar, Kuwait pledge to enhance India’s top court awards holy site to Hindus cooperation in human rights field AFP trigger unrest. By late Satur- hi court, Ayodhya itself was 16th century. was its chief minister — saw New Delhi day no incidents had been re- barricaded with thousands In the 1980s, as Hindu na- upwards of 1,000 people per- Qatar, Kuwait have pledged experiences and expertise. ported. of extra security personnel, tionalism and the Bharatiya ish, again largely Muslims. to boost cooperation in the The meeting also dis- India’s top court handed a The Supreme Court ruled including deployment of riot Janata Party (BJP) began to The verdict, it is hoped, field of human rights. cussed the possibility of sign- huge victory to Prime Minis- that the site in Ayodhya in police, and banning of all strengthen, pressure grew for will put an end to a decades- This came as Chairman ing an agreement of under- ter Narendra Modi’s Hindu northern India, where Hindu gatherings. the mosque to be replaced by old legal wrangle. of the National Human Rights standing between the NHRC nationalist party on Saturday, mobs destroyed a 460-year- Police were on alert across a new Hindu temple at the Zafaryab Jilani, a lawyer Committee (NHRC) HE Dr and the Bureau aimed at awarding Hindus control of a old mosque in 1992, must be India while officials and vol- 2.8-acre site. representing one of the Mus- Ali bin Smaikh al Marri met strengthening and protecting bitterly disputed holy site that managed by a trust to oversee unteers scoured social media In 1992, a Hindu mob es- lim litigants, said however Chairman of the National the close relations between has sparked some of the coun- the construction of a Hindu for inflammatory posts. Inter- timated to number 200,000 that it was “unjust” and was Bureau for Human Rights of the two parties in the fields try’s worst sectarian blood- temple. net access was suspended in reduced the mosque to rubble, considering filing a review pe- Kuwait, Ambassador Jassim of human rights, in addition shed. A separate piece of land in the city of Aligarh, home to a unleashing some of the worst tition. Mubarak al Mubaraki in Doha to the joint organisation of Authorities stepped up se- Ayodhya would be given over large Muslim minority. religious riots since independ- “Now, finally, the talk on Saturday. training courses, confer- curity nationwide for the deci- to a Muslim group to build a Devout Hindus believe ence, killing some 2,000 peo- around it and even the politics The meeting also dis- ences, forums and seminars, sion and Modi called for calm, “prominent” new mosque, the that Lord Ram, the warrior ple, mostly Muslims. around it will stop,” Shubham cussed means of cooperation and conduct studies or re- fearing the final ruling on an court ruled in its hotly awaited god, was born in Ayodhya In 2002, after 59 Hindu Maheshwar, 25, an Ayodhya on issues of common interest search on topics of common issue that has been a focal 1,045-page verdict. some 7,000 years ago but that activists died in a blaze on a resident whose family lives and activating the exchange of interest. page 2 point of Hindu-Muslim ten- As delighted Hindu activ- a mosque was constructed on train from Ayodhya, riots in 400 metres (yards) from the sions for decades could again ists chanted outside the Del- top of his birthplace in the Gujarat state — when Modi site, told AFP. page 8 02 Sunday, November 10, 2019

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PRESIDENT OF RWANDA MEETS ATTORNEY-GENERAL PM sends condolences to Iranian president Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser News bin Khalifa al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of condolences to Presi- in brief President of Rwanda Paul dent Dr Hassan Rouhani of Iran on the victims of the earthquake that Kagame met with Attorney- hit the northwestern Iran, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais Amir congratulates Botswana president al Marri, who is currently PM greets Cambodian counterpart visiting Rwanda, in Kigali THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Satur- on Saturday. They reviewed Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser day a cable of congratulations to President Mokgweetsi Masisi a number of topics and bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Prime Minister of of Botswana on his swearing-in for a new presidential term. joint action projects in the Cambodia Hun Sen on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) (QNA) field of consolidating the rule of law and fighting PM congratulates Botswana president Amir greets Cambodian king corruption. The meeting was attended by Rwandan PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Sat- minister of justice and Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Presi- urday a cable of congratulations to King Norodom Sihamoni of presidential advisor. (QNA) dent of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi on his swearing-in for a new Cambodia on the anniversary of his country’s Independence presidential term. (QNA) Day. (QNA) Deputy Amir sends condolences to Iranian president Qatar, Kuwait to boost human rights ties Address violence from root The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of condolences to President of Iran Dr QNA of common interest and activat- the celebration of the fifth an- Continued from page 1  Spokesperson for the Min- Hassan Rouhani on the victims of the earthquake that hit the Doha ing exchange of experiences and niversary of the United Nations istry of Foreign Affairs and Ex- northwestern Iran, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) expertise. honouring the Amir of Kuwait He compared the major issues ecutive Director of Doha Forum Chairman of the National It also discussed the possi- Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber of the worldwide societies to an HE Lolwah al Khater said, “I Deputy Amir greets Botswana president Human Rights Committee bility of signing an agreement al Sabah and the designation iceberg. “While we are looking at am delighted at the success of (NHRC) Dr Ali bin Smaikh al between the NHRC and the of Kuwait as a centre for hu- the top of the iceberg, which is this year’s second Doha Forum THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent Marri met the Chairman of the bureau aimed at strengthening manitarian action in deserved only 10 percent, we need to dive Youth Edition.” a cable of congratulations to President of Botswana Mokgweet- National Bureau for Human the close relations between the achievement consolidating Ku- in to see for the rest of the 90 “Providing a dedicated youth si Masisi on his swearing-in for a new presidential term. (QNA) Rights of Kuwait Ambassador two parties in the fields of hu- wait’s position in international percent and reach the bottom to platform to engage and debate Jassim Mubarak al Mubaraki man rights, in addition to or- forums. determine the source of it all,” he on high profile topics such as cli- Deputy Amir congratulates Cambodian king and his accompanying delega- ganising joint training courses, The NHRC has previous explained. mate change, it is clear to see just tion on Saturday. conferences and seminars and experiences in the cooperation The minister said dealing how much the youth of today THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani The meeting, held at the conducting studies on topics of with Kuwait in the dissemina- with the others on the basis of have to contribute to thought sent a cable of congratulations to King Norodom Sihamoni of committee’s headquarters in common interest, especially as tion and establishment of a cul- colour, race, religion or gender leadership, while engaging in the Cambodia on the anniversary of his country’s Independence the presence of Ambassador the two countries share com- ture of human rights, where the is directly related to violence and culture of diplomacy, dialogue Day. (QNA) of Kuwait to Qatar HE Hafeez mon social customs and tradi- two sides organised a training extremism, stressing the need to and diversity. It is with great Mohammed al Ajmi, discussed tions. course for Kuwaiti diplomats in address this phenomenon from anticipation that we now await means of cooperation on issues The meeting coincides with December 2014. the root. Doha Forum in December.” Nation Sunday, November 10, 2019 03

Qatar, Georgia hold Political Consultations QNTC, IFP join hands The ministries of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and Georgia held a round of political consul- to enrich tourism tations in Tbilisi on Saturday. The Qatari side was led by Secretary-General of the Ministry experts’ knowledge of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Has- san al Hammadi, while the Georgian side Tribune News Network was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Doha Affairs Alexander Khvtisiashvili. The political consultations discussed relations between Qatar National Tour- the two countries and the ways to boost ism Council (QNTC) and them, in addition to a number of issues of IFP Qatar will join hands common concern. (QNA) to bring back a knowledge- exchange and training plat- form for professionals in the tourism industry, on the sidelines of the annual Ahmed al Obaidli of QNTC. Hospitality Qatar exhibition from November 12 to 14. tourism experiences.” Thanks to the partner- Courtesy of QNTC, this HMC’s centre receives award ship, Hospitality Qatar will year’s programme includes provide for the first time a fan experience expert and free-of-charge certified train- former executive in Atletico ing programme delivered by Madrid and Disney Javier from Planetree International international experts. Martinez, who will deliver the The programme will training ‘Attraction Theme cover essential topics prepar- Park Experience – Enhanc- HMC is the first hospital system in the world to implement the Planetree Fellowship Programme ing industry practitioners for ing Visitor Experience’. FIFA World Cup 2022. Attendees will learn how Tribune News Network tivities based on the three domains of The training will take to develop business models Doha learning, doing and sharing. place during the second Hos- for new products or services Susan Frampton, president of Plane- pitality Qatar conference, at existing or future attrac- Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) tree International, said, “We are proud to which will explore the oppor- tions. They will also learn Center for Patient Experience and Staff announce the new individual credential, tunities shaping the tourism how to enhance the visitor Engagement has been presented with Fellow in Person-Centered Care, which sector in the lead up to the experience while also manag- the ‘Early Adopters of the Planetree recognises competency in the principles FIFA World Cup 2022, with ing marketing, finances, per- Fellow in Person-Centered Care Pro- and practice of person-centred care, and a focus on family entertain- sonnel planning, hospitality gramme Award’ by internationally re- is a major milestone in the field. Work- ment and technology-based and safety within entertain- nowned US-based healthcare consult- ing together, Planetree and HMC’s dedi- developments. ment and theme parks. ants Planetree International. cated CPESE team, under the leadership Ahmed al Obaidli of The training will take Nasser al Naimi, deputy chief of of Nasser al Naimi, have developed a QNTC, said, “QNTC is com- place at 6pm on November Quality, CPESE and director for Ham- unique recognition of excellence. mitted to working with our 12. ad Healthcare Quality Institute, Ali al “The Fellow in Person-Centered Care partners in the business Professionals in the Khater, chief communications officer, credential not only signifies a thorough events sector to ensure ex- events industry who are in- and Dr Khalid al Jalham, director of knowledge base of person-centred care, hibitions and conferences terested in increasing cus- the Ambulatory Care Center received but requires evidence of the practical allow participants to experi- tomer satisfaction can at- the award during a gala award ceremo- application of that knowledge to one’s ence the full breadth of what tend the training by Hamish ny designed to recognise leadership in work with patients, families and col- Qatar has to offer while con- Taylor, expert in leadership, the field of person-centred care. Hamad Medical Corporation officials receive prestigious award from Planetree Interna- leagues, and specific ways in which both tributing to their profession- customer service, innovation “In 2018, HMC signed a three-year tional during a gala award ceremony recently. the knowledge and practice have been al development. and branding. partnership with Planetree to strength- shared in order to advance the field of “We are excited to work Haidar Mshaimesh, act- en CPESE’s capabilities by providing healthcare professionals and students HMC is the first hospital system in patient experience.” with IFP Qatar once again ing general manager of IFP, strategic direction and support to en- who have successfully expanded their the world to implement the Planetree The first phase of the programme in- to curate a new programme said: “This year’s edition has hance our commitment to ‘putting the knowledge of person-centred approach- Fellowship Programme, with the first volves working with five HMC facilities that allows members of the significantly expanded the patient first’,’’ said Naimi. es and applied this knowledge in the group expected to graduate next year. - Ambulatory Care Center, Communica- Qatari tourism industry to events scope from HORECA “Since signing the partnership, the field. We are honoured to receive this The fellowship programme is based ble Disease Center, Enaya, Home Health explore with international to tourism, with the launch of CPESE team has been working to im- award which recognises the priority on the principles of Person Centred Care Care and Private Nursing. The plan is to experts how we can deliver our first Destination Pavilion plement the Planetree Fellowship Pro- we put on person-centered care across and requires individuals to participate ensure all HMC organisations achieve authentic, unforgettable and Luxury Tourism Zone.” gram which aims to recognise qualified HMC,” he added. and provide evidence for a range of ac- this certification over the coming years.

GU-Q PPP training course to open door to development

Tribune News Network professor of practice at Georgetown mercial innovations, entrepreneur- Doha University McCourt School of Public ship and efficiencies in order to pro- Policy in Washington, DC. mote development and lower costs.” A training course offered by the Execu- Buttarazzi has advised hundreds Through the course, which he tive Education programme at George- of US and foreign government of- said builds on the earlier Public-Pri- town University in Qatar (GU-Q) will ficials on PPP matters, including the vate Partnerships (PPPs) Founda- provide participants with a practical establishment of guidelines and pro- tion course at GU-Q, participants will hands-on learning experience in the cedures and building capacity for PPP have the opportunity to gain a deeper design and implementation of public- transactions. understanding of how to select pro- private partnerships or PPPs. Rodolph Boughaba, associate jects based on their potential for To be held on the university’s dean for the Executive Education success, how to compare the value of Education City campus from Novem- programme at GU-Q, said: “Govern- a PPP to traditional public sector op- ber 10 to 12, 2019, the Certificate in ments are increasingly turning to the tions and how to use project finance Public-Private Partnership Advanced private sector to collaborate on a wide to ensure that projects successfully Course will be taught by John But- variety of service programmes and meet the conditions in order to access tarazzi, a PPP professional with more infrastructure projects. PPPs allow operating funds and continue to de- than 25 years of experience and a the public sector to benefit from com- liver value-for-money for consumers.

CSE meet focuses on sustainable approach to process safety in oil and gas Best practices for respon- sible process safety in the oil and gas industry was the focus of a highly informa- tive seminar organised by the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- sity (HBKU) in partnership with Qatar Shell recently. Part of the HBKU- Qatar Shell Joint Research Seminars, A Sustainability Approach Towards Process Safety sought to bridge knowledge and procedural gaps between academia and industry. Keynote speaker Dr Wale Adeola, technical and process safety manager at Qatar Shell, offered insights and interesting perspec- tives which effectively com- bined industrial know-how and academic rigour. The event also provided participants with opportu- nities to network with sub- ject matter experts. Dr Muammer Koc, pro- fessor and head of the Sus- tainable Development Divi- sion, CSE, said: “We were delighted to host this event with Qatar Shell, a company which makes a massive con- tribution to the country’s economic development.” 04 Sunday, November 10, 2019 Nation

BIN YOUSEF GROUP DONATES FUND TO QCS QBRI, QCS raise awareness of breast cancer acrosss Doha ‘Walk to Support’ highlighted the importance of periodic check and healthier lifestyles in combatting breast cancer

Tribune News Network ity among Qatari women. The Doha good news is that, if detected early, there is a 90 percent sur- AS part of its efforts to trans- vival rate. Moreover, physically form healthcare in Qatar and active women are less likely the wider region, Qatar Bio- to develop breast cancer than medical Research Institute their inactive counterparts. (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa “While breast cancer preva- University (HBKU) recently lence in the Arab region is simi- staged a week of activities de- lar to other parts of the world, signed to raise awareness of studies nevertheless suggest breast cancer. that Arab women may experi- Activities commenced with ence a more aggressive form a QBRI-manned booth at Qatar of the condition and may suf- Cancer Society’s (QCS) ‘Walk fer from a younger age. This to Support’ event on the Doha underlines the importance Corniche, where scientists of QBRI’s Cancer Research from QBRI raised awareness Center, which focuses on the among the community about cellular and molecular basis of the importance of early detec- cancer-related issues to a group Speaking about the cam- cancer initiation. To this end, tion while providing facts and of women of various ages at As- paign, Dr Omar el Agnaf, ex- HBKU remains totally commit- dispelling myths about breast pire Ladies Club. ecutive director, QBRI, said: ted to raising awareness and cancer. The activities concluded “Breast cancer awareness combatting the causes and ef- As part of the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Bin Yousef Group ‘Walk to Support’ highlight- with a ladies-only event that campaigns are important in fects of breast cancer.” went the extra mile to support the cause with a fund-raising event ‘Walk for a cause’ and ed the importance of periodic formed part of QCS’ ‘Our Pas- Qatar and abroad for so many Qatar Biomedical Research donated proceeds to the Qatar Cancer Society. Led by the Managing Director, Mohammed examinations and healthier sion in Our Health’ programme. reasons. For instance, breast Institute regularly holds events al Baker, the walk drew an enthusiastic response from staff that walked 5 km across Al lifestyles in combatting breast Proceedings included a series cancer is the most common to highlight its research activi- Bidda Park and donations were made for every kilometre covered by each employee. (TNN) cancer. It was followed by QBRI of awareness sessions covering type of cancer among women ties and awareness campaigns. scientist Dr Julie Decock deliv- the most common cancers af- worldwide and the leading For more information, please ering an informal talk on breast flicting women in Qatar. cause of cancer-related mortal- visit qbri.hbku.edu.qa. QRCS attends top GCC Red Crescent meeting QC provides aid to flood victims in Balochistan Tribune News Network For their parts, the district admin- Doha istration and provincial government of Balochistan welcomed and appreciated Tribune News Network Secretary-General, Ali bin Has- going relief operations. The meeting approved 10 Qatar Charity (QC), with the support the assistance provided by Qatar Char- Doha san al Hammadi, and Head of In- The participants emphasised agenda items referred from pre- from benefactors in Qatar, has provided ity for the needy in the province. Also, ternational Relations, Dr. Fawzi the importance of continuing to liminary committees on mu- relief assistance to the flood victims in the provincial government requested for A high-profile delegation from Oussedik. The meeting discussed pursue unified and closely coor- tual cooperation, activities of the Balochistan, a province of Pakistan, in more humanitarian interventions in Ba- Qatar Red Crescent Society the local, regional, and inter- dinated positions at all levels. GCC Red Crescent Day under coordination with the Provincial Dis- lochistan. (QRCS) has attended the 15th national strategies of GCC Red They agreed to support the the theme of “Giving as One”, aster Management and Government of Qatar Charity is planning to open a Meeting of the Chiefs of Red Cres- Crescent organisations in rela- nomination of Dr. Hilal Musaed the Permanent Volunteering Baluchistan. field office in Balochistan, because there cent Societies and Associations of tion to joint humanitarian and al Sayer, President of Kuwait Committee, GCC Volunteering The assistance included food items is a great need for basic services in many the Cooperation Council for the relief work. Red Crescent Society (KRCS), Awards, promotion of humani- and winterised tents along with plas- fields like education, health, water and Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). Many issues were featured on as member of the International tarianism in educational cur- tic mats, which were distributed to 365 sanitation and income improvement. Held under the supervision of the agenda, notably the five-year Committee of the Red Cross ricula, a memorandum of under- people, including 200 beneficiaries from Balochistan suffers from chronic nat- the GCC Secretariat-General, the action plan of GCC Red Crescent (ICRC) in December elections. standing (MoU) between the GCC Kalat district and 165 beneficiaries from ural disasters. Most recently, it was se- two-day meeting was hosted by Organisations (2020-2024), a This is in recognition of his Secretariat-General and the Arab Noshki district. verely hit by droughts and floods during Oman Charitable Organisation multifaceted roadmap for joint outstanding contributions to hu- Red Crescent and Red Cross Or- While implementing the relief pro- 2018-19, especially the districts of Kalat (OCO) in Muscat, Oman. humanitarian efforts, to ensure manitarian action regionally and ganisation (ARCO), and the relief ject, Qatar Charity has given priority and Nushkif aced the worst conditions in QRCS was represented by its maximum cooperation in the on- worldwide. and ambulatory services. to the most vulnerable people affected state. by floods and droughts, including poor The agriculture, livestock and all ser- families, women, people with special vices such as health, education and water needs, the elderly, children and orphans. have witnessed a dramatic deterioration Receiving the existence, the beneficiaries in addition to the damage to the road extended thanks and gratitude to bene- network and infrastructure, increasing Bazm-e-Alig celebrates 202nd birth factors in Qatar, as well as Qatar Char- the rates of poverty and unemployment. ity for supporting them at a time, when It is worth mentioning that Na- they lost their crops and livestock and tional Disaster Management Author- anniversary of Sir Syed in style their homes were damaged by floods and ity (NDMA), a government institution in droughts. Pakistan, has honoured Qatar Charity in Kalat and Noshki, both districts in recognition of its humanitarian and de- Balochistan province, are very remote velopment efforts in the country. Qatar and poorly accessible, making it diffi- Charity was awarded a certificate of ex- cult for charitable organisations to reach cellence and shield of honour by NDMA there to address the needs of the poor. during a ceremony.

Members of the alumni association of India’s Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Qatar celebrate the 202nd anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan recently in Doha.

Tribune News Network occasion. honour on the occasion. Bazm-e- Doha Moosa Zainal Moosa, ex-ad- Alig also felicitated Ms Aaleena visor to the minister of culture Fayaz from MES Indian School, BAZM-e-Alig, the alumni asso- and heritage and the patron of who scored the highest marks in ciation of India’s Aligarh Muslim Bazm-e-Alig spoke at length Urdu language in Class X exami- University (AMU) in Qatar, cel- about Sir Syed and his mission nation among Indian schools in ebrated the 202nd birth anniver- and also outlined the objectives Qatar. sary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan at of Bazm-e-Alig and the idea be- Bazm-e-Alig also distributed Oryx Rotana Hotel recently. hind the formation of the asso- certificates to all the winners of More than 200 AMU alumni ciation in 1988. the Painting and Running Com- residing in Qatar attended the Asif Azmi, managing director petition held at Al Bidda Park in event and paid glowing tributes of New Delhi based Shezon Me- April this year. to Sir Syed, who played key role dia Pvt Ltd also graced the occa- The event also saw the re- in modernising education for the sion as the guest of honour. lease of a book titled ‘Qatar ki Muslim community in India. Other prominent attend- Nakabandi’, an Urdu translation Born on October 17, 1817, ees at the event included Vice by Nadeem Mahir, of a book on in Delhi, Sir Syed was a great Professor Abdul Raheem Kidwai President of Bazm-e-Alig Aqil the siege of Qatar, originally pub- reformer who founded Moham- director, University Grant Commission, Mehmood, General Secretary lished by Al Jazeera Centre for madan Anglo-Oriental College Human Resource Centre at AMU. Osama Shamsi, Hafiz Hamad Studies in Arabic and first trans- in 1875 in Aligarh which later de- Khaleeq and Nadeem Jafar lated into Urdu by veteran jour- veloped into the Aligarh Muslim cause of Sir Syed. among others. nalist Ashraf Siddqui. University. His work gave rise to Chief Guest Professor Abdul The event also featured a Many other dignitaries from a new generation of Muslim en- Raheem Kidwai, director, Uni- short interesting quiz contest various organisations, also at- trepreneurs and politicians. versity Grant Commission, Hu- conducted by Joint Secretary Ar- tended the function. The function Speaking on the occasion, man Resource Centre at AMU, shad Amin and Treasurer Tariq ended with the singing of AMU the President of Bazm-e-Alig Na- also applauded the efforts of Rasheed Khan. Tarana by the members followed deem Mahir urged the members Sir Syed and congratulated the Mementos were also present- by the traditional Annual Sir Syed to unite and work towards the members of Bazm-e-Alig on this ed to the chief guest and guest of Dinner. Flood victims receive Qatar Charity relief materials for Baluchistan project in Pakistan. Nation Sunday, November 10, 2019 05 Qatar Shell backs THIMUN Tamuq educator Alyafei Qatar for 12th year in a row publishes new textbook

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THE Hague International Mod- el United Nations (THIMUN) Qatar kicked-off at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) recently with more than 1,700 students of 87 na- tionalities in attendance. The three-day conference aims to hone leadership skills Dr Nayef Alyafei cuts a cake to mark the launch of his book. of high school students through discussions, debates and nego- More than 1,700 students from 87 countries are participating in the THIMUN, which kicked off at the Qatar National Convention Centre. Tribune News Network tiations addressing real world Doha problems and pressing global Qatar MUN Programme and gramme are well-aligned with contributes to national talent on an international scale. I am issues. Qatar Shell has been the then as The Hague Internation- Qatar Shell’s CSR strategy, of development. immensely proud of their con- Dr Nayef Alyafei, assistant sole sponsor of THIMUN in Qa- al Model United Nations Pro- which collaboration with key “THIMUN Qatar is unique tributions to civil and informed professor of petroleum en- tar for 12 consecutive years. gramme for the last five years. local partners, that help to rein- because it is student- led, with discourse and their ability to gineering at Texas A&M In his keynote speech at the THIMUN touches both the hu- force Qatari talent and capabili- high school students running host such a tremendous event”, University at Qatar (Ta- opening ceremony, Mohammed man and social pillars of the Qa- ties, is an integral part.” the conference for their peers”, Martin added. muq), has published a new Abu Jbara, corporate social re- tar National Vision 2030 which Qatar Shell’s CSR pro- said Lisa Martin, head of THI- This year schools from vir- textbook with Hamad Bin sponsibility (CSR) manager at we strongly support, through its grammes support the develop- MUN Qatar. “The event allows tually all GCC countries were Khalifa University Press Qatar Shell, said: “Qatar Shell focus on education, teamwork, ment of Qatar in line with the students to discuss challenging represented at the conference, (HBKU Press) on the prop- is proud to have supported this and leadership.” Qatar National Vision 2030. In international issues and gives in addition to new participants erties of rocks in petroleum outstanding programme since He added: “The key ob- addition to training around 300 them an opportunity to prac- from Indonesia, South Africa, reservoirs. bookstores across Qatar. its inception 12 years ago as the jectives of the THIMUN pro- Qatari staff, Qatar Shell also tice real-world leadership skills Sri Lanka, Spain and Taiwan. Alyafei said he wrote “HBKU Press’s central the textbook, titled ‘Funda- focus is to support and high- mentals of Reservoir Rock light Qatari and regional Properties’, after his first academics and provide them semester teaching the reser- with a global platform on Experts discuss media voir petrophysics course for which to share their ideas WCM-Q alumni, HMC doctors Tamuq petroleum engineer- and research,” explained ing students in fall 2017. This Dalia Heiba, publishing trends at NU-Q forum course is fundamental and at specialist at HBKU Press. strengthen leadership skills the heart of the petroleum “Dr Alyafei’s book is an im- The implications of new media and emerging trends in the industry, engineering curriculum, portant contribution to the Tribune News Net- technologies, including the impact Kuwari said, “Technology is the key Alyafei said. His students in academic landscape both re- of 5G on day-to-day communication foundation and success factor for that class said they enjoyed gionally and internationally work and the challenges of combating the media ecosystem. In Qatar, we their class notes and found and is exemplary of the high Doha disinformation and fake news, were are leading the world in terms of them more useful than the standard of quality academic among the topics at the most recent network developments, the future textbook, so they suggested books that HBKU Press is Weill Cornell Medicine- Qatar Media Industries Forum. and readiness to adapt to technol- he write his own textbook. committed to publishing.” Qatar (WCM-Q) alumni The forum, titled ‘Media on the ogy landscapes.” “It was a life goal for me Alyafei is a Class of 2009 and Hamad Medical Rise in Qatar: 2020 Trends and Be- Morris said, “Qatar is at the to write a textbook,” he said. petroleum engineering grad- Corporation (HMC) doc- yond’ and organised by Northwest- forefront of technology, it is a pio- “I wrote it for my students uate of Tamuq. He went on tors underwent compre- ern University in Qatar (NU-Q), fea- neering time to be here.” but I also wanted to leave a to earn his PhD at Imperial hensive training to boost tured Hayfa al Abdulla, innovation How technology can be used to legacy for petroleum engi- College London before join- their leadership and men- A total of 16 physicians completed the globally-recognised ILM director of Qatar Science and Tech- curate a fan’s experience through- neering students, something ing the faculty of his alma toring skills. Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management programme. nology Park; Fatima al Kuwari, ex- out the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar that will stand out with my mater. His PhD advisor, A total of 16 physicians ecutive director of marketing, Oore- was also part of the discussion. Ab- name on it. As the first Qatari Martin Blunt, contributed a completed the internation- hort of 16 WCM-Q alumni my experiences and ideas doo; and Steve Morris, managing dulla said, “There is an increase in to join the faculty at Tamuq, review of the book, which is ally-recognised ILM Level and HMC physicians to with those who are just be- partner, Portland Communications; the number of start-ups working to I need to show young Qataris printed on the back cover. 5 Certificate in Leadership complete the course, with ginning to assume leader- and Eddy Borges-Rey, associate create more interactive experiences that I am able to do these Blunt praised Alyafei’s clear and Management pro- another group of 16 to ship roles, and to give them professor at NU-Q as moderator. using augmented reality and virtual things and of course they can presentation of information gramme, delivered over complete the training in some confidence and cour- In opening remarks, Everette reality, and it is important that the too, so hopefully I can inspire and excellent illustrations, the course of seven days at December so that a to- age. This mix is what really E Dennis, dean and CEO of NU-Q, media industry is receptive to test- them to want to achieve their and said the book is ideal for HBKU Student Center. tal of 48 doctors working made the course an excel- praised the newly-established Qatar ing out new technology.” own dreams as well.” undergraduate or post-grad- The participants took in Qatar will have been lent experience for me.” Media City, noting the opportuni- Established in 2012 by NU-Q, This book covers the uate studies in petroleum workshops on subjects such equipped with enhanced The course, coordinated ties it will create in the Qatar media QMIF is a unique platform that essential concepts of rock engineering, hydrology or as management and lead- leadership skills. jointly by WCM-Q’s Office industry and how its work dovetails brings together professionals to en- properties aiding students, related disciplines. ership styles, performance Dr Noora Mohammed of Alumni Affairs and the with the goals of the Qatar Media gage in debates on a variety of topics petroleum geoscientists and Dr César Octavio Ma- management, decision- A A al Hammadi, chairper- Office of the Chief Medical Industries Forum. within the realm of media and com- engineers to understand lavé, dean of Tamuq, said making, and presentation son of the Radiology Oncol- Officer at HMC, concluded Commenting on the role of munications. (TNN) petroleum reservoirs. The Alyafei’s textbook is just one and communication skills. ogy Department at HMC’s with a closing ceremony and project took about two years example of how the branch The training, delivered by Hamad General Hospital, certificate presentation at- to complete and in spring campus is sharing knowl- UK firm Leadership Focus, said, “I was so happy to do tended by Alia Taub, chief 2019, he used a test version edge worldwide based on also featured modules on this course with my col- executive of Leadership Fo- in the course. He then in- the expertise and experience managing change, emo- leagues. What I liked most cus, Dr Abdulla al Ansari, corporated feedback from of its faculty, as well as con- tional intelligence, influ- was that there was a good acting chief medical officer his students to complete the tributing to building human encing and assertiveness mixture between senior at HMC, and Dr Aksam Yas- book, which is now a part capacity in Qatar by develop- skills, and coaching and and junior leaders. As a sin, deputy chief medical of HBKU Press’s catalogue ing a new generation of engi- mentoring skills. senior leader, I valued be- officer for Medical Affairs, of books and is available in neering leaders. This was the second co- ing able to share some of Medical Staff Office, HMC. Performance poet White ignites creative spark in Qatar’s youth at QNL workshop

Tribune News Network paper, and it is a lot of fun too,” Doha said White. White came to prominence Author, illustrator and perfor- almost two decades ago when his mance poet Chris White delight- first poetry picture book, ‘Bitey ed families with his ‘Fire Up Your The Veggie Vampire’, was pub- Imagination’ workshop, an en- lished. His other acclaimed works tertaining and enlightening mix include ‘Penny Pickles’ Pet Potato’, of drawing, singing and writing ‘Never Give a Duck a Pen’ and held recently at Qatar National ‘Don’t Put Dave in the Microwave’. Library (QNL). George Loro, who was among White told the excited group White told the children and parents how he became an author and shared the attendees with his children, of children and parents how he stories of his travels around the world. said, “It was great fun and a good became an author and shared hour spent at the library. We had stories of his travels around the trate a poem of their own. screens, they need to get their a good laugh over the last hour world, performing poetry dur- “Kids always need to be en- pens and paper out and engage and all of the kids present were ing the creative and informative couraged to be creative and to in creative drawing activities. full of energy. Such events really workshop. He then showed par- use their imagination. In a world They should learn how the crea- help kids show their creative sides ticipants how to write and illus- where we rely on technology and tive things on screens are done on in fun ways.” ‘W Doha World Cup of Golf’ on November 30

As part of its ongoing effort to sup- City has cemented its place in the is expressing its commitment the at Education City Golf Club, com- port Qatar’s commitment to sports, golfing map for its impeccable ser- personal fitness of the residents and mented, “We are excited to join W Doha Hotel and Residences has vice and as a seasonal host for not guests, with incorporating its signa- forces with the W Doha Hotel as teamed up with Education City Golf only golf tournaments but creating ture wow moments into everything the event gives us both the abil- Club to launch Qatar’s first ‘W Doha events for the community that they it does. W Doha continues its work ity to think outside the box on how World Cup of Golf’. want to be part of. The collabora- to achieve Qatar National Vision we can collectively grow the game This partnership will bring to- tion between Education City and W 2030 by supporting the nation’s of golf. Our collaboration is much gether sport lovers, golf fanatics Doha will support golfing in Qatar mission to be a hub world sporting more than just a partnership; it is and competitive players to unite as through encouraging new players and promoting a healthy lifestyle.” a vision to create opportunities for a team of 4 for a memorable day on and the community to get active The winners of the competition access to the sport for people who November 30. W Doha has invited and start swinging into wellness. will be announced on the same day might not have it.” seasoned golfers or beginners to Wassim Daaje, general man- at a colorful ceremony to be held Players can visit https:// set up their teams and compete for ager of W Doha, commented, “W at the hotel’s famous WET Deck in www.golfgenius.com/pag- some of the most coveted prizes. Doha, through the partnership the evening. es/5684589155573567396 and The golfing facility in Education with the Education City Golf Club Rhys Beecher, director of Golf form their teams. (TNN) 06 Sunday, November 10, 2019

‘When dental hygiene is neglected, side effects are bound to crop up’

Dr. Nessrine al Hajj, a Senior Orthodontics Specialist at the Al Emadi Hospital, explains to Qatar Tribune, the various facets of dental hygiene and the best practices being adopted by experts across the globe. Excerpts of the interview:

What are the main uses of dental braces? Dental braces are used to align and straighten teeth and help position them correctly as per the person’s bite.

What are the different types of dental braces? Dental braces only differ in the material used. The colors on the braces are only for cosmetic purposes.

How difficult is the procedure to install dental Dr. Nessrine braces? al Hajj, Installing is not painful at all. Post-installing is usu- a Senior ally not painful as well. The shape of the braces has Orthodontics improved in a way that suits the patients and doesn’t Specialist at cause pain. Also, the braces need to be adjusted on a the Al Emadi monthly basis. Hospital What is adjusting the teeth gaps all about? When the gap is too wide, it is preferable to seek help at a younger age – when the bones are still adjustable and easy to operate on. Patients may have several gaps caused by teeth fall- ing or removed. It is extremely difficult to fill the gaps especially when the gaps are very wide, in which case, a Dental Implant is the only solution.

How is the “gummy smile” treated? Several methods of treatment are used to fix the “gummy smile”. Hypermobile upper lip is, when smil- ing, too much gum tissues tend to show. The Then we have the “Invisalign” clear plastic aligners length and position of the gum can also be that can be removed easily and replaced easily. It is the related. most advanced device being used now. At Al Emadi we We study the patient’s X-rays and then use a patient’s digital simulation to show patients the determine the exact problem, to be able to teeth movement and the final expected result. initiate the treatment. In some cases the “gummy smile” is Hot are the dental braces cleaned? caused by the width of the jaw itself, and Naturally it requires extra care, so we always show our that’s when an operation is needed. patients how to clean the braces and brush their teeth. Botox in also used now to treat “gummy smile” – by injecting the lip to hide the ex- What is the duration for wearing the braces? tra tissue of the gum. However, this is only a The duration differs depending on the patient’s dental temporary and not a definitive cure. problem, age and bone resistance. When the situation is not as complicat- ed, we can operate on the gum to shorten it. What is the proper age to have dental braces? There isn’t a specific age. Braces can be installed on up Is it possible to replace dental braces to 60-year-old patients. But it is always preferable for with dental operations for immediate children starting the age of seven. results? Studies are still ongoing concerning this top- What is your advice for parents about chil- ic. Operations may help fasten the process of dren’s dental health? fixing or straightening the teeth. But it is not Parents must pay attention to their children’s teeth, es- practiced yet. pecially at an early age. When noticing a misalignment Biological limits are to be considered, or a different teeth positioning, open bite, teeth gaps, which is why dental braces are the ideal sleep disorder (snoring) and bad dental behaviors such and only solution being used now. as pacifiers and “thumb sucking”, they must check with a dentist as soon as possible. What are the latest devices being The usual dental hygiene routine is to be well fo- used in dental braces now? cused on, in addition to encouraging a healthy diet. The focus is now on the cosmetic Starting the age of seven, regular visit to the dentist devices – they have the same ef- is highly recommended. fect as the traditional braces. “Lingual Braces” are the same Are there any side effects of the dental braces? as traditional metal braces, except When dental hygiene is neglected, the side effects will that the brackets and wires are happen, including white spots, remineralization and placed on the inside of the teeth. infections. Gulf / Middle East / World Sunday, November 10, 2019 07 Iraq forces clear protest sites as Iran says enriching uranium to five percent AFP level exceeds the limit set by leaders reach deal to end rallies Tehran the accord but is less than the 20 percent Iran had pre- Iran said on Saturday it is viously operated and far less The crackdown came after political chiefs agreed to rally around embattled PM Adel Abdel Mahdi now enriching uranium to than the 90 percent level re- five percent, after a series of quired for a warhead. AFP a mediating role during times steps back from its commit- In its fourth step away Baghdad of crisis in Iraq, met with Sadr ments under a troubled 2015 from the agreement, Iran and persuaded him to return accord with major powers. resumed enrichment at the Iraqi forces fired live am- to the fold, said a source pre- The deal set a 3.67 per- Fordow plant south of Teh- munition on Saturday as they sent at the meetings. cent limit for uranium ran on Thursday, with engi- pushed towards Baghdad’s “Those meetings resulted enrichment but Iran an- neers feeding uranium hex- main anti-government protest in an agreement that Abdel nounced it would no longer afluoride gas (UF6) into the camp, after political leaders Mahdi would remain in of- respect it after Washington plant’s mothballed enrich- agreed to stand by the cabinet fice,” the source said. unilaterally abandoned the ment centrifuges. by any means -- including force. Sadr has since gone silent agreement last year and re- Iran was already en- Gunfire and steady booms amid reports he is in Iran. imposed crippling sanctions. riching uranium at another of stun grenades and tear gas Another source said politi- “Based on our needs and plant in Natanz. rang out as security units ap- cal factions agreed this week to what we have been ordered, Tehran emphasises the proached Tahrir (Liberation) move forward on reforms and we are currently producing measures it has taken are Square, ground zero for the constitutional amendments if five percent,” Atomic Energy swiftly reversible if the re- month-long movement de- the premier and government Organisation of Iran spokes- maining parties to the deal manding regime change. stayed in place. man Behrouz Kamalvandi -- Britain, China, France, Ger- On Saturday afternoon, “They agreed to end the told a press conference. many and Russia -- find a way AFP correspondents saw peo- protests with any means pos- He said Iran has the “ca- to get around US sanctions. ple shot in the chest collapse sible and to reopen the bridges pacity to produce five per- On July 1, Iran said it had to the pavement before being and shuttered streets,” said a cent, twenty percent, sixty increased its stockpile of en- carried away by tuk-tuks. senior member of one party percent, or any percentage” riched uranium to beyond a “The security forces are represented at the gathering. of enriched uranium, a claim 300-kilogramme maximum getting closer to us, but the Abdel Mahdi met Presi- often repeated by Tehran. set by the deal, and a week protesters are trying to hold dent Barham Saleh on Satur- Uranium enrichment is later, it announced it had ex- them off by burning tires,” a Iraqi demonstrators gather in Al-Khalani square in central Baghdad on Saturday, during clashes with Iraqi day for the first time in days. the sensitive process that ceeded the enrichment cap. doctor in Tahrir told AFP. forces. (AFP) Government sources had told produces fuel for nuclear The third move had it fir- “We can hear live fire now AFP ties between them had power plants but also, in ing up advanced centrifuges and there are so many wound- been cut after Saleh proposed highly extended form, the on September 7 to enrich ed.” Earlier, security forces Iraq’s premier promises govt shake-up under protest pressure the premier be replaced. fissile core for a warhead. uranium faster and to higher wrested back control of three Cairo: Iraq’s embattled Prime Minister Adel Abdel-Mahdi on Saturday promised to carry out a major Parliament convened Sat- The current five percent levels. bridges over the River Tigris government shake-up as a response to street protests that have paralyzed the country. urday afternoon to discuss in the heart of Baghdad that “There are popular demands for comprehensive or partial government changes to end the quota reform proposals, including had been partially occupied by system [among political powers] and make our institutions more youthful and efficient,” he said in a hiring drives and increased protesters. statement. welfare payouts. In Karbala, a revered Shi- “We have confirmed that we will conduct an important government change in response to this,” Meanwhile, the streets ite holy city south of the capi- he said without giving further details. around Tahrir were in chaos. tal, the tents of protesters were On Saturday, Abdel-Mahdi pledged reforms to achieve social justice, fight corruption, reduce “The security forces told us reduced to ashes when securi- unemployment and improve basic services in the country. the protests are over and eve- ty forces fired searing hot tear While calling the ongoing protests among the “most important events” in post-2003 invasion ryone should go home,” one gas canisters at them. Iraq, he said that they should not disrupt normal life. (DPA) protester shouted. And in the southern city of “But we put up more barri- Basra, security forces cleared a The crackdown came after to power last year through a backed the government. cades so they won’t enter Tah- protest camp outside the pro- political chiefs agreed to rally shaky alliance between popu- But they closed rank rir. Tomorrow, no one goes to vincial government headquar- around embattled Prime Min- list cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and around the premier this week work,” he vowed. ters. ister Adel Abdel Mahdi, whose Hadi al-Ameri, a leader of the after a series of meetings led Protesters are now on the Three people were killed government was threatened Hashed al-Shaabi paramili- by Major General Qasem backfoot but still occupy part and dozens wounded, accord- by the largest and deadliest tary network. Soleimani, the head of the Ira- of Al-Jumhuriyah (Republic) A handout picture released by Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization ing to medical sources, and se- grassroots protests in Iraq in When the protests erupt- nian Revolutionary Guard’s Bridge, the southernmost of shows the interior of the Fordo (Fordow) Uranium Conversion curity forces began rounding decades. ed, Sadr threw his weight be- foreign operations arm. the capital’s bridges and the Facility in Qom, in the north of the country. (AFP) up demonstrators. Abdel Mahdi, 77, came hind them while the Hashed Soleimani, who often plays closest to Tahrir.

News in brief Petrol pumps shut down in protest-hit Lebanon over dollar shortage AFP ably in daily life. their dollar savings or convert Tens of thousands celebrate Japan’s Beirut But banks have been re- Lebanese pound accounts. ducing access to dollars since Since September, petrol Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement Several petrol stations in the end of the summer, follow- station owners have accused Tokyo: Tens of thousands of people gathered on Saturday at protest-hit Lebanon stopped ing fears of a shortage in cen- banks of failing to provide a national festival to celebrate the enthronement of Japan’s services on Saturday, as re- tral bank dollar reserves. them with the dollars they Emperor Naruhito with dancers and pop stars offering jubilant serves ran dry due to a short- In recent days, banks halted need and threatened strikes. performances. age of US dollars to pay sup- all ATM withdrawals in dollars In response, the central Some 10,000 citizens who won hard-to-get tickets and pliers, a syndicate head said. and severely restricted conver- bank last month pledged to fa- 20,000 invited guests attended the evening festival at Tokyo’s The shuttering of petrol sions from Lebanese pounds. cilitate access to the greenback Imperial Palace Plaza, which was broadcast live across the nation. stations came as demonstra- Many Lebanese have had for importers of petroleum The festival came after Naruhito completed his ascension tors again took to the street to instead buy dollars from products, wheat and medicine. to the Chrysanthemum throne on October 22 in a ceremony across the country, keeping up money changers at a high- But the measure has not steeped in the traditions and grandeur of a monarchy that their three-week-long move- er exchange rate, in what yet gone into effect. claims 2,000 years of history. ment against a political class amounts to a de-facto devalu- Lebanon has since October “I am grateful to you gathering here today for your congrat- regarded as inefficient and ation of the local currency that 17 witnessed an unprecedent- ulations,” Naruhito told a flag-waving crowd.(AFP) corrupt. has sparked price hikes. ed popular uprising against “The petrol stations that The official exchange rate everything from power cuts opened today are the ones that A Lebanese national flag hangs in front of a closed petrol station in has remained fixed at 1,507 and poor social security to al- Five candidates confirmed to run in still have reserves. the capital Beirut on Saturday. (AFP) Lebanese pounds to the dol- leged state corruption. Algeria’s December presidential race They will close down as lar, but the rate in the parallel The government yielded to soon as supply runs out,” said Tuesday, “we will be forced to pay importers and suppliers in market has surpassed 1,800. popular pressure and stepped Algiers: Five candidates, including two former prime minis- Sami Brax, the head of the stop imports and close down dollars. “The banks are under pres- down last month, with the ters under deposed president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, have been Syndicate of Gas Station Own- all petrol stations.” For two decades, the Leba- sure from people, both inside World Bank urging for the selected to run in Algeria’s December presidential poll, the ers. Petrol stations receive nese pound has been pegged Lebanon and abroad,” said quick formation of a new cabi- country’s consitutional council confirmed on Saturday. He said if officials do not payment from customers in to the US dollar, with both economist Naseeb Ghabreel, net to prevent the economy Twenty-three candidates had registered for the election facilitate access to dollars by Lebanese pounds but have to currencies used interchange- after many rushed to withdraw from further deteriorating. which comes as Algeria has been mired in months of street protests demanding an overhaul of the entire political system. Kamel Feniche -- head of the constitutional council, which validates candidates for the election -- said on Saturday that only five of those candidates have been selected to run in the Huge HK rally after student December 12 polls, confirming a decision announced by the Battles rages one month after elections authority a week ago. Protesters are opposed to any dies and lawmakers arrested Bouteflika-era figures taking part in the election, fearing the Turkey started Syria offensive elite will use the poll to choose his successor. (AFP) AFP Hong Kong has witnessed 24 DPA Hong Kong weekends of protest in what Cairo has become the most pro- Doctors could be Thousands cut off Tens of thousands of Hong found challenge to Beijing’s fired as hospitals by floods in Kenya Turkey-backed rebels and Kongers packed into a park rule since the 1997 handover. Kurdish forces in north-east on Saturday night to mourn a Many at the peaceful and refuse patients to receive food aid Syria were locked in fierce fight- student who died during re- sombre rally wore black. Harare: Nearly a third of Johannesburg: Thou- ing on Saturday, a war monitor cent clashes as police arrest- “I want an independent Zimbabwe’s doctors could be sands of families cut off by said, one month after Turkey ed a group of pro-democracy inquiry because that proves fired, an official said on Sat- flooding in Kenya will begin launched its offensive against lawmakers, deepening the Hong Kong is still a place urday, throwing the country’s receiving food and supplies Kurdish militias in the region. city’s political crisis. with rule of law,” a 35-year- already ailing public health on Saturday, the UN World The Syrian Observatory The international finance old woman, who gave her care service into turmoil. Food Programme (WFP) said. for Human Rights said ground hub has been upended by five surname Wong, told AFP, On Friday, Zimbabwe’s The WFP is assisting shelling continued between months of huge and increas- echoing the movement’s core government fired 211 striking the Kenyan government to the Turkey-backed rebels and ingly violent pro-democracy demand for an investigation doctors. deliver food to families in the Kurdish-led Syrian demo- protests, but Beijing has re- into police tactics. A further 305 are facing the northern and eastern cratic Forces (SDF) in the area fused to give in to most of the Wong, who said she disciplinary action, and if counties of Mandera, Wajir, between the town of Tal Tamr Turkish military vehicles take part in a joint Turkish-Russian patrol movement’s demands. moved to Hong Kong from these are also fired, nearly Garissa and Tana River, the and Abu Rasin. near the town of Al-Muabbadah in the northeastern Syrian Hassake Tensions have soared the mainland three years a third of the 1,601 doctors UN agency said in a state- Turkish warplanes were province on the border with Turkey, on Friday. (AFP) since the death on Friday ago, said she also wanted to employed by the public sector ment. also targetting the area, leav- of Alex Chow, 22, who suc- see less confrontational tac- would be out of a job, accord- Flooding has destroyed ing injuries among the Kurdish against the SDF, which is dom- square kilometres of territory, cumbed to head injuries sus- tics from hardcore protest- ing to the Health Services bridges and roads, further and Syrian government troops, inated by the Kurdish People’s wresting 13.1 per cent of the tained during a fall as police ers. Board, a government body isolating those affected by with whom the Kurds have Protection Units (YPG). Anka- lands controlled by the SDF skirmished with demonstra- “I think non-violent ways charged with overseeing heavy rains. formed an alliance, the Brit- ra considers the Kurdish mili- and the Syrian government tors inside a car park last can also win,” she said. health care professionals. Kenya is experiencing a ain-based watchdog added. tants to be terrorists linked to in the area from those forces, weekend. The rally came after po- The doctors have been on devastating rainy season, with Turkey and allied rebels separatist fighters in Turkey. according to the Observatory. The huge rally -- one of the lice brought charges against strike since September, para- rainfall two to three times groups in Syria launched a Since the offensive started, Two ceasefire deals, first with few in recent months to ob- at least seven lawmakers who lyzing state hospitals. (DPA) above normal levels. (DPA) military offensive in the coun- the Turkish forces and allied the US and then with Russia, tain police approval -- means now face up to a year in jail. try’s north-east on October 9 rebels have advanced on 4,820 brought a pause to the fighting. 08 Sunday, November 10, 2019 Asia / US / Europe Bangladesh, India evacuate hundreds of thousands ahead of cyclone DPA we will hopefully be able to Meteorologist Ruhul Heavy rains and strong Dhaka/New Delhi take all vulnerable people to Kuddus in Dhaka said the winds were reported along safety,” Enamur Rahman, low-lying coastal areas and the coast of Odisha state Bangladesh and India junior minister for Bangladesh islands are likely to face a where hundreds of trees were have evacuated hundreds disaster management, told storm surge of nearly 2 metres uprooted, India Today news of thousands of people to reporters in Dhaka. above normal tide. channel reported. shelters as a powerful cyclone Cyclone Bulbul is packing Most parts of Bangladesh In the neighbouring in the Bay of Bengal churns wind speeds reaching 140 are expected to face heavy Indian state of West Bengal towards the coast of the two kilometres per hour and is rain along with winds of up operations at the region’s South Asian neighbours. likely to make landfall near the to 120 kilometres per hour main airport at Kolkata were Bangladesh has evacuated Sundarbans mangrove forest during the passage of the suspended for 12 hours as a more than 300,000 people as that straddles both countries. storm, he added. precautionary measure. it planned relocation of nearly Indian Meteorological Coastal areas in eastern Special control rooms have 1.8 million coastal residents to Department said the cyclone India have already experienced been set up, about 120,000 safety while India has shifted was likely to weaken from heavy rains due to the storm. people evacuated and Nation- nearly 120,000 people, “very severe” to “severe” Flights were suspended and al Disaster Response Force officials said on Saturday. as it crossed the coast with the Indian Navy was on teams deployed, West Bengal Pilgrims walk by the dock after a ferry service to Sagar Island was suspended due to the approaching “More people will be expected wind speeds of 110- standby for relief operations, Chief Minister Mamata Ba- Cyclone Bulbul in Kakdwip in West Bengal state on Saturday. (AFP) moved to the shelters, and 120 kilometres per hour. officials and news said. nerjee tweeted.

GOODWILL GESTURE AMID WIDER DISCORD Triumph for Modi’s Pakistan, India set aside tensions to BJP after holy site awarded to Hindus AFP open Sikh temple corridor for pilgrims New Delhi

India’s top court handed The secure visa-free a huge victory to Prime corridor marks a Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party on rare moment of Saturday, awarding Hindus control of a bitterly disputed cooperation between holy site that has sparked nuclear-armed rivals some of the country’s worst sectarian bloodshed. Hindu activists celebrate out- DPA Authorities stepped up side the Supreme Court in New Islamabad/New Delhi security nationwide for the Delhi on Saturday. (AFP) decision and Modi called for Pakistan and India on calm, fearing the final ruling Saturday opened a corridor on an issue that has been a Ayodhya verdict and a border crossing to allow focal point of Hindu-Muslim Sikh followers to visit one of tensions for decades could ● A piece of land disputed their holiest shrines, setting again trigger unrest. by Hindus and Muslims aside tensions between the By late Saturday no would be awarded to nuclear-armed rivals. incidents had been reported. Hindus to build a temple The opening of the The Supreme Court ruled corridor, to allow Sikh pilgrims that the site in Ayodhya in ● An alternate piece of to visit Kartarpur Sahib in the northern India, where Hindu land would be given to eastern Pakistani province of mobs destroyed a 460-year- Muslims by the Punjab, is being hailed as a old mosque in 1992, must government in Ayodhya victory for peace. be managed by a trust to to build a mosque Pakistani Prime Minister oversee the construction of a Imran Khan called the opening Hindu temple. Devout Hindus believe “historic” in a speech at the A separate piece of land in that Lord Ram, the warrior inauguration ceremony. Ayodhya would be given over god, was born in Ayodhya The corridor connects to a Muslim group to build some 7,000 years ago but that Pakistani and Indian Punjab, a “prominent” new mosque, a mosque was constructed on the birthplace of Sikhism, the court ruled in its hotly top of his birthplace in the which was divided between awaited 1,045-page verdict. 16th century. the two countries when they As delighted Hindu In the 1980s, as Hindu gained independence from Sikh pilgrims visit the Shrine of Baba Guru Nanak Dev at Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, near the Indian border, on Saturday. (AFP) activists chanted outside the nationalism and the Britain in 1947. Delhi court, Ayodhya itself was Bharatiya Janata Party Indian Prime Minister Corridor connects Pakistani four kilometres from Dera barricaded with thousands (BJP) began to strengthen, Narendra Modi inaugurated Modi thanks Khan for ‘cooperation’ and Indian Punjab, the Baba Nanak, another famous of extra security personnel, pressure grew for the mosque the corridor on his country’s on visa-free Sikh corridor Sikh shrine, in India. The including riot police deployed, to be replaced by a glorious side and saw off the first birthplace of Sikhism Kartarpur corridor was first and all gatherings banned. new Hindu temple at the 2.8- Sikh pilgrims to travel to the Dera Baba Nanak, India: Indian Prime Around 12,000 Sikhs from proposed in early 1999 by then Police were on alert acre (1.1-hectare) site. temple, which is around four Minister Narendra Modi thanked his prime ministers of India and across India while officials In 1992, a Hindu mob es- kilometres from the border. Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan on 68 countries participate in Pakistan, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and volunteers scoured social timated to number 200,000 Wearing a saffron turban Saturday for his “cooperation” on a the inauguration ceremony and Nawaz Sharif. media for inflammatoryreduced the mosque to rub- in the Sikh style, Modi in a visa-free corridor allowing Indian Sikhs Intermittent souring of posts. Internet access was ble, unleashing worst reli- speech thanked all associated to visit one of their religion’s holiest Sikh pilgrims from India relations between India and suspended in the city of gious riots since independ- with the corridor, including sites across the border in Pakistan. have a difficult time visiting Pakistan pushed it to the Aligarh, home to a large ence, killing some 2,000 Khan, “for understanding “I would like to thank the Prime it and have long been back-burner until it gained Muslim minority. people, mostly Muslims. Indian sentiments.” Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, for momentum in 2018 as Nanak’s Former Indian prime respecting the sentiments of India. I demanding a road link and 550th anniversary neared. minister Manmohan Sigh, a thank him for his cooperation,” Modi easing of travel permits India and Pakistan have Sikh himself, was among the said in televised comments from the thorny relations and have first few pilgrims who crossed inauguration of the corridor on the years of his life at Kartarpur fought three wars, two of them into Pakistan. Indian side of the border, in a rare Sahib, where he died. over the disputed Kashmir Protesters in Chile set fire “This will go a long way message of gratitude between the nuclear arch-rivals. (AFP) Sikh pilgrims from India region. Tensions have been in building trust between our have a difficult time visiting it running high since a decision to university, loot church two countries,” he said at the and have long been demanding by India in August to strip border. the United States, Britain, inauguration ceremony. a road link and easing of travel the region of Kashmir of its Around 12,000 Sikhs Australia, Canada and The founder of Sikhism, permits. special autonomous status in a from 68 countries, including India participated in the Guru Nanak, spent the last 18 The Kartarpur Sahib is decision that angered Pakistan.

Trump hails On Berlin Wall anniversary, Merkel Germany as urges Europe to defend freedom ‘treasured’ ally Washington: US AFP Cracks have appeared President Donald Trump on Flames engulf Pedro de Valdivia University following a protest against Berlin within the European Union as Saturday hailed Germany the Chilean government, in Santiago, on Saturday. (AFP) former eastern bloc countries as a “treasured” ally as Chancellor Angela Merkel like Hungary or Poland commemorations were held AFP outside and setting it alight. on Saturday urged Europe to are accused by Brussels of marking 30 years since the Santiago Tens of thousands of defend democracy and freedom challenging the rule of law. fall of the Berlin Wall. people had filed earlier into as Germany marked 30 years Domestically, Germany “The Cold War has Demonstrators in Chile Plaza Italia, which has become since the fall of the Berlin Wall, is also struggling with a long since passed, but set a university building ground zero in this spasm warning that such gains must resurgent far-right, which has tyrannical regimes around ablaze and ransacked a of grassroots fury over low not be taken for granted. gained a strong foothold in its the world continue to employ church on Friday at the close wages, high costs for education At a solemn ceremony in a former communist states by the oppressive tactics of of an otherwise peaceful and health care and a socio- church standing on the former championing a nationalist and Soviet-style totalitarianism,” rally marking three weeks of economic system they see “death strip” that divided East anti-immigration message. Trump said. “I congratulate unprecedented protests against as favoring the wealthy. The and West, Merkel said the People gather during the public show for the 30th anniversary of the Merkel said the past must the German people on the social and economic inequality. unrest has left 20 people dead. Berlin Wall reminds “us that fall of the Berlin Wall, at Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor) in serve as a lesson, noting that tremendous strides that have Protesters clashed In the third such huge we have to do our part for Berlin, on Saturday. (AFP) the collapse of the Berlin Wall been made in reuniting their with police who had set up march, they renamed the freedom and democracy”. is “history and teaches us that country and in rebuilding the barricades to protect private square “Dignity Plaza.” As “The values upon which overwhelmed by large crowds, reunification a year later. no wall that keeps people out former East Germany. Pedro de Valdivia University, night fell, protesters blocked Europe is founded... they are threw open the gates to West But the euphoria for liberal and limits freedom is so high “We will continue working and shortly thereafter the roads near an upscale shop- anything but self-evident. Berlin, allowing free passage democracy that characterised or so wide that it cannot be with Germany, one of our most wooden roof of its 100-year- ping mall that is considered a And they must always be lived for the first time since the the epochal event then has broken through. treasured allies, to ensure old administration building symbol of modern, prosper- out and defended anew,” she Berlin Wall was built. somewhat dissipated three “That applies to us all that the flames of freedom began to burn, witnesses said. ous Chile and erected flaming told guests from across the The momentous event decades on, as the Western in East and West: we stand burn as a beacon of hope Nearby, hooded protesters barricades. They chanted and continent. would end up bringing the alliance that helped secure stripped of any excuses and and opportunity for the entire looted the church of La shouted slogans against con- On November 9, 1989, communist regime crashing those achievements is riddled are required to do our part for world to see.” (AFP) Asuncion, which was built servative President Sebastian East German border guards, down, and led to German with divisions. freedom and democracy.” in 1876, dragging furniture Pinera. 4 major warehousing parks spur business activities page 11

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27,681.24 10,274.56 40,323.61 1,462.90 +6.44 pts -10.82 pts -330.13 pts Gold -0.24% QNB delves into factors behind Dow QE sensex US Fed rate cuts page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 16.82 Brent 62.51 +0.35% WTI 57.24 +0.16% Silver -1.10% Qatar to enhance Opportunities galore for economic, trade foreign firms in Qatar ties with Russian Back 2 Business networking event attracts over 400 local and international biz representatives city of St Petersburg Satyendra Pathak Tribune news network Doha Doha

Many international compa- Qatari business commu- nies are looking for business nity is interested in identify- opportunities in Qatar espe- ing investment opportunities Boosting ties cially in the food and tourism available in various sectors sectors, chairperson of the Ital- in the city of St. Petersburg Abubakarov said has a strong ian Chamber of Commerce in and establish partnerships desire to develop cooperation Qatar has said. with their Russian counter- ties with Qatar in many areas, Talking to Qatar Tribune parts, Qatar Chamber First noting that the state of Qatar on the sidelines of the Back Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin will participate in the 24th 2 Business networking event Ahmed bin Twar al Kuwari edition of St Petersburg in Doha, Italian Chamber of has said. International Economic Forum Commerce in Qatar Palma Li- Kuwari said this at a meet- 2020 as an official partner botte said that representatives Officials of business forums at the Back 2 Business networking event ing with the Deputy Chairman of many food companies from in Doha recently. Business representatives at the networking event. of Committee for External Italy and other countries took Relations of Saint Petersburg Russia is growing fast in the part in the Back 2 Business looking for business opportu- by French Ambassador to keen to grow their businesses have a footprint in Qatar. Government Arbi Abuba- light of joint agreements and networking event to discuss nities in Qatar. We are getting Qatar HE Franck Gellet, Ca- in Qatar. We are all together Initially conceived by the karov, in Doha, QC said in a memorandum of understand- business opportunities in Qa- a very good response from for- nadian Ambassador to Qatar with Qatar,” she said. Italian and the German cham- statement on Saturday. ings signed between two tar. eign delegations as a number HE Stefanie McCollum, Ital- She said, “In the past two bers of commerce in 2004 to The meeting discussed en- sides. With 2022 Fifa World Cup of such delegations and indi- ian Embassy Second Secretary years, the Qatari government catch up with Qatar’s business hancing cooperation relations He assured that his coun- approaching fast, Libotte said, viduals have approached us to Filippo Perzolla and German has undertaken enormous ef- community after the long sum- and strengthening partner- try has a strong desire to de- the number of people visit- avail of this service,” she said. Embassy Deputy Head of Mis- forts to improve the invest- mer break, the Back 2 Business ships between the two sides velop cooperation ties with ing Qatar has increased and Despite the ongoing the sion Daniel Schemske. ment climate and infrastruc- networking event is now bian- as well as exploring invest- Qatar in many areas, noting resulted in many business op- blockade, Libotte said that Speaking on the occasion, ture for foreign investors. nual and is the most awaited ment opportunities available that the state of Qatar will portunities in the country. business sentiment in Qatar Kathrin Lemke of the German German companies can now international business get-to- in both countries. participate in the 24th edition “Italian Chamber of Com- is quite upbeat and it can be Industry and Commerce Office benefit from these reforms and gether in Qatar. Kuwari noted that the of St Petersburg International merce in Qatar has started a gauged from the fact that the (AHK) said the international have an easier access to the Supported by QBA, the Russian city was among one Economic Forum 2020 as an guide service for high-profile 16th edition of Back to Busi- business communities are very market. Also, and as part of the American, French and Span- of the most important tour- official partner. delegations and individu- ness attracted more than 400 happy with positive changes national diversification strat- ish chambers of commerce, as ism cities during the World He also stressed that the als visiting the country in international and local partici- enforced in Qatar to attract egy, new sectors are evolving well as the Turkish, Canadian, Cup 2018. tourism and industry are the five international languages pants. investors. She said that many and have presented new busi- Australian business councils He also affirmed that main sectors of St. Peters- like Spanish, Italian, English, Representatives of more companies are interested in ness opportunities for interna- and the Swedish community there is a scope for both sides burg. French and German. It has than 10 business forums in- setting up activities in Qatar’s tional companies.” in Qatar, the Back 2 Business to strengthen cooperation in Abubakarov called on the emerged as a very good busi- cluding the Qatari Business- free zones. With only two-and-a-half has emerged as one of the vital many areas for the good of Qatari businessmen to visit ness opportunity in Qatar.” men Association (QBA) took “The business communi- year away from the FIFA world platforms to explore business both economies. the city to explore the promis- “It’s a tailor-made service part in the event. ties participating in the ‘Back cup, she said, it is the right opportunities available in Qa- Abubakarov said the trade ing investment opportunities to assist business delegation The event was also graced to Business’ event are very time for international firms to tari market. relations between Qatar and for foreign investors.

Moody’s downgrades QNB wins ‘Best Biometrics Initiative’ UK debt outlook to negative award from Asian Banker magazine AFP Tribune news network QNB ATMs in some branch- ment to adopting new inno- out using their banking card Washington Doha es are now fitted with the vative and cutting-edge tech- or PIN. biometric authentication nological solutions to deliver The Asian Banker is a reli- Credit ratings agency Qatar National Bank (QNB), system, which allows cus- premium quality services to its able source of news and analy- Moody’s on Friday downgraded the largest financial institution tomers to securely access customers in a safe, fast, and sis for global financial markets the outlook for Britain’s debt, in the Middle East and Africa, their banking facilities convenient way. and a leading provider of stra- citing mounting policy chal- has bagged the “Best Biom- through the biological traits QNB ATMs in some tegic intelligence on the finan- lenges amid the Brexit debate. etrics Initiative, Application or branches are now fitted with cial services industry. The agency cut the outlook Programme in Qatar” award of their irises the biometric authentication The magazine’s audience to negative from stable but by the Asian Banker magazine system, which allows custom- includes senior corporate and kept the debt at the investment at a ceremony held in Bangkok ment on Saturday. ers to securely access their financial officers responsible grade Aa2. recently. The deployment of the bio- banking facilities through the for making investment and The ratings agency Fitch QNB won the award for its metric authentication system, biological traits of their irises, strategic decisions at multina- Qatar Chamber First Vice-Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar al had similarly put Britain on Biometric Eyes (IRIS) Scan which is the first in Qatar, was giving customers the ability to tional companies and financial Kuwari with Deputy Chairman of Committee for External Relations of “negative watch” in February. ATMs, the bank said in a state- part of the bank’s commit- authenticate themselves with- institutions. Saint Petersburg Government Arbi Abubakarov in Doha on Saturday. Pointing to “paralysis that has characterized the Brexit- era policymaking process,” Moody’s said London has “struggled to cope with the magnitude of policy challenges Pop-up shops spurring shopping excitement in Qatar that they currently face.” In addition, Britain’s “eco- nomic and fiscal strength are “The impending open- likely to be weaker going for- ‘Box-parks’ are emerging in locations ing of Place Vendome has ward and more susceptible such as Lusail, The Pearl, Duhail Sports impacted the absorption of to shocks than previously as- levels in existing malls, as sumed,” Moody’s said in a Club and Qatar Sports Club several brands have already statement. High footfall signed up for this develop- “Over the longer term, in- Rahul Preeth and beverage destinations are ment in anticipation of its stitutional weakening may Doha one of such trend, with ‘box- Well-established shopping launch and to allow for a also impact the UK’s economic parks’ emerging in locations malls, located within the longer fit-out period, espe- strength, through its effect on Pop-up shops and food carts such as Lusail, The Pearl, densely population affluent cially in chase of anchors and the investment climate and are getting popular in Qatar, Duhail Sports Club and Qatar catchment areas, such as luxury brands.” on the UK’s attractiveness to with leasing managers seek- Sports Club.” Villaggio Mall, still enjoy high Well-established shop- skilled and unskilled foreign la- ing alternative retailing for- Box-parks refer to most- occupancy and footfall but an ping malls, located within bour,” Moody’s said. mats such as specialty leasing ly temporary food, retail or increasing number of malls the densely population af- “In recent years, we have to spur shopping excitement, other retail merchandise sell- are struggling to maintain high fluent catchment areas, such already seen the negative im- according to a research report. ing units made from ship- occupancy at full market rent as Villaggio Mall, still enjoy pact this can have, and Moody’s Outside of the main retail ping containers, which often high occupancy and footfall, expects this negative influence malls, there has been a major provide a stepping stone for but an increasing number of will likely endure as the exit increase in alternative retail- small businesses before they has transformed the organ- malls are struggling to main- process continues and uncer- ing formats such as specialty move to bigger premises. ised retail market in Doha, tain high occupancy at full tainties persist during the sub- leasing and marketing events The increase in specialty Outside of the main retail malls, there has been a major increase in the report said, adding that market rent, the report said. sequent phase of trade nego- in order to activate new pre- leasing programmes comes at alternative retailing formats such as specialty leasing. more than 700,000 sqm of There has been an in- tiations with the EU and with cincts and outdoor destina- a time when retail sales this additional organised retail crease in the degree and fre- other nations.” tions, Cushman &Wakefield year are projected to grow, drop by 8 percent from the in 2017, it added. accommodation is due to be quency of tenet incentives Britain remains highly in- said in its 2019 third quarter the report said. 2018 growth, which showed a An increase of more than released by 2022, which will throughout 2019 as landlords debted and this was unlikely to real estate market review. However, the percent- strong rebound from the rela- 100 percent in supply of retail put further pressure on exist- look to optimise occupancy change in the next three to four “Temporary outdoor food age increase is expected to tively low numbers registered space in less than four years ing occupancy levels. rates, it added. years, according to Moody’s. 10 Sunday, November 10, 2019 Economy & Business

Most Innovative Islamic Retail Bank QIIB honoured with Islamic Retail Banking Awards

Tribune news network strong financial position, com- He said, “Winning these being globally recognised for Doha prehensive services to cus- QIIB wasnamed the two prestigious awards is a its strong position. tomers, ability to keep abreast ‘Strongest Islamic Retail recognition of our continuous Fitch Ratings affirmed the Qatar International Islamic of the latest achievements of Bank’ and the ‘Most efforts to develop our retail bank’s rating at ‘A’ with a sta- Bank (QIIB) has received the financial technology and con- Innovative Islamic Retail portfolio, create value-added ble outlook, while Moody’s af- ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank’ tinuous innovation in products Bank’ in Qatar products and provide the best firmed its rating at ‘A2’ with a and the ‘Most Innovative Is- and services.” Shariah-compliant banking stable outlook. lamic Retail Bank’ awards in The committee opined that services to our customers. The deputy CEO noted, Qatar in 2019, which are pres- QIIB is also recognised as an Jamal said, “We are proud “The quality and diversity “QIIB’s strong financial posi- tigious awards granted annu- important Islamic banking in- to be selected as the strong- of QIIB’s integrated services tion and high rating is primar- ally by the Islamic Retail Bank- stitution in Qatar and the re- est Islamic retail bank and the resulted in the substantial and ily due to the fact that it is part ing Awards (IRBA) Committee gion. most innovative Islamic bank continuous growth of our cus- of the Qatari economy, which is in collaboration with the Uni- QIIB Deputy CEO Jamal in Qatar for 2019. This is an tomer base. We have respond- one of the strongest economies versity of Cambridge to leading Abdullah al Jamal received the important indicator of how ed in a timely manner to this in the region and one of the banks in the Islamic finance awards during a ceremony held close we are to meeting our growth by restructuring our lo- best performing, growing and sectors. in the Omani capital, Muscat. customers’ expectations in a cal branch network, providing competitive economies at the QIIB said in a statement The event saw a large at- suitable manner. efficient and sophisticated al- global level”. on Saturday that IRBA noted tendance including representa- “We are always keen to meet ternative channels and keeping Jamal expressed confidence that the bank deserved to win tives of more than 200 regional our customers’ expectations and abreast of the latest develop- that QIIB will continue to per- the awards “for its leading role and international financial earn their loyalty. We always ments and banking technolo- form well and develop various in the banking and Islamic fi- institutions as well as repre- strive to provide them the most gies globally”. services and products designed nance sector, its achievements, sentatives of the financial and appropriate banking services Jamal noted that QIIB won to meet the needs of its retail or QIIB Deputy CEO Jamal Abdullah al Jamal receives the award during a outstanding performance, business sector. through all our channels”. these prestigious awards after corporate customers. ceremony held in the Omani capital of Muscat, recently. Moody’s lowers QNB delves into factors India’s credit outlook to negative behind US Fed rate cuts dpa Tribune news network Inverted yield curves his- New Delhi Slow growth Doha torically signalled a coming recession a year or two in Moody’s Investor Ser- Moody’s identified The US Federal Reserve (Fed) advance. In addition, equity vice has lowered India’s financial stress has decided to cut rates for the market internals or market credit ratings outlook to among rural house- third time this year at its lat- breadth indicators have also negative, saying its deci- holds and weak job est monetary policy meeting in improved. sion reflected increasing creation along with a October. The S&P 500’s recent all- risks of a prolonged slow- The target range for the time highs seems to have a down and rising debt. legacy of non-per- benchmark fed funds rate was stronger base as market inter- The Indian govern- forming assets in the adjusted down by another 25 nals are more synchronized ment responded on Friday banking sector lead- basis points (bps) to 1.5-1.75 and trading volume data also by saying it had under- ing to a credit percent. Stated reasons for the supports overall stronger mar- taken a series of financial squeeze as the main cut included “the implication ket breath. sector and other reforms reasons for sluggish of global developments for the But the US economy is not to strengthen the econo- growth economic outlook as well as out of the woods yet. Leading my and its fundamentals muted inflation pressures.” indicators for real domestic remained robust. This decision was widely activity, less prone to quickly “India continues to Moody’s changed anticipated. Forward guidance respond to sentiment, are still offer strong prospects of outlook adds to the pres- from the official statement and weak. The ISM PMI is still in growth in near and medi- sure faced by the Nar- the post-meeting press confer- contractionary territory at um term,” a Finance Min- endra Modi government ence were moderately hawk- 48.3 with new orders recover- istry statement said. to speed up economic ish. ing a touch but also below the Moody’s said its deci- growth in a country where The previous line about Qatar National Bank headquarters building. 50 expansionary threeshould. sion announced on Thurs- millions still live in pov- acting “as appropriate to sus- While the unemployment day partly reflected “lower erty. tain the expansion” was sub- First, investor sentiment from Asian early reporters, a rate is still at multi-decade government and policy ef- Moody’s identified -fi stituted by more ambiguous has improved significantly key gauge of global activity, lows, hiring activity (payroll fectiveness at addressing nancial stress among ru- language about assessing “the in recent weeks, which eased are finally stabilizing after al- addition) is worsening and ag- long-standing economic ral households and weak appropriate path of the target financial conditions and cre- most two years of slowdown gregate hours worked for the and institutional weak- job creation along with a range for the federal funds ated a more supportive cli- The ongoing US economic and even some decline. This is private sector is diminishing. nesses than Moody’s had legacy of non-performing rate.” mate for risk taking. Despite slowdown and downside a key input for US policymak- QNB said, “We believe previously estimated.” assets in the banking sec- The characterisations of ebbs and flows, developments risks to sentiment are likely ers as battered global condi- risks to the US outlook con- The agency kept the for- tor leading to a credit growth, inflation and risks in key risk factors such as tions are often presented as tinue skewed to the downside, eign and local currency squeeze as the main rea- to the outlook remained es- global trade conflicts seem to going to push the monetary one of the main reasons be- especially as the electoral po- long-term issuer ratings sons for sluggish growth sentially the same. Moreo- have taken a positive turn. As authorities to ease again in hind the need for further mon- litical agenda kicks in early unchanged at Baa2. Moody’s said GDP ver, regional Fed presidents a response, the Chicago Board 2020, QNB said in its etary accommodation. next year. The US Fed remains India’s economy grew growth and employment Esther George (Kansas City) Options Exchange (CBOE) weekly economic report Third, market based early divided and will continue to by just 5 percent year-on- generation will remain and Eric Rosengren (Boston) Volatility Index (VIX), often warning indicators have also be data-dependent, acting re- year in the April to June constrained unless re- reaffirmed their hawkish dis- referred to as “fear gauge,” has eased, moderating the implied actively instead of proactively. quarter - marking the forms directly reduced sent against the decision to cut plummeted. stabilization. probabilities of a recession “The ongoing US econom- slowest pace of expansion restrictions on the pro- rates further. Similarly, CNN’s Fear and The Global Manufacturing over the short-term. As inves- ic slowdown and downside for the economy since ductivity of labour and Three main factors help Greed Index, which collects Purchasing Managers’ Indi- tors rotate from safe-heaven risks to sentiment are likely 2013. land, stimulated private explain the Fed’s moderately several indicators to estimate ces (PMI), for example, have bonds to riskier assets, several going to push the monetary The Reserve Bank investment and sustain- hawkish statement and the the emotions driving investor bottomed in May 2019 after of the US government yield authorities to ease again in of India in October re- ably strengthened the fi- space for a pause before in- behavior, moved from “fear” a falling for several consecu- curves have returned to posi- 2020. Therefore, we believe vised downwards its GDP nancial sector. coming data points to a more month ago to “extreme greed” tive months. Currently at 51.2, tive territory after inverting. that the US Fed is only set to growth outlook for 2019- Fitch Ratings and S&P clear direction for the US and at the time of writing. the PMI is still above the 50 This includes the benchmark a pause for breath, rather than 20 to 6.1 per cent from an Global Ratings still hold global economies, Qatar Na- Second, leading indicators threshould that separates con- spread between the 10-year having completed a “mid- earlier 6.9 per cent. India’s outlook at stable. tional Bank (QNB) said in its of global demand started to traction from expansion. Treasury notes versus the cycle adjustment” in policy weekly economic report. show more persistent signs of More importantly, exports 3-month bills. rates.” Centrepoint’s winter collection brings culture bang up-to-date

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Economy & Business Sunday, November 10, 2019 11 No agreement on 4 major warehousing parks spur rollback of China tariff, says Trump commercial activities in Qatar AFP adding that the initial Washington agreement will be signed “in our country,” possibly Manufacturing, consumption sectors drive demand up for such activities, says Al Asmakh’s Gaurav Borikar President Donald in Iowa. Trump said Friday he has Investors worldwide Satyendra Pathak not agreed to rollback tariffs have been cheered in re- Doha on Chinese imports, damp- cent days by reports quot- ening recent optimism for a ing sources in Washington The four new warehousing major de-escalation in the and Beijing saying duties parks in Qatar are playing a vi- US-China trade war. already imposed could be tal role in stimulating commer- Trump’s remarks ap- removed in a proportional cial activities in the country, Al peared to push back against way. Asmakh Valuations and Re- Beijing’s claims this week search Director Gaurav Borikar that the two sides had has said. agreed to remove tariffs in These facilities have provid- stages as part of a partial ed manufacturers and traders deal announced last month. with the much-needed space Hopes for progress in for storage of goods and com- defusing trade tensions modities at competitive prices, have driven global stocks Borikar said. higher this month. According to Borikar, ware- “They would like to housing and logistics constitute have a rollback. I haven’t a critical link in the chain that agreed to anything,” Trump connects the manufacturer to told reporters at the White Donald Trump the eventual consumer. House. “It is the efficiency of a busi- “China would like to get But markets also have ness’ logistics and distribution somewhat of a rollback, not been buffeted by conflict- machinery that commands a complete rollback, be- ing comments from White their reach, time to market and cause they know I won’t do House officials, including cost efficacies which prove to be it.” China hardliner Peter Na- a major factor aiding business- Beijing, however, said varro who earlier Friday es to stay relevant in today’s such this week the two sides cast doubt on any plans to ultra-competitive environment. The four warehousing parks in Qatar are allocated to four major operators — Al Asmakh Real Estate, Gulf Warehousing Company, Ali Bin Ali had already agreed to mu- remove punitive duties. This is especially true in the Group, and Barwa. tual tariff reductions. “What is on the table is current time when the internet Chinese Commerce tariffs coming in December, is dominant where businesses ties are with BUA of21,000 sqm sqm of chilled storages areas, Ministry spokesman Gao December 15,” Peter Nav- are obligatory to constantly cut and container depots and open and 19,000 sqm of freezer stor- Feng announced Thursday arro told NPR radio. “We costs to acquire or retain con- Realty Check with yards are with 21,000 sqm. ages. The project also includes US and Chinese officials would be willing I think -- sumers,” he said. Umm Shaharaine 1 Ware- labour accommodation on a had “agreed to roll back the it’s up to the president -- to The demand drivers for the Al Asmakh Real Estate housing Park, also known as total plot area of 7,655 sqm, in additional tariffs in stages, postpone those tariffs.” warehousing markets are the Dohatna Logistic Park, is oper- addition to 532 sqm of offices, as progress is made to- “But not roll back any manufacturing and consump- Out of four, three ware- area (BUA) of dry warehouses ated by Ali Bin Ali Group that is and a total of 38 retail shops on wards a (final) agreement.” existing tariffs. That’s the tion sectors. housing parks are located in the is 111,329 sqm, air-conditioned spread over 499,181 sqm land. a plot area of 1,676 sqm. The United States and fine distinction here.” “The manufacturing sec- north side of Qatar in Bu Fes- is 32,067 sqm, chilled is 31,618 The BUA of dry warehouse is Highlighting that logistics China have imposed steep White House economic tor-led demand comprises the seela, and Umm Shaharaine sqm, and frozen is 13,916 sqm. 25,928 sqm, air-conditioned and infrastructure go hand- tariffs on hundreds of bil- aide Larry Kudlow was less requirements arising from the areas while one warehousing Total BUA of the ware- is 71,560 sqm, chilled is 4,309 in-hand, Borikar said, “Trans- lions of dollars in two-way categorical, telling Bloomb- need for the storage of raw ma- park is located in the south side houses is around 189,000 sqm, frozen is 2,873 sqm, and portation of cargo from the trade, and another round of erg on Thursday that if the terials and finished products of Qatar in Bu Sulba. sqm. Ground plus two-storied chemical is 3,019 sqm. Total manufacturing plant or port US duties are set to hit on sides reach a phase one from industries such as auto- The warehousing parks labour accommodations span BUA of warehouses is about to the warehouse, and further December 15 on $160 bil- trade deal, “there are going mobiles, cement, and food pro- are allocated to four major op- over BUA of 22,500 sqm with 107,689 sqm. to the retailer or the end con- lion in Chinese goods. to be tariff agreements and cessing, among others,” he said. erators of Qatar, Al Asmakh around 640 rooms. The mixed- Retail outlets are planned sumer is a crucial activity under Trump again said Bei- concessions.” In terms of consumption- Real Estate, Gulf Warehousing use residential and retail outlet with a total area of 1,551 sqm, logistics. Well-developed infra- jing is eager for a deal be- Trump administration led demand, he said, all prod- Company, Ali Bin Ali Group, is created in two-storied build- while office space is about 524 structure, mainly road network cause their economy is officials on the other hand uct categories, ranging from and Barwa. ings with BUA of about 27,000 sqm. Labour accommodation is makes it possible.” hurting, although economic have been upbeat about the apparel and footwear to home Total size of the develop- sqm. The total BUA of the de- built over 16,765 sqm. He said that the devel- data show the conflict has general prospects for a mini and lifestyle are considered. ment is close to 1.985 million velopment is about 240,000 Umm Shaharaine 2 ware- opment of world-class in- hit US businesses as well, deal but without revealing Offering a complementary sqm that comprises a mix of sqm. The open yard storage is housing park is managed by frastructure like multi-layer and the uncertainty over any details. solution to logistics activities, dry, air-conditioned, chilled, developed on 17,604 sqm. Barwa that is planned over road networks and initiatives the dispute between the White House Press Sec- the four Warehousing Parks and frozen warehouses with Bu Sulba Warehousing 500,000 sqm land. to set up industrial corridors economic powers is under- retary Stephanie Grisham backed by Manateq are based retail outlets, office, and labour Park is operated by Gulf Ware- The project offers ware- such as Al Majd Road, Orbital mining global growth. told Fox News Channel: on the model of ‘build, operate accommodation. housing Company (GWC) that housing with a total built-up Road, National Day Ceremo- “They would like to “we are very, very optimis- and transfer’ whereby the fa- Bu Fesseela Warehousing is spread over 517,375 sqm area of 250,500 sqm, includ- nial Road and Hamad Port make a deal much more tic that we will reach a deal cility is designed, constructed, Park is operated by Al Asmakh land. Warehouses and distri- ing 131,700 sqm of dry storage Road have furthered boost- than I do,” Trump said, soon.” operated and maintained by a Real Estate, built over 469,410 bution centers are with BUA of areas, 62,800 sqm of air-con- ed logistics activities in the private partner. sqm land area. The built-up 200,000 sqm, residential facili- ditioned storage areas, 37,000 country. Italian menswear couture house Brioni reopens Shop-in-Shop in Fifty One East

Tribune News Network leisurewear and accessories offering a re- Doha markable shopping experience. Clients visiting the new shop-in-shop Fifty One East, Qatar’s favourite depart- are invited to discover Brioni’s “Fall/Win- ment store, and Brioni have announced ter 19 collection” that brings forward the the reopening of the brand’s “Shop-in- idea of masculine sophistication with its Shop” in Doha. colour palette of neutral tones - whites, Located inside Fifty One East, La- greys with touches of light blue and ac- goona Mall (Level 1), the shop marks the cents of rusted notes. The collection in- arrival of the new Brioni store concept in troduces the Primo suit, a new slender the Middle East. slim-fit silhouette in a contemporary ex- Spanning across more than 130 pression of the signature Brioni tailoring. square metres, the new store emphasises To mark the reopening, Fifty One East the brand’s effortless style through a con- recently hosted a bespoke event in the temporary design anchored in the house’s presence of Brioni Master Tailor provid- heritage. ing an exceptional customer service to its The exquisitely designed shop is made discerning clientele. out of Rosewood to evoke the origins of Founded in Rome in 1945, Brioni is Spanning across more than 130 square metres, the new Brioni store Located inside Fifty One East in Lagoona Mall (Level 1), the Brioni Shop-in- the brand linked to the city of Rome. It recognised as the world’s most prestig- emphasises the brand’s effortless style through a contemporary design Shop marks the arrival of the new Brioni store concept in the Middle East. includes areas dedicated to formalwear, ious menswear luxury house. anchored in the house’s heritage.

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SUNday, NOVEMBER 10, 2019 Qatar’s Al Tamimi roars into Worlds squash pre-quarters Aspire Academy graduate becomes the first Qatari to make it to the Last 16 stage of a World Championship Tribune News Network Doha

Home favourite Abdulla Mohd al Tamimi has made more history after beating France’s Mathieu Castagnet to become the first ever Qatari to reach the last 16 of the World Championships. The Qatari No.1 defeated the former World No.6 in straight games (10-12, 8-11, 8-11) to the delight of the home crowd at the Khalifa In- ternational Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. A quarter-final spot will be up for grabs when the 24-year- old takes on No.2 seed Tarek Momen in the next round after the World No.3 overcame fel- low Egyptian Mazen Hesham in straight games. The first game was a tight Qatar’s squash star Abdulla Mohamed al Tamimi celebrates as Egyptian Mazen Hesham ponders after their second round match of the PSA Men’s World Championship at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash affair, with neither player Complex in Doha on Saturday. Al Tamimi defeated the former World No. Six 10-12, 8-11, 8-11. wanting to give anything eas- ily, and it went all the way to 11-8, but this time in a much a tie-break. It would be two more comfortable manner, as Results & Sunday Schedule costly errors from the French- he booked his spot in the third 2nd round: 3-Tarek Momen (EGY) bt Mazen FIXTURES man that gifted Al Tamimi the round of the World Champi- Hesham (EGY) 11-9, 12-10, 11-5 (35m); Abdulla 12noon: Alan Clyne (SCO) v 8-Miguel Rodriguez (COL) lead in the match. onships for the first time in Mohd al Tamimi (QAT) bt Mathieu Castagnet (FRA) 1pm: 14-Zahed Salem (EGY) v Mostafa Asal (EGY) 12-10, 11-8, 11-8 (43m); 13-Fares Dessouky (EGY) bt 2pm: WC-Syed Azlan Amjad (QAT) v 12-Omar It feels really good, The second game was go- his career, where he will face Edmon Lopez (ESP) 11-5, 11-3, 11-5 (24m); 6-Diego Mosaad (EGY) ing the way of the Frenchman World No.3 Tarek Momen on Elias (PER) bt Greg Lobban (SCO); 6-11, 11-3, 11-4, 3pm: 7-Mohamed Abouelghar (EGY) v Leo Au (HKG) especially here at who, with some clever play, Monday evening. 9-11, 11-4 (59m); 5-Simon Rösner (GER) bt Declan 4pm: Nicolas Mueller (SUI) v 9-Marwan ElShorbagy home. It was really looked like he would be level- “I was not expecting this James (ENG) 11-9, 9-11, 11-8, 11-9 (70m); 11-Joel (EGY) Makin (WAL) bt Mohamed ElSherbini (EGY) 11-3, 6-11, 5pm: 10-Saurav Ghosal (IND) v Lucas Serme (FRA) hard. I was not ling the match. However, from performance today, and I 11-9, 14-12 (74m); James Willstrop (ENG) bt Youssef 6pm: 4-Paul Coll (NZL) v Borja Golan (ESP) expecting this Ibrahim (EGY) 11-7, 11-8, 11-4 (24m); 3-Karim Abdel 8-6 down, Al Tamimi produced think I did really well to get off 7pm: Adrian Waller (ENG) v [1] Mohamed ElShorbagy Gawad (EGY) bt Cesar Salazar (MEX) 10-12, 11-6, performance today, some scintillating squash to there in three. I am really look- (EGY). reel off five consecutive points ing forward to playing again 11-5, 11-7 (44m). and I think I did really to take the game 11-8. on Monday. well to get off there “It feels really good, espe- “After every rally the fans here from the first day and I case against today’s opponent as in three. I am really cially here at home. It was re- were cheering and jumping am looking forward to seeing he hit nine unforced errors in an looking forward to ally hard today to back it up from their chairs. I was try- them here as well on Monday.” opening game that went the way after yesterday. I played really ing to focus on court and I Also on Saturday, 2016 of World No.24 Salazar. playing again well yesterday to beat French was not looking outside. Af- World Champion Karim Abdel The Egyptian found his on Monday. No.1 Gregoire Marche, and to terwards, I saw all my friends Gawad progressed to round range from that moment on- – Abdulla al Tamimi back it up, to beat Castagnet and family who I didn’t even three after prevailing in an wards as he sent Salazar sla- who is a former World No.6, realise were there. entertaining four-game battle loming into all four corners I was really happy to win in “People from the Aspire with Mexico’s Cesar Salazar. of the court with regularity, three,” Tamimi admitted. Academy and from the fed- Gawad is traditionally a slow resulting in some sensational Salazar pull off a full length to the opposite corner to pick only to hit a simple tin on the He secured the third game eration, they have all been starter and that proved to be the rallies, the best of which saw dive before running sprinting up Elias’s cross court drive, next point. See also page 14 India’s Tejaswini secures Olympic place; Jasmeen, Aadhya win golds Tribune News Network 238.9. Doha She edged out her team- mate Shikha Nawal, who fin- Tejaswini Sawant clinched ished as the runner-up on India’s sixth Olympic quota 237.8. place in Doha as other India China’s Gong Xinyuan shooters along with the Chi- scored 216.9 to place third. nese went on to claim more Qatar shooters meanwhile medals on the sixth day of the India’s Tejaswini Swant. did well in the Skeet competi- ongoing 14th Asian Shooting tion with ace shooter and six- Championships at the Losail time Olympian Nasser al Atti- Shooting Complex on Satur- Results & Schedule yah moving up to third in the day. It was India’s overall 12th (All Finals) men’s qualification after three Olympic quota place. Women: 10m Air Rifle Youth rounds. 1. Aadhya Tayal (IND) 238.9; 2. Shikha Narwal (IND) Tejaswini earned the To- 237.8, 3. Xinyuan Gong (CHN) 216.9. Attiyah with a total score of kyo 2020 Games place af- 10m Air Rifle Youth 74 (25, 25, 24) was behind Ku- ter finishing fifth in the the 1. Jasmeen Kaur (IND) 248.7; 2. Wenqi Nie (CHN) wait’s Abdullah al Rashidi (75), women’s 50m Rifle 3 Posi- 248.5; 3. Seonja Kim (KOR) 226.4. and India’s Angad Bajwa (74). 50m Rifle 3 Positions tions event qualification with 1. Mengyao Shi 457.9; 2. Yesugen Oyunbat (MGL) Qatar’s Masoud Hamad a score of 1171 points. It was 457.0; 3. Shiori Hirata (JPN) 445.9. was 10th with a score of 73 India’s overall Skeet Qualification (Men) (25, 25,23), while Rashid China’s Shi Mengyao of 1. Abdullah al Rashidi (KUW) 75; 2. Angad Bajwa Hamad was 20th having shot (IND) 74; 3. Nasser al Attiyah (QAT) 74; 4. China topped the qualifying Mohammad al Daihani (KUW) 73; 5. Yuan Meng Lee 71 (25, 23, 23). round with a score of 1178. (TPE) 73; 6. Ahmad Khan (IND) 73. In the women’s Skeet Shi improved from a slow Women: 1. Meng Wei (CHN) 75; 2. Sutiya qualification, Qatar’s Reem start to the final and eventu- Jiewchaleommit (THA) 72; 3. Minji Kim (KOR) 71; 4. al Sharshani was 19th having Heng Zhang (CH) 71; 5. Assem Ornybay (KAZ) 71; 6. ally took the lead. Dognlian Zhang (CHN) 71. shot 65 (25, 21, 19) after the The Chinese shooter was first three rounds. Ghulam forced to fend off the challenge Sunday Schedule hajar Mohammed was 24th 50m Rifle 3 Positions Final Men’s (12.45pm) of Mongolia’s Yesugen Oyun- Skeet: Men’s Finals (1.30pm) (61), Hanan Ali AJ Haji 25th bat in the latter stages. Women’s Finals (3pm) (57), and Sarah Ghulam Mo- Shi clinched victory with a From left: India’s medals winners – Rhythm Sangwan, Jasmeen Kaur, Nupoor Hagawane, Aadhya Tayal, Shikha Narwal, and Zeena Khitta – at 10m Air Pistol Team Junior Finals (4.30pm). hammed 27th (47). score of 457.9 points, ending the Losail Shooting Complex on Saturday. Sangwan, Hagawane and Khitta won the 10m Air Rifle team bronze. The remaining two rounds with a shot to spare. Oyunbat India’s Aadhya Tayal won will be held on Sunday morning ended as the runner-up on 457. Air Rifle competition also took meen Kaur winning with a to- China’s Wenqi Nie and completed the top three on the women’s youth 10m air before the men’s final at 1.30pm, In the women’s youth 10m place today, with India’s Jas- tal of 624.3. South Korea’s Kim Seon-ja 629 and 624.5, respectively. pistol event with a score of and women’s finals at 3pm. Sports Sunday, November 10, 2019 13 Morozov and Campbell crowned 2019 overall champions in Doha Russian and resultS DAY 3 FINALS: Australian stars Men’s 400m Individual Medley (Fastest Heat) also win Cluster 3 Balazs Hollo (HUN) 4:15.17; David Verraszto (HUN) 4:15.46; Patrick Staber (AUT) 4:16.03 titles; Hosszu and Women’s 800m Freestyle Andrew claim two Tjasa Oder (SLO) 8:34.65; Yukimi Moriyama (JPN) 8:37.25; Marlene Kahler (AUT) 8:37.79 golds medals Women’s 100m Butterfly Katinka Hosszu (HUN) 58.19; Jeanette each on final day Ottesen (DEN) 58.52; Zsuzsanna Jakabos (HUN) 59.30 Tribune News Network Men’s 50m Butterfly Michael Andrew (USA) 22.94; Szebasztian Doha Szabo (HUN) 23.34; Riku Poytakivi (FIN) 23.60 Russian Vladimir Morozov Women’s 200m Backstroke and Cate Campbell of Aus- Emily Seebohm (AUS) 2:08.54; Kaylee tralia lifted trophies for over- Mckeown (AUS) 2:08.56; Lena Grabowski all men and women’s titles as (AUT) 2:11.31 Doha wrapped up the seven- Men’s 100m Backstroke meet FINA Swimming World Michael Andrew (USA) 54.07; Bradley Cup 2019 series at a packed Woodward (AUS) 54.66; 3Keita Sunama (JPN) 54.95 Hamad Aquatic Centre on Sat- Women’s 50m Breaststroke urday. Jhennifer Conceicao (BRA) 30.93; Weronika Morozov and Campbell got Hallmann (POL) 32.02; Emily Seebohm (AUS) richer by $150,000 for sealing 32.03 the overall World Cup victo- Men’s 200m Breaststroke ries. The duo also won cluster Anton Chupkov (RUS) 2:08.37; Arno 3 with 69 and 114 points re- Kamminga (NED) 2:08.39; Yasuhiro Koseki spectively. (JPN) 2:08.66 Women’s 100m Freestyle While Morozov’s (333 Cate Campbell (AUS) 52.61; Bronte Campbell points) World Cup title for the (AUS) 53.37; Michelle Coleman (SWE) 53.39 second year in a row was con- Men’s 200m Freestyle firmed, Campbell (357 points) Danas Rapsys (LTU) 1:45.50; Alexander sealed the overall trophy after Graham (AUS) 1:47.23; Antonio Djakovic winning the 100m freestyle (SUI) 1:48.71 to beat Hungarian Katinka Women’s 200m Individual Medley Hosszu, who finished second Vladimir Morozov of Russia and Cate Campbell of Australia lift trophies after emerging as the overall men and women champions of the seven-meet FINA Swimming World Cup Katinka Hosszu (HUN) 2:09.89; Seoyeong 2019 series, as QSA President, FINA Bureau Member and Organizing Committee Chairman, Khaleel al Jabir, and other officials applaud at the Hamad Aquatic Centre on Saturday. Kim (KOR) 2:11.44; Maria Ugolkova (SUI) with 312 points. 2:12.45 Michelle Coleman (SWE) Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay finished overall third with points tally. and Riku Poytakivi (FIN) Australia 3:46.77; Chinese Taipei 3:56.07; 174 points in women’s field, The Iron Lady was victo- 23.60 – claimed silver and Poland 3:56.11. while Lithuania’s Danas Rap- rious in 100m butterfly and bronze medals. sys (234) and Dutchman Arno 200m IM to complete five “My second sub 23, I am Mckeown. Seebohm clocked Kamminga (195) completed victories in Doha. She clocked super happy. It’s a very nice 2:08.54, while Grabowski was the top three overall rankings 58.19 in the fly and 2:09.89 in way the tour. I will get back to just behind, finishing the race in men’s field. the IM finals. training,” said Andrew. in 2:11.31. Meanwhile, Campbell “This is my second best Barely 15 minutes after Seebohm also secured a clocked 52.61 for her victory time (100m butterfly), and I am winning his first gold medal, bronze medal in 50m breast- on Saturday - her second gold very happy about it. Winning is Andrew returned to the pool stroke, with Jhennifer Con- in Doha this year. always special,” said Hosszu. to capture the 100m back- ceicao (BRA) claiming the title Campbell said: “I really Danas Rapsys also grabbed stroke victory - his second of in 30.93. In men’s 400m IM, pushed myself hard this year the spotlight after complet- the night. Balazs Hollo (HUN) edged and I couldn’t ask for a better ing a clean sweep of titles in In a thrilling men’s 200m team-mate David Verraszto, World Cup campaign. Most men’s 200m freestyle, clock- breaststroke final, Chupkov securing the win in 4:15.17. importantly, I am happy with ing 1:45.50 for the victory. edged Arno Kamminga (NED) Verraszto (4:15.46) was just my time. I want to thank all America’s Michael An- to win gold in 2:08.37. Kam- fractions of a second behind the people who helped me drew was another star on the minga touched the wall in for a silver medal. made this possible.” final day, storming to victories 2:08.39 for second position. Over 200 swimmers from Hosszu, who looked deter- in two finals. He clinched the Emily Seebohm (AUS) 44 countries took part in the mined to win the overall title, men’s 50 butterfly in 22.94 – scooped women’s 200m back- FINA Swimming World Cup clinched two more gold on the his second fastest time. Sze- stroke gold after a close race Doha 2019, which Qatar host- last night but fell short in the Fans cheer for their stars at a packed Hamad Aquatic Centre on Saturday. basztian Szabo (HUN) - 23.34 with her team-mate Kaylee ed for eighth consecutive year.

Tennis Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab: Round 2 World No.1 Barty produces ‘best ever’ tennis to level France Fed Cup final Faleh al Ajami tops Big Tour at Al Shaqab, Perth: Ashleigh Barty played the “best match of her life” to crush Caroline Garcia 6-0, 6-0 and haul Australia back into contention at the Fed Cup final Saturday after France’s Kristina Mladenovic whipped Ajla Tomljanovic. The world number one, fresh from winning Open Class triumph for Salmeen al Suwaidi the WTA Finals in China, came on court in Perth under pressure after the nervous Tomljanovic was thrashed 6-1, 6-1. It left the tie Tribune News Network evenly poised at 1-1 ahead of Sunday’s reverse singles. Doha “This is remarkable, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect match. I think that’s the best tennis match I’ve ever played in my Qatar’s seasoned life,” said Barty. “I felt like I served really well, made a lot of re- showjumping rider Faleh Su- turns. Most importantly I played the big points well. I really wanted wead al Ajami made his pres- to assert myself and I was able to do that really well today.” (AFP) ence felt in Round 2 of the Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab 2019-20 on Sat- urday as he claimed the Big QVA holds meet for Under-12 Tour title with a flawless show on his horse Carport at Al Shaqab on Saturday evening. Ajami, who won the HH The Amir’s Sword Champi- onship 2019 earlier this year, needed only 38.15 & 41.99secs respectively to top the Table A, Special two phases, Art. Asian and Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) Secretary-General, and 274.2.5 (130/145cm) class, Faleh Suwead al Ajami, astride Carport, finishes his routine to win the member of the Longines Hathab Organizing Committee Badr Moham- ahead of the leg 1 winner Mo- Big Tour class of Longines Qatar Equestrian Tour Hathab 2019-20 at ed al Darwish awards Faleh Suwead al Ajami as runner-up Moham- hammed Sultan al Suwaidi, Al Shaqab on Saturday. med Sultan al Suwaidi looks on. who was again on his favourite mount Happy Feet. al Suwiadi, riding Guilder’s Baker and his horse Arselina, Lusso Del Castegno), and Iris scores and finish first in their Salmeen Sultan al Suwaidi Empire of the Sun, emerged who had won the class in the Nijboer on Amber top the respective events. on Aslan 69 claimed the third on top in 52.98secs. opening round, this time were place with a time of 52.98secs. He prevailed over Salman pushed to third place clocking In the Open Class (Ta- Mohammed al Emadi, who 55.85secs. ble A, One round against rode Best of Des Forets and The dressage Level 1 and the clock, Art. 238.2.1 | took 54.61secs. Level 2 competitions saw the 110/115cm), Salmeen Sultan Mohammed Khalifa al seasoned Jessica Waldon (on Results Big Tour | Table A, Special two phases, Art. clock, Art. 238.2.1 | 110/115cm | Prize- Waldon; Score: 68.448; Prize: QR2,500 274.2.5 | 130/145cm | Prize-Money Money QR15,000 2. Lauries; Jassim Mohammed al Kuwari; QR35,000 1. Guilder’s Empire of the Sun; Salmeen Sultan al 64.828; QR2,000 1. Horse: Carport; Rider: Faleh Suwead al Ajami; Suwiadi; 0; 52.98; QR3,750 3. Silvan; Maryam Ahmad al Boinin; 64.310; Faults: 0; Time: 38.15secs; Faults: 0; Time: 2. Best of Des Forets; Salman Mohammed al QR1,500 41.99; Total Faults: 0; Prize: QR8,750 Emadi; 0; 54.61; QR3,000 Dressage Level 2 (Prelim) | Prize-Money 2. Happy Feet; Mohammed Sultan al Suwaidi; 0; 3. Arselina; Mohammed Khalifa al Baker; 0; QR5,000 35.48; 0; 42.18; 0; QR7,000 55.85; QR2,250 1. Amber; Iris Nijboer; 72.727; QR1,250 3. Aslan 69; Salmeen Sultan al Suwaidi 0; Dressage Level 1 (Elementary) | Prize-Money 2. Numero Uno-T; Ghanim Nasser al Qadi; A volleyball tournament for Under-12 years was conducted by the 34.79; 4; 39.15; 4; QR5,250 QR10,000 68.182; QR1,000; 3. Haiti-Loma; Jassim Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) at the Al Khor Sports Club with the Open Class | Table A, One round against the 1. Horse: Lusso Del Castegno; Rider: Jessica Mohammed al Kuwari; 67.727; QR750. Dressage Level 1 podium finishers Jessica Waldon, Jassim Moham- participation of all clubs on Saturday. med al Kuwari, and Maryam Ahmad al Boinin. 14 Sunday, November 10, 2019 Sports Leicester, Chelsea leapfrog Man City as Arsenal, Spurs fall further behind

Tammy Abraham opened cross from the right evaded League leaders the scoring as the England everyone and found the bottom striker pounced on a deft flick corner. Liverpool host City through by Willian seven min- “I’m more interested in the in a clash between utes into the second half. recovery of my players, how Christian Pulisic then se- they went for the jugular to the champions of cured all three points when try and get back in the game,” the American headed home his said Wilder on the VAR contro- Europe and English fifth goal in his last three Pre- versy. champions at mier League games. West Ham’s woes contin- “We won the game relative- ued as Manuel Pellegrini’s men Anfield today ly comfortably,” said Chelsea were beaten 3-0 at Burnley to boss Frank Lampard. “A nice, stretch their winless streak to AFP solid win with a clean sheet.” seven games. London Ashley Barnes opened the Tottenham, West Ham woe scoring after 11 minutes as Leicester moved up to sec- Tottenham were lucky to even Burnley never looked back. ond in the Premier League as escape with a point as Sheffield Chris Wood doubled the a 2-0 victory over Arsenal on United impressed once more to hosts’ advantage after earlier Saturday further dented the move up to fifth. having a goal ruled out by VAR Gunners’ hopes of a top-four “The reality is that for dif- for offside and a miserable day finish. ferent reasons we are not for the visitors at Turf Moor Chelsea were also 2-0 vic- showing the performances that was summed up when goal- tors against Crystal Palace as we expect,” said Spurs boss keeper Roberto punched a cor- they too jumped above Man- Mauricio Pochettino. ner into his own net. chester City into third. “We are not in a good posi- “When you concede so But it was another woeful tion in the table.” many easy goals it does not afternoon for north London’s A rare defensive error from help,” said Pellegrini. big two as Tottenham were the Blades set up Son Heung- Everton moved six points held 1-1 at home by Sheffield min to open the scoring with clear of the relegation zone United to slip to 12th. his eighth goal of the season thanks to a 2-1 win at South- League leaders Liverpool just before the hour mark. ampton to ease the pressure on host City in a highly-anticipated David McGoldrick thought Marco Silva. clash between the champions of he had levelled almost immedi- Tom Davies gave the Tof- Europe and champions of Eng- ately, but after a three-minute fees the perfect start at St land at Anfield on Sunday. Leicester City’s James Maddison (right) celebrates with Jamie Vardy after Maddison scored their second goal against Arsenal during their Eng- delay the goal was ruled out for Mary’s before Danny Ings Leicester and Chelsea took lish Premier League match at King Power Stadium in Leicester on Saturday. (AFP) John Lundstram being milli- equalised early in the second advantage of kicking off a day metres offside in the build-up. half. earlier to move a point ahead of difference takes them into sec- beleaguered Arsenal boss Unai will fall even further behind pressive with a patient perfor- To their credit, Chris Wild- But Richarlison struck the City and close to within five of ond as second-half strikes from Emery. should City avoid defeat at An- mance to break down a defen- er’s men were not downhearted winner 15 minutes from time Liverpool. Jamie Vardy and James Mad- Arsenal are now eight field. sively dogged Crystal Palace at and survived another VAR re- to secure Everton’s first away The Foxes’ superior goal dison piled more pressure on points adrift of the top four and Chelsea were equally as im- Stamford Bridge. view when George Baldock’s league win since March. Rashidov strikes twice as Qatar SC stun Al Sadd 3-0; Gharafa ease past Umm Salal

Tribune News Network ri managed to save a free-kick Doha from Ahmed Moein. At the other end, Al Sadd’s Al Sadd’s slump continues as I am not afraid of dismissal top scorer Baghdad Bouned- Bayern Munich’s Robert Le- Xavi Hernandez’s side were and I am confident of the jah twice came close, but the wandowski reacts after scoring stunned 3-0 by Qatar Sports status of my team. We have Algerian was off the mark on against Borussia Dortmund in Club on Saturday. both occasions. Munich on Saturday. (afp) The reigning champions a good team but they are “Now we have the inter- have now lost three of their exhausted because we have national break and we must last five games, being beaten played many games. Maybe return with a different men- Bayern brush by rivals Al Duhail last week. mentally we fatigued but it’s tality. The league is not over Despite playing two yet, we have to think and aside off-field games less, the Wolves are 11 not a technical problem. overcome the difficulties we points off leaders Al Duhail, Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez have had during this period,” woes to thrash but Xavi says he is not wor- Xavi said. ried about getting sacked de- Al Sadd tried hard to make spite his side’s poor run. ish coach Carlos Alos Ferrer. a breakthrough in the second Dortmund in “I am not afraid of dis- Rashidov opened the session, with Bounedjah at missal and I am confident scoring after he outsmarted the helm of their attacks. But ‘Klassiker’ of the status of my team. We Al Sadd defender Tareq Sal- nothing went their way and have a good team but they man and goalkeeper Saad al Rashidov rounded off the tal- AFP are exhausted because we Dossari, with Kayke provid- ly in the final moments with Munich have played many games. ing him with a cross which he an angular long shot from the Maybe mentally we fatigued did by outmuscling rival cap- left with precision. Managerless Bayern Mu- but it’s not a technical prob- tain Gabi Fernandez. In the late match on nich thrashed Borussia Dort- lem,” the Spaniard said after Qatar Sports Club players celebrate after scoring against Al Sadd during their QNB Stars League match at The roles reversed for Saturday, Al Gharafa con- mund 4-0 in ‘Der Klassiker’ the match. the Al Gharafa Stadium on Saturday. the second goal. This time, demned Umm Salal to yet on Saturday as Robert Lewan- Sardor Rashidov (ninth Rashidov turned the maker another defeat as goals from dowski continued his phenom- minute and 90+4 minutes) as Qatar SC moved on to relegation zone. appointment of former Qatar and Kayke the taker, as a re- Hector Moreno and Sofianne enal scoring run with two goals and Kayke Rodriguez (31st 12 points and ninth place, The Kings have turned international midfielder Wes- sult of a counter-attack. Hanni sealed a 2-0 victory at the Allianz Arena. minute) were the scorers seven points ahead of the their season around after the am Rizik who replaced Span- During the half, Al Dossa- for the Cheetahs. Lewandowski’s first-half header and 76th-minute tap- in mean he has scored in all of Bayern’s Bundesliga and Qatar one point away from booking AFC U-19 spot Champions League games this QSF, Al Jaidah Group sign partnership season for a tally of 23 goals. Serge Gnabry claimed Bayern’s second, while visit- for PSA Men’s World championship ing captain Mats Hummels scored a late own goal for his Tribune News Network former club as Dortmund suf- Doha fered another heavy defeat in Munich, where they also lost The Qatar Squash Federation 5-0 in April. (QSF) announced Al Jaidah Bayern’s moved up to Group as an Official Transport third, level on points with Partner of the 2019 PSA Men’s second-placed RB Leipzig and World championship being one behind leaders Borussia held in Doha until November Moenchengladbach, who host 15 and upcoming editions of Werder Bremen Sunday. Qatar Classic Tournament. Interim coach Hansi Flick The partnership was an- enjoyed his second win in nounced at the press confer- charge since Niko Kovac was ence held on Saturday on the sacked last Sunday. sidelines of PSA Men’s World Qatar Squash Federation secretary general Tariq Zainal (left) and Al Bayern’s third came as Le- championship, with attend- Jaidah Group Customer Care Director Maud Daniel during the signing wandowski finished another ance of Tariq Zainal, Secre- ceremony on Saturday. counter-attack by the hosts, tary General of the Qatar Ten- just before Hummels’ own goal. nis, Squash and Badminton tion’s board, we are proud eight wild card entrants. Earlier, Timo Werner net- Federation and Maud Daniel, to announce that Al Jaidah For her part, Maud Daniel ted twice as Leipzig went sec- Marketing and Customer Care Group has joined the list of Marketing and Customer Care ond with a 4-2 win at Hertha Director at Al Jaidah Group. the sponsors and partners Director said: “We are proud Berlin in the capital, where As per the contract of PSA Men’s World cham- to be the official transport the Berlin Wall fell on Novem- signed by the two parties, Al pionship and Qatar Classic.” partner of the 2019 PSA Men’s ber 9, 1989. A starring contribution from Qatar captain Naif Abdulraheem al Hadhrami proved crucial for Qatar as Jaidah Group will provide said Tariq. World championship. At Jaid- To mark the 30th anni- the Group B hosts remained unbeaten with a 4-1 win over Turkmenistan on Friday. Hadhrami scored these squash tournaments The $325,000 total prize ah Group we are committed to versary, a replica of the Wall, twice in a second half which produced all five of the game’s goals, twice giving Qatar the lead before with fleets of vehicles for the purse tournament is featur- supporting the Qatar National which divided Germany’s capi- striker Mekki Tombari took his tally to four in two matches with two late goals. Qatar only need a win or use of participating players ing a total of 64 players from Vision 2030 and contributing tal from 1961, separated Her- draw against Yemen on Sunday to secure a place in the AFC U-19 Championship Uzbekistan 2020. and officials. 24 countries, including the 56 to the growth and develop- tha and Leipzig before being “On behalf of the federa- highest ranked players and ment of Qatar.” knocked down prior to kick-off. Sunday, November 10, 2019 15 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email [email protected] or Kabayan Corner call (974) 4000 2222 Filipino theatre group TOPi to stage musical play at Qatar Academy

PGBI Expat Qatar shows support to the Asian Night Market in Aspire Park PGBI-Expats Chapter marks first anniversary

hilippine Guard- ians Brotherhood Inc (PGBI) Expats Chapter in Qatar marked its first anniversary with a sim- pleP gathering in celebration of the milestones of the young group held at the Corps Execu- tive Suites recently. The occasion was graced by the presidents of BMKQ- Engr. Ressie Fos, Bayanihan- Qatar Engr. Jerry P. Ronquillo and GLQ newly- elected Presi- TOPi Chairman Chester Mendoza with some of the members of TOPi during their recent performance in an event in Aspire Park dent Joey Dale Allado. Chapter President Ian Baldesco kicked-off the event The title of the original Filipino musical play is Alikabok (Dust) which is a musical with a welcome speech that Cake cutting with PGBI leader- highlights the humble begin- ship and members production libretto by Noel Balmaceda and music by Ryan Cayabyab ning of the organisation with 28 members. Now with 43 oha-based dor, gentility and political active members, the broth- The occasion was graced Filipino theatre drama of the Philippines in erhood continues to live by by the presidents of group Tanga- the 1890s. Her story tells of its principles and mission. BMKQ-Engr. Ressie Fos, halang Overseas her evolution into a brave Baldesco urged the members Bayanihan-Qatar Engr. Pinoy (TOPi) and valiant revolutionary to carry on with their commu- Jerry P. Ronquillo and GLQ willD feature the work of an fighting for the country’s nity works and contributions newly elected President award-winning Filipino mu- independence against her to the society. Joey Dale Allado. sician and lyricist on No- father’s wishes; of her love “The challenges we had vember 29 ( Friday) and De- for Ignacio and their love faced is all worth it, as we fi- cember 6 ( Friday) at Qatar child. All this is discovered nally received the legitimacy Manggagawa sa Konstruksyon Academy Auditorium in Qa- by Greg, her great grandson, from the National Head Quar- ng Qatar (BMKQ), Bayanihan- tar Foundation. and his wife Anna who find ters. The work has just started Qatar and of Guardians Le- The title of the original her diary in the now run- and we shall continue to col- gion Qatar in numerous com- Filipino musical play is Alik- down and dilapidated Valle- laborate with various com- munity activities. abok (Dust) which is a mu- jo house. munity organisations as we Certificates of participa- sical production libretto by Aside from doing musical all share common denomina- tion and appreciation to all Noel Balmaceda and music shows TOPI have been very tor, which is pubic service,” members who actively partici- by Ryan Cayabyab. The play active in various community Baldesco remarked. pated in numerous communi- will be staged at 3pm and Official Poster of the theatre play services such as medical mis- The group has been ac- ty events were awarded to the 7pm on both days. sions, in collaboration with a tive partners of Bayanihan ng members. As part of TOPi’s mis- health clinic in Doha, to pro- sion to giving back to com- vide free medical checkups, munity, part of the proceeds medicines and consultations of this year-end show will be to Filipinos in Doha. donated to the scholarship Generated from the programme of the Philippine group’s shows/ concerts, Institute of Certified Public TOPi donated air tickets Accountants (PICPA) Doha. to overseas Filipino work- “Juan Luna’s clas- ers and funded an e-bike to sic painting entitled “La our kababayan Inan. Inan is Bulaqueña,” hanging in a high school student with Malacañang, was the inspi- a rare physical deformity ration for Alikabok. The play called Congenital Genu Re- is very significant to TOPi curvatum (backward-bend- because it was the first play ing knee) from Mindoro. staged by the group in 2005, For inquires, feel free to which also marked the birth send private message in this of the organisation,” accord- link https://www.facebook. ing to TOPi Chairman Ches- Alikabok relives the story with her widowed father in Rafael, Bulacan in 1895. com/TO.Pi.ofwtheatre- ter Mendoza. of Bising Vallejo who lived their ancestral home in San She moved amid the splen- group/ . Group photo during anniversary celebration.

WASAHQ Culinary Arts holds free cupcake decorating session PICE Qatar hosts annual Math Whiz Non-profit Filipino organisation Welfare and Services Associ- hilippine Institute of from PISQ bagged the cham- ated with Hospitality-Qatar Civil Engineers (PICE) pionship title in the Senior (WASAHQ Culinary Arts) con- Qatar Chapter concluded High School Level Category. ducted a free demonstration of the semi-final and the -fi While the tandem of The- cupcake decorating techniques Pnal round of its annual PICE ola Ampercia Q. Reago and and hands-on activity for Qatar Math Whiz Contest at Elias G. Yasa III of PISQ and children during the Asian Night the Philippine School Doha Chelei Agnel P. Guico and Je- Market event being held at the (PSD) Gymnasium recently. shana Novene F. De Guzman Aspire Park on Friday. Fifteen teams comprised of PSD ranked first and second More than 50 young children of two students per team runners-up, respectively. took part in the hands-on from the junior and senior In the Junior High session held right after the high school levels of PSD and School Level Category, Ra- demonstration on stage led by the Philippine International hael Joaquin L. Tobias and Chef Cheska Montilla and as- School-Qatar (PISQ) partici- Mark Collin S. Reyes of PSD sisted by WASAHQ members. WASAHQ volunteers assisting the children taking part in the pated in the competition. emerged as champions. John The activity was part of the hands-on activity. PICE Qatar Math Whiz Paul R. Brebonia and Catelyn weekend programme of the Contest is an annual event Ann D. Pajardo of PSD and Asian Night Market by Doha aimed at introducing the pro- Ayesha Serdeña and Shay- City Event Management & Ser- fessional group to Filipino ra Ayah S. Laja also of PSD vices for families and residents students as an organisation in ranked first and second run- spending their weekends at the Qatar directly involved in the ners-up, respectively. month-long event. The bazaar field of Civil Engineering. Champions of both catego- featuring more than 30 food The event aspires to help ries received a trophy, medals and non-food stalls kicked-off Filipino high school students and a cash prize while the first on October 24 and will be run- enhance their mathemati- and second runner-ups were ning until towards the end of cal skills, supporting schools awarded with medals and cash November. recognised by the Philippine prizes. Department of Education All the participants in the (Photos by: DC Event) in promoting the academic math whiz including coaches Chef Cheska leading the cupcake decorating demo. tracks on Science, Technology, (STEM), and promoting ca- Julianne Carme I. Caday received certificate of partici- Engineering and Mathematics maraderie among students. and James Fredrich A. Miña pation from PICE Qatar. 16 Sunday, November 10, 2019 The Last Word Youssef El Azouzi emerges winner of SoS season 11 Mayan Zebeib, chief com- QF encourages Arab munications officer at Qatar Foundation, said: “Stars of innovators to apply Science encourages innovators for SoS Season 12 to pursue technical and scien- tific excellence. Each year, the Tribune News Network contestants continue to amaze Doha audiences with ideas and in- ventions that exhibit a steadfast After months spent build- dedication to addressing prob- ing, testing and developing lems specific to the local com- an innovative technology, munity and beyond. Youssef El Azouzi emerged “This year’s participants as the Arab world’s top in- join an accomplished commu- novator in the Grand Final of nity of entrepreneurs, research- Stars of Science (SoS) Season ers, scientists and innovators 11. Through a combination of that have gone on to make their technical expertise and a keen mark in the world. We congrat- business acumen, the 27-year- ulate Youssef on his incredible old Moroccan doctor won over achievement and look forward the jury and the public. to following the whole group’s Fans of the show tuned in Youssef El Azouzi’s invention, ‘Flow Modulator Stent’ aims to help congestive heart failure patients around the world by ensuring efficient blood flow through the heart. successes in the future.” to support the three finalists Arab youth worldwide and joined them as they anx- tion aims to help congestive and my idea from the very be- patients with afflicted facial Islam around the world learn Alumnus and winner of who feel they have an idea that iously awaited the results. The heart failure patients around ginning, and my mother even muscles regain control over their prayers. Season 4, Khalid Aboujassoum, can improve the lives of their finalists’ scores were calculated the world by ensuring efficient became my project’s very first their affected upper and lower He received a $100,000 joined Jumaily in co-hosting own communities and those by combining the expert jury’s blood flow through the heart. investor. I would like to give eyelids working with small elec- award to continue developing the final episode. around the globe are encour- vote and the online public vote. “I am stunned. To be given a special thanks to them and trical impulses, achieved a total his invention. This season, the contest- aged to apply for a chance to Youssef could barely con- the opportunity to save lives is also to Stars of Science because of 42.9 points. The episode marked a ants competed in one large embark on their own innova- tain his excitement as Khalid a blessing. Thank you to every they believed in me and have Qatari engineer Abdulrah- successful 11th season for the group through every elimina- tion journey on Season 12 of al Jumaily, host of Stars of Sci- single individual that has be- changed my life,” he added. man Saleh Khamis came third popular Qatar Foundation tion round, while working on Stars of Science. ence, announced that his Flow lieved in me through this jour- Nuha Abu Yousef, the Jor- with a total of 40.3 points for (QF) edutainment TV initia- their inventions in a shared Online applications will Modulator Stent received the ney. I can wholeheartedly say danian doctor, took the runner- his Interactive Educational tive, which introduced a new innovation space, fostering a close on December 31, 2019, highest points, earning a total this is just the beginning,” said up spot and received $150,000 Prayer Carpet, a product that format while maintaining its collaborative environment that and applications should be sub- of 93.8 points and securing the Youssef. in prize money. Her Active Lazy helps Muslim children and focus on empowering young facilitated an exchange of ideas mitted through the official web- prize of $300,000. His inven- “My family supported me Eyelid Sticker, created to help those recently converted to Arab innovators. and knowledge. site www.starsofscience.com.

7th Ajyal festival to feature 13 acclaimed Msheireb Museums int’l films on hope, resilience & courage organises workshop Tribune News Network CECA, the oldest and largest committee Doha under the International Council of Muse- ums (ICOM). With 1,500 members from MSHEIREB Museums, the four revived more than 80 countries, the committee historic Qatari heritage houses in the is established to provide an international heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, has forum for information exchange and to launched a three-day workshop on edu- facilitate cooperation between profes- cation through museums, in collabora- sionals in museums and related institu- tion with the Committee for Education tions to enhance their roles in society. and Cultural Action (CECA). Dr Hafiz Ali, Msheireb Museums di- Titled ‘When theory meets hands-on rector, said: “This is the second time we activities – Museum education practical host a workshop in collaboration with A scene from the film ‘Children of the Sea’. A visual from ‘Away’ by Gints Zilbalodis. approaches’, the workshop is designed CECA. This global committee has a huge for specialists, teachers and educators at pool of expertise that members can tap Tribune News Network tive voices and supporting quality rors aged 8 to 12 years are Ailo’s France, Belgium/2019) by Ken large, as well as fans and friends of the into to support their evolvement.” Doha film productions and reinforcing Journey (France, Finland/2018) Loach; Children of the Sea (Ja- museums in Qatar and abroad, to learn “In today’s world, education is the Qatar’s continued focus on pro- by Guillaume Maidatchevsky; pan/2019) by Ayumu Watanabe; how to develop a more participative edu- main component of a museum’s offer- AN eclectic selection of 13 moting distinctive and compelling Jacob, Mimmi and the Talking and Amjad Abu Alala’s You Will cational practice in museums. ing. It is the channel that supports our thought-provoking feature films narratives of universal resonance. Dogs (Latvia, Poland/2019) by Die at Twenty (Sudan, France, The workshop consists of discus- practices and helps us remain closer to from across the globe will present “Contemplative, encourag- Edmunds Jansons; Oualid Moua- Egypt, Germany, Norway, Qa- sions, case studies, lectures and walk- the community and add value. There- diverse perspectives of life and ing and thought-provoking – this ness’s 1982 (Lebanon, USA, Nor- tar/2019). throughs, presenting more than 30 fore, it is crucial that service providers inspire audiences at the 7th Ajyal year’s feature films help us find way, Qatar/2019) and The Arctic Tickets for the 7th Ajyal Film participants with engaging tools and and practitioners are updated on the lat- Film Festival, taking place from the nature of life and identity and Camels (Norway, Mongolia/2019) Festival are available for purchase methodologies to enhance the educa- est in museum education and receive the November 18 to 23 at the Cultural our place within an ever-chang- by Karl Emil Rikardsen. at the Ajyal Main Box Office lo- tional experience they provide to their appropriate training”, Aisha al Kuwari, Village (Katara). ing, deeply interconnected world,” Ajyal Jurors of ages 13 to cated in Katara Building 10; at the networks and organisations. education manager at Msheireb Muse- Delivering inspirational stories said Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, 17 years in the Hilal category Ajyal Box Office at VOX Cinemas The event is led and conducted by ums, added. of hope, resilience and courage us- Festival director and chief execu- will watch and evaluate Honey- Doha Festival City for screenings ing powerfully creative narratives, tive officer of DFI. land (North Macedonia/2019) taking place at VOX Cinemas; and the selected films will be assessed “With their powerful nar- by Ljubomir Stefanov and Ta- from the Novo Cinemas Box Office across three distinct juries – Mo- ratives and complex storytell- mara Kotevska; Land of Ashes for screenings at Novo Cinemas, haq, Hilal and Bader. Each jury is ing techniques, each of the films (Costa Rica, Argentina, Chile, the Pearl. For ticket purchase and presented a selection of carefully strikes a delicate balance between France/2019) by Sofía Quirós up-to-date information on the curated feature and short films that hope and introspection, ultimate- Ubeda; The Farewell (USA, Chi- Ajyal Film Festival, visit: https:// echo this year’s theme in focus, ‘Find ly inspiring a sense of unity among na/2019) by Lulu Wang; and Gints www.dohafilminstitute.com/film- Film, Find Life’. Ajyal jurors will an- inquisitive jurors across all age Zilbalodis’s Away (Latvia/2019). festival/ticketinformation https:// alyse and deliberate on films in their categories. We are excited to be- Ajyal’s Bader Jurors, aged www.dohafilminstitute.com/film- respective categories, awarding Best come part of their week-long de- 18 to 21 years, will choose a win- festival/films Film prizes accordingly. bates and deliberations while they ner among For Sama (Syria, 2019 Ajyal Film Festival’s of- Two feature films screening in find the different ways to experi- UK/2019) by Waad al Kateab and ficial partners include Katara, competition are supported by the ence, feel and overcome the chal- Edward Watts; Give Me Liberty Qatar National Tourism Council, DFI, underlining the institute’s lenges of life through cinema.” (USA/2019) by Kirill Mikhanovs- Novo Cinemas, Ooredoo and St. commitment to unlocking crea- In the Mohaq segment for ju- ky; Sorry We Missed You (UK, Regis Doha. DFC Kids Club relaunches with new fun events, incredible deals

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DOHA Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s preferred world-class destination for shopping and entertainment, has announced the relaunch of its Kids Club, with several new exclusive events and unbelievable offers for little shoppers. Doha Festival City Kids Club now has over 16,000 members who enjoy VIP ac- cess to all Festival City events for children and the families, as well as promotions and dis- counts of up to 50 percent in dining, fashion and entertain- ment retailers. The Kids Club has been a huge success with several exciting events such as the Teddy Bear Hospital, which helps children learn about healthcare in a fun and engaging way with their favourite teddies. To become a member, free registration is available online with several exciting events earlier this month. destination for shopping and ing with more benefits and growing number of retail part- & Colors Kids Salon, VOX Cin- via the DFC website or at the such as the Teddy Bear Hospi- Doha Festival City has part- entertainment for all family privileges in collaboration with ners that include Gap Kids, Ma- emas, Angry Birds and Build A Customer Service Desk in the tal, which helps children learn nered with key children enter- members. That’s why we have our retailers. We look forward ma’s & Papa’s, Mayoral, Idexe, Bear. Kids Club member also Centre Court on the first floor about healthcare in a fun and tainment providers such as Car- created the first ever privilege to welcoming the children and Napapijri, Mango Kids, Aber- enjoys great deals from its din- for children of ages up to 12 engaging way with their favour- toon Network, Disney and Lego, mall programme for the lit- to take them on an experience crombie & Fitch, Sfera, Sacoor ing partners such as Aimee’s years. As of November 1, mem- ite teddies. More recently, Kids to ensure the little shoppers get tle ones to ensure they have a full of unforgettable moments.” Kids, Lindex, United Colors Café, Edible Arrangements, bers will receive a special wel- Club members were able to get premium access to exclusive, pleasing and enjoyable experi- Doha Festival City is home of Benetton, Ziddy, Caboodle, Shanghai Garden, Poffy’s, Mc- come kit that contains lots of an exclusive meet and greet unique, educational, fun and ence at Doha Festival City. The to many exclusive kids’ stores. Toys ‘R Us, Okaidi Obaibi, Gift donald’s, Carluccio’s, Mr Pret- fabulous items for kids. with World athletes and cham- safe events around the year. club has witnessed a huge turn- This year, Kids Club welcomes Shed, Carter’s, Babyshop, Max, zels, Ikea Café, Alison Nelson Since the launch, the Kids pions during the Mini Athlet- Robert Hall, general man- out since its launch last sum- luxury brands such as Petite Shoemart, Ecco, Pablosky, Chocolate Bar, 800 Degrees Club has been a huge success ics competition that took place ager of DFC, said: “We are a mer, and now we are relaunch- Bateau and Little Milano to its Lifestyle, Home Centre, Cuts and Nando’s.