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Cabinet okays law MESSAGE FOR AMIR FROM SOUTH AFRICA PRESIDENT on banning workers’ We’re over the housing in family residential areas blockade: FM QNA DOHA atar has now moved on from the unjust block- THE Cabinet on Wednesday Qade. “We are over the approved a draft law amend- blockade,” Deputy Prime Min- ing some provisions of Law ister and Minister of Foreign No 15 of 2010 on the prohibi- Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed tion of housing workers in the bin Abdulrahman al Thani told residential areas meant for New York Times recently. families and referred it to the For signs of how Qatar has Shura Council. adapted to the blockade im- The Cabinet also ap- posed by its neighbours, you proved a draft decree on set- just need to go no further than ting a date for the election of the Al Meera grocery in a strip Central Municipal Council’s mall across from a mosque, in members. The Cabinet meet- a residential part of the capital. ing was chaired by Prime Shelves where local products HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Minister and Minister of were once rare now are full Abdulrahman al Thani. Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- with Qatari milk, Qatari tis- lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al sues and Qatari cucumbers. uty Prime Minister of Minister Thani on Wednesday. “This is Qatari. This is Qa- of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh tari. This is all Qatari,” a super- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman visor said, pointing out Qatari- al Thani said this weekend at QAMCO gets nod made laundry detergent, dish the Doha Forum. soap and disinfectant. Qatar still held out hope for for inclusion into Producing such products reconciliation, he said, adding FTSE EM index The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has received a written message from President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. The message at home may be business as that the blockade had caused pertains to bilateral relations and the means of enhancing them. The message was received by the Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad usual for many countries, but “a very deep wound among the (PG 13 ) al Thani from President of South Africa’s Envoy HE Paul Mashatile during a meeting at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. (QNA) for Qatar it was one of many people” that would be difficult defensive shifts made to with- to heal. stand the unjust blockade, ac- Qatar established new cording to a report in the New trading partners, build up do- York Times. mestic industries and, in some Eighteen months after the cases, create new ones from Saudi Arabia-led quartet im- scratch. posed the blockade, Doha is The FM said the recent kill- emerging stronger by the day. ing of Saudi journalist Jamal An occasion for joy and glory “We carried on, we moved Khashoggi has lifted the veil on with our economy, we on Saudi Arabia’s “impulsive” moved on with our life,” Dep- leadership. National Day festivities Corniche cleaned conclude at Katara

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK up in record time DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK THE atmosphere was suffused DOHA ONE FOR THE with joy, pride and patriotism as thousands of people enthu- IT was done with record speed siastically took part in various and meticulous planning and RECORD BOOK Qatar National Day activities not a trace left of litter. The ven- on Wednesday. Even as the en- ues of the National Day celebra- “See You In 2022”, tire country was dressed up to tion, especially the busy and celebrate the occasion, Qatar’s vast Corniche, were cleaned up a mosaic wooden embassies and diplomatic mis- in record time. panel, initiated by sions marked the National Day From 1 am to 5 am, after with patriotic fervour. the festivities had ended and the Police College The National Day festivi- before the state employees Workers seen clearing the entered the Guinness ties at Katara concluded on National Day celebrations at Qatar’s Embassy in Ankara. went to work, a total of 17 Corniche. Book of World Re- Wednesday. tonnes of waste in and around Spectacular fireworks at the Corniche were removed. work teams have been provid- cords as the largest Katara lit up the Doha sky Safar Mubarak al Shafi, ed to accomplish the task with of its kind. A total of and mesmerised the visitors. Chairman of the Committee special plans and programmes 10,382 people took Thousands of people vis- for Preparing the National to cover this precious occasion ited Katara esplanade to cel- Day Celebrations at the Min- before, during and after the part in colouring and ebrate the occasion. A special istry of Municipalities and celebrations,” he said. fixing 33,600 wood and unique event during the Environment and Director of He complimented the De- pieces to complete QND festivities was the operet- the General Hygiene Depart- partment of Public Hygiene ta, “All united Hand in Hand”, ment, said all the cleaning for having exerted great ef- the panel. which reflects the spirit of soli- work was done with a high forts during and after the cel- darity between citizens and ex- degree of efficiency. ebrations to keep the whole patriates. PAGES 6 & 20 “Machines, equipment and area clean.

Woqod opens new fuel station Cruise ship AIDA Prima Qatar Fuel (Woqod) opened Hazm Al Markhiya Petrol Station on arrives at Doha Port Wednesday, raising its network of fuel stations to 81. PAGE 13

US plans complete withdrawal of troops from Syria Cruise ship AIDA Prima arrived at Doha Port on its second THE US has started withdrawing its troops from Syria, the voyage during the ongoing 2018-19 cruise season, carrying White House said on Wednesday, after President Donald 3,358 passengers and 955 crew members. Trump declared that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has been defeated in the country. PAGE 11 02 Thursday, December 20, 2018

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News in brief Cabinet reviews policy to boost Amir sends condolences water resources management to Ethiopian president QNA Minister of Justice and Act- and establishing new sources in standing on the conduct of po- on supporting the competitive- THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has sent a ca- DOHA ing Minister of State for Cabinet order to activate the sustainable litical consultations on issues of ness of national products and ble of condolences to the President of the Federal Democratic Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al management of high quality common interest between the combating harmful practices Republic of Ethiopia Sahle-Work Zewde on the death of the THE Cabinet at its meeting Jafali al Nuaimi read out the water resources that are suit- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of in international trade, and the former Ethiopian president Girma Girma Woldegiorgis. (QNA) chaired by Prime Minister and agenda and decisions of the able for the desired purposes Qatar and the Ministry of For- Ministry of Commerce and In- Minister of Interior HE Sheikh meeting. in all sectors of the country for eign Affairs of the Republic of dustry’s points of view in this Deputy Amir sends condolences Abdullah bin Nasser bin The policy and strategy re- present and future generations. Nicaragua, and a draft memo- regard and took appropriate de- to Ethiopian president Khalifa al Thani on Wednes- ferred to have been developed Qatar’s water strategy aims randum of cooperation on ICT cision thereon. day reviewed the letter of the on the basis of the pillars and to enhance integrated water re- between the governments of It also reviewed the memo- THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani has Permanent Water Resources goals of Qatar National Vision sources management in Qatar Qatar and Serbia. randum of the Minister of Ad- sent a cable of condolences to the President of Ethiopia Sahle- Committee (PWRC) on the 2030 and the National Devel- to ensure the achievement of the following topics and ministrative Development, La- Work Zewde on the death of the former Ethiopian president committee’s recommendation opment Strategy. its vision for a safe water future took the appropriate decision: bour and Social Affairs on the Girma Woldegiorgis. (QNA) on water resources policy and The water security policy is that supports Qatar’s economic Moreover, the Cabinet re- results of the fourth meeting the updating and development based on a number of goals, in- and social development plans. viewed the recommendations of of the GCC Labour Ministers PM sends condolences of Qatar’s National Water Re- cluding protecting, diversifying The Cabinet also approved the Shura Council in the frame- Committee held in Kuwait in to Ethiopian counterpart sources Strategy. and improving water resources a draft memorandum of under- work of discussing a draft law November. PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani has sent a cable of condolences to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed on the death of the former Ethiopian president Girma Woldegiorgis. (QNA) Flu season dangerous for asthmatics, says expert Amiri Guard commander meets TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK individual’s allergy and asthma tants, she added, can result in Individuals who have al- Moroccan Royal Guard delegation DOHA triggers, the winter months can allergic rhinitis or hay fever as lergy to dust mites may expe- be one of the most challenging it is more commonly known. Al- rience a worsening of symp- AMIRI Guard Commander Major General Hazza bin Khalil al WINTER can be a challenging times of the year. Dry air can lergic rhinitis occurs when the toms during the autumn and Shahwani met, at Barzan Camp on Wednesday morning, with time for those with chronic al- be a respiratory irritant and body’s immune system over- winter, Dr Taha explained, a delegation from the Moroccan Royal Guard, on the occasion lergies and asthma, Dr Salma this can contribute to the wors- reacts to specific substances, adding that this would be es- of its visit to the country to participate in the National Day Ahmed Taha, associate consult- ening of allergy and asthma causing nasal inflammation and pecially true for those who celebrations. During the meeting, they discussed a number of ant with Hamad Medical Cor- symptoms,” she said. resulting in excessive mucus spend a lot of time inside. issues of common concern within the framework of enhanc- poration’s (HMC) Pulmonary, Flu and asthma can be a production, nasal congestion To treat seasonal allergies, ing cooperation and exchanging military expertise between Allergy and Immunology De- deadly mix, placing an individ- and post-nasal drip. Dr Taha recommended taking the two countries. (QNA) partment, has warned. ual with asthma at an increased “Common indoor allergens medications such as oral anti- She said the winter months risk for complications and ex- Dr Salma Ahmed Taha. that are especially active dur- histamines, nasal decongest- Sudanese FM meets Qatar’s ambassador bring the annual flu season as posing their lungs to severe and ing the winter months include ant sprays, eye drops and a well as cooler and drier weath- even permanent damage, Dr piratory inflammation that not dust mites, indoor moulds saline nasal rinse. MINISTER of Foreign Affairs of Sudan, Al Dirdiri Mohamed er, both of which can exacerbate Taha explained. only triggers the symptoms of and insect allergens. The most She also recommends Ahmed, has met with Ambassador of Qatar to Sudan HE Ab- asthma symptoms. “While having asthma does asthma but can also make them common symptoms of these washing bedding frequently dulrahman bin Ali al Kubaisi. They discussed bilateral relations “Many people do not think not increase a person’s risk of worse. Getting the flu vaccina- conditions include coughing, in hot water, which helps kill between the two countries and ways to develop them, in addi- of the autumn and winter as getting the flu, the consequenc- tion is recommended for those headaches, sore throat, wa- dust mites and remove aller- tion to topics of common interest. (QNA) being seasons for allergies and es of influenza are far greater. with asthma,” she said. tery red eyes and a runny or gens. It is also recommended asthma. But, depending on an The seasonal flu causes res- Winter allergens or irri- blocked nose,” she noted. to get the flu vaccination.

Marri meets European Parliament MoCI recalls member, Australian ‘Global stability depends on will of Audi A4, ambassador CHAIRMAN of the National Hu- A6, RS4, man Rights Committee (NHRC) states to implement UN resolutions’ Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri met RS6 models with Chair of Delegation for re- lations with the Arab Peninsula President of the General Assembly stresses on the importance of multilateralism to confront global crises THE Ministry of Com- in European Parliament Michele merce and Industry Alliot-Marie. They discussed co- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK (MoCI), in collaboration operation on issues of common DOHA with Q-Auto LLC, dealer interest and promoting and of Audi vehicles in Qatar, protecting human rights. The GLOBAL stability depends has announced the recall NHRC chairman also met with on the political will of states, of Audi A4, A6, RS4 and the Ambassador of Australia to their shared responsibility and RS6 models of 2005-2011 the State of Qatar HE Dr Axel efforts to implement United over a malfunction in the Wabenhorst and discussed Nations resolutions in vari- passenger airbag. with him cooperation on issues ous fields including human, The ministry said the of common interest and activat- women and children’s rights María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, recall comes within the ing mechanisms of transferring under the global legal system President of the UNGA. Participants at Qatar University’s Faculty of Law symposium. framework of its efforts expertise between the two for human rights and under to protect consumers and sides. (QNA) the international humanitar- She highlighted the im- the United Nations decision Fourteenth United Nations by collective decision-making ensure that car dealers ian law, said María Fernanda portance of multilateralism, to adopt The Global Compact Congress on Crime Prevention and a unified direction.” follow up on vehicle de- Espinosa Garcés, President of including international coop- for Migration on December 10, and Criminal Justice, which She added, “The current fects and repairs. Chad FM meets the General Assembly. eration, collective action, con- 2018, which was considered a will be held in Kyoto, Japan, challenges faced by states re- The ministry said it Qatari Charge Garcés made the state- structive dialogue and bilat- historic move on the roadmap from April 20 to 27, 2020. quire concerted international will coordinate with the ment at Qatar University’s eral negotiations to confront to prevent suffering. QU Assistant Professor efforts and states should be dealer to follow up on the d’affaires (QU) Faculty of Law sympo- global crises. He also noted the num- of Law Dr Muna al Marzouqi seated at the dialogue table maintenance and repair THE Minister for Foreign Affairs, sium titled ‘Multilateralism The symposium was at- ber of UN initiatives that QU said, “The Faculty of Law is to identify problems and de- works and communicate African Integration and Interna- Under Threat: The Challenges tended by Qatar’s Permanent contributes to, particularly honoured to host the Presi- termine the procedures for with customers to ensure tional Cooperation of the Re- Facing the UN in the lead up Representative to the United the United Nations Academic dent of the General Assembly finding resolutions. What that the necessary repairs public of Chad Cherif Mahama to its 75th Anniversary’ Nations HE Ambassador Impact (UNAI) and the Educa- who speaks today on multi- threatens the principle of are carried out. tZene met with Acting Charge She addressed today’s Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif al tion for Justice (E4J) initiative. lateralism. Multilateralism multilateralism is the exist- The ministry has urged d’Affaires at the Qatari Embas- world crises, including terror- Thani, QU President Dr Has- Dr Mattar announced that is an important issue in the ence of states whose decisions all customers to report any sy in Chad Hamad bin Masoud ism, illegal migration, the refu- san al Derham, distinguished the College of Law will host international community and are independent of the will of violations to its Consumer al Athbi. They discussed bilat- gee problem, violence against guests, professors and experts. the Annual Conference of the is being pursued by the Presi- the international community. Protection and Anti-Com- eral relations and ways to boost women, climate change, un- Director of the Law Clinic International Society of Crimi- dent of the General Assembly. This affects the rights of peo- mercial Fraud Depart- and develop them during the employment, international at QU College of Law Dr Mo- nology from October 27 to 30, It requires the resolution of ple and the goals and objec- ment. (TNN) meeting. (QNA) conflicts and armed conflict. hammed Mattar welcomed 2019 in preparation for The problems afflicting all states tives of the UN.” Nation Thursday, December 20, 2018 03 DI magazine highlights Workshop reviews study to improve Qatar’s steps to bolster indoor air quality in primary schools ties with Asian countries QNA a number of figures and sta- Indoor air quality is a critical factor in the quality of public health and comparison with global standards is crucial DOHA tistics reflecting the magni- tude of cooperation and trade QNA the current state of air quality in tion at MoPH Fatima al Atoum THE Diplomatic Institute (DI) and investment exchange be- DOHA primary schools and comparing School children reviewed the results of the study of the Ministry of Foreign Af- tween the two countries. them with the permitted world and suggested recommenda- fairs has released issue No 40 The magazine deals with INDOOR air quality in schools standards in order to make im- are at greater tions for improving air quality. of its quarterly AL- Diplomacy numerous issues such as the remains a key factor for the provements. risk than others Health Inspector Maryam Magazine outlining Qatar’s Asian Cooperation Dialogue, health and academic perfor- The study is divided into as their health and al Shamlan talked about insec- steps to strengthen its relations which represents a bridge be- mance of school children. It is two parts with the first focusing academic performance ticide as an internal source of with several Asian countries. tween East and West Asia, and this context that the Ministry on measuring the degree of in- also might get affected air pollution, the negative ef- The issue reviewed Deputy its development, values, objec- of Public Health (MoPH), in door and outdoor air pollutants fects of insecticide on health Prime Minister and Minister tives, and member states, the cooperation with the Ministry (carbon monoxide and carbon due to poor indoor air and some natural ways of con- of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh challenges it faces and its im- of Education and Higher Edu- dioxide, micro-particles, for- quality trolling insects. Mohammed bin Abdulrah- portance for the State of Qatar; cation (MoEHE) and the Pri- maldehyde, etc) and the ven- Another Health Inspector man al Thani’s speech at the and the Association of South- mary Health Care Corporation tilation quality in classrooms. Wasan Abdullah al Baker, Direc- Abeer Shams made a presenta- ACD Ministerial Meeting on east Asian Nations (ASEAN) (PHCC), organised a workshop The second part involves con- tor of Food Safety and Environ- Supervisor of Air Qual- tion on the optimal management the sidelines of the UN General and its economic, security, so- on the study of indoor air qual- ducting field inspections to mental Health at the MoPH. ity Unit at MoPH Tamer Nada of art materials and air freshen- Assembly in New York, which cial and cultural significance ity in primary schools in 2018. identify sources of indoor air gave a presentation on the main ers to protect students from their declared Doha’s commitment and the relations of the State of The joint study was conduct- pollution in educational build- come a critical factor in the indoor air pollutants and their negative effects on air quality. to work towards Asian integra- Qatar with it. ed by MoPH and MoEHE from ings and also inspect central quality of public health. sources, their health impact, Health Inspector Fidha al tion through expanding coop- The magazine also discuss- February to April, as part of its ventilation systems. Baker said that school chil- management and improve- Ali spoke about cleaning ma- eration in all fields and forging es Shanghai Five group and keenness to improve indoor air The Director of Food Safety dren are at greater risk than ment of indoor air quality, as terials, their relationship to partnerships with regional and its development and transfor- quality in educational institu- and Environmental Health at others as their health and aca- well as an explanation of the indoor air pollution and the international organizations. mation into an international tions for the better physical and the Ministry of Public Health demic performance also might HVAC system and its compo- health effects of frequent use The AL- Diplomacy Maga- security, economic and politi- mental health of students. Wasan Abdullah al Baker said get affected due to poor indoor nents in the schools. and made recommendations to zine includes an interview with cal organisation as well as its The study aimed at assessing that indoor air quality has be- air quality. Supervisor of Health Inspec- protect the health of students. Director of the Department of objectives and challenges and Asian Affairs at the Ministry Qatar’s quest to join it. It re- of Foreign Affairs Khalid bin viewed the experience of Sin- Ibrahim bin Abdulrahman al gapore and its transformation Hamar on the visit of the Amir from Third World to First de- HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad spite its small size, nature and CRA, QU and CMU-Q collaborate to al Thani to China and its im- diversity through investing in portance in moving relations people, focusing on science and between the two countries to integrating societal values and the level of comprehensive economic performance. issue guidelines on IPv6 transition strategic partnership and pav- The magazine also deals ing the way to join the Belt and with the relationship between TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 2030 objectives,” said Eng Ab- IPv6 taskforce members,” said Road initiative and the Asian Qatar and the ASEAN and its DOHA dulla Jassmi, Technical Affairs Shuja Ashfaq, section head of Infrastructure Investment role in breaking the siege and Department manager, CRA. Network and Telecommunica- Bank to promote investments the growth of trade and eco- THE Communications Regula- “The handbook provides tions, Qatar University. and trade exchanges between nomic ties, while the sixth ad- tory Authority (CRA) has col- the stakeholders with a solid Khalid Sarwar Warraich, the two countries. dressed the Belt and Road ini- laborated with Carnegie Mellon basis for the dual-stack imple- chief information officer of The issue also includes an- tiative and its importance and University in Qatar (CMU-Q) mentation and CRA is always Carnegie Mellon University in other interview with Director the role of Qatar in it. and Qatar University (QU) to ready to support them in the Qatar, said: “CMU-Q is dedi- of American Affairs Depart- In the magazine’s person- issue a handbook of guidelines IPv6 transition journey in order cated to Qatar’s digital future, ment Issa bin Mohammed ality section, it chose Anwar and basics to implement an to achieve the main goal which and we are pleased to lend our al Mannai, who was Qatar’s Ibrahim, who was appointed IPv6/IPv4 dual-stack. This is is Qatar’s transition to a digital expertise to the nation-wide Ambassador to Malaysia until by Malaysian Prime Minister part of CRA’s initiative to sup- society,” he added. transition to IPv6. This has the middle of this year, on Qa- Mahathir Mohamad as his dep- port the IPv6 taskforce in Qatar The handbook includes the steps required to implement IPv6/IPv4 “It was a pleasure to col- been a fruitful and productive tar’s relations with South Asia uty, and highlighted how he towards achieving a complete dual-stack in stakeholders’ networks, which can be customised to the laborate with CRA on this im- collaboration, and the hand- and its role in the stability and transited from prison to power. transition to IPv6. organisations’ particular circumstances. portant national project and book we have developed will economic development of its All topics in the magazine The handbook includes to contribute to the taskforce’s provide stakeholders the tools countries along Qatar’s rela- are translated into English, es- the steps required to imple- clarify questions about dual ternet of Things, Connected mission to transition to IPv6. to implement a dual-stacked tions with these countries. pecially as they are distributed ment IPv6/IPv4 dual-stack stack implementation. Self-driving Vehicles and Qatar University is the first IPv6/IPv4 environment ef- The third interview, to the embassies of the Qatar in stakeholders’ networks, “Enabling IPv6 in Qatar Virtual Reality. IPv6 will also entity in Qatar, which has im- ficiently and within the time- which was with Ambassador abroad. The magazine is also which can be customised to will provide higher Internet continue to position Qatar as plemented IPv6 for more than line. We would like to invite the of Qatar to China HE Dr Sul- published on their websites the organisations’ particular security and ensure Qatar’s a leader for adapting all these 3 years in its infrastructure and taskforce to do the necessary tan bin Salmeen al Mansouri, and distributed to embassies circumstances. The handbook readiness for all next genera- advanced technologies in line will be pleased to share knowl- IPv6 testing in the CMU-Q’s focused on the Qatari-Chi- of foreign countries accredited also includes a checklist to tion technologies such as In- with Qatar National Vision edge and experience with other dual-stacked testbed.” nese relations and reviewed to Doha. QSC opens registration for spring activities QNA Head of the activities at the disciplines and focus on filling the DOHA Qatar Scientific Club Sheikh Ali leisure time with useful activities. Salman al Thani said the club has The activities are divided into QATAR Scientific Club (QSC) has prepared a scientific dome and new two groups, each one lasting for a opened registration for its 2018 engineering programmes to en- week in four categories. The cat- spring programme. courage the participants and moti- egories are - the young creative The registration will enable in- vate them to participate in various category (5 to 7 years) and (8 to 9 terested individuals participate in scientific activities. years), the youth category from 10 the winter scientific camp entitled He added that the role of the to 12 years old and the promising ‘Learn.. Discover.. Create’ that co- club is to spread scientific culture innovator class from 13 to 17 years incides with the activity developed among various age groups in the old. Participants between five to by the club to improve the talents society to increase the scientific ef- seven years old will attend for the of participants. ficiency of participants in different first time. Enjoy joyous season at Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Steakhouse will be serving a quin- DOHA tessential unlimited menu ranging from appetizers, high-quality meat MARRIOTT Marquis City Center cuts, and seafood selections, ending Doha Hotel is offering lined-up it with some beautifully plated des- events to create unforgettable serts. Amidst of delightful Brazilian memories for family and friends feast, Ipanema Brazilian Restaurant as they prepare for the New Year is set to amaze the taste buds and with dashing joy, the hotel said in cravings perfect for family gather- a press release. ings. Rooted from the tasteful Italian The school holiday will kick off cuisines, Cucina features its highly the festivities with Kid’s Cookie Dec- requested menu items to celebrate orating Workshops at Quick Bites. and start a happy new year. The workshop will enable let them Count to another year in style. discover their creativity by exploring Come to Aqua Lounge and end different cookie shapes and colour- the year with a bang under the sky ful icing. A delicious buffet of festive overlooking the glistening lights goodies awaits the participants to of the city skyline. Indoor fans round off the fun activities. will spend the evening under the The hotel will also offer home de- Center Doha Hotel prepares differ- starry interior at Glo Cocktail Bar livery of a mouth-watering roasted ent brunch options that will not dis- with the DJ entertainment until turkey; with your favourite tradition- appoint. Complementing the elegant the late-night swing. Champions al side dishes such as pumpkin pie, set-up at New York Steakhouse, Sports Bar has the groove to dance crouton and Country Bread, Loaf guests will enjoy the special a la carte the night away with the fun crowd Soup, Chicken Waldorf Salad with menu highlighting the premium beef and to welcome 2019. Candied Walnuts and a lot more. cuts from the US and Australia and Take advantage of all the cel- Spice up it with a happy ending of roasted turkey, perfectly paired with ebrations in the city but do not forget gingerbread, festive cookies, choco- classic mix and vino. If you are in the to reconnect. Embark on a rejuve- late pudding from Quick Bites and mood to samba, Ipanema our Brazil- nating journey of relaxation, prepare West End Cafe and Patisserie. Don’t ian Restaurant is the best place to your body and mind for the holiday forget to place your order 24 hours be. Dance along with Brazuqa Band season at Saray Spa. Glamorize your in advance. in their holiday carols and indulge festivities with our Golden Massage. Ushering to the joyous happen- in special Brazilian cuisines crafted Cozy up with the comforting fes- ing; on December 24 Chef Claudio by Chef Gabriela Waruar embracing tive room packages until the end of Trovato prepares a succulent menu the tradition back from her home- the year. Spend time with your loved inspired by the traditional festive town. Not to miss the limitless well- ones in Deluxe Room or Presidential cuisines from different regions of seasoned meat cuts served on your Suite with loads of impressive treats Italy. Including seasonal favourites table by Passadores. from dining venues to Saray Spa, late such as Tortelloni Cjarson, Guancia Bedazzled by this year’s unfor- check-out and many more. di Manzo con Ortaggi Sottoaceto, gettable stories and extraordinary Whatever your plans are this Cotolettina Milanese and so much experiences, prepare to deck out season, slow down and celebrate more at Cucina the Italian Kitchen, the New Year in style! Wine, dine, what matters most. The sharing of because holidays should be merry. celebrate and countdown with an joy with family, spending time with The celebration continues on extensive array of enticing dining loved ones and just making each and December 25, savouring festive options on New Year’s Eve. From the every moment something wonderful traditions, Marriott Marquis City sophisticated ambience, New York to remember. 04 Thursday, December 20, 2018 Nation QU, British Council discuss One million beneficiaries for QC’s ways to make public spaces lively through art, architecture ‘Charity Starts at Home’ initiative The initiative comprises projects in various areas such as social welfare and healthcare

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QATAR Charity’s (QC) Khairu- na Li Ahlina (Charity Starts at Home) initiative, implement- ed at a cost of QR100mn and under the slogan ‘Endless giv- ing’, has benefited about one million people this year, the charity has announced. The initiative includes eight main projects in the The project was part of the British Council’s ambition to engage audiences with new kinds of public art. fields of social welfare, health- care, education, economic SPEAKERS at a panel discus- The project was part of the our cooperation with British empowerment and water. The sion in Doha explored the con- British Council’s ambition to Council, we are demonstrating beneficiaries of the projects cepts and theories in unfolding engage audiences with new the breadth of initiatives and include low-income families, hidden thoughts about the role kinds of public art and show projects at college and institu- patients, widows, people with of architecture, art and design the important benefits public tion levels that serve to rein- special needs and students. in reinventing the public space art can bring to cities and coun- force our links with the society.” As healthcare for patients and creating a dynamic, engag- tries alike, bringing creativity Head of CENG’s Depart- is one of the top priorities for ing and healthy environment out into the public for all citi- ment of Architecture and Urban QC, it has provided treatment for the community. zens to enjoy, learn from and be Planning Dr Fodil Fadli said, costs for more than 1,376 pa- As part of the Qatar British inspired. “Our department’s involvement tients at a cost amounting to Festival 2018, the British Coun- As many as 70 experts from in this event comes as a part of QR6,810,403. cil in partnership with Qatar architecture, urban planning its mission to be a part of local The charity has also imple- University (QU) College of En- and design engaged with the and international events that mented nine development pro- gineering hosted the panel dis- audiences through the panel explore the role of architecture grammes, benefiting 33,520 cussion on ‘Architecture, Arts and a list of recommendations in reinventing the public space low-income families and the and Design; (Re)Inventing the were shared and to be followed and exploring new outlines of families of those in debt, at a Public Space’ at the Museum of up by all partners. healthy environments for all.” cost of QR32,659,189. Islamic Art (MIA). QU’s College of Engineering Sam Ayton, director of the The Student Education The panel was chaired by (CENG) Dean Dr Abdelmagid British Council in Qatar, said, Project enabled the payment Dr Fodil Fadli, head of the De- Hammuda said: “This col- “We are delighted to collabo- of tuition fees and provision people, while an amount of divorced, and abandoned and of more than QR20mn, while partment of Architecture and laboration highlights CENG’s rate with Qatar University as of classroom essentials for QR29,658,135 has been dis- widowed women, amounted 22 projects and community Urban Planning at QU, and commitment to developing part of our ambition to harness 2,564 students at universities bursed for repaying the debts to about QR6mn, benefiting programmes have been imple- included Eng Bronwyn Rigney, partnerships with private and the power of arts to make cities and schools at a total cost of of people as part of the ‘Re- 31,533 people. mented at a cost of QR744,600 principle urban and regional government organisations with more open, dynamic and inclu- QR2,121,438. moving the Troubles’ project. In recognition of the role of for the benefit of 19,523 people. planner, Arcadis; Ali A Alraouf, the aim to invest in research sive. Having art in public spac- As part of the sponsor- The cost of programmes the workers in building Qatar’s QC has thanked all donors professor of architecture and and development in coordina- es improves a city in so many ship of orphans and widows, a and projects, implemented infrastructure, the charity has and partners who have been urban theories at QU; and Vic- tion with partners. Community ways, encouraging interaction, number of activities have been for the development and care allocated 225 projects and ini- supporting its social and de- toria Pratt, creative director, engagement stands at the heart participation and connections implemented at a total cost of of children, the elderly, peo- tiatives, which benefited more velopmental programmes and Invisible Flock. of CENG’s mission and through between communities.” (TNN) QR2,512,853, benefiting 2,691 ple with special needs, youth, than 723,096 workers at a cost projects. Dhow art expo at FBQ Museum adds new dimension to art

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK fits together perfectly”. DOHA Through the six dhows, Mubarak al Malik depicted the THE journey of ‘Red Bull Cu- dramatic farewell of a sailor and rates: Dhow Art’ came to an his family while Muna al Bader end recently with the unveil- captured the joyful scenery of ing of six dhows. The dhows traditional Qatari weddings. were in the spotlight at an Fatima al Naimi told the tale of exhibition held at the Sheikh a dhow’s suspenseful journey Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani as Fahad al Maadheed brought Museum (FBQ Museum) in together the symbolic horse celebration of creativity and and camel. Noor Abuissa il- heritage. This initiative came lustrated Qatar’s old traditions to life in partnership with FBQ The project welcomed a selection of Qatar’s promising talents to express art on an untraditional canvas, the dhow. of pearl diving through her Museum, Vodafone Qatar and contemporary brush strokes Doha Fire Station. turn their inspirational de- tured several local and interna- inga, and Qatar’s leading media vision of creating a community rector of the museum, Kees whereas Jamila al Ansari cast The project welcomed a signs into a reality. tional performances through- and opinion leaders. for artists,” she stated. Wieringa stated, “When the a colourful take on Qatar’s past selection of Qatar’s promising Art and creativity enthu- out the evening. Sheikha Alanood welcomed Ambassador Willy Kempel idea initially came through and it’s present. as well as established talents siasts gathered to witness the The exhibition was at- everyone and congratulated described it as “a wonderful from Red Bull, I heard of art, “I knew we we’re going to express art on an untradi- six real life-sized dhows as they tended by Sheikha Alanood the artists who worked hard to project” and expressed his sup- culture and heritage separate- to surprise the entire scene. tional canvas, the dhow. Led were finally revealed, portray- bint Faisal bin Qassim al Thani, bring these dhows into life. “We port for the initiative and the ly. But looking at the dhows There’s a lot in store for every- by curator Khalifa al Obaidly, ing the artists’ inspiring image- Austrian Ambassador to Qatar are very excited about such an art scene in Qatar. now, I see contemporary art body, not just art enthusiasts,” director of Doha Fire Station, ry. In celebration of culture and HE Dr Willy Kempel, Director initiative by Red Bull that falls Commenting on his ap- that speaks of heritage dis- explained Dhow Art’s curator, these artists were chosen to arts, the presentation also fea- of FBQ Museum Kees Wier- in line with the FBQ Museum’s preciation of the project, di- played at the museum. It all Khalifa al Obaidly. Partial closure on Al Markhiya Street from today Super Saturday turns into TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK miaa St towards Al Istiqlal St will completion of the 2nd package DOHA be closed, while two main lanes of phase 2 of a project to develop will remain open to traffic, start- stormwater drainage networks in 51 THE Public Works Authority (Ash- ing from December 20, 2018 until locations in Doha. These new net- a big draw at Mall of Qatar ghal) will implement a temporary January 7, 2019. works will be linked to the existing closure on Al Markhiya Street in the Besides, a part of one of the main drainage networks in the area, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK section between Al Istiqlal Street two left-turn lanes heading from Al in addition to providing a stormwa- DOHA and Al Jamiaa Street from today Markhiya St to Al Jamiaa St will be ter storage and control area. (December 20). closed, while the other left-turn lane Ashghal has requested all road MALL of Qatar recently held Qatar’s first ever As part of the measure, a sec- will remain open to traffic, from De- users to abide by the speed limit and Super Saturday which enabled a large num- tion of a main lane on Al Markhiya cember 20 to December 30. follow the road signs to ensure their ber of customers to benefit from great savings St in the direction from Al Ja- The closure aims to enable the safety. through exclusive offers, huge promotions and up to 70 percent off from an extensive list of re- tailers. In addition, for QR250 spent on the day in restaurants or eateries, customers could redeem their receipts for a free QR50 Mall of Qatar Gift Card. Some lucky visitors were also delighted when Mall of Qatar management paid for their purchases as part of a random gifting spree. “Super Saturday was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. It was great to see so many customer and busy retailers. Everybody had a smile on their faces which was a delight to see. We pride ourselves on continuously rais- ing the standards of our offerings so that we can deliver unique and exciting experiences for all of our customers,” said Stuart Elder, Mall of Qatar CEO.

The Super Saturday enabled a large number of customers to benefit from great savings through exclusive offers, huge promotions and up to 70 percent off from an extensive list of retailers. Nation Thursday, December 20, 2018 05 First Qatar Airways flight Nokia, Ooredoo set up Myanmar’s inaugural lands in Da Nang, Vietnam 5G Technology Center TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tion. The direct flight to DOHA Doha will play a crucial role in connecting central The center will be used by the students of Myanmar’s THE first Qatar Airways Vietnam passengers and flight from Doha to Da freight to the rest of the first diploma programme in telecommunications Nang, Vietnam, touched world. With the increased down at Da Nang Interna- connectivity, we also look TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tional Airport on Wednes- forward to welcoming YANGON day, where it was welcomed more tourists to Da Nang, with a celebratory water the tourist capital of South NOKIA and Ooredoo have set up the cannon salute. Central Vietnam.” first 5G-ready Technology Center Qatar Airways flight Tung said, “Da Nang in Myanmar. QR0994 departed Ham- International Airport is the The Nokia Technology Center, which ad International Airport third busiest airport in Vi- is the result of a successful collaboration (HIA) on Wednesday, etnam and is an important with Yangon Technological University December 19 at 2:30am transportation hub in the (YTU), will be utilised by the students of and landed in Da Nang at central region. Being only Myanmar’s first diploma programme in 1:20pm local time. two kilometres from the telecommunications. On board the inaugural city centre, the launch of The curriculum, steered by the Uni- Qatar Airways flight to Da this direct flight will boost versity of Oulu in Finland, will benefit Nang, Qatar Airways Group Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker with Vietnamese Ambassador to Qatar Da Nang’s position as the tremendously from the new Nokia Tech- Vikram Sinha, CEO, Ooredoo Myanmar Chief Executive Akbar al HE Nguyen Dinh Thao and other officials at Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight to Da Nang, commercial and educa- nology Center, which is equipped with Limited. Baker was joined by Viet- Vietnam on Wednesday. tional centre of Central end-to-end radio, any haul transport and namese Ambassador to Qa- Vietnam. It is a fantastic a core network solution that supports tar HE Nguyen Dinh Thao. and Acting Director for Da Nang to our global network bringing passengers to and follow-up to Qatar Air- the latest 5G technology in addition to The VIP delegation was Nang International Airport demonstrates our commit- from this beautiful county ways’ introduction of daily 4G/3G/2G. greeted on arrival by Qatar Le Xuan Tung; Director of ment to the Far East region, and also being a trade services to Hanoi and Ho Designed for post graduates, the new Ambassador to Vetnam HE Da Nang Tourism Depart- a highly important market enabler and connector for Chi Minh City in January diploma programme launched in March Mohamed Ismail al Emadi; ment Ngo Quang Vinh and for Qatar Airways. Vietnamese and interna- of this year. We appreciate this year by the two universities required Standing Deputy Secretary Director of Department of “We are excited for tional businesses.” Qatar Airways’ strong sup- a robust lab to enhance its curriculum and for the Danang Municipal Finance of Da Nang City passengers travelling to Ambassador Thao said, port for Vietnam.” enable students to apply their theoretical Party Committee Vo Cong Nguyen Van Phung. and from central Vietnam “This year marks the 25th Qatar Airways will op- knowledge in a testbed environment. The Tri; Deputy Director-Gen- Baker said, “Qatar Air- to experience our award- anniversary of diplomatic erate its Da Nang service syllabus was developed based on Nokia’s eral for the Civil Aviation ways is very pleased to winning service and prod- relations between Vietnam four-times weekly with a technology and, in a welcome move, Administration of Vietnam extend its reach into Viet- uct for themselves. With 56 and Qatar, and we are de- Boeing B787-8 aircraft, Nokia and Ooredoo decided to join forces Vo Huy Cuong; Deputy nam by launching our third weekly passenger flights to lighted to welcome Qatar featuring 22 seats in Busi- to create the Nokia Technology Center as General-Director of Air- gateway into this beautiful and from Vietnam, we take Airways to Da Nang, its ness Class and 232 seats in a key enabler for the programme. Dr Danabalan Amirthalingam, head of port Corporation Vietnam country. The addition of Da great pride in our role in third Vietnamese destina- Economy Class. The Nokia Technology Center is Nokia Myanmar. fitted with state-of-the art equipment including Nokia’s multiradio AirScale Center in the country. The collaboration – which supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G – of Nokia and Ooredoo to set up the ‘Nokia and any haul transport, including IP and Technology Center’ and the internship QA Privilege Club member to enjoy up to Microwave equipment, cloud-native core programme will provide a well-rounded network and the associated power, mate- experience to our students.” rials and infrastructure. Vikram Sinha, CEO, Ooredoo My- In addition, Nokia and Ooredoo will anmar Limited, said: “Education and 50% discount on purchase with Qmiles be providing an intensive internship pro- empowering youth are key focus areas at gramme for students to work as technol- Ooredoo. As a leading partner in this ini- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK percent discount when us- wide range of products in they pass through our portunity to earn Qmiles ogy developers and service providers, en- tiative, we are happy to work with Nokia DOHA ing their Qmiles on select celebration of the winter award-winning home and when travelling on Qatar abling them with a 360-degree exposure to set up the Nokia Technology Center products at Qatar Duty holiday season. hub, Hamad Internation- Airways, Oneworld air- to the industry. and help initiate an internship program QATAR Airways’ (QA) Free both at Hamad Inter- “We are dedicated to al Airport, and our QDF lines, or any of the airlines’ Dr Myint Thein, rector of YTU, said: for the benefit of technology students.” Frequent Flyer pro- national Airport (HIA) and providing our members stores. We invite all Privi- partners. Qmiles has since “The curriculum of the Telecommuni- Dr Danabalan Amirthalingam, head gramme, Privilege Club, at Oryx Galleria in Doha. with unique offers and lege Club members to take served as another conveni- cations Diploma programme was final- of Nokia Myanmar, said: “At Nokia we is providing its members Qatar Airways Chief benefits exclusive to them advantage of this special ent means of payment at ised embedding both theoretical and are obsessed with value creation and tal- with an exclusive offer as Commercial Officer Ehab in collaboration with Qa- seasonal offer.” the Qatar Duty Free (QDF) industry-relevant components based on ent development, which happen to be the part of its latest Winter Amin said, “We are de- tar Duty Free, reward- Qatar Airways’ Privi- outlets, located in both the Nokia’s technology and solutions. We key pillars of this program. The Nokia Shopping Collection. lighted to announce this ing them for their loyalty lege Club launched its departure and arrival halls are honored to have Nokia’s technology Technology Center will serve as a catalyst From December 20 to special winter promotion towards our brand and Qmiles reward pro- of Hamad International as part of the syllabus and also welcome to provide students with the latest and 31, Privilege Club mem- to our Privilege Club mem- enhancing their shopping gramme in 2007 to offer Airport, and at Oryx Gal- the company’s support in building and most advanced 5G technology, featuring bers can enjoy up to 50 bers and to offer them a experience every time its loyal passengers the op- leria in Doha. equipping the first 5G-ready Technology innovations from Bell Labs.” 06 Thursday, December 20, 2018 QATAR NATIONAL DAY Qatar’s embassies, consulates host receptions National Museum an embodiment of Qataris’ pride in their national identity and a bridge linking the past to the present in all its diversity: Sheikha al Mayassa QNA by Deputy State Secretary for DOHA Economic Foreign Affairs Dr Petra Pana, a number of par- QATAR’S embassies and dip- liament members and mili- lomatic missions celebrated tary officials. the Qatar National Day under In Canberra, the Ambas- the theme ‘as long as it was sador of Qatar to Australia HE proven by our deeds...Qatar Saad bin Abdullah al Moham- will remain free.’ oud held a reception attended The heads of diplomatic, by a number Australian of- consular and representative ficials representing different missions of the State of Qatar governmental sectors, parlia- abroad, extended greetings to ment members and ambassa- the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim dors of friendly countries ac- bin Hamad al Thani, the Father credited to Australia. Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin The Ambassador of Qatar Khalifa al Thani, and the Qatari to the Kingdom of Morocco people on this auspicious occa- HE Abdulla bin Falah al Dos- sion, wishing Qatar further pro- arihosted a reception in Rabat gress and prosperity. HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, Doha attended by Prime Minister of In New York, The Perma- Film Institute, and Founder of Reach Out to Asia, at a reception marking the National Morocco Saadeddine Othmani, nent Delegation of Qatar to the Day in New York. Minister of Labour and Profes- United Nations hosted a recep- sional Integration Mohamed tion marking the National Day nent representatives of U.N. Energy, Commerce, Industry Yatim, Minister Delegate to at the Lincoln Cultural Center. member states attended the and Tourism GiorgosLakkot- the Head of Government in The reception was attended ceremony along with repre- rypis along with other officials, charge of General Affairs and by Chairperson of Qatar Mu- sentatives of consular missions ambassadors of Arab and for- Governance Lahcen Daoudi, seums, Doha Film Institute, in New York, a large number of eign countries accredited to Cy- Secretary of State to the Minis- and Founder of Reach Out to diplomatic corps members and prus and businessmen. ter of National Planning, Town Asia Her Excellency Sheikha staff of UN. In Bucharest, the Qatari Planning, Housing and Urban al Mayassa bint Hamad al The Ambassador of Qatar Embassy hosted a ceremony Policy, responsible for hous- Thani. It was also attended to the Kyrgyz Republic HE attended by Deputy Prime ing Fatna Lkhiyel, Secretary by High Representative for Abdullah bin Ahmed al Sulaiti Minister of Romania Viorel of State to the Minister of Na- the United Nations Alliance held a reception in Bishkek Stefan, the ministers of foreign tional Education, Vocational of Civilizations HE Nasser bin which was attended by the affairs, defence, health and Training, Higher Education Abdulazizal Nasr, Deputy Sec- Deputy Foreign Affairs Min- agriculture, parliament mem- and Scientific Research Re- retary-General of the United ister of the Kyrgyz Republic bers, senior officials, heads of sponsible for higher education Nations Amina Mohammed, NurlanAbdrakhmanov, Minis- diplomatic missions, media and scientific research Khalid President of the United Na- ter of Labour and Social Devel- personnel and businessmen. Samadi, in addition to a num- tions General Assembly Maria opment UlukbekKochkorov, In Dhaka, the Ambassador ber of dignitaries as well as Fernanda Espinosa and US a number of government offi- of Qatar to the People’s Repub- heads and representatives of Representative from New York the Amir and said that keeping est in arts and heritage focus- on unfounded allegations, and cials and heads of diplomatic lic of Bangladesh HE Ahmed diplomatic missions. Carolyn Maloney. this memory alive is a tribute to ing on the National Museum said that the blockade helped missions and consulates ac- bin Mohammed al Dhaimi, In London, the Ambassador The Permanent Repre- founding moment of the mod- of Qatar, which will open in the unite the people and residents credited to Kyrgyzstan.In his held a reception attended by of Qatar to the United Kingdom sentative of Qatar to the Unit- ern Qatari state. She reviewed spring of 2019. She described of Qatar around the leadership speech, the ambassador spoke a number of government offi- HE Youssef bin Ali al Khater ed Nations Her Excellency the achievements made by the museum as an embodi- and government of the country. about the unjust siege and Qa- cials, politicians, businessmen held a reception attended by Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif Qatar in the areas of economic ment of Qataris’ pride in their For his part, Nasr focused tar’s contributions to combat- and a number of members of Minister of State for the Middle al Thani in her speech on the development, education and national identity, and a bridge on Qatar’s hosting of the World ting terrorism. the diplomatic corps accred- East and North Africa Alistair occasion reviewed the achieve- enhancing the role and status linking the past and history to Cup 2022 for the first time in In Nicosia, the Ambas- ited to Bangladesh.Qatar Air- Burt, Parliamentary Under ments of Qatar in education, of women. She also highlighted the present in all its diversity the Arab region. sador of Qatar to Republic of ways and Qatar Charity par- Secretary of State for Defense sustainable energy, sports, and the rights enjoyed by Qatari and openness to the world. She Qatari music composer Cyprus HE Sultan bin Ibra- ticipated in the ceremony with People and Veterans Tobias arts. She noted that Qatar in- women in the fields of employ- also said that the museum was Dana Al Fardan introduced him Al Mahmoud hosted a films and photographs on the Ellwood, and Member of Par- vested mainly in its people to ment, wages, equal opportuni- a testament to the country’s Qatari artist Aisha Sayed al reception,which was attended history of Qatar. liament Alistair Carmichael, in transform the economy into a ties and the high-ranking posi- continued investment in arts. Zayani and Juilliard Orchestra by Acting President of Cyprus The Ambassador of Qatar addition to a number of Arab knowledge-based one. tions as well as their role in the Her Excellency also high- who played a number of na- DemetrisSyllouris, who is also to Hungary HE Mohamed bin and foreign ambassadors, me- For her part, Sheikha al national economy. lighted the blockade imposed tional songs. president of the House of Rep- Hamad al Khalifa hosted a re- dia personalities, businessmen Mayassa congratulated HH She discussed Qatar’s inter- by some neighbouring states A large number of perma- resentatives and Minister of ception in Budapest attended and academics. Baladna, QOC celebrate QND

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BALADNA, Qatar’s largest dairy Urgently looking farm, collaborated with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) to participate in a national flag relay for experienced IT Support Engineer to share pride, unity and inspira- tion on Qatar’s National Day. Job Description: Peter Weltevreden, chief ex- ecutive officer, and Mazen Alsbeti, • Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems group marketing and public rela- tions director, welcomed the QOC (W7, W10, MAC) and applications. team at Baladna farms. • Working knowledge on AD, DHCP, DNS, GP, File Servers and IIS. Following their arrival, the Baladna, along with with QOC, participated in a national flag relay to share pride, team was taken on a small tour unity and inspiration on Qatar’s National Day. • Configurations and Troubleshooting skills on LAN, WAN, WLAN, and Security of the farms and Baladna park. appliances & applications. Weltevreden and Alsbeti then Covering 285 kilometres be- International Airport, Sheraton handed over the national flag tween 6am and 8pm, QOC visited Park, Museum of Islamic Arts, Ka- • knowledge and Skill to Diagnose and resolve the Hardware/software faults or to the QOC helicopter for their nearly 20 locations, including Sea- tara, Qatar University, Aspire and issues. next destination. line, Msherib Properties, Hamad Qatar Foundation, among others. • Provides users support for required applications and available services (Website/ Mobile). • Respond to calls and inquiries to provide support, including procedural docu- Ooredoo’s National Day Residents flock mentation and relevant reports. to Darb Al Saai • Relocate & install PCs, printers & other peripherals including standard software song gets 2 million views and web applications. HISHAM ALJUNDI TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, direc- DOHA • Troubleshooting system and network problem and advance skill on TCP/IP DOHA tor of PR and Corporate Commu- Structure. nications at Ooredoo, said: “We DARB Al Saai, one of the main venues for OOREDOO celebrated Qatar Na- were delighted to gather with all National Day celebrations, witnessed a • Monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks tional Day 2018 at its headquar- employees and their children to huge turnout of visitors on the occasion and other peripherals. ters recently, in the presence of celebrate our beloved country Qa- of Qatar National Day on Tuesday. The the company’s Chairman Sheikh tar and show what being a Qatari visitors enjoyed the different activities at • Maintain the inventory information lists regularly. Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud company means for Ooredoo. We the various pavilions belonging to vari- • Communicate and resolve issue for Internal & external clients and escalate Sup- al Thani and senior management, hope that everyone got to enjoy ous State as well as private entities. with employees attending the event this internal celebration.” Speaking to Qatar Tribune, Fili- port and follow up with Vendors. with their children and taking part On the occasion of Qatar Na- pino expat Patrick Gerald, who visited in fun activities. tional Day, Ooredoo also intro- Darb Al Saai along with his family to Experience and Skill Requirements: Ooredoo created a miniature duced its new QND song, titled enjoy the array of entertaining activities traditional village as part of the cel- ‘Keep Your Head Held High’, there, said: “It feels great to take part in • Excellent knowledge in MSOFFICE, DTP, Email clients, Webmaster, ebrations featuring Qatari activities which portrays some of the most Qatar’s National Day celebrations. We Social Media and Online portals. and food stalls celebrating Qatar. important national achievements have been in Qatar for the last 11 years The internal event started with and shows the growth of Qatar as and we feel perfectly at home here. That’s • Expert in MCSE, Linux, Firewall configuration and Storage configuration. a flag raising ceremony and the na- a unique success story throughout why we decided to join others in this na- • Excellent written and spoken communication skills & Interpersonal Skills. tional anthem, followed by a tradi- the years. tional festival.” tional sword dance. Entertainment The song written by Khaled al Some other visitors to Darb Al Saai • At least 3 Years’ experience in the field. included popular games, henna Buainain and composed by Hassan described the celebrations as a reflec- • Good at communication and presentation. designing, a Qatar National Day Hamed, was sung by Qatari Fahad tion of Qatar’s victory in the regional photo booth, hand crafts, falcons al Hajaji and was a huge hit on You- crisis. They said that with the strong will and much more. Tube, collecting more than two mil- of the visionary leadership, Qatar over- 4XDOLÀFDWLRQV &HUWLÀFDWLRQ Commenting on the event, lion views since its launch. came the siege. Jordanian national Khalid Tamimi • Degree or Equal qualification. QND said while watching the raising of the flag • Professional qualifications on System, Network and Security is preferred 2018 that he feels more comfortable now than celebra- before and is very optimistic about 2019. • Professional Certification such as MCSA, MCSE and CCNA is preferred. tion at “I was born in Qatar and have always felt Oore- being part of the country. I would like to ‡ Job Type: Full-time. doo congratulate the Qatari leadership and head- the people on this very special occasion ‡ Language: Fluent in Arabic/English speaking and writing is a must. quar- while reaffirming our solidarity with Qa- ters. tar in every situation,” he remarked. Meanwhile, residents across Qatar 6HQGXV\RXU&9WRFDUHHUV#TLPTDWDUFRP celebrated National Day in a spirit of pat- riotism and festivity. Thursday, December 20, 2018 07 Reports by Ashraf Siddiqui For events and press releases email Slice of the West [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Italy’s legendary Carabinieri band adds melody to Qatar National Day celebration

On its maiden visit to Qatar, the band performed at Katara the Cultural Village Foundation, participated in the National Day parade at the Doha

Corniche along with local and other visiting military bands Italian military band performs at the Qatar National Day parade in Doha.

TALIAN armed tar chose and invited the Cara- forces’ 85-member binieri band to take part in the musical band, part celebrations of this very special of the 102- mem- day for the Qatari people. The ber branch of the band is one of the Armed forces’ Ilegendary Carabinieri band, many prestigious features; it’s gave its third and final pub- innovative and anchored to its lic performance on Tuesday values and traditions.” evening as part of the Qatar He said that the Father National Day (QND) celebra- Amir His Highness Sheikh tions at Darb Al Saai, the main Hamad bin Khalifa alThani venue for cultural activities to has always liked and praised celebrate the national day. the band’s performance during On its maiden visit to Qa- his visits to Italy. “The Carabi- Italian band performs at Qatar National Day parade on the Corniche tar, the band performed at nieri Band is known all around in Doha. Katara the Cultural Village the world for its assorted rep- Foundation, participated in ertoire, the impeccable perfor- the national day parade at the mances and the charm that its Doha Corniche along with lo- musicians are able to unleash of transformation since its from best Italian music acad- formed and given concerts in cal and other visiting military with their impressive uni- inception and induction into emies and selected through all major European countries bands. The repertoire repre- forms, magnificent composure the Royal Carabinieri Corps open competitions. Their as well as the United States, sented the best of Italian clas- and profound music vocation”, as a Corps of Trumpeters in performances include a wide China and Japan, receiving ac- sical music and opera tradi- the ambassador added. 1820. The ensemble later repertoire—from traditional colades from the hoi polloi and tions such as “Nessun Dorma” Pasquale Salzano thanked transformed into “Fanfara” military marches to classical critics alike. (Giacomo Puccini) and “Aida” Gen. Giovanni Nistri, Com- (1862), “Musica” (1894), and symphonies, to contemporary Lauding the band’s spec- (Giuseppe Verdi). A sympho- mander General of Carabinieri “Banda della Legione Allievi compositions. tacular performances, Salzano ny orchestra-like performance ‘for bringing to Doha these Carabinieri” (1910-20). Af- Concerts are also prepared said that they reflected its dedi- characterises the Carabinieri extraordinary and talented ter further changes, it got its here with the meticulous com- cation, commitment and com- Band, say experts. musicians and for showcasing present structure composed mitment and under the careful passion that constantly inspire Talking with Qatar Trib- in Qatar the excellence of the of 102 musicians, 85 of them guidance of Maestro Director the members of the Carabi- une, Italian Ambassador to Qa- Italian military band. performed in Qatar on the oc- Lt. Col. Massimo Martinelli. nieri Force in carrying out their tar HE Pasquale Salzano said, The Carabinieri Band has casion of Qatar National Day. The envoy went on to point many task to protect and assist Band members in relaxing mood “It is an honour the State of Qa- gone through several stages These musicians are graduates out that the band has per- people at home and abroad. TV actress provides star power to Turkish shopping festival

HE presence of re- nowned Turkish actress Burcin Terzioglu pro- vided the star power to Tthe Turkish Bazar or- ganised by Turkish women entrepreneurs’ group CABA Associates in collaboration with Turkish embassy in Qa- tar at Hotel St. Regis Doha. Around 140 Turkey-based companies took part in the daylong event displaying tra- ditional and modern high-end fashion garments, ornaments, artificial jewellery, cosmetics, perfumes, etc. “The event provides an op- Prof (Dr) Sadaf (right) welcomes popular Turkish TV star Burcin Terzioglu portunity to showcase for the fashionistas in Qatar high-quality products from Turkey and let the visitors know and Turkish Ambassador Fikret Ozer, Prof (Dr) Sadaf (4th from left), President of CABA Associates, Prof (Dr) Tayseer Shanableh, TRNC see items produced representative to Qatar, are seen with guests at official inauguration of Turkish Bazar at Hotel St. Regis Doha by Turkish women entrepreneurs. It this oppor- Hamad al Thani will also help visi- tunity to ex- and the broth- tors to the Turkish press his own erly people shopping festival as well as that of of Qatar. make shopping deci- the Turkish com- He prayed sions on their next visit munity heartiest for the to Turkey”, said Am- greetings on Qatar strength bassador of Turkey to National Day to the and pros- Qatar HE Fikret Ozer. visionary leader- perity of He lauded the hu- ship of Qatar, the Qatar and its manitarian services Amir His Highness people. rendered by CABA Sheikh Tamim bin The ap- A group of wives of ambassadors in Qatar and guests are seen with Associates entre- Hamad al Thani, pearance of actress Turkish Ambassador HE Fikret Ozer and his wife preneurs in Tur- the Father Amir Burcin Terzioglu at the event key, especially His Highness delighted the visitors and of CABA Associates, said that tion of 16-room elementary building two Sheikh Hamad guests. Turkish community she was very happy to be in school for Syrian refugee schools for bin Khalifa al members were seen taking Qatar and organisitng first children. She said that she Syrian refu- Thani, Depu- pictures with the leading TV Asli Sen with her products ever Turkish shopping festi- hopes that this bazar will also gee children. ty Amir His star of their country. val by her organisation. She go a long way in strengthen- The Highness Talking to Qatar Trib- participating in the first-ever businesswomen represented said that the sale proceeds ing relations between both Turkish Sheikh Ab- une, she said that she was Turkish Bazar organised by by CABA Associates. from this Turkish Bazar will the brotherly states of Qatar envoy took dullah bin very happy to be in Qatar and Turkish embassy and Turkish Prof (Dr) Sadaf, President be spent on the construc- and Turkey. 08 Thursday, December 20, 2018

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

There’s No Quick Fix To US Trade Standoff With China Clock Ticks Towards

To force a change in China’s behaviour, the US needs to present a unified front with the other major US Govt Shutdown countries in Europe and the Americas FTER months of matching the Trump grow considerably worse, both in the US and The fact that another shutdown is imminent is a sign of how administration’s trade-war manoeu- elsewhere, if negotiations fell through and vring in tit-for-tat fashion, the Chinese Trump slapped China with even more tar- dysfunctional Washington’s budgeting process really is Agovernment has started making what iffs. Soybeans are a good example — inven- appear to be peace offerings. tories of unsold American beans have dou- On December 1 the two sides announced bled, and the Chinese purchase reported this a tariff ceasefire, with the US suspending a week is about one-eighth of what farmers planned 150 percent increase in duties for had been hoping for. Or look at solar panels, 90 days while the two sides resume nego- where US tariffs on imports have led major tiations over Chinese policies that harm US installations to fall by 30 percent, accord- exporters and investors. While the tariff de- ing to an industry group. The direct benefit tente hasn’t stopped the Trump administra- to US panel makers can’t offset the indirect tion from trying to pressure Beijing in other harms to the rest of the country’s solar pow- ways — for example, by pursuing criminal er industry. Similarly, Trump’s tariffs on charges against Chinese hackers — China steel imports are raising prices and reducing has gone in the opposite direction, making demand for other US goods, according to a its first purchase of US soybeans in months new report from a business advocacy group. and rolling back tariffs on imported US cars Part of the problem here is that the from 40 percent to 15 percent. president has his eyes on the wrong prize. In a potentially more significant move, He seems obsessed with the United States’ the Chinese government has also de-em- trade deficit with China — a deficit that has phasised President Xi Jinping’s ambitious only grown since the tariff battles began — ‘Made in China 2025’ plan to turn Chinese and may be satisfied if China simply agrees industries into leading producers of robot- to buy considerably more US exports. But ics, electric vehicles and other advanced running a trade deficit isn’t inherently bad; technologies — presumably with the help the problem in China’s case is the barriers of generous government subsidies. Ana- thrown in the way of foreign competitors lysts differ on whether the government is and investors, the forced transfer of key rewriting the initiative, delaying it or just technology and trade secrets, the subsidies not pushing it as forcefully as before. But by for government-owned enterprises and the leaving the plan out of its latest marching lack of protection for patents and other in- orders to local officials, China’s central gov- tellectual property, among other fundamen- JUSTIN BOGIE federal agencies such as the Departments Another possible outcome to get ernment is at least recognising how much tal, structural issues. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE of Agriculture, Commerce, Justice, Home- around the current funding impasse is for an irritant Made in China 2025 had become The United States needs allies to win land Security, State, and Transportation Congress to pursue a continuing resolu- to the Trump administration. this fight. The US economy isn’t as all-im- OVERNMENT shutdown.” would be left without funding. tion to keep the government open. That Still, Trump has no grounds for declar- portant globally as it used to be, and China Probably no two words strike scenario played out as the last funding ing victory yet. Chinese officials have of- has a growing number of other outlets for its more fear in the hearts of When Congress is constantly budgeting deadline approached on December 7. fered concessions throughout this trade dis- goods. To force a change in China’s behav- Washington politicians. Under this situation, agencies would pute, and the ones put on the table in recent iour, the US needs to present a unified front The fact that another by crisis, it erodes oversight and leads operate at their 2018 budget levels for “G to wasteful spending. Citizens should days are well short of the structural reforms with the other major countries in Europe and shutdown is imminent is a sign of how the duration of the continuing resolution. the United States is demanding. Beyond the Americas — the same ones Trump has dysfunctional Washington’s budgeting demand that Congress not only make Congress could choose to extend funding that, even when China agrees to a signifi- been bullying or threatening to bully with process really is. What was once an order- the budget process better, but also for a short period of time (likely into early cant reform, it does not necessarily deliver steel, aluminum and car tariffs. The Obama ly process where timelines were largely ensure a sustainable budget future. 2019) or could opt for a full-year continu- it — witness the agreement Xi struck with administration assembled a coalition of the met has morphed into a political game ing resolution. President Obama in 2015 to curtail Chinese willing to confront China in Asia through plagued by brinkmanship and out-of- The cost of failing to do that is much If Congress passes a short-term contin- hackers’ theft of trade secrets, a practice the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, but control spending. scarier than a government shutdown uing resolution, then they would be back in that continues to this day, albeit at a less Trump tore that up on his first day in office. Despite promises from Congress that the same mess in just a few short weeks. feverish pace. Nor did the agreement stop The stakes here are enourmous. Most the process would be different this year, Many of the services they provide, Passing a full-year continuing resolu- China from stealing military secrets and economists surveyed by the Wall Street here we are again. however, would not be interrupted. tion would put an end to the budget drama personal data through the internet. Journal this month ranked the trade fight This time the biggest issue holding up 420,000 “essential” federal employees for this year. However, it would also leave That’s not to say the president’s bad-cop with China as the biggest threat to the US a deal is a confrontation between Presi- would continue to work, including 41,000 both Republicans and Democrats unsat- approach to trade hasn’t made a difference economy. The next months of negotiations dent Donald Trump and congressional law enforcement and correctional officers isfied, with Trump not getting additional to China. It certainly seems to have contrib- with China will be crucial to determining Democrats over border-security funding. and up to 88 percent of DHS employees. border security money and Democrats uted to the slowdown in China’s economy whether the moves China is making now As Congress barrels towards a Friday America’s safety would not be sacrificed. unable to enact some of their priorities. that has roiled global stock markets and hurt signal a willingness to give foreign compa- spending showdown, the potential of a par- You shouldn’t worry about your ben- But it would save taxpayers money. If Xi’s standing at home. Some analysts say the nies and investors a level playing field or are tial government shutdown is very real. But efit payments being impacted either. unfunded agencies simply continued to pressure has made China eager for a deal. just a delaying tactic. The administration what would it actually mean? A shutdown Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid receive money at the 2018 level, it would Yet the collateral damage from the tariffs would be well served to cast about for part- wouldn’t be good, of course, but it’s not as payments, as well as veterans benefits, cut spending by $11 billion. It’s not a lot, Trump has imposed is significant and would ners in its push for real change. scary as you think. There wouldn’t be law- would continue uninterrupted. These but with the national debt soon expected lessness in the streets. You’d still get your programs don’t rely on Congress taking to cross $22 trillion, every penny counts. Social Security check. action for annual funding to continue, or Regardless of what happens, one Here’s what a shutdown and an alter- their appropriations were already passed thing is clear: The budget process is bro- native might look like: into law. ken, and taxpayers are the real losers. If Congress and the president are un- Mail service would also continue as When Congress is constantly budgeting able to reach an agreement by Friday, scheduled since the postal service has its by crisis, it erodes oversight and leads to then the federal government will enter own revenue stream. National parks would wasteful spending. Citizens should de- into a partial shutdown. Five of 12 annual remain open, though with reduced staff. mand that Congress not only make the spending bills became law in September. About 380,000 federal employees budget process better, but also ensure That includes the military, so there is no would be furloughed for the duration of a a sustainable budget future. The cost of threat to national defence. shutdown, meaning that they wouldn’t be failing to do that is much scarier than a It also includes the Departments of La- paid nor expected to work. Agencies that government shutdown. bor, Health and Human Services, Interior, would be most affected include the Depart- and Veterans Affairs. In fact, 75 percent of ment of Commerce, NASA, the IRS, and (Justin Bogie is a senior policy the discretionary budget has already been HUD. Based on past government shut- analyst in Fiscal Affairs in the Grover funded through September 2019. Still, a downs, all furloughed employees would M Hermann Center for the Federal (Tribune News Service) partial shutdown would mean that major likely be paid when the shutdown ends. Budget at The Heritage Foundation.) Rohingya Women Stitch Together Their Broken Lives The collective sewing gives Rohingya women some sense of control over their lives and restore dignity through working for themselves

TASNIM NAZEER to gain some form of control over their semblance of normality. They don’t want repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE lives and restore dignity through work- handouts. They want to work.” as it had initially planned because no one ing for themselves. Sewing machines have Anwara, a 16-year-old Rohingya refu- wants to return back to a place where they HROUGH all the turmoil and blood- been donated by supporters of the project, gee and one of the youngest survivors in have no human rights, no citizenship, and shed that the Rohingya community who listened to the women’s testimonies the group of women, notes that her life no guarantee of safety. has had to face, some have found a and desperately wanted to help. To date has changed for the better since joining While discussions on the repatriation ray of hope in an inspiring initiative 27 sewing machines have been given to the the sewing group, “Having received this plan have to date been postponed until the Tas they rebuild and rehabilitate their Rohingya women, many of whom already [sewing] machine, I can earn some in- new year, activists are raising concerns that lives. Testimony Tailors is a sewing coop- knew how to sew. The charity set up a web- come. I can sew my own clothes too,” she the situation must be monitored. There are erative run by Rohingya women refugees, site for free in support of the Testimony explained. “Without a machine, we could growing calls for justice in the wake of the supported by the #Hands4Rohingya aid Tailors initiative to enable them to expand not do any of this. Now we can make a liv- mounting human rights violations against project. The women have survived unfath- the venture through an online shop. Cus- ing — and get on with our lives.” the Muslim Rohingya community. omable tragedy such as rape and witness- tomers can purchase their clothes to be giv- to had suffered extreme human rights Jobs are hard to come by in the refugee The Rohingya community has had to ing brutal killings and destruction, but the en as gifts to other Rohingya refugees. All abuses and were deeply traumatised, with camps. Their sewing provides an income, undergo forced displacement in the past cooperative is already paving the way for profits from the online shop go directly to girls as young as 14 speaking out against which enables the women to buy grocer- and they cannot continue to suffer while restored hope for Rohingya refugees living the Rohingya women in a move to provide being abused. The women Rahman spoke ies and clothes to meet their basic needs. the world looks on in silence. Those who in camps in Bangladesh. The initiative has self-sufficiency and a way for them to get to said that they had “no reason to hide It also helps return some small measure have suffered have a right to hold their enabled the women to gain income selling involved in something which could bring their faces, if it meant telling the world of control over their destiny. One young abusers accountable in the eyes of the law handmade clothes. them new skills and hope for the future. what had happened to them.” Each of the woman was under pressure to marry and gain justice. Moving forward, the fo- Jamila Hanan, project manager of Tasmina, 17, was one of the earliest women shows great courage, resilience, against her wishes, but she was ultimately cus should be on obtaining the rights of the Hands 4 Rohingya, said, “Seeing these recipients of a sewing machine. “I try to and strength, despite having had to face able to refuse because she was supporting Rohingya by giving them legal status and women rebuild their lives after such hor- bring my art into my sewing. It looks nice. some of the most harrowing experiences a the family through her sewing. supporting initiatives such as Testimony rific experiences and creating themselves People also like it. They tell me it looks woman could face. The fear of being repatriated back to Tailors that aim to aid Rohingya refugees these beautiful clothes, I find myself fre- beautiful. That is why I do art. And my According to Rahman, “What this co- Rakhine state in Myanmar, where these in rebuilding their lives and calling for jus- quently shaking my head in disbelief. I am mind is able to focus more too,” she said. operative demonstrates is that people in women and their families experienced this tice and accountability. inspired and amazed at their resilience, Documentary filmmaker Shafiur Rah- the Rohingya camps are hungry to get on brutality is justified. Many are reluctant perseverance, creativity, and hope.” man first visited the camps back in Janu- with their lives. It is wrong to view refu- to go back as they cannot trust that their (Tasnim Nazeer is an The project has helped the women ary 2017 to speak to the Rohingya refu- gees as just inert recipients of aid. Their safety will be ensured under the current award-winning journalist, share their heartbreaking testimonies to gees about their horrific ordeals fleeing lives have been turned upside down and Myanmar regime. Bangladesh has con- author, and UN Universal the world with the hope of them being able Myanmar. Many of the women he spoke doing work enables them to restore some ceded that it will be unable to voluntarily Peace Federation Ambassador.)

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Thursday, December 20, 2018 09 WORLD POLITICS Who Will Prevent the Next India-Pakistan TRUMP’S War? BORDER POLICY

IS CREATING HANNAH HAEGELAND TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

EN years have passed since 26/11, the three-day as- sault by Pakistan-based terrorists in Mumbai that stands as India’s analogue to the 9/11 attacks in the United States. During and after the attack, US officials Twere central to the crisis-management effort that pre- CHAOS vented a larger conflict between India and Pakistan. Today, it is unclear whether the United States could play that role, thanks to the decline in its capacity for crisis management in South Asia. But as US-Pakistan relations deteriorate, Chinese influence in Pakistan grows — as does Beijing’s TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE INTO THE HANDS OF THE CARTELS an Italian priest who was the shelter’s direc- economic and geostrategic stakes in maintaining stability in In southeast Texas, the Rio Grande can tor at the time, told me that the migrants and the region. Both US and Chinese action may be necessary to N the Gateway to the Americas Inter- feel like a River Styx. On one side are Laredo, deportees well knew that they were marked walk the region back from a nuclear brink, and so US lead- national Bridge on November 14, U.S. McAllen, and Brownsville; on the other is as prey. He described a kidnapping he had ers should adapt to changed circumstances by working with President Donald Trump’s new asy- the state of Tamaulipas, which ranks first in witnessed the day before, a few minutes from Chinese and other counterparts to shape co-management lum policy had already begun to take Mexico for disappearances. A 2018 State De- the bridge. He saw several men surround a mechanisms. Oeffect. Laura, a mother of two from partment travel advisory assessed the level bus that had just arrived. “One of them stood Historically, the United States has been the sole major Nicaragua, stood on the pavement over the of insecurity in Tamaulipas as equal to that at the front of the bus, and said ‘Go over there’ third-party crisis manager in South Asia. Particularly since Rio Grande between Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, in Syria, Yemen, and Afghanistan. Migrants and ‘You over there,’ ” Bizzotto recalled. “He India and Pakistan tested nuclear weapons in 1998, the and Laredo, Texas, and pulled a knit hat tight in the northern Mexican state are targets for literally said, ‘Nobody here has the clave’ ”—a United States has taken a hands-on approach, pressng both over her ears. The temperature had dropped extortion, kidnapping, and worse—violence code indicating who has already paid the sides to de-escalate. China’s interests and involvement have below freezing the night before, and she and often similar to that which led them to flee cartel to pass through town—“ ‘so take all of historically been much more limited. However, in a book her children had been waiting there, suspend- their home countries. them.’ ” His shelter, Bizzotto said, was sur- chapter published by the Stimson Center earlier this year, ed between two countries, for three days. In March of 2017, I visited Casa del Mi- veilled by halcones, lookouts for the cartels: I demonstrate that China’s role as a third-party crisis man- “They said that they were going to let us grante Nazareth, a shelter in Nuevo Laredo “We have all them around.” They’re hard to ager in South Asia has gradually grown. Unlike the US ap- through but that it’s full inside,” she said as for deportees and migrants, some of whom miss. One of them flashed us a big smile as proach, China’s role has been mostly bilateral and limited to she looked toward the Customs and Border had been turned back by U.S. Customs and were driving away from the shelter to go back quiet, backroom diplomacy. Diplomatic initiatives by China Protection agents standing ten feet ahead, Border Protection. Father Giovanni Bizzotto, to the bridge. to encourage de-escalation in the center of the bridge, checking docu- Nuevo Laredo is a crucial drug-trafficking in the 1999 Kargil War and ments. A dozen adults and small children hub because of its proximity to Interstate 35, 2001-2002 “Twin Peaks” were bundled up, single-file, in front of her. which runs from the mouth of the interna- crisis, for example, focused During and after It was gusty, and they had tied their blan- P tional bridge to Duluth, Minnesota. Los Ze- largely on Pakistan. But by kets to the side of the bridge as a makeshift tas, once Mexico’s most feared cartel, started 2008, when the terrorists the 26/11 terror curtain. A Salvadoran woman in line next to The principle of non-refoule- to operate in the city in the early 2000s. In struck Mumbai, China had attacks in Mum- Laura glanced at the city behind her, among ment—no return—is the addition to drugs, Los Zetas tapped other begun playing a third-party Mexico’s most dangerous, and said, “No, no, streams of revenue, including oil and mi- role more like that of a great- bai, US officials we cannot go back.” cornerstone of international grants, whose border-bound routes the cartel power broker. It engaged in were central to the The principle of non-refoulement—no refugee law: it prohibits the took over, charging fees to smugglers bring- public bilateral “shuttle di- return—is the cornerstone of international ing people north. plomacy” with both India crisis-manage- refugee law: it prohibits the removal of asy- removal of asylum seekers to As Los Zetas’ strength grew, so did its and Pakistan, sending high- ment effort that lum seekers to places where they are likely to places where they are likely reputation for brutality. In 2010, the cartel ranking, political and mili- be persecuted or tortured. Trump is appar- reportedly kidnapped and executed 72 South tary officials to both New prevented a larger ently unperturbed by this prohibition. For to be persecuted or tortured. and Central American migrants traveling Delhi and Islamabad, as well conflict between months, ports of entry, like the one between Trump is apparently unper- through Tamaulipas to the Texas border. The as bringing their Indian and Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, have been a stag- migrants were reportedly killed after they re- Pakistani counterparts to India and Pakistan. ing ground for his administration’s disman- turbed by this prohibition. fused either to pay a ransom for their release Beijing. tling of the U.S. asylum system. or to work as hitmen for the cartel. Los Zetas Since then, nuclear and Today, it is unclear The right to seek asylum is also enshrined has fractured with the arrests of top leaders conventional arms buildup whether the United in U.S. federal law, regardless of how an indi- P in recent years, but its splinter cells still con- in the region has raised the vidual enters the country. Asylum seekers ar- trol trafficking in Nuevo Laredo. Migrants potential costs of escala- States could play riving at the southern border tend to do it two Trump’s immigration policies often use the term “Zetas” as a catch-all for tion. The possibility of a that role, thanks to ways. Either you walk across the port of entry criminal organizations working in the city. future India-Pakistan crisis and present yourself to Customs and Border strengthen organized crime At the port of entry in Nuevo Laredo in remains high—all against a the decline in its Protection (CBP). Or you cross the border south of the border November, I asked Laura, the asylum seeker backdrop of heightened fir- capacity for crisis between ports of entry, a misdemeanor, and from Nicaragua, how she got to the bridge. ing across the Line of Con- turn yourself in to Border Patrol. Either way, She spoke quietly. “Here in Nuevo Laredo, trol, growing fissile material management in you are entitled to an interview with an asy- Los Zetas come into the hotels—bad guys— stockpiles, evolving strate- South Asia. lum officer. If you pass your interview, your they come in there to ask for the clave, who gic doctrines, and develop- application then goes on to the immigration brought you, where are you going, if ments in nuclear delivery court system, where a judge will ultimately you have family over there, they ask systems. Meanwhile, US lev- decide the eligibility of your asylum claim. you to give money,” she said. When erage in Pakistan is in decline, and both the preparedness On November 9, Trump signed a proc- she was staying at one such hotel, and inclination of the Trump administration to play the lamation that banned anyone who crossed she recalled, “Los Zetas came traditional U.S. third-party crisis manager role in a future between ports of entry from applying for to ask me for the fee. I don’t India-Pakistan standoff is uncertain. asylum. Soldiers in fatigues—roughly 5,900 know if they were Zetas, but China’s considerable incentives to ensure stability be- troops are presently deployed to the southern those are the ones you know tween India and Pakistan are further bolstered by its cur- border—laced the riverbanks beside the ports and hear about.” She didn’t rent and planned investment in the region through its Belt of entry with concertina wire. “Here’s the bot- specify who helped her pay and Road Initiative. BRI’s flagship is the China Pakistan tom line: Nobody is coming into our country the fee or how much it was. Economic Corridor, representing an investment of more unless they come in legally,” Trump said after She spoke about the people than $50 billion. Beyond that, the number of Chinese na- CBP fired tear gas canisters at a crowd of Cen- who didn’t have help to pay. tionals living in Pakistan to work on these mega projects tral American migrants in Tijuana after some The cartel, “They say ‘O.K., is multiplying quickly—from 2007 estimates at 5,000, to had tried to rush the border. we’re going to help you but 2017 estimates at 30,000, to a 2023 forecast of 500,000 for Not only does the new policy run afoul you’re also going to help.” You Gwadar port residents alone. This Chinese diaspora intro- of U.S. immigration law, as a federal judge were going to work for them. duces a new escalation risk. Consider the potential costs if found on November 19, temporarily block- Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera, a India were to take retaliatory action against Pakistan for a ing it, but the rhetoric with which Trump has professor at George Mason Univer- Mumbai-like attack that inadvertently resulted in the death defended it also obscures the reality on the sity, an expert on organized crime at of Chinese nationals or destruction of Chinese investments ground. For the last two years, asylum the border, and the author of Los Zetas in Pakistan. Analysts disagree on just what circumstances seekers have been turned away with Inc., a history of the cartel, described the could turn Beijing into a supporter of Islamabad rather increasing frequency at legal ports of dangers to migrants stuck in Tamaulipas in than a third-party crisis manager, but at least some envi- entry. It’s refoulement before asy- similar terms: Those who can’t leave must sion it as a possibility. lum seekers can even set foot on pay. Those who can’t pay are kidnapped for Beyond stakes and exposure in Pakistan itself, China U.S. soil. The practice has led ransom or forced to work for the cartel. To is increasingly investing economic and political capital to a bottleneck of migrants the extent that they supply cartels with more throughout South Asia and the Indian Ocean region. The in Mexico’s border cities— money and labor, Trump’s immigration poli- costs of an India-Pakistan crisis spinning out of control a crisis of Trump’s own cies strengthen organized crime south of the would be lasting and widespread, hurting Chinese econom- making. border. ic and geostrategic plans for the region. U.S. interests in preventing mushroom clouds over the subcontinent would be well served by considering—and en- gaging in bilateral dialogue to plan—how China might be of use in crisis management in the future. 10 Thursday, December 20, 2018 Asia / world

Indian journalist Bulandshahr violence: Ex-Indian bureaucrats slam CM, PM Modi jailed for a year IANS and thuggery have been main- even-handed in their approach over anti-Modi post NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW streamed into governance”. to minority communities, they The letter signed by 83 said. “The pace of erosion has AFP A group of former bureaucrats former civil servants includ- been frightening and with each NEW DELHI came down heavily on the Ut- ing former Foreign Secretaries slip, we seem to sink further tar Pradesh BJP regime and An open letter signed by Shiv Shankar Menon, Shayam into a lawless abyss. AN Indian journalist has Prime Minister Narendra Modi 83 former civil servants Saran and Sujata Singh and Turning their attention to been jailed for a year af- over the Bulandshahr mob including ex-foreign former Ambassador and DGP Modi, the former civil serv- ter he criticised Prime violence saying “politics of hate secretaries Shiv Shankar Julio Ribeiro, called for the ants said: “Our Prime Minister, Minister Narendra Modi has taken the most dangerous resignation of Adityanath and who is so voluble in his election on Facebook, in the latest turn” even as Chief Minister Menon, Shayam Saran and urged the Allahabad High campaigns and who never tires example of what critics Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday Sujata Singh demands the Court to initiate a judicial en- of telling us how the Constitu- claim is a clampdown on said his government should be resignation of UP CM quiry taking suo-motu cogni- (File photo) A police inspector and a civilian were killed during mob tion of India is the only holy free speech. “thanked” for defeating a “po- Adityanath and a judicial sance of the violence and the violence over rumours of illegal cow slaughter. book he worships, maintains a Kishorechandra Wang- litical conspiracy” to spread inquiry into the violence “cold blooded murder” of In- stony silence even as he sees a khem was arrested last anarchy through communal spector Subodh Kumar Singh. principles of governance, of thing else,” they said. Chief Minister handpicked by month in the remote violence in the state. Question- and ‘cold blooded murder’ “The Bulandshahr mob constitutional ethics and of Under Adityanath, hoo- him treat the same Constitu- northeastern state of Ma- ing Modi’s “stony silence” over of a police inspector violence instigated and engi- humane social conduct stand liganism and thuggery have tion with sheer contempt. nipur under a draconian the December 3 mob violence neered with malicious intent, perverted. The Chief Minister been mainstreamed into gov- “It is evident that for the law that allows authorities in which a police officer was marks the most dangerous turn of the state acts as high priest ernance, not just to intimidate Sangh Parivar, constitutional to detain anyone for up to killed, the former bureaucrats fundamental principles of yet in the direction taken by the of the agenda of bigotry and minorities but to teach a les- morality is of no value, and a year without trial. and diplomats, in an open let- governance and constitutional politics of hate in recent times. majoritarian supremacy –an son to anyone, including police is necessarily subordinate to The 39-year-old tel- ter, said the Bulandshahr in- ethics of the Yogi government “It shows that in India’s most agenda which now seems to personnel and others in the ad- the ideals of majoritarian su- evision journalist is ac- cident showed the “perverted” under which, “hooliganism populous state, fundamental take precedence over every- ministration, who dared to be premacy” cused of posting an “in- flammatory” social media video in November, in which he accused Modi and state chief minister China warns US against Biren Singh’s government of promoting rightwing Hindu ideology in the Maoist rebels abduct ‘weaponising’ of space region. Local media said he called Singh a “pup- AFP pet” of Modi and of the BEIJING Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a hardline CHINA said Wednesday it op- Hindu group and ideo- 2 Philippine soldiers, posed the “weaponisation” of logical mentor of Modi’s space as it criticised US Presi- ruling party. dent Donald Trump’s orders to create a new command centre for controlling military space operations. 12 militiamen in South “China has consistently News proposed the peaceful usage of space, and opposes the weap- in brief The guerillas have also seized firearms from troops in the town of Sibagat onisation of space and a space China’s President Xi Jinping. arms race,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Trump said he wanted to create S Africa issues Chunying at a press briefing. “Space Force”, an entirely new arrest warrant for “We oppose even further turn- branch of the military, alongside Grace Mugabe ing space into the new battle- the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, ground,” she added. Air Force and Coast Guard. JOHANNESBURG: -South On Tuesday, Trump or- He insists such a move African police said Wednes- dered the creation of “Space is necessary to tackle vulner- day that an arrest warrant Command”, a new organisa- abilities in space and assert US had been issued for Grace tional structure within the dominance in orbit. Mugabe, wife of former Pentagon that will have over- But its creation is not a done Zimbabwean president all control of military space deal, as it needs to be approved Robert Mugabe, after she operations. by Congress, and the concept allegedly assaulted a model SpaceCom, as it will inevi- has met with some scepticism in Johannesburg in 2017. tably come to be known, will from lawmakers and defence The 53-year-old reportedly at- be on equal footing with other officials wary of the cost and tacked Gabrielle Engels using US military commands, such added bureaucracy. an electrical extension cord as Central Command in the China has also bolstered at an upmarket hotel in the Middle East or Indo-Pacific its space capabilities in recent business district of Sandton Command in Asia, and will years. Earlier this month, the where the Mugabes’ two require a new headquarters country launched a rover head- sons were staying. Engels, as well as a commander and ing to the far side of the moon, suffered cuts to her forehead deputy commander who will a global first that could boost and back of her head. (AFP) need Senate approval. Beijing’s ambitions to become a It is not the first military space superpower. In 2013, Chi- 5 Iranians held for space entity proposed by the na landed its first probe on the fake citizenship US president this year. In June, moon, Yutu or “Jade Rabbit”. papers in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested five Iranian nation- Nawaz’s fate hangs in balance als for fraudulently acquiring Pakistani citizenship at the as court reserves graft verdict immigration counter of Turbat airport. Suspects, Muham- TRIBUNE.COM.PK mad, Farooq, Abdul Wahid, ISLAMABAD Hassan and Abdul Hameed had obtained the Pakistani THE Accountability Court CNICs and passports in (File photo) The CPP’s 48th anniversary celebration in December 2016. Wednesday reserved its judg- connivance with officials ment in graft references per- of National Database and AGENCIES he added. Troops have been fication of the BOL will be held taining to Flagship Invest- Registration Authority and the MANILA dispatched to track down the Outnumbered on January 21 and Feb. 6, 2019. ment and Al-Azizia Steel Mills passport office. Ministries of guerrillas and rescue the hos- About 80 rebels swooped “If the BOL is not passed, against Nawaz Sharif and de- foreign, internal affairs had SUSPECTED Maoist rebels tages, he added. they will again capitalize on its cided to announce it on De- issued an alert to FIA & intel- on Wednesday abducted two The attack occurred ahead down on the detachment failure in order to campaign, cember 24, (Monday). ligence. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) soldiers and 12 government of a unilateral holiday ceasefire, before dawn, outnumbering [be] more adherent in their The court reserved the militiamen in an attack on an declared by communist rebels, the soldiers and militiamen campaign,” MIlF Chairman Al judgment after the conclusion Nawaz Sharif. India puts into army detachment in the south- that was due to take effect on assigned to the outpost, a Haj Murad Ebrahim said in an of cross questioning and an- orbit military ern Philippines, police and the December 24-26 and from De- police report said interview on ANC’s “Headstart” swering session between de- ments in his favor which satellite military said. cember 31 to January 1, 2019. Wednesday. fense and prosecution on cer- mean that he had also other The guerillas also seized The government has not Major General Ronald Murad noted that Abu tain points related to the case. relevant material that also SRIHARIKOTA : Rounding off two dozens of firearms from the declared a reciprocal ceasefire, Villanueva, an army infantry Sayyaf Group, Bangsamoro The court also rejected could be presented. the year 2018, the Indian troops in the town of Sibagat in and President Rodrigo Duterte Islamic Freedom Fighters and the request of Nawaz’s lawyer He said the joint inves- Space Research Organisa- Agusan del Sur province, 812 has vowed to defeat the insur- division commander, said the ISIS-inspired Maute group Khawaja Haris to grant time to tigation team (JIT) was not tion (ISRO) on Wednesday kilometres south of Manila. gency before his term ends in government forces did not were formed after failures of submit more documents. constituted to investigate any successfully launched a About 80 rebels swooped 2022. fight back during the raid peace processes. Accountability Court crime rather its responsibil- military communication down on the detachment be- Duterte officially terminat- “If you look at it, it’s all tied Judge Arshad Malik resumed ity was to find the answers of satellite GSAT-7A, primarily fore dawn, outnumbering the ed negotiations with the com- up with the peace process. If hearing on graft references some questions raised by Su- for the Indian Air Force, in a soldiers and militiamen as- munist rebels last year as the ist insurgencies in Asia. there’s a fruit of the peace pro- filed by National Accountabil- preme Court during hearing text-book style. At 4.10 p.m. signed to the outpost, a police guerrillas’ attacks escalated. Meanwhile, The chair- cess which is acceptable to the ity Bureau (NAB) against Sha- of Panama papers case. the GSLV-F11 rocket as- report said. Efforts to resume the nego- man of the Moro Islamic Lib- people, then these people will rif family. The former prime Earlier, Nawaz’s counsel cended into the sky from the Major General Ronald Vil- tiations were hampered by on- eration Front warned that ex- have no choice. minister also appeared before Khawaja Haris contended that second launch pad at Satish lanueva, an army infantry di- going attacks on civilians, sol- tremist groups may attempt “They have to accept; other- the court at judicial complex. his client never accepted the Dhawan Space Centre with vision commander, said the diers and policemen. Philippine to take advantage of the situ- wise, they will be isolated by the During the session, NAB allegation for receiving salary a long fiery orange flame at government forces did not fight communist rebels have been ation in Mindanao if the rati- people,” Murad said. prosecutor Sardar Muzafar from Capital FZE Company. its tail. The GSAT-7A will be back during the raid. fighting the government since fication of the Bangsamoro The MILF chair is confident Abbasi pleaded before the The apex court had de- pushed up further to its final Authorities were still in- the late 1960s, making them Organic Law fails. that the BOL can withstand trial court that the accused clared this non receiving sal- geostationary orbit firing its vestigating the circumstances, one of the longest-running left- The plebiscite for the rati- constitutional test. had submitted some docu- ary as an asset, he maintained. onboard motors in the days to come. (IANS) Gunmen kill former US envoy discusses Nigeria defence Nigeria sees sharp rise in unemployment ahead of polls Afghan peace process chief, says official with General Bajwa LAGOS: Gunmen have shot AFP ruary, when Buhari and his All of agriculture”, he said. Yemi ISLAMABAD: US diplomat dead a former defence chief LAGOS, NIGERIA Progressives Congress (APC) Kale, the Statistician General and the Special Representa- on a main road outside party will compete with the Peo- at the NBS, denied the claim. tive for Afghanistan Reconcili- Nigeria’s capital Abuja, the NIGERIA reported a sharp rise ple’s Democratic Party (PDP) “The unemployment computa- ation at the Department of air force said, in an attack in unemployment on Wednes- candidate Atiku Abubakar. tions does take into account all State Zalmay Khalilzad on that underscores worsen- day, an unwelcome develop- Abubakar has put jobs and sectors, age groups, and both Wednesday discussed the ing security in the vast west ment for President Muham- growth at the centre of his cam- rural and urban areas,” he said ongoing peace process of the African nation. “It is with a madu Buhari months before he paign agenda after Nigeria suf- on Twitter. war-torn country with army heavy heart that I regretfully runs for re-election. fered a 15-month recession be- Buhari came to power chief General Qamar Javed announce the unfortunate The National Bureau of Sta- tween 2016 and 2017. pledging to diversify the econo- Bajwa, a statement issued by demise of former Chief of tistics (NBS) said joblessness The new data came amid a my but four years into his term the Inter-Services Public Rela- Defence Staff, Air Chief Mar- rose by five milion people in the dispute between the Nigerian in office, Nigeria is still heavily tions (ISPR) said. General shal Alex Sabundu Badeh”, third quarter from the year-ear- presidency and the NBS over reliant on oil revenue. A report Qamar reiterated that peace air force spokesman Ibikunle lier period. This took the unem- the accuracy of unemployment Men sit as they wait for a prospective employer for the day in Abuja, in June by the World Poverty in Afghanistan is important Daramola said in a state- ployment rate to 23.1 percent, figures. On Monday the Presi- Nigeria, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) Clock and Brookings Institute for Pakistan and assured ment late Tuesday. Badeh, a full five percentage points up dent’s spokesperson, Garba found that in 2018 Nigeria over- continued efforts for bringing 61, died Tuesday “from from the third quarter of 2017. Shehu, claimed that the NBS vious jobs data concentrated “The data has been unfair to took India as the country with peace and stability in the gunshot wounds. (AFP) Nigeria is scheduled to hold chief had addressed the federal on white collar jobs, omitting this administration; they had the largest number of people region. (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) a presidential election in Feb- cabinet and admitted that pre- job creation in in other sectors. ignored job creation in the area living in extreme poverty. Gulf / Middle East Thursday, December 20, 2018 11 Iran MP denounces arrest of striking workers UN urges calm as it investigates Lebanon-Israel border tunnels

TEHRAN: An Iranian member of parliament denounced the arrest of several striking workers NEW York: The UN’s peacekeeping chief warned against “provocative activities” and “heightened following weeks of protests at a steel plant in southwestern Iran, the semi-official ISNA news rhetoric” as the UN investigates what Israel has called “cross-border attack tunnels” near the border NEWS agency reported Wednesday. “A number of workers of the National Steel Group who had work- between Israel and Lebanon. The UNIFIL peacekeeping mission has confirmed the existence of four IN BRIEF related complaints were arrested two days ago,” Alireza Mahjoub, head of parliament’s labour tunnels, at least two of which cross the so-called blue line, Jean-Pierre Lacroix told the UN Security faction, said in a speech to lawmakers. “This is a violation of the constitution,” he added, call- Council on Wednesday. The tunnels do not appear to have exit points on the Israeli side, but are a “se- ing on parliament to intervene to free the arrested workers. Staff at the National Steel Indus- rious violation” of UN Security Council resolutions. They are between 29 and 46 metres below ground, trial Group in Ahvaz in Khuzestan province have been on strike since November 9. (AFP) are difficult to detect and are in close proximity to areas sensitive to both sides, Lacroix said.(DPA) Israeli MPs advance bill for forced expulsion of Palestinian ‘attackers’ kin

AFP The bill would enable the would violate both Israeli and JERUSALEM expulsion of family members international law. “There is le- from one West Bank location to gal prevention from advancing MEMBERS of the Israeli parlia- another within seven days of an this proposed legislation,” the ment gave preliminary approval attack, or attempted attack, by ministry said in a statement on Wednesday to controversial their relative. Monday. “In addition, this pro- legislation enabling the forced It will now be debated and posal creates significant difficul- displacement within the West voted upon in the parliament’s ties in the international arena.” Bank of Palestinian attackers’ foreign and defence committee, Even if passed, the legis- family members. before returning to the chamber lation could subsequently be The bill comes after a wave for final readings by lawmak- blocked if a legal challenge is of deadly Palestinian attacks Palestinian people inspect the flat of Ashraf Naalwa after Israeli ers. Education Minister Naftali Palestinians check the damage after Israeli soldiers destroyed the launched successfully at Israel’s against Israeli civilians and forces destroyed it in the village of Shuwaykah, Tulkarem. (AFP) Bennett, whose far-Right Jew- Naalwa family home at Shweke village, Tulkarem. (EPA-EFE) high court. On December 9, soldiers in the occupied West ish Home penned the bill, called Palestinians opened fire at a Bank, with its sponsors saying ment noted the bill passed the Arab lawmakers were expelled Wednesday’s vote “A huge step “Every terrorist should know said in a statement. bus stop near a West Bank set- it would deter future attackers. Wednesday vote 69-38 in a from the chamber for disrupt- in the right direction” aimed at that his family will pay a price The justice ministry, how- tlement, wounding seven and A statement from parlia- stormy session, during which ing procedures. “ensuring the security of Israel.” for his despicable deeds,” he ever, said that such legislation leading to the death of a baby.

Yemen govt allies urge Saudi-led coalition launches swift UN deployment to save Hodeida truce air strike on Sanaa airport AFP night. But the Saudi-led SANAA coalition, which has been fighting alongside the gov- A hard-won ceasefire in ernment since March 2015, Yemen’s battleground city complained of repeated re- of Hodeida will collapse bel breaches since the truce if rebel violations persist went into effect. and the United Nations “A total of 21 violations does not intervene, the since ceasefire commence- Saudi-led coalition backing ment have come to our the government warned notice,” a coalition source Wednesday. said on condition of ano- Underscoring still-sim- nymity. “If the UN contin- mering tensions, the coali- ues to drag the chain and tion said it launched an air take too long to get into the strike at the airport in the (military) theatre, they will rebel-held capital Sanaa, lose the opportunity alto- destroying a drone that was gether... and the agreement preparing to take off. will turn a dead duck,” the A breakdown of the source said in English. truce would risk a renewed “We will continue to coalition offensive and a give them the benefit of the halt to humanitarian op- doubt and show restraint erations at the city’s vital but early indicators are not Red Sea port. promising.” UN observers are due The rebels, in turn, ac- in Yemen to head up mon- cused pro-government itoring teams made up of forces of violating the truce. government and rebel rep- The rebel-run Saba resentatives tasked with news agency said loyal- overseeing the implemen- ist forces targeted sev- tation of the UN-brokered eral areas of the city and ceasefire that took effect its surrounding province on Tuesday. overnight.A UN official, The UN Chair of the who requested anonymity, Redeployment Coordina- said the truce “was hold- tion Committee will con- ing despite reports of skir- vene its first meeting by mishes”. videoconference from New The observers of the Children play near a house destroyed in air strike carried out by the Saudi-led coalition in Faj Attan village, Sanaa, Yemen, recently. (REUTERS) York on Wednesday before Redeployment Coordina- heading to Yemen “later tion Committee are due to carrying out at the airport to define the framework for this week”, UN spokesman oversee the withdrawal of It is the first air strike since peace talks last week No deal on Sanaa airport negotiations on a compre- Stephane Dujarric said. the warring parties from the that the alliance has in Sweden that resulted in a No deal was reached on the future of Sanaa airport, which hensive peace settlement. Hodeida residents city, including a rebel pull- ceasefire accord for the bat- has been closed to commercial flights for nearly three years. The war between the reached by telephone said out from the city’s docks that confirmed carrying out tleground port city of Ho- The airport will be discussed at the next round of talks, UN Huthi Shiite rebels and there was complete calm in are the point of entry for 80 at the airport since deida. envoy Martin Griffiths said. The two sides have agreed to troops loyal to President the port city on Wednesday percent of Yemeni imports The coalition said in a meet again in late January to define the framework for Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi morning following inter- and nearly all UN-super- peace talks last week statement carried by the escalated in 2015, when he mittent gunfire during the vised humanitarian aid. state-run Al-Ekhbariya news negotiations on a comprehensive peace settlement. fled into Saudi exile and the channel that it targeted an coalition intervened. Since AFP unmanned aerial vehicle and then, the war has killed some UK to put forward UN resolution RIYADH “destroyed the aircraft that an agreement between the sieged by rebels. 10,000 people, according to to protect Yemen ceasefire was in the process of prepar- government and the Iran- No deal was reached on the World Health Organiza- THE Saudi-led coalition fight- ing to be launched, thwarting aligned Huthi rebels on the the future of Sanaa airport, tion, although human rights LONDON: Britain is putting forward a resolution in the UN ing on the side of Yemen’s an imminent terrorist attack”. withdrawal of fighters from which has been closed to groups say the real death toll Security Council on the conflict in Yemen to be voted on later government said it launched The coalition said that the Hodeida and a planned swap commercial flights for near- could be five times as high. this week, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told parliament on an air strike Wednesday at Huthis are using the airport of around 15,000 prisoners. ly three years. The airport The conflict has also Wednesday. Hunt said a ceasefire around the Red Sea port the airport in the rebel-held “as a military camp in viola- A “mutual understand- will be discussed at the next pushed 14 million people to of Hodeida agreed by warring parties during talks in Sweden capital Sanaa, destroying a tion of international humani- ing” was also reached to facil- round of talks, UN envoy the brink of famine in what last week was “highly fragile” but holding for now. drone. tarian law”. itate aid deliveries to Yemen’s Martin Griffiths said. the United Nations describes “I have instructed our mission in New York to resume It is the first air strike that The strike Wednesday third city Taiz -- under the The two sides have agreed as the world’s worst humani- working on a draft resolution with the Security Council part- the alliance has confirmed comes nearly a week after control of loyalists but be- to meet again in late January tarian crisis. ners with a view to adopting it later this week. “We will ask the Security Council to vote on the draft in the next 48 hours,” he said, adding that he had “urged all parties to stick to the terms agreed last week”. The resolution would endorse the terms of the agreement, authorise the UN “to monitor their imple- Trump plans full withdrawal of US troops from Syria mentation” and set out “urgent steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis”. (AFP) AFP tion against the Kurdish militia, over the years, enduring defeat WASHINGTON known as the YPG (Kurdish of a group like this means you People’s Protection Units). can’t just defeat their physical THE United States will with- While the YPG has spear- space and then leave.” draw its troops from Syria, a headed Washington’s fight A US presence in Syria is US official said on Wednesday, against IS, US support has seen as key to pushing against Turkey claims hitting PKK in Iraq after President Donald Trump strained relations between the Iranian influence in the coun- said America has “defeated NATO allies. Ties have grown try and across the broader re- again despite Baghdad’d protest ISIS” in war-ravaged country. even more fraught since the gion. Tehran militias have sup- The stunning move will US set up observation posts in ported the regime of President have extraordinary geopolitical northern Syria close to the bor- Bashar al-Assad. REUTERS they carried out air strikes in ramifications and throws into der with Turkey to prevent any Republican Senator Lind- ISTANBUL northern Iraq on December 14 question the fate of US-backed altercation between Turkish sey Graham, a Trump ally, said and 15, killing seven militants. Kurdish fighters who have been forces and the YPG. the president’s decision was TURKISH warplanes struck It was not immediately clear tackling Islamic State militnats. Most US forces are sta- shortsighted. “President @re- PKK targets in northern Iraq whether those casualties were “We have defeated ISIS in tioned in northern Syria, though alDonaldTrump is right to want on Saturday, the military said, in addition Friday’s toll. Syria, my only reason for being a small contingent is based at a to contain Iranian expansion,” ignoring protests from Baghdad Turkey regularly hits PKK there during the Trump Presi- garrison in Al-Tanaf, near the Graham said on Twitter. which said Turkey’s repeated bases across its southern bor- dency,” the Republican presi- Jordanian and Iraqi border. “However, withdrawal of air strikes violate Iraqi sover- der, saying the militants use the dent tweeted. The US official (File photo) Syrian schoolchildren walk as US troops patrol near Turkish The decision to withdraw our forces in Syria mightily eignty and endanger civilians. mountainous northern Iraqi re- said Trump’s decision was final- border in Hasakah, Syria. marks a shocking development undercuts that effort and put Iraqi authorities summoned gion as a base for deadly attacks ized Tuesday. “Full withdrawal, not just for Kurds in Syria, but our allies, the Kurds at risk.” Turkey’s ambassador in Bagh- inside Turkey, where the Kurd- all means all,” the official said withdrawal, saying only: “We Colonel Rob Manning said. for long-established US doc- Charles Lister, a senior fellow dad on Friday after Ankara said ish separatist group has waged when asked if the troops would will ensure force protection is A large contingent of the trine in the region. at the Middle East Institute, it killed eight militants from an insurgency since the 1980s. be pulled from all of Syria. adequately maintained, but as main US-backed, anti-IS fight- Only last week Brett called the decision “extraor- the outlawed Kurdistan Work- In a speech on Saturday, Currently, about 2,000 quickly as possible.” The Penta- ing force in Syria, an alliance McGurk, the special envoy dinarily short-sighted and na- ers Party (PKK). Turkey said it Erdogan said Turkish air US forces are in Syria, most gon would not confirm the US known as the Syrian Demo- to defeat IS, said: “nobody is ive.” “This move will look like a would continue attacking the strikes against PKK targets in of them on a train-and-advise troop pull-out. “At this time, cratic forces (SDF), is Kurdish declaring a mission accom- ‘withdrawal,’ not a ‘victory,’ and PKK as long as it sought refuge the Iraqi region of Sinjar earli- mission to support local forces we continue to work by, with and is viewed by Turkey as a plished.” “The military objective yet more evidence of the dan- in Iraq. In a statement on Twit- er this week had “turned those fighting IS. The official would and through our partners in the “terrorist” group. Ankara has is the enduring defeat of ISIS. gerous unpredictability of the ter, Turkey’s armed forces said places into their graveyards.” not provide a timeline for a region,” Pentagon spokesman said it plans to launch an opera- And if we’ve learned one thing US president,” Lister said. 12 Thursday, December 20, 2018 Europe / United States EU gives US two months to name data privacy ombudsman Madrid denies government meeting in Barcelona is provocation

BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday gave US President Donald Trump two months MADRID: Spain’s deputy prime minister on Wednesday rejected claims by Catalan separatists that to name an ombudsman to tackle EU citizens’ complaints under a data protection deal sealed the Madrid government’s decision to hold a cabinet meeting in Barcelona is a provocation. Prime NEWS by predecessor Barack Obama’s team. Brussels has previously sought assurances the Trump Minister Pedro Sanchez will hold its weekly cabinet meeting on Friday in Barcelona, the capital of IN BRIEF administration is committed to the deal to protect Europeans’ personal data held in the United the wealthy northeastern region. But that is a year to the day Madrid held snap elections in the States by internet giants like Google and Facebook. region after blocking the region’s move for independence. The European Commission said an annual review found that Washington “continues to en- Pro-independence groups in Catalonia have called on their supporters to protest on the streets sure an adequate level of protection for personal data” under the 2016 “Privacy Shield”. (AFP) of Barcelona on Friday, and police have already made plans to boost their presence there. (AFP)

Corbyn denies Italy and EU reach budget calling May UK proposes immigration ‘stupid woman’ truce as Rome backs down AFP to a process that could result DPA curbs as EU prepares BRUSSELS in major fines for a member LONDON country. THE EU and Italy on To find a compromise, OPPOSITION Labour Wednesday called a truce in Brussels offered to show leader Jeremy Corbyn de- plans for no-deal Brexit their bitter row over Rome’s flexibility in appraising nied calling British Prime disputed 2019 budget, as the the budget in light of “ex- Minister Theresa May a populist government agreed ceptional circumstances”, “stupid woman” in parlia- to put off signature reforms. including the modernisa- ment on Wednesday, after In a historic first, in Oc- tion of infrastructure after lawmakers in May’s Con- tober the European Com- a tragic bridge collapse in servative party accused mission rejected Italy’s Genoa last August. him of insulting her. big-spending budget, which Italian Prime Minister In an inaudible com- promised a universal basic Giuseppe Conte told sena- ment during a noisy de- income and scrapped pen- tors in Rome that the deal in bate at prime minister’s sion reform. no way reneged on his gov- questions in parliament’s In Wednesday’s deal, It- ernment’s promises but in- main elected house, the aly agreed to back down on stead offered a solution “that Commons, Corbyn ap- both of its landmark meas- is good for Italians and also ures, and is now committed satisfactory for Europe”. to not adding to its colossal Deputy Prime Minis- two-trillion euro debt load ter Luigi Di Maio, the head next year. of the populist Five Star “Intensive negotiations Movement, hailed a success over the last two weeks have “without ever betraying the resulted in a solution for Italian people”. 2019,” EU Commission Vice The EU and Italy nego- President Valdis Dombrovs- tiated intensely in recent kis told reporters in Brussels. days with both sides wor- Labour party leader “Let’s be clear: the so- ried that a protracted feud Jeremy Corbyn lution is not ideal. But it would alarm the markets avoids opening the exces- and ignite a debt crisis in Corbyn insisted that he sive deficit procedure at this the eurozone’s third biggest said “stupid people,” as stage,” he added, referring economy. a comment on the large number of lawmakers shouting, jeering and making other noises Prime Minister Theresa May attends the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons in London on Wednesday. (AFP) peared to mumble the word “stupid” followed by more than 300,000 in 2014 another two-syllable word. New system will be based on skills, not nationality, Drop in numbers and 2015. Corbyn insisted that putting EU and non-EU citizens on the same footing Home Secretary Sajid Javid he said “stupid people,” said visas would be introduced Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte (left) and Italian Economy as a comment on the large AFP faced another barrage of criti- 280,000 for EU nationals arriving to live Minister Giovanni Tria attend a debate at the Senate in Rome, number of lawmakers LONDON cism in parliament for delay- in Britain after Brexit. Italy, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) shouting, jeering and mak- ing a critical vote on her with- net migration to The new system will be ing other noises after May BRITAIN published propos- drawal deal. Britain last year, a based on skills, not national- had compared Labour’s als on Wednesday for EU im- Labour opposition leader decrease from levels ity, putting EU and non-EU French govt sends ‘Yellow Vest’ political manoeuvring to a migration curbs after Brexit as Jeremy Corbyn accused May of more than 300,000 citizens on the same footing. Christmas pantomime. business groups warned the UK of “recklessly running down “In the future, everyone draft law to parliament “I referred to those economy was not ready for the the clock” by seeking to ensure in 2014 and 2015 other than British and Irish PARIS: The French government has completed “in record time” a who I believe were seeking country to crash out of the bloc that MPs only have a choice citizens will need to get UK per- law to implement President Emmanuel Macron’s concessions to to turn a debate about the with no divorce deal in place. between her deal and no-deal mission before they can come the ‘Yellow Vest’ movement, a minister said on Wednesday. national crisis facing our The proposals include a when parliament will be al- sion and was asked to apolo- here,” he told lawmakers. The draft law was discussed at a government meeting in the country into a pantomime temporary work visa system lowed to vote next month. gise to parliament. The proposals include one- morning in order to be sent to the parliament by midday, minister as ‘stupid people,’” he told similar to ‘guest worker’ sys- “She is holding parlia- May has vowed to end free year visas for workers of any and government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux told reporters. parliament later. tems in other countries as ment and the country to ran- movement of people from Eu- skill level that are aimed at Griveaux said that between 3.8 million and 5 million house- “I did not use the words well as a consultation on a sal- som,” he said, accusing her of rope, saying that this was one of protecting sectors of the econ- holds would benefit from a 100-euro (113-dollar) monthly raise ‘stupid woman’ about the ary threshold for workers who a “criminal waste of money” the main reasons that Britons omy that are reliant on lower in state payments to low-paid workers. prime minister or anyone would be allowed to settle in with stepped-up no deal con- voted to leave the European skilled labour. Another 3.8 million households would gain some 325 else, and I am completely Britain. tingency planning. Union in a 2016 referendum. While in Britain, these euros annually from the restoration of a tax exemption for opposed to the use of sex- The European Union also Corbyn was later upbraid- Immigration levels have temporary workers would not pensioners earning less than 2,000 euros monthly. ist or misogynist language on Wednesday said it was ed by Conservative MPs who already fallen since the refer- be entitled to access public The law will also cover Macron’s pledges to allow employ- in absolutely any form at adopting backup plans in said he had muttered “stu- endum. Net migration to Brit- funds or bring in dependant ers pay a tax-free end-of-year bonus and to exempt overtime all,” Corbyn added. case of a no-deal Brexit, while pid woman” at May when she ain was around 280,000 last family members or seek per- earnings from tax and social charges. (DPA) Prime Minister Theresa May mocked him over his indeci- year, a decrease from levels of manent settlement.

EU probes ‘Chinese hacks’ of Spiegel star reporter UN General Assembly ratifies migrant pact ‘faked stories’ for years thousands of diplomatic cables FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Germany’s AFP migration, it lays out 23 objec- More than 80 percent of implemented. respected news weekly Der AFP US President Donald Trump GENEVA tives to open up legal migra- In Europe -- where a wave Spiegel stunned the media world BRUSSELS as well as concerns about the tion and discourage illegal bor- those moving between of migration from the Middle on Wednesday by revealing that behaviour of China, Russia THE UN General Assembly on der crossings, as the number countries do so legally, but East and North Africa in 2015 one of its award-winning reporters THE EU announced an urgent and Iran. Wednesday formally ratified a of people on the move globally more 60,000 people have bolstered far-right politicians had for years falsified stories. investigation on Wednesday af- The breach recalls the UN deal on migration by a large has surged to more than al- died trying to cross border -- a dozen states either op- Claas Relotius “made up sto- ter suspected Chinese military publication by Wikileaks of a majority -- but without the sup- most 260 million, or 3.4 per- illicitly since 2000, accord- posed the pact or abstained. ries and invented protagonists” hackers accessed thousands of vast haul of US State Depart- port of the United States and a cent of the world’ population. Hungary once again de- in at least 14 out of 60 articles sensitive diplomatic cables. ment cables in 2010, though in string of other countries. More than 80 percent of ing to UN figures nounced the pact as a “seri- that appeared in the magazine’s Area 1 Security, a US cy- the EU case the trove is much A total of 152 countries those moving between coun- ous mistake” and raised the print and online editions, Spiegel bersecurity firm, said a unit smaller and consists of less se- voted in favour of the Global tries do so legally, but more wing and populist leaders have spectre of a fresh influx of mi- wrote, warning that other outlets of China’s People’s Liberation cret communications. Compact for Safe, Orderly 60,000 people have died trying taken increasingly draconian grants, while Brazil’s far-right could also be affected. Army, acting on government As well as the EU, Area 1 and Regular Migration, which to cross border illicitly since measures to shut out migrants president-elect Jair Bolsonaro Relotius, 33, resigned after orders, breached a secure said the attack also targeted the was agreed upon earlier this 2000, according to UN figures. in recent years. said migrants had made parts admitting to the scam. He had communications network United Nations and the AFL- month by 165 UN members at Rows over the accord have According to diplomats, the of France “unlivable” and an- written for the magazine for used by the EU to coordinate CIO labour union in the US. a meeting in Morocco. erupted in several European US had sought up to the last nounced he would withdraw seven years and won numerous foreign policy. EU officials said they have Twelve countries ab- Union nations, sparking the minute to convince other coun- from the pact. awards for his investigative jour- The New York Times begun a probe into the leak, stained while five nations collapse of Belgium’s coali- tries not to support the pact. But UN Secretary-General nalism, including CNN Journalist published some of the cables, which comes with Europe on voted against it -- the United tion government and pushing The agreement is not le- Antonio Guterres warned at the of the Year in 2014. which are from European high alert for malign online States, Hungary, the Czech Slovakia’s foreign minister to gally binding, which has raised summit last week in Morocco for Earlier this month, he was Union diplomatic missions activity in the run-up to key Republic, Poland and Israel. tender his resignation. concerns among NGOs and world leaders to sign off on the named German Reporter of the around the world and reveal parliamentary elections in Billed as the first interna- From the United States human rights advocates that text that “we must not succumb Year for a story about a young anxiety about how to handle May next year. tional document on managing to Europe and beyond, right- its provisions may not be fully to fear and false narratives.” Syrian boy. (AFP)

German govt relaxes rules to Migrants in France suffer rights abuses: Watchdog attract non-EU skilled workers

AFP to wash”. President Emmanuel AFP anticipated by business groups. PARIS In 2015 he had already Macron has taken a dual ap- BERLIN The new law aims to at- sounded the alarm over the proach to migration, speeding tract foreign skilled vocational UNDOCUMENTED migrants plight of migrants in the the asylum claims of people WORKER-STARVED Ger- workers with German lan- living in makeshift camps in squalid Jungle shantytown deemed to be bona fide refu- many decided on Wednesday guage skills, including those northern France have been at the port city of Calais, gees while vowing to speed up to ease immigration rules to from outside the European subjected to an “unprece- which at its peak was home to the deportation of so-called attract foreign job-seekers and Union, and promises them dented” violation of their ba- around 10,000 people hoping economic migrants. replenish its ageing workforce, eased visa procedures and re- sic rights over the past three to stow away on trucks cross- Toubon accused the au- despite mounting public re- duced red tape. years, the country’s human ing the Channel to Britain. thorities of adopting a policy sistance against new arrivals. “We need manpower from rights ombudsman said in a The camp was razed in Oc- founded essentially on “’po- Chancellor Angela Mer- third countries to safeguard report on Wednesday. tober 2016 and the migrants licing foreigners’, reflecting kel’s cabinet approved a new our prosperity and be able to Jacques Toubon said that taken to shelters around the a form of criminalisation of immigration law which still fill the job vacancies,” said In- migrants camped out along country. Since then “the situ- French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte during the migration”. has to be formally approved by terior Minister Horst Seehofer. France’s northern coast and ation has in fact significantly Christmas Party for the children of Elysee Palace’s employees at the He was particularly criti- parliament next year, possibly Job-seekers such as cooks, in Paris were “in a state of ex- worsened”, Toubon said in Gobelins Manufactory, in Paris, France, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) cal of the methods used by po- with some amendments. metallurgy workers or IT techni- treme destitution, deprived his report on camps in Calais, lice to prevent the emergence Economy Minister Peter cians would be allowed to come of all shelter and preoccupied Grande-Synthe and Ouistre- He accused the authori- tearing down their camps of new settlements, includ- Altmaier hailed as a “historic to the EU’s biggest economy for with trying to fulfil their ba- ham -- all ports on the Chan- ties of “trying to make (mi- without providing them with ing the use of tear gas during day” the cabinet’s decision on six months to try and find em- sic needs: to eat, to drink and nel coast -- as well as in Paris. grants) invisible” by regularly viable alternatives. clearance operations. Germany’s first immigration ployment, provided they can law, which had been eagerly financially support themselves. Doha Festival City appoints Robert W Hall www.facebook.com/QatarTribune as new GM www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel PAGE 14 www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune

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DOW23,636.00 QE 10,496.40 SENSEX 36,484.33 GOLD 1,249.50 US, China spar over trade crisis at -39.64 PTS +7.36 PTS +137.25 PTS -0.33% World Trade Organisation PAGE 16 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 14.73 BRENT 57.28 +1.81% WTI 47.96 +3.72% SILVER +0.20% QAMCO gets nod for inclusion QPC extends maintenance into FTSE EM Index, jumps 10% contract with The company accounted for more than 65 percent of total QSE trade volume on Wednesday Siemens for SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA QR400 million FTSE Russell on Wednesday announced that it has ap- proved fast entry of Qatar QNA Aluminium Manufacturing DOHA Company (Qamco) as a new constituent in FTSE All- QATAR Power Company World Index, FTSE Global (QPC) has signed QR400 mil- Mid Cap Index and FTSE lion deal to extend its long- Emerging Index. term maintenance contract “Following the listing of with Siemens German com- Qamco on December 16, the pany, for another 15 years, scrip has been fast-tracked the companies announced in for its inclusion in the FTSE a statement on Wednesday. Global Equity Index Series in The contract was signed accordance with FTSE Global by Qatar Power Executive Equity Series,” FTSE Russell Managing Director Fawaz Ab- said in a release posted by dulaziz al Baker and CEO of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) Siemens Qatar Adrian Wood. on its website. The signing ceremony Fahad bin Hamad al Mohannadi The change will be effective was attended by Managing from December 24 when the Director and Member of the “This confirms the robust- QSE will open for next week’s Board at Qatar Electricity ness of the Qatari market and trading on Sunday, it said. and Water Company (QEWC) the desire of foreign compa- Buoyed by inclusion in Fahad bin Hamad al Mohan- nies to continue operating in FTSE EM index, the share nadi, who is also Chairman it, stressing that the main- price of Qamco jumped its of Qatar Power Company, in tenance work in the stations day limit of 10 percent to addition to members of the operating in the country is QR13.64 at on Wednesday. board and Senior Executive not affected, especially under Attracting huge trade vol- The Qatar Stock Exchange building in Doha. Vice President of Siemens the current circumstances,” ume for the third session in Power Generation Services Fahad said. row, Qamco accounted for around $132 million, includ- as it has been observed in the million in 2016 and $63.5 in the Middle East and North more than 65 percent of to- ing $89 million in its first past,” QNBFS said. million in 2017) coupled Africa, Gianluigi Di Giovanni. tal trade volume on QSE on day. Strong financials backed with strong EBITDA margins Fahad said Umm Al Houl Strong ties Wednesday. As expected, QNBFS said, Strong financials backed by by low leverage and high which are nearly double of power station currently op- According to QNB Fi- the stock has reacted posi- low leverage and high EBITDA margins will also that of its international peers, erates at its full capacity and O Siemens operates 40 nancial Services (QNBFS), tively to the FTSE confirma- EBITDA margins will also help Qamco in attracting for- will result in strong cash will open in February 2019. percent of the power plants Qamco is expected to attract tion with active investors and help Qamco in attracting eign funds, it said. generation for Qatalum and He said QEWC is under- supervised by QEWC around $25 million in passive traders positioning them- foreign funds, QNBFS said “As of 2018 first half, hence Qamco,” it said. going two activities within foreign flows related to the selves ahead of the expected Qatalum’s total net debt was Meanwhile, the QSE the solar energy sector, the O Siemens has a strong FTSE inclusion. inflows. $1.37 billion, accounting for gained 7.36 points before first will kick off at the begin- and successful track record Since its listing on De- “However, we do note months for the passive track- 54 percent of the company’s closing trading at 10,496 ning of 2019, and by the end and has been in contact cember 16, Qamco has traded that it may take a couple of ers to adjust their positions, share capital. Low capex ($85 points on on Wednesday. of 2020 the first solar energy with the Qatar for more station will operate with a ca- than 35 years pacity of 350 megawatts. “The second will include a second station of 250 mega- Fed raises watt capacity, resulting in a Siemens Qatar CEO Wood Woqod opens Markhiya fuel station total of 700 megawatts by said the contract signing re- interest rate mid-2021.” affirms the trust that the ad- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Fahad said all projects vanced Siemens technologies to 2.25-2.5% DOHA at QEWC are always offered is able to support Qatar in its through tenders, and there are long term plans to provide REUTERS WOQOD (Qatar Fuel) has about 16 companies that have reliable electricity, economic WASHINGTON opened a new fuel station been qualified to enter pro- feasibility and sustainability in Hazm Al Markhiya on jects related to solar energy. for homes and factories. THE US Federal Reserve raised Wednesday, raising its net- The companies will com- He added that through interest rates on Wednesday, work of petrol stations to 81. pete for a 25- year electric- working closely with partners as expected, but forecast Woqod CEO Saad Rashid ity purchase contract and such as the French company, fewer rate hikes next year and al Muhannadi, said, “Woqod long-term contracts will be ENGIE, Siemens is leading signaled its tightening cycle is aspires to expand its petrol sta- awarded to companies of- the digital transformation nearing an end in the face of tion network in the country to fering competitive prices, he in the energy sector in Qatar financial market volatility and meet the rising demand for pe- said. through the implementing slowing global growth. troleum products and achieve “The foreign investment projects that establish new The central bank said the the goal of providing custom- opportunities are good and standards in efficiency and US economy has been grow- ers with access to best-in-class Nebras Power is working well innovation. ing at a strong rate and the job products and services at their in this regard, and will repre- Qatar Power Executive market has continued to im- convenience and comfort. sent by the end of this year 17 Managing Director Fawaz prove. It noted that “some” fur- “Woqod has recently accel- percent of profits of QEWC,” Abdulaziz Al Baker said Sie- ther gradual rate hikes would erated the process for the con- he said. mens’ advanced technologies be needed, a subtle change that struction of new petrol stations Hazm Al Markhiya petrol station offers round-the-clock services to the residents. Siemens operates 40 per- will enhance station perfor- suggested it was preparing to to meet the fuel and energy cent of the power plants su- mance and thus saves future stop raising borrowing costs. needs of the country.” The new petrol station of- light vehicles. six stations in the bidding pervised by QEWC, Fahad maintenance costs. In a statement issued after Hazm Al Markhiya petrol fers round-the-clock services Muhannadi said Woqod is phase and 26 stations in the noted. Ambassador of Germany the end of its last policy meet- station is spread over an area to the residents, and include currently overseeing the im- design phase. He said Siemens has a to Qatar HE Hans-Udo Mu- ing of the year, the Fed said of 5,000 square metres and has Sidra convenience store, man- plementation of 16 new petrol “As part of its strategic ex- strong and successful track zel said the contract is a proof risks to the economy were three lanes with nine dispensers ual car wash, and LPG cylinder stations, most of these stations pansion plan, Woqod is target- record and has been in con- to the significance of the ser- “roughly balanced” but that it that will serve Hazm Al Markhi- sales, in addition to sale of gas- are expected to be operational ing to complete 130 fuel sta- tact with the Qatar for more vices provided by Siemens would “continue to monitor ya and its neighbourhood. oline and diesel products for in 2019, noting that there are tions by the end of 2020”. than 35 years. Qatar. global economic and financial developments and assess their implications for the economic outlook.” The rate hike, the fourth of 2018, lifted the target range for the Fed’s benchmark overnight QC hosts banking and investment committee meeting lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point to a range of 2.25 percent to 2.50 percent. to match the status of Qatar The decision to raise bor- The meeting is aimed at identifying regionally and globally. rowing costs again is likely to Haidar said the commit- anger US President Donald obstacles and challenges facing the tee will work to overcome Trump, who has repeatedly investment sector in Qatar obstacles facing the imple- attacked the central bank’s mentation of the policies and tightening this year as damag- QNA projects on industrial lands, in strategic plans set by the gov- ing to the economy. The Fed DOHA addition to the role of banks in ernment, in a balanced man- has been raising rates to reduce financing small, medium and ner that takes into account the the boost that monetary policy QATAR Chamber on Wednes- emerging enterprises. interests of all parties. gives to the economy, which day hosted the first meeting of Nasser Sulaiman Haider The meeting reviewed the is growing faster than what the banking and investment al Haidar, QC board member committee’s form and terms central bank policymakers view committee that aimed at iden- and chairman of the commit- of reference. as a sustainable rate. There tifying obstacles and chal- tee, hailed the role of the na- The committee’s members are worries, however, that the lenges facing the investment tional banks in Qatar. also agreed to prepare techni- economy could enter choppy sector. He said the newly formed cal notes to be submitted to waters next year as the fiscal The meeting also focused committee will link the pri- the relevant authorities and boost from the Trump admin- on the mechanisms to en- vate sector and the concerned invite the representatives of istration’s spending and $1.5 Nasser Sulaiman Haider al Haidar, QC board member and chairman of the committee, with other hance the contribution of government bodies to pro- the concerned parties to at- trillion tax cut package fades officials, in Doha on Wednesday. banks to finance commercial mote the growth of the sector tend its meetings. and the global economy slows. 14 Thursday, December 20, 2018 Economy & Business

Qatar attends SoftBank mobile AESC meet in unit in record Egypt’s capital IPO but market debut flops QNA CAIRO AFP TOKYO THE extraordinary session of the Arab Economic and Social JAPANESE technology giant Council (AESC) of senior offi- SoftBank celebrated the world’s cials from the Arab ministries second-biggest IPO for its mo- of finance and economy and bile unit Wednesday but the the general directors of joint newly traded shares endured a economic institutions began at torrid time in their debut ses- the headquarters of the General sion, plunging nearly 15 per- Secretariat of the Arab League cent. on Wednesday. A spokesman for the firm The session being is held in confirmed it had raised around preparation for the fourth ses- 2.65 trillion yen ($23.5 billion) sion of the Arab Economic and via the unit’s IPO, making it Social Development Summit Japan’s largest and the biggest scheduled to be held in Beirut globally since Alibaba went in January under the chairman- public in 2014. ship of Iraq, the current chair of But at the opening bell, the the Arab Economic and Social stock was already trading at Council. 1,463 yen, significantly under The draft agenda has 23 the initial offer price of 1,500 items, namely the report of yen per share, and headed low- the Arab League’s Secretary er from there. The firm finished General on the joint economic, at 1,282 yen, down 14.5 percent social and development work, from the IPO price with heavy and a report on the follow-up selling into the close. of the implementation of the Ken Miyauchi, CEO of the decisions of the third session of SoftBank Corp mobile division, Arab Economic and Social De- acknowledged it was “unfortu- velopment Summit in Riyadh nate that the share price ended in 2013, and a special annex on down”. the regular session of Arab De- “But this is only the begin- velopment Summit based on a ing. Many things will happen. decision from economic and so- We are off to a tough start of cial council. our journey... but I see this as a The draft agenda also in- new start for our business,” Mi- cludes an item on Arab food yauchi told reporters. security and has a number of topics, including Sudanese President Omar al Bashir’s initi- ative on Arab food security, the Arab emergency food security The contributions of all the members of the QFC Legal Department received recognition, including citations for Nasser al Taweel, Ishaq Burney, Roscoe Banks, Lauren Djedid and Daimler, BMW programme, integration and Moza al Naeimi. get not for merger trade exchange in agricultural and plant crops and livestock of car-sharing products in the Arab region. The draft agenda has items services units related to the developments of QFCA named in Legal 500 the greater Arab free trade area, AFP the completion of the require- FRANKFURT AM MAIN ments to establish the Arab cus- toms union, the Arab charter GERMAN carmakers Daimler for the development of SMEs, and BMW said Wednesday they the Arab strategy for sustain- ‘GC Powerlist Middle East 2018’ had won final approval to merge able energy 2030. their car-sharing services Car- The agenda also includes 2Go and DriveNow, paving the the launch of a process to estab- way for the creation of a Euro- lish the Arab common market The accolade recognises contributions of the QFC in delivering substantial and innovative legal mandates pean giant to challenge the likes for electricity, the strategic vi- of Uber. sion for enhancing and activat- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The list further certifies The contributions of all incredibly proud of this pres- In a joint statement, the ing joint Arab action between DOHA the QFCA Legal Department’s The ‘GC Power List Middle the members of the QFC Legal tigious accolade as it show- companies said they had re- the sectors of tourism and cul- position as a leading, multi- East 2018’ is the latest Department received recogni- cases the technical excellence ceived the green light from US ture in the Arab countries, and THE Legal Department of award winning, influential in- publication from ‘The Legal tion, including citations for of the legal team and Qatar regulators, removing the last ob- the management of solid waste the Qatar Financial Centre house team in the region. 500’, which recognises an Nasser al Taweel, Ishaq Bur- Financial Centre’s ongoing stacle to the deal after EU anti- in the Arab world. Authority (QFCA), has been The accolade recognises array of the most influential ney, Roscoe Banks, Lauren commitment to leading the trust authorities already gave the The meeting will also dis- named in the Legal 500 ‘GC the contributions of the QFC Djedid and Moza al Naeimi. implementation of global best nod in November. cuss issues related to the sup- Powerlist Middle East 2018’, Legal Department in success- in-house counsel who are Chief Legal Officer at QFC practices.” “Now that the approval of port of the Palestinian econo- a press statement said on fully delivering substantial driving the legal industry in Authority, Nasser al Taweel, Earlier this year, Taweel, the competition authorities has my, including the strategic plan Wednesday. and innovative legal mandates the region forward said, “We are very honoured was named as the General been received, the goal is to close for sectoral development in The ‘GC Power List Mid- of strategic importance to Qa- to be nominated as a team Counsel of the Year at the this transaction by January 31, Al Quds (2018-2022) and the dle East 2018’ is the latest tar such as its involvement in in ‘2018 The Legal 500 GC Qatar Business Law Forum & 2019,” Daimler and BMW said. achievements of Al Quds and publication from ‘The Legal national level legislative and global best-practices in com- Power List Middle East’. This Awards 2018. The deal, first announced Al Aqsa funds, in addition to an 500’, which recognises an ar- strategic initiatives, achiev- pliance, and delivering inno- is further recognition of the This award recognised ex- in March, will see the birth of item on financing for develop- ray of the most influential in- ing international recognitions vative technology solutions in innovation and excellence cellence on the basis of legal a joint venture owned in equal ment, a proposal submitted by house counsel who are driv- for the QFC such as the Inter- contract automation, result- demonstrated by everyone in expertise, client satisfaction, parts by the two longtime rivals. the General Secretariat of the ing the legal industry in the national Swaps and Deriva- ing in increased efficiencies the QFCA’s Legal Department innovation, strategic vision Car2Go and DriveNow allow Arab League. region forward. tives Association, adoption of for the business. on a daily basis. “We are also and leadership. users to rent Daimler’s Smart cars and BMW Minis as well as the groups’ flagship Mercedes- Benz and BMW vehicles by the minute, picking them up and Doha Festival City parking wherever is convenient QFBA takes part in 7th edition of rather than at a rental location. Combined, they boast some appoints Robert 20,000 cars in 30 cities around Euromoney Qatar Conference the world used by more than W Hall as new GM four million customers. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA agement. With extensive ex- Germany shields posure to brand management, THE Qatar Finance and and an exceptional record in Business Academy (QFBA) strategic firms the development, progres- participated in the 2018 Eu- sion and empowerment of romoney Qatar Conference. against takeovers his teams, his leadership has The 7th edition of the proven invaluable to the suc- conference was held in the AFP cess of key properties. second week of December. BERLIN Hall has led all operations This year’s edition wel- and trading aspects of the re- comed several government GERMANY toughened rules tail business, driving integra- officials, senior economists Wednesday for non-EU share tion across prominent prop- and bankers from across the purchases or acquisitions of erties in the region including, region as well as internation- companies that are part of its The Avenues in Kuwait, and al delegations. critical infrastructure, amid thecentre:mk, Westfield Lon- The keynote speakers in- growing disquiet about takeo- Robert W Hall. don and West Quay Southamp- cluded Minister of Finance vers by Chinese firms. ton in the UK. HE Ali Shareef al Emadi and The new rules allow the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK He has been instrumental Sheikh Abdulla bin Saoud government greater review DOHA in ensuring destination perfor- al Thani, Governor of Qatar powers in the defence, high- mance, and was responsible for Central Bank. tech and infrastructure sectors, DOHA’S largest and preferred marketing, footfall generation, The event focussed on including utilities and telecoms leisure and retail destination, retailer management and gross Qatar’s post-blockade strat- providers, for media compa- Doha Festival City has an- revenue in various positions re- egy and its development as a nies. nounced Robert W Hall as its lated to retail. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s new General Manager. “I am delighted to be work- The event also served as a cabinet decided to lower the With more than 30 years ing together with the Doha threshold where reviews ap- of experience, Hall comes with Festival City mall management launch pad for QFBA to ply to foreign purchase offers a rich and extensive history in team to continue raising the announce its 2019 portfolio. The 7th edition of the conference focussed on Qatar’s post-blockade strategy and its development as a of 10 percent of such strategic retail and mall management bar in one-of-a-kind offerings,” QFBA has enriched its portfo- sustainable economy. companies, down from 25 per- across the Middle East and UK. Hall said. lio by including 14 accredited cent now. Germany and other “I am extremely pleased to “I welcome the chance to certifications being offered ent international awarding strates our commitment to tion of hydrocarbon demand, EU states have voiced growing be given the opportunity to be build on an already successful bodies. Besides, QFBA has develop a self-sufficient, and the importance of hav- concern as Chinese companies part of Doha’s leading retail experience in 2019 bringing from nine different interna- also introduced Fintech and robust economy, which is ing a strong and innovative have bought up, or purchased and entertainment destina- even more unique experiences tional awarding bodies Blockchain in its customised aligned with the Qatar Na- financial system.” controlling stakes in, high-tech tion,” says Hall. for our valuable customers,” B2B options based on up- tional Vision 2030. QFBA “QFBA’s customised pro- firms, airports and harbours. “Doha Festival City has es- concludes Hall. sustainable economy. dated 5 Ds (diagnose, design, will continue to support ini- grammes partner with lead- The update strengthened tablished an exceptional stand- Doha Festival City is cur- The event also served as deliver, evaluate, debrief) tiatives which promote the ing international institutions government powers to review ard of services and offering and rently home to more than 400 a launch pad for QFBA to an- customisation approach. development of Qatar’s econ- to create a five-phase pro- and possibly block foreign pur- it does bring an exciting array carefully selected international nounce its 2019 portfolio and QFBA plans to increase over- omy. gramme process, which help chases and aim to “strengthen of activities to the city, I wel- and local brands, including the create an awareness among all programme portfolio with “Such conferences are professionals address organi- our national security,” said come the chance to build on an country’s only IKEA and the participants and delegates a sharp focus on banking, fi- precisely what we need in sational challenges and sup- Economy Minister Peter Alt- already successful experience.” largest Monoprix in the world. alike. nance, and customer service. Qatar to reinforce productive port them to achieve their maier. Hall comes with two years The mall hosts some of the QFBA has enriched its Dr Khalid al Horr, CEO, dialogue especially one that business objectives through He assured foreign inves- experience at regional mall most admired names, many of portfolio by including 14 ac- QFBA, said, “Our participa- focuses on the future and the their employees. In 2019, tors that “companies like to in- management level, following which have made their debut in credited certifications being tion in the 2018 Euromoney challenges of the national QFBA will be offering 14 dif- vest in Germany, and we would 14 years of retail store man- Qatar at Doha Festival City. offered from nine differ- Qatar conference demon- economy, the future direc- ferent certifications. like to keep it that way”. www.guide.com.qa  Thursday December 20, 2018

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Floor, Office No. 3, Doha, Qatar 16 Thursday, December 20, 2018 Economy & Business GSK and Pfizer to merge consumer US, China spar over healthcare units AFP was up 0.4 percent overall in trade crisis at WTO LONDON early deals. “This announce- ment seems to be the next PHARMACEUTICAL giants brick in the wall of CEO Emma GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer on Walmsley’s plan to cement US says China subverting open trade regime; Trump administration is root of the crisis, China responds Wednesday announced a merg- Glaxo’s position in this particu- er of their consumer healthcare lar (OTC) space, having already REUTERS units that produce over-the- bought out Novartis stake in a GENEVA counter medicines. similar venture earlier this year, GSK said it would have a while also offloading its Hor- THE United States and 68-percent controlling equity licks (drink) business,” noted China clashed anew at the interest in the GSK Consumer Michael Hewson, chief market World Trade Organization on Healthcare joint venture that analyst at CMC Markets UK. Wednesday, accusing each oth- will have combined sales of “The pharmaceutical sector er of undermining the multilat- about £9.8 billion ($12.7 billion, is likely to face enormous chal- eral trading system, according 10.9 billion euros). lenges in the years ahead with to texts of speeches at closed- respect to margin compression door talks seen by Reuters. and the prospect of increased US Ambassador Dennis competition... particularly since Shea also rejected a comment companies like Amazon have made by the European Union helped push prices lower,” he (EU) on Monday that Wash- added in a client note. ington was at the “epicenter” of - ‘Global leader’ -GSK said the crisis. annual cost savings should reach £500 million by 2022 and predicted that the joint venture Accusations would be the global leader in OTC products with a market O US Ambassador Dennis share of 7.3 percent. Shea accuses China of “Within three years of the seeking to force technology closing of the transaction, GSK transfer intends to separate the joint The tie-up of over-the- venture via a demerger of its O China said it refuses to counter (OTC) brands includ- equity interest and a listing of be the scapegoat and ing GSK’s Sensodyne toothpaste GSK Consumer Healthcare on excuse for unilateralism with Pfizer’s Centrum multivita- the UK equity market,” a state- and protectionism mins paves the way for British ment said. group GSK to have two UK-list- “Over this period, GSK will ed companies, one specialised substantially complete the in- in the development of drugs and tegration and expects to make “The crisis is caused by the the other in consumer health- continued progress in strength- fundamental incompatibil- care. ening its Pharmaceuticals busi- ity of China’s trade-distorting, US-based Pfizer’s erectile- ness and R&D pipeline.” non-market economic regime dysfunction drug Viagra does Earlier this month, GSK with an open, transparent and not form part of the tie-up, a struck deals to buy US cancer- predictable international trad- (File photo) US Ambassador to the WTO Dennis Shea (right) with Chinese Ambassador Xiangchen Zhang in Geneva, Switzerland. (REUTERS) GSK spokesman told AFP. treatment specialist Tesaro for ing system,” Shea said. “It is The merger meanwhile $5.1 billion and sell the night- compounded by (WTO) mem- multiple industries, forcing less actions” by the Trump the two powers could “move in $200 billion worth of Chinese comes as the pharmaceutical time hot drink brand Horlicks bers’ collective failure over producers in other economies administration were the root of the same direction with mu- imports at 10 percent at the be- industry’s biggest players seek to Unilever for 3.3 billion euros. many years to address this to shut down. China will dump the crisis. tual respect to contribute to ginning of the new year, agree- out new blockbuster treatments In a separate statement, US problem.” its products on our markets, “China absolutely refuses the stability of world economic ing to not raise them to 25 per- following expiry of patents giant Pfizer said the joint ven- Shea accused China of claiming that all is okay be- to be the scapegoat and excuse and trade environment”. cent “at this time”, the White for some of their major drugs ture “will be a category leader in seeking to force technology cause our consumers pay a bit for unilateralism and protec- China and the United House said in a statement. that has enabled rivals to offer pain relief, respiratory, vitamin transfer and “outright steal it less,” he said. tionism,” he said. States agreed to a ceasefire in But US Trade Representa- cheaper alternatives. and mineral supplements, di- when it sees fit” to become the “This is not acceptable”. But Hu said China hoped their trade war on Dec. 1 after tive Robert Lighthizer said GSK’s share price surged 7.4 gestive health, skin health and top producer, particularly in Hu Yingzhi, deputy direc- that in the follow-up to the their leaders’ high-stakes talks a week later that unless US- percent to £15.54 on news of the therapeutic oral health and will strategic industries. tor general of the department summit between President Xi in Argentina, including no es- China trade talks wrap up deal, topping London’s bench- be the largest global consumer “China will subsidize and of WTO affairs at China’s min- Jinping and US President Don- calation of tariffs on Jan. 1. successfully by March 1, new mark FTSE 100 index, which healthcare business”. maintain excess capacity in istry of commerce, said “reck- ald Trump earlier this month, Trump will leave tariffs on tariffs would be imposed. Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros Co organises Hybrid experience programme for limousine companies

Seven Limousine firms given mementos as a token of appreciation for reposing trust in Camry Hybrid model

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK note address, thanking them In Qatar, Abdullah Abdul- Royal Trust Limousine, Super hybrid electric vehicles in the DOHA for their loyalty towards Toy- ghani & Bros Co are selling Limousine, Markhiya Limou- world. ota brand and making Toyota two hybrid electric vehicles sine, Ajmal Limousine. Toyota’s hybrid system ABDULLAH Abdulghani & no 1 brand in Qatar. viz Toyota Prius and Toyota Four major Limousine cli- combines the benefits of a pet- Bros Co (AAB), the sole agent K S Ravikumar, Manager Camry. ents gave testimonials wherein rol engine and an electric mo- for Toyota vehicles in Qatar – Fleet Sales, explained the After the introduction of they shared their positive expe- tor to deliver a seamless driv- organised a ‘Hybrid Experi- mission of Corporate Sales De- Camry HEV in May this year, rience of Toyota Camry Hybrid ing experience. ence Programme’ for Limou- partment and said, “Our mis- more than 100 vehicles have Fleet in terms of 50 percent The hybrid drivetrain can sine companies in Qatar. sion is to treat every corporate been sold by the AAB. fuel cost savings and powerful operate using only the electric The event was held re- fleet customer as an ‘appreci- drive feel. This event was fol- motor, petrol engine or a com- cently at Marriott hotel and ating asset’. In line with this lowed by Camry hybrid test bination of the two. The vehi- was attended by more than mission, we had conducted The objective of the pro- drives, which facilitated many cles’ hybrid battery recharges 150 limousine clients. Toyota Hybrid Experience gramme was to familiarise clients to have a firsthand ex- itself as you drive and does not The objective of the pro- Programme to cater to the ma- the hybrid electric vehicle perience. need to be plugged in. gramme was to familiarise jor Limousine and taxi compa- AAB has a dedicated Cor- The AAB is committed to the hybrid electric vehicle nies in Qatar.” technology to the limousine porate Sales Department to provide the best after-sales technology to the limousine Ravikumar also presented companies as well as its take care of the corporate/ support to its ever expanding companies as well as its key the Toyota Hybrid Educational key advantages of owning a bulk sales. The department is customer base and operates advantages of owning a hybrid Module and the key benefits hybrid electric vehicle committed to provide highly eight Quick Service Centres electric vehicle. of the new generation Toyota efficient Toyota vehicles and across the country which is An educational presenta- Camry Hybrid. Besides, a services to their fleet custom- the widest network of after- tion was conducted, which question and answer session During the function, seven ers by offering the best pur- sales facilities in addition to highlighted the tremendous was conducted by the fleet major Limousine companies chase and ownership experi- the state-of-the-art workshop saving for hybrid cars on fuel sales team members on the were given mementos as a to- ence. located at the Industrial Area. cost through a period of three education module to clarify ken of appreciation for repos- Toyota is the pioneer of hy- The showrooms are open to five years. all related queries and the cus- ing their trust in Toyota Camry brid technology and has sold seven days a week so that cus- RK Murugan, ACEO of tomers were given prizes for Hybrid model. They are Al more than 12 million hybrid tomers have the option of vis- AAB, welcomed Limousine the right answers on the Hy- Ijarah Limousine, Thousands electric vehicles worldwide iting the showrooms at their delegates and delivered the key brid model. Limousine, Colors Limousine, and it has the largest line-up of convenience. Fortuna Dusseldorforf shock Bundesligaiga leaders Dortmundnd PAGE 19 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018

Inam-ul-Haq leads Qatar Stars to big win over Asian Stars in Doha PAGE 18 INTERNATIONAL TWENTY20 BANGLADESH VS WEST INDIES

‘LEGEND’ SUPER-SUB Solskjaer is now MOVES INTO THE HOT SEAT caretaker Man United manager AFP right-hand man Mike Phelan Beckham support to be looking to hire a head of LONDON will join the 45-year-old Solsk- David Beckham sent his for- football, reporting to Wood- jaer as first-team coach, work- mer teammate a message of ward, to oversee football op- OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER ing alongside Michael Carrick support on Instagram that erations – a role it is believed was on Wednesday handed the and Kieran McKenna. read: “Good luck Ole”. Mourinho had a long-standing daunting task of saving Man- “Manchester United is in Norwegian Prime Minister reluctance about. chester United’s season after my heart and it’s brilliant to Erna Solberg tweeted: “FINAL- Solskjaer joined United as the disastrous final few months be coming back in this role,” LY CONFIRMED! Great day a player from Molde in 1996 of Jose Mourinho’s reign. said the Norwegian. “I’m real- for Norwegian football. Good and was part of Alex Ferguson’s The Old Trafford hierarchy ly looking forward to working luck keeping control of the Red team that won the treble of the sacked Mourinho in the after- with the very talented squad Devils, @olegs26_ole.” Champions League, Premier math of Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at League and FA Cup in 1998/99. Anfield that left the 20-times Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) is a club legend with huge He scored 126 goals in 366 champions an embarrassing 19 appearances for United be- points behind league leaders experience, both on the pitch and in coaching tween 1996 and 2007, winning Liverpool after just 17 matches. roles. His history at Manchester United means he six Premier League titles, and Former United striker Sol- lives and breathes the culture here and everyone is delighted in 2008 he became the club’s skjaer, the current manager to have him back. reserve-team manager, before of Norwegian side Molde, will taking the managerial reins at take charge of the first team Manchester United Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward Norwegian club Molde. with immediate effect and will He won the league title for remain in place as caretaker the first time in Molde’s his- manager while the club looks we have, the staff and every- United are hoping that Sol- tory in 2011 and repeated the for a new full-time boss. one at the club,” skjaer, who coached Paul Pog- feat the following year. Tottenham manager Mau- Executive vice-chairman ba and Jesse Lingard in the The Norwegian’s first ricio Pochettino and former Ed Woodward said: “Ole is a reserves, will inject renewed game in charge of Manchester Real Madrid boss Zinedine club legend with huge experi- positivity into an ailing side, United will be Saturday’s trip Zidane are among the favour- ence, both on the pitch and in whose underperforming play- to former club Cardiff. ites to take the United job on coaching roles. ers and drab style played a big Solskjaer managed the a full-time basis at the end of “His history at Manches- part in Mourinho’s exit. Bluebirds between January the season. ter United means he lives and Solskjaer is seen as a safe 2014 and September 2014, fail- Mourinho was axed on breathes the culture here and pair of hands who under- ing to stop them being relegat- Tuesday after just two-and-half everyone at the club is de- stands the club, as United tar- ed from the Premier League, years in charge at Old Trafford, lighted to have him and Mike get a return to the pinnacle of returning to Molde in 2015. with United in sixth place in the Phelan back. English football -- a position Speaking moments before Premier League and facing an “We are confident they will they have ceded to bitter rivals Solskjaer’s appointment, former uphill task to qualify for next unite the players and the fans Manchester City since Fergu- United first-team coach Rene year’s Champions League. as we head into the second half son’s retirement in 2013. Meulensteen warned it would A file photo of former Manchester United’s Norwegian striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before his testimonial Alex Ferguson’s former of the season.” The club are understood be a huge job for the Norwegian. match against Espanyol at the Old Trafford, Manchester, on August 2, 2008. (AFP) THREE THINGS MANCHESTER UNITED NEED TO FIX TO RESTORE CLUB TO ITS FORMER GLORY ANCHESTER UNITED’S deci- triumph earlier this year, Mourinho’s up to Pogba, Mourinho had caused a swashbuckling sides, United have a United so exciting to watch under hamstrung by the error-prone perfor- sion to sack Jose Mourinho sharp response that he needed to huge rift in the squad and there were commitment to attacking play that Ferguson is high on the to-do list. mances of Phil Jones, Chris Smalling Mbrought an abrupt end to his try harder for United set in motion a also palpable tensions with Alexis failed to resonate with Mourinho. and Eric Bailly. troubled reign but the fallout at Old chain of events that contributed to Sanchez, Antonio Valencia, Luke Having made his reputation by using BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION The result was a woeful 29 league Trafford will linger for months his downfall. Shaw and Anthony Martial. Morale cautious tactics to stifle opponents, Mourinho complained long and loud goals conceded in 17 games this to come. United have appointed Mourinho was already frustrated by in United’s dressing room is at a low Mourinho felt he could bend United to about the failure of United executive season -- more than any other side Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as caretaker Pogba’s apparent unfocused at- ebb after such a divisive period and his will but the scathing reaction from vice-chairman Ed Woodward to land outside the bottom five. manager to see them through to the titude and perceived lack of effort healing those wounds is essential. fans and club legends to his nega- the transfer targets he wanted in the In contrast, leaders Liverpool have end of the season before hiring a in a United shirt, so when his club’s tive approach in the goalless draw at close-season and his fears were not benefited hugely from the expensive long-term successor to Mourinho. record signing was transformed into RESTORE UNITED TRADITION Anfield last season should have been unfounded. United felt Mourinho had signing of Dutch defender Virgil van But Solskjaer –- and whoever eventu- a rampaging figure in midfield for The final whistle on a dour 0-0 draw a warning that he needed to adapt to been backed sufficiently during a Dijk last season, while Manchester ally fills Mourinho’s shoes -- has an France, his manager tried to shame at Liverpool had barely been blown a different culture. spree of around £400 million ($506 City and Tottenham have also thrived enormous task to restore the club to him into action with his acerbic as- before Mourinho felt the backlash Instead, Mourinho stuck stubbornly million) over two-and-a-half years, so with solid rearguards. its former glories. sessment. Pogba’s relationship with from his decision to ignore United’s to his guns, alienating sections of the Leicester’s Harry Maguire and Tot- Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, Inter Three issues that need to be fixed: Mourinho was destined to get even tradition as English football’s Old Trafford faithful with a series of tenham’s Toby Alderweireld failed to Milan’s Milan Skriniar and Atletico worse as he was stripped of the vice- great entertainers. cautious game-plans even in home arrive as defensive ballast. Madrid’s Diego Godin are all reported MEND BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS captaincy and feuded with the boss From Matt Busby’s “holy trinity” matches. Erasing the memories of Mourinho had been desperate to bol- to have interested United and could Questioned about Paul Pogba’s on the training ground. With several of George Best, Bobby Charlton Mourinho’s conservatism by recre- ster his leaky defence but instead he be targeted in the January transfer influential role in France’s World Cup of United’s younger players looking and Denis Law to Alex Ferguson’s ating the thrilling style that made had to make do with a unit that was window. (AFP)

‘Disrespectful, silly’ Kohli blasted at home & abroad

AFP “At the end of the match, you should NEW DELHI be able to look each other in the eyes, Kohli, Shastri roles need to be assessed: Gavaskar shake hands and say ‘great contest’,” he Sunil Gavaskar has said that the roles of Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri INDIA captain Virat Kohli faced stiff wrote in a column for Fox Sports. need to be assessed if India fail to perform in the final two Tests in Melbourne criticism both Down Under and at home “Virat Kohli could not do that with and Sydney. He said that since India’s tour of South Africa at the start of the on Wednesday after his side’s crushing Tim Paine, shaking the Australian year, picking the wrong players “has lost matches which could’ve been won.” loss to Australia in the 2nd Test. captain’s hand but If India fail to win the next two matches, “the selectors need to think whether Former Australian paceman Mitch- barely making we are getting any benefit from this lot -- the captain, coach and support staff,” ell Johnson called Kohli “disrespectful” eye contact Gavaskar told Aaj Tak TV news network. Indian football team members in their new kits ahead of the AFC and “silly” over his heated exchanges with The Indian Express said that the biggest bone of contention in Perth was not Asian Cup 2019. India have been drawn in Group A of the AFC Asian with fellow skipper Tim Paine during him. selection but that Kohli “has little confidence in some of his teammates”. “It’s Cup 2019 along with hosts UAE, Thailand and Bahrain. the Perth Test. a viciously self-fulfilling prophecy: the more you think they can’t do it, they won’t Former India great Sunil be able to do it,” the paper said. It cited the non-selection of Ravindra Jadeja, AIFF dreams of World Cup qualification Gavaskar meanwhile hit out and Kohli saying that fellow spinner Ravichandran Ashwin would probably not at “selection blunders” and have played even if he had been fit. “Kohli quite rightly rates (Australian spinner NEW DELHI: Ahead of India’s pull their feet together, we can the Indian Express daily Nathan) Lyon highly, but one wonders how Ashwin and Jadeja would feel about participation in the 2019 AFC make it a reality,” he added. slammed Kohli’s “explicit their captain’s assessment of them,” the paper added. “India can still win this Asian Cup, All India Football The Indian team had earlier par- lack of confidence” in series, but for that to happen, Kohli will have to back his players.” (AFP) Federation (AIFF) President ticipated in the AFC Asian Cup some of his players. Praful Patel termed the coun- in 1964, 1984 and 2011. Kohli and Paine To me, that is disrespect- al attacks,” he said. try’s fourth participation in the National team skipper Sunil exchanged barbs, at ful. Kohli gets away with He added that the re- continental championship as Chhetri heaped praise on one point prompt- more than most cricketers marks in Perth were nothing a “precursor to India’s goal his teammates. ing intervention simply because he is Virat compared to their Australian tour in to achieve a berth in the FIFA “The reasons that we have from the umpire, Kohli and he gets placed 2014, when he claimed to have been World Cup by 2026.” qualified for the AFC Asian Cup during the game on a pedestal but this called a “spoilt brat”. But Johnson said “The Asian dream needs to be 2019 is because players like that Australia won by Test left the Indian captain Kohli’s behaviour made a mockery of his achieved by 2026 as there will Sandesh Jhingan, Gurpreet 146 runs on Tuesday to lev-el looking silly.” pre-series claims that he was a changed be 8 teams from Asia in the Singh Sandh, Anirudh Thapa, the four-match series 1-1. After the game both Paine and man and didn’t plan to initiate any con- FIFA World Cup,” Patel said at Jeje and Udanta Singh and all It was reported that Kohli be- Kohli played down their on-field frontations. “What we saw this Test says a press conference here on others. It is because of these littled Paine as just “a stand-in sledging, which was picked up by otherwise,” he said. Wednesday. “You just always players that I go on the pitch captain” – a claim angrily denied stump microphones. “From my experiences with him cannot live a dream and we without any pressure. They do by India’s team management. India captain Virat Kohli described it as simply banter and what I am seeing as an observer have to make the Asian dream all the hard work while I just tap The retired Johnson said the fa- Kohli during the that was part and parcel of Test cricket. now, not much has changed. It was a reality. And with the form the the ball in,” he said. India play mously combative Kohli’s antics 2nd Test against “As long as there is no swearing the disappointing and that is not the only national team is in, and if Sunil their first match against were unnecessary. Australia in Perth. line doesn’t get crossed. And no person- area where he let himself down.” Chhetri and everybody can Thailand on January 6. (IANS) 18 Thursday, December 20, 2018 Sports Haq leads Qatar Stars to big win over Asian Stars

victory. Iqbal Chaudhry also QCA hosted the had a brace for 19. match to celebrate Awais Malik dealt out the first blow when he removed Qatar National Qalandar Khan (8) at 28. Day at Asian Town Chaudhry got rid of both opener Ansari (18 with three Stadium fours) and Alam (20 with one four) at 47. Dharmang, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK who smashed two sixes and DOHA one four in his 27-ball 40, and Asadullah Khan re- A large crowd of more than paired the damage and took 10,000 fans thoroughly en- the score 102. joyed Qatar Stars’ big 71-run However, Gul’s departure victory, set up by skipper In- at 111 triggered the slump am-Ul-Haq, over Asian Stars and the Asian Stars folded at the Asian Town Cricket at 117 in 17 overs. Their last Stadium on Tuesday. six players could add only six The Qatar Cricket As- Asian Stars team players pose with QCA president after the match. runs, failing to negotiate with sociation (QCA) hosted the the bowling of Nadeem Khan Twenty-20 match in the In- reached a healthy 188 for team. Ahmadzai bowled su- and Haq. dustrial Area venue as a part eight with Haq hammering perbly to grab four wickets QCA president Kuwari of the grand festivities that Qatar Cricket Association President Yousef Jeham al Kuwari with Qatar Stars players after their victory a glorious 102. His fiery 64- for 28. Mirando, Mendis and expressed his gratitude to marked the Qatar National against Asian Stars at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. ball knock contained 11 fours Naveed, one of three play- the International Asian Star Day. Famous cricketers of the and three sixes. Before being ers assisting the Asian team, players for accepting his Asian sub-continent gath- Members and other officials, Ambassador to Qatar His Ex- Thushara Mirando (both Sri the last man out, he added 82 shared three wickets. invite to come to Doha, cel- ered here to make the occa- including Operations Man- cellency P. Kumaran, who at- Lanka), Umar Gul, Fawad runs with Khurram Shahzad The Asian team were ebrate the Qatar National sion memorable. ager Manzoor Ahmad and tended the match. Alam (both Pakistan), Mo- for the fifth wicket. troubled in the beginning by Day and add international QCA President Yousef Je- Domestic Cricket Head Gul The Asian Stars Eleven hammad Elias (Bangladesh), Shahzad collected 32 off Nadeem Khan (three for 18 flavour to the grand occa- ham al Kuwari hosted a din- Khan Jadoon, were present featured Asadullah Khan, Mahamad Hashim Ansari, 22 balls with four bounda- in three overs). Later captain sion. He also thanked the ner for the players of both at the stadium to witness the Mohammad Yamin Ah- Sanjam Regmi (both Nepal) ries and a six. M Rizlan (16) Haq polished off the lower- home team for playing well the teams at Torch Hotel on match. There were many dig- madzai (both Afghanistan), and Venkatesh Prasad (India) and Faisal Javed (14) were order to return four for 13 to and the crowd for support- Monday. Kuwari, QCA Board nitaries, including the Indian Ajantha Mendis, Thilan Batting first, Qatar Stars other scorers for the home cause wrap up the massive ing the match.

Bangladesh’s Shakib fined for shouting at umpire Post-scandal OZ ‘grit’ hailed

AFP DHAKA after ‘best win’ for decades BANGLADESH captain Shakib Al Hasan was fined 15 percent Herald said that “after nine of his match fee for shouting In beating India, months, Australia are re- at the umpire during Monday’s born and rebaptised” while opening Twenty20 interna- Paine’s men the Sydney Daily Telegraph tional against West Indies, the pulled off their trumpeted that the nation International Cricket Council again had “a cricket team it said. first Test win can cheer for without feeling Shakib was also handed mixed emotions”. one demerit point, his second since the “Tim Paine’s men are not such penalty since the introduc- the finished product,” added tion of the system in September ball-tampering the Telegraph. 2016, for the offence during saga in SA “They have soft spots and hosts’ eight-wicket defeat. Bangladesh cricket captain will lose plenty of Tests but Shakib now has two demer- Shakib Al Hasan. (AFP) AFP in a strange sort of way this it points, having been handed PERTH, AUSTRALIA makes their victory over India one for an offence during a Shakib scored 61 off 43 balls all the more meritorious.” Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in in the game in Sylhet but could NINE months on from the While Australia’s bowl- March this year. Shakib showed not prevent a humiliating loss biggest scandal to hit Aus- ing attack is world class, of dissent while batting after the for his side. West Indies bowled tralian cricket, the embat- concern will be the failure of umpire did not call a wide in the out Bangladesh for 129 and tled team have come out the middle-order Peter Hands- 14th over of the Bangladesh in- knocked off the target with 55 other side with a victory that comb and continued frailty at nings. balls in hand to take 1-0 lead in on Wednesday was hailed as the top of the order. “He first shouted at the um- the three-match series. their most important in dec- With a win under their pire and then got involved in a The second and third ades. belt and the series level, Aus- prolonged discussion,” said an matches will be held in Dhaka In beating India by 146 tralia now head to the Mel- ICC statement issued late on on Thursday and Saturday. runs in Perth, Tim Paine’s bourne Cricket Ground caul- Tuesday. Bangladesh swept West In- men pulled off their first Test dron for the Boxing Day Test “After the match, Shakib ad- dies 2-0 in the preceding Test win since the ball-tampering with the same squad, resist- mitted the offence and accepted series before winning the three- saga exploded in South Africa ing any temptation to change. the sanction,” it said, adding no match one-day international in March. Former skipper Ricky formal hearing was required. series 2-1. The cheating row saw Australian players celebrate their victory against India after day five of the second Test cricket match in Ponting said they needed to coach Darren Lehmann quit, Perth on Tuesday. (AFP) keep playing hard, uncompro- captain Steve Smith and mising cricket without court- vice-captain David Warner that winning back faith and impressed by the way Paine “The triumph over India ing too much controversy. Quick read banned, and Cricket Australia respect from fans and the me- has handled himself. in Perth might be the most “Just not relax,” Pont- dump a swathe of top execu- dia has been challenging. “Quality performance important Test win by an Aus- ing told cricket.com.au when Marathon champion Kirui undecided on tives. “I’m relieved personally,” from Australia this week ... tralian side since Allan Border asked what Australia must do world title defence The unassuming Paine he said after his maiden win Tim Paine is a very very good led his side out of the wilder- stay on top of India. was installed as skipper and as skipper eased the pressure. leader who deserves all the ness in the 1989 Ashes,” said “They’ve set a bit of blue- NAIROBI: Former marathon world champion Geoffrey Kirui of Kenya Justin Langer as coach, vow- Test great Shane Warne credit,” he tweeted. the newspaper’s chief cricket print this week with the way said that he will wait until April to decide whether he will feature at the ing to change their win-at- summed it up in a tweet after Importantly, the win in writer Peter Lalor. they’ve played. They just have 2019 World Championships. With a change in program seeing the all-costs culture and rebuild a the victory, saying: “This was Perth to level the four-Test “Paine’s men may not have to build on that now. 2019 World Championships coming later in the year than usual, Kirui team that had been rocked to the best Test win for Aust in series 1-1 was also warmly gone as long without success “There’s no doubt with is unsure if he will defend his crown in Doha, Qatar, or pass it up in its core. a long time. Tim Paine take a embraced by the country’s and they haven’t even won the one win a bit of belief comes order to compete in other lucrative big city marathons, reports Xinhua. It has taken time and bow - we now have a Test cap- sometimes-scathing media, series, but rarely has an outfit but they can’t just rock up in The 25-year-old told Xinhua that he is gaining more experience at the Paine, who has proven to be tain.” with The Australian hailing suffered as much as this one Melbourne and expect India marathon distance, and hopes to turn around his fortunes in 2019 an exceptional wicketkeeper Former England skipper “the grit of a new Australia in the past nine months.” are going to play like they did and return to the winner’s podium. (IANS) and a savvy captain, admitted Michael Vaughan was also cricket era”. The Sydney Morning here (in Perth).” Sixth seed Bergs survives Virgili scare Russell, Nets sink Lakers 115-110

AFP to set up clash against Saraiva LOS ANGELES

time and bowed out. Italian Lor- D’ANGELO Russell produced Zhurbin among enzo Frigerio knocked out Wang a double-double to lead the three upsets in 7-6(5), 7-5 after their engrossing Brooklyn Nets to victory match lasted two hours and nine against his former club with Qatar F6 Futures minutes. Bulgarian Alexandar a 115-110 win over LeBron Lazarov stunned Lescure 6-2, James and the Los Angeles second round 7-6(3) in one hour and 39 min- Lakers on Tuesday. utes. He will take on second seed Russell was selected by the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Aslan Karatsev, who downed Lakers with the second over- DOHA his Russian compatriot Rich- all pick in the 2015 draft, but ard Muzaev in straight sets but was traded only two years later BERNARDO Saraiva shocked needed a tie-break in the opener. after an unhappy start to his third seed Alexander Zhurbin in Frigerio’s next opponent NBA career. the second round of the Qatar will be Constantin Schmitz, the However the 22-year-old F6 Futures Tennis Tournament, German who eliminated top point guard reminded the Lak- D’Angelo Russell of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles around Los Angeles continuing the Russian rival’s Sixth seed Zizou Bergs overcame wild card Adelchi Virgili in the seed Goncalo Oliveira in the ers of his talents with a deci- Lakers defense during the third quarter of their NBA game at Barclays miserable run at the Khalifa In- second round of the Qatar F6 Futures tennis in Doha on Wednesday. opener and advanced to the sive contribution to lead the Center on Tuesday. (AFP) ternational Tennis and Squash quarter-finals when his chal- Nets to victory at Brooklyn’s Complex on Wednesday. lenger Florian Lakat of France Barclays Center. determined to extend their win- a spirited rally late in the fourth The Portuguese, after split- Results retired after trailing 1-6, 0-2. Russell finished with 22 ning run. quarter when they ran up 10 ting the first two sets, broke Singles (second round) Greek Michail Pervolarakis points, 13 assists and four re- “One game at a time,” Rus- unanswered points to get within Zhurbin in the second game to Constantin SCHMITZ (GER) 6-1 2-0 Retired Florian LAKAT (FRA) and Dutch Jesper de Jong will bounds as the Nets improved sell said. “We’re not satisfied. three of Brooklyn. forge 5-2 ahead in the decider. In Lorenzo FRIGERIO (ITA) 7-6(5)7-5 Tak Khunn WANG (FRA) [5] battle for a spot in the semi- to 14-18 in the Eastern Con- We want to keep it going.” Elsewhere on Tuesday, the eighth game, he reeled four Bernardo SARAIVA (POR) 3-6 7-5 6-2 Alexander ZHURBIN (RUS) finals after both required three- ference standings. Russell was “He hurt us,” Lakers head Cleveland bagged only their points in a row to gain another [3] Zizou BERGS (BEL) [6] 4-6 6-3 6-4 Adelchi VIRGILI (ITA) set victories over their rivals one of six Brooklyn players to coach Luke Walton said of Rus- eighth win of a miserable break and book a spot in the Michail PERVOLARAKIS (GRE) 6-4 7-5 Vladyslav ORLOV (UKR) Vladyslav Orlov of Ukraine and finish in double digits as the sell. “He’s a talented player and season after Larry Nance Jr. quarter-finals after two hours Alexandar LAZAROV (BUL) 6-2 7-6(3) Mick LESCURE (FRA) [8] Matic Spec of Slovenia. home side completed a sixth we know that. Give him credit. tipped in a game-winner at the and 15 minutes on the court. Jesper DE JONG (NED) 4-6 6-1 6-3 Matic SPEC (SLO) Mousa Shanan Zayed, who straight victory. “He had a big time game to- buzzer to give the Cavaliers an His next rival will be sixth Aslan KARATSEV (RUS) [2] 7-6(4) 6-4 Richard MUZAEV (RUS) is teaming up with Constantin “You look at the scoreboard night but that’s why this team’s upset 92-91 win over the Indi- seed Zizou Bergs, the sixth seed Bittoun Kouzmine, was the last - it took the whole team to get won six in a row now -- they’ve ana Pacers. from Belgium, who also had Italian wild card Adelchi Virgili. and 56 minutes. Qatari player left in the fray. He it done tonight,” Russell said af- got a lot of different guys that The Pacers, third in the rough time in Doha in the previ- Bergs secured a lucky break Like Bergs, fifth seed Tak and Kouzmine were knocked terwards. “Defensively we came can hurt you.” Eastern Conference, struggled ous two events but managed to in the third game of the de- Khunn Wang, the Qatar F5 title out by third seeds Mikalai Hal- in and did our job. I couldn’t be James finished with 36 to get going with Bojan Bogda- enter the last eight with a fight- cider and defended the lead to winner, and eighth seed Mick iak and Alexander Zhurbin 6-3, more proud of our guys.” points but was unable to drag novic their top-scoring starter ing 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory against emerge the winner in one hour Lescure floundered at the crucial 4-6 (6-10). Russell said the Nets were the Lakers over the line, despite with 14 points. Sports Thursday, December 20, 2018 19 QSL CUP Fortuna loss: Dortmund open door for potential Gladbach Friday thriller

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A pre-Christmas cracker awaits in the Bundesliga on Friday when Borussia Moe- nchengladbach travel to Borussia Dortmund knowing a win will take them within three points of the league leaders. Gladbach dismissed lowly Nuremberg 2-0 on Tuesday while Dortmund stumbled for the first time this season to lose 2-1 at Fortuna Dusseldorf. That set up a dramatic showdown in the last match- day ahead of the Bundesliga midseason break. “We deserved to lose because we didn’t invest Pedro Miguel of Al Sadd (centre) vies for the ball with Hilal Mohammed enough,” admitted Dortmund of Al Khor during their QNB Stars League match recently. goalkeeper Roman Buerki while captain Marco Reus promised an improvement against Gladbach Al Khor brace “We need to play with more purpose and desire, wait for our chance and take it. To- to face Al Sadd day it didn’t work out,” he said. “As always, we need to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK for the youngsters in the team. dust ourselves down and con- DOHA The Wolves concluded their tinue, we have our next oppor- preparation for the match with tunity on Friday. I’m sure that AL Khor face Al Sadd in the a training session at the club’s we’ll show a very different side QSL Cup Round 4 match at premises on Wednesday even- to ourselves then.” the Jassim Bin Hmad Sta- ing. One defeat from 16 league dium on Thursday. Al Khor Al Sadd is third in Group games remains an excellent are joint-leaders in Group B B with four points, five adrift record for Dortmund under alongside Al Rayyan with nine of joint-leaders Al Khor and coach Lucien Favre but an- points, while Al Sadd in third Al Rayyan. Anything short of other slip against Gladbach are five points adrift. victory for Al Sadd will put could potentially undo a lot of The Wolves will need to their qualification hopes in a the good work done in the first bring their QNB Stars League very tight corner though the half of the season. form to bear in this fixture to top four teams in the group And the large Dortmund overcome the determined Al qualify. squad is set to be stretched to Khor who have collected maxi- AL Khor has won all three the limit after Manuel Akanji mum points in three matches. matches in the group and will and Abdou Diallo picked up in- Their recent 3-1 victory over Al be looking to consolidate their juries in Dusseldorf with Dan- BUNDESLIGA: Fortuna Duesseldorf’s players celebrate their 2:1 victory after the German first division Bundesliga match against Borussia Dort- Duhail moved them to the top position. Axel Zagadou already absent. mund in Duesseldorf, Germany, on Tuesday. (AFP) of the league standings and Al Shahania will open the “We need to wait and see who’ll has seen them score record round’s action by taking on Al be capable of playing at centre- fence, they will be hopeful Results Plea to grab the goals. best at this stage since their number of goals. Ahli. It will be followed by si- back on Friday,” said Favre. of firing Dortmund back to They have consistently last championship 42 seasons multaneous kick-offs between Attack could be the best winning ways. M’gladbach 2 - 0 Nürnberg played down their title creden- ago. Fixtures Al Sadd and Al Khor and Al form of defence for Dortmund, Gladbach, however, will Hertha BSC 2 - 2 Augsburg tials but a win In contrast, six-time Rayyan and Al Sailiya. even in a tough encounter arrive full of confidence and Wolfsburg 2 - 0 Stuttgart away to “one of the best reigning champions Bay- Al Shahaniya v Al Ahli Al Shahania have yet to against Gladbach, having aware victory will give them Düsseldorf 2 - 1 Dortmund teams in Europe,” accord- ern Munich have not had Al Sadd v Al Khor open their account and are ly- scored a league best 42 goals cause to dream of a first Bun- ing to Fabian Johnson, could their strongest campaign. Al Rayyan v Al Sailiya ing at the bottom of the table. including 27 in eight home desliga title since 1977. cause a revision. But a win over RB Leipzig They are the only side without games so far. “We’re looking forward quality team.” “We’re playing against the on Wednesday would move a point in the group. Marco Reus and Paco to the top-of-the-table clash The Foals also have in- best German team at the min- them to within six points of Friday Jose Murcia’s men will Alcacer have been in deadly in Dortmund,” keeper Yann jury concerns as they defeated ute,” said coach Dieter Hecking. the two Borussias and open Al Duhail v Al Arabi face a tough task against Al form up front with 10 and 12 Sommer said. Nuremberg without Raffael “But we are also a good team.” the door to potentially the Al Kharitiyath v Qatar SC Ahli, who are placed fourth goals respectively and even “It will be a great game and Lars Stindl, relying on Gladbach’s record of 33 most exiting title race in Ger- Al Gharafa v Umm Salal with three points. with personnel issues in de- in a great setting against a Thorgan Hazard and Alassane points from 16 matches is their many in years. In Group A, Al Duhail take on Al Arabi in the first match on Friday. That will be fol- The meeting between the lowed by two simultaneous sides is expected to be explo- kick-offs — Al Kharaitiyat vs Team China arrives in Doha for final training; Iraq start prep sive as witnessed in the recent Qatar SC and Al Gharafa vs league match where Al Sadd Umm Salal. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Lippi’s men will have a 10-day also two important games be- for similar success in this edi- ising a two-week preparatory won 2-1. But the Wolves will Al Gharafa, Al Duhail, Qa- DOHA preparation during which they fore the Asian Cup. Just as we tion of the tournament. camp in Doha as part of its be without nine key players tar SC and Umm Salal all have will play against Iraq and Jor- expected four years ago, we In the 2019 Asian Cup, final preparations. who are with the Qatar nation- five points, but they are placed CHINA’S men’s national foot- dan in two warm-up matches are looking forward to a good China are in Group C where During the camp the Iraqi al team in preparation for the in that order on goal difference ball team arrived in Doha on before the Italian announces performance this time.” they will face Kyrgyzstan in team will play friendly with Asian Cup 2019. Jesualdo Fer- and by virtue of having scored Wednesday where they will the final 23-player list for the For this event in 2015, Chi- their opening match on Janu- Palestine and China on De- reira’s men have a pool U-23 more number of goals. hold their final training sessions continental tournament. na won all three group games ary 7, and then play the Philip- cember 24 and 28 , and will Players and first team players Al Kharaitiyat are fifth ahead of the AFC Asian Cup, Goalkeeper Yan Junling led by coach Alain Perrin, and pines on January 11. Their last start career in the Asian Cup to select from for the big fix- with three points, while Al which will kick off in the United said, “I hope we can show reached the last-eight where group game is against South on January 8 against their ture. The likes of Xavi Her- Arabi have yet to open their Arab Emirates on January 5. the results of our training in they lost 2-0 to hosts Austral- Korea on January 16. Vietnamese team in Group D nandez, Ali Asadalla and Gabi account, having lost all three After leaving Haikou train- Haikou in the two upcoming ia, who went on to claim the Meanwhile, the Iraqi na- which also includes Iran and are expected to provide cover of their matches. ing centre for Qatar, Marcello warm-up matches, which are title that year. China is hoping tional football team are organ- Yemen.

COACHES, MEDICAL STAFF OF JORDANIAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION VISIT ASPETAR

The technical and medical staff of Jordanian Football National Team visited Aspetar, the orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital in Doha, on Wednesday. This was as a part of their training camp in Qatar held in preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2019 scheduled to take place in the UAE from January 5. Commenting on his visit to Aspetar, Head coach of the men’s senior Jordanian national team, Vital Borkelmans, said he was impressed by the world-class facilities at Aspetar – the tailored services on offer to all athletes implemented in a focused manner and in accordance with the latest developments in the industry. As part of the team’s preparations, Jordan will play a friendly match with Qatar’s national team on Sunday. 20 Thursday, December 20, 2018 The Last Word Two Qatari artists Of a voyage to Indonesia to selected for 1st NY Artist Residency rev up spirit of volunteering

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK new generation of creators and DOHA help Qatar originate sources for The student volunteers conducted vocational workshops and participated in a range of cultural activities art and creativity from within.” QATAR Museums (QM) has The ISCP is a laboratory for TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK selected Qatari artists Fatima the world’s most promising art- DOHA Mohammed and Sarah al Oab- ists and curators. It supports idli for the first residency pro- the creative advancement of EDUCATION Above All (EAA) gramme at ‘Studio 209 NY’, a its participants and promotes Foundation’s programme new partnership for an interna- cultural exchange through resi- Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) tional art residency which will dencies, exhibitions and public again succeeded in taking its commence in 2019. programmes. voyage towards Indonesia Fatima, who will join the In- Housed in East Williams- by recently coordinating a ternational Studio & Curatorial burg, with 35 work studios and student volunteer trip in col- Program (ISCP) from January 1 two gallery spaces, the ISCP is laboration with the College of to March 30, 2019, is a contem- New York’s most comprehen- North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA– porary Qatari artist who works sive international visual arts Q) and Titian Foundation In- in mixed media, printmaking residency programme, and the donesia. and installation art. She also fourth largest worldwide. With During the trip, a group creates her own homemade inks over 1,350 alumni from more of 20 students and three staff from medicine that is meant to than 80 countries, it hosts more from CNA-Q travelled with dors for Qatar, which is a re- cure her back ailment. than 100 residents each year. ROTA staff to the SMK1 Ngaw- sponsibility they embrace and In 2016, Fatima graduated The Qatari artists will have en Technical School in the take very seriously. They were from Virginia Commonwealth access to a diverse global net- Klaten district of Yogyakarta particularly happy to dem- University Qatar with a bach- work of colleagues along with to facilitate various technical onstrate their patriotism and elor’s degree in Painting and other programme benefits, vocational workshops over a pride for Qatar during this trip Printmaking and a minor in Art including a private, furnished five-day service learning pro- on National Day which they History. Fatima has had two studio space, monthly access to gramme. celebrated in Indonesia with group shows at the Katara Art cultural institutions in and out- The workshops focused local students by sharing the Center and one group show at side New York, monthly private on relevant speciality areas of culture, history and souvenirs Virginia Commonwealth Uni- studio visits with professionals CNA-Q students that added of their homeland.” versity Qatar. from other museums, galleries value to the curricula of local Since 2006, ROTA has Sara, who will join ‘Studio and alternative spaces, the op- students with topics including implemented 37 interna- 209 NY’ from April 1 to June portunity to meet with one of Entrepreneurship, Sustaina- tional volunteer trips aimed 30, 2019, is a portrait and doc- the two visiting critics to ISCP bility, Personal Development, at providing opportunities umentary photographer. Her each month, as well as the op- Safety & Security and Health for volunteers to add value to self-initiated projects explore portunity to realise public pro- & Nutrition. projects while also learning the varying political, philo- jects in several offsite venues in The student volunteers about development challenges sophical and social issues of New York. also participated in a range and how education addresses today. Most recently, her work QM has also announced of cultural and team-building them. has been exhibited as part to the the next application deadline activities in order to better Nepal, Bangladesh, Tunisia Talking about the ini- riences wherein they learn Volunteers have included Contemporary Art Qatar shows for artists wishing to join the understand the people, cul- and Indonesia, the Volunteer tiative, Mohammed al Saleh, more about others through high school students, univer- in Germany and Russia. residency in New York for the ture and environment of In- Programme has sought to cre- ROTA National Programmes cross-cultural exchange and sity students and adults while Khalifa al Obaidly, direc- summer and fall slots com- donesia. ate a movement of volunteers director, said: “ROTA’s In- interpersonal communication trips typically last from seven tor at the Fire Station, stated: mencing July 1 – September ROTA’s Volunteer Pro- and responsible global citi- ternational Volunteer Trips as well as learn about them- to 10 days and combine volun- “’Studio 209 NY’ is the latest 30, 2019 and October 1 – De- gramme has been conduct- zens within Qatar that actively provide so many opportuni- selves through reflection and tary service with experiential addition to Qatar Museums’ cember 31, 2019. The open call ing International Volunteer carry out initiatives to make a ties for volunteers and local improved self-awareness. learning opportunities, cross comprehensive portfolio of pro- will run from January 1, 2019 Trips since 2006. Through positive impact on the lives of beneficiaries alike to enjoy “These young ROTA Vol- cultural exchanges and leader- grammes that look to nurture a to March 1, 2019. trips to Pakistan, Cambodia, communities across Asia. some really profound expe- unteers also act as ambassa- ship training. MoQ celebrates National Day HIA transforms into a cultural arena with patriotic fervour and gaiety TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK enjoyed shopping at a pop-up DOHA airside souq hosted by local businesses offering authentic HAMAD International Air- Qatari products, which will be port (HIA), in partnership live until the end of the month. with Qatar Duty Free (QDF), Qatar Duty Free and HIA transformed its terminal into also treated every traveller this a cultural arena for Qatar Na- year with a Qatar National Day tional Day. gift and offered 20 percent dis- Taking place during the count vouchers to all passengers busy holiday season, the Na- between December 16 and 19, tional Day celebration offered redeemable at many of the food, thousands of international beverage and retail outlets. passengers arriving, depart- The airport also teamed ing and transferring through up with Ahmed al Maadheed, the airport the opportunity to the celebrated artist behind experience vibrant Qatari cul- the iconic Tamim Al Majd por- ture and all it has to offer. trait, who created artwork ex- MALL of Qatar (MoQ) delighted ling, among other activities. The airport’s celebration, clusively for the airport on this visitors over 12 days from De- Throughout the mall, creative which kicked off on Decem- occasion. cember 7 to 18 with a variety of artworks from 11 schools ber 15, will continued until The activation took place engaging activities and opportu- have been displayed December 20 with HIA’s ex- during one of the busiest nities for families and friends to as part the mall’s very pansive terminal transformed months of the year at the air- share their love and pride of the own initiative ‘What with Qatar National Day fes- port, giving travelers the op- country. Qatar means to you’. tivities ranging from dazzling portunity to admire the many The festive programme in- “As the nation’s decorations, festive pop-ups, facets of Qatar’s national iden- cluded Qatar Philharmonic mall, we are proud to eye-catching artwork, to deli- tity. From taking a minute to Orchestra performances, celebrate the National cious dates and coffees loved enjoy hot Arabic coffee or ad- daily Ardah shows featur- D a y day with our partners by the Qataris. miring live performances of ing 12 performers, a henna and visitors who have inspired the A true testament to HIA as national dance, travellers left booth and a traditional kids continued solidarity with Qatar,” a gateway to culture, the air- HIA with a memorable experi- area with face painting, flag said Stuart Elder, CEO of Mall of port curated an unforgettable admired the terminal adorned live traditional Ardha dance ence demonstrating what Qa- making and balloon model- Qatar. (TNN) experience for travellers, who with national flags, watched a and music performance and tari hospitality is really about. Curtain comes down on Katara’s National Day festivities

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK artwork of Qatari symbols, DOHA enhancing their patriotic spirit and boosting artistic AS the National Day festivi- and cultural knowledge. ties at Katara have come to Medical institutions also an end, visitors enjoyed the contributed to the celebra- final day of activities with joy tions by giving health aware- and patriotic fervour. ness information and free Thousands of people vis- medical check-ups for visitors. ited Katara during this year’s Members of the Qatari festivities to enjoy an array Armed forces thronged at of events organised as part the Katara esplanade to join of the celebrations. in the celebrations with the Qatar Olympic Com- visitors, displaying their mittee (QOC) President HE skills and some of their vin- Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al A drone show conducted Folk dance bands, in- Another unique event a great success and was per- Italy, and the Amiri Guard tage machinery. Thani also participated in on Tuesday included more cluding a Russian band and was the operetta ‘All united formed on two different days cavalry took part in the mili- Moreover, Katara in- the activities at Katara on than 300 drones which an Asian band, were also Hand in Hand’, which re- with more audience each tary music festival. augurated one of its major the National Day by leading glowed in the sky above Ka- present at the festival per- flected the spirit of solidarity time. Besides, several art projects, ‘Al Thuraya Dome’ the flag parade at the Katara tara forming different sym- forming before the audi- of citizens with expatriates Several countries, in- workshops were organised Planetarium, on the occasion esplanade. bols related to Qatar. ences. in Qatar. The operetta was cluding Jordan, Turkey and for children to draw the best of the National Day.