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Emir meets Chairman of Volkswagen Group Supervisory Board Emir sends cable Investment Free of condolences to US President Zones law revised mir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani Esent yesterday a cable of condolences to President to boost business of the friendly United States of America, Donald Trump, extending condolences to the The Peninsula  New amendments to attract President and to the Ameri- local and foreign investments can people on the victims of mir H H Sheikh by enhancing business the horrific incident that took Tamim bin Hamad Al place inside a church in Thani issued yester- environment. southern Texas and left doz- day Decree Law No ens killed and injured. The 21 of 2017 amending  No restriction on nationality Emir expressed his strong con- Esome provisions of the Law No of investor, capital, choice of demnation and denunciation 34 of 2005 on Investment Free of such acts that terrorise the legal frame for the project, Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met yesterday at the Emiri Diwan with the Zones. freedom of fixing prices of innocent, wishing the speedy The Investment Free Zones Volkswagen Group Supervisory Board Chairman, Hans Dieter Potsch, who called to greet recovery for the injured. include the economic zones and products, setting profits. His Highness on the occasion of his visit to Qatar. The meeting dealt with cooperation Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Hamad International Airport relations and means to develop them. Abdullah bin Hamad Al with capital and assets worth  More freedom in Thani and Prime Minister QR50bn. The Decree Law is transactions. and Interior Minister H E effective starting from its date Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser of issue and is to be published  Investment Free Zones to bin Khalifa Al Thani sent in the official gazette. similar cables. Prime Minister and Interior create new job opportunities. QA to acquire 9.61% Cathay Pacific stake Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah Emir condoles bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani investments by enhancing the The Peninsula 20 years of Going Places said that the amendment in the business environment in the QA launches services Together with travellers across with Kuwait Emir law has come in the framework country and facing the chal- atar Airways announced to Turkey’s Adana its more than 150 business and of directives of H H the Emir lenges and variables in yesterday that it has leisure destinations. The world’s mir H H Sheikh Tamim who authorised the Cabinet to economic sector.” Qentered into an agreement atar Airways is celebrat- fastest-growing airline will add bin Hamad Al Thani take all necessary measures to The Prime Minister said that to purchase an amount of ing the launch of a number of exciting new des- Esent yesterday a cable enhance and push economic the amendment is meant to 378,188,000 shares of Cathay Qscheduled services to tinations to its growing network of condolences to the Emir of development and investment enhance the credibility of the Pacific Airways Ltd (Cathay Adana following the arrival of in 2017/18, including St. Peters- the State of Kuwait H H wheels in order to provide the state institutions work to Pacific), being approximately its inaugural flight from Doha burg, Russia; Chiang Mai, Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al nationals and foreign investors achieve Qatar National Vision 9.61% of the total issued share to Turkey’s fifth-largest city. Thailand; Canberra, Australia Jaber Al Sabah on the death the maximum advantage. 2030 and also to achieve capital. Completion of the trans- Flight QR438 touched down and many more, flying passen- of Sheikha Shamma Hmoud In this regard, the Prime national strategies and national action is to take place later today at Adana Airport at 11:25. gers on board its modern fleet Al Salman Al Sabah. Deputy Minister said, the Cabinet economic orientations which in Hong Kong. Adana, located at the cross- of more than 200 aircraft. Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin worked during the past on are based on free trade, eco- Investment in Cathay Pacific roads of Anatolia and the Cathay Pacific Airways is a Hamad Al Thani and Prime developing the strategy of nomic growth and creating further supports Qatar Airways Middle East, is one of the most Hong Kong-based airline offer- Minister and Interior Minis- economic development poli- space for private sector to play investment strategy which populous cities in Turkey. ing scheduled passenger and ter H E Sheikh Abdullah bin cies for the country through the leading role. He mentioned already includes 20% invest- cargo services to more than 180 Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani effective and innovative that the Investment Free Zones ment in International Airlines → Full report on page 2 destinations in Asia, North sent similar cables. means by taking the advan- constitute distinguished invest- Group (IAG), 10% investment in America, Australia, Europe and tage of available opportunities, ment mechanisms and are LATAM Airlines Group and 49% member and is one of the Africa, using a fleet of 140 wide- Awqaf Ministry calls interacting with local, regional important means to increase investment in Meridiana said the strongest airlines in the world, body aircraft. The airline offers and international develop- national GDP and the volume company in statement. respected throughout the indus- exceptional service and world- for Istisqa prayer ments with the aim to achieve of local and foreign investment Group Chief Executive Akbar try and with massive potential beating products on the ground the national economic goals. and internal trade. Al Baker praised this financial for the future. and in the air - including its mul- he Ministry of Awqaf “The new amendments will investment in Cathay Pacific Qatar Airways, the national tiple award-winning long-haul and Islamic Affairs has also attract local and foreign → Continued on page 2 which is a fellow Oneworld carrier of Qatar, is celebrating Business Class. Tcalled on all Muslims in the State to perform Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer on Thursday in line with the Sunnah of Prophet Muham- Qatar to chair WTO’s mad (Peace Be Upon Him) to pray for rainfall when rain is lacking. The Ministry called for TRIMs Committee the performance of Istisqa prayer at the state’s mosques QNA on Thursday, the 20th of Safar H E Sheikh Ali bin 1439, AH corresponding to he Ministry of Economy November 9, 2017 at 06.01am. and Commerce said that Alwaleed Al Thani It added that on the occasion, TH E Sheikh Ali bin chaired the WTO’s the Ministry reminded Muslims Alwaleed Al Thani, Director of TRIMs meeting of the requirement for the the State of Qatar’s office at the yesterday at the acceptance of dua (pleading to Qatar National Library World Trade Organisation Allah) which include fasting, 1 (WTO), was unanimously organisation’s offering sadaqa, repentance to appointed head of the Trade- headquarters in Allah, cleaning their bodies and opens doors today million Related Investment Measures Geneva. using miswak. (TRIMs) committee and Fazeena Saleem civilisation. Located at Qatar books received wide support from First Major Event Safety The Peninsula Foundation’s (QF) Education City, WTO member states. Investment Measures, which and Security Conference the library houses a main collec- The Ministry said that was negotiated during the Uru- begins today esidents in Qatar will be able tion and has separate sections 100,000 Children’s Books H E Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al guay Round. The agreement to access over one million such as Children’s Library, Teen Thani chaired the WTO’s TRIMs stipulates that no member shall nder the patronage of Rbooks and rare texts and Library, Heritage Library and meeting yesterday at the organ- implement a prohibited meas- Prime Minister and manuscripts free of cost now, as other facilities. 30,000 Books for teens ization’s headquarters in Geneva. ure in line with the provisions UInterior Minister H E the Qatar National Library will The Library collection mainly The meeting discussed remarks of Article 3 of the General Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser open its doors for the public from comprises Arabic and English 26,000 Heritage Books on the policies of some member Agreement on Tariffs and Trade bin Khalifa Al Thani, the First today. Arguably the largest library language texts, but also provides states in terms of imposing local (GATT) on National Treatment Major Event Safety and Secu- in the world to be opened in the a wide selection of books in other components in the fields of on Internal Taxation and Reg- rity Conference kicks off 21st century, it is spread over an languages. These include French, 4,000 Manuscripts investment, particularly energy ulation or Article 11 on today at St. Regis Doha. area of 45,000 square-meter and German, Italian, Portuguese, and communications. The meet- Anti-dumping and Countervail- The two-day conference has a collection of books in around Spanish, Tamil, Urdu, Tagalog, 70,000 Photographs ing also reviewed remarks on the ing Duties, especially since is organised by the Security 20 languages. Sinhala, Malayalam, Bengali, new or amended legislations of some investment measures can Committee of the Supreme The library, which offers free Nepali, as well as Russian, 1,200 Maps member states in line with the have restrictive effects or dis- Committee for Delivery and membership available with a Korean, and Chinese, reflecting WTO regulations. tort international trade. Legacy in collaboration with Qatari ID, has a rare heritage col- Qatar’s diverse society. TRIMs supervises the This is the first time a rep- Interpol. lection of texts and manuscripts 45,000 sq meter building implementation of the Agree- resentative of the State of Qatar related to Arabic and Islamic → Full report on page 5 ment on Trade-Related leads a WTO committee. → Full report on page 3 02 HOME TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017

Emir issues decrees ratifying Prime Minister meets Somalia’s Minister of Internal Security various agreements

QNA private passports between Qatar cultural field between Qatar and and the Government of the Kenya signed in Nairobi on mir H H Sheikh Republic of Poland signed in 11/4/2017, which is annexed to Tamim bin Hamad Al Warsaw on 5/5/2017, which is this decree and has the force of Thani issued yester- annexed to this decree and has law in accordance with Article day Decree No 84 of the force of law in accordance 68 of the Constitution. 2017 ratifying agree- with Article 68 of the Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Ement on cooperation in the field Constitution. Hamad Al Thani issued yester- of combating organised crime The Emir also issued Decree day an instrument of ratification between the Government of the No. 86 of 2017, ratifying a coop- endorsing a draft agreement on State of Qatar and the Govern- eration agreement in the field economic, trade and technical ment of the People’s of education, higher education, cooperation between the gov- Democratic Republic of Alge- scientific research and technol- ernments of the State of Qatar ria signed in Doha on ogy between Qatar and Kenya and Republic of Liberia, signed 31/10/2016, which is annexed signed in Nairobi on 11/4/2017, in Doha on May 21, 2014. to this decree and has the force which is annexed to this decree The Emir also issued an Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani of law in accordance with Arti- and has the force of law in instrument of ratification cle 68 of the Constitution. accordance with Article 68 of endorsing an agreement on air with Minister of Internal Security of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abukar The Emir also issued Decree the Constitution. services between the govern- Islow, and the accompanying delegation on the occasion of their visit to the country. They No 84 of 2017 ratifying agree- His Highness also issued ments of the State of Qatar and reviewed areas of joint cooperation, especially in the military fields and combating against ment on the exemption of visas decree No 87 of 2017, ratifying Turkmenistan, signed in Ashga- terrorism, in addition to a number of regional and international issues of common concern. for holders of diplomatic and a cooperation agreement in the bat on Mar. 7, 2016. Qatar Airways celebrates launch of services to Turkey’s Adana The Peninsula connect even more Turkish citizens to The airline operates three daily flights more than 150 global destinations via our between Doha and Istanbul’s Sabiha atar Airways is celebrating the five-star hub in Doha.” Gökçen Airport, 10 weekly flights between launch of scheduled services to Adana Airport Chief Manager Ahmet Doha and Istanbul Ataturk International QAdana following the arrival of its Bülbül said: “We are thrilled to welcome Airport and daily flights between Doha inaugural flight from Doha to Turkey’s Qatar Airways flights to Adana, connect- and Ankara. Qatar Airways will operate fifth-largest city. Flight QR438 touched ing passengers to destinations all over the three times weekly to Adana, bringing the down at Adana Airport at 11:25, where a world and enabling us to welcome the total number of flights operated by the welcome ceremony attended by airport world to Adana. The State Airports Author- airline to Turkey to 41 per week. and government officials, together with ity and Adana Airport Chief Management The Doha-Adana route is operated by local dignitaries took place. give Qatar Airways our full support and an Airbus A320, featuring 12 seats in Busi- Qatar Airways Chief Commercial together we look forward to a successful ness Class and 132 seats in Economy Class. Officer, Ehab Amin, led a high-profile del- future.” The introduction of three weekly belly- egation on the inaugural direct flight from Adana, located at the crossroads of hold flights to Adana will provide efficient the airline’s five-star hub, Hamad Inter- Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Turkey, Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi, and Anatolia and the Middle East, is one of the connections for garment and textile busi- national Airport, Doha, and was greeted Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer Ehab Amin, with other dignitaries most populous cities in Turkey. Qatar Air- nesses in the city to the Middle East, Asia by Ambassador of the State of Qatar to at Adana Airport welcoming Qatar Airways flight. ways has successfully operated service to and India via Qatar Airways Cargo’s state- Turkey, Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi; Gov- Turkey for 13 years. The airline began of-the-art Doha hub. Qatar Airways Cargo ernor of Adana, Mahmut Demirtaş; Akbar Al Baker said: “We are delighted to Turkish destination to include in our expe- services to Istanbul Ataturk International currently offers twice weekly Airbus A330 Assistant Governor of Adana, Mustafa launch our first direct service to Adana, a dited expansion plans.” Airport in 2004, marking Qatar Airways’ freighters to Istanbul and 38 weekly belly- Yavuz; State Airports Authority Adana Air- much-anticipated addition to our expand- Ehab Amin said: “With the launch of first destination in Turkey. Since then, due hold flights to airports in Istanbul and port Chief Manager, Ahmet Bülbül as well ing global network. Turkey remains one this new service, we look forward to to tremendous passenger demand, the air- Ankara. With the new addition of Doha- as other VIPs and government officials. of our key target areas for growth and we strengthening our ties with Turkey even line has been steadily increasing its Adana-Doha route, the cargo carrier aims Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive have identified Adana as an important further, and are delighted to be able to number of flights to the country. to increase its market share in Turkey. Investment Free Zones law revised

Continued from page 1 He added that Investment Free Zones are also a source to create new job opportunities and these zones have many other important advantages on top of that increased relations with other countries. He said that these zones enjoy special treatment in terms of customs, imports, exports, financing and many other advantages related to movement of goods inside and outside the country. The Investment Free Zones, the Prime Minister said, enjoy more free- dom in transactions aiming to attract investors. “The zones enjoy a number of A computer generated image of one of the encouraging advantages according to the amended upcoming Investment Free Zones in Qatar. law including no restriction on nationality of inves- tor, capital, choice of legal frame for the project, freedom of fixing prices of products, setting prof- its. They also have exemptions from taxation; ownership of the project is also not restricted.” The Prime Minister said that the amendment indicated that the establishment of new areas, removing all obstacles and restrictions hindering the flow of capital, and import or installation of new technology. He said new incentives will be introduced for existing free economic zones which will increase the local production. He said that the incentives will be reduction of prices of power and full exemption for the local investors from taxation in case they sell their products in local market. The Prime Minister pointed out that Free Zones Authority will provide all required facili- ties for issuance of licences to launch projects which will save time and efforts in addition to provision of land plots with required facilities in accordance with nature of the project. He said that the authority will also facilitate issuance of visas to investors for bringing manpower from abroad. Minister of Economy and Commerce H E Shiekh Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani, said that the investment projects being set up and operating Law No. 21 of 2017 amending certain provisions within the Free Zones “. of Law No. 34 of 2005 on Investment Free Zones “In addition to this law issued today, amend- issued by H H the Emir will be a fundamental pil- ments on the law of non-Qatari capital investment lar in enhancing the economic development in economic activity are under way. As well there attracting and encouraging domestic and foreign will be new law regulating the relation between investments, creating an advanced investment the public and private sectors, reviewing all eco- environment and stimulating economic nomic legislation aiming to diversify sources of activities. income and create sustainable economy espe- The Minister added that these zones will also cially under the current low oil prices, geopolitical, “contribute to the development of the private sec- social, technological and environmental changes tor through its active participation in the the world facing.” TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 HOME 03 SC & Interpol bring together security experts

Representatives of several “Ahead of us, we have only five years to host the first world 192 Interpol member cup in the Middle East and during this period, we will be countries and international organisations, high ranking signing cooperation agreements with Interpol in order to officials and participants carry out our activities and the operation in a good way for from 65 countries will attend ensuring the organisation of the unprecedented World Cup the two-day event. in 2022,” said Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Committee & Delivery and Legacy. The Peninsula

nder the patronage and in the first day that will host leading secu- and security conference in Doha in for Political Violence and Terrorism the presence of Prime Min- rity experts from different parts of the partnership with Interpol and he added Research, Nanyang Technological Uni- ister and Interior Minister world. that the relationship of the Supreme versity of Singapore, will speak on the H E Sheikh Abdullah bin On his part, The Secretary-General Committee for Delivery and Legacy subject “Current and emerging IS-cen- Nasser bin Khalifa Al of Interpol, Jürgen Stock said that the with Interpol started since last 5 years tric threat landscape and its impact on UThani, the ‘1st Major Event Safety and organising of the first major event from the general assembly of Interpol major events”. Security Conference and the Exhibi- safety and security conference in coop- held in Rome. “Ahead of us, we have From the Qatari side, Major Gen- tion’ organised by the Security eration between Interpol and Qatar is only five years to host the first world eral Hazza bin Mubarak Al Hajrey, Committee of the Supreme Commit- matter of pride as Qatar is organising cup in the Middle East and during this Assistant Secretary-General of the tee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) in this conference in the context of its period, we will be signing cooperation Cooperation Council for the Arab Secretary-General of Interpol association with Interpol will begin preparations for World Cup 2022. agreements with Interpol in order to States of the Gulf for Security Affairs today at St Regis hotel in Doha. “This conference is a best occasion carry out our activities and the oper- will address the audience on the topic Jürgen Stock said that the Representatives of several 192 to gather experts from various organ- ation in a good way for ensuring the “GCC perspective on current security organising of the first major Interpol member countries and inter- isations and countries around the organisation of the unprecedented threat environment”, and Brigadier national organisations, high ranking world for discussing the importance World Cup in 2022,” he said. Ibrahim Al Mohannadi, senior mem- event safety and security officials and participants from 65 coun- of strengthening creative cooperation During the first session of the con- ber of the National Counter Terrorism conference in cooperation tries will attend the two-day event. in the field of organising major events ference on “Current security threat Committee and Head of Consultancy The Secretary-General of Interpol, which is considered as a real challenge environment and implications for Unit, Security Committee for 2022 between Interpol and Qatar Jürgen Stock, and the Secretary-Gen- for the countries that will host major major events”, Director of National FIFA World Cup Qatar will present a is matter of pride as Qatar is eral of the Supreme Committee & events in the future, whether they are Security and Resilience Studies at the paper titled “Focus on preparations Delivery and Legacy, Hassan Al Tha- sports or other fields,” added Jürgen Royal United Services Institute for Qatar is making to understand, build organising this conference in wadi, will deliver the keynote speeches Stock. Defense and Security Studies (RUSI), out and mitigate threat” in the same the context of its preparations on the opening day, while Capt. Falah On the other side, Al Thawadi London, Andrew Glazzard will speak session. for World Cup 2022. Al Dosari, Senior Manager of Project expressed his happiness in organising on the subject “Current security threat Meanwhile, Commander Geoff Stadia, will introduce Project Stadia on the first major event safety environment in the UK, the need for a Smith from the Tasmanian Police of step-change in approach when one Australia also will deliver a speech on considers preparation for major “Australia’s new strategy for protect- “Case study from Euro 2016”. events”. ing crowded spaces from terrorism and The speaker will focus on planning In the same session, Filipo Dis- its applicability to future major events” and delivery of safety and security dur- penza, Director-General of Public in this session. Commander Geoff is ing a period of significant change in Security, Prefect of the Police of presently the counter-terrorism sen- the threat environment, while the head Cagliari, Italy, will present a paper ior adviser to the Tasmania police of Sports Conventions Unit at Council titled “European perspective on the commissioner and Deputy of Europe, Sergey Khrychikov, will major event security threat environ- Commissioner. deliver a speech on “Overview of the ment”. Filipo has 41 years of experience In the first session of the second Council of Europe Convention on an in the police force and has served as day of the conference, on the theme integrated safety, security and service director of major Italian police offices “Responding to Evolving Threat Envi- approach at football matches and other across the country. ronment”, former Head of Safety and sports events and how it can assist in FROM LEFT: Ziad Khoury, Commander Geoff Smith, Brigadier Ibrahim Al In addition, Dr Jolene Jerard, Dep- Security of Euro 2016, Ziad Khoury managing the evolving threat Muhannadi and Filipo Dispenza. uty Head of the International Centre will present a paper on the subject environment”. 04 HOME TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 Challenges of WMD Minister of Culture and Sports meets Tajikistan’s envoy on focus at NCT meet

Sidi Mohamed keenness to join international The Peninsula The NCT Middle East treaties related to banning pro- hibited weapons. he NCT Middle East 2017 conference and As regard to the Chemical 2017 conference and exhibition giving Weapons Convention (CWC), exhibition began yes- opportunity to Qatar signed it in 1993. It also terday giving international experts obtained the membership of the opportunity to inter- Executive Council of the Organ- Tnational experts to discuss to discuss challenges ization for the Prohibition of the challenges of weapons of mass of weapons of mass Chemical Weapons (OPCW). destruction (WMD). destruction (WMD). “The fear increases with The three-day event is being every passing day about terror- held at W Doha Hotel and being ist organizations access to such organised by The National Com- weapons which can threat safety mittee for the Prohibition of was among the first signatories and security of the whole world, Minister of Culture and Sports H E Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali with Ambassador of the Republic Weapons (NCPW) in collabora- to convention on the Prohibi- especially in the conflict-hit of Tajikistan to Qatar, Khisrav Sohibzoda. During the meeting, they reviewed relations tion with CBRNe Society tion of the Development of countries in the Middle East of cooperation between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Tajikistan and means of (chemical, biological, radiolog- Production and Stockpiling of region. It requires more efforts enhancing and developing them in the fields of culture and sports. ical and nuclear (defence). Biological and Toxin weapons from international society to The conference is discuss- and on their destruction. work on two sides”, Brigadier ing issues like security Since the NCPW was estab- (Air) Hassan Saleh said. challenges and preparation for lished, it has managed to He said that the first thing is the FIFA World Cup 2022, accomplish many achievements to ban the terrorist organiza- Al Hammadi meets Serbian FM Ooredoo tv’s Nuclear Security in the Middle and events to both local and tions of getting such weapons East: current and Future chal- international levels. In 2012 it and the second thing is to free ‘beIN Full lenges and decontamination in witnessed the inauguration of the Middle East from nuclear hot climate zones. Doha Regional Centre for the weapons. Package’ It provides a platform to CBRN training. “We hope that this confer- exchange views and novel Speaking at the conference, ence will be a new chance of adds channels approaches to counter this Brigadier (Air) Hassan Saleh Al- enhancing dialogue about the enduring threat. Nesf, Deputy Chairman of the best practices on facing the The Peninsula Qatar accelerated its acces- Qatari National Committee for regional challenges related to sion to conventions banning the Prohibition of Weapons prohibited weapons.” oredoo yesterday weapons of mass destruction. It (NCPW) stressed on the Qatar’s The CBRNe threat has been announced Ooredoo rising in the Otv’s ‘beIN Full Pack- Middle East age’, has introduced two new with the con- premium channels from beIN. tinued use of The new channels, beIN chemical SERIES HD2 and beIN weapons DRAMA HD1, have been (including chlo- added on Ooredoo tv chan- rine, sarin, nel numbers 501 and 179 as mustard gas part of Ooredoo and beIN’s and phosgene) ongoing investment in world- in the conflicts class entertainment for Qatar. in Syria and The beIN SERIES HD2 Iraq for the past Secretary-General of the Foreign Ministry H E Dr Ahmed channel covers all the latest three years. bin Hassan Al Hammadi has met separately with Foreign and best western TV shows The event Minister of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dacic and with a focus on the genres of hold under the Secretary-General of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic action and suspense. beIN has auspices of the of Serbia, Veljko Odalovic. They discussed relations partnered with CBS to bring Minister of between the two countries and ways to support and various popular series such State for as ‘Salvation’, ‘Valor’ and the develop them, in addition to matters of common concern. NCPW Chairman Major General Staff (Pilot) Nasser Mohmmed Al Ali (second Defence most watched CBS talk show Affairs, H E Dr The meetings were attended by Ambassador of Qatar to ‘The Late Late Show with left), NCPW Deputy Chairman Brig Gen. Hassan Saleh Al-Nesf (right), llja M the Republic of Serbia H E Sheikh Mubarak bin Fahad Al Bonsen, Managing Director of IB Consultancy (left) and other officials at the Khalid bin James Corden’. Mohammed Al Thani and the delegation accompanying Al Hammadi. The beIN DRAMA HD1 event yesterday. Pic: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula Attiyah. channel on the other hand, will offer the latest Arabic content for families in Qatar, including TV series like ‘Qalb AlMadina’ and ‘Wardi QU-CENG and Hasselt University sign deal for research Shamia’. The ‘beIN Full Package’, which costs users QR110 per The Peninsula institutions in the field of edu- many new opportunities will lie month, includes 60 channels cation and research. in wake of this unique coopera- and covers live and exclusive he Qatar Transportation and Dr Khalifa Al Khalifa, Dean tion between Qatar University and sports channels, as well as Traffic Safety Center of CENG said: “This MoU reflects Hasselt University.” premium and exclusive con- T(QTTSC) at Qatar University CENG commitment to provide Dr Wael Alhajyaseen said: tent such as programmes for College of Engineering (QU-CENG) solutions to challenges in the “The collaboration with Hasselt kids, lifestyle, factual, the lat- and Hasselt University Transpor- area of traffic safety and to raise University Transportation est movies, music and more. tation Research Institute (IMOB) community awareness about the Research Institute is part of the Ooredoo tv customers who recently signed a memorandum importance of traffic safety. It active international activities want to take advantage of the of understanding (MoU). will contribute to strengthening that the centre is developing to two new channels can also The MoU was signed by Dr links with IMOB for further col- establish novel and sound enjoy their first two months Hassan Al Derham, President of laborations in research and FROM LEFT: Professor Dr Tom Brijs , Dr Wael Alhajyaseen and research programs that yield to ‘beIN Full Package’ subscrip- QU and Prof Luc De Schepper, development in line with Qatar economically feasible, socially tion free, if they sign-up to a Prof Luc De Schepper at the event. Rector at Hasselt Unviersity in National Vision 2030.” viable and environmental 12-month subscription. the presence of Dr Wael Alhaj- Prof Luc De Schepper said: from around the world makes researcher and confronts you with friendly solutions to transporta- Ooredoo tv is available yaseen, Assistant Research “Sharing knowledge makes good research even better. It expands fellow researchers who approach tion and traffic safety issues in now via Ooredoo Shops, Star- Professor at QTTSC. The MoU science and cooperating with uni- your horizon (quite literally), wid- a topic or idea in a sometimes the State of Qatar and the inter- link, TechnoBlue and Jumbo aims collaboration between both versities and research institutes ens your frame of reference as a entirely new way. I am positive national community.” outlets. Alfardan Automobiles celebrates BMW weekend extravaganza

The Peninsula assistance. Alfardan Automobiles will also guarantee a competitive ontinually catering for its trade in offer. With a long list of discerning customers, cars available from both BMW CAlfardan Automobiles, the and MINI, including the BMW 7 official BMW Group importer in Series ,6 Series and the BMW X6, Qatar, conducted a weekend a model that is powerful and ath- extravaganza, where everyone letic with the presence of an X was invited to come to BMW and model and athleticism of a coupé. MINI used cars Showroom in Al This second generation model has Sadd, Doha from November 2 to been a favourite in the Qatari 4. Event attendees were able to market for a number of years. It choose from a huge selection of was also joined by other mem- BMW Premium Selection Certi- bers of the X family including the Customers at the weekend extravaganza of Alfardan fied pre-owned vehicles and BMW X5, the vehicle that started MINI pre-owned vehicles. Automobiles at the used cars showroom in Al Sadd. it all, with the letter X symbolis- The event is in its 4th year ing a completely new vehicle running. Last year the event Manager of Alfardan Automo- existing and new customers. another great couple of days.” certified vehicle history, segment and a huge impact to the showed a great success and the biles, said: “Building on the With a number of BMW pre- All BMW premium pre- 12-month warranty and service whole automotive industry and same for this year event. success of last year’s event, we owned models to choose from, owned vehicles come with a host inclusive, complete technical and making its debut as the world’s Ziad Boghdady, Marketing had another great turnout from we are confident it will be of benefits for buyers, including, optical check and roadside first Sports Activity Vehicle. TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 HOME 05 Qatar National Library opens today

travellers who explored the Ara- bian Gulf region over the Arguably the largest centuries. library in the world The collection includes to be opened in the incredible resources, documents and other items relating to the 21st century, it is modern history of Qatar, says spread over an area of Aysha Hassan Al Ansari, Head of 45,000sqm and has a Heritage Collections at QNL. collection of books in The Heritage Library con- tains medical, pharmacological, around 20 languages. and astronomical texts, along with famous works produced by Library will offer early literacy Fazeena Saleem Ibn Sinā and Al Rāzī. It consists programs and workshops for The Peninsula of more than 26,000 printed families to develop reading skills books, 4,000 manuscripts, from an early age. It also has esidents in Qatar will 70,000 photographs, and 1,200 educational toys, arts and crafts be able to access over maps, as well as numerous materials, and innovative learn- one million books and atlases, globes, traveller’s instru- ing software, as well as its own rare texts and manu- ments and extensive archival team of dedicated librarians. scripts free of cost materials. The Teen Library at QNL, is Rnow, as the Qatar National Its exhibition area features for visitors aged between 13 to Library will open its doors for the Pics: Salim Matramkot / The Peninsula space to display approximately 18 years, and has more than public from today. Arguably the 300 items, giving visitors the 30,000 books, magazines, com- largest library in the world to be QNL yesterday during a media at catering everyone in the com- The Heritage Library, located opportunity to learn about the puter labs, graphic novels, opened in the 21st century, it is tour of the facility. munity. The collection includes in the centre of the QNL build- history and culture of Islamic interactive learning tools, and a spread over an area of 45,000 The Library collection mainly books of 17 to 20 languages. Also ing is one of the most resourceful world and Qatar. specially-tailored events space. square-metre and has a collec- comprises Arabic and English with time we will bring include features. It is designed to resem- While, QNL’s Children’s Library’s unique building tion of books in around 20 language texts, but also provides new additions to the collection ble an excavation site to match Library is containing more than was designed by renowned languages. a wide selection of books in other depending on the demand,” said with the nature of the collection. 100,000 books in Arabic, Eng- Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas The library, which offers free languages. These include French, Dr Stuart James Hamilton, Dep- The door is designed with the lish, and other languages. It also and is fully accessible to visitors membership available with a German, Italian, Portuguese, uty Executive Director, word Eqra meaning ‘read’ in includes picture books, chapter with special needs. It features Qatari ID, has a rare heritage col- Spanish, Tamil, Urdu, Tagalog, International relations and Com- Arabic. books, information books, easy numerous custom-designed lection of texts and manuscripts Sinhala, Malayalam, Bengali, munications, QNL. In addition to Arabic manu- readers, magazines, DVDs, data- innovations, including an auto- related to Arabic and Islamic Nepali, as well as Russian, The rare and unique collec- scripts, historical maps and bases, audiobooks, e-books, and matic book sorting system, civilisation. Korean, and Chinese, reflecting tion in QNL includes a joint atlas globes, scientific instruments and e-magazines. several interactive media walls, Located at Qatar Founda- Qatar’s diverse society. of which only 12 copies are avail- early photography, the Heritage For fostering love of reading and self-check-in and check-out tion’s (QF) Education City, the “Qatar National Library aims able in the world. Library also contains writings by from a young age, the Children’s machines that make borrowing library houses a main collection books easier for members. Visi- and has separate sections such tors can also utilise individual as Children’s Library, Teen and group study spaces, compu- Library, Heritage Library and ter labs, a writing centre, and other facilities. Innovation Stations offering a The facility was announced wide variety of creative tools, in 2012 by H H Sheikha Moza bint such as 3D printers and musical Nasser, Chairperson of QF. instruments. “The opening of the QNL Qatar Philharmonic Orches- building is a landmark achieve- tra will perform on the third ment for the cultural and Thursday of every month start- education landscape in Qatar. ing from January at the library’s QNL is a place where everybody 450 seat auditorium. A full range can learn, collaborate, and cre- of exhibitions and services will ate,” said Dr Sohair F Wastawy be launched at the official inau- (pictured), Executive Director, guration ceremony in 2018. Chinese delegation visits Katara

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atara General Manager Dr KKhalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti met yesterday with representatives of China International Club to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation and organise cultural and artistic events aimed to build com- munication bridges between Qatari and Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti with the China Chinese cultures. International Club delegation. The Chinese del- egation comprised Dr Al Sulaiti stressed that the The China International some of the most prominent cultural projects suggested by Club is one of the most signifi- Chinese international figures in the Chinese delegates will be cant clubs in the world with 20 areas of art, culture and considered to offer the public members who are senior inves- investment. high-profile artistic and cultural tors from China and abroad. Its The delegation expressed events. He noted that Katara honorary members include their admiration of Katara as previously hosted many Chinese former presidents of states and they toured the Cultural Village events, including Silk Road ministers, including former US and were briefed on the various Exhibition, Arabic Calligraphy presidents Barack Obama and cultural and artistic events Workshop and Exhibition, as Bill Clinton. China Club also which aims at building commu- well as the Chinese folkloric oversees an art exhibition for the nication bridges between people performances during several most famous Chinese artists in from all walks of life. occasions. Chicago.

HMC set to hold annual staff awards program

The Peninsula achievement. Out of a total of 480 healthcare improvement projects submitted this year, 15 awards amad Medical Corporation (HMC) is set to across eight categories will be presented, including hold its annual Stars of Excellence Awards the Managing Director’s Award, the Star of Excel- Hand Recognition Program later this month, lence Award and the Rising Star Award, each of acknowledging staff success and celebrating which has its own eligibility criteria and submission accomplishments. requirements. Nasser Al Naimi, Deputy Chief Qual- For the eighth consecutive year, the Stars of ity Officer for HMC’s Center for Patient Experience Excellence Awards Program will celebrate staff suc- and Staff Engagement and Co-Director of Hamad cesses and recognise excellent teamwork across the Healthcare Quality Institute, said, “This is a great organisation. The program invites staff to submit opportunity for us as healthcare leaders to create projects worked on over the past year; projects must an environment where colleagues can recognise link to one of HMC’s three pillars of health, educa- and celebrate each other’s success. The awards are tion and research and to a subcategory of quality a great platform to celebrate and value our employ- and patient safety, patient experience, clinical prac- ees’ hard work and show them that we do not take tice, operational performance and collaborative this for granted.” 06 HOME TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017

MEC recalls Ministry launches CTO Training Program Volkswagen

The Peninsula gap in this field,” said Reem Al Jetta and Golf Mansoori, Assistant Undersecre- he Ministry of Trans- tary of Digital Society models of 2009 port and Development at the Ministry. Communications “We look forward to building The Peninsula (MOTC) yesterday highly qualified leadership and launched its Chief administrative capacities through inistry of Economy TTechnology Officers Training this advanced program to boost and Commerce Program with participation from government professionalism in Mannounces recall of 26 CTOs representing 22 minis- information and communication Volkswagen Jetta and Golf tries and government entities. technology at ministries and gov- models of 2009 over the The programme is a partner- ernment entities with a view to probability of thermal over- ship between Qatar Digital serving the digital transformation load in the ABS/ESC control Government Training Program agenda for QDG 2020,” she unit. (QDGTP) and HEC Paris and aims added. The Ministry of Economy to provide an intensive and “HEC Paris has developed an and Commerce, in collabo- immersive learning experience important partnership with the ration with Q-Auto, dealer for the CTOs and develop senior Ministry of Transport and Com- of Volkswagen vehicles in leaders’ strategic levels of acu- munications in Qatar and the CTO Qatar, has announced the men and execution, as part of the Training Management Program recall of 23 Volkswagen Jetta implementation of the objectives has been designed to enhance the and Golf models of 2009 of the Qatar Digital Government management skills of Chief Tech- over the probability of ther- 2020 Strategy. nology Officers and IT Directors. The participants during the Chief Technology Officers Training Program organised by the mal overload in the ABS/ESC “The CTO Training Program Thus, the program helps the par- Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) yesterday. control unit. is part of the Ministry of Trans- ticipants to further contribute in The ministry said the port and Communications’ plans the Qatar e-Government 2020 innovation, change management, participants an opportunity to Prime Minister and Minister of recall campaign comes for preparing highly qualified IT strategy,” said Dr Nils Plambeck, advanced project & contract understand best world practices Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah bin within the framework of its professionals to guarantee the Dean & CEO of HEC Paris in management, optimising deci- in these fields, in addition to Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani dur- ongoing efforts to protect execution of QDG Strategy. This Qatar. The 6-month programme sions & negotiations and leading exchange of expertise through ing the 4th edition of Qatar’s ICT consumers and ensure that is being done by training national covers six different learning mod- high performing teams, in addi- participation and group work. conference QITCOM 2017. car dealers follow up on professionals and making them ules: Risk & strategy in a volatile tion to a case study group activity The program comes within To date, the program has vehicle defects and repairs. available for government entities and uncertain world, big data, to be completed. the framework the QDG Train- trained some 2050 professionals The ministry said that it in order to fill the current skills digital transformation & The program offers its ing Program launched by the through 150 training courses. will coordinate with the dealer to follow up on the maintenance and repair works and will communi- 1st phase of cate with customers to Anniversary of Caffe Vergnano 1882 marked ensure that the necessary repairs are carried out. cybercrime The ministry has urged all customers to report any awareness violations to its Consumer Protection and Anti-Com- mercial Fraud program ends Department. Call Center: 16001 The Peninsula Email: [email protected] Social media accounts: he Municipality of Um Twitter: @MEC_Qatar Salal, in cooperation Instagram: MEC_Qatar Twith the Criminal Ministry of Economy and Investigation Department of Commerce mobile app for the Ministry of Interior, con- Android and IOS: cluded the first phase of the MEC_Qatar awareness initiatives pro- gram on fighting cybercrime under the slogan “aware- ness” and targeted middle MoPH shares and high school students. The programme knowledge includes lectures were held LEFT: Pasquale Salzano, Italian Ambassador to Qatar, during the celebration to mark the 10th anniversary of Caffe Vergnano between October 16 to November 5. 1882 in Qatar. RIGHT: Pasquale Salzano cuts a cake as part of the celebration. Pic: Baher Amin / The Peninsula on vaccine The lectures for the school students covered the The Peninsula 1882’s 10th anniversary in Qatar, its first unit appreciated the family owned business drive management definition of cybercrimes, opened at Villaggio Mall in 2007. A fashion- to globally expand the business and Al Jas- types, nature, motives l Jassim Group, renowned Qatari busi- able and elegant boutique cafe is the first of sim Group’s partnership with the Italian behind them and ness group specialising in Real Estate, its kind in the region; a place to enjoy not Company to bring out the best coffee from The Peninsula consequences. AQuick Service Restaurants (QSR), Bou- only the superior espresso hot and cold based the country. He wished them good luck for The lectures also cov- tique Café and Fast-Moving Consumers drinks, but also exquisite, in-house freshly the future expansion of the outlets. inistry of Public ered the Law No. (14) of Goods (FMCG), celebrated the launch of Caffe prepared pasta dishes, salads and panini General Manager Nagesh Shetti thanked Health (MOPH) 2014 which deals with com- Vergnano 1882, Internationally renowned sandwich, in an Italian charming, breath- H.E for his presence at the event and to all Mrecently organised a bating electronic crimes in café chain’s, latest branch in Al Jassim Tower. taking design and color. It is dynamically the customers for their love and support training course about vac- Qatar, along with stressing A joyous celebration that was attended designed to meet modernity and sophisti- given to the brand over the years. He also cine, with the participation on the importance of rais- by Pasquale Salzano, Italian Ambassador to cated consumers. Al Jassim Group owns and acknowledged the employee’s passion for of 50 doctors, pharmacists ing awareness to protect Qatar, with Society’s dignitaries and mem- operates 7 Caffe Vergnano 1882 outlets in serving the best coffee every day. and nurses from various gov- society from the risk of such bers of the press along with representatives Qatar, with plans in place to further expand Caffe Vergnano is rated as the “best cof- ernment health facilities as crimes and the misuses of from Vergnano family, Italy. its reach in the country in the upcoming fee in Qatar” by Qatar Living in recently well as a number of private social media. The celebration marked Caffe Vergnano years. The Ambassador in his address published article. health facilities. The course is part of the annual training program organized by the National Immunization Program in Ooredoo recertified in key international standards the Ministry of Public Health to promote and develop the efficiency and quality of immunization services in the By achieving the recertification, Ooredoo has country, aiming to develop the knowledge and skills of invested in further data security for Qatar, by health workers in provision focusing on meeting world-class information of vaccination services. security standards and its compliance, to The two-day course achieve the highest levels of confidentiality, included several scientific lectures to train the partici- integrity and availability. pants and update their information with the latest scientific and practical The Peninsula of Bureau Veritas Qatar. developments related to giv- Talking about the milestone, ing vaccines in addition to oredoo recently cele- Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi, Chief reviewing the scientific brated the achievement Operating Officer, Ooredoo arrangements for proper Oof being recertified to the Qatar, said: “This achievement storage of vaccines to ensure key international standards on is a testament on Ooredoo’s that they are not damaged or Quality, Occupational Health, commitment to delivering high lack of effectiveness. Safety and Environment, and quality and reliable services to These vaccines are sen- Information Security by Bureau our customers. Ooredoo is fully Officials of Ooredoo with the renewed certificates recertified to the key international standards sitive to external factors such Veritas Certification, a global committed to providing a safe on Quality, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment, and Information Security by Bureau as light or differences in tem- leader in third Party Certifica- and working environment that Veritas Certification. perature storage, which calls tion Services. meets the most stringent inter- for attention from the very The renewed certificates national benchmarks and we are by focusing on meeting world- Bureau Veritas Qatar praised this certification is part of Oore- first moment of access to the were received by Yousuf Abdulla proud to once again prove that class information security Ooredoo for ensuring that the doo’s continuous efforts to health facility, and to store it Al Kubaisi, Ooredoo’s Chief our employees safety is a top standards and its compliance, to company’s international man- demonstrate its capability in with the recommended Operating Officer at a ceremony concern.” achieve the highest levels of con- agement systems remain integral handling challenges related to methods until the time of in Ooredoo’s HQ1. The certifi- By achieving the recertifica- fidentiality, integrity and to the day to day functioning of project safety and environment, treatment, as per the infor- cates were handed over by Selim tion, Ooredoo has invested in availability. Ooredoo and across all its busi- in particular for Mega ICT mation provided by the Kseib, Country Chief Executive further data security for Qatar, During the ceremony, ness processes. The renewal of Projects with global visibility. Ministry. TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 HOME 07 Ministry signs MoU with Injaz Qatar to train students

QNA The MoU will be held in a number for education and knowledge, she relations and continuous and fruit- of public and private preparatory further expressed her excitement ful cooperation in the field of he Minister of Education and high schools in the State of to the upcoming phases of coop- education and social and economic and Higher Education Qatar, as the ministry is considered eration and partnership to achieve development between both sides. signed a memorandum the cultural and educational part- Qatar National Vision 2030. Sheikha Hanadi bint Nasser Al of understanding (MoU) ner of Injaz. For her part, Sheikha Hanadi Thani said Injaz will provide the with Injaz Qatar in the Fawzia Al Khater said the min- bint Nasser Al Thani said signing opportunity for students to know Tframework of the partnership and istry’s goals are to prepare world this MoU culminates the joint the economic chances in the local continuous cooperation between citizens that serve the civil and vision between the Ministry of market through the experiences it both parties and to support and to economic needs of the State of Education and Higher Education provides to the volunteers in the implement the foundation’s pro- Qatar and excel as members and and Injaz to prepare the student private sector. grammes in the schools of the individuals of the society. Al Khater for the field of financial literacy, to The ministry shall contribute country. said inspiring Qatari youth and prepare them to enter the labour to the development of citizens’ The MoU was signed by Assist- enabling them to employ their tal- market and entrepreneurship in skills and mental abilities in order ant Under-Secretary for ents and produce innovation and aim to achieve Qatar National to keep up with the progress and Educational Affairs at the Minis- creativity in the labour markets, is Vision 2030, especially in the changes in order to enable them try, Fawzia Al Khater; and Injaz an exceptional contribution to pre- human and economic develop- to put knowledge into practice, Board Chairperson, Sheikha pare them to become successful ment fields. Sheikha Hanadi said. Hanadi bint Nasser Al Thani. entrepreneurs in the future. She expressed her pride in this Injaz is a non-profit organiza- The MoU aims to support and Al Khater added that Injaz’s partnership which enhances and tion that supports Qatar National implement the programmes of achievements since its establish- allows Injaz to communicate with Vision 2030 through fields such as Injaz to strengthen the life skills, ment which includes meaningful, a large number of students through preparing students and develop- spread financial and economic interactive and high quality pro- its various programs to prepare ing their personal and professional awareness, support entrepreneur- grammes which a large sector of and enable them to achieve their skills for the labor market, through Injaz Board Chairperson, Sheikha Hanadi bint Nasser Al Thani ship, achieve readiness for the Qatari students have benefited professional success. She con- providing a number of specialized university studies and encourage from, has turned it into an incuba- firmed that the MoU came part of employment and educational and Assistant Under-Secretary for Educational Affairs at the joining the labour market in Qatar. tor for students that are passionate the strong programs. Ministry, Fawzia Al Khater, during the MoU signing. Qatar Airways congratulates winner of squash championship

The Peninsula hospitality during the exciting resounding 3-1 victory over close tournament. Qatar Airways has resounding success,” said Nasser achieve this great feat,” he said. World Series Tournament, which rival Tarek Momen, during the long been a global ambassador bin Ghanim Al Khelaifi, President, This year’s Qatar Classic atar Airways has congrat- took place from 29 October until final match on Friday, 3 Novem- for sport and strongly believes in Qatar Squash Federation. Squash Championship featured ulated Mohamed El November 3, 2017. ber 2017 at Khalifa International its ability to bring people together “Of course, we wouldn’t have a number of the world’s top QShorbagy, winner of the Some of the world’s top Tennis and Squash Complex. from nations all over the world, been able to achieve all these squash players, including Gregory Qatar Classic Squash Champion- squash professionals competed Qatar Airways Group Chief united in a common purpose.” without the tremendous efforts Gaultier, Karim Abdel Gawad, ship 2017. The top Egyptian player for the coveted total prize of Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Without any doubt, the 2017 of the wonderful organising com- Marwan Elshorbagy, Ali Farag, was one of 32 who gathered in $165,000 – the largest award in “Qatar Airways was delighted to Qatar Classic has exceeded our mittee as well as the great support Tarek Momen, Nick Mathew and Doha from around the world to the tournament’s history. Qatar sponsor the Qatar Classic Squash expectations. From the attend- of our sponsors, including Qatar’s James Willstrop among others, take part in the highly-popular Airways cabin crew presented the Championship, which welcomed ance to the organisation, as well world-class airline, Qatar Air- who all came together to partic- tournament. Qatar Airways dis- winning trophy to Mohamed visitors from around the world to as the enthusiasm of the fans, the ways. I am indeed grateful to ipate in the Squash played its award-winning ElShorbagy, who won with a this highly-successful tournament has been a them for partnering with us to Championship. 08 HOME TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 ‘Indonesia Night 2017’ displays rich culture

The Peninsula (Permiqa) led by Edwin Kurnia- non-permanent member of the wan. It was attended by UNSC from 2019 to 2020. H t was a colourful celebration ambassadors and diplomats, stressed Jakarta’s commitment of Indonesia’s rich cultural Qatari dignitaries and business- and contributions to the UN Idiversity at “Indonesia Night” men, the business community, made it a “true partner for world held yesterday at Shangri-La travel agents, foreign expatriates peace”. He added that as the Hotel Doha. and Indonesian community world’s fourth most populous The event featured mesmer- leaders. nation, third largest democracy, izing traditional Indonesian In his opening speech, Indo- and largest Muslim-majority dance performances and a wide nesian Ambassador Muhammad country, Indonesia was prepared array of authentic cuisine from Basri Sidehabi conveyed the to play a role. the country of islands. It also highlights of H H Emir’s visit to The guests were welcomed highlighted a business meeting Indonesia. Besides discussing with Lenggang Nyai dance which between Indonesian business- wide-ranging issues on how to portrays the story of a beautiful men and Qatari business enhance bilateral relations and elegant young women wearing community to follow up the suc- develop areas of co-operation, colourful traditional East Asian- cessful visit of H H Emir Sheikh particularly in economy, energy, style costumes, whirling to the A performance during the “Indonesia Night” held yesterday at Shangri-La Hotel Doha. Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to investment, tourism and infra- rhythm of the traditional music. Indonesia on October 17 and 18. structure; both the leaders One of the highlights of the balls, and spring rolls. One of the of Indonesian Embassy, Boy Angklung bamboo music was The event was organised by witnessed the signing of five dance performances was the most vibrant cuisines in the Dharmawan said the trdances performed by the Qatar Indone- the Indonesian embassy to pro- agreements. Qatari’s Nebras Tiga Dara (Three Maidens) world, Indonesia cuisine involves were performed by Puspa sian Angklunger (QIA). They mote the traditional culture and Power also signed on contract dance, a lively Indonesian tradi- indigenous techniques and Kinarya (PQ) led by Mergie. PQ comprise housewives of Indo- promoting Indonesia as a tour- for $1b investment on power tional dance. ingredients influenced by India, is an art studio of Indonesian nesian expatriates mostly ist destination, showcasing an plant project in Indonesia. The event also served Indo- the Middle East, China, and diaspora in Qatar who often won working in the oil and gas, tele- array of cultural activities by the The envoy also announced nesian cuisine such as noodles, Europe. various festivals of international communication and banking Indonesian Community in Qatar Indonesia’s bid to be a fried rice, chicken satay, meat Minister Counselor art and culture in Qatar. While sector. QU-CBE’s green campaign shares messages on sustainability

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he Student Outreach and Support (SOS) Committee Tat Qatar University College of Business and Economics (QU- CBE) organised a green life campaign on October 31 and November 1, in collaboration with Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC). Themed “Are you a green hero?”, the campaign is part of “Qatar Sustainability Week 2016” which is held under the Officials and other Lulu staff during the opening of ‘Discover America Festival 2017’. patronage of Qatar Prime Min- ister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser Lulu Hypermarket opens bin Khalifa Al Thani. It aimed to raise community awareness about the wide concept of sus- tainability and to encourage QU ‘Discover America Festival’ students to perform sustainable Officials during the inauguration of the green life campaign activities during their daily life. organised by Student Outreach and Support Committee at The Peninsula other individuals representing the contributions to the development The campaign was inaugu- Qatar University College of Business and Economics (QU-CBE). US Embassy, American Chamber of Qatar’s strong economic ties rated on the QU campus by Dr ulu Hypermarkets, the lead- of Commerce & US Department with the US, and amazed at the Khalid Al-Khater, QU Vice Pres- ensure Qatar’s vision to become culture of sustainability within ing hypermarket chain in of Agriculture. wide range of American food- ident for Administration and an economic model based on the university community”, he Lthe region, announced the Lulu’s showcase of US pro- stuffs on display. Financial Affairs, Dr Khalid knowledge and development by said. Meshal Al Shamari said: opening of ‘Discover America duce and food products, as part World class brands of US ori- Shams M A Al-Abdulqader, CBE balancing economic growth “We are honored to have the Festival 2017’ held at our Al Ghar- of the Discover America Festival, gin namely Colgate Palmolive, Dean and Meshal Al Shamari, with human and natural support of the College of Busi- rafa Hypermarket. The festival started on November 5 and will Royal Mirage, Banana Boat, QGBC Director. It engaged over resources.” ness and Economics at Qatar was organised in coordination continue till November 15. US Palmers, Jergens, Proctor & Gam- 300 students across QU. Dr Khalid Shams M A Al- University and we are very with the US Embassy in Doha and products will be on prominent ble, Nature S Bounty and Sun Winners were CBE students Abdulqader pointed to the impressed from the students’ the American Chamber of Com- display across Lulu Hypermar- Down etc. are available on the Rqya Mohamed, Alia Al Marri, importance of promoting the project ideas and awareness merce in Qatar. After the success ket outlets in Qatar, and stores shelves in the Health & Beauty Alaa Abosharah and Khamis Al concept of sustainability and level about sustainability issues.” of the first “Discover America” will offer exciting discounts. category. Kuwari. They were awarded maintaining a green Qatar in CBE student and member of Food Festival in 2015, the Lulu Lulu’s management indicated In the non-food category, with certificates and iPads from line with Qatar National Vision one of the green life campaign Group is privileged to again part- that it has been importing high renowned brands namely Downy QGBC. Commenting on the 2030, which is considered a organising committee Haya Al ner with the US Embassy. Guests quality US products for more than fabric softener booster, Classic event, Dr Khalid Al-Khater said: future strategy for development Hetmi said: “Being able to attend of honour included, William a decade in Qatar, and with this aluminium foil, Clorox stain “I am very pleased with the par- and sustainability. “The national the workshops and to support Grant, the Chargé d’ Affaires of festival Lulu intends to further remover and kitchen cleaner, ticipation of the students, which vision is linked to the academic the student initiatives added the US Embassy inaugurated the promote US products through California Scents car air-fresh- reflects their awareness and and educational curriculum value to my skills and knowl- ceremony with Jay Turk, Vice- their stores in Qatar. Charge ener, Grill Time charcoal and understanding of the impor- through the participation of the edge about sustainability as an Chairman of the American d’Affaires William Grant com- Ariel liquid power gel etc. are on tance of sustainability and students in highlighting their important and relevant concept Chamber of Commerce, and mended the Lulu Group’s shelves. environmental conservation to creative ideas to spread the to our beloved country.” Experts speak on advanced methods in blood management at WCM-Q event

The Peninsula including blood management in and blood banking. Effective trauma and critical care patients, blood management is a crucial dvanced methods of blood as well as in patients undergo- element of perioperative care, management in trauma ing cardiac, liver or orthopedic which covers the three phases of Aand critical care patients surgery. The symposium also surgery: preoperative, intraop- were discussed during five days discussed bleeding management erative and postoperative. As of seminars, workshops and in pediatric surgery, the effects such, medical practitioners are panel discussions at Weill Cor- of drug treatments and inherited working to develop new and nell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) disorders on bleeding and coag- enhanced blood management recently. ulation, iron therapy, thrombosis, processes to maximise health- The Perioperative Bleeding and the role of red blood cells, care outcomes. Management – Patient Blood plasma and platelets in blood Dr Marcus Lancé, Senior Management symposium was transfusions. The event, which Consultant in the Department of attended by more than 40 phy- was coordinated by WCM-Q’s Anesthesiology, ICU & Perioper- sicians and other healthcare Division of Continuing Profes- ative Management at HMC, said, professionals and the event was sional Development, was “In Europe and the US the med- organised in collaboration attended by some of the world’s ical profession is moving towards between WCM-Q, Hamad Med- leading physicians and health- a more standardized approach ical Corporation (HMC) and care professionals in their fields, to perioperative bleeding man- Danube University Krems, which included anesthesiology, agement with established best Healthcare professionals during the symposium on perioperative bleeding management Austria. intensive care, internal medicine, practices based on very good The event addressed topics surgery, transfusion medicine data.” coordinated jointly by WCM-Q, HMC and Danube University Krems, Austria. TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 HOME 09

QRCS attends Japan FM meets Qatar’s envoy 2,062 new companies IFRC meetings in Turkey registered in October QNA atar Red Crescent Soci- ety (QRCS) is The Peninsula A total of 301 companies Qparticipating in the According to the closed in October, representing Statutory Meetings of the inistry of Economy Business Progress 14.5% of newly registered com- International Federation of and Commerce Report on the panies. Regarding write-off the Red Cross and Red Cres- (MEC) has regis- Commerce Sector activities, contracting compa- cent Societies (IFRC), held in tered 2,062 new for October 2017 the nies topped the list at 35%, Antalya, Turkey, under the companies Ministry said limited followed by public trading com- slogan of “Power of Mincluding 1,596 main commer- panies at 24%. Trading in Humanity”. liability companies cial records and 466 branch accounted for 62% construction materials followed Hosted by the Turkish commercial records. at 22% while trading in electrical Red Crescent Society, the rep- According to the Business of new commercial appliances and electronics fol- resentatives of 190 National Progress Report on the Com- records. lowed in third place each at 19%. Societies will discuss the new merce Sector for October 2017 The report has indicated that the humanitarian priorities and the Ministry said limited liabil- supply shops while 155 records total number of transactions that the future of humanitarian ity companies accounted for were issued for restaurants, caf- took place during October at the action. Over one week, the 62% of new commercial records eterias and ice cream shops. The ministry’s branches reached conference will involve three followed by limited liability field of public trading followed 37340 transactions. events: The 2017 General companies in the category of with 136 records while transac- In the area of intellectual Assembly, the Red Cross and single-person companies at 27% tion clearance and services property rights, the report indi- Red Crescent Forum, and the while 10% of new companies accounted for 127 records. cated that 41 new patent Council of Delegates. were registered in the category The report also pointed out applications were issued in QRCS is represented by a of Individual Corporations. that a total of 7,747 commercial October while 187 patent appli- delegation, headed by Dr Japan’s Foreign Minister Taro Kono (right), has met Contracting companies licences were issued, amended cations were renewed. In Mohamed bin Ghanem Al with the Ambassador of Qatar to Japan H E Yousef bin topped the list of most common or renewed in October. 1,481 addition, 4019 trademarks have Maadheed, its president. At Mohammed Bilal. They discussed bilateral relations and activities in October, with 254 new commercial licences were been registered during October, the exhibition, QRCS set up a means of supporting and developing them, as well as commercial records issued in this issued while 1,046 were modi- while 8 certificates were issued booth to receive visitors and matters of common concern. field. 163 commercial records fied and 5,220 commercial in the field of copyright and give information about QRCS, were issued for grocery stores and licenses were renewed. related rights. showcase its achievements. Ashghal launches road improvement works at Al Furousiya Street

The Peninsula is located within areas 54 and 55 directions of Al Qalaa Street, and directions of Al Furousiya Street.” in Al Rayyan Municipality, three lanes to turn left on all sides The project’s road improve- s part of its efforts to includes increasing the number of the intersection. Works on this ment works include installing 233 develop the roads network of lanes of the 7.8km long Al Fur- intersection are expected to be light poles on Al Furousiya Street, Aand enhance traffic flow ousiya Street to four lanes in each completed by the beginning of providing pedestrian and cyclist throughout the country, the Pub- direction with a service road on Q3, 2018. lanes, pavement and road mark- lic Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ both sides of the street, in order Muaither Intersection will ing, installing directional signage, announced the start of road to enhance traffic flow and comprise four main lanes on both providing Intelligent Transport improvement works in Al Furo- increase the street capacity to directions of Al Furousiya Street, System (ITS), developing the irri- usiya Street. accommodate current and future three lanes to turn left from Al gation system, and landscaping Eng. Salem Al Shawi, Assist- traffic requirements. Furousiya Street into Muaither works along the street. ant Manager of Road Projects The project also includes con- Street and vice versa, as well as The project also includes Department at Ashghal, said the verting Al Furousiya and two separate U-turn lanes for infrastructure improvement project is of great importance in Muaither Roundabouts into sig- those coming from Al Rayyan on works in the project’s area such terms of enhancing traffic flow nal-controlled intersections to Al Furousiya Street. This inter- as constructing a positive storm and improving transportation in ease traffic congestion as those section is planned to be water drainage system, upgrad- Doha West. He also noted that Al two roundabouts are considered completed by the end of Q2, 2018. ing the TSE network, and Forousiya Street plays a vital role to be the most congested round- Eng. Salem Al-Shawi added: protecting utility lines in the area. in connecting several areas in abouts in the area especially “The project includes widening The project is being imple- Doha West, in addition to being during peak times. Al Manaseer Intersection to mented by Al Jaber & Makhlouf a major road linking Doha to the Al Furousiya Intersection will include four main lanes and three WLL, at a cost of approximately western areas of the country. comprise four main lanes on both lanes to turn left on all sides of 244 million Qatari Riyals. The Eng. Salem Al Shawi directions of Al Furousiya Street, the intersection, as well as one project is expected to be com- explained that the project, which three main lanes on both separate U-turn lane on both pleted in Q4, 2019. Ezdan Hotels participates in breast cancer awareness campaign

The Peninsula awareness of the symptoms and meth- ods of prevention. October is the global s part of its efforts to spread health breast cancer awareness month, and awareness within the community, Ezdan Hotels believes in the importance AEzdan Hotels, a subsidiary of of participating in raising health aware- Ezdan Holding Group, has sponsored the ness in the community as one of the most Beach at Bin Ghanam Island in Al Khor after a clean-up drive. annual Breast Cancer Awareness Cam- important goals of social responsibility,” paign, through providing all possible Wael El Telbany, Acting General Man- support to Qatar Cancer Society. The ager, Ezdan Hotels said. campaign aims to raise community “Ezdan Hotels spares not efforts to Al Mamoura Park to open today after renovation awareness about the disease and pro- engage with various bodies and entities mote efforts and means to fight it. in their endeavours to support the com- The Peninsula and Environment. and greeneries across the of General Celanese Depart- Ezdan Hotels has set up a dedicated munity in all areas such as health, The renovation is part country. The move aims at ment at the Ministry has booth in Ezdan Mall, as part of its efforts to education and sports in line with the l Mamoura Park is of a massive plan of the Min- protecting the environment cleaned Bin Ghanam Island spread health awareness about breast can- human development goals that fall under to open today after istry’s Public Parks and providing healthy places beach at Al Khor with the cer and provide various types of support the founding provisions of the National Arenovation, said the Management Department to for people. Meanwhile, the help of 75 employees of a for people with the disease, especially Vision 2030. In addition to that, Ezdan Ministry of Municipality increase parks, picnic places Beaches and Islands Section company. women, congruent with the company’s makes every effort to support patients goals to promote wellbeing in society. and contribute in saving their lives,” El “Breast cancer is one of the most Telbany added. common diseases affecting women. In Ezdan Hotels also supports the well- CRA provides radiocommunication support October, we were committed to support- being and health of women in the ing the efforts of Qatar Cancer Society to community by allocating facilities such reinforce the community’s knowledge as the state-of-the-art fitness centre, spa for Superbike World Championship about the disease, through spreading and other services. The Peninsula Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federa- E-Spectrum Portal can be accessed tion (QMMF) with CRA playing a major via this link https://e-spectrum.cra. he Communications Regulatory supporting role in line with its national gov.qa/cra/?lang=en_En it allows spec- Authority (CRA) met the substan- mandate of managing and allocating trum users to submit applications Ttial radiocommunication scarce resources such as the radio online for issuing, modifying, or can- requirements of Losail Circuit Sports spectrum. CRA met the needs of the celing their spectrum licenses. Users Club for the Superbike World Champi- organisers within a short time period can also view active licenses, track onship 2017 held from November 2 – 4, and extended its full support for the submitted applications, register radio 2017. CRA approved 300 different timely release of imported equipment network/ area deployments, view types of radio equipment such as shipped to Qatar in cooperation with invoices and make online payments. walkie-talkies and wireless cameras the concerned authorities. Large-scale events typically with 93 different temporary The organisers used CRA’s award require the use of the radio spec- frequencies. winning the E-Spectrum Services Por- trum for activities such as broadcast Qatar hosted the final round of the tal to submit their requests to use the coverage, surveillance, managing Superbike World Championship at the temporary frequencies. spectators and security, and high- Losail International Circuit for the The E-Spectrum Portal, launched quality radiocommunication within fourth consecutive year. in January 2017, is the public interface assigned bands of the radio spec- Wael El Telbany (left), Acting General Manager, Ezdan Hotels, during the Losail Circuit Sports Club organ- of the CRA’s Automated Frequency trum is essential for smooth campaign. ised the event in cooperation with Management System (AFMS). The operations. 10 VIEWS TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017

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EDITORIAL A spent force? he Russian Revolution by the Bolsheviks under the leadership of Vladimir Lenin left an indelible mark not only on the Soviet Union, but across the world, popularizing Communism from Cuba to China. The anti- Tcapitalist movement worked to undermine the system in Russia, throwing out feudal lords and ending the Qatar tourism enters new age practice of serfdom. Lenin appeared as the leader of a movement that would create the Union of Soviet On the eastern coast, there are forts In this context, the Hospitality sector Socialist Republics (USSR) that would go to define not QNA at Al Huwaila, Zarqa and Athba, and in has a special place in the State of Qatar only a system of governance based on Communism but the areas surrounding Doha, at Al Koot, not only for its role in promoting the a political philosophy which would be the rival of Umm Salal Mohammed and Al Wajba, tourism sector and providing all the capitalism — largely supported by the West. Qatar’s oldest fort. comforts of Qatar residents and visitors, The break up of the USSR in 1991 brought about the ourism in Qatar brings together Sports in Qatar have a museum but also represents a natural extension death of a system that was blamed for suppressing modern and traditional styles in its which is Qatar Olympic and Sport of Qatar’s culture and heritage. freedoms and keeping the masses steeped in architectural designs which visitors Museum, that undoubtedly embodies Hotels are one of the main attrac- ignorance. The West was anathema to a political to Qatar can see in the old markets, Qatar’s relationship to sport. Even before tions for tourists coming to Doha from philosophy based on Karl Marx’s premise: the history of museums, skyscrapers, unrivaled its opening, the museum has begun around the year and will cater to the all hitherto civilisations is the history of class struggle. Tsports venues, hotels and malls. All these organizing temporary exhibitions that large number of visitors expected to There are no official commemorations planned in reflect Qatar’s cultural movement rich in local present sport in a cultural spirit. come to Qatar in light if the continued Russia for the event that led to the introduction of identity and open to the cultures of the world. The museum is expected to be a preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Communism and brought about the birth of the Soviet Qatar is an inspiring land of peace, secu- widely recognized national and interna- Cup. Union. However, it is certain that the Revolution rity and authentic Arabic hospitality that gives tional center for sports history, heritage A recent report by the Qatar Tourism triggered instability and created chaos. It is believed you an unforgettable experience. and knowledge, promoting and encour- Authority (QTA) revealed that the hospi- that the upheaval led to severe economic setback to the In the midst of this development and aging academic research. tality industry witnessed a significant country. Had Russia progressed sans the Revolution, modernisation, cities in Qatar combine Qatar’s Orientalist Museum is the growth as preparations for the 2022 the narrative would have been quite different. between ancient past and fascinating present, only institution of its kind. It is dedicated FIFA World Cup Qatar Cup are being Moscow’s low-key treatment of the centenary as visitors to Qatar who stay in one of the sky- to Orientalism — an influential period in continued, where the number of rooms scrapers can enjoy visiting the remains of art history, based around Western art- grew by 9 percent, in addition to the 117 reflects rifts in Russia over ancient villages and castles in the Qatari ists’ first experiences and impressions of hotel facilities in operation, which the revolution. A towns and contemplate some of its Arab- the ‘oriental’ East. brings the total to around 23 thousand nationwide poll last month Qatari-Islamic architecture without forgetting The Fire Station Artist in Residence rooms. by the research company the pleasure of the popular markets, which sits at the heart of Doha’s flourishing art Doha hotels are witnessing a high VTsIOM showed opinions 100 years after the state is making great efforts to maintain, community. It provides the perfect occupancy rate of more than 90 percent over the revolution split as they tells important chapters of the history springboard for creativity. In addition to in many times, supported by the Qatar the Bolshevik almost evenly, with 46 of Qatar in architecture, art, commerce and these cultural monuments and archaeo- Tourism Authority and other promo- Revolution, percent saying it served old life in general. logical sites, there is the Cultural Village tional activities that serve not only the legacy of interests of the majority Qatar enjoys a vast cultural diversity that Foundation (Katara) with its unique attracting visitors from the Gulf coun- and the same number Communism gives the visitor a unique experience, as location on the banks of the Gulf and its tries and the world but also Qatar’s responding that only a few diverse cultures reside in one place. The com- unique design that imitates old neigh- citizens and residents, as well as the wobbles around. benefited; the rest were munities residing in the country from borhoods. It always hosts cultural and facilities enjoyed by visitors coming to undecided. The poll of 1,800 different nations add more cultures of the artistic activities. the state. people had a margin of peoples, reflecting the depth of communica- Since the year 150 AD, “Katara” was QTA has completed plans and feasi- error of no more than 2.5 tion and openness to different cultures. the first and most ancient name desig- bility studies for the development of percentage points. In addition to this amazing cultural diver- nated for Qatar Peninsula in geographic several tourism projects in preparation During Soviet times, November 7 was known as sity, museums and archeological sites in the and historical maps. for putting them up as investment Revolution Day and was celebrated with grand military country add another dimension to tourism. opportunities. These are development parades and rallies on Red Square in Moscow. After the Qatar Museums actively and effectively plans including visitor centers and out- 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia stopped enrich cultural tourism and focus heavily on door activities such as walking, cycling, celebrating it, although the Communists still marked it. engaging the local community and foreign camping, camel riding, kayaking and Though for the Russians, the legacy of the visitors to enter the world of cultural life by other activities. Revolution is controversial and divides society over its providing self-guided tours to them and offer- In addition, investors have been ideology and principles, the Chinese have used ing visitors a personal journey through the invited to turn the Doha Exhibition Marxism-Leninism to devise a system of government museums and galleries of Qatar museums Center into a family entertainment that is working for them. In the recently concluded 19th and heritage sites. Qatar is an inspiring center. QTA is currently reviewing the For example, historical sites give you a bid it received in cooperation with the Congress of the Communist Party of China in Beijing, land of peace, security President Xi Jinping popularized the phrase ‘Socialism historical view of the past of Qatar and the Ministry of Economy and Commerce. with Chinese characteristics. region in general. Sitting on the coast of and authentic Arabic The State of Qatar also has several The Chinese brand of Socialism has combined northern Qatar is Al Zubarah, an ancient town hospitality that gives shopping malls that aim to provide all which located 100 kilometers from Doha. It is the attractions for citizens, residents, Capitalism and Communism to introduce a unique you an unforgettable blend of economic philosophy that the country has one of the most important historical land- visitors and tourists, with a lot of enter- riden to become the second largest economy in the marks in the State of Qatar that includes also experience. tainment along with the largest and best world. The success of the Belt and Road Initiative and an archaeological fort that is itself a landmark international brands. that tells the history of the city. the massive infrastructure expansion has given China Al Zubarah was once a flourishing port the fillip to empower one of the fastest growing bustling with fishermen and merchants, and economies. was one of the largest trade points in the region, particularly for pearl trade. The area was registered in 2009 as a protected area. In 2013, the World Heritage Committee inscribed Al Zubarah Archaeological Site into QUOTE OF THE DAY the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site includes three major features, the largest of which are the archaeological remains of the town, dating back to the 1760s. For more than 20 some Connected to it is the settlement of Qal’at years, the international Murair, which was fortified to protect the community attempted city’s inland wells. Al Zubarah Fort was built in 1938 and is the youngest, most prominent dialogue with North feature at the site. Korea. Now is the time Built in the heart of the desert 110 km not for dialogue but for northwest of Doha is Al Rakayat Fort which is applying a maximum dating back to the 19th century. A freshwater well sits in the fort and the scattered remains level of pressure on of a village can be found nearby. There are North Korea. other ancient forts on the north-western coast of Qatar that can also be visited in Freiha, Ruwayda, Al Yousufiya, Bir Hussain, Thaqab Shinzo Abe Visitors seen outside Al Zubarah Fort. Japanese Prime Minister and Zikrit. TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 OPINION 11 Japan, US leaders have ‘extraordinary’ relationship

Hiroshi Tajima & Keita Ikeda The Japan News

s President Donald Trump started his first visit to Japan on Sunday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe treated him to golf and a teppanyaki grill dinner. The friendly relationship between Abe and TrumpA stands out among world leaders, as issues pile up including the increasingly tense situation involving North Korea and trade. In relaxed mood Abe welcomed Trump at a golf course in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, and gave him a white cap as a gift at lunch. The two leaders signed the cap, embroidered with a message in gold thread saying “Make Alliance Even Greater.” According to sources, during a round of golf with professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama, Abe sank his tee shot on the eighth hole. When Abe began walking, Trump stopped him, saying, “Shinzo,” and gave him a fist bump. When Abe made a bunker shot and hit the ball close to the pin, Trump expressed surprise, asking US President Donald Trump delivering a speech at the opening of a welcome dinner at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo. if he was really the prime minister of Japan. All three shot par on the hole. Trump was in a good mood from start to finish, and told Abe he was really extraordinary ... I don’t think we’ve ever within the government and the ruling parties doing well, just as expected from the recent House been closer to Japan than we are right now.” about Abe’s excessive inclination toward The two leaders have of Representatives election victory. According to sources, Abe later said to people Trump. had a number of talks Trump usually uses a golf cart. However, close to him, “It’s important to show such rela- “We should also recognise the fact that the Trump walked on the fairway on Sunday with tions to the rest of the world.” Trump administration is not fully trusted by the since Trump took office. Abe while having intense discussions about North American people,” Shigeru Ishiba, the former sec- Just after becoming Korea and other issues. Strong Japan-US alliance retary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic President, Trump was not At a dinner party, Abe, Trump, first lady Mela- Through Trump’s latest visit to Japan, Abe Party, said to reporters in Tokyo on Sunday. Ishiba nia Trump, and Abe’s wife, Akie, sat side by side intends to further develop a personal relationship said it is important to strengthen Japan-China and very interested in North in that order, while the two leaders spent most of with him and present a strong Japan-US alliance Japan-South Korea relations, which are weaker Korea, but Abe gave him the time talking to each other, according to to the international community. He also aims to than relations between Japan and Russia, and detailed explanations sources close to the Japanese government. Ahead increase Japan’s diplomatic and security between Japan and the United States, in order to of the dinner party, Trump said the “relationship presence. resolve the North Korean issue. about the issue at The two leaders have had a number of talks Also, Japan hopes to promote multilateral the Japan-US summit since Trump took office. Just after becoming presi- trade agreements in the economic field, but it is meeting in February. dent, Trump was not very interested in North struggling to predict the moves of the United Korea, but Abe gave him detailed explanations States. In the second round of the Japan-US Eco- about the issue at the Japan-US summit meeting in nomic Dialogue held in October, US Vice February. This led to Trump’s shift toward a President Mike Pence indicated Washington’s tougher stance on North Korea. “strong interest” in a Japan-US free trade agree- is “There is no doubt that the relationship ment to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance between Abe and Trump is extraordinary com- Minister Taro Aso. For more than 20 some years, pared to relations between past leaders of Japan During the latest trip to Japan, Trump may D-RING ROAD the international community and the United States,” a senior official at the For- mention a Japan-US FTA as well as the reduction POST BOX: 3488 attempted dialogue with North eign Ministry said. of the US trade deficit with Japan. The Japanese government hopes to accelerate negotiations on DOHA - QATAR Korea. Now is the time not for US trade deficit the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agree- [email protected] dialogue but for applying a Abe is deepening the relationship with ment, which involves 11 countries excluding the Trump, but he has so far failed to improve ties United States, and an economic partnership maximum level of pressure on with China, which holds the key to resolving agreement with the European Union, aiming to EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OFFICE North Korea. the issue of North Korea. Relations with South bring the United States back to multilateral trade TEL: 4455 7741 / 767 Korea remain strained. There is concern frameworks. FAX: +974 4455 7758

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A of the newspaper. by the usual metrics for judging Fed monetary policy is most essential. job as important as Fed chair should be given only to the chairs. A job as important as Fed chair most highly qualified individuals. All correspondence Some might object to the Supreme regarding Views and should be given only to the most The writer is an emeritus professor of economics at Bentley Court analogy by arguing that being Fed Opinion pages should be chair simply involves raising and lower- highly qualified individuals. University and director of the Program on Monetary Policy at ing interest rates to keep the economy the Mercatus Center. mailed to the [email protected] 12 MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 Coalition forces close air, sea & land access to Yemen

Sana’a this matter constitutes a clear AP Yemenia airlines act of aggression that targets said yesterday that neighboring countries, and emen’s national air- threatens peace and security in line said yesterday it the coalition, which the region and globally,” the has cancelled all controls Yemen’s statement said. “Therefore, the flights to the coun- airspace, had coalition’s command considers try’s only two declined permission this a blatant act of military functioningY airports after the aggression by the Iranian Saudi-led coalition battling to fly out of Aden regime, and could rise to be con- Houthi rebels announced the and Sayoun, both in sidered as an act of war against closure of all land, air and sea areas of southern the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” ports. Iran’s Foreign Ministry The tightening of an Yemen controlled by spokesman Bahman Ghasemi embargo that has been in place coalition allies. dismissed the allegations as a since 2015 came after a bal- “lie,” saying Saudi Arabia was listic missile fired by the resorting to an “unprofessional Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga (centre) of the National Super Alliance coalition Houthis at an international yesterday that the coalition, and irrelevant psychological holds a new sim card at an Airtel telecommunications shop as part of his party’s campaign airport on the outskirts of the which controls Yemen’s air- operation” after failing to to boycott three big companies, including telecoms giant Safaricom, in Nairobi, yesterday. Saudi capital was intercepted. space, had declined permission achieve its “ominous aims” in The Houthis have fired a to fly out of Aden and Sayoun, Yemen. number of missiles across the both in areas of southern Yemen The Saudi-led coalition border in recent years, but Sat- controlled by coalition allies. launched a wave of airstrikes Kenyan politician files petition urday’s strike appeared to be Yemen’s main international over the weekend on the rebel- the deepest yet within Saudi airport, in the rebel-held capi- held capital, Sanaa, apparently territory. tal, Sana’a, has been closed since in response to the ballistic mis- challenging poll results The coalition blamed Iran August 2016 by order of the coa- sile. Saudi Arabia said it shot for Saturday’s missile strike, lition. The rebel-held north has down the missile, with frag- saying it could be “considered largely relied on the Red Sea ments landing in an uninhabited Nairobi declared bankrupt, and argues main rival. Turnout was a mere as an act of war.” Iran supports port of Hodeida, which is con- area north of the capital. AFP that the Independent Electoral 38.8 percent. The deadline to the Houthis but has denied arm- trolled by the Houthis, for President Donald Trump and Boundaries Commission challenge the election was mid- ing them and said it had nothing delivery of much-needed was quick to blame Iran on Sun- former Kenyan lawmaker (IEBC) should have conducted night (2100 GMT) yesterday. to do with the missile launches. humanitarian aid and fuel sup- day. “A shot was just taken by and businessman yester- fresh nominations ahead of the Observers expect a flurry of The Houthis have said their Vol- plies. A full blockade of the port Iran, in my opinion, at Saudi A day filed a petition vote, according to court docu- legal battles after a petition to cano-variant ballistic missile is would cut off a crucial lifeline Arabia. And our system knocked challenging a presidential elec- ments. Kenya was plunged into delay the election on the eve of locally produced. The closures for the Houthis, as well as mil- it down,” Trump said, referring tion won by President Uhuru crisis after the opposition con- the vote could not go ahead as could further limit access for the lions of civilians. to the Patriot missile batteries Kenyatta, in the latest legal bat- tested the August 8 vote, which the Supreme Court could not delivery of humanitarian aid to It’s not yet clear whether Saudi Arabia purchased from tle to hit the drawn-out poll the Supreme Court annulled cit- reach a quorum. the Arab world’s poorest coun- any supplies will be allowed to the US. Iran’s powerful Revolu- process. ing widespread “irregularities Kenyatta himself conceded try, which has been devastated enter via land crossings with tionary Guard chief, Maj Gen The former MP, John Harun and illegalities”. his victory was “likely to once by more than two years of con- Saudi Arabia and Oman. Mohammad Ali Jafari, said Iran Mwau, wants the Supreme Court A fresh poll was ordered and again be subjected to a consti- flict. The fighting has killed more The missile strike has fur- can’t transfer rockets to Yemen to annul the October 26 election held on October 26. However tutional test through our courts”, than 10,000 civilians and dis- ther stoked tensions between and stressed that the missiles re-run, which was called after opposition leader Raila Odinga adding he would submit to such placed up to 3 million. The Saudi Arabia and Iran, regional were made there. He described the court overturned the results boycotted the vote on the a process “no matter its out- coalition said the closures would rivals who support opposing Trump’s comments as “lies.” of an initial poll on August 8 in grounds that sufficient reforms comes.” Odinga vowed the be temporary and “take into sides in the wars in Yemen and The Houthis said in a state- a historical decision. to ensure a credible election had election “must not stand”. It is account” the work of aid Syria. ment that the missile was He contests the inclusion of not been carried out. unclear if his opposition organisations. “Iran’s role and its direct launched in response to bomb- a minor candidate in the presi- Kenyatta won the vote with National Super Alliance (NASA) Yemenia airlines said command of its Houthi proxy in ings that have killed civilians. dential re-run who had been 98 percent in the absence of his will file its own petition.

Six dead in NEWS BYTES suspected Boko Al Shabaab executes four for ‘spying’ Haram attack MOGADISHU: Somalia’s Islamist Al Shabaab insurgency shot four men accused of spying yesterday in a public execution which Kano underscored the insurgents’ control of swathes of the country’s AFP southern region even as the government girds up for an offen- sive against them. “The four men were captured weeks ago. t least six people were They were publicly executed today after the court ruling and killed when suspected after admitting espionage,” Mohamed Abu Abdalla, Al Shabaab’s ABoko Haram fighters governor for the Jubba regions said by phone. “Two of them attacked a town in northeast were spying for the Ethiopian government and the other two Nigeria, in the latest attack were spying for Somali government intelligence.” The men were against vulnerable, isolated shot in Buale, the capital of Middle Jubba, he said. rural communities, the local government said yesterday. Bukar Wakil Tawu, secre- Uganda’s government doctors on strike tary of the Magumeri local government area, said about KAMPALA: Doctors working in Ugandan public hospitals went 20 people believed to be from on strike yesterday to protest low salaries and shortages of essen- the militant group attacked tial supplies, a spokesman for their union said. The last such Jaddannam at about 9pm on national strike by doctors was more than 20 years ago, said Friday. “They killed six peo- People walk next to a poster depicting Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Al Hariri, who has Faustus Kavuma of the Uganda Medical Association, although ple and burnt almost the local strikes are frequent. “The lack of supplies and equipment resigned from his post, along a street in the mainly Sunni Beirut neighbourhood of Tariq Al whole town. They also burnt in the hospitals ... should stop,” he said. “Our remuneration is Jadideh in Beirut, Lebanon, yesterday. livestock and food supplies very poor.” He said doctors lacked necessities like gloves, pain- from recent harvests,” he said killers and disinfectant. An entry-level doctor in public healthcare from the Borno state capital, in Uganda earns about 1.1 million shillings ($300) per month. A Maiduguri, nearly 50km away. Lebanon president urges unity senior physician takes home about 3.4 million. “I went to the town yes- terday (Sunday), where I met the poor residents. They are Beirut accommodate key sectarian ministers and top security offi- Liberia court indefinitely delays vote peasants who rely on subsist- Reuters groups, includes the Iran- cials at Baabda palace, telling ence farming and their backed, Shia Hezbollah. Its them that political leaders had MONROVIA: The Supreme Court yesterday indefinitely delayed livestock. “They have now lost ebanon’s president leader Sayyed Hassan Nasral- been responsive to calls for a vote for Liberia’s new president, ordering the electoral com- all their belongings. We are appealed for national unity lah accused Saudi Arabia of calm, his office said. “He mission to resolve an opposition party’s complaint for fraud appealing to the government Lyesterday after Prime Minis- forcing Hariri to step down and stressed that security, economic, before the runoff can be held. The decision throws Liberia’s to come to their aid and for ter Saad Al Hariri quit in a said there were “legitimate financial, and political stability first democratic transition in seven decades into uncertainty. patrols to be intensified broadcast from Saudi Arabia, top- questions” over whether he had is a red line,” Justice Minister Africa’s first elected female leader, the Nobel laureate Ellen because the area is remote pling the country’s coalition been detained in the kingdom. Salim Jreissati said after the Johnson Sirleaf, is stepping down after transitioning her nation and it has relatively huge pop- government that grouped the Aides to Hariri, whose fam- meeting. out of a long civil war. Supreme Court Chief Justice Francis ulation.” Eight years of conflict country’s main sectarian factions. ily made their fortune in the Aoun will take no steps to Korkpor said the National Elections Commission (NEC) was have left at least 20,000 peo- His resignation exposed Saudi construction industry, decide on whether to accept the prohibited “from conducting the run-off election until the com- ple dead and more than 2.6 Lebanon again to the sharp end strongly denied such claims. resignation before Hariri returns plaint filed by the petitioners is investigated,” referring to the million homeless in northeast of rivalry for Middle East pre- Lebanese Interior Minister from abroad, said Jreissati, who opposition Liberty Party. Nigeria but has also devas- dominance between Saudi Nohad Machnouk said he was is politically aligned with Hez- tated infrastructure, including Arabia and Iran, which has also under the impression Hariri bollah. “The president is waiting telecommunications, leaving wrought upheaval in Syria, Iraq, would return to Beirut within for Hariri’s return to hear from Migrant boat sinks off Libya; five dead communities virtually cut off. Yemen and Bahrain. In a tele- days. He said a meeting between him personally,” he said. “This Local residents had to vised speech on Saturday, Hariri Saudi King Salman and Hariri indicates a sovereign vision... TRIPOLI: At least five migrants died and an unknown number travel to Maiduguri to report shocked his small nation by say- yesterday, reported by Saudi and that the resignation must be were feared missing after their boat capsized off western Libya the attack. Recent weeks have ing he was resigning and feared media, showed “rumours” were voluntary in every sense.” yesterday, Libyan coastguard officials and a charity said. seen an increase in Boko an assassination plot against untrue — an apparent reference Aoun also planned to meet The rubber boat was carrying about 140 people when it over- Haram activity in northeast him, accusing Iran and its Leb- to speculation that Hariri was the finance minister and central turned close to the border between Libyan and international Nigeria and the Far North anese ally Hezbollah of breeding being held in Saudi Arabia or bank governor in the afternoon. waters, Libyan officials said. The Libyan coastguard rescued region of neighbouring Cam- strife in the Arab world. forced to quit. Lebanese dollar bonds fell across 45 survivors and brought them back to Tripoli harbour. eroon after the end of the The government, which was Lebanese President Michel the curve and credit default swaps rainy season in September. painstakingly devised to Aoun convened a meeting with jumped on yesterday. TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 ASIA 13

Royal visit Tamil Nadu Paradise Papers: 714 seeks `1,500cr Central aid Indian links exposed Chennai IANS

New Delhi honorary/independent directors amil Nadu yesterday IANS It comes a year after of the firms respectively); and sought Central assist- fresh financial links in a CBI case Tance to the tune of Rs inister of State Jay- Panama Papers leak against YSR Congress chief Y.S. 1,500 crore from Prime Min- ant Sinha, BJP MP and two days before Jagan Mohan Reddy. ister Narendra Modi to tackle Ravindra Kishore, the government Minister of State for Civil the situation arising from the Congress leader Aviation Jayant Sinha’s name flooding and damage caused Sachin Pilot, observes “Anti-Black figures in the record because of by heavy rains in Chennai, its Mformer minister P. Chidambar- Money Day” to mark his past association with Omi- neighbourhood and coastal am’s son Karti and Bollywood the first anniversary dyar Network. districts. superstar Amitabh Bachhan fig- of demonetisation — a BJP Rajya Sabha member Disclosing this, Chief Min- ure among 714 Indians named Ravindra Kishore Sinha, a ister K. Palaniswamy told in a financial data expose on move that sought to former journalist who founded reporters that Modi, with how the world’s rich and pow- hit at illicit wealth. the private security service firm whom he discussed the situ- erful have stashed their wealth SIS or Security and Intelligence ation, promised him all abroad to evade legitimate Services, is heading a group that assistance from the Central taxes, according to a worldwide Journalists (ICIJ). “Interestingly, has two offshore entities in government for relief and investigation whose first lot of it is an Indian company, Sun Malta offshore. rehabilitation work. revelations was published Group, founded by Nand Lal Besides corporates, the data He said the Prime Minis- yesterday. Khemka, that figures as Apple- revealed details of individuals ter was apprised of the India ranks 19th among 180 by’s second-largest client as well: Amitabh Bachchan’s preparation of a plan to con- countries, exposed in the cache internationally, with as many as shareholding in a Bermuda struct a drainage network to of 13.4 million documents 118 different offshore entities,” company acquired before the avoid flooding in Chennai, the dubbed as “Paradise Papers”, in the newspaper said. 2004 Liberalised Remittance Belgium’s King Philippe (left) and Queen Mathilde pose neighbouring areas of Kan- terms of the number of individ- The leaked data indicates Scheme kicked in; corporate for photographers as they visit the Taj Mahal in Agra, chipuram and Tiruvallur uals and companies who have that among Appleby’s Indian cli- lobbyist Niira Radia and film star yesterday. districts and in the coastal skirted taxes and invested in off- ents were several prominent Sanjay Dutt’s wife who figures areas of Cuddalore, Nagapat- shore companies in tax havens. corporates and companies under her former name tinam and Tiruvarur. It comes a year after Pan- which subsequently came under Dilnashin. “Low lying areas in Chen- ama Papers leak and two days the scrutiny of investigating Jayant Sinha yesterday nai, Kanchipuram and before the government observes agencies like the Central Bureau denied any wrongdoing and said Tiruvallur districts get water- “Anti-Black Money Day” to mark of Investigation (CBI) and the all transactions related to him Demonetisation ‘raises logged during heavy rains. the first anniversary of demon- Enforcement Directorate. mentioned in the investigation “We told Prime Minister that etisation — a move that sought These include firms in the were “fully disclosed” to rele- around Rs.1,500 crore is to hit at illicit wealth. Sun-TV-Aircel-Maxis case; vant authorities and were done economic inequalities’ needed to set up a basic infra- The data relates to two firms Essar-Loop 2G case; SNS-Lav- in his “official capacity, not structure and permanent - Bermuda’s Appleby and Sin- alin in which Kerala Chief personal”. set-up to remove the water. gapore’s Asiaciti and 19 tax Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was “These were bonafide and New Delhi following the government’s He said the government havens across the world that named and then cleared; the legal transactions undertaken IANS November 8, 2016 demoneti- would provide the necessary help the global rich to move Rajasthan ambulance scam on behalf of highly reputed sation decision. He also funds,” Palaniswami said. their money abroad, according which has recently been routed world-leading organisations in ormer Prime Minister emphasised the exacerbating Earlier, on arrival from Delhi to the Indian Express which was to the CBI and which names a my fiduciary role as Partner at Manmohan Singh has impact that it may have on eco- to attend the platinum jubi- part of the world-wide probe company called Ziquista Health- Omidyar Network and its des- Fcalled demonetisation a nomic inequality. lee celebrations of Tamil daily carried out by the International care (Sachin Pilot and Karti ignated representative on the “catastrophic economic policy” “One immediate manifes- ‘Dina Thanthi’, Modi dis- Consortium of Investigative Chidambaram were earlier D.Light Board,” he tweeted. that may aggravate inequalities tation of the damage has been cussed the flood situation and prove to be a “far greater on jobs. Three-quarters of non- with the Chief Minister. social malaise” in a diverse agriculture employment in our country like India, and asked country is in the small and Prime Minister Narendra Modi medium enterprises sector. This Karunanidhi-Modi Alphons files nomination to accept the “blunder” and sector has been hit the hardest work towards a consensus to due to demonetisation. There- meet: Stalin says rebuild the economy. fore, jobs have been lost and “Demonetisation has new jobs are not being created. nothing political for RS seat from Rajasthan proved to be a catastrophic eco- “I also worry about the longer nomic policy. The damage it has term impact of demonetisation. Chennai Jaipur Alphons — for the Rajya Sabha Cabinet colleagues and state BJP caused has been multiple fold Headline GDP may well start to IANS IANS seat,” Pritvi Raj, Secretary, President Ashok Parnami - economic, social, reputational show an improvement after the Rajasthan assembly, said. accompanied Alphons when he and institutional. Slowing GDP recent lows. But rising inequal- MK leader MK Stalin nion Minister K.J. Alphons The Minister of State for filed his papers. In a tweet, is merely one indicator of the ity has been a constant threat yesterday dismissed filed his nomination Tourism is the Bharatiya Janata Alphons thanked Prime Minis- economic damage. Its impact to our nature of economic Dany politics in Prime Upapers here yesterday for Party candidate for the Rajaya ter Narendra Modi, BJP chief on the weaker sections of our development. Demonetisation Minister Narendra Modi’s the Rajya Sabha seat from Sabha polls in the desert state Amit Shah and Raje. society and business is far more may exacerbate such inequal- meeting with his father and Rajasthan. on November 16. The seat fell “Just filed my nomination to damaging than any economic ities which can be harder to DMK President M. Alphons’ victory is almost vacant after senior BJP leader M the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan, indicator can reveal,” he told rectify in the future. In such a Karunanidhi. certain as neither the Congress Venkaiah Naidu became the the most vibrant state in India. bloombergquint.com. diverse country such as ours, Stalin told reporters that nor any other opposition party Vice-President, as per the infor- I thank the honourable Prime The former Prime Minister inequality can prove to be a far no politics was discussed has fielded a candidate. mation available. Minister, Amit Shah ji and Rajas- expressed his concern regard- greater social malaise than in between them nor was there “We have received only one Rajasthan Chief Minister than Chief Minister,” he said in ing the loss of jobs in the small other homogeneous nations.” any political intention behind nomination — that is from K J Vasundhara Raje, a few of her the tweet. and medium enterprises sector Modi’s courtesy call on his father. He said there was nothing in the meeting for the media to speculate about. Stalin also condemned Air pollution up in Delhi-NCR, the arrest and “ill treatment” of cartoonist G. Bala for his ‘severe’ at several places cartoon attacking Chief Min- ister K. Palaniswamy and officials after the suicide by a New Delhi the satellite images from NASA’s family over loan troubles. The IANS fire mapper, stubble burning in cartoonist has since been Punjab and Haryana has freed on bail. he air quality in Delhi and increased. The average PM2.5 or NCR got more toxic yester- particles with diameter less than Tday, with winds coming 2.5mm -- the major pollutant -- Children’s Day from Punjab and Haryana where was 353 units, about 14 times the stubble burning continues safe limit by 8 p.m in Delhi, with to be holiday for unabated. average AQI value of 356, con- According to the Central Pol- sidered “very poor”. The safe Delhi schools lution Control Board (CPCB), range for PM2.5 is 60 micro- Delhi Technical University (DTU) grams per cubic meter as per New Delhi in north Delhi, ITO in central Indian standards and 25 units as IANS Delhi, Anand Vihar in west Delhi per international norms. In Delhi, and areas in Ghaziabad and the DTU recorded 426 on the AQI hildren’s Day this year Noida recorded a “severe” rating at 6pm, with PM2.5 ranging 335- People ride their bicycles early in the morning as smog covers Rajpath Ceremonial Boulevard will be a holiday for all on the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 500 units between 6am and 6 in New Delhi, yesterday. Cschools and govern- 5 p.m on Monday.According to p.m. ment offices, and cultural programmes and other activ- ities will be organised for children on the day at over 100 places in the city, Delhi Sonia wrote to Chidambaram to resolve Tehelka issue: Report Deputy Chief Minister Man- ish Sisodia said yesterday. New Delhi Chidambaram on a petition by enforcement agencies ‘unjust Global, the main investors in correct. I am certain that, on Sisodia said November 14 IANS financiers of Tehelka news por- and unfair’ and reportedly asked Tehelka.com “on priority”, the behalf of the ministry, I would — Children’s Day — would be tal that had conducted a sting Chidambaram to resolve the channels said. have sent a reply based on the declared a holiday for all gov- wo English television chan- operation on a fake defence deal Tehelka matter ‘on priority’ Reacting to the story, material put up to me. The let- ernment offices and schools, nels yesterday reported that cost late Bangaru Laxman In the two letters written in Chidambaram said he has been ter of Mrs. Gandhi and my reply and directions to this effect Tthat four months after the his job as BJP President and got September 2004, the Congress shown a copy of a letter written should be read together. I sug- would be sent to the private UPA came to power in 2004, him convicted. President asked Chidambaram by Gandhi forwarding a letter gest that the media may ask the schools as well. It was to Sonia Gandhi wrote to the then She called the treatment to to look into a presentation made from First Global. government to release the reply encourage people to attend Finance Minister P Tehelka financiers by revenue to her by the Director of First “My noting on the letter is to the letter,” Chidambaram said. the programmes. 14 ASIA TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017

Former Pakistan Provinces in premier named in Paradise Pakistan seek Papers Islamabad Internews

t least two Pakistanis smog relief have been named in Athe Paradise Papers— former prime minister Lahore Shaukat Aziz and former Internews A Punjab official National Insurance Corpora- said the province tion Limited (NICL) s the persisting dense would ask the federal chairperson Ayaz Khan Niazi. smog permeated Aziz is linked with Ant- Sindh and Khyber government to fix arctic Trust, which was set up Pakhtunkhwa yes- vehicular engine by the former premier and terday, authorities in standards and allow includes his wife, children, PunjabA began preparing for a and granddaughter as bene- meeting with the federal govern- only quality fuel. ficiaries. Aziz had set up the ment on November 15, seeking trust in the US state of Dela- measures that could reduce air “We are submitting our sug- ware before becoming pollution such as a dialogue with gestions to the Ministry of finance minister in 1999. He India over the crop residue burn- Climate Change for controlling was working for financial ing by its Punjab farmers. air pollution and smog through giant Citibank at the time. Fog develops over the plains medium and long-range meas- Delaware is considered a Pakistani childern walk to school in heavy smog, in Lahore yesterday. of Punjab when there is no rain, ures, including asking India to domestic tax haven by US temperatures start dropping and convince its farmers to stop financial experts. The trust humidity increases at the begin- burning the crop stubble. standards and allow only qual- throat irritation. Motorway and Lahore to Khanewal and Mul- was not declared at any point ning of winter. But ever We can talk to India on the ity fuel. “Sulphur content in oil National Highway Authority tan due to dense fog that during his time as finance increasing pollutants are turn- issue under the Mali and Saarc should be 50PPM (particle per spokesman Imran shah said GT drastically reduced visibility. minister or prime minister. ing it into smog to the detriment Declarations,” Environment Sec- million), but ours has 5,000PPM. Road remained fog bound form Traffic was allowed yesterday Also, in a 2012 internal of public health for the past cou- retary Saif Anjum said. Sulphur in the air reduces visi- Peshawar to Lahore on Satur- early morning. memo, the law firm’s compli- ple of years. As short-term measures, he bility and becomes sulphuric day night, reducing visibility Shah again reported closure ance officer noted that Aziz Smog is a problem particu- said, his department had control- acid together with humidity. Cit- to 20 to 40 metres at many of motorway from Pindi Bhat- had been accused by the larly in Punjab cities — such as led factory emissions and made ies having its critical limits in the places. tian to Faisalabad and from opposition of false declara- Lahore — close to India. Officials other departments check vehic- air receive acid rain,” he said. The national highway too Lahore to Gojra at 8pm. Fog had tion of assets, corruption and of the departments concerned in ular or dust pollution. Smog or fog continued to remained blanketed with fog also reduced visibility from 50 misappropriation of funds. Punjab largely blame smoke and As a result, local contribution affect life in the length and from Lahore to Sadiqabad. Traf- to 60 metres form Kot Momin Three years later, in a particulate matter from burning to fog had been reduced, he breadth of Punjab, also cover- fic moved slow and in lines to to Sial Morr and from Lahore to database of high-risk clients, of rice crop residue in Indian claimed while showing latest fig- ing upper Sindh and Khyber avoid accidents during the night. Khanqa Dogran. Appleby noted that a Paki- Punjab for the phenomenon. ures of the air quality monitoring Pakhtunkhwa yesterday. Rail, Motorway remained closed He advised people to avoid stani court had issued three There are local contributions too, units recently set up in Lahore. road and air traffic was dis- from Pindi Bhattian to Faisal- unnecessary travel, especially arrest warrants against Aziz but officials claim they are being The secretary said Punjab rupted from Peshawar to abad and from Lahore to Gojra, during night, fix fog lights on in relation to the killing of reduced considerably through would ask the federal govern- Sindh. The impure environ- from Peshawar to Shakai, from their vehicles and drive slowly Akbar Bugti. In September regulation. ment to fix vehicular engine ment burnt eyes and caused Lahore to Kot Momin and from and in lines. 2015, Antarctic Trust was closed and the related file removed from one of Apple- by’s internal databases. According to ICIJ, Aziz’s China to expand powers of new anti-graft body lawyers have said that he was not legally required to declare the trust to Pakistani author- Beijing At last month’s five-yearly party the National People’s Congress, used when the case is “major” or fleeing overseas. ities. They added that the Reuters congress, Xi pledged to continue shows. “sensitive”, when a subject is at Separately, the Party’s offi- same applies to his wife and the campaign to root out deep- The new law would further risk of fleeing or suicide, when cial People’s Daily yesterday children. The lawyers added hina’s legislature yester- seated corruption in the party, centralise the power of anti-graft there is danger of collusion or provided frontpage details of that Aziz paid all applicable day released the first which has ensnared more than investigations and apply to evidence tampering or other trial commissions launched in US taxes. The purpose of the Cpublic draft of a law giving 1.3 million officials. bureaucrats, including teachers forms of obstruction to the inves- January in the capital, Beijing, account was “to ensure that a nascent super-ministry pow- The public has a deadline of at government schools and man- tigation, the draft said. and the eastern province of Zhe- if he were to die, his assets ers to detain, investigate and December 5 to comment on the agers at state-owned Detained suspects must sign jiang and northern Shanxi. would pass efficiently to his punish public servants, widen- draft, but the largely rubber- enterprises. off on all confessions and their In Zhejiang, the commission family.” Ayaz Khan Niazi has ing President Xi Jinping’s stamp legislature did not say The draft gave new details of family or work unit should be handled more than 24,000 cases connections with a trust and signature war on graft. when the final law would be a detention system to replace a notified within 24 hours, it from January to August, more three offshore companies in A National Supervision Com- implemented. controversial practice of ques- added, with a three-month limit than double the number handled the British Virgin Islands (BVI) mission that combines several The new commission will be tioning suspects at undisclosed on the interrogation that can be by the authorities during the Andalusian Discretionary anti-graft bodies, set to be empowered to investigate, inter- sites without legal representa- doubled in “special circum- year-ago period, Xinhua said. Trust, Andalusian Establish- launched next year, will spear- rogate and detain government tion, known as “shuanggui”, stances”, which it did not specify. In Shanxi, the total number ment Limited, Andalusian head Xi’s campaign and expand workers, besides freezing their which rights activists say carries The draft includes measures to of people overseen by anti-graft Enterprises Limited and its scope beyond the ruling Com- assets and seizing property, the the threat of torture and abuse. monitor the finances of those authorities jumped to 530,000 Andalusian Holdings Limited, munist Party to any civil servant. draft released by the parliament, The new measures can be suspected of graft, to avoid their from 131,500, it said. respectively. On target: Prince Charles shoots blowpipe in Borneo North Korean suspects

Santubong named in murder case AFP

aking aim with a traditional Shah Alam along with the women, but does Borneo blowpipe, Britain’s AFP not identify them. TPrince Charles gave a royal Yesterday, Wan Azirul puff and shot a sharpened our men suspected of plot- Nizam Che Wan Aziz, the main wooden dart into a target as he ting with two women to investigating officer, testified to tried out the weapon during a Fmurder the North Korean the Shah Alam High Court out- visit to the island yesterday. leader’s half-brother were yes- side Kuala Lumpur that the four Charles, heir to the British terday named by police as were North Korean men who throne, and his wife Camilla met North Koreans who fled Malay- fled Malaysia after the tribal leaders, enjoyed a raft ride sia after the assassination. murder. and watched traditional dance They were identified at the They were known to the on their trip to the vast, jungle- trial of Indonesian Siti Aisyah women by pseudonyms, he clad island during a tour of and Vietnamese Doan Thi said. Malaysia, part of an 11-day swing Huong, the women accused of Hong Song Hac, 34, was through Asia. killing Kim Jong-Nam on Feb- known as Mr Chang; Ri Ji Hyon, The royal couple visited the ruary 13 with nerve agent VX at 33, was known as Mr Y; Ri Jae “Cultural Village” in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Nam, 57, was called Hanamori; Sarawak state, an outdoor Airport in a hit that stunned the and O Jong Gil was known as museum that showcases tradi- world. James. tional dwellings and ways of Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, tries a blowpipe, a weapon of the indigenous The pair, who were arrested An Interpol “red notice” was living of the area’s many differ- people of Sarawak, as Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall looks on at the Sarawak Cultural Village days after the assassination and issued for the men after the ent ethnic groups. in Santubong, on the island of Borneo, yesterday. face death by hanging if con- murder at Malaysia’s request. The blowpipe was tradition- victed, pleaded not guilty to This alerts police in Interpol ally used by tribes on Borneo to blowpipe which was balanced dense jungle. Charles met the Singapore and the Malaysian murdering the estranged half- member countries to share fire poison-tipped darts at ani- on the branch of a tree. heads of some of the area’s capital Kuala Lumpur on the brother of Kim Jong-Un when information on the suspects mals or human enemies, He had some success with tribes, and he and Camilla also tour, which is aimed at strength- the trial began on October 2. with a view to potentially although modern guns have the fearsome weapon, hitting the watched a dance by performers ening ties ahead of a They say they were tricked arresting and extraditing them largely replaced the old target with his arrow. in multi-coloured tribal cos- Commonwealth Summit in Brit- into believing they were taking to face justice. weapons. The couple were ferried tumes and elaborate ain next year. part in a prank for a reality TV CCTV footage of the men, Charles, dressed in a light round on a wooden raft on a lake headdresses. Borneo, the world’s They will head to Penang in show and their lawyers have who entered Malaysia between suit, striped shirt and tie, closed at the museum, which sits on the third largest island, is shared northern Malaysia today, which blamed North Korean agents. late January and early Febru- one eye and appeared to be con- Santubong Peninsula, with a roof between Malaysia, Indonesia was hit by deadly floods at the The charge sheet says four ary, around the airport on the centrating hard as he puffed to protect them from the tropi- and the tiny sultanate of Brunei. weekend, before ending the tour other individuals still at large day of the murder has been through the lengthy wooden cal sun, against a backdrop of The couple have already visited in India. are suspected of murdering Kim shown in court. TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 ASIA 15 Trump warns time for ‘patience’ on N Korea is over

strength or weakness, I think sit- The trip has also provided Abe, whose country ting down with people is not a lighter moments, such as when bad thing,” he said in a television Trump appeared to lose patience is under the path interview. feeding koi carp at the Akasaka of North Korean “So I would certainly be open Palace and tipped his whole box missile launches, also to doing that but we’ll see where into the pond, to the evident announced Japanese it goes, I think we’re far too amusement of his secretary of sanctions on the early.” And the president again state. assets of 35 North praised the “great people” of Aides had been concerned North Korea, adding “they are the unorthodox Trump would go Korean groups and under a very repressive regime” off message or commit some individuals. and that he hoped it “works out gaffe in the famously rules-sen- for everyone”. sitive country. But Pyongyang showed no But Trump sailed through a Tokyo sign of let-up in its attacks on tricky protocol encounter with AFP Trump, with ruling party news- the emperor, greeting him with paper Rodong Sinmun calling a slight nod and avoiding the he time for “strategic him the “lunatic old man of the criticism his predecessor Barack patience” with North Korea White House” and saying there Obama got by bowing to the Tis over, US President Don- was no telling when he would diminutive Japanese ruler. ald Trump warned yesterday, start a nuclear war. There were also moments of after winning Japan’s backing for Abe and Trump’s joint news high emotion when Trump met his policy of considering all conference capped two days of the families of civilians abducted options to rein in the rogue state. chummy behaviour in which the in the 1970s and 1980s, who Trump described the North’s two golf fans have teed off for were clutching pictures of their nuclear programme as “a threat nine holes and enjoyed informal young family members. to the civilised world and inter- and relaxed dinners. A number of ordinary Japa- national peace and stability” on US President Donald Trump (left) and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hold a joint news Abe said they had enjoyed nese citizens were kidnapped by the second day of an Asian tour conference after their meetings at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, yesterday. each other’s company so much North Korean agents in order to dominated by the crisis. over a dinner of scallops and train spies in Japanese language The president has signalled hoped that sanctions pressure to deal with the North Korean the most recent in September steak on Sunday night that they and culture. in the past that Washington could and internal stresses in the iso- threat — including military force. following its sixth nuclear test lost track of time, while Trump Trump said he would do eve- look beyond a diplomatic solu- lated country would gradually Abe, whose country is under and a flurry of missile launches. said their relationship was rything he could to secure their tion to the North’s nuclear bring about change. But critics the path of North Korean missile Earlier, Trump had appeared “extraordinary”. At a state ban- release and appeared to hold out weapons ambitions and consider said that policy gave Pyongyang launches, also announced Japa- to adopt a more conciliatory tone quet Trump described the Japan the prospect of a deal with Kim. military intervention. room to push ahead with its nese sanctions on the assets of towards North Korea, saying he leg of his marathon Asian tour as “I think it would be a tremen- “The era of strategic patience nuclear ambitions. 35 North Korean groups and would not rule out talks with its being like a “working vacation” dous signal if Kim Jong-Un is over,” he declared alongside Close ally Abe echoed individuals. bellicose young leader Kim and said he had enjoyed “every would send them back. If he his host, Japanese Prime Minis- Trump’s remarks, voicing Japan’s The United Nations has Jong-Un. minute” of it. would send them back, that ter Shinzo Abe. support for Washington’s policy adopted multiple rounds of sanc- “I would sit down with any- “It’s an honour. To have you would be the start of something Washington in the past that “all options are on the table” tions against the reclusive North, body,” he said. “I don’t think it’s as my good friend,” said Trump. very special,” he said.

Pakistani diplomat shot Death toll from Vietnam floods reaches 61 dead in Danang and Rescue Committee said 61 - potentially worsening flooding Reuters people had been killed and 28 downstream. In Danang, author- were recorded as missing. It said ities called on soldiers and local Afghanistan he death toll from a some of the victims were in ves- people to clean up so that the typhoon and ensuing sels that capsized at sea. Others beach resort would be ready for Tfloods in Vietnam reached were killed in landslides. It did not delegates to the meetings of Asia Kabul 61 yesterday and the government give a full breakdown. More than Pacific Economic Cooperation AFP said some reservoirs were dan- 2,000 homes had collapsed and (APEC) countries, which started gerously near capacity after more than 80,000 had been dam- on Monday. Pakistani diplomatic persistent rain. aged, it said. Roads that had been Leaders are due to meet from official was shot and Typhoon Damrey tore across flooded or washed away caused November 10 and organisers said Akilled in Afghanistan central Vietnam at the weekend traffic jams across several the schedule had not been dis- yesterday, officials said, but just days before the region is due provinces. rupted because of the weather. the motive for the deadly to host the APEC summit of Asia- Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan But in much of the ancient town attack was not immediately Pacific leaders, among them US Phuc chaired an emergency of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Her- clear. President Donald Trump, Chi- meeting on the disaster. Minis- itage site that spouses of APEC A woman wades through a submerged street at the UNESCO Two assailants riding a na’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s ters said that because some dams leaders are scheduled to visit on heritage ancient town of Hoi An after typhoon Damrey hit motorbike opened fire on Vladimir Putin. were so full, water might need Saturday, muddy waters rose to Vietnam, yesterday. Nayyar Iqbl Rana, 52, at a The Communist state’s Search to be released to relieve pressure head height. shop in the eastern city of Jalalabad, Pakistan’s ambas- sador to Afghanistan Zahid Nasrullah Khan said. “When he went to the Philippines to keep wary UN resolution against hospital he was pronounced dead,” Khan said. Nangarhar governor spokesman Attaullah Khogy- eye on Chinese dredger Myanmar dropped ani confirmed the deadly attack. United Nations Ambassador Jonathan Allen told “Police have launched Manila AFP reporters. “Gaining a very an investigation into the Reuters strong, unanimous statement I incident. he UN Security Council think was the real prize here.” No arrests have been he Philippines expressed yesterday dropped plans Since late August, more made so far,” Khogyani concern yesterday about Tto adopt a resolution than 600,000 Rohingya have said. TChina’s testing of a mas- demanding an end to the vio- been driven from their homes Pakistan condemned the sive dredging ship, saying it lence in Myanmar in the face of by an army campaign in assault in a statement issued would track its activities closely, strong opposition from China Rakhine state that the United by its Foreign Ministry that despite Beijing’s assurances it and instead opted for a state- Nations has denounced as eth- called on Afghanistan to take would not develop areas where ment, diplomats said. nic cleansing. “urgent steps to apprehend it has competing claims with The statement calls for an Myanmar authorities say the perpetrators”. Manila. end to the violence, full access the military operation is aimed Rana was the assistant to China, which has poured bil- for humanitarian aid workers at rooting out Rohingya mili- the consul general in Jalala- lions of dollars into building to Myanmar’s Rakhine state and tants who staged attacks on bad, the capital of restive artificial islands to strengthen for the return of hundreds of police posts. Nangarhar province, which its sovereignty claims across thousands of Muslim Rohyinga The council statement was borders Pakistan. most of the South China Sea, has Philippines Air Force (PAF) personnel, deployed in the war- who have fled to Bangladesh. agreed as UN Secretary-Gen- The foreign ministry started testing a new ship torn Marawi City, march during a heroes’ welcome at the PAF It does not threaten sanc- eral Antonio Guterres is to statement said Rana had fin- designed to boost its land rec- headquarters in Pasay City, Metro Manila, yesterday. tions against Myanmar’s travel to Manila this week to ished “his three year tenure lamation capability. military. join leaders of the Southeast in Jalalabad and was due to “The mere presence is a lit- Britain and France circu- Asian (ASEAN) bloc for a return to Headquarters”. tle bit concerning,” Defence area. Lorenzana said troops comes ahead of two major lated a draft resolution last summit. Khan said he had “abso- Secretary Delfin Lorenzana told deployed on nine Philippine- international meetings in Viet- month, but diplomats said veto The Rohingya refugee cri- lutely no idea” why Rana, a reporters. “Where it is going, we claimed features in the South nam and the Philippines this power China, a supporter of sis is expected to be a top issue father of five, was do not know.” China Sea had been ordered to week and the next, set to be Myanmar’s former ruling junta, of discussion at the summit, to targeted. Military officials said the monitor the movements of Chi- attended by China and the had argued that a resolution be attended by US President Despite escalating vio- ship, Tian Kun, had a deck the nese navy, coastguard and United States. was not the appropriate Donald Trump, who will dis- lence across Afghanistan size of nine basketball courts fishing boats in the Spratly In August, the foreign min- response to the crisis. patch US Secretary of State Rex diplomats are rarely killed in and would become Asia’s larg- islands. isters of Southeast Asia and Following negotiations, Tillerson to Myanmar later this the country where they are est dredging vessel. “We are constantly monitor- China adopted a negotiating China agreed to the formal month. protected by very tight secu- China claims almost the ing the movement of the ship,” framework for a code of con- statement to be adopted later The Rohingya have faced rity. The incident comes a few entire South China Sea, through he added. “We have also our air duct in the South China Sea, a yesterday, which includes decades of discrimination in months after two Pakistani which more than $3 trillion of patrol going regularly, so we will move they hailed as progress almost all of the demands of the Buddhist-majority Myanmar diplomats working at the seaborne trade passes each year. be able to monitor movement but which critics saw as a tac- proposed resolution but does and have been denied citizen- same consulate in Jalalabad Brunei, Malaysia, the Philip- of this so-called very big dredger tic to buy China time to not carry the same weight. ship since 1982, which has were kidnapped and later pines, Taiwan and Vietnam also ship.” consolidate its maritime “The important thing is the effectively rendered them freed. have conflicting claims in the The testing of the dredger power. content,” British Deputy UN stateless. 16 EUROPE TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 Ousted Catalonia leader granted freedom

Brussels leaving Belgium without a Reuters Judicial system judge’s consent. The court’s decision They will appear before a atalonia’s former means Carles Belgian court on November 17 leader Carles Puigde- Puigdemont is free to for a hearing to discuss the arrest mont was spared campaign for warrant, prosecutors in Brussels custody yesterday, said in a statement. independence in an when a Brussels court Puigdemont, writing in Brit- election in the region Cruled he could remain at liberty ain’s Guardian newspaper, called in Belgium until it had heard on December 21. for scrutiny of the Spanish judi- Spanish charges against him of cial system and said the crisis rebellion. Puigdemont said could be solved only with a polit- The court’s decision means yesterday his ical and not a judicial solution. Puigdemont, who left Spain last government’s actions “Does anyone think that the month after Madrid fired his were legitimate and sacked Catalan government can secessionist government and dis- criticised the Spanish expect a fair and independent solved the Catalan parliament, hearing, uninfluenced by politi- judicial system for a is free to campaign for independ- cal and media pressure? I do “clear lack of ence in an election in the region not,” he wrote. on December 21. independence and Spain’s central government Puigdemont said yesterday neutrality”. took control of Catalonia, which his government’s actions were accounts for a fifth of the legitimate and criticised the national economy, after local Spanish judicial system for a The independence push has leaders held an independence “clear lack of independence and dragged Spain into its worst referendum on October 1 despite neutrality”. political crisis since its return to a Constitutional Court ban. Demonstrators hold a banner reading "Solidarity and Republic" during a rally called by The December vote is shap- democracy four decades ago. It The region’s parliament then Coordinadora 25S in favour of the Catalan Republic, in Madrid, yesterday. ing up to be a de facto has deeply divided the country, passed a unilateral declaration independence referendum. fuelling anti-Spanish feelings in of independence. In response, GAD3 survey showed that pro- while more than two thirds think would lead to talks between Puigdemont’s PDeCAT and Catalonia and nationalist ten- Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano independence parties would win the process has been bad for the regional authorities and Madrid. another secessionist party said dencies elsewhere. Rajoy fired the government and the election in Catalonia but may economy. The uncertainty has at the weekend they might run Puigdemont turned himself called the snap regional not gain the parliamentary Published in La Vanguardia prompted more than 2,000 com- on a combined ticket, but would in to Belgian police on Sunday elections. majority needed to continue with newspaper, that survey polled panies to relocate their legal need to make a decision on any along with four of his ex-minis- Eight of Puigdemont’s allies secession. 1,233 people between October headquarters out of the region formal alliance - which might ters, after Spain issued a stayed behind in Spain and have Yesterday, the second part 30 and November 3. since October 1. also include other parties - by a European arrest warrant on been detained on similar accu- showed just one in seven people Optimism that a negotiated The Bank of Spain has said deadline of Tuesday. charges of rebellion as well as sations to the ones the deposed in the region believe the current solution would be found was that if the conflict persists it Alliances could however also misuse of public funds. leader faces. standoff between Barcelona and low, with just over a fifth of could lead to slower growth and form after the election. All five are barred from On Sunday, the first part of a Madrid will end in independence, respondents thinking the crisis job creation.

Former Romania King in frail health Russian police hold far-left Bucharest activists in St Petersburg AP Saint Petersburg detained around 15 people omania’s royal house AFP who were shouting slogans says the health of including “Revolution!” and Rformer King Michael I, ussian police yesterday “We don’t need oligarchs”, who ruled Romania twice detained around 15 far- after which the protesters before abdicating, has Rleft nationalist activists dispersed. deteriorated. at an unauthorised rally in the The Other Russia wrote Michael, 96, one of the northwestern city of Saint on social media that “more few leaders from World War Petersburg, journalists saw. than 25 activists” were II who is still alive, lives in The Other Russia party detained including the move- exile in Switzerland. He is suf- headed by writer Eduard ment’s co-chairman Andrei fering from leukaemia and a Limonov had called support- Dmitriyev. form of skin cancer. ers to attend a “revolutionary Dmitriyev said before he In a statement yesterday, rally” to mark the centenary was detained that “we want the royal house said Michael’s of the Bolshevik Revolution, to come out and demonstrate oldest daughter, Princess held without permission from with Leninist slogans, most Margareta, had traveled to city officials. importantly for social justice, FROM LEFT: Defence Ministers Arnor Sigurjonsson of Iceland; Claus Hjort Frederiksen of Switzerland to be with her Some 50 activists met to to reverse privatisation”. father. Denmark; Jussi Niinistö of Finland; Frank Bakke-Jensen of Norway and Peter Hultqvist of walk along the city’s main He slammed the current Michael announced his Sweden during the defence ministers Nordefco meeting, in Helsinki yesterday. street Nevsky Prospekt, a need for a permit from retirement from public life in journalist saw. Limonov was authorities to protest, after March 2016, citing poor health. not present. the party refused an alterna- He was king from 1927 to Nordic states step up defence ties Riot police swiftly tive venue offered by the city. 1930 and then from 1940 until 1947, when he was forced to Helsinki address security concerns,” Russia that is building up its abdicate by the communists. Reuters Finnish Defence Minister Jussi forces, renewing its materials, His Romanian citizenship was Niinistö said. having new missiles in Kalinin- restored in 1997. Michael’s ordic countries agreed It followed a meeting with grad ... wife Anne died last year. He yesterday to step up his Swedish, Danish and Nor- That is the new picture in has five daughters. Ndefence cooperation and wegian counterparts and a our part of the world,” said Dan- exchange more air surveillance representative from Iceland. ish Defence Minister Claus Hjort information because they are He said the agreement to Frederiksen Greece arrests worried about Russia’s increas- exchange more air surveillance Kaliningrad lies between ing military activity. data would contribute “posi- Poland and Lithuania on the 20 human The countries have tively to situational awareness” Baltic Sea. Other ministers said increased defence spending and as well as flight safety. The Nor- Russia did not pose a current traffickers cooperation with each other and dic countries have accused threat. the North Atlantic Treaty Organ- Russia of repeatedly violating The Baltic sea region is a Athens ization since Russia annexed their airspace in the past few zone of heightened tensions AFP Crimea in 2014. years. between Moscow and the West. “The ... situation is a com- The countries also agreed to Russia has increased its military reek police said yester- mon concern for the Nordic cooperate on procurement and capability in its Baltic enclave Riot police detain an opposition activist of the Other day they had countries ... We aim at strength- said they planned to use a com- of Kaliningrad and criticized Gdismantled an organ- ening our national defence and mon Nordic combat uniform. Nato for stationing anti-missile Russia political movement, in Saint Petersburg, yesterday. ised crime ring catering finding cooperation to better “We see an aggressive shields in eastern Europe. Albanians wanting to settle in Britain and arrested 20 sus- pected traffickers. The operation, conducted over two days last week with the help of Europol, uncov- Former Italian PM claims victory in Sicily vote ered four manufacturing facilities in Athens where Palermo anti-establishment 5-Star Move- Party (PD), which is locked in Sicily is traditionally a cen- will demonstrate that this is a documents were forged. Reuters ment, with the centre-left a feuding with erstwhile leftist tre-right stronghold which was winning model that can triumph The people arrested were distant third. partners. poached by the PD in 2012 at a national level,” said Giorgia mostly Albanians, but Greeks ormer Italian prime minis- “Sicily, just as I asked, has After a raft of vote setbacks thanks to splits in the conserva- Meloni, the leader of the right- of Albanian origin and three ter Silvio Berlusconi was chosen the path of real, serious, in recent years, Renzi has many tive bloc. This time Berlusconi wing Brothers of Italy party Syrians were also among the Fpoised for a stunning polit- constructive change, based on critics inside the PD who may reunited the coalition behind a which is the junior partner in the suspects, Greek police said. ical comeback yesterday, as he honesty, competence and expe- now try to mount a challenge to widely respected leader with a centre-right alliance. They are accused of forg- claimed victory in an election in rience,” the 81 year-old said in a his leadership. far-right background. The maverick 5-Star, ing documents, from Sicily that puts him and his right- video posted on Facebook. The regional Sicilian ballot, Nello Musumeci, the centre- founded by comedian Beppe passports costing between ist allies in pole position for a The result puts Berlusconi held on Sunday, is seen as a dry right’s candidate for governor of Grillo, had campaigned relent- $464 to 580, to social secu- national vote due by next May. back on the political map after run for the national vote, with the island, had 39.8 percent of lessly for months in Sicily, rity and credit cards. The With about 85 percent of the years of scandals and graft alle- many of the island’s problems the vote, while the 5-Star’s Gian- looking to take charge of its first group advertised its services votes counted, a centre-right gations. By contrast, it deals a reflecting those of the country carlo Cancelleri had 34.7 percent. region after a string of successes in Greece and throughout bloc backed by the four-times stinging blow to another former as a whole - high unemploy- The centre-left’s Fabrizio Micari in municipal ballots in recent Europe via mail and online prime minister was running five prime minister, Matteo Renzi, ment, a debt mountain and was lagging on 18.5 percent. years, including in Rome and arrangements. percentage points ahead of the head of the ruling Democratic sluggish economic growth. “From Sicily we Turin. TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 EUROPE 17

Frank Bainimarama, the new President of COP 23, during the opening session of the COP23 UN Climate Change Conference 2017 at World Conference Center, in Bonn, Germany, yesterday. RIGHT: Children caress a mock polar bear at a demonstration of the environmental organisation Greenpeace. Climate change conference kicks off in Germany

Berlin Participants Some 195 states, 80 interna- Hendricks also criticised However, Trump decided to broader climate policy, we will Anatolia tional organisations, and more those who questioned the sci- pull the US from the historic continue to participate in inter- Some 195 states, 80 than 1,000 NGOs are participat- ence behind climate change. agreement, claiming that the deal national climate change he United Nations’ top international ing in the 23rd Climate Change “Climate change has been “punished” the US and would negotiations and meetings, climate official yester- organisations, and Conference, which will continue scientifically proven. The impacts cost millions of jobs. including ongoing negotiations day called for urgent more than 1,000 NGOs through November 17. are already been clearly felt The US special envoy told the related to guidance for imple- action on climate and are participating in the German Environment Min- today. Climate change poses a conference yesterday that the menting the Paris agreement,” warned against the 23rd Climate Change ister Barbara Hendricks, who is threat to the natural foundations Trump administration has not he added. Tcatastrophic consequences of co-hosting the conference with of our lives, and it is an existen- changed its position on the Paris Under the Paris deal, indus- Conference, which will global warming. continue through the tiny island nation of Fiji, tial threat to some countries of agreement. trialised nations pledged Speaking at the opening ses- called for effective implementa- the world,” she said. “On June 1, President Trump financial support for developing November 17. sion of the 23rd Climate Change tion of the Paris climate accord Hendricks underlined that announced that the US will countries for climate protection Conference in Bonn, Germany, of 2015. every dollar countries invest in withdraw from the Paris agree- measures, technology transfer, UN Climate Chief Patricia “The Paris agreement is irre- climate action will pay off in ment unless he can identify and capacity-building Espinosa said millions of people three hottest years on record. versible,” she stressed, in defence cleaner air, better health and terms for reengagement that are programs. were at risk due to extreme And long-term indicators of cli- of the landmark climate accord, new economic and social oppor- more favourable to the Ameri- The agreement was signed weather events. mate change such as carbon which has been denounced by tunities in the future. can people,” said Trigg Talley, by 195 countries last April and “This is the 23rd COP confer- dioxide concentrations, sea-level US President Donald Trump. The Paris Climate Confer- US deputy special envoy for cli- intends to mitigate the effects of ence. But never before have we rise, ocean acidification, among “We now have to do every- ence two years ago reached the mate change. climate change by reducing car- met with a greater sense of other disturbing phenomena, will thing in our power to implement first legally binding universal “The administration’s posi- bon emissions and limiting global urgency,” she said. continue unless we act,” she it, and we do not have much time agreement on climate change tion remains unchanged. While temperature rise to below 2 “2017 will likely be one of the stressed. left,” she added. after years of negotiations. we continue to develop our degrees Celsius.

Iceland’s leftist parties Polish judicial reforms pose threat to rule of law: EU fail to form government Brussels states, the Polish opposition and - the right to sack and appoint “Surely, surely the Polish Reuters human rights groups have also senior judges. government cannot just simply Reykjavik Alliance, the anti-establishment sharply criticised the PiS gov- Brussels also says the PiS ignore all of that and pretend AFP Pirate Party and Progressive olish reforms of its judi- ernment, but Warsaw says its government violated Poland’s as if there’s only one guy in the Party, needing to cobble 32 out ciary pose a systemic overhaul of the judiciary is in constitution in its reform of the Commission that has a prob- celand’s leftist parties have of 63 seats in parliament. Pthreat to the rule of law in line with European standards. Constitutional Tribunal, a court lem and there is not an issue at failed to form a coalition “The discussions went well the country and Warsaw must “I have to say very clearly which decides whether new all apart from that,” said Tim- Igovernment, the leader of and I had the confidence of the change tack, the deputy head to you today, the Commission laws approved by the PiS par- mermans, who is Dutch. the Left-Green party leader said other parties’ leaders,” Jakob- of the European Commission is of the opinion that these laws liamentary majority are in line “Surely the Polish govern- yesterday, after a snap election sdottir said on Facebook. said yesterday. do create a threat to the rule of with the constitution. ment knows by now there are in late October left no party “However, putting in place Poland has been locked in law, a systemic threat to the The PiS government many concerns in many mem- close to a majority. such a small majority posed a a deepening dispute with the rule of law in Poland,” Frans accuses Timmermans of wag- ber states about this...,” he said. “I do not have a majority problem for the Progressive European Union’s executive Timmermans told the European ing a vendetta against Poland, “You have so much room behind me,” Katrin Jakobsdot- Party,” and talks unravelled.” over democratic standards Parliament. but the commissioner said his for manoeuvre with the politi- tir told reporters after meeting The president said in a since the nationalist-minded, The Commission says the views were shared by a range cal mandate you got from your with Iceland’s president Gudni statement that he would “sound eurosceptic Law and Justice new laws undermine the inde- of international bodies includ- voters without having to go Johannesson. out” party leaders before (PiS) party won power in late pendence of the judiciary by ing the European organisation after the rule of law. There’s no Johannesson had tasked the instructing the next one to try 2015. giving the justice minister - a of judges and the UN Rappor- need to do that. Please refrain former journalist, whose party and form a government. Many other EU member politician of the ruling party teur on the judiciary. from doing that.” came second in an election that Benediktsson called the saw a record eight parties win snap election on October 28 seats, to form a government. after a junior member of his Jakobsdottir, whose party centre-right coalition quit over won 11 seats, then entered into a legal scandal involving Ben- Briton guilty of talks with the Social Democratic ediktsson’s father. Macron picks Slimani as language emissary

Paris shaking adopted Greece’s socialist party Reuters baby to death resident Emmanuel London Macron yesterday named AFP HQ attacked, no injuries Paward-winning author Leila Slimani as France’s top British man was con- Athens emissary for promoting the use victed of killing his Reuters of the French language. Aadopted 18-month-old The appointment of the baby after violently shaking wo gunmen fired a round of shots at the headquarters 36-year old Franco-Moroccan her and striking her head. of Greece’s socialist Pasok party in central Athens yes- writer as emissary for Franco- Cardiff Crown Court in Tterday, causing no injuries but slightly damaging a nearby phone affairs follows Macron’s south Wales heard that tod- clothing store, police said. decision to name a TV presenter dler Elsi Scully-Hicks died in The shots were fired about an hour before a televised debate and well-known ecologist as May 2016 after suffering a among candidates to lead the broader socialist alliance. environment minister and an fractured skull while being “There were about 30 people inside the party’s headquar- Olympic fencer as sports min- violently shaken, two weeks ters when at least four shots were fired. Two men were seen ister, opening up government to after being formally adopted leaving the scene on a motorbike,” a police official said. civil society. by defendant Matthew Scully- A police officer on duty had seen an assailant pointing a Slimani was propelled into Hicks and his husband. gun at him but managed to take cover, the official said, sug- the limelight when she won the French-Moroccan writer Leila Slimani leaves after a meeting The toddler sustained gesting the gunmen were not targeting the party but the police prestigious Prix Goncourt last with President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, in bruises, a broken leg and fell outside. year for her novel “Chanson Paris, yesterday. down a flight of stairs during Pasok has often been the target of violent attacks in the Douce”, which translates as the eight months that she was past and its current leader Fofi Gennimata blamed the gov- lullaby. Macron, whose upstart cen- Nicolas Hulot was in the care of the 31-year-old ernment for not taking action to prevent this. The Francophone affairs trist party trounced France’s appointed energy and environ- fitness instructor. “We have repeatedly been the target of attacks,” Genni- brief has in the past been a min- traditional political forces in an ment minister, while Laura Scully-Hicks told the court mata told Skai TV. “We have repeatedly warned the citizens isterial post or a junior minister election earlier this year, has Flessel-Colovic, an Olympic that he was unable to handle protection minister in the past.” position, and had often been named a series of newcomers gold medalist, is minister for the pressures of bringing up the occupied by career politicians. to his government. sports. child, calling her “a psycho. 18 HOME TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 AMERICAS 19 Texas massacre gunman ‘shot self after chase’

Sutherland Springs in Tokyo the preliminary reports Reuters Latest shooting indicated the shooter was The attack is the “deranged.” US Air Force veteran who latest in a long string “This isn’t a guns situation, I fatally shot at least 26 of US mass shootings mean we could go into it, but it’s people in a rural Texas a little bit soon to go into it,” A in recent years and church during Sunday services Trump said. “But fortunately took his own life after a shoot- comes after the Las somebody else had a gun that out with residents, the local Vegas shooting. was shooting in the opposite sheriff said yesterday. direction, otherwise ... it would The gunman, who had been Sutherland Springs is have been much worse. But this thrown out of the military for a community of fewer is a mental health problem at the assaulting his wife and child, than 400 people, highest level.” wounded at least 20 others dur- located about 65km Among the dead was the ing the rampage in the east of San Antonio. 14-year-old daughter of church white-steepled First Baptist Pastor Frank Pomeroy, the fam- Church in the small town of ily told several television stations. Sutherland Springs. multiple media reported, citing One couple, Joe and Claryce Hol- After the gunman, dressed in law enforcement officials. combe, told the Washington Post black tactical gear and firing an Texas Governor Greg Abbott they lost eight extended family assault rifle, left the church, two told CBS News the attack on the members, including their preg- armed local residents pursued church in Sutherland Springs, a nant granddaughter-in-law and him in vehicles. community of fewer than 400 three of her children. The chase ended when the people, located about 40 miles In rural areas like Sutherland gunman crashed his car and then (65 km) east of San Antonio, did Springs, gun ownership is a part Neighbours who live next to the site of a shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland shot himself, Wilson County not appear to be a “random act.” of life and the state’s Republican Springs express their grief, in Texas, US, yesterday. Sheriff Joe Tackitt told CBS News It was the latest in a long leaders for years have balked at in an interview on Monday string of US mass shootings in gun control, arguing that more morning. recent years, coming weeks after firearms among responsible semi-automatic gunfire triggered ears just started ringing,” Forrest north of Sutherland Springs. “At this time we believe that a gunman killed 58 people in Las owners make the state safer. memories of his four combat said. “I hit the deck and I just lay Kelley served in its Logistics he had a self-inflicted gunshot Vegas in the deadliest shooting Jeff Forrest, a 36-year-old deployments with the Marine there.” Readiness unit at Holloman Air wound,” Tackitt said. by a sole gunman in US history. military veteran who lives a Corps. Online records show a man Force Base in New Mexico from The suspect was identified as US President Donald Trump, block away from the church, said “I was on the porch, I heard named Devin Patrick Kelley lived 2010 until his discharge in 2014, Devin Patrick Kelley, 26, on a trip in Asia, told reporters what sounded like high-caliber, 10 rounds go off and then my in New Braunfels, about 35 miles according to the US Air Force. Commerce chief defends Russian business links Judge keeps bail conditions

London dubbed the Paradise Papers detailed in the documents exam- Gennady Timchenko, the Rus- for ex-Trump aide Manafort AFP released by the US-based Inter- ined by nearly 100 news sian president’s friend and national Consortium of organisations as part of an inter- business partner who is subject Washington Mueller’s investigation into S Commerce Secretary Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) national collaboration. to US sanctions. Reuters alleged Russian interference in Wilbur Ross has defended show that Ross has business ties His personal share of the Responding to the BBC on the 2016 presidential election Upersonal business links to to a shipping firm linked to Rus- firm’s stake was reduced when Monday, Ross added: “First of all US District judge again and potential collusion with Russia revealed by the Paradise sian President Vladimir Putin’s he took office in February, but the company in question, Sibur, declined to ease bail con- some of Trump’s campaign Papers, in an interview with the inner circle. the commerce chief’s investment is a very major hydrocarbon Aditions for President associates. BBC yesterday. Ross’s ties raise questions is still valued at between $2m company. “Its commercial rela- Donald Trump’s former cam- The indictment includes “I think the media has made over potential conflicts of inter- and $10m, according to his secu- tionship with Navigator Holdings paign manager Paul Manafort charges of conspiring to laun- a lot more out of it than it est, and whether they undermine rity filings and government is simply that Navigator charters and his business associate Rich- der money, conspiracy against deserves,” Wilbur said on the Washington’s sanctions on ethics disclosure. some vessels to them. ard Gates yesterday, saying they the United States and failing to sidelines of a business confer- Moscow. Navigator Holdings runs a “There’s no interlocking of still needed to provide more register as foreign agents of ence in London. Ross, a billionaire investor, lucrative partnership with Rus- board, there’s no interlocking of financial information. Ukraine’s former pro-Russian Wilbur insisted that “there is holds a 31-percent stake in Navi- sian energy giant Sibur, which shareholders, I had nothing to Judge Amy Berman Jackson government. no impropriety”. gator Holdings through a complex is partially owned by Putin’s son- do with the negotiation of the said she was concerned about The Kremlin has repeatedly A vast leak of documents web of offshore investments in-law Kirill Shamalov and deal. some of the $12m in assets that denied meddling. Trump has Manafort has offered to pledge denied collusion between his in exchange for lifting his house associates and Russia, calling arrest restrictions, especially the investigations a witch hunt. Mexico busts several life insurance policies The judge last week denied March for immigration reforms that are held in trust and in his requests from Manafort and suspected US wife’s name. Gates for an easing of their bail Having a family member conditions. Yesterday, she said cult over who is serving as a surety, or a she is not very likely to grant guarantor of the policy, she Manafort or Gates the freedom triple murder said, “is very to travel internationally and is problematic.”Manafort and inclined to require them to stay Ciudad Juárez Gates have pleaded not guilty in the Washington area for AFP to a 12-count indictment as part work, unless such trips are of Special Counsel Robert cleared in advance. n American accused of leading a cult and Awanted at home on pedophilia charges was arrested in Mexico along with Two dead in flooded home 26 other people as part of a triple homicide investigation, officials said yesterday. as storms rip through East Orson William Black Jr was arrested in the northern Washington NWS was working to determine border state of Chihuahua AFP whether tornadoes touched along with his four wives and down in Indiana and Ohio. 22 other people including an powerful storm with Close to 40,000 people undetermined number of straight-line winds and near Cleveland and Akron were minors, state prosecutors said. Apossible tornadoes tore without power Monday morn- Around 100 police officers Students and alumni from Jesuit schools and universities rally for immigration reform at roofs off factories, ripped away ing and some were told it could swooped on the three houses Columbus Circle in Washington, DC. The Ignatian Solidarity Network organised the rally storefronts and destroyed take a few days before electric- and two ranches where Wil- calling for the enactment of immigration reform, including passage of the Dream Act of homes across Indiana, Ohio and ity was restored. liam Black and his followers 2017, and to advocate for a “racially just criminal justice system.” into Pennsylvania, and the In Pennsylvania, the storm were living, in a joint operation National Weather Service dumped around 4 inches of rain with the US Federal Bureau of planned to survey some of the around Erie, but it’s too soon to Investigation, prosecutors said damage. know whether damage there in a statement. The arrests Scuba divers found the bod- was caused by a tornado. stemmed from an investiga- ies of two men inside a home’s A rush of storm water col- tion into the September 10 Senator Paul suffers five broken ribs flooded basement where they lapsed a wall of the home where murder of three US citizens in were seeking shelter during a the two men were found dead, the region, aged 15, 19 and 23. Washington “Senator Paul has five rib statement, according to the tornado warning in Erie, Penn- spilling about eight feet of water William Black is a suspect in Reuters fractures including three dis- reports. The Bowling Green sylvania, authorities said. into the house in Erie, said John the three men’s murder, but placed fractures. This type of Daily News, citing an arrest war- Six people were hurt, though Groh, Millcreek Township super- has not yet been charged. S Senator Rand Paul’s injury is caused by high veloc- rant, said Paul told police his none seriously, at a restaurant in visor. The names of the victims He and the others arrested return to Washington ity severe force,” Doug Stafford, neighbor came on to his prop- the western Ohio city of Celina have not yet been released. are for now accused of enter- Umay be delayed after he a senior adviser to Paul, said in erty in a gated community just on Sunday when local officials “We’ve never seen that kind ing Mexico illegally and suffered five broken ribs during a statement, according to mul- east of Bowling Green and tack- said what appeared to be a tor- of water in that period of time,” animal cruelty, after police an assault at his Kentucky home, tiple media reports. led him from behind. Paul had nado touched down. Gaping he said. “I’ve lived here 60 years found more than 50 butch- media reported, citing a senior “It is not clear exactly how injuries to the face and trouble holes could be seen in the con- and I’ve never seen a storm like ered and frozen animals on adviser to the Republican law- soon he will return to work, as the breathing because of a rib injury, crete walls and roof of a factory this.” In Indiana, the storm the properties, including maker. Paul’s neighbour, Rene pain is considerable as is the dif- the newspaper said. that makes heavy equipment. pushed part of the brick facade zebras, buffalo and a lion. Boucher, has been charged with ficulty in getting around, including It was not clear what moti- “I’ve seen a lot of hard hit at the top of the Muncie Field- William Black also faces one count of fourth-degree flying,” the reports quoted Staf- vated the altercation and Paul areas with storms, even as far as house onto its roof, sending human trafficking charges. assault causing minor injury in ford as saying. He added that the did not go to the hospital, police having relatives down in the hur- “thousands of gallons of water “He has been wanted in the connection with the incident on senator’s type of injury could lead said. Paul was mowing his lawn ricanes,” Celina Mayor Jeffrey a minute” into the historic bas- US for 15 years on sex crimes Friday, according to authorities. to life-threatening injuries. at the time of the attack, televi- Hazel told WHIO-TV. “I can say ketball gym that opened in charges and fled to Mexico,” Boucher, 59, was released on Paul, 54, also has lung con- sion station WAVE-TV in this is pretty tremendous dam- 1928, Mayor Dennis Tyler told prosecutors said. bond. tusions, Stafford said in the Kentucky reported. age in this area.” Yesterday, the The (Muncie) Star Press. 20 MORNING BREAK TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017

PRAYER TIMINGS Qatar Airways commits to boost tourism in Sarajevo

FAJR 04.27am SHOROOK 05.45 am The Peninsula commitment to increasing weekly service now operating tourism to this Balkan capital from the airline’s hub in Doha. ZUHR 11.17 am MAGHRIB 04.52 pm atar Airways Group by promoting the new desti- The new route will also ben- ASR 02.27 pm ISHA 06.22 pm Chief Executive, Akbar nation to passengers across its efit the people of Bosnia and QAl Baker, was welcomed extensive global network. Herzegovina who can take by the Chairman of Council of He said: “We are in Sara- advantage of shorter connec- WEATHER TODAY Ministers for Bosnia and jevo to celebrate the launch of tion times to attractive Herzegovina, Dr Denis Zvizdić our new flights to this beauti- destinations such as Sydney, o o during his recent visit to ful country, as well as to which is reachable in 21 hours Sarajevo. demonstrate to the people of via Doha, and Bangkok, which 26 C 32 C In the capital for the offi- Bosnia and Herzegovina our is just a 12-hour journey away Minimum Maximum cial launch of the airline’s new intentions to boost their econ- from Sarajevo. route from Doha to Sarajevo, omy by bringing more The 700 Bosnian nation- Al Baker took the opportunity business and leisure passen- als living and working in Doha to meet with Dr Denis Zvizdić gers here than ever before. We will also be able enjoy the to discuss the business oppor- thank Dr Denis Zvizdić and direct flights to visit friends tunities and partnerships that everyone who has helped and family without the incon- the new flights will offer to the make it possible for us to oper- venience of connecting people of both Bosnia and ate to Sarajevo and we look through another airport. Herzegovina and Qatar. forward to building on this Following the launch of its During the meeting, Al strong beginning in the com- flights to Sarajevo on 31 Octo- Baker, who was accompanied ing years.” ber, Qatar Airways launched Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker by Qatar’s Ambassador to Bos- Already a popular destina- a new route to Adana, Turkey (right), with the Chairman of Council of Ministers for nia and Herzegovina, tion with travellers from the today, and will launch new Ambassador Rashid Mubarak GCC, Sarajevo is set to see an routes to Chiang Mai, Thailand Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr Denis Zvizdić, during his R A Al Kawari and Bosnia’s increase in the number of on 12 December and St. recent visit to Sarajevo. Ambassador to the State of tourists visiting from as far Petersburg on 19 December. Qatar, Ambassador Tarik away as Australia, China and Other new destinations Penang, Malaysia and Can- added to the rapidly expand- Sadović, reiterated the airline’s Korea thanks to the four-time including Utapao. Thailand; berra, Australia will also be ing network in 2018. ‘From Desert to Life’ exhibition begins at Katara

Raynald C Rivera the highlights of the show are seven The Peninsula photos, mostly of falcons, by award- Hazy to misty / foggy at places at first becomes relatively hot daytime winning French photographer Aurelie with some clouds. oetry and photography blend Korady. together in a unique collab- “I’ve selected pictures of falcons orative exhibition that saw because they are an important animal three women artists go for Qatari people. I had the chance to HIGH TIDE 07:15 – 18:30 LOW TIDE 14:00 – 00:00 beyond images and delve take photographs of them during the Courtesy: Qatar Meteorology Department Pinto the core of a significant element first and third editions of Qatar Inter- of Qatari cultural heritage. national Falcon and Hunting Festival,” Titled “From Desert to Life,” the said Korady. “We had photos of ani- exhibition which opened at Katara Art mals found and appreciated here and Centre on Sunday, features 14 photos we thought it could be a good idea to by photographers Aurelie Korady and show the poetry behind these animals Marie-Josee Bedard with poetry by art and how they are an important ele- critic Cécilia Burtica. It depicts Arabian ment of local culture,” she added. horses, falcons and camels in an Canadian photographer Marie- unconventional perspective, serving Josee Bedard, on the other hand, as an ode to these creatures which focuses on horses and camels in her have played a significant role in Ara- collection showcased at the exhibition. bian culture for many centuries. Ahmad Al Sayed (left), Deputy General Manager of Katara, with artists When I came to Doha, I had the chance “The concept of the show is to Cecilia Burtica, Aurelie Korady and Marie- Josee Bedard after the show’s to really work on photos that I felt pas- exhibit differently, to see something sionate about. I know horses here are opening at Katara Art Centre on Sunday. Pic: Abdul Basit / The Peninsula farther than the pictures. A picture can beautiful. it was a perfect opportunity convey a message but the combina- to do personal projects which led to tion of poetry and photos can send photographers revolving on the theme Alin Gherman and Chinese designer this group exhibition and I hope it another, inspiring the viewer to think and the creation of poetry based on Zhi Wei Li, to name a few. “Sometimes pleases the community,” said Bedard. in another way,” Burtica, who is also the them. Burtica is a Belgian-Roma- I prefer to work in this kind of envi- On Qatar’s art scene, she said: “It’s very the exhibition curator, told The nian author of a dozen books published ronment getting experience and much vibrant and alive. As years go Peninsula. in various countries who has collabo- knowledge from other artists. It’s by, we see a lot of activity as more One year in the making, the project rated with many artists including always interesting to see what you can interesting artists come especially here involved the selection of the best American painter Nina Rodrigues Cas- create with two or three other artists in Katara.” images taken by the two talented tinado, Belgian-Romanian composer around you,” she said. Among German band to open Katara Two meteor showers to be European Jazz Festival seen on Qatar sky this month The Peninsula The Peninsula Bulgaria, France, Germany, is an excellent example for Italy, Poland, Portugal, the scope of cultural diver- uring November ermany is set to offi- Spain, Netherlands, Roma- sity in Europe and the every year there cially open the fourth nia, and Switzerland. Beside intense cooperation Dare two meteor Gannual Katara Euro- the concerts the band will between the European showers illuminate pean Jazz Festival with a give workshops for young states. The public in Qatar Qatar sky and all Hem- performance of German musicians in cooperation has the opportunity to lis- isphere skies. Qatar jazz trio FAVO, tomorrow with the Qatar Music ten to a broad variety of jazz Calendar House (QCH) at 7pm. The concert, which Academy. styles from the whole Euro- announced. The first is a highlight of Qatar Ger- The German Ambassa- pean continent.” meteor shower will be many 2017 Year of Culture, dor to Qatar Hans-Udo FAVO was founded in seen over Qatar sky is is organized by the German Muzel considers it a privi- 2009 by German saxophon- Taurid meteor shower, Embassy and the Goethe- lege that Germany is ist Volker Schlott and where its peak will be Institut Gulf Region in opening this year’s Katara clarinetist Falk Breitkreuz from evening of November 11 until dawn of November 12. Astron- cooperation with Katara European Jazz Festival that who had been playing omer expert at (QCH) Dr Beshir Marzouk said. and support of Qatar has grown to 11 participat- together in various ensem- Qatar residents and Arabic area countries residents not need Airways. ing states. bles. After touring through to astronomical telescopes to see Taurid meteor shower; because The festival is organised “I am extremely grate- East Africa as “FAVO” with they can see it over Northwest Horizon by naked eye from places by Katara in partnership ful to Katara for organising the Goethe-Institut in 2010, without light and environment pollutions (pure sky). Moreover, with several European this event with the Euro- they have recorded two residents can take a nice photo for Taurid meteor by using recent embassies including Austria, pean embassies. The festival albums as an ensemble. digital cameras, but they must increase exposure time of camera In 2013 FAVO was while taking photo to get a best picture for Orionid meteor, Dr joined by Belgian singer Beshir Marzouk added. Sander de Winne and they Taurid meteor is created by debris from Encke Comet; where played small stages and fes- Earth passes through the dust and debris it leaves behind every tivals in Germany. In 2015 year. Moreover, the average shower can see at its peak will be Volker Schlott and Falk about 12 Taurid meteors per hour. According to Astronomer Experts Breitkreuz started working in observe meteor. Second meteor shower will be seen over Qatar on their first album with sky is Leonid meteor shower, where its peak will be from evening Sander De Winne which of November 17 until dawn of November 18. they performed during its Comet Tempel-Tuttle is creating Leonid meteor every year; release tour in Germany and where Earth passes through the dust and debris it leaves behind Belgium in 2016. every year. Moreover, the average shower can catch at its peak For their concert tomor- will be about 40 Leonid meteors per hour. According to Astrono- row, they will perform their mer Experts in observe meteor. Observing of Leonid meteor shower own compositions as well this year will be very special, because sky will be darker after sun- The German jazz trio FAVO. as adaptations of A. set until dawn, where Moon will be not invisible all night; where Piazolla, it will rise at 4:41 Am Doha local time.