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Pleased with the historic results that our team achieved: Amir O lympic heroes return home to a rousing welcome TNN & QNA Olympics. Doha HH Personal Representative of HH the Amir, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, led His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar the well-wishers to welcome Team Qatar Olym- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has pic mission (Al-Adaam), which was crowned expressed his happiness over the historic two gold medals in high jump and weightlift- achievements of Team Qatar athletes at the ing and a bronze medal in beach volleyball at Tokyo Olympics. Tokyo 2020 Olympics, headed by Qatar Olym- In a tweet, HH the Amir said, “We are pic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin pleased with the historic results that our team Hamad Al Thani, at Doha International Air- achieved by winning the gold and bronze med- port on Saturday. als. We congratulate our Olympic Committee Sheikh Jassim congratulated Qatar’s cham- for these honourable results in their participa- pions on the great accomplishment, praising tion in the Tokyo Olympics 2020.” the outstanding performance and high sports- The Qatari Olympic delegation arrived in manship of the champions in the Olympics, Doha on Saturday to a rousing welcome after wishing them the best of luck in the coming the historic participation in the Tokyo 2020 international tournaments. page 12 ‘Amir’s issuance of Shura elections laws Preliminary voter lists a legal safeguard to ensure its success’ for Shura elections QNA prior to issuing the law, as His High- Doha ness of keen on expanding popular participation in the elections, in line to be out today: MoI Former Deputy Speaker of the with the State of Qatar’s permanent QNA pm to 8:00 pm. Shura Council HE Mohammed bin constitution approved in 2003. The Doha The ministry explained Abdulla Al Sulaiti has stressed that wise leadership believes in the im- that the objection or griev- His Highness the Amir of State of portance of expanding participation The Ministry of Interior ance can be submitted in writ- Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al in public service in order to build (MoI) has announced that the ing on the form prepared for Decision to share Thani’s issuance of the laws and de- state institutions and the law. HH the preliminary voter lists for the this purpose indicating the crees regulating the Shura Council Amir will use a gradual approach to Shura Council elections will reasons for which the request Olympic gold elections and determining its powers reach that goal. The rule proposed be published on Sunday at the was made, attached with sup- represent a legal safeguard to ensure by HH the Amir to expand partici- electoral districts head- porting documents. The touched millions the success of the elections. pation for those whose grandfathers quarters. request will be handed In an interview with Qatar News elections for the first time in Qa- were born in Qatar point to further In a statement over to representative around the globe, Agency, Al Sulaiti said HH the Amir tar, could you discuss the efforts expansion in decision making, as the on Saturday, the of the Voters Com- was keen on expanding popular par- made to ensure the success of closer proximity between the people Ministry of Inte- mittee at the electoral says Barshim ticipation in the elections based on the elections? and the leadership has made HH the rior said that pre- district headquarters. Qatar’s permanent constitution that Sure, HH the Amir’s issuance of Amir the one with the initiative to liminary voter lists The ministry noted Tribune News Network was approved by the citizens in 2003. the laws and decrees regulating the amend the legislation. The perma- will be published at that the Voters Com- Doha He stressed that the wise leader- Shura Council elections and deter- nent constitution has set a balanced the electoral districts mittee is responsible for ship believes in the importance of mining its powers represents a legal structure between the people and headquarters on Sunday. examining and adjudicating Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim, who won expanding participation in public safeguard to ensure the success of the power, it also adopted the separation Immediately after the an- objections and grievances with- the high jump gold at the Tokyo service, in order to build the state’s elections. Just like former member of of the three powers and enhanced nouncement of lists, the pro- in five days from the date of Olympic Games, has expressed his institutions. the Shura Council HE Ambassador judicial mechanisms. The holding of cess of submitting objection their submission. The expiry of happiness and pride in the call of His Here is a transcript of the inter- Mohammed bin Ali Al Henzab con- elections completes the process of and grievance requests will be this period without a response Highness the Amir of State of Qatar view: firmed, HH the Amir is committed popular engagement with legislative started in the same headquar- is considered an implicit rejec- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani The wise leadership sought to to the success of the elections. His and regulatory developments. ters for five days, from Sun- tion. The MoI said the final after being crowned with the gold create the appropriate environ- Highness consulted with the digni- day, August 8 to Thursday, voter lists will be announced medal. ment to hold the Shura Council taries and prominent figures in Qatar Continued on page 2  August 21, 2021, from 4:00 on August 22. In an interview with the Associ- ated Press, Barshim said, “When I finished the competition HH the Amir called me. Thank God he was happy and congratulated me on win- QFZA ties up with WOLF to ning and told me that I have given HIA named world’s best airport it my all. He was very happy that I decided to share the gold medal with launch 3D hub at Msheireb Tribune News Network Gianmarco. He told me that what Satyendra Pathak entities to promote technologi- Doha I did was a great thing, sharing the Doha cal development and support gold with my Italian friend. He said modern art, for Qatar and the Hamad International Airport that this will go down in history as a Qatar Free Zones Author- broader region. (HIA) has been recognised as the great moment, if God wishes.” ity (QFZA), WOLF Group and The 3D Printing and Digital- ‘Best Airport in the World 2021”, On the historic gold sharing Msheireb Properties have signed ization Hub will offer access to ranking number one by Skytrax moment with Gianmarco Tamberi an agreement to establish a 3D artists and enterprises to next- World Airport Awards 2021. of Italy, he said, “Of course the mo- Printing and Digitalization Hub generation technologies such as HIA has been steadily rising up ment was a very touching moment. and Art Gallery in Ras Bufontas 3D printing and innovative new the ‘World’s Best Airports’ rankings Myself and my friend Gianmarco Free Zone with its headquarters techniques for scanning and since the start of its operations in (Tamberi) decided to share the gold to be located in Doha Design photogrammetry. 2014. HIA has also been awarded medal. Everyone has been telling District at Msheireb Downtown WOLF Group will facili- “Best Airport in the Middle East”, me how much of a historic moment Doha. tate the transfer of artists’ “Best Airport 25 to 35 million Pas- it was. I think that what we did and QFZA CEO Lim Meng Hui, works from digital versions to sengers”, “Best Airport Staff in the this agreement we did, Gianmarco WOLF Group CEO and Found- real works of art using various Middle East”, and “COVID-19 Air- and I, reached millions globally. er Mariusz Krol and Msheireb materials, including recycled port Excellence”. Everywhere. Thank God for that. Properties Acting CEO Ali Al ones, helping to raise aware- Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, ranked first at the Skytrax 2021 continues to serve as a global bench- We received letters from every- Kuwari signed the agreement ness of sustainable develop- Chief Operating Officer at HIA, said, World Airport Awards. This is a truly mark for airports around the world, where. Thank God.” during a ceremony held at ment methods. “It is with great pride that we an- remarkable achievement for HIA and thanks to the dedication and collabo- Msheireb Downtown Doha. The partnership will also nounce that Qatar’s Hamad Inter- the State of Qatar, and an endorse- ration of our team and stakeholders.” Continued on page 3  The new partnership is in enhance Doha’s position as a re- national Airport has been named ment from our travellers for our com- line with the vision of the three gional design hub. page 8 the World’s Best Airport 2021, and mitment to service excellence. HIA Continued on page 16  02 Sunday, August 8, 2021

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International psychiatry journal COVID-19 vaccine is a step shines light on Qatar’s advances towards a safer community, in mental health care of workers normal life, says Dr Bayat Tribune News Network ing psychological cases. More Doha acute cases are transferred to About nine out of 10 elderly people have taken the vaccine Hazm Mebaireek General Hos- An article published in the pital for more specialised treat- Asian Journal of Psychiatry has ment.” CATHERINE W GICHUKI highlighted the recent growth Qatar’s health sector has DOHA and development of mental also established working part- health services for craft and nerships with a number of Even though nearly 85 per- manual workers in Qatar. major employers of craft and cent of the eligible population The expansion of services manual workers, including the has taken the first dose of the tailored for this population Supreme Committee for Deliv- COVID-19 vaccine, more peo- group has been driven by the ery and Legacy, which has led ple need to take the vaccine for collaborative efforts of the Min- to the launch of specialist clin- a safer community, a Ministry istry of Public Health (MoPH), Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin Dr Majid Al Abdulla ics. of Public Health (MoPH) offi- Hamad Medical Corporation Hamad Al Thani Mahmoud Qutub, execu- cial has said. (HMC), Qatar Red Crescent disorders. tive director at Workers’ Wel- Dr Soha Al Bayat, head of Society (QRCS) and the Su- and manual workers within its “To ensure that we are fare at the SC, said: “Workers’ Vaccination at the MoPH and preme Committee for Delivery health centres. able to deliver the most ef- health and safety is a top prior- the national lead for the COV- and Legacy (SC). Dr Majid Al Abdulla, chair- fective mental health services ity, and we have always main- ID-19 Track and Trace, said: Sheikh Dr Mohammed bin man of Psychiatry at HMC, possible, we have recruited tained a holistic approach to “Since the beginning of COV- Hamad Al Thani, director of said: “Hazm Mebaireek Gen- multilingual western qualified protecting their wellbeing. As ID-19 vaccination campaign, the Public Health Department eral Hospital opened at the end consultant psychiatrists, who part of our efforts, we devel- the community in Qatar has at MoPH, explained how the of 2018 and since early 2019 speak a range of languages, in- oped a comprehensive mental shown great response. So far continuing development of we have been working hard to cluding Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, health pathway along with Qa- we have about 85 percent of the mental health and wellbeing expand the range of specialist Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada tar’s MoPH and HMC to im- eligible population from age 12 services is a key priority for Qa- mental health services to peo- and Telugu, to ensure efficient prove workers’ access to men- and above who have taken at Dr Soha Al Bayat tar’s healthcare system. ple living and working in and communication with patients tal health services. least one dose of the vaccine. He said, “Supporting the around the Doha Industrial in their own languages.” “We further leveraged this We still need more people to mental health and wellbeing of Area. We have made a very For over a decade, the partnership to launch a joint take the vaccine. Each person Qatar’s population is high on good progress in a short space QRCS has been providing awareness campaign to sup- that takes the vaccine is a step the agenda for the Ministry of of time.” high-quality integrated health- port the mental health of work- forward towards a safer com- Public Health and our health- Dr Javed Latoo, clini- care services to craft and man- ers during the COVID-19 pan- munity and going back to nor- care partners. Both the Nation- cal director for mental health ual workers in Qatar through demic. We are working with the mal life,” she said. al Health Strategy 2018-2022 services at HMGH, said: “We their Workers Health Centers HMGH psychiatry team to offer According to her, even with and the Public Health Strat- have set up psychiatry outpa- (WHCs), in close cooperation specialist training to site clini- the 85 percent, there are still egy 2017-2022 identify mental tient services which are led with the Ministry of Public cians in mental health screen- some segments of the commu- health and wellbeing among and delivered by consultant Health. ing to ensure our workers are nity that they focus more on, their key priorities. psychiatrists. The referrals to The QRCS and HMC also benefitting from efficient con- such as the elderly from 65 years “The recent growth of men- these clinics come from QRCS collaborate closely in the field sultation and support.” old and above, young people be- tal health services for craft and health centres, emergency de- of mental health care to ensure One of the biggest devel- tween the ages of 12 and 15 years manual workers in Qatar has partment, inpatient units and the provision of this service to opments in improving access old, and pregnant women. been the result of the health- other outpatient services at this population group. to all citizens and residents in “So far, about nine out of groups in the community. She also encouraged preg- care sector working together HMGH, and other HMC hospi- Dr Hasan Ali Kasem, chief Qatar was the establishment of 10 elderly people have taken “Children aged between nant women to get vaccinated, to ensure these members of tals. Since the service is based medical officer - Medical Af- a national Mental Health Hel- the vaccine. However, that’s 12 and 15 years, even though assuring them of the safety of our community are able to eas- in a general hospital, patients fairs Division at QRCS, said: pline in April 2020. This free not enough. We need all of they have less serious compli- the vaccine for their condition. ily access high-quality services find it less stigmatising as com- “QRCS plays and continues and confidential helpline has them to take the vaccine be- cations when it comes to the “Hundreds of thousands tailored to their needs.” pared to going to a specialist to play a leading role in sup- managed more than 30,000 cause they are at highest risk infection, have longer infec- of pregnant women across The majority of special- mental health facility.” porting efforts to combat the calls with people experiencing of complications of this infec- tion period and can transmit the world have now taken the ist mental health services for He added, “We have also COVID-19 pandemic in co- stress, anxiety and other men- tion,” she said. the disease to others who are vaccine without noticeable craft and manual workers are established a Consultation- operation with all state or- tal health conditions. Dr Bayat urged parents to more vulnerable. Therefore, serious side effects. Pregnant operated by HMC’s Hazm Liaison Psychiatry Service at ganisations and mental health The helpline is staffed by a let their children get vaccinat- we encourage parents to have women have been found to Mebaireek General Hospital HMGH which offers 24-hour services are an important ele- team of mental health profes- ed, especially with the starting their children vaccinated, es- have more serious infections (HMGH) in the Doha Indus- mental health support to pa- ment of our service provision. sionals who speak a range of of the new academic year. She pecially with the preparation compared to other women of trial Area, and supports Qatar tients in all inpatient units and We have worked with HMC’s languages to enable callers of said even though complica- for the beginning of the new their same age. That’s why we Red Crescent Society (QRCS), those presenting to the Emer- Mental Health Service to con- various nationalities to com- tions of the infection may be academic year to ensure safety encourage all pregnant wom- which provides primary care gency Department with sus- duct several medical courses to municate in their language of less severe, they may transmit and wellbeing of our children en to take the vaccine to pro- mental health services to craft pected or established mental upskill our doctors in manag- choice, where possible. the disease to the vulnerable in classes,” she said. tect themselves,” she said. ‘Elected Shura conveys leaders’ efforts to expand participation in decision-making’ Continued from page 1  the State of Qatar, and the popula- sent all the people of Qatar and not ra Council and the executive of society in its previous stage, was ions about them. The Shura Coun- tion centers before 1960, defining those with which he has a private branch of power? developed by introducing an amend- cil will undertake the next tasks of We are witnessing today the prepa- its population. relationship. The constitution has Some may think that the na- ment to the form of the legislative legislation, and this task and the rations of the first Shura Council That is why these electoral set the basic laws and principles ture of the relationship between the authority to achieve the transition to great legislative responsibility re- elections. What does that council districts came according to my and no authority or citizen has the Shura Council and the government a new stage. quires accuracy and great care. represent for the people of Qatar? knowledge of them, including their right to violate them, in order to or the executive branch is one of How will the elected Shura It also requires the application of The elected Shura Council con- components that mixed in the cri- protect the society and the state, competition, and this is never true. Council help expand popular that process in a balanced way that veys the efforts of the wise leader- teria the existence of the family, and to guarantee equality in rights We should avoid reaching such a participation in decision mak- meets and expresses the needs of ship to expand popular participa- the tribe, and the region. I would and duties, in addition to promot- stage. All parties are keen to build ing, and create a legislative society. tion in decision-making, urging the like to urge the young people to ing the economic and social aspects Qatar bolster its development. The and regulatory renaissance in What are the skills and ex- people of Qatar to play their posi- participate in this year’s election. as well. Modern societies are gov- Shura Council supports the efforts the State of Qatar? pertise that an elected Shura tive and constructive role in public Any young man or woman see that erned by the rule of law, which can of the executive branch in building The Shura Council elections Council member must have? service, and to engage in oversight they are capable of playing this role only be guaranteed when the law a state of institutions and promot- are a constitutional entitlement, as The elected Shura Council will efforts of the work of the legislative must look to engage in the electoral ensures the rights and freedoms of ing the rule of law. This happens by the Qatari constitution stipulates be charged with a host of legislative authority. I see that the current 30 process, whether by running for the individual against state pow- presenting proposals, visions and popular participation in decision- and regulatory roles, in additions to electoral districts are a fair division a seat or by electing a candidate. ers, and when it strikes a political draft laws to the government and making, which is in line with the approving the state’s budget. This that guarantees equal representa- That is simply because they are the balance that meets the needs of the discussing them in a positive way, Qatar National Vision 2030, which an important stage for the country tion for all the people of Qatar, tak- future, and they can engage actively people. The council in that respect as well as playing the oversight role invests in people and encourages that requires alertness, cooperation ing into account the interests of all, with the leadership in the coming becomes a voice for the peoples’ as- that facilitates the governments them to engage in public affairs, to ensure success that can be built away from narrow interests and period. I’d also be delighted to see pirations and ambitions, paving the work and helps it identify short- and this council will have broad leg- on. I believe that a Shura Council tribalism. our young people as members of way for development. comings, and all of this contributes islative powers and oversight pow- member must be aware of legisla- There are in many electoral dis- the Shura Council, as it represents What should a Shura Coun- to building Qatar’s renaissance. ers over the government and the tive matters, knows the constitution tricts where we find more than one the people of Qatar that are of all cil members think of during The relationship between the Shura executive branch, as the law defines and the laws well, in addition to the tribe and it is not dedicated to a ages and not just a particular gen- their term in office? Council and the executive branch the conditions for questioning the regulations inside the council and its particular party without the other. eration. Every Shura Council member should be characterized by being government, and these matters will committees. The member must also The people of Qatar are united in Since you called on young must always remember that they complementary, participatory and actually contribute to the develop- be aware of diplomatic and parlia- being part of one tribe called the people to participate in the are serving their country, their peo- positive. ment of the legislative environment mentary affairs, as well as the work tribe of Qatar. Settling on hold- elections, and given your ple, and everyone who lives on this There is no doubt that there is a and public work, which reflects the of parliamentary organizations, and ing the Shura Council elections for large experience in the field of land. The Shura Council member reliance on an experience that lasted spirit of responsibility and belong- the relationship the council has with 30 members and the appointment public service and legislative is a duty and they must work day nearly half a century, which is the ing to Qatar. For the sake of the Arab, regional, and international or- of 15 members contributes to ex- work, what advice do you have and night to ensure the country’s outcome of political work and co- country, the council works to in- ganizations. panding popular participation in for candidates and the voting advancement and the prosperity of operation between the government still a sense of popular and serious Understanding the legislative decision-making, governance, and public? the citizens and everyone who lives and the Shura Council over the past participation in decision-making, process and its goal is also a ne- administration. It also combines They have to put the interests of in Qatar. If they fail, they will be decades, which embodied the iden- management and conduct of af- cessity given it is one of the devel- between free popular representa- Qatar as their goal and move away held accountable by the people who tity and effectiveness of the Qatari fairs, and reflects a sense of equal- opmental, economic, and social is- tion and benefiting from those with from narrow interests. The selec- voted them into the council. So they society and the elite that represented ity and freedom of opinion, and ac- sues. The member must also take expertise, creating a good mixture tion of the candidate must not fac- have to carry out their duties with it throughout that period, which took tivates constructive criticism of the into consideration that legislative of opinions and engagement in the tor in tribal considerations. This dedication in order to convince the into account the latest economic, course of things through monitor- amendments must stem from an council. The current electoral dis- should also hold true for the win- voters to re-elect them. political, social, legislative, and con- ing, following up and sensing them, understanding of society, so that it tricts constitute a divisional organi- ning candidates; they must work What is the nature of the stitutional developments. This ap- by discussing problems, issues and can truly reflect it and convey the zation of the stable human map in for the public good as they repre- relationship between the Shu- proach, which embodied the identity public topics and exchanging opin- society’s ambitions. Nation Sunday, August 8, 2021 03 Quick read Range of stakeholders with

Amir sends greetings to Cote d’Ivoire’s president which a CFO has to engage is The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent on Saturday a cable of congratulations to President of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) expanding constantly: Expert Deputy Amir sends greetings to five nations. To be able to en- is my best investment. Do- HEC Paris EMBA participants get CFO gage first-hand with a profes- ing my EMBA with HEC was president of Cote d’Ivoire sional of this calibre enables a life-changing experience for The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin perspective on stakeholder manage- EMBA participants to keep me. Having the ability to learn Hamad Al Thani on Saturday sent a cable of con- fully updated on the evolving from the best and also to in- gratulations to President of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane ment and strategy implementation remits of CFO responsibilities teract with people with similar Ouattara on the anniversary of his country’s Inde- and insights into how to suc- background was really an over- pendence Day. (QNA) Tribune News Network it does. cessfully address them,” said whelming experience,” said Doha “The range of stakeholders HEC Paris in Qatar Professor Nishad Azeem, CEO, Coastal PM congratulates Ivorian with which a CFO has to engage Wolfgang Amann. “These real- Qatar, International Executive counterpart on Independence Day HEC Paris, ranked number 1 is expanding constantly and life insights are a key element MBA 2013. in the Financial Times Euro- today spans up to 10 categories of the HEC Paris approach to Meanwhile, HEC Paris has Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE pean Business Schools Rank- of highly diverse internal and learning which affords gradu- unveiled a series of financing Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani ings, welcomed Rehan Khan, external resources,” explained ates the opportunity to acquire options for its the EMBA – on Saturday sent a cable of congratulations to chief financial officer (CFO) of Khan. “It’s important for the key skills to navigate the so- Doha Track programme which Prime Minister of Cote d’Ivoire Patrick Achi on the Commercial Bank of Qatar EMBA participants, who will cial, economic, and environ- begins its intake in February the anniversary of his country’s Independence (CBQ), as guest speaker ad- be tomorrow’s leaders, to un- Dr. Wolfgang Amann, associate mental aspects of international 2022. This includes discounts Day. (QNA) dressing the 2021 HEC Paris derstand these diverse groups professor at HEC Paris business today.” for early application and schol- in Qatar EMBA - Doha Track and the responsibilities in- The EMBA programme, arships. MME signs MoU with private class on Stakeholder Manage- volved in addressing their in- ured and what to look for in which takes 15-18 months to “Our scholarship pro- sector to expand operation in ment and Strategy Implemen- dividual areas of need.” analysing them. complete, enables participants gramme is a solid demonstra- tation. Khan cited the CFO’s in- Joshua Kobb, executive to gain comprehensive, inno- tion of our commitment to reputation management system Khan, an economics gradu- ternal stakeholder base as in- director of Partnerships & vative, and applicable knowl- delivering on Qatar’s Nation- The Ministry of Municipality and Environment signed ate of the London School of cluding employees, the finance Growth, HEC Paris in Qatar, edge and skills needed to de- al Vision aims of building a a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Economics and a member of team, business heads and said the lecture was “an excep- liver sustainable strategy and knowledge-based society and private-sector companies to strengthen collabora- the Institute of Chartered Ac- senior management, the chief tional opportunity” for EMBA leadership in today’s global economy,” concluded Kobb. tion in order to expand the ministry’s operations countants in England and executive office and board of participants to gain first-hand business environment. “Par- Full details on the EMBA in the field of reputation management systems. Wales, took participants directors while the external insights from a highly respect- ticipants fine-tune their ana- application process, scholar- According to the ministry’s Assistant Undersecretary through the five ‘Cs’ - corpo- stakeholder base comprises ed finance professional and ac- lytical and strategic decision- ships and grants are available for Environmental Affairs, Eng. Hassan Jomaa, the rate earnings quality, client ex- regulators, auditors, research cess his knowledge and experi- making skills while expanding on www.qatar.exed.hec.edu. partnership is part of the ministry’s commitment to perience, creativity and inno- analysts, rating agencies and ence. their industry network,” ex- Qatari nationals can explore improving work quality in accordance with its strate- vation, culture and compliance investors. Khan took the par- “Rehan Khan brought to plained Kobb. scholarship eligibility via Qa- gic plan. (QNA) - supporting CBQ’s strategy of ticipants through the key met- the course a great deal of inter- “Sometimes people ask, as tar’s Ministry of Education and being the ‘Best Bank in Qatar’ rics that he focusses on as a national banking experience a businessman, what’s your Higher Education (MOEHE) and world class in everything CFO and how they are meas- spanning three decades and best investment? My EMBA website. Unvaccinated older people need INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS FM’s SPECIAL ENVOY Indian External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahman- to take vaccine, says Dr Hanadi yam Jaishankar met with Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign QNA “We sometimes get families asking Affairs for Counterter- Doha why their father or mother, who is per- rorism and Mediation in haps over 80 years old and homebound, Conflict Resolution HE National Health Strategy 2018-2022 should get vaccinated and whether it Dr Mutlaq bin Majed Al Lead for Healthy Ageing Dr Hanadi Al is even safe for them given their frail Qahtani in New Delhi Hamad has stressed the importance state. Our answer is that even if you on Saturday. During the of the need for the remaining unvacci- don’t go out much, you can still get in- meeting, they reviewed nated older people in Qatar to get vac- fected through friends, family or other bilateral relations and cinated against COVID-19. people in your household. It is impor- regional issues of mu- Dr Hamad’s message comes amid tant for older people to engage in family tual interest. (QNA) the presence in Qatar of the highly con- life but it is better for them to first have tagious delta variant that poses a seri- the added protection that this vaccine ous threat to people who are not vac- brings,” explained Dr Hamad. cinated, especially older people with Dr Hanadi Al Hamad She added, “The vaccines provided other health conditions. by the Ministry of Public Health in Qa- “Like in most countries around the Age-related barriers to getting vac- tar are very safe. Although the vaccines world, the delta variant is now promi- cinated often include fear of potential may have been developed only last year, ‘Due to numerous messages and phone nent in Qatar. This particular virus adverse reactions, confusion about a they are based on effective clinical re- is more contagious and causes more vaccines risk status and under-estima- search and use tried and test method- severe symptoms than other strains, tion of the seriousness of the disease. ology that has been around for many calls, my phone has stopped working’ which is especially risky for our elderly People’s reluctance can be influ- years. In Qatar, we have already admin- population who are more at risk due to enced by misinformation. To help ad- istered over 3.8 million doses; we have Continued from page 1  coming from a really serious want to see him on that silver physiological changes that come with dress these concerns and offer pro- also vaccinated nine out of 10 people injury that threatened our ca- position because I know he de- ageing and potential underlying health fessional advice, Hamad Medical aged 65 and above. Our goal now is to “It’s been unreal, to be honest, reer you know. The same thing serves gold. And I know that I conditions,” said Dr Hamad. Corporation is utilising its successful reach the remaining older adults in the it’s really it’s the biggest thing, that happened to me happened don’t want to be silver because She added, “Our records show that Elderly Telephone Reassurance Service country who are eligible to receive the you know, it’s been huge. My to my good friend Gianmarco I know that I deserve gold. So the majority of hospital admissions for to reach the remaining unvaccinated vaccine and help them get the protec- phone cannot function and got (Tamberi). His doctor that did when we both ended up at that people over 65 years old are of indi- members of the population aged 65 and tion they deserve.” tonnes of messages, tonnes of the surgery, told him to consid- 2.37 (metres), the referee came viduals who are not fully vaccinated. It over. To make it as easy as possible for calls. People really appreciate er another sport. And the same to explain to us and I just turned is so important that people understand Experienced staff from the Depart- older people or their family to book a it. People are so happy and so thing had happened to me.” and asked him, can we have two that COVID-19 can be a dangerous ill- ment of Geriatrics and Long-Term COVID-19 vaccination appointment, much positive feedback.” “To me, I know exactly the golds? And he’s like, yes. And he ness, particularly for older people. It Care are again contacting patients or they can call the Primary Health Care On injury difficulties he pain, I know the struggle men- was trying to actually continue is even more dangerous for those who caregivers to encourage anyone unvac- Corporation (PHCC) on 4027 7077 or and Gianmarco Tamberi had tally, physically and all that, and explain at that moment, we have other medical conditions, such as cinated to take up the offer. The team HMC’s Home Healthcare Service call to overcome, Barshim said, I know what he ... What I’ve didn’t really care I looked in his diabetes, high blood pressure or heart provides reassurance that the vaccine centre on 4439 0111 or visit the Minis- “For us coming out together, been through to be back here. eyes, he looked at my eyes. And disease, that affect the body’s natural is safe and offers greater protection for try of Public Health COVID-19 website out there. Two great athletes, I know what he’s been through we started celebrating already,” ability to fight infections.” families and their elderly relative. covid19.moph.gov.qa performing at the highest level, to be back here. I wouldn’t he said. DMIS celebrates as students excel in CBSE Class X and XII exams

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The Class XII and Class X CBSE Examination results of the 2020-21 batch of Doha Modern Indian School (DMIS) have generated delightful mo- ments for the students, their parents and the entire DMIS fraternity. In the Class XII results, the school recorded a 100 percent Thaneesh Babu Krishnasamy Fayiz Rahman Fadi Farook Joe Parenkulangara Ajith Sakshi Kamath Rahul Rajesh Nair pass with 95 percent of the students scoring 80 percent Commerce students scored scored 90 percent and above and above marks. above 80 percent marks. with the school average stand- The science students came Besides, DMIS recorded ing at 86.8 percent. out with a brilliant perfor- excellent results in the Class The results presented a mance in the examination. X CBSE Examination 2020- unique moment of success, The firstthree toppers in Sci- 2021. In the Class X CBSE re- achievement and satisfaction ence steam are Thaneesh Babu sults, Hanshika Pachaiappan for the students who have Krishnasamy obtaining 98.20 scored 99 percent to lead the worked hard with great pas- percent, followed by Fayiz Rah- school toppers, while Aarush sion, and the parents and man scoring 97.6 percent, and Verma with 98.8 percent and teachers who have been a Fadi Farook and Joe Parenku- Keven George with 98.4 per- source of constant support and langara Ajith with 97.4 percent. cent came in the second and motivation for the students all A total of 28 out of 49 Jonathan Dsouza Hanshika Pachaiappan Aarush Verma Keven George third positions, respectively. along their academic journey. (57%) of science students A total of 54 students ap- The entire DMIS family scored above 90 percent while 80 percent. Sakshi Kamath came first with Rahul Rajesh Nair with 85.8 with 84.2 percent. peared in the Board Examina- congratulated the students on the remaining 21 scored above In the Commerce stream, 92.40 percent, followed by percent and Jonathan Dsouza A total of 75 percent of tion. Out of the students, 23 their brilliant performance. 04 Sunday, August 8, 2021 Nation ICC set to organise blood donation drive on Aug 13

Tribune News Network Hall from 8am until late in the Doha evening for all registered do- nors. The Indian Cultural Center The ICC blood donation (ICC) will organise a blood do- drive on such a scale is being nation drive in coordination done for the first time and all with Hamad Medical Corpora- associated and affiliated or- tion (HMC) on August 13, as ganisations, ICC members, part of India’s 75th ‘Azaadi ki ICC Youth Wing members, Amrith Mahotsav’. ICC Student Forum members The event has received an and volunteers are taking part overwhelming response as in the campaign. more than 500 donors have Ambassador of India to come forward for the drive. Qatar HE Dr Deepak Mittal All Indians can participate and will inaugurate the event at donors can send an email to ic- 9am on August 13. HMC offi- [email protected] or contact: cials will also participate in the 55641025 or 33448088 for rangements for staff, beds and inauguration ceremony. registration. logistics required for the blood The event partner is Na- HMC is making the ar- donation event at ICC Ashoka seem Al Rabeeh.

Registration for the September 2021 and January 2022 intakes is now open at the City University College campus Earn UK qualification at City University College, affiliated with Ulster University in UK Students can advance their studies in business, marketing, and leadership

Tribune News Network ment Learning Advisors meet with partner, Ulster University, Doha • International Founda- students on a regular basis to has an outstanding reputa- tion Diploma ensure that they stay on track tion for teaching excellence Ooredoo introduces the new City University College • BSc Hons. Business and meet their learning objec- and a strong track record in (CUC) is a new, modern, Studies tives. research and innovation, ad- and dynamic university with • BSc Hons. Business Ana- Undergraduate students dressing real-world issues Galaxy A22 5G smartphone lofty goals of becoming one lytics can study abroad for one se- of both local and global rel- of Qatar’s leading providers • BSc Hons. Business with mester or a year at one of evance. Ulster is renowned of higher education and skill Computing Ulster University’s campuses and respected for its world- Additional device now available in Qatar’s ongoing 5G revolution development. 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Tribune News Network The five-day event that was Doha broadcast live on social ‘Billawas Qatar Prathiba media saw performances by Saptaha 2021’, the first event more than 220 contestants organised by Billawas Qatar on aged between three and 75 a virtual platform recently, was years a great success with more than 35,000 people from across the world watching the performanc- Poojary, Assistant Commis- es by talented contestants. sioner of Police Bangalore- The well-planned event was North Reena Suvarna KSPS, organised under the leadership sandalwood/coastal-wood actor of Billawas Qatar President Pruthvi Ambaar and drama di- Raghunath Anchan, Founder rector/reporter Paramananda President Diwakar Poojary, Salian. Vice President Roopesh Salian The guests were welcomed and General Secretary Amith and introduced by Vice Presi- Poojary. dent Roopesh Salian. The 5-day event that was A colourful cultural pro- broadcast live on social media gramme was led by anchors saw performances by more than Nithesh Marnad, Dinesh Su- 220 contestants aged between varna Raayi, Dr Arun Ullal and three and 75 years. VJ Sharmila Amin from Man- The anchoring for the day galore. The competition results was done by Billawas Qatar Cul- were announced by Billawas tural Secretary Aparna Sharath Qatar Cultural Secretary Aparna and Joint Cultural Secretary Vice President Subbramanya On the occasion, a classical Sharath and Joint Cultural Sec- Seema Umesh Poojari. Hebbagilu, event sponsor Jep- welcome dance performance retary Seema Umesh Poojari. The inauguration ceremony pu Chidhananda Naik, General was presented by Bhoomika The mega event was an- of the programme was held at Manger, M Pallonji Qatar, dia- Raghunath. chored by Billawas Qatar Joint the ICC Ashoka Hall. Raghunath mond sponsor Dr M Ravi Shetty The event honoured guests General Secretary Jayram Su- Anchan and Jyothi Raghunath - MD ATS Group, along with including minister of the Gov- varna while General Secretary lighted the lamp in the presence committee members and advi- ernment of south Indian state Amith Anchan proposed the of ICC President Baburajan, sors. of Karnataka Kota Srinivas vote of thanks. World Sunday, August 8, 2021 05

News Taliban captures another in brief Israeli warplanes strike Hamas military compound over balloon launch Afghan provincial capital Tel Aviv: Israeli warplanes struck a Hamas military compound and a rocket launching site in the Gaza Strip on Friday night. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Twitter this was a Footage shared on social media showed prisoners fleeing the city’s jail with the help of Taliban fighters response to the continued launch of incendiary balloons from Gaza into Israel. According to the army, the missile base was dpa located near areas where civilians live. Kabul There were initially no reports of deaths or injuries. The European Union, the United States and Israel classify Hamas Taliban militants overran as a terrorist organization. “We will continue to respond as the second provincial capital necessary to Hamas terrorist activities emanating from Gaza,” in Afghanistan in the space of the IDF said. (dpa) two days, as the group seeks to gain control of further cit- ies, local officials confirmed on Indonesian DJ arrested for protesting Saturday. COVID-19 lockdown in bikini The insurgent group cap- tured the provincial capi- Jakarta: Indonesian police have charged a popular disc jockey tal Sheberghan, in northern with engaging in a pornographic act for holding a lone street Jawzjan province, provincial protest against a Covid-19 lockdown dressed in a bikini. councillor Bismillah Sahil and Dinar Candy, wearing a two-piece swimsuit, stood on a provincial deputy governor street in Jakarta on Tuesday while holding a placard that read: Abdul Qadir told dpa. “I’m stressed because PPKM is extended,” using the acronym Sahil said the Taliban for the lockdown. Jakarta police spokesman Yusri Yunus said fighters had taken over key Candy had been charged under a law on pornography, which is buildings such as the gover- punishable by up to 10 years in prison. nor’s office, the police head- “She will be subjected to a psychiatric test but she’s not quarter and the central prison in custody, pending the questioning of witnesses,” Yusri told in the city. reporters. Candy, known for her penchant for wearing skimpy However, the pro-govern- outfits, urged other people not to follow in her footsteps. “I was ment forces were still hold- just venting because I was stressed,” she wrote on Instagram. ing some areas, including the Indonesia imposed a partial lockdown on July 9 amid re- airport and an army brigade, cord coronavirus infections on Java and Bali islands. The latest seeking to drive the militants iteration of the lockdown measure was extended for another back out of the city, according week on Monday. On Friday, Indonesia recorded nearly 49,000 to Mohammad Karim Jawz- new cases, taking the total number of coronavirus infections to jani, a parliamentarian who over 3.6 million, according to the Health Ministry. (dpa) represents Jawzjan. Footage shared on social media showed prisoners flee- Thai police arrest man over murder of ing the city’s jail with the help Swiss tourist in Phuket of Taliban fighters. There has been heavy fight- Bangkok: A Thai suspect has been arrested on suspicion of ing between the Taliban and murdering a Swiss tourist in Phuket, a popular beach destina- pro-government forces in the tion, Thai police said on Saturday. outskirts of the city for weeks. An army soldier patrols as stranded people wait for the reopening of the border crossing point which was closed by the authorities, in Chaman The police identified the suspect as a Thai national. He On Friday, Taliban fighters on Saturday. (AFP) was arrested and was being questioned at Vichit Phuket broke into key areas in the police station. city but they were pushed back. While the Taliban was cap- by the Islamists was in the au- also carrying coordinated at- “Wait for the news briefing tomorrow.T here is no scape- The city, which is locat- turing Sheberghan, Dostum Media chief tumn of 2016, when Kunduz tacks against key government goat because there’s clear evidence and the suspect has ed 80 miles west of Mazar- was meeting with President was briefly taken. figures in the capital of the already confessed,” Deputy Commander of the Provincial e-Sharif, is considered the Ashraf Ghani to discuss the assasinated The insurgent group has country. Police Region 8 Nuntadech Yoinuan told local media outlet main gateway to the country’s country’s security situation, encircled about a dozen pro- On Friday, the Taliban Thai PBS. northern and north-eastern especially the situation in the On Friday, the Taliban as- vincial capitals in recent assassinated the director of The 57-year-old woman had visited Thailand on July 13 regions. northern province, a presiden- sassinated the director of months. Currently, heavy Afghanistan’s media and in- under the Phuket Sandbox programme which allows foreign With an estimated 132,000 tial statement said. Afghanistan’s media and fighting continues between formation centre, Dawa Khan tourists who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to visit inhabitants, Sheberghan is The time has come to im- information centre, Dawa the government and Taliban Menapal, in an armed attack Phuket. Under the scheme, visitors do not need to spend also the home of one of Af- prove the country’s security Khan Menapal, in an armed forces around the provincial in the capital Kabul. time in quarantine, but have to stay on the island for two ghanistan’s factional leaders, situation and defend Afghani- attack in the capital Kabul capitals of Helmand, Kanda- Earlier on Saturday, a weeks. After spending the initial two weeks in Phuket, the Abdul Rashid Dostum, a for- stan’s values, Dostum, who har, Herat, Badakhshan, Kun- member of the Afghan air woman had travelled to Krabi island then returned to Phuket. mer vice president, and one holds the highest military duz, and Takhar provinces. forces was killed when a mag- Her body was later discovered partially clothed and covered of the main figures in the anti- rank, was quoted in the state- an extremely powerful anti- Thomas Ruttig, an expert netic bomb attached to his ve- with a black plastic sheet near a waterfall close to the hotel Taliban alliance. ment as saying. Taliban figure. from Kabul-based think tank hicle went off in Chahar Asyab where she was staying. (dpa) Marshal Dostum, an eth- Jawzjan shares a border Following the collapse of Afghanistan Analysts Net- district of Kabul province, ac- nic Uzbek leader, returned with Turkmenistan as well as the city of Zaranj on Friday in work, said with the recent cording to a security official to Kabul on Wednesday after the Afghan provinces of Balkh, south-western Nimroz prov- Taliban gains, no one should who asked not to be named. a lengthy absence from the Sar-e-pul, and Faryab. ince, Sheberghan is the second underestimate the group’s Another five civilians were country for treatment in Tur- Former Afghan general provincial capital to fall since military capabilities. wounded in the blast. key. Atiqullah Amarkhail believes the US and its allies began “After all, they would at- With an uncertain future, Civil groups oppose Forces loyal to Dostum that the fall of Sheberghan withdrawing from the country. tack many regions simulta- there is a climate of fear in the formed the main resistance city will damage the morale of The last time before the re- neously,” Ruttig says. “But country forcing many people appointment of ASEAN against the Taliban in the forces in the country because cent Taliban offensives a pro- there is still a long way to go to flee through legal or illegal province. Dostum was considered to be vincial capital was captured to Kabul.” The militants are migration. special envoy to Myanmar

dpa decision-making process and Bangkok inaction in the face of some TOUGH ACTION of the most heinous crimes Two Myanmar Hundreds of civil society committed in the region,” the nationals held in organizations rejected the ap- statement signed by 413 civil US sanctions five terrorist leaders in Africa pointment of a Brunei’s top organizations said. US for plotting to diplomat as the ASEAN spe- On August 4, the ASEAN dpa “We will continue to work the centre. Ali Mohamed Rage, cial envoy to Myanmar on foreign ministers appointed kill UN envoy Washington with our partners to degrade Bonomade Machude Oma spokesman and a senior lead- Friday, criticising the failure Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, the capacity of these terrorist of ASWJ is accused, among er of al-Shabaab, is accused to consult all parties about Brunei’s second foreign min- dpa The United States govern- groups and combat their con- other things, of serving as of having been involved in the nomination. ister, as a special envoy to New York ment is imposing sanctions trol and influence.” “lead coordinator for all at- planning attacks targeting The organisations said the Myanmar to encourage dia- on five terrorist leaders in Af- The five are accused of tacks conducted by the group areas in Kenya and Somalia. decision had been made with- logue between the junta and Two Myanmar nationals rica, the State Department an- holding leading positions in in northern Mozambique.” Al-Shabaab’s Abdikadir Mo- out any consultation of Myan- its opponents, and to work were arrested in the state of nounced Friday. the terror groups Ahlu Sunna Sidan ag Hitta of JNIM, is hamed Abdikadir, a facilita- mar’s exiled National Unity with international communi- New York on accusations of “The US took action today wa Jama (ASWJ), also known accused of being responsible tor and operational planner, Government (NUG), which is ties and oversee humanitar- plotting a violent assault on against terrorist leaders in as ISIS-Mozambique, JNIM, for the attack on a base of the is accused of having directed made up of parliamentarians ian aid. Myanmar’s ambassador to the Africa who undermine peace which operated in the Sahel UN’s Minusma mission in Mali the planning of attacks by the who won last year’s elections. Myanmar’s junta wel- United Nations, prosecutors and security on the continent,” region of sub-Saharan Africa, as well as of hostage taking. terror group. “The Myanmar civil socie- comed the nomination, ac- said in a statement on Friday. US Secretary of State spokes- and al-Qaeda-affiliated al- Salem ould Breihmatt, also of The US sanctions freeze ty organizations express deep cording to the state news- The two men, aged 28 person Ned Price said in a Shabaab, which controls large JNIM, is accused of overseeing possible assets the terrorist disappointment with ASEAN paper Global New Light on and 20, lived in New York tweet. parts of Somalia’s south and the group in Burkina Faso. leaders may have in the country. and their lack of inclusive Friday. and “conspired to injure or kill Myanmar’s permanent representative to the United Nations,” according to alle- gations laid out in the com- plaint. Turkey battles ‘extraordinary’ wildfires on six fronts They are each charged with one count of conspiracy dpa districts, popular tourist desti- trol but teams were on alert in to assault and make a violent Mugla, Turkey Massive fire nations, Pakdemirli added. case wind sparked the blaze attack upon a foreign official, “We are facing a catastro- again, Pakdemirli said. which carries a maximum More than 5,000 firefight- ● Firefighters, joined by phe that will be marked in his- Volunteers joined firefight- sentence of five years in pris- ers in Turkey, backed by aerial teams from at least six tory,” the minister said, adding ing efforts across Mugla, while on, the New York prosecutors and ground support, battled the countries including Spain there had been 16 major fires so teams continued to cool some said. worst wildfires in over a decade and Russia, have been far this year, compared to only areas and assess the damage. Myanmar’s military on Saturday, while six fires are trying to control the four in 2020. Others worked to offer shelter seized power on February 1. still out of control, Agriculture wildfires for 11 consecutive “I thank our teams for their and food to animals affected. They ousted the civilian gov- and Forestry Minister Bekir Pa- heoric efforts and for risking President Recep Tayyip ernment, imposed a state kdemirli said on Saturday. days their lives without a break,” Pa- Erdogan said a total of 5,250 of emergency and violently Firefighters, joined by ● The country has fought a kdemirli added. firefighter crew had been dis- cracked down on anti-coup teams from at least six coun- total of 225 wildfires The country has fought a patched to disaster areas, protesters. tries including Spain and Rus- across 47 cities and total of 225 wildfires across 47 backed by more than 80 heli- Kyaw Moe Tun was ap- sia, have been trying to control cities and provinces since July copters, firefighter planes and pointed Myanmar’s repre- the wildfires for 11 consecutive provinces since July 28 28, according to official data. drones and 1,000 trucks and sentative to the UN in 2018 days under what Pakdemirli During the night, the fires vehicles, in a tweet on Friday and is staunchly opposed to described as “extraordinary tinued to burn near the coastal spread in Mugla’s Koycegiz evening. the military coup. From his conditions,” referring to high cities of Mugla and Aydin, Pak- and Milas districts, while three At least eight people have post in New York City, the temperatures, humidity and demirli told reporters in Mugla. neighbourhoods were ordered died and 100,000 hectares of ambassador has repeatedly wind. Firefighters managed to to evacuate, the local authori- forest and fields have been de- called for support from the Six of the 12 fires were ex- bring some of the wildfires un- ties said on Saturday. In Milas, stroyed, according to estimates, international community to People try to extinguish a wildfire spreading in the village of Akcayaka tinguished in the course of the der control, in Antalya and in a firenear a coal-fired power with more than 64,000 hec- help oust the junta. in the area of Milas in the Mugla province, Turkey, on Friday. (afp) night, while a further six con- Mugla’s Marmaris and Bodrum plant was brought under con- tares destroyed in Mugla alone. 06 Sunday, August 8, 2021

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Biden Needs To Put The Pedal To The Metal On What’s Holding Young Adults Zero-Emission Cars RESIDENT Biden is right. automakers, Trump relaxed Electric vehicles are the Obama-era standards that re- Pfuture. But for the sake of quired cars and light trucks to Back From Vaccination? the planet, the future has to become steadily more fuel effi- arrive much sooner than the cient; by 2025, they were sup- president and automakers are posed to achieve an average of planning. more than 50 miles per gallon. The barriers young adults face are not inherent to their age, but they have On Thursday, Biden pro- Automakers were expected to posed new fuel efficiency and meet the target by developing fewer resources to tackle them tailpipe emissions standards and selling more hybrid and for passenger cars and trucks electric models, gradually cut- that would in effect reverse ting smoggy tailpipe pollution Rainesford Stauffer President Trump’s clean-car and greenhouse gas emissions and Abdullah Shihipar rollback, getting U.S.-made in the process. NYT vehicles just about back to the Trump’s standard called standards put in place by the for automakers to reach an HOUGH young people in the United States are Obama administration. It’s average of 40 mpg by 2026, less likely to experience severe illness or death a return to what should have which would have allowed from the coronavirus, they’ve made substan- been the status quo. companies to continue to pro- tial sacrifices to prevent its spread. They expe- The president also signed duce more gas-guzzling SUVs rienced disproportionate job loss and loss of an executive order setting an and trucks. Biden’s proposal, Tloved ones. Many had to forgo traditional milestones ambitious but voluntary target which still has to go through of young adulthood, like graduations, proms and that by 2030, half of the new the rulemaking process, would moving out on their own. vehicles sold in the US will reset the average fuel economy They are now being asked to make a much smaller be zero-emission models, in- target at more than 50 mpg by sacrifice — getting vaccinated. And yet data from the cluding battery electric, plug- 2026. Biden also directed his Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows in hybrid or fuel cell electric. administration to begin de- that young people ages 18 to 24 have the lowest rates The three big US automakers veloping stricter fuel economy of vaccination among adults, with 44 percent fully aimed a tad lower, announc- and emissions standards for vaccinated. Even in states like Vermont, where vac- ing their “shared aspiration” 2027 and beyond. cine coverage is high, this group has the lowest rates to have zero-emission vehicles At least in the short term, of vaccination compared with older age groups. make up 40% to 50% of their the US is back where it was four After such an awful year, the fact that younger US sales. years ago while other countries people are less likely to embrace a simple measure Here’s the harsh reality: have pressed forward, setting to end the pandemic faster has puzzled experts and The status quo is unsustain- high goals for zero-emission commentators alike, many of whom have argued able, and targets and aspira- vehicle deployment. China in that young adults generally feel invincible. Recently, tions are no longer sufficient. particular has embraced EVs, in a video with the singer Olivia Rodrigo, Dr Anthony It should be obvious by now spurring the development of Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy barriers to getting one. Hesitancy and barriers can age (aside from health care workers), leaving many that climate change is creating battery technology and a sup- and Infectious Diseases, said one factor in vaccine reinforce each other, with barriers becoming more young people with jobs or disabilities without pro- havoc and destruction across ply chain for EV manufactur- hesitancy among young people is that they “feel in- salient if one is unsure about needing the vaccine. tection from the virus for months. The message sug- the globe. It will take dramatic ing while increasing private vulnerable.” Though the CDC recommends that companies gested that exposed or not, young people could afford action to cut greenhouse gas investment in the field. Now, But the reasons vaccination rates are lagging in give employees paid leave needed for vaccine recov- to wait because they are at lower risk. emissions enough to prevent a there is a real concern that this group are more complex than that. ery, it’s not required. Given that an estimated 24.3 Young people do not need shaming to get vacci- climate catastrophe. In the US, American automakers’ leth- The idea that young adulthood is a responsibility- percent of 18-to-24-year-olds in the United States nated. They need their concerns to be addressed and where gas-powered cars and argy during the Trump years free time that cultivates feelings of invincibility skims are working in low-wage jobs, they are less likely to their barriers reduced. The Biden administration trucks are the single largest could end up hurting the US over realities. Unemployment rates for young people have paid sick leave. could expand the Covid-19 Community Corps and source of greenhouse gas emis- industry’s global competitive- in the United States were high before the pandemic, With young adults often taking on the responsi- hire young people across the country to do its door- sions, that means accelerating ness. but unemployment among workers ages 16 to 24 in- bilities of supporting their families, the ramifications to-door outreach and expand in-home vaccinations; the transition to clean vehicles. Essential environmental creased to 24.4 percent in spring 2020 from 8.4 per- of lost wages can disrupt the lives of many people they can take the vaccine to workplaces and schools The signs coming out of and economic policies should cent in spring 2019. Young people are also stressed: beyond just them, Dr Katsiaficas argued. “How can and work with organizers who successfully engaged dealerships haven’t been good. not flip-flop so easily between One study found 54 percent of people 18 to 25 re- we expect young adults to prioritize something that young people during the 2020 elections and boosted Consumers have been buying administrations. While Biden’s ported symptoms of anxiety and depression during could cost them so much when they have been con- turnout by engaging and organizing them year-round more gas-guzzling SUVs and voluntary target of 50% zero- the pandemic, and their rates of mental health chal- sistently deprioritized from receiving benefits from on issues that are important to them. trucks over the years. Electric emission vehicle sales by 2030 lenges exceeded all other adult age categories. our social safety net?” she said. Young people should also have access to tailored vehicles make up just 2% of is a good start, his administra- “While considered a monolithic group, young During the pandemic, the share of young adults information that addresses concerns about side ef- the US new car sales market, tion and Congress need to ce- adults’ experiences are shaped by inequality which without health insurance has increased, to 22.8 per- fects and safety in detail. The CDC survey shows a top which is less than in China and ment this goal into law. They manifests as differentially distributed resources lead- cent in 2020 from 14.3 percent in 2018. Though Cov- reason people under 40 say they are unsure about many European countries. In also need to follow through ing to disparate experiences,” said Dalal Katsiaficas, id vaccines are free, there’s a common misconception getting vaccinated is that they’re concerned about May, the International Energy with funding to help build out a an associate professor of educational psychology at that they are not — which is not surprising, consider- potential side effects. Many also say they don’t have Agency warned that govern- national network of EV charg- the University of Illinois at Chicago. ing many vaccine providers ask for insurance infor- enough information about the safety of the vaccines. ments will need to end the sale ing stations and offer financial A survey conducted by the CDC found that peo- mation when people sign up for a shot. A mandate that all employers provide vaccina- of new internal combustion incentives for customers to buy ple 18 to 24 were the least likely to report getting a What about young adults who don’t face struc- tion sick leave would allow young people to take time engine vehicles by 2035 in or- zero-emission vehicles — two Covid-19 vaccine and the most likely to report being tural barriers to vaccination? Their choice not to be off. A recent KFF poll showed that the vaccination der to help reduce greenhouse pieces of the president’s initial, unsure about getting vaccinated. Similar trends were vaccinated may not necessarily reflect irrational feel- rate was higher among workers whose employers gas emissions enough to avoid far-reaching infrastructure seen among people without insurance, Black adults ings of invincibility. When vaccine prioritization was provided them with paid time off. the worst impacts of climate proposal that have been either and people with lower household incomes — and debated last year, some academics and labor advo- If the government wants young people to get the change. So the US has a lot of slashed or eliminated in the bi- there is significant overlap among all these groups. cates argued that health officials should put younger vaccine faster, it needs to make doing so easier and catching up to do. partisan bill the Senate is con- Young people have higher rates of being uninsured essential workers, who risk exposure on the job, near take the vaccine to them. These solutions may seem The country lost precious sidering. Biden should make it and are more likely to live in poverty than other adult the front of the line. Younger people are dispropor- to target more than just young people, but that’s the time and momentum toward absolutely clear to automakers age groups. Yet leaders and health experts often ar- tionately people of color and are more likely to live in point. The barriers young people face to get vaccinat- clean cars during the Trump and the public that the future gue that young people don’t feel that they need a shot, multigenerational homes. Instead, the United States ed are not inherent to their age. It is just that they are administration. Prodded by really will be electric. rather than acknowledge that they face significant prioritized early vaccination recipients mostly by equipped with fewer resources to tackle them.

The Problem With Idealizing Olympian ‘Supermoms’ Cheer for these brave, determined mother-athletes – but also remember that they are succeeding despite the fact that society failed them

Lindsay Crouse nant women. With powerful images of female athletes achieving NYT That’s great. But the real problem was never cor- great feats, Nike urged women to “dream crazy,” but porate sponsors or Olympic committees or sports we should dream even crazier: getting this country to e are happily drowning in American Olym- governing bodies. It is a nation that lets those entities ensure health benefits, maternity leave and equitable, pian-mother success stories this year: After make the rules, all while bemoaning plunging birth- quality health care for all. having a baby girl in January, Aliphine Tu- rates and leaving mothers vulnerable to the whims of After Felix courageously called out Nike, then liamuk will represent the United States in their employers, doing little to ensure them medical, joined Athleta, she worked with her new sponsor to the Olympic marathon, alongside Sally Kip- financial or social care. create grants for mothers who are athletes with child yego,W who has two young daughters. When the sprint- The United States is the only rich country that care needs. It was a powerful act of advocacy and also ers Quanera Hayes and Allyson Felix qualified for the doesn’t require paid leave for parents. The Biden ad- something that she shouldn’t have been responsible Olympics, they brought their toddlers onto the track to ministration’s checks to parents is a step in the right for, especially not in addition to her actual job, which celebrate, and the moment was played and replayed on direction — but still too many parents are left without was making it to the finals of her fifth Olympics (mis- screens of all sizes. viable ways to support themselves and their families. sion accomplished). We get it: Motherhood is something to celebrate How society treats mother-athletes matters be- Shoe sponsors such as Nike are crucial sources of in elite sports. But sometimes all that gauzy good will cause sports reflect our culture; that’s what makes ath- income for professional runners, and Felix did not sign obscures reality. letes such powerful agents for change, be they a Black with another one. Instead, she recently started her The empowerment language surrounding moth- man taking a knee on a football field or female college own, a company called Saysh. In an ad for the brand, erhood can gloss over the obstacles female athletes basketball players questioning why their weight rooms she appears with her Olympic medals around her neck still face as they try to do their jobs. Even as we praise are anemic compared with the men’s. and shows the scar from her C-section. The image is a mother-athletes as “unstoppable” and “superstar Montaño fought her sponsor to keep getting her vivid reminder that for all the feel-good cheerleading mothers,” our current system puts the livelihoods of paycheck while she missed races because of pregnancy of mother-athletes, giving birth is an experience that athletes at risk when they have children. and recovery; and the United States still fails to guar- changes your body, and your life, forever. In a 2019 series of Times Opinion reports, the antee women paid maternity leave. The tennis star So, yes, cheer for Felix and all the other brave, de- Olympic runners Alysia Montaño, Kara Goucher and Serena Williams almost died after childbirth; in Amer- they need postpartum. termined and talented mothers out there defying the Felix called out a sports industry that celebrated wom- ica Black women are still about three times as likely as No one pretends that combining motherhood with constraints imposed on them. But remember that they en’s decisions to have children in its marketing but cut white women to die from a pregnancy-related cause. high-level athletic competition isn’t fundamentally are succeeding despite the fact that we failed them. In- their pay when they missed races because of pregnancy Goucher started running again a week after having her hard, nor that the athletes who manage to do so are novation is often driven by the need to overcome bar- and childbirth. (I produced the series.) Nike has since baby to prepare for the Boston Marathon, and in our anything but inspiring. Still, mothers need support, riers — and our society created those barriers. That changed its contracts to include protections for preg- culture women still can’t consistently take the leave not just cheers. hasn’t changed.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. World Sunday, August 8, 2021 07 3 random California hits 4 mn COVID-19 words better than complex password: cases as Delta variant spreads UK’s GCHQ Over the seven-day period ending Thursday, California reported an average of 10,325 new coronavirus cases a day dpa London

dpa It is far better to concoct Los Angeles passwords made up of three random words than use more California has now report- complex variations involving ed 4 million coronavirus infec- streams of letters, numbers tions, Los Angeles Times data Lower deaths and symbols, Government show - a milestone that under- experts have said. scores the extent to which the Despite the rapid rise in The National Cyber pandemic has roared back cases, the numbers of Security Centre (NCSC), part to life as the ultratransmissi- Californians hospitalised with of Government Communica- ble Delta variant continues to and dying from COVID-19 tions Headquarters (GCHQ), storm across the state. remain lower than those seen highlighted its “three random Breaking that barrier a year ago, and well shy of the words” recommendation in a seemed a far-off prospect only darkest days of the new blog post. weeks ago, when the state reo- It said a key reason for pened its economy amid tum- fall-and-winter wave using the system is it creates bling transmission rates and passwords that are easy to ushered in a hopeful chapter in Thursday. remember yet strong enough the long-running battle against “Although cases have in- to keep online accounts secure COVID-19. creased by about 550 percent from cyber criminals, owing But the coronavirus has over the past month, hospitali- to their unusual combination since rebounded with ferocity, sations increased by about 290 of letters. and California is seeing a level percent.” By contrast, more complex of daily infection higher than at It was less than two months passwords can be ineffective any point during last summer’s ago that California celebrated because they can be more surge. its reopening - rescinding coro- guessable for criminals and Despite the rapid rise in navirus-related capacity restric- the software they build to cases, the numbers of Califor- tions and physical distancing detect them, the advice says. nians hospitalised with and requirements for the general The agency says cyber dying from COVID-19 remain A person waits to receive a COVID-19 vaccination dose in Los Angeles, California recently. (afp) public at almost all businesses criminals target predictable lower than those seen a year and other institutions, and de- means supposed to make ago, and well shy of the dark- the Times. The last time that Additional data illustrate parison to the fury of the fall- around, given how many Cali- claring that fully vaccinated passwords more complex - est days of the fall-and-winter average was above 10,000 was differences between the current and-winter spike. At its height, fornians - especially older resi- residents could go mask-free in like substituting the letter o wave. in mid-February. pandemic landscape and last the state was reporting an aver- dents particularly vulnerable virtually all settings. with a zero, or the number Officials have previously ex- The highest average record- year. age of more than 40,000 daily to severe disease - have already For the most part, such one with an exclamation pressed optimism that the pa- ed during last summer’s surge On July 22, 2020, for in- cases, nearly 22,000 COVID-19 been vaccinated against COV- measures remain off the books. mark. tient count and death toll won’t was 9,632 new cases a day for stance, 6,825 COVID-19 pa- patients were hospitalized at ID-19. While some counties are now Criminals allow for such climb back to such harrowing the weeklong period ending tients were hospitalized state- times, and daily death tolls In the past, Los Angeles mandating that all residents patterns in their hacking heights. But the full extent of July 22, 2020, Times figures wide - compared with 5,328 on were regularly in the hundreds. County Public Health Director mask up in indoor public set- software, which negates any the pandemic’s latest punch show. Thursday. Earlier in the pandemic, Barbara Ferrer said the trend tings, the state has only issued a desired added security from probably won’t become clear And the rolling weekly av- The difference in deaths officials described the course has been hospitalizations “usu- recommendation to that effect. such passwords. for at least a few weeks because erage continues to rise - hitting is even starker. Over the last of COVID-19 as a devastating ally increasing two weeks after Officials are instead laser- “Counter-intuitively, hospitalisations and deaths lag 10,808 as of Friday. week, California has averaged domino effect: with increases in we begin to see significant case focused on vaccinations, which the enforcement of these behind spikes in new cases. But the rate at which cases 27 COVID-19 fatalities per day, cases triggering resulting rises increases, and multiplying al- they say represent not only the complexity requirements Over the seven-day period are increasing has slowed, in- one-fourth as many as were in hospitalisations about two most in direct proportion to best tool to turn the tide this results in the creation of more ending Thursday, California cluding in L.A. County, where being reported daily nearly 13 weeks later, and in deaths a bit cases.” “We’re not currently time around but also to armor predictable passwords,” the reported an average of 10,325 officialsimposed indoor mask months ago. after that. seeing that pattern replicate California against the possibil- agency said. new coronavirus cases a day, requirements last month and Both the 2020 and 2021 But there’s hope that chain itself during our current surge ity of future coronavirus resur- By contrast, passwords according to data compiled by believe it has helped. summer surges pale in com- might be broken this time of cases,” she told reporters gences. constructed from three random words tended to be longer and harder to predict, and used letter combinations News which were more difficult for hacking algorithms to detect. in brief The blog post concedes the Fire crews contain blazes threatening Athens area three random words approach was not 100 percent safe since Biden announces dpa demanding since day one. the blazes raging in northern people might use predictable LGBTQ activist as Athens And more firefighting en- Athens, he said. word combinations, but said candidate for gines,” he wrote on Facebook. Three suspected arsonists a major advantage of the sys- Swiss envoy The large wildfires threaten- “If we do nothing, the fire were arrested, said Wassilis tem was its usability “because ing the northern outskirts of will spread everywhere,” he Kokkalis, the deputy governor security that’s not usable Washington: US President the Greek capital Athens were warned. of Greater Athens in charge of doesn’t work”. Joe Biden has announced partially contained on Satur- Residents were told to civil defence. The guidance comes as the nomination of Scott day, but on the island of Eu- evacuate several areas of Eu- Wildfires also continue to cyber crime has soared during Miller to become the new boea the situation remained boea during the past few days. burn near Olympia and Sparta, the pandemic, with online ambassador to Switzerland dire as officials there appealed People were also taken away prompting mass evacuations. fraud rising 70 per cent in the and Liechtenstein. for help. by ferries because in some ar- Fires have been raging last year, according to data Miller is an activist for “For the first time we can eas land routes were cut off. throughout Greece for days, from the Office for National gay rights and is co-chair- say that the situation is some- Many houses have already exacerbated by unseasonably Statistics. man of the Gill Foundation, what better, there are current- burned down, but exact figures high temperatures and strong “Traditional password a leading funder of efforts ly only two fire fronts,” Nikos on the extent of the damage winds. advice telling us to remember to secure full equality for Peppas, deputy governor of were not yet available. According to initial esti- multiple complex passwords lesbian, gay, bisexual, the Attica region, told the Skai Firefighters are still con- mates, at least 60,000 hec- is simply daft,” NCSC techni- transgender, and queer (LG- TV station of the Athens blaz- Flames rise near houses as a fire spreads in the village of Afidnes, centrating their efforts on the tares (600 square kilometres) cal director Dr Ian Levy says BTQ) people in the US. es. There had been four fronts some 30 kilometres north of Athens on Friday. (AFP) more densely-populated area have burnt so far, state broad- on the centre’s website. Miller and his husband as of Friday. north of Athens. caster ERT reported in Satur- “There are several good Tim Gill were among the top “Last night was really hell, and relatives. In many areas and the island of Euboea, the The air quality in Athens day with reference to the Ath- reasons why we decided on actors on equality issues in a nightmare. We have made affected by the fires, there is second largest Greek island af- has become almost unbear- ens National Observatory. the three random words the LGBTQ community in the tremendous efforts to prevent still no electricity and no wa- ter Crete. able, residents said, due to the Firefighters from Ukraine, approach - not least because US, the White House said. the fire from spreading to in- ter. Fanis Spanos, governor smoke from wildfires that have Romania and Cyprus are help- they create passwords which Biden must now send his habited areas,” Pappas added. There is hope that the fires of the Central Greece region reached the city’s suburbs. ing Greek emergency crews are both strong and easier to nomination to the Senate to The many thousands of will be brought under control responsible for the Euboea is- “Close all windows and do contain the flames. France, remember. be confirmed before Miller evacuated people could return by the evening. land, sent out a desperate call not go out of the house,” the Switzerland, Sweden, Egypt “By following this advice, can take up the post. (dpa) soon, as long as their homes However, the rescue forc- for help on Saturday morning. authorities instructed resi- and Croatia have sent firefight- people will be much less vul- were not burnt down, he said. es are still under enormous “The fire continues una- dents. ing planes and helicopters. nerable to cyber criminals and “But this must be done slowly pressure because numerous bated, it is burning forests and The winds died down Germany is also to send I’d encourage people to think Tens of thousands and with great caution.” Those uncontrolled, large fires con- destroying houses, it is threat- during the night and early firefightersto Greece, a about the passwords they use protest against who fled the fires in recent tinue to rage on the Pelopon- ening human lives. We want at morning, however, creating a spokesman for the Federal on their important accounts, vaccination pass days are currently staying in nese peninsula, located at the last a good number of firefight- “window of opportunity” for Ministry of the Interior told and consider a password in France again hotels or with acquaintances southern tip of the mainland, ing planes, which we have been firefighters to gain control of dpa on Saturday. manager.” P aris: For the fourth week- end in a row, tens of thou- sands have demonstrated in France against vaccination passes and stricter coronavi- EU expects resumption of Iran Areas hit by flooding as torrential rus rules. Rallies took place again in the capital Paris on Saturday, but also in numer- nuclear negotiations in Sept rain sweeps across parts of UK ous other cities. In Nice on the Mediterranean, between dpa currently under way in Iran, a Negotiations were inter- dpa flooding, lightning strikes, wards the end of August. 10,000 and 20,000 people Brussels senior EU official said. A date rupted in the wake of the pres- London cold winds and hail in central Met Office meteorologist took to the streets, ac- of “early September” was be- idential election in mid-June and southern Scotland, north- Becky Mitchell told the PA cording to a report by the The currently suspended nu- ing considered. and the change of government Parts of the UK have again ern England and Northern Ire- news agency: “It’s going to news channel BFMTV. Last clear negotiations with Iran Negotiations have been in Iran. They are now to be faced rain and localised flood- land for this weekend. stay quite changeable at least weekend, according to offi- could be resumed as early as under way in Vienna since continued with the nuclear ing, but forecasters have said There is hope that summer for the next week but as we cial figures, there were more in a few weeks, according to April to salvage the 2015 Vi- team of the new Iranian Presi- a drier and sunnier summer may not be over, with drier head towards the end of Au- than 200,000 participants EU estimates. enna nuclear deal, with dip- dent Ebrahim Raisi. could be possible by the end of conditions forecast for later in gust, there’s a likelihood we’ll nationwide. On Thursday, the According to information lomatic efforts by the signato- According to the EU offi- the month. the month. see hotter spell of weather and French Constitutional Coun- received by dpa on Saturday, ries China, Germany, France, cial, however, it was unclear The dismal summer Videos and photos of drier more settled weather cil approved the controver- representatives of the country Britain and Russia, as well as whether the new team would weather continued on Sat- heavy flooding on the roads across the whole of the UK.” sial compulsory vaccination have given assurances in re- the EU, focused on getting be under the authority of the urday with parts of London and drains full of water were While it is too early to for health workers as well as cent days that the talks will be the US to return to the deal. Iranian Foreign Ministry or, flooded due to heavy rain and posted on social media by peo- predict temperatures at this the so-called health pass, resumed in Vienna. This includes lifting sanctions for example, the National Se- the Met Office warning that ple in Walthamstow, east Lon- stage, it could “potentially be which gives information The understanding is that against Iran. curity Council. torrential rain will continue don, and Battersea in south in the high 20s.” Mitchell said about a negative coronavirus the return to the negotiating At the same time, the lead- Hossein Amir-Abdolla- to affect the south east of Eng- London. that even though it may not test or vaccination against table could take place imme- ership in Tehran is to resume hian is seen in Brussels as a land throughout the day. However, it is likely the seem like it, this summer has Covid-19. (dpa) diately after the completion compliance with the condi- possible new Iranian foreign There are also warnings weather will clear up for a been “warmer and drier than of the government formation tions of the deal. minister. of heavy rain, thunderstorms, chance at a drier summer to- average.” Londoners buy homes outside the capital p age 10

Sunday, August 8, 2021

35,208.51 10,908.11 54277.72 1,763.10 Dow +144.26 pts QE +49.69 pts sensex -215.12 pts Gold -2.53 % MG Motor’s first all-electric SUV makes its presence known in Qatar page 9 Price percentage Price percentage 24.33 Brent 70.70 -0.83 % WTI 68.28 -1.17% Silver -3.82 % QFZA ties up with WOLF to HIA expansion launch 3D hub at Msheireb work on track, ‘Qatar has all the potential to emerge as one of the biggest markets for 3D printing in the region’ says Meer Satyendra Pathak Satyendra Pathak Doha Doha

Qatar Free Zones Author- The expansion of Hamad In- ity (QFZA), WOLF Group and ternational Airport (HIA) is on Msheireb Properties have track and all works related to signed an agreement to estab- the expansion is going as per lish a 3D Printing and Digitali- schedule, the airport’s chief zation Hub and Art Gallery in operating officer has said. Ras Bufontas Free Zone with Talking to Qatar Tribune its headquarters to be located on the sidelines of an event to in Doha Design District at mark the announcement of Msheireb Downtown Doha. Skytrax World Airport Awards QFZA CEO Lim Meng Hui, 2021 in Doha on Thursday, WOLF Group CEO and Found- HIA Chief Operating Officer er Mariusz Krol and Msheireb (COO) Badr Mohammed Al HIA COO Badr Mohammed Al Meer Properties Acting CEO Ali Al Meer said that all works relat- Kuwari signed the agreement ed to Phase A of HIA expansion It is evident from the fact during a ceremony held at will be completed ahead of the that HIA was announced as Msheireb Downtown Doha. 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar. the ‘busiest hub in the ME’ re- The new partnership is in “Our contractors are doing cently, he said. line with the vision of the three a very good job. Everything HIA, which has been rec- entities to promote technologi- is going according to plan. ognised as the best airport in cal development and support Everything will be completed the world for 2021 by Skytrax, modern art, for Qatar and the by next year according to the has been steadily rising up the broader region. commitment we have given,” ‘World’s Best Airports’ rank- The 3D Printing and Digi- Meer said. ings since the start of its op- talization Hub will offer access HIA had reached a capac- erations in 2014. to artists and enterprises to QFZA CEO Lim Meng Hui, WOLF Group CEO and Founder Mariusz Krol and Msheireb Properties Acting CEO Ali Al Kuwari at the agreement ity to handle 40 million pas- Commenting on HIA be- next-generation technologies signing ceremony in Doha. sengers per year before COV- ing adjudged the world’s best such as 3D printing and in- ID-19, Meer said adding that airport by Skytrax, Meer said, novative new techniques for market for these companies.” be the first Qatar Free Zone will add great value to our digital growth across all indus- once the ongoing works are “This is a truly remarkable scanning and photogram- “We look forward to work- company headquartered in local artists and businesses tries, including as part of prep- complete next year ahead of achievement for HIA and Qa- metry. WOLF Group will fa- ing closely with WOLF Group Msheireb Properties as a part that share common values arations for the FIFA World the World Cup, HIA’s annual tar. It is an endorsement from cilitate the transfer of artists’ and Msheireb Properties to pro- of Doha Design District. We are about sustainability.” Cup 2022. The new partner- passenger capacity will reach our travellers for our commit- works from digital versions to mote modern art, drive techno- aligned with the vision of Qatar The 3D Printing Hub will ships in the technology indus- up to 58 million. ment to service excellence. real works of art using various logical advancement, and sup- and aim to create jobs opportu- be a special place for the de- try foster an attractive market While a number of airports HIA continues to serve as a materials, including recycled port innovation and creativity nities for highly skilled people velopment of large-format 3D for foreign corporations, SMEs and airlines around the world global benchmark for airports ones, helping to raise aware- within our free zones and across while providing them with ac- printing using recycled mate- and startups geared towards were closed due to the COV- around the world, thanks to ness of sustainable develop- the region,” Hui said. cess to an innovative hub.” rials (PETG). This enables the innovation solutions. The 3D ID-19 pandemic, Meer said, the dedication and collabora- ment methods. Talking to Qatar Tribune on “We are looking to set up production of functional furni- Printing and Digitalization HIA was the only airport that tion of our team and stake- The partnership will also the sidelines of the event, Krol a manufacturing unit for 3D ture designed by the best local Hub will provide technologi- continued its expansion. holders.” enhance Doha’s position as a said, “Qatar has all the potential printed objects in Qatar as and international artists from cal support for other compa- regional design hub. to emerge as one of the biggest well to cater to the growing all over the world. Over the nies in Qatar Free Zones, Doha Speaking on the occasion, markets for 3D printing in the demand for such products in longer term, WOLF Group is Design District and across the QFZA CEO Lim Meng Hui region. The market is huge as the country,” Krol said, planning to implement multi- country and the region. said, “The 3D Printing and 3D printing can be used every- Msheireb Properties Act- series production. Doha Design District is Investments of Qatar in Jordan’s Digitalization Hub is the first where. It can be used in sectors ing CEO Ali Al Kuwari said, WOLF Group, together now a key part of Doha’s cul- of its kind in Qatar and will be like food, automotive, construc- “We thank Qatar Free Zones with Msheireb Properties and tural fabric and is helping to stock exchange reach $921 mn an invaluable resource for the tion and others. This is the rea- Authority and WOLF Group the Seashore Group, is cur- promote local designers. It en- design and creative commu- son why we have come to Qatar. for this collaboration and for rently working on the world’s hances Msheireb Downtown QNA Jordan’s Securities Depository nity in the country. This Hub “The 3D printing and the choosing Doha Design Dis- biggest printed object made Doha’s position as a district of Amman Center revealed that the num- will also provide unique sup- re-use of recycled materials are trict as the location for this from recycled Polyethylene art and creativity and serves ber of securities owned by Qa- port to companies in our man- at the heart of WOLF Group’s initiative. Msheireb Down- Terephthalate (PET). It is de- as a state-of-the-art center for The volume of Qatari invest- tari investors reached nearly ufacturing, automotive, aero- strategy. We are delighted to town Doha is about design, signed by Przemyslaw “Mac” local designers to flourish. ment in the Jordanian Stock 204 million in July. space and biomedical sectors mark this strategic coopera- creativity, and innovation, Stopa from Massive Design, Centered around inno- Exchange reached 645 million The statistics showed that through the development and tion with Msheireb Properties and we continue to host pre- who will also design the inte- vation and creativity, Doha Jordanian dinars (about $921 the number of Qatari invest- rapid prototyping and produc- to offer technical support as mium international design riors of the 3D Printing and Design District aims to be million) at the end of July, ment contributions in se- tion of products using innova- well as innovative solutions in organisations from around Digitalization Hub. It is set to a world-class destination which is the seventh place in curities ownership reached tive, bio-compatible materials. different areas such as the us- the world to achieve our vi- become a major statement on that prioritises the needs of the list of Arab investments 375,000 during that period. This will have a significant im- ing recycled materials, furni- sion and create an excellent sustainability adorning Doha’s creative professionals and at- in the Jordanian Stock Ex- With Qatar’s investments be- pact in terms of reducing pro- ture production, art, gaming hub for the creative commu- skyline as well as a significant tracts local and regional de- change, in terms of ownership ing valued at $2 billion in early duction costs, enhancing lead and animations,” he said. nity in Qatar and the region. tourist attraction. signers to interact with their of securities by nationality. 2018, it was the third-highest times and improving time-to- “WOLF Group is proud to We are confident that this Qatar is witnessing rapid global peers. Statistical data issued by foreign investor in Jordan.

Delta variant affects economies of Asian-Pacific region

Agencies travel and movement restrictions in Japan’s Olympics – meant to be because no one is allowed to move Seoul the middle of the summer break as an economic bonanza – turned bust around freely anymore,” said a infections return to places like Wu- as spectators were kept out amid sales manager surnamed Xie who The Delta variant is challenging han and Beijing, prompting reduc- yet another state of emergency works at a hotel in Zhangjiajie, a the part of the world that’s been tions in forecasts for growth in the imposed in Tokyo and elsewhere. tourist destination in central Chi- most successful in blunting the eco- world’s second-biggest economy. While there has been no spread of na’s Hunan province where Delta nomic impact of COVID-19, with Cases there jumped to a six-month the virus among mostly vaccinated has flared. Asian countries that snuffed it out high on Friday of 101 infections, global athletes, Delta has surged The 30-room hotel usually locking down again as the virus re- with Delta reaching regions that through the local population out- rakes in 2 million yuan ($309,000) turns, and others seeing the world’s account for 38 per cent of national side the Olympic Village, pushing in monthly sales during the sum- highest death rates. gross domestic product. cases to a record of 5,042 in the mer holidays, but business has Just 12 months ago, the Asia- According to a report by capital on Thursday. ground to a halt since authorities Pacific region’s rapid containment Bloomberg, supply chains from Japan recently earned the dubi- closed tourist locations on July 30. of COVID-19 made them the envy Vietnam to Thailand, where out- ous distinction of being one of only “July and August were sup- of the world as the virus ravaged the breaks are surging, have also been two advanced economies to have its posed to be the busiest months for US and Europe. Now, from Seoul interrupted, with factories that From Seoul to Sydney, Bangkok to Beijing, authorities are re-imposing growth outlook cut by the Interna- us. There’s nothing we can do but to to Sydney, Bangkok to Beijing, au- make goods for Nike and Adidas growth-sapping restrictions. tional Monetary Fund. wait and tough it out,” he said. thorities are re-imposing growth- shutting down over virus restric- China’s Delta outbreak is inten- Over in South Korea – where sapping restrictions as low vaccina- tions, potentially missing out on the The deterioration in outlook, South Korea, Japan, Australia and sifying economic risks in the second just 14 per cent of the population tion rates in many of those places crucial holiday shopping season. both for virus containment and New Zealand are among those half, coming after a deadly flood has been fully vaccinated – about leave their populations vulnerable. That raises the prospect of Asia’s economic growth, is in contrast whose vaccine rollouts lagged be- and softness in exports and invest- 30 percent of its 205,000 cases So far, it’s consumers who are Delta hit reverberating worldwide, to Western economies like the UK hind; their inoculation rates are ment. Social distancing measures came in the past two months alone. bearing the brunt. The central bank if exports are delayed longer term. where high vaccination rates are now in the bottom 10 among the 38 will likely weigh on a fragile recov- Yet, the Bank of Korea insists in Australia, where two-thirds of the “The current Delta wave in Asia blunting the impact of Delta and OECD member states. ery in retail spending during the the recovery is still on track. It’s a population are confined at home af- may snarl production networks fur- travel reopening is progressing. All except New Zealand have peak summer holiday period. Air- similar story down in Australia, ter Delta slipped through the strict ther,” said Frederic Neumann, co- There’s a common theme among been hit by Delta, with infections lines’ seating capacity in China has where the central bank is stick- travel quarantine system, estimates head of Asian economic research many Asia-Pacific economies that over the past month surging rough- declined 10 per cent from the previ- ing to plans to taper weekly bond spending drops about 15 per cent at HSBC Holdings in Hong Kong. enjoyed early success with limiting ly threefold in South Korea, quad- ous week, and travel booking sites purchases even as it acknowledges during movement restrictions. “The risk is that growth scars linger the virus’s damage: complacency. rupling in Japan and climbing 642 reported a surge in cancellations. GDP is all but certain to contract China is imposing internal for longer.” With fatalities low, authorities in per cent in Australia. “We have no customers at all this quarter. Economy & Business Sunday, August 8, 2021 09 Virgin Atlantic in talks for QNB Economic Commentary Vaccines massively reduce London IPO in the autumn economic, health impact of COVID-19 he current wave of the Covid-19 Richard Branson’s stake in airline he founded in 1984 likely to fall below 50% for 1st time pandemic is being driven by the Tmuch more infectious delta variant of concern. However, highly effective vaccines have already been administered to a large and growing share of the global population. These vaccines are much better at prevent- ing severe illness and death than they are at preventing mild or even asymptomatic infections caused by Covid-19. Therefore, the health impact (measured by hospi- talisations and deaths) and the economic impact (mainly caused by lockdowns and social restrictions) from the delta wave is much lower than it was during previous waves (see chart 1). As we have previously noted, diverse approaches to managing the pandemic continue across countries. Some countries have opted to focus on vaccination and containment strategies, whereas others are still attempting to achieve a “zero Covid” strategy. A “zero Covid” strategy means a country is targeting zero cases of Covid-19 within its borders and typically requires a combination of exceptionally tight restric- tions on international travel and aggressive use of strict local lockdowns in response to any local outbreaks or imported cases. Here we consider three country groups The Covid-19 pandemic decimated demand for air travel, particularly for long-haul trips, a segment that is expected to be the slowest to re- based on their progress with vaccination cover. Virgin Atlantic has been among the worst-hit carriers. (see chart 2). Group 1 (already highly vaccinated): Agencies of its intentions to go public is according to Sky News. hours. Wealthy countries, and those with ad- likely in the autumn, Sky News The Covid-19 pandemic Virgin Atlantic executives, vanced pharmaceutical sectors able to pro- Virgin Atlantic Airways, the reported on Saturday, citing decimated demand for air including Mr Branson, are said duce vaccines, have prioritized vaccines for flagship airline founded by sources. travel, particularly for long- to back the idea of a listing to their own use first. Vaccination campaigns British billionaire Sir Richard Bankers at Citi and Bar- haul trips, a segment that is ex- provide additional future op- in these countries have focused on the most Branson, may float its shares clays have been hired to over- pected to be the slowest to re- portunities to raise money vulnerable, older, age groups. Therefore, on the London Stock Exchange see the listing, Sky News said. cover. Virgin Atlantic has been during the post-Covid recovery hospitalisations and deaths have remained later this year amid expecta- Virgin Atlantic is majority- among the worst-hit carriers, period and beyond, Sky News much more limited than in earlier waves tions for transatlantic air travel owned by Sir Richard’s Virgin mainly because of its depend- said. of the pandemic, even as infections have recovery and pent-up demand. Group, which holds a 51 per ence on the lucrative UK-US A presentation to London risen substantially. Countries in this group The airline is in discussions cent stake in the airline. The flights that have been subject City investors in the past few have also been able to contain the surge about making its debut public potential IPO would be the to restrictions aimed at curb- days is said to focus on Virgin in infections with only light and targeted listing with institutional inves- first time since the airline was ing the spread of the virus. Atlantic’s strong positioning to restrictions of social freedom after a third picking up rapidly as global vaccine supply tors, who have had a “positive” established in 1984 that it has A Virgin Atlantic spokes- take advantage of pent-up de- phase of lockdowns and social distancing increases, so the impact of the surge will reaction to management pres- sold shares to the public - and person could not be imme- mand for international travel, measures. In some cases, countries have moderate as the proportion of the popula- entations led by airline execu- Branson is likely to relinquish diately reached for comment the UK-based news outlet re- simply been delaying the move to reduced tion vaccinated increases and restrictions tives, and an announcement overall control of the company, outside of normal business ported. restrictions by a few weeks. High infections are eased again. alone are still a mild headwind for econom- Group 3 (low level of vaccination): Our ic activity through consumer risk aversion third group of countries contains those and softer labour supply. Taken together, who have the lowest level of vaccination. the surge in infections has only modestly The main factor has been the restricted Outlook bright for travel industry: Rayan Travel & Tours head weakened the economic outlook for these vaccine supply to less wealthy countries, countries. especially those with larger populations. Tribune News Network travel industry veterans who best inbound and outbound Group 2 (medium level of vaccination): However, vaccine hesitancy and pursuit of Doha have worked in the all three travel services for the conven- This group includes many large emerging a “zero Covid” strategy are also important major travel markets in the ience of its valued customers. market economies, such as Turkey, Bra- factors limiting vaccination rates, particu- With relaxed quarantine re- GCC — Qatar, the UAE and In wake of the ongoing zil, Russia, and India whose vaccination larly in a number of Asian countries. Al- strictions allowing residents Saudi Arabia. coronavirus pandemic, Rayan campaigns were delayed by the limited though economic activity was particularly in Qatar to travel more fre- “During the last couple of Travel & Tours is focusing its supply of vaccines earlier this year. This resilient in many of these countries during quently and the government years, Qatar has changed a operations on inbound tour- group also contains a number of wealthy 2020, they will experience a more severe reopening the visa-on-arrival lot. The country is now glob- ism by targeting citizens, resi- countries (Japan, South Korea and Aus- impact from the delta wave until the level facility, the country’s travel ally recognised for its hospi- dents as well as to target the tralia) that have been pursuing “zero of vaccination rises significantly. industry is set to derive sig- tality and unique sights. In rise in tourists from Saudi Covid” strategies rather than focusing on Overall, the impact of the delta wave of nificant benefits, saidR ayan view of the forthcoming FIFA Arabia and the UAE. rapid vaccination campaigns. The lack of the pandemic has been to slow down and Travel & Tours head Zaheer Football World Cup 2022 and Rayan Travel & Tours is vaccination means that these countries are delay the reopening of the global economy Yousuf. Qatar National Vision 2030, one of the business divisions at greater risk of a surge in hospitalisations slightly. However, the negative impact on “We have seen a hike in Qatar has a lot to offer as a of Al Darwish United Holding and deaths caused by the more-infectious low vaccination economies is larger than travel movement from Qatar favourite tourism destination. Rayan Travel & Tours head Group, which was established delta variant of Covid-19. Therefore, tighter on countries with high levels of vaccina- to various quarantine-free Visitor can engage themselves Zaheer Yousuf in 1935 with over 12,000 em- restrictions and again strict lockdowns may tion. In particular, the protection offered countries like Georgia, Mal- in exciting activities like kay- ployees, owned and headed by be required to contain the surge. Together, by vaccines is enabling highly vaccinated dives, Armenia, France and aking, standup paddle board- istic destination from its ho- Al Darwish family, with var- these two factors will increase the negative countries to more rapidly re-open to tour- Turkey,” Yousuf, who joined ing, scuba diving and desert tels to new beach resorts.” ied businesses and operations impact of the delta wave on these coun- ism and international travel. Rayan Travel & Tours recent- safari. Qatar is really advanc- Yousuf said Rayan Travel within Qatar and across the tries. Fortunately, the pace of vaccination is — by QNB Economics ly, said. He is among a few ing rapidly to be a great tour- & Tours is determined to offer region. MG Motor’s first all-electric SUV makes its presence known in Qatar

The new MG ZS EV is a highly versatile vehicle, capable of travelling for 335km NEDC on a single battery charge

Tribune News Network delivers 148bhp and 350Nm Doha of torque – accelerating it from 0 – 100 km/h in just 8.2 The MG ZS EV is the MG Mo- seconds. The ternary lithium tor’s first ever all-electric SUV battery is based on Intelli- available in Qatar. A stylish, gent Power Balance Manage- compact SUV, the MG ZS EV ment with low pressure cast- is based on the popular Mid- ing shell of warranty for 8 dle East seller, the MG ZS, and years/150,000km. is the first all-electric car from Sheikh Faleh bin Nawaf the British-born brand. MG’s Al Thani, Managing Director, first pure electric SUV repre- Auto, NBK Group, said, “MG sents the ideal opportunity for Qatar and Auto Class Cars environmentally aware buyers continue their effort to bring to take their place among the in the best cars to the Qatari The MG ZS EV is available now in Auto Class Cars Showroom on Salwa Road. region’s motoring trailblazers market. Thanks to the all-elec- and is already making waves in tric SUV MG ZS EV, customers the ZS EV comes with a home paign, and why we are offering Assistance, and a push start markets around the world. can drive now an efficient and charging kit compatible with our first-ever 100% electric ve- engine button. The all-electric MG ZS EV friendly-environment car with any power outlet at both home hicle to customers”. MG ZS EV is distinguished is available now in Auto Class latest technology features. Our and office. Based on the popular 1.5L with its luxurious, comfort and Cars Showroom, the author- strategy of supplying the lat- Tom Lee, Managing Di- petrol version of the MG ZS spacious interior with leather ised distributor of MG in Qa- est electric and hybrid vehicles rector of MG Motor Middle SUV, the new electric model steering wheel with D-shaped sure monitoring system and mine the local speed limit. This tar, on Salwa Road. supports the environmental East, said, “With the new MG is the perfect option for buyers flat bottom, in addition to soft six airbags. The range-topping information is presented to The new MG ZS EV is a pillar of Qatar National Vision ZS EV, we want to encourage looking for a stylish, reliable touch, dash console mate- LUX model adds further neat the driver who can set the lim- highly versatile vehicle, ca- 2030 that promote sustaina- new car owners to join us on car with an affordable price rial and premium finish.I t is touches such as a rear camera iter to the appropriate speed. pable of travelling for 335km bility, and we will continue our a bright and exciting journey tag, while simultaneously po- equipped with 360° turbo air with dynamic guidance lines, A lane support system helps NEDC on a single battery effort to accomplish our goals into the future, built around a sitioning them at the forefront vents that help air flows any- panoramic sunroof, electri- to prevent inadvertent drifting charge and is equipped with in presenting friendly environ- sustainable lifestyle. We want of cutting-edge, new energy where you want. cally adjustable driver’s seat, out of lane. During tests of the fast charging which allows up ment vehicles with zero emis- to spread an important mes- technology. As befitting a GM , Providing peace-of-mind Warning system and 17” two- AEB system against another to 80 per cent of the battery sions”. sage about sustainability, em- it is well-equipped too. feature in terms of safety, the five- tone alloy wheels. vehicle at highway speeds, to be re-charged in just 40 Qatar’s infrastructure is phasising that each one of us an advanced infotainment sys- star Euro NCAP-rated model The ZS EV has a seatbelt low-speed impacts with the minutes. Power is delivered developing to support the de- can really make a difference. tem with 8” touch screen and is equipped as standard with reminder for the front and target meant that the radar by a single electric motor that mand for new electric vehicles. This is why MG is launching parking sensors, Lane Depar- ABS, EBD, EBA, hill assis- rear seats. A speed assistance had to be re-aligned and the drives the front wheels and For customers’ convenience, its #StartSomewhere cam- ture Warning and Lane Keep tance, auto hold, a tyre pres- system uses a camera to deter- system re-set several times. 10 Sunday, August 8, 2021 Economy & Business Londoners buy record number of homes outside the capital City migration a trend during the pandemic as Londoners re-evaluate where to live ● Londoners bought 61,380 homes outside the capital in H1 2021

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Londoners are selling up and quitting the capital in the hunt for more space, while first-time buyers are more likely to leave the city than ever before. AFP The number of Londoners buy- ing homes outside the UK capital soared to a record high in the first half of this year as the pandemic en- couraged residents to quit city life and purchase elsewhere in Britain. Londoners bought an estimated 61,380 homes outside the capital in the first half of 2021, according to Hamptons — the highest figure for any six-month period since the real estate consultancy began keeping re- cords in 2006. Aneisha Beveridge, head of re- search at Hamptons, said “pandem- ic-fuelled city outmigration shows no signs of slowing”, despite lockdowns easing and offices and restaurants reopening. “Londoners have continued to re-evaluate where they want to live, with many bringing future-planned moves forward,” said Beveridge. “While London now attracts more buyers from outside the capi- tal than pre-pandemic, the numbers are still low relative to those leav- ing, meaning London’s population is likely to fall this year.” City migration has been a key trend during the pandemic, as buyers hunt out bigger homes with gardens after a series of lockdowns that saw many people working from home. The trend was boosted further by Londoners are selling up and quitting the capital in the hunt for more space, while first-time buyers are more likely to leave the city than ever before. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty holiday on resi- However, this has not been the by 85 per cent, with Londoners pay- “This will mark the first time this cent of homes for sale sold between “The gap has been widened fur- dential property purchases, unveiled only driver for buyers fleeing the cap- ing £389,975 ($541,980) on average figure has surpassed the 100,000 June 2020 and June 2021 as buyers ther in 2021 due to multiple factors, in July last year, to bolster the mar- ital. Beveridge said the mix of those for their new pad. mark since 2007, a year when nearly fled the capital in a race for space. such as people moving out of the city ket during the pandemic. buying beyond the capital though This means Londoners have 1.7 million homes were sold across The report, from Rightmove, found in the search for more space and pri- The move caused prices to surge has changed, with first-time buyers spent a collective total of £24.1 bil- Britain,” Beveridge said. high-cost boroughs Westminster (22 vacy, and the ability to work from 8.5 per cent in 2020 despite the more likely to leave London than lion on homes outside the capital “But given many Londoners have percent) Kensington & Chelsea (25 home meaning that people are not as wider economy being hammered by ever before. so far this year, more than twice brought forward moves, and over- percent) and Camden (28 percent) reliant on a home near the capital.” the fallout from COVID-19, however “While second home buyers and the £11.9 billion spent in the first all activity is predicted to slow, we had the lowest sale rate in the coun- The London sales rate is dragged annual house price growth cooled in investors have been spurred on by half of 2019. expect this number to fall back over try, with the rest of the bottom 10 down by expensive prime inner July as the rush to buy before the tax the stamp duty holiday, much of the Londoners who did purchase the next few years. Although it’s still also in London. London, with many of the outer break expired on June 30 began to uplift in Londoners looking outside outside the capital moved 52 kilo- likely to sit above the 72,000 average At the other end of the scale, boroughs performing better than fade. the M25 over the last year has come metres away, on average, with 75 per we saw in the three years leading up Scotland had a sales rate of 89 per- the national average as homebuyers The Nationwide House Price from those buying their first home,” cent buying in the south of England, to the pandemic.” cent. Since 2012, the percentage traded in smaller homes in conveni- Index slipped to 10.5 percent in Beveridge said. 41 per cent in the south-east and 27 According to a report by Right- of London homes selling has been ent locations for more space to work July from 13.4 percent the previous “This has been largely driven by per cent in the east of the country. move, London is the region in the UK lower than the national average of from home. month. affordability and flexible working While three in five Londoners moved where home-owners have the lowest homes sales. From June 2020 to June 2021, The stamp duty holiday, which patterns that have enabled people to to a small town or suburban location, chance of finding a buyer. Rightmove’s Tim Bannister said, Bexley saw 74 percent of homes sold; removed the purchase tax on the first work from home.” a third headed to the countryside. That’s despite the sale rate across “Historically, the chance of finding a Havering 69 percent; and Sutton 68 £500,000 of a property’s value, now While overall transaction num- If current trends continue, the country being the highest in a buyer has been lower in London, and per cent. Waltham Forest and Bark- only applies to the first £250,000 of bers in the UK rose 52 per cent in the Hamptons calculates that by the end decade, with 68 per cent of homes the contrast to the national average ing and Dagenham both recorded a purchase, with the tax break disap- first half of this year compared with of this year Londoners will have pur- put on the market in the past year has been exacerbated since 2015 due property sales of 66 per cent., while pearing altogether at the end of Sep- the same period in 2019, Londoners’ chased 108,000 homes outside the finding a buyer. to the sharp rises in average asking Bromley’s average property sales tember. purchases outside the capital are up capital. In London, however, only 48 per prices for homes. were 64 percent.

Global sukuk issuances rise 20% to record $175 bn in 2020: IIFM

ments will play a vital role in a About $98.4 billion in sukuk with tenor of more sustainable and green post-COVID recovery, Zamir Iqbal, chief finan- than a year is set to mature in 2021 and 2022 cial officer at IslamicD evelopment Bank (IsDB), said. Tribune News Network a year, is set to mature in 2021 and “This will offer attractive oppor- Doha 2022. tunities for sukuk issuers to cater to “Although the effects of the un- growing demand,” he said. Issuances of Islamic bonds glob- precedented situation caused by the “The issuance of more debut ally hit a record high in 2020, rising Covid-19 pandemic continued dur- sukuk and successful refinancing 20 percent annually to $175 billion, ing the year, the impact of pandem- of maturing sukuk are among the driven by demand in Asia and the ic was confined and limited to a few indications that the strong demand Middle East as the market remains corporate issuers and overall sukuk for Islamic bond issuances will con- attractive to issuers and investors, remained an attractive instrument tinue in 2021,” the IIFM said. despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the positive growth trajectory The report was launched at a according to a report by Interna- continued during first half of 2021,” special online event where an ex- tional Islamic Financial Market Khalid Al Hamad, chairman of the pert panel of international speakers (IIFM). IIFM, said in the 219-page report. representing Islamic Development The longer tenor sukuk issu- A continued economic recovery, Bank, Labuan Financial Services ances by sovereigns and financial accelerated vaccination campaigns Authority (Malaysia), International institutions, along with an increase and oil prices of about $65 a barrel Islamic Liquidity Management Cor- in short-term sukuk issuances, this year will also support growth in poration (IILM), Kuwait Finance drove last year’s record growth, the sukuk issuance, the ratings agency House, Standard Chartered Bank, IIFM said. said. The longer tenor sukuk issuances by sovereigns and financial institutions, along with an increase in short-term sukuk Clifford Chance LLP, DDCAP Lim- More than 90 percent of the A global economic recovery, fis- issuances, drove last year’s record growth. ited, Bedford Row Capital, Genesis $648 billion sukuk outstanding cal and monetary easing, as well as Consulting and Istanbul Zaim Uni- globally were issued by Malaysia, liquidity injected by major govern- products, it said. Standardisation brings the re- the sukuk market particularly in versity spoke on Sukuk issuances Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, the UAE ments and central banks are ex- There is a growing need to ad- quired unification, efficiency and the areas of Environment, Social & in the time of COVID 19, trends & and Bahrain, while the market pected to drive the post-pandemic dress the challenges that arise with transparency needed for the ad- Governance (ESG) goals, FinTech expectations in Sukuk structuring, share of Pakistan, Oman, Nigeria, growth of Islamic finance assets, Al- the development of any financial in- vancement of the sukuk market, and Waqf-focused sukuk,” Alvi buy-side and sell-side perspec- Egypt and regions such as Africa is pen Capital and Alpen Asset Advis- struments, Hamad said. Ijlal Alvi, chief executive of the said. “These factors present a huge tives, tangibility ratios, Sustainable increasing, the organisation said. ers said in June. A growing Muslim “These should be tackled by IIFM, said. potential that will play a major role Development Goals and the evolv- About $98.4 billion in sukuk, with population, more sukuk issuances creating greater transparency and “It is also important that the in the development of the sukuk ing Sukuk market as well as IIFM’s an issue size of $100 million or and ethical consumerism are set to standardisation in financial docu- industry stakeholders provide sup- market in years to come.” Sukuk Al Ijarah and Sukuk Al Mu- above and with tenor of more than boost demand for Sharia-compliant mentation and practices.” port for continued innovation in ESG-centred financial instru- darabah Standards. Economy & Business Sunday, August 8, 2021 11 Weekly Energy Market Review More US firms require Oil falls in biggest weekly decline in months on demand worries staff to be vaccinated As offices re-open, vaccina- tion rates stall at around 50%

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From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, slaughterhouses to airlines, more American firms are demanding their employ- ees get COVID-19 vaccines to return to the workplace, and are willing to fire them if they violate the rule. CNN news network termi- nated three employees who flouted the policyand went to work without being immu- nized against the coronavirus. il prices fell about 1% on Friday, air-conditioning needs. Additionally, buyers “Let me be clear -- we have posting their steepest weekly loss are already securing demand ahead of win- a zero-tolerance policy on Oin months, on worries that travel ter. Europe has failed to replenish inven- this,” CNN Chair Jeff Zucker restrictions to curb the spread of the Delta tories since then, competing for world spot wrote in a memo to employees A growing number of American companies are telling employees they must get the Covid-19 vaccine to variant of COVID-19 will derail the global demand with China, a top consumer with that was tweeted Thursday by return to the office. recovery in energy demand. Brent crude oil scarce storage capacity. Beijing Gas bought a reporter for the channel. futures settled down 59 cents, or 0.8%, at one cargo to be delivered between Septem- While experts say they ing to their offices to be vac- cent days. Retail chain Walmart, the $70.70, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate ber 26-30 into the Yuedong terminal at a have the legal authority to do cinated, with exemptions for Meat producer Tyson country’s largest private em- (WTI) crude futures fell 81 cents, or 1.2%, price well above $15 /mmBtu in a tender in so, corporations had been re- medical or religious reasons, Foods announced Tuesday ployer, made vaccines man- to settle at $68.28 a barrel. For the week, which it was seeking three cargoes, industry luctant to take this step ear- according to the U.S. Equal that vaccination will be man- datory for head office em- global benchmark Brent shed sources said. China’s Shenz- lier in the pandemic, possibly Employment Opportunity datory for all employees, in ployees, but not for workers more than 6%, its largest week hen Energy bought a cargo for fearing a political backlash. Commission (EEOC). offices and slaughterhouses, in supermarkets and ware- of losses in four months, and August 19-27 delivery to the But as firms have moved Eric Feldman, professor of starting November 1. houses. WTI tumbled nearly 7% in its same terminal at $16.20 per to re-open their offices, U.S. health law and medical ethics With the explosion of in- Cappelli notes those biggest weekly decline in nine mmBtu, they said. PetroChina vaccination rates have stalled at the University of Pennsyl- fections linked to the Delta stores tend to be in rural areas months. sold a cargo for delivery into at around 50 percent and in- vania, said CNN was justified variant, “this is the right time where anti-vaccine sentiment The slump in crude prices the Fujian terminal in China fections have surged due to in firing workers, if the rules to take the next step to ensure is high. over the last week has come over September 4-8 at $16.14/ the Delta variant. were clearly laid out. a fully vaccinated workforce,” As many companies are as the Delta variant has mmBtu. A fire at Gazprom’s United Airlines boss Scott “Putting oneself at risk said Claudia Coplein, the com- struggling to find workers, prompted renewed mobility Urengoy gas condensate prepa- Kirby, who in January said by not getting vaccinated is pany’s chief medical officer. especially for low-wage posi- restrictions. Both China and ration facility in the Yamal he was considering a vaccine foolish, but putting others at Slightly less than half of tions, they may not want to Japan have reinstated lockdown meas- region on Thursday also supported prices, requirement, on Friday an- risk is clearly unethical and, Tyson’s employees have been risk scaring away potential ures in some regions to limit the spread of traders said. Record exports earlier this nounced 67,000 U.S.-based in many cases, illegal, and it vaccinated so far, matching applicants. the highly transmissible variant. Japan is year from the United States helped make up workers will have to be vac- should be grounds for dis- the national average. “We would have hoped poised to expand emergency restrictions to for production disruptions in the East but cinated by the end of October. missal,” he said. Companies had been that we would have been out more regions of the country, while China, the amount of gas flowing to export plants “We know some of you will Wall Street firms have “waiting to see how many em- of this mess by now. And we’re the world’s second-largest oil consumer, has slipped. disagree with this decision,” been pushing for personnel ployees would do it on their not, because a lot of people has imposed curbs in some cities and can- U.S. natural gas futures held steady on he wrote in a message to em- to return to in-person work, own” before resorting to man- don’t trust the system,” Mi- celled flights. Friday as forecasts for less air condition- ployees. and investment bank Morgan dates, said Peter Cappelli, chael Urban of the University Also, U.S. President Joe Biden said that ing demand next week than previously “But, we have no greater Stanley and asset manager professor of management at of New Haven told AFP. COVID-19 cases in the United States, which expected offset an outlook calling for the responsibility to you and your BlackRock said in June that the Wharton School. Now that some major cor- have climbed to a six-month high, will go weather to remain much hotter than colleagues than to ensure your only vaccinated employees But “so many people have porations have taken the step, up before they come down and that the new normal through late August. Front-month safety when you’re at work, would be allowed in their of- come to believe that it is le- others are likely to follow, he Delta variant is taking a needless toll on the gas futures settled at $4.14 per mmBtu, the and the facts are crystal clear: fices. gitimate to object to being said. But for small companies country. same as on Thursday. But after closing at its everyone is safer when every- In Silicon Valley, tech vaccinated that employers are struggling to survive, he be- Crude futures also came under pressure highest since December 2018 earlier in the one is vaccinated.” behemoths Google, Face- worried there will be politi- lieves it would be easier if au- as the dollar strengthened after monthly week, the front-month was still up about Employers have the right book and Microsoft have an- cal pushback on them from a thorities announced a broad U.S. job growth came in higher than ex- 6% this week after sliding almost 4% last to require workers return- nounced similar rules in re- mandate,” he told AFP. vaccine mandate. pected. A stronger dollar makes greenback- week. With Asian and European gas both denominated oil more expensive for buyers trading over $15 per mmBtu, analysts said in other currencies. buyers around the world will keep purchas- U.S. oil rigs rose two to 387 this week, ing all the LNG the United States can pro- energy services firm Baker Hughes Co duce since U.S. fuel was selling for around Chinese firm to build battery plant for Nissan EVs in Japan said. Growth in the rig count has slowed in $4. Prices at TTF in the Netherlands, the recent months as drillers continue to focus European benchmark, were on track to hit Agencies electric vehicles. the company based in Zama, rently manufactures batteries on capital discipline. a record high for a second day in a row on With demand for EV bat- Kanagawa Prefecture. for the Leaf EVs at a Nissan Friday. Chinese battery maker En- tery projected to rise amid Envision AESC Group said plant in Britain. It will build Asian spot prices rally to eight-year vision AESC Japan Ltd will global efforts to cut green- it has decided to build the bat- a new battery factory adjacent seasonal high amid LNG supply crunch build a lithium-ion battery house gas emissions, the tery plant in the eastern Japan to the Nissan plant as the au- Spot prices for LNG in Asia rose this factory for Nissan Motor Co’s company plans to spend over region, which hosts a number tomaker seeks to shift away week to their highest for this time of the electric vehicles in Ibaraki 100 billion yen in total and of production sites for auto- from fuel-burning engines. year since 2013, as buyers prepare for Prefecture, northeast of To- expand the capacity of the Iba- motive equipment makers, as AESC, or Automotive En- more extreme temperatures amid a supply kyo, with an initial investment raki plant, which is expected to it can receive a 2 billion yen ergy Supply Corp, was estab- crunch. The average LNG price for Sep- of 50 billion yen. start mass production in 2024, subsidy from the Ibaraki pre- lished as a joint venture be- tember delivery into North-East Asia was The battery firm owned by to 18 gigawatt hours. fectural government. tween Nissan and NEC Corp in estimated at about $16.90 per million Brit- Envision AESC Group Ltd said The factory in the town of Ibaraki Gov Kazuhiko Oi- 2007, but Nissan announced ish thermal units (mmBtu), up $1.30 from the factory is expected to be Ibaraki will initially hire some gawa said at a joint press con- its sale to Envision Group, a the previous week, industry sources said. one of the largest EV battery 400 workers, with the number ference with Envision AESC green technology company Demand for LNG, mainly used in thermal plants in Japan with an annual expected to reach about 1,000 Group, “We will work closely based in Shanghai, in 2018. plants to generate electricity, rises during production capacity of 6 giga- later. The construction work with (the company) to support The Japanese automaker still the Northern Hemisphere summer to meet — by The Al Attiyah Foundation watt hours, roughly enough for the plant is scheduled to its business activity.” owns 20 percent of Envision to power 150,000 Nissan Leaf begin in October, according to Envision AESC Group cur- AESC Group.

Melinda French Gates now owns $5.7bn in stock after divorce Apple to scan iPhones cording to filings with the Se- strife in the latter’s marriage, for images of child abuse After 27-year curities and Exchange Com- according to the New York mission. Times. Agencies ers. marriage to Bill The latest shifts come af- “I had several dinners Matthew Green of Johns ter Gates transferred more with him hoping that what Apple unveiled plans to scan Hopkins, a top cryptography Gates ended, his than $3bn worth of shares, he said about getting billions U.S. iPhones for images of researcher, was concerned that including stakes in the same of philanthropy for global child sexual abuse, drawing it could be used to frame inno- company Cas- three companies, in the weeks health through contacts that applause from child protection cent people by sending them cade transferred following their May 3 divorce he had might emerge, and groups but raising concern harmless but malicious images announcement. It’s enough to when it looked like it wasn’t among some security research- designed designed to appear as $2.4bn in shares make her one of the world’s a real thing that relationship ers that the system could be matches for child porn, fooling richest people — the stocks ended,” Gates told CNN’s misused by governments look- Apple’s algorithm and alerting alone are now worth more Anderson Cooper in an inter- ing to surveil their citizens. law enforcement -- essentially Agencies than $5.7bn, but it may only view. “It was a huge mistake Apple said its messaging framing people. “Researchers be part of the picture. to spend time with him, to app will use on-device ma- have been able to do this pretty Days after finalising their The specific details of how give him the credibility of be- chine learning to warn about easily,” he said. divorce following 27 years the ex-couple is splitting their ing there.” sensitive content without mak- Tech companies including of marriage, Bill Gates and enormous fortune reside in Gates also said that he is ing private communications Microsoft, Google, Facebook Melinda French Gates re- the separation contract that a still in contact with French readable by the company. The and others have for years been sumed the process of splitting judge in Washington State ap- Melinda French Gates Gates because they will con- tool Apple calls “neuralMatch” sharing “hash lists” of known up their public assets. proved earlier this week. tinue to work together at will detect known images of images of child sexual abuse. On Thursday, Gates’s Cas- The agreement isn’t pub- representative didn’t respond also holds stakes in several their $65bn foundation. Last child sexual abuse without de- Apple has also been scanning cade Investment conveyed 3.3 lic, so it’s not known how to requests for comment. other public companies that month, the foundation said crypting people’s messages. If user files stored in its iCloud million shares of AutoNation, they’re divvying things up or Cascade, which is run haven’t transferred shares to French Gates might step it finds a match, the image will service, which is not as secure- now worth about $387 mil- the amount of other private by money manager Michael French Gates. down from her roles there if be reviewed by a human who ly encrypted as its messages, lion, to French Gates, as well assets French Gates may have Larson, still owns significant This week Gates spoke the ex-couple can no longer can notify law enforcement if for such images. as 2.8 million shares of Deere received. Gates is worth about stakes in AutoNation, Deere publicly about the divorce work together. Gates said he necessary. Some say this technology & Co. valued at about $1 bil- $150bn, according to the and Canadian National - 17 and his association with late hopes that doesn’t happen. But researchers say the tool could leave the company vul- lion and 9.5 million shares of Bloomberg Billionaires Index. per cent, 8.5 per cent and 11 paedophile con man Jeffrey “Melinda has incredible could be put to other purposes nerable to political pressure Canadian National Railway A spokeswoman for per cent, respectively, accord- Epstein, whose meetings strengths that she brings,” such as government surveil- in authoritarian states such as totalling in excess of $1bn, ac- French Gates and a Cascade ing to Friday’s filings. Cascade with Gates may have caused Gates said. lance of dissidents or protest- China. Neeraj QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Chopra QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune wins first athletics gold for India page 13 SUNday, AUGUST 8, 2021

TEAM QATAR OLYMPICS DELEGATION ARRIVES HOME AFTER MEMORABALE SHOW

Participation in Tokyo Olympics best in history of Qatari sports: Sheikh Joaan

Tribune News Network Doha Medals Tally HH Personal Representa- This outcome of the medals tive of HH the Amir, Sheikh is very satisfactory, Country G S B T Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, especially as it placed China 38 31 18 87 led well-wishers to welcome Qatar in the first place at USA 36 39 33 108 Team Qatar Olympic mission the level of the Arab (Al Adaam) which won two Japan 27 12 17 56 gold medals, in high jump and countries participating ROC 20 26 23 69 weightlifting, besides a bronze at “Tokyo Olympics 2020”. Britain 20 21 22 63 medal in beach volleyball at the HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Australia 17 7 22 46 Tokyo 2020 Olympics, headed by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Ham- Al Thani, President, Qatar Germany 10 11 16 37 ad Al Thani, President, Qatar Olympic Committee Netherlands 10 11 12 33 Olympic Committee (QOC). Italy 10 10 19 39 The Qatar Olympic del- world, wishing them success in France 9 12 11 32 egation arrived to a rousing future participations. New Zealand 7 6 7 20 welcome at the Hamad Inter- Qatar Olympic Committee Brazil 7 4 8 19 national Airport in Doha on Secretary-General HE Jassim Saturday evening. bin Rashid Al Buenain, said, Hungary 6 7 6 19 HE Sheikh Joaan bin “I am very proud to see how Canada 6 6 11 23 Hamad Al Thani termed Qa- people in Qatar feel. We really South Korea 6 4 10 20 tar’s participation at the Tokyo appreciate this warm reception Cuba 6 3 5 14 2020 Olympics in Japan as the for Team Qatar. We are looking Poland 4 5 5 14 best in the history of Qatari at this performance as the foun- sports. dation for our next events.” Czech Republic 4 4 3 11 Sheikh Jassim congratu- An elated Barshim, who Norway 4 2 1 7 lated Qatar’s champions on added Olympic gold to his ear- Jamaica 4 1 4 9 the great accomplishment, lier silver medals and world Spain 3 8 6 17 praising the outstanding per- titles, said: “I feel great, I am Sweden 3 6 0 9 formances and high sports- happy. It’s a moment of glory manship of the champions and I want to thank all these Switzerland 3 4 6 13 at the Olympics wishing them people who have come here Denmark 3 4 4 11 the best of luck in the coming to support us. The job is done, Kenya 3 4 2 9 international tournaments. it’s been the greatest ever. It’s Croatia 3 3 2 8 Sheikh Joaan said that a feeling I cannot describe in Iran 3 2 2 7 the current participation wit- words. It’s a moment in life Belgium 3 1 2 6 nessed for the first time the and I just want to take my time achievement of three med- to enjoy this moment.” Slovenia 3 1 1 5 als, including two gold medals Weightlifter Fares was Georgia 2 5 1 8 for weightlifter Fares Ibrahim ecstatic too. He said, “I am Chinese Taipei 2 4 6 12 in weightlifting (96 kg) and feeling great and I am feeling Turkey 2 2 9 13 champion Mutaz Barshim in wonderful to be back home Serbia 2 1 4 7 the high jump competition. with a gold medal. Hopefully, In addition, Qatari beach in the next competitions we Bulgaria 2 1 2 5 volleyball team won the bronze can represent Qatar very well. Uganda 2 1 1 4 medal, which is the first medal The Qatar Volleyball As- Ecuador 2 1 0 3 for Arabs in a team sport. sociation President Ali Al Uzbekistan 2 0 2 4 Sheikh Joaan noted this Kuwari was delighted on the Greece 2 0 1 3 outcome of the medals is very beach volleyball team of Cherif satisfactory, especially as it Younousse and Ahmed Tijan’s Qatar 2 0 1 3 placed Qatar in the first place bronze medal win. “We are Bahamas 2 0 0 2 at the level of the Arab coun- very happy. We tried our best Kosovo 2 0 0 2 tries participating at “Tokyo to get the gold. This is our first Ukraine 1 5 12 18 Olympics 2020”. He stressed Olympic medal for volleyball Belarus 1 3 3 7 that the distinguished results and it is great. We have young Romania 1 3 0 4 achieved have been due to the players, and we will have more unlimited support the sports to celebrate at the next Olym- Venezuela 1 3 0 4 sector enjoys from His High- pics in Paris (2024),” he said. India 1 2 4 7 ness the Amir of State of Qatar “We’re so proud with the Hong Kong 1 2 2 5 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al performance of the whole na- Philippines 1 2 1 4 Thani and the great work done tional team. They did a great Slovakia 1 2 1 4 by the sports federations. job and they have to be proud Sheikh Joaan thanked of themselves. We prom- South Africa 1 2 0 3 and appreciated all athletes of ise more accolades in future Austria 1 1 5 7 Team Qatar for their great ef- events like Asian Games and Egypt 1 1 4 6 forts to honour Qatari sports at Paris 2024. For now, it is time Indonesia 1 1 3 5 the largest sports forum in the to celebrate,” Al Kuwari added. Sunday, August 8, 2021 13

Cherif & Ahmed sign off with bronze finish

thinks that maybe now it’s his Hard work, patience time to be a role model for the and discipline younger generation, which will come to replace him in the key to the Qatari future. team’s success “My idol, Alison, was out early into the tournament. He Agencies was my favourite player, he Doha and Phil. They were both out. But this is sports. There are At the start of the 2021 beach young teams and the game is volleyball season, Cherif You- really growing,” said Cherif. nousse and Ahmed Tijan were “I will also pass through not far above the cut-off line that. There will be another in the provisional Olympic generation and they will put ranking and their qualification me out at one of the Olym- for Tokyo 2020 was far from pics. You never know. Maybe certain. At the time, hardly the guy who is looking up to anyone could expect the kind me now is watching me and of season the Qatari pair were Qatar’s Ahmed Tijan (L) and Cherif Younousse pose with the National maybe in the next 10 years about to have. flag as they celebrate winning the men’s beach volleyball bronze he is going to beat me. I was And it has been a fantastic medal at the Olympics at Shiokaze Park in Tokyo on Saturday. (AFP) watching London 2012 on season so far. They started the TV and four years later I was year with their first gold on the to play better year by year. Lativia’s Martins Plavins and there in Rio. FIVB Beach Volleyball World So every year we were trying Edgars Tocs 21-12, 21-18 in “It was all the hard work, Tour as a team. Yes, it was at to evaluate the mistakes we the bronze medal match on waking up at seven o’clock, go- a 1-star tournament and they made in the last year. I think Saturday. Qatar’s Ahmed Tijan (L) and Cherif Younousse celebrate winning the men’s beach volleyball bronze medal ing to the gym when everybody were playing at home in Doha, so far we are doing great,” “We had a great feel- at the the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park in Tokyo on on Saturday. (AFP) is sleeping and sacrificing a lot but it was still gold. Then they Cherif told Volleyball World. ing that we were going to get of things, having some ups didn’t do as well as expected at “It was not an easy process. something, because before forever too. Everybody knows a little far-fetched, but indeed, have to get ready for the World and downs through the pro- the 4-star Doha event, but still It’s a long process. It didn’t the event we were announced about Qatari beach volley- heading into Tokyo 2020, they Championship next year and cess. But we believed in that; made the quarterfinals. start now. It started in 2012. as number one in the World ball. That was the goal. But were among the favourites for the Olympics in Paris. At the we didn’t just give up. We kept However, at five of the next Mentally and physically, it was Ranking,” continued the we didn’t start now. Norway the Olympic title. They took World Championship we will pushing, our staff, my partner six 4-star tournaments, Cherif not easy. It took us maybe six 26-year-old blocker. “That didn’t start now; they really “only” the bronze, but the be one of the favourites. But and I. Our federation always and Ahmed made the final, cel- or seven years to build this also pushed us to play. Unluck- have a school of beach volley- FIVB World Championship is the level of beach volleyball is supported us, even when we ebrating with the gold medals team. But we trust the process. ily, we couldn’t reach the final, ball. And Qatar is the same. only a year away. Is this when so high it’s really not easy to lost and finished ninth or 17th. at the third Cancun event. This For sure, the road is going to losing to the world champions. We have all the facilities. But, they are going to keep their say, ‘OK, this is the team who All our families are proud of incredible run quickly brought be very difficult; there will I think it was a good rival to like I said, it took us eight promise? is going to win it’. us, because they know how them up to the number one be some ups and downs. But lose to. Right now, it’s a really years to get here. Can you im- “Yes,” said Cherif. “We’ve “All of the top 15 are really much hard work we put in and spot in the FIVB World Rank- we didn’t give up and we’re great feeling for the people of agine? Now we are happy, but been talking about this in the good enough to be successful how we sacrificed everything. ing at the start of the Olympic thankful to be here.” Qatar. They are really proud of the marathon continues.” gym. What would it be like if at the World Championship This year I became a father. Games in Tokyo. By ‘here’ Cherif meant the us and that was the goal. Now Three years ago, in an in- one day we are world champs or the Olympics. So right Now my son is 11 months old “It was hard work, patience Olympic podium at Tokyo it’s a dream come true and we terview for fivb.com,C herif or Olympic champs? And our now we are just going to work and I spent only four months and discipline. We knew that 2020. The Qatari pair finished are grateful. said, “One day we are going coach said, ‘You, guys, have it!’ hard and try to play better with him and now he is a big we had the potential. What with the bronze, their coun- “We are in the books for- to be Olympic champions or We just took it and believed in than this year.” boy. Leaving them was a sac- we were focused on was how try’s first ever Olympic medal ever and Qatar is going to be world champions, for sure!” At it. Now we made the next step, Cherif had his beach vol- rificeI made and it’s always on to express those feelings, how in beach volleyball. They beat on the beach volleyball map the time it may have sounded but this is over and now we leyball idols in the past. He my mind. But it was worth it.” Historic day for Felix, Hassan, Lasitskene, India in athletics

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American Allyson Felix further rewrote the record books in Olympic athletics with 4x400 metres relay gold, Dutch Sifan Hassan completed on impressive distance double and Russian athlete Mariya Lasitskene got high jump gold at last on Saturday. If that wasn’t enough on an action-packed final day on the track and field of Tokyo’s National Stadium, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra got a first ever athletics gold for India and Norway’s Jakob In- gebrigtsen dominated a super fast 1,500m in superb fashion. Felix was part of a star- studded American relay team that clocked the fastest time in 33 years for a seventh straight gold in the event which gave USA’s Allyson Felix celebrates after winning the women’s 4x400m relay final during the Tokyo 2020 Olym- her an American record 11th pic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on on Saturday. (AFP) athletics medal. Felix, 35, ran the second to be with her, kind of starting leg in a team that also boasted my career off.” 400m hurdles gold medal- The men’s relay was also list and world record holder won by the US with 400m Sydney McLaughlin, 400m hurdles silver medallist Rai hurdles world champion and Benjamin anchoring them to Olympic silver medallist Dali- gold in a fast 2;55.70 minutes. India’s Neeraj Chopra celebrates after winning the men’s javelin throw final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic lah Muhammad and 800m The Dutch were surprise sil- Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday. (AFP) gold medallist Athing Mu. ver medallists and Botswana They clocked 3 minutes claimed bronze. including mine, but probably I the 2013 world champion who “I’ve been struggling with 16.85 seconds to get gold The impressive Hassan had to stand strong so that this took bronze like in 2012. Big eating for the last couple of ahead of European champions emulated Ethiopia’s Tirunesh (gold medal) would now hang pre-event favourite Johannes weeks because I have been Poland and Jamaica. Dibaba when she added around my neck,” said Lasit- Vetter of Germany missed the waiting so long for this race. Felix won 400m bronze on 10,000m gold to that from the skene of not being allowed at final round of throws in ninth. This is what you want as a pro- Friday and her 11 medals since 5,000 - the day after also get- Rio and now bouncing back as “It feels unbelievable. It is fessional runner,” the 20-year- a 2004 debut are one more ting 1,500m bronze. the only gold medallist from the first timeI ndia has won a old Ingebrigtsen said. than compatriot Carl Lewis on Hassan had enough the 10 Russians allowed to gold in athletics, so I feel very “I’ve been able to do it first the men’s side. Felix has sev- strength to run past world re- compete as neutrals in Tokyo good,” Chopra said. “It’s a try and I feel like I am just get- en golds, three silver and one cord holder Letesenbet Gidey athletics. proud moment for me and my ting started. But at the same bronze, Lewis’ haul is 9-1-0. of Ethiopia for victory in Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan wins the women’s 10,000m final at the “I put too much of myself country.” European champion time, I have been dreaming “The first was a very, very 29:55.32 minutes. Bahrain’s Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday. (AFP) into this to just give up.” Ingebrigtsen ran past season of this for my whole life. It’s long time ago when everything Kalkidan Gezahegne also Commonwealth Games leader and world champion great.” Earlier Saturday, Ken- was new. passed the tiring Gidey to get runner who covered 24.5km lems this year but soared to champion Chopra meanwhile Timothy Cheruiyot of Kenya ya’s Peres Jepchirchir won the And this one everything is silver ahead of her. in all over the three distances a best 2.04m metres when it got India’s first athletics gold, coming out of the last bend women’s marathon in Sapporo different but in a good way. I “I am so happy; I have no during the Games. mattered, after barely staying 121 years after the nation’s to triumph in an Olympic re- in hot and humid conditions in am so pleased it was running words. I am just so thankful, Lasitskene cried tears of in the competition at 1.96m. only other medals in the sport, cord 3:28.32 minutes in the 2:27:20 hours from compatri- with these amazing women,” and I don’t think I could have joy and relief when she got She was pushed hard by Aus- 200m and 200m hurdles sil- 1,500m. ot world record holder Brigid she said. done any better than this,” the elusive gold after three tralian Nicola McDermott who vers from Norman Pritchard Cheruiyot got silver and Kosgei and American surprise Teenager Mu said: “Ally- Hassan said. world titles - having not been had a personal best 2.02m. in 1900 in Paris. bronze went to Briton Josh bronze medallist Molly Seidel. son is an amazing athlete. I’m “During the medal cer- allowed to compete in 2016 in Pre-competition favourite Ya- Chopra threw 87.58 me- Kerr in a fast race with the top The men’s marathon, also astonished by everything she emony I was thinking: ‘It is connection with doping sanc- roslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine tres to beat Jakub Vadleych four dipping under 3:30 min- in Sapporo early Sunday, com- does, even coming out here at over. Now you can sleep!’ But tions against Russia. took bronze. of the Czech Republic and his utes, six of the nine finalists pletes the Olympic athletics her last Games. It’s just great I am super happy,” added the Lasitskene had some prob- “It shattered many careers, compatriot Vitezslav Vesely, setting personal bests. programme. 14 Sunday, August 8, 2021

Inami charge falls short as Korda takes golf gold

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World number one Nelly Korda clung on to take Olym- pic gold at the women’s golf tournament at the Tokyo Games on Saturday after a stunning charge from Japan’s Mone Inami fell just short. Inami posted a superb six- under 65 on the fourth and fi- nal round at the Kasumigaseki Country Club but bogeyed the last hole having made up five to Korda over the first 17 holes of the day. Korda, the daughter of Brazil players celebrate after receiving their medals during the medal ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games men’s football competition former Australian Open at Yokohama International Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, on Saturday. (AFP) tennis champion Petr Kor- da, adds Olympic gold to Gold medallist USA’s Nelly Korda holds her medal on the podium her PGA Championship title during the victory ceremony of the women’s golf individual stroke play won earlier this year. at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe on Saturday. (AFP) “This is super special, be- Brazil win successive Olympic ing an Olympian is already special itself, but being a gold medallist is amazing, I don’t have words for it,” said Korda. golds with Malcom’s winner “I got a little emotional stepping onto the stage. It’s surreal. I’m very happy about DPA ny on penalties for their first like Simon was also part of The forward was part of the how this week went.” Yokohama Olympic men’s title in Rio five Spain’s Euro 2020 squad, lev- side that lost the Copa America Korda was immediately years ago, had an experienced elled on 61 minutes with a su- final to Argentina just four congratulated on the 18th Malcom showed his strength side like Spain with veteran perb volley. weeks ago. green by sister Jessica, who in extra-time to give Brazil a 2-1 Dani Alves among those com- Spain substitute Bryan Gil The gold meant 38-year-old also made the US team and win over Spain and a second plementing the under-23 side. then rattled the woodwork Alves picked up a 44th title in finishedtied 15th, after seeing straight men’s Olympic football Hertha Berlin forward from distance with a minute left his professional career. out gold with a two-under 69. gold medal on Saturday. Matheus Cunha put Brazil of normal time. Mexico had taken bronze The basis for her victory was a The Zenit St Petersburg ahead on the stroke of half-time Malcom had the final say on Friday with a 3-1 win over stunning 62 in Thursday’s sec- player shrugged off defender in Yokohama and they should however with Spain having a Japan. ond round “I’ve always been a Silver medallist Japan’s Mone Inami (2nd R) and bronze medallist Jesus Vallejo too easily and have already been in the lead but penalty appeal waved away Canada’s women also won fighter, I will never back down, New Zealand’s Lydia Ko (L) celebrate the silver medal play-off. slotted home on 108 minutes, for Richarlison’s penalty miss. minutes later. their firstO lympic football title I’m going to fight to the end despite the best efforts of goal- The Everton forward then “I love you Brazil,” tweeted on Friday when they beat Swe- and I showed that today,” she threatened her position. narrowly missed out, rolled in keeper Unai Simon. hit the bar in the second half Richarlison with a photograph den 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 said of her nerveless run of five Four consecutive birdies five birdies to be placed fourth Brazil, who beat Germa- before Mikel Oyarzabal, who of him kissing his gold medal. draw. pars to finish. from the 12th sent the Japa- on fifteen-under 201 ahead of Korda took gold on 17 un- nese flying into contention Australia’s Hannah Green and der par, leaving Inami and and another at 17 drew her Denmark’s Pedersen who tied New Zealand’s Lydia Ko - who level in the lead. But after find- for fifth. took silver at Rio 2016 - to ing the front bunker on her ap- The Indian finished the fi- Glory at last for Yafai family play-off for the minor medals. proach to 18, Inami could not nal day with 68 (-3). In the first Inami triumphed on the up and down leaving Korda 8 holes of the course, Aditi had Galal Yafai secured a first 16 at Rio 2016, while brother first extra hole to take silver the chance to seal gold with a a flawless start with 3 birdies Olympic gold for his family Kal fell at the same stage at and leave bronze to Ko, who is final par, which she achieved which included back-to-back with a points win in the men’s Beijing 2008 and then failed the first to claim two Olympic in routine fashion. ones on holes 5 and 6. Korda flyweight final on Saturday. to make weight for a box-off medals in golf. India’s Aditi The final round began early who was sailing very comfort- Four of the judges scored ahead of London 2012. Gamal, Ashok missed the medal play- Saturday to avoid potential bad ably in the final round, had a the bout against Carlo Paalam a third brother, is also a boxer. off by a shot in fourth. weather later in the day was horror show when she put a narrowly in Yafai’s favour at It was a victory long in the Korda started the day with still briefly interrupted with double bogey on 7th which Kokugikan Arena to bring the making then, as Yafai said: a three-shot lead and made the leaders a couple of holes gave Ashok and Lydia Ko a British star Games joy in To- “Whenever I do anything good serene progress until a furi- from finishing their round. chance to be tied up at the top kyo. Yafai lost in the round of it impacts (his brothers).” Philippines’ Carlo Paalam (red) and Britain’s Galal Yafai fight during ous back nine charge by Inami India’s Aditi Ashok, who of the leaderboard. their men’s fly (48-52kg) boxing final bout on Saturday.( AFP) Sweden wins team jumping, Chopra aimed at breaking Olympics record ANI “But still you displayed a Tokyo sensational show in the Olym- Springsteen’s daughter pics and this all because of your India’s javelin throw athlete hard work,” said PM Modi. Neeraj Chopra on Saturday In 2019, Chopra under- Jessica of USA takes silver said competing in internation- went elbow surgery and his al tournaments before the To- participation in the Tokyo editions in 1912, 1920 and kyo Games helped him in his Games looked uncertain. 1924. preparations. However, it seems the stars Springsteen said she had Neeraj Chopra became the were aligned for the athlete quickly contacted her family first Indian athlete to win a gold as the Games were postponed after the surprise silver for the in track and field event at the due to the COVID-19 pandem- US. “I FaceTimed them really Olympics. He threw the javelin ic. His gold medal at the Olym- quick. They were all scream- to a distance of 87.58m in the pics and enthused people. ing, I don’t think we under- mega event to pick the gold. “ PM Modi further said: “You stood anything,” she said. The most important thing have made the country proud “I just saw their team USA for me this year was to partici- Gold medallist India’s Neeraj Chopra celebrates on the podium and your win will encourage gear, there was just lots of pate in international compe- during the victory ceremony for the men’s javelin throw at the Olympic youths to take up sports. This shouting. I couldn’t make a lot titions. The two, three inter- Stadium in Tokyo on Saturday. (AFP) time all athletes have made out but I know that they’re so national competitions where their mark in such fields where excited.” I played helped me a lot,” earlier Indian athletes were Springsteen, who started Neeraj said at a virtual press not there. You are a soldier and taking riding lessons at the age conference. you will be able to encourage of five, rodeD on Juan van de “So I didn’t feel any pres- more youths in sports.” Donkhoeve almost flawlessly sure in Olympics and I was “This was the most impor- to medal at her first Games as able to focus on my perfor- tant day of my sports career, a competitor having been an mance,” he added. and today I gave my 100 per alternate rider in 2012. Neeraj Chopra began his cent and won a medal for my “It was wild. I mean, quest for a medal with a mas- country.” watching the last couple go, sive throw of 87.03 meters and “I wanted to do well. This just wondering if we’re gonna was leading the pack after the was the last event for India. have to jump off or not, you end of the first attempt. He A lot of people supported definitely start to get the jit- bettered it with the second me and motivated me. And ters,” she added. throw of 87.58m. that has helped me succeed,” “But it was also super excit- “A good first throw gives Neeraj added. Jessica Springsteen of the US riding Don Juan van de Donkoeve riding ing. My horse jumped it beauti- you the confidence and puts India has now won seven Indiana competes in the equestrian’s jumping team jump off between fully. And we really gave it our pressure on other throwers. medals in the multi-sporting Sweden and the USA at the Equestrian Park in Tokyo on Saturday. (AFP) all out there.” On Tuesday, the My second throw was also very People in Siliguri, northeast India, celebrate India athlete Neeraj Chopra’s event, its best-ever perfor- 29-year-old was narrowly elim- stable,” Neeraj Chopra said. gold medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, on Saturday. (AFP) mance. DPA teen’s daughter Jessica who inated in joint-31st place in the “My personal best was At the Tokyo 2020 Olym- Tokyo had to settle for silver. individual jump qualifiers. 88.07-m. So I decided to break efforts and in a phone call con- country proud. Olympic got pics, Bajrang Punia (Bronze), A jump-off for gold was Team bronze went to Bel- the Olympics record of 90.57 gratulated Chopra and high- delayed and you worked a year Mirabai Chanu (silver), PV Sweden won the equestrian needed and after a high-qual- gium. France were eliminated m. I gave my best but couldn’t. lighted how the javelin throw- harder. The coronavirus pan- Sindhu (bronze), Lovlina Bor- jumping team gold at the To- ity competition, the Swedes while in the lead when Van- I aim to achieve the mark of er had to battle injury during demic also hampered the ath- gohain (bronze), men’s hockey kyo Olympics on Saturday, emerged victorious for the couver de Lanlore, the horse 90-m mark soon,” he added. his journey to an Olympic win. letes’ preparation and you got team ( bronze), and Ravi Ku- edging out the United States fourth time. of Penelope Leprevost, twice India’s Prime Minister “A big congratulations to injured as well during prepa- mar Dahiya (silver) have also and singer Bruce Springs- They won the first three refused a fence. Narendra Modi applauded the you. You have made the whole rations. won medals. Sports Sunday, August 8, 2021 15 Koeman praises Messi as best player in the world

DPA Berlin Lionel to hold news Ronald Koeman proclaimed Lionel Messi to be the “best conference today player in the world” after it was confirmed the Barcelona DPA Auditori 1899, a large func- legend will be leaving the club. Berlin tion room at the stadium, at Messi enjoyed an out- 12:00 local time (1000 GMT) standing career at Camp Nou, Lionel Messi will appear at a on Sunday. scoring 672 times in 778 ap- news conference at Camp Nou The club added: “On Thurs- pearances, but his time with on Sunday, Barcelona have day 5 August, it was announced the LaLiga giants ended announced. that the Argentine star will not abruptly this week due to Bar- The Argentine forward is be staying at FC Barcelona, ca’s dire financial situation. widely expected to join Paris where he has set club records The six-time Ballon d’Or Saint-Germain in the coming for appearances, goals and of- winner was expected to sign days after Barcelona said they ficial titles.” There has been no a new contract, having be- could not afford to retain him. indication of a change in Bar- come a free agent on July 1, That means Messi, 34, is celona’s stance, with seemingly before Thursday’s announce- likely to share his perspec- little prospect of a U-turn. ment shocked the foot- tive of the departure that has Barcelona’s announce- ball world. stunned world football. ment of Messi’s departure Koeman, who managed His contact expired at the stated it was a move that “both the forward during the 2020- end of June and both parties parties deeply regret”, with the 21 campaign, joined a host of had agreed fresh terms, only club citing “Spanish LaLiga football’s big names in pay- for Barcelona to announce the regulations on player registra- ing tribute to Messi. bombshell news on Thursday tion” as preventing them from “Still hard to understand that they could not proceed handing him a new contract. that you will not play for [Bar- due to “financial and structur- Like many clubs, Barce- celona] anymore,” the head al obstacles”. lona have been hit hard finan- coach wrote on Instagram. The club’s all-time record cially by the COVID-19 pan- “Thanks for everything you scorer, who has made more demic, while heavy spending have done for our club. I re- appearances for Barcelona on players in recent seasons ally enjoyed the full season we Argentinian forward Lionel Messi. (AFP) than any other player, recently has largely not paid off, with worked together. won the Copa America with Real Madrid and Atletico “I am impressed with your while Barca players past and ing things to do. Have fun, en- I arrived because of what a account to say farewell to his Argentina. Madrid winning the most re- work ethic and desire to win. present used social media to joy wherever you go and keep great human being you are,” captain. He landed the Copa del cent two LaLiga titles. What It makes you the best player praise their former team-mate. winning as only you know how Suarez wrote. “All the boys who come to Rey with Barcelona last sea- Messi has to say about the re- in the world. For now, I wish Gerard Pique, who won to do. “Proud to have shared the Masia dream of being able son, adding to an array of cent chain of events is keenly you and your family the best!” the treble with Messi in his Here we will miss you. I thousands of wonderful mo- to play with you, I feel lucky to trophies. During his time at awaited. With Messi expected to move first season back at the Cata- love you Leo.” Luis Suarez, for- ments at [Barcelona] and to be have fulfilled it,” Fati posted. Barcelona, the only club of his Barcelona president Joan to Paris Saint-Germain, Koe- lan club, posted on Instagram merly part of the formidable lucky to have played with you. “I wanted to thank you these professional career, Messi has Laporta said on Friday: “There man must prepare for life that “nothing will ever be the trio with Messi and Neymar, I sincerely hope that what hap- two years for your gestures of helped the team win 10 LaLi- was a moment when La Liga without the four-time Cham- same again” following the end pipped Barca to the title with pens in the future is the best affection towards me and for ga titles and four Champions insinuated to us that the pro- pions League winner. of an era. Atletico Madrid last term but for you and your family. I love everything I learned. Leagues, while he has been posed contract could suffice, Memphis Depay and An- “Now you are leaving, but he too revealed his admiration you so much.” Despite only “[Messi] my family and I awarded the Ballon d’Or a re- but after a technical analysis toine Griezmann will have I know that one day you will for the “best player ever”. playing for two campaigns will always be eternally grate- cord six times. by its financial commission, incredibly large shoes to fill come back,” the centre-back “I will always be grateful with Messi, Barca youngster ful, I wish you and yours all Barcelona said Messi they then informed us that in the 2021-22 campaign, continued. “There are pend- for how you received me since Ansu Fati used his Instagram the best.” would address media in the wouldn’t fully suffice either.” Root century, Bumrah five-for sets up exciting final day in Nottingham

ICC Nottingham Scoreboard England (1st Innings): 183 A tantalizing day five awaits India (1st Innings): 278 England (2nd Innings; Overnight: 25-0) at Trent Bridge as India need R. Burns c Pant b Siraj...... 18 another 157 runs for victory D. Sibley c Pant b Bumrah...... 28 while England will hunt to Z. Crawley c Pant b Bumrah...... 6 take the remaining 9 wickets J. Root c Pant b Bumrah...... 109 J. Bairstow c Jadeja b Siraj...... 30 on the fifth and final day of D. Lawrence lbw b Thakur...... 25 the first World test Cham- J. Buttler b Thakur...... 17 pionship Cycle Test at Trent S. Curran c Siraj b Bumrah...... 32 Australia’s Dan Christian plays a shot and Bangladesh’s Quazi Nurul Bridge on Sunday. O. Robinson c Rahane b Shami...... 15 S. Broad b Bumrah...... 0 Sohan looks on during the fourth Twenty20 international at the On a gripping Saturday, J. Anderson not out...... 0 Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. (AFP) with an overnight lead of 70 Extras: (b5, lb2, nb10, w6)...... 23 runs, India were in search of Total: (All out, 85.5 overs, 400 mins) ������������ 303 a breakthrough in the first Fall of wickets: 1-37 (Burns), 2-46 (Crawley), 3-135 (Sibley), 4-177 (Bairstow), 5-211 (Lawrence), 6-237 Christian’s carnage helps hour. Mohammed Siraj pro- (Buttler), 7-274 (Root), 8-295 (Curran), 9-295 vided just that with the wicket (Broad), 10-303 (Robinson). of Rory Burns who perished Bowling: Bumrah 19-2-64-5 (1w, 7nb); Siraj 25-3- Australia win T20I thriller 84-2 (1nb); Shami 15.5-1-72-1 (5w); Thakur 13-1- for 18 runs. 37-2 (1nb); Jadeja 13-3-39-0 (1nb). ICC a strike rate of 57.69, Shakib Immediately in the next India 2nd Innings (Target: 209) Dhaka could only manage 15 runs over, Jasprit Bumrah too KL Rahul c Buttler b Broad...... 26 before edging it to Matthew snared his first. The out-of- R. Sharma not out...... 12 C. Pujara not out...... 12 Australia took their first Wade. form Zak Crawley’s struggles Extras: (lb1, nb1)...... 2 win of the series with three The introduction of Mitch- in 2021 continued as he edged Total: (For 1 wkt, 14 overs, 66 mins)...... 52 wickets in hand after Dan ell Swepson made things the ball to Rishabh Pant. To bat: V Kohli, A Rahane, R Pant, R Jadeja, S Thakur, Christian’s 15-ball 39 eased worse for the hosts. In his sec- It was the third-wicket J Bumrah, M Shami, M Siraj. Fall of wickets: 1-34 (Rahul). the chase after the bowlers re- ond spell, Swepson picked the partnership of 89 runs be- England’s captain Joe Root celebrates his century on the fourth day of the first cricket Test of the India Bowling: Anderson 5-1-12-0; Broad 5-1-18-1; stricted Bangladesh to 104 in wickets of Mahmudullah and tween Joe Root and Dom Tour of England 2021 at the Trent Bridge cricket ground in Nottingham, England, on Saturday. (AFP) Robinson 4-0-21-0 (1nb). their 4th Twenty20 Interna- Nurul Hasan, both for nought Sibley that gave the hosts a Match position: India need 157 more runs to win tional on Saturday. and trapped leg-before in suc- lead. Root registered back-to- with nine second-innings wickets standing. In what should have been cessive deliveries. back fifties in the Test and his Toss: England. a straightforward chase, Bang- A couple of cameos from control over the innings sug- ladesh complicated things for Afif Hossain (20) and Mahedi gested a big one was loading. lent knock of 109. Australia with their resistance Hasan (23) got the hosts to Sibley departed against Sam Curran’s crucial with the ball. However, a total 104/9 with 14 off those coming Bumrah for a well-fought 28 knock of 32 would come to of 104 on the board posted by in the final over. Andrew Tye that came in 133 balls. Then, an end against Bumrah. Stu- the hosts after opting to bat and Swepson claimed three Johnny Bairstow arrived at art Broad would perish in the first, left little to no room for wickets apiece. the crease to stitch a 42-run next delivery itself as Bumrah the bowlers to force the result Dan Christian was given a stand with Root of which celebrated his sixth five-wick- in their favour. promotion to bat at number he scored 30 runs. He fell et haul in Test cricket. Mo- They did make life difficult three and turned the tables against Siraj after he pulled hammad Shami would finish for the Australian batters who around for Australia who lost a short one straight to Ravin- off the job dismissing Ollie got over the line with just 3 captain Wade in the first over. dra Jadeja at the square leg Robinson as India were set a wickets in hand and an over to A day before when Australia boundary. target of 209 for victory. spare. failed to score 22 runs in the fi- Dan Lawrence joined In reply, India got off to Bangladesh encountered nal two overs with Dan Chris- Root for a quick-fire 25 off a solid start in testing condi- early troubles with a lack of tian at the crease, he turned 32 balls but Shardul Thakur tions. Stuart Broad though, timing and limited scoring op- around the corner blazing trapped him in front for his had the perfect start to his portunities. Opener Soumya Shakib for five sixes in an over. first wicket of the innings. In second spell, bowling a sen- Sarkar (8) was the first to Mustafizur Rahmanthe second session, England sational delivery to get the perish - a cross-batted shot claimed Christian’s wicket af- added 116 runs to take their wicket of KL Rahul for 26, that induced the top-edge was ter a brutal 15-ball 39 when lead to 140 with Joe Root on who was looking in sublime comfortably caught by Alex Christian looked to slash the the verge of his 21st hundred. form. Carey off Josh Hazelwood’s ball but found Shamim Hos- Thakur made an imme- India’s Jasprit Bumrah (3rd left) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of England’s Zak Rohit Sharma and bowling. sain at backward point. diate impact after tea, with Crawley on the fourth day of the first cricket Test against England at the Trent Bridge cricket ground in Cheteshwar Pujara would see Australia continued to Scores: Australia 105 for 7 a peach of a delivery that Nottingham, England, on Saturday. (AFP) through the remaining overs, have a stronghold over the run (Christian 39) beat Bangladesh dismissed the dangerous- setting up a nail-biting finale rate. Shakib Al Hasan strug- 104 for 9 (Swepson 3-12, Tye looking Buttler. Sam Curran vital partnership of 37 runs nificent century. Soon after Bumrah found his rhythm, for day five, with India need- gled to break free. Batting at 3-18) by three wickets. and Root stitched together a as Root brought up a mag- though, he had to depart as bringing an end to his excel- ing 157 more runs for victory. 16 Sunday, August 8, 2021 The Last Word QC provides relief aid to 5,000 people affected by poisoning in Kosovo

Research by Dr Sohaila Cheema, Dr Javaid Sheikh, Dr Ravinder Mamtani of WCM-Q highlights the opportunities offered by FIFA World Cup 2022 to promote healthy lifestyles in Qatar. FIFA WC Qatar 2022 excitement to boost healthy lifestyles, say WCM-Q researchers Tribune News Network clinical population health sciences and Doha assistant dean for the Institute for Popu- lation Health; and Dr Sathyanarayanan Weill Researchers at Weill Cornell Doraiswamy. Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have high- Dr Mamtani explained that using Tribune News Network and paying the electricity bills lighted the opportunity presented by the World Cup to boost participation Doha of 866 poor families for a whole FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to promote in sports would be in line with Qatar’s year. healthy lifestyles as a means to prevent, existing efforts to promote healthy be- Qatar Charity (QC) provided QC’s projects in Kosovo cov- treat and reverse non-communicable haviours through Qatar National Sports urgent relief aid to people affected er different segments and vari- diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, heart Day, the country’s sustainability strat- by poisoning in the western Koso- ous fields, most notably the care disease, respiratory disease, type 2 egy and campaigns such as Generation vo town of Decan/Decani, benefit- and sponsorship of orphans, the diabetes and certain forms of cancer, Amazing. ing more than 5,000 people. handicapped, and families with among others. He said, “Qatar has already shown The assistance comprised limited income, as the number The research points out that NCDs huge commitment to the promotion of medicines for emergency cases of those sponsored has reached account for almost 70 percent of deaths healthy lifestyles with Qatar National infected with poisoning and safe nearly 3,447 persons. In the field in Qatar and calls for an increased use Sports Day, by investing in world-class drinking water for families in the of education and training, more of lifestyle medicine approaches to miti- sports infrastructure at both elite and affected areas, in coordination than 5,000 people have benefited gate the risks posed by unhealthy life- grassroots levels, and with the flagship with local authorities. from the Qatar Training Centre style habits such as physical inactivity, Generation Amazing campaign. Authorities in Decan/Decani established and run by QC. unhealthy diets and tobacco use. “This research highlights the unique declared a state of emergency, The number of income-gener- The paper, published in the Ameri- opportunity the FIFA World Cup 2022 and local and international hu- ating projects reached more than can Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, stat- holds for Qatar to inspire people all over manitarian organisations were 500 projects, while the number of ed: “FIFA World Cup 2022 could just be the region to embrace healthy, active urged to intervene and provide projects implemented in the field the tipping point in the region that es- lifestyles through participation in rec- urgent relief aid to the residents of water and sanitation reached tablishes the role of sports in mitigating reational soccer and other sports, and of the poison-stricken town. in the crises in Kosovo, through In April, QC signed three more than 1000 projects. the burden of NCDs.” for the healthcare sector to incorporate The mayor of Decan/Decani, full coordination with municipal agreements to implement quali- A residential complex that The paper, titled ‘Scoring Lifestyle lifestyle medicine approaches into con- Bashkim Ramosaj, thanked QC authorities, assessment of field tative projects and provide social includes 40 homes for the poor, Medicine Goals with FIFA 2022 — An ventional medicine.” for its immediate response and needs, selection of the best field assistance in Kosovo. The pro- a clinic, a community centre, a Opportunity to Strike Big!’ noted that Dr Sheikh said, “Lifestyle medicine effective intervention in the crisis. intervention methods, and appli- jects include building a mosque school, shops and a mosque, was recreational soccer improves cardio- is an emergent discipline in healthcare It is noteworthy that QC is one cation of the internationally rec- for 1,000 worshipers, digging 38 built at an estimated cost of 12 respiratory endurance, increases bone that seeks to prevent, treat and, in some of the most significant interveners ognised standards. wells, supporting poor families, million Qatari riyals. density and muscular strength and also cases, reverse non-communicable dis- enhances balance and flexibility. eases through lifestyle measures such Regular soccer playing is also known as healthy diet, good nutrition practices, to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular physical activity, stress management, disease, type 2 diabetes and osteoporo- healthy sleep habits and tobacco cessa- sis, as well as being an effective tool to tion. This is in contrast with the curative fight childhood obesity when coupled focus of conventional healthcare ap- with healthy nutrition. Soccer is also proaches.” known to promote social connectedness The paper lists a number of recom- and foster relationships, which benefits mendations, which include the estab- mental health and wellbeing, the paper lishment of clinical lifestyle medicine stated. programmes, use of famous soccer stars Furthermore, there is strong evi- to promote healthy lifestyles, promotion dence that different forms of soccer pro- of soccer to middle-aged and older peo- vide health benefits for almost all groups ple as well as the youth, support lower and ages. impact forms of soccer for older people The authors of the paper are Dr Ja- and routine collection of sport-specific vaid Sheikh, dean of WCM-Q; Dr Ravin- health data as part of national health der Mamtani, professor of population surveys. health sciences and vice-dean for popu- The paper can be read in full lation health and lifestyle medicine; Dr at: https://journals.sagepub.com/ Sohaila Cheema, associate professor of doi/10.1177/15598276211026590 HIA remains undeterred by global restrictions, continues expansion (Continued from Page 1) Asia to be awarded a 5-Star Al Meer said, “HIA contin- COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating ues to be recognised by leading by Skytrax – a testament to the industry institutions also due to airport’s efforts, resilience, and its crisis preparedness, business operational excellence during continuity, agility and effective- the pandemic. ness. As we look towards the By effectively staying op- future, HIA remains devoted to erational throughout the pan- boosting our efforts in providing demic, HIA entered the top ten the best airport experience to all global ranks in terms of inter- our passengers.” national passenger traffic, rising Edward Plaisted, chief ex- from the 16th position in 2019 to ecutive officer of Skytrax, said, 6th in 2020. “We are delighted to announce With preparations under- that Hamad International Air- way for the FIFA World Cup port has been voted the World’s Qatar 2022, as the Official Best Airport 2021. Inaugurated Airport Partner for the much- in 2014, Hamad International standards. As the Official Air- its staff to safeguard their health procedures while keeping the detection system in-house using the spread of microorganisms. anticipated global event, HIA’s Airport has rapidly become a port Partner for the FIFA World and the safety of its passengers. airport operational. computer vision and artificial in- HIA’s passenger experience was expansion timeline remains un- customer favourite and moved Cup Qatar 2022, we wish Ham- HIA showcased a clear under- Owing to its forward-think- telligence to ensure the safety and also safeguarded with touchless interrupted, with Phase A due to from No 3 in the world in 2020 ad International Airport every standing of passenger needs in ing strategic approach, HIA was wearing of masks for all its staff. capabilities, such as contactless be completed prior to the FIFA to be ranked World’s Best Air- success in helping to host such a times of crises by implement- one of the first airports in the Amidst travel restrictions, self-check-in, self-bag-drop and World Cup Qatar 2022, which port this year. Achieving this major event.” ing new arrivals procedures for world to implement thermal HIA was able to identify and terminal elevators. will see the airport’s capacity in- honour is very much a team ef- HIA’s operational resilience the people of Qatar to ensure a screening at key touchpoints procure innovative solutions to HIA’s successful, adaptive crease to 58 million passengers fort, and our congratulations go during the COVID-19 pandemic seamless and stress-free journey and ensured the availability of cope with the pandemic in re- and innovative response was per year. Phase B of the expan- to the management, staff and is the result of strong stakehold- back home. sanitisers and personal protec- cord-time. HIA’s teams worked recognised by industry leading sion will commence post FIFA stakeholders at Hamad Inter- er collaboration, technological Despite the impact of the tive equipment (PPE) through- with partners and providers to regulatory bodies such as Brit- World Cup Qatar 2022 and will national Airport that help make adoptions, and the hard work of pandemic on the aviation indus- out the terminal, whilst intensi- develop custom-made products ish Standards Institution (BSI), increase capacity to more than this happen.” its staff. try, HIA’s robust strategy has fying cleaning and disinfection specifically for the airport, such which certified HIA for its Busi- 60 million passengers per year. “As travel hubs worldwide HIA continued its opera- been indispensable in the face of protocols. as Smart Screening Helmets that ness Continuity Management By serving passengers and have been impacted by the pan- tions to make sure the people the global crisis. With interna- Foreseeing the critical need enable contactless temperature System and its compliance with airlines with excellence, adopt- demic, Hamad International of Qatar are reunited and con- tionally accredited pre-existing for facial masks on the onset of measurement, and autonomous the safety and hygiene measures ing new procedures and innova- Airport was undeterred by the nected with their loved ones, business continuity plan and the health crisis, HIA searched disinfectant robots, which are issued by the International Civil tive solutions, while simultane- global travel disruptions and while globally delivering essen- cleaning and disinfection proto- for a solution to ensure the com- fully automated mobile devices Aviation Organisation’s Civil ously looking toward the future, continued with its expansion tial supplies and cargo to those cols, Qatar’s International Air- pliance of wearing face masks. emitting concentrated UV-C Aviation Recovery Taskforce. In Qatar’s airport has been an ex- plans while introducing addi- in need. In addition, HIA priori- port was able to promptly adapt HIA’s internal teams developed light that are deployed in high December 2020, HIA became ample to other airports around tional airport health and safety tised a vaccination drive for all to the new normal and adjust its their very own automated facial passenger flow areas to reduce the first in the MiddleE ast and the world.