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Cabinet approves draft law on combating conflicts of interest QNA Doha Decision to set up The Cabinet has approved a draft law Doha University for on combating conflicts of interest and referred it to the Shura Council. The de- Science & Technology cision came during Cabinet’s meeting gets Cabinet nod chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin The Cabinet has approved a draft Amiri Abdulaziz Al Thani on Wednesday. decision to establish Doha University The draft law included, among its pro- for Science and Technology. The uni- visions, definingthe employee as every versity aims to provide the state with person who occupies a position or a job, specialists, technicians and experts whether permanently or temporarily, and equip them with suitable university in one of the bodies to which the provi- qualifications, trained academically, sions of this law apply, and whoever is en- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE applied, technical and professional in trusted by the court to carry out a mission Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani. areas that meet the needs of society, of arbitrators, experts and bankruptcy government agencies, institutions and administrators, liquidators and judicial ment or unit concerned with legal affairs various sectors. The university also guards, as the case may be. or its representative in the entity to which aims to achieve the goals of human, The definition of a conflict of interest it belongs. social and economic development in is any situation in which an employee or a Undersecretaries of the ministry and the state. To achieve its objectives, person associated with him has a material those of their ranks shall submit the afore- the university shall approve and grant or moral interest that conflicts or is likely mentioned disclosure form to the ministers the appropriate university degrees and Amir grants Al Wajbah Decoration to to conflict with the duties or responsibili- they report to. Ministers and those of their certificates in accordance with the ties of his position or job, including his ranks shall submit the aforementioned dis- provisions of this resolution. (QNA) commitment to integrity, impartiality, closure form to the Prime Minister. outgoing Tanzanian ambassador and the preservation of public money and Cases of conflict of interest where the close it immediately, and prevent any His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Ambassador of the public interest. employee is prohibited from doing any act harm to the public interest, and in this United Republic of Tanzania to Qatar HE Fatma Mohammed Rajab at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. The employee must take preventive or behaviour, or making a decision, related he may waive the interest that results in The ambassador called on HH the Amir to greet him on the occasion of the end of her tenure in the measures, according to the provisions of to an act of his job or position, or abstaining the conflict or leave the position or public country. HH the Amir granted the outgoing ambassador Al Wajbah Decoration in recognition of her the draft law, to disclose cases that may from it, if it constitutes or results in a conflict position he occupies. The employee may role in enhancing bilateral relations between Qatar and the United Republic of Tanzania, wishing her lead to a conflict of interest when occupy- of interest. be dismissed, transferred or suspended success in her future responsibilities, and further development and growth for the relations between ing the position or position, by complet- And mechanisms to combat conflict from work, as the case may be. the two countries. (QNA) ing the disclosure form prepared for this of interest, where the employee must, in purpose, and submitting it to the depart- the event of any conflict of interest, dis- See also page 2 

Al Marri elected President of FM opens Qatar’s Pavilion at SPIEF Qatar supports COVAX Arab Network of QNA egation includes public and St. Petersburg private institutions, in addi- facility to accelerate National Human tion to Qatari companies that Rights Institutions Deputy Prime Minister and will be very active in holding Minister of Foreign Affairs meetings, events, and signing global access to COVID The 17th General Assem- HE Sheikh Mohammed bin dozens of deals. bly of the Arab Network Abdulrahman Al Thani on He said there will be cul- vaccines: Dr Al Kuwari of National Human Rights Wednesday inaugurated Qa- tural events that involve tra- Institutions elected HE Dr tar’s pavilion at the 24th St. ditional Qatari arts, which will QNA Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri as Petersburg International Eco- help visitors get to know more Doha President of the Network nomic Forum (SPIEF). The about the Qatari people and in its 2021-22 session. forum is being held from June expressed his delight at being Minister of Public Health In his opening speech to 2-5 in Russia. present in the historic city of HE Dr Hanan Mohammed Al the General Assembly of The inauguration ceremo- St. Petersburg. Kuwari has reiterated Qatar’s the Network, Dr Al Marri ny was attended by Minister The FM said he was pre- support for COVAX facility thanked the Independent of Transport and Communi- sent with a high-level delega- to accelerate global access to Commission for Human cations HE Jassim bin Saif Al tion to the conference, which COVID-19 vaccines. Rights in Palestine for their Sulaiti, Minister of Commerce has become an important This came as Qatar par- efforts during their presi- and Industry and Acting Min- platform for enhancing com- ticipated in the GAVI-COV- dency. (QNA) ister of Finance HE Ali bin mercial and economic ties be- AX Summit co-hosted by Ja- Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister tween countries. pan and the Global Alliance Since the of State for Energy Affairs HE The FM expressed his for Vaccines and Immuniza- Saad Sherida Al Kaabi. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh thanks to the Russian gov- tion (GAVI), under the theme beginning of In speech, the FM said Qa- Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani inaugurates Qatar’s pavilion at ernment and the conference’s ‘One Protected World’. the COVID-19 tar’s strong participation in 24th St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Wednesday. organisers for their keenness Dr Al Kuwari represented pandemic, Qatar the conference was a result of to have Qatar participate this Qatar at the summit via vide- provided aids to over its understanding of the im- years in the political, econom- economy, and it looks forward year as a guest country. He oconferencing. The summit 80 countries severely portance of bilateral coopera- ic, commercial, investment, to strengthening cooperation also thanked the Russian peo- aims to strengthen interna- impacted by the tion with the Russian Federa- cultural, and sports arena. and increasing bilateral trade, ple for their hospitality. tional cooperation to secure pandemic since tion. He said that it has seen Qatar has confidence in he added. the necessary funding for the last year.” marked development in recent the strength of the Russian The FM said Qatar’s del- Continued on page 16  COVID-19 vaccinations and accelerate access to effective — HE Dr Hanan Mohammed and safe vaccines for lower- Al Kuwari income countries. Addressing the summit, the GAVI,” she added. Recovered COVID status now on Ehteraz app HE Dr Al Kuwari said, “We “A core contribution stress the importance adher- agreement has followed this Tribune News Network ing to the political declara- announcement, in which Doha tion on COVID-19 vaccines to $10 million was donated ensure that all countries have to WHO to support WHO’s The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) updated access to vaccines in a com- Thirteenth General Program the Ehteraz app by adding new features. In the prehensive, equitable, afford- of Work and the initiative of updated version, the app shows a person’s health able and timely manner.” accelerating the access to card number, the date of the last COVID-19 test “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 tools in countries and its result. COVID-19 pandemic, Qatar most in need. This donation Ashghal completes services for For the COVID-19 recovered people, the provided aids to over 80 coun- makes Qatar one in only revised version of the app will show the recovery tries severely impacted by the four countries that has do- 2,112 citizens’ plots in Al Nasiriyah date, the date of infection and the number of Restrictions. pandemic since last year. At nated funds to WHO that days after the infection. The Ehteraz app can now be used to claim the June 2020 Global Vaccine were no earmarked, in line The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) on Wednesday announced Previously infected COVID-19 patients who are these privileges. For individuals who have not Summit held in London, His with recent recommenda- that it provided services for 2,112 plots in citizens subdivi- fully recovered now have details of their recovery been tested for COVID-19, the health card details Highness the Amir of State of tion for flexible donations,” sions, through integrated infrastructure within the road and displayed on their health status. may not appear below the health status. Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Ham- stated Al Kuwari. infrastructure projects implemented by Ashghal in the Northern These details can be used to prove previous Under ‘vaccination’, the app will provide the ad Al Thani announced Qatar’s areas and North of Al Nasiriyah. (QNA) page 2 infection in relation to eligibility for privileges un- details, like the dates of the first and second contribution of $20 million to Continued on page 2  der Phase One of the Gradual Lifting of COVID-19 doses and the vaccine name. 02 Thursday, June 3, 2021

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Quick read FM SPECIAL ENVOY MEETS US OFFICIAL ‘Ending COVID-19 needs international solidarity’ Amir congratulates Italian president The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Continued from page 1  cines for UNICEF as part of Wednesday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Italy the five-year MoU to support Sergio Mattarella on the anniversary of the Republic Day. (QNA) “We also take pride in Qatar UNICEFs Humanitarian Air- Red Crescent Society’s initiative, freight Initiative. Deputy Amir congratulates Italian president in collaboration with the WHO, “It has become clear that which aims to allocate its char- putting an end to this pan- The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad ity donations to provide (COV- demic requires effective inter- Al Thani on Wednesday sent a cable of congratulations to ID-19) vaccines to refugees, national solidarity and a shared President of Italy Sergio Mattarella on the anniversary of the displaced persons and migrants responsibility. Qatar affirms Republic Day. (QNA) around the world. The initiative its commitment to supporting was launched on April 2021 and the efforts of the international PM sends greetings will run for three years.” community to ensure all coun- to Italian counterpart Dr Kuwari highlighted the tries, including lower-income prominent role Qatar Airways countries, have equitable access Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin plays transporting COVID-19 to COVID-19 vaccines. World Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani on Wednesday sent a cable of vaccines and other vital sup- health security requires joint in- congratulations to Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi on the Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Regional Affairs HE Ambassador Ali bin Fahad Al plies to impacted regions ternational action to combat the anniversary of the Republic Day. (QNA) Hajri met with US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman. During the meeting, they re- and communities worldwide. health challenges that threaten viewed bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Horn of Africa. They also reviewed the Qatar Airways Cargo has de- us all. Let’s indeed come togeth- Governor-General of Saint Vincent receives ways to boost cooperation between Qatar and the United States in the Horn of Africa to contribute to livered 27 million COVID-19 er for one world protected, leav- credentials of Qatar’s ambassador the stability, development and prosperity of the region. (QNA) vaccines as of early April 2021, ing no one behind,” concluded including COVID-19 vac- Dr Kuwari. Caracas, Governor-General of Saint Vincent and the Gren- adines Susan Dougan has received the credentials of Am- bassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (non-resident) of Qatar to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines HE Rashid Mohsen Fetais, through video communication. (QNA) Qatar’s permanent representative to UN in Cabinet approves draft law to Geneva meets ICDO secretary-general Geneva, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the UN in Geneva HE Ali Khalfan Al Mansouri on Wednesday met with regulate unmanned aircraft Secretary-General of the International Civil Defence Organiza- tion (ICDO) Mariato Yap. The meeting reviewed bilateral co- QNA aircraft, in accordance with the best tive decisions for the provisions of Law Weapons from August 1 to 30, 2021, operation. Mariato praised Qatar’s active involvement in the Doha international standards and practices, No 19 of 2009 regulating the Provision and took the appropriate decisions International Civil Defence Organization. (QNA) reduce risks arising from the operation of Private Security Services 19/2009. At the beginning of the meeting, The Cabinet on Wednesday approved of drones, and define the responsibili- The Cabinet approval the participa- the Cabinet was briefed by Minister Belgian parliament member meets Qatar’s ambassador a draft law regulating unmanned air- ties of the concerned authorities in this tion of the National Tourism Council in of Public Health on the latest develop- craft. regard, and the regulation of the use of the United States Tour Operators Asso- ments in efforts to curb Coronavirus Member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium and The draft law, approved at a meet- drones by various authorities. ciation (USTOA) and the Australian Fed- (COVID-19). The Cabinet affirmed the Head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Belgian Parlia- ing chaired by Prime Minister and The Cabinet also approved a draft eration of Travel Agents Limited (AFTA). continuation of work with the precau- ment Els Van Hoof, who is also a member of the Christian Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid decision of the Minister of Interior de- The Council of Ministers then re- tionary measures taken to combat the Democratic Party, met with Ambassador of Qatar to Belgium bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, has fining the medical examination and the viewed the 6th annual report on the pandemic. HE Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khulaifi and head of its been prepared to regulate all activities rules and levels of medical fitness for results of the work of the National Ex- Following the meeting, Minister of missions to the European Union and NATO in Brussels on related to drones in order to maintain members of private security services plosives Commission from December Justice and Acting Minister of State for Wednesday. The meeting discussed the upcoming Shura Coun- the security and safety of air navigation companies. 1 to 31, 2020 and the 49the report on Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad Al cil elections in October. (QNA) in the country, protect lives and prop- The draft decision was prepared the results of the work of the Nation- Jafali Al Nuaimi said hee Cabinet con- erty, ensure the optimal use of these within the framework of issuing execu- al Committee for the Prohibition of sidered the topics on its agenda. HMC wins ‘Elite Hospital’ award for pandemic efforts Dr Einas elected to WHO’s Tribune News Network ing panel determined that HMC had ex- Doha celled in all eight categories that were as- scientific body on cancer sessed as part of the awards. Hamad Medical Corporation has been “Hamad Medical Corporation is proud Tribune News Network six new members of the Coun- awarded the ‘Elite Hospital’ award in to receive this recognition from the Arab Doha cil, which is based in Lyon, phase two of the Arab Hospitals Federa- Hospitals Federation. This is a wonderful France. tion Gold Initiative for its role throughout project that aims to showcase the efforts of Dr Einas Al Kuwari, chair of “The main responsibilities the COVID-19 pandemic. healthcare providers across the region in the Department of Labora- of the members of the council The Arab Hospitals Federation meeting the unprecedented challenge pre- tory Medicine and Pathology are the evaluation of the scien- launched the second phase of its Gold Ini- “For more than 17 months, clinical sented by COVID-19,” said Ali Al Khater, at Hamad Medical Corpora- tific activities of the IARC and tiative to recognise and acknowledge the and support staff at HMC have worked HMC’s chief communications officer. tion (HMC), has been elected give advice to the governing efforts and procedures of hospitals across alongside teams at the Ministry of Public “In addition to dedicating seven hospi- as a member to the prestigious body,” Dr Kuwari said. “It also the region to overcome the pandemic and Health, Primary Health Care Corporation tals as COVID-19 facilities to care for pa- Scientific Council of the Inter- promotes international col- provide distinguished services for pa- and other healthcare partners in Qatar tients with moderate to severe COVID-19 national Agency for Research laboration in cancer research. tients. to combat the threat of the virus. Across symptoms, HMC has played an important on Cancer. “For more than 50 years, “HMC’s dedicated healthcare teams the world, the role of healthcare staff has role in many other COVID-19 measures: The International Agen- the IARC has been making have made an important contribution to become more valued and appreciated expanding laboratory testing; operating cy for Research on Cancer Dr Einas Al Kuwari important contributions to the the nation’s measures to protect Qatar’s throughout this pandemic than ever be- quarantine and isolation facilities; raising (IARC) is the specialised can- global fight against cancer and population and ensure every patient with fore. This award is testament to our staff community awareness; the safe transfer of cer agency of the World Health members from 27 countries. produces original research COVID-19 has been able to receive fast at HMC and the role they play in support- COVID-19 patients; and running virtual Organization (WHO). The ob- Dr Kuwari’s term will be that is broadly acknowledged and effective care,” said Ali Al Janahi, ing the health and wellbeing of our com- services including mental health, pharma- jective of the IARC is to pro- for four years and she is the for its high quality and inde- HMC’s acting assistant managing director munity,” said Janahi. cy delivery and urgent care consultations,” mote international collabora- first from Qatar to be elected pendence. I am honoured to and chief of Business Services. The Arab Hospitals Federation judg- added Khater. tion in cancer research. It has to the Council. She is one of be able to play a role.” Ashghal provides services for 2,112 plots in citizens’ subdivisions Tribune News Network integrated and advanced inter- the area. tive impact on the lives of peo- plete the development of the Doha nal roads network that provides About the works carried out ple living in the area.” area. We look forward to com- connectivity with the main by Ashghal in Al Kharaitiyat As for Al Ebb and Leabaib pleting the remaining stages to The Public Works Authority roads. and Izghawa, Eng Abdulla Ali project, Eng Hamad Al Bader, the fullest.” (Ashghal) has announced that He said Ashghal also pro- Al Naemi, Al Kharaitiyat and Al Ebb and Leabaib Projects As for Al Nasiriyah North it provided services for 2,112 vides infrastructure services, Izghawa Projects manager at manager at Ashghal’s Roads project, Eng Khalid Al Quraishi, plot in citizens’ subdivisions which allows citizens to build the Roads Projects Department, Projects Department, said work project engineer, said the main through integrated infrastruc- their houses in new subdivi- said four packages of the project is currently underway to imple- works of the project are com- ture for these plots within the sions, while providing advanced are currently being implement- ment five packages of the pro- pleted, through which 910 plots road and infrastructure projects and efficient services in existing ed in order to meet the needs of ject that serve a total of 4,890 in citizens’ subdivisions were implemented in the Northern areas. the area residents. residential plots. served. areas and North of Al Nasiriyah. Eng Shawi added that the He said the four packages This project will provide an He added that an integrated Northern areas projects in- third and fourth packages of of 226.4 km, TSE networks with Kharaitiyat and Izghawa. serve a total of 5,197 plots, by integrated roads network and infrastructure was provided, in- clude the first, third and fifth Al Kharitiyat and Izghawa pro- a length of 156.5 km and storm- Eng Fahad Al Otaibi, head of providing an integrated roads advanced infrastructure ser- cluding 22.9 km of roads, 21.4 packages of Al Ebb and Leabaib ject and the first, third and fifth water and ground water drain- the Western Regions Section in network with traffic safety ele- vices such as foul sewage net- km of foul sewage network, and project, the third and fourth packages of Al Ebb and Leabaib age networks with a length of the Roads Projects Department, ments, including street lighting works, stormwater and ground 5.6 km of stormwater drainage packages of Al Kharaitiyat and project, in addition to Al Nasiri- 303 km. This is in addition to said Ashghal has completed the systems and poles, pedestrians water drainage networks and networks. Izghawa project. yah North project in which the electricity lines, lighting and all implementation of the main and cycles lanes, and road signs. TSE networks. Muhammad bin Saleh Al- Engineer Salim Al Shawi, main works have been complet- amenities associated with these works on the Roads and Infra- Abdullah bin Khalid Al Ya- Mishaal bin Abdullah Al Khayareen, CMC Member – assistant manager of Roads ed, will serve 6,897 plots upon services. structure Development Project fei, CMC Member – Constitu- Nuaimi, CMC Member – Con- Constituency 16, said: “Today, Projects Department, stated completion. Eng Ali Ashkanani, head in North Nasiriyah, the second ency 17, said: “I am delighted stituency 18, said: “We thank our constituency is completely that Ashghal pays special at- Infrastructure elements of the Northern Areas Section package to provide a network to be with Ashghal project team the project team, from Ashghal developed. In Al Nasiriyah area, tention to roads and infrastruc- to be provided for these plots in Ashghal’s Roads Projects of roads and advanced infra- today in the opening of the first and the contractor, for this we have roads, lighting, inter- ture development projects in include roads networks with Department, said Ashghal has structure services such as sew- phase of infrastructure projects achievement, which is also the lock, schools and an integrated existing areas and new citizens’ a length of about 230 km, foul served 657 land plots in Al Ebb age networks and drainage net- in Al Kharaitiyat and Izghawa. result of close coordination be- infrastructure that preceded subdivisions by developing an sewage networks with a length and Leabaib and 545 plots in Al works, to serve 910 coupons in These projects will have a posi- tween us and Ashghal to com- construction of buildings.” Nation Thursday, June 3, 2021 03 Italian ambassador highlights country’s World Summit Awards close ties with Qatar on its National Day 2021: Entries invited Tribune News Network pages, applications for weara- Ailyn Agonia vices. We are proud that the sta- with Qatari institutions. Doha bles, kiosk installations, SMS DOHA dium, which will host the open- He also highlighted the suc- based products, mobile games ing game of the most awaited cessful cooperation of the Em- The Ministry of Transport and and interactive mobile produc- Despite the challenges posed World Cup 2022 – Al Bayt bassy with universities, cultural Communications (MoTC) is tions. There is no limitation re- by the pandemic in the past Stadium -- was built by Italian and scientificinstitutions and now accepting applications at garding the platforms or chan- year, the cooperation between companies, as well as part of the local youth association as well the national level for the World nels the projects work with. Qatar and Italy has successfully Doha Metro. as their active support to many Summit Awards 2021. Compa- All submissions have to be continued with large events and “We follow closely the prep- landmark local initiatives. nies, institutions and individu- launched products. No drafts, high-profile meetings and vis- arations of the 2022 World Cup On the occasion, Ambassa- als across the country have been prototypes, demonstrations or its, Italian Ambassador to Qatar and in the context of our broad dor Prunas also emphasised on invited to join the competition unfinished projects can be ac- HE Alessandro Prunas has said. cooperation with Qatar we are the road to recovery of Italy and by submitting their best digital cepted. The solution needs to The envoy made the re- working closely with different the European nations’ econo- content applications to compete prove that it is a working prod- marks on the occasion of the authorities to ensure our con- mies. He said Italy has huge in eight award categories, with uct and demonstrate local im- 75th Italian National Day, in the tribution to the success of this responsibility at international winners representing Qatar at pact. Incomplete trial versions presence of Minister of State for most awaited firstWorld Cup in level to contribute to drive the the world level. will not be accepted and will be Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Ambassador HE Alessandro Prunas with dignitaries. the Gulf region,” the envoy said. international community to- Applications will be accept- automatically eliminated. Saad Al Muraikhi, Director of Acknowledging the contri- wards changes that are very ed until July 1, 2021. All submitters to WSA have the Protocol Department of the future. Last year, Italy – like forms of Qatar’s labour market. bution of Italian professors and much felt and needed. The eight award categories to abide by the rules and regula- Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE any other country in the world On a regional perspective, he researchers to develop the sci- “Today, the pandemic is are government and citizen en- tions mentioned in the UN Dec- Ambassador Ibrahim Fakhroo, -- was going through unprec- said Italy welcomes the out- entific cooperation between the certainly not over but economic gagement, health and wellbeing, laration on Human Rights. Deputy Director of the Euro- edented challenges. We over- come of the Al-Ula Summit as two countries, the envoy said and social activities are reopen- environment and green energy, Submissions therefore pean Affairs Department Ali Al came together a very difficult a very positive step for the GCC. they are working to increase ing; Italy can look ahead with business and commerce, learn- which encourage war, the exer- Khater and Ambassador of Eri- time, supporting one another He stressed that, with refer- the number of collaborations trust and confidence,” the envoy ing and education, culture and cise of violence, fraud, racism trea and Dean of the Diplomatic and standing by the families of ence to the development of the with Qatari research institutes, remarked. tourism, smart settlements and or discrimination will not be ac- Corps in Doha HE Ali Ibrahim the victims of COVID-19,” the internal market of Qatar and sharing knowledge and advanc- The virtual event was also urbanisation, and inclusion and cepted and eliminated. Ahmed. The brief ceremony envoy said. new potential commercial part- ing research to the benefit of the attended by Palma Libotte, empowerment. Similarly, submissions that was streamed live and watched He thanked Qatar for its nerships, new laws and regula- international community. president of Italian Chamber A National Pre-Selection violate international copyright by many members of the com- great efforts to ensure the safety tions are making the business On the cultural front, he of Commerce in Doha, as the Committee, established by Qa- provisions will be excluded. munity. all the residents, including the environment more friendly and mentioned the Embassy’s ef- Master of Ceremonies. The cel- tar’s national expert Reem Al Those interested in joining “Unfortunately, we cannot Italian community, and provid- dynamic for foreign investors. forts to promote the extraordi- ebration concluded with a clip Mansoori, MoTC Assistant Un- the competition are invited to yet mark our National Day with ing free access to vaccines for “Business cooperation re- nary Italian way of life ‘Vivere showing recent highlights of dersecretary of Digital Society send detailed information on a reception in presence – as it is all. mains solid across different ALL’Italiana’ through events, Qatar-Italy dynamic relations, Development Affairs, will assess their entry to MoTC via email: our tradition – but we can still Ambassador Prunas also sectors, where the Made in Italy exhibitions and initiatives. He accompanied by a song titled the submissions and select one [email protected]. celebrate altogether virtually, praised the recent reforms products offer innovation, ad- mentioned plans to intensify ‘Treasures’ by renowned Qatari qualified project for each cat- Details of rules and regula- with a live event, as symbol of adopted by the country which vanced technology and highly cultural programme for the next composer and songwriter Dana egory to represent Qatar. The tions are available at: https:// confidence and hope for the include a series of historic re- customised products and ser- Autumn/ Winter in partnership Al Fardan. international competition in- wsa-global.org/contest/. volves four stages: from local The World Summit Awards country selection to the WSA (WSA) is an international com- online Jury followed by the WSA petition that selects and pro- Grand Jury and then the final motes the world’s best start-ups stage which is the WSA global in digital content and innovative PHCC laboratories receive CAP accreditation congress. Jury panels consist of applications that are having a Tribune News Network ganisation of board-certified CAP accredited laboratories tories. spite this challenging time that renowned international experts. significant impact on improving Doha pathologists and the leading worldwide. CAP accreditation Minister of Public Health requires taking measures to Winners will be announced society. provider of laboratory accredi- is considered the gold stand- HE Dr Hanan Mohamed Al ensure the highest quality of to the public and will be invited Combining an ongoing se- The Accreditation Commit- tation and proficiency testing ard of laboratory accreditation Kuwari said, “This accredita- services on a permanent and to the WSA Global Congress ries of international events and tee of the College of American programmes, the College of designed to ensure the highest tion represents the high level ongoing basis. where they will have the oppor- activities with a global network Pathologists (CAP) USA has American Pathologists (CAP) standard of care for laboratory of professionalism and exper- With this accreditation, tunity to pitch their projects to of start-ups, social entrepre- awarded accreditation to all 27 serves patients, pathologists patients. tise that is reflected in the out- PHCC’s laboratories become an international on-site panel. neurs, mentors, jurors, speak- of the Primary Health Care Cor- and the public by fostering and During the accreditation standing patient care delivered the world’s largest group of net- All submissions must be no ers, experts, government lead- poration’s (PHCC) laboratories advocating excellence in the process, inspectors examine a at PHCC. The hard work and work laboratories accredited by more than two years old (after ers, academics and civil society, based on the recent compre- practice of pathology and labo- laboratory’s quality control of commitment of the PHCC team the CAP outside the USA and January 1, 2019) when submit- WSA seeks to raise awareness hensive inspections conducted ratory medicine worldwide. procedures, staff qualifications, is what made CAP accreditation one the largest group of Primary ted to the competition. Submis- and give recognition to the best last April as part of the CAP’s With the CAP accredita- equipment, facilities, safety possible.” Care Laboratories in the public sions can contain digital content digital content applications with Accreditation Programmes. tion, PHCC’s laboratories join programme and record, and She congratulated the team sector accredited by the College applications with a clear impact a clear impact on society, pro- As the world’s largest or- the elite group of over 8,000 overall management of labora- for their valuable efforts de- of American Pathologists. on society, such as apps, web- duced around the world. 04 Thursday, June 3, 2021 Nation QCDC launches advising Qatar Airways, Amadeus to strengthen distribution and system to help students information technology pact plan their future careers Tribune News Network Doha

Before beginning job search process, CAS prepares them to enter the labour market Many travellers are looking forward to quenching their desire to travel in the Tribune News Network It also trains them on some months ahead. With customer service tak- Doha activities related to career de- ing on a whole new meaning, airlines have an velopment skills and how to opportunity to create new offers and services Qatar Career Development search for the right profession, that boost travellers’ confidence as they wel- Center (QCDC) has announced such as learning how to write come them back. the opening of subscription a curriculum vitae and a cover Confronting the challenges posed by for its Career Advising System letter, preparing a list of refer- COVID-19 head-on, Qatar Airways has en- (CAS) to all students in Qatar. ences, how to conduct an inter- tered into a Letter of Agreement to choose The programme will assist view and other activities that Amadeus once again as its long-standing dis- students in their academic and help them reach their desired tribution and IT partner. career planning and help them career path. This deal will make Qatar Airways’ of- make sound career decisions The CAS also contains an fer, including content via New Distribution that align with their interests, e-portfolio that includes all the Capability (NDC), available globally to travel The airline is also looking to adopt skills, abilities and the future information users save while agencies and corporations via the Amadeus Amadeus Altéa NDC from 2022 onward. labour market’s needs in Qatar. exploring the system, including Travel Platform. As a result, the airline will This will enhance its retailing capabili- The system is the most the profile, assessment results, improve its retailing capabilities, deliver on ties across channels consistently comprehensive and extensive lists of preferred professions its omni-channel distribution strategy and career planning solution in Qa- and colleges, career goals, pro- power its global reach in this next phase of tar and the region. It was de- fessional development plan and travel. strength in maintaining continuous service veloped in collaboration with all uploaded academic and pro- The airline is also looking to adopt Ama- and providing our passengers with the most Kuder Inc., a world leader in fessional documents. deus Altéa NDC from 2022 onward. This flexible travel options. career planning services, and All this information is will enhance its retailing capabilities across “We have forged strong relationships customised to fulfil the needs of available to parents and ca- channels consistently; distributing and ser- with our trade partners during these chal- the Qatari society and meet all reer advisors for their review vicing new, dynamic NDC-enabled content lenging times and the travel trade remains the requirements of its users. when needed, providing a clear and fares. a key strategic pillar of the current and fu- The CAS seeks to support picture of the student’s career The seamless integration with the Ama- ture distribution strategy for Qatar Airways. students’ career planning and Dr Hamda Al Naimi, Senior Career Development Specialist at QCDC plan, interests and goals, and deus Travel Platform will allow Qatar Air- This partnership with Amadeus leverages development across Qatar, pro- allowing them to follow the ways to distribute its NDC-sourced content cutting-edge technology to the benefit of our viding parents as well as career future career goals. Based on the results of these progress of the students and to Amadeus’ global network of travel sellers trade partners and our customers by rein- and academic advisors with the “The planning process be- assessments, the system offers provide necessary assistance and therefore enhance its retailing and digi- forcing our position as a reliable and consist- right tools and solutions to de- gins with exploring career in- students appropriate academic when required. tal touchpoints. ent airline partner.” liver the best professional guid- terests and then determining and career suggestions that A CAS licence costs QR200 To support its digital strategy further and “This is a significant moment for the ance to students on their future the appropriate academic and are based on solid information and is available via the Educa- boost NDC adoption, the airline intends to travel industry as we look to reinforce our career paths. career paths, ultimately achiev- that can be relied upon to make tion City App through the link: implement a variety of Offer and Order man- technology and distribution partnership Dr Hamda Al Naimi, senior ing the desired career goal and sound decisions.” https://bit.ly/3rMYmmf. It is agement solutions underpinned by the Ama- with one of the world’s leading airlines. Qa- career development special- attaining professional and per- The system not only pro- valid for one year. After com- deus Airline Platform and cloud technology. tar Airway’s growth trajectory, resilience ist at QCDC, said: “We have sonal stability, which is reflect- poses appropriate academic pleting all the assessments and The airline can benefit from enhanced capa- and customer focus is nothing short of re- launched the CAS as an IT so- ed in a person’s productivity and career options for students, obtaining the results, each user bilities in search, merchandising, disruption markable,” said Decius Valmorbida, Presi- lution that allows students to and contribution to advancing but also helps them in the plan- can book a free virtual career management and continuous pricing. This dent, Travel, Amadeus. “Our technology plan their academic and career the nation’s economy.” ning process to meet future ca- advising session with one of means Qatar Airways can enrich its digital coupled with our vast travel seller network paths from the safety of their She added, “The CAS con- reer requirements. It suggests the career experts to discuss touchpoints, personalising its offer, improv- will strengthen the airline’s digital presence homes, in light of the precau- tains all the components of appropriate training in specific the results via: https://bit. ing operations and excelling in service. and reach to fully execute on its ambitious tionary restrictions put in place sound career planning any stu- institutions, informs students ly/3h4rpjE. Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer growth strategy. NDC and the integration in due to the COVID-19 pandem- dent is looking for. The system of available opportunities, pre- For questions or inquiries, Thierry Antinori said, “Qatar Airways has the Amadeus Travel Platform will be a key ic. Sound planning is an es- helps students explore their in- pares them to enter the labour contact QCDC on 33006673 or always been a pioneering airline and during pillar in modernising the airline’s retailing sential step in making the right terests using psychometric and market before graduating and via email, [email protected]. the pandemic, our innovation has been a key capabilities.” career decision and achieving personality assessment tools. starting the job search process. qa.

WCM-Q’s Biomedical Research Training Programme now accepting applications

Tribune News Network prehensive compensation package. Doha To date, the programme has com- pleted ten annual cycles and has pro- Applications are now open for vided training to 37 interns. Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s The programme, which was (WCM-Q) Biomedical Research launched in 2011, was inspired by Training Programme 2021. Qatar National Vision 2030 and the The programme is designed to goal of creating a knowledge-based give aspiring college graduates the economy by helping build national opportunity to gain key research tory skills, research administration human capacity and training Qataris skills and experience to help them skills, knowledge about how to con- for a post-hydrocarbon future. kick-start successful careers in bio- duct clinical research projects, and Applications to join WCM-Q’s medical research. the chance to contribute to ongoing Biomedical Research Training Pro- The programme has been re- scientificstudies being carried out at gramme for Nationals can be sub- designed and extended this year to WCM-Q. mitted online now until July 11, include a ten-month training period Although the programme is 2021. from September 2021 to June 2022. aimed at recent graduates who are Interested applicants can con- Participating graduates will work interested in pursuing a career as tact the research training team for alongside WCM-Q’s world-leading a bench or clinical researcher, or more information at brtp@qatar- scientists in the college’s state-of- a research administrator, applica- med.cornell.edu. 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In addition, shoppers can automati- UN sustainability goals The Mall of Qatar (MoQ) is inviting cally participate in the ‘Shop and Win’ visitors to participate in the ‘Scratch and festival and enter the major raffle draw tribune News Network According to Emans, the Win’ festival that is currently being held on Range Rover Velar that will take place Doha project is currently open and at the mall until June 30 to win prizes on July 1. looking for beta testers, thanks worth more than QR1.7 million. According to the general manager, A project initiated by a Virginia in part to VCUarts Qatar’s Fac- Since the campaign kicked off on Mall of Qatar is committed to offering a Commonwealth University ulty Research Development April 27, 2021, more than 700 winners safe and comfortable experience by fol- School of the Arts in Qatar (VC- Program. 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ORBIT will help such Turkish Airlines wins award for its ‘Umrah Amenity Kit’ design solutions with global ap- latent groups identify shared Tribune News Network plications. interests in Sustainable De- Doha ORBIT is unique in that it velopment Goals and connect was one of the first web-based with each other, resulting in Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s platforms outside of popular a powerful networked public national flag carrier, won two social media to help people voice. significant awards at the an- from diverse backgrounds, “Finally, the ORBIT tool nual TravelPlus Awards held in thought processes, and disci- will support empirical research Hamburg recently. plines connect and collaborate into collaboration for sustain- Turkish Airlines won the with the goal of solving com- ability. It will gather data about top prize in the ‘Most Innova- plex global challenges. Users how diverse teams are formed tive Kit’ category for its ‘Umrah ed in this category for the sec- pitality specialist. of the portal will be able to cre- in a virtual space and how they Amenity Kit’ specially present- ond consecutive year. In 2013, The second award Turkish ate profiles, after which they work together remotely to ad- ed to its passengers on an um- the airline was awarded the top Airlines won this year was the will be able to search a data- dress global challenges. The rah pilgrimage. The kit contains prize for its ‘Hajj Pilgrimage Kit’ ‘Trio Amenity Kit’ presented to Bogner. our reputation, especially for base of other registered users. findings will indicate the tool’s a range of items specially de- specially designed for passen- Comfort Class passengers. The Commenting on the award, our registered seamless ser- Search algorithms will suggest effectiveness in forming diverse signed to ensure the maximum gers on the annual pilgrimage to kit is a set of three bags that Turkish Airlines Chief Com- vice quality and innovative ap- international collaborators in and innovative teams around comfort of pilgrims during their Mecca. Both specially designed maintain novelty for passen- mercial Officer Akif Konar said, proach at each stage of travel. education based on each reg- critical issues such as poverty, flight as well as at their destina- kits were supplied to Turkish gers through regular rotation “Turkish Airlines is delighted to These awards are the justified istered user’s complementary inequality, climate change, en- tion. Airlines by FORMIA, the inter- combined with cosmetics by win these prestigious awards. consequences of all efforts that skills and shared interests in vironmental degradation, peace Turkish Airlines was award- national guest amenity and hos- the renowned German brand We are determined to enhance we consistently centre on.” sustainability goals. and justice.” 06 Thursday, June 3, 2021

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Action Needed Now On Gun ‘Mowing The Grass’ No More: Control nother mass shooting Wednesday, this time in San How Palestinian Resistance AJose, California. And 10 more human beings are dead, includ- ing the gunman. They are dead because of madness, but also inac- tion. Altered The Equation It is fair to ask — perhaps the Lord himself asks: How long, oh man; how long? Why are we so determined to The 11-day Israeli war on Gaza Strip has altered some elements of Israel’s relationship with the Palestinians be so helpless in the face of this pandemic? The issue with gun control in Dr Ramzy Baroud more isolated. Palestinians are ready to look this nation is not what will work past him; in fact, they already have. This so- and not work, but why we do not called leadership will not be able to galvanise even begin to experiment and HE ceasefire on 21 May has, for now, upon this historic moment built on Palestinian adapt. brought the Israeli war on Gaza to an unity and resistance. It is not how long it will take to end. However, this ceasefire is not per- The PA is corrupt and dispensable. Worse get the many weapons of war we manent, and constant Israeli provoca- still, it is an obstacle in the way of Palestinian have allowed onto our streets, and tions anywhere in Palestine could reig- freedom. Palestine needs a leadership that into the hands of our children, un- Tnite the bloody cycle all over again. Moreover, represents all Palestinian people everywhere, der some kind of control, but why the Israeli siege on Gaza remains in place, as one that is truly capable of leading the people we never make a start. well as the Israeli military occupation and the as they attempt to chart a clear path to their rooted system of apartheid that exists all over coveted freedom. Palestine. It is time for a constituency This, however, does not preclude the fact Expanding the circle of solidarity of conscience to combat the that the 11-day Israeli war on the besieged The incredible amount of global solidar- National Rifle Association, Gaza Strip has fundamentally altered some ity that made headline news all over the world and, more important, our elements of Israel’s relationship with the Pal- was a clear indication that the many years of national lethargy and lack estinians, especially the Palestinian resistance, preparedness at a grassroots level have paid of self-confidence and self- in all of its manifestations. off. Aside from the numerous expressions of respect Let us examine the main actors in the latest solidarity, one particular aspect deserves fur- confrontation and briefly discuss the impact of differentiate between Palestinians in Jerusa- sequences that have the potential of cement- ther analysis: the geographic diversity of this the Israeli war and the determined Palestinian lem, Gaza, or anywhere else. ing Palestinian unity for many years to come. solidarity that is no longer confined to a few As President John F Kennedy resistance on their respective positions. Palestinian unity around resistance, not cities in a few countries. used to say, if the problem will take peace process, is placing Israel in a new kind Israel’s allies not ready to change Pro-Palestine solidarity protests, vigils, a generation, begin now; begin im- ‘Mowing the grass’ no more of quandary. For the first time in its history, The popular revolt in Palestine has taken conferences, webinars, art, music, poetry and mediately. “Mowing the grass” is an Israeli term used Israel cannot win the war on the Palestinians. many by surprise, including Israel’s allies. many more such expressions were manifested But, instead of passing legisla- with reference to the habitual Israeli attacks Neither can it lose the war, because conceding Historically, Israel’s Western supporters have from Kenya to South Africa, from Pakistan to tion, we say that, whatever we do, and war on besieged Gaza, aimed at delineat- essentially means that Israel is ready to offer proven to be morally bankrupt, but the latest the UK and dozens of countries around the it will not be enough. No, it will not. ing the need for Israel to routinely eradicate or compromises – end its occupation, dismantle war has proven them to be politically bank- world. The demographics, too, have changed, And, instead of dealing with a degrade the capabilities of the various Pales- apartheid, and so on. This is why Israel opted rupt as well. with minorities and people of colour either national crisis of mental health and tinian resistance groups on the street. for a one-sided ceasefire. Though humiliating, Throughout the war, Washington and leading or taking centre stage at many of these homelessness, we retreat from our “Mowing the grass” also has political ben- it preferred over-reaching a negotiated agree- other Western capitals parroted the same protests, a phenomenon indicative of the ris- cities. This is so, though this piece efits, as it often neatly fits into Israel’s political ment, thus sending a message that the Pales- old line about Israel’s right to defend itself, ing intersectionality between Palestinians and of the puzzle is solvable. agendas – for example, the need to distract tinian resistance works. Israel’s security and the need to return to the numerous oppressed groups around the globe. The issue is not our political from one political crisis or another in Israel or Still, the May war demonstrated that Is- negotiation table. This is an archaic and use- A critical fight ahead for Palestinians is will but our utter lack of it. to solidify Israeli society around its leadership. rael is no longer the only party that sets the less position because it did not add anything the fight of delegitimising and exposing Israeli It took New Zealand one in- May 2021 will be remembered as the time rules of the game. Palestinians are finally able new to the old, empty discourse. If anything, it colonialism, racism and apartheid. This fight cident, of the kind we have in the that “mowing the grass” can no longer be eas- to make an impact and force Israel to aban- merely demonstrates their inability to evolve can be won at the United Nations General As- U.S. weekly, to get to work and ad- ily invoked as a military and political strategy don its illusions that Palestinians are passive politically and to match the dramatic changes sembly (UNGA), the International Criminal dress the mass shooting issue. by the Israeli government, as the Gaza resist- victims and that resistance is futile. underway in occupied Palestine. Court (ICC), the International Court of Justice Barack Obama has said that ance and the popular rebellion that was ig- Equally important, we can no longer dis- Needless to say, the new US administration (ICJ), UNESCO and numerous international the greatest regret he has about his nited throughout all of Palestine has raised cuss popular resistance and armed resistance of Joe Biden, in particular, has missed a cru- and regional organisations, in addition to the presidency was the inability to get the price by several-fold that Israel paid for its as if they are two separate notions or strate- cial opportunity to prove that it was different countless civil society groups and community something done on gun violence violent provocations. gies. It would have been impossible for the to that of the previous Donald Trump admin- centres the world over. and reasonable gun restrictions. While Israeli military and political strat- armed resistance to be sustained, especially istration. Despite, at times, guarded language For this to happen, every voice matters, President Joe Biden should ap- egists want to convince us, and themselves, under the shocking amount of Israeli fire- and a few nuances, Biden behaved precisely as every vote counts, from India to Brazil, from point Obama to head a bipartisan, that their relationship with Gaza and the Pal- power, without the support of Palestinians at Trump would have if he were still president. Portugal to South Africa, from China to New blue-ribbon commission to recom- estinian resistance has not changed, it actu- every level of society and regardless of their Zealand, and so on. Israel understands this mend swift, and specific, action on ally has, and arguably, irreversibly so. political and ideological differences. What ‘Palestinian leadership’? perfectly, thus the global charm offensive that this crisis, and to lobby Congress Facing a single enemy that did not differ- The head of the Palestinian Authority right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin and the public until progress be- The altered equation entiate between civilians and fighters, between (PA), Mahmoud Abbas, and his circle of sup- Netanyahu has been leading for years. It is es- gins. The Palestinian fight for freedom has also a Hamas or a Fatah supporter, the Palestinian porters represent a bygone era. While they are sential that we, too, understand this, and reach It is time for a constituency of been fundamentally altered, not only because people throughout Palestine moved past all of happy to claim a large share of whatever inter- out to each UN member as part of a larger conscience to combat the National of the unprecedented resilience of Palestin- their political divisions and factional squab- national financial support that could pour in to strategy to deservingly isolate Israel for ongo- RifleA ssociation, and, more im- ian resistance, but the unity of the Palestinian bles. Palestinian youth coined new terminolo- rebuild Gaza, they do not represent any politi- ing war crimes and crimes against humanity. portant, our national lethargy and people, and the rise of a post-Oslo/peace pro- gies, ones that were centred around resistance, cal trend in Palestine at the moment. lack of self-confidence and self- cess Palestinian nation that is united around liberation, solidarity and so on. This shift in Abbas’s decision to cancel Palestine’s elec- (Ramzy Baroud is a journalist and respect. a new popular discourse – one that does not the popular discourse will have important con- tions scheduled for May and July left him the Editor of the Palestine Chronicle.)

Biden’s Inquiry Into COVID-19’s Origins Strikes A Blow For Open-Mindedness Doyle McManus of the pandemic appeared to be a remain open and require further But it could have consequences “wet market” that sold live animals. study.” That prompted several in other ways. If the virus came Wuhan is home to a government- groups of scientists, including some from a lab, there will be a world- ast week, President Biden run research center that specializes who had been skeptics about a lab wide demand for tougher security set an example that all of us in studying coronavirus, but offi- leak, to write open letters urging a standards, not only in China but — Democrat and Republican cials there said the strain found in new look at all the possibilities. every other country that does virus alike — should embrace. It humans didn’t match anything they In Washington, the US intelli- research as well. There will be re- wasn’t so much what he did were working on. gence community had already told newed debate over the wisdom of L— ordering US intelligence agencies Some scientists said the pos- Biden — and Congress — that it was “gain of function” experiments — to take a new look at the origins of sibility of a lab leak shouldn’t be divided: Two agencies still leaned research that deliberately makes vi- COVID-19, including whether the ruled out, and China hawks led by toward animal-to-human transmis- ruses more potent as a step toward coronavirus that causes the disease Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said the sion, one favored the lab-leak idea, devising defenses. And China’s au- escaped accidentally from a labora- theory deserved more attention. but none were certain. thoritarian government, which has tory in China — as it was the mind- Trump initially ignored the is- So the president asked them to claimed to deal better with the pan- set that prompted his action. sue and even praised China’s gov- look again and report back in 90 demic than democratic countries, For more than a year, debate ernment for its “transparency.” days. That didn’t add up to a major will suffer a serious loss of influ- about the origins of the virus has But in the spring of 2020, as the change in policy — only an admis- ence and prestige. been deeply political, with former pandemic spread uncontrolled Chinese President Xi Jinping talks with patients and medical workers at a hospital sion that after more than a year, we Meanwhile, there are lessons President Trump and many of his across the United States, he began in Wuhan, the first place hit hard by the novel coronavirus of unknown origins. don’t know much more than when here for the rest of us. In scientific followers embracing the lab-leak to blame Beijing for what he called the pandemic began. Francis Col- disputes, resist the temptation to hypothesis, while many of his de- the “China plague.” difficult forT rump’s critics to believe spent months trying to determine lins, the director of the National choose a side based on the poli- tractors scoffed at the idea. He told reporters that he had him, especially in the absence of any what species had spread the coro- Institutes of Health, repeated his tics of the moment; wait until the Biden took a refreshingly dif- seen secret intelligence suggesting publicly available evidence. navirus to humans, and came up unchanged diagnosis last week: “It evidence comes in. And get used ferent approach: He’s keeping his the virus came from a lab. “I think What was often lost, though, empty-handed; maybe the lab-leak is most likely that this virus arose to ambiguity. There’s no guarantee mind open to both possibilities and they made a horrible mistake and was that there was little direct evi- theory wasn’t so unlikely after all. naturally, but we cannot exclude that a 90-day study will produce asking for more information to get they didn’t want to admit it,” he said. dence to support either the lab-leak Meanwhile, China’s government the possibility of some kind of lab clear answers. Some mysteries are closer to the truth. When COVID-19 Trump’s political motive was or the wet market hypothesis. The remained uncooperative toward accident.” destined to remain unsolved. appeared in the central Chinese city transparent. He was under fire virus’ origin remained stubbornly outside inquiries. An international This new inquiry may just end On hearing of the new inquiry, of Wuhan in late 2019, most scien- for his administration’s chaotic undetermined — a frustrating fact team sent by the United Nations’ in more uncertainty. And even if Trump, unsurprisingly, saw a very tists’ first guess was that it came via response to the pandemic and he for those who yearned for a clear, World Health Organization got only a scientist or spy finds conclusive different lesson, but characteristi- an animal-to-human transfer, be- needed someone to blame. “It’s uncluttered narrative. limited access to the Wuhan Insti- proof of how the virus came to be, cally, it was both self-referential cause that has been a frequent route China’s fault,” he said. Over time, paradoxically, that tute and its databases. The WHO that won’t change the course of the and wrong: for viruses to spread. And after years of outlandish absence of new evidence shifted chief said the results of the visit pandemic, or what governments “Now everybody is agreeing Chinese officialssaid the source falsehoods from the president, it was the scientific debate. Researchers were inconclusive: “All hypotheses are doing to combat it. that I was right.”

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News Oil spill fears as fire-hit S’pore in brief Malaysia confirms record coronavirus deaths as outbreak rolls on Bangkok: Malaysia’s Health Ministry on Wednesday reported cargo ship sinks off Sri Lanka 126 coronavirus-related deaths, the first time theS outh-East Asian nation’s pandemic fatalities have hit triple figures in a single day. “All but 21 of the deaths today had prior history of se- There are 1,486 containers on the ship, and the cargo includes 25 tonnes of nitric acid vere medical conditions, including diabetes, high blood pres- sure and stroke,” said Health Ministry Director General Noor dpa Hisham Abdullah. Wednesday’s 126 deaths took the national Colombo total to 2,993, with the country’s daily death toll staying above 50 since May 17. The previous high of 98 was reported on A Singaporean container ship Saturday. The Health Ministry reported over 7,700 new cases destroyed in a fire that was on Wednesday and said almost 900 people are being treated due to be towed deep out to Debris in intensive care units due to the virus. (dpa) sea has started sinking close to the country’s main port, spark- Security forces were ing fears of a possible oil spill, continuing their efforts to Pakistan to reopen schools from next a government minister said on clean up beaches polluted by week as pandemic slows down Wednesday. microplastic granules and Acting on a directive from debris from the ship Islamabad: Educational institutions in Pakistan will reopen President Gotabaya Raja- from next week, the government announced on Wednesday, as paksa, Sri Lankan navy offi- the third wave of the pandemic slowed down and a vaccination cials boarded the MV X-Press on Tuesday after efforts by the drive picked up. Pearl on Wednesday to make Navy and Indian coastguard, Students would return to schools, colleges and universities arrangements to tow the vessel but more than 30 containers from Monday, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said in the with the assistance of a salvage had already fallen overboard. capital Islamabad. The government had already ordered the team, but the rear part of vessel Meanwhile, security forces partial reopening of colleges and universities last week, but has started sinking, Minister were continuing their efforts has now decided to reopen all the institutions, said Mahmood. for Ports and Shipping Rohitha to clean up beaches polluted by The decision was announced as Pakistan reported fewer Abeygunawardena told a news microplastic granules and de- than 3,000 new coronavirus infections for the second consecu- conference. bris from the ship. tive day on Wednesday. The ratio of coronavirus tests returning “We now fear there could A ban on fishing over a positive has dropped below 4 per cent this week from more be an oil spill and are taking Smoke billows from the fire stricken Singapore-registered container ship MV X-Press Pearl as its towed 50-kilometre stretch of the sea than 10 per cent during most of April-May period. (dpa) necessary precautions to mini- away from the coast of Colombo on Wednesday. (afp) around the ill-fated ship re- mize the damage,” he said. mained in place. He said plans to tow the formed there was a strong pos- There are 1,486 containers The ship was travelling Police obtained a court Afghan court convicts British national ship has been abandoned while sibility the ship could sink 10 on the ship, and the cargo in- from the Indian port of Haz- order preventing the ship’s for selling alcohol in Kabul the navy, salvage team and In- nautical miles (18.5 kilometres) cludes 25 tonnes of nitric acid ira to Singapore via Colombo captain and two other officers dian coastguard were closely off the Colombo port, along and a large stock of microplas- when it reported the fire on from the ship from leaving the Kabul: A British national has been sentenced to five years monitoring the situation. with partially burnt containers tic granules used for produc- May 20. country pending further inves- and four months in prison for selling alcoholic drinks in Afghan- Earlier Rajapaksa was in- which include some chemicals. tion of plastic products. The fire was extinguished tigations. istan, an official said onW ednesday. Supreme Court Spokesman Abdul Fahim Qaweem told dpa that the appeal court session was held on Tuesday where the British citizen was found guilty of selling 1,234.55 litres of alco- holic drinks. The Briton was officially heading a logistics com- At least 10 civilians killed in blasts in Afghanistan pany in the country and could still appeal against the verdict in the Supreme Court, Qaweem added. According to Afghan law, dpa were wounded in the sepa- lamic State militants regularly will pull out by September 11, by its member countries. selling and consuming alcoholic drinks is illegal in the country. Kabul rate explosions that targeted carry out bombings in Afghan- 2021, bringing to an end a mil- Almost 10,000 NATO sol- It was not immediately clear where the authorities are keeping two minibuses, Kabul police istan, which is facing a period itary operation that began al- diers from the Resolute Sup- the foreign national. There is a US-funded detention centre at At least 10 civilians have been spokesman Ferdows Faramarz of great uncertainty and inse- most 20 years ago in the wake port training mission - includ- the Counter Narcotics Judicial Centre, where such cases are killed in two explosions in the said late on Tuesday evening. curity as international troops of the terrorist attacks on New ing 2,500 soldiers from the usually investigated. The main prison in Kabul is the infamous western part of the Afghan There has been no claim of withdraw. York and Washington. US and around 1,100 from Pul-e Charkhi prison in the east of the capital, where dangerous capital Kabul, security offi- responsibility for the bomb- US President Joe Biden NATO agreed to follow suit Germany, the two biggest con- criminals and Taliban members are detained. (dpa) cials said. Another 12 people ings. Both Taliban and the Is- announced that US troops and pull out troops deployed tingents - are due to leave. India scrambles to help children left orphaned due to COVID

dpa Data on a newly created that messages appealing for the Kailash Satyarthi who New Delhi portal set up by the National adoption of children are illegal. won the Nobel Prize for rescu- Commission for Protection of In India, a child can be ing trafficked children, said As a second wave of the Child Rights (NCPCR) have so It is not only an emotional adopted via a strict process COVID-19 is resulting in pandemic devastates families far tracked 1,742 children or- tragedy we have to address regulated by the government’s millions more child labourers across India, heart-wrenching phaned across India and 7,464 Central Adoption Resource for the first time in decades, stories of thousands of chil- who lost one parent since the by providing family, Authority. disrupting years of fighting the dren who have lost one or both outbreak began last March. psychosocial and financial The priority is to entrust scourge. Some 7,500 children parents have emerged, leaving The figure is likely an support, but we also have to the child to the extended fam- were rescued from “situations authorities grappling with how underestimate, because 1,000 save children at risk of ily or guardian, Kanoongo says. of exploitation” since last year to reach out and take care of COVID orphans have been neglect and exploitation Institutionalisation or plac- by Satyarthi’s non-profit amid such vulnerable children. identified in one state alone, ing them for adoptions later COVID-induced school closures Fears have grown that chil- Uttar Pradesh. Some cam- NCPCR chairman Priyank are treated as less-favourable and parents losing livelihoods. dren who have been orphaned paigners say there could be up Kanoongo measures. NGOs and state child pro- and abandoned by COVID-19 to 10,000 children left without Some activists, like Mar- tection units are strengthening could fall prey to trafficking, parents in India, where the thi, contend India’s adoption initiatives such as financial sexual exploitation - often actual death toll is said to far A health worker takes a swab sample from a child for a COVID-19 which triggered alarm among process is flawed. Statistics assistance and income-gener- within the family - and in some exceed the official 335,000 test at a railway station in New Delhi on Wednesday. (AFP) authorities. show there are 30,000 parents ation programmes for low- cases, child marriage. fatalities. “In two, three instances, waiting for children, but only income households taking care Child protection bodies and “Rising numbers of chil- promised financial assistance of children who might grow we pretended to be adop- 2,200 children are available in of orphans. non-governmental organiza- dren are being affected, turn- for COVID orphans, the federal up as broken adults,” says tive parents, they demanded the legal adoption pool. Major states like Maha- tions (NGOs) are receiving ing this into a major issue. It is government has also set aside Meera Marthi, co-founder of 800,000 rupees for a boy and According to UNICEF, rashtra are also preparing for thousands of calls, a huge not only an emotional tragedy a fund of 1 million rupees the Where are India’s Children 500,000 rupees for a girl. In there are some 30 million a possible third wave of the increase from last year. we have to address by provid- ($13,700) for each child. This group. one particular case, a man was orphaned and abandoned chil- pandemic that some virolo- The DCPCR help line ing family, psychosocial and will be given to them as a sti- At the same time, there selling a child from Kolkata, dren in India. About 400,000 gists say will hit children and received 2,400 calls in April, financial support, but we also pend from ages 18 to 23. is ample evidence online that showing these rackets operate children are in institutionalized newborns. State health officials of which 400 were distress have to save children at risk “The situation has ampli- child trafficking is on the interstate,” Kanoongo said, care, of which 100,000 should have been alerted about ramp- calls about loss of parents or of neglect and exploitation,” fied India’s orphan crisis and rise, with messages regard- calling for the police to conduct be evaluated for adoption eligi- ing up health infrastructure for instances in which the orphan says NCPCR chairman Priyank put it under the spotlight. ing adoption flooding social a crackdown on such illegal bility, Marthi argues. children, following guidelines was physically or sexually Kanoongo says. The true extent will become media. Investigations revealed adoption rackets. Overall, the pandemic has on treatment and checking vi- abused, needed urgent medical In addition to a dozen re- clearer as the weeks pass by. demands for money were Child Development Min- worsened the situation for rus transmissions in children, care or went missing. gional governments that have We are looking at a generation made to prospective parents, ister Smriti Irani has warned vulnerable children. Kanoongo says. Iran’s large naval vessel Netanyahu opponents negotiate under sinks after fire in the Gulf high pressure to form new government dpa dpa Herzog named new president of Israel portedly agreed on a rotation Tehran Tel Aviv in the office of head of gov- Tel Aviv: Israel’s parliament has elected former opposition lead- ernment. Ex-defence minis- An Iranian Navy ship has sunk Shortly before a deadline, er Isaac Herzog as president of the country. The 60-year-old won ter Bennett would be the first after a fire incident in the Gulf, opponents of Israel’s Prime on Wednesday by 87 votes to 26 against 67-year-old teacher to become prime minister for the Iranian Navy announced Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and activist Miriam Peretz. Herzog takes over the presidency two years, and Lapid would on Wednesday, according to are continuing their high- from Reuven Rivlin on July 9. then replace him. the ISNA news agency. pressure efforts to form a gov- Herzog announced he would be “president of all Israelis” Lapid wants to take over All measures to save the ernment. and work towards uniting the divided country. “Now is the time the office of foreign minister vessel, the Kharg, had failed Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid (Fu- to build bridges,” he said, adding he would fight against anti- first. His Yesh Atid party is in the past 20 hours, the navy ture) party and Benny Gantz’s Semitism and hatred of Israel worldwide. Herzog is secular, was in the political centre. In the said. centrist Blue and White alli- born in Tel Aviv and has long been involved in politics. He had March election, it was the sec- The ship was off the Gulf ance successfully concluded led the Labour Party since 2013. His father Chaim Herzog was ond strongest party after Net- island of Jask before the fire coalition negotiations the Israel’s president from 1983-93. In 2018, Herzog became chair- anyahu’s right-wing Likud. and had also sunk there, ac- File photo of Iranian Kharg 431 supply navy ship. (afp) previous night, both parties man of the aid organization Jewish Agency, which is responsible March’s was the fourth cording to the navy. announced on Wednesday for immigration to Israel, among other things. (dpa) election in two years. The exact cause is still un- According to the Fars The Kharg was one of the morning. Netanyahu, who again der investigation, according to news agency, the Hormozgan country’s largest naval vessels Lapid still has until 2100 failed to form a government, ISNA. provincial Governor’s Office and had been in service for GMT to form a government, This government would According to media re- is under pressure because of a The crew members, whose said 33 crew members were over 40 years. for which he is trying to forge then have to be sworn in by ports, there is still a dispute corruption trial. According to number was not mentioned in injured, 10 of whom were The British ship was pur- a coalition with up to eight parliament within a week. over the appointment of a media reports, he and his sup- the reports, were brought to hospitalized. Earlier, Iranian chased before the 1979 revolu- parties, some of which are far This requires a simple major- committee to appoint judges. porters are continuing to work Jask by rescue workers shortly media reported there were no tion and had been part of the apart on the political spec- ity of the 120 members of the Lapid and Naftali Bennett hard to prevent a government after the fire. injuries. naval force ever since. trum. Knesset. of the Yamina party have re- under Lapid and Bennett. 08 Thursday, June 3, 2021 World Germany denies incoming flights from Russia in tit-for-tat move Dutch parents sue TikTok for compensation on behalf of children Berlin Air traffic between Germany and Russia was disrupted on Wednesday due to a dispute Amsterdam Thousands of Dutch parents are demanding compensation for their children from the over flight approvals. operators of the popular video platform TikTok. News The responsible Russian authority did not give timely approval for June flights yb German In total, the claims amount to more than 1.4 billion euros (1.7 billion dollars), the Dutch Founda- flag carrier Lufthansa, the Ministry of Transport said in Berlin. Flights from Germany due to tion for Market Information Research (SOMI) said on Wednesday. According to its own information, it in brief depart early on Wednesday had been cancelled at short notice the night before. represents more than 64,000 parents. The reason given was that TikTok collects data from minors In response, the German Federal Aviation Office said it would not issue any further permits in order to show them targeted advertising without asking permission. In addition, children are for incoming flights byR ussian airlines to Germany, so long as the permits were pending on the exposed to dangers through so-called challenges, in which users of the platform ask each other to Russian side. (dpa) perform risky acts. (dpa) More than half of US adults fully vaccinated against coronavirus

dpa adult population. coronavirus infection starts to ant B16172 in Springfield. Washington Meanwhile, 62.8 percent On Tuesday, 12,976 new decline after 6-8 months but “This is a more highly in- of the country’s adults received coronavirus cases were fully vaccinated people still fectious variant, and early re- More than 50 percent of US one dose. reported in the United have good immunity after more search indicates that the natu- adults and 40 percent of the US Overall, more than 168 mil- States, taking the national than a year and most probably ral immunity resulting from total population are fully vacci- lion people across the United total to 34,136,738 longer. having COVID-19 may be inef- nated, according to the Centers States received at least one dose “Those who have been in- fective against this variant,” the for Disease Control and Pre- of COVID-19 vaccine. Of those, fected benefit from vaccination Health Department said in a vention (CDC). more than 135 million are fully strictions are lifted,” the state’s - it gives them a boost / strong, press release. The CDC tally includes two- vaccinated as of Tuesday, the Governor Phil Scott said on lasting immunity,” according to On Tuesday, 12,976 new dose vaccines from Moderna federal health agency’s latest Twitter. a tweet he posted on the CDC coronavirus cases were report- and Pfizer/BioNTech, as well as data shows. “If 2000 Vermonters get Twitter page. ed in the United States, taking Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot Vermont continues to lead vaccinated a day, we will reo- The Springfield-Greenethe national total to 34,136,738. vaccine as of June 1. the nation in vaccinations. As pen on June 6,” he tweeted. County Health Department has On the same day, 287 new A total of 133,581,245 peo- per the latest numbers, “we’re Meanwhile, Dr Melvin San- reported rising cases among deaths were reported in the ple above 18 years received at 78.4% of the eligible popula- icas, a vaccinologist and public unvaccinated residents. The country. With this, the COV- People walk past bubbles near the Santa Monica Pier in Santa both doses of the vaccine. It tion, just 8,708 away from our health expert, said on Tuesday Department confirmed cases of ID-19 death toll in the US in- Monica, California recently. (AFP) comes to 51.7 percent of the US 80% goal, when remaining re- that immunity from natural infection with the Indian vari- creased to 610,436.

Russian court jails activist Biden honours victims Andrei Pivovarov for two months pending trial

dpa of Tulsa Race Massacre Moscow/Warsaw dpa A court in southern Rus- Washington sia ruled on Wednesday that prominent dissident Andrei President Joe Biden trav- Pivovarov should be kept in elled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, on custody for two months pend- Tuesday to mark a shameful First prez ing trial. and largely forgotten part of The court in Krasnodar said American history, calling for Biden became the first the 39-year-old, who until re- racial reconciliation on the president to participate in a cently led the group Open Rus- File photo of activist Andrei 100th anniversary of the vio- public remembrance of the sia, was being investigated for Pivovarov. (AFP) lent destruction of the city’s 1921 race riot that left involvement in an “undesirable thriving Black community by a hundreds of Black people organization.” The designa- The European Union and white mob. dead, and burned what was tion was given to Open Russia, Amnesty International Biden became the first known as ‘Black Wall Street’ which had been openly critical called for Pivovarov’s president to participate in a to the ground of the Kremlin, just days ago. public remembrance of the Pivovarov was detained immediate release 1921 race riot that left hun- Monday evening while at- dreds of Black people dead, tempting to leave for Poland. Pawel Mucha, advisor to and burned what was known are enacting new laws making He was taken off a flight Polish President Andrzej Duda, as “Black Wall Street” to the it harder for people to cast bal- operated by Poland’s LOT air- said that Poland’s civil aviation ground. lots. line before departure in St Pe- authority will analyse the data Incited by a local newspa- Calling those laws an “un- tersburg. Police officers had from the flight in question, pro- per’s reports that a Black male precedented assault on our stopped the plane, which was vided by LOT airline, and that had been accused of stepping democracy,” Biden vowed already taxiing down the run- “appropriate and adequate” on a white girl’s foot, Tulsa’s that June would be “a month way, Pivovarov wrote on his reactions will be taken on the white residents and civil soci- of action” in Congress on vot- Telegram channel. basis of international and avia- ety leaders confronted a group ing rights. He announced that He was then transferred to tion law. of Black Tulsans trying to pro- Tulsa race massacre survivor Lessie Benningfield Randle (right) listens as US President Joe Biden speaks Vice President Kamala Harris the southern city of Krasnodar If found guilty, Pivovarov tect the accused from a lynch during a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre at the Greenwood Cultural would be overseeing the ad- because, his lawyer explained, may face up to six years in mob. Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Tuesday. (afp) ministration’s efforts in that Pivovarov had published sev- prison. The white rioters un- area. eral Facebook posts from Kras- Pivovarov had announced leashed violence on a massive harrowing details - a Black The high-profile visit comes But the visit did not coin- Harris, in a statement, said nodar about a year ago and he would disband Open Rus- scale, looting, setting fire to the man being dragged to death, amid another national reckon- cide with any action by law- the nearly 400 bills introduced they were now being investi- sia, which has also been sup- Greenwood district and even a couple being shot in their ing on race, and is in keeping makers, a reminder that the across the country by lawmak- gated. ported by Mikhail Khodor- using small airplanes to drop home, eight churches being with Biden’s campaign prom- president can only achieve ers seeking to make voting laws The European Union and kovsky, a powerful critic of projectiles on it. burned to the ground, bodies ise to focus on issues of racial so much alone. Congress has more restrictive are a reaction Amnesty International called President Vladimir Putin, after “My fellow Americans, this being dumped in mass graves equity. It’s a promise that, by been slow to act on police to the record turnout in 2020 for Pivovarov’s immediate re- it was deemed an “undesirable was not a riot,” Biden said be- - Biden urged the country to its very necessity, underlines reform legislation, despite that helped Democrats retake lease. organization.” The fact that he fore a crowd of roughly 200 bear witness at long last. the persistence of racism and Biden’s urging. the White House and Senate. Polish officials, meanwhile, was still detained anyway was a people, including many de- “We do ourselves no fa- prejudice in a country founded And while Democrats are “These bills seek to restrict criticized Russia for the ac- sign of “complete lawlessness,” scendants of victims. vors, pretending that none of on the idea of equality. set to take up voting rights the options that make voting tion taken on board one of its wrote Pivovarov. “This was a massacre - this happened,” he said. Just last week, Biden legislation this month, they more convenient and accessi- planes. Pivarov’s lawyer linked the among the worst in our his- “We can’t just learn what played host at the White House are unlikely to meet the 60- ble, including early voting and “This is clearly an unac- imprisonment to her client’s tory, but not the only one. And we want to know, but what we to relatives of George Floyd, vote threshold needed to over- vote by mail,” she said. “Our ceptable situation,” Polish intention to run in the parlia- for too long, forgotten by our should know ... the good, the the Black man killed a year ago come a GOP filibuster under administration will not stand government spokesperson Pi- mentary elections in Septem- history.” bad ... everything. That’s what when a Minneapolis police of- current Senate rules. Rather by when confronted with any otr Mueller told public radio ber. That had scared Putin’s Describing the events of great nations do. They come to ficer kneeled on his neck for than expanding voting rights, effort that keeps Americans broadcaster Polskie Radio on United Russia party, Tatyana May 31 and June 1, 1921, in terms with their dark sides.” more than nine minutes. many Republican-led states from voting.” Wednesday. Usmanova said.

Severe flooding as Amazon rivers Australia’s Melbourne to lock down for one more week reach record levels in Brazilian city dpa Sydney dpa Some residents who Rio de Janeiro stayed put had fish wash up The Australian city of Mel- into their kitchens, G1 re- bourne will stay in lockdown The rivers around Bra- ported. for one more week, the Victo- zil’s Amazon metropolis of The high water has rian state government said on Manaus have reached re- brought flooding to almost all Wednesday. cord levels and caused severe of Amazonas state. Acting state premier James flooding after heavy rain. It has caused damage in Merlino said there were 60 ac- The Rio Negro, which nearly 60 of 62 municipali- tive coronavirus cases across flows into the Amazon near ties and affected more than Victoria as he announced the Manaus, recorded its high- 450,000 people. The Amazon extension. est water level since 1902 at also reached peak levels in cit- The circuit-breaker lock- Cafe chairs are stacked up in Melbourne on Wednesday. (AFP) 29.98 metres, news site G1 ies including Itacoatiara. down across the state of Victo- reported on Tuesday. According to the report by ria was due to end on Thurs- Victoria into Melbourne will backlash to the closed border. The river rose to 29.97 Folha de S Paulo, flooding is day night, but will remain in be allowed. The government indicated this metres in major flooding in becoming increasingly com- place in Melbourne with some Australia has managed so month that it does not expect 2012. mon in the region, especially small changes, while the rest far to largely stave off the pan- international travel to resume The level designated as A man pushes a cart with fruits as he wades along a flooded street due to climate change. of the state will see measures demic with extremely strict until 2022. “serious flooding” is 29 me- in the city centre of Manaus on Tuesday. (AFP) “In less than three years largely lifted. measures, including by keep- As of Monday, 4.3 million tres, a threshold which was an event is recurring which In Melbourne, there are ing its international border vaccine doses had been ad- already crossed in April ac- were affected and many had walking over them and some usually should only take place still only five legitimate rea- closed with few exceptions ministered in the country of cording to newspaper Folha to leave their homes, accord- took pictures of themselves every 50 years,” Luna Gripp sons to leave home: essential since March 2020. some 25 million people. de S Paulo. The water level ing to G1. with the record flood waters. of Brazil’s Geological Service shopping, authorized work The country has recorded This is the fourth corona- this time is expected to exceed More than 9,000 metres Parts of the port area and told the newspaper. and study, care, exercise and just over 30,000 cases and virus lockdown for Victoria, 30 metres, according to the of wooden bridges - known as the historic centre of Manaus Overall, six of the 10 flood vaccination. The public will be 910 deaths since the pandemic Australia’s second-most popu- Geological Service of Brazil. marombas - were built in the were underwater. Water also records in Manaus had oc- allowed to travel 10 kilometres began. lous state. Last year the capi- More than 24,000 fami- hardest-hit areas. entered stores and flooded the curred in the past 20 years, from home instead of 5 for But there is increasing tal city Melbourne was under lies and 15 districts of Manaus Photos showed people main market. according to the report. shopping and exercise. criticism of the slow pace of stay-at-home orders for 112 No travel from regional vaccination and a growing days. Lulu unveils ‘Mango Mania’ at its outlets in Qatar page 12

Thursday, June 3, 2021

34,569.06 10,804.71 51849.48 1,911.00 Dow +39.61 pts QE +26.66 pts sensex -85.40 pts Gold +0.31 % SPIEF 2021: Qatar takes a slice of the Arab World to St. Petersburg page 11 Price percentage Price percentage 28.30 Brent 71.21 +1.37 % WTI 68.67 +1.40 % Silver +0.69 % Qatar’s trade surplus rises 194.1% to QR12.8 bn in April Qatar’s exports in April 2021 rise 77% to QR21 billion, while imports rise 9.2% to QR8.2 billion over same month last year Tribune News Network and decrease of 5 percent Other Gas Turbines; Parts Doha compared to March 2021. Japan tops Thereof’ was at the top of the Imports of goods in April imported group of commodi- Qatar’s foreign merchan- 2021 amounted to around export list ties, with QR 0.5 billion, dise trade balance that repre- QR8.2 billion, showing an showing a decrease of 32.4 sents the difference between increase of 9.2 percent com- percent. In second place was total exports and imports pared to April 2020 and a ● In April 2021, Japan was ‘Motor Cars & Other Motor showed a surplus of QR12.8 decrease of 8 percent com- at the top of the countries Vehicles for The Transport of billion in April this year, an pared to March 2021. Persons’ with QR0.4 billion, increase of about QR8.4 bil- The year on year increase of destination of Qatar’s showing an increase of 20.9 lion, or 194.1 percent, com- in total exports was mainly exports with close to QR2.8 percent and in third place pared to April 2020. due to higher exports of pe- billion, a share of 13.4 was ‘Electrical Apparatus It, however, showed a troleum gases and other percent of total exports for Line Telephony/Telegra- decrease of nearly QR0.4 bil- gaseous hydrocarbons like ● phy, Telephone Sets; Parts lion, or 3 percent, compared LNG, condensates, propane, In April 2021, China was Thereof’ with QR0.3 billion, to March 2021. butane and others reaching the leading country of origin an increase of 23.6 percent. According to data re- QR11.7 billion in April 2021, of Qatar’s imports with In April 2021, China was leased by the Planning and an increase of 52.6 percent. about QR1.1 billion, a the leading country of origin Statistics Authority (PSA) on Petroleum oils & oils share of 13.4 percent of of Qatar’s imports with about Wednesday, the total exports from bituminous minerals the total imports QR1.1 billion, a share of 13.4 of goods including exports (crude) reached QR3.2 bil- Qatar’s trade surplus in April 2021 showed a decrease of QR0.4 billion compared to March 2021. percent of the imports, fol- of goods of domestic origin lion nearly, an increase of lowed by the United State of and re-exports amounted to 171.9 percent. Exports of lion, an increase of 356.2 of destination of Qatar’s ex- China with almost QR 2.76 12.7 percent. America with QR1.08 billion around QR21 billion in April petroleum oils and oils from percent. ports with close to QR2.8 bil- billion and a share of 13.2 The year on year data almost, a share of 13.3 per- 2021, an increase of 77.1 per- bituminous minerals (not In April 2021, Japan was lion, a share of 13.4 percent percent, India with about shows that the group of ‘Tur- cent, and India with QR 0.6 cent compared to April 2020 crude) reached QR2.2 bil- at the top of the countries of total exports, followed by QR 2.7 billion, a share of bojets, Turbo Propellers & billion, a share of 7.4 percent.

Four-day SPIEF opens in Russia GCC earnings Ooredoo CEO highlights bounce back in Q1 as economic importance of innovation activity resumes Tribune News Network Qatari firms Doha TNN & Agencies secure orders Doha QSE gains Ooredoo Chief Execu- tive Officer Sheikh Moham- worth QR75 mn Financial earnings of 0.25% med bin Abdulla Al Thani on at SPIEF: QDB listed companies in the GCC Wednesday joined a panel bounced back in the first Tribune News Network discussion on the importance QNA quarter of 2021 due to a fast- Doha of innovation in telecommu- Doha er-than-expected economic nications at the St. Peters- recovery despite partial lock- Qatar Stock Exchange burg International Economic Qatar Development Bank downs where COVID-19 cases (QSE) index gained 26.65 Forum (SPIEF). (QDB) on Wednesday par- remerged, Kamo Invest has points, or 0.25 percent, Senior-level participants ticipated in the St. Petersburg said in its latest report. when the bourse closed shared their thoughts on the International Economic Forum Quarterly net profits trading at 10,804.71 points role of innovation in business (SPIEF), one of the world’s most reached $40 billion during the on Wednesday. strategy in their industry, and important economic forums. first quarter, up 49 percent The volume of shares insights into opportunities The bank aims to enhance or $13.2 billion compared to traded increased to 172.991 available for both Qatari and cooperation between Qatar and $26.8 billion reported in the million on Wednesday from Russian technology startups Russian in addition to enhanc- same quarter last year. 159.156 million on Tuesday and SMEs with their organi- ing the status of Small and Earnings during the quar- and the value of shares in- sations. Medium Enterprises (SMEs), de- ter also surpassed the com- creased to QR454.15 mil- Sheikh Mohammed de- veloping cooperation opportuni- parative quarter in 2019 level lion from QR440.30 mil- tailed Ooredoo’s longstand- ties, and building future partner- by 4.4 percent. lion on Tuesday. ing investment in innovation, ships among other matters. The q-o-q growth as com- Indices of five sectors highlighting its partnerships The bank said in a state- pared to the fourth quarter of ended in green zone and with global innovation lead- ment that 16 Qatari exporting 2020 was even stronger at 60 one sector ended in red ers and Qatari entities and companies held talks with percent. Out of the 21 sectors zone on Wednesday. The their commitment to initia- Russian companies. The on the exchange, 17 sectors QSE Total Return Index tives promoting innovation statement also said that there reported y-o-y as well as q-o- gained 0.25 percent to in the telecommunications were preliminary orders worth q growth in profits during the 21,388.58 points and the industry. QR75 million that were made first quarter of 2021. QSE Al Rayan Islamic Ooredoo is currently part during the meetings, in addi- Moreover, the top five sec- index added 0.19 percent of a delegation of companies tion to nine Qatari companies tors in the region reported to 4,636.29 points. The representing Qatar at SPIEF, joining the virtual platform a y-o-y profit growth of 42 QSE All Share Index up being held from June 2 to for projects in the attendance percent. 0.42 percent to 3,435.11 June 5 in Russia. of Russian and international The energy sector report- points. Several of Ooredoo’s ex- investors. ed the biggest profits in the ecutive senior managers are The statement noted that region at $21.4 billion, up 28 attending the event, which the judges voted for Qatari percent y-o-y and 54 percent to $250 million loss in the is intended to act as a plat- company Else Lab, which is q-o-q. Profits for SaudiA ra- year-earlier period and $1.6 form for members of the backed by Qatar Development mco was up 24 percent y-o- billion in the past quarter. international business com- Ooredoo Chief Executive Officer Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani takes part in a panel discus- Bank, as the best Small and y during the first quarter at Three sectors, however, munity to meet and discuss sion at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia on Wednesday. Medium Enterprise in one of $21 billion, whereas the rest reported y-o-y decline in prof- key economic issues perti- the sessions. of the companies in the sec- its. They are consumer ser- nent to Russia, emerging Sheikh Mohammed said, “I continues.” forum to discuss issues re- QDB CEO Abdulaziz bin tor reported profits of $591 vices, food & staples retailing markets and the world as a was honoured to take part Known as the ‘Russian garding medium and small- Nasser Al Khalifa said that par- million in the quarter under and software & services. Com- whole. in this valuable panel dis- Davos’, this forum hosts the sized enterprises in Russia, ticipating in the event in Russia review compared to a loss of panies in the food & staples The event also covers so- cussion with several of my discussion of issues of great- the Shanghai Cooperation was to enhance the scope of $181 million in the first quar- retailing and software & ser- cial and cultural issues and counterparts from both Qa- est importance to emerg- Organization, the BRICS, cooperation and partnership ter of 2020. vices sectors reported smaller technological development, tari and Russian entities. As a ing markets and the global the Association of Southeast opportunities and to support The banking sector also profits due to a higher base in and provides an opportunity leading telecommunications economy. Asian Nations, and the Busi- Qatar National Vision 2030 of reported higher profits during the first quarter of 2020. to improve business collabo- operator reliant on ground- This year’s forum with ness Twenty (B20) among having a diversified and sustain- the quarter at $8.4 billion; a The decline in the con- ration between Qatar and breaking technology to en- the theme ‘Together Again others. able economy. growth of over 16 percent y- sumer services sector was Russia. able us to maintain our posi- - Economy of New Reality’ The largest delegations He added that QDB, in o-y and 66 percent q-o-q. The mainly led by losses in com- Ooredoo is hosting a tion as an industry pioneer, consists of four main pro- are from Qatar, the guest its capacity as responsible of sequential growth reflected panies that continue to be booth at the event, focusing forums such as these are the grammes like Joining Forces country of this year’s forum, growing private sector exports higher provisions-led decline affected by COVID-19 restric- on its path to the major foot- ideal platform on which we to Advance Development, as well as from the United and support SMEs, looked to in profits in the fourth quarter tions, including airlines and ball event being held in Doha can share insight and exper- Delivering on National De- States and China. open new avenues for Qatari of 2020. Out of the 64 banks related industries. in 2022, and its executive tise for the benefit of us all. velopment Targets, Human Since 1997, the SPIEF companies. in the region, 46 banks report- In terms of countries, ag- senior management is meet- We extend our thanks to the Factor in Responding to has become a leading global He also noted that the bank ed a growth in profits. gregate net profits for Saudi ing with some of Russia’s organisers for the opportu- Global Challenges, and New platform for members of the succeeded in continuing to The materials sector piv- Arabian listed companies leading technology compa- nity to join the panel, and Technology Frontiers. business community. The fo- support entrepreneurs in 2020, oted to gains from losses in rose 47 percent y-o-y to $29.3 nies and telecom operators. look forward to more such Over 130 events are rum was cancelled last year despite the challenges of the the year-ago period. Profits billion in Q1-2021 against Speaking on the occasion, opportunities as the event planned during the four-day due to the pandemic. COVID-19 pandemic. stood at $3.45 billion in the $19.9 billion in the year-ago first quarter 2021 compared quarter. 10 Thursday, June 3, 2021 Economy & Business Asia’s factories sustain expansion; supply chain woes cloud outlook

Agencies saw an expansion in factory nies have trouble exporting The survey followed Chi- The final au Jibun Bank Separate data released on activity moderate in May, pur- enough goods, that bodes ill na’s official MP I on Monday, Japan Manufacturing PMI Tuesday showed Japanese Asia’s factory activity contin- chasing managers’ indexes for the region’s economies,” which showed factory activity dropped to a seasonally ad- companies cut spending on ued to expand in May thanks (PMI) showed on Tuesday, he said. in the world’s second-largest justed 53.0 in May from 53.6 plant and equipment for the to an ongoing recovery in glob- underscoring the fragile na- China’s factory activity ex- economy slowed slightly in in the previous month, but fourth consecutive quarter in al demand, surveys showed ture of their recoveries. panded at the fastest pace this ‘Fastest pace’ May on surging raw material higher than a 52.5 flash read- January-March, as the econo- on Tuesday, though rising “A spread of new variants year in May on solid demand costs. ing. my struggles to shake off the raw material costs and supply is already having a negative at home and overseas, though China’s factory activity Factories in Taiwan and A global chip shortage and drag from the coronavirus chain constraints clouded the impact on supply chains. If sharp rises in input prices expanded at the fastest pace Vietnam were so far holding supply chain disruptions have pandemic. outlook. this situation persists, it would and strains in supply chains this year in May on solid up despite rising infections. hit car production, causing Ja- South Korea’s PMI stood A spike in COVID-19 infec- hit Asian manufacturers that crimped some firms’ produc- demand at home and Taiwan’s PMI stood at 62.0 in pan’s output growth to miss at 53.7 in May, slowing from tions in countries like Taiwan had been scrambling to di- tion, a survey showed on Tues- overseas, though sharp rises May, slowing from April but expectations in April. April but extending growth and Vietnam could disrupt versify supply chains out of day. in input prices and strains in remaining well above the 50- Japanese auto giants Toy- into an eighth straight month. semiconductor output and China,” said Toru Nishihama, The Caixin/Markit Manu- supply chains crimped some mark that separates growth ota Motor and Honda Motor In a sign South Korean supply chains, posing a head- chief economist at Dai-ichi facturing PMI, which focuses firms’ production, a survey from contraction. have suspended output in Ma- firms were facing rising cost ache for manufacturers and Life Research Institute. on smaller firms, rose to 52.0 showed on Tuesday. The Vietnam’s PMI also stayed laysia due to lockdown meas- burdens, however, the survey weighing on Asia’s export- “Asia’s recovery has been last month, the highest since above 50 at 53.1 in May, ures imposed to combat the also showed a gauge of input driven recovery, analysts say. driven more by external than December and inching up Caixin/Markit Manufacturing though slowing from 54.7 in pandemic, Kyodo news agency prices surging to its highest Japan and South Korea domestic demand. If compa- from April’s 51.9. PMI rose to 52.0 last month April. reported on Tuesday. level in over 13 years. EU eyes revamp of GCC family businesses to be ID check-free zone to improve travel flow feted for generational success Agencies branch, the European Com- mission, said its proposals of the Family Business Awards Executive Employee honours EU eyes revamp of ID involve an improved system All entities in GCC programme is to recognise employees within a family check-free zone to improve of monitoring to help re- family business champions firm who has demonstrated travel flow store trust between member that are part of a that have navigated challeng- exceptional loyalty, commit- The European Union countries. Brussels argues family-owned ing times to continue to build ment, and contribution to unveiled plans Wednes- that countries would be less their business and add value the business. Nominees must day to revamp Europe’s ID inclined to put restrictions business and at to the economy. The awards have over 10 years of service check-free travel area after in place if they’re confident least in the 2nd gen recognize the importance of within a GCC-headquartered national coronavirus re- their neighbors are acting family business to the GCC family business in the second strictions placed new strains properly. stand to win and put the spotlight on fam- generation or more. on tourism, travel and busi- “Terrorism will not end. ily groups and teams that ad- With entrepreneurial ness throughout the bloc We will have new pandem- Tribune News Network dress generational challenges spirit as an essential quality over the last year. ics probably, we will have Doha through rigorous planning for the next and future gen- The travel zone, known other challenges coming,” and foresight, family unity erations, the Next Genera- as the “Schengen area,” is EU Home Affairs Commis- The Family Business Council and innovation and creativity. tion Venture award honours made up of 26 countries: sioner Ylva Johansson told Gulf (FBCG) has unveiled the Omar K. Alghanim, Chair- a young individual who has 22 EU nations plus Iceland, reporters as she unveiled first ‘Family Business Awards’ man of Family Business launched a successful venture Liechtenstein, Norway and the plans. in the GCC region to honour Council Gulf, added: “While in the GCC within or outside Switzerland. Normally, peo- “What we need is to organisations for their con- family businesses are the their family business. The ple and goods move freely prepare the governance of tinued success across genera- mainstay of the region, con- nominee must be aged 18 to between these countries the whole Schengen area to tions. The awards highlight tributing significant value, 40 years, affiliated to a fam- without border checks. be able to face and address the contribution of family- creating jobs and launching ily business in the region with Panicked by Italy’s coro- these challenges, to secure owned businesses that add to innovative enterprises, their the venture either inside or navirus outbreak in Febru- our citizens while also hav- about 60 percent of the gross contribution has been seldom outside the family firm. ary last year, some Schen- ing free movement,” Jo- domestic product of the GCC recognised. With the Fam- The Next Generation In- gen countries imposed hansson said. “We are not and employ about 80 percent ily Business Awards, we are novation award celebrates border restrictions without stronger than our weakest of the labour force. celebrating their success, in the impact of a next genera- consulting their neighbors link.” Open for all entities in the building thriving business tion family member who has to try to keep the disease Another goal is to en- GCC that are part of a family- models across generations. helped drive innovation and out. The moves caused mas- large the Schengen zone, owned business and at least The pandemic has particu- digital transformation for- sive traffic jams and blocked bringing EU countries Bul- in the second generation, larly highlighted the need for ward within the family busi- key medical equipment garia, Romania, Croatia and the awards are presented in building local entrepreneur- ness. Nominees must be be- from getting across borders. Cyprus into it. four categories – SME Fam- ship, and the Awards will tween 18 to 40 years, part of Nineteen countries put bor- Around 420 million ily Business, Non-Family Ex- inspire new generations of a regional family business and der restrictions in place. people live in the Schengen ecutive, NexGen Venture and entrepreneurs who can learn must have demonstrated in- Free movement is a pil- zone. Almost 1.7 million NexGen Innovation. from the lessons of the estab- novation within the firm. lar of European integration. people reside in one Schen- The winners will receive Hind Bahwan, head of jury for SME Family Business and Non-Family lished businesses as they pass During the evaluation It helps businesses flourish gen nation and work in an- their award at the FBCG Executive categories and chairperson, of Bahwan CyberTek Group their legacy to the new gen- process, a shortlist of the top and many officials worry other, while an estimated Awards Ceremony and can eration.” 10 entries will be finalised by that the future of the Schen- 3.5 million people in Europe attend FBCG’s member-only ated by a special jury headed Basco, Associate Professor Among the four cat- end-July. The Award jury will gen area is under threat cross what were once per- Annual Summit and gala din- by Hind Bahwan, Chairperson and Sheikh Saoud bin Khalid egories, the award for SME review and evaluate the short- from virus travel restric- manent border crossings ner. They will also have ex- of Bahwan CyberTek Group, bin Khalid Al-Qassimi Chair Family Business aims to list to select three finalists for tions. Those measures have every day. clusive access to select FBCG the NexGen Venture and Nex- in Family Business at AUS; honour enterprises for their each category. This will be added to border pressures At least 8 countries cur- events, activities, and educa- Gen Innovation will be chosen Alexis Du Roy De Blicquy, generational success, inno- followed by a finalists pitch to already caused by the arrival rently have some restrictions tion programmes for one year. by the FBCG Board chaired by CEO of FBN International; vation and community im- the jury, and the winners will in Europe of well over 1 mil- in place, either due to coro- Businesses can nomi- Omar K. Alghanim and other Fadi Hammadeh, General pact. The award is open for a be chosen per category. lion migrants in 2015. navirus prevention or se- nate or self-nominate for the Board members. Counsel of Al-Futtaim Group family-owned business with The awards serve as a per- The new strategy aims curity reasons. Restrictions categories by June 30, 2021 The other jury members and next generation fam- headquarters in the GCC and fect platform to take stock, to beef up Europe’s exter- are meant to last no longer through www.fbcgawards. include international and re- ily business leaders Lulwa Al has fewer than 250 employ- benchmark and gain higher nal borders, through the than 6 months but some com and learn more about gional academics Dr. Bridget Soudairy from Saudi Arabia ees and/or less than US$70 awareness strengths and ar- Frontex border agency and countries — notably Austria, the specificeligibility criteria. Kustin, Research Fellow and and Rahma Al Barwani from million annual turnover. The eas of improvement validated a state-of-the-art digital- France and Denmark — rou- While the SME Family Busi- Qualitative Lead, Oxford Oman. enterprise must be in the sec- by a panel of credible and ized entry and exit system tinely renew them and have ness and Non-Family Execu- Ownership Project at Univer- Announcing the awards, ond-generation or above. knowledgeable family busi- to keep an eye on who en- done so for years. tive categories will be evalu- sity of Oxford and Dr. Rodrigo Hind Bahwan said: “The goal The award for Non-Family ness academics and leaders. ters or leaves. Cooperation The Commission esti- between police and national mates that border restric- security agencies and im- tions and closures can result proved visa policies are also in additional costs of 5-to-18 foreseen. billion euros ($6-to-22 bil- The EU’s executive lion) a year. Zoom’s boom continues in Q1, raising post-pandemic hopes Agencies timates for both the current May-July quarter and its en- Zoom is still booming, rais- tire fiscal year. according to ing prospects that the video- FactSet Research. conferencing service will be For its full year ending Germany welcomes EU tax able to sustain its momen- next January, Zoom now tum, even as the easing pan- Reassurance foresees annual revenue of transparency deal for big firms demic lessens the need for Zoom CEO Eric Yuan sought to nearly $4 billion. That would virtual meetings. reassure Wall Street that the be a roughly 50% increase Agencies greater tax justice,” German Some signs for optimism San Jose, California, company from last year, which saw Finance Minister Olaf Scholz emerged in the company’s will still play a key role in an revenue quadruple from the Germany’s finance minister said. latest quarterly earnings re- evolving environment that is previous year. on Wednesday welcomed an “The new rules create great- port released Tuesday. That expected to give workers more The uncertainty sur- agreement requiring large com- er transparency so that interna- fueled a 3% gain in Zoom’s rounding Zoom’s prospects panies in the European Union tional corporations can’t wiggle recently slumping stock to flexibility to split their time in a post-pandemic economy to reveal how much tax they out of their tax obligations,” he $338 after the numbers came between the home and office. already has caused its stock paid in which country. added. “There needs to be an out. Zoom’s revenue and profit price to plunge by more than The deal late Tuesday be- end to dirty tax tricks finally.” Zoom CEO Eric Yuan continued to grow at dizzying 40% from its peak of nearly tween representatives of the The European Union esti- sought to reassure Wall Street rates that surpassed analysts’ $589 reached last October. EU’s 27 nations and the Eu- mates that tax avoidance meas- that the San Jose, California, projections. In one key Zoom’s current market value ropean Parliament ends five ures by large companies costs company will still play a key measure, Zoom ended its of nearly $100 billion is still years of haggling over country- the bloc more than 50 billion role in an evolving environ- February-April quarter with This file photo shows a sign for Zoom Video Communications ahead more than triple what it was by-country reporting rules for euros ($61 billion) each year. ment that is expected to give 497,000 customers of their Nasdaq IPO in New York. before the World Health Or- corporations with total consoli- Some campaigners lament- workers more flexibility to ganization declared a global dated revenue of more than 750 ed that the deal, which still split their time between the least 10 workers and sub- period last year when the pandemic in March 2020. million euros (currently about needs to be formally approved, home and office. rates that surpassed analysts’ scribed to the premium ver- pandemic clampdowns were What’s more, Zoom is $917 million) across more than only requires companies to pro- “Zoom is here to help each projections. But other indica- sion of its service. That was still in an early stage. making far more money than one country in each of the past vide detailed figures on their tax customer calibrate their fu- tors depicted a company that a gain of 29,900 customers Those larger subscrib- it did before the pandemic. two consecutive financial years. payments in the EU and almost ture working model in their may face more headwinds in that category from the ers will be pivotal to Zoom’s Zoom Video Communica- Among the companies af- two dozen non-EU countries on own way,” Yuan told analysts with the lifting of stay-at- November-January quarter, ongoing success because they tions Inc. earned $227 mil- fected will be major interna- the bloc’s of ‘black’ or ‘grey’ lists during a Tuesday meeting home restrictions that have Zoom’s smallest increase typically commit to longer- lion, or 74 cents per share, tional corporations such as of uncooperative tax havens. hosted on the company’s ser- propelled the video-confer- during a three-month period term contracts than employ- during its most recent quar- Google and Amazon, which Chiara Putaturo of the aid vice. “Many companies are encing service’s popularity since before the pandemic ers with just a few workers ter, up from a profit of $27 have used entities in low-tax group Oxfam said the agree- redesigning the workplace to during the past 15 months. started. who tend to prefer month-to- million at the same time last countries such as Ireland and ment allows companies to ob- enhance the hybrid work ex- In one key measure, By comparison, Zoom month commitments. year. Revenue for the period Luxembourg to reduce their tax scure how much tax they’re perience.” Zoom ended its February- added more than 183,000 In a show of confidence, nearly tripled from the same burden elsewhere. paying in three-quarters of the Zoom’s revenue and profit April quarter with 497,000 customers with 10 or more Zoom management projected time last year to $956.2 mil- “This is a huge step for world’s countries. continued to grow at dizzying customers that employed at employees during the same revenue above analysts’ es- lion. Economy & Business Thursday, June 3, 2021 11 SPIEF 2021: Qatar takes a slice of the Arab World to St. Petersburg The SPIEF guest country, Qatar, recreates atmosphere of a real Arab city at its pavilion, complete with streets and a central square

At the entrance to the Qatar pavilion at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), guests are welcomed by the Majlis, a traditional zone of hospitality and the first spot of acquaintance with the country.

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Qatar has presented a slice QRDI council leads Russia-Qatar Innovation Dialogue of the Arab world at Russia’s flagship business conference Stunning Tribune News Network tries. — the St Petersburg Inter- Doha The discussions relate to national Economic Forum The entire pavilion is united by QRDI Council’s central area of (SPIEF) — that began in the a large-scale suspended Qatar Research, Develop- focus, which is to develop and port city on Wednesday. installation: a translucent ment and Innovation (QRDI) implement the national strat- On the territory of Pavilion structure made of ephemeral Council hosted and led a panel egy for RDI in Qatar. Known G of Expoforum, over an area rattan mesh in the form of at the Qatar Pavilion during as QRDI 2030, the ten-year of 2,000 square meters, Qatar arcades, volumetric walls and the St. Petersburg Internation- strategy aims to transform Qa- — the SPIEF Guest Country — oriental arches creates a al Economic Forum (SPIEF), tar’s RDI ecosystem, ushering recreated the atmosphere of a which saw over 20,000 at- in a new era for Qatar which real Arab city, complete with stunning image that refers to tendees and close to 50 enti- sees boosted productivity, new streets and a central square. the authentic architecture of ties from Qatar as this year’s job opportunities and solu- At the entrance to the pa- Qatar.. guest nation at the event. tions to domestic challenges. vilion, guests are welcomed Titled “Russia-Qatar In- QRDI 2030 presents seven by the Majlis of Qatar — a novation Dialogue,” the panel transformation elements to traditional zone of hospitality It is fundamentally essen- was moderated by Alexander develop the RDI ecosystem in and the first spot of acquaint- tial for the delegation of Qatar Kuleshov, Rector of the Skolk- Qatar and five national prior- ance with Qatar. Guests will that the material component ovo Institute of Science and ity areas on which to center be treated to delicious Arabic of the Pavilion after the clo- Technology and saw participa- future RDI activity. coffee, will have an opportu- sure of SPIEF-2021 finds a tion by the following speakers: Panellists address the Russia-Qatar Innovation Dialogue hosted and led by QRDI. About QRDI Council nity to see a miniature of the “second life”. Therefore, with- Eng. Omar Ali Al-Ansari, Sec- Qatar Research, Develop- main pavilion of the country in the framework of the Mate- retary General, QRDI Coun- tion as Russia and Qatar have address unique challenges ment and Innovation (QRDI) and get acquainted with the rial Continuity Program, the cil; Mohamed Badr Hashem both placed research, devel- Panel showcased the lat- faced by our communities.” Council was established in organizer of Qatar’s participa- material resources of the pa- Al-Sada, CEO Hassad Food; opment and innovation (RDI) est thinking in the coun- The panellists discussed 2018 to drive research, devel- tion in the SPIEF — the Qatar- vilion (pieces of furniture and Leonid Sorkin, Chairman of at the top of their agendas. tries’ innovation policies how important linkages need opment, and innovation (RDI) Russian Center for Coopera- plants) will be donated and the Board of Directors, Vice QRDI Council highlighted the and programs, with partic- to be made across different efforts on a national level in tion (QRCC). distributed to Russian univer- President, Honeywell JSC; reasons for which RDI has ipation from public and kinds of entities, such as large line with the Qatar National The entire pavilion is unit- sities, libraries, and museums. Mohammed Bin Abdulla Al become a focus in Qatar and corporates, SMEs, start-ups, Vision 2030 and the Second ed by a large-scale suspended Within the Heritage Pro- Thani, CEO, Ooredoo and RDI-related initiatives that are private entities government agencies and National Development Strate- installation: a translucent gram, volunteers will be rec- Mohammed Al-Abdulla, CEO underway. At the same time, knowledge institutions. They gy (2018-2022). QRDI Council structure made of ephemeral ommended to the Supreme Doha Venture Capital; Arkady QRDI Council also shared its sari remarked, “We see RDI also discussed the tools and has developed a ten-year strat- rattan mesh in the form of Committee for Delivery and Dvorkovich, Chairman, Skolk- perspective on how RDI will as the key ingredient that will regulatory initiatives that can egy, QRDI 2030, which seeks arcades, volumetric walls and Legacy (SC-2022) and will ovo Foundation; Anatoly leverage and build upon the unlock future success and help foster a healthy innova- to create a locally empowered, oriental arches creates a stun- have an excellent opportu- Valetov, CEO of Moscow In- country’s existing world class prosperity, where the success tion ecosystem and the role globally connected RDI eco- ning image that refers to the nity to take part in the FIFA novation Cluster and Vladislav infrastructure and industry of nations will be determined that government, investment system, mobilizing leadership authentic architecture of Qa- World Cup in Qatar in 2022; Shapsha, Governor, Govern- successes, to deliver a future by the competitiveness of their funds and development funds across government, academia tar. This solution organically a special book edition with ment of the Kaluga Region. growth platform that drives talent base globally, and the all play in fostering and at- and industry, to transform the forms and zones the volumes the best recipes of Qatar cui- The panel saw one-hour economic prosperity. development and use of ad- tracting RDI-driven business- social and economic future of of functional spaces, as well as sine is planned for publishing, lively discussion on innova- Speaking at the panel, An- vanced technology that can es to their respective coun- Qatar. symbolizes the connection be- and a special digest in Russian tween the past and the present about the art of Qatar will be of Qatar. presented, including valuable The main business area of funds from the National Mu- the Qatar Pavilion is divided seum of Qatar. QNTC offers a peek into Qatar’s heritage and culture into two parts. The first zone This approach is in line contains the stands of the with national and interna- Tribune News Network countries, the previous edi- Operation Officer at Qatar entities that form the Qatari tional goals, such as the Qatar Doha tion of SPIEF in 2019 saw the National Tourism Council delegation. Each stand has its National Concept and the Sus- signing of agreements worth (QNTC), said: “ We are hon- own unique design, reflecting tainable Development Goals, Qatar National Tourism nearly $50bn. oured to be part of the Qa- the unique features of each of which have been accepted Council (QNTC) is part of the Through its participation tar Pavilion, and are eager the companies. Another zone by the United Nations Gen- delegation representing Qa- at SPIEF, QNTC and other Qa- to share the destination and - Doha Hall - is a discussion eral Assembly and are to be tar at the St. Petersburg In- tari entities are demonstrating the rich business opportuni- venue, where heads of minis- achieved by 2030. ternational Economic Forum that Qatar’s economy is open ties that exist in Qatar with tries and departments, heads The ceremony of handing (SPIEF). for business. As Qatar looks SPIEF’s audiences. Steward- of key companies in the coun- over the heritage of the Qa- As one of the largest in- to more diverse source mar- ing efforts in the tourism sec- try, representatives of the ex- tar Pavilion will take place on vestment-focused events of kets for visitors and goods, its tor, QNTC works with part- pert community will discuss June 5, 2021 at 13:00. its kind, it affords a platform tourism sector continues to ners to develop offerings that strengthening of economic As a reminder, Qatar will whereby Qatar can showcase demonstrate growth, with new showcase Qatar’s natural and political relations between take part in SPIEF 2021 as a the destination and invest- products and infrastructure beauty and facilitates the de- countries, building business Guest Country. At the forum ment opportunities therein. under development. As part velopment of the sector.” and cultural ties, cooperation site, the National Pavilion of As Guest Country for of its strategy to attract visi- With high rankings for in the field of ecology and na- Qatar will be deployed, which SPIEF 21, Qatar is hosting tors from new source markets, competitiveness, Qatar of- ture protection, etc. The busi- will fully represent the eco- the Qatar National Pavilion. A and attract investment, QNTC fers seamless services for ness program reflects not only nomic potential of the Middle cultural programme will com- will showcase three new tour- businesses and investors. Its the economic potential of Qa- East country. It is expected plement the business agenda, ism developments– Fuwairit, unparalleled safety and con- tar, but also a wide range of in- that the Qatari delegation will offering visitors a taste of Qa- Ras Abrouq and bin Ghannam nectivity, award-winning hos- terests of the country in terms become one of the largest in tar’s offerings, as well as its Island. These meet the needs pitality and Service Excellence of international cooperation. history of Forum and will bring heritage and culture. With of visitors looking for sun, sea across consumer touchpoints, All events are thematically together high-ranking officials, offices inR ussia since 2018, and sand holidays, an impor- as well as heritage and cultural grouped and arranged in ac- politicians, business repre- QNTC is committed to fur- tant requirement for tourists products, provide rounded ex- cordance with the days of fo- sentatives, heads of govern- ther building ties with Russia. from Russia. periences to visitors and busi- rum. ment and public organizations. With representation from 145 Berthold Trenkel, Chief nesses alike. 12 Thursday, June 3, 2021 Economy & Business Lulu unveils ‘Mango Mania’ at its outlets in Qatar Tribune News Network auguration of the Mango Fes- under a promotional cam- Food Section namely Mam- Doha tival, this first Mango Festival paign that not only fetches the bazha Payasam, Mango Raita, of the season 2021. I think mango season to its maximum Mango Kesari, Fish Mango Lulu Hypermarket on Lulu has been doing a great but also introduces the many Curry, Chemmeen Mango Wednesday launched the job in organising such a Man- flavours of more than 46 va- Curry, Mango Chia Pud- mango festival entitled ‘Man- go Festival every year, and rieties of the luscious fruit ding, Mango Flax Seed Vegan go Mania 2021’ at its outlets this year’s festival with more mainly grown all over India, Smoothie, Avocado-Mango in Qatar. than 30 varieties of mangoes and around the world. Juice, Mango Lassi, Chai The week-long festival was from India at display, coming It has been made conveni- Mango Tango, Mango Jerjir inaugurated by the Ambas- and representing all different ent for the connoisseurs of Salad, Mango Chick Peas Sal- sador of India to Qatar HE parts of the country, whether this exotic fruit to taste the ad, Mexican Raw Mango Sal- Deepak Mittal at Lulu Hyper- it is the south of India, centre versatility and to buy the best ad, Thai Mango Salad, Mango market’s Al Gharrafa branch. of India or north of India, and taste that suits their palate. Barfi, Mango Halwa and Ze- The idea behind the festival I think it is enough for every- This year the festival chuan Mango Fried Rice etc. was to introduce various varie- one to taste, enjoy and relish will exhibit a wide variety of The bakery section offers ties of Mangoes and to make it the king of fruits as we call the popular and delicious man- a series of delicacies such as popular among the local com- ‘mango’ everywhere. I com- goes from India, Sri Lanka, Fresh Mango Cake, Mango munity and in the Middle East. mend and congratulate Lulu Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangla- Mousse Cake, Mango Muffin, Lulu Group has been or- once again for this.” desh, Colombia, Brazil, Su- Mango Tart, Mango Mousse ganising the Mango Festival “I am so happy and glad dan, Yemen, Thailand, Kenya Cup, Mango Loaf Cake, Man- for last 20 years in succession to see a lot of our colleagues and Uganda. A few among go Slab Cake, Mango Pastry and they are the first hyper- and friends from Qatar them- the prominent varieties are: and Mango Swiss Roll and market who introduced this selves witnessing this great Alphonso, Himapasanth, many more. Mango Mania innovative Festival to the Mid- festival and I appreciate even Sindooram, Sindiri, Badami, also offers various processed dle East, and in Qatar it was the great tasting mango and Kesar, Rajapuri, Thottapuri, and packed mango products organized for the first time in what has put at display by, is Duseri, Langara, Neelam, ranging from jams, pickles, the year 2003. Every year it also how mango can be used Banganapalli, Moovandan, pulps, Mango fish Curry and draws overwhelming response in different forms – whether Malgova, Mallika, Chakkara cakes to a widespread variety from all corners as the Mango it is in the bakery, whether it Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE Deepak Mittal inaugurates the mango festival at Lulu Hypermarket’s Gound and five varieties of of different products. is treated as the king of fruits is in the live cooking, whether Al Gharrafa branch on Wednesday. Indian Organic Mangoes of Mangoes are seasonal worldwide. it is in the sweets and desserts historical importance. fruits and full season of fresh Speaking on the occasion, – I think it can be adopted, it happy to be part of this Mango said. an amazing experience for the The festival will also fea- mango fruit begins in the the Indian envoy said, “I am can be mixed and the fusion Festival, my best wishes for The management stated connoisseurs of mangoes in ture a wide range of mango- month of March and lasts un- glad to join today for the in- it can be created. So, I am so the success of this festival”, he that the festival is going to be Qatar. They are being focused based products in the Hot til August.

China pushes Chip maker Shanghai Air Renesas says Expo due to it’s nearly new Covid-19 recovered outbreak from blaze Agencies Agencies A fire-damaged Japanese fac- China has postponed an tory that supplies many of international aviation and the auto industry’s computer aerospace expo in Shang- chips is producing about 88% hai following a surge of of what it was making before Covid-19 infections in the March blaze, its owner the southern province of says. Guangdong, highlighting Renesas Electronics Corp ongoing challenges for said Tuesday that replace- businesses operating dur- ments for fire-damaged ing the pandemic. equipment arrived on May “Due to the recent out- 27, and should be running in break, some scheduled ex- mid-June. That would allow hibitors from high and me- the company to return to full dium-risk regions cannot production. come to Shanghai to par- The March 19 Renesas fire ticipate in the exhibition,” and a worldwide shortage of organisers of the Shanghai computer chips have wreaked International Aerospace havoc on auto industry pro- Technology and Equip- duction schedules, forcing ment Exhibition said in a companies to cut production statement on Wednesday. and allocate scarce chips to “As a result, we were higher-margin models. The forced to postpone the production cuts have crimped Shanghai Air Expo, origi- the supply of new vehicles nally scheduled for June 16 Startup executives of the fourth cohort of QST’s Accelerator Programme participating in a virtual programme. just as demand recovers from to June 18.” the coronavirus pandemic, China recorded 24 causing shortages and rais- new coronavirus cases on ing new vehicle prices. Used Tuesday, 14 of which were vehicle prices have hit record imported, according to the levels. National Health Commis- Qatar SportsTech concludes Ford, for instance, said sion. The 10 local cases it the shortage would halve were all reported in Guang- its production from normal dong province, a national levels in the second quarter. manufacturing hub. Nearly all automakers have Over the past few days, been affected but Ford, Gen- authorities in Guangdong 4th accelerator programme eral Motors, Nissan, Honda, have expanded rapid vi- Stellantis, Tesla and Volk- ral screening and lock- swagen have been hit. down measures in re- 10 innovative sportsTech startups from 8 countries were accelerated as part of QST’s award-winning programme While near-normal pro- sponse to the outbreak of duction at the Renesas Naka a fast-spreading strain first Tribune News Network ticketing engine, a device to zations, amplifying the reach plant is good news for the found in India. Doha help visually impaired im- and the recognition of Qatar’s auto business, it won’t solve State news agency Xin- merse themselves in a foot- sportstech scene globally. the industry’s shortage by it- hua reported on Tuesday Qatar SportsTech (QST), ball match, a fan engagement Ibrahim Abdulaziz Al self, said Phil Amsrud, senior that 38 zones in the pro- a leading startup accelerator platform that includes col- Mannai, Executive Director principal analyst with IHS vincial capital Guangzhou, founded by Qatar Develop- lectible sports non-fungible of Advisory & Incubation of Markit who tracks automo- where the mini-outbreak ment Bank (QDB), has com- tokens (NFTs), a predictive QDB, said: “We would like to tive semiconductors. is concentrated, have been pleted the fourth cohort of its talent insights platform that congratulate the 4th Cohort Renesas is the third- locked down. The latest Accelerator Program. enables smarter decisions in alumni of QST’s Accelerator largest maker of automotive measures follow drastic The 10 accelerated start- the football transfer market, Program, whose bold ideas chips by revenue, and the restrictions on outbound ups include Field of Vision, and stretchable health moni- and disruptive technologies largest supplier of microcon- travel from the city to sever ComeTogether, Stable In- toring solutions amongst will play a key role in further troller units, which are widely virus transmission routes. novations, BBox Sports, many others. boosting Qatar’s sportstech used on automobiles, Amsrud The Guangdong gov- Navbuddy, Juego Football, The Demo Day will be live industry. With years of expe- said. But it contracts for a ma- ernment has designated StretchSkin, NSAtech, Ai Ab- streamed on Youtube and In- rience in incubation and in- jority of auto chip production two communities as high acus, Sentio Sports. stagram for the wider sports- vestment, QDB prides itself from Taiwan Semiconductor risk in Guangzhou and In line with the QDB’s mis- Ibrahim Al Mannai at a QST event. tech community to watch, and to be a pioneer in the entre- Manufacturing Co., which is eight communities in the sion to develop and diversify startups’ pitches will remain preneurial industry in Qatar, still working to increase out- city, as well as in Foshan the private sector in Qatar, class professionals and global vestors from QST’s network, online on QST’s Demo Day showcasing its commitment put, Amsrud said. “Naka by and Luan, as medium risk. QST’s intensive three-month leaders in sportstech. providing them with the ideal website, (demoday.qatar- to diversify and grow Qatar’s itself is not going to be able The Shanghai govern- Accelerator Program sup- During the program, the opportunity to secure further sportstech.com) allowing all economy of innovation, in to fill the entire hole that we ment on Tuesday reported ported 10 innovative startups accelerated startups also en- funding beyond the program, interested investors to con- line with the Qatar National have in the supply chain,” he six new Covid-19 infec- from across the globe in accel- gaged with key players driving helping them to grow their nect with the startups. Vision 2030”. said. tions, all of which were im- erating their growth. Startups Qatar’s sports and entrepre- business and establish them- Following Demo Day, QST Omar Salem, CEO and It will take until the third ported. will also further develop their neurial ecosystems, includ- selves in Qatar as well as to will continue supporting each Co-Founder of Field of Vi- quarter for the auto indus- Despite China’s recov- solutions in the industry in ing QST’s founder, QDB, its expand globally. company’s growth with tar- sion, said: “QST provided us try to see the improved out- ery from the pandemic line with QST’s vision to be a powering partner Startup To celebrate the wrap-up geted connections, hands-on with exposure to the sports put from TSMC and other last year, clusters of new catalyst for reshaping sports bootcamp, and its strategic of the fourth cohort, QST will commercial and fundraising and broadcasting industries, chip foundries, but it won’t infections continue to dis- technology in the region and partners Supreme Commit- hold the final Demo Day on support, in addition to events which we were trying to break be enough to fill a backlog, rupt domestic travel. The beyond. tee for Delivery & Legacy, Qa- 3 June 2021, where each of that bring together a wealth in to. The QST team and our he said. Even from Octo- country has not completely The selected startups had tar Stars League, beIN Media the 10 startups will showcase of alumni companies world- mentors have given us the in- ber through December, the eased international travel the opportunity to engage in Group, MBK Holding, Qatar their innovations to QST’s wide. Cohort 4 graduating sight we need to refine both auto industry still won’t have restrictions either, requir- specialized workshops host- Financial Centre, Aspire Zone partners and global mentor startups will join the commu- our product and our business enough chips, he said. “We ing foreign visitors to un- ed by international experts; Foundation, and the Ministry and investor networks. This nity of previous 35 QST alum- proposition towards stadiums should start seeing an im- dergo at least 14 days of one-on-one coaching sessions of Commerce & Industry. cohort’s groundbreaking in- nus, who have raised nearly and clubs. We are in a much provement, but we won’t be quarantine in designated with industry specialists and Furthermore, the startups novations cover the most dis- USD 10 million in funds to- stronger position now and are able to ship everything we facilities. partners as well as receive took part in investor pitch- ruptive technologies, includ- date and worked with inter- going into our customer trials didn’t fill earlier,”A msrud mentor support from world- ing events with potential in- ing a blockchain-based digital national brands and organi- next month as a result!” said. QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Serena QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune battles past Buzarnescu at Roland Garros page 14

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ICSS highlights role of sport in driving social & economic devp at SPIEF 2021 Tribune News Network and global scale. ingly recognizing the impor- During the session, the tance of sport policymaking During the 24th St. Peters- ICSS shared a case study based on big data.” burg International Economic ‘Business Case for the Purity Other speakers on the pan- Forum (SPIEF) 2021 where of Sport’ developed by the el included, Mohammed Al the State of Qatar is being fea- ICSS, United Nations Educa- Kuwari, Chief Marketing Of- tured as a guest country, the tional, Scientific andCultural ficer, Aspire Zone Foundation, International Centre for Sport Organization (UNESCO) and Fatma Al Nuaimi, Communi- Security (ICSS) highlighted Sport Integrity Global Alliance cations Executive Director, Su- the role of sport in driving (SIGA), which examines the preme Committee for Delivery social, economic, and infra- political, economic, and so- and Legacy, Aleksandr Med- structural growth in one of the cial benefits of protecting the vedev, General Director, FC event’s panel discussions. integrity of sport, and in par- Zenit, and Vladimir Leonov, The ICSS and Aspire Zone ticular the aspects of return on Minister of Sports, Republic of Foundation (AZF) joined investment (ROI). Tatarstan. forces to co-organise a panel Sharing his view on the The ICSS also will also titled ‘Sport as a Catalyst of matter, Dr. Bahruz Balayev, take part in a panel discussion Macro-economic and So- Acting Director Legacy & In- ‘Youth Building a New World’ cial Change’ where thought novation, ICSS said, “The during the Forum, where Dr. leaders and subject matter ‘Macro-economic and Social Balayev will speak about the experts gathered to discuss Impact’ session in itself is in- work of Save the Dream, a how sport as a global multi- dicative of the significance and global initiative of the ICSS billion-dollar sector and the the growing understanding which was established to em- major sporting events have of sport as a major economic power youth through safe ac- played a significant part in driver and the fact that many cess to sport and its education- Panel on Sport as a Catalyst of Macro-economic and Social Change at the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2021. the development at a local states today are also increas- al and social values. Al Annabi aim for more focus and a good result against India

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India will brace themselves for a stiff test against Qatar when the two teams square off in Group E of the Asian Quali- fiers forthe FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium at 8pm on Thursday. Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be determined to bolster their hopes of earning an auto- matic spot in the third round of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 when they India coach Igor Stimac with India captain Sunil Chhetri during a play Bangladesh. training session in Doha. Despite having already sealed their place in the FIFA World Cup 2022 as hosts, Qatar a ‘quality team’, Qatar are favourites to win Group E which will seal their place in the AFC Asian Cup it’ll be difficult game China 2023 Finals. The reigning AFC Asian Cup title holders have enjoyed against them: Stimac an almost flawless qualifying campaign, with the 0-0 draw ANI means for Indian Football. with India in September 2019 Doha Each one of our players under- the only match Felix Sanchez’s stand what it means to have side failed to win. India senior football team Sunil back in the team and on With Oman still within coach Igor Stimac on Wednes- the pitch with them. They will distance of Qatar, Sanchez will day stated that India’s goalless go out with more courage with urge his players to target the draw against Qatar in the first- him around. three points against India. leg of the FIFA World Cup Qa- “It is a great pleasure Sanchez has named a strong tar 2022 Qualifiers came as a working with him. I will try 27-player squad for the Asian “big surprise” to the football- everything in my abilities to Qualifiers, with the likes of 2019 ing fraternity. keep him playing as long as AFC Asian Cup topscorer Al- Speaking at the official possible. He trains in every moez Ali, Akram Afif and Hasan pre-match press conference training session as if he is 25 Al Haydos powering Qatar. a day prior to India’s match and plays as if he is 25. He is Akram, who recently picked Qatar captain Hassan Al Haydos (right) and other members of the team train ahead of their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup against the Asian champions, scoring goals and I am happy up an injury, has recovered and China 2023 qualifying match against India to be played at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Thursday at 8pm. Stimac said: “We are very that he can encourage our is back with the team. “Afif’s proud of what we achieved players,” said Stimac. recovery has been good and 2019, with Farshad Noor scor- in the last game. That was a “We are happy to be here. he has been training with the ing the winner. big surprise to everyone all We are aware of how much team. We hope he can be ready Bangladesh were in Asian over the world - India hold- effort the All India Football to help the team if needed,” said We shall remain focused Qualifiers action last Decem- ing Asian champions Qatar in Federation has put together to Sanchez while speaking to the and try to improve. We hope ber, suffering a 5-0 defeat to Doha. But that was a different get us here with the help of the media ahead of the match. Afif (Akram) can be ready to Qatar while Jamie Day’s side situation. From the very first Government of Qatar and the “The players have put a help the team if needed. were also beaten by hosts Ne- minute of our arrival, there Qatar Football Association for lot of efforts in training. Our pal in the final of the Three were thousands of our sup- the Qualifiers. The situation preparation for the match is Felix Sanchez Nations Cup in March. porters giving us that extra is different from the last time good. We shall remain focused Despite having already energy making us feel that we we were here but we need to and try to improve and look being eliminated from FIFA were playing at home. accept the situation and deal at the details. The target is to The West Asian side will World Cup qualification fol- “But I reiterate that such a with it,” he added. put a strong performance and not be lacking match exposure lowing a draw and four defeats, result can happen in one out Interestingly enough, Fe- achieve good result,” he added. either, having registered im- their AFC Asian Cup China of 10 games – to get a point lix Sanchez, the head coach of “The earlier match against pressive victories against Lux- 2023 hopes haven’t been extin- against Qatar. They are such a Qatar also maintained that for India was tough. There are no embourg (1-0) and Azerbaijan guished and Bangladesh will quality team and the best team his team, “it will be a difficult easy games and you have to play (2-1) before coming from a be powered by Finnish-born in Asia. We need to work a lot game against India”. well to win. It is going to be a goal down to draw 1-1 against Bashundhara Kings defender harder to get continuous suc- “In the first leg, it was competitive match,” Sanchez Ireland in March. Qatar coach Felix Sanchez during a training session. Tariq Kazi as well as Denmark- cess against better sides. It will very tough and close. We did stressed. “We will give our best, India, meanwhile, sit born former Mohammedan SC be an extremely difficult game dominate but we were not able and the boys are motivated. fourth in the standings on in the third round of the Quali- their first win of their qualify- star Jamal Bhuyan, who will for us tomorrow (Thursday),” to score despite all the domi- Each game has a different his- three points from three fiers for the AFC Asian Cup ing campaign when they face lead the squad. he added. nation. There were certain tory. Sometimes you look at the draws and two losses and China 2023, with Bangladesh Afghanistan at the Jassim bin Afghanistan, who are just Stimac stressed that hav- aspects that did not work in result, sometimes you look at in desperate need of a win and Afghanistan to follow for Hamad Stadium at 5pm. one point ahead of India, will ing captain Sunil Chhetri back our last game against India. the manner in which we played. against Qatar. Igor Stimac’s side. Afghanistan, however, will be aiming to add another three in the side is a “huge encour- We have worked on them and It will be a mistake to expect an Three points will go a long be boosted by the 1-0 victory against a Bangladesh side they agement” to all the younger hope to implement it on the easy game. We are not making way in securing the South Bangladesh vs Afghanistan they achieved in the teams’ have already beaten in the players in the squad. pitch,” the official website of that mistake,” he added. Asian side an automatic place Bangladesh will aim to claim first meeting in September Asian Qualifiers. “Everyone knows what it AIFF quoted Felix as saying. 14 Thursday, June 3, 2021 Sports

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Results Men’s Singles Women’s Singles Alexander Zverev (6), Germany, def. Roman Ana Bogdan, Romania, def. Naomi Osaka Safiullin, Russia, 7-6 (4), 6-3, 7-6 (1). (2), Japan, walkover. Casper Ruud (15), Norway, def. Kamil Tamara Zidansek, Slovenia, def. Madison Majchrzak, Poland, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Brengle, United States, 6-4, 6-1. Federico Delbonis, Argentina, def. Pablo Daria Kasatkina, Russia, def. Belinda Andujar, Spain, 4-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Bencic (10), Switzerland, 6-2, 6-2. Laslo Djere, Serbia, def. Miomir Marketa Vondrousova (20), Czech Republic, Kecmanovic, Serbia, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, def. Harmony Tan, France, 6-1, 6-3. 6-3. Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Martina Henri Laaksonen, Switzerland, def. Roberto Trevisan, Italy, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Bautista Agut (11), Spain, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, Katerina Siniakova, Czech Republic, def. 6-2. Veronika Kudermetova (29), Russia, 7-6 Fabio Fognini (27), Italy, def. Marton (7), 5-7, 7-5. Fucsovics, Hungary, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 6-2. Polona Hercog, Slovenia, def. Caroline John Isner (31), United States, def. Filip Garcia, France, 7-5, 6-4. Novak Djokovic at the French Open. (AFP) Krajinovic, Serbia, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 7-6 (5). Paula Badosa, Spain, def. Danka Kovinic, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Spain, def. Montenegro, 6-2, 6-0. Botic van de Zandschulp, Netherlands, 6-4, Danielle Collins, United States, def. 6-4, 5-7, 2-6, 6-4. Anhelina Kalinina, Ukraine, 6-0, 6-2. Djokovic feels Kei Nishikori, Japan, def. Karen Khachanov Victoria Azarenka (15), Belarus, def. Clara (23), Russia, 4-6, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Tauson, Denmark, 7-5, 6-4. Stefanos Tsitsipas (5), Greece, def. Pedro Madison Keys (23), United States, def. Martinez, Spain, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3. Leylah Annie Fernandez, Canada, 6-1, 7-5. Osaka’s media Reilly Opelka (32), United States, def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (31), Russia, def. Jaume Munar, Spain, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 7-5. Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia, 6-2, 6-3. Marcos Giron, United States, def. Guido Serena Williams (7), US def. Mihaela stance part of Pella, Argentina, 7-6 (2), 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-4. Buzarnescu, Romania, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. generational shift DPA stand her very well and I em- Paris pathise with her. “I support her. I think she Novak Djokovic highlighted was very brave to do that. I’m the generational shift that really sorry that she is going tennis will need to grapple through painful times and with it as it debates how to suffering mentally. Serena Williams serves the ball to Romania’s Mihaela Buzarnescu during their women’s singles second round match on Day 4 of The Roland Garros 2021 French Open in Paris on move forward from Naomi “I wish her all the best. Wednesday. The American legend is chasing a record and elusive 24th Grand Slam title. (AFP) Osaka’s shock French Open I hope she recovers. She’s a withdrawal. very important player and The world number two brand and person for our is back home in the Unit- sport.” Osaka has received ed States and taking some an outpouring of support time away from the court from lots of athletes across Serena seeking ruthless edge after opening up about her the sporting world, who have mental health praised her brav- struggles and the Social media ery for speaking anxiety she expe- out. riences around means athletes Former US media commit- can communicate Open champion as she battles on in Paris ments. with fans and the Sloane Stephens Having issued world in general was among those DPA point to break serve and force Williams also feels there is helina Kalinina. Sabalenka. a combative state- without traditional to reply to Osa- Paris a decider. room for improvement on her “She’s been playing well,” Tenth seed Belinda Ben- ment at the week- means, a switch ka’s post, and the Williams, who had her serve, but has been encour- said Williams. cic was beaten 6-2, 6-2 by end prior to Osa- would can cause American said: “I Serena Williams is look- right thigh strapped, respond- aged by how good it has been “She’s also a really awe- former quarter-finalist Daria ka’s withdrawal, think obviously ing to find her ruthless streak ed well though and completed in practice. some person off the court. I Kasatkina in what is already warning her of the friction. she did what was after negotiating a three-set a 6-3, 5-7, 6-1 victory to set up “I felt it was pretty good to- love seeing her in the locker a very open bottom quarter penalties she could best for her. battle with Romanian Mihaela a third-round clash with fellow day,” she said. “But I’ve been room. following the withdrawal of face for continuing to skip “I think that the situation Buzarnescu to reach the third American Danielle Collins. practising my serve a lot. I’ve “Ideally it would be great Naomi Osaka. press duties, on Tuesday the could have been handled bet- round of the French Open. Williams took only fiveof been playing in practice un- if we didn’t have to play each Former finalist Marketa grand slam tournaments took ter. I wish she was still play- The 23-time Grand Slam 14 break points, and she said: believable on my serve. The other, because I always want Vondrousova and 33rd seed a very different tone, pledging ing the tournament. singles champion had only “I had some really good chanc- other night was, wow. I’m glad her to do super well.” Paula Badosa will both fancy to work with other bodies in “I think that’s, for wom- won one match on clay prior to es in the second set to win that. it came better today. Third seed Aryna Sabalen- their chances of reaching at tennis to discuss what changes en’s tennis, having her in the arriving in Paris but is a mas- If I would have won just one “My coach told me it’s ka has been one of the form least the last eight. can be made. tournament and being happy ter of playing herself into form point here or there, like four or good that I’m doing it well in players of 2021 and she de- Williams’ quarter is much Osaka did all her com- and healthy and performing during a Grand Slam. five times, it would have been practice because eventually it feated Belarusian compatriot stronger, with Victoria Aza- municating via social media at her best is what’s great for Williams was almost flaw- a different second set. will be good in the match.” Aliaksandra Sasnovich 7-5 renka and Madison Keys and the ability of athletes to the WTA and for slams.” Ste- less on serve in the opening set “I knew going into the Collins, who had not 6-3. both fighting off teenage op- command a global reach by phens is on the WTA player against Buzarnescu but things third I just had to zero in on played since March following “I would say I definitely ponents in Clara Tauson and themselves has changed the council and she believes all became complicated in the those important points. If I surgery for endometriosis, feel better this year, kind Leylah Fernandez, respec- dynamics of the relationship players should be supportive middle of the second and the could just take those, it would was a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win- of believe that I can do well tively, to move through to the between stars and the media. of Osaka - an admission, per- Romanian played a brilliant be an easier time for me.” ner over in-form qualifierA n- here on the clay court,” said third round. Djokovic said: “The grand haps, that behind the scenes slams are protecting them- there are some dissenters. selves and their own busi- “There’s no room for kick- ness. Of course they are going ing someone when they’re to follow the rules and they already down,” she said in a are going to make sure that response to public criticism Tsitsipas demanding more from you are complying. of Osaka. “I just don’t see that “Otherwise you’ll be paying as a way to go forward. fines and getting sanctioned. “Especially with someone It’s not surprising to me that on tour that we love and we himself ahead of Isner showdown that was their reaction. adore and is really great for “The media is important, the game, there’s no reason without a doubt. It’s allow- to do that. You should only Nishikori ing us to have the platform to support her. communicate with our fans, “Last month was Mental prevails over but in a more traditional way. Health Awareness Month. “It used to be the only Look where we are. Khachanov in way how we can reach out to It’s the first of this month five sets our fans. In the last five years and we’ve already gone back or maybe 10 years, it’s not the to just being, who cares? “I DPA case any more. might not be best friends with Paris “Naomi, she’s very young someone, but I’m not going and she grew up obviously to let other people talk shit Stefanos Tsitsipas is yet to with social media and the about them, I’m not going to drop a set at the French Open ability to speak out through let other people be mean to but the fifth seed is looking her channels. I can under- them or rude to them.” to up his game when he takes on towering John Isner in the third round. The fifth seed is seen as the biggest danger to Rafael Na- Ancelotti returns to dal and Novak Djokovic after a brilliant 2021 so far, and he Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates after winning a point against followed up victory over Jer- Spain’s Pedro Martinez during their men’s singles second round at Real with high hopes emy Chardy with a 6-3, 6-4, the French Open in Paris on Wednesday. (AFP) 6-4 success against Spaniard DPA “What did Ancelotti do Pedro Martinez. tailor-made for me.” Sixth seed Alexander Berlin wrong? I don’t know,” club But Tsitsipas was left frus- Isner skipped the Austral- Zverev had to come from two president Florentino Perez trated by his performance, ian Open because of the length sets down in his opening- For Carlo Ancelotti, the lure said when announcing Ance- saying: “I felt like I had better of time he would have to be round match but managed to of Real Madrid proved too lotti’s exit in 2015. days at the French Open, so I away from his young family, keep it to three sets this time, good to turn down. Again. The pair parted ways as would love to see myself play a and this is just his fifth tourna- beating qualifier Roman Safi- A first full season in charge work colleagues but the per- little bit better next time.” He ment of the year. ullin 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 7-6 (7-1). at Everton had resulted in a sonal relationship remained has won his last three meet- But it is a formula that is Kei Nishikori continued 10th-place finish in the Pre- intact, allowing them to come ings with Isner but the pair working for the American, his remarkable record in fifth mier League, though there back together again. have never met on clay and who said: “If I lose here, I’m sets by beating 23rd seed Ka- was no sign of the Italian do- Perez opted to dispense Isner, who defeated Filip Kra- on a plane the next day and ren Khachanov 4-6, 6-2, 2-6, ing anything other than plan- with Ancelotti despite him de- jinovic 7-6 (8-6), 6-1, 7-6 (7- I go home and I see my wife 6-4, 6-4. ning for the future at Goodison livering ‘La Decima’, as well 5) is thoroughly enjoying the and my kids. It’s all good The Japanese player has Park during the close-season. as the Copa del Rey and FIFA warm, dry conditions. from there. won 26 matches that have Then, however, Zinedine Club World Cup. “I don’t think people real- “I know that after this gone the distance during his Zidane left Real Madrid and However, there was no ise how good of a surface clay tournament I have another career and lost only seven. Kei Nishikori of Japan serves the ball to Russian Karen Khachanov everything changed. league title the first time can be for a guy like myself, es- break before Wimbledon. I’m Not that he is trying to during their men’s singles second round match on Wednesday. (AFP) In a flash,A ncelotti is now around. Now the former Mi- pecially if the weather is coop- playing a very limited sched- lengthen matches. back in the Spanish capital six lan, Chelsea and Paris Saint- erating,” said the 36-year-old. ule, and I’m just enjoying the “Trust me, I hate playing fier Henri Laaksonen reached Ruud is a man to watch and years after Los Blancos said Germain boss gets another “If it’s 75, 80 degrees times that I am on the court. five sets,” he said. “I’m not do- the third round of a slam for he saw off Kamil Majchrzak in ‘thanks, but no thanks’, end- crack at conquering La Liga, and sunny, the ball is bounc- “I think I have been play- ing this on purpose.” the first time with a 6-3, 2-6, straight sets while there were ing a first stint in charge that with Los Blancos aiming ing really high and the court ing well because of that be- The biggest upset of the 6-3, 6-2 victory over 11th seed also wins for Fabio Fognini spanned two eventful years to knock noisy neighbours is playing pretty fast. These cause I have been playing day came on Court Simonne Roberto Bautista Agut. and Isner’s fellow giant Ameri- and included a historic Cham- Atletico Madrid off their conditions out here are really pretty pressure-free.” Mathieu, where Swiss quali- Fifteenth seed Casper can Reilly Opelka. pions League triumph. perch. Sports Thursday, June 3, 2021 15

QVA signs cooperation and understanding agreement with Russian federation

The Qatar Volleyball Association (QVA) signed a cooperation and understanding agreement with its Russian counterpart furthering the aim friendship and distinguished bilateral relations between the two countries. Commenting on the agreement, QVA President Ali Ghanem Al Kuwari, said: “During the visit, we reviewed the infrastructure, including facilities for the World Volleyball Championship which will be held in Russia in 2022, and discussed issues of developing the sport of volleyball and beach volleyball, and the referees.” The highlights of the agreement inlcude holding training courses, sports camps and friendly matches between the Russian and Qatari volleyball and beach volleyball teams in the men’s, youth and junior categories, and exchange of experience in organizing competitions. (TNN) Debutant Conway scores ton at Lord’s on Day 1 New Zealand post 246 for 3 opting to bat ANI London Abdullah Ali Al Mutawa Al Hammadi. Riding on the century of debutant Devon Conway, New Zealand marched to a strong QSAA’s Al Hammadi position against England on Day One of the ongoing first Test here at the Lord’s Cricket re-elected to executive office Ground on Wednesday. At stumps, New Zealand of Arab Shooting Federation finished with the score of 246/3 with Conway and Henry Tribune News Network ing have always put us at the Nicholls still at the crease on Doha forefront of Arab and regional 136 and 46 respectively. federations. God willing, we Both batsmen have ex- Abdullah Ali Al Mutawa Al shall continue these successes tended their fourth-wicket Hammadi, a member of the through the participation of our partnership to 132 runs. Board of Directors of Qatar athletes in the Arab champion- Opting to bat first,N ew Shooting and Archery Associa- ship,” he said. Zealand got off to a steady tion (QSAA) was re-elected to Al Hammadi also thanked start as openers Tom Latham the membership of the Execu- the president and members of and Conway saw the new ball tive Office of the Arab Shooting the Arab Shooting Federation out and the duo put on 58 runs DEBUTANTS AT WORK: England wicketkeeper James Bracey (left) looks on as New Zealand’s Devon Conway plays a shot during his unbeaten in- Federation during its General for renewing their confidence for the first wicket. nings of 136 on the first day of their first Test at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Wednesday. Both players are making their Test debuts Assembly meeting headed by and re-electing him. Both batsmen saw out the for their respective teams. (AFP) Eng. Duaij Khalaf Al Otaibi, Majid Ahmed Al Nuaimi, first hour, and runs also came President, Arab Shooting Fed- Secretary-General of QSAA and at a brisk pace. Zealand got a big blow as Wil- At the interval, the Kiwis eration, held on the sidelines members of the Board of Direc- Finally, the opening stand liamson (13) was clean bowled Scoreboard score read 144/3 with Conway of the ongoing Arab shooting tors congratulated Abdullah Ali was broken in the 16th over by James Anderson in the NEW ZEALAND (1st innings) Neil Wagner. and Nicholls batting at 71 and championship in Cairo. Al Mutawa Al Hammadi on his as Ollie Robinson bowled 26th over of the innings. Tom Latham b Robinson ...... 23 Fall of wickets: 1-58, 2-86, 3-114 10 respectively. Al Hammadi expressed re-election. Latham (23) and this brought Ross Taylor next came out Devon Conway not out...... 136 Bowling: James Anderson 20-5-55-1, Stuart After the tea break, debu- his happiness and pledged to Al Nuaimi praised the great Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson to bat and along with Conway, Kane Williamson b Anderson...... 13 Broad 20-5-42-0, Ollie Robinson 16-4-50-2, tant Conway registered his continue working with the Ex- efforts made by the chairman to the middle. the duo put on 28 runs for the Ross Taylor lbw b Robinson...... 14 Mark Wood 18-6-49-0, Joe Root 12-1-37-0 century in the 61st over of the ecutive Committee of the Arab of the National Teams Com- Henry Nicholls not out...... 46 Along with debutant Con- third wicket, but the stand was Extras: (b 6, lb 7, nb 1)...... 14 England: Rory Burns, Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, innings and he brought the Shooting Federation for the bet- mittee Ali Saeed Al Mannai by way, Williamson ensured that broken in the 38th over by TOTAL: (For 3 wkts, 86 overs)...... 246 Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Dan Lawrence, James landmark in style as he dis- terment of the sport. he pointed following up on all the techni- the visitors do not lose any Robinson as he had Taylor (14) To bat: BJ Watling, Colin de Grandhomme, Bracey, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, patched Robinson for a six. out that the sport in Qatar has cal details. And the administra- more wickets before the lunch adjudged leg-before wicket, re- Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee, James Anderson. Nicholls and Conway kept a great role through its athletes tion which wants to continue to break and the side went into ducing the Kiwis to 114/3. England bowlers at bay and who compete in archery and bring the game to the best levels the interval with the score be- Nicholls came out to bat at to retrieve their innings. The ters ensured that Kiwis go into the hosts were not able to take shooting in addition to the tech- with successes that have been ing 85/1. number five and he along with run-scoring was not brisk like the tea break with seven wick- any wickets in the final session nical and administrative aspect. achieved in recent years, espe- After the lunch break, New Conway helped New Zealand the first session, but both bat- ets in hand. of Day One. “We have a lot to offer to this cially the Asian championship ancient sport which is an aspi- organized by Doha in 2019 and ration that everyone seeks to where Olympian Muhammad achieve. Even though the world Al Rumaihi qualified for the To- is going through the coronavi- kyo Olympics. rus pandemic, but I am present Meanwhile, the Qatar shoot- Best-of-three finals would be ideal here. Through these important ers, participating in the Arab sports gatherings we want to Shooting Championship, fin- for WTC going ahead: India coach raise the level of sports and ad- ished their training in Egypt on ministration. Praise be to God, Wednesdsay, ahead of the skeet ANI Tours Programme). One-off “There is no pressure on for our experience and gains in competitions for the men’s and Mumbai is a one-off. Guys have earned me, I am just fulfilling the re- the field of archery and shoot- women category. their stripes. When you start sponsibility which has been India head coach Ravi Shas- competing at the top, you have given to me. I am committed tri on Wednesday said that the ability to pull yourself out to taking Indian cricket ahead going ahead, the International of tough situations. This side and I will be always like this Cricket Council (ICC) should has pulled itself out of big till the game I play the game. Qatar’s beach volleyball look to make the final of the problems so I think the final There has never been pressure World Test Championship is a great victory for the boys on me and there would be no team at Ostrava Czech Tour (WTC) a best-of-three contest really,” said Shastri during a pressure going ahead. and it could be played like a virtual press conference. “As long as I am helping QNA According to the advanced three-match series. When skipper Virat Kohli the teammates and they are Doha classification of the Qatari India and New Zealand was asked whether he would helping each other, this is the team, which ranks fourth in the will lock horns in the finals be under pressure in the WTC only thing that matters. We The first Qatari beach vol- world, Qatar will be excluded of WTC at the Ageas Bowl, final, he said: I“ t is no chal- want to enjoy the final,” he leyball team, consisting of the from participating in the first Southampton, beginning June lenge for me, for the team’s added. duo Sherif Younis and Ahmed stages of the tournament, will 18. Before that, New Zealand point of view, it has been chal- “The Indian Men’s team Tejan, will participate in the start from the main round. will also play a two-match Test lenging for us, now is the time will arrive in the UK on June 4-star Czech “Ostrava” tour, This participation comes series against England, which for us to go out there and en- 3, 2021, via a chartered flight which will start its prelimi- after the Qatari team won, on began today at Lord’s. joy. We have worked hard in with negative PCR Test,” ICC nary rounds tomorrow and Sunday, the silver medal in “I think ideally in the long the last 5-6 years, we look at said in an official release. conclude on June 6, with the the 4-star Sochi World Tour run, if they want to pursue things differently when you Prior to travelling, the participation of 74 teams rep- in Russia, after losing in the this WTC, best of three finals compare it with the people party will have spent 14 days resenting 32 countries. The final match with 1/2 against would be ideal. But you have outside, if we start thinking in a bio-secure environment in tournament is the last qualify- Poland national football team India captain Virat Kohli (left) and coach Ravi Shastri ahead of the to finish it as early as possible, like people outside, we would India during which regular ing round for the 2020 Tokyo consisting of Piotr Kantor and Indian team’s departure for England. because of the FTP (Future not be able to perform.” testing will have taken place. Olympic Games. Bartosz Luciak. 16 Thursday, June 3, 2021 The Last Word Pavilion offers glimpse of investment opportunities in Qatar

Continued from page 1  different economic sectors. the Qatar Chamber of Com- ble discussions and bilateral The participation of Qatar merce and Industry, the Rus- meetings. These events will The FM expressed hope that in the forum aims to shed light sian-Qatari Business Council, cover a number of topics such representatives of the Qatari on the Qatari economy and the Qatar Development Bank, as the innovative ecological and Russian business sector its leading position at the re- the Qatar Financial Center, systems in Qatar and Russia, will reach good agreements gional and international levels the Qatar Investment Author- the economic and social im- and place plans for future co- and to introduce the attractive ity, the Investment Promotion pact of sports, job opportuni- operation. investment environment that Agency and the Free Zones ties provided by the World The FM, accompanied by Qatar provides to business- Authority, Ooredoo, Qatar Cup Qatar 2022, world in- the Minister of Commerce and men and investors from all Airways, Qatar National Tour- novation and health, Qatari- Industry and Acting Minister over the world. It also aims ism Council, the Supreme Russian cultural dialogue, the of Finance and Deputy Prime to review the most prominent Committee for Delivery and relationship between West Minister of Russia Alexander incentives, advantages and Legacy, Qatar Science and Asia and North Africa, among Novak, then toured the Qatari initiatives launched to sup- Technology Park, Qatar Uni- many other topics. pavilion. They were present- port the private sector and versity, Center for Sustainable The St Petersburg Inter- ed with the most prominent enhance the competitiveness Development - College of Arts national Economic Forum Qatari developmental land- and diversification of the Qa- and Sciences, and Hamad Bin was launched in 1997 and marks, in addition to the big- tari economy in line with the Khalifa University. is considered an important gest projects in the country. Qatar National Vision 2030. Qatar is participating as global platform for policy Afterwards, he visited the It also comes in the frame- this year’s guest country. The makers, economy experts, conference’s other pavilions work of strengthening the dis- country’s delegation has rep- and major corporate execu- and got to know about the dif- tinguished bilateral relations resentatives from more than tive from all over the globe to ferent investment opportuni- between Qatar and Russia. 50 Qatar institutions, in addi- meet. There will be more than ties offered by the Russian The pavilion of Qatar in- tion to high-ranking officials 130 panel discussions during government at the conference, cludes several government and business personalities. the event that cover a wide Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani with in addition to being briefed on agencies, including the Min- Qatar’s pavilion will host a variety of topics related to the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Acting Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia the major public and private istry of Commerce and Indus- number of events, forums, development of different eco- Alexander Novak, after the inauguration of Qatar’s pavilion at SPIEF 2021 in St. Petersburg on Wednesday. institutions in the country’s try, the Ministry of Finance, dialogue sessions, round ta- nomic sectors. DFI set to present 14 films QNL focuses on about Arab world at SPIEF fostering tie-ups Qatar Film Days will open on June 4 with Gaza Mon Amour and close on June 6 with Notturno in St Petersburg Tribune News Network renowned Russian directors such Tribune News Network Doha as Aleksandr Sokurov and An- Doha drey Zvyagintsev as its Qumra The Doha Film Institute (DFI) Masters in addition to screen- Qatar National Library (QNL) is will present 14 films from the ing Russian short films as part of participating in the 24th St Peters- Arab world, including eight Ajyal Film Festival 2018. burg International Economic Forum Made in Qatar films, at the Qatar Qatar Film Days will open 2021 (SPIEF), being held between Film Days, organised as part of with DFI Grantee Gaza Mon June 2 and 5, 2021, as part of a larger the 2021 St. Petersburg Interna- Amour (Palestine, France, Ger- Qatar delegation. tional Economic Forum (SPIEF many, Portugal, Qatar/ Arabic) As part of the ‘Guest Country’, 2021) in Russia. on June 4, 2021. the library will be looking at ex- The film showcase is organ- Directed by Tarzan and Arab panding the scope of collaboration ised by the Culture Creative Nasser, the film was screened at with the Russian Federation to max- Agency and Beat Films, under the 2020 Venice Film Festival imise the potential of cultural and the auspices of the Qatari-Rus- and won the Toronto Internation- educational strategies. SPIEF 2021 sian Center for Cooperation, to al Film Festival’s NETPAC Prize will be the ideal opportunity for the complement Qatar being hon- in 2020. Set in Gaza, the film is library to engage in meaningful dis- oured as ‘Guest Country’ at the about a 60-year-old fisherman cussions with world leaders in the educational toys used by the library global forum. Issa, who is secretly in love with areas of culture, heritage and educa- to promote science, technology and All the 14 films are support- Days will present an inspiring we are also building a stronger Siham, a woman who works at the tion, with a focus on the COVID-19 engineering among children and ed by DFI during various stages platform for global audiences to understanding of the cultural market with her daughter Leila. pandemic’s impact on universities young adults. The library’s delegates of its production and the free engage in meaningful conversa- identity of Qatar and the wider The other DFI Grants recipi- and the rise of digitisation. Abeer S Al-Kuwari and Lolwa Al Nai- screenings will be held at Sevka- tions and build cultural dialogue Arab region.” ent feature films and documen- The library will be part of a Qa- mi will also be signing MoUs with the bel Port from June 4 to 6, 2021. that strengthens human bonds Qatar Film Days is a cultural taries to be screened include: tari delegation comprising 500 Peter the Great Museum of Anthro- DFI Chief Executive Officer and promotes solidarity.” initiative that presents contem- Nardjes A, Before the Dying of members. As per the Qatari-Russian pology and Ethnography (known as Fatma Hassan Alremaihi said, Alremaihi will be addressing porary cinema about the Middle the Light, Mica and It Must Be Center for Co-operation, the delega- the Kunstkamera), the oldest muse- “It is our honour to present Qatar a panel discussion on the side- East and North Africa to Russian Heaven. tion is among the largest business um in Russia, and the St Petersburg Film Days at SPIEF 21, a cultural lines of SPIEF 2021 on the power audiences, and the screenings The Made in Qatar films, di- delegations yet to be formed for an Museum of Islamic Culture, the new- initiative that aims to foster cul- of films to promote global cul- will be complemented by an edu- rected by Qataris and those who external forum like SPIEF. The of- est museum in Russia. tural exchange and understand- tural codes and build a universal cational programme of talks and call Qatar home, are: Gubgub, Al ficial theme of the SPIEF 2021 is ‘A The Qatar National Pavilion will ing through the medium of cin- cultural heritage. discussions with special guests to Tabbab, Stranger, Voices from Collective Reckoning of the New consist of more than 50 Qatari or- ema. The event is being hosted She said, “As a medium with create dialogue around reimag- the Urbanscape, Sh’hab, In Em- Global Economic Reality’. The busi- ganisations, businesses, high-rank- at a very important time when universal resonance, films help ining geographical and cultural sahar, Kashta and Fishermen. ness programme will focus on global ing officials, political figures, heads the need to strengthen positive highlight a deeper understand- boundaries for a better future. Qatar Film Days will con- and Russian economies, social issues of authorities and civil society organ- conversations among cultures ing of the world we live in. They The event builds on the ac- clude with the screening of Not- and technological development. isations. Qatar Foundation, Qatar and communities is even more enable us, as humanity, to real- tive engagement by Doha with turno (Italy, France, Germany, Abeer S Al-Kuwari, director of re- Financial Center, World Innovation relevant. ise collective dreams for peace Russian film talent, including Qatar/ Arabic, Kurdish), co-fi- search and learning services, Lolwa Summit for Health, Investment Pro- “Our partnership with SPIEF and togetherness, and become the special showcase of Russian nanced by the Institute and di- Al Naimi, director of strategic plan- motion Authority of Qatar, Qatar De- 2021 builds on the strong rela- a vehicle for positive change. By films as part of the ‘Year of Cul- rected by Gianfranco Rosi, the ning and projects, Dr James Onley, velopment Bank and Barzan Hold- tions we share with the cultural facilitating dialogue on film and ture Qatar – Russia 2018’ cel- only documentary filmmaker to director of historical research and ings are among the Qatari entities community of Russia. Qatar Film culture through Qatar Film Days, ebration. DFI has also welcomed win the Golden Lion in 2013. partnerships, and Muneera Al Buain- participating at SPIEF 2021. ain, senior information services li- The SPIEF is a unique event in brarian, will be representing QNL at the world of business and econom- the event. The delegates will explore ics. SPIEF has been held since 1997, educational and cultural collabora- and since 2006, it has been held tions with Russia. under the auspices of the President The library’s visit will be a combi- of the Russian Federation. Over the nation of high-profile discussions on last 24 years, the forum has become education and culture, merged with a leading global platform for mem- visits to local libraries and museums bers of the business community to in Russia and an Arabic book dona- meet and discuss the key econom- tion ceremony. The library will par- ic issues facing Russia, emerging ticipate in an exhibition to showcase markets and the world. UCQ celebrates graduation of 158 nursing students Tribune News Network neering efforts in advancing the Doha nursing profession to help meet Qatar’s developing healthcare The University of Calgary in needs. Guided by Qatar Nation- Qatar (UCQ) hosted a virtual cer- al Vision 2030, UCQ continu- emony on June 1, 2021 to mark ously aims to supply a sustain- the official graduation of the able workforce — a workforce classes of 2020 and 2021. The that contributes to the econom- virtual convocation celebrated ic, social and health priorities of the achievements of 158 nurs- the State. ing students, including bachelors Established in 2007, the and masters, and was held on- UCQ is the only Canadian line to ensure that all COVID-19 nursing officer at Hamad Medi- cased short interviews with the nurses have continued to pro- ments. This year the Univer- Calgary in Qatar is in the privi- university in Qatar and the precautions were implemented, cal Corporation, who also serves graduates as they shared their vide at the frontlines of this on- sity spearheaded one of its most leged position to be the only country’s exclusive provider while an inclusive experience as a member of the university’s personal journeys and experi- going pandemic.” Dr White also memorable campaigns through educational institute to offer a of bachelor’s degrees in nurs- was maintained for all. Academic Council. ences as nursing students. expressed her immense pride, “I the production of an original Bachelor of Nursing in Qatar. ing. Accredited in Canada and The virtual convocation was The ceremony included a In her opening speech, Dr am so proud of the resilience of song titled ‘Honouring Our He- With this privilege, the univer- adapted to the local culture, the attended by Deborah Yedlin, variety of memorable activities, Deborah White stated, “2020 our graduates who have had to roes’ as a tribute to the alumni, sity has continued to prioritise University’s curriculum pro- chancellor of the University of including a pre-ceremony mes- was a significant year for the overcome incredible challenges students and all nurses who the availability of robust and vides its nursing students with Calgary, Dr Edward McCauley, sage board that provided gradu- nursing profession, as it was to reach this important achieve- were actively working on the context-relevant academic pro- the knowledge and expertise to president and vice-chancellor, ating students the opportunity recognised by the World Health ment. My sincere congratula- frontlines against the COVID-19 grammes that enrich the health become fully integrated leaders as well as Dr Robin Yates, dean to write personal farewell mes- Organization as the Year of the tions go out to all those graduat- pandemic. and wellness sector in Qatar, in Qatar’s healthcare sector. and vice-provost, Graduate sages for fellow graduates and Nurse and Midwife. If it were ing today.” Dr Mariam Nooh Al-Muta- by educating and developing The UCQ offers a four-year Studies. In addition to the hon- faculty. Additionally, the event up to me, I would love to see The UCQ has had a signifi- wa gave an impassioned speech world-class nurses.” Bachelor of Nursing degree orary guest Dr Mariam Nooh included a heartwarming video this theme continue into 2021 cant year and celebrated some during the ceremony where she This graduation ceremony programme for qualified high Al-Mutawa, acting deputy chief titled ‘Our Pledge’ that show- as well given the immense work major milestones and achieve- reaffirmed, “The Universityof celebrates the university’s pio- school graduates.