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AMIR RECEIVES CREDENTIALS OF Amir chairs Qatar to pull MAURITIUS AMBASSADOR SCEAI meet QNA DOHA

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani, Chair- out of OPEC man of the Supreme Council for Economic Affairs and In- vestment (SCEAI), chaired the council’s fifth meeting of 2018, at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh in Jan: Kaabi Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani, Deputy Chairman of the Coun- cil, attended the meeting. Prime Minister and Minis- Doha to focus on boosting LNG production ter of Interior HE Sheikh Ab- dullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al SATYENDRA PATHAK mention a few,” Kaabi said. Thani, the Executive Member DOHA “Moreover, in the next of the Council, also attended few months we will be an- the meeting along with mem- MINISTER of State for Energy nouncing several major in- bers of the council. The coun- Affairs HE Saad Sherida al ternational partnerships. cil discussed the topics on the Kaabi on Monday announced The objective of this strategy agenda of the meeting and took that Qatar will withdraw from is to remain focused on our appropriate decisions on them. the Organisation of Petroleum core business and activities The council was briefed on Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Qatar, and to enhance Qa- the latest developments related with effect from January 1, tar’s international standing to the Free Zones Authority and 2019 to focus on its liquefied as the world’s leading natu- its efforts to attract major inter- natural gas (LNG) production. ral gas producer,” he said. national companies to Qatar in Speaking at a press confer- Kaabi said QP is consider- order to diversify the economy ence in Doha on Monday, Kaabi ing entering into partnerships The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received the credentials of the Ambassador of and seek transfer of modern said Qatar has informed OPEC to produce natural gas in the Mauritius HE Rashid Ali Subedar at the Amiri Diwan on Monday. The Amir welcomed the ambassador technology. The council also re- about its decision. US and become one of the ex- and wished him success in his mission and further progress and prosperity to the relations between viewed a programme for local- The decision to withdraw porters of liquefied natural gas Qatar and Mauritius. For his part, the ambassador conveyed the greetings of the leader of his country ising services and industries in from OPEC reflects Qatar’s de- from the US through its Golden to the Amir and the best wishes for the people of Qatar. (QNA) the energy sector. sire to focus its efforts on plans QP will Pass LNG Terminal project. to develop and increase its undertake “In our pursuit to strength- natural gas production from projects to en Qatar’s position as a reliable 77 million tonnes per year to increase its oil and and trustworthy energy sup- 110 million tonnes in the com- gas production without plier across the globe, we had to Amir to honour ing years, he added. the need to borrow as take steps to review Qatar’s role QA a model for achieving goals Qatar would still look to necessary liquidity for and contributions on the inter- winners of expand its oil investments in the establishment of national energy scene,” he said. anti-corruption the country and abroad, Kaabi expansion projects were “I would like to reaffirm through determination: FM said, adding that Qatar Petro- Qatar’s pride in its interna- leum planned to raise its pro- available. tional standing at the forefront NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Minis- award on Dec 7 duction capacity from 4.8 mil- — HE Saad Sherida of natural gas production, and ter of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed lion barrels of oil equivalent al Kaabi as the biggest exporter of LNG. bin Abdulrahman al Thani said on Monday that QNA per day to 6.5 million barrels Therefore, based on that re- Qatar Airways is a model for achieving goals DOHA in the next decade. quirement, as well as the size through determination and setting excellence. “Qatar Petroleum will un- of next year,” he said, adding of the country’s oil production, In a ceremony held to celebrate the 10th THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim dertake projects to increase its that the partners on the pro- Qatar has decided to withdraw anniversary of launching Qatar Airways’ ser- bin Hamad al Thani will hon- oil and gas production without ject will be announced around its membership from OPEC. vices in New York, the Deputy PM said, “The our the winners of His High- the need to borrow as neces- the same time. This decision was communi- airline’s philosophy of bringing people togeth- ness’ International Anti-Cor- sary liquidity for the establish- “Qatar has worked dili- cated to OPEC this morning,” er, providing the right of travel to all is more ruption Excellence Award at ment of expansion projects gently during the past few he said. important than ever. Qatar Airways provides a a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur were available. By the middle of years to develop a future strat- Qatar will attend its last way for Americans and Qataris to travel and on Friday (December 7), in next year, QP will announce the egy in the oil and gas sector by meeting as OPEC member offers jobs for thousands of families, helping cooperation with the United names of its foreign partners in growing and expanding in the scheduled to be held on Thurs- to grow the economies of both nations.” Nations. these projects,” he said. country and internationally. day and Friday in Vienna, he Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar The ceremony will be at- “We are also planning to This strategy has driven the said, adding that the country al Baker said the airline has a very special tended by Prime Minister of build the largest ethane crack- expansion of our internation- will be committed to the deci- relationship with the people of New York, the the contribution it is making to the US econ- Malaysia Dr Mahathir Mo- er plant in the Middle East. al upstream footprint to reach sions taken by OPEC until the carrier’s first destination in the US launched omy by buying a large number of American- hamad. The Amir and the Details of the plant to be lo- countries like Brazil, Mexico, end of its membership. just over a decade ago. made aircraft, proving the carrier’s confidence Prime Minister will hon- cated in Ras Laffan will be dis- Argentina, Cyprus, Congo, He added that the group was very proud of in the quality of American products. PAGE 5 our the winners of the four closed during the first quarter South Africa, and Oman to Continued on page 2 Ô awards (Lifetime/Outstand- ing Achievement, Innovation, Youth Creativity and Engage- ment and Academic Research and Education). The Amir will Cruise ship with 986 onboard Shura discusses draft law hold discussions with the Ma- laysian PM on December 6 on on dangerous animals ways to promote bilateral rela- arrives in Qatar tions and a number of regional THE Shura Council on Monday discussed a draft law regulating and international issues of Cruise ship Seabourn Ovation the acquisition of dangerous animals. Under the draft law, it is common interest. prohibited to acquire, import, export or trade any of the danger- with 562 tourists and 424 ous animals and organisms without a license from the compe- crew members onboard tent department. It is also prohibited to bring, walk or hike with arrived at Doha Port on any of the dangerous animals and organisms in public places. Over 1,300 cars Region’s first fully its maiden voyage to The draft law has set penalties for violators of its provisions. seized in a The council referred the draft law to the Services and Public automated lab Qatar on Monday. PAGE 20 Utilities Committee for consideration. PAGE 2 month (PG 3 ) opens at QRI (PG 3) Al Karaana Lagoon’s reclamation project 71% complete establish a natural habitat for lagoons are protected by a A 60,000 square metre Project likely to be completed in 2020 Q3 wildlife and migratory birds in high-density polyethylene landfill with a high density of Qatar. This will be through the with an evaporation area of polyethylene is currently under TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK areas of the country besides construction of evaporation la- 370,000 square metres and 1 construction. The landfill was DOHA enhancing sustainability and goons, artificial lagoons, mobile million 200,000 cubic metres designed to receive and contain environment protection. thermal drying unit and other of liquid waste storage capac- solid contaminated residue. ALMOST 71 percent work on Eng Khalid al Khayareen, facilities being constructed un- ity, in addition to oil separa- A Mobile Thermal Drying the reclamation and rehabili- Drainage Networks Projects der the project. tion units. Both lagoons are Unit was imported from the tation project of Al Karaana Department Manager at Ash- The main challenges facing already in operation. Netherlands, specially to treat Lagoon has been completed, ghal, said the implementation the project are management Three lagoons are being highly polluted soil. the Public Works Author- of the project is proceeding and treatment of contaminated constructed on a total area of The unit would heat con- ity (Ashghal) has announced. at a rapid pace. The work in- residue while receiving liquid 730,000 square metres. They taminated soil at 400 degrees The project is scheduled to be cludes reclamation and beau- industrial waste in the same lo- are designed to evaporate 2 C to process approximately completed in the third quarter tification on a vast area, and cation and creating a beautiful million 200 cubic metres per 40,000 tonnes of sludge over (Q3) of 2020. artificial lagoons that will form natural environment for wild- year of treated wastewater a period of five months to re- Ashghal President Eng a habitat for birds and fish. life in Qatar. from neighbouring treatment duce the hydrocarbon content Saad bin Ahmad al Muhan- The project aims to reclaim As part of the project, two plant (Al Karaana treatment in the residue, then get rid of nadi said the completion of and restore the site to avoid temporary industrial efflu- plant).These artificial lagoons the treated soil in a landfill this project would help the au- health risks to the surround- ent treatment evaporation will later form a habitat for that has been allocated for thority in increasing the green ing environment and to re- lagoons have been built. The wildlife, birds and fish. this purpose. Ashghal officials inspecting the Al Karaana Lagoon project site. 02 Tuesday, December 4, 2018

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Shura Council News QF, Qatar Shell sign pact to in brief discusses draft law on Justice minister meets co-fund undergrad research Iranian, Swedish envoys ministers

MINISTER of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Partnership to support students in research projects to address Qatar’s national priorities THE Shura Council at its weekly Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi on Monday met meeting chaired by Speaker HE separately with Ambassador of Iran to Qatar HE Mohammed TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK graduate Research Experience Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid Ali Sobhani and Ambassador of Sweden to Qatar HE Ewa DOHA Program will support young sci- al Mahmoud on Monday dis- Polano. The two meetings discussed cooperation between entists and innovators to pursue cussed a draft law amending Qatar and the two countries, and ways to strengthen them HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad and realise their ideas under some provisions of Law No (21) in various legal and judicial fields, in addition to a number of al Thani, vice-chairperson and expert mentorship, equipping of 2004 on ministers and de- issues of mutual concern. (QNA) CEO of Qatar Foundation (QF), them to play their part in de- cided to refer it to the Legal and on Monday signed an agree- veloping effective and impactful Legislative Affairs Committee Muraikhi meets Iranian ambassador ment between QF and Qatar solutions that help to build a di- for study and submit a report Shell to see the energy company verse and sustainable economy thereon to the Council. MINISTER of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al co-fund Qatar National Re- for our nation.” Subsequently, the com- Muraikhi met with Ambassador of Iran to Qatar HE Mohammed search Fund’s (QNRF) Under- Faulkner said, “At Shell, mittee examined the law and Ali Sobhani in Doha on Monday. Discussions during the meet- graduate Research Experience we champion open innovation decided to submit its recom- ing dealt with bilateral relations and ways of promoting them, Program (UREP). and partnerships with locally- mendations thereon to the in addition to a number of topics of common interest. (QNA) The signing ceremony was based research institutions and Shura Council. attended by Andrew Faulkner, universities. Under the agree- The council also discussed Muraikhi meets Ukraine’s ambassador managing director and chair- HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al Thani, vice-chairperson and CEO of QF ment, Qatar Shell will not only a draft law on reconciliation of man of Qatar Shell Companies. with Andrew Faulkner, managing director and chairman of Qatar Shell co-fund UREP but also provide crimes stipulated in some provi- MINISTER of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al As one of the research fund- Companies at an agreement signing event in Doha on Monday. in-kind support by leveraging sions of the laws relating to mu- Muraikhi met with Ambassador of Ukraine to Qatar HE Yevhen ing programmes of QF member the R&D expertise from Qatar nicipality and environment and Mykytenko in Doha on Monday. They discussed bilateral rela- QNRF, UREP supports under- search and innovation. designed to address national Shell Research and Technology referred it to the Services and tions between the two countries and ways of developing them, graduate students from univer- Under the agreement, challenges. Centre (QSRTC). Public Utilities Committee for in addition to a number of issues of joint interest. (QNA) sities across Qatar to conduct UREP will become a QNRF-Qa- “QF recognises that build- “This is also aligned to Qa- more consideration and report research under the mentorship tar Shell co-funded programme. ing such partnerships can am- tar Shell’s objectives to con- thereon to the council. Qatar condemns attack in Mogadishu of their professors in areas of di- HE Sheikha Hind said, plify the impact of our mission tribute to the Qatar National The Services and Pub- rect relevance to addressing Qa- “The value of partnership is to support the development of Vision 2030 and our shared lic Utilities Committee at its QATAR expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation tar’s national priorities, aligning illustrated through its capac- Qatar and the agreement signed commitment to foster the re- meeting examined the law of the attack near the parliament building in Somalia’s capital with QF’s mission to develop ity to harness expertise, enable today is a reflection of this belief search and innovation ecosys- and decided to complete its Mogadishu, which left one person dead and two wounded. In a human capital through invest- the exchange of knowledge and in the power of collaboration. tem through collaboration and study of the laws in its next statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated ment in education, science, re- maximise multisectoral efforts The co-funding of our Under- knowledge transfer.” meeting. (QNA) Qatar’s firm stance rejecting violence and terrorism regardless of their motives and causes.T he statement expressed Qatar’s con- dolences to the families of victims as well as the government and people of Somalia, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. (QNA) into a globally relevant problem- solver that addresses the needs Kyrgyzstan official meets QSTP, ConocoPhillips GWSC of the nation and beyond. Ow- Qatar’s ambassador ing our success to longstanding partnerships with Qatargas and SPEAKER of the Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan Dastan Juma- renew partnership for 10 years Qatar Petroleum, among other bekov met with Ambassador of Qatar to Kyrgyzstan HE Abdullah industry, academic and research bin Ahmed al Sulaiti. They discussed bilateral relations between hubs, we tackle the world’s in- the two countries and issues of common concern. (QNA) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and engaging partnerships with dustry challenges to deliver fit- DOHA our tenants. With the help of our for-purpose solutions.” partner organisations, we are Projects by GWSC at QSTP QATAR Science & Technol- focused on advancing QF’s aim have provided Qatargas with ogy Park (QSTP), part of Qatar of helping Qatar build a sustain- advanced analytical and engi- Foundation Research, Devel- able, diversified economy.” neering support to address vari- SJC chief, Chinese opment and Innovation (QF The GWSC is Conoco- ous operational challenges and RDI), has renewed its partner- Phillips’ designated centre of achieve greater efficiency. ship with ConocoPhillips Glob- excellence for water-related Dr Richard O’Kennedy, official discuss ties al Water Sustainability Center technologies, disseminat- vice-president, QF RDI, said: (GWSC) at a signing ceremony ing findings to the company’s “Water sustainability and con- CHIEF of the Court of Cassa- The Chinese delegation also on Monday, paving the way global operations, as well as servation are key national pri- tion and Chief of the Supreme met with Deputy Head of the for another decade of research local government and industry orities of Qatar’s development Judiciary Council (SJC) HE Dr Court of Cassation Dr Thaqil cooperation in the fields of wa- partners. The visitor centre at agenda and its goal of build- Hassan bin Lahdan al Muhan- bin Sayer al Shammari, where ter management, conservation The agreement was signed by Yosouf Abdulrahman Saleh, QSTP ex- GWSC promotes water con- ing a sustainable and diversi- nadi met with Deputy Chief of a memorandum of understand- and sustainability. ecutive director, and J Todd Creeger, President, Qatar Business Unit for servation awareness at com- fied economy. Therefore, we Supreme Court of China Jiang ing for enhancing judicial co- The agreement was signed ConocoPhillips in the presence of representatives from both entities. munity level and has educated are very pleased to continue Wei and the accompanying del- operation and exchange visits by Yosouf Abdulrahman Saleh, over 7,000 students on the im- our partnership with GWSC, a egation in Doha on Monday. between the two countries was QSTP executive director, and J along with filing six patent ap- through innovative and special- portance of water conservation global leader excelling in inno- The meeting discussed ju- discussed. Todd Creeger, President, Qatar plications and contributing to ised research has always been and sustainability. vative water-related technolo- dicial cooperation between Dr Shammari presented the Business Unit for ConocoPhil- more than 20 peer-reviewed the driving force behind our Creeger said, “We started a gies and research.” Qatar and China and means of visiting delegation with a com- lips in the presence of repre- journal publications. success over the past years. conversation in 2007, officially Dr Samer Adham, manag- enhancing them, especially in prehensive presentation on the sentatives from both entities. Saleh said, “We are hon- “QSTP fosters an environ- opened the doors in 2010, and in ing director of GWSC, said: the fields of exchanging judicial Qatari courts, including its his- The QSTP-based centre oured to renew our partnership ment that supports the de- 2018 - almost a decade later - our “Together with QSTP, we aim to expertise and establishing con- tory, origin and jurisdiction, as has implemented more than with ConocoPhillips GWSC velopment and application of central commitment to water is create a comprehensive water structive cooperation between well as the digital transforma- 10 innovative research and for another 10 years. Our joint research across different indus- still as prevalent as it was back research ecosystem to deliver the judicial authorities of the tion plan being implemented by technology projects related to commitment to developing tries, and achieving this is not then. The GWSC has evolved genuine contributions to Qa- two friendly countries. the SJC and the courts. (QNA) oil and gas water management, sustainable water solutions possible without forming strong from a sustainability start-up tar’s development initiatives.” Number of calls to Ambulance Hammadi attends education meet in Brussels QATAR participated in the discussing global progress to- meet education commitments Global Education Meeting, wards achieving the fourth goal will be reviewed since the adop- which started in Brussels on of sustainable development tion of the Sustainable Develop- Service continues to rise: Morris Monday, within the framework goals for education and the ment Action Plan 2015. of Global Education Strategy extent to which contributions He will also participate in the ambulance staff and keep 2030, which is supervised by have been made to ensure qual- sessions to discuss the extent Display of new fleet the pets away, as well as to keep the United Nations Education- ity, equality and inclusive edu- to which individuals are em- during National Day the lights of the house on and al, Scientific and Cultural Or- cation for all to enhance lifelong powered to educate and en- doors open. ganization (UNESCO). learning opportunities. sure inclusiveness and equality Morris added that the Am- The Qatari delegation was The minister will partici- among both genders, migra- CATHERINE W GICHUKI bulance Service has a fleet of headed by Minister of Educa- pate in the ministerial round tion and forced displacement DOHA 165 urban emergency ambu- tion and Higher Education HE table discussions on response and their impact on education, lances, rural emergency am- Dr Mohammed bin Abdul Wa- policies to the main challenges the role of teachers and educa- THE number of calls made to bulances (60), rapid respon- hed al Hammadi. of education, during which the tion in light of global develop- Hamad Medical Corporation’s sive unit (35), transfer and The three-day meeting is international achievements to ments. (QNA/BRUSSELS) (HMC) Ambulance Service retrieval service vehicles (78), continues to increase, thanks desert 4 by 4 Landcruisers (12) to the growing awareness and others to cater for the ex- among people, said Ambulance treme weather. Service Executive Director Ambulance Service As- ‘Leaving OPEC not political’ Brendon Morris. sistant Executive Director Speaking to media persons Ali Darwish said that not the on Monday, Morris said that Ambulance Service Executive Director Brendon Morris and Ambulance whole fleet of 165 is on Doha Continued from page 1 Ô ergy sector, he said. um is to enter into investments from January to November Service Assistant Executive Director Ali Darwish at a press conference roads at the same time as some The price of oil is likely to related to shale gas. We will take this year, the service received in Doha on Monday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) are in the standby pool unit. ASKED about the repercus- stabilise between $70 and $80 a decision in this regard in the 277,553 calls as compared to Morris pointed out further sions of Qatar’s decision to a barrel, he added. near future,” he said. 269,053 and 239,782, in 2017 it,” he remarked. may be critical.” that there is a new fleet of com- exit from OPEC in the global About Qatar’s role in Gas Meanwhile, global rating and 2016, respectively. He, however, urged the Morris said that they have mand vehicles on cards, which oil market, he said, “Qatar’s Exporting Countries Forum agency Moody’s has said that Morris said their cam- community members to allow continued to work with Ash- will be showcased during the oil production is not huge and (GECF), he said, “GECF is dif- Qatar’s decision to leave OPEC paigns ‘Help us help you’ and an ambulance at intersections ghal in terms of the emergency National Day celebrations. therefore the oil market will ferent from OPEC, underlying will not have any credit implica- ‘Know the five to save a life’ and traffic signals as well ir- vehicle preemptive system “One has arrived and more not be affected.” that it is not among the forum’s tions for the sovereign. have helped them earn the trust respective of which side it is (EVPS) so that the light turns are still to come. This is a state- Maintaining that the sur- goals to determine the quanti- “Qatar’s reliance on LNG of the community in the service. green. “We find ambulances into the ambulance’s favour. of art vehicle which is a key prise decision was not driven by ties of production for the partic- means that OPEC’s decisions “One of the things we have caught at intersections and He added further that those piece of equipment in our prep- politics, he said, “A lot of people ipating countries. We are quite on oil supply and their impli- noticed is that the campaign signals, for vehicles follow the calling the ambulance at pri- aration for World Cup 2022. As will politicise it. I assure you this satisfied with our current role in cations for oil prices will con- has been successful in raising traffic lights, but we expect vate addresses should ensure we identify the various needs purely was a decision on what’s the forum.” tinue to have an indirect impact general awareness among peo- them to make way for ambu- that they give pre-arrival in- for events specifically, there is right for Qatar in the long term.” On the emergence of shale on Qatar’s government and ple on the streets. When people lances even there because the structions for easy identifica- a requirement for us to have a It’s a decision taken for gas and its impact on the price export revenue.” Alexander see an ambulance, they imme- patient needs to be rushed to tion of the location, and also command and control unit in technical reasons related to Qa- of natural gas, he said, “One of Perjessy, VP and senior analyst diately respond making way for the Emergency first as they have someone outside to meet position close to events.” tar’s future strategy for the en- the options with Qatar Petrole- at Moody’s, said in a statement. Nation Tuesday, December 4, 2018 03 Traffic police seize Kuwari opens region’s 1st 1,300 cars in a month Tinting violators fully automated lab at QRI comprise bulk of offenders TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

AS many as 1,300 cars were seized during the traffic cam- General Directorate of Traffic will paign launched by the police soon be using a smart device a month ago with maximum to seize cars from houses for vehicles guilty of glass tinting violations. violations, First Lieutenant Saad Talal al Rumaihi of the The General Directorate Traffic Investigations Depart- of Traffic had also organised ment at the General Directo- a similar campaign during rate of Traffic, has revealed. the month of Ramadan dur- The official noted that ing which over a thousand glass tinting violations en- cars were seized, including danger lives on roads and around 800 for violations Minister of Public Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari and other officials at the inauguraion of the new Central Clinical Laboratories at the Qatar Rehabilitation Institute. motorists must be aware of related to stunt driving and the perils. manipulation. Also, more TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK mitment to standardised test- healthcare needs of Qatar’s range of services provided by the Sixth Annual Lab Day cel- In a video posted on Twit- than 200 cars were seized DOHA ing and the implementation of population,” she added. the department across 27 dif- ebrations, which highlighted ter, al Rumaihi has appealed for violations of sound and automated platforms. The DLMP not only serves ferent sections collectively the role the lab team plays in to motorists to be extra care- tinting specifications. MINISTER of Public Health “The DLMP performs the patients of HMC, with ded- serves as Qatar’s national delivering the highest quality ful during the camping sea- Meanwhile, the General Her Excellency Dr Hanan more than 17 million tests icated facilities at 14 sites, but laboratory, performing both patient care. This included a son, while pointing out that Directorate of Traffic will Mohamed al Kuwari inau- each year and provides a com- also provides referral services sophisticated and esoteric (or public exhibition held in the traffic patrols are present on soon be using a smart device gurated the new Central prehensive range of highly to more than 135 customers niche) tests, in addition to a lobby of the Women’s Well- all roads and in all areas. Reg- to seize cars from houses Clinical Laboratories (CCL) specialised laboratory services across Qatar. This includes broad range of routine tests. ness and Research Center and ular communication from the for violations, as announced at the Qatar Rehabilitation for the people of Qatar,” said military, police, embassies, “The new labs will deliver the Ambulatory Care Center operations room, he noted, earlier. This is an electronic Institute (QRI). Dr Kuwari. international schools, banks, test results quickly to physi- featuring the different sections helps reduce accidents and device connected to the Gen- The inauguration was held “The new state-of-the- private hospitals and national cians and our clients, enabling within the department and the traffic violations, he added. eral Directorate of Traffic that as part of a three-day exhibi- art medical laboratory is and multinational companies. them to initiate the proper wide expertise they offer. The General Directorate tracks and locates the violat- tion and symposium. purpose-built, designed and The new central clinical labo- course of treatment for pa- The celebrations also in- of Traffic keeps holding these ing vehicles parked at homes. The new fully automated equipped to the highest inter- ratories at HMC are the first in tients. Timely, accurate re- clude a two-day symposium campaigns on a regular basis, The main objectives of central laboratory is part of national standards. This new the region to have a fully auto- sults and high-quality services on heart disease, which saw which leads to seizure of vio- this device are to avoid paper the Department of Labora- facility is enabling Hamad mated, computer-based labo- are assured to the patients of a range of Qatar-based and lating cars. Some of the viola- transactions, speedy com- tory Medicine and Pathology’s Medical Corporation (HMC) ratory information system. HMC,” added Dr Nabet. international cardiology and tors are also referred to the pletion of task, and locating (DLMP) continued transfor- to meet the increasingly Dr Ajayeb al Nabet, DLMP The opening of the new pathology experts share their Public Prosecution because of parked vehicles involved in mation, which involves a com- complex current and future chairperson, said the wide laboratories coincided with knowledge and experience. the gravity of their offences. traffic offence. ‘Star 6’ aims to equip Al Jazeera inks partnership deal with QIIC institutions to combat TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with Qatar Islamic Insur- tory and dynamic manage- DOHA ance Company, and to pro- ment practices to provide vide platform to promote Insurance products to its cyber-attacks, recover AL Jazeera Media Network its product and services to customers,” he said. (AJMN) signed a partner- the network’s regional and ‘You and Your Finances’ from it, says Sulaiti ship agreement with Qatar international audience. We is an interesting TV show Islamic Insurance Company hope this agreement is the providing information on fi- QNA importance in the supply chain (QIIC) on Sunday, which first step to increase and nances, money management DOHA of equipment and informa- will see QIIC sponsor Al expand our cooperation for and personal economy prin- tion technology and its vital Jazeera Arabic Channel’s mutual benefit.” ciples. The programme also THE ministry’s annual cy- role in achieving cybersecurity programme ‘Intelligent Life’ Abdul Ghani stressed provides the audiences with bersecurity drills contribute through enhanced protection and Al Jazeera Mubasher the significance of the agree- free on-air interactive con- to raising the efficiency and and controls. programme ‘You & your ment for QIIC in enabling sultations and answers their readiness of various institu- In addition, the current cy- Finance’, while AJMN will them to reach Al Jazeera’s questions on the various so- tions and companies in Qatar bersecurity drills involved not produce and promote QIIC audience internationally as cial media platforms. to address cyber-attacks, Min- only technology operators, but on the network’s channels QIIC aims to be a leading ‘Intelligent Life’ is a pro- ister of Transport and Com- also technology personnel in de- and websites. provider of Takaful insur- gramme in a TV magazine munications HE Jassim bin partments and supportive sec- The agreement was ance both in Qatar and in style that covers and dis- Saif al Sulaiti has stressed. tors, such as human resources, signed by Al Jazeera’s Ex- The agreement was signed by Al Jazeera’s Executive Director for the MENA region.“The Qa- cusses new technologies and The minister made the re- financial management, legal ad- ecutive Director for Global Global Brand & Communications, Abdulla AlNajjar and QIIC’ CEO Ali tar Islamic Insurance Com- inventions in various fields marks during a tour of the 6th ministration, communication Brand & Communica- Ibrahim al Abdul Ghani. pany continues to combine such as computers, mobile National Cybersecurity Drill department, etc, to implement tions, Abdulla AlNajjar and adherence to the principles phones, medical devices and ‘Star 6’, which is attended by the exercise on sound institu- QIIC’ CEO Ali Ibrahim al Speaking at the sign- said: “We are pleased to be of Islamic Sharia within in- cars and the extent of their more than 800 participants tional rules, realise cybersecuri- Abdul Ghani. ing ceremony, AlNajjar signing this advertisement surance sector and innova- impact on people’s lives. from 95 governmental and pri- ty through cooperation between vate institutions representing 11 different actors and sectors, and sectors, including economic and emphasise that this year’s Star financial sectors. 6 is an institutional drill rather has members from over 65 Sulaiti pointed out that the than an information systems countries and 250 outlets. drills aim to achieve the objec- drill, he said. Al Jazeera documentary wins The FPA Media Awards are tives of the national cyberse- He noted that the current now on their 19th year. curity strategy by developing cybersecurity drill also comes in Executive Producer Fio- and refining capabilities of the the framework of raising the ef- prestigious award in London na Lawson-Baker said, “The professional workforce in this ficiency and readiness of various credit for the award goes field and enhancing readiness institutions and companies in to the Al Jazeera’s Witness and response to combat cy- Qatar to address cyber-attacks, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK went viral in Sudan and team who are committed ber-attacks and recover from especially during major events, DOHA sparked renewed interest in to independent filmmaking its impact. such as World Cup 2022. rescuing the archive. voices worldwide. It’s an He said that Star 6 is a big The minister said that the THE Witness documentary, Witness won its catego- honour to accept this award exercise attended by Britain, drill dealt with the lessons Sudan’s Forgotten Films, ry against two strong en- on behalf of the filmmakers, France, US and Kuwait. The learned from the last World Cup has won the prize for Arts tries – one by The Guardian and ultimately it is a tribute drill consists of two parts: hosted by Russia, where the and Culture Story of the Long Read and the second to the two main characters, one operational and another cyber-attacks on Russia during Year at the 2018 Foreign Economist magazine 1843. Awad and Benjamin. You procedural for pre-event and the hosting of the tournament Press Association Media The judges said about Su- have done a beautiful job, post-event. They present sce- were reviewed and analysed. Awards in London. The dan’s Forgotten Films, “The Benjamin!’ narios expected especially in Sulaiti said that the Star 6 awards were announced at a stand out five star film told Al Jazeera English was major events. drills addressed topics not only gala dinner recently. a sweet and lyrical story also nominated for the Ro- He added that the drill Star related to identifying cyber- Over two years, Sudan providing a rare historical hingya Women and Chil- 6 is the largest since its launch attacks and recovering from based independent film- perspective.” dren Trafficking by Charles in 2013, as the mechanism of it, but also combating the at- makers Suhaib Gasmelbari Celebrating its 130th Stratford in the TV News the drills’ implementation has tacks and knowing the amount and Katharina von Schroed- anniversary, the Foreign Story of the Year Category. been developed over the past of losses that resulted from it er followed two men trying Press Association has sup- Witness – Venezuela Smug- five years and the information acquired, to save Sudan’s film archive ported international jour- gling Dreams and The Cut: He noted further that this which may be used as a tool of 13,000 films - one of the Al Jazeera’s Witness documentary, Sudan’s Forgotten Films, has nalism since 1888. It is the Exploring FGM were both year’s edition includes for the by the attackers in the future biggest in Africa. The re- won the prize for Arts and Culture Story of the Year at the 2018 oldest association of foreign nominated in the Documen- first time the participation of to blackmail institutions, espe- lease of the documentary Foreign Press Association Media Awards in London recently. journalists in the world and tary of the Year Category. private sector because of its cially financial entities.

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XVLQJWKHQDPHRIWKHFRPSDQ\ The workshop held on Mon- day also featured a telwah or Participants at a lecture and workshop on the history of falconry and its significance in Qatari culture at QNL on Monday. :KRHYHUKDVDQ\FODLPVRQWKHDERYH hunting demonstration, outside PHQWLRQHGSHUVRQRU4(37 the Library. cons takes time and patience and hunting has been a popular Another attendee, Whit- tion to the country easier. The SOHDVHFDOODQGEULQJ “The National Day gives us and the rewards are amazing hobby across generations. ney Timp, who is a new resi- lecture today was entertain- a chance to learn new aspects too,” said Harish Bujery, an at- Held in collaboration with dent of Qatar, said: “I am ing and we learned a lot about WKHVXSSRUWLQJGRFXPHQWVZLWKLQDPD[LPXP of Qatari culture. The story and tendee at the lecture. the Qatari Society of Al Gan- thankful to the library for or- falcons. I will tell my friends SHULRGRIRQHZHHNIURPWKHGDWHRI the history of falconry in Qatar Falconry is a vital compo- nas, the events were part of the ganising unique events. Visit- about our experience and we SXEOLFDWLRQRIWKLVDGYHUWLVHPHQW is inspiring, and the lecture was nent of Qatar’s rich heritage library’s celebration of Qatar ing the library and taking part look forward to the upcoming really informative. Training fal- and training falcons for racing National Day. in the events made my transi- events here.” 04 Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Nation Ooredoo wins big at IBA & Stevie Awards for Women in Business year that Ooredoo has been first companies to commercial- tive of the Year’ while Shaima The telecom provider recognised at the IBA awards ise 5G capabilities. Othman al Najdi, acting chief for its ability to integrate busi- Other Silver Stevies won by technology officer of Ooredoo bags 18 awards, ness innovation and the de- Ooredoo include ‘Company of Kuwait, was awarded a Silver including 5 Golds velopment of market-leading the Year – Telecommunication’, Stevie for ‘Woman of the Year – product offerings with a strong ‘Corporate Social Responsibility Technology’. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK community-focused approach. Program of the Year’ for Indo- Ooredoo was also recog- DOHA Ooredoo received five Gold nesia Belajar, ‘Customer Ser- nised with three Bronze Stevie Stevie Awards, including ‘Best vice Department of the Year’ for Awards, including ‘PR Cam- OOREDOO has won 15 New Product or Service of the Ooredoo Myanmar, ‘Viral Mar- paign/Program of the Year’ for awards at the 2018 Stevie In- Year’ for rolling out commercial keting Campaign of the Year’ 5G Launch Campaign in Qatar ternational Business Awards 5G network, in recognition of its for Tunisia Migalo, ‘Best New and ‘Most Innovative Company (IBA) and three prizes at the achievements in its digital-first Product or Service of the Year’ of the Year’ for Ooredoo Mal- 2018 Stevie Awards for Wom- strategies. Another Gold Stevie Ooredoo team at Stevie International Business Awards and Stevie Awards for Women in Business. for Indosat Ooredoo 4.5G. dives, highlighting its vision en in Business. Award was received for ‘Market- Ooredoo Kuwait also re- of Digital Maldives and highly The Stevie Awards are ing Campaign of the Year’ for while Ooredoo Kuwait bagged Women projects, a testament tive solutions to our customers ceived a Silver Stevie for ‘Com- inclusive broadband access held annually to honour the Ooredoo’s ‘Enjoy the Internet’ another Gold in the ‘Communi- to Ooredoo’s continuous efforts while fulfilling our mission of munications or PR Campaign of through its wide spread of 4G to achievements and positive campaign, which engaged mil- cations Department of the Year’ and investments towards sup- enriching people’s lives across the Year’ for its iPhone X Launch. every island. contributions of organisations lions of people through a series category for the department’s porting female empowerment. the globe by enabling them to At the Women in Business Other Bronze Stevies in- worldwide. of fun and inviting videos, quiz- efforts toward youth empower- Sheikh Saud bin Nasser al access and enjoy the best digital Awards, key female Ooredoo clude ‘Best New Product or While the organisation re- zes as well as new interactive ment and digitisation. Thani, group CEO, Ooredoo, experiences.” executives were also recognised Service of the Year’ for Ooredoo ceived the third most number platforms. Ooredoo Oman also attained said: “We are delighted by this Ooredoo also won 10 Silver for their outstanding perfor- Myanmar M-Pitesan, a mobile of accolades at the IBA, Oore- Ooredoo Algeria won a a Gold Stevie in the ‘Achieve- prestigious international rec- Stevie Awards, including ‘Most mances. Ooredoo Myanmar’s money solution that serves the doo was also presented with a Gold Award in the ‘Mobile Site ment in Women-related Cor- ognition of our work. These Innovative Company of the Chief Officer of Sales and Distri- unbanked population and sup- Grand Stevie Award Trophy. & App Awards’ category for its porate Social Responsibility’ awards acknowledge our ca- Year’ and ‘Technical Innovation bution Htar Thant Zin secured a ports Myanmar’s overarching This is the fifth consecutive innovative app Haya! Chiche, category for its Incubators for pabilities to provide innova- of the Year’ as one of the world’s Silver Stevie for ‘Female Execu- goal of financial inclusion. MCI inspections find 57 QC, UNHCR launch ‘QC4HCR’ violations in November INSPECTORS from the Min- and fines ranging between initiative for close cooperation istry of Commerce and In- QR5,000 and QR30,000, in dustry (MCI) in November line with the consumer pro- detected 57 violations at re- tection laws. tail outlets across the coun- The ministry said the The charity to provide about $30mn annually for the humanitarian projects of UNHCR try as part of the ministry’s campaigns seek to ensure crackdown on violators of the compliance of suppli- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK He hoped that this ini- consumer protection laws. ers (retail outlets) with law DOHA tiative would enhance further These violations includ- number 8 of 2008 on con- QC’s presence in the field of ed failing to display prices, sumer protection, and to QATAR Charity (QC) and the cooperation to serve humani- describing or advertising monitor markets and com- United Nations High Commis- tarian issues, especially with the product in a misleading mercial activities to crack sioner for Refugees (UNHCR) the increase in the number of way, failing to comply with down on price manipulation. launched the QC4HCR initia- displaced people and refugees the mandatory price bulletin The ministry said it will tive to coordinate partnership throughout the world in re- of vegetables and fruits, and not tolerate any violations and cooperation, aiming at cent years. display of expired products. of the Consumer Protec- achieving their common hu- Khalifa, said, “UNHCR The penalties slapped on tion Law and its regulations, manitarian goals, primarily the recognises the importance of the violating outlets includ- and will intensify inspection protection of displaced persons expanding its relationship with ed administrative closures campaigns. (TNN) and refugees, and the provision The initiative was signed at QC’s headquarters in Doha by Khalid Khalifa, regional representative of UNHCR Qatar Charity and highly ap- of a decent life for them. to the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Yousif bin Ahmed al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity. preciates its commitment to The initiative was signed at supporting global humanitar- QC’s headquarters in Doha by Geneva. The agreement aims projects of UNHCR through On this occasion, Kuwari ian needs.” Khalid Khalifa, regional rep- at establishing a specialised the various funding channels expressed his delight at the UNHCR and QC have a long MCI recalls Chevrolet Equinox resentative of UNHCR to the mechanism within QC to insti- in Qatar. growing partnership between track record of joint coopera- states of the Gulf Cooperation tutionalise the partnership be- Under the initiative, the QC and UNHCR in recent tion for the benefit of refugees THE Ministry of Economy and el of 2018, as the headlamp Council (GCC), and Yousif bin tween QC and UNHCR, man- charity will become an active years. He also expressed his and displaced persons. QC has Commerce (MCI), in collabora- beam in this model is aimed Ahmed al Kuwari, CEO of QC. age the files of mutual interest partner of UNHCR in raising pleasure over QC’s top posi- funded 14 projects of UNHCR tion with Jaidah automotive, too high. The ministry said the The initiative is the culmi- and follow up details by the awareness on issues faced by tion on the list of UNHCR’s with a total value of more than dealer of Chevrolet vehicles in recall campaign comes within nation of the strategic coop- employees of both sides. It also refugee across the world, in NGO funding partners, $33mn in Syria, Yemen, Myan- Qatar, has announced the re- the framework of its efforts to eration agreement signed be- seeks to provide about $30mn Qatar and involving millions of stressing his desire to main- mar, Bangladesh, Iraq, Soma- call of Chevrolet Equinox mod- protect consumers. (TNN) tween them in October 2017 in annually for the humanitarian people in their support. tain this ranking. lia, Jordan and Lebanon. The taste of Paris: A sweet collaboration between Nespresso and India Mahdavi

sentially French flavours to To accompany the Paris- Nespresso unveils Gourmandise-inspired coffee lovers around the world, ian Gourmandise-inspired transporting them to a Paris- Variations, India Mahdavi has limited edition festive collection ian Patisserie through unique designed an assortment of flavour creations. Each year, luxe accessories that elevate TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with the Les Collections acces- festive variations centre on the coffee moment and make DOHA sories and the selected bou- flavours of the season and for for delightful gifts this holiday tique display windows. the first time, remaining true season. IN partnership with the re- The collection is available to French tradition, there is The new Origin Collection nowned interior designer In- at the Blue Salon and the Ne- a Paris Black espresso coffee of coffee cups is inspired by the dia Mahdavi, Nespresso will spresso Stores in Doha Fes- that caters to those prefer- shape of the coffee bean and celebrate this festive season tival City, the Pearl and Mall ring coffee in its pure taste. is specially designed to fit into with the launch of its Parisian of Qatar. There are two flavoured cof- the palms, creating a true mo- Gourmandise-inspired limited Based in Paris, Mah- fee Variations and one iconic ment of coffee indulgence. The edition festive collection, rang- davi has created some of the black to try, each with an India collection is representative of ing from delicious ‘Variations’ world’s most iconic modern To accompany the Parisian Gourmandise-inspired Variations, India Mahdavi has designed an assortment of Mahdavi-designed aluminium India’s signature style with coffees to an array of stunning spaces including The Gallery at luxe accessories that elevate the coffee moment and make for delightful gifts this holiday season. capsule. soft edges and a touch of lux- accessories. Sketch in London, Jean Fran- Each of the Variations has ury. The beautifully-designed The Variations coffees cen- çois Piège in Paris and APT in unique flavoured coffees, one to bring an oneiric dimension In distancing itself from vari- been based on the Nespresso range is finished with a matte tre on the traditional flavours New York. non-flavoured coffees and a to Nespresso’s world where ous graphic codes, Nespresso Livanto coffee blend which exterior and nude-coloured of Parisian patisseries, includ- Treating each creation as range of limited editions ac- these new capsules appear as speaks to the senses, celebrat- consists of Pure Arabica from glossy interior making it a per- ing macarons and praline. No though it is a couture piece, cessories, Mahdavi has created imaginary delights, floating ing taste in all its aspects, Southern and Central Amer- fect addition to any kitchen. one more embodies this iconic Mahdavi’s influence on the a collection fit for the most dis- like sweet clouds in the sky. ranging from sight and touch ica. It is well balanced with a The collection comes in artistry than India Mahdavi Nespresso Variations is evi- cerning of coffee and design These voluptuous forms, remi- to smell.” roasted caramelised note pro- four sizes: Espresso (80ml), who designed the packaging dent in the range’s pastel hues aficionados. niscent of childhood, suggest This year’s Limited Edition viding roundness and balance Lungo (180ml), Gran Lungo of the Variations range along and playful designs. With two Mahdavi said, “I sought a fantasised ‘gourmandise’. Variations bring the quintes- in the finished coffees. (270ml), Coffee Mug (390ml). Nation Tuesday, December 4, 2018 05 Global experts to shine Qatar Airways marks over 10 light on civil aviation’s years of service to New York future, capacity-building The meet comes to The event reaffirms QA’ commitment to building strong ties in the US, helping to grow economies of both nations M-E for first time TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of more than a decade of serv- DOHA ing the people of the United TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK States. We have a very special DOHA QATAR Airways (QA) hosted relationship with the people a private VIP gala dinner of New York as it was our first FOR the first time in Qatar and with influential business gateway into this country just the Middle East, Qatar Aero- leaders and political digni- over 10 years ago. nautical College, in collabora- taries to celebrate more than “We are also very proud tion with the International Civil a decade of its successful of the contribution we have Aviation Organization (ICAO), service to New York City at made, and continue to make will host the ICAO 5th Global the historical and renowned to the US economy as a large Aviation Training & TRAINAIR venue Cipriani. portion of American-made air- PLUS Symposium from De- The event was attended by craft in our fleet are testament cember 10 to 12, 2018. Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minis- to the faith we have in Ameri- The meet will be held ter and Minister of Foreign Af- can products. We also contin- under the patronage of HE Sheikh Jabor bin Hamad al fairs HE Sheikh Mohammed ue to develop strong relation- the Ministry of Transport Thani, director-general of QAC. bin Abdulrahman al Thani, ships with our US partners, and Communications. along with many prominent including JetSuite, Boeing, GE The annual ICAO Global of QAC, said: “We are look- business and cultural leaders, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani and Gulfstream. Aviation Training and TRAIN- ing forward with great interest including Qatar’s Permanent with Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker at a gala dinner in New York recently. He added, “Tonight, we AIR PLUS Symposium at- to convening of the 5th ICAO Representative to the UN HE reaffirm our commitment to tracts over 500 participants, Global Aviation Training and Sheikha Alya al Thani, Ambas- In his speech, Sheikh Mo- lence and determination are el and offers jobs for thousands build on the strong relation- representing members of the Trainair Plus Symposium sador of Qatar to the United hammed said, “Congratula- the goals. The airline’s philoso- of families, helping to grow the ship we have already estab- the TRAINAINR PLUS Pro- 2018. I would like to welcome States HE Sheikh Meshal bin tions to Qatar Airways on its phy of bringing people togeth- economies of both nations.” lished here in the US and to gramme, industry stakeholders and thank all local and inter- Hamad al Thani and Chief 10th Anniversary connecting er, providing the right for all to QA Group Chief Executive, continue to expand our pres- and academic institutions with national media, international Executive Officer of Qatar In- the United States from Qatar. travel is more important than Akbar al Baker said, “Tonight ence, offering an outstanding the aim of providing them with participating dignitaries from vestment Authority Mansoor Qatar Airways is a model of ever. QA provides a way for is an exciting one for Qatar product and providing even a forum to learn about new the industry, and especially the al Mahmoud. what is possible when excel- Americans and Qataris to trav- Airways as it is a celebration more choice for US travellers.” programme features and ben- International Civil Aviation efits, develop new business op- Organization, represented by portunities and promote their its Secretary-General Dr Fang training products. Liu, as well as high-level senior The event provides a fo- managers, decision-makers and Qatar to host Trinity Forum for first time next year rum where ICAO Member experts working in the sector.” States and training organisa- The theme of this year’s TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Asia Pacific in hosting the Trin- national Airport is one of the tions come together to forge symposium will focus on DOHA ity Forum in Qatar for the first world’s great airports, and Qa- new partnership opportunities ‘Building Aviation Training time. As we gear up for what tar Airways is one of modern in aviation training, and at the Intelligence’. This references THE world’s most influential is set to be an exciting future aviation’s most extraordinary same time increase their aware- how, in today’s world of infor- airport commercial revenues for the industry in the region, success stories.” ness of key near- and long-term mation abundance, data col- conference, the Trinity Forum, we look forward to sharing our ACI World Director- capacity-building priorities for lected through various sources will be held in Doha in 2019, expertise and working with all General Angela Gittens said, global air transport. needs to be structured and the first time the event has ever those involved to usher in a “The growth of this Forum Commercial aviation con- managed in a coherent and been hosted in Qatar. new era of opportunities that is testament to the appetite nects billions of travellers and functional way, in order to gen- The conference, organised redefine the airport and travel from our members, retailers moves millions of tonnes of erate decision-useful informa- by The Moodie Davitt Report, experience.” and suppliers for more col- cargo every year, providing tion or ‘intelligence’. ACI World and ACI Asia-Pa- Musleh said, “Hosting the laboration and innovation in the global economy nearly 63 Throughout the three days cific, will be hosted by Hamad Trinity Forum in Qatar for the the commercial space. We are million jobs. These millions of of the symposium, over 33 International Airport (HIA), first time reflects our commit- grateful to The Moodie Davitt aviation related jobs are key speakers from 50 countries Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty ment to retail innovation and Report team and world busi- in ensuring the aviation in- will address 500 attendees Free (QDF) from October 30 to excellence. At QDF, we work ness partners for all their col- dustry operates in a safe and to share their expertise and 31, 2019. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker and The Moodie hard to enhance the passenger laboration and support over secure manner. information. Qatar Airways Group Chief Davitt Report Founder and Chairman Martin Moodie signed the experience in everything that the years we have worked to- With aviation expected to The symposium will see sev- Executive Akbar al Baker and partnership agreement for the event. we do, and work closely with gether on this event.” grow in the decades to come, en working sessions, six panel The Moodie Davitt Report all our brands and partners to ACI Asia-Pacific Regional it is important to ensure these discussions and a number of Founder and Chairman Martin Baker said, “We are de ports, concessionaires and innovate to create lasting and Director Patti Chau said, “Qa- jobs required to operate the meetings between participants. Moodie signed the partnership lighted to be bringing the brands to benefit passengers, memorable experiences. tar’s unique blend of ancient air transport industry are per- The symposium comes to agreement for the event in the Trinity Forum to Qatar for the but also to showcase our Moodie said, “We are de- culture and progressive mo- formed adequately, in order Qatar with the support from presence of Hamad Interna- very first time. This event will world-class airline, airport lighted to bring the Trinity Fo- dernity will make Doha the to contribute to the efficient, Ministry of Transport and tional Airport Chief Operating bring the industry’s key lead- and duty free offering to con- rum to the Middle East region perfect place for the annual secure, economically sustain- Communication, which is re- Officer Eng Badr Mohammed ers, retailers and brands from ference delegates.” and, in particular, to Qatar, a meeting. The Trinity Forum able and environmentally re- sponsible for a number of ma- al Meer and Qatar Duty Free around the world to Doha, to Meer said, “We are proud shining example of the pursuit brings together the crucial tri- sponsible growth of the civil jor infrastructure projects in Vice-President Operations not only improve and build to collaborate with The Mood- of airport retail and commer- umvirate of airports, conces- aviation sector. land, see and air transporta- Thabet Musleh. on the dialogue between air- ie Report, ACI World and ACI cial excellence. Hamad Inter- sionaires and brands.” HE Sheikh Jabor bin Ham- tion, transforming the life and ad al Thani, director-general business in Qatar.

EAA calls for recognition of refugee QU, French centre discuss prehistory Gulf THE Gulf Studies Center (GSC) at Qatar sert kites which are dry-stone construc- University’s (QU) College of Arts and Sci- tions comprising long convergent walls children’s education achievements ences organised a seminar in collabora- ending in an enclosed area, and the ‘kite tion with the French National Center for phenomenon’ which raises questions TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK come productive members of their can address it. Scientific Research (CNRS) titled ‘The about kites’ origins via diffusion or cul- BRUSSELS host communities. Education Above All is proud Prehistory of the Arabian Gulf’. tural convergence. Education Above All said, of the decision by UN member The lecture was given by French The lecture focused on explaining EDUCATION Above All (EAA) has “The current system unfairly im- states on November 13 to adopt Scholar Dr Rémy Crassard, archeologist the Global kites Project which is pro- announced efforts to build a global pacts refugees and migrants, yet the refugee compact and to com- at the CNRS and Director of ‘Global kites’ posing an interdisciplinary approach at consensus on recognising the aca- ample instances exist that demon- mit to seeing the recognition of a project funded by the French Agency for the crossings of archaeology, ethnology, demic credentials of migrant and strate the effectiveness of accred- credentials for migrant and refu- Scientific Research (ANR). geography and biological and geological refugee children at the 2018 Glob- iting educational achievements in gee children and young people. Dr Crassard has an interest in the de- sciences. (TNN) al Education Meeting. higher education. EAA will continue to use As representatives from “These examples of coopera- its voice on the global stage to around the world gather to discuss tion can serve as a blueprint for advocate for important issues progress towards the Sustainable certifying attainment and skills that will ensure every child and Development Goals, Education at other levels of the education young person has the right to ac- Above All has announced a glob- system too. We know this can be cess education. al drive to develop agreements Malek Hmdan. done. And if we are successful, we In a case study, Malek Hmdan, on recognising across-borders, remove a huge barrier faced by an who fled the Syrian city of Homs to the educational achievement of Southern New Hampshire Univer- entire generation, many of whom Turkey during the brutal civil war, school-age children who have had sity’s Office of Academic Quality, just want the chance to finish their is studying to be an architect so to flee their homes or have chosen Accreditation and Support, Ro- education and learn the skills they that one day he can return to Syria to migrate to another country. manian, and Stig Arne Skjerven, need to one day return home and to rebuild his homeland. During a parallel session at the Norwegian Agency for Quality As- help rebuild the communities they He said, “Getting a higher event, hosted by EAA, UNESCO surance in Education (NOKUT), had to leave behind.” education is a rescue for myself, and UNHCR, and moderated by Norwegian ENIC-NARIC will call With 64 million children still my family and society for the peo- renowned BBC correspondent for systematic changes to be made without access to primary edu- ple from Syria and the destroyed Yalda Hakim, panellists includ- to the way that the past education- cation, and almost half a million Homs. It is the safety valve for the ing Maha Mamo, a former state- al achievements of refugees and more out-0f-school refugee chil- region, education is more impor- less person, Karim Albrem, Global migrants are recognised to give dren this year than in 2017, the tant than food baskets and houses Youth Advisory Committee of refugee and migrant children an scale of this problem is increasing for Syrians because it gives them UNHCR, Dr Alexandru Manus, equal opportunity to learn and be- faster than our combined efforts something truly solid.”

teaching experience. Workers’ language training a “I became dedicated to the programme and went on to do extra work because I loved seeing big success: CMU-Q students the progress that was being made. This has been a spectacular experi- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and commitment to education. ence and I am grateful for this op- DOHA These students provide a tremen- portunity,” she added. dous service to our community,” Sara Hussein said her teaching CARNEGIE Mellon University in Pessoa said. experience enriched her academic Qatar (CMU-Q) celebrated eight The president of Language journey by pulling her out of her years of learning and teaching as Bridges, Alanood al Thani, said be- comfort zone. the latest Language Bridges ses- ing involved with the programme “Teaching twice a week helped sion came to a close. has shaped her career plans. me learn a lot as an individual, Language Bridges is a student- “Being a teacher was reward- particularly in the two-way ex- led organisation where CMU-Q ing because you see first-hand the change between teacher and students teach English to Qatar change and excitement among learner. I hope to continue and Foundation service workers, many Language Bridges is a student-led learners,” she said. “I joined the to encourage others to be a part of whom work in janitorial, land- organisation where CMU-Q students Business Administration Program of this programme and process,” scaping and facility maintenance. teach English to Qatar Foundation because I wanted to do something Hussein said. Silvia Pessoa, associate teach- service workers. entrepreneurial, which also in- The Language Bridges pro- ing professor of English at CMU- volves social responsibility. I have gramme equips workers with basic Q, developed the Language Bridg- also learn and grow as they teach looked into other things, but I keep English language skills. Over the es curriculum almost a decade ago. the eight-week course. going back to a career that will past eight years, about 500 CMU- She said while the service “I’m proud of our volunteer have meaning.” Q students have taught in Lan- workers improve their English students, who demonstrate a For Basma Mohamed, Lan- guage Bridges to more than 1,000 language skills, CMU-Q students great deal of social responsibility guage Bridges marked her first service workers. 06 Tuesday, December 4, 2018 African Panorama Reports by Catherine W Gichuki For events and press releases email [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Davido concert set to sway Doha audience to Afro beats OME December 6 and all ibly exciting to visit a place like roads will lead to Ritz Carl- The international superstar of Afro beats, Doha as it is such a confluence ton Hotel where one of the of cultures; it’s a city that beats Cmost celebrated Nigerian David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, to the global pulse in many singers, songwriter and record ways. I am so ready for this; it’s producer, Davido, will perform will enthrall the music lovers with some of going to be a great night.” at a much awaited concert. Davido has received over The international superstar his latest hits on Thursday 70 nominations for different of Afro beats, David Adeleke, The modern-day rise of and popular acclaim. music industry awards and popularly known as Davido, the celebrated Afrobeat genre Davido, whose popularity is the recipient of the BET will enthrall the music lovers is powered by the likes of Da- has spread beyond Africa, will Award and MTV Africa Award, with some of his latest hits. vido and WizKid, the artistes be making his debut in Qatar. among others. DAVIDO Live in Doha is who have helped Afro beats He said, “Doha will be my first The gates will open at 7pm. being organised by Premium to break out of the regional GCC concert ever, and as such it Tickets are on sale now at Vir- Entertainment and Events mould and travel across the is a chance to connect with fans gin Megastores and Q-Tickets. with support from Ethiopian Atlantic, with the unique from around the world in one Find out more at www. Davido performs at a concert Airlines. sound receiving both critical place for one night. It’s incred- DavidoInDoha.com. Ugandan women come together for empowerment

A group of women at the first edition of women Empowerment Meet and Gain at the Al Bidda Park last Friday At the gathering, the women were enlightened and given empowerment tips on topics such as stress management, beauty enhancement, nutrition and diet, among others RIVEN by the urged the women to have a plan surging urge for for next year. “You need to have empowerment, a resolutions for next year. You number of Ugan- need to develop yourself in life. dan women in People will be able to see your Qatar' gathered at Al Bidda importance if you do something Park where they received and about yourself.” shared amongst themselves She urged them to meditate tips on how to empower them on what they can do to make in a male-dominated world. their lives better. “Ask yourself, The event titled ‘Women what can I do? Start with little Empowerment Meet and Gain steps. Get advice from people.” 1st Edition’ was the first since She told her country women the launch of the Women Em- to be aware of what is around powerment Programme under them and take part in social Ugandan Community in Qatar activities that happen in Qatar. (UGACOQ) in October. “Meet new people; associate At the gathering, the women with people who will add value were enlightened and given tips to your life and be positive.” on topics such as stress man- The official urged the wom- agement, beauty enhancement, en to be weary of friends who nutrition and diet, among oth- would run them down. ers. The group had discussions Anyait said that such meet- about issues that women face in ings provided a platform to their day-to-day life. share and learn from one an- The women also shared other. with one another their real-life Anyait said that the group stories to inspire and motivate will be hosting such meetings others. regularly for the women to be Besides, the women par- empowered. ticipated in a number of fun- Another speaker, Nakimuli filled activities such as aerobics, Grace urged the women to be- yoga, games, dance, among lieve in themselves. She urged others aimed at raising aware- them not to be carried away by ness about the importance of the perfect life that is being por- physical activity. trayed on the social media and Speaking during the event, look down upon themselves. UGACOQ Secretary Martha “Try and trust yourself. Stop Anyait, who has been working comparing yourselves with oth- on the Women Empowerment ers.” Programme, encouraged the Talking about rejection, women to do activities that will she said that many people have make them grow and move up faced rejection in their lives the ladder. “Let’s not rest con- therefore women should not al- tent with what we have now. low any sort of rejection to de- There are times when many moralize them. among us feel that they have a “This is a nice platform job and can take care of them- and do something extra and not are now. If you are comfortable, something productive that will where we can learn new ideas,” selves, comfortable in the belief just be comfortable with the ba- this will take you no further in add to their salary and make she said. that’s all they need.” sics of life. “It will be good when life, and you will remain ordi- their lives better. Rose, another speaker en- Anyait urged the assembled people see you grow. Do not nary. So be ambitious.” Bearing in mind that the lightened the women on how to women to think out of the box remain content with where you She urged the women to do year is coming to an end, Anyait lead a positive life. Assorted items displayed at the get-together Pakistan / SA / Philippines / SEA Tuesday, December 4, 2018 07 Duterte won’t pardon cops convicted of killing teeanger Lanka court reins in Rajapaksa and cabinet

DPA years, that’s okay.” Some hu- REUTERS ity to hold office after he lost MANILA Duterte uses marijuana ‘to stay man rights groups and critics COLOMBO two no-confidence votes last have expressed concern that month. “The damage that will PHILIPPINE President Rod- a w a k e ’ a t i n t e r n a t i o n a l m e e t i n g s Duterte would pardon the of- A Sri Lankan court on Monday be posed by temporarily re- rigo Duterte said Monday he MANILA: Long-winded schedules at international meetings have ficers after having made such issued an order preventing straining a lawful cabinet of will not pardon three police of- driven Rodrigo Duterte to marijuana, the Philippine president promises in the past. Mahinda Rajapaksa and his ministers from functioning ficers convicted of murdering a behind a war on drugs joked on Monday. Duterte said some lead- But the 73-year-old pres- disputed cabinet from hold- would be...outweighed by the 17-year-old boy during a crack- ers often fall asleep at such conferences, including meetings of ident noted: “What I said ing office, the latest twist in a damage that would be caused down on illegal drugs. the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), which take was I will defend to death my political drama gripping the by allowing a set of persons A Philippine court on place one after another, from early morning to late at night. soldiers and my policemen if South Asian country. who are not entitled in law to Thursday sentenced each of- “Don’t say I told you but [Brunei Sultan Hassanal] Bolkiah they commit some acts which The island has been in cri- function as the prime minis- ficer to up to 40 years in prison, always falls asleep, but he has a talent... and you don’t notice,” could be considered criminal sis since President Maithri- ter or the cabinet of minis- without eligibility for parole, he said. “It’s a killing activity,” he told guests at a ceremony to done in the performance of pala Sirisena replaced Prime ters,” judge Preethipadhman for the killing of Kian Lloyd De- award government officials.(DPA) their duties.” Minister Ranil Wickremesing- Sri Lanka’s newly-appointed PM Surasena said. los Santos in the suburban city “But for you to murder, he with Rajapaksa in October, Mahinda Rajapakse. The judge issued the in- of Caloocan in August 2017. that’s not covered,” he said, and then issued an order dis- terim order against Raja- Duterte said a promise to case of the three officers, the terte told reporters when adding that killing was only solving parliament and called on Friday the Appeal Court be- paksa and his cabinet, and protect soldiers and police who first to be convicted under his asked if he would pardon the justified if the lives of law en- for a general election. gan a hearing a petition signed asked them to appear in court commit crimes while doing campaign against illegal drugs. officers. “Maybe one million forcers were in danger or if Sirisena’s decisions have by 122 legislators that chal- on Dec. 12 to explain on what their duty did not apply in the “No, of course not,” Du- years from now. One billion they killed an enemy. prompted legal challenges and lenges Rajapaksa’s author- basis they hold office. Trump’s letter to Khan PM Imran hints at ‘early seeks Pakistan’s help in ending Afghan war AFP bad would help facilitate any polls, cabinet reshuffle’ ISLAMABAD talks “in good faith”, the min- istry added. PAKISTAN’S foreign ministry The troubled relationship said Monday that US Presi- between Pakistan and Afghan- Early elections in dent Donald Trump has writ- istan hit yet another bump last ten a letter to prime minister month after Trump declared the country cannot Imran Khan seeking Islama- he had cancelled assistance be ruled out, says bad’s support in securing a worth hundreds of millions “negotiated settlement” to the of dollars because Islamabad the Pakistani PM war in Afghanistan. does not do “a damn thing” for The development comes as the US. TRIBUNE.COM.PK Washington steps up efforts ISLAMABAD to hold peace talks with the resurgent Taliban, more than PRIME Minister Imran Khan 17 years after the invasion of has talked about early elections, Afghanistan. likely reshuffle in the federal In the letter, Trump said a cabinet and United States Presi- settlement is “his most impor- dent Donald Trump’s letter tant regional priority”, the Pa- seeking Pakistan’s help in Af- kistani foreign ministry stated. ghanistan peace process during “In this regard, he has his first interview to the local sought Pakistan’s support and media after assuming the office facilitation”, it continued. in August. US officials accuse Islama- The prime minister also bad of ignoring or even col- discussed bilateral ties with laborating with groups such India and controversies sur- as the Afghan Taliban and the rounding his first three Haqqani network, which at- Acknowledgment months at the country’s top tack Afghanistan from safe ha- Trump acknowledged that office while interacting with a vens along the border between select group of journalists and the two countries. the war had cost both USA senior anchor persons, Ex- The White House believes and Pakistan, the foreign press News reported. that Pakistan’s Inter-Services ministry statement said. Hinting at possible changes Pakistani PM Imran Khan meets senior journalists in Islamabad, on Monday. (@INSAFPK) Intelligence agency and oth- Islamabad would help in the federal cabinet in the next er military bodies have long facilitate any talks in good 10 days, PM Imran interestingly all,” he remarked, adding that Mediation in ending from the federal cabinet, espe- own, and there’s not a single helped fund and arm the Tali- faith, the ministry added said that early elections in the the government will introduce Yemen, Afghan wars cially on the cost-cutting meas- decision that doesn’t have the ban both for ideological rea- country cannot be ruled out. He health cards throughout the ures they have taken. support of the army.” sons and to counter rising In- Pakistan’s foreign ministry said he had never been involved country, as well as a legal aid We want to mediate “We will not grant any The opening of Kartar- dian influence in Afghanistan. in nepotism and regretted cric- service to bring professional between Iran and Saudi national reconciliation order pur corridor was a significant It believes that a Pakistani ticism aimed at appointment of legal help within the reach of Arabia to end the war in (NRO) to anyone,” PM Imran decision of the government crackdown on the militants Khan hit back at the criti- his friend Zulfi Bukhari as his the masses. said. “The country was looted to defuse tensions with India could be pivotal in deciding the cism on Twitter, calling on advisor on overseas Pakistanis. To a question pertaining to Yemen. He reiterated that in the past in the name of the and open new doors of bilat- outcome of the war. the US president to name an The premier also said that his recent statement on dollar’s Pakistan will play its role to Charter of Democracy.” eral relations with the neigh- Pakistan has long denied ally that has sacrificed more he only came to know about recent hike against the rupee, end the Afghanistan war The armed forces of the bouring country. the claims and says it has paid against militancy. Trump’s let- the sudden increase in dollar’s wherein he had advised the na- country are standing by Commenting on Pakistan’s the price for its alliance with ter came as the US announced value through television, add- tion to not worry, PM Imran PM Imran Khan the manifesto of Pakistan foreign policy, PM Imran said, the US in the so-called “war on Zalmay Khalilzad will make ing that the State Bank took the said the currency decline was a Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said “We want to mediate between terror”, with thousands of its another visit starting this week decision without taking the gov- temporary phenomenon, and is investment and Pakistan is the premier expressing confi- Iran and Saudi Arabia to end citizens killed in its long strug- as special envoy to the region. ernment into confidence. that the country’s economic in- progressing towards that goal dence over cooperation among the war in Yemen.” He reiter- gle with militancy. He recently expressed “We are working to in- dicators stayed positive. as per plan,” he added. On the different state institutions. To ated that Pakistan will play its “Trump acknowledged that hopes that a peace deal to end troduce a uniform education “Pakistan’s exports are go- performance of the federal min- a question, the premier said, role to end the Afghanistan war. the war had cost both USA and the war could be struck before and health system, which will ing to improve further. The isters, the premier said he had “There’s isn’t a single decision “I will only go for foreign Pakistan,” the foreign ministry the Afghan presidential elec- provide equal opportunities to single most important thing received performance reports that I haven’t taken on my trips if they help Pakistan.” statement continued. Islama- tion, scheduled for April.

B’desh oppn cries foul over rejection of nominations Police raid at Kabul residence of Hundreds of Papuan ex-minister’s stepson turns deadly pro-freedom activists REUTERS will not gain anything, we will held in Indonesia DHAKA Bangladesh tries 8 over cafe attack not bow down to this injustice DPA Tamim Wardak, the stepson of JAKARTA: An Australian was DHAKA: Eight alleged Islamist extremists went on trial in Bangla- without a challenge,” he said. KABUL former defence minister Abdul among hundreds of pro-Pap- AN alliance of opposition desh on Monday over a savage 2016 attack claimed by Islamic The EC denied the charge Rahim Wardak, when they met uan independence activists parties accused Bangladesh’s State that killed 22 people including 18 foreigners at a Dhaka of bias, saying that of a total AT least one policeman was armed resistance, Rahimi said. arrested across Indonesia Election Commission (EC) cafe popular with Westerners. 3,065 nominations received, killed in Kabul on Monday Rahimi said an individual had at the weekend, police and on Monday of being biased Prosecutors say that the eight members of a homegrown 786 had been rejected for vari- when a police raid on the al- filed a lawsuit against Wardak, rights groups said Monday. in favour of the ruling Awami extremist outfit were “associates” of the five attackers killed ous reasons, including non- leged illegal residence of a claiming that the residence Some 233 activists, includ- League Party after it rejected when police stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe. payment of loans or utility bills well-connected Afghan indi- was his and that Wardak was ing Australian Ronda Amy nearly a quarter of the candi- The eight, who face the death penalty if convicted, “helped and criminal convictions. vidual sparked an armed clash residing in it illegally. Harman, were detained late dates the alliance nominated mastermind the attack and supplied arms and ammunition,” Helal Uddin Ahmed, secre- between the forces and guards The individual, not named Saturday in Indonesia’s sec- for elections on December 30. prosecutor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said. (AFP) tary of the EC, said it “had not at the property, the Interior by Rahimi, won all three tri- ond-largest city Surabaya, The EC has rejected 205 of yet classified numbers based Ministry said. als and Wardak was notified East Java police spokesman a total 900 nominations made on their political affiliations”. At least six policemen and a a month ago to leave the resi- Frans Barung Mangera said. by the Jatiya Oikya Front, or role in cancelling nominations, seeks to oust Prime Minister Four sources familiar with local journalist were wounded dence, but had so far refused. The arrests were made at United National Front, a multi- as almost no nominations from Sheikh Hasina and her Awami the matter said dozens of re- in the clash, Interior Ministry Police special units have a student dormitory, said party opposition alliance, said the ruling party were rejected,” League from power. Manna jected nominations were of spokesman Nasrat Rahimi told surrounded the house and lawyer Veronica Koman, who S Farazi, press secretary of one said Mahmudur Rahman Man- said the alliance planned to breakaway elements from the dpa. Afghan police had gone to are preparing to raid the resi- represented some of the of the parties. na, convener of Nagarik Oikya, challenge the rejections in Awami League who had failed the house in downtown Kabul dence, as according to the law, detainees. (AFP) “The EC has played a biased a partner in the alliance that court. “Though we know we to secure party nominations. to forcibly evict the resident, the spokesman said. Journalist critical of Duterte Urgent need of tribunal on crimes against Rohingya: Law group surrenders to face charges REUTERS an immediate reference of the of a US State Department re- WASHINGTON situation to the ICC (Interna- port released in September, but AFP in particular his internationally tional Criminal Court).” the US government stopped MANILA condemned drug war that has A human rights law group con- A report by United Nations short of labeling the atrocities killed thousands. Ressa now tracted by the US State Depart- investigators in August found crimes against humanity, gen- THE journalist who leads a faces the prospect of a trial in an ment to investigate atrocities that Myanmar’s military car- ocide or war crimes. news site that has battled Phil- overburdened court system that against Rohingya Muslims in ried out mass killings and gang The State Department re- ippine President Rodrigo Du- is notoriously susceptible to in- Myanmar said on Monday there rapes of Rohingyas with “geno- port, the subject of internal de- terte turned herself in on Mon- fluence from powerful elites. was an urgent need to establish cidal intent” and the command- bate that delayed its rollout for day to face what she termed a “They (the charges) are po- a criminal tribunal to bring er-in-chief and five generals nearly a month, referred to a “manufactured” tax fraud case litically motivated and... they those responsible to justice. should be prosecuted under in- “well-planned and coordinated” that carries the threat of a dec- are manufactured,” she told A report released on Mon- ternational law. campaign of mass killings, gang ade behind bars. journalists outside court. “Rap- day by the Washington-based That report called for the rapes and other atrocities. A day after Rappler CEO pler pays the right taxes.” If Public International Law UN Security Council to impose A declaration of genocide by Maria Ressa flew home to the found guilty of the charge that and Policy Group (PILPG), an arms embargo, targeted the US government, which has Philippines under the threat of Rappler provided false infor- based on more than 1,000 sanctions and for the suspects only gone as far as labeling the an arrest warrant, she surren- mation to tax authorities, she interviews with Rohingya (File photo) Rohingya refugees gather in the “no man’s land” behind My- to be tried by an ad hoc tribunal crackdown “ethnic cleansing,” dered at a Manila court and risks up to 10 years behind bars. refugees who fled to Bangla- anmar’s boder lined with barb wire fences in Maungdaw district, Rakhine. or referred to the ICC. could have legal implications was allowed to remain free af- She posted a bail equivalent of desh, said there were reason- However, diplomats say that may commit Washington ter paying a cash bail. $1,100 (970 euros). able grounds to believe the “The international commu- ability for such crimes,” the veto powers China and Russia to stronger punitive measures Rappler has been hit by a Campaigners condemned Myanmar military commit- nity is obliged to protect popu- report said. It called for “a po- are likely to protect Myanmar against Myanmar. This has string of government efforts the charge, which is one of sev- ted crimes against human- lations subjected to atrocity litically viable choice to be made from UN action. made some in the Trump ad- to shut it down since the site eral tax fraud cases the govern- ity, genocide and war crimes crimes by the own governments and the urgent establishment of The PILPG’s interviews ministration wary of issuing took a critical tone on Duterte, ment filed against Rappler. against the minority group. and ensure justice and account- an accountability mechanism or with refugees formed the basis such an assessment. 08 Tuesday, December 4, 2018

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

‘The Quiet Man’ Who Moved The World The X Factors In Indonesia’s George HW Bush —The 41st president of the United Presidential Race States — confronted tyranny and showed the world the power of compassion PON hearing that George HW Bush also record the influence he commanded in The country’s 2019 presidential elections will see a rematch of the 2014 vote, passed away, our first thought assembling an overwhelming coalition to turned not to his time in the Oval eject Saddam Hussein from Kuwait. with the economy and religion likely to shape the poll results Office but to his daughter Robin. The At home, his influence extended to second child and the elder daughter stabilising federal finances and reviving a ED RATCLIFFE U TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE of George and Barbara Bush, Pauline flagging economy that dipped into recession Robinson Bush died of leukemia before her after a long boom in the 1980s. He pushed fourth birthday in 1953. George Bush would for and signed into law the Americans with ITH a GDP of more than $1 later wonder if, when he met her again in Disabilities Act, legislation that helped trillion, a population of 264 heaven, she would be a child or an adult. reshape a cultural attitude toward people million, and diverse natural If that was part of the mystery that has with disabilities. And he recognised the resources, Indonesia is one of now been revealed to him, we can know important role that private compassion Wthe most dynamic economies with certainty that it was a reunion filled plays in a free society, where private in Southeast Asia. It is also one of the with a deep and abiding joy. charitable endeavors can often marshal region’s most robust democracies. With Referred to as ‘the quiet man’ in a more resources more quickly and be more less than six months until presidential recent book of that title by effective than public efforts. elections in April 2019, the battle lines are his one-time chief of staff What he called ‘A already being drawn. As the government John H Sununu, Bush was Thousand Points of Light’ fights to maintain the rupiah amid a leader the country turned were, in fact, the private changing global trade conditions, lively to again and again in crisis. armies of compassion public debate emerges over the role of He led the Republican that have a long history Islam in public life, inequality, foreign National Committee during in America, but decades debt, and fake news. the collapse of Richard into the federal War on The 2019 elections will see a rematch has made inroads into welfare reform inasmuch as it has neutralised criticism, Nixon’s presidency. He Poverty were at risk of of the 2014 vote. President Joko ‘Jokowi’ and social support, inequality remains Jokowi’s base has accused him of selling took the helm of the Central being discounted. His work Widodo, the nation’s first leader from stubbornly high. out. However, Ma’ruf has recently been Intelligence Agency when helped steer corporate outside the political and military elite, is once Prabowo has also claimed that promoting a more moderate view – it was at a low ebb. And he and private philanthropic again facing Prabowo Subianto, a former Indonesia’s foreign debt trajectory will see ‘Wasatiyyah Islam’ or Islam tengah took up the reins as vice efforts toward a wide range lieutenant general and establishment figure the country bankrupt by 2030. Indeed, (centrist Islam) – that promotes the president in the Reagan of social ills. And his sense who chairs the Gerindra Party. foreign debt has grown by 48 percent characteristics of balance and tolerance. administration at a time of service extended past his Jokowi remains the favourite; he is under Jokowi, largely due to public Fake news runs rampant across when the United States time in the White House — ahead in the most recent polls and retains infrastructure spending. The government Indonesian social media, especially on was in retreat abroad and including in recent decades his image as a down-to-earth man of the WhatsApp. Misinformation has had real- retrenching economically raising aid for Haiti and people. However, despite some success he Both ‘Jokowi’ and Prabowo are likely world consequences, including vigilante at home. other nations after natural has not delivered on all his 2014 election justice, arrests and riots. Both civil society As president, he saw in The example of leadership that disasters — and extended promises. In an effort to bolster his religious to appeal to voters with populist and the government have attempted to the collapse of the Soviet Bush left is a mix of personal to inculcating an ethos of credentials and appeal to more conservative economic policies as solutions to debunk “alternative facts” and close the Union a rare opportunity character, compassion and service in his family. He elements, Jokowi has chosen Ma’ruf Amin domestic social inequality and a websites and groups responsible, leaving to enable the spread of measured strength would see two of his sons, – head of the Indonesian Ulema Council tense global trade environment them vulnerable to accusations that they human liberty on a mass George W Bush and Jeb and supreme leader of Nahdlatul Ulama are silencing opponents and clamping scale. When others might Bush, elected governors (Indonesia’s largest Islamic organisation) down on free speech. have wished him to go on a world victory tour of major states and one of his sons win two – as his running partner. has struggled to rally private sector Money politics and corruption have celebrating the collapse of the evil empire, terms as president of the US. Prabowo offers a strong-man image. As infrastructure investment and diversify not yet garnered as much attention as in President Bush refused to gloat. Instead, What George HW Bush left us was a former military leader, he has credibility away Chinese infrastructure investment, previous elections. Paying for votes will through diplomacy, by mentoring officials an example that in leadership, character on security and promotes a “just” society which has rocketed from $600 million in no doubt remain an issue, as Indonesia is washing out of power in the former Soviet and compassion can move the world. He through economic and political prosperity. 2015 to $3.36 billion in 2017. susceptible to the practice of vote-buying bloc, and through American foreign policy, understood the power of unlocking human There are overlapping themes with Behind the economic nationalism based on its history as a patronage society. he shepherded in a new world. In what was creativity and the importance of improving Jokowi’s campaign, though no precise rhetoric, both candidates’ economic In elections in June to select governors a stunning transition away from tyranny, the lives of others. policy proposals from either candidate yet. prospectus is likely to be more diverse. and district heads, 18 governors and much of Eastern Europe left communism He also knew how to live life to its Prabowo’s running mate is Sandiaga Uno, Jokowi’s track record has shown a strategy 75 mayors were under investigation for on the ash heap of history, East and West fullest. Late in life, he took to celebrating his a business entrepreneur who retired as of long-term economic investment, reform, alleged bribery and corruption. Neither Germany were peacefully reunited, and birthday by going parachuting. Throughout Jakarta’s deputy governor in order to run. and liberalisation, including improving side has outlined a clear policy programme even Russia gained the opportunity to turn much of his life he loved to take his Sandiaga has economic credibility and infrastructure and increasing Indonesia’s outside their top-line mission statements: toward democracy. speedboat off the coast of Maine near his has already shown his appeal to younger credit rating, alongside populist projects Creating a “sovereign and independent None of that was foreordained. And all home in Kennebunkport. More than one of voters, who, at 30 percent of the electorate, – renationalising natural resources and nation based on mutual cooperation” from of it continues to rebound to the benefit of his guests were a little unnerved at the speed are crucial to both campaigns. implementing energy price controls. Jokowi/Ma’ruf, and building an Indonesia the United States in the grand struggle of at which he would roar along the coast. The economy is set to be the central Prabowo’s economic policy may also that is “just, prosperous, politically and liberty vs tyranny. Consider that a decade Both are small examples of one of the aspect of the election campaign. It is be influenced by his running mate’s economically sovereign, and culturally after George HW Bush left office, Russia bigger themes of his life not fully explored a potential weak spot for Jokowi that business-friendly position. In both cases distinct” from Prabowo/Sandiaga. had yet to fully turn back toward the darkest by historians. Bush was always willing to Prabowo has already attacked on several there may continue to be an incongruous The economy is sure to play a major impulses of its past and was therefore willing jump off and try something new. Whether fronts. Both candidates are likely to appeal mix of investment-friendly policies and role, and religion may continue to be to actively help the United States enter it was leaving New England behind to to voters with populist economic policies protectionist moves in the energy, food important. Foreign policy has not been Afghanistan so that our armed forces could make his way in West Texas or running for as solutions to domestic social inequality and fuel sectors. prominent in this, or previous, election topple the Taliban and hunt down Al Qaeda’s political office, embracing new policy ideas and a tense global trade environment. Since his first election campaign, campaigns beyond the domestic-related leaders. Consider too that as we now must or believing that meaningful change was In October, the rupiah fell to its lowest Jokowi has faced repeated criticism over issues of Chinese investment and foreign confront Russian aggression abroad, we have possible, George HW Bush was a catalyst. value in more than 20 years, stoking his religious credentials. In recent years workers. However, Jokowi has recently a host of new Eastern European allies within Our parting thought about the 41st memories of the 1998 financial crisis. The political Islam has gained momentum become more vocal in international forums NATO and within the European Union. president comes to us from historian Jon immediate causes of the fall are global in Indonesia, as groups pursue their on global trade tensions, encouraging The example of leadership that Bush left Meacham. Once when he was approaching events, though a large current account interests through legal and democratic nations to work together. This is indicative is a mix of personal character, compassion 90 years old, Bush was at his home in deficit and US denominated debt are channels. These groups had a pivotal role of Jokowi’s view that Indonesia’s economic and measured strength. Kennebunkport when a massive storm underlying factors. The government – in toppling Jokowi’s ally, Basuki Tjahaja fate is tied to regional and global economic We can see that throughout his life Bush rolled in. His chief of staff found him sitting supported by the IMF – maintains that Purnama or Ahok, in the 2017 Jakarta performance more generally, despite the used personal diplomacy to reshape the arc outside watching the ocean as a full gale the currency issues are not indicative gubernational race, in favor of Prabowo rising tones of economic nationalism seen of history. Internationally, historians will force wind swirled around him. Why was he of Indonesia’s economic prospects, but ally Anies Basdewan. domestically. record the role the 41st president personally out in the mix? The former president simply a falling rupiah will impact day-to-day Jokowi’s selection of Ma’ruf Amin played in reshaping Europe. Historians will said: “I don’t want to miss anything.” expenses and voters are likely to focus as running mate was a thinly-veiled (Ed Ratcliffe is Head of Research on pocketbook issues. While Jokowi attempt to win conservative voters. But and Advisory at Asia House.) (Tribune News Service)

Global Shifts In Education Drive The Delivery of Applied Islamic Education The College of Islamic Studies is in continuous advancement towards becoming a global benchmark in offering nuanced examinations of traditional Islamic knowledge within the context of the challenges faced in modern societies M EVREN TOK AND SABIKA SHABAN These transformations open up educa- (WISE), which is currently the most com- lamic world. tional delivery to people of varying learn- One facet at the college involves prehensive platform to bring together in- CIS has cultivated a community of TECTONIC shift is taking place in ing styles and strength profiles, and to encouraging collaborative novators in the field of education. Here at practice among students, faculty, and lo- the very nature of global education. children in limiting environments such CIS, we extend on WISE’s global effort lo- cal actors around a common problem: in- The educational models of the past as refugee camps, remote communities, opportunities with local and global cally by drawing on innovative strategies quiry and multi-faceted project. Students (which albeit stubbornly continue and socio-economic restrictions. Sayeed’s thought leaders in each discipline at in education and applying them to how are engaged both as learners and collabo- A in many institutions today) lack em- presentation represents the force of the the student, programme, and college Islamic studies is delivered in postgradu- rators in developing applied knowledge in pathy, critical and analytical thought, and tectonic shifts that technology can stir. levels to encourage multi-faceted ate education. One facet at the college their disciplines of interest informed by an ingrained respect for ethical and global For instance, “learning revolutions,” a hot approaches to modern-day questions involves encouraging collaborative op- Islamic studies. It is truly an exciting time citizenship. However, what is emerging is topic in global educational circles, address portunities with local and global thought to graduate such contributors to the Mus- yet to be defined, but certain qualities are the ways disruptive technologies affect leaders in each discipline at the student, lim world and beyond, who carry forward already visible. classroom settings and broader teaching in Islamic education. The syllabi prompt programme, and college levels to encour- the beacon of Islamic enlightenment, and The College of Islamic Studies (CIS), and learning dynamics. discussions on the implications of Islamic age multi-faceted approaches to modern- yet instinctively understand how to navi- Hamad Bin Khalifa University, recently How do these “revolutions” resonate thought, values, and ethics on sometimes day questions. gate the complexity of today’s world as hosted Imran Sayeed—MIT professor, with the Muslim world? We were intrigued contentious issues, not only in contem- In fostering a love for learning in our leaders in Islamic global citizenship. entrepreneur, and educational specialist— to look at CIS as a microcosm of study, and porary studies, but in finance, economy, students, CIS builds on Qatar Founda- When looking at Sayeed’s three foun- who identified what he refers to as three to gauge if CIS was primed for such revo- global affairs, history, art and architec- tion’s efforts in developing educational dational elements that precede technolog- “foundational elements” that “yet need to lutions by adopting the foundational ele- ture. Students are prompted to consider environments for empowerment and in- ical—or any systemic—change, we see the be fully realised” across most institutions ments. We observed to what degree the Islamic thought on controversial themes clusion. The college is in continuous ad- College of the Islamic Studies is truly well in the future education. These elements elements—namely ethical sensitivity, col- such as genomics and palliative care, the vancement towards becoming a global ahead of the game. pave the way for successful transforma- laborative spirit, and inherent curiosity— balance between profitability and sustain- benchmark in offering nuanced exami- tions that are brought about by disruptive have become part of the college in recent ability, and the role of Muslims in the ur- nations of traditional Islamic knowl- (Dr M Evren Tok is Associate technologies—or, in fact, any paradigmatic years. ban war against climate change, amongst edge within the context of the challenges Dean of Innovation and Communi- change. CIS emits a tantalising vibe by being many others. faced in modern societies. The syllabi ty Engagement and Sabika Shaban An important aspect of what is emerg- sensitive to the way religion, ethics, and In terms of collaborative spirit, Qatar are structured to individualise learning, is Academic Journals and Publi- ing today focuses on Sayeed’s focus, which morality are studied, researched, and dis- Foundation, the larger home for CIS, has to promote investigative thinking, and to cations Specialist at the College was on new pedagogical and technologi- seminated. The college acts as a purpose- assumed a special role in the discussion produce thought leaders and innovators of Islamic Studies (CIS), Hamad cal tools that foster inclusion and inno- ful laboratory where we continue to test, of the future of education through the who can diagnose future challenges and Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in vation inside and outside the classroom. apply, revise, develop, and forge the future World Innovation Summit for Education become home-grown innovators of the Is- Doha, Qatar.)

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News Special CBI court begins final Hearing on plea against SIT clean chit to in brief hearing in Sohrabuddin case Modi over Gujarat riots put off till January IANS Jafri -- has challenged the issue of facts and for how long 18 killed as army, MUMBAI: The final arguments in 22 other accused is expected by A total of 37 people were NEW DELHI Gujarat High Court order up- it can go on”. rebels clash in the politically-sensitive case of December-end. accused in the case, of which 16 holding clean chit to Modi and The court was also told eastern DR Congo the twin encounters of Sohrabud- The alleged “fake encoun- were discharged in 2014, includ- THE Supreme Court on others by SIT. that there were concurrent din Anwar Shaikh and Tulsiram ters” of gangsters Sohrabuddin ing 15 by the Special CBI Court Monday adjourned till Janu- The bench of Justice A.M. findings of the magistrate BUKAVU Clashes between Prajapati, and the brutal rape-cum- and Prajapati, and the disappear- Mumbai, and one by Bombay High ary the hearing on a plea by Khanwilkar and Justice He- court and the high court as the army and rebels loyal to murder of Kausar Bi, started on ance of the former’s wife, Kausar Court. Among those discharged Zakia Ahsan Jafri challeng- mant Gupta directed the post- well rejecting Zakia Jafri’s a renegade former general in Monday in a Special CBI Court Bi, took place in 2005-2006, cre- were the then Gujarat Home ing clean chit to then Guja- ing of the matter to the third plea. eastern DR Congo have killed here. ating a major political storm in the Minister and now BJP President rat Chief Minister Narendra week of January as senior Jafri has challenged the at least 18 people, military Special Judge SJ Sharma had Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled Amit Shah, the then Rajasthan Modi and others by the Spe- counsel Kapil Sibal appear- October 5, 2017 order of the sources said Monday. Fighting fixed the December 3 date after Gujarat. The prosecution’s case Home Minister G.C. Kataria, the cial Investigation Team (SIT) ing for Jafri told the court that Gujarat High Court upholding killed 14 rebels and four sol- completing the recording of state- was that Sohrabuddin was linked ‘encounter specialist’ and former for their alleged inaction in they wanted to file some addi- the magistrate court order re- diers in Fizi, a region of South ments of accused under Code of with the terror outfit Lashkar-e- Deputy Inspector-General from the 2002 post-Godhra riots tional documents and needed jecting Jafri’s protest petition Kivu, a mineral-rich province Criminal Procedure (CrPC) Section Tayiba and was allegedly conspir- Gujarat D.G. Vanzara, who at the including an attack on Gul- time. challenging the SIT report giv- which is prone to ethnic 313, and their lawyers failed to ing to assassinate “an important relevant time headed the Anti Ter- berg society. The SIT, on November 19, ing clean chit to top political tensions, the sources said. produce any defence witnesses political leader”, presumably, the rorism Squad (ATS) in that state, Zakia Jafri -- widow of while raising preliminary ob- leaders and state functionar- The unrest is another front by in the case. The verdict in the then state Chief Minister, and now and then IPS officer NK Amin and Congress leader and former jection to the Zakia Jafri’s plea ies for the alleged larger con- rebels opposed to President high-profile case, which involved Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 12 other police officials. member of Parliament Ahsan had opposed it, saying “it is an spiracy. Joseph Kabila as the poverty- stricken Democratic Republic of Congo prepares for a much- delayed presidential election on December 23. (AFP) Rajasthan won’t vote on Rahul’s Modi pays tribute Police officer, villager knowledge of Hinduism: Modi to ex-president Rajendra Prasad IANS claim to know it in its entirety. JODHPUR Taking a jibe at the Con- NEW DELHI: Prime Minister gress, he said it was not in- Narendra Modi on Monday DAYS after Congress President terested in issues related to paid tribute to the country’s killed in Bulandshahr Rahul Gandhi accused him of development but on Modi’s first President, Rajendra not understanding the funda- knowledge of Hinduism, Prasad on his birth anniver- mentals of Hinduism, Prime “which is irrelevant in an elec- sary. “Tributes to the first Minister Narendra Modi hit tion”. President of India, Bharat back on Monday, saying Ra- “Is Rajasthan going to vote Ratna Dr Rajendra Prasad. A cow vigilantes violence jasthan will vote on the issue on the issue whether Modi has man of high talent, and sym- of development, not on his the knowledge of Hinduism or bol of simple life-high think- knowledge of Hinduism. not? Or will it vote on issues of ing Rajendra Babu will always Incensed over suspected cow carcasses, a mob of 400 set over a dozen cars Modi added that unlike road, electricity and water?” he be a source of inspiration for Gandhi, he never claimed to asked. the citizens of the country,” on fire and pelted stones on policemen sent to quell the mob on rampage have entire knowledge of Hin- “Not even rishis and munis Modi tweeted in Hindi. duism “which can’t be grasped claimed that they had the en- Prasad was born on even in several lifetimes”. tire knowledge of Hinduism. It December 3, 1884 in Siwan, Dubbing the Congress is so vast that one can’t grasp Bihar. (IANS) President a self-proclaimed it in several lifetimes. I never “thekedar of Hinduism”, Modi claimed that I have that entire Woman set on fire said Hinduism is so vast that knowledge. Only ‘naamdar’ can by molesters, even the “rishis and munis” make that claim,” Modi said in cops suspended (sages and saints) could never a slanted attack on Gandhi. NEW DELHI A 28-year-old woman was set on fire by two men who allegedly molested her in India’s northern state of Amit Shah, Not Rahul, is your Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Monday. The woman, a leader: Vijayan to Chennithala resident of the Sitapur district, was reportedly on her way to IANS the police station to lodge a THIRUVANANTHAPURAM complaint on Saturday when she was attacked. The victim A war of words between had been turned away by the Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of local police, who had allegedly Opposition Ramesh Chennith- refused to take action in the ala escalated on Monday when matter. (DPA) the Kerala Chief Minister told the latter that the Congress’ state unit was following the diktats of BJP’s national chief Upholding victims’ Amit Shah, and not party Pres- rights difficult with ident Rahul Gandhi anymore. The Chief Minister said AFSPA in force, that ever since the Septem- say right activists ber 28 verdict of the Supreme Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Court allowing all women IANS to pray at the Lord Ayyappa free hand to run the show on NEW DELHI shrine, the protests in the the hallowed 18 steps of Saba- state showed “who was Chen- rimala temple last month. RENEWING calls for scrap- nithala’s leader. It is not Rahul The proceedings inside ping the Armed Forces Special Gandhi, but Amit Shah”. the Assembly turned chaotic Powers Act (AFSPA) that gives Vijayan was replying to within minutes after the ses- immunity to the military from an accusation made by Chen- sion was convened, forcing the prosecution for actions in dis- nithala that RSS leader Valsan Speaker to wrap up the busi- turbed areas, human rights ac- Thillenkary has been given a ness in less than half an hour. tivists have said that upholding the rights and interests of vic- tims is difficult in places where (File photo) Police arrest cow vigilantes during a mob violence. such “archaic” laws are in force. “In an environment of im- AFP Vigilantes torch truck transporting bovines investigation and said post- Nigeria’s Buhari denies dying, punity and intimidation fos- NEW DELHI mortem examinations would tered by archaic laws such as JAMMU Police used batons and tear smoke to disperse protest- be conducted. Footage shared being replaced by lookalike AFSPA, truth-seeking and A violent mob rampaged ers on Monday after cow vigilantes torched a truck carrying online showed vehicles on fire truth-telling is very difficult through villages in northern In- bovine animals in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district -- after and huge crowds of men hurl- as is upholding the rights and dia on Monday after the discov- setting them free. ing objects at police. Kumar REUTERS sented, but videos making the the interests of the victims,” ery of suspected cow carcasses, Police said the truck was transporting cows and buffaloes in said more than a dozen cars ABUJA claim have still been viewed said Sanjoy Hazarika, Director, setting vehicles ablaze and Pathwal village of Hiranagar area. were set alight. thousands of times on You- Commonwealth Human Rights murdering two people includ- The driver and helper of the truck escaped after abandoning It is illegal to slaughter cows NIGERIA’S President Muham- Tube and Facebook. Initiative (CHRI), a non-gov- ing a senior police officer. it when a mob stopped the vehicle alleging that bovine animals or even possess beef in many madu Buhari on Sunday de- “It’s real me, I assure you. ernmental organisation head- Police fired shots in the air were being carried for smuggling. Indian states. Some carry life nied claims that he had died I will soon celebrate my 76th quartered in New Delhi. as hundreds of villagers, in- The protesters freed the animals and later torched the truck. sentences for transgressions. and been replaced by a Suda- birthday and I will still go “These laws defy logic and censed over the death of the “The protesters tried to block the Jammu-Pathankot highway. Uttar Pradesh, the scene of nese impostor, breaking his strong,” Buhari told Nigerians need to go,” said Hazarika, au- sacred animals, pelted stones Police used batons and tear smoke to clear the highway,” a Monday’s violence, prohibits silence on a rumour that has in a town hall session in Po- thor of “Strangers Of The Mist: at officers sent to quell the vio- police officer said.(IANS) cow slaughter. circulated on social media for land, where he was attending a Tales of War and Peace from lence just 130 kilometres (80 Its chief minister Yogi Adi- months. conference, when asked about India’s Northeast”. miles) from New Delhi. tyanath, a firebrand Hindu Buhari, who is running for Jubril. Hazarika was speaking at Anand Kumar, an addi- have been lynched by vigilante Police baton-charged and tried priest turned politician, has re-election in February, spent “A lot of people hoped that a consultation on “Potential tional director general of Uttar mobs in the past. to bring the situation under pushed for slaughterhouses to five months in Britain last I died during my ill health,” he Transitional Justice Framework Pradesh state police, said word “These were suspected cow control. be closed and cow shelters to be year being treated for an un- said, adding that those who for Manipur” organised by the spread quickly in Bulandshahr carcasses and the villagers were “Police resorted to firing in constructed. disclosed illness. One theory spread the rumour were “igno- Centre for Human Rights Stud- district when carcasses believed angry about it,” Kumar told re- the air to control the crowd.” Cow slaughter is a pow- widely aired on social media rant and irreligious”. ies and the Centre for the Study to be cows were found dumped porters. Subodh Kumar Singh, a der-keg issue in India and one - and by some political oppo- The presidency circulat- of Knowledge Systems of Jindal near a village. “There were around 400 police inspector, and a local vil- that rights group say has been nents - was that he had been ed Buhari’s comments in an Global Law School, OP Jindal Cows are considered sacred people from three neighbour- lager were killed in the violence. stoked by Hindu hardliners to replaced by a lookalike from emailed statement entitled “It’s Global University (JGU) on De- by many Hindus and some ac- ing villages. They indulged in It is not yet clear how they provoke violence against Mus- Sudan called Jubril. Real Me, President Buhari Re- cember 1. cused of slaughtering the beasts heavy stone pelting and arson. died. Police have launched an lims and other minorities. No evidence has been pre- sponds to Cloning Allegation”.

Oppn meeting for ‘Grand WhatsApp launches TV campaign in India to fight fake news Alliance’ on December 10 IANS Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, platform said, adding that it incidents in the country, forcing IANS walking out of the Modi gov- NEW DELHI Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. would build on this effort to the government to send a stern NEW DELHI ernment. Congress President The second phase of the prepare for the 2019 Lok Sabha message to the company. Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal FACING flak for the misuse campaign started on September polls. Meeting WhatsApp CEO PREPARING the pitch for a Chief Minister Mamata Ba- of its platform, WhatsApp on 5 with radio ads across 83 AIR “We’re humbled by the im- Chris Daniels in August, Un- ‘Mahagatbandhan’ (Grand Al- nerjee, former Union Minister Monday launched its first-ever radio stations in Assam, Tripu- pact that WhatsApp had on ion IT Minister Ravi Shankar liance) ahead of the Lok Sabha Sharad Yadav, National Con- TV campaign in India as part of ra, West Bengal, Gujarat, Kar- people’s ability to freely con- Prasad said that the platform polls, opposition parties will ference leader Farooq Abdul- its efforts to address the chal- nataka, Maharashtra, Andhra nect with their loved ones. We must comply with the law and meet here on December 10, a lah, Samajwadi Party leader lenge of misinformation and Pradesh and Telangana, Orissa recognise at the same time con- take “suitable” steps to prevent day before Parliament opens Ram Gopal Yadav and leaders pernicious rumours. and Tamil Nadu. necting people can also lead to its misuse. its winter session and the re- of other opposition parties are The popular messaging For the TV campaign, the spread of misinformation, Over the last several sults of Assembly elections in likely to attend the meeting to platform earlier launched two WhatsApp said it worked close- which has to be confronted,” months, WhatsApp has made five states are known. be held at Constitution Club in phases of a radio campaign to ly with filmmaker Shirsha Guha said Bosco Zubiaga, who led a series of changes including The driving force be- the heart of Delhi. create awareness among users. Thakurta to develop three 60 production of these films for labeling forwarded messages hind the gathering is Andhra The meeting will focus on The first phase of the campaign second films that each convey WhatsApp. The rumours to inform users when they have Pradesh Chief Minister N. the form and structure of the was kicked off on August 29 real scenarios about dangerous Rajasthan and Telangana, the spread on the popular messag- received something not from Chandrababu Naidu, who has proposed opposition alliance with ads across 46 radio stations rumours that can spread among films will be available on TV, ing platform which has over their immediate contact and set been making efforts to put to- and a course of action to take of the All India Radio (AIR) in users. Timed to start just prior Facebook and YouTube in nine 200 million users in India have a limit on how forwarded mes- gether an anti-BJP front after forward the initiative. states like Bihar, Jharkhand, to the Assembly elections in languages, the Facebook-owned been linked to several lynching sages can be sent. 10 Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Gulf / Middle East Pope, Abbas discuss Jerusalem at first meeting after US embassy move

REUTERS for the three Abrahamic re- ficial Palestinian news agency VATICAN CITY ligions,” a Vatican statement WAFA said Abbas briefed the Gaza court sentences 6 to death said, referring to Christianity, pope on “the implications of THE Vatican expressed con- Judaism, and Islam. the US decision”. for ‘collaborating’ with Israel cern over the status of Je- US President Donald As Abbas was leaving the GAZA City: A military court in the Hamas-run Gaza Strip on rusalem on Monday as Pope Trump outraged the Arab library, he told the pope: Monday sentenced six people, including a woman, to death for Francis and Palestinian world last year when he re- “We are counting on you”. “collaborating” with Israel, authorities said. President Mahmoud Abbas versed decades of policy by It was not clear what he was In total 14 people were sentenced for “collaborating with the held their first meeting since recognising Jerusalem as Is- referring to. occupation,” with five sentenced to be hanged and one shot, the the United States stirred in- rael’s capital and put Wash- The Vatican backs a two- interior ministry in Gaza said. ternational anxiety by mov- ington’s embassy there. It state solution to the Pales- Eight others were sentenced to hard labour ranging from six ing its embassy there. was opened in May. tinian-Israeli conflict, with to 15 years. The two embraced and Palestinians, with broad in- both sides agreeing on the The rulings came after eight people were killed when an Is- kissed on the cheek as the ternational backing, want East status of Jerusalem as part raeli special forces operation in Gaza was uncovered on Novem- pontiff welcomed Abbas to a Jerusalem as the capital of a of the peace process. ber 11, leading to a vicious firefight. library in the Vatican’s Ap- future independent state, while The statement said Abbas Hamas fired hundreds of rockets at Israel in response, with ostolic Palace for a private, Israel views the whole city its and the pope also discussed the Jewish state striking dozens of targets in Gaza before a 20-minute meeting. “united and eternal” capital. efforts to reactivate the Israe- November 13 ceasefire agreement. “Particular attention was The Vatican expressed con- li-Palestinian peace process The six sentenced to death Monday were not directly related reserved for the status of Je- cern last year at Trump’s move, and hoped for “a renewed to the flareup, officials said. rusalem, underlining the im- saying the city’s “status quo” commitment on the part of Iyad al-Bozum, the spokesman of the interior ministry in portance of recognising and should be respected. Francis Pope Francis (left) is greeted by President of the Palestinian National the international community Gaza, said they were linked “to a communications and eaves- preserving its identity and the has called for all to honour UN Authority Mahmoud Abbas at the end of a private audience at the to meet the legitimate aspira- dropping device planted by the (Israeli) occupation”. (AFP) universal value of the holy City resolutions on the city. The of- Vatican, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) tions of both peoples”.

News in brief UN evacuates wounded Huthi Two dead in Lebanon’s Syrian refugee camp fire, nearly 2 dozen tents burnt

YAMMOUNEH: A fire ripped through a refugee camp in Lebanon on Monday killing two Syrians, including a boy, and burning nearly two dozen tents, a local official said. fighters ahead of peace talks Around 1.5 million Syrians have sought shelter in Lebanon from the seven-year civil war raging next door, with many living in camps in the Bekaa Valley in the east of the country. UN envoy Griffiths, meanwhile, lands in Sanaa on a separate plane to meet rebel leaders in peace push The fire in the northeastern town of Yammouneh early Monday “killed a 46-year-old man as well as a boy aged seven AFP or eight”, deputy mayor Hussein Shreif said. SANAA It “burnt down 23 of 70 tents in the camp,” he said, adding it was not immediately clear what started the fire. WOUNDED rebels were flown But after the initial spark, “the explosion of a fuel container out of the Yemeni capital in one of the tents caused the fire to spread,” he said. Sanaa on Monday for medi- Security forces and a UN team were dispatched to the area cal treatment, a critical step of the camp, he said. (AFP) towards bringing warring par- ties to planned UN-brokered negotiations in Sweden. Syria coalition says it killed Islamic The UN-chartered flight State leader linked to beheadings had taken off at 6:00 pm (1500 GMT) for Oman carry- BEIRUT: The US-led coalition against the Islamic State group said ing 50 wounded rebels, their Monday it killed a senior militant involved in the executions of an escorts and a team of doctors, American aid worker and other Western hostages. a security source at Sanaa In- Abu al-Umarayn was accused of involvement in the November ternational Airport told AFP. 2014 beheading of Peter Kassig, a former US ranger who was do- The United Nations’ envoy ing volunteer humanitarian work when captured in 2013. “He was to Yemen, Martin Griffiths, killed and more information will be available after a full assess- meanwhile landed in Sanaa on ment,” Sean Ryan, spokesman for the US-led coalition, said in a a separate plane to meet the statement issued after the Sunday strikes. Huthi rebels, who have been “Al Umarayn had given indications of posing an imminent locked in a four-year conflict threat to coalition forces and he was involved in the killing of with a rival Saudi-led military American citizen and former US Army Ranger, Peter Kassig,” he coalition. said. Ryan said the militant had also been involved in the execu- A UN source confirmed tion of several other prisoners. It is the first time the coalition, wounded rebels had been which has been hunting down IS fighters in Iraq and Syria.(AFP) evacuated from the Yemeni capital in what was a “con- fidence-building measure” Nechirvan, Barzani Palestinian twins aimed at pushing ahead with nominated for top jailed in Germany negotiations between the Kurdistan posts for IS recruitment Huthis and the coalition this month. BAGHDAD: Iraq’s Kurdistan CELLE: Twins aged 22 were The evacuation marks a Democratic Party (KDP) said handed 30-month prison key step in kickstarting stalled Wounded Houthi fighters wait to be evacuated from the Sana’a International Airport in Sana’a, Yemen, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) on Monday it had nominated sentences by a German court negotiations as world powers current premier Nechirvan on Monday for recruiting for press for an end to the devas- finding peace”. Huthi military Barzani to succeed his Islamic State and calling for tating conflict that has pushed Iran declares support for Yemen peace negotiations spokesman Yahya Saree said uncle Masoud Barzani as attacks to be perpetrated on Yemen to the brink of famine. TEHRAN: Iran offered support on Monday to the planned UN-brokered peace talks on Yemen, the rebels were ready to hold president of Iraqi Kurdistan, Christmas markets. Saudi Arabia and its al- calling for an end to “the brutal aggression” on the country. “The warmongers have not achieved talks “starting with a cease- and Masoud Barzani’s son The court, sitting in the lies, who back Yemen’s em- any of their political and hegemonic goals after four years of bitter war and destructive aggression fire” by the rival coalition at Masrour as premier of the northern city of Celle, found battled President Abedrabbo against Yemeni people,” Iran’s foreign ministry said in a statement. a press conference broadcast regional government. that the twins, who grew up Mansour Hadi, had agreed The UN is planning to host peace talks in Sweden between Yemen’s Saudi-backed government on the insurgents’ Al-Masirah With 45 of 111 seats, in a Palestinian refugee camp to allow for the evacuation of and Huthi rebels. The Gulf monarchies and United States accuse Iran of supporting the rebels -- and television. Iran also offered the KDP is the biggest party in Syria before moving to 50 wounded combatants, 50 see this as justification for the military campaign they have been waging in Yemen since 2015. The support on Monday, saying it in the Kurdish assembly after Germany in 2015, engaged in escorts and a team of Yemeni extent of any Iranian support for the Huthis remains unclear, with some analysts saying its backing was ready to cooperate with September’s regional election propaganda for Islamic State and UN doctors to the Omani for the rebels was ramped up after the Saudi-led coalition began its campaign. (AFP) the international community but 11 shy of an outright ma- and called for attacks to be capital early Monday morning to resolve the crisis. jority, and will have to govern carried out. –a condition set by the Huthis Previous talks planned for in coalition. Masrour Barzani Investigators found video for negotiations. across the capital, controlled A UN source said the reo- sure” of Sanaa airport since September in Geneva failed is currently Iraqi Kurdistan’s instructions for bomb-mak- The fate of wounded rebels by the Iran-backed insurgents pening of Sanaa airport, shut 2015, when the Saudi-led alli- to get under way as the Huthi security chief. Both Masrour ing and plans for attacks had been a stumbling block to since 2014, in ambulances as for more than three years fol- ance intervened in the Yemen delegation never left Sanaa, and Nechirvan have occupied using trucks on the men’s the start of a previous round of they made their way to the lowing air raids by the Saudi- war, constituted a violation of saying the United Nations senior roles within the KRG mobile phones. aborted peace talks in Geneva long-defunct airport. led coalition, was a priority at international humanitarian could not guarantee their safe throughout the last decade. The twins made a partial in September. The proposed UN-bro- the next round of peace talks. law. return. Veteran Kurdish leader confession to the court but The rebels had said they kered peace talks have been The Huthis had an- The opposing sides cau- The rebels also accused the Masoud Barzani, still the head denied that they aimed to would attend the talks in Swe- backed by both the rebels and nounced at the weekend that tiously reiterated their willing- world body of failing to secure of the KDP, stepped down support Islamic State or to den if they were guaranteed the government and were ex- the airport could now meet the ness to attend negotiations. the evacuation of wounded re- after 12 years as regional call for attacks. They insisted safe passage. pected to take place in Sweden requirements of the Interna- Yemen’s information min- bels to Oman, a relatively neu- president in November 2017, they were expressing their Journalists were banned this week. tional Civil Aviation Organiza- ister, Moammer al-Eryani, tral party in the Yemen war. less than a month after helm- dissatisfaction with the situ- from Sanaa International Air- UN Secretary-General tion (ICAO) to “receive civil- said the government had Talks initially broke ing a referendum on Kurdish ation of the Palestinians and port in the hours leading up to Antonio Guterres, however, ian flights”. The ICAO has not agreed to the Sweden talks as down in 2016, when 108 independence that backfired with the war in Syria. the departure of the UN flight has played down the early released a statement on Sanaa a first step towards “facilitat- days of negotiations in Ku- and triggered a crisis for Iraq’s They acknowledged their on Monday. December schedule and said airport. ing negotiations” and to end wait failed to yield a deal and Kurds. (REUTERS) actions had been wrong. (DPA) Earlier in the day, wound- he hoped talks would start A UN panel of experts this “all excuses invoked by the left rebel delegates stranded ed rebels were transported “this year”. year said the “effective clo- coupists (rebels) to evade in Oman for three months. Yemen hospital struggles with flood of malnourished children

AFP the internationally recognised Yemen’s Huthi rebels which solably in his mother’s arms. KHOKHA, YEMEN Yemeni authorities. has sparked fears of a fresh hu- Cartoon characters adorn the But nearly four years into a manitarian collapse. walls of one hospital room that TWENTY Yemeni children war that has pushed 14 million The hospital serves as the is painted pink and blue. huddle together outside Yemenis to the brink of star- main facility for health services Three mothers wearing Khokha hospital, hoping to be vation, even Khokha hospital in the district, home to 30,000 niqabs, a veil that covers the let into a clinic that serves as a cannot meet the needs of all the people, as well as Yemenis in face, sit on beds with their mal- lifeline for tens of thousands. malnourished children who ar- neighbouring areas. And every nourished babies. On the narrow pavement, rive daily. day, without fail, new cases of “We receive a large number a boy dressed in purple leans “We take the phone num- acutely malnourished children of cases regularly, most of them limply against his mother. In bers of the patients when there turn up for the doctors to treat. suffering severe malnutrition,” her lap is a baby with expres- aren’t enough beds for them, Inside the hospital, staff says hospital director Yahia sionless eyes. and when a case is discharged, work around the clock, weigh- Zuheir. The hospital, located in a we call them back for treat- ing children, taking measure- But the hospital’s seven government-controlled west- ment,” says Abdullah Zuhair, ments and injecting nutrients rooms “are not enough to meet ern province, is one of the a doctor in the children’s ward. for those too weak to chew. demand”. war-torn country’s better-re- The United Nations calls Yem- Demonstrators hold placards during a protest to condemn the war in Yemen and civilian deaths outside One-year-old Yahia “We appeal to every- sourced clinics. en the world’s worst humani- the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) weighs in at 5.5 kilograms (12 one... to intervene urgently,” It receives supplies and aid tarian crisis. pounds)–nearly half the aver- Zuheir says. UN agencies from the United Nations and The long-impoverished lapse and the war between by a Saudi-led coalition. hour drive–south of port city age weight of children his age. say half of Yemen’s popula- donors including the United country has been crippled Iran-backed rebels and gov- Khokha hospital is located Hodeida, the target of a pro- As the baby waits for emer- tion of more than 28 million Arab Emirates, a main ally of by a blockade, economic col- ernment forces propped up just 100 kilometres–a two- government offensive against gency treatment, he cries incon- is at risk of starvation. Europe / Americas Tuesday, December 4, 2018 11 Swedish court adds second rape Mexico’s new government prepares sale Uruguay denies political asylum to Peru’s conviction for man in Nobel scandal of former president’s plane former president STOCKHOLM: A Swedish appeals court on Monday found MEXICO CITY: The big, luxurious airplane used to ferry Mexico’s MONTEVIDEO: Uruguay refused on Monday to grant political News Jean-Claude Arnault, the man at the centre of a sex scandal ex-president around the globe is about to fly away permanently asylum to Peru’s former president Alan Garcia and ordered him in brief that forced the postponement of this year’s Nobel Prize in in one of the first moves by the new president to rid the country to immediately leave the country’s embassy in Lima, which he Literature, guilty of an additional rape and increased his prison of what he has derided as a towering symbol of excess. “We are entered two weeks ago. Garcia’s request was declined because term. A lower court in October had convicted Arnault of one selling all the planes and helicopters that the corrupt politicians Peru’s judiciary was investigating “eventual economic crimes” rape but acquitted him of another. (REUTERS) used,” President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said. (REUTERS) he committed, Uruguay’s President Tabare Vazquez said. (DPA)

Trump seeks talks with Putin, Xi to end ‘uncontrollable arms race’ Trump urges ‘full sentence’ for his AFP would spark a new arms race between their two powerhouse ex-lawyer Cohen in Russia probe WAHSINGTON with Russia. Trump at the I am certain that, at some time countries. WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called for a “full and time said he would build up While Trump cancelled a complete” sentence for his former lawyer Michael Cohen on US President Donald Trump America’s nuclear stockpile in the future, President Xi and I, scheduled bilateral meeting Monday, weighing in on a judicial proceeding with accusations on Monday proposed talks “until people come to their together with President Putin of with Putin in Buenos Aires, Cohen lied about dealings with Russia during his 2016 with the leaders of China senses.” the two did have an “informal” presidential campaign. and Russia aimed at halting In an early morning tweet Russia, will start talking about conversation at the summit. Cohen is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec 12 after what he described as an on Monday, the president said: a meaningful halt to what has The 1987 INF deal did not pleading guilty on Thursday to tax evasion, making false “uncontrollable” arms race. “I am certain that, at some cover China and was designed statements to a bank, campaign finance violations, and lying Trump’s comment follows time in the future, President Xi become a major and uncontrollable to eliminate short- and to Congress. A former member of Trump’s inner circle, Cohen an October announcement in and I, together with President Arms Race. The US spent 716 intermediate-range missiles has been cooperating with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s which he said he would withdraw Putin of Russia, will start on Europe’s doorstep. investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US election from the Intermediate-Range talking about a meaningful Billion Dollars this year. Crazy! A date for the US official and possible coordination with the Trump campaign. Russia Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), halt to what has become a withdrawal from the treaty denies election meddling and Trump describes the investigation a Cold War deal with Russia to major and uncontrollable has yet to be pinpointed, as a political witch hunt. cut missile numbers. Arms Race.” “The US spent Trump’s tweet came on the in Argentina, during which leaving room for a possible fix Cohen’s lawyers asked the judge in a court filing on Friday Critics say the move, 716 Billion Dollars this year. heels of a weekend meeting the leaders called a truce on that would likely also have to not to sentence him to prison. (REUTERS) which has not been finalised, Crazy!” he added. with Xi during the G20 summit an intensifying trade war involve China.

Gun salute ‘May govt risks being in as former US contempt of parliament Climate change a president Bush over Brexit legal advice’ begins last trip REUTERS said Britain could be locked LONDON into a full customs union to Washington with the bloc to prevent a ‘matter of life or BRITAIN’S opposition Labour hard border on the island of REUTERS Party said Prime Minister Ireland unless it is superseded HOUSTON Theresa May’s government by a new trade deal. could face contempt of A Labour Party official A MILITARY honour guard parliament action after only said the government must loaded the body of former US publishing on Monday a provide the full legal advice. death’: Guterres President George HW Bush summary of the legal advice “This falls far short of onto Air Force One on Monday received on her Brexit deal what parliament demanded. for a final trip to Washington with the European Union. It is not the full legal advice,” UN chief warns world is and the start of four days of an official said. not moving fast enough mourning the man who led the May’s government has The government has nation as the Cold War ended. resisted publishing the full resisted publishing the full to prevent catastrophic Cannons fired in tribute advice saying it is covered advice saying it is covered by climate disruption at a Texas Air National Guard by client confidentiality client confidentiality. base outside Houston where Under parliamentary DPA the 41st president’s flag- rules, it is up to the Speaker, KATOWICE, POLAND draped casket was loaded onto The advice is at the centre who chairs debates in the presidential jet, called of a parliamentary battle, parliament’s directly-elected UN Secretary General Antonio “Special Air Mission 41” for the with the opposition Labour chamber, to decide whether Guterres said that the world is flight to Joint Base Andrews Party threatening to write to allow a contempt motion “in deep trouble with climate outside of Washington. to the Speaker of the House to be voted upon. change” at the official opening His son, former President of Commons accusing the If it passes, it would then of a UN climate conference in George HW Bush, was set to join government of failing to be referred to a committee Poland on Monday. family, friends and aides of the comply with a legally binding which would rule on whether “For many people, former executive for the flight. vote last month. contempt had taken place. If regions and even countries, The deceased Bush will The government so, it would then recommend this is already a matter of lie in state at the US Capitol instead published a 52-page a punishment, which life or death,” Guterres told Rotunda from Monday document on Monday, which lawmakers must agree. representatives from just through Wednesday, when a under 200 states who are state funeral is scheduled at taking part in the annual the National Cathedral. Anti-Brexit campaigners present gathering, this year taking Bush died at his Houston place in the southern Polish home on Friday night, second referendum petition city of Katowice. seven months after his wife AFP deal she has made with EU “We are still not doing Barbara died. After services LONDON leaders. The deal has proved enough, not moving fast in Washington, there will be highly divisive and all the enough, to prevent irreversible another funeral in Houston on SUPPORTERS of a second signs point to MPs rejecting and catastrophic climate Thursday followed by burial at referendum on Brexit from in a crucial vote next week. disruption,” Guterres said. the Bush Presidential Library all of Britain’s main political The second referendum For two weeks, the in College Station, Texas. parties on Monday handed in campaign has meanwhile delegates will be in Poland Trump has ordered the a petition with more than one gained momentum, to focus on fleshing out federal government to close million signatures to Prime particularly with the the rules for financing and on Wednesday and both the Minister Theresa May’s resignation of two ministers implementation of the 2015 The United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres gives a speech during the opening of the COP24 New York Stock Exchange Downing Street residence. who have said another vote Paris agreement. summit on climate change in Katowice, Poland, on Monday. (AFP) and Nasdaq will be closed on “It is time that we now could be a way out of the The Paris pact provides an Wednesday in observance. US leave the choice to the British current political impasse. outline for countries working bond and options markets were people and allow them to “There are no certainties together to limit the Earth’s Nations at high risk plead for ‘justice’ at UN climate summit also due to be closed, with energy decide,” Justine Greening, in politics and in Westminster warming to between 1.5 and 2 KATOWICE, Poland: Nations facing imminent environmental disaster called on Monday on rich pollut- and foreign exchange markets a former education minister at the moment. But I am more degrees Celsius. ers to help them back from the brink. From glaciers melting in Nepal to the rising seas threatening expected to remain open. from May’s Conservative positive and confident than I Guterres said it was “vital” to engulf small island states, the world is already experiencing the damage lying in wait if global Party, told AFP. have ever have been since I’ve the Paris accord goals be met. warming is allowed to run unchecked. May has ruled out holding got involved in this campaign,” Most efforts to prevent “Nepal is a country comprised of mountains and plains,” president Bidhya Devi Bhandari told Grammy Awards a second referendum, urging said Labour MP Chuka the planet heating up relate delegates. “We have been bearing the brunt of disproportionate impact of climate change despite delayed over Bush’s MPs instead to approve the Umunna, a leading supporter. to stopping the release of being a low carbon-emitting country.” The Paris agreement vowed to limit global temperature rises memorial services greenhouse gases as soon as to under two degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit) and to the safer cap of 1.5C if at all possible. possible. For this, richer nations must provide funding -- $100 billion per year by 2020 -- to steer develop- LOS ANGELES: The Recording Polish President Andrzej ing countries towards greener energy while drastically drawing down their own emissions. Academy said on Monday Dutchman loses legal bid to be 20 years younger Duda said the world was “We feel as if we have been penalised for the mistakes we never made,” said Bhandari. It is morning it would delay its facing a “historic test” and that incumbent on the international community to ensure that justice is done.” (AFP) announcement of the 61st THE HAGUE: A Dutch court on Monday slapped down an attempt by all countries needed to prove Grammy Award nominees to a self-described “young god” just shy of his 70th birthday to slash they were prepared to “finally avoid competing with memorial his age by 20 years to enhance his prospects in life and love. implement” the Paris accord. prepared to contribute to the importance of a collective research suggests that the services and public viewings for In an unprecedented case, the Arnhem District Court told Speaking at the opening fight against climate change. commitment and “more earth’s warming could reach former President George H. W. “positivity guru” Emile Ratelband it will not adhere to his request of the conference, Duda However, 80 per cent of action and more ambition” 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030. Bush, who died Friday. to shift his birthdate two decades later to March 11, 1969. said the goal of this event Poland’s electricity is powered to prevent “global climate “It is plain, we are way The organization had “Mr Ratelband is at liberty to feel 20 years younger than his was to establish a “Katowice by coal, and the current Polish chaos.” off course,” he said, adding planned to announce nominees real age and to act accordingly,” the judges said. rulebook” which would detail government has not given He stressed that the that the world “can not afford early Wednesday morning but “But amending his date of birth would cause 20 years of how the 2015 goals can be any indication that it plans to situation was dire, and that to fail in Katowice.” “This is will now share nominees in records to vanish from the register of births, deaths, marriages brought to fruition. change this. there was not enough time for the challenge on which this select categories on Friday at and registered partnerships,” it said. (AFP) Duda said that Poland, as During his speech, “limitless negotiations” on the generation of leaders will be 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time via the host of the conference, was Guterres underlined the matter, noting that scientific judged,” he concluded. ‘CBS This Morning’. (DPA) Grim holiday tidings as Paris businesses count cost of riots Macron seeks way out media what looked like war ‘The losses, especially in food services, scenes.” “Our worst fears of crisis after violence were confirmed: this third AFP parties, many of whom sense is going to be in the billions of euros’ straight weekend of blockages PARIS opportunities in Macron’s woes. AFP to shut. caused a very significant drop The president has vowed PARIS Finance Minister Bruno in activity for all businesses,” FRENCH leader Emmanuel not to back down on the anti- Le Maire met with business Jacques Creyssel of the FCD Macron faced growing pollution fuel taxes which PRESIDENT Emmanuel representatives Monday to retailing federation told AFP pressure on Monday to find a sparked the protests in rural Macron was elected on a tally the damage from arson on Sunday. way out of the worst crisis of France, but on Monday the promise to burnish France’s and shattered windows, looted “The lost revenue and his presidency after shocking government indicated that it image, but as shops and hotels shelves and lost revenue losses, especially in food scenes of rioting over taxes in might make concessions. counted the costs on Monday as locals and tourists alike services, is going to be in the Paris at the weekend. Four people have died in of rioting over the weekend, refrained from venturing out. billions of euros,” Creyssel said. As dozens of people were incidents linked to the anti- many worried his pledge was “The impact is severe and In an attempt to brought to court, over the government protests which being undermined by the ongoing,” Le Maire said after protect retailers, police had worst clashes in central Paris began on November 17. scenes of urban unrest being the meeting. A car burns outside the Lycee Professionnel Jean-Pierre Timbaud high school cordoned off access to the in decades on Saturday, They include an 80-year- broadcast around the world. Some retailers had after being set ablaze by students protesting against government education Champs Elysees on Saturday Macron’s government was old woman in Marseille who Violent anti-government accumulated sales declines reforms in the north of Paris’ suburb of Aubervilliers on Monday. (AFP) after clashes the previous preparing its response. was hit by fragments of a tear protests on Saturday engulfed of 20 to 40 percent during weekend saw the iconic Prime Minister Edouard gas canister while closing chic Paris shopping districts, the demonstrations, while takings, he said. “one shouldn’t underestimate avenue smothered in tear Philippe, who cancelled a her shutters during riots on where a police lockdown and some restaurants had lost 20 Macron himself had the shock to people, in France gas and smoke from burning scheduled trip to Poland, met Saturday and died later in vandalism forced many stores percent to 50 percent of their already warned last week that and abroad, of seeing in the barricades. the heads of the main opposition hospital, local prosecutors said. Nakilat awarded British Safety www.facebook.com/QatarTribune Council’s ‘Sword of www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel Honour’ www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune PAGE 14

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MADE IN QATAR EXHIBITION 2018 KICKS OFF IN OMAN QSE launches electronic disclosure Blockade strengthens relations system using XBR language TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK between Qatar and Oman: Kuwari DOHA QATAR Stock Exchange (QSE) on Monday launched a Increasing trade, which crosses QR4 bn this year, attests to the depth of bilateral relations, says the minister unified electronic disclosure system project using XBRL TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Chairman Mohammed bin (Extensible Business Report- DOHA Ahmed bin Twar, who also ing Language) in Qatar Capital participated in the forum, Market. MINISTER of Economy and said Qatar and Oman enjoy The project, which is Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed deep-rooted and historic bi- aimed at facilitating the dis- al Kuwari and President of lateral relations closure process and serving General Authority for Invest- “Holding the Made in Qa- all related parties, will make ment Promotion and Export tar expo in Oman stems from a paradigm shift in the dis- Development in Oman Ya- the joint desire to develop closure of financial and non- hia bin Saeed al Jabri inau- the Qatari-Omani ties and financial data of the compa- gurated the 2018 edition of take them to even higher lev- nies. It will also develop the the Made in Qatar exhibition els,” Twar said. process of accessing all dis- Muscat on Monday. As many as 513 Omani- closures and will improve the The exhibition in Oman Qatari joint companies are disclosure and transparency comes amidst a siege im- operating in both the coun- level in the market. Increas- posed on Qatar by some of its tries, Twar said, adding that ing the speed of access to the neighbours in the GCC, Ku- of them 361 companies are required information by in- wari said while addressing a in Qatar. vestors and other interested forum held on the sidelines Qatar Chamber contin- parties locally and interna- of the expo. ues to encourage commercial tionally is another advantage “The expo is a good op- and industrial joint alliances of the project. portunity to strengthen the between Qatar and Oman, he relations between Qatar and said. Oman,” he said at the Qatari- Deputy Chairman of The system will make a Omani Business Forum, not- Oman Chamber of Com- paradigm shift in the ing that the siege has had no merce and Industry for Eco- disclosure of financial and impact on Qatar. nomic Affairs and Branches non-financial data of the Oman, along with Ku- Dr Salem bin Sulayem al companies listed on the wait, chose to stay away from Junaibi also addressed the the Saudi-led bloc in their forum. Qatar Stock Exchange imposition of the blockade He said the Qatar-Oman on Qatar last year. Minister of Economy and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari and other dignitaries at the inauguration of the Made in Qatar 2018 exhibi- relations firmly reflect the An official statement said The relations between tion in Muscat on Monday. The four-day event is being held at the Oman Exhibition and Convention Centre. aspirations and directives as soon as the listed compa- Qatar and Oman have de- of the two countries’ leader- nies upload the related data veloped significantly, thanks ships. on the electronic disclosure to the directives of the Amir “Qatar has achieved re- platform available on QSE’s HH Sheikh Tamim bin Ham- 240 Qatari firms participate in expo markable economic mile- website, all recipients can ad al Thani and Oman’s Sul- stones in all sectors. It has obtain the information pub- tan Qaboos bin Said al Said. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK from the food and beverages great economic expertise,” lished at the same time with- The increasing trade be- DOHA sector, 21 from the furniture he noted. out delay. tween the two countries at- sector, 19 from petrochemicals Head of Business De- Format standardisation tests to the depth of their AS many as 240 Qatari com- sector, 59 from SME sector velopment at Qatar Devel- of data dissemination pro- brotherly relations, he said, panies from five sectors are and 71 from various home- opment Bank (QDB) Saleh cess would make it easier noting that the two coun- participating in the four-day made and cottage industries. Majid al Khulaifi, Director for academics, analysts and tries’ current bilateral trade Made in Qatar exhibition that The exhibition aims to pro- of Business Development the financial community to reached QR4.1 billion. It is began in Muscat on Monday. mote the industry and Qatari at Economic Zones Com- use such data in an organ- an improvement of nearly It is being held under the products locally and globally, pany (Manateq) Jassim al ised and easy manner in the 101 percent in the period af- patronage of Prime Minister encourage the use of Qatari Emadi Coordinating Com- preparation of their reports ter the siege. and Minister of Interior HE products and reduce depend- mittee for the Single Win- and analyses in accordance Oman is Qatar’s 18th Sheikh Abdulla bin Nasser bin ence on imports. dow System Management’s with international accounting largest trade partner and Khalifa al Thani. It also aims to encourage Ahmed Zidan, Director of standards. their mutual investments The opening ceremony was investors and entrepreneurs to Commercials Services at the The statement said the have seen remarkable attended by a host of Qatari invest in industrial projects and Port of Duqm Eng. Hashim proper rules regulating the growth in all fields, including and Omani businessmen and support Qatar’s approach to bin Taher al Ibrahim, Oman disclosure process among agriculture, livestock, trans- media representatives from Minister of Economy and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari and public-private partnerships. Development Bank AGM the listed companies, the port, communication, en- both sides, besides Minister of other diginitaries visit the Qatar Petroleum’s pavilion at the Made in Speaking to media after Eid bin Khair Mohammed al QSE and the regulator will ergy, tourism and education. Economy and Industry HE Ali Qatar Expo, in Muscat, Oman on Monday. the opening, the Minister of Balushi and Director Gener- be issued once the project The minister said Qatar bin Ahmed al Kuwari Commerce and Industry said al of Marketing and Media at is officially adopted by the has adopted several meas- Qatar Chamber Vice Chair- Industry. The four-day expo is being the expo, which is being held the Public Establishment for regulator, so that all listed ures to boost its economy man Mohammed bin Ahmed Kuwari was accompanied held over 10,000 square me- for the second time outside Industrial Estates – Madayn companies would be able to following the siege, leading bin Twar and Rashid al Athba by the President of General tres at the Oman Conference Qatar, reflected joint desire Omar Mohammed Muqaibil provide the QSE and the reg- to GDP growth of 1.6 percent attended the ceremony as well Authority for Investment Promo- and Exhibition Centre from of Qatar and Oman to further also addressed the forum. ulator with all financial and in 2017 ( GDP QR222 bil- as a number of board of direc- tion and Export Development December 3 to 6. deepen their relations and help On the sidelines of the non-financial disclosures by lion). tors and Chairman of Oman in Oman, toured the pavilions Of the 240 companies par- establish more investments event, representatives of uploading them on this plat- Qatar is estimated to Chamber of Commerce and of the expo. ticipating in the expo, 44 are and commercial projects. Al Meera Company and form. grow by 3 percent in 2019 Dawood Contracting Com- The QSE and QFMA will and 2020, while foreign pany signed an agreement jointly conduct awareness trade grew by 16 percent The minister also listed prove the business environ- Hamad Port, for instance, of- structure in accordance with of cooperation to set up a campaigns and training ses- and exports by 18 percent in the incentives and facilities ment for foreign companies. fers cutting-edge technology global standards, he said. subsidiary of the Qatari su- sions to introduce the new 2017, he said. provided by Qatar to im- The recently revamped and state-of-the-art infra- Qatar Chamber First Vice ermarket chain in Oman. platform to the market, the statement added. Qatar looks to new and old partners to revitalise trade: OBG

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to promote bilateral trade, erally seen as a stable invest- trade surplus was QR140.6bn DOHA particularly in the services ment destination with high Trade flourishes ($38.6bn), 39.2 percent and e-commerce sectors, and confidence in the legal sys- higher than the same period QATAR is exploring avenues ease restrictions on invest- tem,” Hamdi Gunes, country O Qatar-Turkey bilateral in 2017. to revitalise trade with new ment. manager of Turkish construc- trade volumes increased The diversification strat- and old partners, according The Turkey deal also fore- tion company Limak, told from $835m in 2016 to egy has also led to a realign- to Oxford Business Group sees the development of clos- OBG. “These conditions will ment of the trade mix. While (OBG). er ties in Customs, research help Qatar increase foreign $1.3bn last year business with the GCC has Listing out the instances, and development, and educa- direct investment inflows.” O Qatar’s exports in the dropped from 11.1 percent of an OBG report said, Deputy tion, and builds on increasing The increase in trade with first nine months of the overall trade in the first half Prime Minister and Minister trade between the two coun- Turkey and efforts to boost of last year to 3.9 percent in of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh tries. ties with Iraq form part of year totalled QR227.1bn the corresponding period in Mohammed bin Abdulrah- Qatar-Turkey bilateral Qatar’s strategy to diversify O Trade surplus jumped 2018, trade with Asia – led by man al Thani on November trade volumes increased its trading partners follow- Japan, South Korea and Chi- 7 announced that Doha was from $835m in 2016 to ing the implementation of 39.2 percent from 2017 na, but which also includes looking to expand trade and $1.3bn last year, according an embargo by Saudi Arabia QR140.6bn ($38.6bn) Turkey – increased to ac- investment ties with Iraq. to data issued by the Turk- and some other neighbours count for 69.5 percent of to- Citing local reports, it ish Ministry of Foreign Af- in June last year. tal trade in the first half of the said, the two parties pro- fairs at the end of October. Along with a greater focus outward shipments. year, up from the 61 percent posed greater maritime coop- Meanwhile, two-way trade on increasing domestic man- Exports in the first nine recorded in the same period eration by establishing direct in the first half of 2018 was ufacturing, improvements to months of the year totalled in 2017. shipping lines and relation- valued at $695m, on track to port handling efficiency and QR227.1bn ($62.4bn), up In particular, business ships between ports. surpass the 2017 total by the the September 2017 inaugu- 28.2 percent year-on-year, with China has expanded A state-level visit to Bagh- end of the year. ration of Hamad Port, which according to data issued by significantly in recent years, dad followed the September 4 “There is much interest is expected to become the the Planning and Statistics with the country now Qatar’s signing of a commercial and from foreign companies – country’s main maritime lo- Authority (formerly the Min- third-largest individual trad- Qatar’s exports in the first nine months of the year totalled economic cooperation agree- particularly from Turkey – in gistics hub, have helped im- istry of Development Plan- ing partner, accounting for QR227.1bn ment with Turkey, intended the Qatari market as it is gen- prove the flow of inward and ning and Statistics), while the 11.6 percent of total trade. Tuesday, December 4, 2018 13 Economy & Business

Al Asmakh Valuations and Research Director Gaurav Borikar with his team of surveyors at the company’s office in Al Asmakh Tower, West Bay. RICS-regulated Al Asmakh emerges as the prime valuation firm in Qatar

ITH a track record of valuing arbitration, insurance valuations, mort- prime properties in Qatar, Al As governments, banks and commercial organisations voice the need gages and finance valuations, investment Asmakh Valuations and Re- valuations, mergers and acquisitions, search has emerged as one of for greater transparency and certainty regarding international firms, portfolio valuations, government-related Wthe top property valuation firms works, strategic assets, rental or sales in the country. Established just five years being a company regulated by RICS strengthens Al Asmakh Valuations advice, lease restructure and asset valua- ago in 2013, Al Asmakh’s valuation arm tions. We are also approved and affiliated boasts of valuing top properties in the and Research’s global profile and provides the highest assurance of by most of the competent authorities in West Bay, Lusail City, Industrial Area, Qatar and from around the world. These over 45 major hotels and a number of quality to clients and the industry include all courts, Supreme Judiciary prominent malls in the country. Council, Qatari Judicial provisions and The first valuation company in Qatar principles, Qatari legislation, Gulf and to be regulated by the Royal Institution First in Qatar Why Qatari RICS companies should Qatar Development and Foreign legisla- of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Al As- be preferred over non-Qatari RICS Our valuations are tions, judicial provisions and principles makh Valuations and Research is cur- Al Asmakh Valuations and companies in Qatar’s property val- accepted globally as of Gulf, Qatar Development and Foreign, rently estimated to have a fair market uation industry? we have unmatched courts statistics, lawyers, judges, devel- share in the country’s valuation industry. Research holds the distinction opment and training department. As governments, banks and commercial of being the first firm in Qatar Qatari RICS companies have many expertise in the local market. Our clients include private inves- organisations voice the need for greater to be regulated by RICS advantages over non-Qatari RICS com- Marked by a track record of tors, developers, local and international transparency and certainty regarding in- panies. While the valuations of Qatari undisputed valuations since its banks, high-profile hotels, investment ternational firms, being a company regu- O Al Asmakh Valuations and RICS companies are of international inception in 2013, Al Asmakh and advisory firms, government and lated by RICS strengthens Al Asmakh Research’s clients include private standards, they also have local expertise Valuations and Research has done quasi government entities, financial in- Valuations and Research’s global profile investors, developers, local and to be accurate and reliable. Their valua- valuations of over $55 billion worth stitutions, real estate brokers and mul- and provides the highest assurance of international banks, high-profile tions are more dependable because they of properties ti-national companies. We also serve quality to clients and the industry. hotels, investment firms, government are local and always work in favor of the hundreds of corporations across diverse The world’s leading qualification for and quasi-government entities, country. Our valuations never come un- Al Asmakh Valuations and Research industry sectors. professional standards in land, property financial institutions, real estate der any dispute. We have our own data- Director Gaurav Borikar and construction has also given Al As- brokers and multi-national companies base. If you take the example of Al As- What are your plans to further makh Valuations and Research an edge makh, we have the expertise of managing grow your presence in the local over non-RICS valuation firms in Qatar. over 15,000 units currently. We have the market? In an exclusive interview with Qatar to ensure that the report received by a critical details and database of particular RICS, we also follow a number of inter- Our goal is to provide reliable in- Tribune’s Satyendra Pathak, Al As- client is prepared to the highest possible properties, which the international firms national valuation standards. All these formation and sound advice based on makh Valuations and Research Director professional standards. Red book valua- do not have. affiliations give us an advantage over insightful analysis to help clients make Gaurav Borikar elaborates upon the tions are the preferred form of valuation others. effective business decisions. We under- company’s journey to success in Qatar’s report for banks when contemplating se- How Al Asmakh Real Estate valua- stand our client’s vision and respond valuation industry. An MRICS, Borikar cured lending, lawyers that are dealing tion department has unique propo- What is the current share of Al quickly in a continually changing envi- also spoke on various issues concerning with property disputes and accountants sition and advantage over others? Asmakh Valuations and Research ronment. Our knowledge and experience the country’s property market and ben- for capital accounting. These parties, or- Our valuations are accepted globally in Qatar’s valuation market? across all major industry sectors has pro- efits of taking the services of valuation ganizations and institutions know that as we have unmatched expertise in the lo- It will not be an exaggeration if I say pelled us to the forefront of the market firms that are committed to the highest when they receive a red book report, cal market. Marked by a track record of that Al Asmakh Valuations and Research place. We will continue to follow a struc- international standards of professional- the valuation figure is well considered, undisputed valuations since its inception is one of the few companies in Qatar that tured process to create the best results. ism and ethics. Excerpts of the interview: backed with detailed commentary and in 2013, Al Asmakh Valuations and has witnessed massive growth Our valuations cater to the requirements evidence and will stand up to scrutiny. Research has done valuations over a period of five years of clients in short, medium and long What is RICS and why is it vital for of over $55billion worth of since its inception. It is a terms. Recently there was an agreement the valuation industry? Why firms regulated by RICS properties. Al Asmakh uses sustainable growth. We between RICS and the Ministry of Justice Based out of the United Kingdom should be preferred over non-RICS its comprehensive data- have a name in the mar- in Qatar to make property transactions (UK), the Royal Institution of Chartered firms? base of past sales records, ket and we are consid- more transparent, which is absolutely Surveyors (RICS) is a leading autono- Valuations done by non-RICS firms and market knowledge to ered reliable by most a great development. Under the agree- mous property body in the world. RICS are generally not sufficient for taxation, provide clients with up- of the competent au- ment, there are plans to regulate the en- has tied up with International Valuation secured lending or accounting purposes. to-date and reliable RICS thorities in Qatar. In a tire real estate market. This will generate Council in the US and International Fi- The reason for this is that the recipient compliant valuations short span of time we a lot of business for firms like us. We are nancial Reporting Standards (IFRS) to cannot be entirely sure of the qualifica- of all types of proper- have started provid- all prepared to capitalize on it and we are become the most reliable institution in tions, objectivity and independence of ties including commer- ing a number of val- sure that we will have a larger share in the field of property valuation. There are the person undertaking this work, where- cial buildings, hotels, uation services for the market. a number of reasons why it is important as with a red book valuation, the recipient vacant land, residential accounting purpose, to work with a RICS-regulated commer- knows that the appraiser is a registered units, leisure projects, development stud- Do you have plans to provide cial property surveyor, as doing so can valuer and is required to undertake a set industrial plants and ma- ies, rent review, services in international markets? provide private firms and government en- number of hours training every year and chineries. Besides Currently our main focus is on the tities with confidence that they are work- must adhere to high ethical standards. local market as it is buzzing with realty ing with someone who has undergone the RICS valuations are respected across the activities. We have the license to provide best possible training and been awarded world because of holistic approach and services outside the country, but we are the highest possible accreditation of the 360 degree views. Valuation should be overwhelmed with work in the local mar- valuation industry. The core principles of based on calculations and not on some- ket itself. We do have local clients who RICS ensure that your surveyor has been one’s gut feeling. take our services before acquiring prop- recognized by the most trusted and re- erties outside Qatar. There are also lots spected professional authority within the What is the total number of oper- of international clients who take our ser- property industry. ating valuation firms in Qatar and vices in the Qatari market. In future, we how many of them are regulated by might look at expanding our horizons in How RICS Red Book valuations are RICS? the international market. prepared to conduct the property valuations? There are almost 15-17 known valua- What is your outlook for Qa- The Red Book is issued by RICS as tion companies in Qatar. However, only tar’s valuation industry? part of its commitment to promote and two of them are regulated by RICS. Al Qatar has been developing at a fast support high standards in valuation de- Asmakh Valuations and Research holds pace and it is a sustainable growth. It is a livery worldwide. The publication details the distinction of being the first firm in matured market now. A market matures mandatory practices for RICS members Qatar to be regulated by RICS. This when investors mature, and matured undertaking valuation services. It also is what which gives us a major ad- investors always seek sustained growth. offers a useful reference resource for vantage over other valuation firms This is an ideal condition for the valua- valuation users and other stakehold- in Qatar. tion industry to grow. The outlook for the ers. The valuation standards are a set of valuation industry in Qatar is quite posi- mandatory rules and guidelines for RICS tive in the long run. registered valuers to follow when they are undertaking valuations. The aim is Gaurav Borikar 14 Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Economy & Business Oil surges 3% News in brief on trade truce, QFC organises inaugural expected Qatar Stock Exchange rises 134 points supply cuts DOHA: Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index gained 134.37 points (1.30 percent) when the bourse closed trading at advisory board meeting 10,451.33 points on Monday. The volume of shares traded REUTERS increased to 7.75 million from 3.34 million and the value of NEW YORK shares increased to QR301.26 million from QR72.23 million. From the 48 companies listed on the QSE, shares of 45 saw Qatar is in many ways at a transformative point in its history: QFC Authority CEO OIL prices jumped by more trading on Monday. From these, 30 gained, 12 closed lower than 3 percent on Monday af- and three remained unchanged. Indices of six sectors ended TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ter the United States and Chi- in the green zone and one sector ended in the red zone. The DOHA na agreed to a 90-day truce in QSE Total Return Index increased 1.30 percent to 18,414.08 a trade dispute and Canada’s points, QSE Al Rayan Islamic Index gained 0.72 percent to THE Qatar Financial Cen- Alberta province ordered a 3,907.60 points and QSE All Share Index gained 1.15 percent tre (QFC), one of the world’s production cut, while export- to 3,110.27 points. (QNA) leading and fastest growing er group OPEC looked set to onshore business and finan- reduce supply. cial centres, recently held the Brent crude futures rose inaugural meeting of its advi- $1.86, or 3.1 percent, to Global equity markets soar after US, sory board. $61.32 a barrel. US West Tex- China clinch deal for trade war truce The advisory board mem- as Intermediate (WTI) crude bers include Abdulla al Marri, rose $1.68 to $52.61 a barrel, LONDON: Global equity markets soared, then settled for cruising Chairman, Qatar First Bank; a 3.3 percent gain. altitude Monday after China and the United States clinched a trade Salah al Jaidah, Chairman, Both benchmarks surged war truce, while oil prices surged on production cut expectations. Deutsche Bank AG MENA; by more than 5 percent ear- Wall Street opened with a strong 1.6-percent rise in early trading Omar al Fardan, Managing lier in the session. as the Dow Jones Industrial Average motored to 25,956.88, joining Director, Alfardan Corpora- China and the United a rally kicked off in Asia and maintained in Europe -- though most tion; Rashid al Saad, Senior States agreed during a week- major markets gave up around half of their early gains. Mid-session Partner, Sharq Law Firm; and end meeting in Argentina of the Dow’s gain had shrunk to 0.6 percent while Frankfurt, London Tamim al Kawari, Chief Ex- the Group of 20 leading econ- and Paris, who had taken their cue from strong rises in Hong Kong ecutive Officer, QInvest, and omies not to impose addi- and Shanghai, saw early gains of around 2 percent slide to 1.8, is led by Yousuf Mohamed al tional trade tariffs for at least 1.2 and 1.0 respectively by the close. “Global stocks are starting Jaida, Chief Executive Officer, 90 days while they hold talks the week in impressive fashion, with news of a breakthrough QFC Authority. to resolve existing disputes. in talks between the US and China providing a boost,” said IG The advisory board will analyst Joshua Mahony. US President Donald Trump and his work closely with QFC man- Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping hammered out a deal that will agement to support the QFC Brent crude futures rose see them hold off on their tit-for-tat tariffs row, which has roiled in achieving its strategic ob- $1.86, or 3.1 percent, to global equities for months. (AFP) jectives. $61.32 a barrel. US West The members of the board, Texas Intermediate (WTI) who bring a wide range of ex- crude rose $1.68 to China made $1.2 tn VW executives to pertise and knowledge from $52.61 a barrel, a 3.3 trade commitments, meet White House the private sector and finan- percent gain says Mnuchin officials today cial services will also represent the QFC during prestigious fi- WASHINGTON: China has WASHINGTON/FRANKFURT: nancial events throughout the The trade war between made more than $1.2 trillion in The chief executives of Volk- year both in Qatar and inter- the world’s two biggest econ- additional trade commitments swagen AG and Daimler AG nationally. omies has weighed heavily on as part of a deal reached by US are set to meet senior Trump Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida, global trade and sparked con- President Donald Trump and administration officials on QFC Authority’s CEO said, cerns of an economic slow- China’s Xi Jingping and Beijing Tuesday, three people briefed “Qatar is in many ways at a down. has vowed to take immediate on the matter said, as the transformative point in its his- Crude oil has not been steps on those promises. White House considers slap- tory. Numerous interconnect- included in the list of prod- Trump and Chinese ping tariffs on European-made ed initiatives across govern- ucts facing import tariffs, but President Xi Jinping agreed to cars. Top White House eco- ment sectors are intersecting traders said the positive sen- hold off on new tariffs during nomic adviser Larry Kudlow, with ever-increasing momen- The QFC endeavours to promote Qatar as an attractive business destination. timent of the truce was sup- talks in Argentina on Saturday, Commerce Secretary Wilbur tum in the private sector, pro- porting crude markets. declaring a truce following Ross and US Trade Repre- pelling Qatar’s economy to The QFC endeavours to locally sourced profits and an Oil also received sup- months of escalating tensions sentative Robert Lighthizer greater heights. Board members promote Qatar as an attrac- extensive double tax treaty port from an announcement on trade and other issues. are among those preparing “This is the complex and tive business destination. agreement network with over by Alberta that the Western Treasury Secretary Steve to attend the White House promising financial and eco- The advisory board Companies that wish to estab- 60 countries. Canadian province will force Mnuchin said on Monday meeting, the sources said. A nomic landscape in which members include Abdulla lish a business in the QFC are In addition, the independ- producers to cut output by there was a clear shift in tone senior BMW AG executive is we operate, which makes the al Marri, Chairman, Qatar guided throughout by a dedi- ent Employment Standards 8.7 percent, or 325,000 bar- at Buenos Aires from past also expected to attend. need for the advisory board First Bank; Salah al Jai- cated QFC relationship man- Office (ESO) of the QFC em- rels per day (bpd), to deal discussions with Chinese US President Donald Trump undeniable.” dah, Chairman, Deutsche ager who assists in the pro- bodies a unique Administra- with a pipeline bottleneck officials, as Xi offered a clear has threatened to impose stiff “I am confident that the Bank AG MENA; Omar al cess of obtaining a licence and tive Employment Dispute that has led to crude building commitment to open China’s tariffs on cars assembled in future meetings of the Qatar Fardan, Managing Direc- offers support in matters re- Resolution Centre accredited up in storage. markets to US companies. the European Union as part Financial Centre’s advisory tor, Alfardan Corporation; lated to operating a business by the International Labour The Organization of the “They put on the table an of his “America First” trade board will provide invaluable Rashid al Saad, Senior in Qatar. Organisation (ILO) which Petroleum Exporting Coun- offer of over $1.2 trillion in policy. BMW Chief Financial insight and strategic thought Partner, Sharq Law Firm; QFC firms enjoy competi- provides conciliation and tries meets on Thursday to additional commitments. But Officer Nicolas Peter will attend that will contribute to greater tive benefits such as working adjudication services free of decide output policy. The the details of that still need to the meeting in Washington, the accomplishments for the QFC and Tamim al Kawari, within a legal environment charge to help resolve work- group, along with non-OPEC be negotiated,” Mnuchin told German auto maker said on and Qatar,” Jaida added. Chief Executive Officer, based on English common place conflicts. member Russia, is expected CNBC. “This is the first time Monday. Daimler Chief Execu- The QFC is an onshore QInvest, and is led by law, the right to trade in any The ESO is fully aligned to announce cuts aimed at that we have a commitment tive Dieter Zetsche will be in at- jurisdiction and allows com- Yousuf Mohamed al Jaida, currency, up to 100 percent with the Qatar National Vision reining in a production sur- from them that this will be a tendance as well, the company panies to operate in and from Chief Executive Officer, QFC foreign ownership, 100 per- 2030 and aspires to promote plus that has pulled down real agreement.” (REUTERS) said. (REUTERS) Qatar within the QFC legal Authority cent repatriation of profits, international best practices in crude prices by around a and tax environment. 10 percent corporate tax on the field of human capital. third since October. Nakilat wins ‘Sword of Honour’ Award QNB recognised as Bank of the Year 2018 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Officer (CEO) Eng. Abdullah DOHA al Sulaiti said, “This award is for Qatar and the Middle East in London a proud moment for every- NAKILAT has been awarded one at Nakilat. We are very TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ence of its retail and corpo- the ‘Sword of Honour’ by Brit- pleased to receive this award, DOHA rate customers by launching a ish Safety Council for organi- which was achieved on the range of digital products and sations that have reached the very first occasion of us par- QNB Group, the largest finan- innovative services and ex- pinnacle of excellence in man- ticipating in the BSC’s 5 Star cial institution in the Middle panding its growing interna- aging the company’s health, HSSE audit. East and Africa, was recog- tional network by opening two safety and environmental “It bears testimony to nised as the Bank of the Year new branches in Oman and risks. The ceremonial sword our determination to operate 2018 for Qatar and the Middle Kuwait in support of its vision was received at a ceremony at the highest international East by the Banker during the to become a leading bank in held recently in London. standards and effectively annual awards ceremony held the Middle East, Africa, and Nakilat was one of 61 or- manage occupational health, in London recently. Southeast Asia by 2020. ganisations worldwide that safety, environment, and The Banker’s Bank of the QNB Group has main- achieved a Sword of Honour. employee well-being within Year awards salute the top tained its position as one of In order to compete for the organisation as outlined global banks based on their the highest rated regional the Sword of Honour an or- in our mission statement to performance and ability to banks from leading credit rat- ganisation first had to achieve safely, reliably and efficiently deliver returns, gain strate- ing agencies including Stand- the maximum five stars in provide shipping and mari- gic advantage and serve their The Banker’s Bank of the Year awards salute the top global banks ard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s the British Safety Council’s time services. This is a result markets. based on their performance and ability to deliver returns, gain strate- (Aa3), Fitch (A+), and Capital health, safety and environ- of the efforts of all our em- This prestigious award is gic advantage and serve their markets. Intelligence (AA). The Bank mental management audit ployees for their dedication a testament to the Group’s has also been the recipient of The ceremonial sword was scheme in the period August to support the company’s In- success in strengthening its high management efficiency the Group. many awards from leading in- received at a ceremony held 2017 – July 2018. cident and Injury Free (IIF) leadership in Qatar and the and success of the business This year QNB has en- ternational specialised finan- recently in London. Nakilat’s Chief Executive programme.” Middle East and reflects the model and overall strategy of hanced the banking experi- cial publications. CB scoops two awards at Qatar Business Awards Experts share best practices at Qatargas’ forum TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK growth drivers back in-house. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Joseph Abraham, group DOHA chief executive officer, Com- COMMERCIAL Bank has mercial Bank, said, “At Com- AROUND 21 industry experts won two awards at the inau- mercial Bank we are proud presented case studies ranging gural Qatar Business Awards, to have won not one but two from projects and innovation, which is organised by the Qa- Qatar Business Awards. The integrity and reliability to op- tar Financial Centre (QFC) as awards are in recognition of erations excellence at the 15th part of its annual networking Commercial Bank’s QFC entity Engineering Forum hosted by event, the bank announced in CB Innovation Services, which Qatargas. a press statement on Monday. is deploying the latest world- The annual event saw en- The Qatar Business class technologies to our bank- gineers from Qatar Petroleum, Qatargas CEO Khalid bin Khalifa al Thani with officials at the 15th Awards are designed to rec- ing operations and platforms, Shell, ExxonMobil, Dolphin Engineering Forum hosted by Qatargas in Doha on Monday. ognise and celebrate QFC-li- and hence developing Qatar’s Energy, Qatar University and cenced firms for their achieve- banking industry in line with Qatargas, sharing expertise and bin Khalifa al Thani said, “We Participants shared techni- ments across five distinct Commercial Bank Group CEO Joseph Abraham (centre) with QFC CEO the economic pillar of the Qa- best practices, the company are pleased to see that the an- cal expertise, discussed latest categories. Commercial Bank Yousuf al Jaida (right) at an event in Doha recently. tar National Vision. said in statement. nual forum provides our young developments and highlighted was named the QFC’s ‘Best “We are very happy to work Held at the Qatar National engineers an opportunity to en- best practices in the oil and gas Partner of the Year’ and won subsidiary of Commercial and risk management. Com- with and support QFC in their Convention Centre, the forum gage with experienced mentors industry in Qatar. The event the ‘Best Customer Relation- Bank, responsible for intro- mercial Bank previously out- efforts in providing a platform had more than 400 engineering and counterparts, thus assuring also provided networking op- ship Excellence’ award for ducing new technologies such sourced this innovation and for companies coming into experts from oil and gas com- continuance of the Qatari LNG portunities among peers and Commercial Bank Innovation as robotics and machine learn- information technology func- Qatar, and for recognising panies and academia attending, industry’s rich legacy of innova- showcased case studies on Service (CBIS). ing to the bank’s operations tion to India, but established QFC companies’ achievements Qatargas said in a statement on tion, reliability, sustainability a wide range of engineering CBIS is a wholly-owned to improve client experience CBIS to bring these important through these awards.” Monday. Qatargas CEO Khalid and safety.” subjects. www.guide.com.qa  Tuesday December 4, 2018

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THE attention of the athletics world will fall firmly on Mona- co on Tuesday as the Mediter- ranean Principality prepares to host the IAAF Athletics Awards 2018, the annual cele- bration honouring the world’s best athletes whose achieve- ments helped contribute to another unforgettable year for the sport. Among the five male fi- nalists is Qatar’s sensational track and field athlete Abder- rahman Samba, who this year set the world’s quickest time in 400m hurdles since 1992. He also won the 400m hurdles and 4x400m relay gold at the Jakarta Asian Games. Samba had been setting the track on fire this season and holds the World lead in 400m hurdles being unbeat- en in nine finals of the Dia- 2018 IAAF ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTS mond League. More than 80 of the world’s MALE FINALISTS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER): World U20 champion; Eight world U20 records or at heptathlon; World record at decathlon WOMEN FINALISTS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER): chase record by eight seconds, backed up by the ‰ Shaunae Miller-Uibo (BAH): Unbeaten finest track and field athletes bests, indoors and out third-quickest mark of all time; Winner of seven out across five events in 15 races including a will converge on the Riviera ‰Christian Coleman (USA): World indoor ‰ Abderrahman Samba (QAT): World lead ‰Dina Asher-Smith (GBR): European champion of eight steeplechase finals including the IAAF 200m/4x100m double at the IAAF Continental Cup; to help celebrate the past year record and world indoor champion at 60m; World ‰Eliud Kipchoge (KEN): London Marathon and unbeaten in nine finals at 400m hurdles, and world leader at 100m, 200m and 4x100m; Continental Cup, African Championships and IAAF World lead and three wins at 400m with the world’s during the lead-in to the IAAF lead and IAAF Diamond League champion at 100m champion; Berlin Marathon champion with the setting the world’s quickest time since 1992; Second over 100m in the IAAF Diamond League Diamond League final; C’wealth silver at 1500m fastest time since 2009 final and IAAF Continental Cup; Commonwealth Athletics Awards which will biggest improvement on a men’s marathon world Asian Games champion at 400m hurdles and ‰Caterine Ibarguen (COL): IAAF Continental ‰Armand Duplantis (SWE): European cham- record since 1967 4x400m; IAAF Continental Cup winner; Asian Games 4x100m gold and 200m bronze Cup winner, IAAF Diamond League champion and ‰ Nafissatou Thiam (BEL): European cham- take place at the Grimaldi Fo- pion at pole vault with a world-leading height; ‰Kevin Mayer (FRA): World indoor champion indoor 4x400m champion Central American and Caribbean champion at pion, world lead and unbeaten at heptathlon; rum at 8pm (6pm Qatar time). ‰Beatrice Chepkoech (KEN): World steeple- both long jump and triple jump. World number three at high jump Some of the athletes, be- sides Samba, expected in- and Elijah Manangoi, and nouncement of the male and Award will also be revealed. clude recently-minted world Diamond League series win- female Athletes of the Year, The ceremony will also of a photography exhibition The IAAF Athletics Awards ary high jumper Mutaz Essa record holders Kevin Mayer ners Caterine Ibarguen and the recipients of the IAAF Ris- name the winner of the second which will be held alongside the will be live streamed on the Barshim and Nafissatou Thiam and Eliud Kipchoge, conti- Conseslus Kipruto. ing Star Awards, Coaching Athletics Photograph of the IAAF Athletics Awards from IAAF’s YouTube Channel and of Belgium were named as the nental champions Armand While the evening will Achievement Award, Wom- Year competition. The 25 short- December 1-5 at the Meridien Facebook page. male and female IAAF World Duplantis, Nafissatou Thiam reach its climax with the an- en’s Award and President’s listed images will also form part Beach Plaza Hotel. Last year, Qatar’s legend- Athletes of the Year 2017. Jesse Owens, 11 others honoured with Bassem showjumps to 2nd heritage plaques at historical locations at Paris Longines Masters

REUTERS Olympic Stadium; Finnish distance MONACO runner Paavo Nurmi - Paavo Nurmi Qatari rider misses Games & Stadium, Turku, Finland. top spot by 91 GLOBAL athletics will begin American hurdler and field events honouring its heritage with specialist Mildred Didrikson - Babe hundredths! plaques at historically sig- Didrikson Zaharias Museum, Beau- nificant locations around the mont, Texas; Japanese long and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK world, the International Asso- triple jumper Chuhei Nambu - Meiji DOHA ciation of Athletics Federations Jingu Gaien Nikoniko Park, Tokyo; (IAAF) announced on Sunday. Dutch sprinter-hurdler Fanny QATAR’S showjumping rider American sprinter and Blankers-Koen - Fanny Blankers- Bassem Hassan Mohammed jumper Jesse Owens, dis- Koen Games & Stadium, Hengelo, stood out at the Longines tance runners Paavo Nurmi Netherlands; Czech distance runner Masters in Paris on his trusted of Finland and Emil Zatopek Emil Zatopek - Golden Spike & Mest- mount Gunder on Sunday, but of Czechoslovakia and Dutch sky Stadium, Ostrava, Czech Republic; missed out on the top podium sprint-hurdles star Fanny Brazilian triple jumper Adhemar Da finish by 91 hundredths. Blankers-Koen are among a IAAF President Sebastian Coe (left) and Stuart Rankin, grandson of Jesse Silva - Tiete Sports and Leisure The Masters Two Land dozen athletes selected for the Owens, with the Ohio State vest that was worn by his grandfather. (IAAF) Centre, Sao Paulo; Australian Rover Grand Prix CSI2* grand first plaques for achievements sprinter Betty Cuthbert - Sydney finale lived up to the expecta- at lesser-known stadiums. athletics competitions, careers, Others receiving plaques Cricket & Sports Ground Trust, Syd- tions with 18 of the 63 starters “The IAAF World Athlet- performances, cities, venues, and their locations are: ney; Ethiopian marathoner Abebe qualifying for the jump-off. ics Heritage Plaque is a loca- landmarks and culture around British distance runner Emil Voigt Bikila - Abebe Bikila Stadium, Addis Tony Cadet of Britain was tion-based recognition which the world,” IAAF President - Manchester Harriers & Athletics Ababa; Polish sprinter Irena Sze- the lucky winner posting two Bassem Hassan Mohammed astride Gunder during the Masters Two highlights, celebrates and links Sebastian Coe said at a special Club, England; Swedish javelin winska- Zawiszy Imienia Stadium, superb rounds with Tolede Land Rover Grand Prix final of Longines Masters in Paris on Sunday. together iconic and historic ceremony on Sunday. thrower Eric Lemming - Stockholm Bydgoszcz, Poland. de Mescam. He clocked 36.03 secs in a winning start to the Lon- ries, which originally started the jump-off. gines Global Champions Tour in Paris is now also held in Frenchman Ecurie Olivier (LGCT) finale in Doha finish- Hong Kong and New York. Guillon was third on Vitot du ing jointly on top with French- The Parisian leg of European Spotlight on Coe as IAAF mulls Russian reintegration Chateau in 38.10 seconds. man Julien Epaillard in the Grand Slam of Showjumping Bassem has been in top first week of November. indoors is organised under the AFP reported in the Moscow lab’s form of late and had also made The Longines Masters Se- aegis of Salon du Cheval. MONACO In Tuesday’s meeting in Monaco, Norwegian Rune database should be pursued. Andersen, who heads up the IAAF’s Russian taskforce In Tuesday’s meeting in SEBASTIAN Coe will find team, will present his recommendations to the Council, Monaco, Norwegian Rune himself firmly in the spot- after which IAAF president will call on the 26-strong body Andersen, who heads up the light once again on Tuesday IAAF’s Russian taskforce as track and field’s governing to vote on Russia’s possible reintegration. team, will present his recom- body mull over reintegrating mendations to the Council, doping-tainted Russia into national criticism when it vot- pre-conditions to be allowed after which Coe will call on the world athletics. ed to declare RUSADA “com- to return to international ath- 26-strong body to vote on Rus- The Russian athletics fed- pliant”, before being granted letics competition. sia’s possible reintegration. eration (RUSAF) was initially access to Moscow raw data. It Firstly, Russian authorities While RUSAF has been banned by the Coe-headed responded by promising it will must acknowledge the findings banned, the IAAF has in fact giv- IAAF in November 2015 over impose new sanctions if Rus- of the McLaren and Schmid en some leeway, allowing Rus- allegations of widespread sia did not cooperate by De- Commissions that sports min- sian athletes who could prove government-backed doping cember 31 and a team visited istry officials were implicated they were clean and training in fraud, with that suspension the Russian capital last week. in the scheme to cover up the proper environments to com- upheld eight times since. The WADA decision has doping of Russian athletes as pete under a neutral flag. The landscape has changed left the IAAF facing a tough described in their reports. The last full Russian athlet- somewhat, however, with the decision and even led RUSAF And secondly Russian au- ics delegation competed at the World Anti-Doping Agency’s to appeal against its IAAF sus- thorities must provide access to 2015 Beijing world champion- September lifting of the three- pension at the Court of Arbi- the data from testing of samples ships. Since then, one Russian year ban on Russia’s anti- tration of Sport. at the Moscow laboratory from competed in the Rio Olympics in doping agency (RUSADA) for Coe insisted, after WADA’s 2011-2015, so that the Athletics 2016, 19 at the London worlds a non-compliance. decision to lift the ban, that Integrity Unit can determine year later and 72 at the Europe- WADA drew heavy inter- Russia needed to meet two whether the suspicious findings an champs in Berlin in August. The Land Rover Grand Prix Masters Two podium finishers greet spectators after the final in Paris on Sunday. Sports Tuesday, December 4, 2019 17 Pak spinner Yasir Shah closer to personal milestone ‘King Kohli’ spearheads India’s charge to end drought Down Under The Aussies, however, feel they’re good enough at home REUTERS Australia in 2014-15 Kohli billion. MUMBAI scored four centuries in as many Kohli’s single-minded drive Tests and notched 692 runs at a for excellence mirrors that of HAVING proved his creden- jaw-dropping average of 86.25. Tendulkar, who accumulated tials as a batsman in Australia India ended up losing 2-0. over 34,000 runs and 100 cen- four years ago, Virat Kohli re- Kohli took over India’s Test turies in a 24-year career. turns for a series Down Under captaincy during that series Like Tendulkar, Kohli has a that could well define his lega- after Mahendra Singh Dhoni near-flawless technique which cy as India captain. retired from the longest format helps him tackle pace and spin Pundits once bracketed and this time around he will be with equal ease, and India Kohli alongside Australia’s Ste- looking to achieve something look to him every time they hit ve Smith, Joe Root from Eng- no India captain has managed choppy waters, as they did for land and New Zealand’s Kane before - a series win in Australia. two decades with the retired Williamson as the batsmen who batting great. would go on to dominate world In the run-up to the four- cricket but the India skipper’s Kohli’s single-minded drive Test series, which starts in Ad- prolific run-scoring form and for excellence mirrors that elaide on Thursday, Australian consistency has set him apart of Tendulkar, who accumu- pundits have been asking how from the rest. lated over 34,000 runs the hosts can go about stop- New Zealand captain Kane Williamson plays a shot during the first day Kohli, who turned 30 last and 100 centuries in a ping Kohli but few have been of the third and final Test cricket match against Pakistan at the Sheikh Pakistani spinner Yasir Shah delivers the ball in Abu Dhabi on month, is the world’s top- 24-year career able to provide a satisfactory Zayed International Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday. (AFP) Monday. (AFP) ranked batsman in both Tests answer. and one-day internationals, Before arriving on Aus- with over 1,000 runs in both With their opponents strug- tralian shores, Kohli hit a Test formats in the calendar year. gling to recover from a ball- hundred and three consecutive Despite his achievements tampering scandal that led to ODI centuries against the West Williamson, Watling with the bat, Kohli has failed to long bans for former captain Indies at home. He hit a spar- achieve the success he craves as Steve Smith, opener David kling 61 late last month to help captain. Warner and batsman Cameron his side to a series-levelling win India’s home form remains Bancroft, India may never have in the three-match Twenty20 strong, they last lost a Test se- had a better chance to claim series against Australia. lead Kiwi recovery ries at home in 2012, but Kohli’s victory. It will be no cakewalk for hopes of winning more series on Kohli though. foreign soil have been dashed Current form Australia’s bowling attack, with defeats in South Africa and Not since Sachin Tendulkar comprising pace trio Mitchell The New Zealand skipper falls to Hasan Ali, misses his century England this year due to a lack retired in 2013 has an Indian Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat of batting support. cricketer commanded the adu- Cummins and spinner Nathan AFP clean-bowled Ross Taylor as He was the top scorer be- lation Kohli enjoys. Lyon, is still something to be ABU DHABI SCOREBOARD the batsman went back but tween both sides in South Africa He became the fastest to feared and the hosts believe NEW ZEALAND (1ST INNINGS): W. Somerville not out 12 completely missed the ball. with a hundred and a half cen- reach 10,000 ODI runs in his they are good enough to beat NEW Zealand skipper Kane J. Raval lbw b Yasir 45 Extras: (b 8, lb 6) 14 Henry Nicholls saved the tury in a 2-1 series defeat, while 205th innings in October, any side in their home condi- Williamson hit a fighting 89 T. Latham lbw b Shaheen 4 Total: (for seven wkts; 90 overs) 229 hat-trick but shortly after he in England he fared even better eclipsing Tendulkar’s record tions. K. Williamson c Shafiq b Hasan 89 Stil to bat: Ajaz Patel, T. Boult while BJ Watling batted with R. Taylor b Yasir 0 Fall of wickets: 1-24 (Latham), 2-70 (Raval), 3-70 attempted to sweep and Ya- with two centuries and three by an astounding 54 innings, Keeping Kohli under lock patience to delay leg-spinner H. Nicholls b Yasir 1 (Taylor), 4-72 (Nicholls), 5-176 (Williamson), 6-203 sir flicking the ball as it went fifties but still the tourists were and his performances have and key will be crucial if the Yasir Shah’s bid to become the BJ Watling not out 42 (Grandhomme), 7-209 (Southee) through to bowl him around beaten, 4-1. earned him rock star status in hosts are to extend India’s fastest to 200 wickets on the C. de Grandhomme c Shafiq b Asif 20 Bowling: Hasan 16-5-46-1, Shaheen 17-4-43-1, Yasir his legs. The last time India toured the cricket-mad country of 1.3 drought Down Under. T. Southee c Azam b Asif 2 31-9-62-3,Asif 24-2-57-2, Haris 2-0-7-0. first day of the third and final Yasir, whose 14 wickets Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday. helped Pakistan level the se- Williamson missed out on and claim the record. midwicket. ries in Dubai, has 25 wickets a 19th Test century but Wa- Williamson struck seven Off-spinner Bilal Asif took in the series so far. tling was unbeaten on 42 as boundaries but these were the over from Yasir, claiming Col- It was teenage left-arm New Zealand closed on 229-7, bright points in a day when de- in de Grandhomme for 20 and paceman Shaheen Shah Af- a measured recovery after be- fence came first. Tim Southee for two to finish ridi, making his Test debut as ing reduced to 72-4 by a triple The normally robust with 2-57. a replacement for injured me- strike from Yasir in the first and aggressive Kiwi captain But Watling kept one end dium pacer Mohammad Ab- session. curbed his attacking instinct intact through his patient bas, who gave Pakistan their Yasir began his 33rd Test as he attmpted to carve out a near-four hour batting, hitting initial breakthrough and claim needing five wickets to be- first innings that might give only one boundary in his 180- his first Test victim. come the fastest man to reach his side some leverage in the ball display of self-denial. The 18-year-old nipped the milestone of 200 Test match. The scoring rarely got - Yasir’s morning -With one back sharply to rap wickets. The record is current- above two an over. both teams needing a win to opener Tom Latham on the ly 36 Tests, set 82 years ago by Watling also dug in and seal a series which is currently pads. Pakistan reviewed the Australian leg-spinner Clarrie the pair batted right through tied at 1-1, Yasir was the key on-field not out decision and Grimmett. the middle session. and the leg-spinner induced a were rewarded when ball- Yasir managed 3-62 but Williamson passed 50 in a mini-collapse in the morning tracking showed the ball was then thwarted by the fifth Test for the 46th time but he as the Kiwis slipped from 70-1 would have cannoned into wicket stand of 104 in 249 was not able to convert his in- to 73-4 at lunch. the stumps. balls between Williamson and nings into another hundred. Yasir trapped opener Jeet New Zealand, who won the Watling. Having reached 89 off 176 Raval leg before with a faster first Test by four runs in Abu He failed to take any more balls, he mistimed a clip off one for 45. Raval reviewed but Dhabi, brought in fast bowler wickets in the last two sessions Hasan Ali shortly after tea and ball-tracking showed it would Tim Southee and off-spinner and still needs another two found a gleeful Asad Shafiq have hit leg stump. Will Somerville in place of Neil Though captain Virat Kohli is key to India’s fortunes in Australia this season, he will need support from wickets to hit the 200-mark pouching the catch at short With his next ball, Yasir Wagner and Ish Sodhi. other teammates to pull off the tough job. Eight make it Gayle wins masseuse Overall Inter-community TT to main draw in defamation championship for Philippines payout Qatar F4 tennis emerged the champions in Hrithika in the all-India final. India runners-up; over 200 players the Men’s Team Champion- The 18 to 40 yrs Men’s TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to his credit, with six of them AFP ship for 18 to 40 years group crown was bagged by Rock DOHA coming this year. Portugal’s SYDNEY participate in various events with a win over Pakistan, El Hakim of Lebanon. He de- Goncalo Oliviera, who has won while Egypt got the better of feated Awais Ahmed of Paki- EIGHT qualifiers joined 24 six titles, is seeded second. WEST Indies cricket star TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Centre at the Qatar Table the Philippines in the Above stan in the final, while Saad players in the main draw of Three Russians – Alexander Chris Gayle on Monday won DOHA Tennis Training Centre. 40 Men’s Team Champion- Omar of Iraq was triumphant the Qatar F4 Futures Tennis Zhurbin, Evgenii Tiurney and an Australian $300,000 Over 200 players, repre- ship. in the Above 40 Men’s Singles Tournament at the Khalifa In- Aslan Karatsev – have third, (US$221,000) payout from an THE Philippines clinched senting communities from The Philippines stamped after a win against Hisham ternational Tennis and Squash fourth and fifth seeds. Australian media group which the Doha Bank Challengers Egypt, Indonesia, India, their authority in the Above Noor of Egypt. The Above 18 Complex on Monday. Belgian Zizou Bergs is claimed he exposed his genitals Trophy for the overall cham- Lebanon, the Philippines, 18 Women’s Team Champi- Women’s title was bagged by The event is organised by placed in the lower half with to a massage therapist. pionship in the second Inter- Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, onship beating India. Filipina Anna Criselle, who the Qatar Tennis, Squash and sixth seed, while Austrian The all-rounder was ac- Community Table Tennis Ghana, Syria, Malaysia, Tu- Individual contests were beat Cecela Tan of Indonesia. Badminton Federation (QTS- Thoams Statzberger and cused by Fairfax Media, pub- Tournament and India fin- nisia, Iraq, Sri Lanka and Qa- also held in different catego- HE P Kumaran, Ambassa- BF) in cooperation with the French Constantin Bittoun lisher of The Sydney Morning ished runners-up. tar, took part in various male ries. Karim Yasser of Qatar dor of India to Qatar, was the International Tennis Federa- Kouzmine are having sev- Herald and The Age, in a series The event, in which and female events, showing finished as the winner of the chief guest at the prize dis- tion with the final scheduled enth and eighth seeds, re- of stories in the newspapers in around 15 expatriate commu- good level and commendable Under-18 Boys Singles crown tribution ceremony. He and on December 9. spectively. 2016. nities in Qatar contested, was sporting spirit. with a triumph over Abdul Ali Sultan al Muftah, General The QTSBF will host two QTSBF Executive Director They alleged he exposed organised jointly by the Qa- In the Under-18 Boys Wahab of Iraq. The Under-18 Secretary, QTTA, gave away more events later this month Saad al Mohannadi said, “The himself and indecently propo- tar Table Tennis Association Team Championship final, Girls title was claimed by the prizes and trophies. with each carrying prize mon- Futures tournament come sitioned the woman in a dress- (QTTA) and Indian Sports Iraq beat Qatar. Lebanon Mithila Sunil who defeated Earlier, a spectacular ey of $ 15,000. in light of the QTSBF strat- ing room at the 2015 World ceremony marked the open- The QTSBF provided egy to support the national Cup in Sydney. ing of the tournament. A some Qatari players with wild team players and help them Gayle strenuously denied march past by all participat- cards to participate in the improve their skills through the allegations, claiming at the ing communities was fol- preliminary and main rounds competing with young pro- time that the journalists be- lowed by the presentation of of the tournament, includ- fessional players from all hind the story wanted to “de- the Doha Bank Challengers ing Mubarak Shannan Zayid, over the world.” Mohannadi stroy him”. Cup, group dances from In- Mousa Shannan Zayed, Ray- stressed that the QTSBF plans His teammate Dwayne dian and Kenyan communi- ane Alami and Mirko Cutuli and programs reflect its com- Smith, who was in the chang- ties and artistic yoga display. (Italy). mitment to provide the Qatari ing room at the time, also de- The Ambassador of Korea, Peter Heller has been giv- players with all facilities to nied the incident took place. Deputy Chief of Mission of en the pride of place in the sin- raise the Qatari flag high at in- He won his defamation Ghana, CK Krishnan of Doha gles. The German has 10 titles ternational events. case in October last year, with Bank, QTTA General Secre- jurors finding Fairfax was mo- tary Muftah and various com- RESULTS tivated by malice and had failed munity leaders attended the to establish a defence of truth. function. Qualifying (Round 3) New South Wales Supreme Nilangshu Dey, President Michail PERVOLARAKIS (GRE) [1] 6-4 7-5 Adelchi VIRGILI (ITA) [16] Antoine BELLIER (SUI) [2] 6-0 7-6(3) Tom PISANE (BEL) [14] Court Justice Lucy McCallum of Indian Sports Centre, Duje AJDUKOVIC (CRO) [3] 6-1 7-5 Anatoliy PETRENKO (UKR) said in awarding the payout praised the support from the Mikalai HALIAK (BLR) [4] 7-6(5) 6-2 Patrick MAYER (GER) [15] that being accused of such QTTA and expatriate com- Bart VAN DEN BERG (NED) [12] 6-2 7-6(6) Sidane PONTJODIKROMO (NED) [5] conduct was “very damaging munities to the event and Guy DEN HEIJER (NED) [6] 4-6 7-5 6-1 Alexander DONSKI (BUL) Matic SPEC (SLO) [7] 6-3 6-1 Alen ROGIC HADZALIC (CRO) [11] to Mr Gayle’s reputation”, ac- HE P Kumaran, the Indian Ambassador to Qatar, QTTA General Secretary Ali Sultan al Muftah, ISC Presi- expressed hopes of making it Niklas SCHELL (GER) [13] 6-4 6-3 Constantin SCHMITZ (GER) [8] cording to a report in Fairfax dent Nilangshu Dey with officials and winners of various events at the second Inter-Community TT Tourna- even a bigger event in com- newspapers. ment prize distribution at the QTTA Hall in Doha. ing years. 18 Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Sports Rams grab NFC West division; Rahm cruises in Bahamas, Pats roll and Packers fade AFP when he forced a fumble from LOS ANGELES Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford in the fourth quarter. wins Hero World Challenge THE Los Angeles Rams be- Linebacker Samson Ebukan came the first team into the recovered the ball at the De- NFL playoffs on Sunday as the troit 24-yard-line and Gurley The Spaniard claims his third title this season and a seventh victory in his short two-year pro career Green Bay Packers fired coach raced 13 yards for a touchdown Mike McCarthy in the wake three plays later to put the of a shock loss to the Arizona Rams up 23-13. Cardinals. It’s the first time since 1979 Week 13 brought another that the Rams have won back- milestone day for superstar to-back division titles. New England quarterback Tom “That’s the first step,” Don- Brady, who matched Peyton ald said. “We’re happy, but we Manning’s all-time record for have to keep rolling.” passing touchdowns with his In Green Bay, too, as the 579th in a 24-10 victory over 3-9 Cardinals stunned the the Minnesota Vikings. Packers 20-17 at Lambeau It was just one memorable Field. mark on the day for five-time Zane Gonzalez kicked a Super Bowl champion Brady, 44-yard field goal with 1:41 who also, finally, surpassed remaining that stood as the 1,000 rushing yards for his ca- game-winner when Green reer in his 265th NFL game. Bay’s Mason Crosby missed a The Rams, coming off a big 49-yarder as time expired. week, got off to a slow start in Hours later, the Packers Detroit. Quarterback Jared announced that McCarthy, Goff made just 17 of 33 passes who guided the team to the for 207 yards and an eight- Super Bowl crown in the 2010 yard touchdown pass to Robert season, had been fired in his Woods late in the first half that 13th season with the club. broke a 3-3 tie. “The 2018 season has not It was running back Todd lived up to the expectations Gurley who put the Rams and standards of the Green Bay over the top, running for 132 Packers,” team president Mark yards and two touchdowns Murphy said in a statement. and also catching three pass- “As a result, I made the dif- es for 33 yards. ficult decision to relieve Mike Rams defender Aaron McCarthy of his role as head Donald helped clinch the win coach, effective immediately.”

Winner Jon Rahm of Spain poses with the trophy and tournament host Tiger Woods of the United States after the Hero World Challenge at Albany, Bahamas on Sunday. (AFP) AFP drawn in the Ryder Cup Sunday Results said ‘it’s all about feel out there’. finish 17th in the 18-player field. Quick read NASSAU, BAHAMAS singles against boyhood idol In presenting me the trophy he Woods and delivered Europe 268 - Jon Rahm (ESP) 71-63-69-65 said, ‘Hey, that’s a pretty good Full year for Woods JON Rahm says a putting tip their much-needed first point 272 - Tony Finau 72-64-67-69 performance from someone “The entire year has been Becker drops diplomatic immunity claim last August from tournament with two and one triumph. 273 - Justin Rose (ENG) 70-70-68-65 who can’t putt on Bermuda amazing and I’ve just been so host Tiger Woods helped the Now Rahm has his name on 274 - Henrik Stenson (SWE) 68-66-69-71 greens.’” blessed to have the opportuni- LONDON: Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker on Monday Spaniard to storm his way to a Woods’ Hero World Challenge 275 - Patrick Cantlay 65-70-76-64, Rickie American Tony Finau holed ty,” said Woods. dropped his claim of diplomatic immunity from bankruptcy proceed- four-shot success at the Hero trophy. Fowler 72-67-67-69 a dramatic 10-footer for birdie “To come from where I ings because of his role as a sporting ambassador for the Central World Challenge on Sunday. “That Sunday with Tiger is 276 - Dustin Johnson 68-67-72-69 at the last in a score of 69 for came from last year at this point African Republic. Rahm, 24, was never chal- one of the most emotional, most 277 - Alex Noren (SWE) 69-69-70-69, second place at 16-under and in to have the ability to actually The 51-year-old German ace had lodged the claim earlier this lenged over the final round, important moments in my golf Xander Schauffele 73-68-66-70, Gary the process denying Justin Rose play and compete again in the year, successfully blocking a sale of his sporting trophies and per- shooting a bogey-free 65 for a career,” said Rahm. Woodland 72-66-67-72 from returning to World No. 1. game and do it consistently is sonal memorabilia to recover debt. 20-under par total on the Al- “I started crying when I was 278 - Patrick Reed 65-77-66-70 Rose, who eagled 15 in a last quite amazing.” Becker’s lawyers had argued he was protected by the 1961 bany course. shaking his hand because that 280 - Bryson DeChambeau 70-71-71-68, round 65, had been sharing sec- Woods was then headed to Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. But at a court hearing The win is Rahm’s third suc- meant so much to me to play Justin Thomas 70-70-70-70, Bubba Watson ond place in 15-under par and his private jet to Los Angeles to in London on Monday, Tony Beswetherick, acting for the bankruptcy cess this season and a seventh against Tiger Woods. 69-73-69-69 the assurance of again becom- board a Qantas flight to Mel- trustees said Becker had written in an email that he had “no alter- victory in his short two-year pro “A couple of months later 282 - Keegan Bradley 71-69-72-70 ing World No. 1 only for Finau bourne and arriving on Tues- native but to abandon the claim for diplomatic immunity”. career and in the process sees to win his event – his Founda- 283 - Jason Day (AUS) 71-72-70-70 to pull the rug out from under day for a three-day Presidents The tennis star also wrote that he was “not in a position” finan- Rahm move to a career high No. tion’s event along with Hero, 287 - Tiger Woods 73-69-72-73 the Englishman. Cup inspection and promotion cially to pursue any part of this case. The sale of Becker’s belong- 6 on the world rankings. this is really special.” 288 - Hideki Matsuyama (JAP) 74-68-71-75 “It’s not a huge goal for me of the event being staged later ings, worth an estimated $255,000 will now go ahead. Rahm had shared the lead And it was the putting tip on to be No. 1, but when you have next year on the famed Royal Becker was declared bankrupt in 2017 over money owed to on both day two and day three the practice green at East Lake Tiger was putting next to me. I these opportunities you want to Melbourne course. Arbuthnot Latham, a bank. His immunity claim had caused interna- and capped his closing round that has now sees Rahm be- just can’t putt on Bermuda as I take them,” said Rose. Woods, as the USA Team tional criticism. The Central African Republic said Becker’s diplo- with three birdies in four holes come the first Spanish winner had grown up in Spain on poa And Woods rounded-off his captain, is due to host a press matic passport was part of a batch which had been stolen in 2014. from the sixth. of the Hero World Challenge. annua,” said Rahm. full-season return to competi- conference on course on Becker countered saying that he had received it directly from one of Last September, Rahm was “When we were at East Lake “Tiger kind of laughed and tion with a tired-looking 73 to Wednesday in Melbourne. the war-torn country’s ambassadors. (AFP)

Fury says Wilder will try to avoid rematch ‘at all costs’ Qatar lose to Australia in FIBA qualifier

AFP fight me. We need to give Brit- LONDON ain the biggest fight in British boxing history and that’s me TYSON Fury said on Monday and Joshua. WBC heavyweight champion “Let’s make it happen. The Deontay Wilder will try to country wants it, I want it, eve- avoid a rematch with him “at rybody wants it. The only peo- all costs” after their epic draw ple who don’t seem to want it in Los Angeles. is their team,” he added. Wilder retained his belt Wilder’s trainer Jay Deas on Saturday after a thrilling told BBC radio he would want 12-round battle ended in a Wilder to take on Fury again split decision draw at the Sta- before a potential fight with ples Center. Joshua. The result means the “If it’s something that peo- American is still in a position ple would like to see again we to achieve his dream of unify- would absolutely love to do it. ing the heavyweight division Both guys put on a tremen- against Fury’s fellow Briton dous fight,” Deas said. Anthony Joshua, who holds “If it was up to me – and the WBA, IBF and WBO ver- Tyson Fury taunts Deontay Wilder in the ninth round of their WBC only me – I would like to do sions of the title. Heavyweight Champioinship at Staples Center in Los Angeles on the Fury fight first because I After the bout, Wilder said Saturday. (AFP) think there is unfinished busi- he would prefer to target Josh- ness. ua’s titles in a bid to unify the But Fury said that Wilder me at all costs,” he told Brit- “If the money makes sense division but would be satisfied could try to avoid him. ain’s ITV network. in the UK I would love to do Qatar’s Khaled Mohamed Abdelbaset dribbles the ball away from his marker during their 2019 FIBA with either a rematch against “I’ve got a funny feeling “I’m only getting better, it there. Deontay has never Basketball World Cup Qualifiers at the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on Monday. Al Annabi lost Fury or a chance to take on he’s going to get his running and better and better. I can had a problem with travelling. 110-59 and will host Philippines in Doha on Feb 21, 2019. Joshua. shoes out and stay away from beat them all but they need to That’s not the issue at all.” Mavs down West leaders Clippers; Lakers ease past Suns

AFP the rebound to put Dallas back as 17 in a first quarter in which trickles down to us,” said Peli- LOS ANGELES on top. They led 112-110 when James characterised the Lakers’ cans point guard Tim Frazier. Dennis Smith blocked a shot play as “horrible”. It was a much-needed road THE short-handed Dallas Mav- by Tobias Harris and made two But Los Angeles had cut that win for the Pelicans, who im- ericks denied the Los Angeles free throws to seal the win. deficit to 10 points by the end of proved to 12-12. Clippers a fifth straight NBA “I thought it was one of the period and out-scored the DeMar DeRozan’s big game victory on Sunday, dropping the the best competitive things Suns 40-15 in the second to helped the San Antonio Spurs Clippers from first place in the I’ve seen in a long time,” Mavs seize control. bounce back from two embar- Western Conference with a 114- coach Rick Carlisle said of “I think we’re just getting rassing defeats with a 131-118 110 win. Smith’s effort. “He got switched better every day,” three-time victory over the Portland Trail Harrison Barnes scored 30 and blocked the shot, got the NBA champion James said of Blazers. points to lead the Mavericks, rebound and made two free the young Lakers team. “We After losing their last two who were without star rookie throws – winning plays.” know what’s winning basketball games by a combined 68 points, Luka Doncic. It was a bruising contest. for us – that’s defending and the Spurs responded with their But DeAndre Jordan, play- Smith lost a tooth when Patrick sharing the ball.” highest point total in two weeks. ing his first game against his Beverley’s elbow caught him LaMarcus Aldridge add- former team, chipped in 16 in the mouth and the intensity ‘The Brow’ continues ed 29 points and Rudy Gay points and 23 rebounds for Dal- ramped up from there. dominance chipped in 18 as the Spurs with- las, who notched a fourth win in Dallas forward Wesley Anthony Davis powered the stood a 37-point performance their last five games even with Matthews was whistled for a New Orleans Pelicans to a 119- form Portland’s Damian Lillard. Doncic sidelined by a sore hip. technical foul and Beverley was 109 victory over the Hornets in In Miami, Dwyane Wade The Clippers had taken the ejected for throwing a ball at a Charlotte, delivering 36 points, drained two free throws with lead for just the second time in fan as the Clippers fell to 15-7 19 rebounds and eight assists. 3.2 seconds remaining to seal the contest on Lou Williams’ and ceded first place in the Davis, who also came up the Heat’s 102-100 victory over three-pointer with 46.9 seconds West to Denver. Dallas Mavericks centre DeAndre Jordan grabs a rebound in front of Clippers centre Marcin Gortat during with two steals and blocked two the Utah Jazz. remaining. Back in Los Angeles, mean- the second half of an NBA game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sunday. (USA TODAY SPORTS) shots, set the tone early with 17 The 76ers notched a fourth Barnes drove for a basket while, the Lakers were coasting points in the first quarter. straight victory, 103-95 over and missed but Mavs forward to a relaxed 120-96 victory over Kyle Kuzma led the Lakers ron James added 22 while sit- ter of the comfortable victory. “When he plays like that, the Memphis Grizzlies in Dorian Finney-Smith tipped in the struggling Phoenix Suns. with 23 points. Superstar LeB- ting out the entire fourth quar- The Suns led by as many he’s unstoppable, and that Philadelphia. Sports Tuesday, December 4, 2018 19

News England to meet Dutch in brief UEFA to use VAR from Champions League knockout rounds this season in Nations League semis DUBLIN: Video Assistant Referees will be used in the Champi- ons League from the knockout stages of this season’s competi- tion and in the Nations League finals in June, UEFA confirmed on Monday. European football’s governing body had previously Hosts Portugal take on Switzerland; matches will be held on June 5-6 next year, finals on June 9 stated its intention to introduce VAR only from the start of the 2019/2020 season. “If we can do it before, why wait? We cannot afford any mistakes if we can do it earlier,” said UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin after a meeting of the European football body’s Executive Committee. “We are ready to use VAR earlier than initially planned and we are convinced that it will be beneficial for our competitions as it will provide valuable help to match officials and will allow to reduce incorrect decisions.” VAR is already used in a number of Europe’s top leagues, including Spain’s La Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga and Serie A in Italy and was widely seen as a success at this summer’s World Cup.

Croatia court drops perjury charges against Luka Modric ZAGREB: A Zagreb court has dropped charges that Croatia captain and Real Madric star Luka Modric gave false testimony in a corrup- tion trial, a court spokesman said on Monday. “There is not enough evidence that he (Modric) committed the criminal offence of perjury,” Kresimir Devcic said. The ruling, which closes the case, comes as Modric is hoping to be awarded the 2018 Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday for taking his team to the 2018 World Cup finals in Moscow. In March, Croatian prosecutors had charged Modric, 33, with committing perjury during evidence he gave in the multi-million-euro corruption trial of former Dinamo Zagreb boss Zdravko Mamic. Modric testified in June last year over the details of his 2008 transfer from Dinamo to Tottenham Hotspur. He went on to join Real Madrid in 2012. Mamic and three other defendants were found guilty of charges of abuse of power and corruption that cost Dinamo, the current Croatian champions, more than 15 mil- lion euros ($17.3 million), and the state 1.5 million euros.

(From left) Netherlands’ coach Ronald Koeman, England manager Gareth Southgate, Portugal’s manager Fernando Santos and Switzerland’s head coach Vladimir Petkovic at a Sierra Leone’s disqualification from press conference following the draws for the UEFA Nations League competition semi-finals, in Dublin on Monday.(AFP) Nations Cup boosts Kenya, Ghana

DPA games both take place on June Coach Fernando Santos led to recognise their qualities.” Southgate said. CAPE TOWN: Sierra Leone have been disqualified from the pre- DUBLIN 9. Porto will host Portugal’s the team to the historic Euro The Swiss are ranked eighth “We’re now looking forward liminaries for the 2019 African Nations Cup finals, confirming semi and the final while Gui- 2016 triumph in the world to Portugal’s sixth to the semi-finals. We play a places for Kenya and Ghana at the continental championship HOSTS Portugal will meet maeres has the England v Neth- in France and is now hoping but are hopeful of causing an team similar to us, developing next June-July. Sierra Leone’s fate was decided by the Confed- Switzerland in the 2019 Na- erlands semi and third-place tie. to replicate that success in front upset. with lots of young players. It’s a eration of African Football (CAF) on Monday after the nation was tions League finals last four “It’s a great opportunity, I of their own fans. “It’s an interesting com- very exciting game to look for- suspended by FIFA over government interference in football in with England taking on the think that we have a chance to “We have that dream of petition with some interesting ward to.” October. That meant that the Leone Stars were unable to fulfil Netherlands. create great moments, great reaching the final and winning matches,” Swiss coach Vladimir The Netherlands, who their last three qualification matches, and have now officially European champions Por- emotions,” Fernando Gomes, the trophy in our country, but Petkovic said. “We have to go to missed the 2016 Euros and last been withdrawn from the preliminaries by CAF and their previ- tugal were first out of the hat the Portuguese Football Fed- we will have to work hard for it win. World Cup, are on the up under ous two results annulled. Kenya, who will make a first Nations in Monday’s Dublin draw and eration president said. as we are going to face a great “We will have to prepare coach Ronaldo Koeman having Cup finals appearance since 2004, head the revised three-team will not be unhappy to meet A senior finals is return- opponent in the semi-finals,” well and be ready in June - and enjoyed famous victories over qualification pool with seven points, followed by Ghana who are the Swiss in the first semi-final ing to Portugal for the first Santos said. be ready to create a surprise.” France and arch-rivals Ger- a single point behind. With the top two sides advancing to the on June 5 next year. time since 2004 when Portugal They start with a rematch England survived an in- many. expanded 24-team finals, Ethiopia are a distant third with a one Two improving sides meet reached the European Champi- against Switzerland, whom credibly tough group by beat- “We have a lot of respect point from four games and no more fixtures to play. on June 6 when Gareth South- onship final only to lose to un- they faced in 2018 World Cup ing Croatia, who knocked them for the English team,” Koe- gate’s World Cup semi-final- derdogs Greece. qualifying. Both sides won their out of the World Cup semi-fi- man said. “The way Gareth is ists England face the Dutch, “A fantastic environment, as home games. nals, and Spain. managing the England side Spurs fan arrested after banana skin who knocked out world cham- we saw in 2004, and I’m quite “Switzerland are a good “We’ve really enjoyed the - he is giving opportunities to thrown onto Arsenal pitch pions France and Germany in sure that it will be a fantastic team, we know them well, hav- competition already - the Na- young players - is the same as the group stage. tournament, with a fantastic at- ing played them in the qualifi- tions League has been a great we like to do. It’s a great op- LONDON: A football fan has been arrested after a banana skin The final and third-place mosphere,” Gomes added. ers,” Santos said. “It’s important success,” manager Gareth portunity.” was thrown onto the pitch at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrated scoring a pen- alty in front of Tottenham fans. The Gunners won a memorable match 4-2 on Sunday and London’s Metropolitan Police afterwards confirmed that seven Ceferin opposes arrests had been made. Britain’s Press Association said it Klopp charged over wild celebrations understands that one of those arrests came after a banana intercontinental skin was hurled from the away end as Aubameyang celebrated scoring in front of the Tottenham fans. “Behaviour such as this World Cup bid after Liverpool win against Everton is completely unacceptable and the supporter in question will be issued with a ban,” a Tottenham spokesman said. There DPA AFP Wolfsburg, capitalised on Pick- were also six arrests for public order offences -- at least two of DUBLIN LONDON ford’s error to nod home from which are believed to be Arsenal supporters who lit smoke can- close range -- his 22nd goal in isters during the match. Former Arsenal and England forward EUROPEAN football supremo LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen 79 matches for the club. Ian Wright, speaking as a pundit on BBC television, said: “I’ve Aleksander Ceferin on Monday Klopp was charged by the Foot- “It was a crucial goal, one of played against Spurs and I’ve taken a lot of abuse from Spurs spoke out against a joint bid of ball Association on Monday the most crucial I have scored but never ever has it been racial. Spain, Portugal and Morocco after he raced onto the pitch to for Liverpool so it was special,” for the2030 World Cup be- celebrate his side’s late winner said the 23-year-old. “You could cause the tournament should against Everton in the Mersey- see the emotion of the fans and not be spread over several con- side derby. the coach and the players so we tinents. The German was overjoyed celebrated all together.” “I am not a friend of trans- by Divock Origi’s 96th-minute Prior to his 84th-minute continental candidatures,” he goal courtesy of a horrendous entrance on Sunday, Origi had said. Spanish politicians had misjudgement from Everton played just 11 minutes for Liv- suggested the three nations from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and erpool this season in one sub- Africa and Europe could bid for raced over to Reds goalkeeper stitute appearance during the the event but Ceferin said it was Alisson Becker. Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp runs onto the pitch celebrating their 2-0 Champions League defeat “not up to politicians” to bid for He apologised for his ac- goal during an EPL match at Anfields on Sunday.(REUTERS) in Serbia against Red Star Bel- tournaments and select hosts. tions after the 1-0 win at Anfield grade. After his disappointing Morocco bid in vain for but the FA announced he had didn’t want to run. It was not beaten Liverpool to 36 points loan spell in the Bundesliga it the 2026 tournament which in been charged with misconduct. in my plan. I didn’t want to -- just two behind leaders Man- appeared his chances would be June was awarded to the United Klopp has until 1800 GMT on run to Ali (goalkeeper Alisson), chester City. limited and he could have left States, Canada and Mexico. The Thursday to respond to the I couldn’t stop obviously. Not Liverpool hero Origi said the club in the summer but Liv- African nation said it would charge. “Immediately after the cool, but it happened.” his added-time winner was one erpool received no acceptable likely make another attempt for game I apologised to (Everton Silva said he did not hear of the most important he has offers. “As a player you always 2030. South America aim to bid manager) Marco Silva when we an apology from the Liverpool scored for the club. want to play a lot of minutes from Uruguay, Argentina and spoke to each other,” Klopp said boss, and added: “To be honest, The Belgium international, but as a team we have a lot of A banana thrown from the crowd is seen at the side of the pitch Paraguay for the tournament following the match. “I told him I didn’t see so I don’t know what making his first appearance at goals this season and I just try to as Arsenal’s striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates his 100 years after the inaugural how much I respect his work. he did and how he did it.” Anfield since May 2017 after shine my light and see wherever goal during the EPL match in London on Sunday. (AFP) edition in Uruguay. “What can I say about it? I The last-gasp win took un- spending last season on loan at it goes,” he said. Pep urges Sterling to do even better for club & country

for his celebrations after his against them in last season’s TOP SCORERS The striker is the joint-leading English team’s late victory over Everton quarter-final defeat to Liver- scorer with eight goals alongside Kane on Sunday. pool, especially when Leroy P. Aubameyang Arsenal 10 The German may yet face Sane had a goal ruled out in the S. Agüero Man City 8 AFP ers on top of the assists table. FA action for sprinting onto tie at the Etihad. H. Kane Tottenham 8 MANCHESTER But Guardiola says his star the pitch but Guardiola, who “I welcome the news, I’m cannot rest on his laurels and was similarly criticised for his delighted with it,” said the City R. Sterling Man City 8 PEP Guardiola challenged in- warned Premier League rivals response to a late win against manager. E. Hazard Chelsea 7 form Manchester City forward that there is far more to come Southampton last season, can “The Premier League is the A. Mitrovic Fulham 7 Raheem Sterling on Monday to from the 23-year-old. understand his actions. last one (to adopt VAR) and G. Murray Brighton 7 improve his game even further, “He can do better,” said “I did it, against Southamp- sooner or later it will happen. M. Salah Liverpool 7 despite his sparkling form for the City boss on Monday. “We ton,” said the City manager. “This season, our second club and country. are so delighted with what he’s “There’s a lot of emotions in goal against Shakhtar was a C. Wilson Bournemouth 7 Sterling has recently been done in three years but he can those moments. I know when ridiculous penalty. It’s so we Richarlison Everton 6 rewarded with a new five-year do better. I did it I was not happy to have don’t have to talk about it or to A. Lacazette Arsenal 6 contract, worth a reported “He can be more consistent, done it. talk about last season versus S. Mané Liverpool 6 £300,000 ($382,000) a week, his first touches, receptions, “So I can understand (Ever- Liverpool. A. Martial Man Utd 6 by the Premier League leaders many things. Definitely -- I’ve ton manager) Marco Silva, Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring his goal against “Now with VAR, we are and is currently enjoying the said many times we are delight- (then Southampton manager) AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, on Saturday. looking to make better football, G. Sigurðsson Everton 6 best form of his career. ed but he can do better.” Mauricio Pellegrino when it better decisions. Most of the F. Anderson West Ham 5 He is the Premier League’s Guardiola, speaking ahead happens. have to be respectful of the oth- governing body UEFA will in- time, not always, the ref will joint-leading English scorer, of his side’s trip to Watford on “But sometimes it is what it ers.” troduce VAR for the knockout do a good job. Everyone makes der Zinchenko face late fitness his eight goals matching Harry Tuesday, leapt to the defence is and it’s an emotional game, - Pep backs VAR -Guar- stages of the Champions League mistakes and they’ll be helped tests before City travel to Wat- Kane’s tally after the weekend of Liverpool manager Jurgen everything happens in your diola has also welcomed the this season. by it and it will be good.” ford. Kevin De Bruyne is not yet games, and is joined by two oth- Klopp, who has faced criticism mind. I talk from my side, you announcement that European City felt decisions went Sergio Aguero and Alexan- ready to return to the first team. 20 Tuesday, December 4, 2018 The Last Word

AMIR RECEIVES CREDENTIALS OF NEW AMBASSADORS

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received, at the Amiri Diwan office on Monday, the credentials of Ambassador of Venezuela to Qatar HE Giuseppe Angelo Yoffreda Yorio, Ambassador of Thailand HE Nathapol Khantahiran and Ambassador of Denmark HE Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin. The Amir welcomed the new ambassadors and wished them success in their missions and the relations be- tween Qatar and their countries further progress and prosperity. Earlier, the ambassadors were accorded an official reception at the Amiri Diwan.(QNA) QM, State Tretyakov AJYAL FILM FESTIVAL CONCLUDES WITH A COLOURFUL CLOSING GALA Gallery bring Russian Capharnaüm, What Walaa avant-garde art to Doha Wants, Zoo voted best films Transformation, Killing Hope and Qatari filmGubgub receive awards for Best Short Film

Zelfira Tregulova, general director of the State Tretyakov Gallery, gives a tour of the exhibition to Minister of Winners of Best Film and Best Short Film awards at the closing ceremony of the 6th Ajyal Film Festival at Katara Cultural Village on Monday. Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali and other dignitaries at the Fire Station Gallery on Monday. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Spain, ‘Capharnaüm’ also won the Addressing the Ajyal Ju- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Turkey and the UK. Audience Award. ‘Gubgub’ had rors at the closing ceremony DOHA In the Bader section, earlier bagged the inaugural of the festival, Fatma Hassan THE sixth Ajyal Film Festival, ‘Capharnaüm’ (Lebanon), di- ‘Abdulaziz Jassim Award for Alremaihi, festival director and THE ‘Russian Avant-garde: hosted by the Doha Film Insti- rected by Nadine Labaki, won Best Performance’ at the Made chief executive officer of the Pioneers and Direct Descend- tute at Katara Cultural Village, the Best Film award, while in Qatar Awards. Doha Film Institute, said: “As ants’ exhibition, organised concluded on Monday with a ‘Transformation’ (Kuwait) by This year, the Ajyal Film we commenced the sixth edi- in collaboration with State colourful closing gala, where the Yousef al Bagshi was named the Festival competition showcased tion of the Ajyal Film Festival, Tretyakov Gallery, opened at winners of the Ajyal Competi- Best Short Film. 33 shorts, including eight ‘Made our goal was to create a cinema the Fire Station Garage Gallery tion were announced. In Hilal section, ‘What Wa- in Qatar’, and 13 thought-pro- event that represents ‘A Voice on Monday. Over 550 young Ajyal laa Wants’ (Canada, Denmark) voking feature films. for Generations.’ You are that The exhibition, which rep- Jurors selected the Best Films directed by Christy Garland and At the closing ceremony, generation; with your words resents a key highlight of the and Best Short Films in the ‘Killing Hope’ (France) by Julia Nobel Peace Prize laureate and deeds, you can heal the Qatar Russia 2018 Year of Cul- ‘Bader’ (voted by jurors aged Retali and Natacha Grangeon Kailash Satyarthi, who was at world, bring peace, stability and ture, will be on show from De- between 18 and 21 years), ‘Hi- named the Best Film and the Ajyal for the screening of the sustainability. As global citizens cember 4 to February 3. lal’ (13 to 17 years) and ‘Mohaq’ Best Short Film, respectively. film ‘The Price of Free’ (USA), of the world, you are the ambas- Sponsored by Russian oil (8 to 12 years) categories. ‘Zoo’ (Ireland, UK), directed which documents his life and sadors of positive change.” company Rosneft, the wide- Representing 55 countries, by Colin McIvor, and ‘Gubgub’ work, was presented with an In all, Ajyal’s diverse film ranging exhibition curated by they included 25 international (Qatar) by Nouf al Sulaiti won Honorary Award for his global programme had 23 features Head of the Contemporary jurors who came to Doha for the awards for the Best Film and leadership and contribution to and 58 shorts, including 24 Art Department at the State the event from Armenia, Bos- Best Short Film, respectively, in the prevention of exploitation from the Arab World and 44 by Tretyakov Gallery Irina Gor- nia and Herzegovina, Italy, the Mohaq category. of children. women filmmakers. lova will showcase 81 artworks from some of the most influen- tial and significant figures in the Russian art history. Gamers celebrate Motivated by revolution- ‘Creative storytelling puts ary changes and rapid scien- tific advances at the beginning (QM), said: “The opportunity sponsored by Qatar Airways, wins with concert of the 20th century, Russian to work with the State Tretya- was also planned in collabora- spotlight on deeper issues’ art stepped into a new period kov Gallery has been a tre- tion with leading institutions in DIEHARD gaming en- playlist that includes of discovery with members of mendous honour. By bringing Qatar and Russia, including the CREATIVE storytelling helps put the in Palestine over 10 years.” thusiasts celebrated their music from the world’s the avant-garde movement such internationally significant Embassy of Qatar in Moscow, spotlight on the real concerns and Made over a period of six years, wins and participation at most beloved films, ani- producing works informed by exhibitions to Qatar, we hope the Embassy of the Russian gain a deeper global understanding, with support from the DFI, the film Geekdom, the one-of-a- me and videogames. these developments. Interrupt- to always provide audiences Federation in Doha, the Min- emerging filmmakers from won a Best Screenplay kind pop-culture event The first three win- ed in 1930s, this experimenta- with access to world-class istry of Culture of the Russian across the world who pre- Award at the Cannes Film hosted as part of the sixth ners of the various tour- tion was revisited in the 1950s works and spark creativity for Federation, Qatar’s Ministry sented stories from the Mid- Festival 2018. Ajyal Film Festival, with naments at Geekdom: in the art of ‘the descendants’. a young generation of artists in of Culture and Sport and the dle East at the sixth Ajyal Muslim Habib, the di- a colourful ‘Geekdom Gorlova said, “The Rus- Qatar and the region. State Museum and Exhibition Film Festival, say. rector of the film ‘As My Closing Concert’. DRAGONBALL FIGHTERZ Saoud al Emadi, Mohammed sian avant-garde is a fascinat- Visitors to the exhibition Center (ROSIZO.RU). Marco Proserpio, who Father Was’, said cinema One of the busy al Ali, Mohammed al Hajri. ing study in the break from will have the opportunity to ex- The State Tretyakov Gal- directed ‘The Man Who makes it possible for him to hubs of activity at Ajyal, traditional materials and tech- plore artworks by some of Rus- lery is an internationally-ac- Stole Banksy’, based on the shed light on a very impor- Geekdom featured cos- STREET FIGHTER V niques, inspired by societal sia’s best-known artists, includ- claimed museum and a major politically divisive works tant issue in Iraq relating play days, videogame Hesham Rashed, Mohammed development at the time. Even ing avant-garde pioneers such scientific, cultural, educa- painted by anonymous to children without citizen- tournaments, film al Ali, Abdulla al Mannai. more interesting is the com- as Vladimir Tatlin, Alexander tional, and research complex street artists and activist ship. The film is a take on a screenings and more. A parison we are able to make Rodchenko, Lyubov Popova in Russia. Banksy in Palestine, said the Marco Proserpio 12-year-old boy who strug- highlight of the final day TEKKEN 7 Abdulla al Falasi, Abdulaziz al between the art of the pioneers and Mikhail Matyushin, as well With over 190,000 paint- film only served as an excuse gles to find a school due to his was the Geekdom Talk Masoody, Mohammed al Ali. and their descendants. as the ‘descendants’ inspired by ings, sculptures, relics and to gain attention and to talk about the ethnic background and disability. by Prof Leland Hill on “It is so exciting for me their work such as Yuri Zlot- graphic works housed among bigger issues in the region. Youssef al Bagshi, the director of ‘Life as a Geek’. SOUL CALIBUR 6 personally to be able to ex- nikov, Vyacheslav Koleichuk, several buildings across Mos- “I came across the idea while trav- the short film ‘Transformation’, said The Geekdom Clos- Mohammed al Ali, Mohammed al plore this juxtaposition and Francisco Infante-Arana, Rim- cow, the Tretyakov Gallery is elling between Jerusalem and Beth- movies play a key role in revealing and ing Concert was led by Kaabi, Faisal al Marri. bring it to new audiences in ma Zanevskaya-Sapgir and the leading depository of Rus- lehem,” said Marco, adding that for reflecting the marginalised aspects ‘CineMoon’ ensemble FIFA Qatar and the Arab world. I Mikhail Roginsky. sian fine art in the world. It is him, the theme looked like a “good of specific issues. The film is about a members, represent- Khalid Alreyashi, Jassim al Eid, hope visitors in Qatar will find The exhibition will mark currently headed by Zelfira way to talk about Palestine from a dif- young disabled man who lives with his ing a selection of some Abdulaziz al khalaf. inspiration in what we present the end of the rich and varied Tregulova, an art historian and ferent angle and to picture Palestin- mother and how he struggles to over- of the finest musicians at the Fire Station.” programme organised as part curator of various international ians as human beings and not victims. come his limitations. “Cinema offers from Qatar Philhar- SUPER SMASH Reem al Thani, director of of the Qatar Russia 2018 Year projects in leading Russian and I admire Banksy for his actions than an incredible space to deal with vari- monic Orchestra. They Mohammed al Qahtani, Saeed al Exhibitions at Qatar Museums of Culture. The Year, which was international museums. his artworks, for example, his actions ous aspects an issue,” he said. (TNN) performed an exclusive arwish, Ahmed Ghanim.

CRUISE SHIP ‘SEABOURN OVATION’ VISITS QATAR

The cruise ship ‘Seabourn Ovation’, carrying 562 tourists and 424 crew on board, called on Doha Port on Monday on its maiden visit to Qatar. (TNN)