BUSINESS | Page 1 SPORT | Page 1 Koepka grabs early lead with Ashghal total expenditure 63 as Tiger focused on roads and struggles highways until 2023: OBG published in QATAR since 1978 FRIDAY Vol. XXXX No. 11186 May 17, 2019 Ramadan 12, 1440 AH GULF TIMES www. gulf-times.com 2 Riyals Al Janoub Stadium in Wakrah opens to fanfare atar inaugurated its fi rst pur- pose-built stadium for the 2022 QWorld Cup yesterday, staging the prestigious Amir Cup fi nal in the 40,000-capacity Al Janoub (South) Stadium at Al Wakrah. The stadium, designed by late Brit- ish-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid and located south of Doha, erupted into cheers as Amir Cup fi nalists Al Sadd and Al Duhail ran onto the pitch. There were some traffi c jams and tight security checks as the ground, which was nearly full for the prestig- ious fi xture, began to fi ll ahead of kick- off . His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani tweeted on his verifi ed account ahead of kick- off that the ground’s name would be changed to ‘Al Janoub Stadium’ mean- ing ‘stadium of the south’. “I’ve travelled the world and I’ve been to stadiums in diff erent cities in- cluding the UK,” said Yousef al-Jaber, a His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani greets 35-year-old oil company research di- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani is seen with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as they watch the match. spectators at the stadium. Page 3 rector in Doha. “Finally I was able to go to one in Qatar that is world-class,” added the Chelsea fan who watched the game with his wife and two sons. “It’s a one of a kind, it’s a futuristic design. Al Wakrah is a coastal city and the architecture is inspired by that.” The venue’s distinctive retractable Edmilson star of the show as roof – meant to resemble the sails of a traditional dhow fi shing boat – is made of 1,400 pieces. It was plunged into darkness for the pre-match show and performers as- sembled around a giant illuminated infl atable pearl on the centre of the Duhail lift Amir Cup again manicured pitch. A video describing Qatar’s history By Sahan Bidappa Belgian-born Brazilian shooting wide as a pearling station played on the Doha from a promising position. However, ground’s two big screens. Duhail found the equaliser in the 16th The pearl then slowly transformed minute through Ali Afi f, the elder into a representation of the Amir Cup l Duhail staged a remarkable brother of Sadd forward, Akram. trophy before a 150-strong march- fi ghtback to record a stunning Ali slipped the ball past the Duhail ing band serenaded the stadium. A4-1 win over Al Sadd to defend players before it hit Bounedjah and To Page 16 their Amir Cup title last night. The star landed in front of Almoez, who passed of the show was Edmilson, the Duhail into Ali as the latter fi nished expertly winger lighting up the newly-built Al to fi nish a move he had started. MIA architect Janoub Stadium with two superb goals Duhail had the momentum then but and setting up another, to announce Almoez’s red card put Al Sadd in the Pei dies at 102 his arrival on the big stage. driving seat. But they couldn’t capi- After a 15-minute short, but dazzling talise on the half-chances with their I M Pei, whose opening ceremony, which depicted Al top-scorer Bounedjah off -colour on modern designs and Wakrah’s heritage, the 2022 World Cup the night. high-profile projects venue was renamed as Al Janoub by His Miguel Pedro came closest before made him one of the Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin half time but the Al Sadd defender’s best-known and most Hamad al-Thani. The 38,678 crowd shot fl ew past Amin Lecomte as teams prolific architects of that packed the stadium then wit- went into break locked at 1-1. the 20th century, has died, the New nessed one of the feisty encounters in At resumption, Faria brought in his York Times reported yesterday. the history of Amir Cup. main weapon Youssef El Arabi for As- He was 102. Pei, whose portfolio Al Sadd, gunning for a domestic sim Madibo after the Moroccan striker included Qatar’s Museum of Islamic double after winning the QNB Stars started from the bench with a ham- Art, a controversial renovation of League last month, lost the plot com- string niggle. And El Arabi played a Paris’ Louvre Museum and the Rock pletely after having taken the lead in crucial role along with Edmilson to and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, just the sixth minute. By the end of lead Duhail to the title. died overnight, his son Chien Chung the 90 minutes, three Al Sadd play- The match’s turning point came in Pei told the newspaper. His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani presents the trophy to Al Duhail players following the Amir Cup final ers – Tarik Salman, Hamad Ismail and the 55th minute when El Arabi played HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad football match between Al Sadd and Al Duhail yesterday. Baghdad Bounedjah – were sent off on a through ball to Edmilson, who was bin Khalifa al-Thani, Chairperson of a forgettable night for Jesualdo Fer- goal bound before being brought down Qatar Museums, tweeted: “Sad to reira’s men. by Tarik Salman at the edge of the box. hear that I M Pei has passed away Duhail had to deal with their own Referee Abdulrahman al-Jassim today. 10 years ago he designed the disciplinary issues after some sloppy showed a straight red to Salman, as Museum of Islamic Art in Doha and defending saw them trailing by a goal, Duhail players went in for the kill. many other extraordinary buildings before Qatar’s Asian Cup hero Almoez Three minutes later, Duhail took lead around the world.” She expressed her Ali was given the marching orders after the after Edmilson received a pass condolences to his family. two clumsy fouls led to red card in the from Ali Afif and beat goalkeeper 26th minute. Losing Almoez so early Saad al-Dosari. In the 62nd minute, RAMADAN THOUGHT in the match could have easily led Du- El Arabi increased the lead with a hail to defensive tactics, but Rui Faria’s neat finish before Edmilson piled on Surely! Allah wrongs not even men seemed rejuvenated without their the misery for Al Sadd with another of the weight of an atom (or a key player. clinical goal. small ant), but if there is any It was Al Sadd, the pre-match fa- Al Sadd went all out for a comeback good (done), He doubles it, and vourites, who started the match on but were thwarted by Duhail’s solid gives from Him a great reward. front foot, pushing the Duhail defence defence. In the end frustration got the (Qur’an 4: 40) deep. And the opening goal didn’t take better of Sadd players. While substi- long to come. Spanish legend mid- tute Hamid Ismail received two yellow fi eld Xavi Hernandez, playing his last cards in a short span, Bounedjah was Prayer times game of his glittering career, found shown a straight card after pushing Hassan al-Haydous on the right wing Ahmed Yasser. Fajr....3.23 Zuhr....11.30 Asr....2.57 who then crossed the ball to Gabi. The While Ismail and Bounedjah went Maghrib.....6.15 Isha.....7.45 Spaniard then just tapped the ball into for the exit, Al Duhail players celebrat- Akram Afi f, who had all the time in the ed a famous triumph in the fi rst match Fasting times world to shoot the ball into the net. ever held at the Al Janoub Stadium. Iftar today .............................6.15pm Duhail did not take long time to re- It was their fi rst trophy under Faria, Imsak tomorrow.................3.13am spond. Edmilson proved a handful who took over in January from Nabil His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani arrives at the Al Wakrah Metro station. for the Al Sadd defenders, with the Maaloul. To Page 16 Gulf Times 2 Friday, May 17, 2019 QATAR Amir issues decrees PM holds talks with WEF president Sheikha Hind meets WEF president ratifying MoUs and agreements His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani issued the following decrees yesterday: 1. Decree No 22 of 2019 ratifying a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to co-operate in the energy field between the Ministry of Energy and Industry in Qatar and Ministry of Energy of Bulgaria signed in Sofia on March 8, 2018. 2. Decree No 23 of 2019 to ratify an MoU to co-operate in the education field between the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar and the Ministry of Education in Singapore signed in Doha on March 6, 2016. HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, yesterday 3. Decree No 24 of 2019 met the President of World Economic Forum (WEF) Borge Brende at the Education City. As part of to ratify an agreement on the visit, Brende was given an overview of QF’s mission through a presentation and was briefed on encouraging and protecting HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani the Education City and its educational, research and community facilities.