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PM and Deputy PM attend parade rehearsal Sheikha Jawaher Ashghal completes visits Darb Al Saai

H Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al 250km highway H Thani, wife of H H the Emir, yesterday paid a visit to Darb Al Saai , as part of the National Day celebrations, which is being held works this year this year under the slogan ‘Prom- ise of Prosperity and Glory’. Sheikha Jawaher toured var- The Peninsula ious cultural and heritage events. COMPLETED PROJECTS She also toured activities of the shghal has completed Qatar Centre for Social Work by 250km of highway works 40 multi-level visiting the Shafallah Center for out of a total of more intersections People with Disabilities, Orphans than 400km in 2017, Care Centre ‘Dhreima’, Ihsan and which amounts to 61 per- 242km bike tracks other centres, where she was centA of the projects. briefed about the activities of and 242km The openings included the com- pedestrian paths these centres and other events pletion of 40 multi-level such as the Women’s Al Liwan intersections as well as 242 km of 15 local road projects and the Qatar Development bike tracks and 242 km of pedestrian Bank pavilion. Her Highness also paths, QNA reports. visited Al Rayan Satellite TV stu- 23 projects of the The Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Public Works Authority (Ashghal) Khalifa Al Thani and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence dio, and the Supreme Committee President Eng. Saad bin Ahmed Al infrastructure for Delivery & Legacy (SC) pavil- programmes for Affairs H E Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah watching the National Day parade Muhannadi extended his greetings rehearsal on the Corniche, yesterday. ion where H H was briefed on and blessings to Emir H H Sheikh various regions which the models and the stadiums of Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Father serve 15,108 housing 2022 FIFA World Cup. Emir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khal- units ifa Al Thani, the wise government of the State of Qatar and the Qatari peo- Delivered 15 schools ple on the occasion of the National and kindergartens Day. Depriving Qatar of Haj a dangerous precedent He expressed his pride in the Delivered 12 projects trust bestowed by the wise leader- of endowments The Peninsula the holiness of the place, spirit also to renew loyalty to the managed to overcome the ship on Ashghal and stressing the including mosques of Islam, ties binding the Gulf symbol of the homeland and consequences of the sudden continuity of the march of achieve- and Quran memorisa- epriving Qatar of Haj family and the brotherhood the title of glory HH the Emir and unjust siege and under- ments with his colleagues at the tion centers this year set a danger- of Arabism which was the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad mined the plans of the siege authority in high spirits and deter- Dous precedent, which beginning of the series of Al-Thani. countries thanks to Allah, the mination to carry out the duties raised strong condemnation politicisation of religion by In a statement to Qatar solidarity between the lead- delegated to them so as to reflect the In terms of achievements, Ash- not only in Qatar, but was also Saudi authorities. News Agency (QNA) on the ership and the people and the statement of the Emir that “Qatar ghal has managed many of those in denounced by many Islamic The Minister said that the occasion of Qatar’s National wisdom of the leadership in deserves the best.” 2017 in expressways, infrastructure countries, and was considered competent authority in the Day, HE the Minister praised dealing with the challenges. Speaking to QNA on the occasion and sewage networks. a violation to human rights, ministry sought to commu- the slogan of this year’s cele- The Minister of Awqaf of the National Day, Al Muhannadi As for the road sector, G Ring the Minister of Awqaf and nicate with the body brations, ‘Promise of and Islamic Affairs praised said the slogan of National Day cel- Road was opened along with the Islamic Affairs H E Dr Ghaith concerned in Saudi with Prosperity and Glory’, which Qatar’s wisdom in dealing ebrations this year, “Promise of middle stage of Dukhan Highway, bin Mubarak Al Kuwari. which Qatar signed an agree- promises a bright a prosper- with the siege, stressing that Prosperity and Glory,” represents the southern part of Doha Express- In a statement to Qatar ment on the measures of Haj ous future for Qatar despite imams and all those respon- “what we see in terms of economic, way (parallel to Al Wakrah Road), News Agency (QNA) on the 1438 before the siege, but the siege. sible of religious affairs in urban and scientific renaissance and Hamad Port Road, in addition to the occasion of National Day, the there was no response. HE the Minister under- Qatar have followed the com- what we feel in terms of determina- first phase of Al Rayyan Road, the Minister said that the expul- Minister of Awqaf and lined that the State of Qatar mandment of HH the Emir to tion to overcome all the challenges first phase of the Orbital Highway, sion of the Qatari pilgrims Islamic Affairs also said that broke the siege thanks to the stand up and not to overbur- facing us,” adding that this is the feel- major parts of the extension of Raw- who were performing Umrah the National Day is an occa- strong determination of the den the well-established ing of the Qatari people, including dat Al Khail Street and Lusail in Ramadan, and the restric- sion to recognise the glorious wise leadership and the sup- Islamic values that “we have the Ashghal team who work hard to Expressway. tions imposed on them achievements of the grand- port of all citizens and inherited from our fathers.” complete the state projects to the undermined the sanctity of fathers and their efforts in residents of Qatar. fullest. → Continued on page 3 the Holy month of Ramadan, establishing the State, and He noted that Qatar → Continued on page 2 Qatar expects 1,052 tonnes of dates yield Four Palestinians shot dead as protests The Peninsula Al Rumaihi outlined important achievements and flare over Jerusalem he number of farms milestones the Ministry supplying dates in the attained in various fields this Ramallah Tcountry has reached year. Anatolia 79, and the quantity of In the field of agricul- dates supply for this year is ture, the local agricultural our Palestinians were martyred and scores expected to reach about product marketing project more injured in clashes that erupted yester- 1052 tonnes, and the was implemented by sup- Fday in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza amount allocated for this porting the local Strip. The Palestinian Health Ministry said Moham- project is about QR10m, the agricultural fields in the med Amin Akel, 22, succumbed to injuries after Minister of Municipality areas of (Al Mazrua, Al having been shot multiple times by Israeli forces and Environment H E Wakra, Al Khor and Al — after allegedly stabbing an Israeli soldier — dur- Mohammed bin Abdullah Dhakira) and other three ing clashes in the West Bank city of Ramallah. Al Rumaihi said. plots are being prepared in The ministry added that a second Palestinian . The State of Qatar has Al Shahaniya, Ruwais and man, Basel Ibrahim, had been martyred during made great achievements Muaither, the Minister said. A view of National Day parade rehearsal on the Corniche, yesterday. clashes near occupied East Jerusalem. under the wise leadership, In addition, pastures Pic: Baher Amin / The Peninsula Ibrahim was killed after being shot in the chest by making qualitative leaps have been developed and by Israeli soldiers during clashes in Anata village in various fields of develop- rehabilitated including the reached about 60 percent. Fourteen poultry meat and 67000 tons of eggs north of East Jerusalem. The Palestinian Red Cres- ment such as economic, Mesaieed irrigation project, As for livestock, the eco- projects have been licensed , and two livestock projects, cent Society (PRCS), meanwhile, said over 260 political, sports and others with a completion rate of nomic livestock recorded in and renewed, of which 12 with an operating one pro- Palestinians had been injured in separate clashes and in a record time the 78%, and the achievement the Register of Breeders and are poultry and two live- ducing 405 tons of red meat that erupted yesterday in the West Bank cities of State has become got place of the rehabilitation of the Herdsmen program at the stock; five are currently and 1551 tons of dairy prod- Jerusalem, Ramallah, Hebron (Al Khalil), Bethle- among the leading countries wild land has reached about end of October 2017 was producing 2,100 tonnes of ucts while the other project hem, Nablus, Qalqiliya, Tulkarm and Jenin. At least at regional and international 50%. about 1.5 million heads, of poultry meat, 100 tonnes of under establishment to pro- 340 Palestinians were injured, including 24 from levels, the Minister said in a The programme on which 7.3% were camels, eggs and 7 projects under duce about 40 tons of meat live ammunition, 75 from rubber bullets and 227 statement to Qatar News propagation of important 64.5% sheep, 26.5% goats establishment with a pro- per year. from teargas inhalation, the PRCS said. Agency (QNA) on the occa- and endangered local wild and 1.7% cows, the Minister duction capacity of 24.5 sion of National Day. plants completion rate has said. thousand tons of poultry → Continued on page 2 → See also page 4 02 HOME SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017 Qatar expects Siege helped boost self-sufficiency 1,052 tonnes The Peninsula allowed Qataris and residents The Minter also said that political leadership gave a les- of dates yield to rethink many of the notions this year’s celebrations come son in political diplomacy he Minister of Culture The Minister of Culture that were standing in the way amidst an amoral siege, which during the crisis, and remained Continued from page 1 and Sports H E Salah and Sports H E Salah of the country’s development. Qataris and citizens both faced committed to the independence bin Ghanem Al Ali said bin Ghanem Al Ali Speaking to Qatar News gracefully in a well-principled and sovereignty of Qatar. that celebrating the noted that there were Agency (QNA), the Minister said manner. HE the Minister The Ministry of Culture and In the area of pro- National Day was a that choosing the quote of Emir stressed that the siege was a Sports celebrated many grammes and projects, the Tchance to reflect on the past and many benefits gained H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad boost to all innovators in Qatar achievements in 2017. It Minister of Municipality and used its listen to help the coun- from the siege, the Al Thani “Promise of Prosper- as it became the perfect envi- launched a number of cultural Environment H E Mohammed try have a prosperous future. most important of ity and Glory” as the slogan for ronment to unleash the centres across the countries for bin Abdullah Al Rumaihi said The Minister stressed that which was focusing on this year’s celebrations reflects innovating power in all fields. different fields such as poetry, that the Agricultural Loan leadership in times of crisis set the hope for a better future so H E the Minister of Culture theatre, and music. Along with Program for the Financing of the stage for a new phase of self-sufficiency. long as the people believe in the and Sports said that all seg- Qatar Museums Authority, they Livestock in cooperation with development as it provoked a wise vision of their leadership ments of society realise their celebrated the Qatar-Germany the Qatar Development Bank spirit of initiative and innovation, and their abilities to overcome role in responding to the chal- cultural year. The ministry also carried out 36 visits to hold- as well as openness on new for- The Minister noted that challenges. HE added that the lenges of the period, which organised the Doha Interna- ings submitted for the eign markets. It also helped there were many benefits quote was a pledge to citizens starts with support the wise tional Book Fair and supporting purpose of financing breed- support strategic ties with gained from the siege, the most and residents alike, who all vision of the leadership in deal- five new publishing houses that ing animals. It was friendly countries that respect important of which was focus- managed to face bravely the ing with the crisis. His will look to promote the work recommended to finance 31 the Qatari people. ing on self-sufficiency. It unjust siege. Excellency highlighted that the of Qatari writers. acquisitions with a total of QR8.25m , 30 of which are areas at cost of QR7.5m and one farm at a cost of QR750,000, he added. The Ministry has also Stunning artworks at QF completed the project of establishing an aquaculture centre and a national pro- gram of investment in fish display diverse cultures farming has been prepared. As for inventory assess- ment and fisheries Raynald C Rivera tor’s attention. management, the percentage The Peninsula “The works are stunning of achievement was 100% The collection exhibits because they are of different during the year, the Minister ifty-six art pieces by 26 cultural diversity with types of media and express var- stated. artists from 10 coun- artists hailing from ious cultures. There is no definite The Minister said the cel- tries are on display at Qatar, India, Pakistan, theme. Although some of the ebration of the country’s “The Colours of Desert works celebrate the National national day is a commemo- Series 5” which Iran, Russia, Egypt, Day, they don’t just focus on the ration of the founder of the Fopened on Thursday at Qatar Kuwait, Tajikistan, Day itself but on Qatar’s progress State, the late Sheikh Jassim Foundation Recreation Center Italy, and Trinidad and and glory,” explained Agarwal. bin Mohammed bin Thani. Al-Aaqool Atrium. Tobago. A chapter of US-based inter- “We are inspired by this The annual group exhibition national organisation SPIN, remarkable anniversary, and by Middle East Art and Silk MAPS Qatar has witnessed guided by the principles of Painters-MAPS Qatar goes growth in membership since its steadfastness, strength, and beyond the margins of culture told The Peninsula. establishment. Qatari artist Moudhi Al Hajri (left) explains about her works determination that charac- and human imagination with the The collection exhibits cul- “Every year, MAPS Qatar see on display while Indian Ambassador P Kumaran (right), MAPS terized him with his wisdom diversity of the collection by the tural diversity with artists between 10 to 30 percent growth Qatar President and Founder, Rashmi Agarwal (middle) and in leadership towards devel- artists, some of whom have hailing from Qatar, India, Paki- in the number of members. We opment and prosperity, other artists and guests look on at the opening of “The Colours flown to Qatar just to take part stan, Iran, Russia, Egypt, Kuwait, have gone a long way from six which was achieved thanks of Desert Series 5” at Qatar Foundation Recreation Centre on in the exhibition. Tajikistan, Italy, and Trinidad members when we started to the to God and then by the wise “This time we have chosen and Tobago. current 70 members,” noted Thursday. Pic: Raynald C Rivera / The Peninsula leadership of HH the Emir 26 artists from all over the From Kuwaiti Fouad Al Agarwal. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al world. While most of the partic- Emadi’s surrealistic series to Ira- The group is cementing a platform to artists who are not ing it to them,” she said. -Thani. ipating artists are Qataris and nian Maliheh Rad’s colourful strong presence in the country’s getting enough exposure. Usu- The exhibition was inaugu- HH the Emir continued expatriates, some of them have portraits to Qatari Abdulrahman vibrant art landscape by provid- ally it is the artists who are very rated by Indian Ambassador P the process of development come from outside Qatar includ- Al Dorani’s expressionist pieces, ing artists much needed famous who get exposure but Kumaran along with officials and construction, which was ing three from Iran and one from the impressive works on display platform to be recognized in there are those who have the tal- from Qatar Museums and Qatar led by H H the Father Emir Russia,” Rashmi Agarwal, pres- exude a wide variety of themes Qatar’s burgeoning art scene. ent who never get the exposure Foundation. It is open until Jan- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al ident and founder MAPS Qatar, and styles worth of every visi- “The main goal is to give a that they deserve so we are giv- uary 15 from 9am to 9pm. Thani, HE the Minister noted.

Festive spirit Speaker of Qatari organisations Advisory Council returns play key role in QNA

he Speaker of the Advi- mitigating global crises sory (Shura) Council H TE Ahmed bin Abdullah The Peninsula world out of the humanitarian bin Zaid Al Mahmoud duty felt by the people of Qatar returned to Doha last evening, ulf Crisis produced and its civil institutions. from Rabat, Morocco. a generation of He said that the State of H E Ahmed bin Abdullah young people who Qatar was able, through its gov- bin Zaid Al Mahmoud chaired are aware of the ernment, citizens and residents, the delegation of Qatar at the interest of their to assure everyone that authen- summit of the heads of the Ghomeland and capable of man- ticity of history is connected to Arab Parliamentary Councils aging it despite the the conscience of everyone liv- in the special session of the circumstances, said Dr Moham- ing on this land. Thus, the Arab Parliamentary Union for med bin Ghanem Al Maadheed, commemoration of this occa- discussing the latest develop- President of Qatar Red Crescent sion moved beyond national LEFT: A view of the parade practice as part of National Day celebrations at Doha ments related to the status of (QRC ). celebrations and these values Corniche yesterday. A kid with a Qatar National flag during the celebrations. Al Quds Al Sharif, in Rabat on He added that Qatari char- become a reality. Pics; Baher Amin & Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula Thursday, as per the reports ities have succeeded in leaving Dr Al Maadheed stated that available. a humanitarian footprint in var- the efforts and partnerships ious regions of the world made by Qatari charities have through constructive coopera- contributed in alleviating the tion with relevant United suffering of victims and enabled Nations organizations. them to enjoy their legitimate Depriving Qatar of Haj a dangerous precedent In a statement to Qatar rights to protection and assist- News Agency (QNA), President ance, expressing hope that of QRC said that the National such initiatives would open Continued from page 1 During the siege period between mosques also increased in the implementation of several Day slogan, ‘Promise of Pros- new horizons for the develop- June and October, they State. From June till now, the projects, and has been keen to perity and Glory’ which is a ment of relations between Minister of Awqaf and amounted to 81m and 528 thou- number of mosques reached issue a series of works by Qatari quote made by the Emir H H Qatari and UN humanitarian Islamic Affairs H E Dr Ghaith bin sand and 585 riyals. 2140 in various areas of the clerics, printed more than 17 Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al organizations. Mubarak Al Kuwari said that the In the field of Daawa and State, an increase by 33 new books in 69 volumes and distrib- Thani, reflects the reality and Qatar Red Crescent is an siege has only increased the religious guidance, the Ministry’s mosque with a capacity of about uted to researchers and students emphasises the elevation of the active member of the Interna- resolve and determination of the programs continued as usual. 20, 000 people, in line with the more than 37,000 and 290 cop- homeland that is derived from tional Red Cross and Red wise leadership and people of On the internet, the number urban development in the ies. The Research and Islamic the past, the appreciation of the Crescent Movement, which is the State to increase the pace of of visitors of the site of the country. Studies Centers in the Ministry present and the promise of the an international organization work to make new Islamic network multi-language The number of imams, continued to issue the book future. with connections to 190 achievements. “Islamweb” have increased preachers and muezzins reached “Ketab Al Ummah”, and the He noted that Qatari countries. In this context the Ministry round the clock in all services 3459. Some of the new mosques organization of the Sheikh Ali humanitarian organisations The amount of assistance has made a significant progress provided to the public. The included houses for imams, bin Abdullah Al-Thani Award. have been able to go a long way provided by QRC to internal and in the project of modern waqf number of people listened to the muezzins, centers for teaching Sheikh Abdullah bin Zaid Al in becoming more involved in external projects in 2016 which worth QR70m. audio reached about 3bn, while the Holy Quran and centers for Mahmoud Islamic Cultural the international solidarity amounted to QR190,535,427, Meanwhile, Zakat revenues the number of pages opened preaching and guidance. Center also continued its mis- process, as they play an effec- while the amount of assistance in Qatar have not been affected reached 478m and 892 thousand On the other hand, the sion and the turnout of the tive role in mitigating the spent by the Crescent on inter- by the siege, but have continued and 198. Department of Islamic Affairs of Center has increased to about impact of any disaster or crisis nal and external projects in to rise significantly this year. The number of the new the Ministry oversaw the 7,000 visitors since June. that may occur around the 2017 is worth QR138,604,430. SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017 HOME 03 Ooredoo works with QA to offer 5G service

The Peninsula Supernet can operate in the 5G for corporate customers located technology as soon as possible for spectrum using advanced 5G in hard-to-reach remote areas as all of our customers, so that eve- oredoo has announced technology such as Massive MIMO In the near future, 5G an alternative to high speed wired ryone in Qatar can enjoy the another breakthrough in antennas. The Ooredoo Supernet Commercial Services networks.As part of its investment Internet even more and experi- Onetwork technology for was successfully upgraded at a will utilise the latest to ensure Qatar is one of the best- ence the full potential of the Qatar - the ‘5G Commercial Serv- secret location in Qatar with a network technology connected countries in the world, Ooredoo Supernet” added ice Experience’, which has been host of pre-standardised 5G tech- Ooredoo is thoroughly testing the Waleed Al Sayed. undergoing testing since early nology, so that commercial to offer much higher latest 5G equipment, software, On top of vastly improved November, has successfully com- services could be tested and uti- speeds, capacity, and spectrum requirements, lead- coverage, Ooredoo’s future 5G pleted the next phase of lised by Qatar Airways. and better latency, ing-up to the standardisation of Commercial Services will enable pre-standardised trials. Waleed Al Sayed (pictured), 5G technology. Qatar’s businesses to offer the lat- In the near future, 5G Com- Ooredoo’s Chief Executive than existing cellular “It is only by vigorously test- est smart applications, such as mercial Services will utilise the Officer, said: “Ooredoo 5G Com- systems. ing our 5G-ready technology that driverless cars and smart roads, latest network technology to offer mercial Services will see us we can determine its readiness Virtual and Augmented Reality, much higher speeds, capacity, enable more businesses to fulfil and capabilities. Thanks to our and much more. and better latency, than existing their digital potential. I cannot can have on Qatar’s digital econ- first 5G-connected corporate cus- Ooredoo is Qatar’s leading cellular systems. Ooredoo has emphasise enough the impor- omy in the future.” tomer, Qatar Airways, we will be communications company and been working with Qatar Airways 5G technologies. tance of this successful On top of a better, faster serv- able to lay the groundwork to continues to enhance Qatar’s to test elements of these services This phase of the 5G launch pre-standardised 5G connection ice, Ooredoo’s 5G Commercial bring a truly next-generation mobile, Wi-Fi, and nationwide in preparation for the standard- is a first in the region and dem- for our business customers in Service will provide a connectiv- mobile broadband experience to Ooredoo Fibre networks on the isation and launch of approved onstrates that the Ooredoo Qatar and the impact this service ity solution via radio technology Qatar. We hope to roll-out this Ooredoo Supernet. Huge demand for dazzling artworks of PCID inmates

Sidi Mohamed collected from the selling of these The Peninsula products is dedicated for the The Penal and prisoners and their families he Penal and Correctional Correctional while the other half goes to the Institutions Department Institutions Ministry to procure raw materi- T(PCID) has displayed vari- Department provides als for inmates’ artistic or ous artworks created by inmates vocational activities. These crafts as part of its rehabilitation pro- raw material and also develop the talent of the gramme at Darb Al Saai. trainers to train inmates in works of art, paint- These art works have been inmates and they can ings and woodwork. witnessing huge demand from By participating at Darb Al visitors and some of them have earn money from the Saai and in many other places, already been sold, like engraved activity during the the department aims to encour- wooden boxes, paintings and stay at the prison. age and rehabilitate inmates to other pieces of art. Many visitors covert them productive individ- The artworks created by the inmates of Penal and Correctional Institutions Department on appreciated the creativity behind uals in the society and give them the products. The Penal and Correctional full opportunity to enhance their display. People also can buy these Institutions Department provides creativity in their respective products through the Ministry of raw material and trainers to train fields and finding a suitable large number of visitors was the use of different fire extinguish- various types of fire and the pre- Interior website. Inmates are inmates and they can earn source of livelihood through the pavilion of the General Directo- ers and also the types of fires in vention methods and the types working on crafts like electric- money from the activity during sale of these artworks. rate of Civil Defence. homes and schools and other of fire extinguisher which are ity, carpentry and painting the stay at the prison. Among other pavilions at The pavilion provides aware- public places. The visitors get the used to extinguish the fire among others. Half of the money being Darb Al Saai which attracted a ness lectures to visitors about the valuable tips on how to deal with according to its type. MME celebrates National Day Ashghal completes The Peninsula 250km highway inistry of Municipal- ity and Environment Myesterday organised a works this year colourful programme to jointly receive ‘Legtaifiya Continued from page 1 project’ as well as celebrate are currently underway to develop National Day. roads and infrastructure in differ- The project was handed In 2017, the department of road ent areas of the country, including over by Qatari Diar, the devel- maintenance continued to carry out West Muaither, Al Froush, Al oper of the project. Many the necessary road maintenance Kharaitiyat, North Al Nasiriyah and students (girls and boys) from work, including internal roads in Al Kheesa. Most of these projects several schools participated some residential areas, and the are set to complete over the next in the programme. The stu- completion of the project on three years. dents performed cultural enhancing traffic safety in around Regarding achievements in the performances. Al Gannas schools, which has so far affected building sector, Ashghal has deliv- Society, a cultural association 384 out of 393 schools. ered about 15 schools and for hunters held several activ- For local road projects, 15 have kindergartens as well as 12 projects ities related to hunting with completed this year, including the of endowments, including mosques falcons and other things Senior officials from the Ministry of Municipality and Environment during the event. conversion of Olympic and televi- and Quran memorization centers. related to Qatari traditions like sion roundabouts to intersections In addition, the authority deliv- camping. Assistant Undersecretary for Municipal Studies and Jamal housing, three commercial with traffic signals, the develop- ered the three new health centers The event was attended by Environment Affairs at the Matar Al Naimi, Director of shops and 24 parks in a total ment of roads and infrastructure in of Muaither Center for Health and many senior officials from the Ministry, Dr Mohammed bin Doha Municipality. area measuring 1,129,625 the Old Airport area, Najma Street, Wellness, Al Wajba Center for Ministry including Engineer Saif Al Kuwari, Head of the “Legtaifiya project sqm,” said Hasan Ali Al Mal, E Ring Road, and Ali bin Abi Talib Health and Wellness, and Al Waab Ahmad Mohamad Al Sada, Center for Environmental and includes 498 plots of land for Director of Legtaifiya office. Street, in addition to a number of Health Center, in addition to the road improvement projects inside Simulation Center for Professional and outside Doha and the estab- Education and the delivery of the lishment of temporary roads in Al aquatic life research center in Ras Khor and Al Dhakhira. Mutbakh to the Ministry of Munic- CRA presents video Ashghal was keen to acceler- ipality and Environment. ate the pace of service As for the operation and main- implementation in residential areas tenance of sewage, Ashghal has about Qatar’s history and citizens’ lands in accordance completed 16 projects to connect with the deadlines, accelerate the homes to the main sewage network The Peninsula tender of infrastructure for citizens’ in different parts of the country. lands, and support and facilitate Over the past three years (2015- o mark Qatar National procedures for the promotion and 2017), the authority has Day, on December 18 rehabilitation of factories. implemented more than 2,000 Tevery year, the Commu- The Public Works Authority connections for houses and build- nications Regulatory Authority completed 23 projects of the infra- ings to major sewage networks. (CRA) organised an event for structure program for regions, To celebrate the National Day, the employees in the Four Sea- which serve 15,108 housing units Ashghal is organizing a series of sons Hotel. and include the areas of East Al traditional heritage-inspired This year’s CRA celebra- Aziziyah (main streets), Bani Hajer, events, including a heritage village tions included a number of Rawdat Ekdeem, Aba Al Hayran, Al that embraces the past and present activities; video about Qatar, its Day theme for this year is Sailiya, in addition to infrastruc- of Qatar and its history. These history and present, followed ‘Promise of Prosperity and ture development projects for events and the heritage village pro- by the ‘Ardah’ traditional dance, Glory’, a quote from H H the A session organised by the Communications Regulatory residential plots in the areas of West vide an opportunity for Ashghal and the staff have participated Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Authority to mark Qatar National Day at Four Seasons Al Mashaf and North Al Wukair, staff to revive the heritage of the in activities, such as Qatari Al Thani, speech to people of Hotel. which will be completed this year ancestors and introduce the handicrafts, henna painting, Qatar, which confirms the as well and serve a total of 1,829 younger generations to their his- calligraphy and traditional prosperity and glory of Qatar citizens and residents,” said Relations & Communications housing plots for citizens. tory and reinforce their attachment Qatari games. “Qatar National will last with the efforts of the Faisal Ali Al Shuaibi, Public Unit Manager Moreover, another 25 projects to it. 04 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017

Iran accuses US Israeli troops shoot dead 4 Palestinians of trying to hide

Gaza City its own role in AFP Yesterday’s death brought to eight Yemen war our Palestinians were the number of killed and hundreds Tehran wounded yesterday in Palestinians killed AFP violence with Israeli in violence or air forces across the Pal- strikes since Trump’s ran’s foreign minister Festinian territories, as tens of accused the United States Jerusalem move. The thousands of people joined new Iyesterday of trying to protests against Washington’s Palestinian health divert attention from its own recognition of Jerusalem as Isra- ministry said 164 responsibility for the deadly el’s capital. people were injured war in Yemen with claims of US President Donald Iranian weapons shipments. Trump’s December 6 announce- in Gaza, with five in Mohammad Javad Zarif ment that he would break with serious condition, was responding to claims by decades of American policy and while more than 100 US ambassador to the United move his embassy to Jerusalem were hospitalised Nations Nikki Haley that a has stirred international con- missile fired by Yemeni rebels demnation, as well as protests across the West Bank. at Riyadh airport on Novem- across the Palestinian territories ber 4 was “made in Iran”. and Arab world. of his wounds, wore what “No amount of alternative Demonstrators have burned appeared to be a suicide vest, facts or alternative evidence American and Israeli flags and though it was unclear if it was covers up US complicity in trampled on pictures of Trump operational. war,” Zarif said on Twitter. amid concerns his announce- The violence comes days “While Iran has been call- ment would lead to major before US Vice President Mike ing for ceasefire, aid and bloodshed. Pence is due to visit Israel, Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces during a protest against US President Donald dialogue in Yemen from day Yesterday, three men were though he will no longer meet Trump’s announcement to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocate the US 1, US has sold weapons ena- killed in violent clashes between with Palestinian officials after Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, in Nablus, West Bank , yesterday. bling its allies to kill civilians Israeli troops and stone-throw- they cancelled meetings in pro- and impose famine.” ing Palestinians. test at the embassy move. Saudi Arabia, which has Two died along the border Protests broke out across the The Israeli army said around latest round of protests called by one of the most controversial led a military intervention in of Israel and the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, with major ones tak- 2,500 people were involved in the Muslim Brotherhood, burn- issues in the Israeli-Palestinian Yemen with US backing since Palestinian health ministry said, ing place in Hebron and Nablus, “riots” across the West Bank and ing Israeli and American flags. conflict. March 2015, yesterday as the Hamas Islamist group that after the end of the weekly Mus- about 3,500 in Gaza. The diplomatic fallout also Israel seized control of the demanded immediate action rules the enclave had called for lim prayers, often a catalyst for In Jerusalem itself, there continued, with Turkish Presi- eastern part of the city in the against its regional arch rival another “day of rage” against clashes between young Pales- were minor scuffles in the Old dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan 1967 Middle East war and sees over the alleged missile Trump’s decision. tinians and Israeli soldiers. City after Friday prayers. saying Trump’s decision was a the whole of Jerusalem as its deliveries. A third was killed in clashes In Gaza, tens of thousands of Yesterday’s death brought “bomb” thrown at the entire undivided capital, while the Pal- Haley said Washington north of Jerusalem after being protesters took to the streets and to eight the number of Pales- Middle East. estinians view the east as the had “undeniable” evidence shot dead in the chest by the a few thousand clashed with tinians killed in violence or air Reaffirming his past accusa- capital of their future state. that at least two missiles fired Israeli army, the health ministry Israeli forces along different strikes since Trump’s Jerusa- tions that Israel is a “terror state” For decades global powers at Saudi Arabia by the Yem- said. The fourth man stabbed an parts of the border. lem move. because of its treatment of the have avoided taking an opinion, eni rebels as well as other Israeli border police officer near The Palestinian health min- Four men were killed in Gaza Palestinians, Erdogan said yes- keeping their embassies in Tel weaponry had been manu- a checkpoint on the outskirts of istry said 164 people were last week, with two involved in terday: “Trying to make Aviv instead. factured in Iran. the occupied West Bank city of injured in Gaza, with five in seri- protests and two Hamas mili- Jerusalem capital of a terror state Trump declared, however, But her comments went Ramallah, before being shot, ous condition, while more than tants killed in an Israeli air strike. is not a situation that can be that he would move the embassy beyond the findings of a UN police said. 100 were hospitalised across the In Jordan, thousands of peo- accepted by Muslims.” and has recognised the city as investigation which reached The assailant, who later died West Bank. ple also demonstrated in the The status of Jerusalem is Israel’s capital. no firm conclusion on whether the missiles came from an Iranian supplier, say- US wants Syrian ing only that they had a UN criticises mass Turkey wants ex-investigator “common origin” to some Ira- govt to negotiate nian designs. execution in Iraq ‘seriously’ with oppn repatriated from US 18 dead in DR Congo WASHINGTON: The United Ankara “We expect that the request Geneva States yesterday urged sup- Reuters is met on positive terms and the road accident AFP porters of the Syrian previously mentioned person be government to press it to “par- urkey’s justice minister repatriated as soon as possible.” BUKAVU: Eighteen people he UN yesterday harshly criticised the mass-hanging of 38 ticipate fully” in negotiations has told his US counter- The Turkish government has were killed yesterday when men at a prison in southern Iraq this week, urging Baghdad with the opposition, saying a Tpart that a former Turkish said followers of U.S.-based a truck carrying goods and Tto immediately halt all executions. lack of a political resolution in police investigator who testi- cleric Fethullah Gulen, who it passengers overturned on a Iraq on Thursday hanged 38 militants belonging to the Islamic the war-torn country threat- fied at the trial of a Turkish blames for last year’s failed mil- major highway in eastern State (IS) group or Al Qaeda for terrorism offences at a prison in ened indefinite instability. banker in New York this week itary coup, are behind the case Democratic Republic of the southern city of Nasiriyah, according to provincial authorities. A spokeswoman said the is wanted by Ankara and should brought in the United States. Congo, a local official said. It was the largest number of executions in Iraq on a single day US wanted the government’s be swifly returned, ministry Gulen has denied any role in the “The death toll is still pro- since September 25, when 42 people were put to death in the same supporters “to use their lever- sources said yesterday. coup attempt. visional,” said Jean Mwanuka, prison. “We are deeply shocked and appalled at the mass execu- age to urge the regime to Huseyin Korkmaz gave evi- “I want to point out that a in charge of the administra- tion on Thursday,” United Nations human rights office participate fully in tangible dence at the New York trial of fugitive, a terror suspect facing tive district of Bunyakiri. spokeswoman Liz Throssell told reporters in Geneva. negotiations with the opposi- a Turkish banker who is serious allegations, taking part The accident happened at The hangings, she warned, “once again raises huge concerns tion in Geneva.” charged with helping Iran in this case in your country as a Bulambika, on the highway about the use of the death penalty in the country”. “The United States urges all evade US sanctions, in a case witness is big enough a scandal,” linking Bukavu and Kisan- The UN had determined that all of the 38 executed prisoners parties to work seriously which has strained ties between Gul said, adding that the case gani, in the northeast, he said. were men and had been convicted for terrorism-related crimes, toward a political resolution to Nato allies Turkey and the could cause irreparable damage A local hospital said it had but could say nothing more about their identities, she said. this conflict or face continued United States. to relati ns if action was not admitted 20 injured people, A prison source however said that they were all Iraqis, but that isolation and instability indef- “It has been requested by taken. Korkmaz told the trial at eight of them in a serious con- one also held Swedish nationality. initely in Syria,” spokeswoman our judicial offices that (Kork- Manhattan federal court this dition. The accident happened The executions came after Prime Minister Haider Al Abadi on Heather Nauert said in a state- maz) be temporarily arrested week that he feared he would be because of the poor condition Saturday declared victory against the IS after a three-year cam- ment. A UN negotiator with the aim of being repatri- tortured if he returned to Tur- of the road, said Mwanuka. paign by government forces backed by a US-led coalition to retake characterised a round of peace ated, based on alleged crimes,” key, where he led an Deadly road accidents are fre- territory seized by the militants. The UN and rights watchdog talks that ended on Thursday Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gul investigation involving Turkish quent in DR Congo, where Amnesty International have repeatedly voiced concerns about the as a missed opportunity, and said in a letter to US Justice Sec- officials and Mehmet Hakan excess speed, overloading and use of the death penalty in Iraq, which ranks among the world’s he laid most of the blame at the retary Jeff Sessions, according to Atilla, the bank executive on trial poor vehicle maintenance are top executioners, after China, Iran and Saudi Arabia. feet of Syria’s government. the sources at his ministry. in New York. also factors. Sierra Leone health workers sue govt in Ebola case

Dakar three countries, though this is according to a study released a national commission to probe AFP believed to be the first case in January. civil and criminal liability aris- lodged at the supranational The administration of Pres- ing from the misuse of funds. wo Sierra Leonean health Economic Community of West ident Ernest Bai Koroma and They are also seeking dam- workers yesterday sued African States (ECOWAS) court its health ministry failed to fol- ages of an unspecified amount Ttheir government in a in Abuja. low “relevant accounting and for themselves and anyone left West African court, alleging its The two unnamed plaintiffs procurement controls”, the in a similar position. misuse of donor funds during caught Ebola while caring for health workers allege, leading The ECOWAS court over- the Ebola crisis had contributed victims infected with the virus to “a greater number of deaths sees cases from its 15 member to the deaths of thousands. and “continue to deal with the from Ebola than would other- states and its rulings are legally The Ebola virus surfaced in numerous health, physical and wise have occurred.” binding, but in practice many Guinea in late 2013 and spread psychological challenges,” suf- “The mismanagement and countries ignore its decisions. to neighbouring Liberia and fered by survivors, according possible loss of funds meant for The International Red Sierra Leone the following to a legal briefing issued by Ebola response directly vio- Cross said in October it had year, killing 11,300 people and Sierra Leone’s Centre for lated the rights of the plaintiffs uncovered evidence of “likely infecting 28,000 victims over- Accountability and Rule of Law, to life and health,” the briefing collusion” between employees all until the disease was fully which helped them bring the from the Sierra Leonean civil and a bank in Sierra Leone that contained in 2016. case. society organisation added. led to a potential financial loss Allegations of abuse of the Survivors have reported The pair are seeking of $2.15m (¤1.8m) earmarked millions of dollars donated to eye problems, joint and mus- acknowledgement that their for Ebola relief. Scams in relief organisations and chan- cle pain, headaches, and rights to life and health, along Guinea and Liberia could also nelled through government stomach pain months after with thousands of others, were have cost $3.9mn, the Red agencies have surfaced in all being declared infection-free, violated and the formation of Cross said. SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017 ASIA 05 Indian parliament’s winter session begins

New Delhi Stormy start Minister Nitish Kumar and his IANS companions who have deserted There was uproar as the Mahagathbandhan. In fact, he Winter Session of the opposition also they should be disqualified,” Parliament began on a raised the issue of Azad said. stormy note yesterday disqualification of The JD-U MPs loudly with the opposition dissident Janata Dal- objected to it while the opposi- disrupting the Rajya United leader Sharad tion members came near the TSabha and forcing its adjourn- Yadav and another Chair’s podium shouting slogans. ment repeatedly when it raked party member Ali The Chair adjourned the House up the issue of Prime Minister Anwar Ansari during till 12 noon. Narendra Modi accusing his When the House met for the inter-session predecessor Manmohan Singh Question Hour, there were period under the and others of conspiring with heated exchanges between the Pakistan to defeat the BJP in anti-defection law. opposition and the government Gujarat elections. over the Prime Minister’s allega- There was uproar as the after the House met for the day, tions against Manmohan Singh opposition also raised the issue citing defection as the ground for and others. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi standing with other party leaders as he addresses the of disqualification of dissident their disqualification. “This is not an ordinary alle- media after arriving for the winter session of Parliament in New Delhi, yesterday. Janata Dal-United leader Sharad As the opposition members gation. Questions have been Yadav and another party mem- raised objections to it, Naidu raised over the integrity of a ber Ali Anwar Ansari during the said that there could not be any former Prime Minister, former Members rushed near the Singh, discussed the Gujarat polls government giving an affidavit inter-session period under the discussion on the Chair’s Vice President and several retired Chairman’s podium and indulged with Pakistan’s High Commis- in the Supreme Court regarding anti-defection law. ruling. diplomats,” Leader of Opposition in slogan shouting, forcing the sioner to India and former setting up of fast track courts for Rajya House saw repeated “We are not challenging your in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Chair to adjourn the House till Pakistani Foreign Minister Khur- trials of the elected adjournments in the pre-lunch ruling. But the facts given as Azad said as he demanded a dis- 2.30pm. shid Kasuri. representatives. and post-lunch sittings. ground for disqualification are cussion on the issue. Modi had claimed that dur- As soon as the House met As Deputy Chairman P J Kur- In the morning, Chairman M not (plausible). Sharad Yadav has However, Naidu rejected the ing a meeting at Congress leader after the lunch break, Samajwadi ien disallowed discussion on the Venkaiah Naidu announced his not defected from the Mahagath- request and asked the members Mani Shankar Aiyar’s house, the Party member Naresh Agarwal topic, the opposition members disqualification decision soon bandhan. It is Bihar Chief to continue with Question Hour. guests including Manmohan raised a Point of Order on the created pandemonium. UN calls for end UN Chief urges diplomacy with N Korea to avoid ‘danger’ to arbitrary detention in Tokyo engagement with North Korea was offices” to explore prospects for renew- had not changed and insisted North Korea AFP needed to avoid “a level of danger” that ing talks between North Korea and world must first show a willingness to halt its Sri Lanka could have catastrophic consequences. powers. nuclear and missile tests. N Secretary-General Antonio Addressing a Security Council meet- “Diplomatic engagement is the only Guterres said the United Nations could Guterres yesterday told the Secu- ing attended by US Secretary of State Rex pathway to sustainable peace and play a role to promote contacts and con- Colombo Urity Council that diplomatic Tillerson, Guterres offered his “good denuclearization.” fidence-building measures. Reuters “We must do every- The UN’s political affairs chief, Jeffrey thing we can to reach that Feltman, returned over the weekend from he United Nations yes- objective -- and avoid a talks in Pyongyang -- the first visit by a terday urged the Sri level of danger that would high-ranking UN official since 2011. TLankan government to be unpredictable in its tra- While Feltman received no firm com- urgently implement reforms jectory and catastrophic in mitment from North Korea to open talks, to end war-time arbitrary its consequences.” he has said the visit is “just the beginning” detention and strengthen Tillerson set off specula- of his push for “talks about talks.” independent monitoring of tion that Washington was Over the past year, the council has tough legislation. seeking a diplomatic open- slapped three rounds of sanctions aimed Sri Lanka has used the ing for negotiations with at choking off revenue to Pyongyang’s 1979 Prevention of Terrorism North Korea when he offered military programs. Act (PTA) to pursue a tough this week to hold talks “with- China, Pyongyang’s sole ally, and Rus- line to prevent aiding and out preconditions.” sia argue that sanctions alone will not abetting terrorism in the The White House and push North Korea to change course and island nation’s long conflict Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono attending a meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson State Department however want to step up diplomatic efforts to with Tamil Tiger rebels. before the UN Security Council Ministerial Briefing at the United Nations, in New York, yesterday.stressed that the US stance achieve a solution. That legislation gives wide powers to police to arrest a suspect without informing the immediate family, restricts access to law- Christians detained in MP over alleged conversion yers and allows detention of up to 18-months without Satna singing carols. “Some 15km He said singing carols is a com- charging. The war ended in IANS from here in Dara Kalan village mon practice around the time 2009, but the government has church they were getting ready of Christmas. “We were just not repealed PTA, though it ight-wing Hindutva activ- for the Christmas celebrations, doing that and preparing for the had promised to end arbitrary ists attacked Catholic when a group of people attacked Christmas celebrations.” detentions. Rcarol singers in Madhya them, accusing them of carry- However, City Superintend- Many ethnic minority Pradesh’s Satna district and also ing out religious conversion.” ent of Police DD Pandey said: Tamils who have been set a priest’s car ablaze, accus- Verghese said the Hindu “One Dharmendra Dohad has arrested under the PTA have ing them of religious conversion. group raised slogans and called registered a complaint with us complained of years of deten- The police detained over 30 up the Civil Lines Police Station. that he was paid Rs5,000 and A policeman monitoring CCTV footage of strong rooms contanining tion without being charged. members of the Catholic choir All 32 carollers, accompanied converted to a Christian. “There are no effective group, including priests. by two priests, were taken to the “He was given a holy dip in Electronic Voting Machines at a centre in Ahmedabad. safeguards against arbitrari- The incident occurred on police station. Eight priests who a pond and his name was ness in this context and there Thursday evening. Instead of later went to the police station to changed to Dharmendra Tho- is an urgent need to strengthen taking action against the attack- enquire into the matter were also mas, the complainant said. They SC rejects Congress plea for mechanisms for independent ers, the police detained the carol taken into custody, he said. also asked him to pray to Lord monitoring and oversight,” singers, a Catholic priest said. The mob attacked the Chris- Christ,” he said. According to vote count through VVPAT Leigh Toomey, a member of Father Rene Verghese said tian students inside the police Pandey, based on the complaint the UN working group on yesterday: “A group of students station, and set fire to the priest’s of Dharmendra, the police have arbitrary detention told training to become priests was car parked outside. lodged a case against priest New Delhi even the EC had some appre- reporters in Colombo after moving around Satna town, vis- Verghese denied any George M and five other IANS hensions, but it provided for concluding a 11-day mission. iting Christian institutions and attempt at religious conversion. unknown persons. counting through paper trail he Supreme Court yester- only at one booth, which made day declined to entertain a it 0.00001 per cent of the Tplea by the Gujarat Pradesh 50,000 polling booths where Congress Committee (GPCC) voting took place. Powerful quake strikes near Indonesia’s Java island seeking direction to the Election Permitting the petitioner to Commission (EC) to count votes withdraw the plea, the court Jakarta agency spokesman Sutopo Survey said. The earthquake was frequent seismic and volcanic through paper trail attached to the asked him to move a substantive AFP Purwo Nugroho said a 62-year- felt across the island. Jakarta res- activity due to its position on the EVMs in 20% through Voter Ver- petition directly to the apex court old had died in the Ciamis region ident Web Warouw was on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, where tec- ifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) seeking electoral reforms with strong 6.5-magnitude in West Java after becoming 18th floor of a building in the tonic plates collide. of the polling booths in Gujarat. regard to VVPAT. Singhvi said: earthquake rocked Indo- trapped in a collapsed house. capital when the quake struck. An earthquake struck the A bench of Chief Justice “I had occasion to appear and Anesia’s main island of Java At least five other people “Suddenly, we felt dizzy, but country’s western Aceh province Dipak Misra, Justice A M there was a very sympathetic and late Friday, leaving at least one were reported injured across the constantly... We then realized it in December 2016, killing more Khanwilkar and Justice D Y a very elaborate hearing by the person dead and rattling nerves island as authorities continued was a quake and immediately than 100 people, injuring many Chandrachud said: “We can’t Supreme Court.” in the capital Jakarta. to assess the damage from the ran downstairs,” the 50-year- more and leaving tens of thou- substitute the decision of the “Ultimately, the Supreme There was no immediate quake, which hit just before mid- old said. sands homeless. Election Commission unless you Court gave us full liberty to with- indication of a tsunami, but night local time (1700 GMT). People in the coastal city of A hospital in the central Java demonstrate that the poll pan- draw the petition and equally in authorities said they had issued The 6.5-magnitude tremor Cilacap evacuated as a precau- town of Banyumas was damaged el’s decision is either arbitrary or the order reflected full liberty to a warning following the tremor, was measured at a depth of 91 tion fearing a tsunami. and patients were evacuated, not in accordance with the law.” file a fresh petition. A compre- which struck a coastal region kilometres (56 miles) and struck Homes were also reported Indonesia’s MetroTV reported. Senior counsel Abhishek hensive fresh petition, raising all some 300 kilometres (190 miles) less than a kilometre (mile) east- damaged in the city of Tasikma- The country sits on the “Pacific Manu Singhvi appearing for issues relating to electronic vot- from the capital. southeast of the coastal town of laya, some 50km from the Ring of Fire” and has frequent petitioner GPCC Secretary ing machines (EVMs) and National disaster mitigation Cipatujah, the US Geological epicentre. Indonesia experiences earthquakes. Mohammed Arif Rajput said that VVPATs,” he added. 06 ASIA SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017

China ignores SC dismisses graft case against Imran S Korean scribe’s beating blame Islamabad not be compared with the rob- barred from contesting elections, Beijing Agencies A lawmaker of Sharif’s bers and thieves,” Khan added. leaving the PML-N Pakistan has been roiled by floundering. AFP akistan’s Supreme ruling PML-N filed two military coups and instability for Its weakness was brutally Court dismissed a separate complaints much of its 70-year history, and exposed last month when it was hina sidestepped blame graft case against late last year alleging the general election due in 2018 forced to capitulate to the yesterday for the beat- cricketer-turned- Khan and PTI secretary will only be its second ever dem- demands of small and previously Cing of a South Korean opposition leader ocratic transition. unknown Islamist group that had photojournalist by Chinese PImran Khan (pictured) yester- general Jahangir Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e- held a weeks-long sit-in in the security, an incident that has day, ensuring he will contest a Tareen owned offshore Insaf (PTI) party, which already capital to demand the resigna- marred a visit by the South general election due next year, companies and had holds northwestern Khyber tion of the federal law minister Korean president to mend just months after the same body Pakhtunkhwa province, hopes over claims linked to frayed ties with Beijing. ousted ex-prime minister Nawaz not disclosed their to capitalise on Sharif’s ousting blasphemy. The incident has sparked Sharif. assets. The Supreme and the disarray of his ruling Pakistan’s third major party, outrage in South Korea, with Imran Khan had faced being Court cleared Khan, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz the once-mighty Pakistan Peo- the opposition calling on disqualified from holding polit- but disqualified (PML-N) to gain seats. ples Party, has seen its fortunes Moon to cancel the rest of his ical office over charges including Few observers of Pakistan’s plunge since its leader and the four-day state visit, his first in unreported assets, namely the Tareen. general Jahangir Tareen owned volatile politics are willing to pre- country’s first female prime min- China since taking office in funds he used to buy a scenic, offshore companies and had not dict with any certainty who will ister Benazir Bhutto was May. sprawling property in the Bani disclosed their assets. The take the election, however. Sharif assassinated a decade ago on A photographer was Gala hills on the outskirts of the can be attributed to him. This Supreme Court cleared Khan, but swiftly installed party loyalist December 27, 2007. thrown to the floor and federal capital Islamabad. petition has no merits and is dis- disqualified Tareen. Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as prime If the PML-N does not kicked, reportedly suffering He has dismissed the claims missed accordingly,” chief justice Shortly after the judgement minister after the court sacked recover, parties from the reli- fractured facial bones and as a political vendetta, saying he Mian Saqib Nisar said, reading Khan held a press conference in him in late July following a cor- gious right could come together ruptured vessels in an eye, as used money earned from his from the judgement to a packed Karachi where he told reporters ruption investigation spurred by to fill the vacuum. The main- Chinese security personnel career as one of Pakistan’s most courtroom. “Pakistan’s highest court has the Panama Papers leak. stream religious parties of the stopped South Korean pho- famous World Cup cricketers to A lawmaker of Sharif’s rul- exonerated me”. But Abbasi is widely seen as country have already hinted to tographers following Moon’s buy the land and that he has the ing PML-N filed two separate ”The taxpayers and those a placeholder as Sharif himself revive their alliance under the delegation at a trade show on documentation to prove it. complaints late last year alleg- who earn their money through has refused to relinquish lead- name of Mutahidda Majlis-e- Thursday. Chinese foreign ”No omission or dishonesty ing Khan and PTI secretary fair means and pay taxes should ership of the party, despite being Amal (MMA). ministry spokesman Lu Kang expressed “concern” that someone had been hurt and said an investigation was ongoing. Rohingya reluctant Housewife to return to ‘torture’ jailed for in Myanmar blasphemy Kuala Lumpur AFP Cox’s Bazar Bazar district in southeastern AFP Bangladesh since the army Malaysian woman was campaign began. given a six-month jail isease, hunger and mis- The UN rights chief said in Aterm yesterday for ery stalk the Rohingya December the catalogue of making offensive remarks Dliving in Bangladesh’s abuses - including indiscrimi- about the Prophet Muham- refugee camps but despite the nate killings, mass rape and the Malaysia’s former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad joins pro-Palestine protesters outside mad (PBUH) in a mosque, hardships, few are willing to razing of hundreds of Rohingya the US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, yesterday. state media said. consider returning home under villages - contained “elements Tham Yut Mooi, from the a deal struck with Myanmar. of genocide”. country’s ethnic Chinese The arrangement signed by Myanmar has consistently Mahathir condemns Trump’s minority, was found guilty of Myanmar and Bangladesh in denied committing atrocities three counts of insulting the November to start repatriating in Rakhine, saying the crack- Prophet (PBUH) at the refugees within two months is down was a proportionate mosque in northern Perak viewed with deep suspicion and response to the Rohingya mil- decision on Jerusalem state in May last year, the dread by Rohingya still trauma- itants who attacked police state-run Bernama news tised by the violent expulsion posts on August 25, killing agency said. The 46-year-old from their homeland. “They around a dozen officials. But Kuala Lumpur coming years. president of the United States,” housewife was also fined make deals, but they won’t fol- rights groups say the condi- Reuters The anger from Trump’s he said, urging all Muslim coun- $3,700 at a magistrate’s court low them,” said Rohingya tions are not in place to ensure decision “will lead to what is tries to cut ties with Israel. in the city of Ipoh. However refugee Mohammad Syed, who safe, voluntary and dignified uslim-majority Malay- called terrorism”, the 93-year- Muhyiddin Yassin, another the mother-of-two will not estimated his age at 33. “When returns, and Rohingya sense sia’s former prime old Mahathir told a a protest opposition leader, called on the begin serving her jail term we go back, they will torture danger lurking behind Myan- Mminister Mahathir rally in front of the US embassy Malaysian government to not immediately as she is appeal- and kill us again.” mar’s assurances. Mohamad yesterday called US in Kuala Lumpur. proceed with planned invest- ing the conviction. Doctors Without Borders “It’s a trap. They have given President Donald Trump an “Today we have an interna- ments in the US. The case highlighted the revealed that at least 6,700 such assurances before, and still “international bully” and a “vil- tional bully. Trump, go find Last week, Malaysian Prime tensions between the Muslim Rohingya were killed in in made our lives hell,” said lain” for his move to recognise someone your own size. This Minister Najib Razak urged Mus- Malay majority and the coun- Myanmar. The worst bouts of Rohingya woman Dolu, who Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. (Jerusalem plan) will only stir lims worldwide to oppose any try’s ethnic and religious violence have subsided but goes by one name, in a refugee Trump last week reversed the anger of the Muslims,” said recognition of Jerusalem as Isra- minorities. Malays make up Rohingya continue to flee, the camp in Cox’s Bazar. decades of US policy by recog- Mahathir, the chairman of el’s capital. Social media users about 60 percent of Malay- UN says. “I would rather live here. nising Jerusalem as the capital Malaysia’s opposition in Muslim-majority Malaysia sia’s 32 million inhabitants, Nearly 650,000 of the Mus- We get food and shelter here, of Israel, and said the United coalition. vowed to boycott US companies, and the country is also home lim minority have fled across and we can pray freely. We are States would move its embassy “We must use all our power such as McDonald’s Corp, fol- to substantial ethnic Chinese the border into Cox’s allowed to live.” to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv in the to oppose this villain who is the lowing Trump’s decision. and Indian minorities.

Thai army denies Afghanistan gets first winter snowfall Philippines tops deadly year role in cadet’s death of land-right deaths: Report Bangkok AFP Mumbai total. Philippines accounted for Reuters 61 victims, followed by Brazil hailand’s military on yes- with 22, said report issued terday cleared itself of ore than two people yesterday. Tresponsibility for the were killed every week This has been “yet another murky death of an 18-year-old Mon average this year year of continuing and intensi- cadet following its probe into defending their right to land fying attacks against rural a case that has become a light- and resources, with the Philip- communities that are asserting ning rod for anger over abuse pines recording the highest their right to land and resources,” of young recruits in the king- number of casualties amidst a the report said. ”Alarmingly, glo- dom’s barracks. government crackdown on bal and regional developments After questioning doctors, rural communities, a rights that create conditions for greater teachers and cadets from the group said. land and resource grabbing con- army training school where An Afghan resident cleans his roof covered in snow after the first snowfall in Paghman In the fight for land and the tinue to emerge. Pakapong Tanyakan died in district, some 21 km of Kabul, yesterday. environment, communities ” The number of victims this October, army stuck to its ini- around the world are locked in year is lower than the 171 killed tial explanation that the deadly struggles against gov- in the same period last year, the first-year student died of heart ernments, companies and data showed. failure. That account had been criminal gangs exploiting land A separate estimate by UK questioned by Pakapong’s Family jailed for abuse of child servants for products including timber, -based advocacy group Global family, whose suspicions were minerals and palm oil. Witness puts the number of vic- deepened after they ordered a Yangon/AFP domestic workers, a case that and deprived of sleep and food At least 116 people were tims at 170 so far this year. The second secret autopsy and gripped the nation and fixed a by their employers. Judges sen- killed from Jan 1 to Nov 30, final tally could equal - or found their son’s brain, heart, he owners of a Myanmar spotlight on its dismal record on tenced the store’s owner Tin Thu according to advocacy group exceed that of 2016, which was bladder and stomach missing. tailor shop were sen- child labour. The court heard Zar, 58, and her daughter Su PAN Asia Pacific (PANAP). The the deadliest year on record The military said removing Ttenced to more than a how San Kay Khine and Thazin, Mon Latt, 28, to 16 years behind victims included farmers, indig- with about 200 deaths, a the organs for inspection was decade in prison yesterday for now 18 and 17 respectively, were bars for human trafficking, child enous people and activists, with spokeswoman told the Thom- standard procedure. the horrific abuse of two young regularly beaten, cut with knives abuse, causing grievous harm. women making up a tenth of the son Reuters Foundation. SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017 EUROPE 07

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle to marry on May 19

London Chapel at Windsor Castle. the ceremony. However, the members of the public to feel Reuters “His Royal Highness Prince date they have chosen clashes part of the celebrations too and Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan with English soccer’s FA Cup are currently working through ritain’s Prince Harry and Markle will marry on 19th May Final which is usually attended ideas for how this might be his American fiancée, 2018,” Kensington Palace said by Harry’s elder brother Prince achieved.” BMeghan Markle, will in a statement. William who, as President of the The wedding is likely to marry on May 19, his office The couple said they had Football Association, awards attract huge attention across the Kensington Palace said chosen to marry in Windsor, the trophy to the winners. world, as did the marriage of yesterday. west of London, because it was “The couple of course want William to his wife Kate in 2011 Queen Elizabeth’s grand- “a special place for them”, hav- the day to be a special, celebra- which was watched by an esti- son, fifth-in-line to the throne, ing spent time there regularly tory moment for their friends mated two billion people. and Markle, who stars in the US since they met in July 2016 after and family,” Harry’s Commu- The royal family have said TV legal drama “Suits”, being introduced through a nications Secretary Jason Knauf they will pay for the core announced their engagement mutual friend. said last month. aspects of the wedding, such as last month with the marriage Harry’s 91-year-old grand- “They also want the day to the church service and to take place in St George’s mother, Elizabeth, will attend be shaped so as to allow reception. Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Russia to resume EU states spar flights to Egypt after 2-year hiatus Moscow over migration AP ussia and Egypt signed a deal to resume flights policy Rbetween Moscow and the Egyptian capital of Cairo starting from February after Brussels Quota scheme more than a two-year break, AFP officials announced European Council yesterday. U leaders failed early President Donald Tusk Moscow suspended flights yesterday to narrow irked some nations to Egypt after a bomb by the the east-west gap over when he said in a pre- local IS militant group affili- how to deal with summit letter that a ate brought down a Russian migrants coming to mandatory quota airliner over Sinai in October EEurope and face a big task ahead scheme for relocating 2015, killing all 224 people on to reform asylum rules by a refugees from board. deadline of June next year, sum- frontline states was The attack decimated mit participants said. Egypt’s vital tourism “ineffective” and During more than two hours FROM LEFT: Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades ;France's President Emmanuel Macron; industry. “highly divisive”. of what one called “fierce” Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel; Netherland's Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Slovakia's Egyptian authorities have debate, eastern European lead- Prime Minister Robert Fico during EU summit, in Brussels, yesterday. since spent millions of dollars ers stood firm against refugee Eastern European states to upgrade security at its air- quotas which the majority have backed Tusk’s Greece, which have had more But Bettel, Rutte and others Italy and Greece have seen ports, hoping to get Moscow adopted in 2015 as a form of sol- approach, but Germany than 1.5 million people land on said the money cannot buy off sharp declines in migrant arriv- to change its mind. idarity with frontline states and others say the their shores in the last three countries that do their share to als in the last months and year Russian Transportation Greece and Italy. quotas are a necessary years. admit migrants and refugees. as a result of EU cooperation Minister Maxim Sokolov said The stubborn divide con- way of showing The EU has since stalled on “What Orban is doing is with Libya and Turkey, but fear yesterday that he and Egyp- trasts with broad agreement solidarity in EU. plans for a permanent mecha- shameful!” Dutch Prime Minis- future crises. tian Minister of Civil Aviation among the leaders to continue nism for future crises, and the ter Mark Rutte said at the end of Tusk’s comments caused a Sherif Fathy signed a proto- shoring up Europe’s external leaders of Poland, Hungary, the the summit. pre-summit row with the Euro- col on security cooperation borders through cooperation fective” and “highly divisive”. Czech Republic and Slovakia “If you allow that to happen, pean Commission, the executive that would allow direct flights deals with third countries like Eastern European states made clear their continuing the EU becomes a place where arm of the European Union, between Moscow and Cairo Turkey and Libya. Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and opposition. each one does his shopping to which first pushed the quota to resume starting from “Solidarity cannot exist only the Czech Republic have backed “The discussion was fierce buy what he likes,” Rutte added. system. February. in the external dimension, but his approach, but Germany and because the differences of opin- Orban has led eastern oppo- EU officials said over 32,000 Russia, however, is not must also exist in the internal others say the quotas are a nec- ion are still wide,” Dutch Prime sition to admitting refugees and people had been relocated under yet talking about resuming one,” German Chancellor Angela essary way of showing solidarity Minister Mark Rutte said after the migrants, saying the region will the plan, or 90% of those eligi- charter flights to Egyptian Merkel told reporters following in the EU. long dinner talks. not be able to integrate them and ble. The scheme was originally resorts on the Red Sea, once the summit. Merkel’s 2015 decision to “There’s no solution on how it will face a security threat. meant to relocate 160,000 a popular destination for Rus- “Here we still have a lot of open the doors to one million to find a consensus on the quo- EU sources said there is a refugees. sian tourists, Sokolov said, work to do. The points of view asylum seekers was blamed by tas,” Rutte said. “window” to try to bridge the gap EU Migration Commissioner adding that this would be “the did not change. But there is a a number of European leaders, Luxembourg Prime Minister over sharing the migrant burden Dimitris Avramopoulos called next stage” of negotiations. clear task to continue working particularly Hungary’s Viktor Xavier Bettel said afterwards “it as the bloc has been under less Tusk’s remarks “unacceptable” President Vladimir Putin until June next year.” Orban, for worsening the migra- is dangerous to think we can do migrant pressure for the last year and “anti-European”. on a visit to Cairo on Mon- European Council President tion crisis. without a permanent or so. After the summit, Rutte said: day said the deal on the Donald Tusk irked some nations The quotas triggered sharp mechanism”. The June deadline for asy- “We are worried about (Tusk’s) resumption of flights could when he said in a pre-summit east-west division when they Before the summit started, lum reform comes as the consensual approach. be signed “in the nearest letter that a mandatory quota were adopted at the height of the the four eastern leaders offered summer weather makes Medi- “It is important that as a last time” and praised Egypt’s scheme for relocating refugees migrant crisis in 2015 as a way a financial contribution of $30m terranean boat crossings more resort the council can decide by efforts to boost security at its from frontline states was “inef- to ease the burden on Italy and to bolster external borders. likely. majority.” airports.

Italian woman jailed for paying Brexit: UK & EU talks hitman with bitcoin move to next phase Copenhagen Reuters Brussels future free trade pact will not Reuters begin until after March—a date n Italian woman who underlined by “guidelines” that ordered the murder of he European Union agreed set out how to proceed as Brit- Aher boyfriend through yesterday to move Brexit ain seeks to unravel more than a website and paid a hitman Ttalks onto trade and a 40 years of membership. in bitcoin digital currency was transition pact but some lead- May replied via Twitter, sentenced yesterday to six ers cautioned that the final year thanking Tusk and European years in a Danish jail. of Britain’s divorce negotiations Commission President Jean- The 58-year-old woman could be fraught with peril. Claude Juncker: “Today is an ordered the murder - which On the second day of a important step on the road to The top of some of the city's highest buildings in an area with a high level of air pollution, was never carried out - in Brussels summit, EU leaders delivering a smooth and orderly March, transferring 4.1 bit- in Skopje, yesterday agreed “sufficient progress” Brexit and forging our deep and coin, then worth around was made after a deal on citi- special future partnership,” May $4,000, to the hitman’s vir- zens’ rights, the Irish border and said. tual wallet, the court found. Air pollution grips Macedonia Britain’s outstanding payments, “We will deliver on the will Bitcoin can be transferred giving negotiators a mandate of the British people and get the electronically between users Skopje was poor. Mask stocks were mended by the WHO. to move on to the main phase best Brexit deal for our coun- without an intermediary such AFP emptied, local media reported. Due to the pollution and fog, of talks. try - securing the greatest as a bank, making it poten- According to a World Heath the authorities limited air traf- “EU leaders agree to move possible access to European tially attractive for buying kopje was gripped yesterday Organisation (WHO) study, pub- fic since Thursday afternoon, on to the second phase of Brexit markets, boosting free trade illegal goods or services. for the second consecutive lished in early 2017, Skopje, without numerous flights being talks. Congratulations PM with countries across the world, The woman, who has lived Sday by a cloud of polluted air which is located at the bottom cancelled or diverted. Theresa May,” European Coun- and delivering control over our in Denmark for 30 years, will and fog which practically para- of a valley, was among ten cit- Skopje’s Social Democratic cil President Donald Tusk, who borders, laws and money.” be expelled after serving her lysed the Macedonian capital and ies in Europe with the highest mayor Petro Silegov called the chairs EU summits, said on However, the future part- sentence, the court said.The perturbed air traffic. concentration of fine particles. citizens to “change their habits, Twitter. nership discussion is set to be intended murder victim was On the Skopje streets, Yesterday, the quantity of walk or use public transport.” Discussion of a transition difficult, leaders including Ger- present at the court hearing numerous citizens were wear- fine particles was 500 micro- The measures undertaken period to calm nerves among man Chancellor Angela Merkel, yesterday and spoke with the ing masks in a bid to protect grams per cubic metre of air or by the authorities “cannot businesses is due to start in the Juncker and Italy’s Prime Min- woman after verdict. themselves while the visibility ten times higher then recom- immediately yield results.” new year, although talks on a ister Paolo Gentiloni warned. 08 VIEWS SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017

ESTABLISHED IN 1996

CHAIRMAN SHEIKH THANI BIN ABDULLAH AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DR. KHALID BIN MUBARAK AL-SHAFI [email protected]

ACTING MANAGING EDITOR MOHAMMED SALIM MOHAMED [email protected]

EDITORIAL Qatar shows the way

ooking at the global scenario, it can be easily inferred that people are living in conflict ridden societies. Widespread allegations, Laccusations and provocative rhetoric show the fragility of the current political landscape. It is high time that countries should work National Day strengthens steadfastness for coexistence and give peace a chance. At this crucial juncture, comes the greatness of Qatar, with its high level of morality, discipline and forbearance it has won global applause during the of Qatar in face of the unjust siege unjust siege imposed by Saudi-led allies overnight on June 5. This unique approach has taken the country to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani led great heights. It is at a time when world powers are QNA the efforts in improving legislation to busy harming others over various issues, Qatar by encourage investment, in line with the sensibly witnessing the siege nations’ actions opened strategy of strengthening the national up a new way of approach to tackle global crises. economy. It was in that regard that Qatar has not used any platform for counter Investment free-zones law was estab- allegations or unleashing accusations to tarnish them he Minister of Economy and Com- lished as well as facilitating the but sensibly witnessed their move with great maturity. merce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim requirements for starting companies and In fact, Qatar was writing a history to be followed by Al Thani (pictured) underlined that obtaining licenses for commercial activ- future generations as how one should behave when the National Day is an occasion to ity. His Excellency added that work is confronting such a crisis. renew the loyalty of the people of currently being done on developing and TQatar to their country and their wise updating a number of laws to encourage Qatar was not keeping mum over the issue but was speaking wisely and prudently to solve the crisis. At the leadership. and incentivize the productivity of the 72nd UN General Assembly Session in New York, Economy Minister said that this day has private sector and the competitiveness Qatar’sEmir H HSheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani taken on a new historical dimension that of the national economy and its ability to strongly denied allegations and said:”The countries established the victory achieved by the State attract foreign investment. of Qatar under the leadership of Emir H H achieving self-sufficiency in many His Excellency stressed that the State which imposed the Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in the important industries, and will rely on sought to develop the business environ- blockade on the state of battle of steadfastness and challenge to the advancing partnerships between the ment by encouraging the private sector Qatar interfere in the This unique unjust siege imposed by the three neighboring public and private sector in that regard. to engage in economic fields that carry internal affairs of many approach has countries. His Excellency added that one of those an added value and contribute to eco- taken the country countries, and accuse all Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) on efforts will be offering big projects to nomic development. Those projects those who oppose them to great heights. It the occasion, Minister of Economy and Com- local investors in the food security, included developing logistical areas as domestically and abroad merce explained that the year’s National Day sports, tourism, industrial, health, edu- well as economic and industrial zones. is at a time when with terrorism. By doing motto ‘Promise of Prosperity and Glory’ is the cation, and logistics fields. His The Minister of Economy and Com- world powers so, they are inflicting glowing words of His Highness, which give Excellency stressed that the state merce then shed light on the State of are busy harming damage on the war hope and certainty that the future of Qatar, worked on supporting the local product Qatar’s policy of economic openness in against terror. We have others over despite its record achievements, prosperity by establishing a committee on the pro- line with the wise vision of HH the Emir refused to yield to and growth, will be better. tection of national products and that aimed to enhance the ability of the various issues, dictations by pressure and Economy Minister added that the this combating practices that harm them in state in the face of the siege. The strategy Qatar by sensibly siege.” year’s slogan of the National Day reflects the international trade. aims to have the country break free from witnessing the The Emir also renewed determination of the wise leadership to move On the state’s efforts to support all the economic and commercial shack- siege nations’ a call for dialogue to end forward in its approach, which does not devi- investment, His Excel- les placed by the siege countries and will the Gulf’s worst diplomatic ate by the right and good for the homeland lency said that Emir H H look to expand economic ties with all of actions opened crisis, saying his country is and the citizen. He affirmed in this regard that Qatar’s trading partners. up a new way of open to resolving the His Highness has fulfilled his covenant and His Excellency noted that there was a approach to tackle dispute through talks saved the State of Qatar from the dangers and recent meeting between the State of global crises. without preconditions. provided his people with all the components Qatar, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and However, the siege nations of social and economic welfare. the Republic of Turkey, and saw the have not paid attention to His Excellency noted that thanks to His Economy Minister said that signing of a Memorandum of Under- Highness’s directives, the State of Qatar, since standing (MoU) on facilitating this. this day has taken on a International community praised Qatar’s stance as 5 June 2017, has presented a new economic international transport and transit. The all knew Qatar could have easily retaliated. Qatar model reflecting its established position as new historical dimension goal of the MoU was to facilitate the moved ahead completely in line with international one of the strongest regional economies and that established the victory movement of goods by lowering time rules and regulations and it also respected trade ethics one of the most promising economies on the achieved by the State of consumed, costs, and procedures. His global level. Economy Minister explained that Excellency added that the MoU will con- during siege. This was evident in Qatar’s reluctance to Qatar under the leadership stop natural gas supply to the UAE during siege. the Emir urged to face of the siege with hard tribute to increasing trade volume Qatar meets about a third of theUAE’s daily need of work to enhance the competitiveness and of Emir H H Sheikh Tamim between the three countries. natural gas. Had it been shut, electricity plants in Dubai independence of the national economy. He bin Hamad Al Thani, in the The Minister also said that the state and Abu Dhabi wouldn’t have been able to power air pointed out in this regard that the State has battle of steadfastness and reached an agreement with the United conditioners to beat the unbearable heat of summer, turned towards relying on its own capabilities Kingdom where the British side will and moving forward in the strategy outlined challenge to the unjust finance investment projects in Qatar nor run its vital desalination plants.By being calm and by His Highness to fortify the national worth QR21bn, adding that the agree- quiet, Qatar has taught them the heights of humanity siege imposed by the three economy. ment reflected the trust the British side and discipline. A model which is essential in this era for neighboring countries. Minister of Economy and Commerce has in the Qatari economy. the peaceful coexistence. Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al- Thani said that all necessary measures have been taken to meet the new challenges in the fields of air and sea transport as well as find- QUOTE OF THE DAY ing alternative sources of imports for goods and services by air freight at Hamad Interna- tional Airport in addition to the opening of direct lines connecting Hamad Port with the We must do everything we major commercial axes around the world. He can to reach that objective pointed out that thanks to the wise directives on North Korea — and avoid of His Highness on the completion of food and a level of danger that would water security projects within the specified be unpredictable in its time limits as well as developing new indus- trajectory and catastrophic tries and services to meet any emergency. His Excellency pointed out that the State has in its consequences. strengthened its strategic stocks of commodi- ties and logistics in accordance with a Antonio Guterres strategic plan to increase this stock UN Secretary-General continuously. The Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Qatar National Day Parade practice at Corniche yesterday. Pic:Baher Amin/ The Peninsula Al Thani said that the state is prioritizing SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017 OPINION 09 Jerusalem at the expense of American Interests

This would paralyse the Arab Hasan Basri Yalcin world. The situation in which Arab Anatolia states are struggling cannot deter but rather encourages Trump. Looking at the “Arab Spring” experience, he seems to have inferred that the “Arab street” can no longer S President Donald Trump signed the easily rise up, and even if they did try document that gave permission to move to revolt, it can be crushed easily. the US embassy to Jerusalem and Under these conditions, Trump announced his decision to recognize thinks that he is going to gain a huge Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This support at no cost. Urecognition issue has been pending for more than But the early reactions and the twenty years. It was first passed in the Congress in recent developments show that there 1995. Since then, all US presidents have promised to is tension accumulating. The OIC sign the document. However, for the sake of Ameri- summit held in Istanbul did produce can foreign and security policy, they were dissuaded unexpectedly successful outcomes, from signing it. It has been delayed repeatedly. thanks to Turkey’s leading role. From this perspective, Trump was not an excep- It has achieved two things: it tion. During the election campaign, he made the same excluded puppet regimes such as promise in order to garner the support of the Israeli Saudi Arabia and Egypt and united lobby and secure American Evangelist votes. all other Islamic countries. The As a traditional election promise, it had not received Organization openly declared Jeru- so much attention. After the elections therefore, he could salem as the capital of a Palestinian easily neglect what he said. In fact, this is the general State. This was certainly more than People shouting slogans during a protest, organised by Students Islamic Organisation of India, against trend in Trump’s presidency. In most foreign policy expected. issues, it has now become clear that Trump has no real the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in Kolkata, India, yesterday. Furthermore, Trump’s ignorant strategy. Even though he is not without his passions behavior will more likely deal and perhaps some clues about the kinds of aims he Based on these experiences, one could predict that of his behaviors. This might seem like a compelling another serious blow to US foreign wants to follow, these do not cumulate into a real strat- Trump would, yet again, find a way of backing down explanation since it connects several truths, such as policy. It will serve as a starting point egy. There is no clearly articulated strategy and it seems on another election campaign promise. But, interest- Trump’s ignorance and damage given to the peace proc- for breaking the unity in the Western that there will be no efforts to that end. Instead, what ingly enough, he suddenly remembered his promise ess. However, one should not readily put this act down alliance. France and Great Britain, for the world is observing is powerful rhetoric full of hatred and Jerusalem became his top foreign policy concern. to irrationality. There must be some degree of ration- instance, declared their divergence and populism used by a president acting inconsistently But why? Why not all the others but this one? It is cer- ality behind it mainly because of the timing. of opinion. Since the end of the Cold and indecisively. tainly puzzling and requires explanation. Turkish PM says Syrians have returned to their nor- War, this is the second case where Remember the case of Qatar sanctions. He traveled There are those who claim that Trump and Kush- mal lives in areas liberated from terrorist groups Daesh European allies of the US are reject- to the Middle East and “suddenly discovered” that Qatar ner, because of their ideological affinity, are designing and PKK. Trump signed the document at a time when ing the US position. might be the leading sponsor of “Islamic a new order and their recognition of Jerusalem as the he needed support in domestic politics and saw no The first one was the 2003 Amer- fundamentalism.” capital of Israel is an important part of that plan. counterbalancing coalition in foreign affairs. His former ican invasion of Iraq, and this is the Some people tended to attach meaning and impor- However, such an explanation requires us to, first, National Security Advisor Michael Flynn admitted most second time. In the first case, it was tance to these words as if Trump had a clear vision on make sense of Trump’s general lack of concern, repeat- of the accusations directed against him about his inter- more difficult for European leaders Qatar or Islamic fundamentalism or fight against ter- edly displayed in the previous cases. mingling with Russians and making negotiations during to criticize the US because it was rorism. No, and of course not! He still has no idea about Trump might find himself close to Evangelical and the transition process. putting them under high levels of the Middle East in its entirety or the states in that region Jewish expectations but he is not the only American And it seems that the Flynn case will be used against pressure, acting like a hegemon. or the organizations operating in the region. He just felt president to feel such an affinity. Yet all of his prede- Trump. He has several reasons to think that an impeach- obliged to make an utterance as if he were the real actor cessors, one way or another, found a way of postponing ment process might be around the corner. Rumors about behind the sanction move. By doing so, he just pretended this symbolic act. an impeachment have circulated since he was elected. to have been an influential actor behind the scenes in Neither Israeli nor American foreign policy stands But the situation seems to be getting really serious for order to conceal his absence and ignorance. to gain anything concrete from this decision. It might the first time. According to the public opinion surveys Trump followed exactly a similar path in the case be important on a symbolic level, but in reality, it is held lately, Trump is losing his support even among his of Iran. During his election campaign, he repeatedly dangerous. own supporters. Therefore, he believes that he needs claimed that he would contain Iran’s expansion in the Thinking rationally, one cannot find any reason for to rally the support of the certain groups, among which D-RING ROAD Middle East. He has already spent enough time in gov- provoking others and building large coalitions against two are critical. POST BOX: 3488 ernment but has done nothing serious about it. the US and Israel. For avoiding an impeachment process, first he He also promised that he would cancel the nuclear Without coming up with a resolution of the Israeli thinks he needs the support of the Israel lobby, which DOHA - QATAR deal. Even in this concrete issue, Trump Palestinian issue, presenting such a fait accompli does wields huge power in both the Congress and the media. [email protected] chose to delay. This is another example not help with the solution. It in fact poisons the peace Trump has already lost the media and is now about revealing his lack of real interest in Mid- process and reverts the already negotiated and accepted to lose the Congress. In order to reverse the situation dle Eastern affairs and his lack of an terms. in the media and gain some leverage in the Congress, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE articulated strategy in the region. For instance, Mahmoud Abbas, in his speech at the he believes that he has found a rich seam to mine in TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Jerusalem at no cost. Trump is probably convinced that FAX: +974 4455 7758 (OIC) in Istanbul declared that Palestine will revoke his personal gains out of that decision will be high but previous agreements because of this decision. the cost will be marginal. 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SPORT NEWS SECTION One last push to end South Sudan’s deadly civil war TEL: 4455 7745 ONLINE SECTION I visited what felt like a ghost town. Malakal The people of South Sudan and our region need renewed Winnie Byanyima TEL: 4462 7501 used to be South Sudan’s second largest city after negotiations to begin, in order to bring genuine and long- Al Jazeera [email protected] the capital, Juba. Now, most of its former residents lasting peace to the country. Peace may feel distant, but it is have fled to neighbouring Sudan - the country that not unreachable. In December, the Intergovernmental PUBLIC RELATIONS they fought for independence from so fiercely - or Authority on Development (IGAD) will be holding the High- they live in the POC camps. Level Revitalisation Forum in Addis Ababa. It is a critical TEL: 4455 7613 The camp I visited is now home to many dis- opportunity to bring together warring parties to seek a long- [email protected] I know and have seen war and its placed women and girls; it is guarded by UN term solution to this bloody conflict. horror and cruelty in my own coun- peacekeepers who line its outskirts, in tall watch- I call upon our regional leaders to push the warring par- ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT try. I have supported peace processes towers. They carry heavy weaponry in case the ties to make the hard choices for peace. And together with TEL: 4455 7837 / 780 in conflicts since. But all of that didn’t camp is attacked - which it has been, on several our partners, Oxfam demands that regional and interna- FAX: 4455 7870 quite prepare me for my trip to South occasions. It is not a stretch for me to compare these tional powers throw their diplomatic weight behind a [email protected] ISudan earlier this year. camps to open-air prisons. This is not because these transparent and inclusive peace process. Since civil war broke out in December people are detained - they are not. It is also not a The voices of the people affected by the conflict - CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT 2013, South Sudan has spiralled into a criticism of the United Nations for creating these women like Mary - must finally be heard. I urge our leaders TEL: 4455 7857 deeper state of emergency. It’s a brutal sites - they are needed and have undoubtedly saved to give space at the negotiating table to them, not only to [email protected] conflict, steeped in claims of ethnic cleans- countless lives so far. those wielding a gun. Any political process must formalise ing. A deadly hunger crisis reigns over The camps do however signify the tragedy that the involvement of the South Sudanese people, including the SUBSCRIPTION & DISTRIBUTION parts of the country: It is the civilians, the the people of South Sudan face: people are there millions of refugees now living in Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, TEL: 4455 7809 / 839 women and the children who are paying because they need protection from armed groups. I DRC and Kenya. This is the best way to establish a peace FAX: 44557819 the price. The palpable hope of South was told that should a person walk out of this camp that lasts. Citizens have the right to determine the future of Sudan’s independence in 2011 - something they face the risk of persecution, harassment, even their country. [email protected] so many of us celebrated in our region - death. I will never forget the women I met who told Oxfam is supporting South Sudanese civil society, now seems very distant. me they have to choose between their children including refugees, to come together to deliver their mes- Women - strong, hard-working and going hungry, or risking rape if they leave to search sage to this forum. This week, representatives from South All thoughts and views self-sacrificing women - told me, “We for food. The stories I heard are too awful to repeat. Sudanese civil society, including refugee communities, will expressed in these columns want to walk freely, we want to farm, we I saw the squalid conditions people have to live in, present their vision to IGAD on how to create long-lasting want to feed our families.” They live in a and I heard of the hunger people are enduring. peace in their country. The longer the international com- are those of the writers, not city called Malakal, on a “Protection of A war of this nature, which is now so deeply munity is complacent, the more they risk being complicit. of the newspaper. Civilians” (POC) site. “At home, we used rooted, is unlikely to end without a huge diplomatic Failure is not an option. To ensure a credible peace process, our hands for our work, now we have effort - something which up to now, has fallen short. we need timelines, indicators and accountability. All correspondence been turned into beggars, and we can- Ending the war in South Sudan must be at the This latest push for peace could end this war. Let us regarding Views and not provide for our families,” Mary* very top of African leaders’ political agendas. It is a ensure it is guided by its people - not just the political elites. Opinion pages should be told me. She lives on the site now, and like catastrophe for the entire continent, and our No person I met in South Sudan wants - and none of our many women has been widowed by the region’s biggest refugee crisis. It is a shameful fail- leaders should want - countless more lives to be ruined mailed to the conflict. ure of leadership in Africa. through this war. [email protected] 10 EUROPE SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017 Polish MPs French authorities probe school bus accident Millas AFP

rench authorities were pass new investigating how a train Fwas able to smash into a school bus, killing five children and ripping their vehicle in half in an accident that has devas- electoral law tated the local community. Four teenagers died on Warsaw Wicked idea Thursday in the collision at a Reuters level crossing in the village of Opposition lawmaker Millas near the southern city of oland’s parliament Protas said in Perpignan, and local authorities has passed a bill that parliament that the said a fifth child died of their gives the govern- bill was a “wicked injuries yesterday. ment, rather than a idea” that would give Fifteen other children, all panel of top judges, a controlling stake in aged between 11 and 17, were Pcontrol over who conducts democracy to a single injured when the bus was torn elections, a move the opposi- political party. in two and the train pulled off its tion denounced. rails in France’s worst accident Minutes before midnight on involving a school bus in France Thursday, lawmakers of the According to the bill, if none for three decades. right-wing Law and Justice (PiS) of the minister’s candidates The bus driver and three People donate blood in solidarity with injured children, in Saint-Feliu d'Avall, yesterday. party and their allies approved meet with the judges’ approval, train passengers were also hurt. a bill that allows the interior the minister can simply appoint “The families of those caught off as police examined whether operator SNCF said the crossing said investigators had spoken to minister to nominate all candi- the head of the Election Bureau. up in the accident are going a technical or human error was was “functioning normally”, cit- the train driver. dates for head of the National Lawmaker Jacek Protas through something absolutely to blame. ing witnesses. “There was good visibility,” Election Bureau. from the opposition Civic Plat- terrible,” said Prime Minister It has not been confirmed The injured bus driver, a said regional chief Carole Delga. The PiS has said its bill will form said in parliament that the Edouard Philippe, who visited whether the automatic barriers 48-year-old woman, has not yet “This level crossing wasn’t make voting more transparent, bill was a “wicked idea” that Millas on Thursday. were open at the time of the been questioned, but Perpignan really dangerous and no techni- but critics have said the real aim would give a controlling stake The accident site was sealed crash, though national rail prosecutor Jean-Jacques Fagni cal problems had been raised.” is to boost the electoral pros- in democracy to a single polit- pects of the party, which has ical party. denied European Commission The PKW head said he accusations of eroding demo- would speak to members of the Police rule out cratic standards. PiS-dominated upper house, Catalan separatists may ‘lose’ majority in vote The head of the judges’ the Senate, and President terrorism in panel, the State Electoral Com- Andrzej Duda to urge them to Madrid but supports holding a legal with the other two polls pre- mission (PKW), said the bill prevent the measures passing AFP referendum, potentially hold- dicting pro-unity centre-right Amsterdam would undermine the electoral into law. ing the balance of power with Ciudadanos will come out on process. The changes will also atalonia’s pro-independ- eight to 11 seats. top. knife attack “De facto, the minister will require the PKW to appoint ence parties could win Two of the polling firms ERC—the party of ousted take decisions, not us,” PKW about 100 lower-ranking elec- Cthe most seats in next projected that the separatist Catalan president Carles Puig- The Hague head Wojciech Hermelinski tion officials from lists of week’s knife-edge regional parties could retain the abso- demont’s former vice-president AP said yesterday. candidates presented by the elections but fall short of an lute majority of the outgoing Oriol Junqueras—was expected Poland is already at risk of interior minister. Those candi- absolute majority in parlia- regional parliament, which to win between 29 and 35 seats. man was shot in the leg sanctions from the EU over a dates will no longer have to be ment, according to the final was dissolved by Madrid after Puigdemont’s Together for at Amsterdam’s busy PiS judicial reform; Prime Min- judges themselves and, as with polls before the vote. the Catalan assembly unilat- Catalonia list, which includes ASchiphol Airport yes- ister Mateusz Morawiecki said the head of the bureau, if the Five new polls published erally declared independence members of his PDeCAT party, terday after he walked into a on Thursday he expected the PKW rejects all the names put yesterday put the three sepa- on October 27. would win between 22 to 30 military police office and European Commission to forward, the minister will have ratist lists on course to win 63 A poll by the Gesop Insti- seats, the polls indicated, with threatened staff with a knife, launch an unprecedented pun- the power to impose a choice. to 69 seats in the 135-seat par- tute published in newspaper the far-left CUP taking six to a spokesman for the military ishment procedure against The PiS-dominated Senate liament on December 21, with El Periodico de Catalunya said nine. police said. Warsaw next week. is set on Thursday to approve 68 seats needed to control the the pro-independence parties For the pro-unity parties, The incident, which Hermelinski said Germany the overhaul of the judiciary - assembly. They won 72 seats will win 66 to 69 seats, and the polls said Ciudadanos sparked a brief evacuation of had a functioning system where the deepest since Poland’s in the 2015 election. another by polling firm Sigma would have 27 to 36 seats, fol- parts of the airport, was not government officials organised transition from communism The pro-unity parties were Dos published in El Mundo put lowed by the Socialist party being treated as an extremist elections, but that the Polish nearly three decades ago - expected to take between 56 them on 64 to 69 seats. with 19 to 24 and the conserv- attack. government should not leave which the opposition says and 63 seats, with the leftist Three of the polls had the ative Popular Party of Spanish “The circumstances are the independent PKW in place violates the constitution. gov- Catalunya en Comu party, leftist, separatist ERC party Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy telling us that it has nothing as a “camouflage” without real ernment key election role, which is anti-independence favourite to win the most seats, on five to eight. to do with terrorism,” said powers. opposition sounds alarm Stan Verberkt, a spokesman for the Marechaussee military police service whose armed officers patrol Schiphol. The man was arrested Good deed Britain says Russia poses and then taken to an Amster- dam hospital as police began investigations at the scene threat to undersea cables and travelers who had been ushered outside were allowed London of the defence staff, yesterday back into the airport. Reuters as saying. It was unclear why the Peach said the Russian man threatened police. Ver- ritain and its Nato allies President Vladimir Putin’s berkt said the suspect would must defend deep sea modernisation of the once be interrogated once he had Bcables against a poten- mighty Soviet navy now posed received treatment at the tially catastrophic attack by the a serious threat to Western hospital. “We ... have many Russian navy that could disrupt communications. questions.” trillions of dollars in financial “Russia in addition to new The military police later transactions, the head of Brit- ships and submarines contin- tweeted that the suspect was ain’s armed forces warned ues to perfect both a 29-year-old man from The yesterday. unconventional capabilities and Hague, who was known to The undersea cables which information warfare,” Peach police due to earlier violent crisscross the world’s oceans said. incidents at Schiphol. The and seas carry 95 percent of Russia has repeatedly dis- police did not elaborate. the communications and over missed Western concerns about The incident did not have $10 trillion in daily its renewed assertiveness as any effect on flight departures transactions. Cold War hysteria, though and arrivals, Dutch broad- “There is a new risk to our Kremlin supporters praise Putin caster NOS reported, citing a way of life, which is the vulner- at home for putting restoring Schiphol representative. Volunteers at the East London Mosque, in conjunction with Muslim Aid, pack food to ability of the cables that Russia’s clout after the year Trains were briefly ordered feed homeless this coming holiday season, in London, yesterday. criss-cross the seabeds,” the 1991 collapse of the Soviet not to stop at the airport’s BBC quoted Stuart Peach, chief Union. underground station. Hamburg mayor says Germany owes Europe a stable government

Berlin In an interview, Hamburg The SPD, bruised by its dis- reluctant party members to give SPD hope to sell the about-face talking to each other, you’re just Reuters Mayor Olaf Scholz, who is the astrous showing in September’s their consent. to members by implementing a sending each other messages. centre-left party’s deputy chair, national election, when voters The party’s leadership was raft of popular worker-friendly That’s not negotiation,” he said. senior Social Democrat said Germany had a responsi- deserted it after four years in meeting yesterday morning to measures. In some areas, notably (SPD) politician said Ger- bility to Europe to form a stable coalition with Merkel, had orig- discuss an invitation from Mer- But while Scholz told pub- migration policy, the SPD will A many needed a stable government and urged col- inally planned to go into kel’s conservative camp to enter lic broadcaster NDR that the struggle to achieve concessions. government able to play a lead- leagues not to clutter opposition. coalition talks, with party leader party needed to push signature While the SPD wants to retain ership role in the European negotiations with unhelpful red But after Merkel failed to Martin Schulz expected to give themes like employment and the right for successful asylum Union, in the clearest signal yet lines. assemble an alternative three- an answer. education, it should avoid ham- seekers to bring their families, that the party would open coa- “Germany needs a stable way coalition, senior SPD For Merkel, winning over pering negotiations by setting Merkel’s Bavarian allies, fear- lition talks with Chancellor government because it’s the big- leaders have concluded they the SPD is her only realistic down red lines. ing defeat in regional elections Angela Merkel’s gest country in the European have a responsibility to govern chance of securing a fourth term “I don’t think much of red next year, are equally adamant conservatives. Union,” he said. and are attempting to convince in office, meaning many in the lines: they mean that instead of that it should be scrapped. SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017 AMERICAS 11 US issues new rules on visa waivers

Washington Security reasons countries in the programme. One information campaign require- 2017 report by the DHS inspec- Reuters change is that they will be ment is two percent, the officials tor general found the department President Donald required to use US information said. lacked a comprehensive system he Trump administra- Trump has sought to to screen travelers crossing their In the 2016 fiscal year, of the to gather information on depart- tion put new tighten the rules for borders from third countries. VWP countries, Greece, Hungary, ing visitors, forcing it to rely on requirements in place those seeking to visit Many countries in the pro- Portugal, and San Marino, a third-party data to confirm yesterday for the 38 gramme already do that” one wealthy enclave landlocked departures, which is sometimes Brazilian leader or live in the United countries participating administration official said. inside central Italy, had total faulty. States in several cancels Asian Tin the US Visa Waiver Program, Countries whose citizens stay overstay rates higher than two The United States will also including that they use US coun- ways, saying longer than authorised during percent, according to a report by start assessing VWP countries on tour after surgery terterrorism data to screen restrictions are visits to the United States at a rel- the Department of Homeland their safeguards against “insider travelers, officials said. necessary for security atively higher rate will be Security. threats” at their airports, espe- Sao Paulo The programme allows citi- reasons. required to conduct public The overall overstay rate for cially those with direct flights to AFP zens of mainly European awareness campaigns on the VWP countries is 0.68 percent, the United States, officials said. countries to travel to the United consequences of overstays, the lower than non-VWP countries The goal is to ensure coun- razilian President States for up to 90 days without sought to tighten the rules for officials said. One existing pen- excluding Canada and Mexico, tries “make sure that airport Michel Temer has can- a visa. Citizens from the 38 those seeking to visit or live in alty is that people who overstay which is at 2.07 percent, accord- employees, aviation workers et Bcelled an upcoming countries are required to obtain the United States in several ways, a visit may not travel visa-free ing to the DHS report. cetera, aren’t corrupted or are tour of south-east Asia in a so-called travel authorisation saying restrictions are necessary to the United States in the future. Members of Congress have co-opted to pose a threat to air- January as he recovers from to enter the United States. for security reasons. The threshold for the over- expressed concern about the craft, especially those that are surgery, his office President Donald Trump has “The changes will apply to all stay rate triggering the public security risks of overstays. A May US-bound,” an official said. announced. Temer, 77, underwent a “minor surgical procedure” to resolve a urethral obstruc- tion at the Sirio-Libanes Citizenship grants Oppn tables motion Hospital in Sao Paulo on Wednesday. The hospital confirmed he to impeach Kuczynski is recovering well and will be discharged soon—but doctors have advised he “avoids long Lima favor. Opposition parties con- distance journeys” over the Reuters trol enough seats to potentially next few weeks, an official reach that threshold. Allies of said. pposition lawmakers in lawmaker Keiko Fujimori, who In October, Temer under- Peru’s Congress pre- narrowly lost the presidency to went surgery for an enlarged Osented a motion Kuczynski last year, make up a prostate gland at the same yesterday seeking to impeach majority. hospital. President Pedro Pablo Kuczyn- The president of Peru’s He also had angioplasty in ski for “moral incapacity” due Congress, Luis Galarreta, said three blocked coronary arter- to his ties to Brazil’s Odebrecht, yesterday that Kuczynski could ies in November. a company that has admitted be removed from office within He was due to visit Viet- to paying bribes across Latin a week. nam, Singapore, Indonesia America. If Kuczynski is removed his and East Timor from Janu- The motion was signed by Vice President Martin Vizcarra ary 5 to 13, with the goal of lawmakers from across the would take over, under consti- attracting investments and political spectrum. tutional rules. strengthening diplomatic It said, Kuczynski’s Thurs- As recently as last month, ties. day evening address, in which Kuczynski, a former Wall Street The foreign relations he said he would not resign and banker, denied taking money ministry will confirm new New Canadian citizens take the oath of citizenship during a ceremony at the Canada 150 denied wrongdoing over pay- from Odebrecht or having pro- dates for the trip, the presi- ice rink on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario, yesterday. ments made by Odebrecht to a fessional links to the company. dency said. company he owned, was But this week, Odebrecht unconvincing. sent Congress a requested To approve the motion, 52 report in which it detailed votes are needed from Peru’s deposits totaling about 130 lawmakers, which would $800,000 to Westfield Capital Trump praises police, slams FBI prompt Kuczynski to be sum- Ltd, Kuczynski’s company, and moned to defend himself. about $4m to First Capital To then impeach him, two Inversiones y Asesorias, a firm Quantico while working on last year’s Clin- “Anti-police sentiment is thirds of Congress, or 87 law- controlled by a close friend of AP ton probe and during special wrong and it’s dangerous,” he makers, would need to vote in Kuczynski. counsel Robert Mueller investi- added. “Anyone who kills a aking aim at the credibil- gation into whether Trump police officer should get the ity of the FBI, President associates colluded with Russian death penalty.” TDonald Trump (pictured) officials in 2016 election. Trump depicted a nation unleashed a blistering attack on In a head-spinning besieged by violence, using dark the bureau’s leadership even as sequence, Trump laced into the rhetoric that was a stark depar- he praised state and local police bureau as he was set to depart ture from the language of his officers as a bulwark against ris- for its training academy in Vir- predecessors. He evoked this ing violence and crime. ginia, where he lavished praise week’s attempted terror attack in Trump denounced the rebuild the FBI, it’ll be bigger and on graduates of a weeks-long New York when he called for bureau for its handling of the better than ever, but it is very FBI National Academy program stricter immigration policies. He Hillary Clinton email investiga- sad when you look at those doc- for law enforcement leaders also delivered a stern warning to tion, calling it “really disgraceful” uments, and how they’ve done from around the country. members of the international gang and continuing his practice of that is really, really disgraceful He praised the graduates, MS-13 that his administration will questioning his country’s intel- and you have a lot of very angry who were trained on FBI stand- root them out and arrest them. ligence and law enforcement people that are seeing it.” ards, touting their Trump celebrated his deci- institutions like no president The president’s broadside accomplishments and pledging sion to make it easier for local before. appeared to originate in anger his unwavering support. Trump police forces to purchase surplus “It’s a shame what’s hap- over revelations that senior FBI told law enforcement leaders he military equipment, and ques- A man looks at newspapers with headlines about President pened with the FBI,” the officials exchanged anti-Trump is “more loyal than anyone else tioned rising violence in president said. “We’re going to and pro-Hillary text messages could be” to police. Chicago. Pedro Pablo Kuczynski in Lima, Peru, yesterday. Mexican Congress boosts Violence in Argentina over pension reform

military’s role in drug war Buenos Aires lower Chamber of Deputies, AFP sparking fury from the unions. Mexico City that has claimed well over If passed, President Mauri- Reuters 100,000 lives in the last trade union-organised cio Macri’s reform will play an decade. march in Buenos Aires important part in cutting Argen- exico’s Congress yester- The military has been mired A descended into violence, tina’s fiscal deficit, with expected day approved a law that in several human rights scan- with thousands of protesters savings of $5.6bn. The govern- Menshrines the use of the dals, including extra-judicial clashing with police as they ment needs to cut the deficit by army in the country’s long war killings of suspected gang mem- demanded lawmakers reject a 4.2 percent this year. against drug cartels, overriding bers and the 2014 disappearance controversial pension reform The opposition argues protests from the United Nations of 43 students near an army plan. reform would negatively impact rights body and activists who base. Military police used water some 17 million retirees, as it fear it will encourage abuses by Supporters of the legislation cannons, tear gas and rubber would change the formula used the military. say it will set out clear rules that bullets against demonstrators, Protesters clash with policemen outside the Congress, in to calculate benefits, adjusting The ruling Institutional Rev- limit the use of soldiers to fight who threw stones and burned Buenos Aires, yesterday. payments quarterly taking only olutionary Party and some crime. barricades made of rubbish out- the official inflation index into members of the centre-right Rights groups are not con- side the doors of Argentina’s trade union, pointed the finger with this violence,” said Elisa account. opposition National Action Party vinced, saying the bill empowers congress. at the government, blaming it for Carrio, National Deputy for Bue- Pena insisted during a press backed the bill, which now will security forces instead of Cabinet chief Marcos Pena the “militarisation of the sur- nos Aires and leader of the social conference that the reform “is a head to President Enrique Pena improving the police and could accused the opposition of incit- roundings of the congress.” liberal Civic Coalition ARI party. good law,” and accused the Nieto’s desk to be signed into usher in greater abuses and ing the violence, saying: “We saw Inside the legislature, the The debate was supposed to opposition of inciting the vio- law. impunity. the clear search for violence, first unrest forced the postponement take place next week to allow lence. He also denied that Known as the Law of Inter- The United Nations, in the street and then on the of the vote, as opposition law- parliamentary committees the pensions are being reduced, and nal Security, the bill establishes Amnesty International and Mex- premises itself.” makers cried out for the debate chance to analyse the issue—but said “the five percent increase rules for the military’s role in ican human rights organisations But the General Labor Con- to be suspended. the ruling party on Wednesday in real terms above inflation is battling drug gangs, a conflict all lobbied lawmakers not to federation, the country’s main “We cannot sit in session forced its acceleration into the guaranteed.” 12 CLASSIFIEDS SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER 2017

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HIGH TIDE 04:30 – 14:45 LOW TIDE 10:45 – 21:30 Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department Short film by CIRS researcher premiered at Ajyal

The Peninsula

film by Suzi Mirgani, a The three-minute film researcher from Geor- was conceived in a A getown University in workshop organized Qatar’s Center for Interna- by the University’s tional and Regional Studies (CIRS), recently premiered at student-run Film the Doha Film Institute’s Ajyal Society, where Youth Film Festival. The short Mirgani is one of the film, ‘There Be Dragons’, was mentors, along with one of 16 local productions showcased in the Made in Abdullah Al Arian. Qatar program at the festival. The three-minute film was temporary Doha. conceived in a workshop “In this film, I play with organized by the University’s the idea of the unknown in student-run Film Society, modern times, and create a where Mirgani is one of the kind of ‘map of modernity.’ In mentors, along with Abdullah the age of digital technology, Al Arian. Google Maps, and omnipres- A number of Georgetown ent CCTV surveillance, is students, including CIRS there anything left undiscov- interns Mohammed Al Jaberi ered? I argue that there is,” Georgetown University students and CIRS filmmaker Suzi Mirgani pose for a photograph (SFS ’19) and Waleed Zahoor said Mirgani, managing edi- (SFS ’18), and Film Society tor for publications at CIRS. at Ajyal Film Festival. members, Rawan Al-Zaini “Since most of the earth is (SFS ’19) and Mehaira Mah- explored, boxed, and bor- film suggests that the city lives is both developing and super has edited and written goub (SFS ’19), also helped dered, perhaps the unknown a life of its own. modern.” numerous publications on with its creation. now exists on an entirely dif- “I think one of the most There Be Dragons is the topics ranging from media There Be Dragons’ title ferent realm—the realm of interesting aspects of this film latest of a number a short and politics to food security comes from the term that was technology.” is that it is both experimental films Mirgani has produced, in the Middle East, is also the used to describe unexplored To show this alternative, and documentary,” said Mir- edited, and directed. Her short director of 2014’s Hind’s territory on historic maps, unexplored part of the city, gani. “Doha changes so film Caravan premiered at the Dream. That film, produced which suggested that the Mirgani combined footage she quickly that it is often diffi- Ajyal Youth Film Festival last with a cast and crew of Geor- unknown spaces were filled had taken of scenes around cult to hold on to any specific year, and her 2013 film Doha getown students, won the jury with mystical monsters. The Doha over a number of years. memories of pace and place; Lullaby won the Jury Award award for artistic vision at the film explores how this mys- From flickering lights to the new landscapes are brought for the Doha Film Institute’s 2014 Ajyal Film Festival and tery surrounding the revolutions of a funhouse ride to life, even as old landmarks 48-Hour Film Challenge. has been screened at film fes- unfamiliar is present in con- and self-playing pianos, the are bulldozed and buried. It The CIRS researcher, who tivals around the world. Wuhan Acrobatic and Cultural Troupe to perform at Katara in February

The Peninsula cooperation through a host of cultural events that contribute to strengthening and deep- he renowned Wuhan Acrobatic and Cul- ening relations between the Qatar and China. tural Troupe is set to dazzle the The Chinese envoy praised the role of Katara Taudience as with their world-class per- in the dissemination of culture and arts and formance at Katara Drama Theatre in its unceasing efforts as it successfully February. embraces various cultural and artistic events Wuhan acrobatic troupe is one of the old- that witness huge audiences. est yet finest in China. The troupe built a rich The envoy exuded thanks and appreci- history of acrobatics and held numerous ation to the Cultural Village for providing its international performances. Wuhan has per- facilities that support cultural activities, hop- formed in 150 countries and has trained many ing that this cooperation will be enhanced in teams from the Arab world. the near future and will take to new and The upcoming show was discussed dur- wider horizons of innovation in various cul- ing a meeting between Katara General tural fields. Dr. Al Sulaiti welcomed the Manager Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Sulaiti proposal of hosting Chinese Cultural activi- Katara General Manager, Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, and Chinese Ambassador Li Chen yesterday. ties and hoping that the mutual-ties between presenting a souvenir to Chinese Ambassador Li Chen, During the meeting, formal discussions were the entities will develop to maintain their yesterday. held with an aim to enhance joint cultural level of friendship and cooperation.