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PM MEETS JORDANIAN INTERIOR MINISTER Cabinet lauds Amir’s $50 million grant to support Syrians

QNA can Union, to cover the costs DOHA of evacuating irregular African immigrants in Libya to their THE Cabinet has hailed the countries and reintegrating Amir to patronise Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin them into their communities Police College Hamad al Thani’s directives to as well as contributing $20 mil- grant $50 million in support lion to this fund. graduation of the Syrian refugees and dis- It said the initiative reflects ceremony today placed persons who are suffer- the Amir’s keenness to promote ing tough humanitarian condi- development and peace in Af- DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh tions as a result of displacement rican countries and the stabil- Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and cold weather. ity of their people. The Cabinet will patronise the gradua- The grant is in the form of called on the international com- tion ceremony of the first an urgent relief aid package munity to support this fund and batch of graduates of the and various development pro- to work with the African Union Ministry of Interior’s grammes through Qatar Fund to end the suffering of the Afri- Qatar Police College on for Development to the Syrian can migrants and provide them Thursday. (QNA) refugees in Turkey, Lebanon, with a decent life. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met Minister of Interior of the Hashemite Jordan, in addition to the dis- The Cabinet meeting was Kingdom of Jordan Samir Ibrahim Mbaidin and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed a placed within Syria. chaired by Prime Minister and number of regional and international issues of mutual concern, especially in the security fields. They also reviewed relations fo cooperation The Cabinet also lauded the Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Amir condoles with between the two countries and means of enhancing them. (QNA) Amir’s initiative to establish a Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khal- Kenya president fund, sponsored by the Afri- ifa al Thani. PAGE 2

DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Wednesday sent a cable of TURKEY EXPO QATAR OPENS condolences to Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta for the victims of the attack on a hotel complex S&P, Moody’s reaffirm in the capital, Nairobi. The Amir HouseHh!Bh that! Buy a home expressed strong condemnation of the attack, confirming Qatar’s solidarity with Kenya in facing in Turkey and get violence and terrorism. (QNA) Qatar’s stable outlook permanent residency SATYENDRA PATHAK “The stable outlook reflects our DOHA forecasts for fundamental credit conditions that will drive sovereign GLOBAL rating agencies S&P Global credit over the next 12 to 18 months,” Ratings and Moody’s Investors Ser- it said. vice have affirmed their stable out- “Stronger oil prices during most look on Qatar in their latest reports. of 2018 reduced fiscal and external In a report released on Wednes- pressures for GCC countries in the day, S&P reaffirmed it’s stable out- short term,” the report released on look on Qatar as the country has suc- Wednesday showed. ceeded in effectively mitigating the Commenting on the bigger eco- UK govt survives economic and financial fallout of the tions were to develop to levels simi- nomic picture, S&P Global Ratings no-confidence vote boycott imposed on the country in lar to those of its non-regional peers, said in the report that it expects eco- June 2017 by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, alongside a marked increase in nomic growth in MENA to remain LONDON British Prime Min- Bahrain and Egypt. transparency, providing greater clar- broadly stable in 2019. “We fore- ister Theresa May’s govern- “Qatar will continue to pursue ity on the Qatari government’s exter- cast 2.8 percent on average in 2019 ment saw off a vote of no prudent macroeconomic policies nal assets,” S&P said in the report. (weighted by nominal GDP) com- confidence in parliament on that support large recurrent fiscal Echoing the same, Moody’s In- pared with 2.6 percent,” it said. Wednesday, called after MPs and external surpluses over 2018- vestors Service also announced that In terms of GDP growth in 2019, overwhelmingly rejected the 2021,” it said. economic outlook for GCC members Moody’s projected that most GCC Brexit deal. Main opposition Officials during the inauguration of the third edition of the Turkey Expo Qatar “We could consider raising the including Qatar for 2019 is seen “sta- members will see no change in that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in Doha on Wednesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) ratings if Qatar’s political institu- ble overall”. area. called the vote after Tues- day’s crushing defeat for May RAHUL PREETH of property developer Kasir Yapi. — but her Conservative MPs DOHA The Turkish firm’s Qatari partner, rallied behind her and the VIP International, has a stall at the government won by 325 to HAVE QR99,000? That’s how expo and is offering one bedroom- QU ranks high in 2019 306, heading off the threat much a home and a permanent hall-kitchen apartments near the beIN targets Saudis with of a general election. “This residency in Turkey will cost you. Turkish city of Trabzon for as low Times ranking of house has put its confidence For real estate purchase worth as QR99,000. ‘reveal all’ piracy website in this government,” May told $250,000 (around QR910,000), “These apartments will not 100 top universities QATAR’S beIN media MPs immediately after the you can get an increasingly popu- only give you a Turkish address, group on Wednesday vote. (AFP) PAGE 11 lar and powerful Turkish passport. but permanent residency to not (PAGE 2) stepped up its campaign It’s a unique selling point of just you, but your whole family,” against Saudi-backed Turkish real estate firms at the Yigit said. piracy, launching a A 48-team 2022 Turkey Expo Qatar, which began Bennagrup is another firm that website exposing what it in Doha on Wednesday. offers similar propositions to Qa- says is wide-scale theft World Cup possible “We want people from all tari investors. of its programmes. The “reveal all” beoutq.tv website only if Doha agrees, around the world to invest in Turk- went live with the aim of holding the pirate operation says official PAGE 16 ish real estate,” said Tuncay Yigit Continued on page 2 Ô to account, a statement said. PAGE 3

8th electric car charging station opens

QNA all sectors in Qatar by 2022. DOHA Conservation and Energy Ef- ficiency Department Manager QATAR General Electricity and in Kahramaa Eng Abdulaziz al Water Corporation (Kahramaa), Hammadi said this station is a represented by the National continuation of efforts on part of Program for Conservation and Kahramaa for the preparation of Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed), building necessary infrastructure inaugurated the 8th electric car for electric vehicles. He said as charging station at Qatar Scien- many as 400 stations are planned tific Club on Wednesday. to be established in cooperation The station was installed in with the private sector by the end cooperation with Siemens Qatar. of 2022 for encouraging use of The opening is in continuation electric vehicles in Qatar. of the first phase of the launch of Qatar Scientific Club was cho- electric car charging stations in An electric car charging station being inaugurated at Qatar Scientific Club sen as it’s a youth initiative that UNRWA THANKS QATAR Qatar as part of the green vehi- on Wednesday. encourages innovation and acqui- THE United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), responsible for the welfare cles initiative to provide a clean, sition of new technologies in Qa- of Palestine refugees, has thanked Qatar for its generous support of refugees healthy and safe environment for The initiative also coincides for the reduction of harmful car- tar for the younger generation of across the Middle East. UNRWA tweeted a post showing a group of students hold- future generations. with Tarsheed missions that call bon emissions by 7 percent across inventors. ing up a banner in Arabic saying “Shukran Qatar” (thank you Qatar). 02 Thursday, January 17, 2019

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Cabinet hails Qatar’s status as ‘the safest’ country of world

QNA achievement to the Amir HH of the meeting. 2016 on forming a permanent of Dominica, and a draft MoU of the recommendations of odic report on the work of the DOHA Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad The Cabinet then approved committee to study and review for cooperation in tourism and the first review session of the technical committee to study al Thani’s directives and the a draft law amending some pro- the allowances of currency dif- business activities between Qa- United Nations Convention the international reporting in- THE Cabinet, at its weekly comprehensive security strat- visions of Law No 4 of 2008 on ferential and the nature of dif- tar and Morocco. against Corruption. dicators regarding the business meeting chaired by Prime Min- egy of the Ministry of Interior, real estate leasing. The draft law ficult areas listed in the list of The Cabinet then reviewed It reviewed the letter of the environment in Qatar from July ister and Minister of Interior as well as the efforts of the adds some provisions relating members of the diplomatic and a letter of the president of the Chairman of the Planning and 1 to November 30, 2018. HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser ministry’s employees and the to conciliation in criminal cas- consular corps for 2011. Administrative Control and Statistics Authority and Chair- The Cabinet also reviewed bin Khalifa al Thani at Amiri use of the latest technology in es provided for by the law and Furthermore, it approved Transparency Authority on man of the Permanent Popula- the letter of the Minister of Diwan on Wednesday, hailed crime control. gives the status of law enforce- a draft memorandum of un- the proposal for amendments tion Committee regarding the Commerce and Industry on Qatar for being the safest coun- Minister of Justice and ment powers to the competent derstanding on conducting po- to the penal code promulgated committee’s report on the ‘sta- the results of the 34th Ses- try among Arab countries and Acting Minister of State for municipal staff. litical consultations on issues by Law No 11 of 2004 and the tus of the population of Qatar sion of the OIC Economic globally, according to the crime Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin The Cabinet also approved of mutual interest between the code of criminal procedure 2018’ and the letter of the Min- and Commercial Cooperation index 2019 issued by Numbeo. Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi read the adoption of Minister of For- ministries of foreign affairs of promulgated by Law No 23 of ister of Commerce and Industry Committee (COMCEC) (Istan- The Cabinet attributed the out the agenda and decisions eign Affairs’ decision No 87 of Qatar and the Commonwealth 2004 in the implementation on the results of the third peri- bul, November 2018).

PM MEETS GAMBIA’S FOREIGN MINISTER Quick read HH the Amir to grace

Deputy Amir sends condolences graduation of Police to Kenyan president

THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent College’s first batch on Wednesday a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta for the victims of the attack on HISHAM ALJUNDI The courses aim at creat- a hotel complex in the capital, Nairobi. (QNA) DOHA ing a new generation of police officers capable of handling PM sends condolences THE Amir His Highness all kinds of challenges, he to Kenyan president Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al pointed out. Thani will grace the gradu- “Among the 108 gradu- PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin ation ceremony of the first ates at the Police College, 85 Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of condo- batch of Police College to be are Qataris who will be serv- lences to the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta for the victims of held at college headquarters ing different military bodies the attack on a hotel complex in the capital , Nairobi. (QNA) on Thursday. in the country. These gradu- Announcing this at a ates were enrolled at the col- Amiri Guard commander press conference in Doha lege soon after its opening in on Wednesday, the Director 2014”, said Lt Colonel Jaber meets Oman’s military officer General of the Police College Hmoud al Nuaimi, director The Amiri Guard Commander Major-General Hazza bin Khalil al Brig Mohammed al Mahanna of the Administrative and Fi- Shahwani on Wednesday met with Oman’s Assistant Chief of Staff Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khallifa al Thani on Wednes- al Marri said all necessary nancial Affairs Department at for Administration Commodore Shamis Mohammed Hudaib al day met with The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad preparations for the ceremo- the Police College. Habsi and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they Dr Mamadou Tangara and his accompanying delegation. During the meeting, they discussed the bilat- ny have been completed. Major Fahad al Subaei, discussed issues of mutual interest between the two countries in eral relations and the ways of strengthening them, in addition to a number of regional and international “The Police College is one Training Department direc- the military field and means of developing them. (QNA) issues of mutual concern. (QNA) of the major institutions of tor at the Police College, said the Ministry of Interior as it that the ceremony will include is responsible for preparing military and tactical demon- and training competent po- strations by the students and lice officers who will secure the graduates before their par- the country and guarantee the ents who will be attending the Turkish official safety of all people living in graduation ceremony. QU ranks 32nd among top 100 Qatar,” Brig Marri said. Subaie added that 388 woos Qatari He said the Police College students from the first, sec- in Qatar offers to students a ond, third and fourth batch- investors varsities in emerging economies four-year bachelor’s degree es would participate in the in Law and Police Science military parade to be held as Continued from page 1 Ô with a unique curriculum, in part of the graduation cer- Since 2015, QU has continued to be ranked first in the International Outlook Indicator addition to special courses in emony of the first batch of TURKEY’S Deputy Treasury diving and parachuting. Qatar Police College. Minister Nureddin Nebati, who TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK officer at Times Higher Educa- “Research was and will con- along with Undersecretary of DOHA tion, announced the results, tinue to be the cornerstone of the Ministry of Commerce and where QU also continued to be our efforts and we understand Industry Sultan bin Rashid al QATAR University (QU) ranks ranked first in the International our role as Qatar’s first national Khater inaugurated the expo, 32nd among the top 100 uni- Outlook Indicator category, an institution of higher education. urged Qatari investors to make versities in emerging econo- honour it has held since 2015. QU is a vital partner for Qatar’s use of the current high exchange mies, according to the latest The International Outlook Indi- future prosperity and we are rate and invest in Turkey. Times Higher Education (THE) cator used by THE is made up of currently taking the lead in ad- The Turkish real estate, he rankings for 2019. three components: proportion vancing a rich, sustainable re- added, is a promising invest- The announcement was of international students, pro- search culture throughout our ment opportunity and a gate- made on Wednesday at the con- portion of international faculty teaching and learning environ- way to getting naturalised Turk- clusion of the THE Emerging Qatar University President and international collaboration. ment and within the wider edu- ish citizenship. Economies Summit. Dr Hassan al Derham. The Emerging Economies cational and research spectrum “Foreigners can acquire the The summit, an important Ranking measures teaching, in Qatar and the region.” citizenship instantly by invest- event for higher education in- The three-day event saw research, research impact, He added, “QU has a stra- ing in $250,000,” he added. stitutions around the world was participation of over 240 re- industry income and interna- tegic plan for the years ahead, A naturalised Turkish citi- organised by THE in partner- searchers and educators from tional outlook. which will enable us to tackle zen enjoys all the rights and ship with Qatar University (QU) around the world, more than QU President Dr Hassan al the barriers to success that our privileges of a Turkey-born na- under the theme ‘Building Uni- 35 university presidents and Derham highlighted QU’s broad students face. We are imple- tional, except for the right to versity Impact Through Resil- 110 speakers. achievements and the univer- menting a holistic response to Police College officials at a press conference to announce the graduation vote, he added. ience and Innovation.’ Phil Baty, chief knowledge sity’s role in research. He said, support our students.” of the first batch of the college on Wednesday.(HANSON K JOSEPH)

MoFA honours winners SHURA SPEAKER ARRIVES IN MOROCCO Katara set to host of Qatar Alliance of Qatari Women’s Civilizations Award QNA Forum on March 8 DOHA THE Cultural Village Foundation-Katara will organise Qatari Women’s Forum on SECRETARY-GENERAL of the Ministry of For- March 8 this year to discuss the challenges eign Affairs (MoFA) HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al faced by women and their empowerment. Hammadi on Wednesday honoured the students The conference, which will coincide who won the Qatar Alliance of Civilizations Award with International Women’s Day celebra- in the presence of Undersecretary of the Ministry tions, aims at highlighting the contribu- of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Ibra- tions of women in public life, identifying him bin Saleh al Nuaimi and Secretary-General of the challenges they face in the workplace Qatar National Commission for Education, Cul- and opening new horizons to empower ture and Science Dr Hamda Hassan al Sulaiti. Arab women. Hammadi congratulated the winners of the The conference will focus on political, award and noted that it is part of Qatar’s efforts legal, social and economic dimensions of to promote the Alliance of Civilizations and its the issue and explore prospects for contribution to building peace and coexistence empowerment. among multi-cultural and multi-ethnic societies General Manager of Katara Dr Khalid and peoples. bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti said that the con- Dr Nuaimi highlighted Qatar’s pioneer- ference will give participants an opportu- ing role in the creation of Qatar Committee for nity to discuss their ideas on how to en- the Alliance of Civilization, noting that the stu- hance the role of Qatari and Arab women dents’ participation in the award is a proof of in different fields. their great awareness. He added that the conference will or- Kawther Rashid Barkat of Aisha Bint Abi Bakr ganise a number of talks on Arab women’s Secondary School won the first place, Hamad issues and make recommendations to en- Harbi Abdul Moneim of Ali Bin Jassim Second- hance their in society and economy. ary School came in the second place and Dhabia Sulaiti stressed that the State of Qatar Khalid al Hajri of Aisha Bint Abi Bakr Secondary was one of the leading countries in empow- School came third. CRUISE SHIP MEIN SCHIFF 4 DOCKS AT DOHA PORT WITH OVER 3,000 ONBOARD: Cruise ship Mein Schiff 4 docked at Doha Port on its sixth ering women and enabling her to take active visit to Qatar during the ongoing 2018/19 season with 2,459 passengers and 949 crew members. (TNN) part in the process of development. (QNA) Nation Thursday, January 17, 2019 03 ATTORNEY-GENERAL MEETS GAMBIAN FM beIN’s website exposes beoutQ theft of global sports and entertainment events TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The website includes mate- logos and branding, selling sub- rights holder and every movie DOHA rials on where beoutQ is based, scriptions, carrying separate studio around the world. We who is behind it and details advertising and even adding its have a very simple message on BEIN MEDIA GROUP on of all the commercial rights own commentary. behalf of the whole sports and Wednesday published a ‘reveal that have been stolen from or- Through 10 encrypted entertainment industry - we will all’ website which exposes the ganisations across the world of channels, beoutQ illegally not cease our fight against this industrial scale theft of world sport and entertainment since broadcasts live sports every day, unprecedented piracy opera- sports and entertainment car- beoutQ first appeared. stealing content from every ma- tion until it is eradicated.” ried out by beoutQ, a Saudi In August 2017, beoutQ was jor sports rights holder in the Tom Keaveny, managing Arabia-based pirate TV channel launched in Saudi Arabia and world, including FIFA, UEFA, director of beIN MENA, said: and Arabsat - the Riyadh-head- since its inception it has illegally the Premier League, LaLiga and “What started out as a concerted quartered satellite provider, for broadcast premium sports and other football leagues; the NFL, and targeted campaign against the past 18 months. entertainment content worth the NBA, world tennis, Formula beIN has now morphed into the The website https://beoutq. billions of dollars. While the 1 and the Olympics. largest commercial theft that’s tv places in the open the evi- pirate operation started off as a Yousef al Obaidly, chief ex- ever been seen in the world of Qatar’s Attorney-General HE Dr Ali bin Fetais al Marri met with the Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, dence against beoutQ and will website that was geo-blocked to ecutive officer of beIN MEDIA sport and entertainment, affect- International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad Dr Mamadou Tangara in Doha on Wednesday. During be updated as legal actions Saudi Arabia, it has developed GROUP, said: “For the past 18 ing everyone from the biggest the meeting, they exchanged views on a number of issues of common concern and ways of strengthen- against Saudi Arabia continue into the most sophisticated pi- months beoutQ has stolen, on organisations in sport to Holly- ing legal cooperation between the two countries. (QNA) to mount, so that the pirate op- racy operation that the world a daily basis, commercial rights wood movie studios and inter- eration is held to account. has ever seen, inserting its own of almost every major sports national broadcasters. Indian cultural organisations brace Sidra approves Al Koot insurance

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SIDRA Medicine, the special- The year-long event will offer a great platform for Indian socio-cultural ist women’s and children’s hospital, has signed its first organisations to showcase India’s rich cultural heritage insurance partnership agree- ment with Al Koot Insurance SANTHOSH CHANDRAN and Reinsurance Company, DOHA a leader in health insurance in Qatar. INDIAN fine arts training The agreement will provide centres and cultural wings of Al Koot’s clients access to Sidra socio-cultural organisations Medicine’s private medical ser- are gearing up to participate vices as part of their preferred in Qatar India Cultural Year provider network. For paediat- 2019 celebrations. ric patients, this includes access Sidra Medicine CEO Peter Morris with Al Koot CEO Ahmed Rafee al Many of these organisations to Sidra Medicine’s world-class Emadi at an agreement-signing event in Doha recently. have started preparing pro- specialised children’s services grammes and holding regular Skill Development Centre officials at a press conference in Doha on Tuesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) and multidisciplinary teams ing with Al Koot and we look to travel abroad for specialist rehearsals for stage shows to re- across paediatric cardiology, forward to providing care for paediatric treatments. But, the main well-prepared to perform tres for Indian performing arts, the pipeline” dance has increased in Doha neurology, urology and plastics Al Koot’s clients. As a Qatar addition of Sidra Medicine as before a wider audience when said, “Qatar India Cultural Year The first performance significantly in the recent past.” and craniofacial reconstruction. Foundation entity, it is only one of our care providers means the time comes. 2019 will offer a great platform (Arangettam) as part of the The four hours event titled Sidra Medicine also offers fitting that our first agreement patients have access to world- Indian classical dance per- for Indian socio-cultural organ- year-long programme of events ‘Swaralaya 2019’ to feature obstetrics and gynaecology ser- is with a leading health insur- class care at their doorsteps. It formers and representatives of isations to showcase India’s rich will be held at DPS Modern In- dance and music will be attend- vices for women, and cares for ance provider in this country is a real testament to Qatar’s cultural organisations feel that cultural heritage before interna- dian School at Al Wakra on Fri- ed by the officials from Ministry pregnant women with foetal which works with some of the pioneering spirit and sustained the year-long programmes to tional audience.” day (January18) with participa- of Interior, Indian Embassy, complications. top Qatari organisations.” commitment to its human and be held as part of the Qatar He added: “Performing arts tion of over 100 students. Indian Cultural Centre and The deal marks an impor- Ahmed Rafee al Emadi, social development.” India Cultural Year 2019 cel- students of SDC will present Head of Indian Classical prominent Indian community tant step for Sidra Medicine as CEO of Al Koot, commented: Al Koot Insurance and Re- ebrations are a great oppor- stage performances in Febru- Dance Division of SDC Kala- members along with parents of it is able to sign an agreement “We are glad to have this agree- insurance Company’s partner- tunity for them to showcase ary and March as scheduled by mandalam Devi said, “A total of performing students. with a leading insurance pro- ment with Sidra Medicine, ship with Sidra Medicine for its their talents and skills on a the Qatari authorities.Another Indian classical dance students The SDC officials who at- vider only two months after its which is a world-class organisa- existing clients who live in Qa- major platform. cultural show featuring noted and 31 music students will per- tended the press conference official grand opening in No- tion in Qatar. This partnership tar means that they now have Speaking at a press confer- artists from India organised form for the first time before a were Vineeth Mohan, Santhosh vember 2018. will make a significant differ- direct billing access for Sidra ence, PN Baburajan, the direc- in association with the Indian large audience on the occasion. Kulkarni, Sunil Ravi Kumar, Peter Morris, CEO of ence to our insured members Medicine services, which are tor of Skill Development Centre Embassy and Indian Cultural The number of students learn- Kalamandalam Simna and Kal- Sidra Medicine, said: “I am who need specialised care. not considered public, including (SDC), one of the leading cen- Centre in September is also in ing Indian classical music and amandalam Safeela. absolutely delighted at work- Previously, many patients had maternity services. Baker highlights need to develop and modernise aviation infrastructure

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and 16. niac and speakers from around that meet customer expecta- airports and several smaller MUMBAI During a panel discussion the world of aviation. tions while still delivering re- airports over the next five years, titled ‘Airports of the Future The panel session focused turn on investment. it’s a very exciting time for the A QATARI delegation led by and Building Great Aviation on the need for development Baker said, “I am very aviation industry in India.” Minister of Transport HE Jas- Business’, Baker highlighted and modernisation of aviation pleased to be in India once The Global Aviation Sum- sim bin Saif al Sulaiti, which the need to develop and mod- infrastructure in India, as well again to participate in this im- mit was organised by the Air- also included Chairman of ernise aviation infrastructure as identifying financial oppor- portant panel discussion. India ports Authority of India (AAI) Qatar’s Civil Aviation Author- in order to meet travellers’ tunities by governments glob- has become the fourth largest and Ministry of Civil Aviation ity Abdullah bin Nasser Turki expectations. ally and introducing new policy civil aviation market after the (MoCA) in collaboration with al Subaey and Qatar Airways He addressed key leaders of innovation that can increase United States, China and Ja- FICCI to discuss the future of Group Chief Executive Akbar the aviation industry, including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker at the Global the financial sustainability of pan, and is a crucial market for the aviation industry, to iden- al Baker attended the Global senior airline and airport ex- Aviation Summit in Mumbai, India. low-traffic airports. Qatar Airways. tify growth areas and to better Aviation Summit, a two-day ecutives as well as government The panel also discussed “With the Indian govern- understand how technology- event which took place in officials and senior dignitaries. el were key industry influenc- of International Air Transport challenges as well as how to ment planning to invest in de- driven innovation will change Mumbai, India, on January 15 Alongside Baker on the pan- ers, including Director-General Association Alexandre de Ju- build great aviation businesses veloping more than 20 major air travel globally.

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children in the poorest coun- ture, arts and heritage to other ‘Cultural diplomacy has earned Qatar tries of the world, and ‘Educa- peoples and in turn, learn about tion Above All’, which provides their culture, arts and heritage. many friends from all over the world’ education in conflict zones and “The initiative has been a marginalised suburbs. great success and culture years QNA experience in the field of cultural “Another QF initiative is were dedicated to Japan, the ROME diplomacy has earned it a great the World Innovation Summit UK, Brazil, Turkey, China, Ger- deal of trust and friends from all for Education (WISE), which many and Russia. We will be DOHA has become a platform over the world, who have come is held every year in Doha to extremely happy that Italy, with for dialogue and mediation, to experience Qatar, its people, examine the best practices and its rich and delightful culture, be hosting experts in all fields of leadership and civilisation. Its means for the development of our guest throughout one year, diplomacy, culture, art, herit- status, position and attitude education and which some ob- which will, no doubt, be a re- age and media, Minister of State when coping with the unjust servers have described as the markable and eventful one.” HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al blockade imposed on it were ‘Nobel Prize in Education’. Dr Kuwari noted that in the Kuwari said, adding that the ex- thus all the more reinforced. “All these educational initia- field of sports diplomacy, Qatar perience of Qatar in the field of “Qatar has promoted a hu- tives are part of Qatar’s cultural has deservedly become a world- cultural diplomacy has been rich man-centered development pol- Minister of State HE Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz al Kuwari speaks at the Italian Parliament on Tuesday. diplomacy. Since 2012, Qa- class sport platform visited by and well known since the 1990s. icy. The state spent huge sums tar has launched the ‘Cultural top-level athletes and attracting In his lecture before the of money to create a state-of-the medicine, engineering, archi- top-ranked in the Arab world. common good with mankind. Years’ initiative, which annu- world-class events. Italian Parliament on Tuesday, art educational infrastructure. tecture and humanities. This is “Moreover, Qatar Founda- This is highlighted in a number ally celebrates the culture of a Dr Kuwari added that cul- attended by Qatar’s Ambassa- One of the particularly salient in addition to Qatar University tion (QF) has also embarked of well-known programmes, given country through inten- tural diplomacy is essentially a dor to Italy HE Abdulaziz bin signs of this is the Education which has obtained a high rank- on educational initiatives all including the ‘Educate A Child’ sifying cultural exchanges and soft force in which states invest Ahmed al Malki al Jehni, Dr City of Qatar Foundation with ing among the educational insti- over the world, deeply believing initiative, which has so far ben- exchange of intellectual achieve- to establish dialogue and part- Kuwari said, “The rich Qatari its international universities in tutions worldwide, and is now in the principle of sharing the efited more than 10 million ments. We introduce our cul- nership with one another. Qatar Charity’s on-air campaign raises QR214mn for ‘Arsal Relief’ campaign

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar Charity Center for Com- DOHA munity Development. Meanwhile, QC’s relief HAMMADI MEETS ARGENTINE ENVOY: Secretary-General of the Ministry QATAR Charity (QC) has team is continuing to distribute of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi met on Wednesday thanked the supporters of its emergency relief aid to Syrians with Ambassador of Argentina to Qatar HE Carlos Hernandez. During the ‘Arsal Relief’ campaign for their refugees affected by storms in meeting, bilateral relations between the two countries and the ways of boost- overwhelming response to Lebanon. The team is headed ing them were discussed, in addition to issues of mutual interest. (QNA) the on-air donation campaign by Faisal al Fehaida, assistant to broadcast live by Qatar TV, Qa- the CEO in the Operations and tar Radio and Al Quran Al Ka- International Partnerships Sec- reem radio, in cooperation with tor at QC. the Qatar Media Corporation. The aid includes necessary Within three hours, the winter supplies such as heat- campaign raised more than ing fuel, food, blankets, winter QR214mn to support the Syrian clothes and shoes. refugees in several countries. The relief team has visited QC also thanked all the nine camps with 4,000-4,500 commercial, medical, media, Several prominent figures participated in the on-air donation campaign, which was broadcast live by Qatar Syrian refugees. They also vis- sporting and educational or- TV, Qatar Radio and Al Quran Al Kareem radio. ited Arsal Medical Complex, ganisations and social media the only medical complex in influencers for their support to and benefactors, both in and Baranda Café, L’wzaar Restau- sales revenues for three days of the region, and distributed the campaign. Many of these outside Qatar. rant, Le Gou and MIO Gusto. its newspapers, including The medicines to children, while organisations also donated part The list of the commercial Bin Muftah Medical Centre, Peninsula, Al Sharq and Lusail, sending mobile clinics to snow- FAREWELL CEREMONY FOR ETHIOPIAN AMBASSADOR: Secretary- of their sales revenues to the organisations that generously Al Hayat Medical Centre and to the campaign. covered areas. General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan campaign. contributed to the campaign by Moon Light Abayat also con- The campaign was ac- QC has urged philanthro- al Hammadi held on Wednesday a farewell ceremony in honour of Several prominent figures donating their sales revenues in- tributed to the campaign. The companied by several cultural, pists in Qatar to continue with Ambassador of Ethiopia to Qatar HE Metasebia Tadesse Woldegiorgis, participated in the on-air dona- cluded restaurants, eateries, cof- list of supporters of the cam- awareness and interactive ac- their support for the campaign on the occasion of the end his tenure in the country. The ceremony, tion campaign, who said that fee shops and commercial stores paign included Qatar Basketball tivities, which were held at the as the opportunity to contrib- held at the Diplomatic Club, was attended by a number of heads of Qatari charitable societies were such as Al Aker Sweets, Coffee Federation and Dar Al Sharq Gulf Mall and Al Khor Mall by Al ute to it will be available for two diplomatic missions accredited to the country. (QNA) credible in the eyes of donors Traders, Ma’un Restaurant, Al Group. The group donated the Rayan and Al Khor branches of weeks. QRCS builds 290 shelters for Yemen’s homeless

QATAR Red Crescent Society’s the local nature. Also, a school (QRCS) mission in Yemen has of three classrooms was built, as completed a project to help well as a mosque in Alluheyah. the families affected by severe This project helps to alle- floods in Al-Hudaydah. viate the suffering of the local At a total cost of $273,000 community from to the floods (nearly QR1 million), 290 hous- and the protracted war. Gen- es were built for the homeless erally, houses in those areas families in Alluheyah and Az- are built of mud bricks, which Zuhrah districts, and a number makes them prone to heavy of mosques and schools were rain, especially as the neigh- restored. bourhoods lack drainage infra- The houses meet health structure. makeshift tents. The local popu- Wadi Mawr, Az-Zuhrah, Haji ago, we had been living in our monsoon rain, heavy show- then came the State of Qatar, standards in terms of ventila- Like many other parts of the lation cannot rebuild the dam- Mubarak Ibrahim Hassan lives home village by the south- ers washed our houses, farms and our hopes were revived. tion and weather protection. To country, the two districts lack aged houses. Most of them are with a 10-member family in a ern bank of the valley. Our and sheep away. We lost eve- QRCS built new houses for us, be environment-friendly, they the minimum living standards. poor shepherds or fisherman. one-room house. houses were built of the local rything. Because of the war, no and we could settle in much were built using materials from Hundreds of families live in In a small village located in Hassan said, “Two years mudbricks and slates. In the one was out there for us. But better shelters,” he said. Ooredoo deploys 5G in Shahaniya

to go as soon as the first devices Paris Saint Germain are available. A large number of network towers have already been team members take installed across Doha, including in part in camel race desert areas to provide 5G network access for campers, and intensive testing is showing 5G offers super- OOREDOO has deployed its 5G fast speeds, extreme throughput network in Shahaniya, allowing and low latency. customers to enjoy its Supernet Waleed al Sayed, Ooredoo across the region and further afield. CEO, said, “2018 was a phenom- “The deployment of the 5G enal year for us at Ooredoo in our network means, as soon as 5G- journey towards 5G, and we’re de- enabled devices are commercially lighted to see 2019 shaping up the available, customers in the area same way. Ensuring all areas are will be able to access the super- comprehensively covered by our fast network speeds and superior 5G network is a key step towards efficiency and reliability offered making sure our customers will by the futuristic technology. The speeds proved useful on Wednes- ian superstar Neymar winning be the first in the world to benefit municipality of Shahaniya is a vast day when the Shahaniya camel the second prize. Each collected from the life-changing possibili- expanse to the west of Qatar, pre- race track played host to French a cheque for $25,000 to be used ties 5G will bring. We are proud to dominantly desert, with Al Sha- football team Paris Saint Germain. for the development of Commu- say we are well on track with our haniya City the largest settlement Accompanied by senior executives nity and Social Responsibility Pro- coverage progress. The camel rac- and visitor attractions including from Ooredoo, the team was in- grammes of Paris Saint-Germain ing event today with Paris Saint a nature reserve and a popular troduced to the traditional Qatari Foundation. Germain was an excellent exam- camel racing track,” the telecom sport of camel racing, with players Ooredoo was the first to launch ple of how 5G is already changing provider said in a press statement taking part in two races alongside a live, commercially available 5G lives, offering super-fast internet on Wednesday. Ooredoo Qatar CEO Waleed al network in the country. It has speeds. We look forward to see- This latest 5G development and Sayed. PSG coach Thomas Tuchel made incredible progress towards ing what other differences it can the resulting super-fast internet won the first race, with the Brazil- ensuring all elements will be ready make soon.” (TNN) Nation Thursday, January 17, 2019 05 Shangri-La Hotel, Doha Fifty One East hosts special preview of appoints Taieb TJ Joulak Manish Arora X PSG’s capsule collection as new general manager The designer himself as well as PSG players Marco Verratti and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting were present at the event TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ucts from the most applauded DOHA international designer houses. SHANGRI-LA, Doha has ap- I am sharing the fruits of my pointed Taieb TJ Joulak as FIFTY One East hosted an ex- collaboration with the Parisian general manager. clusive preview of Manish Arora football club in this collection A seasoned hotelier with X PSG’s SS19 capsule collection, which is underpinned by vi- over two decades of work ex- following a successful launch at brant colours to Qatar fashion perience in hospitality, Joulak Paris Fashion Week. patrons through Fifty One East, brings international experi- The designer himself was a name that gleams with pride, ence in addition to a wealth of present at the event, as well as luxury and sophistication,” knowledge and expertise to his Paris Saint-German players Arora said. new role. Taieb TJ Joulak. Marco Verratti and Eric Maxim It was in 1997 that the world Most recently, while Choupo-Moting, providing a first viewed Arora’s unique de- working as a general manager me to lead the fantastic team wonderful surprise for fans and signs with the launch of his label in India, he received the high- towards achieving our goals to onlookers who were delighted ‘Manish Arora’. est prestigious award for a continue to offer our guests true with the opportunity to meet One of the most celebrated hotelier ‘General Manager of Asian hospitality,” said Joulak. and greet the designer and foot- and inspiring contemporary de- the Year 2018 for all Luxury Being half-Tunisian- ball players at Fifty One East, The new collection showcases Arora’s creativity across a number of PSG branded statement pieces, incor- signers in fashion today, Arora Hotels in India’. half-British allows Joulak to Lagoona Mall. porating the club’s name and logo but with a feminine touch. is known for his focus on both Joulak began his journey embrace both Western and One of the most widely quality of craftsmanship and with Starwood in 2002 after Eastern cultures, providing op- recognised Indian designers, number of PSG branded state- The entire capsule collec- play on colours will keep foot- colour, most notably his trade- opening the Iberostar in Ham- portunities to create a diverse Manish Arora has collaborated ment pieces, incorporating the tion is infused with the 80s ball fans and specifically PSG mark palette of pink and gold. mamet, Tunisia. Since then, he and inclusive environment that with the Parisian football club club’s name and logo but with style aesthetics, from hoodies admirers stunned. His designs are inspired by has worked at some well-re- strengthens the hotel’s culture to present a unique collec- a feminine touch. Faces of PSG and joggers to thigh-skimming “I have specifically chosen Indian heritage but with a con- nowned Starwood hotels. and provides a competitive tion which surely breaks the stars Neymar Jr, Thiago Silva, hemlines, shimmering skirts, Doha to showcase my latest col- temporary vibe. He was responsible for business advantage. boundaries of how fashion and Kylian Mbappe, Marco Ver- neon stilettos and red-and- lection as I am fascinated with Manish Arora X PSG cap- opening of five hotels over the During his high school and football interact. ratti and Edinson Cavani are all blue Paris Saint-Germain the commitment of Fifty One sule collection can be found past 15 years, including Shera- university years, he worked The new collection show- featured on the front or back of socks. Manish Arora’s exqui- East to provide the very best exclusively at Fifty One East, ton Tunis Hotel and Towers, W his way at various well-known cases Arora’s creativity across a different T-shirts. site craftsmanship and unique across a range of luxury prod- Lagoona Mall. Doha in Qatar, W Istanbul in restaurants and bars in Bir- Turkey and W Bali in Indonesia. mingham and London in the He also ran the W Taipei United Kingdom. and was general manager of He continued his educa- W Goa. tion and obtained an HND in Birla Public School celebrates Tamil Day with gusto He has worked with the hotel management from Uni- world-famous Hotel Grande versity College Birmingham, Bretagne, a Luxury Collection a degree in international mar- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK was staged. The comperers Hotel in Athens, Greece. keting for hospitality as well as DOHA for the event were Aparna and As the general manager of an MBA in finance and hospi- Harshini from class 8. Shangri-La Doha, Joulak will tality from Birmingham Uni- TAMIL Literary Club of Birla Saroj kumar and Sub- be responsible for financial versity, United Kingdom. Public School celebrated its hashini of class 9 announced performance, colleague and Under Joulak’s leadership, Pongal Festival and Thiruval- the winners of various com- guest engagement, community the hotel will continue to de- luvar Day on the school’s main petitions held on the occasion relationships, partnerships and light guests with the legendary campus on Monday. and distributed certificates to talent development. Shangri La hospitality and en- Principal A P Sharma, the winners. With a proven record of ac- gaging experiences. Senior Vice-Principal Shirly The programme came to an complishments and a passion- He will strive to take the Rappai, Vice-Principal Ra- end with the vote of thanks by ate attitude that makes guests property to new heights in dhika Rajesh Rele, Vice-Prin- Tasneem of class 8. feel right at home, his focus will terms of hotel performance and cipal Rajesh Pillai, Vice-Prin- The harvest festival of be to leverage the prestigious service standards, enhancing cipal Bhavna, Administrative Pongal and Tamil Day was cel- reputation of Shangri-La Hotel, value for guests, owners and Manager Joseph K, Headmis- ebrated in Primary 1 also. In a Doha as a vibrant luxurious ho- business partners. tress Divya Mary Vincent and special assembly, the children tel in the heart of the city. Hong Kong-based Shan- Head of Tamil department narrated the Thirukural quotes “I’m delighted to be back in gri-La Hotels and Resorts cur- Krishnamoorthy were the The harvest festival of Pongal and Tamil Day was celebrated in Primary 1 also. In a special assembly, the and spoke on the importance Doha. I have great memories rently operates over 100 hotels special guests. children narrated the Thirukural quotes and spoke on the importance of Pongal. of Pongal. The programme and it always feels like home. with a room inventory of over The programme started concluded with a wonder- I’m very excited to be part of the 41,000. Shangri-La hotels are with lighting the lamp by Thaai Vaazlthu’, the symbolic speech by Akilesh of class 5 and To enrich the occasion, var- ful performance of Tamil folk Shangri-La family and to take five-star deluxe properties fea- the dignitaries of Birla Pub- prayer song of Tamil Nadu. It a motivational speech by Tami- ious cultural events depicting dance by the little stars of the up the challenging new role. It turing extensive luxury facili- lic School, followed by ‘Tamil was followed by the welcome larasan K of class 8. the rich culture of Tamil Nadu Primary section. will be an exciting journey for ties and services. 06 Thursday, January 17, 2019 Reports by Ashraf Siddiqui For events and press releases email Slice of the West [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 AmCham-Qatar chairman sees opportunities for Qatar and US in ‘Strategic Dialogue’

HIS dialogue offers a great op- shares its business experiences with busi- the establishment of AmCham Office in ness houses from all over the world have portunity for the decision-mak- nesses here and discusses the opportuni- This dialogue offers a Qatar and his role as its chairperson, Hager set up shops, knowing about its resources ers in Doha and Washington to ties Qatar offers. “It is the country we are said that with the support of US Embassy and the opportunities available in Qatar. discuss issues important for both proud of, the way it has really moved for- great opportunity for the and its Commercial Service Office, first About AmCham activities, Hager said “Tthe countries and deepen their ward in so many spheres since I have been decision-makers in Doha American Chamber Commerce Office in that, in addition to normal business activi- strategic ties.” in Qatar—liberalisation of company laws, and Washington to discuss Doha was established in 2010. “Fortunate- ties, AmCham organises networking events Robert A. Hager, Chairperson of immigration laws, improvement in labour ly, I was the founder-chairman and am still along with other Doha-based business American Chamber of Commerce Qatar condition--all very positive issues important for both in that role but we have also a wonderful councils, entertainment activities for mem- (AmCham-Qatar) has highlighted the im- steps to make Qatar a the countries and deepen organization, a very dynamic Executive ber families and their children, get-togeth- portance of annual Qatar-US Strategic Dia- favourite destination their strategic ties. Director in Tariq Sa’ad and a dedicated ers at various occasions like Thanksgiving logue and hailed the outcome of the Second for investment and team of other officials. They are very good Day which is an important holiday in the Qatar-US Strategic Dialogue held in Doha labour. We are very ~ Robert A Hager Chair- at planning strategy and organising events, United States for families. We celebrate the recently. encouraged by the person of AmCham-Qatar help us educate the people about American day along with US servicemen to ensure Talking to the Qatar Tribune on the history being made businesses here in Doha,” he said. they don’t miss their homes and families occasion of the event at Hotel Sheraton here,” he added. He said that since 2010, AmCham Qa- too much, serving as they are thousands of Grand Doha, he said: “This dialogue offers Talking about the tar has grown and over 85 US companies miles away from their homeland. “We try a great opportunity for the decision-mak- latest laws provid- have registered as its members. These to make them feel a part of our family on ers in Doha and Washington to discuss is- ing 100% ownership companies include ConocoPhillips in the the Thanksgiving Day.” sues important for both the countries and to foreign investors attract top companies of the world. “How- energy sector, City Bank in finance, and To a question as to how he agreed to deepen their strategic ties.” in Qatar, he said ever, I still feel for real success in the busi- Boeing. American firms are also active come to Qatar, he said that ‘as a student of Sharing his perspective as chief of that Qatar’s ness here, understanding the business in health care, education, and in numer- Georgetown University in his youth, he had American Chamber of Commerce-Qatar policy environment with partnership ous other sectors that one can think of. deep interest in the history of Middle East. on the economic significance of the strate- is to with the locals will help “We are proud of having campuses of US “Middle-East Politics” was one of my ma- gic dialogue, Hager said it promises great newcomers learn early and educational institutions like Northwestern jor subjects, and as a student I also visited business opportunities for US companies gain ground much quick- University, Carnegie Melon University, Cairo. I got an opportunity to manage a law in Qatar and for Qatari companies in the er.” With a vibrant market Georgetown University and Texas A&M.” firm in Qatar from 2006 where I served till United States besides opportunities for and small size, it doesn’t Talking about AmCham Qatar activi- 2012 that made me become part of the com- Qatari and US companies world-wide. “We take a foreign investor ties, he said a team visits US once a year munity and enjoy my stay”, he explained. are in a globalized market place, and Qatar much to build reputation where it meets members of the Congress, Robert Hager also easily mixes in any has become very sophisticated investor. US and develop business. White House officials and officials of other society, different cultures. He gives the companies would love to help Qatar grow Robert A Hager has executive departments. “We share our ex- credit to his parents-- her mother being economically. Dialogue is a way to keep re- been living in Doha periences with them, acquaint our policy- of Italian origin and father from US. “My lationship strong. It provides a very good since 2006 with his wife makers and administration with the secu- mother had moved to US in her child- forum for both the countries.” and three kids. The fam- rity environment in Qatar and its security hood after a destructive Second World On the Chamber’s role in bringing both ily recently moved back needs, business opportunities, besides pro- War. After schooling, she graduated from US and Qatar closer in the field of business to the United States for jecting Qatar as a good business partner. Columbia University where both the and trade, Hager said, AmCham- Qatar kids’ education. About He said that Qatar is a place where busi- parents met. CROATIANS MARK 27TH INT’L RECOGNITION DAY IN QATAR

ROATIAN community in and Croatia reached $64m dollars in 2017 sured Supreme Committee for Delivery Croatia’s world renowned cellist Ana Rucner, who presented Qatar celebrated the 27th In- and tourist flow from Qatar to Croatia has & Legacy CBCQ’s full support in hosting ternational Recognition Day been picking up with over 6,000 Qatari great and noble event of FIFA World Cup numerous famous Western numbers from as well as songs from with patriotic fervor at an im- citizens and residents visiting Croatia 2022. her own albums, spiced up the function with her performance pressive function. Speaking during 2018, the envoy said. CBCQ Board Member Domagoj Cero- and star power onC the occasion, Ambassador of Croatia Ambassador Lovric said that his vac presented details of Business Coun- to Qatar HE Drago Lovrica said, “On this country offers various products and ser- cil’s objectives and the events in pipeline. day, we remember with humble gratitude vices including halal certified products; CBCQ surprised the guests with the those brave Croatians who sacrificed their Croatia can meet Qatar’s needs for first- performance of Croatia’s world renowned lives to achieve this goal that sees Croa- rate food products. “However, my coun- cellist Ana Rucner, who presented nu- tia today not only as a full member of EU try needs investments and is eager to de- merous famous Western numbers as well and NATO but a nation poised to take the velop various sectors of the economy with as songs from her own albums. presidency of EU next year.” He hailed the help of Qatari investment. Energy, Ana Rucner has performed almost in the establishment Croatian embassy in defense industry, health and tourism are all parts of the world but it was her first Qatar, and subsequent opening of Croa- the main areas where Qatari investment visit to Qatar. To a question how she felt tian Business Council (CBCQ) in Doha is welcome.” being in Doha, she said there is something that should be celebrated along with “our Mario Lozancic, President CBCQ in in this country. “I wish to stay in Qatar for national day of International Recogni- his address quoted Napoleon saying if he long and experience more of this lovely tion. had 5,000 Croatian soldiers, he would country.” Croatian envoy said Croatian Busi- have been dining in Moscow and with ness Council is the symbol of “our pres- additional 100,000, he would have con- ence in Qatar, a 500-strong community quered the world. He said Croatians have contributing to the development of Qa- made their presence felt across the world tar”. He lauded the services of his com- through conquests, commerce, culture munity which leave a mark on all spheres and sports. He said that world’s great- of life in Qatar.” Croatians are a success- est traveller Marco Polo was a Croatian ful, influential and well-appreciated com- born on the Dalmation island of Korcula. munity in Qatar, the envoy added. He said that CBCQ looks forward to be- Lovric described the bilateral rela- coming a bridge between Croatia and tions between Qatar and Croatia as very the great State of Qatar. He hoped that Croatian Envoy to Qatar HE Drago Lovric strong, positive and crucial for the Gulf many companies and individuals from region. He lauded the visit of the Amir both sides will find using this bridge His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad worthwhile. He said that CBCQ al Thani to Croatia in November last year would love to be part of projects and Croatian President Kolinda Grabar like 2022 World Cup prepa- Kitarovic’s trip to Qatar in 2017. The rations. He as- Croatian envoy also highlighted the eight sured he as- memorandums of understanding signed by the two friendly countries last year which will help step up cooperation and exchange of experience in many fields. He said that partnership between Croatia and Qatar will serve as an exam- ple for other Gulf countries. He said that within the framework of the European Union, Croatia supports closer coopera- tion with all Gulf Countries, in all aspects. He said that good political relations should contribute to the develop- Ana Rucner ment of bilateral economic co- Mario Lozancic, President CBCQ Domagoj Cerovac, CBCQ Board Member operation. Trade between Qatar

Doha College students line up for Qatar IVE Doha College (DC) students dition of rugby playing at Doha College. courses in physical education and aca- had the exceptional honour of play- Vice-Principal Neil Thomas (pictured demic PE, as well as a BTEC Diploma ing under the Qatar flag at the re- on the far right) previously represented in sports coaching. DC students and Fcent Asia Rugby Sevens tournament Qatar in the Asia Rugby Championship, staff are involved with many local sports hosted in Malaysia. DC boys Druan Har- a group of four Doha College female stu- clubs, and the school organises the an- combe, Olayinka Famuyiwa, Matthieu dents represented Qatar at last year’s nual Doha College 5k and 10k Race, a Haynes, Ayoub Arredouani (all in Year West Asian Rugby Sevens in Lebanon now traditional fixture in Qatar’s sport- 12), Alex Crowe (Year 13) and their team – and defeated every team they faced – ing calendar. mates played against Malaysia, China, while alumnus Tom Ayling played for “To be selected for the team, for me, Honk Kong, Laos, Uzbekistan and South Qatar in 2016. was quite a shock because there were Korea in this tightly contested competi- Doha College excels in many other many others that could have been picked. tion, pulling off an honourable perfor- sports and enjoys a close co-operation I felt very honoured and proud to play for (From left): Gary Froud, Head of PE; Dr Steffen Sommer, Principal; Ayoub Arredouani, Olayinka mance. with its sports academy Evolution Sports a national side,” revealed team member Famuyiwa, Druan Harcombe, Matthieu Heynes and Vice-Principal Neil Thomas The boys are continuing a strong tra- Qatar. It offers GCSE, AS and A Level Matthieu Heynes. Pakistan / S Asia / Philippines / SE Asia Thursday, January 17, 2019 07 Pakistan’s ECP suspends membership of 332 lawmakers Malaysia won’t host any more events The ECP requires that ‘every The ECP in its notifica- Officials fail to submit details of their assets tion said that the Elections with Israel as participant, says FM member of an Assembly Act 2017 requires that “every DAWN.COM er Mehmood Kiani, Housing and Senate shall submit to Member of an Assembly and AFP the country on an Israeli pass- on Malaysia’s opposition to ISLAMABAD Minister Tariq Bashir Cheema the Commission, on or Senate shall submit to the KUALA LUMPUR port forbidden. the Jewish state. PML-N’s Ahsan Iqbal and before 31st Dec each year, Commission, on or before 31st Last week Prime Minis- The cabinet has decided THE Election Commission of BNP-M’s Akhtar Mengal. a copy of statement of December each year, a copy of MALAYSIA’S foreign minister ter Mahathir Mohamad said that “Malaysia will not host Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday No salary or benefits shall his statement of assets and li- said on Wednesday the Mus- Israeli swimmers would not any event which has Israel suspended the memberships of be accrued by the suspended assets and liabilities abilities including assets and lim-majority country will not be allowed in for a tourna- participation or representa- 332 members of the parliament lawmakers, beginning January liabilities of his spouse and de- host any more events involv- ment later this year in east- tion,” he said. “This is a de- and provincial assemblies for 16, until the submission of the that the statement of assets pendent children”. ing Israel, as he reiterated that ern Sarawak state, which will cision by the government to failing to submit details of their statements of assets and liabil- and liabilities of 115 members Those who have failed swimmers from the Jewish serve as a qualifying event for demonstrate our tough stance assets, according to a notifica- ities, DawnNewsTV reported. of the Punjab Assembly, 52 to submit the details “shall state were barred from a forth- the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. over the issue of Israel.” “It is tion issued by the commission. As per the ECP notifica- members of the Sindh Assem- cease to function as members coming competition. Despite a plea from the In- about fighting on behalf of the The suspended lawmakers tion, 72 members of the Na- bly, 54 members of the Khyber with immediate effect till such Malaysia is one of several ternational Paralympic Com- oppressed,” he added. include Information Minister tional Assembly and 20 mem- Pakhtunkhwa Assembly and statements are submitted by predominantly Muslim states mittee to find a solution to the The Palestinian cause Fawad Chaudhry, National bers of the Senate now stand 19 members of the Balochistan them”, the ECP has informed that have no formal diplomat- row, Foreign Minister Saifud- has widespread support in Health Services Minister Aam- suspended. It further states Assembly is also awaited. the suspended lawmakers. ic ties with Israel, with entry to din Abdullah doubled down Malaysia.

No intention to Strengthening diplomatic ties Taliban must talk to topple Pakistan Philippines, Sri Lanka sign Afghan govt to end federal govt, conflict: US envoy says Mengal AFP talks and “unilaterally” adding pacts to boost cooperation KABUL new subjects. TRIBUNE.COM.PK “If the Talibs want to talk, KARACHI THE US envoy in Afghani- we can talk, if they want to Agreements cover defence, agriculture, education, tourism and research stan said on Wednesday that fight we can fight. We hope BALOCHISTAN National Par- a peaceful end to the 17-year that the Talibs want to make ty – Mengal (BNP-M) leader conflict requires the Taliban to peace,” Khalilzad said in re- Sardar Akhtar Mengal on engage in direct talks with the sponse to the threat. Wednesday said that the party Afghan government, which had no intention of toppling they have consistently refused. the federal government as long Zalmay Khalilzad spoke to as their demands were accept- reporters in Kabul on his lat- ed, Express News reported. est visit to the war-torn coun- The road to peace will require While addressing media try, where he is at the centre of Taliban to sit with other in Karachi, the BNP-M leader a flurry of diplomatic efforts Afghans, including the reiterated that the party would to bring an end to the conflict government. There is a be happy to cooperate with the which began with the US inva- consensus among all regional government if their demands sion of 2001. were addressed as promised. “The road to peace will re- partners on this point Referring to Tuesday’s quire Taliban to sit with other US envoy in Afghanistan meeting between opposition Afghans, including the gov- Zalmay Khalilzad parties in Islamabad, Mengal ernment,” Khalilzad said. said the alliance between Pa- “There is a consensus kistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co- among all regional partners on The envoy arrived in Kabul Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and this point,” he added, accord- late Tuesday, where he met Pakistan Muslim League – ing to quotes sent to AFP by with the country’s political Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz the US embassy in Kabul. leaders. On his third tour of Sharif will stabilise the coun- The insurgents have long the region since his appoint- try’s political climate. refused to hold direct talks ment in September, he had He added that the party with the Kabul government, previously travelled to India, had discussed a six-point agen- which they dismiss as a pup- the United Arab Emirates and da with the federal govern- pet of Washington. China. He is expected next in ment regarding the presiden- Taliban representatives Pakistan. tial election and a nine-point have met several times with His tour comes shortly after agenda regarding provincial US officials in recent months, US officials said in December elections. However, he added but earlier this week threat- that President Donald Trump that the BNP-M still had reser- ened to suspend the fledgling intends to withdraw as many vations on the matter. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and his Sri Lankan counterpart Maithripala Sirisena, who is in the Philippines on a five-day state visit, peace efforts, accusing the US as half of the 14,000 US troops review a guard of honour during a welcome ceremony at Malacañang Palace, in Manila, on Wednesday. (AFP) of changing the agenda of the deployed in Afghanistan.

PHILSTAR/AGENCIES In our meetings, we resolved Indonesia vows MANILA Sri Lankan leader heaps praise to further strengthen our en- gagement in trade, defence, US citizen among dead in to push Palestinian THE signing of five agreements on Duterte’s drug war campaign agriculture and tourism, edu- rights at UNSC capped the bilateral meeting at MANILA: Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, who is on a cation, cultural and people-to- Kabul truck bomb attack Malacañang between Presi- state visit to the Philippines, praised President Rodrigo Duterte’s people exchanges,” he added. AFP dent Duterte and visiting Sri war on drugs as “an example to the whole world.” The two men Sirisena expressed hope AFP among the fatalities, but gave JAKARTA Lankan President Maithripala said that tough campaigns against drugs can bring greater sta- that the agreements would KABUL no further information. Indi- Sirisena on Wednesday. bility to their nations. deepen the ties between Ma- an authorities had previously INDONESIA will do every- Sirisena’s visit was the first “We both recognised that the proliferation of illegal drugs is nila and Colombo. A US citizen was among those confirmed that one of their thing possible to advance the by a Sri Lankan president and a threat to our nations and peoples and to the very fabric of our “We had very productive killed in a powerful truck citizens was also killed in the rights of Palestinians when head of state. growing societies,” Duterte said at a joint press conference on discussion this afternoon on bomb attack against a heavily attack. it assumes its position on After their meeting, Presi- Wednesday. Duterte said the Philippines and Sri Lanka have com- priority areas such as defense fortified foreign compound in It was not clear if they were the United Nations Security dent Duterte and Sirisena wit- mon challenges, shared interests and are “united by our desire and security, trade and invest- Kabul this week, officials said included in the four dead, with Council, the foreign ministry nessed the signing of agree- to provide greater peace, progress and prosperity for our peoples.” ment, agriculture, education on Wednesday, as the govern- some Afghan officials giving said Wednesday. ments on defence, agriculture, “The war against crime and drugs carried out by you is an and higher education, labour, ment continued investigating conflicting tolls. Ministry official Febrian education, tourism and re- example to the whole world and personally to me,” Sirisena tourism, cultural cooperation, the blast site. “We have launched an in- Ruddyard said the world’s search after their bilateral said during the state dinner hosted by Duterte. “Drug menace maritime, humanitarian as- The Taliban have claimed vestigation and it has not fin- largest Muslim-majority coun- meeting in Malacañang. is rampant in my country and I feel that we should follow your sistance and disaster relief, responsibility after the bomb ished yet. Once we finish the try would make sure issues Signed were memoranda of footsteps to control this hazard,” he added. (DPA) among others. We both are detonated near the Green Vil- investigation we will be able facing the Palestinians were understanding on defence and pleased on the outcome of our lage compound in east Kabul to release the final toll,” Najib not buried, and it would offer military education and train- agriculture research policy. in a speech. discussion,” Sirisena said. on Monday. Afghan authori- Danish, the interior ministry unwavering support for their ing and exchanges of defence “We face common chal- “These realities and aspira- “I and my government will ties have said at least four spokesman, said. bid to become a full member and military delegations; coop- lenges, we have shared in- tions behoove upon us to work ensure that these initiatives people were killed and 113 The powerful blast ripped of the UN. eration in agriculture, fisheries terests and we are united by together even more closely will be implemented in order wounded. through surrounding neigh- Palestinians have the sta- and related fields; academic our desire to provide greater to provide renewed impetus to harness the maximum to On Wednesday an official bourhoods, shattering the tus of non-member observer cooperation in higher educa- peace, progress and prosperity and clearer direction for a the people of both countries,” at the US embassy in Kabul windows of surrounding hous- state at the world body. Full tion, tourism cooperation and for our peoples,” Duterte said greatly expanded partnership. he added. said an American citizen was es and shops. membership would amount to international recognition of Palestinian statehood. “We have always reiterated Philippines turns over Chinese ex-govt official wanted for corruption that once we are elected we MANILA: The Philippines on Wednesday formally turned over to Chinese authorities a former Chinese government official who was News will push the Palestine issue in wanted for corruption. any form,” Ruddyard said. Philippines Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said that Xie Haojie, 49, was arrested Sunday in a condominium in Manila in brief Indonesia would prioritise after hiding in the Philippines for nearly 10 months. The former Chinese official was also present at the press conference. He si the rights of refugees, woman expected to face charges of embezzling public funds and taking bribes amounting to 210 million dollars in his capacity as a general and children, but influencing manager of a state-owned enterprise. Bangladesh arrests key suspect in the US decision to recognise China’s ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua said the arrest “clearly demonstrates the determination of both sides in murder of gay rights activists Jerusalem as Israel’s capital cementing an anti-corruption campaign.” Morente said Xie would be immediately deported back to Beijing. (DPA) would be hard, he said. DHAKA: Bangladeshi police have arrested the prime suspect in the 2016 killing of two gay rights activists in Dhaka, officials said on Wednesday. Asadullah Zayed, 28, a suspected member of a banned Islamist militant group, was arrested Tuesday night in Gazipur No let-up in Rohingya exodus from India to Bangladesh district, 30 kilometres north of Dhaka, according to Monirul Islam, the chief of the police’s counter-terrorism unit. AFP ya in 2018 -- the most in years UNHCR spokesman Firas Investigators earlier arrested three other suspected mili- COX’S BAZAR as Hindu hardliners called for Al-Khateeb said the UN refu- tants after the outlawed group, Ansar-al-Islam, an affiliate of al- the displaced Muslims to be gee agency was “aware of the Qaeda’s Indian Subcontinent chapter, claimed responsibility for AT least 1,300 Rohingya Mus- deported en masse. situation”. stabbing to death activists Xulhaz Mannan and Mahbub Tonoy lims have crossed into Bangla- Those crossing the border at an apartment in central Dhaka in April 2016. desh from India since the start India, which is not a signatory in recent weeks have been de- A group of seven militants plotted for six months to kill of the year, an official said on tained by police and sent to Mannan and Tonoy, the counter-terrorism unit chief said after Wednesday, as fears of depor- to the UN Refugee Convention, Cox’s Bazar, a southern dis- interrogations with the suspects. (DPA) tation to Myanmar spark an arrested 230 Rohingya in trict home to the world’s larg- exodus. 2018 -- the most in years est refugee camps. New Delhi has faced sharp as Hindu hardliners called for Some 40,000 Rohingya Pet crocodile mauls woman to death criticism for turning mem- the displaced Muslims to have been living in India. Po- in Indonesia’s Sulawesi bers of the persecuted minor- lice said those who arrived ity over to Myanmar in recent be deported en masse were living in India for years. MINAHASA: An Indonesian woman has been mauled to death weeks, despite the army there Rohingya for decades by a huge pet crocodile on the island of Sulawesi, officials said being accused of atrocities The round-ups in India, have faced persecution and on Wednesday. against the Rohingya. and fear of deportation to pogroms in Myanmar, which Deasy Tuwo, the head of a laboratory at a pearl farm in Mi- The United Nations and Myanmar, have driven even (File photo) Rohingya refugee workers carrying bags of salt in a pro- refuses to recognise them as nahasa in North Sulawesi, was killed by the 4.4-metre (14-foot) rights groups accused India of more of the stateless Muslims cessing yard in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. (REUTERS) citizens and falsely labels them reptile last Thursday, authorities said. disregarding international law into Bangladesh, where a mil- “Bengali” illegal immigrants. The 44-year old’s badly mauled body was found by col- and returning the Rohingya to lion Rohingya live in giant which includes UN agencies from 300 families have arrived They were concentrated leagues the following morning, Hendrik Rundengan, from the possible danger in Buddhist- refugee camps in the coun- and other foreign humanitari- from India to Bangladesh until in Rakhine state, the epicen- local conservation agency, told AFP. majority Myanmar. try’s southeast. an organisations, said the pace today,” she told AFP. tre of a brutal Myanmar army “The indication is that she fell into the crocodile’s enclo- India, which is not a signa- Nayana Bose, a spokes- of new arrivals had escalated The new arrivals were be- offensive in August 2017 that sure,” he said, adding the incident was still being investigated tory to the UN Refugee Con- woman for the Inter Sector since January 3. ing housed in a UN transit UN investigators described as by police. (AFP) vention, arrested 230 Rohing- Coordination Group (ISCG), “Some 1,300 individuals centre, she added. genocidal in intent. 08 Thursday, January 17, 2019

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

After Brexit Defeat, A New Referendum? Keep The FBI

Both Theresa May’s government and the voters should rethink Brexit now that the practical and political Out Of Politics difficulties of implementing it have been made clear

RITISH Prime Minister Theresa May ionists in Northern Ireland who have sup- suffered a humiliating, historic defeat ported May’s government and also to some In the American system of government, it is not up to the FBI but the Congress on Tuesday when the House of Com- members of her Conservative Party. (Ironi- to decide whether the president’s decisions are a ‘threat to national security’ Bmons refused to approve the volumi- cally, as long as the UK remains in the EU, nous Brexit agreement she painstakingly Northern Ireland is treated the same as negotiated with the European Union. The England, Scotland and Wales.) ELI LAKE | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE 432-202 margin was even more lopsided Perhaps the prime minister could have than some had expected, and led to a mo- been more persuasive in lobbying her col- HE American people have a right to tion by LaboUr Party leader Jeremy Corbyn leagues or winning additional concessions know if their president is a Russian for a vote of no-confidence in her govern- from Brussels. But the truth is that, given agent. Richard Nixon delivered a ver- ment that will be debated on Wednesday. decades of integration between the UK and sion of this line in November 1973, May is expected to survive that chal- the rest of Europe and the importance of the Tas the Watergate scandal gathered lenge. But Tuesday’s vote will make it dif- Northern Ireland peace process, Brexit was steam. Now President Donald Trump has ficult for her to salvage the idea of a care- never going to be a simple process. And once had to tell reporters he is not a spy after fully negotiated withdrawal of the United the concept of ‘Leave’ was replaced by a de- the New York Times reported that the FBI Kingdom from the European Union. She tailed blueprint, opposition inevitably arose. had launched a counterintelligence probe is free to seek further concessions from the The 52 percent of voters who supported into the president himself in May 2017. As EU, but European leaders ‘Leave’ in 2016 might have former FBI general counsel James Baker have little incentive to of- thought that withdrawing told House lawmakers in October, the fer any. So far, they have The 52 percent of voters who from the EU would be a sim- president’s obstruction of the bureau’s resisted making signifi- supported ‘Leave’ in 2016 ple proposition. Scandalous- Russia investigation “itself would hurt cant changes in the deal, might have thought that with- ly scant attention was paid, our ability to figure out what the Russians including in the contro- drawing from the EU would for example, to the implica- had done, and that is what would be the versial provisions affecting be a simple proposition tions of Brexit for the North- threat to national security.” Northern Ireland. After ern Ireland peace process. Since the Times story hit, some of the the vote in Parliament, Eu- (The fact that both the UK president’s critics have interpreted the in- ropean Commission President Jean-Claude and the Republic of Ireland were members vestigation itself as evidence of the presi- Juncker said: “I urge the United Kingdom of the EU contributed significantly to the dent’s guilt. If the FBI believed in May to clarify its intentions as soon as possible. easing of tensions between north and south 2017 that Trump may have been a Rus- Time is almost up.” and between Catholics and Protestants sian asset, the theory goes, then it must If nothing is done, the UK will move in- within Northern Ireland.) know something we don’t. And we al- exorably toward a ‘no-deal Brexit’, a night- Since the vote, however, it has become ready know a lot: that Trump has pressed mare scenario in which it leaves the EU in clear that disentangling the UK from the his aides to withdraw from NATO, for March without the cushion of transitional EU is a complicated economic and politi- example, and that his campaign manager trade arrangements with Europe and meas- cal undertaking with the potential to create shared polling data with a former busi- ures to prevent the reestablishment of a massive disruption in the lives of ordinary ness partner suspected of having ties to hard border between Northern Ireland, a British people. That’s why May was so de- Russian intelligence. UK province, and the Republic of Ireland. termined to negotiate a detailed agreement Even if you find these facts disturbing — Such an outcome would send shock waves for an orderly withdrawal. So far, her efforts and I do — it must be said that Trump cam- through the British economy. have been unsuccessful. Rather than getting paigned for the presidency openly seeking prerogative of the legislature. It is ulti- But there remains the possibility of an- swept along into a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, her gov- greater cooperation with Russia, and he If the FBI has real evidence — say, mately up to Congress to decide whether other, more hopeful, alternative: a new ref- ernment should seriously explore the pos- never hid his affinity for Russian President receipts of Russian payoffs to Trump Trump’s decision to fire Comey was a erendum — a rerun, in effect, of the June sibility of giving the voters an opportunity Vladimir Putin. From this perspective, the — then it should share this evidence “threat to national security,” as Baker said 2016 vote in which British voters chose to to revisit the basic issue now that the practi- bureau’s inquiry raises profound questions in his testimony before the House. It is leave the EU with what it now seems obvi- cal and political difficulties of implementing about who gets to decide questions of na- with the one branch of government not up to the FBI. ous was an insufficient understanding of the Brexit have been made clear. tional security in a democracy. empowered by the Constitution to As it now stands, the counterintelli- consequences of such a drastic step. European leaders have indicated that Jack Goldsmith, who served as an remove him from office: Congress gence investigation is in the hands of Spe- May is being criticiSed for failing to they would be willing to extend the March assistant attorney general for President cial Counsel Robert Mueller. The Ameri- convince members of Parliament, includ- 29 deadline for the UK’s withdrawal from George W Bush, argues that the bureau’s can people will have to wait for his report ing some former members of her own gov- the EU. Delay could allow for further ne- actions were unprecedented and a pos- boss because of their Russia investigation? to find out what became of the FBI’s fren- ernment, about the merits of the deal, par- gotiation on a withdrawal agreement that sible overstep of its authority. Goldsmith It depends. If the FBI has real evi- zied decision to investigate the president ticularly a ‘backstop’ provision that, under might win the support of a majority in Par- is careful: He concedes that there may dence — say, receipts of Russian payoffs for firing its director. It may well be that some circumstances, could allow rules to be liament, but it could also allow the needed be much stronger evidence, not includ- to Trump — then it should share this evi- Mueller’s investigation is nearing its end, imposed on Northern Ireland that wouldn’t time to call another “people’s vote.” Willing- ed in the Times report, that influenced dence with the one branch of government and this state of suspended speculation apply to the rest of the UK. That disparate ness to admit a mistake is a virtue in indi- the FBI’s decision. And he allows that empowered by the Constitution to remove won’t last much longer. And of course he treatment was anathema to so-called Un- viduals; it also reflects well on a nation. the FBI can have defensible reasons for him from office: Congress. must be allowed to continue his investiga- opening an investigation into the presi- True, Congress has not exactly dis- tion and to go where it leads. dent — namely, that a probe into Trump tinguished itself with its probing and Make no mistake, however: This is campaign officials and their contacts with insightful investigations into this affair. not something that can be left in the FBI’s Russia would involve Trump himself. And with Democrats now in the major- hands. It may be tempting for Democrats That said, Goldsmith also argues that ity in the House, there is little reason to to use the FBI’s suspicions of Trump’s the implication of the bureau’s decision is believe its investigation will get less parti- treason as a political weapon now. But that the “domestic intelligence bureaucra- san. Nonetheless, if a government official it also makes for a terrible precedent. cy holds itself as the ultimate arbiter” of truly believes Trump is a foreign agent Democrats, especially, should be attuned what serves the national security interest. and should be removed from office, then to the danger of allowing the FBI undue Trump’s decision to fire the FBI director, he has no choice. influence in electoral politics. after all, was an exercise of his constitu- Now suppose that the FBI does not tional authority. That action alone cannot have any receipts. Instead, the bureau’s (Eli Lake is a Bloomberg Opin- be the basis of such an investigation. leadership believes Trump’s firing of ion columnist covering national Still, these points of constitutional Comey obstructed its efforts to investigate security and foreign policy. He principle do not address a practical ques- Russian interference in the campaign. In was the senior national security tion: What was the FBI’s senior leadership that case, the proper course would be for correspondent for the Daily Beast supposed to have done when Trump fired senior officials to resign and go public. and covered national security and Comey, then went on national television In the American system of govern- intelligence for the Washington and declared that he had axed their old ment, oversight of the executive is the Times, the New York Sun and UPI.) (Tribune News Service)

An Egg Just Beat Kylie Jenner’s Instagram World Record! A picture of a little plain egg has set a new world record for the most likes ever on an Instagram post, and here’s what you should learn from it

DAKOTA SHANE plied to your own business to better po- It’s clear whoever is behind this egg like Millennials and Gen Z. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE sition your content for potential virality: campaign is very much in-tune with the Never be afraid to sprinkle in some You need to be on Instagram. ‘language of Instagram’. They were aware humour. Even the most polished, but- N today’s internet culture, there are Plain and simple. This entire exchange that Kylie Jenner is Instagram’s golden toned-up brands could benefit from post- few celebrities more popular than Ky- was born and bred on Instagram, and girl, and that memes are Instagram’s ing funny content. There’s only one rule, lie Jenner in terms social media reach. the response it’s generated--both in the golden standard for viral posts. and I can’t stress this enough: Make sure The internet icon boasts more than mainstream media and across social me- By being informed and an active part the joke or gag is actually funny. I120 million followers on Instagram dia--has been unbelievable. of the community you’re trying to go viral Have a simple mission to rally alone, with an impressive Twitter and There are very few, if any, brands that within--whether that’s Reddit, Instagram behind. Following the egg’s rise to star- Snapchat presence to match. couldn’t creatively tap into the power of or somewhere else--you’ll know what the dom was so much fun because it made Yet, that didn’t stop the mysterious Instagram to potentially pull off a viral unspoken rules are for the community. anyone who simply double-tapped the Instagram account created by Egg Gang stunt--or at least gain more exposure for This will allow your content to be more image feel as if they were a part of some- (@world_record_egg) from squaring up, your company than you would on other natural and avoid being forced, inauthen- thing larger than themselves. and eventually dethroning Jenner this social media networks. tic, or downright cringe-worthy like so Egg Gang created this Instagram ac- past weekend from being the world re- What makes Instagram so powerful? much branded content on the internet. count with a simple, easy-to-understand cord holder for most ever likes on an Ins- Well, apart from its parent company (Fa- People love humour. Surprise, mission, which made rallying behind it tagram post. cebook) helping the platform expand its right? If it wasn’t already clear enough seamless and easy. Adding a simple--yet The post that now holds the record? already massive reach to older audiences, from viral accounts and campaigns like powerful--mission not directly related to An egg--and no, I’m not kidding. The Instagram’s algorithm--as it currently Wendy’s Twitter account (which jokingly your brand could give you the extra boost photo currently has more than 39 million stands--toes the line perfectly between Gone are the days when stale and unre- insults its fans on a regular basis), or the you’ve been looking for. likes, and is still gaining momentum by being timely without being too fast-paced. latable brands were the gold standard. Kickstarter campaign that raised over Who would’ve thought an egg and the hour. Unlike Twitter, where content is rises People want to see the human side of $50,000 for its creator to make a potato Kylie Jenner could teach entrepreneurs a While this has definitely been one of and falls in a flash or Facebook, where brands, particularly younger audiences salad, this Kylie vs. egg battle illustrates thing or two about social media market- the funniest and lighthearted moments you need to break the bank for exposure, how consumers are absolutely loving ing? Welcome to 2019. in recent social media memory, there are Instagram’s engaged user base, scroll- like Millennials and Gen Z brands that have a good sense of humour. If you’re looking to reach a wider au- four valuable lessons and insights that friendly design, and Explore tab all make Gone are the days when stale and un- dience (or break a world record) in the every small business owner should learn the app a natural hotbed for viral posts. pand your brand awareness through so- relatable brands were the gold standard. coming year, applying some of the prin- from the campaign’s viral success. If done Keep a close eye on internet cul- cial media, you’ve got to keep a pulse on People want to see the human side of ciples laid out in this article would be a right, these same principles can be ap- ture. If you’re looking to go viral or ex- internet culture. brands, particularly younger audiences great place to start. Best of luck.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. India / World Thursday, January 17, 2019 09 Controversy erupts over elevation No threat to coalition govt in Karnataka, of 2 HC judges to Supreme Court asserts Congress IANS JD(S) government was jolted NEW DELHI by two Independent MLAs withdrawing support to it. A section of the legal fraternity has argued that the elevation of Justice Maheshwari and Justice AMID reports of poaching The ruling coalition part- Khanna would unfairly supersede many senior judges, including the Rajasthan chief justice of its MLAs by the BJP, the ners JD-S-Congress and the Congress on Wednesday opposition BJP have been said there was no threat to trading charges of poaching AGENCIES the coalition government each others’ legislators for NEW DELHI in Karnataka and that the the past few days. BJP’s attempts to destabilize On Tuesday, R. Shankar, JUSTICE Dinesh Maheshwari, a “stable coalition” will not a legislator from Ranebennur the Chief Justice of the Karna- succeed. Assembly segment in Haveri taka High Court, and Justice Addressing a press con- district, belonging to the re- Sanjiv Khanna of the Delhi ference here, Congress leader gional Karnataka Pragnavan- High Court have been elevated Mallikarjun Kharge said he tha Janata Party (KPJP), and to the Supreme Court amid has spoken to senior leaders H. Nagesh, an Independent questions over the appoint- of the party as well as Kar- from Mulbagal constituency ments by the legal fraternity. nataka Chief Minister HD in Kolar district, withdrew The recommendation by the Kumaraswamy and they have their support to the coalition. Supreme Court Collegium was assured him that there was no signed off by President Ram threat to the ruling coalition. Nath Kovind this evening. “The BJP’s attempts In December, the collegium won’t succeed. Our govern- - which comprises the top five ment is strong and it will pre- judges of the Supreme Court vail. There is no threat to the - had decided to recommend coalition,” he said. ‘Govt strong’ Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Earlier in the day, Kumar- Justice Rajendra Menon and Ra- aswamy had also said there Congress leader Mallikarjun jasthan High Court Chief Justice was no threat to his govern- Kharge said he has spoken Pradeep Nandrajog for elevation ment. Accusing the Bharatiya to senior leaders of the party to the top court. But the deci- Janata Party (BJP) of mis- as well as Karnataka CM HD sion was reversed in January, leading the MLAs and the Kumaraswamy and they have with the Collegium sending the public, Kharge said it was ap- assured him that there was names of Justice Maheshwari proaching MLAs saying “we no threat to the ruling and Justice Khanna. (BJP) have already got your coalition. “The BJP’s A section of the legal fra- 11 MLAs, you join us and we attempts won’t succeed. Our ternity has argued that the el- will have 12”. evation of Justice Maheshwari “There is nothing like government is strong and it and Justice Khanna would that. The BJP is trying to will prevail. There is no threat unfairly supersede many sen- mislead the MLAs through to coalition,” he said. ior judges, including Justice spreading rumours,” he said Nandrajog. adding that while the BJP Responding to the po- Justice SK Kaul, a sitting may believe in forming a gov- litical developments, JD-S judge of the top court has al- The Supreme Court of India. ernment through ‘jod-tod’ supremo H.D. Deve Gowda ready expressed his reserva- (defection), it won’t succeed stressed that the coalition tions in writing to Chief Jus- tice Gambhir said in his letter. recall this decision. turned, Justice Lodha said. in doing so in Karnataka. government continued to re- tice Gogoi. Former judge of Today, the Bar Council also If they don’t do it, we’ll On January 10, the Su- He asked if the BJP was so main “stable”. the Delhi High Court, Kailash protested against the decision go and sit on a dharna,” Bar preme Court Collegium headed sure of its own MLAs from In the 225-member Leg- Gambhir, has also written to to elevate the two judges. “Our Our constitution has made Council chairman MK Mishra by Chief Justice of India Ran- Karnataka, why was it keep- islative Assembly, including the President, calling the out- constitution has made even our even our judiciary was quoted as saying by news jan Gogoi, recommended the ing them holed up in a resort one nominated Speaker, the of-turn elevation of the judges judiciary accountable to the accountable to the public agency ANI. New Delhi: For- elevation of Justice Dinesh in Gurugram. Congress has 80 legislators, “appalling” and “outrageous”. public... but the recent trend but the recent trend adopted mer Chief Justice of India Maheshwari, the Chief Justice Congress workers on JD-S 37, and the BJP 104, Less than two months ago, adopted by the collegium had by the collegium had (CJI) RM Lodha said he was of the Karnataka High Court, Wednesday protested out- while one Bahujan Samaj Justice Maheshwari was super- completely eroded the faith of “surprised” after a junior judge and Justice Sanjiv Khanna side the hotel where about Party (BSP) MLA continues seded during the appointment the Bar and the people,” the completely eroded the faith was recommended for eleva- of the Delhi High Court. But 90 BJP MLAs from Karna- to support the coalition after of Justice Ajay Rastogi. “Now Council said. of the Bar and the people tion to the Supreme Court, the names of senior judges taka have been put up amidst one Independent Nagesh and out of the blue, he becomes “Our delegation will go superseding senior judges. The Pradeep Nandrajog and Rajen- political developments back the KPJP legislator Shankar more deserving and suitable and meet the collegium to Bar Council Collegium must reveal the rea- dra Menon were being consid- home where the Congress- withdrew their support. within such a short gap,” Jus- ask them to reconsider and sons why the decision was up- ered in December.

News in brief Kenya mourns after terrorist attack leaves 14 dead

DPA group al-Shabaab claimed Nairobi hotel siege over; of these murderous terror- Former Ivory Coast NAIROBI responsibility for the as- all 5 gunmen killed ists with other injured,” he prez Gbagbo should sault. added. Kenyatta gave no de- be freed: ICC judges FOURTEEN people, includ- “I can now confirm that NAIROBI: Kenya said its forces tails about the victims, but ing Kenyans and foreign na- as of about one hour ago Wednesday ended a terror attack they included both Kenyans THE Hague: International tionals, died in a bomb and the security operation at on a luxury hotel complex that and foreign nationals. Criminal Court judges said gun attack by militants over- Dusit complex is over and all claimed 14 lives, after a 20-hour On Wednesday Nairobi Wednesday that former night on a high-end hotel the terrorists eliminated,” operation that rescued hundreds was subdued, as stories from Ivory Coast president Laurent complex in Nairobi. Kenyan President Uhuru of people and left all five as- survivors and victims’ fami- Gbagbo should be released, The attack started with a Kenyatta said on television sailants dead. The attack was lies poured out through local a day after acquitting him suicide bombing on Tuesday at about 10:30 am (0730 claimed by Al-Shabaab. “There media. However, citizens also of crimes against humanity. afternoon and went on into GMT). were five terrorists and all of them Relatives and mourners bury the body of a victim, who was killed the previ- expressed defiance on social Head judge Cuno Tarfusser the early hours of Wednes- “Fourteen innocent lives are no more,” Kenyan police chief ous day in an attack on a Nairobi luxury hotel complex, during his funeral media, with the hashtag #Ken- said the court “rejects the day morning. Somali-based were lost through the hands Joseph Boinnet said. (AFP) service at the Langata Muslim cemetery, Nairobi, on Wednesday. (AFP) yaUnbowed trending online. prosecution request to maintain them in detention”, referring to Gbagbo and his right-hand man Charles Ble Sedition charge against Kanhaiya, Goude. ICC prosecutors had African leaders to meet over DR Congo vote dispute asked for the Ivorian pair to be kept in detention pending AFP his attendance on Twitter, others absurd: Chidambaram an appeal against Tuesday’s ADDIS ABABA though it remained unclear decision. (AFP) which other leaders would join IANS pages to make out a charge CONTINENTAL leaders will him. The summit comes as al- NEW DELHI of sedition (based on a Top Zimbabwean gather at the African Union this legations of fraud mount. public speech), that alone activist arrested in week to discuss the disputed The influential Roman FORMER Finance Minister exposes the motive of the protest crackdown election in the DR Congo, a Catholic Church, which says it P Chidambaram on Monday government,” Chidambar- spokeswoman for the body said deployed 40,000 observers to criticised Delhi Police action am tweeted. HARARE: Leading Zimba- Wednesday. monitor the elections, has said against former Jawaharlal In another tweet, the bwean activist Evan Mawarire The DR Congo election the official outcome does not Nehru University student senior Congress leader said: was arrested by armed police commission last Thursday de- Martin Fayulu, Congolese joint opposition presidential candidate. reflect the true result, while leader Kanhaiya Kumar and “How many in the investi- at his home in Harare on clared opposition leader Felix holding back from saying who nine others calling it “absurd,” gating team have read and Wednesday in a widening se- Tshisekedi the winner of the and outgoing President Joseph spokeswoman Ebba Kalondo it thinks won. saying the move taken after understood section 124A of curity crackdown after violent December 30 vote with 38.57 Kabila, who has been in power said. “The initiative is part of the Thousands of electoral three years “exposes” the mo- the IPC and the case law on anti-government protests. percent of the tally against chief since 2001. African-led efforts to assist the documents, leaked to inter- tive of the government. the section? There must be The nationwide protests rival Martin Fayulu’s 34.8 per- The Thursday meeting at DRC political stakeholders and national media including the “The charge of sedition a serious debate if a provi- were triggered by President cent. Fayulu has appealed the AU headquarters in Ethiopia people to successfully conclude Financial Times and Radio against Kanhaiya Kumar sion such as section 124A Emmerson Mnangagwa’s result, saying it was an “elec- was called by Rwandan Presi- the electoral process,” she said. France Internationale (RFI), and others is absurd. If it has a place in the laws of a move to double fuel prices at toral coup” forged in backroom dent Paul Kagame, chairman South African President backed Fayulu’s claim to be the takes three years and 1,200 democratic republic.” the weekend as the country’s dealings between Tshisekedi of the body until next month, Cyril Ramaphosa announced true election winner. economic crisis deepens. “Armed police surrounded his residence,” Teldah Mawarire, his sister, said. “I was directly TAMIL NADU CELEBRATES JALLIKATTU in contact with him until he was taken.” (AFP) Dozens injured on day one of Indian upper caste reservation comes into force Indian bull-wrestling festival NEW Delhi: The Central AFP juries,” he said. Wednesday’s government on Monday noti- MADURAI, INDIA “Forty nine people were festivities will see almost dou- fied the 10 per cent quota injured yesterday. Nine were ble the number of bulls and amendment in its official DOZENS of young men were competitors in the ring, Na- gazette, bringing reservation injured on the first day of a tra- taken to hospital for minor tarajan added. In past years, to the economically weak ditional bull-wrestling festival injuries,” an official said competitors have been gored section among upper castes in southern India that has at- to death by bulls. formally in action. “In exer- tracted the ire of animal activ- India’s Supreme Court cise of the powers conferred ists, officials said Wednesday. them before the clash. Organ- outlawed Jallikattu in 2016 by sub-section (2) of section During the Jallikattu fes- isers insist the animals are not after a plea by animal rights 1 of the Constitution (103rd tival in Tamil Nadu bulls fes- mistreated. Nearly 500 bulls groups but Tamil Nadu insist- Amendment) Act, 2019, the tooned with marigolds are and a similar number of “tam- ed Jallikattu was a crucial part Central Government hereby released from pens and men ers” were involved on the open- of its culture and identity. appoints the 14th January, try to grab their horns to win ing day of the festival in Madurai, Growing tensions in the 2019 as the date on which prizes such as scooters and said S Natarajan, a government state capital Chennai, and the provisions of the said Act whitegoods. official from the city. other cities, led Prime Minis- shall come into force,” the Critics say the bulls are fed “Forty nine people were ter Narendra Modi to issue an Indian participants try to control a bull at the annual bull taming event ‘Jallikattu’ in Palamedu village government said. (IANS) alcohol and chilli powder is injured yesterday. Nine were executive order that the centu- on the outskirts of Madurai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday. (AFP) thrown in their faces to agitate taken to hospital for minor in- ries-old festival go ahead. 10 Thursday, January 17, 2019 Gulf / Middle East Sudanese diaspora in Paris backs anti-Bashir ‘uprising’ Arab League sees Syria’s readmission to group as ‘inevitable’

PARIS: Watching Sudan’s desperate and deadly anti-government protests from afar, many in CAIRO: Syria’s readmission into the Arab League is “inevitable,” the head of the pan-Arab the Sudanese diaspora in Paris say they are rooting for the demonstrators who are challenging organization said, as countries in the region show a growing willingness to reconcile with the NEWS President Omar al-Bashir. “Everybody here supports the uprising,” said Gouda Abdul Karim of government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Months after the eruption of Syria’s conflict IN BRIEF the deadly rallies that have rocked Sudan since December 19, when angry people took to the in 2011, the Arab League suspended Damascus to protest the al-Assad forces’ ruthless streets in several towns to denounce a government decision to triple the price of bread. “This crackdown on opposition demonstrations. “Syria’s return to the Arab League is subjected to government has only a few days. People go because it’s better to die in the streets than of Arab consensus, which does not mean unanimity,” Ahmed Abul Gheit said in an interview with hunger in houses,” the 32-year-old insisted said at a cafe in northern Paris. (AFP) private Egyptian broadcaster DMC that aired late Tuesday. (DPA)

Israeli envoy: Trump’s Middle-East Gaza warns of medical ‘catastrophe’ if fuel crisis continues plan likely delayed for election

DPA “This means that 450,000 tion has improved since Octo- NEW York: US President Donald Trump’s long-awaited Middle East GAZA CITY people will be deprived of the ber, when Qatar delivered fuel peace plan is likely to be postponed until after Israel’s elections in services and medical care that to Gaza and a second turbine April, Israel’s ambassador to the UN said on Tuesday. Danny Danon GAZA’S Health Ministry has the hospital provides,” said in the enclave’s only power said in November he expected the US to show the proposals to Israel warned that a continued Abdulatif al Hajj, director of plant started operating. Fuel at the beginning of 2019, but he now believes Washington will wait shortage of fuel would have the hospitals in the Gaza Strip. for generators at public hospi- until after the Israeli elections in April to avoid interfering, he told “catastrophic consequences” He said the hospital had tals, however, is funded by the reporters in New York. for hundreds of patients. already been forced to stop do- World Health Organization, “It’s a smart decision because we don’t want it to become the Officials at the ministry ing surgical operations. and Hamas says it does not issue of the election whether you support the plan or are against the in Gaza, which is controlled Ashraf al-Qedra, the have enough. plan, so we will be patient and we are still very respectful for the work by the militant Islamist Health Ministry spokesman, Israel and Egypt have im- of the team in DC and we will be open-minded to the plan,” Danon said. movement Hamas, warned had warned on Tuesday that posed a blockade on Gaza for Despite the US having good relations with “moderate” countries Wednesday that medical ser- generators would stop in the (File photo) Palestinians sit waiting at the Rafah border crossing with over a decade, justifying it in the region, Danon said he was still “sceptical” that those countries vices at the Beit Hanoon Hos- coming days, threatening the Egypt, in the southern Gaza Strip. with security concerns. Some could bring Palestine to the table. Trump said he wanted to conclude pital in northern Gaza would lives of 800 patients with re- 2 million people live in Gaza in an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement by the end of his first term in soon stop completely due to nal failure who are dependent Generators are used in there is no general electricity difficult conditions including a office and tasked his son-in-law, Senior White House Adviser Jared the fuel shortage. on dialysis machines. Gaza during the hours when supply. The electricity situa- lack of drinking water. Kushner, with preparing the plan. (DPA) Guards chief rules out Iran troops UN approves mission to pullout from Syria AFP has pledged to prevent Iran shore up Yemen truce TEHRAN entrenching itself militarily in Syria, where its arch foe THE head of Iran’s Revo- is backing President Bashar lutionary Guards said al-Assad’s regime alongside The unarmed monitors will be sent to Hodeida city and port and to ports of Saleef, Ras Issa for a period of 6 months Wednesday there would be Russia and Lebanese mili- no withdrawal of Iranian tant group Hezbollah. AFP forces from Syria as he dis- UNITED STATES missed Israel threats, con- servative news agency Fars THE United Nations Security reported. Council unanimously approved “All military and revo- Wednesday the deployment to lutionary advisers, as well Yemen of up to 75 monitors in as equipment and weapons ‘Ridiculous a mission to shore up a ceasefire necessary for training and and oversee a pullback of forces empowering the Islamic threats’ from Hodeida. resistance fighters and for The observer mission was supporting the oppressed Jafari dismissed Israel’s agreed during talks last month people of Syria... will be “ridiculous threats”. “Just in Sweden between the Saudi- kept there,” the news agency know that you are playing backed government and Huthi quoted Major General Mo- with the lion’s tail. “Be rebels and an advance team is hammad Ali Jafari as saying. afraid of the day that Iran’s already on the ground in the It was an apparent re- precision missiles roar onto rebel-held city. sponse to Israeli Prime Min- your head and revenge all The unarmed monitors will ister Benjamin Netanyahu the blood you have spilt of be sent to Hodeida city and port who on Tuesday warned innocent Muslims in the as well as to the ports of Saleef Iran to remove its forces region,” he said, though he and Ras Issa for an initial pe- from Syria. riod of six months. “Let me advise them -- added that Iran was holding The port of Hodeida is the get out of there fast, because back due to its “revolution- entry point for the bulk of Yem- we’ll continue our forceful ary patience”. en’s supplies of imported goods policy of attacking, as we and humanitarian aid, provid- promised and are doing, In a rare public con- ing a lifeline to millions on the fearlessly and relentlessly,” firmation on Sunday, Ne- brink of starvation. Netanyahu said. tanyahu said Israel had The UN says a ceasefire that Jafari dismissed Israel’s attacked Iranian and Hez- went into force on December 18 “ridiculous threats”. bollah targets in Syria hun- in Hodeida has been generally “Just know that you are dreds of times, including holding, but there have been United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres addresses the United Nations Group of 77 and China at the United Nations in New York, recently. (AFP) playing with the lion’s tail. “warehouses containing Ira- delays in the redeployment of “Be afraid of the day that nian weapons in the Damas- rebel and government forces maert. Guterres described the French Ambassador Francois Since the Saudi-led military Iran’s precision missiles cus international airport” from the city. mission as a “nimble presence” Follow-up talks Delattre ahead of the vote. coalition intervened in support roar onto your head and re- over the weekend. The Huthis control most that will report on violations Griffiths has told the coun- UN envoy Martin Grif- of the government in March venge all the blood you have Tehran denies send- of Hodeida, while government in Hodeida, which for months fiths has told the council that 2015, the conflict has unleashed spilt of innocent Muslims in ing regular troops to fight forces are deployed on its south- was the front line in the war cil that a follow-up round a follow-up round of talks what the UN calls the world’s the region,” he said, though in Syria, saying it has only ern and eastern outskirts. after pro-government forces of talks scheduled for later scheduled for later this month worst humanitarian crisis. he added that Iran was provided military advisers The resolution calls on UN launched an offensive to cap- this month was pushed was pushed back to February, Nearly 10 million people holding back due to its “rev- and militia fighters from Secretary-General Antonio Gu- ture it in June. back to February, diplomats diplomats said. in Yemen are on the brink of olutionary patience”. Israel various countries. terres to “expeditiously” deploy “The goal is to build on the said. He said “substantial Griffiths said “substan- famine, according to UN aid the United Nations Mission to current momentum, to make it progress” was needed tial progress” was needed to officials, while 80 percent support the Hodeida Agree- irreversible and bring the full to shore up the ceasefire shore up the ceasefire in Ho- of the population 24 million ment (UNMHA), led by retired weight of the Security Coun- before a 2nd round deida before a second round people are in dire need of hu- Dutch General Patrick Cam- cil behind the process,” said could be held. manitarian aid. IS-claimed suicide attack kills US forces in Syria QAMISHLI: A suicide attack killed US servicemen in northern Syria UN warns against new clashes in Libya capital Wednesday, causing the United States to suffer its worst combat losses in the war-torn country since 2014 as it prepares to withdraw. AFP forces in southern Tripoli and brokered the September truce agreement. The UN said that Government of National Ac- The bombing claimed by the Islamic State group comes after TRIPOLI is monitoring the situation deal that helped end the vio- “any party initiating a confron- cord (GNA), but officials have US President Donald Trump’s shock announcement last month closely,” it said in a statement. lence. But witnesses reported tation will be held fully respon- struggled to exert real control that he was ordering a full troop withdrawal from Syria because the THE UN’s Libya mission “UNSMIL warns parties sporadic shooting and road sible” and insisted it “will take over the fighters. jihadists had been “largely defeated”. warned against clashes in the against any breach of the cease- closures on Wednesday after action as necessary” to halt any The GNA announced secu- The US-led coalition fighting IS said “US service members were country’s capital on Wednes- fire agreement concluded on the Tripoli Protection Force violence. rity reforms in the wake of the killed during an explosion while conducting a routine patrol in Syria” day as tensions rose between 04 and 09 September 2018.” alliance warned on Facebook Libya has been torn be- bloodshed last year, aimed at Wednesday, without giving a death toll. rival militias, four months after Fierce battles between militias it would “repel an attack” by a tween rival administrations curbing the power of militias The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said two Americans clashes that left over 100 people from the capital and from other rival group that had failed to and a myriad of militias since in the capital. soldiers, nine Syrian civilians, and five US-backed fighters were dead. areas in the west of the country withdraw from the capital. the overthrow and killing of A second administration killed in the attack on a restaurant in the northern city of Manbij “The United Nations Sup- rocked Tripoli between the end The Seventh Brigade mili- dictator Moamer Kadhafi in in the east of Libya is backed near the Turkish border. Rubble littered the outside of the eatery in port Mission in Libya (UN- of August and early September, tia, from the town of Tarhuna, 2011. The main armed groups by strongman Khalifa Haftar the city centre and its facade was blackened by the blast, footage SMIL) strongly condemns the leaving at least 117 dead and has maintained its positions in Tripoli say they are loyal and his self-proclaimed Liby- from a Kurdish news agency showed. (AFP) recent military mobilisation of hundreds wounded. The UN in Tripoli since the ceasefire to the internationally backed an National Army. Syria buffer zone long sought by Turkey to prevent rise of Kurdistan

AFP and Damascus. In November been a key US ally in the fight BEIRUT 2011, just months into Syria’s Syrian Kurds reject ‘safe zone’ against the Islamic State (IS) devastating conflict, Turkey’s BEIRUT: Syria’s Kurds have rejected the ‘safe zone’ that Turkish group, leading a coalition that SINCE the start of the Syrian foreign minister, Ahmet Davu- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country would establish in ousted the jihadists from key conflict, Turkey has pushed toglu, said a buffer zone could northern Syria near the Turkish border. “It is not a security zone, it parts of northern Syria includ- for the creation of a buffer be imposed on the border, is a new invasion,” Sohanook Deebo, a senior council member for ing Manbij, Raqa and the bor- zone on its border to pro- with international backing, in the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), said on Wednesday. der town of Kobane. tect refugees and prevent the case of a massive outflow of The SDF would only welcome a buffer zone in the region if it In August 2012 Davutoglu emergence of an autonomous refugees. was under the auspices of the United Nations and decided by urged the UN Security Council Kurdish region. The idea had already been the Security Council to “preserve the unity of Syria and prevent to set up civilian safe havens The “safe zone” or “security proposed in the Turkish media any infiltration by terrorists,” Deebo told dpa. The protected area inside Syria, saying Ankara zone” would be on the Syrian as a means to protect civil- must also include the eastern Euphrates region, where the SDF was struggling to cope with side of the 900-kilometre (560- ians from a harsh crackdown is battling Islamic State militants, he said. The group’s fate in the thousands of people cross- mile) Syria-Turkey frontier. by forces backing President the protected zone would be unclear, however, as Ankara consid- ing into Turkey each day. After receiving backing Bashar al-Assad. Turkish-backed fighters gather near the village of Hamran, northwest ers Syrian Kurdish militias. (DPA) “The UN should initi- from US President Donald The Syrian National Coun- of Manbij, on Tuesday. (AFP) ate the establishment of IDP Trump, President Recep Tayy- cil, the main opposition coali- (internally displaced people) ip Erdogan said this week that tion, had also mooted a no-fly certain parts of the country’s five provinces to the Kurds”, Turkey sees Syria’s main Kurdistan Worker’s Party camps within Syria without Turkey would go ahead with zone or secure area to protect north where Kurdish militants posing a threat to Turkey, and Kurdish force, the People’s (PKK) which has for decades delay. Needless to say these the plan, prompting angry re- civilians. In July 2012, the were deployed. Erdogan ac- threatened to respond by cre- Protection Units (YPG) as waged a deadly insurgency camps should have full protec- actions from both the Kurds Syrian army withdrew from cused Damascus of “allotting ating a border security zone. a “terrorist” offshoot of the in Turkey. But the YPG has tion,” Davutoglu said. Europe / Americas Thursday, January 17, 2019 11 MAY SURVIVES NO-TRUST VOTE AFTER BREXIT DEAL DEFEAT UK PM was able to defeat no-confidence motion thanks to support of Conservative Party and Northern Irish allies EU requires May to AFP LONDON drop her red lines BRITISH Prime Minister to save divorce deal Theresa May on Wednesday survived a no-confidence vote sparked by the crushing AFP defeat of her Brexit deal just BRUSSELS weeks before the UK leaves the European Union. THE British parliament’s A stunning 24-hour span crushing rejection of the saw May on Tuesday dealt the Brexit withdrawal deal will Future ties heaviest drubbing by parlia- not force Europe to renegoti- ment in modern British po- ate its terms, but will almost If Brussels gives London a litical history -- 432 votes to certainly delay the divorce. few months’ grace it would 202 -- over the divorce terms And if Brussels gives be to allow Britain to change she reached with Brussels. London a few months’ course and seek closer She emerged victori- grace it would be to allow future ties than Prime ous in parliament’s first no- Britain to change course Minister Theresa May has so confidence vote in a British and seek closer future ties far been ready to accept government in 26 years on than Prime Minister The- Wednesday by a 325-306 resa May has so far been margin, a majority of 19. ready to accept. member of a customs union But it may have only been Some in London think or even the single market, in a pyrrhic victory for the hob- May should try to win new return for accepting some bled but determined pre- concessions or assurances conditions of membership. mier as she tries to steer the that would allow her to re- Peter Kellner, visiting world’s fifth-biggest economy vive a deal that MPs rejected scholar at Carnegie Brussels through its biggest crisis in a by 432 votes to 202. and former head of polling generation. But EU officials insist firm YouGov, told AFP that The opposition Labour there’s no room to renegoti- EU negotiators should adopt Party could try to oust her ate a withdrawal deal ham- “tough love tactics” with government again in the hope British Prime Minister Theresa May (centre) speaks in the House of Commons in London on Wednesday. (AFP) mered out over 18 months of Britain. of triggering snap elections painstaking diplomacy, and “The issue next week or before Britain’s scheduled cross-party talks with the op- day thanks to the support of opposition lawmakers -- of membership of an EU cus- experts warn against allow- the one after will be what March 29 Brexit date. position. members of her Conserva- many of whom want to re- toms union or its single mar- ing May false hope. happens when it becomes And May herself is work- There is now an assump- tive Party and ruling coalition main in the EU -- while also ket. But she also hinted at the Nevertheless, the with- clear that Theresa May can- ing on the tightest-possible tion among many European Northern Irish allies in the attempting to appease more possibility of delaying Brexit. drawal agreement came not get anything like what she deadline as Britain prepares diplomats that Brexit will Democratic Union Party. hardened Brexit-backing coa- May said the EU would with a political declaration wants through parliament,” to leave the bloc that for half a have to be delayed to avoid a But more than a third of lition partners. allow this “if it was clear that that laid out a road-map to he said. One of two things century defined its economic potentially catastrophic “no- the Conservatives and all 10 During a grilling in par- there was a plan towards future UK-EU ties, and this will happen: Either she will and political relations with deal” breakup. DUP members of parliament liament earlier on Wednes- moving towards an agreed could be modified if May change her position radically the rest of the world. May notably refused voted against her Brexit ar- day, May repeated two key deal”. All 27 EU leaders would drops her red lines. or, if she doesn’t, parliament She has promised to re- to rule out the idea when rangements on Tuesday -- principles -- limiting migra- have to sign off a Brexit date Britain could then seek will take control and parlia- turn to parliament on Mon- quizzed about it in parliament each for their own reason. tion and pursuing an inde- postponement in case May a Norway-style association ment will impose a radical day with an alternative Brexit earlier on Wednesday. May will thus tread care- pendent trade policy -- which requests one -- something she with the EU, remaining a change. strategy devised through May survived Wednes- fully as she tries to win over would rule out Labour hopes has until now refused to do. Brexit deadline could be pushed back on UK request: French minister

AFP neither has anyone in her en- She added: “But for how EU nations considered the deal PARIS tourage,” Loiseau told France long, and to do what? Because Still time to negotiate: Merkel already on the table to be “the Inter radio. if it’s to tell us that they need BERLIN: “We still have time to negotiate,” said German Chan- only one possible”. THE European Union could “Legally, technically, it’s more European concessions, cellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday, in the wake of the British “The agreement cannot be push back the looming March possible. The British need to that is going to be complicated.” Parliament’s rejection of an agreement hammered out between looked at again,” Loiseau said. 29 Brexit deadline if London ask for it and there needs to Her comments came the the European Union and British Prime Minister Theresa May. “We have really explored made such a request, France’s be a unanimous agreement morning after Britain’s parlia- She said the decision on how to proceed is now with May. all the options. If you want an Europe Minister Nathalie Loi- among the 27 other members ment overwhelmingly rejected Germany and the EU will have to wait to see what suggestions orderly separation which al- seau said on Wednesday. of the European Union to say: the deal negotiated by Prime come from London, said Merkel. But she added that the Bun- lows Britain to stay close to the “At the time of speaking, ‘Alright, you chose March 29 Minister Theresa May to leave destag will meet on Thursday to consider laws that would come European Union in the future, it’s just a theory because Mrs as the leaving date... Ok, we’ll the EU. into effect should Britain leave with no deal. (DPA) this is the agreement,” she May has never asked for it and push it back.’ “ Loiseau stressed that other Nathalie Loiseau. added.

Democrats Pelosi asks Trump to delay State of Argentina, Brazil leaders blast slam Trump Union address as shutdown lingers ‘dictatorship’ in Venezuela EPA pick REUTERS curity for the address, has not would take responsibility. AFP Maduro is a dictator who seeks line of “the defense of liberty” in WASHINGTON received funding during the dis- In comments to reporters BRASÍLIA to stay in power through ficti- Latin America. REUTERS pute. The standoff was triggered on Wednesday, Pelosi suggested tious elections, imprisoning op- Both Brazil and Argentina WASHINGTON WITH the US government shut- by Trump’s demand for a round that if Trump would not agree to THE presidents of Argen- ponents and leading Venezue- are part of a country grouping down dragging into its 26th day, of funding for his promised wall reschedule the speech until the tina and Brazil on Wednesday lans into a desperate situation,” in the Americas that spurns DEMOCRATIC lawmakers House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the US-Mexico border. government re-opens, he could strongly condemned “Nicolas he said. Maduro’s rule and which rec- on Wednesday slammed US on Wednesday urged President Presidents traditionally de- deliver it from the Oval Office Maduro’s dictatorship” in Ven- Macri had used similar ognizes Venezuela’s largely President Donald Trump’s Donald Trump to reschedule liver the address, which lays out instead, a setting that would lack ezuela after holding their first words last Thursday, as Ma- sidelined opposition-controlled new pick to run the Environ- his State of the Union address the administration’s goals for the grandeur of the congression- face-to-face meeting. duro was sworn in for a second parliament as the “only legiti- mental Protection Agency as - a move that could deny the the upcoming year, in the House al address. “We reaffirm our condem- mandate at the head of a re- mate institution” in the South a pro-business extremist, but president the opportunity to use chamber before a joint session The White House had no nation of Maduro’s dictator- gime seen as illegitimate by the American nation. harbored little hope of block- the pageantry of the speech to of Congress and the majority of immediate comment on Pelosi’s ship. We will not accept this af- United States and several other Macri and Bolsonaro said ing his confirmation in the attack Democrats in their own the Cabinet. request and her letter appeared front to democracy,” Argentine countries. they had discussed other ar- Republican-controlled Senate. chamber over the impasse. Democrats took control of to take aides by surprise. It President Mauricio Macri told Bolsonaro, a far-right for- eas of shared interest, including Trump nominated EPA With Trump’s address set the House after last year’s con- pointed out that she had invited reporters in Brasilia with Brazil- mer paratrooper who took office the South American trade bloc Acting Administrator Andrew for Jan. 29, Pelosi wrote him a gressional elections. During the Trump to make the State of the ian leader Jair Bolsonaro stand- on January 1, had on Monday Mercosur. They said they want- Wheeler to run the agency letter citing security concerns shutdown, Trump has routinely Union address at the Capitol but ing nearby. called Maduro a “modern-day ed to “accelerate” negotiations permanently last week. because the Secret Service, blamed them for the stalemate, said the shutdown complicated “The international commu- Hitler” and declared that Brazil, Mercosur is holding, notably If confirmed, Wheeler which is required to provide se- although he had earlier said he the situation. nity has already recognized that like Argentina, was on the front- with the European Union. would continue to push the Trump administration’s de- regulatory and pro-fossil fuels agenda but without the con- stant criticism over alleged Warning to Davos: World ‘sleep-walking’ into climate disaster mismanagement that plagued his predecessor Scott Pruitt. A Washington insider with AFP en further, as President Donald from the impasse, said John years of experience as a top LONDON Trump’s “America First” agen- Drzik, president of global risk aide to Republican Senator da weakens the body politic of and digital at US professional Jim Inhofe, a climate change THE risks of catastrophic global trade. services company Marsh. doubter, Wheeler has been weather and flooding from “The muscles are not really “Once Brexit is resolved, running the EPA since July climate change top the list of WEF report where we would like them to be even if resolved adversely, at when Pruitt resigned in a concerns for business leaders if faced with a new recession,” least we remove some uncer- flurry of controversy over his heading into next week’s World An annual WEF report -- based WEF president Borge Brende tainty and it may clarify the abil- travel expenses and use of re- Economic Forum meeting in on a survey of about 1,000 said, citing the trade tensions ity to invest in some things. The sources and staff for personal Davos. respondents drawn from the and high budget deficits in uncertainty is killing it now,” he matters. An annual WEF report Davos community of company many economies. told AFP at the WEF launch. His nomination has -- based on a survey of about chiefs, politicians, civil society The growing risk of Britain The report also discussed pleased business groups, but 1,000 respondents drawn from and academics -- listed crashing out of the European risks posed by rapid-fire tech- angered environmental advo- the Davos community of com- climate change as the Union without a Brexit deal nological advances in artificial cates, some of whom protest- pany chiefs, politicians, civil dominant concern for a third in late March is also worrying intelligence and quantum cryp- ed the hearing. society and academics -- listed year running global institutions and will fig- tography, along with the grow- “Mr. Wheeler is certainly climate change as the dominant ure at the meetings next week in ing problem of digital isolation not the ethically-bereft em- concern for a third year run- the Swiss Alps, with a number among stressed-out individuals. barrassment that Scott Pruitt ning. respondents also highlighted of British and EU officials at- Fully 90 percent of the re- proved to be,” Senator Tom “The world is sleep-walking anxiety about worsening in- tending. spondents expected “further Carper, the top Democrat on into catastrophe,” Alison Mar- ternational relations and the Prime Minister Theresa economic confrontation be- the Senate Environment and tin, group chief risk officer at attendant risks for the world May faced a no-confidence tween major powers in 2019”, Public Works Committee, said Zurich Insurance Group, said economy. vote later Wednesday after her although the survey was con- at the hearing. at the launch of the 114-page re- Just under 90 percent of Brexit plan was comprehen- ducted before Trump and Carper, however, added: port in London on Wednesday. people in the survey, conducted sively rejected by the House of Chinese President Xi Jinping “Mr Wheeler’s environmental Data theft and cyberattacks over September and October, Commons. Jobs and long-term agreed last month to try to ne- policies appear to be just as The risks of catastrophic weather top the list of concerns for business have joined climate change expected international trading investments in Britain are at gotiate a peace pact on their tar- extreme as his predecessor’s.” leaders in Davos next week. in the top tier of worries, but rules and agreements to weak- risk until some way out is found iffs war. China cbank injects www.facebook.com/QatarTribune record $83 bn into www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel

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The three-day expo is set to attract Turkey’s more than 10,000 visitors economy is strengthening TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA QNA DOHA UNDERSECRETARY of Min- istry of Commerce and Indus- THE volume of trade exchange try HE Sultan bin Rashid al between Qatar and Turkey Khater inaugurated the third reached QR 2 billion by the edition of Turkey Expo Qa- end of 2018, and will continue tar, at the Doha Exhibition to increase steadily during the and Convention Centre on current year, Turkish Deputy Wednesday. Treasury Minister Nureddin The opening ceremony Nebati said on the sidelines of was attended by senior Qatari Turkey Expo Qatar. and Turkish officials, business Regarding the $15 billion leaders, investors and repre- allocated by Qatar for foreign sentatives of companies from Key expo direct investments in Turkey, the two nations. Nebati said both sides are Following a tour of the ex- The expo covers a number continuously coordinating on hibition, Sultan said the expo of key sectors including the matter and that Turkey has embodies the deep-rooted and construction, real estate, received part of the mentioned friendly Qatari-Turkish rela- technology, health, tourism, amount, while the remaining tionship across various fields, energy, infrastructure, investments will be received at noting that the exhibition is a furniture, food, future intervals. leading regional event. transportation and He said the expo represents The expo aims at engaging agriculture a response to anyone who the private sector in both coun- claims that the Turkish econo- tries, the minister said, noting my is facing a crisis. Nebati said that the event brings together and innovative horizons to the exhibition also highlights leading Turkish industrial com- promote joint investments in the failure of malicious propa- panies under one roof. sectors that serve mutual eco- ganda aimed at the strong and “This will enable Qatari im- nomic aspirations. solid Turkish economy. porters to discuss agreements The expo covers a number He said Turkey was able with Turkish manufacturers to of key sectors including con- to overcome the fabricated represent them in local mar- struction, real estate, technol- economic crisis within 30 days kets,” he said. ogy, health, tourism, energy, and the situation stabilised and The minister said the par- environmental management, Undersecretary of Ministry of Commerce and Industry Sultan bin Rashid al Khater and Turkish Deputy Treasury Minister Nureddin Nebati inau- returned to its normal state. ticipation of 150 Turkish com- infrastructure, furniture, food, gurate the third edition of Turkey Expo Qatar, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre on Wednesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) He added that the economic panies in the exhibition reflects transportation and agriculture. figures show the strength of the the keenness of both nations The exhibition is aimed cooperation by establishing The three-day expo, which aimed at strengthening com- to offering Qatari businessmen Turkish economy, as its exports to further expand cooperation at cementing both Qatar and mechanisms for joint invest- will attract more than 10,000 mercial partnerships between and companies the opportuni- volume reached $168 billion in various fields, increase bi- Turkey’s positions as region- ments and enhancing bilateral visitors, will feature bilat- the public and private sectors ty to learn about various Turk- and the volume of foreign trade lateral trade, and explore new al focal points for economic cooperation in all fields. eral meetings and gatherings of both countries, in addition ish industries. exceeded $290 billion in 2018.

Quick read Wall St hits Brent crude rises 4-week high to $60 a barrel GWC 2018 net profit jumps 10% to QR237 mn on Goldman OIL prices steadied on Wednes- day after a 3 percent rise BofA, boost and through its massive lo- during the previous session, Gross revenues of the company reach gistical infrastructure and after data showed growing US QR1.23 bilion at the end of 2018 human capital, GWC has refined product inventories and REUTERS been assigned the agent for record crude production, which NEW YORK UPS Supply Chain Solutions could undermine global efforts TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in Qatar, the statement said. to support prices. Brent crude WALL Street’s main index- DOHA “Our purpose-driven val- futures rose 3 cents to $60.67 es hit a one-month high on ues of innovation and perfor- a barrel. US West Texas Inter- Wednesday, boosted by upbeat GULF Warehousing Com- mance continue to propel us mediate (WTI) crude futures fell earnings from Bank of America pany (GWC), Qatar’s leading forward in 2018, maintaining 28 cents to $51.83 a barrel. US and Goldman Sachs, with a logistics provider, reported a and developing our position fuel stockpiles last week rose multi-billion dollar deal in the 10 percent surge in 2018 net 19% dividend as the preferred logistics pro- more than forecast and were up fintech sector also helping a profit to QR237.5 million, The company’s board has vider in Qatar, and thereby for the fourth straight week, the risk-on trade. compared to QR215.4 million GWC Chairman Sheikh Abdulla ensuring the best possible re- Energy Information Administra- Goldman Sachs Group in 2017, the company said in recommended to distribute 19 bin Fahad bin Jassem bin Jabor Ranjeev Menon, GWC Group CEO turns for our shareholders,” tion said. That pressured prices surged 8.29 percent and was a statement on Wednesday. percent of cash dividend to al Thani said Ranjeev Menon, Group despite a bigger-than-expected on pace for its best day in seven The company’s board has shareholders, which is subject while relocations, fine art, CEO of GWC. crude drawdown. (REUTERS) years after topping quarterly recommended to distribute for approval during the shareholders,” said GWC equestrian logistics scored The company’s commit- revenue estimates. 19 percent of cash dividend company’s annual general Chairman Sheikh Abdulla high with clients locally and ment to excellence was rec- Bank of America rose 7.63 to shareholders, which is meeting to be held on bin Fahad bin Jassem bin Ja- internationally. ognised by Microsoft and QIB posts net profit percent after reporting a better- subject for approval during February 4, 2019 bor al Thani. The company also pur- received the “Digital Trans- of QR2.75 bn in 2018 than-expected quarterly profit the company’s annual gen- The year 2018 has wit- sued new ventures by add- formation Award” for its on growth in its loan book. eral meeting to be held on nessed a number of achieve- ing LEDD Technologies, a outstanding achievements in QATAR Islamic Bank (QIB) Their results drove a 2.39 February 4, 2019, the state- pared to QR 3.68 at the end ments within the company’s technology services and so- leading the company’s digital reported a net profit of QR2.75 percent gain in the financial ment said. of 2017. various departments, as lutions provider aiding lo- transformation. billion for the year 2018, sector, with the S&P banking Gross revenues of the “Such an achievement GWC’s contract logistics, for- cal business transformation, GWC was also recognised compared to QR2.40 billion For subsector jumping 3.07 per- company reached QR1.23 reflects the success of our warding, transport, records and launched GWC Marine by the Qatar Green Build- the same period of the previous cent. billion at the end of 2018, long-term strategy, while management and projects operations, offering ship- ing Council for its efforts year. Earnings per share (EPS) Adding to the positive compared to QR 981.3 mil- supporting Qatar National departments have made ma- ping agency services that contributing to a greener amounted to QR10.79. QIB mood was a $22 billion buyout lion earned at the end of Vision 2030 in becoming jor in-roads in developing meets the economy’s grow- lifestyle, sustainable devel- board has proposed to distrib- offer by financial technology 2017. a sustainable and diverse contracts with clients in the ing needs. opment, and environmental ute cash dividend of QR 5 per provider Fiserv for First Data Earnings per share (EPS) economy, and ensuring the oil and gas, government, As the authorised service protection both in Qatar and share to shareholders. (TNN) Corp, the largest deal in the fi- increased to QR4.04, com- best possible returns to our FMCG, and retail sectors, contractor for UPS in Qatar, internationally. nancial technology sector. Qatari businessmen keen to invest in Ethiopia, says Kuwari

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nessmen the possibility of es- Ethiopian Business Forum will DOHA tablishing joint projects and be held next year to further en- partnerships. hance cooperation ties. QATARI businessmen are in- He said Ethiopia enjoys Delivering a presentation terested in exploring invest- distinguished geographical titled “Invest in Ethiopia”, ment opportunities available in Key sectors location in the Africa, term- Metasebia said his country has Ethiopia, Qatar Chamber First ing it as a gateway to many achieved high rate of growth Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Qataris are invited to invest in neighbouring countries such during the past few years due Ahmed bin Twar al Kuwari has various sectors including as Sudan, Eretria, Kenya and to incentives and facilities of- said. agriculture, manufacturing, Djibouti. fered by the government such He was speaking at the services, pharmaceuticals and Cooperation areas are var- as tax exemption. “Invest In Ethiopia” forum building materials, Metasebia ied and time is appropriate to Ethiopia is a promising in- organised by the Ethiopian said enhance our trade exchange, vestment destination, he said embassy in Qatar in Doha on HE Metasebia Tadesse Kuwari added. adding the country has devel- Wednesday. Woldegiorgi, Ambassador of Metasebia affirmed that oped infrastructure of roads, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Ethiopia to Qatar countries. Qatar and Ethiopia have good transport channels, shipping Qatar HE Metasebia Tadesse Kuwari noted that Ethio- relations in all fields, noting and communication. Woldegiorgis attended the vestment opportunities avail- pia can invest in Qatar’s vari- that their economic ties are “Qataris are invited to invest forum along with a number able in Ethiopia and ways of ous sectors, adding that the developing thanks to both in various sectors including agri- of Qatari and Ethiopian busi- strengthening trade and eco- chamber hosts trade delega- sides’ interest to cement joint culture, manufacturing, services, Qatar Chamber First Vice Chairman Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Twar al nessmen. nomic cooperation between tions from the African country cooperation. pharmaceuticals and building Kuwari speaks at the ‘Invest in Ethiopia’ forum, in Doha on Wednesday. The forum reviewed in- the private sector of both to discuss with Qatari busi- He noted that a Qatari- materials,” Metasebia said. Economy & Business Thursday, January 17, 2019 13

China to support private sector, cut taxes to boost growth

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CHINA will step in to support private businesses and cut taxes to boost the slowing econ- omy, Premier Li Keqiang said Wednesday. Growth in the world’s sec- ond largest economy is flag- ging, dragged down by the trade dispute with the US, and growth should slip to 6.2 per- cent this year according to the World Bank. The slowdown complicates Beijing’s efforts to cut debt lev- els and transition away from an economic model based on exports, manufacturing and investment to one more reliant on domestic consumption. In a meeting with senior of- ficials and leading businessmen including Alibaba’s Jack Ma, Li outlined measures to fight the “downward pressure on the economy”.

Growth in the world’s sec- ond largest economy is flagging, dragged down by A container ship is seen at a port in Long Beach, California, US. (REUTERS) the trade dispute with the US, and growth should slip to 6.2 percent this year according to the World US import prices fall for 2nd month Bank “We need to further stimu- late the vitality of the market,” Li said, according to state news agency Xinhua. “This is an im- as cost of petroleum products slide portant support in the face of downward pressure and an im- portant direction of reform,” Li Q A strong dollar curbs costs of other goods, leading to ease in inflation Q Fall in import prices of goods will said. In recent years, China has moved in the opposite direc- likely prompt Fed to hold rates in first half of 2019 tion, with state-owned enter- prises growing in importance REUTERS November. In the 12 months last week that low inflation demands by President Donald Excluding fuels and food, im- and privately owned companies WASHINGTON through December, import afforded policymakers “the In the 12 months through Trump that the US Congress port prices were unchanged facing greater obstacles. prices fell 0.6 percent. That ability to be patient and watch December, import prices fell give him $5.7 billion this year last month after slipping 0.1 “We must focus on creating US import prices fell for a sec- was the biggest annual drop patiently and carefully” while 0.6 percent. That was the to help build a wall on the percent in November. The so- a relaxed and fair business en- ond straight month in Decem- since September 2016. It was they monitored economic data biggest annual drop since country’s border with Mexico. called core import prices rose vironment and focus on helping ber as the cost of petroleum also the first year-on-year de- and financial markets for risks September 2016. It was The longest government 0.6 percent in the 12 months enterprises, especially helping products tumbled and a strong cline since October 2016 and to growth. The US central bank shutdown in history has de- through December. private small and micro enter- dollar curbed prices of other followed a 0.5 percent rise in has forecast two interest rate also the first year-on-year layed the release of Decem- Core import price read- prises solve their difficulties,” goods, leading to the largest November. increases this year. decline since October 2016 ber retail sales and November ings are likely being held down Li said, according to Xinhua. annual drop in more than two Import prices fell 0.6 per- Against the backdrop of and followed a 0.5 percent business inventory data, which by the strong dollar, which He vowed to implement years. cent in 2018, the first calendar low inflation and slowing rise in November were scheduled for Wednes- gained about 7.5 percent last tax cuts, in a repeat of previous The Labour Department year drop since 2015, after in- growth in China and Europe, day. Last month, prices for year against the currencies of pledges made by other officials. said on Wednesday import creasing 3.2 percent in 2017. some economists believe the imported fuels and lubricants the United States’ main trade “We must encourage the ex- prices declined 1.0 percent last Coming in the wake of data Fed will not hike interest rates ernment, which has delayed fell 9.2 percent after tumbling partners. pansion of domestic consump- month after a downwardly re- showing declines in headline in the first half of 2019. the release of data from the 13.3 percent in November. The report also showed ex- tion and take advantage of our vised 1.9 percent drop in No- producer and consumer prices There are signs the US Bureau of Economic Analysis Prices for imported petro- port prices fell 0.6 percent in massive domestic market,” Li vember. in December, the import pric- economy slowed at the end of and Census Bureau is making leum declined 11.6 percent December after declining 0.8 said, according to Xinhua. Economists polled by Reu- es report strengthens expec- 2018, with consumer and busi- it hard to get a good read on after decreasing 16.0 percent percent in November. A 3.9 ters had forecast import prices tations of a pause in interest ness sentiment surveys weak- the economy and could com- in November. Imported food percent rise in prices of agri- decreasing 1.3 percent in De- rate increases from the Federal ening sharply in December. plicate policy decisions. prices edged up 0.1 percent in cultural exports was offset by cember after a previously re- Reserve in the near term. Fed But an ongoing partial The government partially December after dropping 2.2 a 1.1 percent drop in prices of Ferrari chairman ported 1.6 percent decline in Chairman Jerome Powell said shutdown of the federal gov- shut on December 22 amid percent in the prior month. nonagricultural goods. reiterates support for CEO Camilleri MILAN: John Elkann, chairman of Ferrari and main shareholder Exor, reiterated his support for Companies cry out for Brexit clarity, warn on no-deal Ferrari chief executive Louis Camilleri, denying speculation a REUTERS “The distortions would be The port handles 17 percent ply of medicines. “A disorderly was crucial. Its members were top management purge could be LONDON too great for trade, financing of the United Kingdom’s goods Brexit would create such a com- discussing with customers and on the cards. conditions and investor con- trade. Up to 10,000 trucks a day plex situation that it is impossi- partners how best to prepare and “I deny all rumors about both FURIOUS companies facing fidence,” said Deutsche Bank pass through with everything A disorderly Brexit would ble for companies to prepare for “spread the pain over the chain”. a possible return to the past weeks more uncertainty over an Chief Executive Christian Sew- from perishable food to medi- create such a complex all eventualities,” said VCI Man- It urged the Dutch government and changes in our structure,” ever closer Brexit lashed out at ing at an event in Berlin, predict- cines. In case of problems at Do- situation that it is aging Director Utz Tillmann. to offer practical solutions. Elkann, a scion of Italy’s Agnelli politicians on Wednesday, and ing a disorderly Brexit would ver, logistics giant Deutsche Post impossible for companies to Belgium’s finance minis- “Whether it be manufac- family, said in a letter published warned of chaos at ports and plunge Britain into recession for said it had opened an office in prepare for all eventualities ter warned Belgian companies turing, agriculture or services, on Wednesday in Italy’s Gazzetta catastrophic job losses if Britain at least two years and lop a half the English port of Southampton on Wednesday to step up their across the piste we rely on trade. dello Sport. “My commitment to failed to secure a withdrawal percentage point off economic and had 450 customs specialists Utz Tillmann, VCI plans for Brexit, with figures We don’t have a massive domes- ensuring stability and concentra- deal with the European Union. output for the remainder of the advising clients. Managing Director showing only one in five are tic economy. The reason a no- tion at Ferrari is total as is that of Companies ranging from EU. The imposition of customs It has spent 12 months plan- ready for the customs arrange- deal Brexit is so scary is because CEO Louis Camilleri,” he said. Channel Tunnel operator Euro- checks on every truck cross- ning for a no-deal Brexit, but ments that could apply for trade tariffs on everything are highly The sudden death in July last tunnel to Scotch whisky distillers ing the English Channel could without any clarity on Britain’s ploys 54,000 people in Britain. with Britain. LTO Nederland, punitive under WTO (World year of chairman and CEO Sergio were unanimous in calling for lead to tailbacks stretching 80 next steps cannot put any of Germany’s chemical and phar- which represents Dutch farmers Trade Organization) rules,” Marchionne triggered a change urgent and decisive action by the miles (130 km) from London those plans in place, it said. maceutical industry association and agricultural producers who said Andrew Jackson, head of at the top of the luxury sportscar British government and warning to the port of Dover, Jens Bjorn “We are relying on a deci- called for interim solutions to export goods worth more than fixed income at fund manager maker with Camilleri taking over of the consequences of a no-deal Andersen, the head of Danish sion by the United Kingdom,” avoid a chaotic Brexit, in particu- 8 billion euros ($9.1 billion) an- Hermes Investment Manage- as chief executive and Elkann as Brexit. freight company DSV warned. said Deutsche Post, which em- lar measures to ensure the sup- nually, said unhindered trade ment. chairman. (REUTERS) Airbus spends $300 mn on Huawei Mate 20 RS: A luxury smartphone for elite

Alabama plant for A220 jet TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK features to give you a luxurious A Huawei 15W Wireless DOHA experience. The integrated triple Quick Charger is also available REUTERS lines, who have ordered some camera from Leica comprises a but sold separately. A 30-minute MOBILE 250 of the planes including 135 SMARTPHONES made in our 40MP RGB sensor, a 20MP ul- session gives the battery approx- since Airbus took control last day and time are head and tra wide-angle lens and an 8MP imately 30 percent (1300mAh) AIRBUS expanded its industri- July. shoulders above their mobile sensor with a telephoto lens. charge. Furthermore, PD Hua- al presence in the United States Airbus’s decision to place ancestors. Though these smart- The ultra wide-angle lens wei Mate 20 RS supports wire- on Wednesday, preparing to some output in the United phones have become an integral supports video capture in ultra less charging which lets the breaking ground on a new as- States was initially seen as a part of modern living, some are wide 21:9 resolution for a unique device acts as a wireless power sembly plant for the A220, 18 trade boost for Canada after manufactured with an elegant cinematic feeling. bank for other Qi-enabled de- months after agreeing to buy Boeing accused its developer touch of luxury and class. Whereas other manufac- vices. the Canadian jetliner in the Bombardier of dumping the These smartphones are turers have to crop the footage Porsche Design Huawei midst of a US-Ottawa trade foreign-made jet at low-ball packed with the latest mobile shot on their devices in order Mate 20 RS features an in- row. prices to win a deal with Delta technologies and aimed at high- Triple camera with wide-angle into the back of the Porsche De- to achieve a 21:9 ratio, the Por- screen fingerprint sensor. The The European planemaker Air Lines. end consumers. They are an ex- and optical zoom lenses, and a sign Huawei Mate 20 RS — a sche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS device displays a prompt when- said it would invest $300 mil- Although Boeing ultimately clusive product no other smart- huge, 4200mAh battery with device with the Rennsport ‘RS’ adopts a 21:9 resolution as its ever it detects a finger is hover- lion and create 400 jobs in the lost its trade case, Airbus said phone can match. fast charging. designation—with a luxury twist. native capturing , giving its vid- ing above the sensor. Once the new facility, to be built in the it still made sense to serve US If you are one of the society’s What sets it apart, however, Rounded on the sides with eos a cinematic feel, right from authentication process is com- port city of Mobile alongside demand from the Alabama site. elite and you love to be ahead is the fancier design, as the back bold, aesthetically pleasing the start. plete, the unobtrusive prompt an existing assembly line for “The United States is one of of the pack, there are a few op- is made of leather with a strip of curves, the device reflects its The Porsche Design Huawei quickly disappears into the back- its best-selling A320 passenger the largest markets for us and tions out there in the market that glass down the middle. Tons of high level of performance in its Mate 20 RS houses a 4200mAh ground. jet, which already employs 700 this is our largest industrial would satisfy your demands, and memory and pre-installed Por- outside appearance. battery that supports German The Kirin 980 that pow- people. base in the US We have the amongst these is the Porsche sche-inspired UI themes com- Two strips of fine, hand- TÜV Safe Fast-Charge System. ers the Porsche Design Huawei It said Alabama would pro- skills and employees and it is Design Huawei Mate 20 RS. plete the premium package. made leather flank the polished The battery supports more than Mate 20 RS is the most power- vide an unspecified amount in the logical thing to do,” Knit- This phone comes with a lot The Porsche Design Huawei glass on the back and offer the a full day of intensive use, and ful Kirin SoC to date and packed state incentives to support the tel said. Airbus plans to build of high-tech goodies, including Mate 20 RS is a collaborative perfect grip. utilising 40W Huawei Super- mobile processor on the market, development. Airbus plans to 4 A220s a month in Alabama an in-screen fingerprint scan- work between Huawei and Por- This natural leather was se- Charge, users can charge their packing 6.9 billion transistors use the site to assemble the with the first jet to be delivered ner, 3D face-recognition bio- sche Design. This iconic race car lected for its excellent durabil- battery from nil approximately into a form factor the size of a 110-130-seat A220 for U.S. air- in 2020. metric security, a 40MP Leica design element is incorporated ity and softness - two important to 70 percent in 30 minutes. fingernail. 14 Thursday, January 17, 2019 Economy & Business

News in brief Pound firms, FTSE retreats Turkey’s central bank keeps key interest rate on hold at 24 percent ISTANBUL: Turkey’s central bank on Wednesday kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at 24 percent, noting that the before May confidence vote country was still in the grips of an economic slowdown despite a slight dip in inflation. The decision was the first of the year by the bank’s mon- Pound’s rise appears to reflect prospect of no-deal may have been diminished: BoE governor etary policy committee. The bank had also left the key rate unchanged in December, after a sharp rise in the benchmark one-week repo auction rate from 17.75 percent to 24 percent in September. “Recently released data show that rebalancing trend in the economy has become more noticeable,” the bank said. “External demand maintains its strength while slowdown in economic activity continues, partly due to tight financial conditions.” Year-on-year inflation in December dropped to 20.3 percent, from 21.6 percent in November, according to the Turk- ish Statistical Institute. (DPA)

Goldman improves quarterly profits despite rise in legal costs NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs posted better-than-expected quarterly profits despite higher legal and regulatory expenses, the company reported Wednesday. The investment bank notched fourth-quarter profits of $2.3 billion, after posting a $2.1 billion in the same period of the prior year due to one-time costs associated with US tax reform. Revenues were about flat compared to a year earlier at $8.1 billion. Goldman increased the funds it set aside for litigation and regulatory proceedings to $516 million from $9 million in the year-ago period. The investment bank has been embroiled in a scandal involving Malaysian fund 1MDB that is the subject of numerous government probes, but the company’s press release did not say what the funds were earmarked for. (AFP)

Fiserv to buy First Ford forecasts Data in $22 billion $112 million loss stock deal in 2018 Q4 profit NEW YORK: US financial DETROIT: Ford said Wednesday technology provider Fiserv Inc it expects to post a $112 mil- said on Wednesday it will buy lion loss in the fourth quarter payment processor First Data of 2018 as it restructures in Corp in a $22 billion deal, the United States and Europe. making it one of the largest The second biggest US acquisitions in the financial automaker said it will still post technology sector. a profit after charges stem- Traders work at the stock market in London on Wednesday. (AFP) The all-stock deal is at a ming from the drive to cut $11 premium of nearly 30 percent billion in costs, financial docu- AFP opinion -- I am giving the mar- Global cues subdue Indian equity market over First Data’s closing price ments showed. LONDON ket’s initial take,” he told a reg- Rising pound on Tuesday. First Data shares The adjusted profit per ular meeting with MPs. MUMBAI: Broadly negative global cues, especially owing to the rose 17.1 percent to $20.55 share is set to be 30 cents THE British pound firmed “The markets, as the coun- O The pound was up at political uncertainty in the UK on Brexit, along with a sustained in early trading, while Fiserv during this period, less than against the dollar and euro try, are looking to parliament $1.2865 against US dollar weakness in the Indian currency, subdued the Indian equity mar- shares fell 5.4 percent to $71. the 32 cents anticipated by the Wednesday, and London for direction, and one would on Wednesday from ket on Wednesday with both major indices -- Sensex and Nifty50 Fiserv shareholders will own markets. Across all of 2018, stocks dropped, as traders expect continued volatility,” $1.2861 the day before. -- ending flat. 57.5 percent of the combined Ford will post a net profit of awaited a confidence vote on Carney added. However, positive macro-trade data kept the benchmark company and First Data share- $3.7 billion, half the 2017 British Prime Minister The- The rising pound tends to O The rising pound tends Sensex and Nifty in a range for the most part of the day’s ses- holders will own 42.5 percent. result. resa May’s government after weigh on London’s benchmark to weigh on London’s sion. Fiserv offered 0.303 of its Adjusted earnings per parliament voted massively FTSE 100 index since it fea- benchmark FTSE 100 index Consequently, the NSE Nifty50 gained a meagre 3.50 points shares for each First Data share are expected to be against its Brexit deal. tures many multinationals who since it features many or 0.03 per cent to settle at 10,890.30. share. Fiserv Chief Execu- $1.30 across the year, right The pound was up at earn vast sums in dollars and multinationals who earn The S&P BSE Sensex closed higher 2.96 points or 0.01 per tive Officer Jeffery Yabuki will at the lower end of its $1.30- $1.2865 against US dollar on euros. London’s second tier vast sums in dollars, euros cent at 36,321.29 from the previous close of 36,318.33 points. become CEO and chairman of 1.50 estimate in October. The Wednesday from $1.2861 the FTSE 250 was up slightly. Fea- It opened at 36,370.74 points and touched an intra-day high the combined company. After figures were released just a day before. turing mostly companies oper- of 36,462.03 and a low of 36,278.61 points. (IANS) the deal closes in the second day after the automaker an- The pound’s rise “would ating in the UK, the 250 index half of 2019, the combined nounced a global alliance with appear to reflect some ex- is along with the pound seen as the back of Theresa May’s company’s adjusted earnings Germany’s Volkswagen to build pectation that... the prospect a clearer indicator of Britain’s Brexit vote defeat,” noted we’re less likely to have a market will be volatile for per share is expected increase commercial vans and pickups of no-deal may have been di- future economic health. Russ Mould, investment di- hard, economically-damaging weeks or months to come by more than 20 percent in starting in 2022, though the minished”, said Bank of Eng- “Many people may be sur- rector at stockbroker AJ Bell. Brexit, or Brexit won’t happen until we have a definitive an- the first full year, the compa- deal does not involve cross- land (BoE) governor Mark prised that the pound is hold- “In essence the market at all. swer as to the exact direction nies said. (REUTERS) ownership. (AFP) Carney. ing firm and the UK-heavy believes we are going to get “It seems inevitable that of travel for Brexit,” Mould “Now I am not giving my FTSE 250 index is rising off more time for negotiations, both the pound and the stock added. US automakers push for deal on fuel efficiency rules

REUTERS ments at 2020 levels through of the partial government the OK Corral and we’re the DETROIT 2025 and stripping California Fuel efficiency shutdown. settlers walking across the of the ability to impose stricter Most automakers oppose middle,” Lentz said. EXECUTIVES at the major rules. The administration may O Trump administration has freezing the requirements, but Ford Motor Co, which US automakers are pressing also eliminate compliance proposed freezing fuel also want relief from Obama- floated a compromise propos- the Trump administration credits that automakers get for efficiency requirements at era standards that called for a al last year to other automak- and California to agree on making electric vehicles. 2020 levels through 2025 roughly 5 percent annual re- ers, is still pushing for a deal, standards for fuel efficiency Trump’s proposed freeze and stripping California of duction in carbon emissions Executive Chairman Bill Ford and carbon emissions through would result in 500,000 bar- ability to impose stricter - targets that translate to fuel Jr. told Reuters. “We’ve been 2025, as risks increase that a rels per day more oil con- rules efficiency requirements for very clear and very open that deadline for setting national sumption by the 2030s. The various classes of vehicles. we want one national stand- standards will pass without a administration says it would O The proposed freeze “Pick the middle. Pick 2.5 ard, we want California at the deal. reduce regulatory costs for au- would result in 500,000 percent and get on with life,” table,” Ford said. “We’re not Automakers are already tomakers by more than $300 barrels per day more oil Jim Lentz, chief executive of- asking for a rollback, but we’ve entering the time frame when billion over the next decade. ficer of Toyota Motor Corp’s got to get everybody at the ta- decisions should be made A group of about 20 US consumption by the 2030s North America subsidiary, ble, especially California.” about what engines and fuel- states, led by California, has told Reuters at the Detroit Detroit automakers have saving technology, such as hy- challenged the administra- auto show this week. the most at stake. General Mo- brids or fully electric cars, will tion proposal as unlawful and by the end of March in order Lentz told Reuters last tors Co, Ford and Fiat Chrysler be in use in 2021 and beyond, promised to sue if federal reg- for the softer requirements to month he was concerned that Automobiles NV generate the executives said. ulators move forward with the take effect by the 2021 model automakers are stuck between bulk of their global profits In August, the Trump ad- freeze. year, but some automakers California and the White from sales of fuel-thirsty large ministration proposed freez- The administration is sup- and officials question if it will House. pickup trucks and sport utility A worker dusts off Volkswagen Passat car at the North American ing fuel efficiency require- posed to finalize the new rules meet that deadline in the wake “I kind of feel like this is vehicles in the United States. International Auto Show at Cobo Centre in Detroit, Michigan. (EPA-EFE)

China cbank injects record $83 bn into financial system ‘China GDP growth may be slower, economy REUTERS Trinh Nguyen, senior econo- ing there are ample funds in more vulnerable than official estimates’ SHANGHAI mist for emerging Asia at the financial system, which is Natixis in Hong Kong. facing strains as tax payments AFP wide, says its methodology whose research is widely CHINA’S central bank inject- Wednesday’s open-market peak in mid-January, and SHANGHAI indicates. Economists in China tracked by investors and poli- ed a record $83 billion into the operation, the bank’s larg- as demand for cash picks up and abroad have long suspected cymakers, began making its al- country’s financial system on est net single-day injection ahead of the Lunar New Year CHINA’S GDP growth may be data is massaged upward, of- ternative China figures public in Wednesday, seeking to avoid on record, came a day after holidays starting in early Feb- significantly slower than official ten noting that full-year gross 2014. David Hoffman, its senior a cash crunch that would put China’s state planner, central ruary. estimates suggest and its econo- domestic product hits Beijing’s vice president for the Asia-Pacif- further pressure on the weak- bank and finance ministry all “The banking system’s my more vulnerable to external pre-set targets with suspicious ic, said Chinese data reporting ening economy. offered reassurances to inves- overall liquidity is falling rap- shocks than widely believed, a regularity. problems do not factor into the China’s policymakers are tors, signalling more spending idly,” it said in a statement. global business think tank has The governor of northeast- Board’s calculations. pledging to step up stimulus and other types of policy sup- While sizable injections warned. ern Liaoning admitted in 2017 - Heightened vulnerability measures this year and do port. are common this time of year Data due next week is ex- that the industrial province had -Its numbers differ mainly be- more to protect jobs as eco- But shockingly weak De- ahead of the long holidays, pected to show the world’s falsified data for years. cause it looks at industrial out- nomic growth cools to 28-year cember trade data released the addition was much heftier number-two economy expand- Even current Premier Li put and service-sector growth lows. earlier this week, along with than usual and follows a large ed around 6.5 percent last year, Keqiang said in 2007, when he using different methodologies But a raft of measures last shrinking factory activity, People’s Bank of China. cut in banks’ reserve ratios an- its slowest rate in almost three was Liaoning’s top political of- intended to reduce distortions year from big rail projects to are stirring speculation over nounced this month, which decades as a global slowdown ficial, that results were often in official pricing mechanisms. tax cuts seem to have had little whether more rapid and ag- support “and today’s large in- will free up a total of $116 bil- and the US trade war bite. “man-made” and he used his Its data indicates growth in impact so far, with recent data gressive policy measures are jection reflects that,” Nguyen lion for new bank lending. But even that is well above own calculations to guide pro- China, now a vital component suggesting activity is cooling needed to turn the world’s sec- added. The first stage, a 50-basis- the 4.1 percent the US-based vincial policymaking, according of the world economy, may have more quickly than expected. ond-largest economy around. The People’s Bank of Chi- point cut, came into effect on Conference Board, which pro- to a confidential memo released been more volatile and vulner- “The news is clear - the Authorities now agree the na (PBOC) said Wednesday’s Tuesday. An equal-sized cut is vides research to member-busi- by WikiLeaks. able to outside factors than of- economy needs help,” said economy needs more decisive injection was aimed at ensur- scheduled for January 25. nesses and organisations world- The Conference Board, ficial readings let on. www.guide.com.qa  Thursday January 17, 2019

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Nasser al Attiyah wins Stage Nine to virtually ASIAN CUP 2019 PAGE 19 seal his third Dakar Rally title QATAR VS SAUDI ARABIA (7PM) Confident Qatar set for Saudi tie We are doing exactly the same as we have been for the other games, but we know it is a match which will decide the top spot. We will plan well, as we want to win the group: Coach Sanchez

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KNOCKOUT stage qualifica- tion may have been sealed but both Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s game plan for their final AFC Asian Cup 2019 Group E tie on Thursday will not hinge on who their possible Round of 16 opponents might be. Both go into the match with a perfect record of two wins, with Qatar only need- ing a draw to win the group on goal difference. The group winners will face the Group D runners-up, either Iran or Iraq, while the runners-up will go up against the top-placed team from Group F – either Japan or Uzbekistan. Both coaches - Saudi Ara- bia’s Juan Antonio Pizzi and Felix Sanchex of Qatar - were adamant that their teams would play to win. “I have never played a match in anticipation of who our next opponents will be and that is exactly how we will go into the match tomorrow. “We have maximum confi- dence in the players and have no preference as to who we could play in the Round of 16. We have an ambition to win the title and every match is equally difficult,” said Pizzi. Saudi Arabia go into the tie having defeated DPR Korea 4-0 and Lebanon 2-0, results which have boosted the confi- dence of Pizzi’s players. “Qatar is a team with many qualities and they have good strikers. However, we are also doing well collective- ly and I have full confidence that my players can get the Qatar players warm up for a training session at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, ahead of their final Asian Cup 2019 Group E clash with Saudi Arabia on Thursday. three points.” Qatar, said Sanchez, same as we have for the oth- “It is going to be a tough their two wins so far - a 2-0 performance, especially in the good game tomorrow.” only on the tournament and have prepared for the match er games but we know it is a game but hopefully, we can triumph over a tough Leba- last game. It was a very good Sanchez also hailed they have been working very just as they did for the ties match which will decide top get the result we desire,” said non and a 6-0 defeat of DPR result but we must keep look- his players for their deter- hard, before we came here against Lebanon and DPR spot. We will plan well, as we the Spaniard. Korea, which saw Almoez Ali ing forward. mination to do well in the and even now. The players (North) Korea. did for the other matches, as Sanchez said Qatar’s con- scoring four goals. “The focus now is on Saudi AFC Asian Cup. are all progressing well and “We are doing exactly the we want to win the group. fidence has been boosted by “We are very proud of our Arabia and we must plan for a “Their focus has been that is very important.” Keeper Al Sheeb hails Qatar’s ‘team spirit’

DPA goal difference from the also ABU DHABI perfect Saudis. “When we came here, it was QATAR goalkeeper Saad al with the plan of taking it one Sheeb has praised the sense of game at a time,” Al Sheeb said. unity in the team at the Asian “After two wins, our confidence Cup and is relishing a head- has been boosted. We will pre- to-head encounter with Saudi pare well for the match and our Arabia on Thursday to decide aim is to get the three points.” the winner of Group E. While consideration is While forwards Almoez sometimes given to the merit of Ali, tournament top scorer on finishing first or second, tricky Mourinho to debut as five goals, and Akram Afif have last 16 ties await both teams. drawn praise, Al Sheeb says it The group winners will meet was a collective effort which Iran or Iraq while the runners- expert on beIN Sports brought wins over Lebanon up face Japan or Uzbekistan. and North Korea for the team. “Our spirit is high as we TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK covering two highly antici- “Almoez and Akram are really want to do well in the DOHA pated games (Qatar vs Saudi very good players and with the Asian Cup,” the keeper for the & Arsenal vs Chelsea); and help of the other players, have Qatar goalkeeper Saad al Sheeb (right) with coach Felix Sanchez at the Asian Cup 2019 pre-match media Doha club Al Sadd said. FAMOUSLY known as the English Premier League cov- helped Qatar progress,” Al briefing in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Wednesday. “We have worked very “Special One” Jose Mour- erage, which viewers across Sheeb said Wednesday. hard and will continue doing inho, a former professional the Middle East and North “We are one team – wheth- coaching staff.” coach (Felix Sanchez) has pre- Qatar have kept two clean so as we want to progress as Portuguese footballer and Africa (MENA) enjoy exclu- er the 11 players who start, “Our strength, as I said, pared us well, whether in at- sheets while finding the net far as we can in the competi- the one who most recently sively on the leading sports those on the bench and the lies in our team spirit. The tack or defence.” eight times to top the table on tion,” he stressed. served as manager of Eng- channel. lish club Manchester Unit- A host of beIN stars are ed, is all set to feature on set to feature with Mour- beIN Sports as part of their inho for the two games with AFC Asian Cup 2019 and Mohammed Saadon al Ku- Qatar World Cup 2022 English Premier League wari, Mohamed Abu Trika, coverage. Tarek al Jalahma, Mubarak A 48-team tournament only possible if Doha agrees, reiterates Nasser al Khater Mourinho’s his first ap- Mostafa all taking part in pearance in front of the this week’s exciting two DOHA: Any decision by FIFA to is an important point,” he said. Any decision to extend the tour- camera for beIN Sports matches. increase the 2022 World Cup to “It will be a joint decision.” nament would though be faced will be during the keen The commentator for 48 teams will only be made in He added: “We are waiting for by huge logistical and political AFC Asian Cup 2019 clash the Qatar vs Saudi Arabia agreement with hosts Qatar, a the results of the feasibility problems. between 2022 World Cup game will be beIN star Issam senior official said on Wednesday. study, and once they are ready, The Qatar World Cup, the first in hosts Qatar and Saudi Ara- Chaouali. The match will be Nasser al Khater, Assistant (FIFA) will share them with us... the Middle East, will take place bia on Thursday. broadcast live and exclusive Secretary-General, Tournament to see if it is possible”. over 28 days in November and In his first TV appearance on beIN MAX HD1. Affairs, at the Supreme Com- FIFA is carrying out the study December 2022, not the since leaving Manchester The commentator for mittee for Delivery & Legacy, into increasing the number of usual 32. United in December, the for- the Arsenal vs Chelsea game talking to journalists in Doha, teams by 16 in 2022 and will Officials have said previously A file picture of Nasser al Khater, Assistant Secretary-General, mer Chelsea, Real Madrid, will be beIN star Hafid Der- said at the moment the country announce the decision in March. that is not possible for Qatar Tournament Affairs, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, at Inter Milan and Porto man- radji. This match will be was continuing to prepare for a Last month FIFA president Gi- to change the number of days, the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. ager will be part of a panel of broadcast live and exclusive 32-team tournament. anni Infantino said in Doha that so one option would be to host expert analysts based in beIN on beIN Sports HD2 and “No decision will be made with- a “majority” of football federa- tournament games across the set to become the norm from take place in the USA, Mexico Sports’ studios exclusively beIN 4K. out the agreement of Qatar, this tions supported the increase. region. A 48-team World Cup is 2026, when the World Cup will and Canada. (AFP) Sports Thursday, January 17, 2019 17

15,000 fans watch PSG training session at Khalifa Stadium

The Paris Saint-Germain team held an open training session on Tuesday, January 15 at Khalifa Stadium in Doha. More than 15,000 fans were able to see their idols up close in a fun and friendly atmosphere. On the third day of the club’s Qatar Tour the whole Paris Saint- Germain squad made the most of ideal training conditions of- fered by the Khalifa Stadium, the first Qatari stadium ready to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup. The open training session is part of the club’s traditional winter tour, attended by the Paris Saint- Germain first team squad and staff. Several events are sched- uled for the players before return- ing to Paris on Thursday. (TNN)

Emery confident AFC ASIAN CUP 2019 he will be given time to rebuild Arsenal Son shines as South

AFP LONDON Korea beat China UNAI Emery believes he will be handed the time necessary to “get Arsenal back to where the club deserves to be” despite a recent slump threatening the Qatar U-23 beat Kuwait Gunners’ chances of a return to the Champions League. After a 22-game unbeaten in four-nation friendly run between August and De- cember, Arsenal have lost three TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Earlier in the day, Tajik- of their last six Premier League DOHA istan defeated Iran 2-1. matches to fall six points be- Qatar will next play Tajik- hind Chelsea in the battle for a THREE goals in the first half istan in the second round of top-four finish. earned Qatar U-23 team a 3-1 the tournament. win over Kuwait in the open- Qatar will take on Oman, ing day match of the four- Nepal and Afghanistan in the nation U-23 friendly tourna- qualifying group for the AFC ment at Aspire Academy. U23 Championship on March Eid Rashiedi broke the 22-26, 2019. deadlock for Kuwait just eight Eleven group winners minutes into the match, but and four best second-placed the hosts responded swiftly teams will qualify for the with three goals from Khalid Finals, with the host nation Mazeed (20), Hassan Ahmed receiving automatic qualifi- (21) and Amro Siraj (26). cation.

Unai Emery

However, the Spaniard is South Korea’s forward Heung-min Son (left) fights for the ball with China’s defender Linpeng Zhang during their 2019 AFC Asian upC Group C confident that he is not work- match at the Al-Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. (AFP) Resurgent Woods to make ing under the same time pres- sure to succeed as he was at DPA the first two games in an agree- Results head over. 2019 bow at Torrey Pines Paris Saint-Germain. ABU DHABI ment with his club Tottenham “I think that during almost “The idea is to get Arsenal Hotspur and coach Paulo Ben- Group C all the game we dominated,” AFP back to where the club de- SOUTH Korea celebrated Son to hinted he could be rested said Bento. “We could have LOS ANGELES serves to be, but it needs time,” Heung Min’s arrival at the Asian against China. South Korea 2 (Hwang Ui-jo 14, scored more goals due to the Emery told Sky Sports. Cup with a 2-0 win over China Instead he was named Kim Min-jae 51) China 0 opportunities we created dur- TIGER Woods will make his “At Arsenal, it’s maybe the in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday captain, played 88 minutes, Kyrgyzstan 3 (Lux 24, 51, 77) ing the 90 minutes. With this 2019 debut at next week’s first time I feel that I have the to progress into the knock-out was key throughout and coach Philippines 1 (Schrock 80) result we acheieved the aim that Farmers Insurance Open at support to build up from the phase of the Asian Cup as win- Paulo Bento said he was “very, Group D we wanted to achieve, getting in Torrey Pines in California, bottom in order to get where ners of Group C. very satisfied,” with his perfor- the first position of the group.” tournament organisers con- we want to be. It allows us to Son won the penalty con- mance. In the 14th minute Son Iran 0 Iraq 0 In Dubai, Kyrgyzstan were firmed on Wednesday. work more for the long-term verted by Hwang Ui Jo to open made the difference as quick Vietnam 2 (Nguyen Quang Hai 38, comfortably better than the The 43-year-old world -- or at least, ‘long-term’ in the scoring and crossed for Kim feet took him away from Zheng Que Ngoc Hai-pen 64) Yemen 0 Philippines, who became the number 12, has been a reg- football terms. It supports the Min Jae’s second to keep South Zhi in the box only to be clipped first side to lose all three games ular competitor at Torrey kind of work we want to do at Korea perfect on nine points by Shi Ke. Hwang found the “I was expecting such a dif- on their Asian Cup debut. Ste- Pines throughout his career. Tiger Woods this club.” and set up a last 16 clash with bottom corner from the spot for ficult match. At least I had the phen Schrock’s late free kick He won the last of his 14 Of more immediate concern a third-place team on Tuesday. his second goal of the tourna- possibility to let a few players provided a consolation goal for majors at the course in 2008, Woods, a winner at the for Emery is making the best of Marcello Lippi’s China, sec- ment. rest, we have another important Sven-Goran Eriksson’s men. when he famously battled to Farmers Insurance Open the resources available to him ond on six points, face Thailand China rested their own star match in a few days.” Lux’s hat-trick in the 24th, his third US Open victory in in 1999, 2003, 2005, 2006, after claiming the club doesn’t on Sunday. striker Wu Lei and the creative Hwang struck the post with 51st and 77th had previously put a sudden-death playoff vic- 2007, 2008 and 2013, joins have the funds for any perma- Elsewhere Kyrgyzstan kept Hao Junmin but remained live- a brilliant curled attempt be- fellow debutants Kyrgyzstan in tory over Rocco Mediate. a powerful field for the Jan- nent transfers this month. their hopes alive with a 3-1 win ly going forward. Jin Jingdao fore the break but shortly after command to go second in the Woods began his come- uary 24-27 event. A large chunk of Arsenal’s over the pointless Philippines poked just over after good con- the restart South Korea deserv- third place ranking, below qual- back from injury last year Defending champion Ja- budget is tied up in a lucra- from a hat-trick by Vitalij Lux trol near the penalty spot. edly doubled their lead. Son was ified Bahrain. at Torrey Pines, going on son Day, world number one tive deal handed to Mesut to finish third in the group on “I have to admit the team again the provider, picking out With their goal difference of to play in 18 tournaments Justin Rose, world number Ozil last January that runs three points. It will likely be we faced tonight are very fast, defender Kim at a corner for a zero, they will feel confident of across the season and post- seven Jon Rahm and North- until 2021. The former Ger- enough to make them one of the strong, very good technically,” powerful near post header. not ending up eliminated as one ing seven top-10 finishes ern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy man international is the club’s four best third-placed sides that Lippi said. “In every aspect And another Son set piece of the bottom two even if other including a victory at the are among a host of players highest earner, reportedly on progress. they’re very good, we have to put a third on a plate for Jung sides match them on three season-ending Tour Cham- who are due to tee it up at the £350,000 a week. South Korea excused Son accept it. Woo Young only for him to points. pionship. course outside San Diego. Midfield dynamo De Jong wants trophy-laden run with Al Ahli

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK helped by everyone in the team. cent times. That may also give can cruise to the title pro- How was your experience DOHA At the competitive level, we us a chance to play in the AFC vided they sustain the mo- with the Netherlands na- had a rather slow start, but we Champions League. mentum. However, it they tional team? NIGEL de Jong is well-known made up for it as the QNB Stars I’m also keen on helping suffered their only defeat Our generation included a for his efficiency in the position League progressed. this club finish among the top- against us when we won 4-1 lot of players with great poten- of a defensive midfielder. De four bracket. Presently, we trail in Week 10. tial. We stayed together for 12 Jong has been playing a pivotal How’s the level of com- fourth-placed Al Rayyan by Al Duhail have lost the years and that made a huge dif- role in Al Ahli’s good run in this petition in the QNB Stars only one point. We’re hopeful advantage to some extent ference. season’s QNB Stars League, League? of doing that. All players now with the loss of two key play- which has seen them occupy To be honest, I was very know their roles well. ers (Ismail Mohammed at How did you feel when the the fifth place. De Jong, who apprehensive about the stand- the start and now Nam Tae- Netherlands lost in the fi- was a part of the Netherlands ard of competition. But soon, How do you see the change Hee). nal of 2010 World Cup? team that finished as runners- I realised that the field is very of coach, with Ruben de la That was a big letdown for up at the 2010 FIFA World Cup competitive. The level is high Barrera replacing Milan How do you see Al Ahli’s us, losing to Spain by Andres in South Africa and third at the and there’re many quality pro- Nigel De Jong in action for Al Ahli against Xavi Hernandez and Al Macala? QSL Cup quarterfinal Iniesta’s extra-time goal. We 2014 World Cup in Brazil has fessional players around. There Sadd during a QSL match recently. It hasn’t been long since against Al Gharafa on Fri- thought we had almost lifted enjoyed a successful career with isn’t a big gap in points between we started training under day? the cup. It was a lost opportu- Ajax, Hamburger and Mainz in the top teams. How do you find playing team is doing well and has gone Barrera. For sure, the play- It’s going to be an inter- nity. But that’s football. Germany, Manchester City in for Al Ahli? eight matches without a defeat. ers have to adapt to his style esting game. We had beaten England, AC Milan in Italy and You had previous stints in Before coming here, I knew They include six wins and two of functioning. Macala was a Al Gharafa in the last round What’re your expectations Los Angeles Galaxy. England, Italy, Germany that Al Ahli is the oldest club in draws. Personally too, I’m hap- father figure to us. He has a before the QNB Stars League of the 2022 FIFA World In an interview with QSL and the US, besides the Qatar and they’re very proud of py to have scored three goals as great personality with rich ex- took a break, thus making Cup in Qatar? Online, the 34-year-old, who Netherlands. How do you it. It has a rich history. All staff well. perience of coaching in many amends for our loss to them It’s a foregone conclusion joined Al Ahli ahead of the compare them with Qatar? are doing their best and the countries. in the first leg. However, this that it’ll be an amazing World 2018-19 season, gives his takes You can’t actually compare players are willing to work. It’s What are the targets of Al match is a knockout, so result Cup in 2022. It’ll be the first on a wide range of topics. any of them. In some countries, really a good group of players Ahli and yourself this sea- Which team do you think can go either way, but we’re World Cup where one fan can all players aren’t professionals. and it’s all about the mentality. son? are the strongest contend- staying confident. Al Gharafa watch three games a day be- How have you found the But I can say that the QSL is We want to finish in the ers for the League title? have some injury concerns cause of the logistic advantage season so far in Qatar? in a league of its own. And I’m How do you assess Al Ah- fourth position and play in At the moment, Al Sadd besides having some players and proximity of the venues. It was a new experience for happy to be a good addition to li’s performance so far? the Qatar Cup. Al Ahli haven’t look the strongest. They’re doing international duty for From a player’s angle too, it’ll me. I was welcomed well and the Al Ahli squad. Overall, I’m satisfied. The been able to achieve that in re- scoring too many goals and Qatar. be a great tournament. 18 Thursday, January 17, 2019 Sports Federer, Nadal pick up steam as Sharapova sets Wozniacki clash AFP MELBOURNE

ROGER Federer ground out a tough three-set win to make the Australian Open third round for an incredible 20th straight year Wednesday, with long- time rival Rafael Nadal also safely through in his drive to- wards an 18th Grand Slam title. Women’s defending cham- pion Caroline Wozniacki also progressed to set up a mouth- watering clash next with in- form former world number one Maria Sharapova. But it was curtains for South African Kevin Ander- son, who slumped out to young American Frances Tiafoe and became the highest seed, at five, to be sent packing so far.

Russian Maria Sharapova during the match against Swede Rebecca Peterson on Wednesday. (REUTERS) RESULTS (2ND ROUND) On an overcast day at MEN’S SINGLES WOMEN’S SINGLES Melbourne Park, second seed Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE x14) bt Viktor Troicki (SRB) 6-3, 2-6, 6-2, 7-5 Sloane Stephens (USA x5) bt Timea Babos (HUN) 6-3, 6-1 Nikoloz Basilashvili (GEO x19) bt Stefano Travaglia (ITA) 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 Petra Martic (CRO x31) bt Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) 6-4, 7-5 Angelique Kerber, the 2016 Tomas Berdych (CZE) bt Robin Haase (NED) 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) bt Anett Kontaveit (EST x20) 6-3, 6-3 winner, and former US Open Andreas Seppi (ITA) bt Jordan Thompson (AUS) 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 Caroline Garcia (FRA x19) bt Zoe Hives (AUS) 6-3, 6-3 champion Sloane Stephens Diego Schwartzman (ARG x18) bt Denis Kudla (USA) 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 Ashleigh Barty (AUS x15) bt Wang Yafan (CHN) 6-2, 6-3 joined the big guns in round Marin Cilic (CRO x6) bt Mackenzie McDonald (USA) 7-5, 6-7 (9/11), 6-4, 6-4 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) bt Kiki Bertens (NED x9) 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 Frances Tiafoe (USA) bt Kevin Anderson (RSA x5) 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 Amanda Anisimova (USA) bt Lesya Tsurenko (UKR x24) 6-0, 6-2 three, but the women’s side Fernando Verdasco (ESP x26) bt Radu Albot (MDA) 6-1, 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 Maria Sakkari (GRE) bt Astra Sharma (AUS) 6-1, 6-4 also saw a top 10 player crash. Karen Khachanov (RUS x10) bt Yoshihito Nishioka (JPN) 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 Danielle Collins (USA) bt Sachia Vickery (USA) 6-3, 7-5 Ninth seed Kiki Bertens, Roger Federer (SUI x3) bt Daniel Evans (GBR) 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 Caroline Wozniacki (DEN x3) bt Johanna Larsson (SWE) 6-1, 6-3 who raced through the rank- Taylor Fritz (USA) bt Gael Monfils (FRA x30) 6-3, 6-7 (8/10), 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/5) Kimberly Birrell (AUS) bt Donna Vekic (CRO x29) 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP x22) bt John Millman (AUS) 6-3, 6-1, 3-6, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 Petra Kvitova (CZE x8) bt Irina Begu (ROU) 6-1, 6-3 ings last year after winning Grigor Dimitrov (BUL x20) bt Pablo Cuevas (URU) 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 7-5 Belinda Bencic (SUI) bt Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 three titles, was whipped in Thomas Fabbiano (ITA) bt Reilly Opelka (USA) 6-7 (15/17), 6-2, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10/5) Aryna Sabalenka (BLR x11) bt Katie Boulter (GBR) 6-3, 6-4 three sets by Russia’s Anasta- Spain’s Rafael Nadal in action during the match against Australia’s Matthew Ebden at the Australian Open Alex de Minaur (AUS x27) bt Henri Laaksonen (SUI) 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (7/9), 4-6, 6-3 Angelique Kerber (GER x2) bt Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA) 6-2, 6-3 sia Pavlyuchenkova. on Wednesday. (REUTERS) Rafael Nadal (ESP x2) bt Matthew Ebden (AUS) 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 Maria Sharapova (RUS x30) bt Rebecca Peterson (SWE) 6-2, 6-1 Federer might be 37 but he’s not showing his age, with er,” said the third seed. en or more titles at two Grand I was happy with the way and finesse. Azarenka in 2013. and I’m ready to go out there British qualifier Dan Evans the “I think he played very Slams, having already won I served. I did a few things It set up a tough clash with and take it.” latest to fall under his spell as well, it was hard to pull away eight Wimbledons. very well,” said Nadal, who Collision course five-time Grand Slam cham- Meanwhile, three-time he works towards a third suc- to his credit.” Nadal had an easier route next plays Australian Alex de Sixth seed Marin Cilic, who pion Sharapova, who blitzed Grand Slam champion Kerber cessive Australian crown and The Swiss star’s Australian to round three, outclassing lo- Minaur. “It is an honour to lost in the final to Federer last past Sweden’s Rebecca Peter- dominated Brazilian qualifier 21st major victory. achievements so far put him cal hope Matthew Ebden 6-3, play here. Was a great atmos- year, had no such dramas, son 6-2, 6-1. The Russian is Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2, 6-3 He defeated Evans at on a par with other six-time 6-2, 6-2. phere.” grinding past American Mac- in scintillating form and has to stay on a collision course with Wimbledon last year with the winners Novak Djokovic and The Spaniard is bidding Anderson, beaten by No- kenzie McDonald in four sets dropped just three games in Stephens in the quarter-finals. loss of just eight games, but Roy Emerson – although the for his own slice of history by vak Djokovic in the Wimble- and next plays Spanish 26th her opening two matches. Stephens, who endured it was a much harder assign- Australian great’s victories all becoming the first man in the don final last year, was sent seed Fernando Verdasco. “I’m really happy with the a horror run at Melbourne ment this time, winning 7-6 came before the Open era. Open era, and only the third home by Tiafoe 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, Dane Wozniacki, who is way I performed,” said Shara- Park since reaching the semi- (7/5), 7-6 (7/3), 6-3 on Rod He next plays American in history along with Emerson 7-5. battling rheumatoid arthritis, pova, adding that she was final in 2013, exiting in the Laver Arena. Taylor Fritz. and Rod Laver, to win each The fifth seed struggled steamrolled Sweden’s Johan- looking forward to the Wozni- first round in 2015, 2016 and “I think if I could have If he goes on to win the Grand Slam on two or more with an elbow injury early in na Larsson 6-1, 6-3 as she bids acki showdown. 2018, swatted aside former pulled away earlier in the tournament, he will become occasions. the clash and couldn’t cope to become the first woman to “It’s a tough third round doubles partner Timea Babos match it might have been easi- the first man ever to claim sev- “I played a solid match, with the 20-year-old’s power defend the title since Victoria but I have set up the challenge 6-3, 6-1. Roger relieved getting Shaky ‘Demon’ stutters into dream Nadal showdown AFP before where he lost to 2008 MELBOURNE Australian Open runner-up Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. past ‘mirror’ Evans TEENAGE Australian number De Minaur, slight in stat- one Alex de Minaur had to dig ure but with a deceptively deep to keep his home Grand powerful array of ground- and reeled off the next four Slam hopes alive on Wednes- strokes, raced through the first points to secure the set with a day as he staggered into a two sets in 74 minutes on Mar- cry of “Come on!”. dream third-round showdown garet Court Arena. “It always helps when with Rafael Nadal. But he was forced to dig you sneak a break in the first Nicknamed “Demon” and deep to see off the tenacious set,” said the Swiss star after wearing a flaming red shirt, 26-year-old Laaksonen, lifted a ding-dong contest lasting the 27th seed tore into a two- by a huge, loud home support. 2hr 35min. set lead but was pegged back “That was definitely “The match might have by little-known Swiss world pretty special. First of all I’d been different.” number 166 Henri Laaksonen like to thank everybody out Federer said he had ex- who forced a fifth set. here. The support was amaz- pected Evans to cause him The young Aussie eventu- ing as always and you guys more problems than when he ally stuttered across the fin- got me through that. I can’t cruised through their previous ish line 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (7/9), thank you guys enough,” de Grand Slam meeting at Wim- 4-6, 6-3 after a marathon Minaur said. bledon in 2016 for the loss of 3hr 52min to reach the last De Minaur is seen by many just eight games. 32 of his home Slam for the as the future of Australian ten- “I have high regard, you first time. nis after flying up the rankings know, in Dan. I think he’s a The 19-year-old warmed from outside the top 200 at good player. I’ve seen him play up for Melbourne by winning the start of 2018. some really good matches over last week’s Sydney Interna- He also got to the third the years, I see why he can Australia’s Alex De Minaur celebrates after winning the match against tional, following a quarter- round at Wimbledon and the Roger Federer (left) in action against Britain’s Daniel Evans during cause difficulties,” he said. Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen. (REUTERS) final run at Brisbane the week US Open last year. their men’s singles match of the Australian Open in Melbourne on “He’s got a nice slice, de- Wednesday. Federer won 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3), 6-3. (AFP) fending the court well. He has the variation, which is always AFP a hard thing to play against. Fencing Grand Prix du Qatar from January 25 MELBOURNE ‘Cat and mouse’ “He was very sort of cat DEFENDING champion Rog- Playing a player like Dan and mouse. I liked the match. er Federer reached the Aus- Evans is like facing myself. It was enjoyable.” tralian Open third round for a It feels like playing a mirror The loss of the first set after 20th straight year Wednesday a little bit. That was my exactly an hour was harsh on but admitted it had been tough mindset heading into it Evans who had committed only to get past his ‘mirror’ image two unforced errors and con- Dan Evans. – how would I play myself stantly put the third seed under Britain’s world number 189 potentially? pressure with his scampering, slowed the Fed Express to a Federer on his match attacking game and flurry of crawl, keeping the Swiss mas- winners off both wings. ter battling for more than two with Daniel Evans The plucky Evans, who had hours to win the opening two covered acres of ground and sets before finally succumbing a little bit. That was my mindset found the lines unerringly, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3), 6-3. heading into it – how would I needed treatment for blisters The ageless 20-time Grand play myself potentially?” on both feet before the second Slam champion, who is gun- Evans, whose ranking set started and immediately ning for a record seventh Mel- plummeted from a career-high was broken. bourne Park title and third in 41 after he was slapped with a But he refused to lie down a row, admitted he had been year-long ban for testing posi- and broke back as Federer given an unusual challenge by tive to cocaine in April 2017, served for the set to force an- the 28-year-old, who plays a played almost flawless tennis to other tie-break. similar style of tennis. stave off a set point on his way “I thought I might have “Playing a player like Dan to forcing a first set tie-break. pulled away midway through Evans is like facing myself,” He even had the temerity the second set,” added Feder- The Fencing Grand Prix du Qatar 2019 will take place at the Aspire Zone in Doha from January 25 to 27. Most of the top male and female the 37-year-old Federer said. to lead 5-3 in the breaker be- er. “But I couldn’t, to his epee fencers of the world will compete in the annual event, which is carrying a total prize-money of $12,000 each in both categories. The “It feels like playing a mirror fore Federer stepped up a gear credit. He played well.” winner will take home $5,000, while the runner-up will get $3,000. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) Sports Thursday, January 17, 2019 19 Awesome Attiyah on verge of his 3rd Dakar Rally triumph

But he failed to get going in Qatar’s rally ace the dunes and needed about wins Stage 9; Final 20 minutes to resume his charge. stage in Lima on As if the first setback was Thursday a formality not enough, another mechani- cal failure had him trapped in for him now the dunes with 33 kms to go in the 309-km timed section. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Soon Despres also had his DOHA dream of winning a stage gone up in smoke as his car over- QATAR’S sporting icon turned at 288 kms. He had to Nasser bin Saleh al Atti- wait for other drivers to come yah has virtually sealed his and rescue him. third Dakar Rally title as he This unexpected oppor- grabbed the ninth and pe- tunity suddenly opened the nultimate stage in Pisco in whole passage in front of Atti- a dramatic turn-around on yah to charge through, win and Wednesday. defend his overnight overall The tenth and final round lead of 46 minutes. The twice in Lima on Friday will thus runner-up in the past three be a formality to complete for Toyota’s driver Nasser bin Saleh al Attiyah of Qatar and co-driver years and his French co-driver Attiyah given his 51-minute Mathieu Baumel of France compete during the Dakar Rally. (AFP) Matthieu Baumel drove cau- overall lead. Qatar’s Nasser bin Saleh al Attiyah thumbs up at a checkpoint during the Dakar Rally. (EPA-EFE) tiously and claimed the stage. The 48-year-old Gazoo always try to do our best be- beginning. We’ve been lead- Attiyah is now at the top Racing driver, who earlier X-Raid Team) was fourth 14 rally giant and barring any I hope he’s okay. Today was cause it’s not easy. The Dakar ing since stage 3 and building of the general classification won the ultimate test of man minutes adrift of the stage last-minute surprises on the very difficult, not easy, with a is really difficult. Every day up the [gap] every day, we’re with 51 minutes and 27 sec- and machine in 2011 and winner Attiyah and Benedik- morrow, the overall leader lot of soft sand, but we took it we work very hard to be fast quite happy,” he added. onds lead over Roma and has 2015, posted his third stage tas Vanagas Sebastian (Gen- will stand on the top step of easy and did a good job. I’m and not make mistakes. After a flying start in pri- opened a big gap of two hours, victory for Toyota 4’58” ahead eral Financing Team Pitlane) the podium. quite happy. “Me and Mathieu, the vate Peugot and opening over two minutes and 37 seconds of X-Raid Team’s Nani Roma completed the top five 15 min- Attiyah after the day’s “Yeah, until now every- team, work very hard every nine minutes gap on Cyril De- on Loeb. Przygonski has fall- in Mini and 7’15” ahead of utes and 45 seconds behind thrilling action, said, “We saw thing has gone very well and day to keep our car fit every spres (X-Raid Mini) and Atti- en two hours and 33 minutes teammate and 2009 winner him. Sebastien and I didn’t know tomorrow, we just need to day. The car is good, the bug- yah by WP4, Spaniard Sebast- behind and is followed by Giniel de Villiers. Overall, it was the 34th about ‘Peter’, we just got the bring everything together in gy is a good car. We’ve fol- ien Loeb (PH-Sport) looked Despres two hours and 55 Jakub Przygonski (Orlen stage victory for the Qatari information on the finish line. Lima. I’m quite happy. We lowed our strategy from the strong for his fifth stage win. minutes adrift. Souq Al Wakrah to host MERC Windies recall Kohli wants India to be superpower in Tests Bravo, Joseph IANS the game. “I wouldn’t say goal Kohli however, also said opening round in March for England MELBOURNE but I would rather speak of a the shorter formats of the game vision, which is for India to be are equally important. series VIRAT Kohli added another a superpower in Test cricket or “If we focus too much on feather to his cap after becom- a very, very strong side in Test shorter formats – yes, they’re QMMF offers free AFP ing the first ever India skipper cricket in the years to come,” important – but if we solely BRIDGETOWN (BARBADOS) to win a Test series on Austral- Kohli was quoted as saying. focus and look at them as an shipping from ian soil. However, the 30-year- “I think if Indian cricket re- escape or an excuse to not Oman, Kuwait to DARREN Bravo could play his old wants to take Indian cricket spects Test cricket, and Indian be in the kind of situations first Test for the West Indies to much greater heights. players respect Test cricket, that Test cricket presents to competitors in over two years after the ex- Kohli has shared his vision then Test cricket will stay at the you, then there’ll start be- perienced top-order batsman for the Indian team, saying he top because of the fan base that ing a mental problem with was recalled Tuesday for next wants his nation to be a super- we have all over the world,” the the cricketers coming up,” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK week’s series opener against power in the longest format of Indian skipper pointed out. expressed the skipper. DOHA England in Barbados. Bravo hasn’t featured in a THE Manateq Qatar Interna- Vojtech Stajf on his way to winning the Manateq International Rally of Test since a tour of the UAE in tional Rally will kick-start the Qatar last year. October 2016, but the 29-year- England women’s football team trains at Khalifa FIA Middle East Rally Cham- old returned to the interna- pionship in 2019 and has The QMMF is also sup- The Qatari duo of Adel Ab- tional fold late last year as part moved back to a traditional plying free shipping on the dullah and Nasser al Kuwari of the one-day squad. date at the start of the season Oman-Doha-Oman and Ku- won the MERC 2 category in Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph and will open the series on wait-Doha-Kuwait routes and Qatar in 2018 and regional also earned a recall ahead of the March 14-16. five nights accommodation for MERC 3 champions, Henry three-match series, although The Qatar Motor and Mo- the driver and co-driver as a Kahy and Musa Djiyerian, fellow quick Oshane Thomas torcycle Federation (QMMF) generous concession to com- wrapped up an excellent sea- was named as cover as the for- has also announced that the petitors. Teams have been in- son with two-wheel drive hon- mer continues his recovery from event’s rally headquarters vited to the event from Jordan, ours in their Škoda Fabia 1.6 a stress fracture in his back. and service park will remain Kuwait, Oman and several Eu- This year’s rally will be John Campbell, a 26-year- at Lusail Sports Arena but the ropean countries. held under the chairmanship old left-handed opener from pre-event press conference, Nasser bin Saleh al Attiyah of QMMF President Abdul- Jamaica, received his first call- ceremonial start and prize is currently competing on the rahman al Mannai and senior up along with the 30-year-old giving ceremony will move to Dakar Rally in Peru, but he has committee members. Portu- Shamarh Brooks, who cap- an exciting new location at Al dominated the Qatar event in gal’s Pedro Almeida will act as tained the West Indies at the Wakrah, south of Doha. recent seasons and has taken Rally Director and is working Under-19 World Cup in 2008. The ceremonial start will 13 victories in 17 years. alongside Qatari Clerk of the take place on the beach in The multiple regional Course Rashed al Sulaiti. Squad: Jason Holder (capt), Kraigg front of the Souq Al Wakrah champion missed out last The event last visited the Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Hotel on March 14 and this November, however, with a Al Wakrah area in 2012: the Al John Campbell, Roston Chase, Shane venue will also host the prize surprise win falling to Czech Wakrah Stadium hosted rally Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Shimron Hetmyer, giving ceremony and start and driver Vojtĕch Štajf. He be- headquarters and the QMMF Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach, finish media facilities. came the first non-Arab driver ran stages in the south of the Jomel Warrican, Oshane Thomas (cover for The competitive action to win the event since the late country and to the west of Joseph) will then take centre stage on Björn Waldegård’s success Doha. Schedule a series of timed gravel surface with co-driver Fred Gallagher Regulations will be open 1st Test: Jan 23-27 at Bridgetown specials through the Qatar de- in a Toyota Celica Turbo way shortly and entries will open 2nd Test: Jan 31-Feb 4 at North Sound The England women’s football training held a training session at the Khalifa International Stadium on serts on March 15 and 16. back in 1986. in due course. 3rd Test: Feb 9-13 at Gros Islet Wednesday in preparation for the World Cup in France.

RECEDING WAVES CLAIMS UMM AL AFAI CUP Mosanda down City Exchange by a run in Qatar Airways T20 cricket

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK BRIEF SCORES DOHA DIVISION A MOSANDA rallied spiritedly Mosanda beat City Exchange by one run Mosanda: 142 for four in 20 overs (Kamran Khan and scripted an exciting one- 49 in 50 balls, Imran Ali 35 in 34 balls; Shafiq 2/13, run victory over City Exchange Rayees 1/27) in a Division A match in the City Exchange: 141 for eight in 20 overs (Shafeeq Qatar Airways Twenty20 39 in 41 balls, Jackson 35 in 18 balls; Imran Ali Javed (left) of Gulf Colours 2/15, Ahmer 2/10) Cricket Tournament. Man of the match: Imran Ali (Mosanda) After Kamran Khan Lagaan and Sherin of Selex cracked 49 out of Mosanda’s Gulf Colours Lagaan beat Bangladesh Seniors by 142 for four in 20 overs and Javed’s 58 in just 36 34 runs Gulf Colours Lagaan: 156 all out in 18.1 overs Imran Ali chipped in with 35, balls were supported well by (Javed 58 in 36 balls; Ziku 2/25, Ronny 2/22) the latter joined hands with Ameen and Saeed as Gulf Col- Bangladesh Seniors: 122 all out in 17.5 overs Ahmer to restrict the rivals ours Lagaan easily defeated (Haleem 23 in 21 balls; Ameen 3/16, Saeed 3/17) at 141 for eight in a pulsating Bangladesh Seniors by 34 Man of the match: Javed (Gulf Colours Lagaan) finish. runs in another match. Selex beat Doha Falcons by four wickets Khan’s 50-ball knock had Javed hammered a six Doha Falcons: 135 for eight in 20 oves (Iftikhar 55 Receding Waves defeated Top Face by a length to win the Umm Al four boundaries and Ali also and nine fours to lay the base not out in 55 balls, Kashif 42 in 40 balls; Sherin Afai Cup, the feature event at the 22nd Race Meeting on Wednesday. hit four shots to the fence in of his team’s 156 in 18.1 overs. 4/18) At the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club Racecourse’s dirt track, the Selex: 136 for six in 16.2 overs (Sherin 21 in 19 his 34-ball innings Shafiq Ziku and Ronny shared four balls, Asif 21 in 18 balls; Muhammad 4/16) Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari’s six-year-old bay colt, with JP Guillambert picked two wickets for 13 and wickets. Haleem battled the Man of the match: Sherin (Selex) astride, registered his first win of the season, taking his overall tally to Rayees had one for 27. longest for Bangladesh Sen- five in 22 races. City Exchange got stuck iors and got 23 with a six and Iftikhar’s 55 not out with The victory for Mohammed Jassim Ghazali’s ward also completed a after Shafeeq hit two sixes two fours. Ameen and Saeed a six and three fours and 42 superb treble for jockey Guillambert. and as many fours in 39 and grabbed three scalps each to by Kashif took Doha Falcons The rider earlier piloted Rahibah (Injaaz Stud) and Lo De Nalane Jackson blasted a six and six send the opponents crashing to 135 for eight. But Selex (Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari) to wins for trainer Jassim Ghazali fours in his 18-ball cameo of all out at 122 in 17.5 overs. made light of the target, get- in the day. 35. Ali’s two wickets for 15 In the third match, Sher- ting the required runs in 16.2 Harry Bentley also helmed Caid De L’Ardus across the line in the first with one maiden over and Ah- in’s all-round display (four overs. Sherin and Asif (21 in place, helping owner Kuwari and trainer Jassim Ghazali to land three mer’s two for 10 in two overs wickets for 18 and 21 runs) 18 balls) saw the team home victories. (TNN) enabled Mosanda to pull off was the highlight as Selex beat despite a four-wicket haul by the close victory. Doha Falcons by four wickets. Muhammad. 20 Thursday, January 17, 2019 The Last Word HEC Paris celebrates graduation of Class of 2018

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK This graduation ceremony is an DOHA additional proof of this achieve- ment. Indeed, with this Class HEC Paris, one of the world’s of 2018, the total number of leading providers of executive graduates of HEC Paris in Qatar education, has honoured the since its inception will exceed Executive MBA (EMBA) and 500, to reach 586 students. Specialized Master in Strategic The experience of HEC Paris is Business Unit Management a remarkable example of how (SBUM) graduating classes of France and Qatar can reach ex- 2018 during a ceremony held at cellence in their cooperation in the St Regis Hotel. the field of higher education”, This year’s graduating class said the French Ambassador includes 28 Executive MBA Franck Gellet remarked. (EMBA) and 77 Specialized In addition to the gradu- Master in Strategic Business ation ceremony, the event in- Unit Management (SBUM) horts. About two-thirds of the Abdulrahman Alsuwaidi, Act- The graduating class 2018, Dr Nils Plambeck, dean panding business opportunities cluded an awards ceremony students. While more than half SBUM graduates are female. ing Group CEO of QNB Abdulla includes 28 Executive MBA and CEO of HEC Paris in Qatar, and helping to further diversify for EMBA and SBUM partici- of the EMBA graduates are Qa- This year’s SBUM graduates Mubarak al Khalifa and Chief and 77 Specialized Master said: “It is indeed a proud mo- Qatar’s economy”. pants. The award for the Best taris, students from 10 differ- also include Egyptian, French, Human Capital Officer at CBQ in Strategic Business Unit ment for us to see our gradu- Eloic Peyrache said: “The Capstone Project for the EMBA ent nationalities were present Indian, Lebanese and Yemeni Sheikh Jassim al Thani attend- ates showcasing academic journey of HEC Paris in Qatar Class of 2018 went to Noof in the class: Australian, Brit- nationals. ed the graduation ceremony. Management students excellence and being ready to has been remarkable. We ex- Ahmed al Thani and Abeer al ish, French, Indian, Jordanian, The Undersecretary of the Professor Eloic Peyrache, take the next leap forward by press our gratitude towards the Khalifa. Kuwaiti, Lebanese, Mexican, Ministry of Education and dean of Programs at HEC am Nourin, executive direc- applying that knowledge into graduates for the trust they have The award for the Best The- Omani and Swedish. Around a Higher Education HE Dr Ibra- Paris; Prof Nathalie Lugagne, tor, Strategy, Administration practice. They are now better put in us to embark on this ex- sis for the Specialized Master quarter of the EMBA graduates him al Naimi, Ambassador of associate dean of Executive & Projects at Qatar Founda- equipped to further advance ecutive education journey and 2018 Cohort 1 was received by are women. France to Qatar HE Franck Gel- Education at HEC Paris and tion and HEC Paris alumnus their successful careers, wheth- commend each one of them Nisreen al Malek. Best Thesis The class of 2018 has also let, Managing Director at Total Dr Nils Plambeck, dean and (EMBA, Class of 2016) com- er as senior figures within their for their hard work.” “I am very for the Specialized Master 2018 seen a higher ratio of female in- Qatar Laurent Wolffsheim, CEO of HEC Paris in Qatar pered the ceremony. organisations, or as entrepre- proud to see that HEC Paris is Cohort 2 was awarded to Tam- take to male in both SBUM co- Chief Executive Officer of Qafco also attended the event. Hish- Welcoming the Classes of neurs taking advantage of ex- a success story here in Qatar. ader Eid al Muhannadi.

Famous Iraqi artist captures last 50 Photo exhibition on Italy’s years of Iraq’s life rich artistic heritage opens AILYN AGONIA AILYN AGONIA DOHA DOHA The art event tries to present the best of Italian classical art revisited by three young photographers

PIONEERING Iraqi painter and sculptor Ala Bashir SIXTEEN photographs captur- shares the important events in the history of Iraq span- ing the beauty and depth of Ital- ning 50 years through his sketches unveiled in Al Markhi- ian heritage through its painting, ya Gallery at Katara Art Center on Tuesday. architecture and sculpture were The exhibition titled ‘Salient Times’ features a total of unveiled at the exhibition ‘A Fo- 100 sketches by Bashir being presented in Qatar for the cus on Italian Heritage’, which first time. opened at the Katara’s Building The works take 19, Gallery 1, on Tuesday. the visitors on a The art event featuring journey through works of celebrated young pho- Iraq’s history. The tographers Riccardo Ajossa and sketches are stra- Camilla Borghese from Italy and tegically grouped Olivier Roller from France kicks according to spe- off the Italian Embassy’s cultural cific periods and programme in Doha for 2019 timeline in Iraq’s under the leadership of Italian Italian Ambassador to Qatar HE Pasquale Salzano with other diplomats and guests at the opening of the photo exhibition at Katara on Tuesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) history, giving Ambassador to Qatar HE Pas- spectators an idea quale Salzano. them to be revisited by young the day, and, therefore, all her cultural exchanges have largely of the experiences According to Paulo Perez artists. That is why we called it a photographs are identified by the contributed to strengthening of Bashir. Mouriz of the Spazio Nuovo-Ro- focus on Italian heritage,” Mour- time of the day when they were the bonds of friendship between Talking to the ma, the Italian contemporary art iz told the local media. taken. The third featured artist Italy and Qatar. The exhibition local media on the gallery which curated the special “This exhibition tries to pre- Riccardo Ajossa photographed falls within this broader context occasion, the artist exhibition, this is the first time sent the best of Italian classical some of the most beautiful Ital- of fruitful cooperation and dia- said the collection the works of the three featured art revisited by young photogra- ian paintings reflected on the wa- logue where I believe our ambi- for him is a painful photographers have been exhib- phers. Olivier Roller, who works ter of the sea of South Italy. The tions, expectations, and ideas reminder of some Iraqi artist Ala Bashir with Fire Station ited in Qatar in one art event. with Italian sculptures, photo- first part of the art piece, the up- can have no boundaries. I hope of the critical mo- Director Khalifa al Obaidly. “In this exhibition organised graphed them not to highlight per part, is the original painting that all our friends here in Doha ments in his coun- together with the Italian Embas- the beauty of the sculptures, and the lower part is its reflection will enjoy the exhibition and I try. sy in Doha, we try to represent but to present the character and Roman Empire passing through on the sea,” Mouriz added. wish to all the visitors an engag- “I made some the best of different Italian art: the personality of the emper- the Renaissance period and even In his remarks, Ambassador ing journey through our unique of these sketches painting, architecture and sculp- ors and the figures portrayed in to the Baroque architecture in Salzano said, “I am particularly and beloved Italian heritage.” during very criti- ture. We did not want to limit the sculptures. The other art- Rome. She pays a lot of atten- proud that the increasing peo- The exhibition will be open cal events in Iraq. ourselves to the old ancient piec- ist Camilla Borghese specialises tion to light, especially to Roman ple-to-people contacts achieved for public viewing until January The 100 sketches es that we know, but we wanted in architecture dating from the light, to reflect different hours of through art and the more intense 30 from 10am to 10pm. capture 50 years of the history of Iraq. Each work has a history behind it and is an impor- tant documenta- Qatar makes first appearance at SATTE in New Delhi tion of the real- ity in Iraq during IN a bid to strengthen and grow specific periods,” the destination’s presence and Bashir said. appeal in the Indian market, Qatar Bashir, who is is making its debut appearance also a plastic sur- in South Asia Travel & Tourism geon, has exhibited his works widely around the world, Exchange (SATTE) at the 26th with his art acquired in various collections in the UK, edition being held in New Delhi France, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, and the US. His works are from 16 to 19 January. Qatar’s on permanent display in various museums including in delegation to the industry’s most Iraq’s National Art Museum, Jordan’s Fine Art Museum prominent trade event in India is and the Corvus Art Center in the US. being led by Qatar National Tour- He is also a recipient of the State Award for Medi- ism Council (QNTC) and consists cal Science, Iraq’s highest medical award, in 2002 and of representatives from hospitality the State Award for Fine Art, Iraq’s highest art award, in partners and tour operators. 2003. In 2005, Bashir authored ‘The Insider: Trapped Thanks to Qatar’s openness, in Saddam’s Brutal Regime’, an astonishing testimony of Indian citizens can now enter spend up to 30 days in Qatar, Indian cities to Doha offered by welcomed more than 400,000 the country’s expanding tourism a man who found in himself an unwilling confidante of Qatar visa free. during either a single trip or on Qatar’s award-winning national Indian visitors, representing a 20 and hospitality options. one of the most infamous dictators in history. The visa waiver is valid for multiple trips. airline, Qatar Airways as well percent increase compared to the The delegation includes repre- Another exhibition of Bashir titled ‘Shade of Convolu- 30 days from the date of issu- In addition, there are 176 as Indigo, Jet Airways and Air previous year. sentatives from eight hotels and tion’ will open at the Al Markhiya Gallery in Fire Station ance and entitles its holder to flights every week connecting India Express. In 2018, Qatar Qatar’s pavilion will showcase two DMC’s. (TNN) Doha (Gallery 1) on January 22. Education City Stadium receives five-star sustainability certification

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the capital expenditure by us- The stadium boasts a range SC’s Sustainability & Environ- GSAS rating following its com- DOHA ing smart engineering, collab- of sustainability features, mental Manager, said strong pletion. oration across all disciplines, including direct access to knowledge transfer proce- GSAS is a performance- THE design and construction and fully utilising the team’s public transport via the dures helped deliver the five- based system, developed for of Education City Stadium, collective knowledge of green star rating. rating green buildings and which will host matches dur- building principles and the Education City tram system “The fact that we were able infrastructure. The primary ing the 2022 FIFA World Cup, GSAS system.” link to Doha Metro, low tox- to achieve a five-star rating is objective of GSAS is to cre- has achieved an outstanding “We are immensely proud icity indoor materials which testament to our knowledge- ate a sustainable building sustainability rating. to receive the provisional provide a healthy indoor sharing programme, where environment, considering Under the Global Sustain- five-star rating – this major environment and LED we enable SC contractors from the specific needs and con- ability Assessment System achievement demonstrates across our infrastructure pro- text of the Gulf region. GSAS (GSAS), it has become the first that we are delivering on our sports lighting which offers gramme to share information is administered in Qatar by stadium in the world to receive commitment to sustainability better light quality at lower and lessons learnt,” said Meer. the Gulf Organisation for Re- a provisional five-star design and green building,” he added. energy consumption Education City Stadium is search & Development. and build certification. A proposed quarter-finals the fifth proposed Qatar 2022 Education City Stadium’s Eng Jassim Telefat, the venue in 2022, Education a healthy indoor environment It also benefits from water effi- final design fulfils its sustain- stadium to receive a provi- main contractor – and GSAS Supreme Committee for Deliv- City Stadium – known as the and LED sports lighting which cient fixtures and fittings, uses ability requirements. The fi- sional GSAS design and build service provider – is a joint ery & Legacy’s (SC) Competi- ‘Diamond in the Desert – has offers better light quality at recycled water for irrigation nal certificate will be awarded certification after Khalifa In- venture between J&P Qatar tion Venues Executive Direc- a range of sustainability fea- lower energy consumption. and is designed to allow for the once the stadium has been ternational Stadium, Al Bayt WLL, Conspel Qatar WLL, J&P tor, said the achievement had tures, including direct access In addition, the stadium disassembly of the upper tier, constructed and undergone Stadium – Al Khor City, Al Avax SA and J&P Overseas exceeded expectations. “We to public transport via the Ed- is wrapped in thermally effi- including 20,000 seats. five third-party audits to check Rayyan Stadium and Al Wak- Ltd. ASTAD is fulfilling the originally targeted a four-star ucation City tram system link cient and reflective fabric that The five-star rating was that the construction meets the rah Stadium. Khalifa Inter- roles of project management, rating, but were able to exceed to Doha Metro, low toxicity in- acts as a shading to protect the awarded by letter of conform- design. national Stadium recently re- construction management and our target without increasing door materials which provide building from direct sunlight. ance, which confirms that the Eng Bodour al Meer, the ceived a confirmed four-star construction supervision.