Sunday January 17, 2021 Jumada Al-Akhirah 4, 1442 Vol.14 no. 5157 qR 2

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HMC resumes Qatar-USA 2021 Year face-to-face of Culture kicks off outpatient appointments Amir, Belarus prez exchange greetings on 25th anniversary of establishing

diplomatic relations ● All patients attending appointments in HMC Outpatients Departments will be required to show their Ehteraz status QNA and have their body temperature taken prior to entry Doha ● Only patients with an appointment will be admitted to His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar HMC facilities Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani exchanged greetings with President of the Republic of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko on the occasion of the QNA return to normal, it has been 25th anniversary of the establishment Chairperson of Qatar Museums HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and Minister of Culture and Sports HE Doha decided to resume in-person of diplomatic relations between the two Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali among others at the offical launch of the Qatar-USA 2021 earY of Culture at Katara. appointments where clinically friendly countries. As Qatar continues gradual appropriate. Measures will be In the two cables of mutual greet- lifting of restrictions due to the in place to ensure social dis- ings on this occasion, HH the Amir and Qatar-USA Year of Culture aims to enhance cultural and artistic exchange COVID-19 pandemic, Hamad tancing and appropriate time the Belarusian president expressed Medical Corporation (HMC) between appointments.” their satisfaction with the level of the Ashraf Siddiqui the leadership of HE Sheikh Me- has announced a return to face- “Follow-up appointments, close Qatari-Belarusian relations over Doha shal bin Hamad Al Thani and with to-face appointments for out- for example, for medication the past decades, confirming their the partnership of our colleagues patient clinics. refills — will continue to be keenness to continue supporting and The Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Cul- and friends in the United States, As part of the gradual re- conducted virtually through strengthening these relations in various ture was officially inaugurated at whose distinguished Ambassador turn to normalcy, HMC out- telephone consultations. We fields for the benefit of the two friendly the Katara Cultural Village Opera Greta C Holtz honoured us with her patient appointments will be would like to thank our patients countries and peoples. House on Friday, with a special con- presence at the concert, we expect conducted face-to-face with and the community for their cert by the Qatar Philharmonic Or- this Year of Culture to deepen the physicians in clinics. support and patience during chestra (QPO) and the US Air Forc- understanding between the people HMC will continue to offer the pandemic.” es Central Band (AFCENT Band). of our two nations, expressing our virtual clinics for some follow- All patients attending ap- The event, hosted by Qatar shared humanity and strengthen- up appointments or repeat pointments in HMC Outpa- Museums and the United States exemplifies the renewed commit- ing the already substantial ties be- prescriptions. Patients will be tients Departments will be Action against 142 for Embassy in Qatar, was attended ment of the two nations to foster tween Qatar and the US.” contacted by Nesma’ak about required to show their Ehteraz flouting mask rule by Chairperson of Qatar Museums mutual understanding and pro- Ambassador Greta C Holtz, their appointment and whether status and have their body tem- HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Ham- mote intercultural dialogue. Chargé d’Affaires of the US Em- their upcoming appointment perature taken prior to entry. QNA ad Al Thani, Minister of Culture The launch follows the signing bassy in Qatar, said, “The Year of is face-to-face or a virtual ap- Only patients with an appoint- Doha and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem of a cooperative agreement on Sep- Culture programme provides an pointment. ment will be admitted to HMC Al Ali, Ambassador of Qatar to the tember 14, 2020 between Qatar and extraordinary framework within HMC’s Chief Medical Of- facilities. The designated authorities on Saturday US HE Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad the United States of America dur- which our two nations can come to- ficer Dr Abdulla Al Ansari said If a patient is experienc- referred 142 people to the Public Prosecu- Al Thani, and Charge d’Affaires of ing the 2020 Qatar-US Dialogue in gether to celebrate our longstand- now it’s the appropriate time to ing any COVID-19 symptoms tion for not wearing masks in places where United States Embassy in Qatar Washington, DC. ing relationship and forge new con- return to face-to-face appoint- on the day of the appointment they are mandatory. HE Greta C. Holtz. Commenting on the concert, nections through people-to-people ments. including fever or chills, short- The measure is in line with the Cabinet The concert marked the begin- Sheikha Al Mayassa said, “Mu- exchanges. Nothing could better “Early on in the pandemic ness of breath or cough, we decision, Decree Law No 17 of 1990 on ning of a year of specially curated sic truly is a universal language, symbolise the Year of Culture’s we made the decision to con- request they do not attend and infectious diseases, and the precautionary exhibitions, festivals, bilateral ex- speaking directly to the heart, as spirit of harmony than this musical duct outpatient appointments call 16060 to reschedule. measures in force in the country to contain changes, and events to be held in we learned once again through this collaboration between the Qatar and other services virtually as HMC continues to offer the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). both nations. stirring inaugural concert for the Philharmonic Orchestra and the that was essential to protect a range of virtual services via The designated authorities have called The Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Qatar-USA 2021 Year of Culture. US Air Forces Central Band.” patients, visitors and the wider the 16000-helpline including: on the public to adhere to the precaution- Culture is intended to enhance With the collaboration of our Em- public from the COVID-19,” medication delivery, Mental ary measures in place to ensure their cultural and artistic exchange and bassy in Washington, DC, under Continued on page 16  said Dr Al Ansari. health helpline, and Urgent safety and the safety of others. “As we start to gradually Consultation Service.

Violators informed well in advance before Fog likely until Monday: QMD removal ops: MME Tribune News Network The Ministry of Municipality and Environ- Doha ment (MME) has said it had informed violators sufficiently before carrying out the The country is expected to witness mist and fog removal of encroachment operations. In a at some places during the night and early morn- tweet, the MME said the municipalities and ing from Saturday until Monday morning which other sectors in the ministry have set time- Russia set to resume flights may cause a drop in the horizontal visibility to tables for removal of encroachments , and less than 2 km or zero visibility at times, the Qa- distributed posters at the places of viola- to Qatar from January 27 tar Meteorology Department (QMD) has said. tions. The MME said it is keen to inform the The QMD said the country is witnessing violators before carrying out the removal op- Russia will resume flights to Qatar, Vietnam,I ndia and Finland on January 27, a relatively cold evening, with wind, light eration. Commenting on the claim by some 2021, with several flights per week, the Russian anti-coronavirus crisis center to moderate in speed with the possibility of that they are not aware of the removal of told reporters on Saturday. “After discussing and taking into consideration the mist to fog formation at late night and dur- encroachments on state property, the MME epidemiological situation in certain countries, the crisis centre took a decision to ing the early morning hours, which will lead said it had previously announced through resume reciprocal international air communication starting on January 27, 2021 to a decrease in horizontal visibility to less local newspapers and social media that with the following states, namely Vietnam (Moscow-Hanoi, twice a week), India than 2 km. on speed,” the QMD said in a tweet. it had carried out a campaign to remove (Moscow-New Delhi, twice a week), Finland (Moscow-Helsinki, twice a week, as “Temperature now ranging between 10 “Please be careful and follow the latest encroachments in all regions of the country well as St. Petersburg-Helsinki, twice a week) and Qatar (Moscow-Doha, twice a and 18 degrees Celsius in different areas, updates through our official accounts,” the for a period of six months. (TNN) week),” the center said. (Agencies) with southwesterly wind, light to moderate QMD added. 02 Sunday, January 17, 2021

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MoTC and Ooredoo Qatar sign pact to expand Government Data Centre Tribune News Network centre service provider for and organisations to broaden Doha government entities, giving their data centres’ footprints them access to a host of cloud, without the need for investing The Ministry of Transport infrastructure and managed in capex/opex logistics and to and Communications (MoTC) services without incurring shorten the ‘time to service’ as and Ooredoo Qatar have major capital expenditure. much as possible.” signed an agreement to ex- We’re proud to be chosen by Officially launched in pand the Government Data expenditure. tive modular approach that the Ministry of Transport and 2006, Ooredoo Qatar Data Cen- Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Mohammed Abdul Centre (GDC). For government entities, Ooredoo Qatar has developed, Communications for such a tre was the first facility in Qatar Wahed Al Hammadi The new GDC, also known GDC2 brings multiple ben- government entities with any crucial aspect of its operations to offer businesses a full suite of as GDC2, will allow various efits. These include the flex- size of operational footprint in and look forward to working enterprise services. It has since government entities to host ibility to activate additional Qatar can take full advantage together.” evolved into a critical technol- Qatar participates in 10th their mission-critical IT and managed services quickly, of Ooredoo’s flexibility and On the occasion, MoTC’s ogy asset as part of Qatar’s drive network infrastructure in high speed connectivity to the adaptability while ensuring Acting Assistant Undersec- to become a truly smart nation, special session of ABEGS Ooredoo’s QDC5 purpose- official Government Network, security, reliability and exten- retary of Government Infor- supporting a wave of break- built secure Tier III Data Cen- compliance with National In- sibility within a managed, on- mation Technology Affairs through technologies. QNA Mohammed Abdul Wahed tre facility in Qatar. formation Assurance stand- demand service. Mashael Ali Al Hammadi said, Ooredoo Qatar Data Centre Doha Al Hammadi headed Qatar’s Connected to the Govern- ards, high availability hosting GDC2 can be used as the “We are pleased to have signed facilities supply total control delegation in the meeting that ment Network (GN), GDC2 and 24/7 support, provided by primary Data Centre or as a this agreement with Ooredoo of and security for customers’ Qatar on Saturday partici- was held via video conference. provides hosting as well as ba- a dedicated team of Ooredoo Disaster Recovery site by gov- Qatar as part of MoTC’s keen- digital and data assets, having pated in the 10th special ses- The meeting considered sic and advanced monitoring experts. ernment organisations. ness to extend the capabilities been designed in compliance sion of the General Confer- approval of the appointment services to host government GDC2 provides highly Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad of the Government Data Cen- with Tier-3 standards. These ence of the Arab Bureau of of a new director-general for entities. This will further en- resilient carrier-grade fa- Al Thani, chief business of- tre by engaging with all service facilities provide local and re- Education for the Gulf States the ABEGS to succeed Dr hance the ability of the public cilities with enterprise-class ficer, Ooredoo, said: “This providers in Qatar to ensure gional organisations with a (ABEGS). Ali bin Abdul Khaliq Al Qar- sector as a whole to acquire power, space and security, agreement provides further resilience and high availabil- full range of services, includ- Minister of Education ni whose term of office has data centre capacity without operated by a team of skilled evidence of the emergence ity of the service as well as to ing Hosting & Co-location and and Higher Education HE Dr ended. the need for additional capital staff. Thanks to the innova- of Ooredoo as a trusted data enable all government entities ICT Managed Services. HBKU’s QBRI will offer QU laboratory services to boost biomedical research

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The Qatar Biomedical Re- search Institute (QBRI) at Hamad Bin Khalifa Univer- sity (HBKU) is collaborating with Qatar University (QU) to help advance its capacity to conduct high-quality and innovative biomedical re- search in Qatar, in line with its commitment to improving Residents, 26 children join tree and transforming health care across the country. the prevention, diagnosis and Collaboration will allow treatment of diseases.” QU to use the core services “We are therefore pleased planting campaign at Al Ebb Park of QBRI to facilitate access to provide QU with labora- to advanced analysis locally, tory services and facilities at which will help QU conduct such an important time for the Tribune News Network more advanced research. As health of the nation. Both or- Doha a result, QU will be able to ganisations are confident that perform biomedical analysis we can learn from each other’s The Supervisory Committee in Qatar without the need to core strengths and specialties of Beautification of Roads and send samples overseas. In and build on our partnership Public Places in Qatar and resi- parallel, the partnership will in the years ahead.” dents of Al Ebb area on Saturday support graduate students of Prof Egon Toft, vice-pres- planted trees in Al Ebb Park with the QU and enable them to ac- Dr Omar El Agnaf, execu- ident of Medical and Health participation of 26 children, as cess the advanced core labo- tive director of QBRI, said: “In Sciences and Dean of the part of the ‘Plant A Million Trees ratories of QBRI, conduct ad- keeping with the wider HBKU College of Medicine at Qatar campaign, in coordination with vanced biomedical research community, QBRI focuses on University, said: “QU is com- the Ministry of Municipality and and obtain more analytical developing partnerships with mitted to fostering its relation- Environment (MME). options. similar organisations. To this ship with partners in Qatar. Speaking on the occasion, The services provided by end, the affinities between Research is essential for QU Rashid Saeed Al Nuaimi, di- QBRI include but are not lim- QU and ourselves are obvious. Health to foster new scientific rector of Al Rayyan Munici- lies and preserving environ- area’s people as it includes a said: “It is nice to see the area’s ited to genomics, structural biol- Both institutions aim to im- efforts in the region; further- pality and a resident of Al ment improving quality of life. walkway and other facilities. residents planting trees, beau- ogy, flow cytometry, stem cells prove the health and well-be- more, with the help of HBKU, Ebb, said: “We thank those in On his part, Meshaal Ab- I thank the team members of tifying the area and protect- and proteomics. This collabora- ing of the people of Qatar and QU can create ever-changing charge of establishing parks dulla Al Nuaimi, Central Mu- this campaign for their efforts ing it through this campaign. tion will enhance interaction be- the wider region. This requires synergies that will serve the and afforestation around Qa- nicipal Council (CMC) mem- in protecting the environ- I also thank those in charge of tween researchers from both en- consistent access to state- nation.” tar for their efforts which have ber from Constituency 18, ment.” Al Ebb Park as the area needed tities and pave the way for future of-the-art research facilities The collaboration is part great benefit in providing a said: “The 3,000-sqm Al Ebb Abdulla bin Saeed Al Nu- a park that allows families to cooperation between the two designed specifically to make of a recently signed agreement healthy atmosphere for fami- Park will greatly benefit the aimi, a resident of Al Ebb area, exercise, play and walk. entities on research projects. breakthrough discoveries in between QBRI and QU.

QRCS VOLUNTEERS DISTRIBUTE 96 TONNES OF DATES TO WORKERS

With a generous donation from the Doha Dates Com- pany, Qatar Red Crescent Society’s (QRCS) volunteers continued, for the second day, to distribute 96 tonnes of dates to workers in several industrial areas in Doha and Al Khor, as part of the ‘One Hand’ project, under the supervision of the Community Development Department of the Volunteering and Local Development Sector. (TNN) Nation Sunday, January 17, 2021 03 Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha opens Lebanese Resto-lounge ‘The Mezze House’

Tribune News Network with a uniquily Lebanese bev- sweeter selection of desserts Doha erage. A selection of master- with the delectable House spe- fully handcrafted drinks rede- ciality ‘Cheese Kunafa’ already Centara West Bay Hotel signed such as the signature on its way to becoming favour- & Residences Doha has soft- ‘Baklava New Fashion’ is sure ite. QF-partner university VCUarts opened a new foodie delight to become a favourite. The Mezze House is lo- in the heart of Westbay. The As the name suggests, it’s cated ground floor of Centara Mezze House, soft-opened last the mezze that are front and West Bay Hotel & Residences Qatar extends its 2020-21 week, will be opening the out- centre. Slowly roasted and Doha and opens its doors daily door seating area in the com- smoked babaganoush, creamy at 16:00hrs, starting every- ing weeks. hummous topped with pine day with happy hour until Stylistically designed as nuts, thinly sliced lamb slices 18:00hrs. If that’s not enough deadline for fresh application a trendy Lebanese Resto- and a drizzle of extra virgin happiness, join us for the sec- Lounge, there’s a lot more on olive oil to whet the pallet. ond round of happy hour from Tribune News Network dents representing 21 na- well visits by internationally According to Mangum, offer than just the aesthetics. The selection of freshly grilled 22:30hrs to 23:30hrs every- Doha tionalities. acclaimed designers and art- admissions counsellors are The menu is filled with fla- meat options are every Keto night. Collaborations between ists such as Valentino, Has- available daily for consulta- vourful mezze selections, and fans delight, allowing you For reservations, call Virginia Commonwealth Education City universities, san Hajjaj, Richard Serra, tions, and the University’s the combination platters come to indulge guilt free into the 40095515. University School of the Arts such as the Art and Medi- Shirin Neshat, Jeff Koons, website includes informa- in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a cine exhibition, or the Battle Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Di- tion on application require- Qatar Foundation (QF) part- of the Bands competition, ane von Furstenberg, Reza ments, portfolio require- ner university at the Edu- for example, bring students Abedini, Marina Abramović, ments, cross registration, cation City, has extended from different countries and Wissam Shawkat, Rami Al answers to frequently asked its application deadline for cultures together to share Ali, Naeem Khan and Hector questions and programme 2020-21 season to February ideas, have fun, and explore Ayuso. information. The universi- 15, 2021. new ways of studying and VCUarts Qatar’s Materi- ty’s Admissions Department “The final day for new learning in QF’s unique mul- als Library is the only one is also providing coaching students to submit an appli- tiversity environment. of its kind in the Arab Gulf and support on portfolio de- cation for admission to VC- VCUarts Qatar is located region and houses a circulat- velopment. Uarts Qatar is Monday, Feb- within easy reach of collab- ing collection of thousands “Our graduates are pur- ruary 15, for the Fall 2021 oration-friendly facilities of diverse material samples suing successful careers in semester,” Katherine Man- including Education City’s from around the world. The a variety of established and gum, director of Recruit- Oxygen Park recreational university’s state-of-the-art emerging industries and new ment and Admissions at the complex and nearby Mul- facilities include a Fabrica- opportunities are constantly TMH-Babaganoush TMH-The Mezze House Mix Grill Platter university, said. taqa Student Center, the tion Lab, Woodshop, Print opening up in Qatar’s econo- VCUarts Qatar, which is Qatar Science & Technology Lab, and Analogue Pho- my that are in need of the su- the overseas branch cam- Park technology hub; the tography darkroom. It also perb art and design skillsets pus of the prestigious Vir- state-of-the-art Sidra Medi- hosts biennial international that our students acquire at ginia Commonwealth Uni- cine women’s and children’s events such as the Tasmeem VCUarts Qatar,” Mangum versity School of the Arts in hospital, Mathaf: Arab Mu- Doha art and design confer- said, explaining that talent- Richmond, Virginia, offers seum of Modern Art; and the ence, and the Hamad bin ed and imaginative artists five undergraduate degree Al Shaqab equestrian center, Khalifa Symposium on Is- and designers are in demand programmes: Bachelor of to name a few. lamic Art, both of which at- in many countries, and that Fine Arts in Fashion De- Works by students and tract visitors and speakers the contributions of VCUarts sign, Bachelor of Fine Arts alumni from VCUarts Qatar from around the world. Qatar’s alumni can be seen in Graphic Design, Bachelor have featured in exhibitions Mangum says that a sub- throughout Qatar and be- of Fine Arts in Interior De- everywhere from Doha and stantial number of students yond. sign, Bachelor of Fine Arts Dubai, and from Paris and have already submitted their “In addition to work- (BFA) in Painting and Print- Moscow to Hong Kong, and applications and portfolios, ing as artists and creatives, making and Bachelor of Arts at its home campus in Rich- and she encouraged other they can apply their critical (BA) in Art History. There mond, Virginia. students follow suit and sub- thinking and design skills to is also a Master of Fine Arts The students’ creativity mit their applications before the growing cultural and mu- (MFA) programme. It was and inspiration is fuelled by the February 15 deadline seum sector as well as small established in 1998 through participation in world class if they hope to begin their business, interior design, a partnership with QF and events, and field trips to studies at VCUarts Qatar in retail and merchandising, now has more than 330 stu- study, work and network, as August 2021. tourism and consulting.” TMH Tiki collections QC’s ‘One Million Smiles’ initiative receives huge response ballers in particular have a Abdul Karim Hassan, a member of Al large number of fans. Qatar Charity, through this Sadd Sports Club and Qatar National initiative, aims to support dis- Team, said their participation in the placed persons and refugees in countries facing exceptional initiative is a humanitarian duty conditions and harsh winters, and to provide them with win- Tribune News Network a banner reading “One Million ter essentials, food and other Doha Smiles. items to help them survive the Hassan Rabiah Al Ku- severe cold. The ‘One Million Smiles’ ini- wari, Executive Director of Qatar Charity urges ben- tiative, launched as part of its’ Sales, Marketing and Com- efactors in Qatar to take part Warmth and Peace’ winter munications at Qatar Stars in the initiative to extend a campaign by Qatar Charity League, praised Qatar Char- helping hand to those who are (QC), received an overwhelm- ity for launching ‘One Mil- suffering this winter, calling ing reaction from the public, lion Smiles’ initiative. “We are on social media influencers athletes, media professionals proud to participate in this to support the initiative in all and influencers of social me- drive in cooperation with Qa- possible ways. dia. Out of one million smiles tar Charity,” Al Kuwari said, To participate in the ‘One targeted by the initiative in 19 thanking Qatar Charity for Million Smiles’ initiative, you countries around the world, its humanitarian role around can send an SMS with a smi- the initiative has managed to the world, particularly dur- ley symbol to 92642 and draw smiles on the faces of ing these exceptional circum- 92428 to donate QR100 and 300,000 people so far. stances faced by refugees and QR 500, respectively. A per- In a kind gesture and in displaced persons. son can also donate through support of the “Warmth and Al Kuwari added, “Our par- this link. Peace” campaign to allevi- ticipation in this campaign is and programs in cooperation initiative, noting that football, grammes. tion in the initiative is a hu- You can also participate ate the suffering of refugees based on the social role of the with various bodies.” which is very popular among Abdul Karim Hassan, a manitarian duty and that we, in the initiative by publishing in the harsh winter, which Qatar Stars League, interac- On this occasion, he people, can play a role in sup- player of the Al Sadd Sports as players, must take part in the contents of the campaign doubled their suffering, all the tion with community events, thanked the clubs and players porting humanitarian and Club and the Qatar National charitable activities that help link and the #million smile Qatar Stars League clubs held and support for all initiatives for their participation in this community activities and pro- Team, said that our participa- the poor and needy, as foot- hashtag on social media.

Al Sadd and Qatar Sports Club players have recently held a banner supporting Qatar Charity’s initiative before a Qatar Stars League match in Doha. Al Rayyan players walks into the pitch before a QSL match at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. 04 Sunday, January 17, 2021 Nation Film buffs are in for treat as SundanceTV celebrates annual Sundance Film Festival Tribune News Network touh (4th place, Lebanon) a SundanceTV outside of North Doha grandmother slowly loses her America. senses as her family abandons In addition to these inde- Every January, film buffs her, until she discovers a true fa- pendent favourites and out- await the annual Sundance milial bond. standing short films, viewers Film Festival, Robert Redford’s ‘Beit Byoot’ by Palestinian can enjoy the 2006 film ‘Walker long-running celebration of in- filmmaker Mayar Hamdan re- Payne’. Set in the late 50s, the dependent film. In 2021, the ceived an honorable mention movie follows an out of work festival is being held virtually, by the judges and will also be miner in a small-town who is between January 28 and Febru- shown during this segment. The forced to take a heartbreaking ary 3. film is set in a dystopian doll decision to save his two daugh- In the spirit of the festival, house and follows the story of ters when his ex-wife threatens SundanceTV -- available in the young Jameela as she chooses to leave town. The film will air Middle East and North Africa between fitting in and making on January 22 at 21:00 Mecca/ (MENA) on beIN Channel 75 true friends. 18:00 GMT. -- has cherry-picked some of the In 2020, MENA hosted the ‘I’m Still Here’ (2010) will best independent films. Viewers Walker Payne (2006) I’m Still Here (2010) first ever SundanceTV Shorts show on January 30, and fol- can tune in for festival gems as competition, attracting 371 sub- lows Joaquin Phoenix in the fall well as winners of the Sundan- kansas town in the wake of his status. The tough-talking vice for the debuts of groundbreak- non), a group of boys dream of missions from the region. The of 2008 as he announces his re- ceTV Shorts competition, held older brother’s death. Drawn to principal, Mr. Fitzgerald takes ing talent from across the Mid- escaping their boarding school. jury included Golden Globe tirement from a successful film in the MENA region for the first the camaraderie of a local gang, an interest in him, and his some- dle East. Films include ‘As You Among the obstacles in their winner, Academy Award and career and sets off to reinvent time in late 2020. The thought- he becomes entrenched in the times clumsy, sometimes pro- Can See’ by director Ghada way: The Red Mountain. Primetime Emmy Award nomi- himself as a hip hop musician. provoking competition entries violence of its world. Dayveon fessionally dubious efforts help Fikri (Egypt), which won first- In ‘Huit Ans – 8 Years’ by nee Uma Thurman, Palestinian Alternately funny and shocking, gave the opportunity for fresh (2017) airs 21:00 Mecca/ 18:00 Terri through this tough time. place. Told through the eyes of Ziad Mazraany (3rd place, Leba- filmmaker and poet Annemarie and always riveting, the film is voices and perspectives to be GMT. This film will air at 21:00 Mecca/ a daughter, the movie zooms in non), war, childhood events, and Jacir, Qatari-American writer a portrait of an artist at a cross- heard, while taking viewers on a On January 25, ‘Terri’ (2011) 18:00 GMT. on the grooves, cuts and lines on a passion for cinema keep Najla and artist Sophia Al-Maria and roads. It deftly explores notions journey through time and space. invites viewers into the world of Winners of the SundanceTV a woman’s hand, which tell the stuck in her childhood until Ziad television industry veteran, Har- of courage and creative reinven- On January 18, viewers can a misfit teen. Mercilessly teased Shorts competition will be aired story of how she single-handedly uses films to remind her of the old Gronenthal, Executive Vice tion, as well as the ramifications follow the titular ‘Dayveon’ as by his peers for his quirks, and on January 30 as well. Viewers raised her five children. moments which changed her life. President, Programming and of a life spent in the public eye. he spends the sweltering sum- for coming to school in pajamas, are invited to tune in between In ‘The Red Mountain’ by In ‘How My Grandmother Marketing for AMC Networks The film will air on January 30 mer days roaming his rural Ar- Terri is resigned to his outsider 20:00 to 21:00 pm MECCA Kamel Harb (2nd place, Leba- Became a Chair’ by Nicolas Fat- International, broadcaster of at 21:00 Mecca/ 18:00 GMT. Gifts worth QR1,088 for DPS-MIS students prove mettle in inter-school quiz contest customers pre-ordering Tribune News Network Doha the new Samsung S21 Students from DPS-Mod- ern Indian School (DPS- Series from Vodafone MIS) won accolades in the Jarr Your Brilliance–2020 (JYB-2020) inter-school quiz competition organised by Manav Rachna Interna- tional School in Noida, In- dia. The contest saw the par- ticipation of 76 schools from across India and the GCC countries. 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Art Competition is an art com- to share their world and con- ing 64-fold richer color and Karthika Mahesh partici- petition dedicated to school stu- nect with the things and people more than 3-fold wider dynamic pated in the age group of 14-16 dents to encourage them to ex- that matter most. Customers range. of the contest and exhibited her press their talents and skills. MoQ announces winners of National Day School Art Competition Tribune News Network programme that promotes The jury panel consisted School won the first place, got the award in the second Doha emerging talents and encour- of Qatari artists Hanadi Al Sandi Aljaber from GEMS category (11 – 13 years), and ages artistic and cultural ini- Darwish and Abdulaziz Sadiq, American Academy won the Kinda Al-Bahri from Al Manar Mall of Qatar (MoQ) con- tiatives. Besides, the annual who evaluated the drawings second place and Raghad Ad- International School – Al Saad cluded the National Day School competition is recognised and decided the winners after bellatif Abdalla Branch received the highest Art Competition held as part as one of the most awaited a fierce competition. In group From Doha Academy – Al number of voters in the third of Qatar National Day (QND) events during QND celebra- 1, Shaden AlKhateeb from Al Waab Campus got the third category (14 – 16 years). 2020 celebrations, which saw tions and receives massive Manar International School place. The participating schools the participation of students participation every year. Al Saad Branch won the first In addition, MoQ gave were Al Manar International from 16 schools in Qatar. Furthermore, the winning place, Mohamed Qarni from students and social media fol- School, Al Thameed Cam- The winners in the com- artworks were displayed in Mesaieed Primary Interna- lowers the chance to vote for pus, Al Manar International petition were announced, one of the mall’s hallways as tional School won the second the best drawing via an inter- School, Al-Saad Campus, with winning students re- a gesture to acknowledge the place and Elias Al Shyab from active voting portal shared American School of Doha, ceiving valuable prizes from young talents’ skills. Phoenix Private School won among all participant schools, ASC Doha International MoQ management, including Emile Sarkis, general the third place. while adding new ‘People’s School, Doha Academy Al Mall of Qatar gift cards worth manager, MoQ, said: “This In group 2, Naila Zahra Choice’ award for followers to Waab Campus, Doha Acad- QR5,000, QR2,500 and art competition is one of the Azka Mirag from Mesaieed vote also through MoQ social emy, Doha British Schoool, QR1,000 for the first, second main activations held an- International School got the media platforms. Doha College, GEMS Ameri- and third place winners, re- nually by Mall of Qatar to first place and Maya Ahmed The contest saw more than can Academy, MES Indian spectively. celebrate National day with to the participating schools ted 40 drawings that reflect from Al Manar International 30,000 voters selecting their School, Mesaieed Interna- Running the third con- students. We aim to encour- and students who submitted the theme of the contest and School – Al Thameed Branch favourite drawings for the top tional School, Mesaieed Pri- secutive year, the National age our young generations to creative artworks, and our demonstrate their artistic won the second place, while places. In the group of 8–10 mary International School, Day School Art Competition express their thoughts and deep congratulations to all skills. The students were di- Hafsa Aamer, Anoosh Khan years, the award went to the Phoenix Private School, is an art contest dedicated dreams through art. This winners.” vided into three age groups: and Fabiha Saeed from Me- Mohamed Qarni from Me- Qatar International School, to school students to encour- year’s theme reflects our pas- Held under the theme group 1 included students saieed Primary International saieed Primary International Royal Grammar School age them to express their tal- sion for the upcoming FIFA ‘How does Qatar 2022 look aged 8–10 years, group 2 School shared the third place. School, while Maya Ahmed Guildford in Qatar (RGSGQ) ents and skills. It is part of 2022 world cup in Qatar. like to you?’, students from from 11 to 13 years, and group In group 3, Karthika from Al Manar International and Sherborne School in MoQ’s social responsibility Our thanks and gratitude 16 different schools submit- 3 from 14 to 16 years. Purayil from MES Indian School – Al Thameed Branch Qatar. World Sunday, January 17, 2021 05 Palestine to elect new president in July in 1st vote since 2006 China donates 1 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to Cambodia

Ramallah/Gaza: Palestinian voters will go to the polls at the end of July to elect a new presi- Phnom Penh: China is to give Cambodia 1 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine developed by News dent for the first time in 15 years. The voting date was set for July 31, according to a decree state-owned Sinopharm, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced. Hun Sen revealed signed by incumbent Mahmoud Abbas on Friday evening. A parliamentary election was also the donation on Facebook on Friday evening. The prime minister acknowledged that by accepting in brief scheduled for May 22. Voters in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem will be eligible the vaccine from China, he was contradicting a previous pledge to only use treatments approved to participate. Elections were planned several times in the past few years - but no presidential by the World Health Organisation (WHO). But Hun Sen said Cambodia could not afford to wait as decree was ever signed. A vote was last planned for around the end of 2019, when Abbas cases from an outbreak in Thailand continued to spill across the border through returning migrant made it dependent on Israel’s permission to hold it in East Jerusalem. (afp) workers. (dpa) India begins world’s biggest Bombings and shootings leave Covid-19 vaccination drive at least 18 dead India plans to vaccinate 300 mn people - nearly the size of the entire population of US - by the end of July

dpa in Afghanistan New Delhi dpa the local security forces in the India on Saturday started Kabul country’s western Herat prov- inoculating health workers ince, officials said on Saturday. in what is expected to be the A series of bombings and The forces were having world’s biggest coronavirus shootings in six Afghan prov- dinner on Friday evening vaccination programme. inces has left at least 18 dead, when three Taliban militants A sanitation worker at a despite ongoing peace talks, opened fire on them in Ghori- government hospital in Delhi officials said on Saturday. yan district, local councillors became the first person to re- In the capital Kabul on Sat- Torylai Tahiri and Sardar Ba- ceive a shot in the country of urday morning, two police of- haduri told dpa. 1.3 billion people, shortly af- ficers were killed and another The militants then took ter Prime Minister Narendra was wounded when a magnet- Modi kicked off the year-long ic bomb attached to their vehi- campaign with a nationally cle went off, Kabul police said. Despite ongoing peace televised speech. A car bomb also hit a spy talks between the Afghan India plans to vaccinate agency facility in Daman dis- government and the Taliban 300 million people - nearly the trict of southern Kandahar in Doha since mid-Septem- size of the entire population of province, the provincial gover- ber, violence has continued the United States - by the end nor, Ruhullah Khanzada said. in Afghanistan. The Taliban of July. Following the bombing, has so far refused to “India is today launching a group of assailants entered the world’s biggest vaccination the facility and exchanged fire accept a ceasefire programme. with the security forces, Khan- Never before has this type zada said. their weapons and fled the of vaccination and such a He added that the incident area, the officials said. large-scale vaccination cam- might have caused casualties Earlier on Friday, militants paign been run in history ... It but an exact figure was not killed at least 10 members of shows the world our capabil- available yet. the Afghan security forces and ity,” Modi said in his address. Four assailants have so far wounded another 11 in north- “These vaccines will help been shot dead by the security ern Kunduz province. us decisively defeat Covid-19,” A doctor gestures with others as he receives a Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine at the Urban Primary Health Centre in Kolkata on Saturday. (AFP) forces and a clearance opera- Despite ongoing peace talks Modi said, paying tribute to tion was ongoing, according to between the Afghan govern- India’s front-line workers and Some 300,000 health ganda and rumours” about the Covishield vaccine and not Khanzada. ment and the Taliban in Doha scientists. workers were to receive the the safety of vaccines amid Covaxin. Meanwhile, in eastern since mid-September, violence An estimated 30 million shots on the first day of the controversy over the locally In a letter to the hospital Nangarhar province, two po- has continued in Afghanistan. doctors, nurses and other vaccination drive, which fed- Never before has this type produced Covaxin, which has chief, the doctors said they lice officers were killed when The Taliban has so far refused front-line workers will be the eral Health Minister Harsh of vaccination and such a been cleared for emergency were a “bit apprehensive about unknown gunmen opened fire to accept a ceasefire. first to get the vaccination, fol- Vardhan said was “probably use while still in clinical trials. the lack of complete trial” for in the provincial capital Jalal- The talks are aimed at end- lowed by 270 million people the beginning of the end” of large-scale vaccination “The Drug Controller gave the indigenous vaccine, add- abad, provincial council chief ing decades of war, but there aged over 50 or deemed high- Covid-19. campaign been run in approval after they were satis- ing they were not given an Hazrat Ali said. has been no breakthrough. risk. The vaccination drive be- history ... It shows the world fied with the data of the two option to choose between the In the northern province of In accordance with a deal India’s drug regulator has gan at 3,006 sites; mostly our capability vaccines. So stay away from vaccines. Baghlan, a roadside bomb left signed with the Taliban, the given emergency authoriza- state-run health care centres rumours,” he said. In the Rewari district one policeman dead and anoth- United States has progres- tion to two vaccines: Cov- as well as government schools Prime Minister Narendra Modi “Our vaccine developers in northern Haryana state, er wounded in the provincial sively lowered the number of ishield, developed by Britain’s and municipal offices being have a global credibility. Life- front-line workers reportedly capital, a spokesman for police troops stationed in Afghani- Oxford University and phar- converted to temporary vac- saving vaccines given to 60 per refused to get the jab, fearing chief Jawid Basharat said. stan, with only 2,500 forces maceutical firm AstraZen- cination centres, with each the virus,” Anubhav Sharma, cent of children globally are adverse effects, but agreed af- In southern Helmand, a left on Friday, according to a eca, and Covaxin, from Indian site inoculating 100 people, a doctor at Delhi’s Lok Nayak made in India,” Modi added. ter health officials intervened Taliban attack on a checkpoint statement by Defence Secre- company Bharat Biotech. government officials said. This Hospital, who received the jab, However, worries over the to allay their concerns. along Helmand-Kandahar tary Christoph Miller. At over 10.5 million in- number will be ramped up to told broadcaster NDTV. domestically developed vac- The Covid-19 pandemic highway left one police officer The deal paved the way fections, India has recorded over 5,000 sites as the pro- “The past few months have cine persist, which could ham- has upended lives, battered dead on Friday night, while for a gradual withdrawal of all the second-highest number gramme progresses. been full of worry. We will be per the vaccination campaign. an already slowing economy two others were wounded, a international forces from Af- of Covid-19 infections in the “There is relief as well as more confident in dealing with Doctors at Ram Manohar and resulted in unprecedented spokesman for the police chief ghanistan. In return, the Tali- world, after the US. India’s excitement. We are very lucky patients and provide even Lohia Hospital, one of Delhi’s suffering in India, which saw said. ban committed to renounce coronavirus death toll stands to get the vaccine, being part of better care now.” Modi urged biggest healthcare hubs, de- some of the strictest lock- A group of Taliban mili- violence and enter into talks at 151,918. the first line of defence against Indians not to believe “propa- manded they be administered downs in the world. tants killed 12 members of with the government. Pakistan approves AstraZeneca Uganda’s president Museveni wins re-election vaccine for emergency use dpa eni’s rule. Kampala Museveni, 76, one of Africa’s dpa curement of the vaccine. approved for use. longest-serving leaders, who has Islamabad Health workers, elderly cit- Pakistan reported its first Uganda’s long-time presi- held onto power for 35 years, izens and people with chronic coronavirus case on Febru- dent, Yoweri Museveni, has has changed Uganda’s constitu- Pakistan on Saturday ap- medical conditions such as di- ary 26. It is now among the been re-elected with 5.85 mil- tion to enable himself to run for proved AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 abetes and heart disease would 15 countries worst affected lion votes, or 58.64 per cent, yet another five-year term. The vaccine for emergency use in be first in line to receive the around the world. On Janu- the electoral commission said election has been overshadowed the country as it grapples with vaccine free of charge. ary 11, Pakistan reported more Saturday. by violence since campaigning rising case numbers in the Pakistan also expects to than 500,000 cases of Cov- Museveni’s closest con- began, with almost daily vio- pandemic’s second wave. receive free doses of Covid-19 id-19, the disease caused by the tender, Bobi Wine, a pop star- lence and tight police and mili- “AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccines from the Global Al- coronavirus. turned-politician whose real tary presence on election day. vaccine has been given the liance for Vaccines and Im- On Saturday, the number name is Robert Kyagulanyi, Wine, who has the support approval for emergency use,” munisations (GAVI) for 20 of confirmed Covid-19 cases received 3.47 million votes or of Uganda’s youth, said army Health Minister Faisal Sultan percent of its 220 million rose to 516,777 and related 34.83 per cent, according to the Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni in Kiruhura recently. (AFP) troops raided his Kampala resi- told dpa. residents. deaths reached 10,908. commission. dence on Friday evening. However, the minister did Last month, Pakistan an- At least 2,432 new cases “The electoral commission the electoral commission, Si- spread fraud” during the The internet was shut down not provide any details regard- nounced plans to procure the and 45 deaths were reported in declares Yoweri Museveni the mon Mugenyi Byabakama, said Thursday poll, which was seen across the country shortly be- ing the quantity, time frame vaccine made by Sinopharm of the last 24 hours, Health Min- elected president of the Repub- after announcing the results. as Uganda’s first election that fore the start of voting, and the and mechanism for the pro- China, but it has not yet been istry data showed. lic of Uganda,” the chairman of Wine, has alleged “wide- posed a real threat to Musev- blackout remained in place.

Indonesia quake death toll hits Iran tests medium-range missiles in Gulf 45; aftershock rattles residents dpa Gulf against any potential mili- Vienna nuclear deal between Tehran tary threats from the United major world powers and Teh- dpa There were no reports of States, according to Iranian ran in 2018, but also imposed Jakarta further damage after the af- Iran’s armed forces tested sources. draconian sanctions on Iran. tershock at 6:32 am (2332 medium-range missiles on In recent weeks there has In the past two years, these A 5.0-magnitude aftershock GMT Friday), said Raditya Saturday during a large-scale been speculation in Iran that have led to an acute economic on Saturday rattled residents Jati, spokesman for the Na- sea manoeuvre in the Gulf. outgoing US President Don- crisis in the oil-rich theocratic in an Indonesian province tional Disaster Management The tests, of missiles with ald Trump could provoke a state. where at least 45 were killed Agency. a range of 1,800 kilometres, military conflict with Tehran President Hassan Rowhani and more than 600 injured in Aid supplies and search were successful, according to before departing from the hopes that Trump’s successor a shallow earthquake. personnel were flowing into Tasnim news agency. White House. Joe Biden will return to the Friday’s quake in West the hardest-hit towns of Ma- Cruise missiles and drones Iran’s Foreign Minister nuclear deal and lift the sanc- Sulawesi province toppled muju and Majene, the Na- were also tested during the ex- Mohammad Javad Zarif said tions. dozens of houses, trapping tional Search and Rescue ercise conducted by the Navy Trump and his Secretary of Tehran says its manoeu- people beneath the rubble. Agency said. and the Revolutionary Guards. State Mike Pompeo want to A missile is launched during a military drill in an unknown location in vres are not a threat to coun- The death toll rose to 45 Workers distributed salt- They also presented a continue “warmongering” central Iran on Saturday. (Afp) tries in the region, but are on Saturday, including 36 in water-powered lamps to resi- new helicopter carrier and a against Iran in their remaining merely a defence tactic. the provincial capital, Ma- dents staying in temporary new missile ship which are to days in office. off without them,” Zarif wrote Trump not only unilater- Iran is due to hold a presi- muju, according to the local shelters after their homes provide greater security in the “The planet will be better on Twitter. ally withdrew from the 2015 dential election in June. search and rescue agency. were flattened, Raditya said. 06 Sunday, January 17, 2021

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An Unavoidable Impeachment Needs COVID-19 Causing A New Prompt Resolution here is no joy in impeach- At this unprecedented mo- Wave Of Plastic Pollution ing a sitting president for a ment, it is vital that Congress Tsecond time, or at least there prove itself resolute and uncom- Excessive use of single-use masks, plastic gloves and bottles of sanitizers pose a serious threat shouldn’t be. There likely is not promising when this country’s much personal or political gain governance is so threatened by to public health and the environment, especially during an ongoing pandemic for those who made that his- someone who pledged to uphold toric choice, especially for the it. That’s why the Senate must Maha Al-Kuwari stalwart 10 House Republican move forward with dispatch. DOHA members who Wednesday vot- Waiting until next week only ed to impeach Donald Trump. makes matters worse, lessening pproximately two metres from the trash Yet one by one, most of the the likelihood of Senate action, can was a disposable face mask covered in Republican members on the raising the prospect of interfer- shoe prints. House floor questioned what ence with the transition — par- I was sort of in a predicament. The pre- impeachment accomplishes ticularly if it’s determined that pandemic me would have picked up any type with so little time left in his the chamber can’t simultane- Aof trash and put it in the bin without hesitating. But term of office. ously act on Joe Biden’s Cabinet now I encounter masks dispersed across the city, and The question they should nominations and conduct a trial. there’s nothing I can do about it as there’s a chance have asked: How can Congress Senate Majority Leader of contaminating myself by this selfless act.I stared ignore such blatant miscon- Mitch McConnell’s actions in at the mask and walked away. I felt powerless. duct? Because time is running this regard have been so far dis- The world as we know it has not been the same out? Because it’s inconven- appointing. On the one hand, he after COVID-19 hit. What started as a health cri- ient to do so? It is one thing to has not defended Trump’s be- sis promptly evolved into an economic, social, and condemn and prosecute those havior, but on the other, his re- environmental threat. For starters, people have in- who stormed the US Capitol, fusal to bring his members back creased their use of disposable masks, plastic gloves, sought to overturn the elec- before Jan. 19 has only served and bottles of sanitizers. tion and caused the death of at to threaten a conflict with the Protecting ourselves from the pandemic has least five individuals including Biden transition. This has lead caused a new wave of plastic pollution. According to a police officer. True justice de- to much speculation: Do Re- the National Center for Biotechnology Information, mands some level of account- publicans want their party to researchers estimate that 129 billion face masks and ability from the individual most remain subservient to their ce- 65 billion gloves are used every month in order to Volunteers from Doha Environmental Actions Project meet up every Friday to do beach clean-ups. responsible for this act of do- lebrity cult leader or not? Sure- protect citizens worldwide. mestic terrorism — the 45th oc- ly, many still fear repercussions A study by Morder Intelligence claims municipal the youth to participate in ecological retreats in or- their volunteers that meet up every Friday to do cupant of the Oval Office. from ardent Trump support- solid waste management is one of the most serious der to encourage them to become more passionate beach clean ups. They have done more than 180 Impeachment is not a ers. Yet, day by day, the public challenges faced in Qatar, due to high population and committed to the environment. “Even with this beach clean ups and collected over 110,000 kilo- criminal proceeding. Convic- shaming of Trump continues growth rate, urbanization, industrial growth, and pandemic people have not learned that our actions grams of trash. tion might have little practical far beyond loss of his beloved economic expansion. Qatar has one of the highest have consequences. We’re investing our time and Jose Saucedo, the director of DEAP, says that effect other than to remove the Twitter account. per capita waste generation rates worldwide, which effort solely to inform people more about climate after coronavirus lockdown the beach is complete- possibility that Trump will seek The list now includes the is as high as 1.8 kilograms per day. Given that, Qa- change,” he said. At the moment, Shafi is mainly ly wrapped in plastic that consists mainly of masks elected office in the future. But PGA’s withdrawal of its cham- tar produces more than 2.5 million metric tonnes of concerned about the lack of awareness among peo- and gloves. Prior to COVID-19, Saucedo organised again, that is no excuse. A na- pionship tournament from a municipal solid waste each year. It is estimated that ple. He explains, “Our goal is to make people aware many beach clean ups with school students. He be- tion of laws, a nation of princi- Trump golf club, the termina- this number has only increased due to the amount of of their behaviour because taking care of yourself is lieves that the best way to impact the youth is to ples, a nation that does not cater tion of Trump business con- waste that is being produced by the pandemic. basic human decency.” see upfront without a lecture the consequences of to a vainglorious individual who tracts with New York City, and Excessive use of single-use plastics pose a seri- Shafi explains that although first there must our actions. “We are taking people to nature and sought to overturn the results banks and business partners ous threat to public health and the environment, es- be a shift in attitude towards the environment but showing them first-hand the effect of us just litter- of an election on lies of fraud, cutting ties to the Trump or- pecially with an ongoing pandemic. there should also be stricter guidelines from the ing. We use beach clean ups as a tool to engage in demagoguery and exhorting a ganization. And then there are According to the Red Cross, the world should re- Ministry of Municipality and Environment to hold non-confrontational conversation that has greater rabble, does not let such behav- the Republicans who voted act with the same urgency to climate change as to citizens accountable. Without legislation, nothing chance of success.” ior slide. And subsequent video against him Wednesday, the the coronavirus crisis. IFRC Secretary-General Jag- changes. People will continue to litter and abuse Excessive use of plastic and littering in the public statements such as Trump’s most notable being Rep. Liz an Chapagain said in a virtual press conference that the environment. and open places have resulted in heaps of garbage in more full-throated condemna- Cheney of Wyoming, the third- global warming poses a greater threat than COV- According to HE Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari, the Min- oceans and at beaches. Littering has always been a tion released one week later are ranked party member in the ID-19, as there is “no vaccine for climate change.” ister of Commerce and Industry in Qatar, “After problem but now with the pandemic it’s especially thoroughly unconvincing. The House. “The President of the There is no doubt that the impact of climate COVID-19, we quickly acted to provide protective important to act now or we could find plastic in our criminal docket at Baltimore’s United States summoned this change has reached a new low because of COVID-19. measures. There are now three factories in Qatar beaches for years to come. Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Court- mob, assembled the mob, and In the end, we don’t want a public health crisis to that produce medical face masks. They make a total “It takes all of us to make a change. The govern- house has witnessed far more lit the flame of this attack,” add to the plastic pollution crisis. of 12 million masks per month,” he said. With the ment needs to do their part, private sectors should credible sentencing day claims the congresswoman observed. Neeshad Shafi, a climate change activist and co- rise of plastic production, there must also be stricter implement sustainable ways to do their day-to-day of transformation by defendants “Everything that followed was founder of the Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar regulations by the Ministry of Municipality and En- work, and a society that is aware of their actions,” disavowing their confederates. his doing.” (AYCMQA), said people need to become more con- vironment to help eradicate this problem. During said Saucedo. As for the threat posed by Putting this sad chapter of scious towards their actions and contribution to the the early months of the pandemic in Qatar, the Min- The lack of awareness among citizens regarding those who claim fealty to Don- history behind us, demonstrat- environment. “We are going through a pandemic istry of Municipality and Environment encouraged environmental issues is one of the underlying causes ald Trump and may scurry ing to fellow Americans that we that’s uncalled for, but people must start to realise citizens to safely dispose of their used gloves and of climate change. Many undermine the severity of across the nation’s streets in do not tolerate domestic ter- that we cannot keep looking away from these things masks through Twitter. However, as the pandemic our actions to the environment, which can have a the coming days to continue rorism, defending the US Con- especially now more than ever,” he said. progresses it’s important to highlight that littering ripple effect. “I personally believe to some certain this nonsensical “stop the steal” stitution requires the Senate to Arab Youth Climate Movement Qatar is the only worsened and the Ministry of Municipality and extent I am aware of how important it is to protect campaign? Precautions ought stand up and take the necessary first registered, independent, nonprofit, youth-led, Environment marginalized this issue. the environment but right now my number one pri- to be taken proportionate to the action with dispatch. As a truly grassroots organization in Qatar. With this organi- Improper waste disposal can also interfere with ority is staying safe,” said Aisha Al-Mal. The mindset potential threat even if it means great Republican facing insur- zation, Shafi aims to build an ecologically conscious the food supply as plant growth is impaired reduc- of staying safe is crucial given the pandemic, but it’s temporarily turning Capital Hill rection once observed, the US society and to create a network of environmentalists ing the amount of food produced. Waste collectors taking a toll in the environment. into a veritable Green Zone. The will never be destroyed from to spread awareness. can get directly exposed to hazardous plastic wastes The bottom line is we are in the midst of a new alternative, to cater to terrorists, the outside but perhaps from Currently, the Arab Youth Climate Movement during collection, handling and transportation of reality. The actions that we take today will dictate to delay the impeachment pro- within. “You cannot escape the Qatar aims to raise awareness through sustainable infectious wastes from sources to storage facilities. our future. Thus, we must act right to protect our- cess, to take anyone off the hook responsibility of tomorrow,” campaigns that challenge our assumptions and be- To say the least, this is a problematic issue for our selves and future generations. in response? That is cowardice, Abraham Lincoln said, “by haviours in adapting to environmentally friendly environment and our health for years to come. not justice. evading it today.” lifestyles. They organise collaborative workshops With the ongoing crisis, many organizations (The author is an undergraduate and focus group discussion to foster action in the have taken matters into their own hands, like Doha communication major at (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE) community at the grassroot level. They engage with Environmental Actions Project (DEAP). A team of Northwestern University in Qatar) Treaty Seeks End To Nuclear Madness It is the beginning of a new movement that will see the elimination of the existential nuclear threat

Ralph Hutchison & John LaForge use nuclear weapons will increas- weapons inside their territories, the Weapons, civil society, and non- ingly be condemned and shunned parliament in January 2020 nearly nuclear-armed states to create the n January 22, the Treaty on Convention on Cluster Munitions. as outliers and rogue actors. And expelled the US weapons in a close treaty. It is also the beginning of a the Prohibition of Nuclear The Treaty on the Prohibition nuclear-armed states have already vote. When the first ATON country new movement that will, in the end, Weapons will enter into of Nuclear Weapons is no magic been stung by the treaty’s imminent still hosting the US nuclear bombs see the elimination of the existen- force. The treaty bans the wand. Nine nuclear-armed states entry into force. Last October, the demands their removal, others are tial nuclear threat. development, production, claim that the treaty doesn’t ap- Trump White House urged those expected to follow suit. Given the need to stop the Biden Opossession, deployment, testing, ply to them, and it’s true that only governments that had ratified the Elsewhere, financial divestment administration from continuing the use and just about anything else governments that are “states par- treaty to withdraw their ratifica- campaigns in Europe are succeed- $2 trillion commitment to “mod- you can imagine related to nuclear ties” to the treaty are subject to its tions. Happily, none did. ing, pressing hundreds of institu- ernize” US nuclear weapons, build weapons. prohibitions and obligations. How- For more than a decade, pub- tions to get out of the business of new bomb plants, and invest in new Approved at the United Nations ever, the treaty can be a kind of a lic support for the elimination of genocidal atomic violence. The nuclear weapons, the treaty and its by 122 countries in 2017, and sub- lever and a beacon for achieving the nuclear weapons remains consist- Dutch pension fund APB, the fifth message could not be timelier or sequently signed by 86 and ratified elimination of nuclear weapons, ently strong. Current polls — Bel- largest of its kind in the world, has more compelling. by 51 nations, the nuclear weapons a goal every government on earth gium, 64%; Germany, 68%; Italy, announced it will exclude compa- As supporters the world over ban will join the venerated status of claims to desire. 70%; Netherlands, 62% — show nies involved in production of nu- have noted, this treaty is the begin- international prohibitions already Decades of refusal to conclude up. Fifty years later, nine nuclear- strong majorities in countries that clear weapons. It joins more than ning of the end of nuclear weapons. established against lesser weapons “good faith” negotiations for nu- armed militaries possess more than now host US nuclear weapons in seventy other European banks, of mass destruction. These earlier clear disarmament “at an early 13,000 nuclear weapons, arsenals Europe. The treaty heralds a new pension funds, and insurance com- (Ralph Hutchison is agreements include the Geneva Gas date,” which the United States and that mock their claimed commit- global, civil, diplomatic and eco- panies that have already adopted coordinator for the Oak Ridge Protocol, the Chemical Weapons four other nuclear nations agreed ment to disarm “at an early date.” nomic environment in which nu- divestment policies. Environmental Peace Alliance Convention, the Biological Weap- to in the 1970 Treaty on the Non- As with bans on other weap- clear weapons are banned. In Bel- Jan. 22 marks the culmination in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. John ons Convention, the Ottawa Treaty Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, ons of mass destruction, scofflaw gium, one of five ATON countries of the effort led by the Internation- LaForge is a co-director of or Mine Ban Convention and the have left the rest of the world fed states that continue to produce and that currently station US nuclear al Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Nukewatch in Wisconsin)

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. World Sunday, January 17, 2021 07 Biden to mount federal vaccination campaign for Americans dpa administration’s mostly hands- With the nation’s COVID-19 with them? It’s time to grow up,” make more people eligible for Washington off approach, which has left it death toll nearing 400,000 and Biden said. vaccines now, including people to states and localities to decide a new, more infectious strain He has promised that in over 65, an age group that ac- President-elect Joe Biden, how to allocate and administer of the virus spreading, Biden his first 100 days as president, counts for about 80 per cent of inheriting responsibility for a the vaccines, just as it shirked said after a briefing with advis- 100 million vaccinations will COVID-19 deaths. He acknowl- pandemic that is unchecked and responsibility for testing Ameri- ers, “Truthfully? We remain in a be administered. As Biden ac- edged, however, that the vac- worsening after nearly a year, cans for the coronavirus. very dark winter.” While much knowledged, that would require cine supply would not yet cover Friday detailed his plan to throw “The vaccine rollout in the hope has been raised by the turning around a process that that whole population. the weight of the federal govern- United States has been a dis- emergence of multiple vaccines, has been marked by consider- The Trump administra- ment behind getting Americans mal failure so far,” Biden said. Biden warned, “Things will get able confusion, with people un- tion has also called for open- vaccinated against COVID-19. “You have my word: We will worse before they get better.” He certain about who can get shots ing vaccinations to more peo- Biden, in a speech in Wilm- manage the hell out of this is asking all Americans to wear and, in some instances, vaccines ple, including those over 65, ington, Delaware, five days be- operation.” President Donald masks for the first 100 days of going unused because of restric- but Biden is proposing to put fore his inauguration, described Trump has bequeathed Biden his presidency - a probably futile tions on who qualifies. much more federal money a sweeping initiative that in- a public health crisis that has call given Trump’s politicization Many states, including into the effort: The 1.9-trillion- cludes funding for community been getting worse, with little of mask-wearing, which has left California, have made vaccines dolar economic and health re- vaccination centers and other attention for months from the many supporters viewing it as available to people 65 and old- lief plan he unveiled on Thurs- ways to expand access to shots, White House. Combating the an infringement of their free- COVID-19 mass-vaccination of healthcare workers takes place at Dodger er, but others have remained day included more than $400 invoking the Defense Produc- pandemic is Biden’s top prior- dom. He derided congressional Stadium in Los Angeles, California on Friday. (AFP) focused on other smaller co- billion for the vaccine mobili- tion Act to increase manufactur- ity once he is sworn in Wednes- Republicans who refused to horts of priority populations, sation effort, including multi- ing of vaccines and supplies. day, and he sees ending the vi- wear masks when they were tol. Biden’s Delaware colleague, masks, but video captured Re- such as those over 75 and ple avenues for increasing the The all-out federal effort is rus’ spread as a prerequisite for sheltering in a large group dur- Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt publicans refusing to take them. health care workers. number of sites where vaccines a departure from the Trump reviving the economy. ing last week’s siege of the Capi- Rochester, tried distributing “What the hell is the matter Biden said states should can be distributed. No direct evidence National Mall sealed off of kidnapping plot at through Biden’s inauguration Capitol: US attorney dpa Chansley, a known sup- dpa number of extremist groups, Washington porter of the QAnon move- Washington searching the internet and ment, is due to appear in court social media for any indica- The US Attorney for the Dis- later on Friday. The National Mall will be tion they can get,” Miller trict of Columbia said on Friday Chansley has described closed off to the public and said, referring to the FBI. that there is no direct evidence himself as “a mystic who re- thousands of heavily armed “There’s a great deal of con- of “kill/capture teams” at- ceives visions,” the Arizona Re- soldiers are expected to pa- cerning chatter and it’s what tempting to kidnap lawmakers public newspaper reported. trol the streets around the you don’t know that we’re during riots at the US Capitol. Meanwhile, the US Justice US Capitol when Joe Biden preparing for. I don’t know Attorney Michael Sherwin Department’s inspector gen- is sworn in next week, feder- if anyone has raised their made the statement despite eral is to investigate the depart- al law enforcement officials hand to say, ‘We are coming, a separate US attorney office ment’s role in preparing for and said on Friday, as the nation we will be there.’ We are pre- in Arizona accusing rioters of responding to last week’s riot, continues to reel from po- paring as if they are.” More seeking to “capture and assas- which left five people dead and litical violence and the worst than 20,000 National Guard sinate” lawmakers. forced lawmakers into hiding. public health crisis in mod- troops, many armed with Prosecutors in Arizona In a Friday statement, ern history. M4 assault rifles, are expect- made the assessment in a fil- Inspector General Michael The heightened secu- ed to be in Washington by ing requesting that a judge Horowitz said his probe will rity precautions surrounding Wednesday’s inauguration. detain Jacob Chansley, one include examining what infor- Biden’s Wednesday inaugu- Steel barriers have been of the mob leaders, who was mation the Justice Department ration come in response to erected all across Capitol photographed with a horned had before the attack, whether the ever-worsening coronavi- Hill, with parts of Washing- bearskin headdress, red, that information was shared rus pandemic - which is kill- ton looking like a city at war. white and blue face paint and with Capitol police and intel- ing thousands of Americans Images of the militarized a bare torso. ligence agencies, and the role every day - and the deadly at- security measures will leave “Strong evidence, includ- of department personnel in re- tack on the Capitol that Presi- a dark stain on the presiden- ing Chansley’s own words and sponding to the violence. dent Donald Trump incited VA National Guard stands outside the razor wire fencing that surrounds the US Capitol in Washington tial legacy of Trump, who in- actions at the Capitol, sup- last week. on Friday. (afp) cited last Wednesday’s attack ports that the intent of the Chansley has described “We cannot allow a recur- by telling thousands of his Capitol rioters was to capture himself as “a mystic who rence of the chaos and illegal Two-thirds of people in US want Trump out of public life: Survey supporters to march on the and assassinate elected offi- activity that the United States Capitol and “fight like hell” cials in the United States Gov- receives visions,” the and the world witnessed last Washington: More than two-thirds of people been impeached by the House of Representatives to stop the congressional ernment,” prosecutors said in Arizona Republic week,” Secret Service Special surveyed want US President Donald Trump to for inciting an insurrection. Only about a quarter of certification of Biden’s elec- the court filing. newspaper reported Agent-in-Charge Matt Mill- cease being a major public figure once he leaves those surveyed in the Pew poll say the Republican tion. Five people, including But Sherwin contradicted er, whose agency is leading office next week, according to a study by the Pew president does not bear some responsibility for the a Capitol Police officer, died those statements while speak- Reviews are also being security operations for the Research Center. violence. in the ensuing siege, while ing to reporters on Friday conducted at the Defence, inauguration, said at a press Trump’s job approval rating has hit a personal He spoke at the rally just prior to the mob Trump watched the chaos on saying there is a “discon- Homeland Security and Inte- briefing with Washington nadir, coming in at just 29 per cent, as even his attack, using fiery rhetoric to push the unfounded TV from the White House, nect” among federal law en- rior departments, according to Mayor Muriel Bowser. “Our supporters increasingly say they are unhappy with claim that the election was fraudulent. initially refusing to condemn forcement, according to a re- the statement. democracy is built on the rule his conduct since the November election. In sharp contrast voters seem pleased with the violence. port in US public radio. Last Wednesday, an an- of law, and the Secret Service There is narrow support for removing Trump how President-elect Joe Biden has handled things Trump was impeached The Arizona prosecutors gry mob of Trump loyalists workforce is dedicated and from office before his term ends on January 20. since November, with 64 per cent of those sur- for an unprecedented sec- accuse Chansley of “active stormed Congress and tempo- committed to uphold its oath The sharp drop in ratings come following the veyed saying they had a positive opinion of his ond time on Wednesday for participation in an insurrec- rarily halted a joint session to to the Constitution.” The Na- attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters conduct over the past two months. The survey was sparking the chilling assault tion attempting to violently certify Biden’s victory in the tional Mall, which is usually on January 6 that left several people dead, includ- conducted over four days starting January 8, just on democracy. He’s set to be overthrow the United States November election. flooded with supporters of ing at least one police officer. Trump has since after the riot in Washington. (dpa) put on trial in the Senate later Government.” He allegedly Trump spoke at the rally the incoming president dur- this month, with the possibil- left a note on Vice President just prior to the attack, using ing inaugural festivities, will ity that the chamber could Mike Pence’s dais, warning fiery rhetoric to push the un- be sealed off at least through ment agencies have identified through magnetometers to lead-up to Biden’s inaugura- vote to bar him from ever that “it’s only a matter of time, founded claim that the elec- January 21, National Park two “First Amendment ar- make sure they aren’t bring- tion. holding public office again. justice is coming.” tion was fraudulent. Service Superintendent Jeff eas” near Capitol Hill, where ing guns or other weapons. It’s unclear how sizeable Despite bipartisan push- Pence had earned Trump was impeached by Reinbold said at the same protesters can gather if they The FBI has warned that any such demonstrations will back, Trump has not apolo- Trump’s wrath for rebuffing the US House of Representa- briefing. The National Mall want. fired up far-right groups are be, but Miller said federal law gized for instigating last the president’s demand to tives earlier this week for incit- shutdown took effect at 11 However, Reinbold plotting more “armed pro- enforcement brass aren’t tak- week’s riot, which marked the declare him the winner of the ing an insurrection, becoming a.m. on Friday, he added. stressed that any protesters tests” at the US Capitol and ing any chances. first invasion of the Capitol election during Congress’ ses- the first president in history to With the mall shuttered, who show up to picket Biden’s other government buildings “They are actively inves- since British soldiers burned sion to certify President-elect be impeached twice. He now Reinbold said law enforce- inauguration will have to go across the country in the tigating and talking with a the building in 1814. Joe Biden’s victory. faces a trial in the Senate.

Snowstorm leaves 5,000 Hong Kong government calls latest Moscow to leave Open Skies treaty Moscow: Russia is preparing to leave the Open Skies military homes in French Alsace observation treaty, following the departure of the United States, US sanctions ‘insane and shameful’ the Foreign Ministry said on Friday. dpa US announced the sanctions on and condemned the People’s Re- The US did not respond to proposals from Moscow on the region without power Hong Kong Friday, accusing the officials of in- public of China for “actions that preservation of the treaty so Russia is beginning its withdrawal, volvement in the early January ar- erode Hong Kong’s freedoms and the ministry said. The treaty seeks to foster trust by allowing dpa agency AFP, citing electricity Hong Kong’s government on rests of 53 pro-democracy activists democratic processes.” Hitting signatories to observe one another’s militaries. The US left the Paris provider Enedis. Saturday called a new round of US under a new national security law. back, the Hong Kong govern- treaty on the basis of spurious accusations, the Foreign Min- Black ice and winter sanctions against six Hong Kong In a statement, US Secretary ment called the sanctions “insane istry said. In November, the US formally ended its cooperation Heavy snowfall has left weather are causing difficul- and mainland Chinese officials of State Mike Pompeo said the and shameful.” “I and my col- with the Open Skies treaty, half a year after announcing it would around 5,000 households in ties in many areas of France. “insane and shameful.” Among sanctions were for “coercing, ar- leagues are discharging an hon- pull out of the agreement. Russia also threatened its with- the French region of Alsace Weather service Meteo France those sanctioned was the direc- resting, detaining, or imprison- ourable duty to prevent, stop and drawal, but had until the last minute hoped to save the treaty. without electricity. advised citizens in 32 depart- tor of the Chinese central govern- ing individuals under the author- punish in accordance with the The post Cold War arms control agreement allowed the 34 Homes in the southern ments in the northern and ment’s national security office in ity of, or in developing, adopting, law acts and activities endanger- participating nations, including the United States and Russia, part of Alsace in the Haut- central parts of the country Hong Kong and Hong Kong’s sole or implementing” the law. ing national security. We will not to conduct a previously agreed number of unarmed observation Rhin department were mainly to be particularly careful. It is delegate to the National People’s Pompeo called for the im- be intimidated,” Chief Executive flights over one another’s territory. The treaty was agreed in affected, according to news also snowing in Paris. Congress Standing Committee. mediate release of individuals Carrie Lam said. 1992 and came into force in 2002. It was said to be a pillar of trust between NATO members and Russia. (dpa) Italy tightens covid rules, gastronomy largely shut down dpa ordered not to leave their homes The new rules mean that 70 NOTICE Rome if possible, except to go to work, percent of the Italian gastronomy NAME: ALUKKAL GOPALAN buy groceries or for other urgent sector is being shut down again, VIJAYAN Italy is tightening its coronavi- reasons. Most of Italy was classi- according to the agricultural as- INDIAN PASSPORT:N0363185 rus rules again due to rising case fied as an orange zone, meaning sociation Coldiretti, after out- QATAR ID NO: 25235603019 numbers, designating three areas inhabitants are urged not to leave lets were allowed to reopen for a EMPLOYEE OF: National Car Company Is Leaving as so-called red zones on Sunday, their city or town, and shops - ex- short period after the holidays. Qatar for good. Anybody having any claim against him Health Minister Roberto Sper- cept supermarkets - bars and res- Coldiretti said the restrictions should submit the same to us within 3 days from the anza said on Saturday. taurants are to close. hit the entire agricultural and In the new red zones - Lom- The government had previ- food sectors hard and called for date of this notice. we will not be responsible for any A woman walks by a snow covered bicycle in a street of Mulhouse, bardy, Sicily and the autonomous ously tightened the criteria for subsidies to save jobs and protect claim whatsoever after this date. eastern France recently. (AFP) province of Bolzano - people were the classification of the zones. the economy. Contact: 44321424 / 25 What will become of the Trump brand after he leaves office?p age 11

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30,814.26 10,838.69 49034.67 1,829.90 -177.26 pts -4.30pts -549.49 pts Gold -1.16% France’s Total quits top US oil, gas Dow QE sensex lobby in climate split page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 24.87 Brent 55.10 -2.34 % WTI 52.36 -2.26 % Silver -3.63 % S&P reassigns ‘A-’ rating on QLM with stable outlook

Tribune News Network Fahad Mohamed Al Suwaidi said, ical Insurance (QLM), which were Doha “We are encouraged by S&P’s as- listed on Qatar Stock Exchange sertion of our strong financial (QSE) on Wednesday, jumped 24 S&P Global Ratings has reassigned strength and dominant market percent on the first day of trading. its ‘A-’ issuer credit and finan- position which has been well re- The share price increase of al- cial strength ratings on QLM Life flected in the rating A‘ - with stable most 24 percent compared to the and Medical Insurance Company outlook’ as assigned to QLM. IPO price of QR3.15 represented a (QLM) with stable outlook. “The rating shall open more remarkable first-day trading per- Subsequent to listing of QLM’s opportunities both locally and formance. stocks at the Qatar Stock Exchange internationally to capture large QLM, which counts the gov- (QSE) followed by withdrawal of strategic accounts and to expand ernment pension fund as an an- parental guarantee by QIC, the its regional footprint across GCC chor investor, gets close to 80 current rating is based on stand- through the reinsurance route. percent of its revenue from Qatar alone strength of QLM’s own With the listing of the company at and the rest from Oman, Kuwait strong market position as a leading Qatar Stock Exchange, the com- and the United Arab Emirates. life and health insurance company pany has entered a new era and a The listing was the first in Qa- and its good performance track re- strong credit rating shall help to tar since Baladna’s listing at the cord coupled with excellent capital further cement its leading position end of 2019, and was the coun- adequacy. in the insurance market.” QLM Chief Executive Officer Fahad try’s first IPO conducted com- QLM Chief Executive Officer The shares of QLM Life & Med- The QLM office building in Doha. Mohamed Al Suwaidi pletely online. WhatsApp delays OPEC revenue expected updated privacy to decline 45% in 2020 policy after backlash Agencies for any type of ad targeting, New York but language in the updated Expected revenue of $323 billion in 2020 will be the lowest for OPEC in the past 18 years: EIA terms of service concerned WhatsApp has delayed the many users who worried that Tribune News Network introduction of a new privacy Facebook would suddenly see Doha Iraq sees oil policy announced earlier this their private messages. month after confusion and WhatsApp said that is not Net oil export revenue of Or- at $60 in Q2 user backlash forced the mes- true, and that all private mes- ganisation of the Petroleum saging service to better explain sages between friends and Exporting Countries (OPEC) Agencies what data it collects and how family members will remain is expected to drop by more Baghdad it shares that information with end-to-end encrypted. than 45 per cent year-on-year parent company, Facebook. “While not everyone shops to $323 billion in 2020 due Iraqi Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul “We’ve heard from so with a business on WhatsApp to the economic slowdown in- Jabbar expects oil prices to many people how much con- today, we think that more duced by the CCOVID-19 pan- reach around $60 in the second fusion there is around our people will choose to do so demic, according to the latest quarter of 2021, he said in an recent update,” the company in the future and it’s impor- report by the US Energy Infor- interview with Iraq’s Sharqiya TV wrote in a blog post. “There’s tant people are aware of these mation Administration (EIA). on Friday. been a lot of misinformation services,” the company wrote. These will be the lowest The minister added that in causing concern and we want “This update does not expand earnings of OOPEC in the past past meetings he had asked to help everyone understand our ability to share data with 18 years. OPEC members to allow Iraq our principles and the facts.” Facebook.” “This decline is based on to postpone compensating for WhatsApp had asked us- The miscommunication [the] forecasts of lower global earlier overproduction and this ers to agree to the new policy has highlighted Facebook’s demand for petroleum prod- had helped to “bring back hope by February 8, but has pushed challenge in convincing users ucts because of the general to Iraq’s economy”. that deadline to May 15 while that the company takes their economic slowdown associat- “Iraq will stay committed to it further explains the changes. privacy seriously. ed with COVID-19 that has re- OPEC decisions and compen- WhatsApp is end-to-end Much of the language in duced demand for petroleum Oil prices have surged 10 percent since the beginning of the year, buoyed by Saudi Arabia’s unilateral deci- sate its overproduction”, he encrypted, meaning only a the new updated policy is sim- products and OPEC oil,” EIA sion to cut 1 million barrels per day in February and March. said in the interview. message’s sender and re- ilar to rules rolled out in 2016, said in the report. cipient can read it, and those but Facebook has dealt with In 2019, OPEC’s net oil ex- members,” EIA said. Oil prices have surged 10 West Texas Intermediate, a preemptive move”, NBK said messages are not stored multiple privacy issues since port revenue decreased by near- On a per capita basis, OPEC percent since the beginning which tracks US crude grades, in a note. The Kuwaiti bank on Facebook servers. But then, including a $5 billion ly 17 per cent yearly to $595bn. net oil export earnings are pre- of the year, buoyed by Saudi will rise to an average $49.70 said the world’s largest oil ex- WhatsApp is also pushing settlement with the Federal It was less than half the record dicted to drop almost 47 per- Arabia’s unilateral decision to per barrel in 2021 and increase porter based its assessment on aggressively into messaging Trade Commission. high of more than $1.2 trillion cent annually to $638 in 2020. cut 1 million barrels per day in slightly to $49.81 per barrel in deteriorating oil demand. for businesses. The updated Facebook chief executive that OPEC earned in 2012. It dropped 19 per cent year-on- February and March. 2022, according to EIA. “While oil demand appears privacy policy was intend- Mark Zuckerberg has made “The 2019 revenues fell be- year in 2019 to $1,201, down US production was as high “The US crude oil produc- to have beaten expectations in ed to alert users that some private messaging a top pri- cause of lower crude oil prices from $1,476 in 2018. as 12 million bpd at the begin- tion is expected to fall to 11.1 December, the current quarter businesses would soon be ority moving forward, but and lower production levels, “The decline in expected ning of 2020 and is now close million bpd this year, before is looking weaker than expect- using Facebook-owned serv- that has also meant bringing which were the result of an net oil export revenue in 2020 to 11 million bpd. The industry recovering to 11.5 million bpd ed, with many advanced and ers to store messages with WhatsApp further under Fa- increase in production disrup- is driven by continued vol- is not expected to recover to in 2022.” emerging economies facing a consumers. cebook’s control, both opera- tions and voluntary reductions untary curtailments and low historically high output levels “Saudi Arabia’s commit- second or even a third round Facebook has said that it tionally and from a brand and of oil output among OPEC crude oil prices,” it added. anytime soon. ment to deepen cuts is more of of lockdowns,” NBK said. will not access those messages marketing perspective.

Ezdan rewards tenants with free ‘Ezdan My Book’ subscription

All new tenants or upon Each new tenant or renewing renewing a rental contract for a residential unit can obtain resident will be granted a free the key to activate the appli- cation, so that the tenant can subscription during 2021 use all the offers available on the application when down- Tribune News Network ed a free subscription during loading from the application Doha the year 2021, with speciality library available on both the keys distributed on every new Android and iOS platforms. Ezdan Real Estate has contract at leasing offices, The new application is launched rewards and savings where the tenants and their produced as part of a coop- programme ‘Ezdan My Book’ families can enjoy this privi- eration between Ezdan Real for its tenants and customers. lege, discounted prices and Estate Company and My A new branded applica- offers. Book Qatar, one of the lead- tion, ‘Ezdan My Book’ pro- “This new branded ap- ing Qatari companies pro- vides tenants with opportuni- plication will serve a large viding loyalty and digital re- ties to obtain special and free category of Ezdan Real Es- wards solutions. offers at more than 500 out- tate Company clientele and It should be noted that lets of diversified brands and the tenants setting to renew Ezdan Holding Group Deputy CEO Hani Dabash. the application includes a categories including eateries, their tenancy contracts. This large number of classy res- luncheonettes, cafes, hotels is an initiative from our part motional offers and maximize “The activation key code efit to the tenants,” he said. bear surprises for existing taurants, fast food outlets, and hostels, and recreational to enhance customer loyalty, the benefits of our custom- can be used on multiple bas- Dabash pointed out that tenants as well as new cus- hotels, parks, cafes, beauty outlets in Qatar. and the idea stems from our ers,” Ezdan Holding Group es by the user and his family Ezdan Real Estate is prepar- tomers, and will be revealed centers, health and fitness, Each new tenant or re- incessant efforts to provide Deputy CEO Hani Dabash on their smartphones, which ing to launch a package of during the forthcoming pe- spas, sports clubs, shopping newing resident will be grant- state-of-the-art smart pro- said. provides a more general ben- unique advantages, which riod. centers and others. Economy & Business Sunday, January 17, 2021 09

QNB ECONOMIC COMMENTARY Democratic control of the UK economy shrank Senate likely to lead to stronger fiscal stimulus by 2.6% in November emocratic victories in both special The UK’s decline in November comes after six consecutive months of growth elections in Georgia on the 5th of DJanuary have gifted US President- Agencies elect Joe Biden control of the Senate - and of Congress overall. The victories are remark- The UK economy shrank by able since Georgia had not elected a Demo- 2.6% in November as England cratic senator since 1996 and President-elect was placed in lockdown for a Biden is the first Democrat to win Georgia’s second time, official figures presidential race since 1992. show. However, the Democrat majority in The Office for National the Senate is extremely narrow, depend- Statistics said it meant gross ing on Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s domestic product was 8.5% tiebreaking vote, since 50 seats are held by below its pre-pandemic peak. Democrats and 50 by Republicans. Whilst not November’s decline came the “blue wave” that was talked about during after six consecutive months the build up to main elections last November, of growth. control of Congress will allow the new admin- Pubs and hairdressers istration to make more progress with their taxation, as Biden proposes to raise taxes and were badly hit as the ser- agenda. Our analysis delves into the implica- reduce benefits of upper-income taxpayers. vice sector suffered, the ONS tions of Democratic control of both the White Stronger GDP growth is expected to said, but some manufacturing House and Congress for the economic out- reduce unemployment and we now expect and construction activity im- look via fiscal policy, GDP growth, unemploy- the unemployment rate to fall below 5% by proved. ment, inflation, asset purchases and interest the end of 2021. This reduced slack in the The hit to the service sec- rates over the short and medium-term. labour market should lead to slightly firmer tor - which accounts for about In the short-term, we expect Democrats inflation, with policy changes to healthcare three-quarters of the UK to now be able to pass legislation that will prices giving an additional boost to inflation economy - meant it contract- provide further fiscal stimulus of around USD in 2021. Lower unemployment and higher ed by 3.4% in November, and 750 billion in total during the first quarter of inflation mean that the Fed will taper asset is now 9.9% below the level of 2021. Goldman Sachs expects this to include purchases (i.e. begin to reduce asset purchas- February 2020. Pedestrians walk on a near-deserted Westminster Bridge in central London on January 16 during the third USD 300 billion for additional stimulus pay- es) and raise interest rates earlier than previ- Some economists said nationwide novel coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown. (JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP) ments, USD 200 billion for fiscal aid to state ously expected. However, we do not expect the November figure was and local governments, USD 150 billion to tapering to begin before the end of the year better than expected, and it through this,” he said. “Car manufacturing, ever double-dip recession on extend both broader eligibility for unemploy- and the so-called “liftoff” (i.e. when the Fed appeared many companies Shadow chancellor Anne- bolstered by demand from record. ment benefits and USD 100 billion in other begins to raise interest rates) is unlikely for were better prepared for the liese Dodds said the figures abroad, housebuilding and But, he said, the real “sto- spending (See chart). We expect that the bill a number of years because average inflation second lockdown, with some showed the UK has an eco- infrastructure grew and are ry of the year will be a vac- to pass towards the end of February with pay- targeting gives the Fed plenty of policy space sectors staying open for busi- nomic “mountain to climb”. now all above their pre-pan- cine-driven bounce back in ments beginning soon afterwards. to keep interest rates low for a considerable ness and many firms having She said it would be a “se- demic levels.” Construction economic activity for sectors This new round of fiscal stimulus would period of time. already put in place plans to rious mistake” if Sunak wait- activity grew by 1.9% during like hospitality and leisure”. further boost disposable personal income as Outside of fiscal policy, most other expand online operations. ed until the Budget in March the month. “The chancellor must do it is in addition to the recently-passed USD legislation will require support of at least “Steps taken by business- before providing more sup- Despite the GDP figure be- everything he can to support 900 billion package, which included USD 60 Senators to pass because of opposition es earlier in the year to Covid- port and confidence for busi- ing better than some analysts that recovery once public 600 stimulus checks (for individual adults to eliminating the filibuster. This means proof their operations - com- ness. had forecast, there are still health restrictions ease,” he earning under 75,000 in 2019), additional that bipartisan support will still be required bined with the time-limited ONS director for econom- concerns that the UK could be added. unemployment benefits and small business to pass legislation on topics such as infra- nature of the restrictions, and ic statistics Darren Morgan heading back into recession. Analysts at Capital Eco- support. Fiscal stimulus should add between structure, a minimum wage increase, tech schools remaining open - said: “The economy took a hit Economists have warned nomics also said there was half and one full percentage point to US GDP regulation, and environmental policies. meant more companies were from restrictions put in place the UK could see a double-dip cause for optimism, saying growth in 2021. However, the slow pace of However, Democratic control of the Senate able to continue trading safe- to contain the pandemic dur- recession if restrictions re- that the current third lock- vaccination and the emergence of more infec- will still make a difference in those areas, as ly,” said Alpesh Paleja, lead ing November, with pubs and main in place in the first three down could have less impact tious virus strains will delay and limit the Democrats will now control the agenda in the economist at the CBI employ- hairdressers seeing the big- months of 2021. than feared. boost to consumer spending. Senate, and Biden will have more freedom ers’ group. gest impact.” Rory Macqueen, from the “The economy has built up Moving to the medium-term, we expect to nominate officials to influential policy Chancellor Rishi Sunak However, he said many National Institute of Econom- a fair bit of immunity to lock- the larger amount of fiscal stimulus during positions that a Republican Senate majority said the figures showed “it’s firms adjusted to the new ic and Social Research, said downs, as November’s lock- the first quarter of the year to be partially off- would have been able to block. We also see clear things will get harder pandemic working condi- the November figures confirm down was much less painful set by a limited amount of tax increases and some scope for bipartisan cooperation on an before they get better and tions, such as by expanding a significant slowdown in the for the economy than the first spending increases later in the year. Biden’s infrastructure package. today’s figures highlight the click and collect and other on- last quarter of 2020, “despite lockdown. fiscal policy agenda is expected to substantial- Democratic control of Washington, DC scale of the challenge we line operations. November’s lockdown in “As a result, the Covid-19 ly increase the expenditure side, particularly after Inauguration day on the 20th of Janu- face”. He added: “Manufactur- England clearly having a far economic hole is smaller than social investments associated with entitle- ary will bring greater fiscal spending, faster But he said the vaccine ing and construction gener- smaller effect than the first”. we thought, the economy may ments, education and healthcare, although GDP growth, more inflation and higher in- roll-out and economic sup- ally continued to operate, James Smith, research di- get back to its pre-crisis cri- likely in much smaller amounts than origi- terest rates than we had previously assumed. port measures meant there while schools also stayed rector of the Resolution Foun- sis level a bit sooner and it nally proposed by the Biden campaign during In any case, the US is set to continue being were reasons to be hopeful. open, meaning the impact on dation, said there would be a makes us more confident that the build-up to the November election. an economic powerhouse that spurs technol- “With this support, and the the economy was significantly lot of comment about whether the Bank of England probably Funding is set to be provided by additional ogy and innovation across the globe. resilience and enterprise of smaller in November than these figures point to the UK won’t resort to negative inter- the British people, we will get during the first lockdown. heading for only its second- est rates.” Milaha signs contract with Malomatia to enhance cybersecurity

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Qatar’s leading maritime and logistics service provider Milaha has signed a three-year partner- ship contract with Malomatia, the leading provider of informa- tion technology services and so- lutions. As per the agreement signed at Milaha headquarters, Malo- matia will provide a suite of criti- cally managed cybersecurity ser- vices, including 24/7 real-time cybersecurity monitoring and response, data protection, cyber threat detection and manage- ment; in addition to day-to-day network security operations and information security assurance, in order for Milaha to realize its cybersecurity objectives and to fulfil its commitment for reliable services to its customers. Such managed cybersecu- rity services will be delivered in Malomatia’s in-country and se- cured Security Operations Cent- ments and mindfulness of Qa- er (SOC), which is designed for tar National Vision 2030 objec- efficiency and scalability for con- tives and aspirations to build a tinuous improvement or growth. knowledge-based economy and “In light of the rapid transi- the crucial importance of infor- tion into the digital world and mation technology to achieve the the resulting threats and chal- same,” he added lenges, Milaha endeavours to Yousef Al Namaa, Chief ensure the highest levels of cy- Executive Officer, Malomatia, bersecurity to staff and clients said, “This partnership comes alike, in line with the state’s within the framework of Malo- efforts to strengthen the cy- matia’s strategic vision in con- bersecurity system, protect the tributing to the strengthening information infrastructure and of cybersecurity for our valued combat cybercrime,” said Ab- clients, through providing them dulrahman Essa Al-Mannai, Mi- advanced Information Security laha President and CEO. systems and protocols to pro- “We, at Milaha, are pleased tect their revenue, productivity, with this strategic partnership and brand reputation thus ena- with Malomatia and its innova- bling them to monitor and assess tive solutions in IT and Cyber- threats within a well-planned, security; thanks to its expertise reactive, and anticipatory tech- in the local market’s require- nology framework. 10 Sunday, January 17, 2021 Economy & Business Walmart e-comm chief resigns after France’s Total quits top US five years at helm

Agencies incorporated some of the oil, gas lobby in climate split technology into the overall Marc Lore, Walmart’s e- business. commerce chief, is leaving Since the Jet acquisition, The move comes after Biden promises to bring the United States to net-zero emissions by 2050 the world’s largest retailer, we’ve seen our e-commerce nearly five years after he growth accelerate, includ- Agencies joined to super charge its ing rapid growth in our on- online business amid stiffer line grocery business,” said France’s Total SE has be- competition from online Doug McMillon, Walmart came the first major global en- leader Amazon. president and CEO, in a ergy company to quit the main Under Lore’s steward- memo to employees. U.S. oil and gas lobby due to ship, Walmart led the rede- Marc’s leadership disagreements over its climate sign of the company’s web- helped ensure we were po- policies and support for easing site, expanded its online sitioned to respond to the drilling regulations. assortment from 10 million demand driven by the pan- Total said it would not items to more than 80 mil- demic this year.” renew its 2021 membership lion and transformed its Lore also brought to the with the American Petroleum delivery network to add two role a rich e-commerce re- Institute (API) following a -day and same day delivery. sume as founder of Quidsi, review of the lobby’s climate Lore, who served as CEO the parent of Diapers.com, positions, describing them as of Walmart’s e-commerce which was bought by Ama- being only “partially aligned” division, joined the company zon for $500 million in with its own. in September 2016 when 2010. The high-profile departure Walmart bought Jet.com, Lore notified Walmart from the most powerful energy an e-commerce company he on Thursday of his intent lobby comes ahead of sweep- founded, for more than $3 to retire from his position ing changes in policy direc- billion. Jet’s pricing tech- on January 31, according tion in the United States, with nology was built on an algo- to a regulatory filing. He incoming President Joe Biden rithm that determined which will continue to serve in a promising to tackle climate sellers were the most effi- consulting role as a strate- change and bring the country cient in value and shipping gic adviser to the company to net-zero emissions by 2050. and adjusted prices based through September. “As part of our climate on what items were in the After Lore retires, the ambition made public in May checkout cart as well as how U.S. business, including all 2020, we are committed to far the desired products are aspects of U.S. retail e-com- ensuring, in a transparent from the shoppers’ home. merce, will continue to re- manner, that the industry as- Walmart has phased port to John Furner, CEO of sociations of which we are a Total said it would not renew its 2021 membership with the American Petroleum Institute (API) following a review of the lobby’s climate out the Jet business and Walmart’s U.S. operations. member adopt positions and positions. messages that are aligned with those of the Group in the fight BP, Shell and Norway’s world’s energy and environ- fields in theG ulf of Mexico, against climate change”, Total Equinor on Friday said they mental challenges are large a major refining and petro- Chief Executive Patrick Pouy- are reviewing memberships in Widening rift enough that many different chemical plant in Port Arthur, anné said. trade organizations and how ● The withdrawal highlights approaches are necessary to Texas, as well as renewable Gold rises on Biden’s The withdrawal highlights they align on climate-related a widening rift between solve them, and we benefit energy businesses. The com- a widening rift between Eu- issues. Shell spokesman Cur- Europe’s top energy from a diversity of views,” the pany produced about 343,000 rope’s top energy companies, tis Moore said “API is moving API said. barrels of oil equivalent per $1.9 tn stimulus plans which over the past year accel- closer to Shell’s own stated companies, which over the The group has defended day in the third quarter in the erated plans to cut emissions views” on climate change. past year accelerated its record on tackling carbon Americas. DPA plan from Biden was offset by and build large renewable European oil companies plans to cut emissions and emissions, noting that the in- Growing investor pres- Washington fresh US-China tensions and a energy businesses and their have in the past pointed to build large renewable dustry’s technological advanc- sure has spurred Europe’s top rise in Covid-19 infections in U.S. rivals Exxon Mobil Corp the API’s role in formulating energy businesses. es have helped it cut carbon di- energy companies to outline Gold has edged higher after Europe and China. and Chevron Corp that have industry safety and operating oxide and methane emissions plans to curb emissions and US President-elect Joe Biden Biden unveiled a $1.9 tril- largely resisted growing inves- standards as their rationale for ● Their US rivals Exxon rates in large oil-producing boost renewable energy out- unveiled a $1.9 trillion stimu- lion stimulus package pro- tor pressure to diversify. remaining with the group. Mobil Corp and Chevron regions. put. lus package proposal and the posal on Thursday designed to Chevron has no plans However, in its reasons Corp that have largely Total last year announced “There is simply no jus- Federal Reserve issued a dov- jump-start the economy and to leave the API, company for leaving the group, Total resisted growing investor plans to cut its carbon emis- tification for any association ish outlook at least for the next accelerate the distribution of spokesman Sean Comey said. cited the API’s support for last pressure to diversify. sions, with the aim of reach- with lobby groups who roll one year. Spot gold rose 0.4 per coronavirus vaccines. Exxon was not immediately year’s rollback of U.S. regula- ing net zero emissions from back emissions regulations cent to $1,854.43 per ounce, Also on Thursday, Fed available for comment. tion on emissions of methane, its operations and its energy and undermine urgent climate while US gold futures were up chairman Powell downplayed The announcement puts its differing views on pricing its membership, but noted products sold to customers in action,” said Jeanett Bergan, 0.1 per cent at $1,853.90. Risk the risk of higher inflation and pressure on Total’s European carbon, as well its lack of sup- that it does not support sub- Europe by 2050 or sooner. head of responsible invest- sentiment weakened some- talk of the central bank taper- rivals BP and Royal Dutch port for subsidies for electric sidies for energy, saying it dis- Total’s operations in the ment at KLP, Norway’s largest what as the announcement of ing its bond purchases in the Shell to follow suit after resist- vehicles. torts markets. United States include a num- pension fund, which manages a highly anticipated stimulus near term. ing the move in recent years. The API thanked Total for “We believe that the ber of offshore oil and gas $80 billion in assets. Signal faces global outage due to huge influx of new users Agencies “We are still working as possible.” that it is never going to share quickly as possible to bring After January 6, Signal and user data or show in-app ads. Messaging platform Signal, additional capacity online to Telegram has seen an unprec- Signal had recently said which became popular over- We have been adding new handle peak traffic levels, it edented number of downloads the Indian market has “com- night following an exodus of servers and extra capacity at said in another tweet early on with many WhatsApp users pletely exceeded all expecta- users from WhatsApp due to a record pace every single Saturday. While users have looking for more private op- tions” and that the growth in its updated privacy policy, has day this week nonstop, but been able to open the app tions for messaging apps. The the past few days has driven been facing technical glitches and send messages, nothing surge in users on Signal is also the company to add capacity to since Friday night. today exceeded even our is being delivered at the mo- thanks to a tweet from Elon meet the burgeoning demand. “We have been adding new most optimistic projections. ment. For now, the app has Musk following WhatsApp’s Signal is a non-profit or- servers and extra capacity at a Signal also added a banner on top of updated privacy policy. ganisation and operates on record pace every single day chats that mentions - “Signal Compared to the other donations from individuals, this week nonstop, but today is experiencing technical dif- two, Telegram and WhatsApp, corporate donors and grants, exceeded even our most op- tweeted confirming that its ficulties. We are working hard Signal collects no data from its similar to the Wikipedia timistic projections,” Signal services are down globally. to restore service as quickly as users and has also promised model.

Samsung tech with Ooredoo’s 5G network Samsung Galaxy S21 Series now available for pre-order in Qatar: Ooredoo

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TCA/DPA office. Los Angeles For a squeaky-clean outfit such as the Girl Scouts, even a tangential For Donald Trump, the cost of an association with Trump is now to be incendiary presidential career start- avoided. The Girl Scouts of Greater ed adding up on Day One: Macy’s New York posted a statement on department stores stopped selling their website saying they are try- his menswear collection after he ing to get out of a lease of a Trump called Mexican immigrants “rapists” building on Wall Street. during his first campaign event. “As a matter of very high prior- A few months later, after Trump ity, our organization has been ex- called for a “total and complete ploring options for getting out of shutdown” of Muslims entering the the lease and the building,” Chief United States, he lost another part- Executive Meridith Maskara said ner, a Dubai company that had a li- in the statement. “We continue to cense to sell Trump furniture in the investigate our options and work to Middle East, Africa and India. find an office space that would best Since then, his outrageous com- serve the girls of New York City.” ments and controversial presiden- In perhaps the most symbolically tial actions have lost his business freighted gesture of all, the city of empire a slate of lucrative partners New York, where Trump built his and investors. reputation as a cocky, self-promot- In the wake of the Washington ing real estate developer, is trying to deadly riots by Trump support- distance itself. ers that led to a second impeach- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio ment, a fresh wave of businesses blamed Trump for inciting the riot have cancelled partnerships and in Washington and said the city contracts with Trump, tarnishing a is now moving to cancel contracts once-lucrative brand so badly that with the Trump Organization at two hospitality experts and brand repu- ice-skating rinks and a carousel at tation consultants say it may never Central Park, and the Trump Golf recover. Links at Ferry Point, a city-owned “That dumpster fire he created course in the Bronx. The Trump Or- is one of the single worst moves for ganization has made profits of about his brand ever,” said Eric Schiffer, 17 million dollars a year from the chairman of Reputation Manage- contracts, the mayor said in an in- ment Consultants. terview on MSNBC on Wednesday. Alan X. Reay, president of Atlas The fallout isn’t limited to com- Hospitality Group, agreed. panies, or people, with “Trump” in “What happened last week [dur- their names. After the Washington ing the riots] is a huge tarnishing of riots, Lime Chief Executive Wayne the brand, and I don’t see how it re- Ting wrote to his employees, saying covers,” he said. the e-scooter start-up would “never Since the January 6 riots, the list support or spend money at any of of businesses and governments dis- the business ventures and affiliates tancing themselves from Trump has of the Trump and Kushner fami- grown to include Deutsche Bank, lies,” referring to Trump’s son-in- Signature Bank, the PGA, the city law, Jared Kushner. of New York, commercial property Rose and other experts said brokerage firm Cushman & Wake- there is always a danger in tying a field and JLL, the firm working to brand to a personality because that sell Trump International Hotel in In 2009, Trump reported that his licensing partners had sold $215 million worth of Trump-licensed goods worldwide. The number of Trump-named products has one individual’s failures and contro- Washington. diminished considerably over the last decade, and experts say his name can no longer draw that kind of money - if it ever did. versies could drag down the entire “What you are going to see is the business. Examples include retail unwillingness of corporate America aged’,” said Nicolas Graf, associate worth dropped by 1 billion dollars in icon Martha Stewart, who served to stay at some of his branded fa- dean at New York University’s Jona- less than a month to 2.1 billion dol- five months in federal prison related cilities or to play golf in Trump golf than M. Tisch Center of Hospitality. lars, largely due to the effect of the to a stock trading case, and fashion courses or to engage in any business An email to the Trump Organi- coronavirus pandemic. designer Steve Madden, who served activities with the Trump brand,” zation was not returned but Trump’s A relentless salesman, Trump 31 months in prison for stock ma- said Eric Rose, a partner at the lob- son Eric told the Associated Press is not likely to retreat in the face of nipulation, money laundering, and bying and communication crisis that his father’s business empire widespread condemnation, and may securities fraud. The scandal of firm EKA. was taking hits due to a liberal “can- yet find a way to profit from the de- prison sentences clearly diminished Many other businesses have cel culture.” He added that his fa- votion of his followers, Allieri said. both brands, but Stewart and Mad- vowed to stop contributing to the ther will leave the presidency with a “There are going to be many den eventually rebuilt their business campaigns of politicians who re- powerful brand backed by millions people who don’t see his role in empires, albeit to a lesser height in fused to accept that Trump lost of voters who will follow him “to the what happened in the Capitol as the case of Stewart. his reelection bid, including Mar- ends of the Earth.” As Trump transi- wrong and have no problem going Trump may not be able to do the riott International, Blue Cross Blue tions back to his real estate and hos- to his hotels,” he said, adding that same, considering the seriousness Shield Assn., Dow Chemical, Hall- pitality conglomerate, some experts Trump’s brand could have more val- of his transgression, experts say. mark and Verizon Communications. are reluctant to write his business ue outside of the U.S., in the Middle “If the brand is so inexorably Then there are the tech com- obituary. They note that the former East or Asia. tied to the person, the fortunes of panies that cancelled Trump’s television personality still has a de- Instead of slapping his name that brand are a direct consequence once-heavily followed social media voted, hard-core following, includ- on high-end hotels and ritzy golf of what people think about that accounts: Twitter, Facebook and In- ing more than 74 million who voted As Donald Trump transitions back to his real estate and hospitality conglomerate, resorts, experts say Trump may try person,” said Aimee Drolet Rossi, a stagram, among others. for him in the last election. some experts are reluctant to write his business obituary. to generate revenue through speak- marketing professor at UCLA’s An- Trump faces a loss of access to Converting those supporters ing engagements or producing a derson School of Management. capital as well. Deutsche Bank had into customers will be challenging, cotts and threats of boycotts than ade, and experts say his name can podcast that would appeal to his Even before his turn to politics, been Trump’s go-to lender for years. however. anyone can count. Consumers are no longer draw that kind of money political supporters. Before he was Trump’s brand carried significant Without it, he may be hard pressed “Is the Trump brand damaged? quick to outrage and quick to for- - if it ever did. elected, Trump associates talked baggage in the form of a series of to get the funding to launch any new Yes. Is the Trump brand toxic? Yes. get.” In 2009, Trump reported that Journalists and his former at- about launching a right-wing media bankruptcies, lawsuits and failed ventures or refinance old debts. Is the Trump brand over? Absolute- his licensing partners had sold $215 torney Michael Cohen have repeat- empire. business ventures, she said. “Banks will be asking them- ly no,” said Chris Allieri, founder million worth of Trump-licensed edly accused Trump of exaggerat- Even that could be an uphill “The question is whether this in- selves, ‘What kind of certainty do I and principal of the New York pub- goods worldwide. The number of ing the value and financial health slog if Trump were prosecuted and surrection will be the last nail on the have that they will be able to repay lic relations firm Mulberry & Astor. Trump-named products has dimin- of his properties. Forbes estimates convicted on a number of criminal coffin, but the coffin was already six me given the overall brand is dam- “We literally have had more boy- ished considerably over the last dec- last year that Trump’s personal net charges he may face after leaving feet deep,” Rossi said.

Trump directs government to minimise procurement from China

Agencies “For this reason, the the sort of stuff that could pose United States must take cor- a potential vulnerability.” In another action against responding actions to protect The announcement China days before he leaves American interests. We must Anything having to do with Chinese companies that are comes less than a week be- office, U.S. President Donald adjust our regulations and going to have kit components in our network could fore Trump leaves office to be Trump on Friday directed policies and take other neces- potentially become a vulnerability that could be used to succeeded by Democrat Joe government departments to sary actions to reduce the risk continue China’s military-civil fusion strategy. Biden on Jan. 20. It was the look at ways to minimize pro- of PRC technical and human latest in a series of steps tar- curement of Chinese goods espionage activities directed Robert O’Brien, Trump’s national security adviser geting China, which analysts and services to reduce the at the Federal Government,” see as a bid to lock in a tough risks from espionage, his na- he said, referring to the Peo- approach to Beijing. tional security adviser said. ple’s Republic of China. amples of the procurement nents in our network could Trump has pursued hard- In a statement, Robert He said Trump had di- he referred to, but a senior potentially become a vulner- line policies toward China on O’Brien accused China of rected government bodies to administration official said ability that could be used to issues ranging from trade to targeting the information conduct reviews “to minimize a key aim was to push back continue China’s military- espionage and the coronavi- systems of the U.S. govern- the procurement of People’s against Chinese attempts to civil fusion strategy,” the of- rus. Relations plummeted to ment for personnel records, Republic of China (PRC) infiltrate US IT networks. ficial said. their worst level in decades military plans, and other goods and services by the “Anything having to do “If there’s hardware, for when he ramped up rhetoric data through cyber and other Federal Government.” with Chinese companies that example, that would make its in his unsuccessful re-elec- means. O’Brien did not give ex- are going to have kit compo- way into our networks, that’s tion campaign. Nathan Lyon edges closer to 400-wkts milestone in Test vs India at Gabba SUNday, JANUARY 17, 2021 page 14

Men’s World Handball Championship After a winning start vs Angola, Qatar to take on Japan today

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The reigning Asian champi- ons Qatar, who began their 27th Men’s Handball World Championship campaign in Egypt in style with a 30-25 win over Angola on Friday, will next face underdogs Japan in their next Group C clash in Al- exandria on Sunday. While Qatar were slow off the blocks in the opener, they put up an impressive show much to their ranking and reputation. Runners-up at the world championships in Doha in 2015, Qatar face huge expec- tations despite their prepara- tions being affected during to the ongoing pandemic. Their performance in the opening match, however, au- gurs well for Spanish coach Valero Rivera and the team. A Qatar player shapes up to score a goal against Angola on Friday, (On right) Qatar goalkeeper Danijel Saric battles a charge at the 27th Men’s Handball World Championship in Egypt. Qatar won 30-25 against Angola. Qatar’s defence and attack both stood out against Angola. Qatar played an aggressive 6-0 defence, interrupting the Angola attack already at the nine-meter line. Angola answered with an agile 3-2-1 defence with good goalkeeping from Giovany Muachissengue between the posts. However, his counter- part Danijel Saric was even better, finishing with a 42 per- cent save rate. “The teamwork was the key to win this game today. Our defence was very well and we improved our attack in the second half”, said a satisfied goalkeeper Saric. After the timeout, Qatar Meanwhile, Japan played dsson, applauded his team, say- scored three goals in a row and out a thrilling 29-29 draw ing, “I’m really happy and satis- took control of the match. against Croatia thanks to their fied. That was historical for us Left wing and ‘Player of the goalkeeper Yuta Iwashita. and I’m just incredible happy Match’ Ahmad Madadi, said, The 2020 AHF Men’s and hope that we can continue Qatar coach Valero Rivera briefing his players ahead of the team’s training session in Alexandria, Egypt, on Saturday. “We came with a lot of moti- Asian Championship bronze like this. It was extremely im- vation into this tournament. medallists remained the portant for the team and I’m that’s why it really feels like a preliminary group. to maintain our chances and In recent years, Qatar have We miss some players, but of stronger and faster team in the very proud of all of them. victory for us,” he added. “We must aim to win the rhythm in the second stage,” established themselves as the course the whole team knew first half, led by Yuto Agarie, “Of course I would have Last week, President of the three matches in the first phase said Al Shaabi. “Despite the dominant Asian force. what happened two years ago. who scored his five goals in the liked to see my team win this Qatar Handball Association because any loss will make our difficulties we have faced in Qatar have won the Asian We played very serious from first 30 minutes and was also game but you can’t forget who (QHA) Ahmad Mohamed Al mission difficult in the second our preparation, nothing can title thrice and reached the beginning to end and I can voted Player of the Match. we have faced. They (Croatia) Shaabi said Asian champions round. Therefore, it is impor- diminish our desire to achieve World Championship final on only congratulate my team.” Japan coach Dagur Sigur- are a really strong team and Qatar will be aiming to top the tant to lead the group in order better results,” he added. home soil in 2015. Brighton, West Brom boost survival hopes; Chelsea, West Ham win DPA London

Brighton and West Brom both picked up vital wins in their fight for Premier League survival Saturday while Chel- sea and West Ham moved up the table. A goal by Neal Maupay gave Brighton a 1-0 win at Leeds to pull them away from the rel- egation zone while West Brom won 3-2 at Wolves for their first victory under Sam Allardyce. Mason Mount gave Chel- sea a 1-0 win at 10-man Ful- ham while Michail Antonio scored the only goal as West Ham beat Burnley 1-0 to go ninth. Leicester can go second if they see off Southampton later Saturday. After nine games without a win, Maupay clinched victory Chelsea’s English midfielder Mason Mount (centre) turns to celebrate after scoring the opening goal during for Brighton at Leeds with his Brighton’s French striker Neal Maupay (left) vies with Leeds United’s Dutch defender Pascal Struijk during the English Premier League match against Fulham at Craven Cottage in London on Saturday. (AFP) goal after 17 minutes, enough their English Premier League match at Elland Road in Leeds, England, on Saturday. (AFP) to lift them up to 16th, now five penalty 35 minutes from time. thing from their west London Antonio’s goal for West points above the bottom three. Allardyce tasted victory for the were going to concede,” Al- brought us a big, big victory.” “Disappointing, frustrated derby at home to Chelsea end- Ham left Burnley 17th. Leeds stayed 12th. first time since taking over as lardyce said. “(But) overall Wolves manager Nuno Espirito with the way we played and the ed when Antonee Robinson “We’re not the old West “It is a big, big win for us, manager of West Brom. it was a fantastic victory. It Santo was dejected, not least result,” the Wolves boss said. was sent off for a nasty chal- Ham any more, we’re the new a much-needed win,” Maupay The result means West was the (number) of chances since his side overturned Perei- “The beginning of the second lenge on Cesar Azpilcueta. West Ham,” manager David told reporters. Brom are now one point be- we created which pleased me ra’s first penalty with Fabio half, we started very poorly. Mount scored the only Moyes said. “And we’re going “We have got quality we hind third-bottom Fulham most. I haven’t seen us create Silva and Boly making it 2-1 to “Two penalties and a goal 12 minutes from the end to try to become even better. know that, but we need to keep and five points from safety. that many chances. Wolves just before half-time. throw-in (were West Brom’s to secure Chelsea’s win, lifting “It needs time and there pushing on and get more wins.” “The only two disappoint- “A win was very important But Semi Ajayi levelled goals). We knew we required them to seventh, but only seven will be periods when it’s not go- At Wolves, Matheus Costa ing moments for me were the at this moment in time. The soon after the break for West better defending. We must points behind leaders Manches- ing so well. There’ll be periods Pereira scored twice, both two quick goals we conceded attitude, work-rate and deter- Brom and Pereira then won rectify it and do better.” Ful- ter United, who play at second- when it is, but we’re certainly times from the penalty spot, as when we didn’t look like we mination of the players, that’s the local derby with a second ham’s hopes of getting any- placed Liverpool on Sunday. not settling for where we are.” Sports Sunday, January 17, 2021 13

LONGINES HATHAB QATAR EQUESTRIAN TOUR Faleh Al Ajami excels twice in Big Tour with

Wolfsburg’s German midfielder Ridle Baku (right) vies for the ball with Leipzig’s German defender Marcel Halstenberg during the German first division Bundesliga match in Wolfsburg on Saturday.( AFP) Demilion and Ulano Leipzig held and miss top spot, Dortmund draw with Mainz DPA way in as the hosts led 10 min- Berlin utes before the break. Leipzig hit back early in RB Leipzig again failed to take the second half though when over at the top of the Bundes- Orban prodded in after a liga following a 2-2 draw at scramble following a free-kick Wolfsburg on Saturday. into the box. Julian Nagelsmann’s team The Wolves had won their - who lost at home to Borussia last five home games in a row Dortmund last weekend - sal- but Leipzig were still frustrated. vaged the draw thanks to Willi “There were too many Orban but sit a point off lead- wayward passes in the final ers Bayern Munich, who host third, which played into their Freiburg on Sunday. hands,” said Leipzig goalkeep- Spluttering champions Bay- er Peter Gulacsi. ern, reeling after being dumped “Our performance in the out the German Cup second second half was really good Faleh Suwead Al Ajami astride Demilion on way to winning the Big Tour class in the eighth round of the Longines Hathab supported by The Social & Sport Contribution Fund at the round in midweek by second and we deserved the equalizer. outdoor arena of Qatar Equestrian Federation on Saturday. (Right) The Big Tour winner and runners-up on the podium after being given their prizes by Omar Al Mannai, Vice-Chairman, tier Holstein Kiel, also lost their We have to keep going and Organizing Committee, Longines Hathab, and Ali Al Rumaihi, Event Director & Organizing Committee Member, Longines Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour. last Bundesliga game to Borus- carry on working hard.” sia Moenchengladbach. Dortmund thought they Tribune News Network trusted bay gelding Quel claimed the first place rid- phase where riders will aim 55.07secs; QR6,750 Dortmund’s rollercoaster had taken a very early lead at Doha Homme (50.39secs). ing Happy Tina. He clocked to collect as many valuable 4. Mohammed Saeed Haidan; season continued with a 1-1 home to Mainz through Erling Al Ajami also claimed the 120.41secs to be the fastest. points as possible. D Saucedo; 4; 77.49secs; 4; draw at home to Mainz, with Haaland but it was ruled out Faleh Suwead Al Ajami third spot on the podium as Jassim Al Jaham Al Ku- 48.47secs; QR4,500 Marco Reus missing a penalty by the video assistant for off- stood out on his 13-year- he rode a second time astride wari on Sandro Girl was sec- Results Open Class | Table A, Mini as the hosts stayed fourth and side in the build-up. old chestnut stallion De- bay gelding Ulano. This time ond (123.18) while Moham- Big Tour | Table A, Competi- Derby (Without J-Off), FEI Art. Mainz edged off the bottom af- Mainz goalkeeper Robin milion on Saturday topping he clocked 55.07secs. med Saeed Haidan on Apple tion with winning round, Art. 277 | 115/125cm | Prize-Mon- ter 16 games played. Zentner was in fine form, the Big Tour class in the Mohammed Saeed Haid- Bee finished third (131.46). 276.2.1 |130/145cm | Prize ey QR25,000 Gladbach missed the making a string of good saves, eighth round of the Longines an, who had claimed the The annual Longines Money QR 45,000 1. Rider: Ghanim Nasser Al chance to go above Wolfsburg while Jude Bellingham also Hathab supported by The Medium Tour title on Fri- Hathab Qatar Equestrian 1 Faleh Suwead Al Ajami; Demil- Qadi; Horse: Happy Tina; Faults: into sixth after Stuttgart lev- rattled the post. Social & Sport Contribution day, this time had to be con- Tour is held over twelve ion; Faults: 4; Time: 78.61secs; 0; Time: 120.41secs; Prize: elled with a controversial pen- Out of the blue Mainz went Fund at the outdoor arena of tent with the fourth spot on rounds where the best seven Winning Rd Faults: 0; Time: QR6,250 alty deep into stoppage time to ahead on 57 minutes with Qatar Equestrian Federation. D Saucedo suffering a fault results of the series are taken 48.98secs; Prize: QR11,250 2. Jassim Al Jaham Al Kuwari; seal a 2-2 home draw. Dortmund backing off Levin Al Ajami returned a each both in the first ride and into account in deciding the 2. Nasser Al Ghazali; Quel Sandro Girl; 0; 123.18secs; Werder Bremen beat Augs- Oeztunali far too much and flawless winning round in in the winning round. overall champions. Homme; 0; 83.83secs; 0; QR5,000 burg 2-0 late on while Hof- the midfielder finding the top 48.98secs to top a 21-rider Earlier, in the Open Class With four rounds re- 50.39secs; QR9,000 3. Mohammed Saeed Haidan; fenheim at home to Arminia near corner from distance. field.H e finished ahead of Mini Derby without Jump maining the championship 3. Faleh Suwead Al Ajami; Apple Bee; 0; 131.46secs; Bielefeld ended 0-0 as did Co- Good work by 16-year- Nasser Al Ghazali on his Off, Ghanim Nasser Al Qadi has now entered the crucial Ulano; 0; 77.68secs; 0; QR3,750. logne against Hertha Berlin. old Youssoufa Moukoko and On Friday, Union Ber- poor Mainz defending allowed lin’s 1-0 win over third- Thomas Meunier to level with placed Bayer Leverkusen was his first Dortmund goal on 73 marred by allegations of a minutes and soon after the racist remark towards Lev- Black and Yellows had a huge Al Jaaidi tops stage 3 of QCF road races, erkusen’s Nadiem Amiri. chance for the winner. The German Football Fed- Meunier was tripped but eration (DFB) said on Saturday Reus fired wide of the post it had launched a probe against from the spot to give Mainz emerges as favourite for National C’ship Union’s Florian Huebner. coach Bo Svensson his first Leipzig opened the scor- point in his second game in Tribune News Network ing at Wolfsburg on 5 minutes charge. Doha when Nordi Mukiele slotted His side even hit the wood- home Emil Forsberg’s excel- work twice in the second half Abdullah Al Jaaidi of Team lent pass. with Dortmund labouring. Doha Cycling won the third Wolfsburg’s Wout Weg- “We are not happy with the stage of Qatar Cycling Federa- horst was soon penalized for result,” Dortmund coach Edin tion’s road races on Friday to handball when the ball went Terzic said. emerge as one of the favour- in the net at the other end. “We have to work hard but ites for the National Champi- But the Dutch striker did tally time is limited with our next onship title. It was his third midway through the first half challenge on Tuesday against podium finish this season and with a poacher’s header fol- Leverkusen.” his first time on the top step. lowing a good move - his 11th The draw also meant A record number of 155 league goal of the season. Mainz rose to second bottom riders took to the start line Marcel Sabitzer then gave on goal difference with Schal- for Qatar Cycling Federation’s the ball away too close to goal ke propping up the table ahead third road race of the season and Renato Steffen’s strike of Sunday’s trip to Eintracht where public appetite for out- took a wicked deflection on its Frankfurt. door sport has increased. There has been such a growth in the sport of cycling that organisers had to add an additional novice class to the Bologna back to winning event to accommodate new riders. The Al Ghuwayriyah cy- ways with 1-0 over Verona cling course wits its rural set- ting and interesting triangular Abdullah Al Jaaidi of Team Doha Cycling wins the third stage of Qatar Cycling Federation’s road races at Al Ghuwayriyah on Friday. DPA The Bolognese sit two multi-lap course is favourite Rome points above Spezia, who among racers and offers sec- year, he is now a strong favour- played most of their scoreless tions of just five to six kilome- ite for the national champion- Bologna beat Verona 1-0 draw at troubled Torino with- tres apiece of headwind, cross- ships at the end of the month. Saturday to end a winless run out Luca Vignali. wind and tail wind, each of Results: of eight games in the Italian The defender was dis- which contributes to the tac- Men A: 1 Abdullah Al Jaaidi (Team Serie A. missed on eight minutes after tics of bunch racing. Doha Cycling QAT); 2 Chris Murin Riccardo Orsolini convert- video review of his studs-up With the first section into (Team Al Jassra GBR); 3 Mouh- ed a first-half penalty to secure tackle but the Ligurians pulled the head wind, Khaleel Abdul- cine Rhaili (Team Doha Cycling a win the Bolognese had last no punches and produced more janan (Team Doha Cycling) MAR); Women A: 1 Elizabeth savoured against bottom side scoring chances than the hosts. and Abdulla Al Khater attacked Dunne (Team Al Jassra IRL); 2 Crotone in late November. The Turin side hit a late right from the start, taking Sophie Clarke (Rasen Adventure Verona, who have the post from substitute Cristian a gamble that nobody would Shop GBR); Men B: 1 Khalid Al league’s second best defence Ansaldi as the draw held them waste energy giving chase. Yafei (Team Doha Cycling QAT); with 17 goals conceded, pro- in the three-team drop zone. This pair built a good lead of 2 Rafael Tamarit (Los Gauchos duced no effective reaction at Spezia, who are in their 1m 30s while behind them the ESP); 3 Jose Figueiredo (Team the Dall’Ara stadium. first top-flight season, also had Team Al Jassra combination Doha Cycling POR); Men C: 1 They remained in ninth a man sent off when they won of Lee Jones and Chris Murrin Mohsen Jafar (Team Doha Cycling position, seven points above 2-1 at Napoli 10 days ago. They were putting in repeated surg- IRI); 2 Khalifa Al Khulaifi (Team Bologna who climbed into have a five-point buffer to the es which fractured the race. By Doha Cycling QAT); 3 Phil Angelo 12th. danger zone. the time the catch was made at Winners of the various classes pose with their medals at Al Ghuwayriyah on Friday. Ganitano (Bike to Work Qatar PHI); “The three points were Sampdoria v Udinese com- 30 km, six riders had already Women B: 1 Daniela Sposi something I and everyone [at pletes the Saturday schedule. been dropped and, with the ers drafting off those in front. line, but to no avail. Abdullah and Fadhel Al Khater (Rasen (Rasen Adventure Shop ITA); 2 Bologna] missed,” coach Sini- Lazio beat Roma 3-0 in wind strength increasing, the Team Doha Cycling launched Aljaaidi (Team Doha Cycling) Adventure Shop) edged out Isobel Bushell (Team Doha Cycling sa Mihajlovic said. Friday’s weekend opener. remaining riders would now a long-range attack at 60 kph has shown strong form both on from the podium. GBR); 3 Mamiya Ajero (BPMQ “We clinched them today Leaders AC Milan visit Cagli- split in half again. and again it was Team Al Jass- and off-road this season and it This was to be Abdullah Al PHI); Novice: 1 Jonnie Christian because we were superior to ari to close matchday 18 on The final six of the ninety ra chasing them down. was he who snatched victory Jaaidi’s third road podium of Engracia (BPMQ PHI); 2 Julius Verona with our aggressive- Monday, with Inter Milan and kilometers were wind-assisted, This time Lee Jones did all over Murrin and teammate the season and his first time on Borromeo (Team Doha Cycling ness and intensity, which are Juventus playing a league clas- which strips away some of the the work to save Chris Mur- Mouhcine Rhaili with Hamad the top step. With no other Qa- PHI); 3 Nik Mohd Najib Nik Wan the best weapons.” sic a day earlier. advantage to the sheltered rid- rin’s legs for the sprint to the Al Jaaidi (Team Doha Cycling) tari rider challenging him this (Team Farhana MAS). 14 Sunday, January 17, 2021 Sports AUSTRALIA-INDIA 4TH TEST AT GABBA ‘Have no regrets’, says Rohit on his dismissal Agencies Brisbane

India Test vice-captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday said that he does not regret playing the aerial shot off the bowling of Nathan Lyon on the second day of the ongoing fourth and final Test against Australia here at the Gabba in Brisbane. Rohit played a knock of 44, but in trying to hit a six off Lyon, the opener ended up gifting his wicket. But the Test deputy said that he just didn’t connect well. “I reached where I wanted to reach, just that I did not con- nect with where I wanted to hit the ball. I was trying to pierce that long-on and deep square- leg fielder,I just did not con- nect with the way I would have India’s opener Rohit Sharma loved to. I actually liked what I plays a shot on day two of the did today, before coming here, fourth Test against Australia Australia’s players celebrate after Nathan Lyon (centre) dismissed India’s opener Rohit Sharma on day two of the fourth Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. Off-spinner Lyon, we knew it would be a good at the Gabba in Brisbane on playing his 100th Test, is now three short of reaching the personal milestone of 400 wickets. pitch to bat, of course, there Saturday. (AFP) would be bounce and carry to the keeper, but this is what I On the second day of the enjoy,” Rohit said during the fourth Test, Rohit in trying to virtual press conference. be positive, chipped the ball “Once I was in and I had to deepish mid-on and as a Lyon edges closer to played a few overs, I realised result, he was sent back to the there was not much swing so I pavilion by Nathan Lyon. did little adjustment there, af- Former India skipper Sunil ter that, it was an unfortunate Gavaskar did not hold back dismissal, it is something I on his criticism and said that won’t regret. I like to put pres- there is no excuse for Rohit to Test milestone before sure on the bowler once I am be playing that kind of shot. in and that is my role in this “Why? Why? Why? That team to keep putting pressure is an unbelievable shot. That’s on the bowlers. The run-scor- an irresponsible shot. There is ing has been slightly difficult a fielder at long-on, there is a for both the teams so some- fielder there at deep square leg. rain forces stumps one needs to put their hand You have just hit a boundary up and think about how to a couple of balls earlier, why put pressure on the bowlers,” would you play that shot? You Scoreboard he added. are a senior player, there is no Australia (1st innings; Overnight 274-5) (Hazlewood). Elaborating further on his excuse, absolutely no excuse D. Warner c Sharma b Siraj 1 Bowling: Siraj 28-10-77-1 (1w), Natarajan point, Rohit said: “In doing for that shot. An unnecessary M. Harris c Sundar b Thakur 5 24.2-3-78-3 (6nb), Thakur 24-6-94-3, Saini 7.5- that, there is a chance of mak- wicket, gifted away. Totally un- M. Labuschagne c Pant b Natarajan 108 2-21-0, Sundar 31-6-89-3, Sharma 0.1-0-1-0. ing mistakes but you should necessary,” said Gavaskar while S. Smith c Sharma b Sundar 36 India (1st innings) be ready to accept that. It was commentating for Channel 7. M. Wade c Thakur b Natarajan 45 R. Sharma c Starc b Lyon 44 C. Green b Sundar 47 S. Gill c Smith b Cummins 7 a plan so I actually have no re- Rain forced early stumps T. Paine c Sharma b Thakur 50 C. Pujara not out 8 grets about playing that shot, on day two of the fourth Test P. Cummins lbw Thakur 2 A. Rahane not out 2 it is something I like to, Na- between Australia and India M. Starc not out 20 Extras: (nb1) 1 than Lyon is a smart bowler, at The Gabba on Saturday. In- N. Lyon b Sundar 24 Total: (For 2 wickets: 26 overs) 62 he bowled into me so I was not dia ended the day at 62/2 still J. Hazlewood b Natarajan 11 Fall of wickets: 1-11 (Gill), 2-60 (Sharma). able to get the elevation.” trailing the hosts by 307 runs. Extras: (b4, lb5, nb6, w5) 20 To bat: M. Agarwal, R. Pant, W. Sundar, S. Thakur, Total: (10 wickets, 115.2 overs) 369 N. Saini, M. Siraj, T. Natarajan. Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Warner), 2-17 (Harris), Bowling: Starc 3-1-8-0, Hazlewood 8-4-11-0 3-87 (Smith), 4-200 (Wade), 5-213 (1nb), Cummins 6-1-22-1, Green 3-0-11-0, (Labuschagne), 6-311 (Paine), 7-313 (Green), Lyon 6-2-10-1. Bangladesh call up three uncapped 8-315 (Cummins), 9-354 (Lyon), 10-369 Toss: Australia. players for West Indies ODIs Starc and Josh Hazlewood so I just wanted to make sure I opened the bowling thereafter, was bowling my best ball, and ICC in that practice match, taking but it was Pat Cummins who not try to worry too much about Dhaka two wickets. Groundmen monitor after heavy rain stopped play on day two of the fourth cricket Test between Australia got the breakthrough with what the batters are doing.” The team will be captained and India at the Gabba in Brisbane on Saturday. (AFP) just his second delivery, Shub- He said the pitch was drier Bangladesh have called-up by Tamim Iqbal, and includes man Gill edging one to second than usual at the Gabba — com- three uncapped players for their Shakib Al Hasan, who is set to ICC Gabba. handy runs – Lyon added 24 slip where Steve Smith took a paring the surface on the open- upcoming men’s ODI home se- feature in his first match for Brisbane Australia had resumed at and Mitchell Starc was not out sharp catch. ing day with a regular day four ries against West Indies. Bangladesh since September 274 for 5 on Saturday, with on 20 – but it was a valiant Rohit Sharma had looked pitch. “I love bowling here,” Mahadi Hasan, the off- 2019, when he played against Nathan Lyon’s drive to 400 Marnus Labuschagne’s 108 bowling effort by the already- comfortable on his way to Lyon said. “It’s one of my fa- spinner, was included in the Afghanistan in a T20I. wickets will resume on Sunday the highlight of day one. undermanned tourists, who 44 before he became Lyon’s vorite grounds to play at.” side, along with the pacers after rain stopped play on day Tim Paine and Cameron lost seamer Navdeep Saini to a 397th Test wicket. With the series tied at 1-1, Shoriful Islam and Hasan Bangladesh ODI squad: Tamim two of the fourth Test between Green, on 38 and 28 respec- groin strain on day one. Playing in his 100th Test, Lyon looms as a key factor as Mahmud. Iqbal (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Na- Australia and India with the tively overnight, took the total India’s injury-depleted at- Lyon coaxed a rash shot from Australia attempt to claim the Mahmud, in particular, jmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur visitors trailing hosts’ first in- to 311 before Paine departed tack did exceptionally well to Sharma, who advanced down Border-Gavaskar Trophy with impressed during the inter- Rahim, Mohammad Mithun, nings total of 369 by 307 runs. for 50. The skipper was well dismiss Australia by lunch on the wicket only to hole out to a win in Brisbane. India can squad match between Mah- Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Afif India were 62 for 2 at tea, caught by Rohit Sharma at sec- the second day, with Thanga- Starc, who ran in from long-on retain the coveted trophy with mudullah XI and Tamim Iqbal Hossain, Soumya Sarkar, Taskin with Cheteshwar Pujara (8*) ond slip off the bowling of Shar- rasu Natarajan (3-78) and to take a good catch. a win or a draw. XI, as per an ESPNcricinfo re- Ahmed, Rubel Hossain, Taijul and Ajinkya Rahane (2*) the dul Thakur, and Green quickly Washington Sundar (3-89) “I had a couple of plans Play on the third day will port. He claimed a four-wicket Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Me- not-out batsmen, but play followed, bowled by debutant each taking three wickets on for Rohit,” Lyon said, without start 30 minutes earlier than haul as the Mahmudullah-led hidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifud- couldn’t restart after the break Washington Sundar for 47. debut and Shardul Thakur re- elaborating too much. “Obvi- previously scheduled to make side secured a five-wicket vic- din, Mahadi Hasan, Hasan as torrential rain lashed the The tail provided some turning 3-94. ously he’s a world-class player, up for lost time. tory. Shoriful also impressed Mahmud, Shoriful Islam. Root slams a double but Sri Lanka roar back in fighting display Agencies Scoreboard Their openers, Kusal Galle (Sri Lanka) Perera and Lahiru Thiri- Sri Lanka (1st innings): 135 44-2, de Silva 15-1-63-0, D. Perera 36.1-2-109-4, manne, added 101 runs for the Sri Lanka have had a difficult England (1st innings; Overnight 320-4) Shanaka 7-1-22-0. opening wicket, with Kusal do- J. Root c Embuldeniya b D. Perera 228 Sri Lanka (2nd innings) two days against England in J. Buttler c Dickwella b Fernando 30 K. Perera c Leach b Curran 62 ing the attacking from one end Galle, but they roared back on S. Curran b Fernando 0 L. Thirimanne not out 76 even as Thirimanne sealed the third day to emphasise just D. Bess run out 0 K. Mendis c Buttler b Leach 15 up the other. They ensured why they are such a force at J. Leach lbw b D. Perera 4 L. Embuldeniya not out 0 they didn’t lose a wicket in the M. Wood c Dickwella b D. Perera 2 Extras: (b1, nb2) 3 their fortress. S. Broad not out 11 Total: (For two wickets - 61 overs) 156 second session, and put on as After their spinners trig- Extras: (b7, nb6) 13 Fall of wickets: 1-101 (Perera), 2-155 (Mendis). many as 90 runs by tea. gered a slide in the England Total: (All Out, 117.1 overs) 421 To bat: D. Chandimal (capt), A. Mathews, N. Dickwella, They brought up the 100 line-up, their batsmen put in Fall of wickets: 1-10 (Sibley), 2-17 (Crawley), 3-131 D. Shanaka, P. de Silva, D. Perera, A. Fernando. mark shortly into the final (Bairstow), 4-304 (Lawrence), 5-372 (Buttler), 6-372 Bowling: Broad 8-6-3-0, Curran 7-0-25-1, Bess 13-2- the sort of solid effort expected (Curran), 7-382 (Bess), 8-398 (Leach), 9-406 (Wood). 30-0, Wood 7-1-20-0, Leach 20-2-67-1, Root 6-0-10-0. session, before Kusal gave his of them in their turf, whittling Bowling: Embuldeniya 45-4-176-3, Fernando 14-1- Toss: Sri Lanka. wicket away, attempting a waft down the deficit to end the day at a short and wide delivery off at 156/2, 130 runs in arrears. Root and Buttler, who extend- ka, having scored one against Curran, only to pick out the By the time stumps were ed their overnight partnership them in 2014 at Lord’s – but man at deep point. Unlike in drawn, the mood in the Sri to 68, with Root becoming the four of the next five batsmen the first innings, however, the Lankan camp was markedly seventh England batsman to were dismissed for single dig- Sri Lanka were 156 for 2 in their secnd innings after England were bowled out for 421 in their first essay wicket didn’t trigger a slide. different from what it was on score 8000 Test runs en route. its, as Sri Lanka sensed an on Saturday. The hosts are still 130 runs in arrears in the first Test at Galle. (@ICC) Kusal Mendis partnered the last two days. The slide began when But- opening. Thirimanne in a more attri- Play on Day 3 had resumed tler was snared off a full de- On the very next ball after lbw against Root, only to real- Mark Wood caught behind in wickets for 49 runs. tional partnership. They put with England on 320/4, boast- livery from Asitha Fernando, dismissing Buttler, Fernando ise his partner had stayed his his next over. Stuart Broad, England still had a huge on 54 runs off 135 balls, and ing a lead of 185. However, the subtle movement away off had Sam Curran dismissed ground. coming in at No.11, came out lead over Sri Lanka, and would looked good to help Sri Lanka they encountered a relentless the seam prompting a thick with another full delivery. Thereafter, it was all down swinging to put away a couple have hoped to repeat their ef- get through the day without Sri Lankan attack this morn- edge from the batsman that England didn’t help matters. to Root to keep the score tick- to the fence. forts in the first innings, when losing another wicket. How- ing, and they were able to add was pouched by the wicket- In the next over, Dom Bess ing, as Sri Lanka chipped away However, Root, with the they bundled out Sri Lanka ever, late in the day, Leach had just 101 runs to their overnight keeper. Root soon completed was run out for nought after at the other end. Jack Leach onus now on scoring quickly, for 135. However, this time his man, drawing Mendis for- total. his fourth Test double-century he set off for a run while the was trapped in front by Dil- holed out off Dilruwan, as around, the hosts were a dif- ward and finding a thin edge A lot of that came from – his second against Sri Lan- Sri Lankans appealed for an ruwan Perera, who then had England lost their last six ferent force. through to the ‘keeper. Sunday, January 17, 2021 15 Reports by Ailyn Agonia For events and press releases email [email protected] or Ailyn Agonia ASEAN Kaleidoscope Ailyn Agonia call (974) 4000 2222 Ailyn Agonia

PERMIQA proudly promotes Indonesian diversity and rich heritage in Qatar

leadership of PERMIQA when The 64 Indonesian groups in Qatar are well- he was elected by the com- munity in July 2020. Born in represented by the Indonesian Community South Sumatra, he currently Association in Qatar or PERMIQA works QAFCO as a Senior Pro- cess Operator. He has been liv- ndonesia is ganisation works closely with ing in Qatar since 2002 with home to the fa- the Indonesian Embassy in his wife and three children. mous tourist is- Qatar in promoting our coun- His hobbies include playing land Bali, over a try and showcasing Indone- badminton, football, volley hundred active sian culture, culinary, social, ball, cycling, and fishing. Ivolcanoes, many breathtaking sporting, and business activi- “My fellow PERMIQA of- temples, the largest and heavi- ties,” Ahmad Syarnubi Fatah, ficers,I hope that we can in- est lizards in the world called the current PERMIQA Presi- crease PERMIQA’s functions komodo dragon and the be- dent, told Qatar Tribune in to bring the greatest benefits loved dish Nasi Goreng. an interview. for the Indonesian communi- The world’s largest island PERMIQA’s flagship pro- ties in Qatar and for the host country takes pride of its rich jects held typically in collabo- The handover of presidency of PERMIQA. country as well. We hope to culture and traditions as well ration with the Indonesian realise the many potentials of as its friendly, polite and pas- Embassy in Doha includes the Indonesian communities sionate people. commemorating events of living, working, and studying In Qatar, the diversity of national importance such as in Qatar,” the leader said. the nation that earned the the Indonesian Independ- For updates and latest monicker ‘The Emerald of the ence Day which falls on PERMIQA President Ahmad information on PERMIQA, Equator’ is proudly represent- August 17, Indonesian Youth Syarnubi Fatah check out their social media ed by its strong community. Pledge Day on October 28 platforms via Instagram (@ Did you know there are and Indonesian Mother’s Day Last year, the organisation permiqaofficial), Facebook (@ about 64 Indonesian groups on December 22. has also held several webinars permiqaofficial), Twitter (@ in Qatar? These groups Syarnubi said, “PERMIQA such as a webinar on high permiqaofficial), and YouTube include professional af- has also been working closely school and college scholar- (PERMIQA official). filiations, hobbies, general with the Indonesian Embassy ship opportunities with the interests, employment at par- to provide labour advices and Indonesian Society for Petro- PERMIQA list of officers ticular companies, and socio- assistance for those who were leum Engineer and Experts President: Ahmad Syarnubi Fatah religious interests. There is affected by the COVID-19 pan- Qatar Chapter and another Vice President 1: Sukartana Rusna also a group of passionate demic. Meanwhile, to boost the webinar focused on the role Vice President 2: Alvin Alfiyansyah Secretary: Enjang Irpan cyclists, nurses, college stu- presence and contribution of of Indonesian diaspora in the Treasurer: Ani Mulyani dents, among others. the Indonesian community in 21st century. Social Community Relation Chief: Rizaldi They are well-represented Qatar, PERMIQA holds sport- The current leadership of PERMIQA On the organisation’s Fadilla & Bustami Asyek Spiritual Activity Chief: Akhyar Rosidi by the umbrella organisation ing events such as football planned activities for the new Art & Cultural Chief: Nurshinta Ruswandani, known as the Indonesian Com- tournaments among junior and commitment to promote In- to showcase Indonesian cof- ly working closely with the In- year, he said, “PERMIQA and Titin Mohsin & Felisia Ika Ristiani munity Association in Qatar senior footballers, workshops donesian culture and tourism fee during Indonesia Cof- donesian Embassy to regularly the Indonesian Embassy plan Publication Media Chief: Sugeng Riyadi, or PERMIQA. Established in on health and webinars on a through working with Indone- fee Week held at Landmark hold virtual meetings to inform to hold workshops teaching Abdul Rahman Jantara, Mohammad Luthfir Rahman August 2001, PERMIQA’s ob- variety of topics. PERMIQA sian dance troupes and musi- Mall in December 2019. With the Indonesian communities members of the Indonesian Education & Human Resources Development jectives are to facilitate inter- also has several initiatives to cians to participate cultural Qatar Charity, PERMIQA about the latest development of communities the Indonesian Chief: Anto Mohsin & Indah Mailani actions and communications participate in the upcoming events such as the the “Won- distributed Qurbani meat to the COVID-19 pandemic situa- language, Indonesian tradi- Sports & Hobbies Chief: Rakhmat Soebekti & Eko Purwanto Utomo among these various groups FIFA World Cup 2022 and the derful Indonesia: Unity in Di- deserving people in Al-Khor, tions and handling both in Qa- tional dances, Indonesian Alkhor Community Coordinator: Mochamad and to help ensure the wellbe- 2023 Qatar-Indonesia Year versity” event held at Katara Doha, Dukhan, Zekreet, Mes- tar and in Indonesia. Speakers music and songs. PERMIQA Syaefurrahman ing of Indonesians in Qatar. of Culture” Cultural Village Foundation. saieed and Wakrah after Eid include an Indonesian diplomat also hopes to continue com- Dukhan Community Coordinator: Abdullah Alwi Doha Community Coordinator: Harun “PERMIQA has hundreds Further on the other mile- “PERMIQA also sup- al Adha in 2020,” he added. in charge of the Covid-19 Re- memorating events of national Sumartono of active members who belong stones of PERMIQA, he also ported one of the Indone- During this time of pan- sponse Task Force and Indone- importance virtually.” Messaieed & Wakra Community Coordinator: to different groups. The or- stressed the organisation’s sian Embassy programmes demic, PERMIQA is also active- sian doctors who work in Qatar. Syarnubi assumed the Yudhiana Nugraha

Malaysian community kicks off the new year with bowling event

he Malaysian Association of Qatar (MAQ), MAQ to hold even more events for the commu- the group representing the active Malaysian nity once the pandemic has passed. Tnationals based in the country, ushered in the While Ir. Che Wan Khairuddin, Sports & new year with a fun bowling event held at the Qa- Events Exco of MAQ, said more sporting events tar Bowling Centre (QBC) recently. are in the pipeline for Malaysians in Qatar such Malaysian Ambassador to Qatar HE Zamsha- as badminton. ri Shaharan threw the first ball to signal the start The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in of the activity organised in strict compliance to communities having to abandon a lot of their the strict protocols set by the QBC Management social activities in keeping with the physical in this time of pandemic. distancing requirements. The Malaysian com- In his inspirational speech on munity, via MAQ, being a vibrant and active the occasion, the envoy en- group has had to postpone a lot of events it has couraged the nationals planned but has still managed to push through to keep staying with some sporting activities to promote healthy connected living among its members. and hoped (Photos: Mohsin Mohamed) Malaysian Ambassador to Qatar HE Zamshari Shaharan throws the first ball for the friendly tournament. 16 Sunday, January 17, 2021 The Last Word Arts, culture help in discovery and promotion of knowledge: Ghanem Continued from page 1 

Minister of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali said, “It is important to nurture arts and culture as they play a key role in up- lifting the values of human dignity based on freedom, justice and the acceptance of others regardless of their colour, religion and ethnicity. Arts and culture assist in the con- tinuous discovery and promotion of knowledge and, alongside religion and social values, can be used as ef- fective tools to instil morality.” Aisha Ghanem Al Attiya, head of Year of Culture, said: “These beautiful performances by the Qatar Philhar- monic Orchestra and US Air Forces Central Band have given us our first experience of the rich and extensive slate of programmes, exhibitions and events planned over the next 12 months as our platform for new dia- logues and bilateral exchanges.” “I am pleased to join our partner Qatar Museums at the official launch of Qatar-USA Year of Culture 2021, and to announce ExxonMobil Qatar as its platinum sponsor,” said Dominic Genetti, president and general man- The Year of Culture programme ager for ExxonMobil Qatar. was first launched in 2012 with “As a US company and an active Qatar-Japan 2012 followed by participant in the local community for Qatar-UK 2013, Qatar-Brazil over three decades, Qatar-USA Year of Culture 2021 is particularly impor- 2014, Qatar-Turkey 2015, tant to us. It emphasises the strong Qatar-China 2016, Qatar- partnership between our people and Germany 2017, Qatar-Russia our two countries that has extended 2018, Qatar-India 2019, and beyond economics and grown into a Qatar-France 2020 true friendship and community,” he added. The concert was led by Joo Young aby and Porgy and Bess Suite (George Oh, the recently appointed Concert- Gershwin), My Heart Will Go On from master of the Qatar Philharmonic Or- the film Titanic (James Horner), Al– chestra, who performs internationally Haneen (Nasser Sahim Nasseb), Ada- as a violin soloist and member of the gio for Strings (Samuel Barber), and New York Philharmonic. Tonight from the musical West Side The programme, which began Story (Leonard Bernstein). with the national anthems of both The Year of Culture programme countries, featured a variety of Qatari was first launched in 2012 with Qatar- and American compositions, includ- Japan 2012 followed by Qatar-UK ing Rising and Spirit of Thunder (Dana 2013, Qatar-Brazil 2014, Qatar-Turkey Al Fardan), Take Me Home, Country 2015, Qatar-China 2016, Qatar-Ger- Road (John Denver), Fanfare for the many 2017, Qatar-Russia 2018, Qatar- Common Man (Aaron Copland), Lull- India 2019, and Qatar-France 2020.

Qatari, American music takes centre stage at Qatar-USA YoC 2021 concert

Ailyn Agonia shwin and Samuel Barber’s ‘Ada- DOHA gio for Strings’. A highlight of the concert was Bridging cultures of the East QPO’s rendition of the musical and the West, Qatar Philharmonic piece ‘Al Haneen’ by Nasser Sa- Orchestra (QPO) performed a va- him Nasseb. The mixture of East- riety of Qatari and American com- ern and Western classical music, positions during a public concert according to Nasseb, was inspired held on Saturday at the Katara Op- by QPO’s western music and in era House to start the rich line-up collaboration with the vision of of programme for the Qatar-USA Qatar Foundation to develop the 2021 Year of Culture. community in Qatar through the The concert was hosted by QPO. Qatar Museums (QM) and the To cap the memorable even- Asian Cricket Club-Qatar US Embassy in Doha. It was led ing off, the group performed by Joo Young Oh, the recently ‘Tonight’ from the 1957 musical appointed Concertmaster of the US Air Forces Central Band (AFCENT Band) performs at the Katara Opera House. ‘West Side Story’ with music writ- receives fitness sponsor QPO, and featured the US Air ten by Leonard Bernstein, and the Forces Central Band (AFCENT and bonds of friendship between and premiered by the Cincinnati composition of Dana al Fardan ti- Tribune News Network the Asian Cricket Club-Qatar in Band) with Airman First Class Qatar and the US. Symphony and James Horner’s tled ‘Spirit of Thunder’ which is Doha terms of fitness programmes, re- Julie Keough in the lead vocals. QPO enthralled the crowd megahit musical score for the film charaterised by light, hope and gimes and training of players to en- As a fitting start to a tune- with a rich repertoire including Titanic, ‘My Heart Will Go On’. growth. Asian Cricket Club-Qatar, one of sure their optimal fitness levels. ful evening, AFCENT Band per- the Aaron Copland composi- Also in the line-up was ‘Lull- The concert which had an the renowned clubs in Qatar cricket “Cricket is the most played sport formed John Denver’s widely rec- tion ‘Fanfare for the Common aby’ and the English language encore show later in the day was premiere division level since 1996, in Qatar and we are happy that we ognised signature song ‘Take Me Man’ which was commissioned opera ‘Porgy and Bess Suite’ by held in strict compliance with has been affiliated with Smart GYM will be contributing to it through Home, Country Roads’ which had after the Pearl Harbor attack American composer George Ger- health and safety protocols. as the official fitness sponsor for club. our support,” said Rashid Al Rashdi, many in the audience singing and The sponsorship ceremony was owner of Smart Gym. swaying along with the six-man organised on Thursday at Smart Commenting on the agreement, band. Gym Ain Khalid to felicitate the Thakur said, “Fitness is one of the It was followed by the world team president Yunus Thakur and important aspects of cricket which premiere of the video collabora- captain Muhammed Tanveer with is often overlooked. I am thankful tion between renowned Qatari the deal. to Rashid Al Rashdi, Faizan A. Fa- singer and songwriter Dana Al Smart Gym, a 24/7 gym located rooqui and Rameez Anjum for their Fardan, AFCENT Band and the at Ain Khalid, has professional and trust and support. Having affiliation Qatar Concert Choir featuring the qualified trainers providing person- with Smart Gym will really boost song ‘Rising’. The production was al training services for clients. the boys’ performance and will help esspecially made for the year-long Smart Gym will be supporting them improve their fitness levels.” cultural programme which will celebrate the longstanding ties