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DEPUTY AMIR MEETS US CENTCOM CHIEF Iran tanker heads to Greece as Tehran warns US Qatar to help build against seizure bid port in Somalia Launch of Hobyo port construction project will create many jobs and contribute to Somalia’s economy QNA MOGADISHU

AN Iranian tanker at the cen- QATAR plans to help build a tre of an angry confrontation new port in Somalia’s central between Tehran and Wash- town of Hobyo, according to ington sailed for Greece on ministers from the two coun- Monday after it was freed tries. from detention off Gibraltar, This came as Deputy The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani met the Commander of the US Central Com- as Iran said any US move Prime Minister and Minister mand (CENTCOM) in the Middle East Gen Kenneth Mckenzie and his accompanying delegation in Doha to seize the vessel again of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh on Monday. During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the two friendly countries would have “heavy conse- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman in the defence and military fields, as well as the latest developments in the region. (QNA) quences”. PAGE 7 al Thani met Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Soma- lia Hassan Ali Khayre during a Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh visit to Somalia on Monday. Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani and Minister of Transport and During the meeting, they Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti with Prime Minister of reviewed bilateral relations as Somalia Hassan Ali Khayre in Mogadishu on Monday. PAGE 2 Ashghal paints roads blue to ‘beat the heat’ well as issues of common con- cern. and Minister of Ports and between the two countries. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with an asphalt-cooled sub- have been installed to measure Minister of Transport and Maritime Transport of Soma- Aweys stressed that the DOHA stance that has adverse effects the effectiveness of the material Communications HE Jassim lia Maryan Aweys Jama an- launch of the Hobyo port on solar radiation. The asphalt in reducing asphalt tempera- bin Saif al Sulaiti attended the nounced Qatar’s investment in construction project will EVER wondered why the road cryogenic material was piloted ture. This project was carried meeting. Hobyo port in order to support create jobs for citizens and near the iconic Souq Waqif on up to 200 metres of vehicle out in cooperation with the In a press conference fol- the sisterly Somalia and de- contribute to the country’s was painted blue? The Public lanes on Abdullah Bin Jassim Japanese Oriental Company. lowing the meeting, Sulaiti velop and strengthen relations economy. Works Authority (Ashghal) has Street by Souq Waqif, and was Cooling pavement reflects come out with the answer: It’s also tested on 200 metres of UV rays and absorbs solar radi- a pilot cool pavement project to pedestrian and bicycle paths in Abdullah Bin Jassim Street near ation to a lesser extent and can ‘beat the heat’. front of Katara. Souq Waqif turns blue. have a positive effect on overall Ashghal on Monday com- The study of the project will temperature reduction. Top US research award for 3 killed as Syria air strike hits pleted the implementation of be for 18 months, and based on its wider applicability. HMC anaesthesiologists (PG 2 ) Turkish convoy (PG 7 ) a pilot cool pavement project the outcome, it will determine Special devices and sensors Continued on page 3 Ô Say No To Violence In The Name Of Freedom ONG Kong, “the Pearl of the Orient”, Hong Kong. During the British colonial a hotspot of tourism and investment rule, Hong Kong residents enjoyed no Hfor Qatari people. There are two flights democracy or freedom at all. The Gover- traveling between Doha and Hong nor of Hong Kong was appointed by the Kong every day, taking Qatari tourists there Queen. The legislature body was merely Kong’s GDP exceeded $360 billion, dou- for leisure, shopping and delicacy, expe- an advisory organ to the appointed Gover- bled the amount of 1996. More than 65 riencing the prosperity and charm of this nor. Not a single government official was million people paid visits to Hong Kong, an modern metropolis. elected by the people, and any protests increase of more than six times compared However, since June this year, protests would be cruelly suppressed by the to the number of 1997. Reality has fully against a law revision in Hong Kong has police. At the present, Hong Kong resi- proved that “One country, two systems” is gradually turned into illegal demonstra- dents enjoy their unprecedented demo- the best system to maintain Hong Kong’s tions and violent crimes. Opposition groups cratic rights and extensive freedoms. attacked, would long-term prosperity and stability. and radicals have thrown Hong Kong into The right of peaceful demonstrations is they still gracefully Hong Kong is China’s Hong Kong, and it turmoil, violating the law and undermin- fully guaranteed. The Legislative Council support the “calls of justice and democ- is no longer a colony. Hong Kong affairs are ing social orders. Hong Kong’s GDP in the exercises legislative power granted by racy”? If their flags were insulted and po- China’s internal affairs and will never allow second quarter increased by only 0.6%, the Central Government according to licemen were attacked, would they still any foreign interfere. China’s unwavering and more than 18 countries and regions the basic law. The rule of law in Hong claim that “violence is reasonable”? determination to safeguard national sover- have issued travel safety reminders against Kong ranks among the best in the world. It is not difficult for us to find out eignty, security and interests, to implement Hong Kong. The “Pearl of the Orient” has No countries or systems are perfect, that countries interfered by US and “One country, two systems” and to safe- been stained in jeopardy. but should we express our wills through Western politicians like Libya, Syria, Iraq, guard Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability It is true that every resident of Hong insults and violence? Any demands will and Yemen have all ended up in riots, cannot be underestimated. “Nothing is Kong enjoys the right and freedom of be valued and resolved within the frame- recession and devastation. Uncovering more beneficial than stability, and noth- demonstration, but violent crimes are work of “one country, two systems” and the western’s disguise of advocating de- ing is more detrimental than chaos.” At by no means democracy or expressing have gone far beyond the scope of peace- the basic law of Hong Kong, but incit- mocracy and freedom, their real purpose present, Hong Kong’s top priority is to push demands. Violent radicals in Hong Kong ful demonstrations, nearly reaching acts ing violence and insulting sovereignty will is to interfere in Hong Kong affairs, making for a stop to those riots and restore stabil- smashed their ways into legislative building of terrorism. This is against everyone’s never be allowed. it a hot potato for Mainland China, thus ity. This is in the interests of China, and and central government offices, insulted will. Such violence and crimes cannot be Noticeably, behind the clusters of containing China’s rise and development. also in the interests of all countries in the Chinese national emblems and national tolerated by any civilized countries includ- violence, the “black hands” are playing a However, at a time of when globalization is world. We sincerely hope that the brotherly flags, and put up slogans of “revolution” ing Qatar. If we turn a blind eye to it, it will disgraceful role. Western media such as deepening and the interests of all coun- people of Qatar will understand and sup- and “independence”, blatantly challenging endanger the lives and property of Hong the BBC and CNN are distorting facts, ap- tries are deeply cohered, their schemes port China’s efforts, and that Hong Kong China’s sovereign rules and dignity. Armed Kong people, ruin the rule of law, prosper- plauding violence but turning a deaf ear to will not succeed, but likely shoot them- can restore order and stability as soon as with laser guns and petrol bombs, they ity and stability, and destroy the rule of the the law enforcement of Hong Kong police. selves in the foot. possible, so that more Qatari friends could incited hatred against the police, attacked Central Government and the “One country, Western politicians are indulged in double After Hong Kong’s return to China, we visit Hong Kong for business and tour- policemen in lethal means, beat them and two systems”. This is acceptable by neither standards, neglecting all those crimes undertake the “one country, two systems” ism. Let us make joint efforts to enable even bit their fingers off. They wantonly 7 million Hong Kong residents nor by all while colluding with radicals and anti-gov- policy, with “Hong Kong people governing the “Pearl of the Orient” and Qatar’s “The vandalized public facilities, obstructed road Chinese people. ernment groups. US Vice President Pence Hong Kong” in a high degree of autonomy. Pearl of the Gulf” to shine together for the traffic and airports, depriving residents’ It is very clear that radicals in Hong and Secretary of State Pompeo publicly Great achievements have been made. welfare of our two peoples. freedom of travel and work. Astonishingly, Kong are only jeopardizing their city in the met with Hong Kong opposition leaders, Hong Kong remains prosperous and they even used cruel violence to journal- name of “democracy” and “freedom”. I and US consulate officials in Hong Kong stable, being recognized as the world’s ists and innocent residents, and stopped cannot help but ask: Are democracy and went secretly to the “front line” to join freest economy and becoming a center ZHOU JIAN, ambulances from helping the injured. freedom in Hong Kong a step backward? the violence protests. May I ask if the US of international finance, trade, shipping Ambassador of the People’s Republic of These atrocities and inhumane violence Let’s take a brief look at the history of Congress and the British Parliament were and technology innovation. In 2018, Hong China to the State of Qatar. 02 Tuesday, August 20, 2019

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FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS ETHIOPIAN PRESIDENT, PRIME MINISTER

FM MEETS SOMALI PRIME MINISTER Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul- rahman al Thani met on Monday with Prime Minister of Somalia Hassan Ali Khayre, during his visit to Somalia. During the meeting, THE President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held separate meetings with the Deputy Prime Minister and they reviewed bilateral relations and issues of common interest. Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani, during his official visit to Ethiopia on Monday. At the outset of the meetings, the Deputy Prime Min- Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif al ister and Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani to the Ethiopian president and PM and his wishes for the Ethiopian Sulaiti attended the meeting. In a press conference following the people for more progress and development. For their part, the Ethiopian president and prime minister entrusted Sheikh Mohammed to convey their greetings to HH the Amir, meeting, HE Jassim bin Saif al Sulaiti and Minister of Ports and wishing His Highness good health and happiness and the Qatari people further development and prosperity. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations and the Maritime Transport of Somalia Maryan Aweys Jama announced prospects of enhancing them. The meetings were attended by the Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saifal Sulaiti. (QNA) Qatar’s investment in Hobyo port in order to support the sisterly Republic of Somalia and develop and strengthen relations between the two countries. Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport of So- malia HE Maryan Aweys stressed that the launch of the Hobyo Port construction project would create jobs for citizens and contribute to the country’s economy. (QNA) Top US research award for WWRC’s anaesthesia team Quick read Team was recognised for research investigating medication used on pregnant women undergoing caesarean section

HH the Amir congratulates President of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK aesthesia at the WWRC and Afghanistan DOHA a member of the study team, commented that the con- THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on A research project presented certed effort of the WWRC Monday a cable of congratulations to President of the by an anaesthesia team from research team enabled com- Islamic Republic of Afghanistan HE Mohammad Ashraf the Women’s Wellness and pletion of the research in only Ghani on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Research Center (WWRC) eight weeks, a process which Day. (QNA) has been awarded the sec- would have taken at least 18 ond place in the prestigious months in many similar aca- Deputy Amir congratulates President Gertie Marx Research Prize demic institutions. of Afghanistan competition. The contest “I am very proud of the was organised by the Society work undertaken by the re- THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani for Obstetric Anesthesia and search team. For this study to sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to President of Perinatology (SOAP) as part be formally recognised at the the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan HE Mohammad Ashraf of their annual meeting held highest level by the Society of Ghani on the anniversary of his country’s Independence earlier this year in Phoenix, Obstetric Anesthesia and Peri- Day. (QNA) Arizona, the US. natology is a wonderful en- The WWRC team sub- dorsement of the quality of this Prime Minister congratulates Afghani- mitted their research paper research and the benefits it can stan counterpart based on their work compar- deliver. This study has the po- ing the potency of two dif- tential to positively impact the PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah ferent medications, phenyle- care delivered to thousands of bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent on Monday a cable of phrine and noradrenaline, mothers undergoing caesar- congratulations to Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic which are used to prevent low ian sections here in Qatar each of Afghanistan HE Abdullah Abdullah on the anniversary of blood pressure associated year, as well as millions around his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) with the administration of a the world”, explained Profes- spinal anaesthetic for women sor Marco Marcus, HMC’s delivering through caesarean The anaesthesia team from the Women’s Wellness and Research Center (WWRC) with their second place chairman of anaesthesiology, Minister of Administrative Development section. award in the prestigious Gertie Marx Research Prize competition in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, recently. Intensive Care Unit, and Perio- meets Vietnamese official “Our study is one of the perative Medicine. MINISTER of Administrative Development, Labour and Social first to compare the effec- Dr Kocarev explained will support anesthetists in were presented by Dr Fatima “On behalf of the entire Affairs HE Yousuf bin Mohammed al Othman Fakhroo met on tiveness of these two drugs that a common side effect for using noradrenaline appro- Khatoon, associate consult- research team, I would like to Monday with Communist Party politburo member, Party Central when given as an infusion mothers undergoing a cae- priately for this purpose. ant anaesthesiologist, one of pay tribute to our colleagues Committee (PCC) secretary and head of PCC Commission for and to find an evidence-based sarean delivery is low blood The study was undertaken the study investigators and in the WWRC’s Anesthesia Mass Mobilisation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam HE answer to determine the op- pressure as a result of the spi- at Hamad Medical Corpora- a former fellow in obstetric Department and also the Truong Thi Mai and her accompanying delegation, currently vis- timal dosing regimen for nal anaesthetic. tion’s (HMC) WWRC and anaesthesia. It was the first- nursing staff, anaesthesia iting the country. During the meeting, they discussed aspects women delivering through Dr Kocarev said for the recruited a group of mothers ever paper from this region technicians and obstetric col- of joint cooperation between the two sides and the ways to Cesarean section,” said Dr past 15 years phenylephrine undergoing planned caesar- presented at the Gertie Marx leagues, without whose assis- support and develop them. (QNA) Mitko Kocarev, consultant has been used to prevent or ean deliveries as part of a ran- Research Prize competition. tance the project would not anaesthesiologist and princi- treat this, underscoring the domised controlled research Dr Roshan Fernando, re- have come to fruition”, said pal investigator of the study. importance of a study that trial. The findings of the study search lead for obstetric an- Dr Kocarev. 790 animal carcasses found at Al Khor during Eid inspections

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK In addition, a record of viola- DOHA tion of Law No 8 of 1990 was issued. Besides, the veterinar- THE Health Control Section of ians supervised 587 carcasses the Al Khor and Al Thakhira of animals of which one was Municipality found as many destroyed for being unfit for as 684 carcasses of sheep human consumption. The and goats and 106 carcasses municipality also collected of calves and cows during its QR15,000 as penalty from de- comprehensive inspection faulters. drive held during the Eid Al- Adha holidays. The municipal- Drive to keep Doha ity also destroyed 10 carcasses Corniche clean of cows and sheep for being The Ministry of Munici- unfit for human consumption. pality and Environment, rep- The inspection tours also resented by the Department covered various other outlets The Health Control Section of Public Hygiene, conducted in different areas of the munic- Health officer from the Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality during an of Al Shehaniya Municipal- Corniche area being cleaned after the Eid Al-Adha holidays. periodic campaign during Eid ipality, including shops selling inspection tour during the Eid Al-Adha holidays. ity carried out 95 field visits Al Adha holidays to keep Doha fish, commercial complexes, to food establishments within specifications regarding prep- closure of a food facility due Corniche clean around the groceries and restaurants. This pliance with Law No 8 of 1990 95 food outlets inspect- the municipality in July to en- aration and handling of food. to the presence of foodstuffs clock in order to receive visi- was done to ensure their com- on Human Food Regulation. ed at Shehaniya in July sure their compliance with the The campaign resulted in the unfit for human consumption. tors. Nation Tuesday, August 20, 2019 03

ATTIYAH MEETS PAKISTAN CJCSC DEPUTY SPEAKER OF SHURA MEETS VIETNAMESE OFFICIAL:

Deputy Speaker of the Advisory (Shura) Coun- cil HE Mohammed bin Abdulla al Sulaiti met on Monday with Truong Thi Mai, politburo member, Party Central Commit- tee (PCC) secretary and head of PCC Commission for Mass Mobilisation in Vietnam. They discussed bilateral relations and the ways of boosting them in various fields, especially in the parliamentary field. Vietnamese Ambassador Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah met the Chair- to Qatar HE Nguyen Din- man Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of Pakistan General Zubair Mahmood Hayat, who is currently visiting the hThao also attended the country, in Doha on Monday. They reviewed the military and defence relations between the two countries and the ways meeting. (QNA) of enhancing them along with promoting aspects of joint cooperation and training. (QNA)

Fath Al Khair 4 concludes Greece Alwadi Hotel Doha brings authentic breakfast room with Le Colonial tour, to leave for Albania today TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

HAVING received over- The ‘Katara’ initiative whelming response for its seeks to promote newly launched restaurant – Sofra, Alwadi Hotel Doha FIFA WC 2022 Qatar MGallery Hotel Collection has introduced another ad- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dition to its exquisite restau- DOHA rants – Le Colonial. The colo- nial era brought many firsts AFTER completing its tour to to Qatar, and Le Colonial Greece, Fath Al Khair 4 will restaurant is continuing that resume its voyage on Tuesday, tradition as the first authen- leaving for Saranda in Albania. tic breakfast room in Doha. Fath Al Khair 4, an initiative Le Colonial Breakfast by the Cultural Village Founda- Room offers a delicious se- tion ‘Katara’ to familiarise the lection of ala carte breakfast world with the maritime her- options with a variety of in- itage of the region and to pro- ternational and local special- mote the World Cup 2022 to be ities and a corner for healthy hosted by Qatar, will also visit items. Albania’s capital Tirana. Starting from 6am to The Fath Al Khair 4 dhow 3pm, it is perfect for an early ended its trip to Greece on the start whether the guests are Island of Corfu. The arrival Nikolouzos, tourists and the to Greece. toured the dhow and learned planning a full-day of explor- of Fath Al Khair 4 was wel- natives of the island. For his part, the mayor of about its various parts, as well ing Doha or having a packed The expansive menu at in tribute to Qatar Post, comed by the Qatari Embassy On this occasion, the Qa- Corfu Island said he was de- as pearling. schedule of meetings ahead, Le Colonial boasts of Ara- and its floor is adorned with in Greece and was received by tari ambassador said the ar- lighted to receive the dhow and It is worth mentioning that or even if they are craving for bic basket – Manakish, pita names of the ports of Qatar. Qatar’s Ambassador to Greece rival of Fath Al Khair 4 on the praised its mission to promote Fath Al Khair dhow will em- a lazy morning and leisurely bread, zaatar croissant and The restaurant also over- HE Abdulaziz Ali al Nama, the Island of Corfu marked the the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. bark on a tour to Croatia from late breakfast. Danish; International basket looks the traditional Souq Mayor of Corfu Island Kostas conclusion of the dhow’s trip Meanwhile, the officials Albania. On the launch of Le Co- – Wholemeal bread, French Waqif where one can sit and lonial, Dominic Arel, Gen- baguette, soft roll, croissant enjoy the view while sens- eral Manager, Alwadi Hotel and Danish; Arabic break- ing the tempting smell of the Doha, said, “At Alwadi Hotel fast set – Foul medammes, freshly baked bread and the Doha MGallery, we believe shakshouka, falafel, grilled authentic fresh dishes. breakfast is the most impor- halloumi and Arabic bread Offering 213 luxurious tant meal of the day which basket, choice of fresh juice, rooms and suites with envi- sets the tone for what lies coffee and tea; Eggs Ben- able amenities, a spectacular ahead. Le Colonial is the edict; Choice of healthy ballroom and five high-class perfect setting to relax and breakfast & soup; crêpes; meeting rooms, a variety start your day while gaining waffles; pancakes; Saj; ex- of restaurants, an exclusive an insight into Doha’s past. quisite Msheireb breakfast; spa and swimming pool, and Just like our other unique sandwiches, sizzling variety MGallery’s unique ‘Inspired offerings, we are confident of desserts, including gluten By Her’ amenities, specifi- that this newly launched free and healthy bites. cally designed for women, restaurant will be able to live In addition to starting- Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery up to the customers’ expec- off the day, Le Colonial of- Hotel Collection is ideal for tations and would become fers guests a glimpse into the business or leisure and is just one of the most preferred past inspired by the colonial 15 minutes’ drive from Ham- breakfast settings for the age – the restaurant is de- ad International Airport, and people of Qatar.” signed with postage stamps 10 minutes from West Bay.

‘Cool pavement can reduce temperature, promote road safety’

Unlike conventional asphalt, cooling pavement reflects UV rays and absorbs solar radiation to a lesser extent and can have a positive effect on overall temperature reduction.

Continued from page 1 Ô cool paving material reduces heat- ment can slow chemical reactions in related illnesses, slows smog for- the atmosphere that cause smog. BESIDES, its protective material mation, enhances pedestrians’ Cooled paving material can be reduces vehicle tire friction and in- ability to use road and promotes made from traditional paving ma- creases life of roads. road safety. This happens because terials, such as concrete. The new Research findings by experts in light-coloured pavements reflect coating of the concrete asphalt lay- the field of environment and sustain- street lights and front car lights er, reflecting about 50 percent of ability suggest the use of cool pave- better, making vehicles more vis- sunlight, consists of four layers of ment can reduce overall temperature ible to drivers. the primary layer, followed by three and thus reduce emissions. Also, by lowering air tempera- consecutive layers that reduce heat Research also suggests that ture in residential areas, cool pave- absorbed by solar radiation. 04 Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email African Panorama [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Catherine W Gichuki CREATING MASTERPIECES OF MOSAIC Ugandan artist Jeff Wamala uses banana fibers to create intricate pieces of art. Making unique art pieces through mosaic comes naturally to the expat based in Doha

AKING unique art pieces through mosaic comes naturally to this Ugandan expatriate based in Doha. MJeff Wamala, who dabbles in art during his free time, uses banana fibers to create intricate pieces of art. A mosaic, it may be noted, is a piece of art or image made from the assembling of small pieces of coloured glass, stone, or other materials. Talking to Qatar Tribune, Wa- mala, who came to Qatar in De- cember last year, said,“I have been doing art for a very long time at home. I decided to specialise in mosaic using banana fibers. I know Qatar does not have banana fibers so when I was coming here I packed some.”I brought with me one of my A portrait of HH Amir made by Ugandan artist Jeff Wamala. art pieces as well.” Wamala carried banana fibere with him for the simple reason of love for his art. “It doesn’t require a lot of fibers to do a piece. Just a few are needed. The fibers are light. I had the idea of coming to Qatar and doing mosaic.” Wamala said he wanted to use banana fibers from Uganda to make an art piece that people in Qatar can relate to. “I wanted to use a foreign raw material to make a piece that people can relate to locally.” He said even though bananas don’t grow here, it didn’t deter him from making unique art pieces while here in Qatar. “I thought of doing a portrait of HH the Amir.” While creating this he wanted to do a piece that is familiar with peo- ple and that’s why he made a smil- ing portrait of HH the Amir. Talking about how he choose a banana mosaic as his media, and not canvas on acrylic like many artistes, he said he is so patriotic about being an African. “I am a Ugandan and back home, banana is our staple food. When a banana plant is growing it has fiber which is like a waste material. In this case, I want to put the waste material into use. I want to do something positive with the waste material.” Besides using banana fiber for art in Uganda, women use it for food preparation. “As an artist, I see something else with the ba- Wamala in Katara, recently. A self-portrait of Jeff Wamala. nana fiber. I see it as a raw mate- rial that I can use to come up with culture and heritage while using there is this variation of darkness sketches at home all the time and a beautiful product.” materials from abroad.” and light complexion.” that’s how his desire to venture into According to him, this is his first He said that while in Qatar He is also planning to make art grew. “At school, I ventured into piece that he has created while here he plans to work art pieces of re- pieces such as falcon using the ba- still life and I was good at it.” in Qatar. “I came up with the por- nowned personalities -- portraits nana fibers. Wamala has a full-time job and trait but I needed to do something.” as well as objects. “I am planning Talking about his inspiration to he dabbles into art after work. His He said he has a wide range of to create a piece, for instance, fea- become an artist, Wamala said, “Art dream is to exhibit with the Map ideas but he wants to come up with turing an emblem, National Flag, itself is an inspiration. Growing up, International, which recently or- something unique that people in among others. I know banana fib- my elder brother was an artist so I ganised an exhibition themed, Qatar could relate to. “I want to cre- ers do not come in many colours, used to emulate him.” ‘The Colours of Dessert’ featuring Visitors look at the portrait made by Wamala, at Katara. ate pieces that are part of Qatar’s for instance, yellow or green but He said his brother made 51 artists with 102 works. Focus on sustainable development as Kenyan expats mark World Youth Skills Day

GROUP of Kenyans recently celebrated the Zacchaeus Njuguna, the leader of the group, countries are propelled towards a more prosperous and they also dwelt on different ways of encouraging World Youth Skills Day with the aim to im- said they met and had a chance to discuss the future,” he said. youths to imbibe the importance of education. prove each other’s life. Members from the Sustainable Development Goal 4, which is Quality The group had an interactive discussion and later “The day was also meant to educate the public A Green Maasai Troupe gathered at Al Arabi Park Education to All. shared a meal together. and help each other with information.” where they discussed this year’s theme, ‘Youth And “We believe that skills change lives. Through Njuguna said the other topic they are tackling He added that the main aim of the group is to Sustainable Development Goals.’ the power of skills, individuals, communities, and this year is ‘Transformation Through Education’ give back to the community. India / Asia / World Tuesday, August 20, 2019 05

NEWS Indonesian president IN BRIEF Schools deserted in urges calm after violent Gina Lopez, foe of Philippine mining protests in Papua cities industry, dies at 65 Kashmir as parents MANILA: Former Philippine REUTERS environment minister Gina JAKARTA Lopez, who led a high-profile fight against the nation’s INDONESIAN President Joko powerful mining industry, died fear more unrest Widodo on Monday sought to Monday aged 65, her family’s ease tension after violent pro- media company announced. tests in several cities in Papua Lopez rose to international in response to claims of racist prominence in 2016 by order- abuse and physical mistreat- ing many Philippines mines ment of students from the shuttered on environmental country’s easternmost region. grounds, and also issued a His chief security minis- ban on open-pit mining. The ter, Wiranto, also pledged a Philippines, which is one of “complete and fair” investiga- the world’s top nickel ore tion into incidents in East Java producers, has long faced that triggered the protests and accusations of looking the in Papua, saying the situation other way while major firms in Papua had been contained. flout regulations. (AFP) A separatist movement It’s okay to be emotional, has simmered for decades in but it’s better to be forgiving,” Russia probes Papua, where there have been he told reporters at the ‘foreign meddling’ frequent complaints of rights presidential palace, a after protests abuses by Indonesian security television broadcast showed forces. MOSCOW: Russia’s parlia- Police fired tear gas into “Patience is also better” ment on Monday agreed to the dormitory before arresting Indonesian President probe “foreign meddling” in 43 students, Albert Mungguar, Joko Widodo the country’s affairs, following an activist, told a news confer- a wave of protests that Mos- ence on Sunday. He said the cow has accused Western students, who were released and office buildings, pulled governments and media of the same day without charge, down power poles and burnt backing. A committee will had been called “monkeys” vehicles, Deputy Governor investigate reports by foreign during the operation. Mohamad Lakotani said by media as well as “embassies Thousands of Papuans telephone. which distributed informa- protested in the cities of Ma- Protesters entered the air- tion” about the demonstra- A woman walks inside a deserted school campus in Srinagar, India, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) nokwari and Sorong, blocking port in Sorong and destroyed tions, lower house speaker streets by burning tyres and some facilities, state news Vyacheslav Volodin said. Tens tree branches. agency Antara said. of thousands of people have Parents say their children would stay home until cellular networks are restored Papuans were angry be- Widodo called for calm in taken to the streets of Mos- cause of “the extremely racist Papua and urged people not to cow in recent weeks. (AFP) REUTERS With Pakistan on mind Modi tells Trump that adequate security would words used by East Java peo- damage public facilities. SRINAGAR ‘extreme rhetoric not conducive to peace’ be provided for schools. “I will ple, the police and military”, “It’s okay to be emotional, Pope expected to take responsibility for any un- Papua Governor Lukas En- but it’s better to be forgiving,” make Thailand visit in SCHOOLS reopened in In- NEW Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US President Donald toward incident,” he added. embe told broadcaster TVone. he told reporters at the presi- November : Sources dian Kashmir’s main city on Trump on Monday that extreme rhetoric and incitement to anti-India Protests began after the In Manokwari, the capital dential palace, a television Monday but most classrooms violence by certain leaders in the region was not conducive to peace. In Aug. 5 decision by Prime Min- of West Papua province, pro- broadcast showed. “Patience VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis is were empty as parents kept a 30-minute phone conversation that saw the two leaders cover bilat- ister Narendra Modi’s govern- testers set fire to parliament is also better.” expected to make an official their children home, fearing eral and regional matters, PM Modi also underscored the importance ment to withdraw Kashmir’s trip to Thailand in Novem- unrest over the government’s of creating an environment free from terror and violence and eschew- special status and integrate ber ahead of an already decision two weeks ago to re- ing cross-border terrorism without exception. PM Modi’s emphasis on it fully into India, with equal announced visit to Japan, voke the region’s autonomy. Pakistan’s continued support to terrorism comes against the backdrop rights for all Indians to buy 38 dead in monsoon in northern becoming the first pontiff in Some 190 primary schools of the Trump’s conversation with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. property there and compete nearly four decades to go to were set open in Srinagar in a In this conversation, Trump – who had earlier triggered a controversy by for government jobs. India, while New Delhi on alert either country, Vatican sourc- sign of normalcy returning to his offer to play the mediator’s role – had stressed on dialogue between Critics said the decision es say. The three sources Muslim majority Jammu and the two countries. The Indian Prime Minister told Trump that New Delhi alienated many Kashmiris New Delhi: The death toll from torrential monsoon rains in said the trip would be an- Kashmir where authorities was committed to cooperate with anyone who created the environment and would add fuel to a 30- northern India climbed to 38 on Monday, as the national capi- nounced soon. The late Pope started to ease restrictions on free from terror to fight poverty, illiteracy and disease.(AGENCIES) year armed revolt in the Him- tal New Delhi issued a flood alert and ordered evacuations of John Paul visited Japan in movement last week. alayan territory that Pakistan thousands of people. 1981 and Thailand in 1984. Parents said their chil- dren enrolled in a school in inside their homes. If they also lays claim to. Eighteen people had died in the northern mountainous Francis’ trip to Japan, which dren would stay home until the city’s Batamaloo district go to school who can guaran- Paramilitary police in state of Himachal Pradesh in landslides and wall collapses on he announced himself in cellular networks are re- where protests have occurred. tee their safety?” Authorities riot gear and carrying as- Sunday. January, will take him to Tokyo stored and they can be in “Troops have arrested mi- have previously denied re- sault rifles stood behind “The toll rose to 25 on Monday, along with an alert in five as well as the two cities hit by contact with them. nor children in the last two ports of mass arrests. steel barricades and coils of districts where all schools were closed. Two more people are US atomic bombs at the end “How can we risk the lives weeks and several children Srinagar’s top adminis- razor wire in Srinagar’s old still missing,” a disaster management official, Praveen Bhard- of WW 2. (REUTERS) of our children?” said Gulzar were injured in clashes,” he trative officer, Shahid Iqbal quarter to deter a repeat of waj, said by phone from state capital Shimla. (DPA) Ahmad, a father of two chil- said. “Our children are safe Choudhary, said on Sunday weekend protests.

Sri Lanka names war veteran as army B’desh, UN to survey Rohingya regarding return to Myanmar chief; US, UN critical of decision REUTERS Friday. “We have already ne- DHAKA gotiated with Bangladesh to REUTERS panel has accused Silva’s divi- accept these 3,450 people on COLOMBO sion of suspected extrajudicial BANGLADESH will work with August 22,” he said, adding executions of unarmed rebels in the United Nations refugee they would be divided into SRI Lanka’s President on the final week of the war which agency to determine if more seven groups for repatriation. Monday named war veteran ended in 2009 and systematic than 3,000 Rohingya refugees A foreign ministry spokes- Shavendra Silva as its army torture of people in custody. will accept Myanmar’s offer to man previously gave Reuters a chief, drawing sharp criticism Silva, who joined the army return home, an official said on figure of 3,540 refugees veri- from the United States and in 1984 and was its chief of Monday, nearly a year after a fied under the plan. the United Nations over the staff since January, has denied major repatriation plan failed. Zaw Htay said officials had appointment of an officer who the accusations. “I am deeply More than 730,000 Roh- scrutinized the list to deter- has been accused of serious troubled by the appointment of ingya fled Rakhine for camps mine whether the refugees had human rights violations. Lieutenant-General in Bangladesh after a military- lived in Myanmar and whether Silva, 55, is credited with Shavendra Silva as Com- led crackdown in August 2017 (File photo) A boy holds a placard as hundreds of Rohingya refugees they had been involved in at- successfully leading an army mander of the Sri Lankan the United Nations has said protest against their repatriation at the Unchiprang camp in Teknaf, tacks on the military. division against dissident Ta- Shavendra Silva. Army, despite the serious al- was perpetrated with “geno- Bangladesh. The 2017 crackdown was mil Tigers in the final phases legations of gross violations cidal intent”, but many refu- preceded by attacks on secu- of the island nation’s 26-year- armed conflict, including in ar- of international human rights gees refuse to go back, fearing lief and Repatriation Com- list of more than 22,000 refu- rity forces by insurgents call- long brutal civil war His victory, eas declared by the government and humanitarian law against more violence. missioner, said by telephone gees provided by Bangladesh, ing themselves the Arakan Ro- however, was highly controver- to be a ‘no fire zone’ which came him and his troops during the “It will be a joint exercise on Monday, referring to the government spokesman Zaw hingya Salvation Army, which sial. Thousands of civilians were under sustained army shell- war,” UNHCH Rights Mi- led by UNHCR,” Abul Kalam, refugee agency. Myanmar has Htay told a news conference Myanmar has classified as a killed in the last phases of the ing, including hospitals. A UN chelle Bachelet said. Bangladesh’s Refugee Re- cleared 3,450 people from a in the capital Naypyitaw on terrorist organization. HK readies for further protests after huge, peaceful rally

REUTERS said on Monday that while Sun- US cannot influence China’s decisions doms. Aside from Lam’s resig- HONG KONG day’s demonstration was mostly on Hong Kong: Global Times tabloid nation, demonstrators have five peaceful, there were breaches of demands - complete withdraw- HONG Kong is gearing up for the peace in the evening when BEIJING: The United States cannot influence China’s decisions in al of the extradition bill, a halt further protests this week af- some protesters defaced pub- handling the situation in Hong Kong, China’s influential state-con- to descriptions of the protests ter hundreds of thousands of lic buildings and aimed laser trolled tabloid Global Times said http://bit.ly/30fJ7p7 late on Mon- as “rioting”, a waiver of charges anti-government demonstra- beams at officers. day. “Political and public opinion elites in the US must understand against those arrested, an inde- tors braved heavy rain to rally It was a far cry from the vio- that although they have the ability to instigate Hong Kong’s radical pendent inquiry and resump- peacefully on Sunday, marking lent clashes between protesters protesters and make it harder for Hong Kong to restore order, they tion of political reform. a change to what have often and riot police throughout the absolutely cannot influence Beijing’s decisions on Hong Kong’s situ- One protester, speaking at a been violent clashes. summer, with activists storm- ation,” it said in an editorial. “citizen’s press conference” on Sunday’s massive turnout, ing the legislature and targeting The editorial comes with Hong Kong gearing up for further Monday, was asked what path which organisers put at 1.7 mil- China’s main Liaison Office in demonstrations this week after organizers said 1.7 million people the protests would take now, lion, showed that the movement the city. The weekend was also attended Sunday’s protest. peaceful or violent. still has widespread support de- noteworthy for a lack of tear gas The Global Times said China was hoping Hong Kong’s internal “We have started our ral- spite chaotic scenes last week use by police. forces are able to restore order with the support of the central gov- lies very peacefully but after when protesters occupied the The protests, which have ernment, but that “strong intervention” from China will be the only two and a half months it seems Chinese-ruled city’s airport. presented one of the biggest (File photo) Pro-democracy protesters shield themselves with umbrellas choice if Hong Kong is unable to do so. (REUTERS) that the Hong Kong govern- Some activists had apolo- challenges for Chinese Presi- from tear gas as they clash with police in Hong Kong, China. ment has not responded to gised for the airport turmoil dent Xi Jinping since he came to nese rule in 1997 under a “one in mainland China, including our five demands so one thing and on Sunday night protest- power in 2012, began in June as to be extradited to mainland have since swelled into wider country, two systems” formula an independent judiciary, but leads to another and it may ers could be seen urging others opposition to a now-suspended China for trial in Communist calls for democracy. Hong Kong that promised wide-ranging many in the city believe Beijing cause escalation,” the speaker, to go home peacefully. Police bill that would allow suspects Party-controlled courts. They returned from British to Chi- freedoms denied to citizens has been eroding those free- named Wang, said. 06 Tuesday, August 20, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Move To Ban Use Of Facial Recognition Scanners Is Trump’s Silence On Hong Kong Technologies provide police with useful tools to Making America Weaker? keep communities safe, but at the same time, pose an unprecedented threat to civil rights The US president has never shown any discernible interest HEN can a case of mistaken identity solved several high-profile cold cases. Police turn into a dangerous situation? When tracked down Golden State Killer Joseph in using foreign policy to promote democracy overseas Wa facial recognition scanner falsely DeAngelo using such technology. Famil- identifies you as a wanted criminal to a po- ial DNA also resulted in the capture of the DOYLE MCMANUS lice officer. suspected NorCal Rapist, who terrorised TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE If a police officer thinks they’re dealing women for 15 years beginning in 1991. No- with a wanted or dangerous criminal in- body would rather see those guilty of such S Hong Kong teeters on the edge stead of an innocent citizen, the situation heinous crimes remain untraceable due to a of catastrophe, President Donald will likely become tense. Even if nothing lack of technology. Trump has issued a series of mes- violent occurs, no American wants to be Licence plate readers have also become sages with a common theme: If his stripped of their rights or dignity by being more common as police tools over the past Afriend Xi Jinping decides to crack handcuffed and detained when they’ve done few years. They allow police to scan thou- down on the city’s pro-democracy move- nothing wrong. sands of licence plates an hour and receive ment, the United States will understand. That’s why the California State Legis- a notification when they hit on the plate of It’s the wrong message — not only be- lature would be wise to ban the use of fa- a wanted person. In 2015, a licence plate cause it abandons American values, but cial recognition technology programmes in reader allowed Virginia police to locate because it hurts America’s strategic inter- body-worn police cameras. Facial recogni- Vester Flanagan, a man who murdered ests as well. tion technology, which is in the very early two reporters on live television. Last week, Here’s how Trump described the Hong stages of development, is too undependable the technology enabled Elk Grove police to Kong crisis two weeks ago: “They’ve had and prone to inaccuracy to deploy as a law track down a man wanted for murder. riots for a long period of time. And I don’t enforcement tool. These technologies have the potential to know what China’s attitude is. Somebody Case in point: A facial recognition soft- make us safer. At the same time, they pose said that, at some point, they’re going ware test conducted recently by the Ameri- an unprecedented threat to our civil rights. to want to stop that. But that’s between can Civil Liberties Union identified 26 in- The idea of a society under constant techno- Hong Kong and that’s between China, dividuals as matches for criminals in mug logical surveillance resembles an Orwellian because Hong Kong is a part of China. shots. In reality, the wrongly identified indi- dystopia more than the United States of They’ll have to deal with that themselves.” viduals are members of the Legislature. America. We must make careful, deliberate It was a green light for Xi to intervene with Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San choices about the degree to which we accept force. There was no call for restraint, no Francisco, is one of the legislators falsely blanket surveillance in return for the prom- acknowledgment that the people of Hong matched to a mug shot. He’s also the au- ise of safety. Kong have legitimate complaints about thor of Assembly Bill 1215, which would We must also recognise the fact that political repression and police abuses. zine in 1990. “Then, they were vicious, tion for his assertive instincts, he could ban California police departments from us- some of these technologies have the poten- And it set off outrage in Washington they were horrible, but they put it down be emboldened on other issues, including ing facial recognition technology with their tial to make the world less safe for certain — not only from Democrats, but from Re- with strength. That shows you the power China’s claims to Taiwan and its efforts to officer-worn, body-worn cameras. Cities people. Facial recognition technologies are publicans who remember when Ronald of strength.” His current silence isn’t only militarise disputed islands and shoals in like Oakland and San Francisco are already more likely to wrongly identify people of Reagan made human rights a conserva- about values. It’s also about hard-headed the South China Sea. moving to ban the use of facial recogni- colour, women and young people. tive touchstone. Even Senate Republi- “One lesson of history is that you have tion, and the ACLU’s high-profile publicity “Too often, minorities are confused for can Leader Mitch McConnell, who rarely The United States has soft power; to insist on principles of behaviour early, stunt has no doubt captured the attention others,” said Assembly member Reginald challenges Trump, made clear his unease. China doesn’t. It’s one of our advan- or ambitious autocrats will keep asking of Ting’s colleagues. Jones-Sawyer of Los Angeles. “I’ve heard “The people of Hong Kong are bravely for more,” Larry Diamond, a democ- “This experiment reinforces the fact that of far too many cases of mistaken identity standing up to the Chinese Communist tages in global competition. Giving racy scholar at Stanford, told me. “If we facial recognition software is not ready for leading to arrests, in the worst cases death. Party as Beijing tries to encroach on their it up makes America weaker don’t confront China’s movement toward prime time — let alone for use in body cam- This is without technology, which threatens autonomy,” McConnell said. “Any violent dominance in Asia, eventually we’re look- eras worn by law enforcement,” said Ting. to automate mistaken identity and risk the crackdown would be completely unaccep- American interests: keeping Asia peace- ing at the possibility of war between the “I could see innocent Californians subjected health and safety of countless people of col- table.” Those were notes a normal presi- ful, countering China’s growing military United States and China — or else a series to perpetual police line ups because of false our.” Ting is right when he says facial rec- dent might have sounded. Not Trump. might, and maintaining US influence in of Munich agreements while we retreat.” matches. We must not allow this to happen.” ognition is “not ready for prime time.” Two Instead, after hearing the complaints, the Asia-Pacific region. Trump’s messag- Trump’s disdain for democratic values Technology has provided police with useful dozen members of the Legislature just got he issued a mild clarification: China ing has been harmful on all those counts. comes at a practical cost too. tools to keep our communities safe. The use poignant proof of this. They should act to should “deal humanely with Hong Kong.” If Xi crushes what remains of democ- He’s giving away a significant asset: of familial DNA, which can pinpoint a sus- protect the rights and safety of all Califor- “I know President Xi of China very well. racy in Hong Kong by force, the result will the legitimacy the United States earns by pect based on the DNA of their relatives, has nians by supporting AB 1215. He is a great leader,” Trump tweeted. “If be a major crisis in US-China relations. standing for something people admire, President Xi would meet directly and per- Don’t take my word for it; that’s what even if we aren’t always consistent about sonally with the protesters, there would Trump’s national security advisor, John it. That’s what Harvard scholar Joseph be a happy and enlightened ending.” It’s Bolton, says. Nye has dubbed “soft power,” the ability not surprising that Trump’s instincts led “It would be a big mistake,” he told to persuade other countries to do what we him to side with his purported friend Xi Voice of America last week. “A misstep by want through persuasion and attraction against the popular uprising. the Chinese government, I think, would rather than force or coercion. This president has never shown any cause an explosion on Capitol Hill.” On The United States has soft power; discernible interest in using foreign policy this issue, Trump seems to be a minority China doesn’t. It’s one of our advantages to promote democracy overseas. Instead, of one — not only in his party, but in his in global competition. Giving it up makes he’s lavished praise on foreign autocrats own administration. us weaker. from Xi and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un A bipartisan group of senators has Let’s be realistic: Xi views Hong Kong to Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Saudi Ara- already introduced a bill that would im- as a domestic issue and a challenge to his bia’s Mohammed bin Salman. pose sanctions on Chinese officials if they personal authority. Even loud US warn- After China sent tanks and armed suppress basic freedoms in Hong Kong. ings might not slow him down. troops to crush pro-democracy demonstra- That election-year trade deal with China But the Chinese leader needs to know tions in Beijing in 1989, killing hundreds or that Trump has been promising? Even that America stands for more than soy- more, Trump expressed admiration. Trump’s supporters may be unhappy if in- bean sales, and that the consequences of “When the students poured into Tian- volves blood in the streets of Hong Kong. a crackdown would be dire. Trump’s mes- anmen Square, the Chinese government Even worse, if Xi interprets Trump’s sages have suggested the opposite. He (Tribune News Service) almost blew it,” he told Playboy maga- acquiescence on Hong Kong as valida- needs to fix that while there’s still time. Humans, Not Sharks The Most Dangerous Predator In Water While there are a handful of well-publicised shark attacks around the world every year, humans pose the much bigger threat

PAULA MOORE their populations to plummet across the spare a thought for the other marine ani- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE globe. Sharks are rarer — and significant- mals who also wish we would stay out of ly smaller — in areas with large human the water. Fish form emotional attach- OLLOWING reports of shark sight- populations and associated fishing fleets. ments and become depressed when they ings and encounters up and down Another recent study, in the journal lose their mates. They are savvy social the East Coast this summer — not Nature, found that because sharks and learners, develop cultural traditions, use Fto mention a viral video showing a commercial fishing vessels tend to fre- tools and play. They also feel pain. great white shark leaping out of the water quent the same areas, sharks have few Most fish commonly served in res- to snatch a fish off a boy’s line — some safe havens left. Even if they’re not tar- taurants and supermarkets are caught beachgoers are having second thoughts geted directly, they’re at risk of becoming using huge — often miles-long — com- about going for a swim. ‘bycatch’ victims — unintentionally swept mercial fishing nets that scrape the ocean But it’s important to know that the up in the nets of the commercial fishing floors, also trapping unintended animals most dangerous predator in the water industry, just like dolphins, turtles, seals (the ‘bycatch’ mentioned above). When isn’t the shark. No, that dubious distinc- and other marine animals. hauled up from the deep, fish are often tion belongs to humans. Since most sharks grow and mature crushed to death and their eyeballs bulge Sharks get a bad rap. While there are slowly, have long gestation periods (up Humans slaughter nearly 100 million sharks each year and consume more out of their heads because of the pressure a handful of well-publicised shark at- to two years) and produce few young, fish — trillions of them — annually than all other types of animals combined change caused by suddenly surfacing. tacks around the world every year, hu- they’re particularly vulnerable to the Others are gutted while still alive. mans pose the much bigger threat. We pressures of commercial fishing. ing after other sharks who trailed piec- They also naturally shun contact with Whether you venture into the water slaughter nearly 100 million sharks each And contrary to the portrayal of es of kelp behind them. Biologist Peter humans. But during the summer tourist this summer or stay on solid land, there’s year and consume more fish — trillions of sharks as mindless eating machines in Best once witnessed several great whites season, when more of us invade their nat- a simple way to make the oceans a little them — annually than all other types of movies, they actually have unique per- working together to move the carcass of ural homes, there is an increase in shark safer for all living beings: Steer clear of animals combined. sonalities, and they socialise and form a partially beached whale to deeper wa- encounters. Just remember, though, that the seafood buffet. Our insatiable appetites are tak- friendships, just like us. Porbeagle sharks ters so that they could eat it. Sharks have you’re more likely to die while taking a ing a toll. A new study published in the have been observed playing with objects long-term memories, they teach each selfie than you are by being bitten by a (Paula Moore is a senior writer for journal PLOS Biology found that killing floating in the water, repeatedly rolling other how to find food, they like AC/DC shark. the PETA Foundation, 501 Front St., sharks for their flesh and fins has caused themselves up in kelp fronds and chas- (Google it) and they feel pain. And while we’re on the subject, let’s Norfolk, VA 23510; www.PETA.org)

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Gulf / Middle East / Africa Tuesday, August 20, 2019 07 Yemen president calls Iranian tanker heads to Greece, on citizens to back Iran warns US against seizure bid govt over separatists AFP Tehran says any US attempt to seize the oil tanker would have ‘heavy consequences’ RIYADH YEMENI President Abedrab- REUTERS bo Mansour Hadi called on DUBAI Monday on people to back his government over southern AN Iranian tanker at the cen- separatists, who took control tre of an angry confrontation of his administration’s de-fac- between Iran and Washington to capital of Aden. sailed for Greece on Monday Hadi’s statements were Yemenis must stand behind after it was freed from deten- made during the first high-lev- the legitimate leadership tion off Gibraltar, as Tehran el government meeting after and its official state said any US move to seize fighters of the so-called Secu- institutions and reject all the vessel again would have rity Belt Forces last week oust- destructive projects “heavy consequences”. ed loyalists from what was the While Iran’s Foreign Min- capital of the formerly inde- President Abedrabbo M Hadi ister Mohammad Javad Za- pendent south, in clashes that rif appeared to downplay the left around 40 people dead. on the separatist Southern possibility of military conflict Yemen’s vice president, Transitional Council (STC) to with Washington in an inter- Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar, Prime withdraw from positions they view on US\ television, he also Minister Moeen Abdulmalik have taken over. indicated on a visit to Finland Saeed, and both the ministers Both the STC and govern- that Washington was seeking of interior and defence took ment forces have been fighting “more escalation”. part in the meeting in Riyadh. the Huthi rebels in the years- The Grace 1, renamed the Hadi has been based in long war that has pushed the Adrian Darya 1, left anchor- the Saudi capital since fleeing country to the brink of famine. age off Gibraltar about 11 p.m. Yemen in 2014, after Iran- But the two forces re- (2100 GMT) on Sunday. Refin- aligned Houthi rebels ousted main at odds, sentiments that itiv ship tracking data showed his government and took over fuelled the STC’s dramatic oc- on Monday that the vessel was the capital Sanaa. cupation of key positions in heading to Kalamata in Greece Yemenis must “stand be- Aden, before a partial with- and was scheduled to arrive hind the legitimate leadership drawal under pressure from next Sunday at 0000 GMT. and its official state institu- regional powers Saudi Arabia The seizure of the tanker by tions and reject all destructive and the United Arab Emirates. British Royal Marines near Gi- The position of the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya 1, formerly named Grace 1, is seen on a mobile phone as it sits anchored after the Supreme projects”, Hadi said, accord- On Monday, the spokes- braltar in July 4 on suspicion of Court of the British territory lifted its detention order, in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain, on Sunday. (REUTERS) ing to the official Saba news man for the Saudi-led coalition carrying oil to Syria in violation agency. backing the Yemen government of European Union sanctions American NBC network Zarif Iran’s Zarif welcomes end of ‘ordeal’ not to commit such an error He also ordered his gov- against the rebels, Turki al-Ma- led to a weeks-long confronta- said that Iran would not take because it would have heavy ernment to “continuously con- liki, said Saudi Arabia and the tion between Tehran and the military action to end its stand- STOCKHOLM: Iran’s foreign minister on Mon- consequences,” Mousavi said vene to deal with the repercus- UAE “succeeded in calming the West. It also heightened ten- off with its longtime adversary. day welcomed that the “ordeal” of a tanker in remarks on state television. sions of this rebellion”, calling situation in Aden”. sions on international oil ship- “We will not. We have sought by the United States was over, amid Switzerland represents US ping routes through the Gulf. never done that, in the past reports it was heading for Greece. interests in Iran, which has no Gibraltar, a British overseas 250 years. We have defended “We always felt that the seizure of Grace diplomatic relations with the territory, lifted the detention ourselves. And we have taught 1, now Adrian Darya 1 tanker, was illegal,” United States. Twenty killed after Al-Shabaab order on Thursday but the next good lessons to those who in- Mohammed Javad Zarif said in Finland. The Adrian Darya 1, which militants attack Somali army base day a federal court in Wash- vaded us,” Zarif said. “We are happy that this ordeal has end- was re-flagged to Iran after ington issued a warrant for the He also appeared to down- ed,” he said, adding he hoped it would help being de-listed by Panama MOGADISHU: Twenty people were killed in fighting during an attack seizure of the tanker, the oil it play the possibility of US mili- reduce tensions. “Because of US sanctions, we cannot be very on May 29, was fully laden by militant group Al-Shabaab on a Somali army base west of the carries and nearly $1 million. tary action against the Islamic transparent with the destination of our oil,” Zariif said, criticising and carrying about 2 million capital Mogadishu, the military said on Monday. The insurgents Gibraltar said on Sunday it Republic in the interview, say the United States of attempting to “bully” clients. (DPA) barrels of oil, Refinitiv data intended to take over the base, near the village of Bariire in the could not comply with that re- ing the US habit of saying “No showed. The cargo was valued Lower Shabelle province, on Sunday night, the military said. quest because it was bound by option is off the table” in its at tens of millions of dollars. “This is another lesson for the militants by the elite Somali EU law. Washington wanted approach to Iran was a viola- would have “heavy conse- said: “Such an action, and even US President Donald commandos,” said General Odawa Yusuf Rage of the Somali Na- to detain the tanker on the tion of the UN Charter. quences”. the talk of it ... would endanger Trump pulled out of a 2015 tional Armed Forces. Speaking to the state-run news agency Sonna, grounds that it had links to Greek authorities had no Asked whether the United shipping safety in open seas.” nuclear deal with Iran in May Rage said that the army had launched an offensive to liberate the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary immediate comment on the States could renew its seizure “Iran has issued the neces- last year, while the European entire Lower Shabelle province from al-Shabaab. Guard Corps, which it has des- situation. request after the tanker sailed sary warnings through official Union is still part of the ac- Al-Shabaab, on its Radio Andalus, said it was behind Sunday’s ignated a terrorist organisation. Iran said on Monday any from Gibraltar, Foreign Minis- channels, especially the Swiss cord, which allows Tehran to attack and claimed to have killed an undisclosed number of Somali In an interview with the US attempt to seize the tanker try spokesman Abbas Mousavi embassy, to American officials sell its oil. soldiers. (DPA)

Palestinian president fires all Turkey says three killed in attack on its military convoy in Syria News DPA existing memorandums and in brief advisers as financial crisis hits BEIRUT/ISTANBUL agreements with the Russian Federation.” The convoy left AFP Israel collects some $190 support families that have lost THREE civilians were killed at 5:30 am (0230 GMT) for a Syrian Kurds hand RAMALLAH million a month in customs their main breadwinners. and 12 wounded in an attack Turkish observation post, with over four Islamic duties levied on goods des- Abbas has accused Israel on a Turkish military convoy advance warning to Russia “to State children to PALESTINIAN president tined for Palestinian markets of blackmail and refused to in north-western Syria, ac- keep the supply routes open.” Germany Mahmoud Abbas has fired all that transit through its ports. take any of the tax transfers, cording to the Turkish De- It said the convoy was attacked of his advisers, his office said on It then transfers the money which account for some 65 fence Ministry. a little over three hours later. BEIRUT/BERLIN: The Monday, amid a financial crisis to the Palestinian government. percent of PA revenues. The Britain-based Syrian The observatory said ini- Kurdish-led autonomous in the occupied West Bank that The amount it deducted The PA has cut salaries for Observatory for Human Rights tial reports indicated that one administration in north- has prompted deep salary cuts. -- $138 million for the year most its tens of thousands of said Syrian and allied Russian militant who was accompany- eastern Syria on Monday Abbas’s office did not pro- -- corresponds to what Israel employes by half to keep the warplanes hit an area where Smoke billows above buildings ing the convoy was killed and handed over to Germany vide further details on the says the Palestinian Authority government afloat. On top of the Turkish military convoy during an ‘air strike’ by pro-regime several others were wounded, four children whose parents number of advisers or the paid prisoners in Israeli jails, the tax dispute, the US has was passing, forcing it to stop forces near the town of Hish in without mentioning any civil- were Islamic State (IS) costs involved, pointing only or their families, in 2018. also cut hundreds of millions in Maaret al-Nouman in the Idlib province on Monday. (AFP) ians. Activists in the area said fighters, Kurdish sources to a brief statement issued Prisoners who have car- of dollars in aid to Palestinians southern countryside of Idlib. Turkey was trying to establish and the German Foreign through official Palestinian ried out attacks on Israelis via various programmes. The violence in Idlib has Strongly condemning the a new observation point near Ministry confirmed. news agency WAFA. are among those receiving the Jihad Harb, a Palestin- shattered a truce deal reached attack, the ministry said that Idlib’s southern town of Khan This is the first time The move comes amid a payments, and Israel says that ian political analyst, said it ap- in September between Rus- despite repeated warnings by Sheikhoun, in addition to 12 Germany has taken back IS spending crunch following Is- encourages further violence. peared Abbas had decided to sia and Turkey, a supporter Turkey to Russian authori- observation points its has in children. France and Norway rael’s decision in February to Palestinians view prison- sack his advisers after receiving of some rebel groups, to es- ties, “the military operations the province, which were set in have already taken some. withhold around $10 million a ers as fighting against Israel’s a report in June on payments tablish a demilitarized buffer by regime forces continue in accordance with an agreement The children were month in tax transfers. occupation and say the funds to ministers and officials. zone in the Idlib enclave. Idlib region in violation of the with the Russians. handed over to employees of the German consulate, in Iraq’s northern city of Erbil, who were at the border with BASHIR’S CORRUPTION TRIAL OPENS Syria, a spokeswoman for Germany’s Foreign Ministry said. (DPA) Ex-Sudan president ‘got $90 mn from Saudi royals’ Spanish woman arrested over AFP Investigation reveals Bashir Sudan’s new sovereign council to be unveiled today ivory bracelets at KHARTOUM Kenyan airport also received two previous KHARTOUM: The unveiling of Sudan’s sovereign council, which will OMAR al-Bashir received $90 payments of $35 mn and govern the country’s transition to civilian rule, has been post- NAIROBI: A Spanish woman million in cash from Saudi $30 mn from Saudi King poned until Tuesday, military rulers said. has become the second royals, an investigator told a Abdullah, who died in 2015 The line-up was due to have been announced on Sunday, in foreigner in a week to be court at the opening on Mon- line with a deal reached between the Transitional Military Council arrested at Kenya’s inter- day of the deposed Sudanese and an opposition coalition. national airport for wearing strongman’s corruption trial. the Darfur war but Monday’s The TMC, which took over from Omar al-Bashir’s regime after an ivory bangle, the wildlife The former president, trial is over graft allegations. he was forced from power in April, issued a statement on Monday service said on Monday. who was forced from power Large amounts of cash saying that its own dissolution and the formation of the sovereign Spaniard Maria Pich- by months of protests in April were found at this residence council were postponed for 48 hours. Aguilera, 50, was arrested after 30 years in power, sat in after he was toppled and the It said the extension was granted “at the request of the on Sunday evening and a metal cage wearing a tradi- investigator said the case Forces for Freedom and Change” after they came back on the faces a fine of one million tional white gown. brought forward to the court some of the five names they put forward on Sunday.(AFP) shillings ($9,800) or 12 His relatives chanted “Al- probed some of that money. Sudan’s ex-president Omar Hassan al-Bashir stands guarded inside months in prison for illegal lahu Akbar” (God is greatest) “The accused told us that a cage at a courtroom, in Khartoum, Sudan, on Monday. (REUTERS) The next hearing was sched- tional has warned however possession of ivory. as proceedings got under way the money was part of a sum uled for August 24. that the corruption trial should The Kenya Wildlife in the Khartoum court where of $25 million sent to him by million and $30 million from Bashir had said the Saudi In May, Sudan’s prosecu- not distract from his Darfur in- Service (KWS) said in a he arrived in a huge military Prince Mohammed bin Sal- Saudi King Abdullah, who money was exchanged and tor general also said Bashir dictments. “While this trial is a statement she was “ar- convoy. man to be used outside of the died in 2015. spent and that he could not had been charged over kill- positive step towards account- rested at Jomo Kenyatta Bashir faces a raft of state budget,” investigator “This money was not part remember how nor did he ings during the anti-regime ability for some of his alleged International Airport with an charges of war crimes, crimes Ahmed Ali said. of the state budget and I was have documents providing protests which eventually led crimes, he remains wanted ivory bangle,” while travel- against humanity and geno- According to him Bashir the one who authorised its further details, he added. to his ouster. for heinous crimes committed ling from Nairobi to Tanza- cide from the International had said he also received two spending,” the investigator Bashir looked calm during London-based rights against the Sudanese people,” nia’s financial capital Dar es Criminal Court over his role in previous payments of $35 quoted Bashir as saying. the nearly three-hour session. watchdog Amnesty Interna- Amnesty said. Salaam. (AFP) 08 Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Pakistan / Europe / Americas Pakistan accuses India Multiple blasts strike Afghan of using water as weapon in the Kashmir dispute city on I-Day, 66 people hurt REUTERS Muzammil Hussain, chairman ISLAMABAD of the Water and Power Devel- opment Authority (WAPDA), ACCUSING India of waging said. India was using its posi- No group claims responsibility for the 10 bombs but both IS and Taliban operate in the area “fifth-generation warfare”, tion upstream to wage “fifth- Pakistan said on Monday New generation warfare” on the REUTERS Delhi had failed to inform country, said Hussain, whose KABUL it about the release of water government agency is respon- from a dam that could cause sible for water in Pakistan. A series of bombings struck res- flooding across the border. Pakistani emergency taurants and public squares on Relations between the authorities were preparing Monday in the eastern Afghan neighbours, already hostile, for minor flooding in sev- city of Jalalabad, wounding at have been deeply strained over eral areas in Punjab state on least 66 people, officials said, as India’s decision this month to Monday as a result of the un- the country marked the 100th revoke the special status of its expected rise in water flow, anniversary of its independ- portion of the Kashmir region though it was not clear if any ence. that both countries claim. Pa- had occurred. No group claimed respon- kistan reacted with fury, cut- “India did not commu- sibility for the 10 bombs but ting transport and trade links nicate the release of wa- both Islamic State (IS) and the and expelling India’s ambas- ter to Pakistan,” Khurram Taliban militants operate in the sador in retaliation. Shahzed, director general area. IS claimed responsibility Islamabad said the unex- of Punjab Provincial Disas- for a weekend bomb attack on pected release of water into ter Management Authority a wedding reception in the capi- the River Sutlej that flows (PDMA), said. tal, Kabul, that killed 63 people from India to Pakistan was Spokesmen for India’s and wounded nearly 200. part of an attempt by New water ministry and foreign The Jalalabad bombs were Delhi to flout a longstanding ministry did not respond to planted near a market where treaty between the countries. requests for comment. An hundreds of people had congre- “They try to isolate diplo- Indian government official gated after attending Independ- matically, they try to stran- familiar with the matter said ence Day events. Senior health gulate economically, they’re release of water was a “routine official Fahim Bashari said at trying to strangulate our water exercise” during the monsoon least 66 people were wounded, resources - and water auto- season, and that the amounts including 20 children enjoying matically will have an impact involved did not require dis- the public holiday. on your economy, your agri- closure under the treaty be- Ghulam Mohammad, a culture and your irrigation,” tween the two countries. shopkeeper selling plants, said A man caries a wounded person to the hospital after a blast in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, on Monday. (REUTERS) his two sons and a nephew were among the injured in a blast at had ended,” said Assadullah Taliban security guarantees. Trump hopes to withdraw all the market square. Dawlatzai, a spokesman for The US also wants a Taliban US troops from Afghanistan “Children insisted on being the provincial governor. “Peo- commitment on power-sharing before the 2020 presidential in the shop, as they wanted to ple were being served lunch Our fight against the Daesh talks with Ghani’s government election. celebrate Independence Day in when the rockets landed. Un- will continue. The Taliban and a ceasefire. The Taliban Trump on Sunday called the the market, but they were seri- fortunately, six civilians were have laid the foundation for have refused to talk to the gov- Kabul bomb attack horrible and ously injured when a bomb ex- wounded.” such brutal killings ernment. expressed optimism about the ploded,” Mohammad said at a President Ashraf Ghani, in But there are concerns talks. hospital in the city. an Independence Day address President Ashraf Ghani among Afghan officials and U.S. He said the United States Independence day cer- in Kabul, called on the interna- national security aides about a would seek to get troop levels emonies were disrupted in Me- tional community to stand with US withdrawal, with fears Af- below 13,000 but leave behind htralam, the capital of the east- Afghanistan to eradicate the such brutal killings.” In the ghanistan could be plunged into “very significant” intelligence ern province of Laghman, when militants’ “nests”. speech, Ghani did not refer a new civil war that could herald capabilities. militants hit a celebration venue “Our fight against the to negotiations between the a return of Taliban rule and in- The US troops in Afghani- with five rockets, officials said, Daesh will continue,” he said, United States and the Taliban ternational militants, including stan train and advise Afghan se- adding that six civilians were referring to IS. “The Taliban on a deal by which US troops Islamic State, finding a refuge. curity forces and conduct coun- injured. “The formal ceremony have laid the foundation for can withdraw in exchange for US President Donald terinsurgency operations. An aerial view of Sutlej.

News President Trump urges India, in brief Pakistan extends army chief’s tenure amid Kashmir row Pakistan to reduce tensions AFP army staff for another term of in national life, ruling the WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump spoke with Indian Prime ISLAMABAD three years,” read a statement country for roughly half its 72- NY police officer fired Minister Narendra Modi and called for a reduction in tensions between signed by Prime Minister Im- year history and offering the for deadly chokehold India and Pakistan, the White House said on Monday. PAKISTAN extended its mili- ran Khan and released by his muscular reassurance against of Eric Garner The call comes amid heightened tensions between the two nuclear tary chief’s tenure Monday, office. nuclear arch-rival India that powers over Kashmir. Last week, Trump spoke with Prime Minister ensuring stability in what is “The decision has been many Pakistanis see as vital to NY: The New York Police Imran Khan of Pakistan and relayed a similar message. The US has arguably the country’s most taken in view of the regional their identity. Department on Monday fired cut aid to Pakistan, its Cold War-era ally, and recently stepped up its powerful position as ten- security environment.” The Bajwa was appointed to the white officer who used a relations with India, the rising economic power. sions soar with rival India and extension, which had been lead the military in 2016, tak- deadly chokehold on Eric Gar- However, Khan was recently at the White House to meet Trump, Washington is expected to an- widely expected, was also ing over from the hugely popu- ner, an African American, while though the visit did not spark fresh aid flows. India this month revoked nounce a withdrawal deal in confirmed by the military’s lar General Raheel Sharif, who trying to arrest him in 2014 as the special constitutional status of Kashmir and imposed a security Afghanistan. spokesman. won the hearts of millions with Garner repeatedly said “I can’t lockdown on the region, triggering new tensions between the South “General Qamar Javed Pakistan Army Chief General The Pakistani military has his bruising campaign against breathe.” The incident helped Asian rivals, who have previously fought two wars over Kashmir. (DPA) Bajwa is appointed as chief of Qamar Javed Bajwa. long played an outsized role Islamic militants. fuel the “Black Lives Matter” movement in response to mul- tiple incidents of white police killing unarmed black men Macron meets Putin, says ‘real across the United States. The UK plans to end EU freedom of movement in no-deal Brexit officer, Daniel Pantaleo, was opportunity’ for peace in Ukraine suspended earlier this month REUTERS Johnson tells Germany, France: Do a Brexit deal leaves the EU, and after Brexit after a departmental judge LONDON the government will introduce AFP voiced “cautious optimism” ruled that the officer should LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on France and a new, fairer immigration sys- BORMES-LES-MIMOSAS about Zelensky. The Rus- be fired. (REUTERS) BRITAIN said on Monday it Germany on Monday to change their position on Brexit and nego- tem that prioritises skills and sian and French leaders met would end European Union tiate a new exit deal for Britain, reiterating his stance that he is what people can contribute FRENCH President Emma- at Macron’s summer holiday US tests medium-range freedom of movement rules ready to leave the European Union without a deal if they do not. to the UK, rather than where nuel Macron said Monday retreat–a medieval fort on an cruise missile after immediately after it leaves the “We will be ready to come out on Oct. 31 - deal or no deal,” they come from,” a spokesman there was a “real opportunity” island in the Mediterranean exiting INF treaty bloc on Oct. 31 but Prime Min- Johnson told reporters in Truro, southwest England. “Our friends for Britain’s interior minis- for peace in Ukraine following –with the conflict in Ukraine ister Boris Johnson said the and partners on the other side of the Channel are showing a try, the Home Office, said in a the election of Ukrainian Pres- set to be one of the main is- US: The US Defense Depart- country would not be hostile little bit of reluctance to change their position - that’s fine - I am statement. ident Volodymyr Zelensky. sues during their discussions. ment announced on Monday to immigration. confident that they will,” he said. (REUTERS) Johnson’s spokeswoman “There is a real opportu- Macron said he hoped the test of a medium-range Under Johnson’s pre- said further details on the nity to put an end to the con- to attend a four-way summit ground-launched cruise mis- decessor, Theresa May, the changes to freedom of move- flict that has been going on with the leaders of Ukraine, sile, just weeks after tearing government had said only ment “as soon as possible”. or without a deal on Oct. 31. ment were being worked on for five years,” Macron said at Russia and Germany the so- up the Cold War-era pact that if Britain left the EU Johnson, who took office “Freedom of movement and would be set out shortly the start of talks with Russian called Normandy format “in with Russia. The missile was without a transition deal it last month, has promised to as it currently stands will end but would include tougher President Vladimir Putin who the next few weeks”. launched from San Nicolas would aim to end free move- take Britain out of the EU with on 31 October when the UK criminality checks. Island off the coast of Los Angeles, California. “The test missile exited its ground mo- bile launcher and accurately impacted its target after Migrant rescue ship says Spain port offer ‘incomprehensible’ more than 500 kilometers of flight,” Pentagon said. (AFP) AFP Spain rails against Salvini’s refusal founder Oscar Camps on Sun- MADRID day published a video show- Canadian oppn to accept 107 rescued migrants ing four migrants jumping off asks police to A charity vessel carrying 107 MADRID: Spain on Monday stepped up criticism of Italian Interior the ship in a desperate bid to probe Trudeau rescued migrants criticised Minister Matteo Salvini’s refusal to allow 107 migrants on board a swim ashore before they were Monday a proposal that it un- charity vessel to disembark at an Italian port, calling it “a disgrace to stopped and brought back. OTTAWA: Canada’s opposition load its passengers in Spain’s humanity”. The Open Arms has been anchored since Thursday within “It is urgent to end this on Monday asked police to Balearic Islands, some 1,000 swimming distance of Lampedusa island. Some have been on board inhumane and unacceptable investigate Prime Minister kilometres from its current the boat operated by Spanish charity Proactiva Open Arms for 18 days, situation which the people Justin Trudeau after an ethics location off the coast of Italy putting them on track to surpass the record of 19 days which 32 mi- who we rescued at sea are probe found he broke rules by where it has been stuck in lim- grants spent stranded on another charity rescue ship, the Sea-Watch 3, living,” Open Arms said in a arm-twisting his attorney gen- bo for days. in January. Six European Union countries -- France, Germany, Romania, statement. eral to settle a criminal case. Spain said late Sunday the Portugal, Spain and Luxembourg - have offered to take in the migrants The Spanish government Conservative leader Andrew ship could dock in Mallorca aboard the Open arms boat. But Salvini, who has plunged government denied the existence of an Scheer’s renewed call for a after the Spanish Proactiva Open Arms founder Oscar Camps talks to journalists in Lampedusa, into crisis by calling for fresh elections, has refused to allow migrant agreement with Italy and said probe into possible obstruc- Open Arms charity which op- Sicily Island, southern Italy, on Tuesday. (EPA-EFE) rescue vessels to dock as part of his hardline policies. (AFP) it had not received a “clear and tion of justice, detailed in a erates the boat rejected an direct reply” from the NGO to letter to the Royal Canadian initial offer to go to the south- reached an agreement desig- “While our boat is 800 sailing in harsh weather con- to surpass the record of 19 its Mallorca offer. Mounted Police (RCMP), western port of Algeciras be- nating Mallorca as a landing metres (yards) off the coast of ditions,” it added. days which 32 migrants spent “It is not a question of ac- comes only two months be- cause it was too far away. port. This decision seems to- Lampedusa, European states Some people have been on stranded on another char- cepting or not accepting” the fore national elections. (AFP) “After 18 days of deadlock, tally incomprehensible to us,” are asking a small NGO like board the Open Arms for 18 ity rescue ship, the Sea-Watch offer, an Open Arms spokes- Italy and Spain seem to have the NGO said in a statement. ours to face... three days of days, putting them on track 3, in January. Open Arms woman said. Stock markets rally on fresh trade talk hopes PAGE 10

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019

DOW26,156.19 QE 9,806.13 SENSEX 37,402.49 GOLD 1,509.60 Google drops some Android services +270.18 PTS +23.88 PTS +52.16 PTS -0.92% for wireless carriers PAGE 10 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 16.91 BRENT 59.58 +1.60% WTI 55.99 +2.04% SILVER -1.27% GCC bond issuance hits record $40 billion in Q2: NBK

SATYENDRA PATHAK overall. debt is scheduled for 2019, Meanwhile, a rise in issu- by expansionary budgets and lion in fund inflows, with more DOHA “This lifted total outstand- of which $28 billion had ma- GCC bond issuance ance from the region’s finan- the recent drop in oil prices if than half going to the larger ing debt (foreign and domes- tured as of early-August. surpassed the previous cial firms was supported by a sustained. debt markets of Qatar and GCC bond issuance hit a re- tic) to $501 billion at the end While Qatar’s issuance was high of $32 billion recorded reported surge in mergers and According to the report, Saudi Arabia. cord $40 billion in the second of the second quarter from the third largest at $5.9 bil- in the first quarter of 2019 acquisitions, especially in the regional demand has also Looking forward, GCC quarter of 2019, dominated by $478 billion in the first quar- lion, the report said, the bulk and paving the way for a UAE and Saudi Arabia. been supported by the im- yields will continue to be in- sovereigns and quasi-sover- ter. Issuance was dominated of GCC issuance in the second “With global and regional minent inclusion of multiple fluenced by global yields, eigns in the region, NBK Eco- by sovereigns and quasi-sov- quarter came from Saudi Ara- strong year overall borrowing costs already low GCC sovereigns in the JP Mor- which as described above have nomic Research has said in a ereigns with funding for stra- bia with $26.8 billion. and perhaps set to decline fur- gan Emerging markets Bond moved lower on growth con- report released on Monday. tegic investments by sovereign “This included a jumbo SABIC,” the report said. ther, issuance could remain Index (EMBI). cerns. Amid lower yields, the re- wealth funds and state-owned $12 billion from Saudi Aramco Oman tapped internation- strong for the remainder of the With $300 billion in assets “However, declines in port said, GCC bond issuance enterprises,” the report said. as it looks to foster relation- al debt markets for the first year,” it said. under management and an GCC yields could be limited if surpassed the previous high In addition, a large volume ships with international inves- time this year in July, with a Moreover, foreign inves- assigned GCC weight of 11.3 weaker world growth causes of $32 billion recorded in the of maturing debt has likely tors ahead of its IPO sched- successful $3 billion issue de- tor appetite for regional paper percent in the EMBI index, it oil prices to fall, implying larg- first quarter of 2019 and pav- helped ramp-up new issuance. uled for 2021 and in light of spite concerns over its fiscal remains solid, and GCC bor- said the region is estimated to er fiscal deficits and funding ing the way for a strong year Some $43 billion in maturing its plans to purchase a stake in position. rowing needs are supported receive approximately $30 bil- requirements,” the report said.

Germany US gives warns of Oil rises 1% after attack on Saudi Huawei 90 possible day reprieve recession field, but OPEC report caps gains on ban REUTERS AFP FRANKFURT WASHINGTON

THE German economy could OPEC cut its THE Trump administration enter a recession in the third gave Huawei Technologies a quarter, the Bundesbank forecast for 90-day reprieve Monday from warned Monday, as the de- global oil demand a ban on doing business with bate on government meas- US companies, as high-stakes ures to support the economy growth in 2019 trade talks between Washing- swelled in Berlin. ton and Beijing struggle to “The economy could con- by 40,000 bpd show gains. tract again slightly” this sum- The US Commerce De- mer, Germany’s central bank REUTERS partment effectively sus- said in its monthly report, fol- NEW YORK pended for a second time lowing a 0.1-percent decline tough rules banning US com- in gross domestic product OIL prices were up more than panies from selling technol- (GDP) in the second quarter. 1% on Monday after a week- ogy components and services “According to data cur- end attack on a Saudi oil facil- to the Chinese telecommu- rently available, industrial ity by Yemen’s Houthi forces nications giant and a prohi- production is expected to and as traders looked for signs bition on buying equipment shrink markedly in the cur- that top economies would take from it. rent quarter as well.” measures to counteract a glob- The move means Hua- Having seen a decline in al slowdown. wei can continue to buy US- trade against the backdrop Prices were limited by a made semiconductors and of the US-China trade war, downbeat report by the Or- other materials crucial to its two of its main customers, ganization of the Petroleum phones and network equip- Europe’s biggest economy Exporting Countries (OPEC) ment, and that US telecom- will enter what it technically that stoked concerns about munications companies can defines as a recession should growth in oil demand. continue to buy Huawei’s GDP shrink further. Brent crude LCOc1, the networking equipment. Alarmist signals are re- international benchmark for But it doesn’t signal a viving the political debate oil prices, was up 71 cents, or Aramco staff members stand on the tarmac at the Saudi Aramco airport surrounded by sand dunes by the Shaybah oilfield. A Yemeni rebel change in US concerns that between those who support 1.2%, at $59.35 a barrel by attack sparked a fire in a Saudi gas plant on August 17, 2019 but caused no casualties or disruption to production.(IAN TIMBERLAKE/AFP) Huawei equipment poses a the German government’s 12:39 p.m. EDT (1639 GMT). national security threat or dogma of balanced budgets U.S. West Texas Inter- Staunovo, oil analyst for UBS. costs in the struggling econo- said Stephen Brennock of oil lift a general prohibition on and those seeking more flex- mediate (WTI) crude futures Iran-related tensions ap- my, boosting share prices on broker PVM. the use of its market-leading ibility in order to revive the CLc1 gained 80 cents, or 1.5%, peared to ease after Gibraltar Monday. The world’s top crude oil next-generation 5G systems economy. to $55.67 a barrel. released an Iranian tanker it The death of the global OPEC, meanwhile, cut its exporter, Saudi Arabia, has in the United States. Germany can afford it on A drone attack by the seized in July, with the ves- economy has been greatly forecast for global oil demand been cutting for nearly two The Commerce Depart- paper after five consecutive Houthi group on an oilfield in sel sailing for Greece, though exaggerated and the market growth in 2019 by 40,000 years its production and ship- ment, meanwhile, added 46 years of budget surpluses and eastern Saudi Arabia on Sat- Tehran warned the United barrels per day (bpd) to 1.10 ments as per OPEC’s deal. more companies to its list of interest rates for long-term urday caused a fire at a gas States against any new at- is starting to realize that. million bpd and indicated the With the export volume Huawei subsidiaries and af- loans that are extremely at- plant, adding to Middle East tempt to seize the tanker in Phil Flynn, an analyst at Price market would be in slight sur- and destination reshuffle, the filiates that would be covered tractive to the federal govern- tensions, but state-run Saudi open seas. Futures Group plus in 2020. Saudis look to kill two birds by the ban if it is implement- ment. Aramco said oil production A rally in equities from The rare move for OPEC to with one stone. One goal is to ed in full, taking the total on As US-China tensions was not affected. growing expectations that give a bearish forward view on reduce oil exports to the most the list to more than 100. intensify, economists have “The oil market seems to global economies would take starting to realize that,” said the market outlook limited oil transparently reported mar- “As we continue to urge urged Berlin to fork out cash be pricing in again a geopo- actions to counteract slow- Phil Flynn, an analyst at Price gains on the day, but it could ket, the U.S., for the shorter- consumers to transition away to avoid a recession, but litical risk premium following ing growth also helped oil, Futures Group in Chicago. set the stage for tighter sup- term target to have global from Huawei’s products, we Chancellor Angela Merkel’s the weekend drone attacks which often follows stock China’s announcement of plies down the road. inventories drop to adequate recognize that more time government has previously on Saudi Arabia, but the pre- prices. key interest rate reforms over “Such a bearish prognosis average levels, rebalance the is necessary to prevent any said things were not yet bad mium might not sustain if it “The death of the global the weekend has fueled expec- will heap more pressure on market, and consequently— disruption,” Commerce Sec- enough to warrant loosening does not result in any supply economy has been greatly ex- tations of an imminent reduc- OPEC to take further meas- hopefully for the Saudis—prop retary Wilbur Ross said in a the purse strings. disruptions,” said Giovanni aggerated and the market is tion in corporate borrowing ures to support the market,” up oil prices. statement.

China plans to make Shenzhen a ‘better place’ than Hong Kong

AFP dia outlined a set of guidelines nese city will “lead the world” tic product (GDP) was behind coincided with the eleventh BEIJING released by the central Chi- in overall economic competi- that of Hong Kong in 2018, week of demonstrations in nese government that aims to tiveness, the document said. according to end-of-year ex- Hong Kong -- the biggest chal- CHINA’S government has un- turn Shenzhen into a pilot area But Hong Kong is at risk change rates, but grew at a fast lenge to China’s rule of the veiled plans to boost the main- of “socialism with Chinese of falling behind, hinted the 7.6 percent clip year-on-year semi-autonomous city since land city of Shenzhen and characteristics”. nationalist state-run Global to 2.4 trillion yuan ($352 bil- its 1997 handover from Brit- make it into what state media Without giving much in Times, citing experts. lion). ain. called a “better place” than the way of specific details, “If Hong Kong is still not Hong Kong’s economy Initially triggered by oppo- neighbouring Hong Kong, the policy document includ- ready to embrace opportuni- clocked in at 2.8 trillion Hong sition to a planned extradition following another huge pro- ed goals such as transform- ties to join the country’s devel- Kong dollars ($363 billion) in law, the protests have evolved democracy rally in the semi- ing Shenzhen’s “economic opment... the city’s develop- 2018 but at a slower 3 percent into a wider movement for autonomous financial hub. strength and development ment would be ‘very limited growth rate. democratic reforms. Weeks of rallies, demon- quality” into one of the best in in the future while Shenzhen Shenzhen’s Composite The former British colony strations, and occupations the world by 2025. is running at a much faster Index, which tracks stocks of Hong Kong operates un- have plunged Hong Kong into It also outlined an inten- speed’,” said Tian Feilong, a on China’s second exchange, der a “one country, two sys- crisis -- which Beijing is now tion to build greater integra- professor at Beihang Univer- closed up more than 3 percent tems” framework, which gives framing as an opportunity for tion with Hong Kong and Ma- sity, speaking to the Global Monday. citizens rights unseen on the This photo taken on August 16, 2019 shows a view in the city of Shenzhen’s development. cau. Times. Published on Sunday, the mainland, such as freedom of Shenzhen in China’s southern Guangdong province. (AFP) On Monday, state-run me- By 2035, the southern Chi- Shenzhen’s gross domes- timing of the policy document speech. 10 Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Economy & Business INCREASED PRIVACY CONCERNS Stock markets rally on fresh trade talk hopes

AFP binger of recession. LONDON A majority of economists expect a US recession in the STOCK markets rallied Mon- next two years, but have day after US President Donald pushed back the onset, accord- Trump’s top economic adviser ing to a survey Monday from hailed “positive” trade talks the National Association for with Chinese negotiators. Business Economists. “As the new week kicks off, The German economy stocks are in demand amid in- could meanwhile enter a re- creased optimism over US and cession in the third quarter China reaching a trade deal because of a “sharp” decline and as investors anticipate in industrial production held stimulus measures to shore back by international trade up slowing economies,” noted tensions, the Bundesbank Fiona Cincotta, analyst at City warned Monday. Index trading group. “The economy could con- “After a disastrous previ- tract again slightly,” Germa- ous week which saw equities ny’s central bank said in its experience the worst week this monthly report, following a year, risk appetite was showing 0.1-percent decline in gross strong signs of improving.” domestic product in the sec- Washington and Beijing ond quarter. are working to revive pivotal According to Germany’s talks aimed at ending a trade Der Spiegel newspaper, Angela war that has roiled world mar- Merkel’s government is ready kets, Trump’s chief economic to boost public spending. advisor Larry Kudlow said China has meanwhile an- Sunday. nounced an interest rate re- The US president himself form that it said would lower Fearing data privacy issues, Google cuts some Android phone data for wireless carriers. weighed in on Twitter, saying, borrowing costs for compa- “We are doing very well with nies. China, and talking!” “The week is off to a pleas- In another tweet, he add- ant start, with traders seem- ed that the US economy was ingly buoyed by Chinese “poised for big growth after lending rate reforms and the Google drops some Android trade deals are completed,” prospect of German fiscal and that China is “eating Tar- stimulus,” said Oanda analyst iffs.” Craig Erlam. There remains a high level In foreign exchange, the of concern about the global pound dropped on reports the services for wireless carriers outlook and particularly the UK government expects that a US economy after yields on no-deal Brexit on October 31 10-year US Treasury bonds could cause serious food, fuel ing they did not explicitly link The loss of Google’s service last week slid below that of the and medicine shortages. Google shuts feature that shares Android any information to any indi- is the latest example of an in- two-year note, while the 30- The government’s leaked vidual phone user. It included ternet company opting to end year yield fell below two per- readiness report found British user data to some wireless carriers data relating to a carrier’s own a data-sharing service rather cent for the first time ever. businesses remain largely un- service and that of competi- than risk a breach or further This so-called “inversion” prepared for no-deal -- despite REUTERS illustrates how concerned the tors, which were not identified scrutiny from lawmakers. The -- when short-term interest a Bank of England survey in NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO company has become about by name. Erring on the European Union’s General rates are higher than longer- March finding around 80 per- drawing attention amid a Nevertheless, Google shut side of caution Data Protection Regulation, term ones -- is viewed as a har- cent judged themselves ready. ALPHABET Inc’s Google has heightened focus in much of down the service in April due introduced last year, prohibits shut down a service it provided the world on data privacy. to concerns about data privacy, Google shut down Mobile companies sharing user data to wireless carriers globally Google’s Mobile Network four people with direct knowl- Network Insights, a feature with third parties without us- that showed them weak spots Insights service, which had edge of the matter told Reu- that gave providers maps of ers’ explicit consent or a legiti- in their network coverage, launched in March 2017, was ters. Some of them said sec- cellular signal strength and mate business reason. people familiar with the mat- essentially a map showing car- ondary reasons likely included speed data collected from US and European lawmak- ter told Reuters, because of riers signal strengths and con- challenges ensuring data qual- Android phones, back in April. ers have stepped up their focus Google’s concerns that sharing nection speeds they were deliv- ity and connectivity upgrades on how tech companies treat data from users of its Android ering in each area. among carriers being slow to The data was anonymized and user data after a series of large- phone system might attract the The service was provided materialize. required opting in to sharing scale data security failures and scrutiny of users and regula- free to carriers and vendors Google spokeswoman Vic- location, usage and diagnostic the revelation that Facebook tors. that helped them manage op- toria Keough confirmed the info, but Google was reportedly Inc improperly shared data on The withdrawal of the ser- erations. The data came from move but declined to elabo- worried the practice might 87 million of its users with po- vice, which has not been pre- devices running Google’s An- rate, saying only that chang- raise hackles among users litical consultancy Cambridge viously reported, has disap- droid operating system, which ing “product priorities” were and government regulators. Analytica. pointed wireless carriers that is on about 75% of the world’s behind it. Google’s notice to In April, Google shut down used the data as part of their smartphones, making it a valu- carriers when it shut down the its Video Checkup service from decision-making process on able resource for the industry. service did not specify a rea- aggregated and anonymized its YouTube operation, which where to extend or upgrade It used data only from us- son, two of the four people told performance metrics,” Keough it launched in mid-2017 to let their coverage. Even though ers who had opted into sharing Reuters. said. “We remain committed customers in Malaysia com- the data were anonymous and location history and usage and “We worked on a program to improving network perfor- pare their provider’s stream- the sharing of it has become diagnostics with Google. The to help mobile partners im- mance across our apps and ing capability in a specific spot The German economy could enter a recession in the third quarter, the commonplace, Google’s move data were aggregated, mean- prove their networks through services for users.” with other carriers. Bundesbank warned Monday. (REUTERS) US sanctions: China firm suspends Venezuelan oil loading Greek PM on EU tour in REUTERS be hit by the secondary sanc- cas’ top clients. PetroChina, be identified as they are not SINGAPORE/MEXICO CITY Highlights tions,” said one source. another of CNPC’s subsidi- authorized to speak to the bid to soften fiscal targets A CNPC spokesman de- aries, also is a direct buyer media. CHINA National Petroleum O August loadings clined to comment. PDVSA of Venezuelan oil. Both were Most deliveries of Ven- AFP September 2. Corp, a leading buyer of Ven- suspended, new agreement and Venezuela’s information struggling to charter vessels ezuelan oil and refined prod- ATHENS New Greek finance minister ezuelan oil, has halted August not yet in place ministry did not immedi- willing to load at the OPEC- ucts to CNPC’s units are in- Christos Staikouras told the Fi- loadings following the latest ately respond to requests for member nation’s ports due tended to monetize billions GREEK Prime Minister Kyri- nancial Times this weekend that US sanctions on the South ODecision follows comment. to sanctions, according to of dollars lent by China to akos Mitsotakis will begin a the government would swiftly American exporter, three meetings with US officials A second person, an exec- traders. Venezuela through oil-for- tour of EU capitals this week, implement a programme of tax sources with direct knowl- utive with a large marketer of The suspension caught loan pacts. PDVSA has never officials said Monday, in a bid cuts and privatisations to pro- edge of the matter told Reu- OCNPC awaits further US Venezuelan oil in China, said PDVSA by surprise, accord- failed to deliver crude to Chi- to persuade the country’s credi- mote growth, reassure investors ters on Monday. guidelines his company had been noti- ing to one of the sources, but na to pay off debts, although tors to alleviate tough fiscal tar- and “move the economy to an The Trump administra- fied of the suspension. it could be temporary if CNPC refinancing and grace periods gets. Mitsotakis will begin his upward virtuous spiral”. tion in early August froze “We were told that Chi- is able to put in place a new have been agreed upon over meetings with a trip to Paris on Mitsotakis, elected last all Venezuelan government or PDVSA. naoil will not load any oil in arrangement excluding units the last decade to ease the Thursday to see President Em- month on a ticket of boosting assets in the United States “Trump’s executive order August. We don’t know what involved in businesses with debt burden. manuel Macron, a government growth, hopes to win agree- and US officials ratcheted up gave a directive for the follow- will happen after,” he said. the United States. A new deal CNPC will wait for more source said. ment to cut the annual target of threats against companies up sanction measures that Chinaoil is the trading ve- has not yet been reached, two guidelines from the US Treas- He will then see German 3.5 percent of primary budget that do business with Vene- shall be announced by the US hicle of CNPC that buys most separate sources with knowl- ury before further moves in Chancellor Angela Merkel in surplus which Greece’s previous zuela’s state-run oil company, Treasury... CNPC is worried Venezuelan crude under term edge of the decision said. dealing with Venezuelan oil, Berlin on August 29 and Dutch leftist government had pledged Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., that the company is likely to contracts and is one of Cara- The sources declined to one of the sources said. Prime Minister Mark Rutte on to maintain to 2022. Thailand asks tech firms to set up centres against ‘fake news’

REUTERS vice - any digital service done centres and in so doing co- cluding taxation policies. Thailand’s new digital minis- BANGKOK through the internet, includ- operate directly with them,” The meeting with Takorn ter to prioritize anti-fake news ing social media - so that they Takorn said after a meeting on Monday was attended by efforts and regulate various THAILAND is proposing that could comply by taking it down with tech companies earlier on tech giants including Face- kinds of content on websites tech companies set up centres faster, said the Thai regulator. Monday, adding that the com- book, messaging app operator and social media. in each of the 10 Southeast “Thailand has proposed panies would have to finance Line Corp, Amazon and Netf- Digital Minister Puttipong Asian countries to curb the that OTT companies set up such operations. lix, he said. Punnakanta said in a Facebook flow of “fake news” and fake ac- a centre to verify news,” said The proposal came as tel- The proposal would be post last month that he would counts, the country’s telecoms Takorn Tantasith, secretary- ecoms regulators from the discussed further during the set up a “fake news centres” regulator said on Monday. general of Thailand’s National 10-member Association of ASEAN Telecommunications to take down online content Such centres would also Broadcasting and Telecommu- Southeast Asian Nations (ASE- Regulators’ Council (ATRC) from child pornography to work as a shortcut for gov- nications Commission. AN) were meeting this week in this week, he added. insults against the country’s ernments to flag misinforma- “We asked if it was possible Bangkok with an aim to come Takorn said the “coordina- monarchy, in addition to tack- tion more easily to providers that the companies authorize up with regional guidelines to tion and verification centres” ling “fake news” and “fake ac- of over-the-top (OTT) ser- each country to oversee such regulate OTT platforms, in- would also support a plan by counts”. www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday, August , 2019

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Officials during the launch of the 2019-20 QNB Stars League season, Qatar’s star-studded domestic football league, at the W Hotel in Doha on Monday. The 2019-2020 season begins on Wednesday, August 21 with Al Sadd playing Al Wakrah. QSL launches 2019-20 football season, unveils mobile app, Molten match ball

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK During the launch Bal- co-ordination with football club and purchase of e-tickets the season to start, and that DOHA lan also unveiled the Molten club companies. He noted that and Season Cards. It will have the QSL had prepared and match ball for the upcoming there would be many market- two more phases in the devel- equipped itself in order to THE Qatar Stars League (QSL) season. The Qatar league is ing initiatives, in addition to opment process, including the provide a special season. launched the new 2019/20 the first to use it, with a special intense communication with possibility of buying sports He expected a strong football season at the W Hotel design only for the QSL. clubs in the upcoming period equipment and clothing for league this season in view of in Doha on Monday. Commenting on the match in order to get their ideas on clubs via the online store. the contracts signed by clubs QSL CEO Hani Taleb Bal- ball, Kwari said the QSL ana- how to attract the public more. “This is one of the ini- with foreign and local players. lan was present at the launch lysed the balls used in the In a landmark move, the tiatives that we were eager to Abbassi also added that alongside Hassan Rabiah Al major leagues in Europe and QSL’s Mobile Application offer the public, in co-opera- the league schedule was Kuwari, Executive Director Asia, and tried this one out last for smartphones, designed tion with Al Konat company brougt forward this year due of Marketing, Sales and Com- season. It has the same specifi- by Qatari company Al Konat, which designed it. Due to our to the competitions lined-up munication, Ahmed Khellil cations as that of the one used was unveiled and will be a keenness to keep abreast of this year. Abbassi, Executive Director in the Asian Cup final, won by new media platform for Qatar events, this app will be con- “Due to a hectic season dur- of Competitions and Football the Qatar national team. It is football fans. tinuously developed with ing which many tournaments Development, Directors as being used for the first time in It allows users functions added features,” Kuwari said will be hosted by the State of well as Heads of Departments the QNB Stars League. such as news of tournaments of the application. Qatar, we would like to point at the QSL. Captain Saeed Kuwari also added that organised by QSL, news and On his part, Executive out that the calendar was set in Juma Al Hitmi from Stadium preparations for the 2019-20 follow-up of clubs, special Director of Competitions a way that doesn’t put pressure Security Department and a season had started immediate- pages about clubs to help the and Football Development on the players, instead letting number of club officials and ly after the end of last season, fans keep in touch with every- Ahmed Khellil Abbassi said them perform steadily through- representatives of the media. through arrangements and thing related to his favourite QSL CEO Hani Taleb Ballan signs a 2019-20 season match ball. everyone was waiting for out the season.”

QSL holds technical meeting Ooredoo announces partnership with QSL for Ooredoo Cup

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OOREDOO has signed a two- year partnership agreement with the Qatar Stars League (QSL) to sponsor the QSL Cup, which will now be called Ooredoo Cup. The tournament will start on September 6, 2019, with the participation of First Divi- sion clubs. Teams will be di- Ahmed al Adsani, Director of Competitions at QSL, Ahmed Abdullah al Sayed, Head of Football Operations vided into two groups and the at QSL, representative of the Qatar Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee and representatives of top four from each group will QNB Stars League clubs at the Qatar Stars League (QSL) technical meeting at the W Hotel on Monday. qualify for the knockout quar- ter-finals. The final has been scheduled for March 30, 2020. Focus on organisational matters ahead Ms. Moza Khalid al Mu- hannadi, Director of Sponsor- Moza Khalid al Muhannadi, Director of Sponsorship, CSR & Media Strategy at Ooredoo (left) and Hassan ship, CSR & Media Strategy at Rabiah al Kuwari, Executive Director of Marketing, Sales and Communication at QSL after exchanging the of 2019-20 QNB Stars League first leg Ooredoo, said of the partner- partnership agreement on Monday. ship; “Supporting sporting TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Ahmed Abdullah al Sayed, professional football and QNB events is a key pillar of our tar, and we’re proud to be QSL seeks to support young quality education. DOHA Head of Football Operations Stars League. corporate social responsibil- enabling development of this players and Qatari clubs in this The QSL also entered into at QSL, representative of the The meeting dealt with ity strategy for a number of talent as part of our commit- tournament (Ooredoo Cup).” a co-operation agreement with AS part of reviewing the ar- Qatar Football Association’s organisational matters and reasons, and to this end, we’ve ment to Qatar National Vision The Qatar Stars League HMC’s Tobacco Control Cent- rangements and preparations Disciplinary Committee and procedures on the day of the a new slogan for all sport- 2030. We look forward to the also signed a two-year co- er for two seasons (2019-20 & being made ahead of the start representatives of QNB Stars game in terms of arrange- ing events to which we put first matches of the tourna- operation agreement with 2020-21) for its three tourna- of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League clubs. ments and entry gates for our name; Empower You To ment and wish each team the Education Above All (EAA), ments — QNB Stars League, League’s first leg, the Qatar Al Adsani welcomed the at- players and administrators as Win. The new Ooredoo Cup best of luck!” a foundation established in Ooredoo Cup and Qatar Cup. Stars League (QSL) held a tendees and wished their clubs well as the importance of at- is the perfect way in which Hassan Rabiah al Kuwari, 2012 by HH Sheikha Moza The agreement with To- technical meeting on Monday success in the new season. He tending the stadium on speci- we can promote a healthy, ac- Executive Director of Market- bint Nasser with the aim of bacco Control Center comes in at the W Hotel in Doha. expressed desire to continue fied dates during the games, tive lifestyle, encourage com- ing, Sales and Communication building a global movement line with the QSL’s keenness to The meeting was attended the constructive co-operation and determination of jersey munity cohesion and support at QSL, said, “We’re proud to that contributes to human, build strong and constructive by Ahmed al Adsani, Direc- in order to achieve common colours and kits for each team Qatari sports teams. We have partner Ooredoo, one of the social and economic develop- partnerships with many active tor of Competitions at QSL, goals and in the interest of in their game. a wealth of talent here in Qa- largest companies in Qatar. The ment through the provision of community institutions. Sports Tuesday, August 20, 2019 13 McLeod and new coach confident of making magic happen in Doha

The 110m hurdles Olympic and world champion says ‘the world title would mean a huge deal’

CRAPPY, inconsistent he won the world title less than hurdling. Happiness per- eye on the 2020 indoor sea- and out-of-character; two years prior – McLeod knew sonified. son and hopes to use it as a SOmar McLeod’s races that he had to make some sig- “I was happy that I was springboard to Olympic suc- for the first half this season nificant changes if he wanted able to put myself in the best cess later that year in much were essentially a reflection to be ready to defend his world situation to come out here the same way he did in 2016. of the difficulties he has faced title later this year. and get a win and a good “We definitely want to do throughout the year. “Hurdling is so unfor- booster going into the Dia- an indoor season next year,” The Jamaican has been giving,” he says. “When you mond League final,” he said. he says. “I didn’t do indoors the stand-out performer in the have a winning streak going, The 110m hurdles in Bir- this year, but I know that will sprint hurdles in recent years, it builds your confidence. But mingham may have been a propel me towards being in winning the world indoor and when you start losing and non-scoring discipline in the the best shape for the Olym- Olympic gold medals in 2016 things start going bad in the Diamond League, but for pics. We’re definitely going followed by the world title in race, you question a lot of McLeod the win was more val- to go after that world indoor 2017. Under the tutelage of things. And you get this same uable than any points score. title next year.” Edrick Floreal, McLeod won psychological effect in any He had finally turned a corner. Before that, though, he 21 of his 25 races – including event, that’s just how it is in “Winning feels good,” he has far more imminent goals. heats – between April 2016 this sport. said. “I feel like myself again.” On September 30 –six weeks and May 2018. “I was going through the from now – McLeod will line But McLeod picked up a season feeling unsure about a Jamaica’s Omar McLeod (right) on way to winning the men’s 110m hurdles final at the IAAF Diamond Path back to gold up for the 110m heats at the mid-season injury in 2018, lot of things: I lost my aunt, League Grand Prix at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, England, on Sunday. (REUTERS) McLeod’s season up until IAAF World Athletics Cham- then later that year Floreal things went downhill, I was now hasn’t exactly been plain pionships Doha 2019. Two moved from Kentucky to take unsure of my situation, I Rana Reider seems to have eager to be around my team- sailing, but the 25-year-old is days later, he hopes to be on a new coaching role in was getting hurt. I just didn’t already lifted a weight off his World awaits mates, I’m eager to listen to relishing getting back into a standing on the top step of Texas. McLeod had to make think I was in the best situa- shoulders. my coach and do whatever he championship setting among the podium at the Khalifa In- some changes and decided to tion to defend my (world) ti- Just two weeks ago On September 30 – six tells me to do. I’m happy.” the rest of the world’s best. ternational Stadium. move to Florida to be coached tle and run fast. McLeod relocated to Ger- weeks from now – McLeod In much the same way “I’m the defending cham- “Winning the world title by Tony Ross. “I was miserable, I hon- many, Reider’s temporary will line up for the 110m that his off-track struggles pion and I’ll be up against would mean a huge deal,” he McLeod’s 2019 campaign estly was miserable,” he summer base, where he now manifested themselves into the same people I run with says. “I’m a championship started promisingly enough, added. trains alongside an all-star heats at the IAAF World his early-season results, every year,” says McLeod, performer, I know exactly winning his first IAAF Dia- “I just needed to make multi-talented group that in- Athletics Champion- McLeod’s newfound content- who, as defending champion, what it takes to win a title. mond League race of the sure that I fixed that. I owed cludes the likes of world and ships Doha 2019. Two ment was reflected at the re- will have a wildcard entry “I know me so well that if season with a 13.12 clocking it to myself to change things. Olympic triple jump cham- days later, he hopes to cent IAAF Diamond League to the IAAF World Athletics I’m in the right situation with in Shanghai. What made the I had to tell myself, ‘you’re pion Christian Taylor, triple be standing on the top meeting in Birmingham. Championships Doha 2019. a coach that knows what he’s feat all the more impressive is the defending champion, you Olympic sprint medallist step of the podium at In less-than-perfect con- “They’re all getting stronger doing and has confidence in that it came one day after the need to act like that, and you Andre De Grasse, two-time ditions at the Alexander Sta- and stronger. Most of them, me and trusts that I can get the death of his aunt, one of his need to put yourself in the world indoor 60m hurdles the Khalifa International dium, McLeod returned to like Shubenkov and Ortega, job done and I have equal trust closest relatives. best situation to go defend champion Nia Ali and 2014 Stadium. “I know that if winning ways with a 13.21 are approaching 29 which are in him, then we can do magic, But as the season pro- that title and don’t have a pity European 200m champion I’m healthy and happy, I’m victory, looking every bit as like the peak years. we can win whatever title. gressed, McLeod started to party for yourself. So I just Adam Gemili. unstoppable.”. smooth as he did during his “But I can’t really watch “I don’t take my competi- struggle and was beaten in fixed that.” “It’s a happy environ- dominant 2016-2017 period that, I just need to stick to tors for granted, they’re all Nanjing, Rabat, Stanford and ment,” says McLeod. “I’m and beating a field that in- what works for me. I know great athletes,” he adds. “But London. Never before in his New coach, new location around athletes who are most like boot camp. We’re in cluded US champion Daniel myself so well, I know what I know me and I can only professional career had he suf- Few athletes make changes equally as hungry as I am and a dorm and all we do is eat, Roberts and Asian champion works for me, I just need to stick to what I know. fered four successive defeats. to their coaching set-up in they inspire me every single sleep and train. It’s a good Xie Wenjun. be honest with myself and “I know that if I’m healthy After finishing third in Lon- the middle of the season. For day. situation because I want to No clattered hurdles, no pull off the win.” and happy, I’m unstoppable.” don – the same track on which McLeod, though, his move to “The situation I’m in is al- go out there and train, I’m strained finish, just smooth He also already has an (IAAF)

Chip & put At last: Cincinnati title lands Tiger shoots par but won’t get to defend Tour Championship Medvedev in world top five WASHINGTON: A season that saw Tiger Woods capture his AFP against Rafa was important,” 15th major title by winning CINCINNATI he said of hanging on. “I was the Masters came to a close maybe able to use that experi- Sunday for the 43-year-old star DANIIL Medvedev, coming off ence that I had and David did at the PGA BMW Championship. back-to-back ATP finals de- not.” Medvedev, who only re- Woods fired a final-round par 72 feats, held off David Goffin 7-6 cently gained the ATP Top 10, over the same Medinah course (7/3), 6-4 on Sunday to win now will find himself ranked where he won the 1999 and the ATP Cincinnati Masters. fifth as a result of his three- 2006 PGA Championships to The ninth-seeded Russian week run of form. finish 72 holes on seven-under finished with an ace after saving “I don’t check the rank- 281. It means Woods won’t break points in the final game, ings every two minutes, but qualify to defend his title at next lifting a first Masters 1000 tro- I do look after I do well at a week’s season-ending US PGA phy after settling for runner- tournament,” he said. “If I had Tour Championship at East Lake up finishes to Nick Kyrgios in lost I’d be seventh, now I’m in Atlanta. “It was a little bit Justin Thomas holds the J.D. Wadley trophy and BMW trophy after Washington and Rafael Nadal fifth.” Medvedev followed up frustrating,” Woods said. The winning the BMW Championship at Medinah Country Club No. 3 in in Montreal last weekend. his semi-final upset of defend- result left Woods beyond 40th Illinois, USA, on Sunday. (USA TODAY SPORTS) “These have been the best ing champion Novak Djokovic in the US PGA season playoff three weeks of my life,” Med- as he controlled feisty Belgian points standings with only the vedev said. “My mentality was Goffin to win an ATP leading top 30 advancing to next week’s Thomas holds off Cantlay to the best, my serve was the 31st hardcourt match. season-ending Tour Champion- best, my tennis has been really He has the most match ship in Atlanta. “Some of the win with record at Medinah consistent. wins on any surface this year Daniil Medvedev of Russia poses with the Rookwood Cup after defeat- tournaments I didn’t play as “I didn’t have one bad with 43. ing Belgian David Goffin 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 at the ATP Cincinnati Masters well as I wanted to,” Woods AFP Dustin Johnson and Austral- match, I hope to continue this Spanish superstar Nadal, in Mason, Ohio, US, on Sunday. (USA TODAY SPORTS) said. The next planned US PGA WASHINGTON ian Marc Leishman. way for next few weeks.” After who did not play this week – event for Woods will be the new Thomas birdied four of the his full-on post-Wimbledon is second with 41, followed by losing to Federer in Halle. tiebreaker as Goffin, coached tournament in Japan in October JUSTIN Thomas captured last eight holes at the subur- schedule, the winner admit- Roger Federer on 39. “Congratulations to your by 2002 Australian open as part of the 2019-20 cam- his 10th career US PGA title ban Chicago layout to fend off ted: “I’m so exhausted, I al- Medvedev stamped him- team,” he told Medvedev, winner Thomas Johansson, paign. (AFP) on Sunday, holding off fel- Cantlay, who closed with bird- most can’t talk now.” He also self a contender for the US “Once again, an unbelievable fought back. low American Patrick Cantlay ies on four of the last six holes revealed that he was starting to Open, the final Grand Slam of week for you, fantastic. But Medvedev’s break in down the back nine to win and nine birdies in all. cramp in the final game, when the season that starts in Flush- “I think you are ready for the opening game of the sec- Stricter penalties to the BMW Championship in “I just stayed patient,” he tossed his racquet in anger ing Meadows in a week. New York.” Medvedev pow- ond set was all he needed as combat slow play record-smashing fashion. Thomas said. Patrick made before saving break points. Goffin was competing in ered to a 4-1 lead in the open- he avenged a loss to Goffin at The 2017 PGA Champi- that very interesting. I hit the “I think my Montreal final his second final of 2019 after ing set but had to win it in a Wimbledon this year. EUROPEAN Tour players will incur onship winner seized his first ball so bad to start the day. I a one-shot penalty from Novem- triumph since last year’s WGC couldn’t hit a fairway. That ber if they are deemed to have Bridgestone Invitational, de- was a hard start.” breached slow play regulations feating Cantlay by three strokes, After seeing his lead shrink Keys claims women’s crown over Kuznetsova twice in a single round. and claimed the top spot in the to two shots, Thomas landed IN addition, players who consist- US PGA playoff point standings his approach two feet from AFP ings after a series of injuries, during the week, a string that ently need to be timed or are “on entering next week’s season- the cup at 11 to set up a birdie CINCINNATI was broken back in the 10th included Spain’s Garbine Mu- the clock” will face stiffer fines ending Tour Championship. and surged to the finish. “That game of each set by 16th-seed- guruza, reigning Wimbledon from next season. For example, “I was really nervous to- birdie on 11 was huge,” he said. MADISON Keys came from a ed Keys – who fired 13 aces on champion Simona Halep and a player who is timed on 15 oc- day,” said Thomas, who began “It kind of propelled me.” break down in both sets to de- the way to victory. Venus Williams. casions during a season will be the day with a six-stroke advan- Thomas, who won the 2017 feat Svetlana Kuznetsova 7-5, “If my team had told me a “It was a tough draw from fined 26,000 pounds ($32,000), tage. “It’s hard to play with the FedEx Cup playoff crown, 7-6 (7/5) on Sunday to win the week ago that I would be here, the very start,” Keys said. “I as opposed to the current lead. I was enjoying it though. made himself the player to beat WTA Cincinnati crown. I would have laughed in their definitely think I played some 9,000-pound fine in place. Play- “I forgot how hard it is to in next week’s Tour Champi- The 2017 US Open finalist face,” admitted Keys, who had of my best tennis consistently ers will, however, have the option win. That’s why it has taken this onship at East Lake in Atlanta. notched her fifth career title endured two opening-match this week. to request one time extension long. I’ve been working hard to Thomas will start at 10-un- and second this season after a defeats since a second-round I’m obviously really happy per round, giving an additional 40 get back to it and it feels great.” der par with a two-stroke lead win in Charleston in April. exit at Wimbledon. and really proud of myself,” seconds to hit a shot. “The time Thomas fired a four-under over second-place point pro- She’ll return to the top 10 Keys belted a total of 43 she added, while stressing she was right to take these additional par 68 to finish 72 holes at ducer Cantlay in next week’s in the world rankings with the winners with 33 unforced er- won’t let the performance put steps,” the European Tour chief Medinah on 25-under 263, event under a new points for- US Open a week away. rors and broke Kuznetsova more pressure on her at the executive Keith Pelley said in a shattering the former mark mat that ensures the tourna- Madison Keys with the women’s Kuznetsova, a two-time three times. US Open. statement. (REUTERS) of 23-under at the 116-year- ment winner will capture the trophy at the Cincinnati Open in Grand Slam champion work- Kuznetsova was the fourth “It’s definitely more of a old event shared by American playoff crown. Mason, Ohio, on Sunday. (AFP) ing her way back up the rank- Grand Slam winner Keys beat building block,” she said. 14 Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Sports

Messi and Ibrahimovic Atletico edge Getafe 1-0 in Madrid nominated for Puskas award derby; Sevilla ease past Espanyol AFP DPA LAUSANNE BARCELONA

LIONEL Messi and Zlatan ALVARO Morata’s header I missed a penalty, that Ibrahimovic are the star earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 happens sometimes. names on the 10-player short- win over Getafe in their La Liga If I’d have scored the list announced on Monday by opener on Sunday, as both sides game would have been FIFA for its Puskas award for finished with 10 men. different, but we won, goal of the year. Morata sent Atletico ahead There are nominees from with a firm header from Kieran that’s what’s important, the Bundesliga, Spanish Liga Trippier’s cross from the right against a side that’s and women’s World Cup and after 23 minutes. very difficult. one, a jaw-dropping shot by The former Tottenham de- Billie Simpson of Cliftonville fender was a constant menace Atletico Madrid striker Ladies, from a Northern Ire- on the flank for Atletico on his Alvaro Morata land women’s league game debut, looking to get forward at played on what appears to every opportunity. was to take the three points. We be a public pitch in front of Getafe were reduced to 10 played seriously, intensely, ag- no spectators. Messi earned men after 38 minutes when gressively, and we got the sec- a seventh nomination with Jorge Molina stepped on Thom- ond goal.” Real Betis suffered a delicate chip for Barcelona as Partey’s Achilles, but Atletico a 2-1 home defeat by Real Val- against Betis in Seville. Ibra- lost Renan Lodi for two yellow ladolid, seeing goalkeeper Joel himovic netted with a balletic cards in one minute shortly be- Robles sent off for a foul outside volley for LA Galaxy in Major fore half-time. his box after eight minutes. League Soccer. Club record signing Joao The visitors took the lead The award, which was es- Felix, whom Atletico paid in the 63rd minute when Sergi tablished in 2009, is named Benfica 126 million euros for Guardiola lashed in a low drive after the legendary Hungary, this summer, won a penalty from distance, but five minutes Spain and Real Madrid strik- in the second half after a bril- later Loren Moron levelled. er Ferenc Puskas. Fans can liant run, but Morata saw his However Oscar Plano fin- vote until September 1 on the effort saved by Getafe goal- ished brilliantly in the 89th 10 candidates nominated by keeper David Soria. minute to earn Valladolid an FIFA. The two other wom- Getafe forward Angel Rod- impressive scalp on the road. en candidates are Ajara riguez almost equalized but Alaves earned a 1-0 win Nchout of Cameroon and saw his vicious effort from long Atletico Madrid’s Spanish forward Alvaro Morata scores a header past Getafe’s Togolese defender Dakonam Djene during their Spanish League over Levante thanks to Jo- Amy Rodriguez of Utah. range crash against the crossbar match at the Wanda Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid on Sunday. (AFP) selu’s header from a corner Remaining five choices: in the tense final stages. after 53 minutes. Brazilian Matheus Cunha, “I missed a penalty, that to being one of the best in the were tough to break down and a penalty after the break but af- the points for Sevilla with a tidy The forward was able to of RB Leipzig, Italian Fabio happens sometimes, if I’d have world and we’re happy to have Espanyol never looked likely to ter referring to VAR the officials finish after being left free in the celebrate his debut with the de- Quagliarella, Colombian scored the game would have him here with us.” Earlier Julen equalise after the Andalusians withdrew the award, because of area by the slack home defence. cisive goal for Asier Garitano’s Juan Fernando Quintero, been different, but we won, Lopetegui’s Sevilla got off to a went ahead. a foul on Sevilla defender Diego “We played well, we knew side after a summer switch from Andros Townsend of Crystal that’s what’s important, against winning start at Espanyol, earn- Reguilon, on loan from Real Carlos before he handled the how to defend when we had to Newcastle United. Palace for a volley against a side that’s very difficult,” said ing a 2-0 victory thanks to Ser- Madrid, stabbed home after a ball. Nolito fired narrowly wide and we took advantage of our Alaves goalkeeper Dani Pa- Manchester City and Daniel Morata. gio Reguilon and Nolito’s goals. goalmouth scramble just before and lashed over another effort chances,” said Lopetegui. checo made a couple of smart Zsori – overhead kick for De- “(Joao Felix) is a kid with in- Former Spain and Real half-time to put Sevilla in front. before the former Manchester “We’re happy because we stops to deny Enis Bardhi and brecen in Hungarian league. credible talent, he’s on the path Madrid coach Lopetegui’s side Espanyol thought they had City winger eventually secured fulfilled our objective, which Ruben Vezo at the other end. Teenager Camavinga stars as PSG Bayern offer Coutinho fresh start on loan suffer shock 2-1 defeat at Rennes AFP MADRID

AFP Damien da Silva. BARCELONA’S Philippe RENNES, FRANCE The centre-back received Coutinho has joined Bayern the ball in his own box but his Munich on a one-year loan CHAMPIONS Paris Saint-Ger- mis-placed pass to goalkeeper worth 8.5 million euros with an main slipped up in their second Romain Salin was intercepted option to buy, the Spanish club league game of the season los- by Cavani who tucked it away to confirmed on Monday. ing 2-1 to Rennes on Sunday in make it 1-0. “The agreement provides a repeat of April’s French Cup The sides were back level for an option for Bayern to buy final with a 16-year-old playing just before the half-time whis- at a 120-million-euro fee,” Bar- a starring role. tle. Right-back Hamari Traore celona said. Edinson Cavani scored af- found Niang in the box with a The 27-year-old Brazilian Philippe Coutinho with Bayern ter less than 15 minutes of play soft cross and the Senegal for- joined Barcelona from Liver- Munich’s sports director Hasan for the visitors in Brittanny be- ward took two light touches, pool in January 2018 for an ini- Salihamidzic in Munich on fore Mbaye Niang and Romain held-off Marquinhos before tial 120 million euros in a deal Monday. (AFP) del Castillo responded for the smoothly curling his effort past that included another 40 mil- home side. Alphonse Areola. lion euros in potential add-ons. a potential Neymar return to PSG were without forward The Bretons took the lead But the international mid- Barcelona. Neymar for a third succes- than four minutes later of the fielder’s stint at Barcelona never The player, who has scored sive game this term with the second-half following a sublime worked out as hoped despite 21 goals in 75 games for Barca in world’s most expensive player cross from Camavinga. huge excitement around his ar- all competitions despite being continuing to be the subject of Midfielder Camavinga rival at the Camp Nou. unsettled, said he was delighted interest from Barcelona and found a free Del Castillo, start- Initially tried in midfield with the move to Germany. Real Madrid. ing instead of suspended Fla- where he plays for Brazil, “For me, this move means Angolan-born 16-year-old vien Tait, who easily beat Areola Coutinho was pushed into the a new challenge in a new coun- Eduardo Camavinga starred in Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe (left) vies with Rennes’ midfielder Eduardo Camavinga during their with a header. front three by Ernesto Val- try with one of the best clubs in Rennes midfield, and proved French L1 match at the Rosharon Park Stadium in Rennes on Sunday. (AFP) The hosts refused to settle verde last season but the switch Europe,” Coutinho said on Bay- to be key in his team’s winning for the one-goal advantage and never paid off and fans rarely ern’s website. goal, along with experienced with the squad,” he told broad- the gas after their good start showed their quality with two had a superb chance to make it glimpsed the form he showed at “I’m very much look- playmaker Clement Grenier. caster Canal+. through Cavani’s effort. good chances within the open- 3-1 on 62 minutes. Liverpool. ing forward to that. Like FC Rennes boss Julien Stephan “We’ve prepared him with “We started well but we ing quarter of an hour of play. Youngster Camavinga could “Coutinho: story of a mas- Bayern, I have big ambitions said Camavinga, the first player the players, the staff and the eased off a bit, I don’t know Firstly Julian Draxler’s half- have added a third himself but sive disaster,” headlined Mon- and I’m convinced that I can born since January 2002 to fea- whole club so he can evolve in why, we lost concentration,” he volley skimmed over the bar be- his half-volley skied over the day’s Barcelona-based Sport achieve them together with my ture in Europe’s top five leagues, the right conditions. He started told Canal+. fore Cavani’s header hit the post crossbar. newspaper. new teammates.” had continued to improve since doing it at the end of last season “It wasn’t the real PSG. after 14 minutes. Kylian Mbappe and Cavani Speculation about his fu- The German club hope he making his first team debut in and he’s confirming all the tal- Rennes played well, they were Uruguay forward Ca- had a late chances but they ture had shadowed Coutinho will provide reinforcement in April. ent we think he has at the start solid defensively, they were vani made up for hitting the could not save PSG and Thomas over the summer with French attack following the departure “It’s more than six months of this season,” he added. more careful than us,” he added. woodowrk by scoring 20 min- Tuchel’s blushes, losing to the champions Paris Saint-Ger- of veteran duo Arjen Robben he’s been training with the pro- PSG skipper Thiago Silva The Parisians dominated utes later after a defensive side who finished in 10th place main mentioned as a likely and Franck Ribery at the end of fessionals. He’s settled in well admitted his side stepped off the early proceedings and howler from Rennes captain in the league last season. destination in a deal linked to last season.

Moved to Arsenal for new challenge: Luiz Balotelli unafraid of failure at Brescia, hopes for Italy recall DEFENDER David Luiz said build the side with younger and I want to be here and REUTERS this is my city, I can’t compare with stickers of himself and he decided to move from players, choosing to start An- see it shine on the pitch and MILAN this team to any other. But the then posted it on his Facebook Chelsea to Premier League dreas Christensen and Kurt outside.” goal is also to return to the page. rivals Arsenal for a different Zouma in central defence in Luiz said he could have MAVERICK forward Mario national team,” he said, add- Balotelli made his debut challenge after an “honest his first two league games. remained at Stamford Balotelli said he was not ing that his aim was to play at in Serie C with Lumezzane be- conversation” with manager “Everyone knows I was Bridge, where he had signed afraid of failing at Serie A side Euro 2020. fore going on to play for Inter Frank Lampard about the so happy in Chelsea and a new two-year contract Brescia and that he was still “When Brescia’s offer ar- Milan, Manchester City, AC Stamford Bridge club’s new won many trophies there. I extension at the end of last hoping for an Italy recall as he rived, I didn’t think of any- Milan, Liverpool, Nice and direction. had a real honest conversa- season after helping the club was officially presented by his thing else. There’s is no fear of Marseille. Luiz, 32, made a dead- tion with Lamps and Lamps finish third in the league, hometown club on Monday. failing, I hope to help this team He has scored 14 goals in line day move across Lon- had different ideas for his but chose to seek a new chal- Promoted Brescia became grow as much as possible.” 36 appearances for Italy but don to Arsenal where he plans for the year,” Luiz told lenge. the eighth club of the 29-year- The hugely-gifted Balo- has not been picked since an signed a two-year contract reporters. “I am a guy with am- old’s turbulent career when he telli’s talents have often been ineffective performance in the after spending three seasons “So the best way for me bition and that is why I signed from them on Sunday overshadowed by incidents 1-1 draw at home to Poland in a second stint with Chel- to respect the club where moved,” Luiz added. “I on a free transfer from Olym- such as one at Manchester City last September. sea. He made his Arsenal I can was to move on, try could have chosen a com- pique de Marseille. earlier in his career, where he Brescia Calcio new signing Mario He scored 31 goals in 51 debut last weekend in a 2-1 a new challenge and give fortable zone and got money Dozens of Brescia fans famously set fire to his house Balotelli during his presentation in Ligue 1 games in his first two home win over Burnley. him the opportunity to do and be cool and that is it. celebrated outside the hotel after letting off fireworks in his Brescia, Italy on Monday. (EPA-EFE) seasons for Nice but, after fail- With Chelsea operating his job. I’m so happy here “But I like a new a chal- where “Supermario” gave a bathroom. ing to score in the first half of under a FIFA transfer ban, as since the first day I felt lenge and new things in my 12-minute news conference Balotelli also upset team in the 2-1 group stage win over last season, joined Marseille Lampard’s policy has been to welcome. This is a big club life.” (REUTERS) on Monday. mates in Italy’s 2014 World England, he covered the entire where he found the net eight “I came to Brescia because Cup squad when, after scoring Italy page in a Panini album times during a six-month stint. Sports Tuesday, August 20, 2019 15 Smith doubtful for Qatari cagers battle hard in GCC U18 opener TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK third Ashes Test DOHA QATAR could not sustain their REUTERS first-half display and suffered a MELBOURNE defeat in their opening match against Saudi Arabia in the BATSMAN Steve Smith must GCC under-18 basketball in be free of concussion symp- Manama, Bahrain on Monday. toms for 24 hours before he The FIBA Asia Qualifiers can begin return to play proto- 2020 started at the Umm Al cols, Australia’s sports medi- Hasm Indoor Hall with the cine manager has said, making Qatar vs Saudi Arabia and the him a doubt for the third Ash- former resisted well till the es Test starting on Thursday. half-time (30-30) before going Smith suffered a sickening down 60-70. blow to the neck from a Jof- For Qatar, Ahmad Mo- Qatar team prior to their departure for Manama, Bahrain, to play in fra Archer bouncer during the hamad led the scoring with 19, the GCC Under-18 Basketball Championship. second Test at Lord’s, forcing while Mahmoud Darwish had him off the ground for a medi- a double-double of 11 points have a double-double was on Kuwait. Other participat- cal assessment. and 10 rebounds and Mubarak Hammam Hussain, who post- ing teams are Oman, the UAE The right-hander returned Jama recorded 10. ed 11 points and grabbed 14 and hosts Bahrain. After a to the crease 40 minutes later Saudi Arabian Saad Ab- rebounds. Almonthadhar Al- rest day on August 21, Qatar’s before being dismissed for 92 subaie topped the points zurayqi secured 14 points and next matches are against Bah- but he was then ruled out of the chart with 21 and completed Abdulraman Fallatah netted rain on August 22, the UAE final day’s play and replaced a fine double-double with 10 13 for the winners. on August 23 and Oman on by Marnus Labuschagne, who rebounds. Another player to On Tuesday, Qatar take August 25. became Test cricket’s first con- cussion substitute. With the third Test start- ing at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday, time may be Smith’s Australia’s Steve Smith falls to the pitch after being hit in the head by a ball from England’s Jofra Archer biggest enemy. on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London Saturday. (AFP) Qatar to start with Hong Kong “He needs to be symptom free for 24 hours before he even touris added. “He needs to be symptom in a three-day friendly match gets to start the process,” Crick- “About 30 percent of con- starting on Tuesday. clash in Asian h’ball qualifiers et Australia’s Alex Kountouris cussions are delayed. So it’s not free for 24 hours before The England and Wales told reporters in Melbourne on uncommon and why we test the he even gets to start the Cricket Board (ECB) said the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Arabia, India and Hong Kong, Monday. players the next day.” process,” Cricket 37-year-old will be assessed on DOHA while Group B includes Bah- “So he is just recovering and Kountouris added that any Australia’s Alex Kountouris “an ongoing basis” and will be rain, South Korea, Iran and sleeping, taking some time to criticism about allowing Smith told reporters in considered for selection ahead REIGNING continental cham- Kuwait. feel better then after that he be- to return to the crease was mis- Melbourne on Monday. of the fourth Test at Old Traf- pions Qatar will begin their gins the process but there is ob- guided, given he had not pre- ford starting on September 4. campaign in the Asian men’s Aldana, Nusra leave viously a very short time before sented with any signs. England’s leading Test qualification tournament for shooting camp the next Test.” “Everything he (Saw) did cussion. That would be an over wicket-taker Anderson aggra- the for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qatari shooters Aldana al Kountouris added that the was according to the protocol,” reaction.” vated his calf injury during the Games with a match against Mubarak and Nusra Moham- decision on when Smith was Kountouris said. The second Test ended in first Test at Edgbaston, which Hong Kong in Doha on Octo- med left for Rio De Janeiro, able to return would be made “At the time Steve did not a draw, with Australia leading Australia won by 251 runs. ber 17. Brazil for a five-day camp solely by team doctor Rich- have a concussion. He was fine the series 1-0 after winning the Fast bowler Jofra Archer, The Asian Handball As- ahead of the World Cup for ard Saw, who would follow the to play. If we left him out of the opener at Edgbaston. who replaced Anderson in the sociation (AHF) announced Pistol and Rifle. Cricket Australia protocols. game it would have been for second Test, claimed five wickets the match schedule of the After the camp is over, Saw made the decision to only what we saw on the field. Anderson left out on debut at Lord’s and bowled qualification tournament Aldana and Mohammed will take Smith from the field on “The reality is that only In London, England have consistently over 90 mph. The which will conclude at the fight for two 2020 Tokyo Saturday and, after a series of about one in five or six head named an unchanged 12-man second Test ended in a draw on Duhail Complex in Doha on Olympics quota places in the tests indicated no signs of con- impacts end up being concus- squad for the third Ashes Test Sunday, with Australia leading October 26. 10m Air Rifle and 25m Air Ri- cussion, allowed the batsman to sions, which is why we monitor against Australia starting on the five-Test series 1-0. In their second match, Qa- fle events in the World Cup, continue his innings. them. If you look at that game Thursday, with recovering tar will take on India on Oc- which will take place in Rio Smith, however, had devel- there were three other head seamer James Anderson set to ENGLAND SQUAD tober 19 before facing Saudi Qatari shooter Aldana al De Janeiro from August 26 to oped symptoms overnight and impacts and only Steve devel- play for Lancashire’s second Arabia on October 21. Mubarak with coach at the September 3. Third Ashes Test: Joe Root (captain), after further testing on Sunday, oped a concussion. XI to step up his rehabilita- Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeep- For the second time in Hamad International Airport More than 500 shoot- which is part of the process, Saw “If we pulled every player tion. er), Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, a row, Qatar will host the before leaving for Rio De Janeiro. ers from 66 countries are ruled him out of the fifth day. out who had a head impact we’d Anderson, who is recuperat- Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Jack Leach, Jason men’s handball qualification expected to fight for medals “Delayed concussions are be pulling out 80 percent of the ing from a right calf injury, will Roy, Ben Stokes, Chris Woakes. tournament for the Olympic The hosts Qatar are placed in various events during the reasonably common,” Koun- players who don’t have a con- feature against Leicestershire Games. in Group A along side Saudi World Cup.

Mandatory neck Emotional rollercoaster Sharjeel sorry in bid to guards ‘not resurrect Pakistan career far away’ after for gutsy Labuschagne Smith’s incident AFP 24 hours earlier, but came If selected, he will be well The Pakistani AFP LONDON through. He went on to top aware of the challenge, having opening batsman SYDNEY score with 59 as the tourists been welcomed to the Ashes in AUSTRALIA’S Marnus La- held on for a draw. the most punishing way imagi- was banned for COMPULSORY neck guards buschagne admitted experi- “Personally, being out nable. five years in 2017 on helmets for Australian encing a rollercoaster of emo- there is probably less nerve- “It got me flush in the grille cricketers are “not far away”, tions when he became Test racking than being off the but it was just ‘get up and get on spot-fixing the national team’s medical cricket’s first concussion re- field,” Labuschagne said. on with it’,” he said of the ball charges chief said Monday after a sick- placement. “When he got hit, I had a that sent him sprawling. ening blow felled Steve Smith Labuschagne came into bit of a sick feeling, you’re kind “You get up and try and during the second Ashes Test. the Australia team on the fifth of helpless. But when you’re act cool. I think what it does AFP Australia have been at the day of the second Test against out there you’re in the contest do is it makes you (switch) on. LAHORE forefront of pressing for bet- England at Lord’s after Steve and the adrenaline is rushing It means there is no mucking ter safety measures after the Smith was diagnosed with a pretty much all you’re doing is around. DISGRACED former Pakistan death of Phillip Hughes, who delayed concussion. trying to watch that ball. “You’re watching the ball opener Sharjeel Khan took the was hit on the base of the skull Smith had been hit on “When you’re off field and and you’re trying to work as first step towards resurrecting by a bouncer in a Sheffield the head by Jofra Archer the your hands are tied...it’s a lit- hard as you can to see that ball his career on Monday by apol- Shield game in 2014. day before and it took just tle bit of a shock to the system. as early as you can. That’s the ogising for indulging in the Following an independent two balls on Sunday for the But when you’re out there, it’s benefit of facing someone that spot-fixing in 2017 that earned investigation into the tragedy, England paceman to floor La- all guns blazing.” fast in your first few balls. him a five-year ban. Cricket Australia introduced buschagne with another fierce Labuschagne batted with “It may be a thing for the The 30-year-old met with new rules for concussion sub- bouncer to the helmet. enough resolve and poise to rest of the series but it’s our Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Sharjeel Khan: Offers unconditional apology. stitutes in domestic games. The 25-year-old was put justify a place in the Australia job as batters, we’ve got to find anti-corruption officials who These have now been through the same on-field side when the third Test be- a way to score off those balls or directed him to undergo a re- adopted by the International concussion testing as Smith gins on Thursday. get out of the way.” habilitation programme, put- The 30-year-old met with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Cricket Council and were used ting him on track to return to anti-corruption officials who directed him to undergo a for the first time when Smith the sport. rehabilitation programme, putting him on track to was replaced by Marnus La- “I offer my unconditional return to the sport. “I offer my unconditional apology to buschagne on Sunday against apology to the PCB, my team- the PCB, my teammates, fans and family for the irre- England at Lord’s after med- mates, fans and family for the sponsible conduct that brought embarrassment to eve- ics ruled him unfit to carry on. irresponsible conduct that ryone,” he was quoted as saying in a PCB press release. The inquest into Hughes’ brought embarrassment to death also recommended everyone,” Sharjeel was quot- first-class players in Australia ed as saying in a PCB press match-fixing, where the whole Khan will also have to visit wear helmets made to British release. result is. orphanages as part of commu- safety standards while bat- “I request for forgiveness Half of Khan’s ban was nity service, and participate in ting against medium pace or and assure I will show more suspended. integration sessions with Pa- fast bowling. responsibility in my future ac- The PCB said he has been kistan’s national players and That included the tions,” he said. given a roadmap to revive his support personnel. use of specially designed The left-hander was a ris- career. In his statement, Khan neck guards, known as ing star and playing in the “Sharjeel has completed reminded fellow players to StemGuards. second edition of the Pakistan his two and a half years of in- “strictly and religiously” fol- But they are not compul- Super League in Dubai when eligibility and will now com- low the PCB’s anti-corruption sory and Smith, who collapsed he was charged with deliber- plete rehabilitation before the code. to the ground face first after ately not scoring on two balls end of the year and then rein- He said he planned to re- the vicious ball from Jofra at a certain time of the match tegrate into top level cricket,” turn first to club cricket as he Archer smacked into the side in return for money from the statement said. needed time to build up his fit- of his neck, in scenes reminis- bookies. The rehabilitation, among ness and form. cent of the Hughes incident, Pakistan has a long and other things, will also include At the time of the ban, was not wearing one. sordid history of spot-fixing attending and delivering lec- Sharjeel had played one Test, He said afterwards they Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne in action during the second Ashes cricket Test match against – where a specific part of a tures on the PCB Anti-Corrup- 25 one-day internationals and made him claustrophobic and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Sunday. (REUTERS) game is rigged, as opposed to tion Code. 15 T20 matches. uncomfortable. 16 Tuesday, August 20, 2019 The Last Word QNRF awards grants to NU-Q faculty, students for research on migrants’ contribution to Qatar

Inaara Gangji, Muhammad and behaviours so more valuable segments of our Another NU-Q team is set to study Sikandar Ali Chaudary and parents protect their children population, children”. Asma al Sulaiti – will work by using car safety restraints. He went on to note that infant mortality in road accidents with NU-Q Professor Hasan Dun said that the grant was the project will include Mahmud to study how instigated by some “shocking developing an awareness TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK element of undergraduate migrant workers are able to statistics on fatalities and campaign to promote the DOHA education. navigate Qatar’s start-up and injuries in car accidents, and implementation of car safety “Engaging in systematic kafala regulations to set up the lack of protection and measures and to influence GRANTS from the Qatar research and rigorous content their own businesses. safety for children in moving behavioral change in the local National Research is an important component of “Entrepreneurial activity vehicles.” She also noted that community. Fund (QNRF) to study the Northwestern educational among migrant workers the students participating Over the past eight years, entrepreneurship among experience,” said Everette contributes significantly to in the project will “learn by NU-Q has received 11 grants the migrant community E Dennis, dean and CEO of the development of the local being involved in all aspects of from the QNRF, which has in Qatar and car safety for NU-Q. “By participating in economy,” said Mahmud. research and data collection, resulted in NU-Q students children have been awarded these projects, our students “Through our exploration of then use their finding to and faculty investigating to faculty and students from gain valuable analytical and how much these businesses The funds, which were granted as part of QNRF’s annual make tangible change in a wide variety of issues, Northwestern University in intellectual skills that will impact the local community, Undergraduate Research Experience Program, are the attitudes about and use including how to cultivate Qatar (NU-Q). open new opportunities we will be able to extrapolate provided to foster and develop a culture of research as of child safety restraints a science-based community The funds, which were for them and broaden their a policy that could help local an important element of undergraduate education by parents and guardians in Qatar, the community granted as part of QNRF’s educational experience.” businesses and promote in Qatar.” of Qatari women majlis, annual Undergraduate To better comprehend economic resilience in Qatar.” Rachdi, one of the student driving behaviours in Qatar, Research Experience migrants’ overall In a second research students and graduates -- -- to investigate why infants researchers participating in Qatar’s foreign aid strategy, Program, are provided to contribution to Qatar project, NU-Q professors, Hatim Rachdi, Faisal Albadi, are among the most common the project, added that the and of the development of foster and develop a culture through entrepreneurship, Susan Dun and Sam Amina Niksic, Nada Bedair victims in road accidents in issue is important “because the Qatar national identity, of research as an important a group of NU-Q students -- Meekings, will work with five and Buthayna al Mohammadi Qatar and to change attitudes it concerns one of the most among others.

CHIEF OF STAFF MEETS US CENTRAL COMMAND CHIEF Qatari female artist CHIEF of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces honoured at Istanbul HE Lieutenant-General (Pilot) Ghanem bin Shaheen al visual art festival Ghanem met with the Commander of the US Central Command in the Middle East Gen Kenneth Mckenzie and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of their visit to the country. (QNA) PII-Q, British Council sign deal to help Filipinos seeking to migrate to English speaking countries Dania Tarek has been named the ‘Star of the Festival’ at the Interna- AILYN AGONIA tional Festival of Visual Art being held in Istanbul, Turkey. DOHA QNA the most prominent of which PHILIPPINE Integrated ISTANBUL is the display of the craft of Institute-Qatar (PII-Q) has Mecca, which uses various become a member of the British THE International Festival types of ropes to knit necklaces Council IELTS Partnership of Visual Art organised by and clothes, in addition to Programme following the Big Group under the title many wood sculpture works, signing of an agreement between ‘The Other Face of Regular stone and bone. the institutions recently. Chaos’, kicked off in Istanbul A fashion show of Iraqi PII-Q CEO and Founder on Sunday night with the heritage clothing, a theatrical Annaliza Diet and British participation of 80 artists from show of melodrama, artistic Council Head of Programmes Arab and foreign countries. symposiums, concerts by and Partnerships Waseem Qatari artist Dania Tarek, Arab singers and a poetry Kotoub signed the partnership PII-Q CEO and Founder Annaliza Diet and British Council Head of Programmes and Partnerships Waseem Kotoub at the agreement-signing ceremony. who is participating in the evenings are also part of the deal aimed at supporting three-day exhibition, has been programme. Filipinos who wish to migrate to actual examinations. offers an affordable tuition fees According to Diet, the Videography, Photography, bestowed the title of the ‘Star Dania Tarek expressed her English speaking countries. “The British Council is very and high quality of education”, institute offers an extensive Air-Conditioning Technology, of the Festival’. happiness for being given the IELTS is accepted as glad with this partnership as Diet added. range of short courses intended Project Management and The exhibition displays Star of the Festival title, saying evidence of English language they can extend their assistance PII-Q is one of the to allow students to acquire Document Control. paintings, including Qatar’s devotion to art enabled proficiency for study, work to all the Filipinos, especially prominent training centres the necessary skills in terms of “PII-Q’s mission is to connect paintings on war, alienation, her to become a successful and immigration in countries PII-Q students. There will in Qatar managed by a team accessibility. Among the courses the trainers and its students by the unknown, future and artist. such as the UK. As part of the be a seminar on studying or of Filipino professionals offered are Arabic Proficiency, providing cost-effective quality the expressions of ancient Tarek was born with a terms of agreement, PIIQ will migrating to the UK and will with varying expertise. It is a Cosmetology, Caregiving, education to Filipinos who want civilizations. hearing disability, however, conduct training while the be done during the graduation. social organisation formed to Culinary-Baking, HR & to enhance their skills for a better The exhibition also that did not stop her from British Council will do the mock Our extensive IELTS review is support Filipinos to be globally Admin, Facility Management, life”, she added. includes a collection of reflecting her emotions test before the students take the now open for enrollment. PIIQ competitive. Procurement, Logistics, handicrafts and artistic works, through feather and colours.

Students win scholarships as Hamilton School hosts 1st fun-filled Community Fair

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THE Hamilton International School (Hamilton), a brand- new school located in Mesaimeer, Doha, recently hosted its first Community Fair. Hamilton, part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a UK-based owner and operator of 40 schools globally, welcomed children and parents to inaugurate their newly- During the event, the teachers got the children and parents engaged in activities and competitions that won them over 60 prizes and part-scholarships to study at this state-of-the-art educational institution. completed campus, which features state-of-the-art to get to meet all these families ready and trained on the ISP pantomimes, and Joanne fitness centre and a seating area ited by NEASC, a US accredita- Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 facilities and the largest school and their brilliant children. We values and teaching methods. Corrigan, an experienced ex for large sporting events. The tion organisation. (Year 6) for its first academic theatre in Qatar. had the chance today to listen We are committed to raising BBC live programme editor and outdoor sports area includes a Catering to students aged year beginning August, 2019. Fun games, music, sports to some interesting thoughts a generation of students that producer. The event will take professional standard football 3 -10 years, during its first year Those interested to get their and STEM activities were from parents and answer their understands and appreciates place in the Hamilton Theatre, pitch and an athletics track of operation, Hamilton will children enrolled at Hamilton part of the programme. The enquiries, while taking them on diversity with the skills and the largest school-based theatre setting a new standard for grow and expand to eventually International School can visit: principal and the teachers a tour to explore the campus.” knowledge to help them in in Doha with its 850-guest physical education in Doha. become a pre-KG through hamiltoninternationalschool. got the children and parents Terry Senior is an shaping the future of their auditorium and VIP balcony. The school offers the In- Grade 12 school. qa, email [email protected], engaged in activities and experienced principal who communities and Qatar.” Those interested to register for ternational Early Years (IEYC) ISP is a UK-based owner or contact +974 3329 6569. competitions that won them has led several international Hamilton will also open this event can visit the school’s and International Primary Cur- and operator of 40 schools They can also visit the over 60 prizes and part- schools. He added: “We look their theatre on August 23, with official website. riculum (IPC), which is taught globally, which also includes school’s world-class campus scholarships to study at this forward to welcoming our a musical theatre performance Other Hamilton facilities in over 2,000 schools across Park House English School, located in Mesaimeer Area, state-of-the-art educational new students when we open in collaboration with ‘Gotta include an indoor sports centre 98 countries. Students at Ham- one of Doha’s oldest and most (near the Religious Complex), institution. on August 25. Our campus is Sing!’ led by Greg Arrowsmith, a with a full-sized basketball ilton will eventually graduate respected schools. Doha, Qatar. The Admissions Terry Senior, the school complete and fully operational, musical director from the West court, two swimming pools, with either an IB Diploma or a Hamilton is now taking Office is open from Sunday to principal, said: “It was amazing and our staff members are End for the London Palladium tennis courts, dance studios, High School Diploma accred- registrations for students from Thursday from 8am to 4pm.