Great City, Quality Franchise, Flat , Don’t have to play against Bumrah. - Australia’s Chris Lynn in a tweet after being picked by at IPL auction FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2019 Qatar emerge ‘Mover of the Year’, Belgium ‘2019 Team of the Year’

England climbing one place Al Annabi biggest to reach fourth and Uruguay moving up to fifth on the back climber on points of a two-spot rise. Argentina (9th) and Colombia (10th) in FIFA rankings have also entered the top ten at the expense of Switzerland AGENCIES (12th) and Denmark (16th), ZURICH who slipped four and six places respectively over the QATAR’S national football course of the year. team has emerged as the Some Arab teams, such ‘Mover of the Year’ in the as Tunisia, Algeria, Moroc- FIFA rankings throughout co, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, 2019. maintained their ranking of The 2022 FIFA World Cup last month. hosts gained an impressive The Senegalese team also 138 points over the course of remained at the top of the Af- a year in which they won their rican rankings, and ranked historic AFC Asian Cup (for 20th in the world. the first time), and made a Given the teams who have strong start to the Asian Zone made most progress in 2019, World Cup qualifiers. it’s no surprise to find that Besides accumulating the the regional composition of biggest points haul, Qatar the top 50 has changed over also climbed a year-high 38 the year, with Europe’s domi- places, followed closely by nance diminished. UEFA has fellow climbers Algeria (up lost three places in the top 32 ranks) and Japan (up 22 50 compared to the end of ranks). 2018, and now has 28 teams, The Qatari team main- whereas Concacaf (4), AFC tained their position in the (4) and CAF (4) have all last FIFA rankings for 2019, gained one spot apiece. by being ranked 55th and 5th But despite all the change in the Asian continent with witnessed over 2019, the year 1396 points. 2019 Asian champions Qatar maintained their position in the last FIFA rankings for 2019, by being ranked 55th and 5th in the Asian continent with 1396 points. has ended on a quiet note, At the Asian level, the with only the most mod- Japanese team topped the est of movements due to the Asian rankings, after it Rankings status scarcity of fixtures since the ranked 28th in the world, and LEADER BELGIUM (UNCHANGED) Ranking’s November edition. the Bahraini team advanced Moves into top 10 none Nonetheless, eight teams – to become the 99th globally Moves out of top 10 none Bahrain (99th, up 1), Bolivia and 17 Asian, while the Saudi Matches played in total 19 (75th, up 1), Korea Republic national team ranked 67th in Most matches played Bahrain, Saudi Arabia (5 games each) (40th, up 1), Lesotho (139th, Biggest move by points Bahrain (up 6 points) the world and sixth in Asia. Biggest move by ranks Bahrain, Bolivia, Korea Republic, Lesotho, up 1), Solomon Islands (141st, Belgium, meanwhile, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St Kitts and up 1), South Africa (71st, up were declared as the FIFA/ Nevis, Suriname (up 1 rank each) 1), St Kitts and Nevis (139th, Coca-Cola World Ranking’s Biggest drop by points United Arab Emirates (minus 4 points) up 1) and Suriname (141st, ‘Team of the Year’ for a sec- Biggest drop by ranks Hong Kong (minus 2 ranks) up 1) – have edged a single ond successive time after a Newly ranked teams None rung up the ladder, and will record-breaking year for the Belgium were declared as the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking’s ‘Team of the Year’ for a second successive Teams that are no longer ranked None hope to continue that pro- global ladder. The Red Devils time after a record-breaking year for the global ladder. Inactive teams, not ranked Cook Islands gress in 2020. hold on to top spot in a De- The next FIFA/Coca-Cola cember table barely impacted 1082 international A matches Ranking’s 1993 inception – World champions France second and third, the posi- 2018, but the make-up of the World Ranking will be re- by just 19 friendlies, but with – an all-time high since the having already been played. and Brazil also remain in tions they held in December top five has changed, with leased on 20th February 2020.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be a dream Alisson relishing for players and fans, says Beckham chance to ful l SC.QA DOHA his childhood ENGLAND legend David Beckham believes Qatar will dream host a unique version of the FIFA World Cup in 2022 that Liverpool’s Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker during the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 semi- nal will inspire future generations. against Mexico’s Monterrey at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Wednesday. (AFP) During a visit to Education I wish I was still City Stadium - exactly three playing because to IVERPOOL stood firm in I have many friends on their “The team we put out, years before the Qatar 2022 LDoha against a lively Mon- side,” he explained. “We’re very we’ve probably never played, final will take place - the for- play in stadiums like terrey to tee up a FIFA Club proud to be here, we want to especially Jordan Henderson mer Manchester United, Real this, it’s a dream. World Cup Qatar 2019 final win it and we’ll give everything in his first game at centre- Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy Players are going to against Flamengo. It was one on the pitch to make it happen.” back, but he showed the kind and Paris Saint-Germain star step closer to completing a When at their best Fla- of professional he is. We’ve got said Qatar’s tournament will be spoilt here. dream for the man who kept mengo can rival Liverpool at a couple of days to prepare for be ‘a dream’ for players and — David Beckham the Reds in the game as they their free-flowing peak, but the final, we’ll maybe have a fans thanks to its friendliness searched for their winner. Andy Robertson acknowl- couple of players back, so we’ll and state-of-the-art facilities. “It’s something I’ve grown edged that neither the Mer- be good to go.” “I think as a player and a Former England star David Beckham (left) with Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee for up with, the dream and life goal seysiders nor their upcoming With Monterrey sitting fan you want to visit a World & Legacy Hassan al Thawadi at the Education City Stadium in Doha on Thursday. of playing in a Club World opponents hit top gear in deep and looking to capital- Cup competition with great Cup,” Alisson Becker told their semi-final victories. ise on the uncertainty within facilities, safe facilities, great It changes economies, changes “Most importantly, it’s al- that can be me one day.” FIFA.com at fulltime. “We know they’re a Liverpool’s side with some di- hotels and great culture – people’s lives, changes fan ex- ways been such a family en- Thawadi took the chance “Yesterday my former fantastic team with a lot of rect play, Robertson found the and that’s what Qatar is all periences and gives people vironment here – and I think to thank Beckham for visiting club, Internacional from experience, that have played space he loves down the left about,” said Beckham, who an opportunity to experience that is something as a player Education City Stadium, which Porto Alegre, celebrated worldwide at the highest level, flank hard to come by. It be- was given a tour of Educa- football in places you wouldn’t and a fan you really want at will become the third tourna- when they won the Club so we know we need to be bet- came something of a war of at- tion City Stadium by Secre- expect to visit. It’s given Qatar a World Cup. Three years to ment venue to be unveiled World Cup (in 2006). I was ter than tonight,” the full-back trition that took until the 91st tary-General of the Supreme an opportunity to do some- the day until the World Cup when it opens in early 2020. just a supporter at that admitted, fresh from seeing minute to be won. Committee for Delivery & thing that’s so special and, as final it’s going to be pretty “It was a pleasure to wel- time, and I remember the Roberto Firmino snatch “It was a proper game. Legacy Hassan al Thawadi. you see, something unique is incredible.” come David to Qatar and show moment – I was with my their 2-1 stoppage-time vic- They put everything into it. You “I wish I was still playing really being created here.” Beckham, who won 19 ma- him round our latest tourna- friends and I celebrated tory. “They struggled in the could see them getting really because to play in stadiums A regular visitor to Qa- jor trophies during a glittering ment venue, Education City it a lot.” first half, but they dominat- tired and we knew we had the like this, it’s a dream. Players tar in recent years, Beckham 20-year playing career, added Stadium. It was wonderful to The Best FIFA Men’s ed the second half and rightly fitness to get the better of them. are going to be spoilt here,” said he had seen the country that Qatar 2022 will inspire hear him say how impressed Goalkeeper’s next task will be got into the final.” “The last 15-20 minutes he added. rapidly evolve. young people across the coun- he is with the stadium and that keeping the number of Brazil- The fact is Liverpool’s side really opened up for us and Beckham, who won 115 “I’ve been here quite a few try and around the world. he’s excited about the World ian title-winners down to three, was somewhat experimental. that’s when the gaps started to caps for England, said it is im- times and I’ve seen the change “I think that’s the greatest Cup being hosted in the Mid- with Flamengo out to get their Injuries, combined with want- appear. We knew we had to be portant to take the World Cup and development,” said Beck- thing about the World Cup - it dle East and Arab world for hands on it for the first time. ing to keep their powder dry patient but it’s all about getting to new countries. ham, who was visiting to at- inspires future generations,” the first time. I look forward It’s a meeting the national team for a potential final, saw re- into the final.” “That’s what the World tend the FIFA Club World he continued. “There will be a to seeing David again over the star is relishing. shuffles from top to bottom. So, that’s step one complete. Cup is all about - giving coun- Cup semi-final between CF lot of children in Qatar seeing coming years and, of course, “It means a lot to be facing Arguably only he and Alisson Now it’s all about being able to tries the chance to host the big- Monterrey and Liverpool FC at their own national team play- during the tournament,” a Brazilian team in the final. would be in Jurgen Klopp’s go home with the words ‘world gest competition in the game. Khalifa International Stadium. ing games and saying ‘maybe Thawadi said. I like their style of play and first-choice defence. champion’ ringing in your ears. Sports Friday, December 20, 2019 13 Fares, other over 150 weightlifters to compete in Qatar Cup 2019 Pakistan fight back after collapse in second Test

AFP KARACHI Scoreboard PAKISTAN (1ST INNINGS): Qatar’s star lifter Fares Ibrahim Hassouna will be aiming to improve his records PAKISTAN fought back af- Shan Masood b Fernando 5 Abid Ali lbw b Kumara 38 in 96kg class in the sixth Qatar Cup, which begins at the Radisson Blu Hotel in ter being dismissed relatively Azhar Ali b Fernando 0 Doha on Friday. Over 150 lifters from 42 nations have landed to compete in vari- cheaply on Thursday as bowl- Babar Azam st Dickwella b Embuldeniya 60 ous categories in the men and women’s sections. Hassouna will compete on the ers dominated the opening Asad Shafiq c Fernando b Kumara 63 third and penultimate day of the event. Last year, he claimed the gold in the same day of the second Test against Haris Sohail lbw b Embuldeniya 9 Mohammad Rizwan b Kumara 4 class, setting junior world records in the clean & jerk with 225 kg and total with Sri Lanka in Karachi. Yasir Shah lbw b Kumara 0 397 kg. On Thursday evening, a veri cation meeting was held and it was chaired Lahiru Kumara and Lasith Mohammad Abbas c de Silva b Embuldeniya 0 by Dr Abdullah al Jarmal. Ursula, USA Weightlifting President, Mohamed Hassan Embuldeniya grabbed four Shaheen Shah Afridi c Mathews b Embuldeniya 5 Jaloud of Iraq, IWF General Secretary, and Makhmadov Shakhrelo, Uzbekistan each to dismiss Pa- Naseem Shah 1 Extras: (b 4, lb 2) 6 weightlifting General Secretary, are also members of the veri cation committee. It kistan for just 191 before the Total: (all out; 59.3 overs) 191 was followed by a technical committee meeting. On the rst day, competition will home team had the visitors at Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Masood), 2-10 (Azhar), 3-65 be held in the women’s 49kg and 55kg classes, while men lifters will contest in 64-3 at stumps at the National (Abid), 4-127 (Azam), 5-167 (Sohail), 6-172 (Rizwan), the 61kg and 67kg. Stadium. 7-172 (Yasir), 8-179 (Abbas), 9-185 (Shafiq). : Fernando 13-3-31-2, Kumara 18-5-49-4, Karunaratne 1-0-11-0, Embuldeniya 20.3-3-71-4, Perera 7-0-23-0. SRI LANKA (1ST INNINGS): O. Fernando c Rizwan b Shaheen 4 D. Karunaratne b Abbas 25 K. Mendis c Haris b Abbas 13 A. Mathews not out 8 L. Embuldeniya not out 3 Cummins fetches record Extras: (lb 6, w5) 11 Total: (for three wkts; 19 overs) 64 Still to bat: D. Chandimal, D. de Silva, N.Dickwella, D. Perera, V. Fernando, L. Kumara Fall of wickets: 1-28 (Oshada), 2-39 (Karunaratne), 3-61 (Mendis) Bowling: Shaheen 6-2-18-1, Abbas 8-3-21-2, $2.17m at IPL auction Naseem 5-0-19-0 (w5). Toss: Pakistan. 2020 IPL AUCTION SUMMARY ($1.12m to current champions Mumbai Indians). disguised delivery. PLAYERS SOLD: 62 (32 capped, 30 uncapped) West Indies batsman Shafiq hooked Kumara Absolutely pumped to be OVERSEAS PLAYERS SOLD: 29 Shimron Hetmyer ($1.08m to tentatively to deep square-leg, back on board ... Can’t TOTAL MONEY SPENT: INR 1,40,30,00,000 Delhi), England’s World Cup- Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Kumara, who ending Pakistan’s hopes of a wait to get over there. TEAMS WITH MOST PLAYERS: KXIP, RR, SRH (25) winning skipper claimed 4-49, celebrates the big total in their bid to win the wicket of Pakistan’s Yasir Shah at TEAM WITH LEAST PLAYERS: RCB (21) ($734,265 to Knight Riders) series after the first Test ended - Pat Cummins after being and Australia limited-overs the National Stadium in in a draw due to poor weather BIGGEST BUY: Pat Cummins (Australia) — Kolkata, 15.5 Crore ($2.17m) picked up by Kolkata ($619,303 Karachi on Thursday. (AFP) in Rawalpindi. BIGGEST UNCAPPED BUY: Varun Chararavarthy (4.00 INR cr by KKR) Knight Riders to Bangalore) were other nota- Shafiq admitted the Paki- TEAM WHICH BOUGHT MOST PLAYERS: RR (11) ble buys. Pacer Kumara took 4-49 stani batsmen were undone by AFP Maxwell improved from while left-arm spinner Em- the wicket. “It was unexpected KOLKATA BIG EARNERS his base price set at 20 million buldeniya finished with 4-71 turn and seam on the first Pat Cummins (Australia) Kolkata 15.5 Crore ($2.17m) rupees to re-unite with his for- after Pakistan won the toss. day’s pitch,” said Shafiq, play- AUSTRALIAN players at- (Australia) Punjab 10.75 Crore ($1.51m) mer team. “He has the capac- But Pakistan staged a ing his 67th consecutive Test. tracted big prices in the Indian Christopher Morris (South Africa) Bangalore 10 Crore ($1.4m) ity to really blast through on a fightback with the wickets of “(But) If we bowl well we can Premier League auction on Sheldon Cottrell (West Indies) Punjab 8.5 Crore ($1.19m) good day,” Punjab chief execu- Oshada Fernando (four), Di- get them out in this total and Thursday with paceman Pat Nathan Coulter-Nile (Australia) Mumbai 8 Crore ($1.12m) tive Satish Menon said after muth Karunaratne (25) and then put up a winning score.” Cummins becoming the costli- Piyush Chawla (India) Chennai 6.75 Crore ($949,100 ) the big buy. Kusal Mendis (13) leaving Sri Kumara dismissed Mo- est overseas buy after he went “He is the only guy we see Lanka still 127 runs behind on hammad Rizwan for four Sam Curran (England) Chennai 5.5 Crore ($773,340) to for as ‘X factor’ in the middle-or- the first innings. and Yasir Shah (nought) off $2.17 million. Eoin Morgan (England) Kolkata 5.25 Crore ($734,265) der which we lack very badly.” Lanky pacer Shaheen Shah successive deliveries in the Explosive all-rounder Aaron Finch (Australia) Bangalore 4.4 Crore ($619,303) Maxwell has scored 1,397 Afridi had Fernando caught first over after tea before Em- Glenn Maxwell joined Kings XI runs in the IPL at an average behind before Mohammad buldeniya removed the tail. Punjab for $1.51 million after of 22.9 at a rapid of Abbas removed Karunaratne Earlier, Sri Lanka left-arm recently returning to cricket upped the ante before Kolkata in 2015. 161.13. and Mendis. At stumps, An- pacer Vishwa Fernando dis- from a short break due to men- swooped in for their former Kolkata’s new coach and Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla gelo Mathews was eight not missed opener Shan Masood tal health issues. player, who has claimed 32 former New Zealand skipper was the highest Indian bid for out and nightwatchman Em- for five and skipper Azhar Ali In the annual IPL auction, wickets in 25 IPL matches. Brendon McCullum was elated $949,100 to Chennai Super buldeniya unbeaten on three. for a duck to rattle Pakistan at held before the start of each “Absolutely pumped to be to get “the best player of the auc- Kings who also got England Pakistan were well set at 10-2 in the morning. season, teams buy players who back on board ... Can’t wait to tion”, but insisted India’s Dinesh allrounder Sam Curran for 127-3 with Babar Azam (60) Fernando’s new-ball part- sign central contracts. get over there,” Cummins said Karthik will remain captain for $773,340. While most of In- and Asad Shafiq (63) involved ner Kumara dismissed first The players get around 75 in a video message posted on the two-time champions. dia’s big name players are al- in a 62-run stand for the fourth Test centurion Abid Ali for 38 percent of the auction price – Kolkata’s official Twitter site. Other big foreign buys in- ready attached to franchises, wicket, but once Azam fell the to end a third-wicket partner- effectively their salary for the While it was a best for a for- cluded South Africa bowler several newcomers bagged lu- home side lost their last six ship of 55, which had lifted Pa- season – while the rest goes to Pat Cummins: Australian pace- eign player, the price paid for Chris Morris ($1.4m to Royal crative deals such as uncapped wickets for just 24 runs. kistan from a precarious 10 for their national board. man becomes the costliest buy Cummins is still short of the Challengers Bangalore), West batsman Virat Singh who Azam was shaping well two. Fernando thought he had Cummins initiated the by the Kolkata Knight Riders at 160 million rupees ($2.3 mil- Indies quick Sheldon Cottrell went up from his base price after scoring his 13th half- Azam leg-before on four, but biggest bidding war. Banga- the 2020 IPL auction in Kolkata lion) that Bangalore paid for ($1.19m to Punjab) and Aus- of $28,000 to fetch $267,000 century before Embuldeniya TV referalls showed the ball lore and both on Thursday. Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh sie quick Nathan Coulter-Nile from . had him off a well- hit the bat first. QCA brings international touch QATAR SC, WAKRAH WIN IN QBF LEAGUE to National Day 2019 festivities Sajjad named man of the match

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QATAR Stars Eleven edged International Stars Eleven in a frantic finish to win the cricket match by a wicket and double the joy fans on the Qatar Na- tional Day. Just like the previous year, the match was hosted by the Qatar Cricket Association at the Asian Town Stadium to cel- Qatar Sports ebrate the Qatar National Day. Club and Al A large gathering thoroughly Wakrah pulled enjoyed the proceedings as Qa- off victories in tar Stars Eleven pulled off the Qatar Stars Eleven players celebrate with the trophy after winning the QND cricket match. the QBF League victory off the final ball of the at the Al Gharafa 15-over-a-side match. Besides Sajjad, Awais Ma- very first ball and then picked als and trophy in presence of Club Indoor Hall first, International lik got two for 11, while Gayan a double before placing the ball Event Director Issa al Yacoub in Al Gharafa on Stars Eleven, led by Abdul Budhika, Mohammed Nadeem for the winning single to a mas- and other QCA officials. The Thursday. Kevin Razzaq, made a modest 97 for and skipper Iqbal Hussain sive celebration by the team QCA head was delighted with Bracy, who col- eight, struggling against some Chaudhry shared three wickets. and fans. the event which added an in- lected 30 points tight bowling by the home In the cold and windy con- Zaheeruddeen chipped in ternational flavour to the Qatar and 10 rebounds, team, especially Tamoor Saj- ditions, Qatar Stars Eleven also with 18 in 15 balls with two four National Day celebration. led Qatar SC to jad, who grabbed three scalps faced many anxious moments. and a six. Mohammed Rizlan “The match was quite ex- a 92-86 triumph for just 10 runs in his three- Towards the end, they required added 19 in 24 balls with a four, citing and I am confident that against Al Arabi over quote. 16 runs to win with only two while captain Chaudhry fired a the participating and fans must Club, while Al Razzaq hit an 18-ball 19 overs and two wickets left. Ka- six and a to get 12, have enjoyed alike. The QCA is Wakrah were with a six and a four, while reem Sadiq picked a wicket for the same as Sajjad. proud to host this match on the inspired to a Salman Butt smashed three just one run in the first three All-rounder Sajjad was lat- great occasion of our National thrilling 64-63 boundaries and a six to collect balls to leave the rivals needing er named the man of the match Day. We want to thank the win over Al Khor 31 off 21 balls. Butt and Ajantha 10 off the final three deliveries. for his superb display. players, especially the interna- Club by Tevin Mendis gathered 44 runs for Newman Nadeem was de- QCA President Yousef Je- tional stars, who took part in Glass, who had the seventh wicket to take the termined to do something sur- ham Al Kuwari was the chief the match and made it truly a 24 points and score close three figures. prising. He blasted a six off the guest and presented the med- memorable event for all of us.” nine rebounds. 14 Friday, December 20, 2019 FEATURES

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HE most expensive thing most Americans own, after their house, is their car. On average, Americans spend 5% of their income on purchasing a car. Another 5% goes towards ongoing maintenance and insurance costs. $12,500 But not every car costs the same to keep it running. And dif- $7,400 ferentT cars have varying risks of leaving their drivers suddenly immo- bilized. YourMechanic, have a massive dataset of the make and model of the cars they have serviced and the type of maintenance done. They also looked into which types of maintenance are most common to cer- tain cars. Yourmechanic looked at which major brands cost the most to maintain over the first 10 years of a car’s life. They grouped all years of all models by brand to compute their median cost by brand. In order to estimate annual maintenance costs, they found the amount spent on every two oil changes (as oil changes are generally done every six months). Luxury imports from Germany, such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz, along with domestic luxury brand Cadillac, are the most expensive. A $12,500 Toyota is about $10,000 less expensive over 10 years, just in terms of maintenance. $7,000 Toyota is by far the most economical manufacturer. Scion and Lexus, the second and third most inexpensive brands, are both Toyota subsidiaries. Together, all three are 10% below the median cost. Most domestic brands, like Ford and Dodge, are in the middle of the pack. While luxury cars call for the most expensive maintenance, many budget vehicles rank relatively high. Kia, an entry-level brand, surpris- es with maintenance costs 1.3 times the median. In this case, sticker prices don’t represent maintenance costs. Knowing the relative maintenance costs of brands can be informa- tive, but it’s also important to consider how car costs change with age. This chart looks at the median annual cost of maintenance across all brands. Other expensive cars to maintain $12,400 $5,500 SATURN $12,400 MERCURY $12,000 PONTIAC $11,800 CHRYSLER $10,600 DODGE $10,600

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MAZDA CX-30: A SUBCOMPACT FIT FOR MICRO ADVENTURE HE CX-30 falls between the super-ti- lot of buttons and dials, and optional rich learn the system. and clear click for optimal tactile feed- ny CX-3 and the super-popular CX-5 leather dash and seats. Mazda stands by the decision to go this back. mid-size in the Mazda SUV lineup. It It’s also quite spacious for such a small way, however, as research has also shown fits in the subcompact SUV vehicle vehicle. The CX-30 offers up 94.1 cubic that 80 percent of collisions are due to PERFORMANCE category, which has exploded from feet of passenger volume and 20.2 of cargo distracted driving, and touchscreens are The headline on all the marketing ma- Taround 200,000 to nearly 800,000 vehi- volume, which puts it squarely in the mid- a major cause. Their research has shown terials for the CX-30 is “class-leading cles sold per year in the U.S. over the past dle of the back amongst its competitors. that you must watch your finger when us- standard horsepower.” The CX-30 of- 5 years. A low, wide rear liftgate opening makes ing a touchscreen. fers up the same 2.5L four-cylinder There are about 10 current vehicles in cargo loading super easy. By removing the touch requirement backed by a six-speed transmission this class, including vehicles like the Suba- The relatively big infotainment screen from the screen, the automaker is also found in the Mazda 3, Mazda CX- 5, and ru Crosstrek, Jeep Renegade, and Hyundai is not a touchscreen. It’s controlled by two able to mount it much farther forward and Mazda 6. In the CX-30, this engine puts Kona. About 31 percent of inflow into this dials and a variety of buttons behind the higher on the dash. This makes the screen out 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet vehicle class is from sedans, with 24 per- shifter, along with several buttons on the require much less glance time, keeping torque, which is good for a top speed of cent from bigger SUVs. steering wheel. This system is not very in- your eyes focused on the road. 126 mph. With fuel economy, looks, and driv- tuitive, but once you’re accustomed to it, Mazda also offers up fewer than seven With a curb weight over 3,000 pounds, ing dynamics becoming more and more and flowy sides. I like the super-simple it works quite well. Mazda even admitted things on the screen at any one time. Based it has plenty of power to get you where you similar to sedans, and with a taller seating and clean nose on the CX-30, including that research has shown that it takes about on short-term memory theories, this is de- need to go. Highway speeds and passing position and more cargo room, this vehicle the well-proportioned, intricate grille and 3 weeks to signed to keep you focused on the are more than competent, category is sure to continue to expand. LED fog lamps integrated into the lower road and not on the in-car the CX-30 is in front-wheel drive most While the world got a peek at the CX- bumper. screen. of the time for optimal fuel efficiency. On 30 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Sep- Besides a few distinct lines, however, The infotainment road, if you floor the skinny pedal, the ve- tember, its American debut was only a few the overall shape and rear of the vehi- system, of course, hicle assumes you want maximum accel- weeks ago at the LA Auto Show. Mazda will cle are very similar to the offers Apple eration versus all-wheel traction. make the U.S. vehicles in Mexico on the competition. CarPlay and When in Off-Road Mode, the CX-30 as- same production line as the Mazda 3. Inside Android Auto, sumes you’re on a loose surface and sends the all-new but both of power to the rear wheel immediately for MAZDA CX-30 EXTERIOR STYLING Mazda CX- these systems optimal traction. Also in Off-Road mode, The Mazda CX-30 is a “sleek crossover 30, you’ll can now be si- the traction control system allows full en- that has the flowing beauty of a coupe and find a well- multaneously gine torque and aggressive braking to any the bold proportions of an SUV.” The re- appointed controlled spinning wheel. ality is that this little SUV looks uniquely and upscale- through your Mazda thought out nearly everything Mazda, while at the same time looking like looking in- phone and the well on the all-new CX-30. It’s a good ve- every other Japanese subcompact SUV. terior. You vehicle. Every hicle at an economically competitive price. The Kodo Design philosophy, “soul of get an 8.8- button in the The driving experience of the CX-30 is motion,” that Mazda uses for all its vehi- inch infotain- CX-30 offers up more than competitive with anything else cles produced a unique, clean, sharp nose ment screen, a a nice, soft feel in its category and price point. Friday, December 20, 2019 15 KIDS CORNER Bound & Gagged By Dana Summers Happy Birthday

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AMIR ATTENDS KUALA LUMPUR SUMMIT 2019

Development key to independence and national sovereignty: Amir ‘Incitement against Islam and Muslims has recently become a populist tool for gaining votes’

QNA other regimes justify underdevelopment, are trying to impose disputes settlements “With the exception of justice based on KUALA LUMPUR tyranny and treading on human rights on according to the existing parameters of international law, collective security re- the grounds of the Islamic culture of their powers, and not according to the principles quires a kind of rationality in the relations DEVELOPMENT is an essential pillar of peoples, although such justification in itself of justice. Therefore, our alignment with between states so that these international independence and national sovereignty, is incompatible with the spirit of Islamic fair causes stems not only from the moral relations and other peoples’ issues are not said the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim civilisation. principles of international politics but also subject to internal political rivalry between bin Hamad al Thani on Thursday at the “We are not fundamentally different from the mutual interest in stability. parties in each country, at a stage when opening session of the Kuala Lumpur from other peoples and civilisations in the “One of the most important sources populism and irrationality may become Summit 2019. world. The approach that categorises peo- of instability in our region is the neutrali- dominant in internal political considera- King Abdullah Riayatuddin al Mustafa ple into ranks according to their religions sation and marginalisation of the inter- tions. “Incitement against Islam and Mus- Billah Shah of Malaysia, President of Tur- reflects a racist thinking, which is not national legitimacy, and the attempt to lims has recently become a populist tool key Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of different from the thought that branded dictate the will of the occupation by force for gaining votes. These are short-sighted Iran Dr Hassan Rouhani and Prime Min- them into grades in the past according to in Palestine, where annexation and settle- internal party politics, yet it would make ister of Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mohammed their ethnicities. ment policies, including the Judaisation of the relations with other peoples subject to attended the session held under the theme “We treasure our civilisation and reli- Jerusalem, continue. These are the policies irrational policies and whims in domestic of ‘The Role of Development in Achieving gion within the framework of our adher- that wipe out the Arab character of the city politics, which negatively affects relations National Sovereignty’. ence to our humanity and universal values, and provoke the feelings of Arabs and Mus- between states. In his speech on the occasion, HH the and there is no contradiction between the lims everywhere. “It has become evident that the rela- Amir said: “This summit theme, ‘The Role two issues. “What disturbs the Arab and Islamic tionships with the other within each state of Development in Achieving National Sov- “As we meet here to discuss the correla- public opinion and a large part of the global and dealing with him on an equal foot- ereignty’, reflects the great challenges fac- tion between development and sovereign- public opinion regarding the cause of Pal- ing while respecting differences and dis- ing the world in general, and the Muslim ty, we stress that national development, estine is that it is an unresolved issue of parities is a test of the extent to which this world in particular, with regard to issues of especially the one that takes human devel- settler colonialism. country is civilised and developed. Just as security, peace, development, good govern- opment into consideration, is not possible to provide development assistance, that is “The Arabs have accepted a settle- we demand from communities in Western ance and human rights. without national sovereignty in countries unfettered by political agendas, to develop- ment through the Arab Peace Initiative and other countries to deal with Islam and “Various schools seeking to approach that own their decision. On the other hand, ing countries to enable them implement and showed great willingness to cooper- Muslims in accordance with the principles and address these issues have emerged, it is almost impossible to maintain national their development programmes, combat ate with the international community for of democracy and human rights that they yet we cannot tackle them at this summit. sovereignty and independence of decision poverty and unemployment, develop edu- a just solution to the Palestinian issue, but adhere to, and to criminalise racial abet- Our meeting today does not emanate from in conditions of economic backwardness cation and improve health care. the party that refuses to comply with the ting against Muslims as well, we should a particular theoretical approach to these and dependency. Therefore, development “The violent bigotry that some people international will and international law, also expect Muslim states as well as Mus- issues, but rather from the nature of the is an essential pillar of independence and try to attach to a particular religion and and rejects the fair peace offer, even if rela- lim and non-Muslim societies in the East politicians and State leaders’ role that re- national sovereignty. culture is, as the sequence of events in tively, is Israel. to deal with their citizens and residents quires having faith in the political will and “In this regard, Qatar has placed devel- the modern time shows, a global problem “We suffer from double standards on equally, regardless of race, religion and potential to effect change. opment on top of its priorities by means of that has not spared a society or culture more than one issue. There are double doctrines, and respect their religions “We cannot give up to structural dif- the National Development Strategy 2012- from its affliction. It is a blight that may standards even in dealing with human and exclusivity. We must also consider ficulties or what are alleged to be cultural 2017 and the Second Development Strat- afflict all and is fuelled by religious fanati- rights, and the global conflict of axes makes citizenship and equality before the law obstacles existing in our countries and soci- egy 2018-2022 to achieve its National Vi- cism, as well as non-religious ideology, some harbour war criminals who have per- as regulators of the interaction between eties. Also resorting to conspiracy theories sion 2030. despair, frustration, ignorance, poverty petrated crimes against their own peoples, the individual and the state, regardless of to justify failure in any of the above areas “In our development policy, we consid- and unemployment. Therefore, its long- as allies, while being fought by others. race, religion, gender, or origin in Muslim is also a form of surrender. This does not er that our trust in the national identity and term confrontation must include address- However, situations may alter with the countries as well. mean that there are no external conspira- adherence to our moral values and our true ing its roots. change of locations and interests. “In short, justice is indivisible. We cies and foreign interventions. But their Islamic faith is consistent with rational- “Our topic is closely related to re- “Double standards also prevail in the demand justice and good governance use to justify failures and wrong choices ity in social and economic planning, open- gional and international collective secu- case of armed militias that commit ter- within States, and we look forward to is an expression of intellectual indolence ness to the world and the universal human rity issues as stability is one of the most rorist acts. Some forget their eloquence justice and good governance in interna- and political incompetence. Also, the nega- view of justice and human rights issues. important conditions for development. against terrorism and terrorists when tional relations.” tive external factors, dubbed sometimes as Also this means tolerance of other beliefs It requires balanced relations between they harbour armed militias that operate HH the Amir also took part in the conspiracies, often become effective and and accepting pluralism and diversity in States based on common interests, shared against domestic and international law and closed session of summit along with Er- influencing under favourable domestic our world as a reflection of God’s enduring regional and international responsibili- commit crimes against civilians. dogan, Rouhani and Mahathir Mohamad. conditions. laws that govern His creation. In any case, ties, mutual respect for sovereignty, non- “We call for the endorsement of meth- Meanwhile, HH the Amir attended a “Countries, where there is a Muslim we see fanaticism as not only an evidence interference in internal affairs, and no ods of negotiation and dialogue for resolv- luncheon banquet hosted by King Abdul- majority, have proved by experience and of lack of self-confidence but rather a proof dictation on foreign policy. ing lingering issues, and we reject the use lah Riayatuddin al Mustafa Billah Shah practices that there is no contradiction of an identity crisis. “Justice is one of the most important of methods of force, blockade, starvation of Malaysia in honour of heads of state, between Islamic culture, development, “Out of our firm belief in the importance conditions for stability in conflict areas, so and dictation of opinions. Adopting this governments and delegations participat- good governance and human rights, and of international cooperation for achieving no settlements and solutions would last in approach requires a minimum of unanimi- ing in the summit 2019. The banquet was that, like other major civilisations, they development as a pillar of regional and in- the long run if they are not based on jus- ty in granting greater power to internation- attended by their excellencies members of can be incubators of enlightened and ra- ternational security and stability, Qatar has tice and fairness. In many cases, this is al institutions where the right of veto does the official delegation accompanying HH tional systems of governance; meanwhile spared no effort in fulfilling its obligations incomprehensible by many countries that not prevail in favour of this or that country. the Amir.

AMIR MEETS IRANIAN PRESIDENT: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met with President of Iran Dr Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center in the Malaysian capital on Thursday. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries in different elds and exchanged views on the most prominent issues as well as regional and international developments. (QNA)