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‘Qatar committed to Qatar to chair Arab enhancing women’s role in judicial field’ Amir affirms Qatar’s full support League session to Chairman of the Supreme Judi- discuss Israeli crimes ciary Council (SJC) and President of the Court of Cassation HE Dr for the Palestinian cause QNA Hassan bin Lahdan Al Hassan Al Cairo Mohannadi has stressed Qatar QNA a phone call from Head of the and its judiciary’s commitment to Doha During my contact with my brother, Political Bureau of the Palestin- An extraordinary session of enhancing the role of women in His Excellency President Mahmoud ian Islamic Resistance Movement the Arab League Council at the judicial field. His Highness the Amir of State of Abbas, I assured him of Qatar’s (Hamas) Dr Ismail Haniyeh on the level of permanent rep- Al Mohannadi praised the Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad firm and supportive stance for the Saturday evening. resentatives will take place role played by Qatar’s Ministry Al Thani held a telephone conver- brotherly Palestinian people to During the phone call they on Monday at the League of Foreign Affairs and Perma- sation with President of the State obtain their national rights, with our reviewed the latest develop- headquarters to discuss nent Mission to the UN in New of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas on strong condemnation of the repeated attacks by ments in Palestine, especially Israeli crimes in occupied Israeli occupation forces on defenceless civilians York to facilitate the process of Saturday to discuss the latest de- the suffering of the Palestinian Al Quds. The session will and worshipers in the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque, recognising an international day velopments in Palestine. people as a result of the viola- be chaired by Qatar. and I also stressed the importance of the unity of for women judges, which was The Palestinian president tions committed by the occupa- The announcement the Palestinian and Arab ranks. proposed by Qatar. This came briefed HH the Amir on the lat- tion forces and their attacks on was made by Assistant Secretary-General Hos- in Al Mohannadi’s speech at est developments, in particular worshipers in Al-Aqsa Mosque. sam Zaki, noting that the session will be held the International Association the Israeli occupation forces’ sent a flagrant violation of their In this regard, the Palestinian HH the Amir reiterated the based on the request of the State of Palestine of Women Judges 15th Interna- attacks on worshippers in the rights and the international law. president expressed thanks and firm position of Qatar in support to discuss Israeli crimes and aggression in the tional Biennial Conference held blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque and the HH the Amir affirmed to Ab- appreciation to HH the Amir for of the Palestinian cause and the occupied Al Quds against Muslim and Christian virtually in New Zealand. The defenceless Jerusalemite citi- bas the firm position of Qatar in the valuable efforts made by Qa- Palestinian people to restore their holy sites, especially Al Aqsa mosque, as well conference launched the Inter- zens, and the arbitrary measures support of the brotherly Palestin- tar to support the Palestinian peo- legitimate rights and establish as attack on worshipers. The session will also national Day of Women Judges, in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbour- ian people to restore their legiti- ple in their just cause. their independent state with East discuss Israeli plans to forcibly take over the which falls on March 10 every hood in Jerusalem, which repre- mate national rights. HH the Amir also received Jerusalem as its capital. homes of citizens of Al Quds, particularly in the year. (QNA) page 2 Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood.

‘Qatar safe from falling Chinese rocket debris’ UN chief lauds Qatar’s mediation role New COVID-19 cases hit lowest in weeks Tribune News Network IAC said in a tweet. QNA Doha In another tweet, it stated that New York Tribune News Network Qatar to 200,467. the Chinese rocket debris will pass Doha Six people aged 47, 53, 53, 56, Qatar and five other Arab coun- four times over the Arab world United Nations Secretary-General 57, and 76 years succumbed to the tries are safe from Chinese rocket tonight. The first being at 6:30pm Antonio Guterres has welcomed the Qatar on Saturday reported 533 virus. Three of them had a history of debris falling on them, according to over the Arabian Gulf, then at role played by Qatar in mediating the coronavirus (COVID-19) cases — chronic disease, the MoPH said. the satellite re-entry map released 8:03 pm over Egypt and Levant and restoration of diplomatic relations 342 from community and 191 from As per the National COVID-19 by International Astronomical then the third and fourth time over between Somalia and Kenya, follow- travellers returning from abroad, the Vaccination Programme, a total of Center (IAC). the North West Africa at 9:30pm ing the declarations made by the two these declarations would lead to the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has 1,787,160 COVID-19 vaccine doses “In principle, according to the and 11pm GMT. It also added that countries. restoration of the full friendly relations announced. have been administered since the latest updates, Qatar, Bahrain, none of these are dangerous be- In a statement delivered by UN between Kenya and Somalia, which are Also, 1,023 people recovered from start of the programme. As many as Kuwait, UAE, Lebanon and Yemen cause they are outside the time of spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, essential for stability and cooperation the virus in the past 24 hours, bringing 24,615 vaccine doses have been are safe from the falling debris,” debris falling. Guterres expressed his hope that in the region. the total number of cases recovered in administered in the past 24 hours. 02 Sunday, May 9, 2021

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Qatar condemns Qatar keen to enhance women’s role in judicial field: Mohannadi school explosion QNA ence held virtually in New Zea- tions in New York and the sup- Qatari women in the judicial field Doha land. The conference launched SJC chairman expresses port and assistance of more than was a reflection of the country’s the International Day of Women pride after UN General 70 countries around the world, commitment to enhancing the in Afghanistan Chairman of the Supreme Ju- Judges, which falls on March 10 Assembly approves Qatar’s the 75th session of the United Na- role of women. diciary Council (SJC) and Presi- of every year. proposal on International tions General Assembly adopted On her part, Emadi said QNA dent of the Court of Cassation HE He praised the role played Women Judges Day the draft Qatari resolution unani- that women judges in Qatar Doha Dr Hassan bin Lahdan Al Hassan by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign mously, and March 10 was recog- represented 13 percent of the Al Mohannadi has stressed Qatar Affairs and Permanent Mission international day for women’s nised as the International Day of total number of Qatari judges, Qatar has condemned the explosion that tar- and its judiciary’s commitment to to the UN in New York to facili- judges. Women Judges. while leading and mid-level geted a school in the Afghan capital Kabul and enhancing the role of women in tate the process of recognising The Supreme Judiciary Coun- The achievement saw the Su- cadres in the Supreme Judicial caused deaths and injuries. the judicial field, due to the im- an International Day of Women cil supported the proposal during preme Judiciary Council honour Council were 30 percent wom- In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of portant role they play in achiev- Judges, which was proposed by the second high-level meeting of one of its commitments towards en, compared to the 42 percent Foreign Affairs renewed Qatar’s firm position ing the sustainable development Qatar. the UNODC’s Global Judicial In- enhancing judicial integrity. seen in all judicial administra- of rejecting violence and terrorism regardless goals. He also praised Qatari di- tegrity Network, which was host- Judges Fatima bint Abdullah tive jobs. of the motives. Mohannadi made the remarks plomacy’s ability to complement ed in Doha from February 25 to Al Mall and Aisha bint Hassan Al The choice of March 10 was to The statement also expressed the condo- in his speech during his partici- the Supreme Judiciary Council’s 27, 2020. Emadi represented Qatar in the commemorate the appointment lences of Qatar to the families of the victims, pation at the International As- work on the international stage, Thanks to the great effort 15th International Biennial Con- of Dr Hessa bint Ahmed Abdul- the government, and people of Afghanistan, sociation of Women Judges 15th which helped ensure the success made by the permanent delega- ference. lah Al Sulaiti in 2010 as the first wishing the injured a speedy recovery. International Biennial Confer- of the initiative of recognising an tion of Qatar to the United Na- Mall said that the presence of woman judge in Qatar. Trend Micro innovations Over 4,000 orphans receive Eid blocks over 10 million Al-Fitr clothes from Qatar Charity threats in Qatar in 2020 Tribune News Network Tribune News Network Doha Doha

Qatar Charity (QC), with sup- Trend Micro solutions detected and port from benevolent people in blocked over 4.7 million (4,712,649) Qatar, has finished distribut- email threats, prevented 4.7 million ing Eid clothing to orphans in (4,731,212) malicious URL Victim at- several countries of the world, tacks, and nearly 20,000 (19,843) URL while the distribution of Eid hosts across Qatar in 2020, according clothing continues in other to Trend Micro Incorporated, a global countries. leader in cybersecurity solutions, 2020 The Eid clothing project, Annual Cybersecurity report: A Con- which aims to share the joy of Eid stant State of Flux. detected per minute in 2020 as home Al-Fitr with the orphans, is part The report also revealed that over workers and infrastructure came under of QC’s ‘Ramadan of Hope’ drive. 740,000 malware attacks were identi- new pressure from attacks. The project is expected to benefit fied and stopped, while more than 200 “The forced digital transforma- some 4,390 orphans sponsored online related banking malware threats tion from last year has accelerated by QC in 29 countries. The benefi- were blocked. journeys of several organisations to ciaries receive Eid gifts and cloth- The report shared insights from last the cloud as well as unlocked remote ing. year’s threat landscape and provided workplaces for employees.” said As- In Kosovo, the Eid clothing strategic guidance for leaders to protect sad Arabi, managing director, Trend was distributed to 220 orphans and navigate their organisations better Micro Gulf Cluster. “And this exposes through coupons that enabled the in the new normal. them to new risks as bad actors begin beneficiaries to choose appropri- sioner highly appreciated the QC’s the ‘Eid Clothing’ project for the pressed their delight at receiving The report also showed that home to use different ways to infiltrate into ate clothes for Eid. interventions in Rawalakot. He benefit of 140 sponsored orphans. the gifts, thanking their spon- networks in Qatar were a major draw company environments. We hope that QC’s Pakistan office distrib- said that Eid gifts are blessings for In Palestine, 330 orphans sors and QC for their support, for cybercriminals looking to pivot to our annual security report provides uted Eid clothes to 270 orphans orphans, promising support for sponsored by QC benefited from indicating that they can enjoy corporate systems, devices and net- insights into the threat landscape for in Rawalakot, Kashmir. Massod– QC’s future projects. the ‘Eid Clothing’ project. Eid Al-Fitr with their friends in works. Qatar enterprises to strengthen their ur-Rehman, district Commis- In Kenya, QC implemented The beneficiary children ex- new clothes. Across the country, Trend Micro’s cyber security posture and map their Smart Home Network (SHN) solutions way into the new digital economy.” blocked nearly 400,000 inbound and In its efforts to ensure secured digi- outbound attacks combined, prevent- tal transformation journeys of organi- ing 1.4 million (1,452,505) such SHN sations in Qatar, Trend Micro has been events for hackers to target or control working with public and private sectors home devices from executing malware, to create awareness and bridge the gaps. obtaining sensitive information, inter- Earlier this year, the company cepting communications or launching launched its Trend Micro Vision One external attacks. platform to empower security teams The global insights revealed that in adopting a new approach that goes Trend Micro blocked 62.6 billion beyond – to provide enhanced visibil- threats last year, 91 percent of which ity, threat intelligence, with extended were email-borne. The findings also cit- detection and response at every layer of ed an average of 119,000 cyber threats their IT environments. QRCS backs efforts to combat coronavirus in six countries Tribune News Network ness-raising programmes were con- Doha ducted at the household and com- munity levels for the benefit of 11,418 Qatar Red Crescent Society people at a cost of $20,000. (QRCS) has recently made remark- Southward to Vanuatu, preven- able progress on its project to sup- tive and informative sessions were port coronavirus control efforts in 22 held by Vanuatu Red Cross Soci- countries. ety for 699 school students, teachers, At a total cost of $233,670, many and other society members. activities were conducted to reduce In Mauritania, 800 food parcels the spread of the pandemic in Ethio- and hygiene kits were distributed to pia, El Salvador, Senegal, Sierra Leo- 800 vulnerable and outbreak-affected ne, Vanuatu and Mauritania. families, or 4,800 persons, in the dis- In Ethiopia, multi-sector aid was tricts of Rosso, Akjoujt and Nouak- delivered in Gambella and Oromia chott. Each parcel can last for one Regions. month and contained 48.5 kg of rice, The activities included, training sugar, vegetable oil, soap and hand community volunteers to carry out At a total cost of $233,670, many activities were conducted to reduce the spread of the pandemic in Ethiopia, El Salvador, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Vanuatu and Mauritania. sanitisers. These projects are part of awareness campaigns to vulnerable QRCS’s initiative to back the fellow communities; providing personal clinic of the Ethiopian Red Cross and food parcels were distributed to and Tambacounda. addition to two million indirect ben- National Societies in 22 countries protective equipment (PPE) for vol- Society’s (ERCS) West Hararghe 425 affected persons and 100 fami- The $20,000 project involved eficiaries. In the Bombali and Koi- across six continents, aimed at protect- unteers and community to reduce Branch received PPE and infection lies (400 persons), respectively. providing protective materials, such nadugu Districts of Sierra Leone, the ing 320,000 persons against the virus, the virus dissemination; launching prevention and control (IPC) mate- In Senegal, QRCS worked with as masks and sanitizers, and logis- volunteers of Sierra Leone Red Cross with a total budget of QR2,236,827. community awareness campaigns rials. The aid, which cost $113,670, the Senegalese Red Cross Society tics, conducting community aware- Society (SLRCS) distributed infor- These countries are: Palestine, Af- about COVID-19 causes, symptoms benefited around 65,210 people. to bridge the gap in the Ministry of ness programmes through the radio mation, education and communica- ghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Tajikistan, and how to prevent it; and train- In El Salvador, 396 PPE kits Health (MoH) and community ef- and home visits, monitoring the tion (IEC) materials and IPC mate- Mongolia, Laos, Vanuatu, Ethiopia, ing health professionals at isolation were distributed to the doctors and forts to combat COVID-19, through pandemic situation and detecting rials such as hand sanitisers, liquid Chad, Senegal, Mauritania, Lebanon, centres and providing them with hy- prehospital care personnel at the advocacy, sensitisation and moni- infected/contact cases through ther- soap and household hand washing Mali, Sierra Leone, Albania, Kosovo, giene and nonmedical kits. Emergency Clinic, Blood Center and toring for the populations of Dakar, mal tests. These activities reached buckets. Montenegro, Venezuela, El Salvador, Moreover, four hospitals and the Volunteers Directorate. Hygiene kits Thiès, Diourbel, Kaolack, Ziguinchor out to 182,450 direct beneficiaries, in Volunteer-led and media aware- Peru and Panama. Nation Sunday, May 9, 2021 03 Qatar’s Cwallet completes lucrative Pre-Series A funding

Tribune News Network app’s remittance and payroll favourite brands in the Cwal- laundering platform providers, DOHA features. let marketplace, while earning which will ensure all users are “The Pre-Series A funding loyalty rewards and cashback verified via a Know-Your-Cus- Cwallet, an innovative fi- round, along with our insti- bonuses. tomer process. nancial services app created tutional, funder and share- Javier said, “Cwallet will Further investment will by Qatar fintech startup, C holder investment, has put change the payment land- also be made internally, with Wallet Services W.L.L., is now Cwallet in a position to set Cwallet expanding its work- valued at $3.5 million after a our sights on product devel- force to include expertise in the highly successful Pre-Series A opment and expansion,” said Chief among Cwallet’s plans fields of information and cyber investment round. Javier, who confirmed that for 2021 is the third quar- security, growth hacking and Investors, including MBK their investor roster secures ter release of Cwallet customer management. Holding WLL, 360 Nautica guaranteed business transac- Mobile Money 3.0, an “Ultimately, we remain LLC and Snoonu Holding, tions amounting to half a bil- guided by our mission to be a pushed Cwallet’s valuation up lion Qatari riyals per year, and ambitious update to its cur- globally competitive company after the Pre-Series A funding access to more than 200,000 rent offering, allowing users that meets local needs, solv- round. unique users and 3,000 mer- to pay, shop and subscribe ing the pain points of our cus- Cwallet Chief Executive chants. to favourite brands in the tomers and service providers, Officer and Founder Michael Chief among Cwallet’s Cwallet marketplace from big retailers to home- Javier said the investment will plans for 2021 is the third based businesses. With our enable the company to push quarter release of Cwallet funding, we’re in a position forward towards meeting Mobile Money 3.0, an ambi- scape in Qatar and the region,” to scale up and build on our its strategic and operational tious update to its current though not without safeguards gains, so we really are grate- goals, including achieving offering, allowing users to in place, such as Cwallet’s ful for the trust our investors regulatory compliance for the pay, shop and subscribe to partnerships with anti-money have placed in us,” said Javier. Ooredoo celebrates Eid by Experts say journalists and extending Ramadan offers news consumers must work Discounts on devices, bonus Nojoom points harder to uncover the truth and other perks Tribune News Network Qatar Foundation Doha Debates’ #DearWorldLive’ programme marks World Press Freedom Day Doha Tribune News Network Qatar’s leading telecom- Doha munications operator has an- nounced that it will extend its Reporters and news con- Ramadan offers and promo- sumers face daunting challenges tions into the Eid holidays, determining fact from fiction, giving its customers even journalism experts told Qa- more value. tar Foundation Doha Debates’ Throughout the holy #DearWorldLive during a pro- month of Ramadan, Ooredoo gramme marking World Press has had several offers and Freedom Day. promotions running, offer- Journalists and a press ing everything from discounts safety advocate urged news con- and bonus Nojoom Points to sumers to be more skeptical and amazing vouchers from its discerning of the news they read wide range of Nojoom net- and hear amid an onslaught of work partners plus Urban disinformation and unreliable Point. social media content. Customers who purchase a They said the challenges for new Samsung Galaxy S21 from Sabah Al-Kuwari, Director of Public Relations at Ooredoo news consumers are compound- the Ooredoo eShop during Eid ed when trying to understand will receive free Buds as well Ooredoo eShop, such as the top-ups of data bundles and what is happening in war-torn as double Nojoom Points for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, minutes to family and friends nations like Syria, where inde- every QR1 spent. iPhone SE, iPad 10.2, Ap- back home, allowing them to pendent journalism is scarce, Customers who pur- ple Watch, Samsung smart- stay in touch with friends and journalists are at risk, and there chase other devices from the phones, HUAWEI smart- family during the Eid holidays. is an abundance of untrustwor- Ooredoo eShop, such as the phones, and Netgear routers, Sabah Rabiah Al-Kuwari, thy propaganda. iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, will receive significant dis- Director PR at Ooredoo, said: Kholoud Helmi, an inde- iPhone SE, iPad 10.2, Ap- counts and double Nojoom “We are delighted to extend our pendent Syrian journalist and ple Watch, Samsung smart- Points for every QR1 spent. 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We would like to stances where “no one is daring Customers who purchase They can also send interna- take this opportunity to wish to say anything”. a new Samsung Galaxy S21 tional remittances through all of our customers, as well as She emphasised that the from the Ooredoo eShop MoneyGram, Al Dhar Ex- Qatar’s citizens and residents, current battle against disinfor- during Eid will receive free change, Gulf Exchange, and a blessed and joyous Eid cel- mation is tiring and consuming, Buds as well as double No- Al Zaman Exchange using ebration with their loved ones, but –despite these challenges – human rights,” but “by attacking torical events and innovations live programme, which was joom Points for every QR1 Cash Pick-up, Bank Account whether in person or virtually, “I continue for those who are op- journalists, those in power are going on in Africa.” watched by nearly half a million spent. Deposit, and Mobile Wallet and we look forward to con- pressed, for those in prison, for attacking all of us”. When #DearWorldLive host people around the world. Customers who pur- Deposit. Customers can also tinuing to meet all of their tel- those we are fighting for”. Marie Mbullu, a Tanzanian Nelufar Hedayat asked the ex- NU-Q student Moamen chase other devices from the send international mobile ecommunications needs.” Maria Salazar Ferro, the American whose TikTok vid- perts how trust can be restored Ghanim said: “We need to work emergencies director of the eos have garnered 1.9 million in media reporting, Mbullu more on digital journalism to Committee to Protect Journal- likes, said that citizen journal- urged news consumers to ex- utilise digital tools to reduce the ists, defined disinformation as ism provides a valuable alter- ercise caution: “Do not believe number of reports working in “the active engagement in giving native perspective, especially everything you read”. Helmi harsh conditions.” And NU-Q false information with a pur- for young people. She said that and Ferro agreed. Ferro added: student Inaara Gangji said she pose, often with the purpose of too often traditional news me- “I think it’s really important to believes the “role of journalists changing the course of events”. dia focuses on the negative. “I check the source of what you’re and the press needs to be rede- Addressing the viral spread of found that most of the news reading and look at multiple fined”. misleading or false information, that people received about Af- sources to contextualize what The programme and all Ferro called it a looming threat rica has to do with war, trag- you’re reading.” #DearWorldLive episodes can to the free press. edy, or suffering, and Africans Several students from be seen on Doha Debates’ Twit- She added: “Without free- don’t even know what is going Northwestern University in Qa- ter, Facebook, YouTube, and dom of the press, everything is at on in neighbouring countries. tar (NU-Q) – a Qatar Founda- Twitch channels, and at Do- stake.” Not only is the freedom of That’s why I felt the need to tion partner university – con- haDebates.com/DearWorld- the press “one of our most basic talk about current events, his- tributed comments during the Live. 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Tribune News Network floral and subtle clean notes Doha and zesty composition. The soft velvet feel black Amal Ameen has launched box, limited edition, repre- Soul, an exclusive and sents elegance, mystery and unique new fragrance in- sophistication. spired in Mykonos. The fashionable package “The Soul fragrance is a hosts a screen inside; where spiritual celebration in all the story of Soul is played. its splendor, a free choice; The bottle is cushioned with a new feeling of freshness foam, and its white and and newness without limi- black composition is evok- tation that evokes a peace- ing a timeless declaration ful retreat after a long day. of power; resulting from Bidding farewell is hard and teachers showered the It represents this calm mo- the experience of successful but the programmes presented outgoing students with words ment of escape where our best sellers like La Boutique by the juniors made it a mem- of good wishes for a prosper- feeling of completeness and Blanche, Amici Di Moda or Grade XII students from Birla Public School attended a farewell program organized by grade XI Birlites in orable day. The heartwarming ous future. The adieu speeches happiness is overwhelming. La Blanche perfumes. Doha on Saturday. orchestra, songs, dance and by the head boy and the repre- A satisfying moment - all of Soul is bold and inter- presentation was a feast to the sentatives of each stream were our own- in which we find national. it is cosmopolitan, Tribune News Network (BPS) bade farewell to Grade added another colourful feath- eyes and minds of the audi- poignant. comfort and pleasure,” said elegant and self-confident. It Doha XII (2020-2021) students er to the history of BPS. The ence. The programme ended a press statement about the rushes out like an explosion virtually on Saturday. function was organised by the The principal, vice-prin- with the expression of grati- product. of feelings that brings back Birla Public School, Doha The success of the event grade XI Birlites. cipals, heads of departments tude. It is an aromatic version pleasant memories of para- of life itself, made only using dise, of the beautiful island the finest and best oils and of Mykonos and its colours most exquisite natural ingre- which served of inspiration. dients. The delicate bouquet Conjuring memories of va- of oriental scents, blends the cations in the sun, of deep Birla Gaveliers dazzle at annual speech contest freshness of bergamot pre- blue skies, of salty waves, of ciously with peach and or- breaths of pure air, Soul is a Tribune News Network ange blossom, that combine liberating trip full of prom- Doha flawlessly with woody base ise and possibilities. notes and rich musk. Its es- “Memories might fade Birla Gavels Club Annual sence captivates the tips of away, but the scent of Speech Contest 2020-2021 the soul and thrives through real feelings remains un- brought together the club’s the deepness of nature, giv- touched,” the statement con- young gaveliers to showcase ing warmth with its pure cluded. their outstanding public speaking skills. The contest was designed to improve critical thinking, leadership, and independent research skills. The event was organised Ishita Somayaji Afreen Macksood Raksha A M Aditi Gorle on Friday, April 30, under the expert guidance and su- Somayaji, and Tanya Sebas- sood bagged first, second and pervision of eminent DTM tian took first, second, and third prizes, respectively. Anil Nair and TM Sithmini third place in the interna- It was enthralling to see Aluthge. DTM Girish J and tional speech contest, re- all of the gaveliers partici- TM Madhukara K were the spectively. pate enthusiastically, as well chief judges while TM Atul Afreen Macksood, Rak- as the flawless performance Hardas was the host and the sha A M, and Vaibhav took of the role-players, who play contest manager. The pro- first, second, and third place a critical role in making the gramme was attended by in the evaluation speech con- club experience enjoyable many distinguished toast- test, respectively. and the event run smooth- masters and guests from Afreen Macksood, Ishita ly. The club hopes that by across Qatar and India. Somayaji, and Aditi Gor- challenging young minds to There were four speech le won first, second, and strive for greatness, they will categories in the compe- Tanya Sebastian Vaibhav Krishna G third place in the humorous be equipped with the tools tition. The International speech contest, respectively. to lead successful lives as Speech, Evaluation Speech, amples of speeches. with such poise and elo- In the table topic speech future leaders, illuminating Humorous Speech, and Ta- It was incredible to see quence. contest, Ishita Somayaji, them to face the challenges ble Topic Speech are all ex- the young gaveliers speak Afreen Macksood, Ishita Vaibhav and Afreen Mack- we face today. Young minds urged to adapt to changes for a better tomorrow Tribune News Network Doha

DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) celebrat- ed its first-ever virtual an- nual day, titled ‘Footprints 2020-21…The Unique Jour- ney’, with solemnity and grandeur recently. It was a day set apart to acknowledge the efforts and appreciate the achievements of the stu- dents and teachers during 2020-21 – a period of trials and tribulations. The function was at- Parents and students celebrate DPS-Modern Indian School (DPS-MIS) annual day at a virtual ceremony in Doha recently. tended by chief guest Dr Alpana Mittal, public health It was a day set aside to recognise and appreciate about the other educational who had rendered a decade specialist and wife of HE Dr the efforts and accomplishments of students and initiatives by the manage- or more of service to the Deepak Mittal, the Ambassa- teachers during the 2020-21 school year, which ment of DPS-MIS. school. A video highlighting dor of India to Qatar; guest Dr Alpana Mittal ap- the spectacular journey of of honour Hassan Chougule, was fraught with difficulties preciated the efforts of the academic and co-curricular president DPS-MIS; and school in providing uninter- excellence (2020-21) was members of the Executive rupted education to all the played. Committee of the school. tomorrow. Vice-President for a seamless teaching and children. The ceremony ended DPS-MIS Principal Asna of DPS-MIS Yasir Nainar learning experience. DPS-MIS students who with a spark of hope rekin- Nafees welcomed the guests congratulated the students, Hassan Chougule provid- topped in the CBSE Gulf Sa- dled in all hearts -- hope for and advised the young minds teachers and parents for ed a glimpse into the success hodaya 2019-20 were felici- normalcy, hope for happier to reflect upon and adapt their resilience and untiring story of the institution and tated along with the academ- days, and hope for a better to the changes for a better efforts to explore new ways informed the Chief Guest ic- and non-academic staff world. World Sunday, May 9, 2021 05 India reports record 4,187 coronavirus deaths in a day dpa Health-care systems are cilities. nearly 6.6 million cases were New Delhi now being pushed to the India’s IT hub of Bengalu- reported, overwhelming the brink in southern and eastern ru, also Karnataka’s regional country’s health-care system. India saw more than 4,000 India that are reporting un- capital, has emerged as the India ranks second be- deaths linked to Covid-19 in precedented surges in infec- virus epicentre in India: At hind the United States’ 32.6 a day for the first time even tions. over 310,000 it has the high- million cases, while its fatal- as more states declared lock- est active caseload among In- ity count ranks third behind downs to control a second India’s IT hub of Bengaluru dia’s cities. the US and Brazil, which have deadly wave of the pandemic has emerged as the virus Hospitals have been both crossed 400,000 deaths. sweeping the country. stretched to the limit in Ben- Experts have speculated At least 4,187 people died epicentre in India: At over galuru with many not having that the current wave of in- in the past 24 hours, bringing 310,000 it has the a single intensive care bed fections could peak by mid- the death toll from the pan- highest active caseload available. May but past projections demic to 238,270, according among India’s cities The surge in cases has have been proved wrong. to the federal Health Ministry. also deepened the crisis in More than 40 countries The overall caseload Several states like Ta- supplies of medical oxygen have offered support to In- neared 22 million as 401,078 mil Nadu, Karnataka and in the state, with Bengaluru dia. The world’s largest cargo cases had been detected since Kerala in the south, as well hospitals raising concerns plane, an Antonov-124, car- Friday, it said. Saturday was as Odisha, Manipur and Bi- over the gaps in supplies. rying three 18-tonne oxygen the third straight day that har toward the east, have Family members and relatives wearing protective gear carry the body of their loved one who died due to India had been logging generators and 1,000 venti- India saw over 400,000 new announced new lockdowns the Covid-19 coronavirus at a crematorium on the outskirts of Siliguri on Saturday. (afp) fewer than 20,000 cases in lators left Belfast on Friday cases, after becoming the first in recent days to break the a day till early March after a as part of Britain’s latest re- country to cross that figure on chains of infection. id-19 has already caused in the major cities of New hospitals with patients and decline in daily infections in sponse to India’s coronavirus May 1. The second wave of Cov- havoc in health-care systems Delhi and Mumbai, flooded overburdened cremation fa- January. In April, however, crisis.

UNREST AT AL-AQSA MOSQUE Myanmar rulers focus on reopening schools More than 200 injured in despite ongoing unrest

dpa streets across the country violent clashes in Jerusalem Yangon to shout anti-coup slogans. Besides education, the cur- dpa Efforts to reopen rent leaders are having a Tel Aviv schools after a year of pan- hard time getting every- demic and months of un- thing from health care to More than 200 people have rest in reaction to a mili- basic government process- been injured in heavy clashes tary coup could become es to work with so many between Palestinians and Is- the latest battleground in people refusing to work out raeli security forces in Jerusa- Myanmar. of protest. lem. “We tried to reopen the “The schools are reo- The Palestinian Red Cres- schools, but there are some pened, but the students cent gave the number of injured people who want to destroy and teachers are not as 205 early on Saturday morn- this, by doing wrong things there,” a member of the ing, 88 of whom were taken to to force the students not to Myanmar Teachers’ Fed- hospitals. go to schools. It is too bad.” eration told dpa. “When Many of them had been hit Major Kaung Htet San, non-CDM [teachers not in- by rubber bullets. of the junta’s information volved in the civil disobedi- According to the Israeli po- team, told the media dur- ence movement] teachers lice, 17 officers were injured, ing a press conference on try to go to the schools, the about half of them needing Friday. people don’t accept it.” he treatment in hospital. Like many other civil explained. Clashes occurred between servants, the bulk of the For example, Yangon’s Palestinians and Israeli secu- country’s teachers have re- well-known National Man- rity forces in the Old City on the fused to work, part of a na- agement Degree College holy site know to Jews as the tionwide protest against the has reopened, but no stu- Temple Mount and to Muslims military coup that unseated dent has applied to attend, as the Noble Sanctuary. There the democratically elected according to the local news were also clashes in the Sheikh government on February 1. reports. Jarrah neighbourhood. More than 70 per cent “They can reopen the Thousands of believers had of teachers have opted to college, but we can choose gathered there for prayers on stay home. not to attend. They can the last Friday of the Muslim The push to reopen has only lie to people through fasting month of Ramadan. some educational urgency, their TV channels, but the According to the police, the Stun grenades burst in the air amid clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli security forces at the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jeru- since so many children students are not joining clashes began when stones and salem on Friday. (AFP) stayed home for most of them.” a student told dpa. firecrackers were thrown at of- the year before the coup as Many of those staying ficers near an access gate. Po- moderation. BNA reported, citing the For- The neighbourhood has the country tried to combat away support the ousted lice officers then moved into the The EU’s top diplomat, ‘Israel will eign Ministry. been the focus of attention for the spread of the coronavi- government of Aung Sang compound to deal with the riot- Josep Borrell, also called for a Since the start of Ramadan decades because of property rus pandemic. Suu Kyi, but have also been ers. The confrontations contin- de-escalation in tensions. “Vio- pay the price’ and the delay of Palestinian disputes. Both Israeli settlers San said the govern- repulsed by the govern- ued well into the night. lence and incitement are unac- The Islamist Hamas parliamentary elections, ten- and Palestinians claim owner- ment is trying to make the ment’s willingness to use Palestinian President ceptable and the perpetrators sions and violence have repeat- ship there. teachers realize that pro- violence against protesters. Mahmoud Abbas blamed Israel on all sides must be held ac- movement, which governs edly erupted in the West Bank A decision could be made tests against the govern- According to the non- for the escalation. countable,” he said. the Gaza Strip, condemned and East Jerusalem. on Monday in the case of four ment should be a separate profit prisoner’s assistance The Islamist Hamas move- The United Arab Emirates Israel’s actions. It will ‘pay Israeli security forces had families. issue from whether schools organization AAPP, at least ment, which governs the Gaza (UAE) and Bahrain, which the price for its most recently prevented an at- Borrell said that Sheikh operate or not. 772 people have been killed Strip, condemned Israel’s ac- normalised ties with Israel last aggression,’ Hamas said in tack on one of their bases in Jarrah situation was “of serious But he made his argu- and 4,809 people have tions. It will “pay the price for year, also voiced sharp criticism a statement the north of the West Bank on concern” and that such evic- ments even as thousands of been detained amid the its aggression,” Hamas said in a and called for de-escalation. Friday morning; two attackers tions are seen as illegal under protesters come out on the violence. statement. “The UAE strongly con- were killed. international law. There was initially no reac- demns Israeli authorities’ responsibility in reducing es- Unrest was initially trig- The status of Jerusalem tion from the Israeli govern- storming of the holy al-Aqsa calation and terminating all ag- gered by Palestinian anger over is one of the central points of ment. Mosque,” the UAE state news gressions and practices” lead- Israeli police blockades in the contention in the Middle East The US State Depart- agency WAM reported, refer- ing to tensions. Old City during Ramadan. conflict. ment and UN special envoy ring to Islam’s third holiest site. Bahrain meanwhile urged A conflict over the possible Israel claims Jerusalem News Tor Wennesland expressed The agency quoted UAE Israel to stop what it called evictions of Palestinian families as its “eternal and indivisible deep concern about the ongo- Minister of State for Foreign “rejected provocations against in the Sheikh Jarrah neigh- capital,” while the Palestinians in brief ing violence in Jerusalem and Affairs, Khalifa al-Marar, as Jerusalem’s people,” the Gulf bourhood further exacerbated claim East Jerusalem as their the West Bank. Both called for calling on Israel to “shoulder country’s official news agency tensions. capital. 6 dead in India limestone quarry blast New Delhi: At least six workers died in a blast at a limestone quarry in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh on Satur- day, police said. A large quantity of explosive material, used Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung volcano Roof collapse kills entire for blasting rocks, blew up when it was being unloaded from a vehicle at the quarry situated in the Kadapa district. Afghan family of seven “We have recovered six bodies so far. Rescue operations ejects ash nearly 3,000 metres into sky have been launched to determine if there are more casual- dpa dpa ment Authority (ANDMA). ties,” district police chief KKN Anburajan said by phone from Jakarta Kabul Thirty people have been the scene. Domestic media reported at least 40 workers were wounded and another 32 are present at the site at the time of the incident but there was no Indonesia’s Mount Seven members of a single missing, ANDMA spokesman official confirmation. State Chief Minister YS Jagan MohanR eddy Sinabung in North Sumatra family, including children, Ahmad Tamim Azimi told dpa expressed condolences over the deaths of the workers. He province erupted on Friday, were killed when a roof col- on Saturday. ordered an inquiry to determine the cause of the accident. (dpa) sending thick volcanic ash lapsed on them due to heavy Nearly 2,600 residential 2,800 metres into the sky, the rainfall in Afghanistan’s north- houses have been damaged, country’s geological agency eastern province of Kapisa, of- either partially or completely, US-led alliance reports attack on said. ficials said. and 3,600 animals have died, military base in western Iraq The eruption lasted more The parents and their five Azimi added. than six minutes, but there children were sleeping in- In addition, transportation Cairo: An air attack targeted a military base hosting interna- were no reports of casualties, side their old accommodation routes and more than 2,000 tional forces in western Iraq, causing no casualties, a US-led the agency said. Residents when the roof collapsed, an of- hectares of agricultural land alliance fighting Islamic State militants said on Saturday. should stay out of an exclusion ficial said on Saturday. were destroyed. “Initial report: This morning at 0220 [2320 GMT Friday] Ain zone of 4 to 5 kilometres away Provincial police spokes- Heavy rainfall and flood- Al-Asad Air Base (AAAB) was attacked by an unmanned aerial from the peak, it added. man Shayeq Shuresh told dpa ing have been reported in 25 of surveillance system,” the alliance spokesman Colonel Wayne Mount Sinabung has been that the incident happened in a the country’s 34 provinces since Marotto said on Twitter. “No injuries reported. A hangar was erupting intermittently for valley in the province’s Nijrab May 1. The country’s western damaged. The attack is under investigation,” he added. The years. In 2016, nine villagers district before dawn. Herat province has been espe- Iraqi military confirmed the attack. were killed after the volcano Heavy rainfall and flash cially severely hit, with hun- “An explosives-laden drone crashed into Ain Al-Asad in the ejected searing gas and volcan- floods have killed at least dreds of families displaced. province of al-Anbar, causing no casualties,” the military-linked ic materials known as pyroclas- 78 people in Afghanistan in the Seasonal flooding occurs Security Media Cell said, according to Iraq’s state news agency tic flow. Indonesia has the larg- past week, according to the lat- across the country, damaging INA. So far, there has been no claim of responsibility for the est number of active volcanoes Mount Sinabung spews hot ash and smoke into the sky, seen from est update from the country’s homes, agricultural land and attack. (dpa) in the world with 127 volcanoes. Karo, in North Sumatra on Friday. (AFP) National Disaster Manage- public infrastructure. 06 Sunday, May 9, 2021

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The Trump Specter Hangs India’s COVID-19 Tragedy Has Over Republican Party uch of America has moved Cheney, R-Wyoming, for refusing on, but more than 100 days to stay silent about Trump’s con- Lessons For Global Vaccinations: Mafter he left the Oval Office, tinued lies about the election being the specter of Donald Trump hasn’t “stolen,” there were several reports gone away. That was plain with two that a vote could be held within days new developments on Wednesday. to remove Cheney from her role as It’s Not By Waiving Vaccine Patents In the first, Facebook’s Over- the No. 3 leader in the House GOP. sight Board announced it support- But lest anyone forget, none ed Facebook CEO Mark Zucker- other than McCarthy himself was India didn’t need patent waivers for vaccines. The country already had access to vaccine berg’s decision to ban Trump from criticizing Trump’s actions a week using Facebook and Instagram af- after the Capitol riot. On the floor technology but faltered over misgovernment and manufacturing shortages. ter the then-president incited his of the House, McCarthy said that, supporters to attack the US Capitol “The president bears responsibil- Trudy Rubin on Jan. 6 to stop Congress’ certifi- ity for Wednesday’s attack on Con- cation of Joe Biden’s election. The gress by mob rioters. He should Oversight Board’s announcement have immediately denounced the s America beats back COVID-19 with vac- was coupled with an admonition to mob when he saw what was unfold- cines, the catastrophe in India reminds us the social media giant that indefi- ing. These facts require immediate that much of the world’s population has nite suspensions such as the one action by President Trump to ac- yet to receive a shot. Trump faces aren’t actually allowed cept his share of responsibility.” Coping with a virulent second wave by Facebook’s own policies. In turn, This was an appropriate, con- ofA the virus, desperate Indians plead for oxygen Facebook agreed with the board’s structive and thoughtful response tanks for their loved ones. Mass cremations of request that it “review this matter by one of the most powerful Repub- victims barely cope with more than 300,000 to determine and justify a propor- licans to the outrageous actions of deaths daily, but less than 4% of nearly 1.4 bil- tionate response that is consistent the most powerful. McCarthy’s sub- lion people have gotten their first jab. with the rules that are applied to sequent support of Cheney helped India has rightly become a tragic reminder other users of its platform.” her easily survive a Feb. 3 vote to that the United States and the developed world The news pleased few. Those oust her from leadership for the must do much more to help citizens of poorer who hold Trump in contempt la- supposed sin of voting to impeach nations get vaccinated. The urgency is not just mented the likelihood he would one Trump for his role in the Capitol humanitarian but also medical — to prevent day return to Facebook. Those who riot. new variants from spreading here. think social media networks have Then in an April 25 appear- So the surprise announcement Wednesday a partisan liberal agenda lamented ance on Fox News, McCarthy ab- that the Biden administration will support waiv- the fact Trump’s suspension was solved Trump and tried to rewrite ing patent protections for coronavirus vaccines upheld. Moreover, the decision did the history of Jan. 6, essentially — a development cheered by many Democratic nothing to allay the concerns of acknowledging that to be a Repub- legislators and health activists — might seem to those from across the political spec- lican politician, one has to promote some like an appropriate response to the suffer- trum about private companies hav- the ex-president and an alternate ing in India. Proponents of this argue that many ing such sway over the world’s most reality. And in Utah this past week- poorer countries will now be able to manufac- popular and powerful communica- end, the state GOP voted 711-798, ture their own generic vaccines. tion tools. failing all too narrowly to censure Sadly, the Indian case offers a very different The San Diego Union-Tribune Sen. Mitt Romney for his votes to lesson. Waiving patent protections for COV- of India (which can turn out 1.5 billion doses a patents but helping to build more regional man- Editorial Board thinks both of the impeach Trump. The attacks on ID-19 vaccines will do little in the short term to year), India was set to become the world’s larg- ufacturing capacity for other countries to make Oversight Board’s main conclu- Republicans who voted their con- help Indians obtain mega-millions of doses. As est COVID-19 vaccine producer. It had prom- vaccines, and overcoming the current shortage sions were correct. Yes, even presi- science and who continue to criti- for helping other countries, this hot-button is- ised hundreds of millions of doses to poorer of raw materials. dents should be suspended if they cize Trump’s big lie are incredible. sue distracts from what the United States must countries, to be distributed by COVAX, a global “We need investment in the worldwide encourage violence that leads di- Cheney grasps the GOP is at a do ASAP to help get vaccines to the world. initiative aimed at equitable access to COVID-19 building of new production lines, which can rectly to a deadly riot. And yes, the pivotal moment. “Our children are Let me state up front that this is not a col- vaccines. The Gates Foundation provided In- take months or years,” I was told by Ezekiel standards under which such deci- watching,” she wrote in a recent es- umn about supporting or opposing Big Pharma. dian manufacturers $300 million to scale up Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives at sions are made need to be transpar- say in The Washington Post. “We It is an effort to avoid the trap of assuming that manufacturing. the University of Pennsylvania. ent or else they will only add to the must be brave enough to defend the if a patent waiver angers pharmaceutical com- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Emanuel also argues that “the [global] atten- anger that suffuses American poli- basic principles that underpin and panies that were aided with billions of U.S. tax- boasted in January that his nation would save tion should go to voluntary licensing” of vaccine tics. Facebook needs clear policies, protect our freedom and our dem- payer dollars, this automatically means it will other countries, but he never organized a vac- technology, because, unlike with forced patent and a commitment to follow them. ocratic process. I am committed aid poorer countries. cine campaign for his own people. Instead, the waivers, such licensing includes the transfer The Trumpism driving the sec- to doing that, no matter what the I’m looking past this symbolic gesture at the nationalist-populist leader bragged that India of tech know-how and experienced manpower ond big news item of the day, alas, short-term political consequences facts on the ground. So back to the lessons from had beaten the virus, while abandoning his from the original makers. This know-how is vi- was more clearly and painfully omi- might be.” India. COVID-19 task force, campaigning mask-less tal because vaccine technology is a much more nous. A day after House Minority As Cheney wrote, the GOP is at “If the discussion is solely focused on waiv- at huge party rallies, and approving a Hindu complex process than producing regular medi- Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakers- a turning point in its history. So is ers, it is the wrong one,” says Thomas Bollyky, festival with millions of worshippers packed to- cines. field, was heard trashing Rep. Liz the nation. Forward or backward. director of the global health program at the gether. (The White House could use the patent Council on Foreign Relations. A second coronavirus wave soon exploded. waiver threat, however, to nudge pharmaceuti- The issue of whether to protect pharmaceu- India imposed an effective ban on vaccine ex- cal companies toward more voluntary licensing tical companies’ intellectual property rights, ports, including to COVAX for lower-income or distribution of discounted vaccines.) says Bollyky, “has played a small role in what countries. Third, says Emanuel, in the short term, the has happened in India. If we focus totally on Now the country most primed to export low- United States should start exporting its excess it, we’re missing the lessons of what happened cost vaccines to the world is unable to ramp up doses now to the neediest because the global there.” sufficient supplies to vaccinate nearly 950 mil- need is so urgent, and we are sitting on increas- Indeed, India had access to vaccine knowl- lion people at home. ing surplus. edge. Three of the major vaccine developers, So what are the lessons from India for help- And fourth, says Bollyky, “We need a Global Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca and Novavax, ing to vaccinate the world? Operation Warp Speed” to set up global supply had already signed voluntary licensing agree- First, in the words of Indian American health chains for vaccine manufacturing for now and ments last year with Indian manufacturers to activist Dinesh Thakur, writing in the online any future pandemic. share their technologies and know-how, as did health journal Statnews: “There is no shortage There is no time to lose. the Russian manufacturers of the Sputnik V of technology on offer or manufacturing capac- vaccine. ity” within India. The problem in India was gov- (Trudy Rubin is a columnist and ed- Already home to the world’s biggest vaccine ernment mismanagement and lack of planning. itorial-board member for the The Phila- manufacturers, including the Serum Institute Second, the main global problem now is not delphia Inquirer)

Show Compassion For All Moms This Mother’s Day: Go Vegan

Heather Moore or confined to dark, crowded sheds and and the females are turned into quasi-milk forced to live amid accumulated urine and machines like their mothers. They, too, end feces. Part of the birds’ sensitive beaks are up at the slaughterhouse when their milk his Mother’s Day, be kind to some- cut off with a hot blade — and no painkill- production wanes. one else’s mom — by going vegan. ers — because in their misery and frustra- In “An Anthropologist on Mars,” Dr. Farmed animals have mothers, too, tion, the confined birds might peck at one Oliver Sacks wrote about a trip that he and after all. another, causing injuries. well-known agriculture industry adviser Dr. We’ve all heard the term “moth- When the hens begin to lay fewer eggs Temple Grandin took to a dairy farm. They erT hen” used to describe someone with a — usually when they’re around 2 years saw one cow in particular who was bellow- strong maternal instinct. That’s because old — they’re sent to the slaughterhouse, ing and searching for her calf, who’d been hens are doting parents who will even care where their throats are slit and they’re of- taken away. Dr. Grandin noted, “That’s one for other baby animals as if they were their ten scalded to death in the defeathering sad, unhappy, upset cow. She wants her own. When not confined to filthy factory tank. baby. … It’s like grieving, mourning — not farms, hens lovingly tend to their eggs and Birds endure all this suffering just be- much written about it. People don’t like to “talk” to their unhatched chicks, who chirp cause humans like to eat their eggs. But it’s allow them thoughts or feelings.” back while they’re still in the shell! so simple to make great-tasting brownies, We should be a lot kinder than that. But birds used for food never get to see ********s and cakes, as well as breakfast This Mother’s Day, why don’t we acknowl- their chicks, because they hatch in large scrambles and “egg” salad, without actually edge that all animals are sentient beings metal incubators. The male birds are use- using any eggs. If you’re planning to make who feel pain and suffer when treated cru- less to hatcheries — because they don’t — or order — a meal for your family this elly and who mourn when they’re separat- produce eggs and because they’re not bred Mother’s Day, why not do it without con- ed from their loved ones? Our own moth- to produce the excessive flesh desired by tributing to cruelty to animals? ers taught us the Golden Rule, to treat the meat industry — so they are either suf- We can spare gentle mother cows a others as we would like to be treated. So, focated to death or ground up alive. You world of pain and heartbreak simply by let’s honor all moms this Mother’s Day and heard that right: Fluffy yellow chicks are saying no to dairy milk and instead enjoy- every day, by following that rule and opting suffocated or ground up while still alive — ing creamy beverages, frozen desserts, goo- their reproductive systems are hijacked produce a steady supply of milk for human exclusively for vegan foods. on a massive scale. ey cheese pizza and hearty lasagna made and controlled. On dairy farms, female consumption. Their babies are taken away The female chicks are sent to egg farms, with vegan milk. cows are artificially inseminated and kept from them shortly after they’re born. The (Heather Moore is a senior writer where they’re crammed into wire cages Like hens, cows are subjugated and almost constantly pregnant so that they’ll male calves are commonly killed for veal, for the PETA Foundation.)

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News EU sees no ‘magic solution’ in US’ in brief Biden has doubts about Iran’s seriousness in nuclear negotiations move to suspend vaccine patents Washington US President Joe Biden said on Friday it was still unclear how seriously Iran was taking the ongoing diplo- dpa Other countries in the matic efforts to revive the nuclear deal. Brussels bloc, such as Poland, Italy, Diplomats at negotiations in Vienna hope to achieve a France and Spain, have, how- roadmap that would see Washington lift its sanctions on Iran The European Union does ever, indicated that they are and Tehran reinstate restrictions on its nuclear programme. not see “a magic solution” more open to the idea. Asked by a journalist at the White House if he thought Iran through the US’ move to sus- Pope Francis is also in was taking the talks seriously, Biden said he did. pend intellectual property favour of temporary suspen- “But how serious and what they’re prepared to do is a protections for Covid-19 jabs, sion, saying that a variant of different story,” Biden said, adding that all sides were still said European Council Presi- the “virus of individualism” talking. dent Charles Michel on Sat- is “closed nationalism, which Later, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said some urday, though leaders of the prevents sharing of vaccines, progress had been made but that “we always knew that this bloc expressed an openness to and putting the laws of the would be a long process.” The nuclear accord has been hang- debate the topic. market or intellectual prop- ing by a thread since 2018, when then-US president Donald The question of patent erty above the laws of love and Trump pulled the US out and Tehran began to increasingly protection jumped onto the the health of others,” reported violate its terms. (dpa) agenda at an informal EU Vatican News, the Vatican’s summit in Portugal this week media outlet. after Washington threw its Biden team looking for patterns in probe weight behind the idea of tem- of ‘Havana syndrome’ porarily suspending it in a ma- jor U-turn, forcing the bloc to Washington The Biden administration is conducting a “full re-evaluate its position. German Chancellor Angela review” of reports from across the U.S. government on cases Unlike in many industrial- Merkel has repeatedly of “Havana syndrome,” a set of unexplained medical condi- ised countries such as the US spoken out against the tions that have afflictedU .S. personnel since 2016, the White or Germany, very few people House said Friday. in poorer countries have been President of the European Council Charles Michel (left) and European Commission President Ursula von der suspension, saying on The cases have occurred among U.S. personnel across vaccinated against Covid-19. Leyen in Porto on Saturday. (AFP) Saturday that it could several agencies, including the State Department, Pentagon If the patents were released, jeopardise the ‘creativity and CIA. The “vast majority” of cases have been reported from other manufacturers could and innovation potential’ of overseas, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. also start to produce the vac- EU seals deal for 1.8 bn more BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine doses pharmaceutical firms The administration is taking reports of the health incidents cine without paying royalties. “extremely seriously” and is working to gather the reports “into German Chancellor Angela Brussels The European tion of children and adoles- Minister Boyko Borisov said one place,” she said at a media briefing.(dpa) Merkel has repeatedly spoken Commission has struck a deal cents, von der Leyen said. earlier this month that the Pharmaceutical compa- out against the suspension, with Covid-19 vaccine producer Some 700 million doses cost of each shot in the new nies, which own the rights, are saying on Saturday that it BioNTech/Pfizer to buy up to will be needed as boosters deal was around 19.50 euros, opposed. Uproar in Italy over possible EU plan to could jeopardise the “creativ- 1.8 billion additional doses for and to vaccinate children and higher than in previous con- German vaccine manufac- dilute wine with water ity and innovation potential” the next few years, President young people in 2022 and tracts. EU sources confirmed turer BioNTech said as much of pharmaceutical firms. Ursula von der Leyen an- 2023, under the European that the cost of each dose was Saturday, stating that such a Rome (dpa) - Italy’s wine industry is making a stand against Instead of such a suspen- nounced on Saturday. Commission’s calculations. under 20 euros. Two shots are move would not be an expedi- possible EU plans to promote the dilution of wine with water to sion, the EU is mainly cam- “Happy to announce that However, if a new variant needed for vaccination. ent way to end the pandemic. lower the alcohol content. paigning for the rapid lifting [the European Commission] emerges that the vaccine can- The European Commission Patents are “not the lim- According to media reports, this is about defining the of restrictions that prevent the has just approved a contract not address, 640 million doses confirmed that the price would iting factor for production production of wine without alcohol or with a lower percentage export of such preparations. for guaranteed 900 million would be needed to protect 70 be higher than under its earlier or supply of our vaccine,” a content of it as a method in Europe. The background is also “The priority today, it’s not doses,” von der Leyen tweeted. per cent of the EU population. contract. The EU had previous- spokeswoman said. She added about promoting health. patents,” said French Presi- The deal, covering 2021- The finished deal with the ly paid 15.50 euros per dose, that the vaccine-making pro- Agriculture Minister Stefano Patuanelli announced Rome’s dent Emmanuel Macron at the 23, also allows EU states joint German-US pharmaceuti- according to Borisov. cess is complex, and there is a opposition, according to the ANSA news agency on Friday even- summit in Portugal on Satur- to buy a further 900 million cal venture is worth up to 35 The EU already has two risk of a vaccine’s quality, safe- ing, while the Coldiretti farmers’ association warned of “con- day. doses, according to the top EU billion euros (43 billion dollars) supply contracts with BioN- ty and efficacy suffering if ba- sumer deception.” The newspaper Corriere della Sera spoke of “Above all the Anglo-Sax- official. “Other contracts and and will lead to further invest- Tech/Pfizer for 600 million vac- sic requirements are not met. an “uprising in Italy” on Saturday. ons need to stop their export other vaccine technologies will ment in Germany and Belgium, cine doses. Deliveries started BioNTech is convinced “The introduction of partial and total alcohol reduction bans,” he said, referring to the follow,” she wrote. dpa understands. at the end of 2020. The bloc is that the continued expansion as a new viticultural practice represents a great risk and an United States and Britain. The EU is preparing for its The commission remains expecting 250 million vaccine of production capacity will extremely dangerous precedent that would seriously jeopardize Macron had earlier point- future needs for booster shots, tight-lipped about the prices doses from the manufacturers help bring an end to the pan- the identity of Italian and European wine,” Coldiretti president ed out that “100 percent” of dealing with “possible escape it pays its various suppliers from the beginning of April to demic, the company said, and Ettore Prandini argued on Friday. shots produced in the United variants” and for the vaccina- per dose, but Bulgarian Prime the end of June. (dpa) added that it plans to continue Selling watered-down wine as a quality product in Europe States stayed in that country, supplying its vaccines to less- has been forbidden so far, other industry representatives also while Europe is a major pro- of the world. manufactured in the Europe- elsewhere, according to the well-off countries at “a price said. (dpa) ducer of vaccines for the rest Some 200 million doses an Union have been shipped European Commission. that is not profit oriented.” Africa’s health officials warn of coronavirus wave akin to India’s

dpa presence of variants and the wave of infections, with the Africa has recorded over March 2021, only to spike to countries’ adherence to meas- continent’s population has Johannesburg low rate of vaccinations could second being more severe than 4.6 million cases of current records reaching about ures such as mask-wearing been vaccinated. change this, warned Dr John the first in most cases. Thirteen 3,700 deaths a day. and social distancing regula- Further, the presence of Africa’s health officialsNkengasong, director of the countries experienced a third Covid-19, with more than “It is strikingly similar to tions. While the continental new variants could speed the warned on Saturday that the Africa Centres for Disease Con- wave of infections. 123,600 deaths. Only what the continent as a whole, vaccine acquisition platform spread of the coronavirus, as continent could see a wave of trol and Prevention. Epidemiologists are con- 1.14 percent of the a continent that has almost the has secured 220 million doses some have shown to weaken coronavirus infections similar Nkengasong was speaking cerned that an upward trend in continent’s population has same population size as India, of the Johnson and Johnson the efficacy of antigens and to the record wave that India is during a joint meeting of Afri- some regions could bring an- been vaccinated is recording,” said Nkengasong. vaccine, and the majority of Af- vaccines. Four African coun- currently experiencing. can Union ministers of health other peak: In the last month, West Africa has seen a rican states have signed up to tries so far have identified the While the continent has held online. Central Africa has seen a 64 Nkengasong drew similari- 10-per-cent decrease in daily the COVAX initiative, the slow variant dominant in India, said seen lower infections and In the year since the first percent increase in infections, ties to India, where the number infections, while East Africa and unequal distribution of the AU CDC director. deaths compared to Europe coronavirus cases were record- while southern Africa has of deaths per day decreased recorded a 16-per-cent de- jabs poses a threat of increased Africa has recorded over 4.6 and other regions, as the pan- ed in Africa, 52 out of 54 states seen a 4-per-cent increase and from a thousand a day in Sep- crease, despite experiencing infections. million cases of Covid-19, with demic enters a second year, the have experienced a second North Africa 0.2 per cent. tember 2020, to 150 a day in a third wave. Officials praised Only 1.14 percent of the more than 123,600 deaths. UN, Amnesty, express outrage at Britain’s travel sector pushes for police killings in Rio de Janeiro more quarantine-free destinations dpa EasyJet boss Johan Lun- opportunity and, with so few dpa for the city of Rio de Janeiro,” London dgren said: “The decision to countries making it on to the Berlin Mourao said. put so few European countries green list, represents a reopen- “The police moved in to ex- British industry bosses have into the green tier is simply ing of air travel in name only. A deadly police operation in ecute arrest warrants related urged further clarity on when not justified by the data or the By contrast, the EU has said the Brazilian city of Rio de to the exploitation of minors other holiday destinations science and is inconsistent with vaccinated people will be able Janeiro targeting drug gang for drug trafficking.”H e said could be added to the quaran- the approach to reopen the to travel without restrictions, suspects prompted shock and a policeman had been shot in tine-free green list amid criti- domestic economy.” which leaves the UK at risk of outrage from the United Na- the head by a bandit at the en- cism the government had been falling behind and not opening tions and Amnesty Interna- trance. “It’s as though we were too cautious in its approach to up international travel to key tional on Friday, while the po- fighting in an enemy country.” unlocking international travel. Green list markets across Europe as well lice defended their actions. Meanwhile activists and rela- Portugal, Gibraltar and Is- as the United States.” The death toll was initially tives of the victims called for rael are among just 12 destina- Portugal, Gibraltar and Brian Strutton, general reported to be at least 24 sus- justice. tions which will be on the green Israel are among just 12 secretary of pilots’ union Balpa, pects and one police officer, The spokesperson for the list from May 17 - with some destinations which will be accused the government of an but Brazilian media later re- UN High Commissioner for countries on the list still not on the green list from May “excess of caution,” adding that vised the number to 27 sus- People protest against a police operation to combat alleged drug traf- Human Rights (UNHCR) accepting holidaymakers. 17 - with some countries it is “extremely disappointing pects and one officer. fickers on Thursday at the Jacarezinho favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, said the body was “deeply Transport Secretary Grant on the list still not for everyone who works in the Three people taken to hos- on Friday. (AFP) disturbed” at the news of the Shapps said the removal accepting holidaymakers travel sector and the millions of pital later died of their inju- deaths. of the ban on international people who are desperate to jet ries, according to news agency Gunmen could be seen try- ment the policeman was killed “This appears to have been leisure travel was “necessarily away on holiday or business.” Agencia Brasil. ing to escape across rooftops with a shot to the head.” The the deadliest such operation cautious,” but sector leaders He added: “So, we call on “Almost all tourist hotspots Brazilian Vice President in images shown on Brazilian officer who died was killed as in more than a decade in Rio warned it could “delay the government to provide trans- in Europe including Spain, Hamilton Mourao said the slain television. he tried to remove a barricade, de Janeiro, and furthers a industry’s recovery.” parency on decision-making France and Greece are in the suspects were “all bandits,” ac- As criticism mounted over he said. long-standing trend of unnec- People returning to Eng- and clarity on when we can amber category, which is as cording to media reports. the bloodshed, the police de- The Jacarezinho favela is essary and disproportionate land from a green destina- expect other European coun- good as red as far as most tour- Further details emerged fended their actions. “They an area known as one of the use of force by police in Bra- tion from May 17 will not be tries to join the green list so ists are concerned, with poten- after the Thursday operation were all drug traffickers or bases of the Comando Ver- zil’s poor, marginalized and required to self-isolate and are that consumers and airlines tial 10-day quarantine needed in the Jacarezinho neighbour- criminals who tried to take the melho (Red Command). The predominantly Afro-Brazilian only required to take one post- alike can plan for this summer.” on return,” he said. Strutton hood. lives of our police officers, and powerful criminal group fights neighbourhoods, known as arrival coronavirus test. Airlines UK, an industry body added: “Tourists are sat gazing There had been violent there was no other alternative,” with other gangs to control the favelas,” the UNHCR said in a The green list also features which represents British carri- at the amber light, revving their clashes between suspected officer Felipe Curi told a press drugs and protection business statement. several remote British Overseas ers, said the government must engines, desperate to travel safe drug gang members and police conference. in poorer neighbourhoods. The UNHCHR also point- Territories and destinations make “major additions” to the in the knowledge that their jabs in the favela, with the sound of Police officerR odrigo Ol- “Unfortunately, these drug ed to a Supreme Court ruling where visits are heavily re- green list at the next review will protect them.” shooting and explosions heard iveira said that “if anyone is gangs are real narco-guerril- in 2020 that restricted police stricted, such as Australia, New point in three weeks. The Government must flick since the early hours of the talking about an execution in las, they have control over cer- operations in the favelas dur- Zealand, Singapore, Brunei and Chief executive Tim Alder- those amber lights to green as morning. this operation, it was the mo- tain areas and are a problem ing the coronavirus pandemic. the Faroe Islands. slade said: “This is a missed soon as it possibly can.” GCC tourism to recover faster than other Mena countries: IIF page 11

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Qatar witnesses QR378 mn real S&P provides full alignment opinion estate deals in one week on QNB’s green bond framework QNA Doha

The volume of real estate QNB’s total verified eligible green portfolio is valued at over $1 billion with projects in UK receiving the most funding transactions in sales contracts registered with the Real Es- Tribune News Network net proceeds of bonds issued resource and biodiversity con- tate Registration Department Doha under its framework to exclu- servation. Social projects fo- at the Ministry of Justice dur- sively (re)finance green and cus on the general public, par- ing the period from April 25 to S&P Global Ratings has said social projects. It maintains ticularly the underserved, via April 29 reached QR378. 555 that Qatar National Bank’s and regularly reviews a broad explicit support for five out of million. (QNB) Green, Social, and exclusions list of fossil fuel the six SBP categories,” it said. The weekly bulletin issued Sustainability Bond Frame- energy, weapons and defense, QNB released its first by the administration stated work is fully aligned with the mining, palm oil and others. sustainability report in that the list of real estate traded four components of the Green The framework clearly articu- 2018, established its Green, for sale included vacant lands, Bond Principles (GBP) and the lates the category, definition, Social, and Sustainability residences, a residential build- four components of the Social eligibility, and mapping of Bond Framework in Febru- ing, a residential complex, a Bond Principles (SBP), collec- financed projects to UN Sus- ary 2020, and issued its first multi-use space land and a tively referred to the Sustain- tainable Development Goals.” green bond on September 22, mixed-use building. ability Bond Guidelines. “QNB’s eligibility crite- 2020. It has since updated its Sales operations were con- The Framework Alignment ria for exposures cover green framework to expand the use centrated in the municipalities Opinion report is available at buildings, renewable energy, of proceeds (both exclusions of Al Daayen, Doha, Al Rayyan, QNB’s Green, Social, And Sus- clean transportation, biodi- list and eligibility criteria) Al Wakra, Umm Salal, Al Khor, tainability Bond Framework. versity, water, and pollution to address issues such as the Al Dhakhira and Al “The full alignment as- prevention. These categories COVID-19 pandemic. Shamal. The volume of real es- sessment reflects the bank’s address the five environmen- “QNB’s total verified eli- tate transaction during the pe- commitment to sustainable tal objectives of the GBP. For gible green portfolio is valued riod from April 18 to April 22 development, leveraging its The headquarters of Qatar National Bank in Doha. example, financing the con- at over $1 billion (less than 1 amounted to QR421.779 million. capabilities to finance projects struction or renovation of percent of its total loan port- The sector has witnessed that can create a tangible im- selection, providing details mits to track the net proceeds formance indicators,” he said. buildings with clear minimum folio), with projects located continuing active trading move- pact where they operate,” said about how the bank’s Green, and remove from the portfolio In a statement released energy saving targets helps to in the UK receiving the most ment during the recent period, Michael Puli, the primary con- Social and Sustainability any loan that ceases to fulfil the as part of the report, he said, mitigate climate change. Fi- funding. We expect the green especially with the issuance of tact at S&P Global Ratings. Bond Committee approves eligibility criteria,” Puli said. “We regard QNB’s bond nancing organic agriculture, and social loan portfolio to new laws and decisions related The Green, Social, and and oversees the eligible pro- “QNB intends to report the framework to be aligned with forestry stewardship, sustain- increase as a proportion of to real estate brokerage, real es- Sustainability Bond Frame- ject portfolio. allocation of proceeds and the the use of proceeds compo- able fisheries, and wastewater QNB’s lending, given sustain- tate registration, ownership and work outlines QNB’s process “In terms of management impact of the eligible catego- nent of the GBP and SBP. treatment projects with sus- ability is a key pillar to its use of the aspects of laws attract- for project evaluation and of proceeds, the issuer com- ries based on relevant key per- QNB commits to allocate all tainable credentials supports strategy,” it said. ing domestic and foreign capital. Sunday, May 9, 2021 09

QNB Economic commentary European Union ‘COVID-19 acts as catalyst for is expected to start a moderate new digital business models’ economic recovery To adapt to the digital changes either you need to be quick or dead, says Doha Bank CEO R Seetharaman he Euro area has faced challenges with Tribune News Network Tthe ongoing global Doha economic recovery. After a 6.6% GDP contraction in COVID-19 is acting as a cata- 2020, the region is hav- lyst for new digital business ing difficulties in finding models, said Doha Bank ground for a lasting recov- Group CEO R Seetharaman. ery. In fact, recent GDP He was addressing Doha flash estimates suggest that Bank’s virtual client inter- the European Union (EU) action session on “Digital has entered a “double dip sumer-facing services have Transformation and Changes recession,” as quarter-on- been hit hard by tighter in Business Models” held re- quarter growth has con- social distancing measures, cently. tracted for two consecutive manufacturing has been “The consequential impact periods in Q4 2020 and Q1 strong, supported by ro- of COVID-19 is wide. We lost 2021. bust demand from the US many people and the crisis is The EU has been tor- and China. According to not over. The global economy mented by several waves of the IHS Markit Purchasing is witnessing multiple Cov- new Covid-19 cases, slow Managers Survey (PMI), a id-19 virus mutants. Global vaccination campaigns and leading indicator for activ- trade was impacted by Cov- delays between approval ity, Euro area manufactur- id-19. According to IMF April and disbursement of fiscal ing has been expanding 2021 report, Global economy policy stimulus. However, since July 2020, with a is expected to grow by 6% in we believe that the “old significant acceleration in 2021. Qatar has come out with continent” may be just recent months. In contrast, support during COVID-19. Qa- about to turn the corner the PMI for services has tar plans LNG expansion and from the great pandemic been in contraction terri- will contribute to sustainable Doha Bank recently held a virtual client interaction session on “Digital Transformation and Changes in Business Models”. crisis. tory from September 2020 growth,” Seetharaman said. Three main factors to March 2021, just before Highlighting emerging quick or dead. Realignment of artificial intelligence and ma- Isse and Co-Founder of FOO platform. support the idea that the breaching expansionary trends in technology, he said, resources will happen in the chine learning, and is proving Elie Nasr. Ahmed Isse showcased EU may be about to start territory (above 50 points) “The fourth industrial revolu- light of technology develop- to be a game changer that can Smyth showcased e-com- Dibsy Collect digital solutions catching up with the post- last month. As the mass tion combines advanced tech- ments.” bring unique operational ef- merce platforms of Mzad Qa- (Pay by Link, Plugins, Com- Covid-19 pandemic eco- vaccination programs con- nologies in innovative ways, On digital disruptions im- ficiencies to the financial ser- tar and Syaanh and the visi- plete APIs, Recurring Pay- nomic recovery. tinue to accelerate in the dramatically reshaping the pacting banking, Seethara- vices industry. tor’s acceptance of the listed ments), Dibsy Disburse (One First, after months EU, leading to mass im- way people live and work. man said, “Financial institu- Retail can monetize data products and services. to one & One to many), and of bureaucratic uncer- munizations, services will “Various industries are tions worldwide are realising using big data analytics. Fin- “Our platforms have over 1 Dibsy Verify (Customer Vali- tainty and ongoing political rebound more strongly, getting redefined, the health that they need to focus on a tech startups are not only million active users monthly, dation, Transaction Monitor- discussions about vac- adding to the momentum sector can be reimagined, different sort of innovation, spearheading innovation, but with more than 1.65 million ing). cine approvals and supply in manufacturing activity. the work space is undergoing better technology, modern are also prompt banks and fi- application downloads. The Elie Nasr talked about the agreements, EU member Third, a significant changes, robotics and artificial infrastructure and improved nancial institutions to explore key to our e-commerce suc- digital solutions that are cur- countries are finally getting part of the policy sup- intelligence are going to play customer experience. The new technologies and invest in cess is to partner and build rently offered by FOO to cope on with mobilizing re- port programs designed important roles and the cus- banking business models are digital service delivery chan- strong business relationships and complement the operating sources for mass immuni- to stimulate activity in tomer will be more empow- changing globally from an old nels. Fintech is a key enabler with Vendors in Qatar, who businesses in many markets zation campaigns. Several Europe will start to be ered in the digital environ- traditional branch business to for Banks in digital ecosys- can help us meet customer de- worldwide. Nasr also high- vaccines are now approved disbursed over the coming ment.” highly advanced automated tem. The Covid -19 has acted mands.” lighted the seamless checkout by major European regula- quarters. The European He said banks need to customer centric experience as a catalyst for digitization Smyth added that Mzad experience that users are ex- tors and the administration Recovery and Resilience manage the change by redefin- for performing day to day and the new digital business Qatar has partnered with pecting by providing more fo- of new doses started to Facility, for example, which ing their business models and banking activities. models will emerge from the more than 120 vendors to cus on the Future of Payments advance fast in some coun- is set to provide up to EUR to manage various stake hold- “Open Banking and APIs same.” date, which varies between where crypto legalized curren- tries. Importantly, the EU 673 billion in grants and ers such as customers, regula- can play an important role in Snoonu’s Co- Founder and small and medium enterprises cies will definitely come on the has just recently surpassed loans to EU member states, tor and shareholders. future. Fintech, internet of CEO Hamad Al Hajri, E-com- as well as large enterprises. way creating a “Future is Digi- the US in the total number will start disbursing funds “Customers are informa- things, block chain and arti- merce and Product Manager Snoonu’s Hajri highlighted tal” experience. of new Covid-19 vaccine in Q3 2021. This will add tion-centric and not location- ficial intelligence are some of at Mzad Qatar and SYAANH. how the startup is currently Shareef El Baba, Deputy doses administered, a to existing tailwinds in centric. To adapt to the digital the major technological devel- COM Ryan Smyth, Co- Found- helping companies with a very Head of Retail Banking, Doha milestone that puts the supporting the ignition of a changes either you need to be opments, Robotics, enabled by er of Dibsy (Pay wise) Ahmed strong 24/7 online delivery Bank gave the closing note. continent on the leading recovery in Europe. seat of global vaccination All in all, we expect efforts. Mass immunization the EU to start a moderate is a sine qua non condition economic recovery over the for a sustainable recovery, coming months. As manu- allowing countries to open facturing gains further Huawei opens flagship experience store in Doha Festival City faster and more perma- momentum and offline Tribune News Network intelligent world. vice with access to the brand’s nently. retailers prepare to serve Doha Steven Li, President latest products in one place, Second, it was not all pent up demand, GDP is Huawei Consumer Business as well as a fully-fledged ser- doom and gloom for the projected to grow by 4.6% Continuing to bring its Group, Middle East Multi- vice center. As the brand con- European economy in re- in 2021 and 4% in state-of-the-art products clos- countries, said, “Qatar is an tinues to expand throughout cent months. While con- 2022. er to its customers, Huawei important market to us and we Qatar, the latest store reflects has opened its first Experience are thrilled to continue grow- Huawei’s positive business Store in Qatar. ing and finding new and excit- outlook and goal of becom- Located at Doha Festival ing ways to cater to our cus- ing an end-to-end solutions City, the 230-square-metre tomer base there. Located in a provider, offering consumers flagship store is an important prominent area of the popular more convenient and smarter milestone for the global tech mall, our first Huawei Experi- ways to connect the various company, offering its cus- ence store in Qatar combines aspects of their lives. tomers in Qatar a full retail an interactive experience with To inaugurate the occa- experience that includes ac- exceptional service, helping us sion, Huawei is rewarding all cess to Huawei’s products and to deliver breakthrough tech- HES visitors with a 3 month services under one roof. De- nologies and connect with our Located at Doha Festival City, the 230-square-metre flagship store is free warranty extension, re- signed to optimize customer consumers. We’re looking for- an important milestone for Huawei. pair discounts on screen/back engagement and provide best ward to welcoming them into cover/mainboard/batteries in class innovations, the open- the store, where they can get and electronics offer to satisfy ence is a common synergy be- out of warranty repair, and plan store allows customers a first-hand experience of how the most tech savvy custom- tween Doha Festival City and newly registered Huawei ID to immerse themselves in all our ecosystem of devices con- ers in the city. The Huawei Huawei, and we are pleased to members will enjoy an 80% of the latest smartphones, ac- nectively and seamlessly work experience store is a valuable open our doors to such an in- off for up to 3 months with cessories, tablets, PCs, and together to rethink what’s addition to Qatar’s tech retail novative company”. 50GB Cloud storage. In addi- even IOT products, experi- possible in everyday life.” scene and Doha Festival City’s More than just a store, tion, HES visitors will enjoy encing them before purchas- Robert Hall, Doha Festival customers passionate about the Huawei Experience Store special offers on varies de- ing. With a growing number City General Manager, said: tech will be eager to explore offers a comprehensive re- vices. of Experience Stores popping “Doha Festival City is de- state-of-the-art products of- tail experience with customer The Huawei Experience up throughout the region, it is lighted to host the first Huai- fered by Huawei. Committ- engagement highest in mind. Store at Doha Festival City part of Huawei’s commitment wei experience store that will ment to constantly evolve and Customers will look forward is open daily from 10 am to to build a fully connected and further enrich our diverse tech provide top customer experi- to hands-on, personalised ser- 10pm. US pipeline firm halts operations after cyberattack EU says US stand on patent Agencies attack took place Friday and are much more common and age of five or six days could also affected some of its infor- have been soaring lately. causes shortages and price virus waiver is no ‘magic bullet’ The operator of a pipeline mation technology systems. In a statement late Friday, hikes, particularly in an area that transports fuel across The company transports Colonial Pipeline said it was stretching from central Ala- Agencies bullet,” European Council Instead, the leaders joined the East Coast said Saturday gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and “taking steps to understand bama to the Washington, President Charles Michel said. previous EU calls for U.S. Presi- it was the victim of a ransom- home heating oil from refin- and resolve this issue,” fo- D.C., area. European Union leaders French President Emmanuel dent Joe Biden to start boosting ware attack and temporarily eries primarily located on the cused primarily on ”the safe Lipow said a key concern cranked up their criticism of Macron insisted that giving any U.S. vaccine exports as a way to halted all pipeline operations. Gulf Coast through pipelines and efficientrestoration of about a lengthy delay would the U.S. call to waive COVID-19 priority now to a discussion of contain the global COVID-19 Colonial Pipeline did not running from Texas to New our service and our efforts to be the supply of jet fuel needed vaccine patents Saturday, ar- intellectual property rights “is a crisis, insisting that move was say what was demanded or Jersey. return to normal operation.” to keep major airports operat- guing the move would yield no false debate.” the most urgent need. by whom, but ransomware at- The Alpharetta, Georgia- It said it was “working dili- ing, like those in Atlanta and short-term or intermediate im- Chancellor Angela Merkel “I’m very clearly urging the tacks typically involve crimi- based company said it hired gently to address this matter Charlotte, North Carolina. provement in vaccine supplies of Germany, home to many U.S. to put an end to the ban nal hackers who seize data an outside cybersecurity firm and to minimize disruption to The precise nature of the and could even have a negative Big Pharma companies, went on exports of vaccines and on and demand a large payment to investigate the nature and our customers and those who attack was unclear, includ- impact. the farthest of all, cautioning components of vaccines that to release it. scope of the attack and has rely on Colonial Pipeline.” ing who launched it and what On the second day of an EU that relaxing patent rules could are preventing them being pro- A U.S. energy company also contacted law enforce- Oil analyst Andy Lipow the motives were. A Colo- summit in Portugal, the Eu- harm efforts to adapt vaccines duced,” Macron said. says a cyberattack forced it ment and federal agencies. said the impact of the attack nial Pipeline spokeswoman ropean leaders instead urged as the coronavirus mutates. He mentioned the German to temporarily halt all opera- While there have long been on fuel supplies and prices declined to say whether the Washington to lift export re- “I see more risks than op- company CureVac, saying it tions on a major pipeline that fears about U.S. adversaries depends on how long the company had received a ran- strictions if it wants to have a portunities,” Merkel said. “I could not produce a vaccine in delivers roughly 45% of all fuel disrupting American energy pipeline is down. An outage som demand, as is common global impact on the pandemic. don’t believe that releasing pat- Europe because the necessary consumed on the East Coast. suppliers, ransomware at- of one or two days would be in attacks from cyber criminal “We don’t think, in the ents is the solution to provide components were blocked in Colonial Pipeline said the tacks by criminal syndicates minimal, he said, but an out- syndicates. short term, that it’s the magic vaccines for more people.” the United States. 10 Sunday, May 9, 2021 Economy & Business

Al Attiyah Foundation Boeing faces new hurdle in 737 MAX electrical grounding issue Weekly Energy Market Review Agencies expected Boeing to release the electrical grounding problem tougher regulatory posture fac- sources said. The FAA will re- service bulletins as soon as this in a backup power control unit ing America’s largest exporter view Boeing’s analysis and any U.S. air safety officials have week that would allow them to situated in the cockpit on some as it tries to emerge from the necessary revisions to the ser- asked Boeing Co to supply fresh make fixes and soon return the recently built airplanes. 737 MAX crisis and the over- vice bulletins before they can be Oil prices set for analysis and documentation planes to service, but this latest The problem, which also lapping coronavirus pandemic. sent to airlines. showing numerous 737 MAX issue will likely push that time- halted delivery of new planes, Late last week, Boeing sub- Boeing has proposed add- subsystems would not be af- line back. was then found in two other mitted service bulletins advis- ing a bonding strap or cable weekly gain despite fected by electrical grounding “We continue to work close- places on the flight deck, in- ing airlines on how to fix the that workers screw onto two issues first flagged in three ar- ly with the FAA and our cus- cluding the storage rack where problems with grounding, or different surfaces creating a eas of the jet in April. tomers to address the ground the affected control unit is kept the electrical paths designed to grounding path, two people India virus surge The extra analysis injects path issue in affected 737s,” a and the instrument panel fac- maintain safety in the event of a said. new uncertainty over the tim- Boeing spokeswoman said. ing the pilots. surge of voltage, the two people Boeing had initially told air- il edged up slightly April from a year earlier ing of when Boeing’s best-sell- Asked about the status of The glitch is the latest issue said. lines a fix could take hours or a on Friday even as to 9.82 million barrels per ing jetliner would be cleared to the planes, a FAA spokesman to beset the 737 MAX, which The FAA has approved the few days per jet. Othe COVID-19 crisis day (bpd), the lowest since fly by the U.S. Federal Aviation said “we are continuing to work was grounded for nearly two service bulletins but then, in The electrical ground- in India worsened, and December. The recovery in Administration (FAA). with Boeing.” years starting in 2019 after two ongoing discussions with Boe- ing issue emerged after Boe- prices notched a second oil demand, however, has The electrical problems Airlines pulled dozens of fatal crashes. ing, asked for additional analy- ing changed a manufacturing weekly gain against the been uneven as surging have suspended nearly a quar- 737 MAX jets from service The slog of questions over sis over whether other jet sub- method as it worked to speed backdrop of optimism COVID-19 cases in India ter of its 737 MAX fleet. early last month after Boeing a relatively straightforward systems would be affected by up production of the jetliner, a over a global economic reduce fuel consumption U.S. airlines have said they warned of a production-related electrical issue illustrates the the grounding issue, one of the third person said. recovery. Brent crude in the world’s third-largest futures ended the session oil importer and last Friday at $68.28 a consumer. barrel while U.S. West The resurgence of Texas Intermediate (WTI) COVID-19 in countries crude settled at $64.90 a such as India, Japan and barrel, both up 19 cents, Thailand is hindering China-EU investment deal on last or 0.3%. For last week, gasoline demand recov- both benchmark crudes ery, energy consultancy rose by more than 1%, FGE said in a client note. making this week the However, some of the lost second consecutive weekly demand has been offset legs as MEPs unite in opposition gain, as easing COVID-19 by other countries such restrictions on movement as China, where recent in the United States and Labour Day holiday travel Given that parlia- Europe, recovering factory surpassed 2019 levels. ment must ratify operations and coronavi- India, last Friday rus vaccinations pave the reported a record daily the Comprehensive way for a revival in fuel rise in coronavirus cases demand. of 414,188, while deaths Agreement on Crude imports by the from COVID-19 swelled by Investment for it to world’s biggest buyer 3,915, according to Health (China) still fell 0.2% in Ministry data. pass into law, the outlook for the deal appears gloomy

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After a turbulent few days, a weak pulse has been detected on China’s investment deal with the European Union, which made it to the weekend just about alive. But the prognosis is not good: European lawmak- ers’ tails are up in opposition to a pact many were already opposed to before China un- leashed biting retaliatory sanctions on elected officials in March. In doing so, Beijing ap- The poor state of China-EU relations is putting their investment deal at risk. Asian LNG prices soar to pears to have done something many thought was impossible: liament’s trade committee] is not conducive to the ratifi- said. “You have also now in- with China. united the European Parlia- … no one will try and defrost cation of the agreement”. tensified the dialogue on the Elvire Fabry, senior fellow nearly 4-month high ment on a single issue. The sit- them any time soon,” com- German Chancellor An- question of climate and have a at the Jacques Delors Insti- uation is now critical, experts mittee chairman Bernd Lange gela Merkel, the deal’s chief strong tone on human rights, tute in Paris, said Macron had sian spot prices for gence firm Kpler. Analysts say, the deal is haemorrhaging said. sponsor, threw her weight and also the question of tar- been silent on the CAI. LNG rose to a nearly also reported that China support. After a verbal fumble on behind it in a speech to the iffs. So I think I’m in a similar “I mean, he was clearly in Afour-month high National Offshore Oil Corp Members of Parliament Tuesday suggesting the CAI Christian Democratic Union field to [the Biden] adminis- favour at the time,” she said. this week as cargoes were (CNOOC) offered three (MEPs) plan to introduce a had been canned, some of the on Wednesday. tration.” “He was there, and he’s been pulled into Europe amid cargoes for delivery into motion this month to put the deal’s chief backers in Europe “Despite all the difficulties Also present at the CAI’s criticised for being there. But firm restocking demand Northeast Asia in June deal “on ice” – effectively ban- have reiterated their support that will surely arise with the conclusion in December – it was a way to show that he and for power generation and July, on the Shanghai ning debate on it – until Bei- for it. ratification, it is a very impor- alongside Merkel and Chi- would be sharing the presi- demand in summer, trade Petroleum and Natural Gas jing removes its sanctions, The commission’s trade tant undertaking,” she told nese President Xi Jinping on dency at the time of the ratifi- sources said on Friday. Exchange, while Russia’s something that Chinese ana- chief Valdis Dombrovskis her party. video link from Beijing – was cation in early 2022. But since The average LNG price for Sakhalin Energy offered a lysts say is highly unlikely. said technical scrubbing and But opponents smell French President Emmanuel then, he’s been very cautious.” June delivery into North- cargo for June 14 loading. “The European Parliament translation continued, and it blood. Merkel’s star is falling, Macron. The plan was to com- Le Pen had yet to attack east Asia was estimated In the U.S., natural gas links the lifting of anti-sanc- remained “an important ele- with the Green Party leading plete the deal while Germany Macron on the deal, but there at about $9.65 per mil- futures rose on forecasts tions with the approval of the ment of our bilateral relations in the polls ahead of Germa- held the presidency of the EU was plenty of other ammuni- lion British thermal units for cooler weather and agreement, which is difficult which will help us rebalance ny’s general election in Sep- Council and ratify it during tion, Fabry said. (mmBtu), up 80 cents from higher heating demand for China to accept,” said Cui our asymmetric economic re- tember. France’s tenure in 2022. “She has so many other the previous week. The next week than previ- Hongjian, a Europe expert at lationship with China”. At an Atlantic Council But while Merkel has been issues that she can raise, price for a cargo delivered ously expected. The slight the China Institute of Interna- “Our underlying narrative event on Thursday, Green talking up the CAI, Macron but she’s on the same line as in July was estimated at upward price movement tional Studies. has not changed,” he said in a candidate Annalena Baerbock has been silent. Glucksmann against open about $9.75 per mmBtu, came despite forecasts Given the fact that parlia- statement viewed as damage said that under her steward- With a presidential elec- trade and globalisation. So according to trade sources. for milder weather in ment must ratify the Com- control after headlines around ship, Germany’s China policy tion next year and pressure even if she might feel support- Firm demand from Eu- mid-May, a small decline prehensive Agreement on In- the world screamed that the would closely reflect that of from the right in the form of ive of some authoritarian gov- rope and China as buyers in exports and an even vestment (CAI) for it to pass game was up. US President Joe Biden, who political rival Marine Le Pen ernment, if she has to use that replenished diminished gas smaller increase in output into law, the outlook appears Dombrovskis had earlier has surprised some with his and the left from one of the she will use it,” she said. inventory was supporting so far this month. Front- gloomy. said the EU had “suspended hardline policies towards deal’s biggest critics, MEP Dombrovskis’ statement prices, traders said. Ship month gas futures rose 3.0 “Discussions on the CAI some efforts to raise politi- China. Raphael Glucksmann, it is not and Macron’s reticence have tracking data from Re- cents, or 1.0%, to settle at had already been put in the cal awareness” because with “I would say we are not re- seen to be politically expedi- emboldened some of Europe’s finitiv Eikon showed that $2.958 per million British freezer [by the European Par- sanctions, “the environment ally apart on this point,” she ent to be promoting a deal most vocal critics. China’s April LNG imports, thermal units. For the last rose about 11% in April week, the front-month was from the previous month up over 1%, putting the to 6.48 million tonnes. contract on track for its Price gains are capped fourth week of gains in a China’s small semiconductor firms get boost from Washington hostility by continue diversion of row for the first time since cargoes by buyers in India, February. Agencies few international exhibitors, technologies is “giving an op- tion, from chip design tools to as soaring coronavirus Buyers around the as China continues to imple- Small Chinese companies portunity” to many small Chi- packaging. cases dented the country’s world continue to purchase Small Chinese semiconduc- ment strict travel controls and are getting all the atten- nese industry players, which Jin Yufeng, a professor at gas demand from industri- near-record amounts of tor companies are getting an trade restrictions reduce the tion at a semiconductor would have no chance had Peking University’s School of al sectors. A total of seven U.S. gas because prices in unexpected boost from US cooperation of companies like US technologies been readily Electronics Engineering and ships which had originally Europe and Asia remain restrictions on technologies Taiwan Semiconductor Manu- expo in Chongqing after available. Computer Science, said there signaled India as their high enough to justify the needed for advanced chip- facturing Co (TSMC), Intel trade restrictions gave the The trade restrictions, are some paths China could destination, were diverted cost of buying and trans- making, according to experts and ASML. domestic industry a boost started by former US presi- explore to survive the restric- away, said Rebecca Chia, porting the U.S. fuel across and industry insiders, as the As a result, the floor was as the government pushes dent Donald Trump and tions. analyst with data intelli- the ocean. tech war pushes domestic dominated by delegates from for self-reliance. largely continued under Presi- While China cannot buy manufacturers to give them a local Chinese governments dent Joe Biden, helped spark the latest Extreme ultravio- try. trying to woo potential inves- no other choice but to try to renewed urgency in China’s let lithography systems from While the odds are still tors and small players eyeing build up a “full supply chain”, quest for semiconductor au- ASML, the main supplier of stacked against China be- fresh business opportunities. a process that could take tonomy. An early casualty machines needed to produce ing able to build a formidable “Previously, the slots of years, while noting that no of the tech war was Huawei chips using advanced 10-na- semiconductor industry with- level-1, level-2 and level-3 sup- country has yet been able to Technologies Co, which saw nometre nodes or smaller, the out US technologies, there are pliers were all occupied by for- have a semiconductor supply its smartphone business col- country could instead focus on some bright spots along the eign brands, and local brands chain solely reliant on local lapse last year, as it was unable developing “packaging” tech- industry value chain as Bei- can only wait in line,” said suppliers. to use Google apps and ser- nology, according to Jin. jing pushes for localisation Teng Ran, head of integrated At the same time, though, vices or chips made with US This would allow Chinese of research and production, circuit research at CCID Con- China could seek to gain an technology. Semiconductor companies to make products according to interviews with sulting, referring to the prior- advantage in a few niche areas Manufacturing International with similar performance by exhibitors and experts at the ity of supplier selection. “But of the industry. Corp (SMIC), China’s top chip putting multiple chips togeth- 2021 Global Semiconductor many companies in China are Gu Changshi, an invest- maker, also faced curtailed ex- er, an increasingly appealing Industry Expo, a three-day now proactively looking for ment promotion officer from pansion under the restrictions. option as Moore’s Law – dou- exhibition in Chongqing that domestic suppliers … and this the New Lingang Area in The government has since bling the number of transis- started on Thursday. creates business opportuni- Shanghai‘s Pilot Free Trade pushed to develop Chinese al- tors on a microchip every cou- The show is largely global ties.” Zone, said the US decision to ternatives to US suppliers at ple years – edges towards its in name only this year, with Teng said that China has limit China’s access to chip almost every level of produc- physical limit. Sunday, May 9, 2021 11 Economy & Business Development banks help emerging markets withstand COVID-19  Development banks supported many countries’ initial responses to COVID-19  Such multilateral institutions have a key role to play as the focus shifts to recovery  Programmes rolled out globally support vaccine access and economic rebuilding

Tribune News Network aimed at the transformation of Doha food systems. In Asia, the ASEAN Catalytic As a result of the economic fallout Green Finance Facility – partly of COVID-19, emerging econo- funded by the ADB and various mies across the world are grap- European development banks – pling with numerous challenges, provides loans and technical as- including cash flow crises, the risk sistance for sovereign green infra- of prolonged recession and debt structure projects on sustainable default, Oxford Business Group transport, clean energy and resil- (OBG) has said in a recent report. ient water systems. Many are looking towards de- The facility became opera- velopment banks to help get their tional towards the end of 2019, sustainable recoveries under way, meaning it was well placed to re- the report said. spond to COVID-19. An example There are an estimated 400 de- of a post-coronavirus project it velopment banks worldwide, with has funded is the Epifanio de los combined assets of $11 trillion. Santos Avenue Greenways Project They range from global bodies such in the Philippines, which aims to as the World Bank, to regional in- create disaster-resilient pedestri- stitutions like the Asian Develop- an walkways along Manila’s most ment Bank (ADB) and the Devel- congested thoroughfare. opment Bank of Latin America, to More broadly, the facility national lenders such as the Qatar seeks to help ASEAN countries Development Bank and the Devel- recover economically from the opment Bank of the Philippines. pandemic by developing climate- Capitalised primarily by gov- friendly projects. ernments, but with some of their Elsewhere, development banks lending co-funded by the private are contributing to significant sector, development banks gener- structural shifts. ally provide funding on preferen- As OBG has examined in depth, tial terms for projects that would there has been a global uptick in struggle to secure funds from green bond issuance in response to commercial lenders. COVID-19. As OBG has detailed, such insti- In Latin America, the IDB is tutions played a significant role in aiming to consolidate this develop- helping many countries withstand ment with its Green Bond Trans- the initial effects of COVID-19. parency Platform, a digital tool By October last year, for exam- that uses blockchain technology ple, the four main regional devel- to support the harmonisation and opment banks – the ABD, the Afri- standardisation of green bond re- can Development Bank (AfDB), the porting. European Bank for Reconstruction Gender-related challenges are and Development, and the Inter- also being addressed by develop- American Development Bank ment banks. (IDB) – had together committed to According to the Centre for disburse around $50 billion. Global Development (CGD) think This funding was distributed tank, a raft of data shows that widely. To take an example, the women have been disproportion- AfDB helped countries meet budg- ately affected by the Covid-19 cri- et requirements, but also support- sis. Reasons for this range from the ed more targeted initiatives, such fact that some of the worst-affected as a €225 million loan for sus- sectors – among them tourism and tainable electricity development retail – are those where women in Egypt, $20 million to support predominate as employees and en- refugees and their host countries The Asian Development Bank is one of the four main regional banks in the world. There are an estimated 400 development banks worldwide, with combined trepreneurs, to the increased child in the Sahel region, and $3 million assets of $11 trillion. care burden placed on many wom- to the Togolese agriculture sector en throughout the pandemic. to bolster food security. Now, a year since the initial procurement and delivery of effec- At the end of February the New Sustainability is a key metric The CGD found that 81 percent All of the world’s public de- outbreak of coronavirus – and with tive and safe COVID-19 vaccines. Development Bank (NDB), an insti- of development bank-funded pro- of coronavirus-response projects velopment banks came together vaccine rollouts taking place across Elsewhere, in late April the tution established by the so-called jects, with a green recovery being run by multilateral development at a landmark conference in No- the world – development banks are bank announced a $50 million BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China key to many countries’ vision for a banks have incorporated gender- vember last year, releasing a joint increasingly seen as key to many grant to Afghanistan to support its and South Africa), approved a $1.1 post-pandemic future. related indicators or targets. Mean- statement to affirm their com- countries’ rebounds and recoveries. vaccination programme. billion emergency loan to China to The AfDB recently launched while, in terms of the economic op- mitment “to collectively shift our Some are supporting efforts The ADB has also made longer- support its economic recovery. This the COVID-19 Off-Grid Recovery portunities occasioned by recovery strategies, investment patterns, to develop and deliver vaccines. term investments related to vac- was the second loan the NDB has Platform, a $50m, five-year blend- efforts, of 48 projects related to activities and operating modali- For instance, the ABD supported cine manufacturing and health made to China, with the first – for ed finance platform that aims to economic recovery reviewed by the ties to contribute to the achieve- various medical response projects care more generally. the same amount – having been provide working capital to energy CGD, 39 had targets related to fe- ment of the Sustainable Develop- during 2020, but this year it has Similarly, the report said, in fully disbursed last year. access companies at below-market male inclusion. ment Goals and the objectives of focused more on vaccines. April the AfDB approved a $10 bil- According to the NBD, this loan terms. The project has the stated While there is still much more the Paris Agreement, while re- In mid-March it approved a lion COVID-19 response facility “will support restoring production goal of “advancing access to clean to be done, it is encouraging that sponding to the COVID-19 crisis”. $400 million loan to the Philip- to help countries reinforce their and job creation in the country”, as electricity and ensuring a green – as the CGD notes – develop- This statement set the tone pines, making the country the first health care systems, as well as sta- well as “contribute to sustainable economic recovery”. ment banks “recognise the major for how such institutions adapted recipient of support under the bilise their economies and develop development of China’s economy Meanwhile, the AfDB’s invest- opportunity they have to support their responses, moving from cri- bank’s Asia-Pacific Vaccine Access social safety nets. over the long term”. It will target ments in agriculture are expected COVID-19 recovery projects that sis management towards tactics Facility that aims to provide rapid Other recent loans made by de- sectors including trade, logistics, to quadruple from an annual aver- will help end long-standing gender premised on sustainable recovery and equitable support to its de- velopment banks have been more agriculture, health and infrastruc- age of $612 million to about $2.4 inequalities in economic standing and medium-term growth. veloping member countries in the broad-based. ture, as well as ICT connectivity. billion by 2024, with the funds and broader well-being”.

GCC tourism to recover faster than other Mena countries: IIF

Mediterranean region, with low- Number of tourist arrivals to oil-importing Mena cost brands (Turkey), or to contin- Slow recovery ue to focus more on domestic trips countries were just 25% of first quarter of 2020 ● Virus mutations and slow or nature in countries where they vaccine rollout in non-GCC Mena reside,” he said. Tribune News Network 25 percent of what they were in the countries pose downside risks IIF warned that virus mutations Doha firstquarter of 2020, and recent to a projected strong recovery in and slow vaccine rollout in non- increases in COVID-19 cases in key GCC Mena countries pose down- The tourism sector in the six GCC source markets, including the EU, tourism in 2022. side risks to a projected strong re- countries will recover faster than will delay the partial recovery to the ● Tourism in the Mena region is covery in tourism in 2022. the other tourism-dependent Mid- second half of this year. not expected to return to “Egypt, Jordan, Tunisia, and dle East and North Africa (Mena) “We expect the five tourism- Lebanon could face repeated out- countries such as Tunisia, Jordan, dependent Mena economies to pre-pandemic levels until 2023. breaks before vaccines become Lebanon, Morocco and Egypt, the suffer much longer than the six widely available, limiting the Institute of International Finance GCC countries from the negative chance of herd immunity before (IIF) said. impacts of the pandemic,” said Ira- ny, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Thailand, the end of 2022,” added Iradian. The Washington DC-based dian. Indonesia, Egypt, South Korea, The “German, French, UK, Russian, think-tank foresees tourism in the Interestingly, the region’s larg- Philippines, Malaysia, Maldives and GCC nationals, who combined Mena region will not return to pre- est travel and tourism exhibition and Israel. accounted for more than 70 per pandemic levels until 2023. Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2021 “The recovery will be gradual cent of the number of tourist ar- Garbis Iradian, chief economist begins in Dubai next week, becom- and limited in scope, and tourism rivals before the pandemic, may for Mena and CCA at IIF, said par- ing the first in-person travel and in the Mena region is not expected now opt to spend their vacations tial information for the first quarter tourism event in the world since to return to pre-pandemic levels in countries where the health sys- of this year showed that the num- the onset of the pandemic. Around until 2023. Tourists from the EU, tem is reliable, and the COVID-19 Five tourism-dependent Mena economies are expected to suffer much longer ber of tourist arrivals to the oil-im- 62 countries represented on the ex- UK, Russia, and the USA may be vaccination rate is relatively high,” than the six GCC countries from the negative impacts of the pandemic. porting Mena countries were just hibition floor such as SK A, Germa- enticed by other countries in the added Iradian. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Hamilton QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune secures 100th career F1 pole position at Spanish Grand Prix SUNday, MAY 9, 2021 page 14 Al Sadd set sights on Amir Cup, meet Al Arabi in semis tonight

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The prestigious Amir Cup title beckons Qatar football’s two top teams – Al Sadd and Al Duhail – as they seek to get over the recent disappoint- ments of the AFC Champions League. The first semi-final of the prestigious championship pits Al Sadd against Al Arabi at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Sunday at 10pm, before Al Duhail lock horns with Al Rayyan on Monday at the same venue. Both Al Sadd and Al Duhail faltered at the AFC Champi- ons League in the group stage itself at the end of last month, failing to even make it to the Round of 16 as one of the best second-placed teams. Al Sadd particularly will be disappointed with their per- formance in the continental event after especially having Xavi squashes rumours, decimated their opposition en route to winning the QNB says he’s close to signing Stars League unbeaten. Al Sadd coach Xavi Her- new Al Sadd contract nandez conceded his team Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez and player Rodrigo Tabata during the press conference on the eve of Amir Cup 2021 semi-final against Al Arabi were far from their best in at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Saturday. The former Barcelona the AFC Champions League midfielder is widely tipped and said his players must now win the Cup. We must realise Sadd, after having lost to them grimsson added. very well it will not be an easy to return to Spain to manage focus on retaining the Amir the importance of the match,” in last year’s Amir Cup final. For Duhail, it will be their match after both teams faced his old club. But now Xavi Cup. “This is football. We got he said. Hallgrimsson admitted the last chance to rescue their difficulties in the group stage and his coaching team are set out of the Champions League “We know the difficulty of task will be difficult though. season after having tamely of the AFC Champions League, to sign a contract extension, because of one goal and we competition, and we are pre- “We are well prepared for surrendered the league title which caused the early Asian which will keep them at Al were not at our best, but we paring well in training in order the match, we want to reach to Al Sadd. Sabri Lamouchi’s exit, and, therefore, the whole Sadd until June, 2023. were not very bad. We must to present our best players in the final again. We have wait- side looked good in parts in focus is to win the match and When asked about the focus now on the Amir Cup the tournament. We did not ed a long time for this match the AFC Champions League. make our fans happy,” Olunga Tribune News Network rumors about his departure, after winning the League and have luck in the Asian Cham- while Al Sadd are coming from They needed to win their final said Doha Xavi said: “This is not true. the Qatar Cup. In football, a pions League. We deserved participating in the Asian Group C encounter against “We closed the continen- I am very close to signing a team has victories and defeats. more than that and I do not Champions League. We have Saudi’s Al Ahli to progress tal competitions page and re- Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernan- new contract with Al Sadd. We must accept it. The present agree that local matches are tried as much as possible to into the last 16 but the draw turned again to the last and dez refuted the rumours of The issue of my exit from the now is to play against Al Arabi easy but we are the ones who keep fit and be well prepared pushed them to second spot most important local com- him leaving the Qatari giants team is just rumors and I am and we must prepare for it well offer strong matches,” the for- for the match,” the Icelander behind Iran’s Esteghlal. petition, and certainly all the by revealing he is ‘close to very happy to work with the in order to win,” the Spaniard mer Barcelona midfielder said. said yesterday. Duhail’s Kenya striker Mi- semi-final clubs realise the im- signing a new contract.’ players and the club.” said yesterday. Akram Afif is set to miss “The players are ready. We chael Olunga said they have portance of this cup and will Xavi said Al Arabi will the Al Arabi clash, as the strik- have some injuries but this moved on from their exit from provide everything that will pose a tough challenge to his er continues to recover from is normal. What worries me the AFC Champions League make it difficult to win the tro- achieving victory and help the cult match against Al Duhail, team. “We are very excited to a muscle injury. South Ko- most is the long gap between and are focused to do well in phy. From our side in Al Du- team reach the final,” Olunga which is one of the best Qatari meet Al Arabi, they are a very rean international Jung Woo- matches. We have to play the Amir Cup. Olunga was the hail, we are completely confi- added. teams as they have good play- good team and it is an impor- young is fit to play though and smart against Al Sadd as they team’s top scorer in the com- dent in our capabilities and in Al Rayyan who had a poor ers. But we are well prepared tant match for the team in the trained with the team yester- have good players in all posi- petition with nine goals and our physical and technical ca- AFC Champions League, fin- to face Al Duhail,” he said. Amir Cup. They have a bril- day. tions. We have played a lot will be key to Duhail’s hopes. pabilities and every player in ishing last in their group will The Frenchman revealed liant coach and are a much Meanwhile, Al Arabi coach against them and we did not “A very important and dif- the list to face Al Rayyan will have it tough against Al Du- Gabriel Mercado and Ibrahim organised team and our goal Heimir Hallgrimsson will be win. We hope to win against ficult match awaits us in front be able to provide the required hail. Coach Laurent Blanc Masoud will miss the match is to qualify for the final and plotting a revenge against Al them in this match,” Hall- of Al Rayyan, and we know addition and contribute to said: “It will be a very diffi- due to injuries. Neymar signs new PSG deal Zidane on Madrid future: I’m as he commits until 2025 going to make it very easy DPA a hamstring injury - his third DPA be extending my contract, to Madrid setback of the season. Paris be part of the history of Paris But Ramos had already and I hope to put many more Zinedine Zidane appeared missed three of Madrid’s pre- Neymar has committed his trophies on the shelf for Paris to commit to Real Madrid with vious games against top-four future to Paris Saint-Germain Saint-Germain. his latest cryptic comments opposition this term and they by extending his contract until “Of course, my goal when around his future ahead of a are unbeaten in all five such 2025. I came to Paris Saint-Germain huge La Liga clash with Sevilla. matches, winning four. The Brazil forward joined was to help get Paris Saint- Zidane is in his second Zidane said of his team’s the Ligue 1 champions from Germain to the top, among stint as Madrid coach and at- injury crisis: “It’s a concern, Barcelona on a five-year deal the very best, and we are get- tempting to defend their do- because there are so many. at a world-record cost of 222 ting close. We are gaining mestic title. Real Madrid’s French coach Our case is that of the team million euros ($270 million) more and more experience to But speculation is never Zinedine Zidane during the UEFA that has had the most. I’m in August 2017. help us negotiate these types far away at the Santiago Ber- Champions League second leg worried, of course. Neymar had been linked of games, to know how to play nabeu, and Zidane did not shy semis against Chelsea in London “It’s a particular year, play- with a return to Barca, but the in the Champions League. And away from links to former club last Wednesday. (AFP) ers never rest, coronavirus, the 29-year-old has now firmly Paris is on the right track, we Juventus earlier in the season. calendar... That’s all there is. committed to PSG, who an- are getting closer and closer to The Frenchman was asked four La Liga meetings between “I hope that by next year nounced his new deal on Sat- the taste of winning the Cham- again about his plans on Sat- the sides and are unbeaten in 11 they will change and be more urday . pions League. I’m sure we can urday, though, and replied: at home to Sevilla, scoring 3.4 normal, with a normal pre-sea- L’Equipe reported that do it.” “I’m going to make it very easy goals per game on average. It is son.” Zidane will be able to call the former Santos star’s new Defeat to Manchester for the club, because they have their longest ever stretch of con- on Eden Hazard, though, after terms will see him earn 30 Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian star forward. (AFP) City in the semi-finals of the given me everything. secutive home league victories the winger apologised having million euros per season in the Champions League this season “But the theme is Sevilla, against the Andalusian outfit. been pictured joking with his French capital. to rejoin Barcelona in July said, quoted on the club’s of- means hopes of lifting that tro- that’s all. Sevilla and what’s left But Los Blancos must former Chelsea team-mates fol- Neymar said: “I’m very 2019, when his future in Paris ficial website. phy remain unfulfilled. of La Liga.” Second-placed Ma- move on from a disappointing lowing this week’s defeat. happy, very happy to be ex- looked in serious doubt, and “Things have happened However, Neymar be- drid are facing fourth-placed result in midweek when they Hazard has just three goals tending my contract with in recent weeks he was linked that should not have hap- lieves Mauricio Pochettino is Sevilla on Sunday after leaders exited the Champions League in 27 La Liga appearances over Paris until 2025. The truth is again with a switch to Camp pened. We had fights, a few a man who can deliver such Atletico Madrid take on Barce- to Chelsea. the past two seasons and none that I’m very happy to be stay- Nou. sad times, but overall, the evo- success, describing him as “a lona, the remaining top-four “We know what we’re play- since January. He has created ing here for four more years, On signing up for the next lution has been very positive. great coach who will certainly team, the previous day. ing. That’s four finals,” Zidane only 26 chances for four as- to be a part of the club’s pro- four years, he suggested there “I am happy, I am proud to help us even more” while also Zidane’s side, two points said. “We have to forget about sists and much more is expect- ject, to try and win titles, to was regret on his part at mak- be part of the history of Paris praising his Parc des Princes back, could end the weekend the Champions League now ed from the big signing. try and achieve our biggest ing life difficult for PSG chiefs Saint-Germain. I think I have team-mates. top with just three games re- and focus on what we have “Eden has apologized and dream which is the Champi- in the past. improved as a person, as a “These things make you maining and will back them- left.” Madrid will again have to done well. He didn’t mean to ons League.” “I have changed a lot. I human being, and as a player believe in the project even selves against Sevilla. contend without captain Ser- hurt anyone, which is the most Neymar appeared eager have learned a lot,” Neymar too. So, I am very happy to more,” Neymar said. Madrid have won the past gio Ramos, who has suffered important thing,” Zidane said. Sports Sunday, May 9, 2021 13 Bayern win 9th straight Bundesliga title, Lewandowski near 40 goals

Bayern Munich’s Polish forward Robert Lewandowski celebrates after the match against Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday. (AFP)

icit and out of nowhere it was Bundesliga era from 1963-64 suddenly 2-2 on 77 minutes and their current streak start- through Leipzig’s Dani Olmo. ed with the league, German But Sancho was on fire Cup and Champions League and won it for Dortmund af- treble in 2013, a feat repeated ter another superb move on under Flick in 2020. 87 minutes. Their dominant decade “In the second half we also included further German played well,” Klostermann Cups in 2014, 2016 and 2019, told Sky. “We have to lift our and a handful of minor tro- heads up quickly, the next phies. game is very important.” Leip- Gladbach were lambs to zig coach Julian Nagelsmann the slaughter and Lewan- Bayern Munich’s players and team members celebrate after the German first division Bundesliga match against Borussia Moenchengladbach in Munich, Germany, on Saturday.( AFP) leaves for Bayern at the end dowski opened the scoring on of the season, but the 33-year- 2 minutes. Thomas Mueller’s DPA from just 27 appearances, one gling Augsburg 2-1 on Friday. old can still sign off from Leip- deflected effort followed be- Berlin behind Gerd Mueller’s Bun- RB Leipzig’s 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund A well-worked move put zig with some glory when his fore an acrobatic finish gave desliga record with two games handed the title to Bayern, who celebrated in Dortmund ahead early with current side meet Dortmund Lewandowski his 200th Bun- Rampant Bayern Munich left to play. the later game with an emphatic 6-0 triumph Thorgan Hazard’s flick releas- again in the German Cup final desliga goal for Bayern from were confirmed as German Bayern coach Hansi Flick, ing Marco Reus who finished on Thursday. Mueller’s 17th assist of the champions for the 31st time leaving at the end of the cam- at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach. with aplomb. “Congratulations (to Bay- league campaign. on Saturday and extended paign after winning seven tro- Dortmund, without the in- ern) on a deserved title,” Nagels- Kingsley Coman rattled in their record run of consecutive phies, told Sky: “The coaching tle for rivals Bayern but also straight in the league, drew jured Erling Haaland, thought mann said while grinning. a fourth just before the break Bundesliga titles to nine. staff are so proud to have ac- boosted his side’s Champions 0-0 with sixth-placed Bayer they should have had a penalty It is the second Bundesliga and Lewandowski converted RB Leipzig’s 3-2 defeat at companied this team for two League hopes as they moved Leverkusen and Hoffenheim for Kevin Kampl’s handball triumph for Flick who took a penalty midway through the Borussia Dortmund handed the years. It has been a pleasure. up to fourth - two points ahead beat relegated Schalke 4-2 just before the break but ap- over during last season but is second half to leave Mueller’s title to Bayern, who celebrated I really, really enjoy working of Eintracht Frankfurt who having been 2-0 down. peals were waved away. departing amid disagreements record of 40 goals very much in the later game with an em- with the team. host Mainz on Sunday. Second-bottom Cologne Sancho then made it 2-0 with sporting director Hasan in his sights. phatic 6-0 triumph at home to “We have a team with Third-placed Wolfsburg welcome Freiburg on Sunday early in the second period Salihamidzic and speculation A late red card for Tanguy Borussia Moenchengladbach. enormous quality.” Dort- look well set to achieve their when fellow relegation can- when he fired home amid lax linking him to the Germany Nianzou for a professional Robert Lewandowski mund’s Jadon Sancho scored European dream after a 3-0 didates Hertha Berlin and Leipzig defending. job vacant after Euro 2020. foul was the only blemish for scored a hat-trick to move twice, including a late winner win over Union Berlin. Werder Arminia Bielefeld also meet. Lukas Klostermann head- All but one of Bayern’s na- Bayern, with Leroy Sane then onto 39 goals for the season which not only sealed the ti- Bremen, who had lost seven VfB Stuttgart beat strug- ed in a corner to reduce the def- tional titles have come in the making it 6-0.

LA LIGA TITLE RACE Bayern end short Flick era with another trophy Advantage Real as Atletico Madrid and – but all is not well Barcelona draw in disappointing clash Javi Martinez is also de- parting while a decision is due DPA on the future of Robert Le- Barcelona wandowski’s striking back-up Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting. La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid Lewandowski is hoping to drew 0-0 at Barcelona, handing break Gerd Mueller’s record control of the title race to Real of 40 goals in a Bundesliga Madrid on Saturday. season. But even the future of If Zinedine Zidane’s Real the great Pole must be in the win their final four matches, board’s minds with him turn- starting with the clash against ing 33 in August. Sevilla on Sunday, they will be Nagelsmann might at least champions. find comfort in knowing who Ousmane Dembele might Bayern Munich’s German head he reports to in Bayern’s upper have won it for Barcelona, who coach Hans-Dieter Flick reacts echelons. Reports say Flick moved second on 75 points during the match v Borussia fell out with sporting director from 35 games, but headed on Saturday. (AFP) Hasan Salihamidzic but an- over late on. other problem was that chief Atletico lead with 77 points DPA executive Karl Heinz-Rum- from 35, while Real Madrid, Berlin menigge is stepping down at third, are on 74 but have the end of the year. played a game less. Bayern Munich sealed a Oliver Kahn will take over Lionel Messi fired over ninth straight Bundesliga title but the confusion of who is in a free-kick in the final stag- on Saturday but any party at- charge played perhaps a role es, but Barcelona’s captain mosphere was slightly stilted. in Flick’s unhappiness. Nagels- could not help Ronald Koe- Hansi Flick, who was only mann knows he can go straight man’s team muscle into first appointed as coach in No- to Kahn from January. position. vember 2019, won the treble Bayern have not been ex- Atletico now need to win in a Covid-19-hit campaign traordinary this season. They their remaining games and last term. This season he has have had to fight back from go- hope rivals Real drop points picked up two Super Cups, the ing a goal down too often. The to win the title after this tight, Club World Cup and now an- Champions League last-eight tense but ultimately fruitless other Bundesliga crown. exit to Paris Saint Germain, battle at Camp Nou. “The club will always be who they beat in last season’s “It’s a shame as we wanted Atletico Madrid’s Spanish defender Mario Hermoso (left) vies with Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou stadium in special to me,” Flick said. final, was a tight affair and the three points to try to stay Barcelona on Saturday. The match ended in a goalless draw. (AFP) Despite this, he is walking Flick cannot be blamed de- in the fight for La Liga, but we away, worn down by board- spite the uneasy air at the club. have to continue,” said Barce- started slowly and things got Stegen was kept busy, while dribbled past several Atletico Pique’s header. room power struggles about The German Cup loss to lona defender Ronald Araujo. worse for them when Sergio Clement Lenglet did well to players. Earlier Alaves drew 2-2 at transfers after a relatively second-tier Holstein Kiel was “There are three games to Busquets was forced off with a block Angel Correa’s strike. In the second half the ten- Levante, with Cadiz hosting short period of time. a clear case of tiredness. Hav- go, there’s a lot at stake and head injury. At the other end Jan Oblak sion rose but neither side were Huesca and Athletic Bilbao His successor Julian ing almost played non-stop we will play these games to try Atletico began to dominate clawed away a Messi effort, af- able to find a breakthrough, welcoming Osasuna later on Nagelsmann, whose current since the coronavirus hiatus and win the title.” Barcelona the ball and Marc-Andre ter ter the Argentina forward had with Oblak keeping out Gerard Saturday. side RB Leipzig are second, ended in May last year, Flick will be wary of getting into has worked wonders. the same battles with the hi- There remains very little erarchy which Flick decided competition for Bayern in the Real, Barcelona and Juventus defend Super League after UEFA threats he could not win. But argu- Bundesliga but it still needed ably, questions about player to be won. The sad part for Berlin: Real Madrid, Barcelona and “This is intolerable under the rule of ambitions. Six English clubs, along with ing “financial stability” to theE uropean recruitment will be even more Flick is that he has achieved Juventus defended the Super League in law and tribunals have already ruled in Atletico Madrid, Inter and AC Milan, with- football community. crucial during Nagelsmann’s all this success without any a joint statement on Saturday after Euro- favour of the Super League proposal, drew from the breakaway league almost They said they’re “fully aware of the reign given a big turnover of fans in the stands. Letters pean ruling body UEFA threatened them ordering FIFA and UEFA to, either directly as soon as it was announced last month diversity of reactions” to the initiative players in the coming months. have replaced chants. with sanctions. or through their affiliated bodies, refrain amid fan pressure. and that they’re ready to “reconsider Defenders David Alaba “I have received a lot of The statement said the 12 founding from taking any action which may hinder The three remaining teams rein- the proposed approach.” However, the and Jerome Boateng are leav- mail from fans and I will try to clubs have suffered “unacceptable third- this initiative in any way while court pro- forced their conviction that they created clubs added it would be irresponsible ing and although Leipzig’s answer all of them. I promise party pressures, threats, and offences” ceedings are pending,” the clubs said. the Super League to provide solutions to abandon such a “mission to provide Dayot Upamecano has been that. The letters went to the to abandon the project and “therefore Out of the original dozen clubs, Real “to the current unsustainable situation effective and sustainable answers to the lined up for next term, there heart and I want to thank the desist from their right and duty to provide Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus have so in the football industry” and ensure the existential questions that threaten the are plenty more holes to fill. fans for that,” Flick said. solutions to the football ecosystem.” far not given up on their Super League sport survives in the long-term, bring- football industry.” (dpa) 14 Sunday, May 9, 2021 Sports

Sabalenka shocks ON TOP OF THE FORMULA ONE WORLD Barty to claim Madrid crown DPA/WTA ond set, refusing to let Barty en- Madrid gineer her way to another title. The trophy is Sabalenka’s Aryna Sabalenka turned the second of the season following tables on Ashleigh Barty to Abu Dhabi in January, fourth win the Madrid Open title on in the past 12 months and 10th Saturday. in total. The Belarusian will Two weeks ago, Barty break the Top 5 for the first came from a set down to de- time next week as a result. feat Sabalenka in the final of Barty had beaten Sabalen- the WTA event in Stuttgart, ka in three sets in both the Mi- and it looked as if history ami quarterfinals last month would repeat itself when the and the Stuttgart final two world number one assumed weeks ago. The Australian was the momentum going into the also on a 16-match red clay deciding set here. winning streak, and had won But Sabalenka, one of the her past 10 clashes against Top biggest hitters on tour, pow- 10 opposition. ered her way through the final But Sabalenka ended both three games for a 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 those streaks emphatically triumph and a 10th career title. and levelled the head-to-head Barty had not lost a match at four apiece. Impressively, on red clay for nearly two the 23-year-old not only dis- years since before she won her played a near-unplayable peak maiden grand slam title at Ro- level in a dominant first set, land Garros in 2019. but managed to out-compete She had no answer to the one of the game’s finest tacti- power of her 23-year-old Be- cians deep into a third set. larusian opponent in the first Sabalenka had been in set here, though, as Sabalenka phenomenal form leading up produced the shots that have to the final, dropping just 18 seen her tipped as a future slam games in five matches, and be- champion for several years. gan in the same vein. A flaw- Sabalenka appears closer less opening act saw Sabalen- to that than ever now and ka strike 11 winners, commit she will hit a new career-high only one unforced error and ranking of four on Monday. land 75% of her first serves. Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton (centre) is congratuled by Red Bull’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen (left) beside Mercedes’ Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas after the qualifying Just as impressive as her The result was the first bagel session at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo on the outskirts of Barcelona ahead of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday. (AFP) first-set dominance was the set Barty had received in four way she recomposed herself af- years, and just the eighth of her ter her level dropped in the sec- entire professional career. Hamilton secures 100th career pole in Spain

DPA Mercedes will start Sunday’s Most All-time opponents were faster on the Barcelona race in third and believes it second attempt. INCREDIBLE will be “very close” between Formula One Pole “It’s down to the men and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes his team and Red Bull. Position Winners women back at the factory, I can’t believe we’re at beat Red Bull’s Max Verstap- “I lost a tenth or two in it’s been a dream to work with 100. I’m ecstatic! It’s pen to secure his 100th career Turn 10 which was marginal 100 – x – Lewis Hamilton, Britain these guys,” Hamilton said. like my first! Formula One pole position for the pole,” he said. 68 – Michael Schumacher, Germany Ferrari also saw Carlos at the Spanish Grand Prix on Verstappen said Red Bull 65 – Ayrton Senna, Brazil Sainz sixth quickest, and will Lewis Hamilton Saturday. is working very hard to beat 57 – x – Sebastian Vettel, Germany have both cars ahead of mid- Hamilton has long held the Mercedes in Spain, and he 33 – Jim Clark, Britain field opponents McLaren, record after beating Michael “can be happy” with second on who had Daniel Ricciardo in of high-risk countries on Fri- Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka poses for a selfie with her fitness coach Jason Schumacher’s 68 career pole the grid. 33 – Alain Prost, France seventh and Lando Norris in day. This could affect the Turk- Stacy after beating Australia’s Ashleigh Barty during their 2021 WTA positions, while he still aims “I need to make sure to 32 – Nigel Mansell, Britain ninth. ish Grand Prix on June 13. Tour Madrid Open final at the Caja Magica in Madrid on Saturday.( AFP) to beat four-time world cham- have a good start - the pace is 30 – Nico Rosberg, Germany Vettel will start the race “In the next two weeks we pion Sebastian Vettel’s record there so we should have a good 29 – Juan Manuel Fangio, Argentina 13th in his Aston Martin car, will understand what the di- of 15 poles in a season. race as well,” he added. 26 – Mika Hakkinen, Finland while rookie Mick Schumach- rection will be. The seven-time world Charles Leclerc of Ferrari er will be 18th on the grid. The goal is to keep this cal- champion clocked 1 minute and Esteban Ocon of Alpine 24 – Niki Lauda, Austria In view of the current trav- endar with the same number Zverev sees off 16.741 seconds around the close the top five on the start- 24 – Nelson Piquet, Brazil el restrictions due to the pan- of races,” Domenicali said. 4.655-kilometre Circuit de ing grid. (Note: x-active) demic, F1 chief Stefano Do- The F1 boss added that in- Barcelona-Catalunya, with “Happy with today, I don’t menicali told Sky Sports Italy cluding Ferrari’s home track Thiem to reach final Verstappen only 0.036 sec- think there was much more windy and changing weather they want to keep the racing Mugello on the calendar is onds behind. to do in terms of positions for conditions, but delivered calendar of 23 grands prix as “not a topic on the agenda.” DPA ably Novak (Djokovic) second, “I can’t believe we’re at sure,” Leclerc said. when it mattered. it is, but have other options if Defending champion Madrid Dominic a close third. It’s been 100. I’m ecstatic! It’s like my Hamilton was pushed all The Briton led the way needed. Hamilton leads the champi- so far a good week for me. first!,”H amilton said. the way by his team-mate Bot- after the opening runs in Q3 The British government onship after three races, eight Alexander Zverev backed “The job is not done yet. Valtteri Bottas in the other tas and Verstappen, facing and neither himself, nor his added Turkey to the “red list” points ahead of Verstappen. up his upset of Rafael Nadal I hope I can continue playing by defeating Dominic Thiem and performing the way I am.” on Saturday to reach the final Thiem was playing his of the Madrid Open. firsttournament for nearly QFA participates in Zverev is looking for his two months after deciding he first Masters title since he got needed a break, and the world WAFF Financial Manchester City celebrations stall as the better of Thiem in the final number four exceeded his own in the Spanish capital three expectations by making the Committee meeting years ago. last four. QNA The Austrian had won all “In general I’m super hap- Doha Aguero aberration lets Chelsea win four of their meetings since, py with the week,” he said. “I including in the final of the SU would have never expected to Qatar Football Association DPA Open last year, but this was be in the semi-finals, to play (QFA) took part in the first London Zverev’s day as he celebrated a in the semi-finals a player like meeting of the Financial Com- 6-3 6-4 victory. him. I cannot complain about mittee of the West Asian Foot- Manchester City’s Pre- He said of his back-to-back anything. ball Federation (WAFF) which mier League title celebrations scalps: “They’re probably the “Of course, there are many was held via videoconference. were delayed by a 2-1 defeat to two clay-courters that you things to improve for next Qatar Football Association Chelsea on Saturday in a re- think of right now when you’re week and then for the weeks was represented at the meet- hearsal of this month’s Cham- thinking about Roland Gar- after, as well. Just try to get ing by QFA Secretary-General pions League final. ros and the biggest chances of to Rome, get some good prac- Mansour Al Ansari. Pep Guardiola’s side are on winning. tices in there, then hopefully During the meeting, the the brink of a third champion- “Obviously Rafa is the fa- play even better than here in Committee ratified the finan- ship in four seasons but could vourite, no matter what. Prob- Madrid.” cial statements of the recent not complete the job at the Eti- past and future years, and re- had Stadium after Sergio Ague- viewed the financial condition ro allowed Edouard Mendy to of the Federation and the esti- save a tame spot-kick. mated budget for 2021. That effort would have add- The Committee also re- ed a swift second to Raheem viewed the decision of the Ex- Sterling’s breakthrough strike ecutive Office of the Federation on the stroke of half-time. Manchester City’s Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero looks on from his seat having been substituted during during its last meeting related Instead, Chelsea rallied the English Premier League match against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on Saturday. (AFP) to imposing financial fees on after the interval and scored the federations participating through Hakim Ziyech - their Andreas Christensen mis- However, as Thomas Tuchel ner but were twice denied by in the futsal championships, in FA Cup semi-final hero against judged a bouncing ball and was fumed at the officials, a dreadful the offside flag. Timo Werner order to cover the costs of the City - and then, in the final sec- brushed aside by Gabriel Je- Panenka attempt from Aguero had already strayed before tournaments as they are not onds, Marcos Alonso to boost sus, who squared for Aguero in was gathered by Mendy. netting in the first half and did subject to the support provided their top-four aspirations and front of an open goal, only for The shortcomings of the so again, before a closer call by the International Federa- keep the leaders waiting, un- Sterling to sweep into the net City system were then laid kept substitute Callum Hud- tion and have no financial al- able yet to turn their focus to when his team-mate dallied. bare shortly after the hour son-Odoi off the scoresheet. locations. In this regard, the the European showpiece. Aguero did not have to mark when Rodri - their sole City furiously appealed for Committee agreed to a recom- Although Guardiola’s puz- wait long for his next chance, central midfielder - lost out a second penalty when Ster- mendation that authorizes the zling 3-3-4 formation initially as Christensen hobbled off to Ziyech and left space for a ling went down under pres- Chairman of the Finance Com- had Chelsea on back foot, it was and Jesus tangled with Billy Chelsea attack which ended sure from Kurt Zouma, but Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates his win over Austria’s Dominic mittee to set fees for each tour- a defensive mishap rather than Gilmour before Chelsea were with the same man arrowing a the final twist was in Chelsea’s Thiem at the ATP Tour Madrid Open semi-final at the Caja Magica in nament when the hosting asso- a tactical manoeuvre that forged able to introduce a substitute, low finish beyondE derson. favour as Alonso’s scuffed Madrid on Saturday. (AFP) ciation is determined. the opening on 44 minutes. prompting a City penalty. Chelsea pushed for a win- shot looped over Ederson. Sports Sunday, May 9, 2021 15 Al Shaqab Racing’s Qaysar wins listed Pertemps Network Spring Trophy Stakes at Haydock

Tribune News Network trained and Hector Crouch- Doha ridden Tomefre (Cable Bay x Kurtanella) (GB) was the Al Shaqab Racing’s Qaysar runner-up while the Brian (FR) (Choisir x Coco Demure) Meehan-trained and Dane landed the Listed Pertemps O’Neill-ridden Raaeq (IRE) Network Spring Trophy (Kingman x Jamaayel) was Stakes at Haydock, UK, on two lengths further back in Saturday opening his score in third. 2021. Qaysar, who was a pur- The 6-year-old gelding, chase in the Arqana Breeze trained by Richard Hannon, Up Sale as a 2-year-old, has was steered by Joe Fanning now a record of nine wins to stay on gamely to win the7f for 29 starts. Being the son Class 1 contest for three-year- of Choisir, he is half-brother olds and older comfortably by of Al Shaqab Racing’s Group 1 ¼ lengths. 1 winner and renowned sire Qaysar and Joe Fanning won the Pertemps Network Spring Trophy at Haydock in UK on Saturday. (Pic: Steve Davies) The Ralph Beckett- Olympic Glory. Abid dismantles Zimbabwe with maiden Test double ton Hosts 52-4 in Al Shaqab Racing’s Umran won the Prix Djerba Oua at Dax in France Scoreboard on Saturday. (Pic: Robert Polin) reply to Pakistan (1st innings: Overnight 268-4) Imran Butt c Tiripano b Ngarava 2 Pakistan’s Abid Ali not out 215 Azhar Ali c Shumba b Muzarabani 126 Al Shaqab Racing’s Umran 510-8decl Babar Azam c Kasuza b Muzarabani 2 Fawad Alam b Muzarabani 5 Agencies Sajid Khan c Chakabva b Tiripano 20 continues winning spree, Harare Mohammad Rizwan c Ngarava b Chisoro 21 Hasan Ali c Chakabva b Jongwe 0 Nauman Ali st Chakabva b Chisoro 97 tops Prix Djerba Oua Pakistan regained momen- Extras: (b7, lb8, nb2, w5) 22 tum on day two with Abid Ali’s Total: (For 8 wkts decl, 147.1 overs) 510 Did not bat: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Tabish Khan. Tribune News Network han. Umran eventually won resolute first Test double cen- Fall of wickets: 1-12 (Butt), 2-248 (Azhar), 3-252 Doha the 7f Class 3 run for 4YO+ tury (215*) and Nauman Ali’s (Babar), 4-264 (Fawad), 5-303 (Sajid), 6-340 Purebred Arabians by a length. counter-attacking 97 at Ha- (Rizwan), 7-341 (Hasan), 8-510 (Nauman). Victorious at Mons on April This marked the four-year- rare Sports Club on Saturday. Bowling: Muzarabani 29-6-82-3 (1w), Ngarava 24-5-58-1 (2nb, 1w), Jongwe 17-1-68-1, Tiripano 1, Umran (FR) again did the Al old colt’s third win as he also Zimbabwe were reduced 22-5-83-1 (2w), Chisoro 40.1-7-131-2, Shumba Shaqab Racing colours proud shone in Toulouse last year. to 52/4 after Pakistan posted 15-1-73-0. by taking the Prix Djerba Oua Bred by Al Shaqab Racing, a monumental first-innings Zimbabwe (1st innings) at Dax in France on Saturday. Umran is from the first crop of total of 510/8d. They trail by K. Kasuza b Hasan Ali 4 T. Musakanda lbw b Tabish Khan 0 The Elisabeth Bernard Mister Ginoux. Dixie Darlene 458 runs. R. Chakabva not out 28 runner, having benefited from (Wiking), the dam, won a Gr They got off to a poor B. Taylor c Mohammad Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi 9 Gary Sanchez’s claim, initially PA 3 race in the US, and she start with debutant Tabish M. Shumba lbw b Sajid Khan 2 stalked the leader Ainhoa Da- has foaled no less than three Khan, who already has 598 T. Chisoro not out 1 Extras: (b4, lb3, w1) 8 mili. After taking the latter’s Gr 1 PA winners, Dixies De- first-class wickets in the bag, Total: (For 4 wkts, 30 overs) 52 measure 400m from the post, light (Sam Tiki), Dixies Valen- rocked the opener Tarisai To bat: R. Kaia, L. Jongwe, D. Tiripano, B. Muzarabani, he was not hard pressed to tine (Nivour de Cardonne) and Musakanda in his first over. R. Ngarava; Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Musakanda), 2-23 (Kasuza), 3-40 (Taylor), 4-47 (Shumba). contain the attack of Hispa- Grilla (Kong). Musakanda was trapped leg Bowling: Shaheen Afridi 9-3-16-1 (1w), Tabish Khan before wicket for a duck. 10-3-22-1, Hasan Ali 6-3-7-1, Nauman Ali 2-2-0-0, Hasan Ali then took the Sajid Khan 3-3-0-1. liberty to knock over the stumps of the other Zimba- bwe opener, Kevin Kasuza for 4 runs. Shaheen Afridi got rid of their captain Brendan Tay- lor with a surprised bouncer which cramped him for room as he ended up edging the ball to Rizwan. Subsequently, Sajid Khan Pakistan’s Abid Ali celebrates his double century on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. (ICC) dismissed Milton Shumba (2) who was adjudged leg before as a nightwatchman and ful- snared his maiden Test scalp ers who had regained control Nauman was dismissed by wicket as he offered no shot. filled his duty to defend his of Hasan Ali who returned to after the first session. The duo a brilliant display of wicket- Regis Chakabva’s solitary ef- way through. His knock of 20 the pavilion without denting stitched together a belligerent keeping by Chakabva who pe- forts of 28* in 71 balls has off 54 balls was brought to an the scorecard. partnership of 169 in 199 balls. nalised the batsman for hover- shown a glimmer of hope for end by Tiripano who got him Zimbabwe restored the bal- Abid was unfazed by wick- ing his backfoot off Chisoro’s a fightback but he would need out caught. ance with three crucial wick- ets falling at the other end and bowling. assistance from the other end Abid was joined by Mo- ets and reducing Pakistan to continued to build on his start. Pakistan declared the in- to challenge Pakistan’s strong hammad Rizwan who made a 353/7 in the morning session He registered a dominating nings for a mammoth first Al Shaqab Racing’s Nagano goes one better 2nd time out winning Prix pace attack. quick 21 in 32 deliveries but despite conceding 85 runs. maiden Test double hundred, innings total of 510/8 imme- Du Petit Chantilly Earlier in the day, Paki- became the maiden Test wick- Nauman Ali combined remaining unbeaten on 215* diately after Nauman’s dis- stan resumed their innings et of Tendai Chisoro. Thereaf- forces with Abid to retaliate in 407 deliveries. missal, two balls into the final Al Shaqab Racing’s Nagano on 268/4. Sajid had come in ter, Luke Jongwe on his debut against the Zimbabwe bowl- Just shy of a hundred, session. goes one better 2nd time out, wins Prix Du Petit Chantilly BCCI’s WTC plan: 8-day bubble in India, 10-day Tribune News Network the last strides between her and Doha Particuliere Dream but Nagano with Tristan Baron in the sad- quarantine in UK from June 2, families to travel Al Shaqab Racing’s homebred dle, Tristan Baron managed to Nagano (FR) opened her ac- snatch victory by a nose. ANI come into the bubble on May India squad in Trent Bridge from August The BCCI on Friday named count at the second attempt, Bred by Al Shaqab Racing, New Delhi 25 as it will be an 8-day quaran- 4. The players will have their a 20-member squad (two sub- winning the Prix Du Petit Nagano is a daughter of that tine period which will not just Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank families travelling with them,” ject to fitness clearance) which Chantilly, a maiden for three- concern’s sire Olympic Glory Virat Kohli and boys’ prepa- involve testing against COV- Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli the official said. will also have four standby year-olds over 1,800 metres. and Barenia (Zamindar). ration for the upcoming World ID-19, but also there will not be (Captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Another important area of players. Of the four standby The Matthieu Brasme- The latter has already Test Championship finalany movement as the boys pre- Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keep- focus is the vaccination pro- players, three are fast bowl- trained filly began her career produced a previous winner, against New Zealand in the pare for the UK schedule. er), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, cess and the official said it will ers -- Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant with a second place at Montlu- Rosehill (Australia). Barenia is UK -- from June 18 – will start “Once in UK on June 2, the Sharma, Mohd. Shami, Md. Siraj, Shardul need some more time before a Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla. con on 18 April. The battle for currently plying her trade as a on May 25 when they enter the boys will go for another 10-day Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul (subject to clear picture can be drawn. Asked about their role as the lead was very competitive in broodmare in Qatar. bio-bubble created for them quarantine. But this time the fitness clearance), Wriddhiman Saha (wick- “The Indian government the main squad already has six here in India itself. cricketers can train as they are et-keeper; subject to fitness clearance). has opened vaccination for fast bowlers in Jasprit Bum- The 8-day bubble will be fol- moving from the bubble in In- Standby: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh every person above 18 so the rah, Ishant Sharma, Md. Sha- lowed by another 10-day quar- dia to the bubble in England Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla. players can take their first dose. mi, Md. Siraj, Shardul Thakur PSL 6: UAE ‘preferred venue’, says PCB antine in the UK before the boys in a charter plane. A bubble to But the second dose is the ques- and Umesh Yadav, the official take on the Kiwis in Southamp- bubble move lets them train ficial saidthat will see the tion here and while the BCCI is said the standby players would Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the six franchise ton. Speaking to ANI, a BCCI even though there will be con- players being allowed to travel looking at working closely with double up as net bowlers. owners met on Friday virtually to discuss the remaining 20 matches official in the know of the road- tinuous testing at all times,” with their families. the England and Wales Cricket “See, six fast bowlers in the of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) six. The group had a 360-degree map drawn for the WTC final the official explained. “Not just the duration of Board to ensure players can get main squad should be good discussion, which also considered feedback from the National Com- and the five-matchT est series Considering that the team the tour, the COVID-19 re- a second dose in the UK, if that enough unless you are unfortu- mand and Operation Centre. UAE emerged as a preferred venue for against England said that it will ends the fifth Test against strictions also mean you can- is not approved by the UK gov- nate and have multiple injuries. the remaining 20 matches during the conference. Since the Paki- be a case of breaking the quar- England on September 14 -- not move around the place. ernment, we will have the vac- So, these three will double up stan team has to depart for UK on June 23, the PCB will check with antine period into two parts so final day of the fifth Test -- in There will be more than a cine taken from India for the as net bowlers while keeping Emirates Cricket Baord if the event can be successfully delivered that players can start training Manchester, it will be more month’s gap between the Test second dose. Let’s see how that preparations on to be ready to within the available time. (ANI) once in the UK on June 2. than 3 months that the boys Championship final and the works out in the coming days,” be drafted into the main squad if “You can expect the boys to will be in the UK and the of- opening Test against England the official explained. needed,” the official said. 16 Sunday, May 9, 2021 The Last Word CMU-Q Class of 2021 graduates The virtual event draws more than 450 unique views as friends, families gather to recognise graduating seniors

The Class of 2021 represents each of the four programmes of study at CMU-Q: biological sciences, business administration, computer science and information systems. There are 23 countries represented in the Class of 2021, and 49 percent are Qatari citizens. Tribune News Network science; and Mohammad Doha Shahmeer Ahmad and Shouq Hani Al Khuzaei, who tied Carnegie Mellon Univer- for highest GPA in informa- sity in Qatar (CMU-Q), a tion systems. Qatar Foundation partner The winner of the 2021 university, celebrated gradu- Meritorious Teaching Award, ation of 95 students in the Cecile Le Roux, was also an- Class of 2021 on Thursday. nounced at the celebration. The virtual event drew Students in the graduating more than 450 unique views class nominate faculty mem- from around the world as bers for the award and the friends, families and mem- winner is selected by a com- bers of the CMU-Q commu- mittee of former teaching nity logged in to support and award winners. Le Roux is an recognise the class. Cecile Le Roux Dina Abdelazeem assistant teaching professor, At the celebration, Mi- organisation and behaviour, chael Trick, dean of CMU-Q, want to thank you for that,” based on grade point average and has been a member of the praised the Class of 2021 for Trick said. at the time of graduation. CMU-Q faculty since 2018. rising to the challenges of the Although the tradition- For the Class of 2021, Dina Abdelazeem, the stu- pandemic. al, in-person ceremony was the Outstanding Academic dent speaker for the Class of “Your senior year has been postponed due to COVID- Achievement Award recipi- 2021, delivered a reflection at challenging, but you have 19-related restrictions, the ents are: Noora Ibrahim S. A. the event adapted, prioritised learn- virtual event included many Al Mohannadi in biological She said, “Even though ing and found ways to col- traditional elements. sciences; Muhammad Ab- COVID did have an influ- laborate, create and celebrate Each year, CMU-Q an- durrehman Syed and Omar ence in our journey, always The Class of 2021 repre- science and information sys- This is the 14th graduating together. Our community is nounces the Outstanding Ac- Mohamed Naim, who tied remember that it did not de- sents each of the four pro- tems. There are 23 nations class from CMU-Q. Including stronger because of your Tar- ademic Achievement Awards, for highest GPA in business fine it.A ll of our accomplish- grammes of study at CMU-Q: represented in the Class of the Class of 2021, the total tan spirit, and on behalf of the which recognise the top stu- administration; Laila Ossa- ments started with the deci- biological sciences, business 2021, and 49 percent are Qa- number of CMU-Q alumni is entire CMU-Q community, I dent in each programme, ma El-Beheiry in computer sion to try.” administration, computer tari citizens. more than 1,000. Rising to the challenges in nursing Vodafone named education in the time of pandemic among 10 best

Ailyn Agonia course delivery through the use of experts in both DOHA teaching and learning and information technology, workplaces in listening to students, staff and faculty concerns and The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed keeping them informed and updated with all the nec- educational systems across the world. Dr Deborah essary information. Additionally, they used expertise Qatar by LinkedIn White, dean of the University of Calgary in Qatar and evidence to apply COVID-19 restrictions on cam- (UCQ), said the crisis, which also altered every as- pus. pect of life, has altered the delivery of educational “I believe that educational institutions are doing programmes and highlighted the importance of criti- their very best to assist where possible. Be it through cal thinking and clinical judgement. conducting research to better understand this pan- In an interview with Qatar Tribune, Dean White demic, adapting student practicum that supports the pointed out the importance of preparing future nurs- ongoing operations of clinical care and focused care es who also have an in-depth knowledge of important related to the pandemic, or by volunteering in vari- concepts, such as infectious processes from a physi- ous roles to support the management of the pandem- ological perspective to prevention and treatment and ic. Professional practice education is about assuring care. that you are meeting the population health needs and “I believe COVID-19 has increased the visibility of trends, and positioning curriculum within that local the skills, knowledge and strength of nurses and the context. The future of teaching and learning is about nursing profession; the important role nurses play as adaptation and using evidence and stakeholder input leaders in clinical practice in times of serious illness; to shape curriculum,” she remarked. and in the provision of preventive; and restorative Recently, UCQ produced and exclusively care and organising and directing care across health launched their original ‘Honoring Our Heroes’ digital TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK officer, Vodafone Qatar, said: systems,” she said. advertising campaign on Qatar National Television’s DOHA “We’re delighted to be recog- The Canadian institution is Qatar’s exclusive pro- Social Distancing programme. The unique video and nised as one of the best places vider of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing anthem pays tribute to nurses and showcases their Vodafone Qatar has been to grow a career in Qatar, along- since 2007. Dean White said UCQ had already seen leadership and commitment, while highlighting their named in the LinkedIn Top side some other leading organi- an increase in student applications last year, adding compassionate spirit and integral role in healthcare Companies list of the 10 best sations in our market. A big part that the number this year is even higher. systems. Dean White said that the tribute to their workplaces to grow a career in of our success is due to our focus She added, “Ideally we would like to see increased Dr Deborah White, dean of the University of Calgary in Qatar nursing colleagues is among the efforts of UCQ to Qatar. on recruiting Qatari talent and enrolment in the 4-year degree programme to sup- show support to the nurses and their colleagues on Vodafone Qatar is the only developing them to build their port the increased need for new nurses, as well as face-to-face to online teaching sessions. Additional the frontline. telecommunications and tech- careers in the telecommunica- supporting innovative options for advanced nursing challenges, she added, included the need to re-se- “I think this is a time of gratitude; an opportunity nology provider to be included tions industry. education and continuous professional development quence courses due to the initial inability to have labs to say thank you for your commitment and care to in this years’ list, which is an an- “Equipping our team with for nurses and other allied health professionals.” on campus, reschedule clinical courses and imple- patients who are ill and to those patients who are re- nual ranking aimed at helping opportunities to learn and de- The pandemic has forced sudden transformation ment facility-wide COVID-19 restrictions. covering from COVID-19 and other illnesses, as well individuals identify the work- velop professionally has always in many sectors. In sharing the academic challenges Dean White also pointed out some of UCQ’s as to say thank you to our leaders who are working places that will enable them to been a priority for us at Voda- faced by UCQ early in the pandemic, she said that the strategies to these challenging times, which included feverishly to manage this pandemic and protect the develop professionally. fone Qatar. The past year has primary challenge for them was to transition from building capacity in the faculty in terms of online residents of Qatar,” the UCQ Dean said. The list is put together by changed the world of work ir- the LinkedIn News team using a reversibly but our team spirit, methodology built on exclusive combined with our cutting-edge data analysing the career paths technology, has empowered us of millions of professionals on to adapt to and support our em- I believe COVID-19 has LinkedIn around the world. ployees to embrace the new chal- increased the visibility of The research has seven key lenges that we all face and con- the skills, knowledge and pillars, each revealing an impor- tinue to thrive in their careers.” tant element of career progres- Vodafone Qatar is commit- strength of nurses and the sion: ability to advance, skills ted to Qatarisation and develop- nursing profession; the growth, company stability, ex- ing its current and future talent important role nurses play ternal opportunity, company through its range of employee as leaders in clinical affinity, gender diversity and and graduate initiatives. It has educational background. several schemes in place which practice in times of The 10 companies listed in aim to recruit and develop Qatari serious illness; and in the the Qatar rankings have been nationals and support the Qatar provision of preventive; celebrated due to their efforts to National Vision 2030. Voda- and restorative care and help employees build a profes- fone Qatar recently concluded sional foundation that sets them a hybrid Internship Programme organising and directing up for success both at the com- and Telecoms Mini-MBA 2020, care across health systems pany and beyond. as part of its continued commit- Khames Mohammed Al ment to developing the skills of Dr Deborah White Naimi, cchief human resources Qatari youth.