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Qatar Airways named Qatar to host LNG2025 best airline in the global conference Tribune News Network Masiddle E t for 2020 Doha Qatar has been selected as the host country for LNG2025, the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas. Amir exchanges Eid Al Adha This will be the second time the global LNG event takes place in greetings with Sultan of Oman Qatar. The first time was in 2004, QNA casion of the approaching when Doha hosted LNG 14. Doha blessed Eid Al Adha. “Qatar’s key role in the future During the call, they of the global LNG industry and His Highness The Amir reviewed the strong brotherly the innovations it has proposed HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi. of State of Qatar Sheikh relations between the two for LNG2025 made it an ideal Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani countries, as well as the host for the world’s premiere LNG be awarded the hosting rights for on Tuesday held a telephone prospects for strengthen- industry event,” Professor Joe M this prestigious global event to conversation with HM Sultan ing and developing them to Qatar Airways (QA) has won four Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Airline Awards 2020, Kang, the Chair of the LNG Events convene at the home of the world’s Haitham bin Tariq of Oman. serve the common interests showcasing the high standards and best quality service to passengers provided Series Steering Committee and largest LNG producer. LNG2025 At the beginning of the of the two brotherly people. by the airline. Qatar Airways has won the Best Airline in the Middle East Award for the International Gas Union (IGU) will be held at the right time, in the call, HH The Amir and HM They also discussed the most 2020. "Qatar’s national carrier also won the award for Best Major Airline in the president, said. right place. It will coincide with a Sultan Haitham exchanged prominent regional and inter- Middle East. It also won the Best Business Class in the Middle East for 2020, in Minister of State for Energy Af- number of relevant historic events congratulations on the oc- national developments. addition to the Best Regional Business Class in the Middle East," Qatar Airways said fairs and the President and CEO of for the LNG industry including the in a tweet. (TNN) Qatar Petroleum HE Saad Sherida start of the North Field LNG expan- Al Kaabi said, “We are pleased to sion.” page 11 Amir directs to send medical assistance to South Sudan His Highness The Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has directed to send medical assistance to South Sudan as a support from Qatar for the efforts of South MME readies for Eid Al Adha Sudan in combating the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- demic. (QNA) Ministry earmarks 35,000 livestock heads, MME launches drive to ensure 10 abattoirs for Eid Al Adha sacrifice safety, cleanliness at beaches Satyendra Pathak QNTC, MoPH launch Qatar Doha Satyendra Pathak maa Al Muhannadi said additional Doha workforce has been deployed on the Clean programme in hotels Qatar is gearing up for Eid Al Adha beaches. festivities with the Ministry of Munici- The Ministry of Municipality and “Workforce will be deployed at pality and Environment (MME) having Environment (MME) on Tuesday the entrances and exits of the beach- prepared prayer halls and abattoirs in announced that special arrange- es to ensure the implementation of different parts of the country for the cel- ments have been made to ensure precautionary measures such as ebrations. public safety and cleanliness at all Ehteraz application, social distanc- The MME on Tuesday announced beaches and Corniche during the ing and wearing of masks in coop- that 10 slaughterhouses have been ear- MME officials announce the plans for Eid Al Eid Al Adha celebrations. eration with Lekhwiya,” he said. marked across the country to sacrifice Adha at a press conference on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference Additional ambulances in ar- over 35,000 livestock during the Eid Al on Tuesday, Assistant Undersec- eas of density in coordination with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), in partnership with the Adha festivities beginning on Friday. said that the ministry has taken special retary for Public Services at the Hamad Medical Corporation will Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), has launched the first phase Out of the 35,000 livestock heads, precautions in view of the coronavirus MME Ahmed Mohammed Al Sada also be made available, he said. of “Qatar Clean” programme in all hotels across the country. around 22,000 sourced from Sudan will (COVID-19) pandemic to ensure the safe- said the ministry has prepared well Beaches in Al Wakra, Sealine, Sima- The multi-phased programme is aimed at preparing the tour- be available for the general public. The ty of the public at the slaughterhouses in for the occasion by increasing the isma and Al Khor have been desig- ism sector to welcome visitors once again. The first stage of rest 13,000 heads from Syria and the the country. number of workers, patrolling cars nated for families only. the programme focuses on protecting the safety of hospitality local market will be available at a subsi- The ministry has held several meet- and hygiene containers on public MME Natural Reserves De- workers and guests by setting standards for sterilisation and dised rate for nationals only. ings with the Ministry of Public Health, beaches. partment Director Saleh Hasan Al disinfection that all hotel establishments must adhere to. While seven slaughterhouses ear- the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic He said 1,232 additional hygiene Kuwari said arrangements have It complies with MoPH guidelines on reducing the spread of marked for the sacrifice are owned by Wid- Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce and containers and 27 guide boards have been made with the Coast Guard COVID-19 and further complements independent measures am Food Company, the rest three abattoirs Industry and Widam Food Company to been placed at different beaches to to provide cruisers and scooters to being undertaken by hotels. Hotels meeting the requirements are owned by private firms. ensure that sacrificial animals (Udhiyah) ensure that beaches remain clean undertake rescue and observation will be certified “Qatar Clean”, assuring the public that they are Addressing a joint press conference, are easily available and healthy. throughout the festival. operations and places designated able to provide a safe experience for guests. page 2 MME Municipal Affairs Undersecre- MME Environmental Affairs As- for swimming, especially in the Ma- tary Mansour Abdullah Al Mahmoud Continued on page 2  sistant Undersecretary Hassan Ju- roona and Al Ghariya beaches.

275 more recover Labour re-employment platform now from COVID-19 Qatar renews support for Qatar on Tuesday reported available for all companies, says QC 283 new coronavirus (COV- Afghan peace process ID-19) cases, the Ministry of QNA while individuals could also log into Public Health (MoPH) said Doha the platform and register their CVs to QNA in its daily report. Also, 275 search for suitable work in the private New York people recovered from the Qatar Chamber (QC) has success- sector. virus in the last 24 hours, fully developed its recently-launched At the same time companies that Qatar has renewed its support for bringing the total number initiative called the labour re-employ- are willing to make new recruitments the peace process in Afghanistan of recoveries in the country ment platform in a way that enables could register on the platform, identify and the participation of Afghan to 106,603. Sadly, two companies seeking to contract with the available candidates and choose women in the exercise. Qatar also re- patients – aged 23 and 67 new employees to login into the plat- the ones they deem most suitable and affirmed its unwavering commitment – succumbed to the virus, form and select their preferred candi- contract with them through the Min- to support Afghanistan, including the taking the death toll to 167. dates. istry of Administrative Development, continuous support for the reconcilia- The MoPH said all the new “The platform’s mechanism of Companies that have laid off Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA) in tion process between the Afghan par- HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif cases have been introduced working has become two directional. workers and employees can accordance with the laws and proce- ties to establish peace and stability. Al Thani. to isolation and are receiving Earlier, it was equipped only for com- register on the platform and dures of the state. This came in a statement necessary healthcare. (TNN) panies with redundant or laid-off upload their resumes, while The chamber invited companies delivered by Permanent Representa- Promoting their Rights.” workers,” the Qatar Chamber said on individuals could also log into looking for new employees to login tive of Qatar to the United Nations “Achieving permanent peace Tuesday. the platform and register their into the platform and benefit from the HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al in Afghanistan is a fundamental In a statement, the QC also noted services it provides by filling an elec- Thani in a closed virtual meeting issue for Qatar,” Sheikha Alya said, that both the companies that have re- CVs to search for suitable work tronic form on the chamber’s website held by the UN Security Council in adding that Qatar has made great dundant workers and companies that in the private sector and getting a link to enter the platform. the Arria-formula on “Women and mediation efforts to support and supplement is being need workers could benefit from the The platform was launched by the the Afghan Peace Process: Ensur- facilitate the peace process in platform’s services. ers and employees can register on the chamber early this month with the aim ing Women’s Participation and Afghanistan. page 2 issued with this edition Companies that have laid off work- platform and upload their resumes, to assist companies. 02 Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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Quick read G hanem mEETS Turkish Air Force Attaché PHCC unveils service to Amir congratulates president of Peru help people quit smoking The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Peru Martin Vizcarra on his coun- QNA try’s Independence Day. (QNA) Doha

Deputy Amir congratulates president of Peru The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani on announced the launch of a smoking cessation coun- Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Peru Martin Vizcarra selling service, including the provision of treatment, on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) medication and behavioural support, to help people quit this harmful habit. PM sends greetings to Peruvian counterpart Smokers are at a higher risk of infection with coro- Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz navirus (COVID-19) as the smoking habit raises the Al Thani on Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Council of possibility of transmission of the virus from hand to Ministers of Peru Pedro Cateriano on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) mouth, while smokers usually suffer from lung diseas- es or decreased lung capacity, which increases the risk Dental clinic at Westby Health Centre reopens today of developing serious diseases and severe symptoms The dental clinic at Westby Health Centre will be reopened today, Wednes- when infected with the virus, the PHCC said. day, July 29, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) has announced. To help people quit smoking, the PHCC said that According to PHCC, all appointments will be redirected to Westby Health Chief of Staff of the Qatari Armed Forces HE Lieutenant-General Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem on people can receive the telephone counselling service Centre as they were before the closure. (QNA) Tueday received the Turkish Air Force Attaché. (TNN) to quit smoking by calling 107 to book a consultation appointment.

QNTC, MoPH launch ‘Qatar Clean’ programme in hotels Qatar backs women’s role in Afghan peace process qna Process: Ensuring Womens ing that the Security Council ing that the meeting is in line qna QNTC and GCEO of Qatar doha Participation and Promoting welcomed the agreement as an with the commitment of Qatar doha Airways Group Akbar Al Bak- their Rights’. important step towards end- to guarantee women’s rights in er said, “We are pleased to Qatar has renewed its sup- The meeting was attended ing the war in Afghanistan. peace processes. QATAR National Tourism launch the Qatar Clean pro- port for the peace process in by the First Lady of Afghani- She stressed that the agree- In this context, she wel- Council (QNTC), in partner- gramme and delighted by the Afghanistan and the partici- stan Rula Ghani, Afghan Min- ment will pave way for talks comed UN Security Council ship with the Ministry of support we have received from pation of Afghan women in ister of Women Affairs Hasina among Afghans, Taliban and Resolution 2513 (2020) which Public Health (MoPH), has the Ministry of Public Health. the reconciliation process be- Safi andmember of the Af- those with interest in Afghani- affirms that any political set- launched the first phase of We are confident that this will tween the Afghan parties to ghan government negotiating stan. tlement must protect the ‘Qatar Clean’ programme in engender trust in safe tour- establish peace and stability in team Habiba Sarabi. She added that the Afghan rights of all Afghans, including hotels across the country. The ism in Qatar. The Qatar Clean the country. Sheikha Alya said that res- peace talks held in Doha re- women, youth and minorities. multi-phased programme is programme is one of many This came in a statement toration of permanent peace cently under the auspices of She also praised the role aimed at preparing the tour- initiatives by QNTC, in collab- delivered by Permanent Rep- in Afghanistan is the funda- Qatar and Germany saw par- of the Group of Friends in ism sector to welcome visitors oration with our partners, to resentative of Qatar to the mental issue for Qatar, adding HE Sheikha Alya Ahmed bin Saif ticipation of 11 women repre- Afghanistan, co-chaired by once again. help the sector welcome back United Nations HE Sheikha that Qatar has made great me- Al Thani senting government, civil soci- Qatar, the United Kingdom The first stage of the pro- visitors; first from Qatar, and Alya Ahmed bin Saif Al Thani diation efforts to support and ety and media outlets. and Afghanistan, which was gramme focuses on ensuring when conditions allow, from in a closed virtual meeting facilitate the peace process in resulted in signing the peace She explained that the launched last year in recogni- safety of hospitality workers the rest of the world.” held by the UN Security Coun- Afghanistan. agreement in Doha last Febru- main goal of the meeting was tion of the growing importance and guests by setting stand- According to the instruc- cil in the Arria-formula on She emphasised the im- ary between the United States to ensure full representation of supporting and empower- ards for sterilisation and disin- tions of the QNTC and MoPH, ‘Women and the Afghan Peace portance of those efforts that of America and Taliban, not- of women in the talks, stress- ing women in Afghanistan. fection that all hotel establish- the hotels are applying the fol- ments must adhere to. lowing guidelines: The programme com-  Each hotel is appoint- plies with MoPH guidelines ing a Qatar Clean programme on containing the spread of manager who will be respon- COVID-19 and further com- sible for overseeing employee Abattoirs to work from 5am to 5pm during Eid plements independent meas- training and overall compli- Continued from page 1  parts of the country to provide rently available for nationals. ures already being undertaken ance with the programme re- sacrifice services of various Efforts are on to make it avail- by hotels. Hotels meeting the quirements. “We have intensified field vis- kinds, he added. able for all in the country,” a requirements will be certified  As part of the pro- its to ensure the readiness of The seven abattoirs in- senior official of Widam said. ‘Qatar Clean’, assuring the gramme, hotels have to steri- slaughterhouses and checking clude the automatic abattoir The livestock from Sudan public that they are able to lise their facilities daily, con- their employees. We have in- in Al Wakra and the abattoirs will cost QR480 per head, he provide a safe experience for duct a frequent and thorough creased the number of health in Al-Shahaniya, Rayyan and said, adding that it is inclu- guests. cleaning, use disinfectant in inspectors and sterilisation Muaither. sive of all charges staring from Minister of Public Health all rooms, air conditioning rounds inside and outside ab- He noted that there was a slaughtering to packaging. HE Dr Hanan Mohamed Al systems, equipment, water attoirs to ensure the safety of mobile app that would deliver Al Rayyan Municipal- Kuwari said, “We welcome tanks, toilets and ensure strin- staff and visitors. Guidelines Udhiyahs to homes to keep ity Health Control Department the implementation of Qatar gent sterilisation of designated for immediate disposal of everyone safe. Head Majid Burhan Al Zaidan Clean programme and are guest areas, especially recep- slaughter waste have also been MME officials announce the plans for Eid Al-Adha festivities at a press The sacrifice reserva- said that the role of health con- pleased to cooperate with the tion halls and lobbies. issued,” he said. conference in Doha on Tuesday. tion service is being provided trol departments during the QNTC to provide a safe and  The use of elevators by The abattoirs will function through the Widam applica- Eid vacation will be to cooper- healthy tourism experience for multiple guests at the same from 5am until 5pm under company has taken all pre- to preserve the safety of the tion that features electronic ate with the relevant authori- the residents of Qatar in all the time will be prohibited, with a the supervision of specialised cautions during the sales and Udhiyahs and to prevent over- payment and delivery during ties to ensure that carcasses country’s hotels. We will study maximum capacity of 30 per- veterinarians during the Eid slaughtering operations. crowding inside the abattoirs,” the holidays. The app allows are safe for consumption. the expansion of the initiative cent to be allowed. Al-Adha festival, Mahmoud “The process at all the Marri said. the sacrificial animals to be He pointed out that all the and its potential application  In order to reduce con- said, adding that veterinarians slaughterhouses is such that “The company will provide booked during the holidays municipal health control de- in other sectors, in order to tact with guests, hotels have to will supervise the sacrificial customers can choose the more than 35,000 heads of delivered to customers within partments have increased the ensure our continued success adopt mobile or other contact- animals before and after the Udhiyah, buy it and receive livestock that is sufficient to the food safety requirements number of veterinarians to in limiting the spread of the less procedures for check-in slaughter. it after the slaughter in their cover the domestic demand for to ensure that high-quality inspect and examine livestock coronavirus and maintaining and check out, while optimis- Widam Food Company cars. This system was ap- sacrifices duringE id Al Adha,” products arrive by safe means on a daily basis in addition to the health and well-being of ing spaces to maintain a dis- CEO AlNoubay Salem Al plied during the last Ramadan he said. and in a timely manner. speeding up the slaughter pro- the people of Qatar.” tance of at least two metres Marri, who also addressed and proved successful. We The company has kept sev- “The mobile app to pur- cess and ensuring its safety for Secretary-General of between individuals. the press conference, said the are applying it again in order en abattoirs ready in different chase Udhiyahs online is cur- human consumption. Work begins on interchange to connect Free Zones’ east-west with HIA Tribune News Network three bridges, each of them “The new interchange is Doha with three to four lane dual also vital because it connects carriageways and four exits, G Ring Road and Ras Bu Ab- The Public Works Author- and capacity of about 10,000 boud Street on one hand and ity (Ashghal) has commenced vehicles per hour. facilitates traffic to Sabah construction works of a new It also includes construc- Al-Ahmad Corridor, Airport interchange at the south- tion of three underpasses to Road and Al Wakra Road on ern entrance of G Ring Road facilitate networks of surface the other hand,” he said. near Ras Bufontas Free Zone, water drainage, treated wa- In order to facilitate im- southwest of Hamad Inter- ter line for irrigation and tel- plementation of construction national Airport (HIA) and ecommunication lines, as well works of the new interchange, just before the Airport Inter- as two-kilometre-long service nects Hamad International network has accomplished Ashghal will implement a par- change. roads on both sides of the in- Airport towards Umm Lekhba a qualitative surge in traffic tial closure at the southern According to Ashghal, terchange. Interchange on Shamal Road, across Qatar. entrance of G Ring Road near when completed in 2022, the The new interchange is enhancing traffic towardsA ir- Engineer Bader Al Dar- Free Zone in Ras Bufontas, interchange will connect east- important due to its location port Street and Al Wakra Main wish, manager of Highway southwest of HIA just before ern and western free zones in the logistical area, as it will Road. Projects Department at Ash- Airport Interchange. with HIA, G Ring Road and facilitate movement of goods Engineer Yousef Al Emadi, ghal, said several new highway Thus, the emergency lanes surrounding road network, in- and commodities from HIA director of Projects Affairs, projects are in the pipeline to in both directions will be cluding Sabah Al Ahmad Cor- and Free Zone to all regions said: “Ashghal implements its be constructed in near future. closed, as well as one of the ridor, Ras Abu Abboud Street within and outside Doha, as infrastructure projects based He said the new inter- lanes from Al Wakra in the di- and Al Wakra Main Road. the interchange is located on G on the government’s plan and change on G-Ring Road is rection of Doha for a distance The new two level inter- Ring Road leading to southern It also intersects with Ras town. The new interchange we are committed to meet mainly to serve the Free Zone of 450 metres, from Thursday, change consists of works along regions, Industrial Area and Al Abu Abboud Street leading also facilitates access to Sabah deadlines.” that lacks a direct link with G July 30 and will last for one four kilometres, including Majd Road. to Corniche and Doha Down- Al Ahmad Corridor that con- He said Ashghal’s highway Ring Road. month. Nation Wednesday, July 29, 2020 03 HMC announces Ooredoo joins Qatar Charity in working hours of its various centres sharing Eid’s joy with orphans Tribune News Network throughout the year, includ- Doha ing important seasons such as during Eid Al-Adha Ramadan. Ooredoo joins Qatar Charity He also expressed his ad- tribune news network uled appointment during or to share Eid’s joy with orphans miration for the efforts of Qatar doha after the Eid holiday and can- Ooredoo has extended financial Charity in the fight against the not attend the appointment, assistance to Qatar Charity in coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- THE Hamad Medical Corpo- one can contact the Hamad support of the Eid Gift for Or- demic, as he said it was among ration (HMC) on Tuesday an- Customer Service Center phans project implemented in the very effective and active nounced operating hours of its (Nesma’ak) on 16060 during the State of Qatar as part of the institutions that had a signifi- various centres and facilities operational hours. Any pa- company’s social responsibility cant positive impact on limit- during Eid Al Adha festivities tient requiring information policy. The Director of Public ing the spread of the pandemic to avoid inconveniences to the about clinic operating hours, Relations at Ooredoo Sabah Al in the country. In addition, he residents. their scheduled appointment, Kuwari handed a check to the praised Qatar Charity for its or wishing to change their ap- Director of the Local Devel- diverse and ongoing initiatives Emergency Departments pointment, can call Nesma’ak opment Department at Qatar and projects throughout the All Emergency Departments on 16060. Charity Jassim Al Emadi. Director of Public Relations at Ooredoo Sabah Al Kuwari hands a cheque to Jassim Al Emadi, Director of ear. and services across HMC’s Al Emadi thanked Oore- the Local Development Department at Qatar Charity It should be noted that network of hospitals will op- Urgent Consultation doo for his continued partner- Qatar Charity aims to give Eid erate as usual, 24-hours-a- Service (16000) ship with Qatar Charity and his sized the commitment of Qa- and outside the country. company is very keen to sup- gifts to 450 orphans sponsored day, seven days a week. The The Urgent Consultation Ser- support for giving orphans the tar Charity to cooperate with For his part, Al Kuwari said port these vulnerable children. within Qatar, in addition to giv- paediatric emergency cen- vice (16000) will be closed warmth of their families, espe- Ooredoo and other companies that this support was intended He also noted that both Qatar ing Eid clothing to 450 children tres will also remain open from Thursday (July 30) until cially on such happy occasions in the field of community ser- to share the joy of Eid al Adha Charity and Ooredoo enjoy from low-income families in 24-hours-a-day, seven days a Saturday (August 1) and will as Eid al Adha. He also empha- vice and development within with orphans, adding that the a long-standing partnership the country. week for medical emergencies reopen on August 2 from 8am involving patients under the to 3pm. The service will return age of 14 years. to normal operating hours on August 9 (Sunday). Ambulance Service Driving schools ready to resume in-person training HMC’s Ambulance Service will Pharmacy Home Delivery continue to operate 24-hours- Service (16000) Santhosh Chandran closed on March 22 as part of protocol and through prior a-day, seven days a week for The Pharmacy Home Deliv- Doha the COVID-19 containment appointment. people requiring emergency ery Service will be closed from measures announced in re- Qatar started lifting its medical assistance. July 30 until August 1. The ser- As the easing of COVID-19 sponse to the pandemic out- lockdown restrictions in four vice will reopen on August 2 restriction entered its third break in Qatar. phases starting on July 15, Inpatient Units from 9am to 3pm and resume phase in Qatar, driving While on-road training when some mosques, parks Inpatient units across HMC’s normal operating hours on schools are preparing to take remained suspended until and stores in commercial hospital network will continue August 9. student drivers to roads after now, driving schools were complexes were allowed to operate 24-hours-a-day as months-long hiatus. permitted to provide theory to open at limited capac- usual. Mental Health Helpline An official at the Karwa classes online from July 1, ity among other rollbacks of The Mental Health Helpline Driving School operated by when the second phase of curbs. Nesma’ak Hamad Patient will be closed on July 30 and Mowasalat, the sole public removing COVID-19 restric- The second phase began Contact Center resume services on August 2 transport company in Doha, tions began. on July 1 and saw more relax- The Nesma’ak Hamad Patient from 8am to 3pm. It will re- said it would reopen on Au- A senior employee at a ations. The third phase that Contact Center will be closed sume full operating hours on gust 9. driving school at Hilal said started on July 28 will see from Thursday (July 30) until August 9. Some of the schools have it has started the registra- barbershops and gyms open- Saturday (August 1) and will already started admissions, tion for on-road training and ing for the first time in Qatar reopen on Sunday (August 2) HMC wishes residents a while some have batches of practical lessons and tests classes. the students will be admitted since their closures following at 7am. If one has a sched- safe and healthy Eid Al-Adha. student drivers ready for after having finished theory The driving schools were in line with strict COVID-19 the coronavirus outbreak.

MoTC opens ‘Threat Hunters 2020’ contest PHCC issues advisory Tribune News Network of age and older. ents of the Arab world in the Doha The three winners of the field of cybersecurity and to for school registration Qatar Threat Hunters 2020 respond to cybersecurity chal- The Ministry of Transport competition from each age lenges arising from the novel assessment for 2020-21 and Communications (MoTC), group will be nominated to Coronavirus COVID-19 pan- in cooperation with the ITU- participate and represent demic. The aim is to qualify tribune news network and the social worker assess- Arab Regional Cyber Security Qatar at the 3rd edition of and prepare the next genera- doha ment. Thereafter, the child Center (ARCC), has opened the Regional Threat Hunters tion of cybersecurity profes- will undergo a dental and registration for Qatar Threat 2020 competition, organized sionals and specialists and THE Primary Health Care family physician check-up as Hunters 2020. by ITU-ARCC in partnership harness their capabilities to Corporation (PHCC) has is- per the scheduled appoint- The MoTC has invited all with Silensec. compete regionally. sued an advisory for school ment. The health certificate those interested in informa- The competition revolves The competition in Qatar registration assessment for is issued once the assess- tion security and those with a around several cybersecurity will take place on Wednesday, the academic year 2020- ments and examinations unique ability to detect secu- scenarios and challenges such 26 August 2020 for partici- 2021. are done and laboratory test rity threats to join the compe- as ethical hacking, ICT infra- pants from within Qatar, end- The corporation has results are verified. Parents tition. Registration is available structure protection, com- ing with the selection of three stressed that all the neces- can collect their child’s e-file at https:/cyberstars.pro/qa- puter forensics and malware winners from each age group sary precautionary measures at reception before leaving tar/until August 25, 2020. analysis. who will compete at the level have been put in place to en- the health centre. The competition is open The aim of this year’s com- of Arab countries at the re- sure the safety and welfare Students registered for to young people 17-24 years of petition is to further develop gional level to be held during of children amid the COV- the PHCC COVID-19 Test age and young people 24 years and enhance the skills and tal- Q4 of 2020. ID-19 pandemic during the and registered with desig- assessment process. nated health centres will be All new students are re- transferred to the following quired to be screened and alternative health centres for issued an electronic health their medical assessment: certificate by the health cen- Sidra Medicine advises continued follow up tres before joining school for the next academic year. A dedicated team of doc- for Type 1 diabetic children amid pandemic tors and administrators at PHCC evaluated the risks needed. and extent of exposure be- QF entity hosts webinar for parents  Follow up with their fore developing a robust of children with Type 1 diabetes healthcare providers – event procedure for the pre-school  Those registered with via phone or virtual consulta- registration screening. Muaither Health Center will tions. The key focus was on be directed to the Al Wajba Tribune News Network their glucose levels - if their  Make a list of the name limiting exposure, hence the Health Center or Al Waab Doha glucose control is in a satisfied and phone number of their screening can now be done Health Center range - are not considered high child’s healthcare provid- in just a single visit. Other  Those registered with Sidra Medicine hosted its risk for contracting COVID-19, ers or services and keeping it measures include bookings the Rawdat Al Khail Health first webinar recently for par- it is still critical to apply the handy for anyone to take action of appointments in advance Center will be directed to ents of children with Type 1 same level of diligence with should the need arise. to limit the number of stu- either Al Thumama Health diabetes, offering guidance regular hand washing, wear- Sidra Medicine has adapted dents visiting the health Center, Omar Bin Al Khattab on their care during COV- ing masks and maintaining to ensuring minimal disruption centres. Health Center, or Airport ID-19. social and physical distancing. to patient services during the The PHCC has urged par- Health Center Hosted by Dr Goran Petro- For those living with diabetes, pandemic, by working closely ents to dial ‘107’ and choose  Those registered with vski, senior attending physi- particularly children and teen- with the wider healthcare net- the Student’s Medical As- Umm Slal Health Center will cian, and moderated by Judith agers, the mental and physical work and by putting in place sessment option to make be directed to either the Qa- Campbell, nurse practitioner impact on them is concern- safety protocols to ensure staff, an appointment for school tar University Health Center from Sidra Medicine’s Diabe- ing. Long periods of staying at patients and their families are assessments. A dedicated or Al Daayen Health Center tes Clinic, the session focused home has meant that many of safe. team at PHCC will then elec-  Those registered in the on diabetes management pro- them are experiencing glucose The Diabetes Clinic also tronically book all the neces- Gharrafat Al Rayyan Health cesses for parents and teenag- deterioration due to reduced offers virtual consultations sary appointments for the Center will be directed either ers, especially during the cur- exercise and increased stress,” and patient education, par- student, for both dental and to the Leabaib Health Center, rent pandemic. continued Dr Petrovski. ticularly for those relying on family medicine clinics. or Madinat Khalifa Health Dr Petrovski said: “The The Diabetes Clinic at Prof. Goran Petrovski, senior attending physician at Sidra Medicine’s closed loop systems or using Parents need to accom- Center pandemic is a global challenge Sidra Medicine recommends Diabetes Clinic continuous glucose monitor- pany their children and be PHCC’s qualified teams as it has impacted the health- parents caring for children ing systems that can remotely present an hour before the will receive students and care sector including supplies with diabetes should: icines and doses and stock up child’s sugar targets depend on managed. appointment, bringing with parents and facilitate all for medication, support ser-  Continue with a normal on necessary items, including several factors, including age The ‘Children with Type 1 them all necessary docu- required procedures at the vices and technology pathways schedule of medicine for their supplements and vitamins. We and duration of diabetes Diabetes and COVID-19’ we- ments, including ID cards, health centres. The corpo- worldwide. This has a multipli- children recommend that they include  Keeping a stock of food binar was part of the ‘Meet valid health cards, vaccina- ration has advised parents er effect that cascades across  Keep their child well alcohol swabs, extra hand sani- items that will maintain their Sidra Medicine’s Experts’ tion cards and birth certifi- to abide by all the precau- the healthcare spectrum as hydrated ensuring they are tisers, ketone strips, glucagon, child’s carbohydrate intake in a series aimed at educating cates. tionary measures taken by patient families are too scared drinking plenty of water and etc. healthy way. This includes sim- the community, parents and An early visit is recom- Qatar for their safety and to regularly follow up on doc- eating a balanced diet  Monitor their child’s ple carbohydrates to treat lows, women on various health and mended to take care of mat- for the safety of their chil- tors’ visits or maintain a regu-  Encourage their child to blood glucose (sugar) and ke- which should be kept separate wellbeing topics. More de- ters such as registration at dren, as it considers it a lar routine for their children.” maintain regular physical ac- tones more than usual and from other food in the house. tail on future free webinars is the reception, the nursing national, civic and moral re- “While people with Type 1 tivity even if staying at home. maintain the blood sugar Keeping them separate ensures available at www.sidra.org/ assessment, laboratory tests sponsibility. diabetes, who are controlling  Make a list of active med- readings at the target range. A they will be available when events. 04 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Nation QF technology hub awards product Qatar takes part in Philippine agency’s development fund to 3 local SMEs virtual conference Beneficiaries will receive funding equivalent to 50% of the total cost of their product proposal, up to QR1.2 million on Islamic Finance Tribune News Network accounts for their children Ailyn Agonia surely help PEZA achieve Doha and other family members. DOHA its vision in promoting eco- It also gives them access to nomic growth in the coun- Qatar Science & Technolo- vouchers and coupons from Representatives from tryside,” Plaza added. gy Park (QSTP), part of Qatar different merchants. business and finance com- Managing Director of Foundation Research, Devel- Aysha H Al Hamadi, di- munities in the Middle East, Central Bank of the Phil- opment and Innovation (QF rector of Product Develop- including from Qatar, took ippines Atty Arifa A Ala, RDI), has awarded Product ment and Grants Manage- part in a virtual conference the keynote speaker of the Development Fund (PDF) to ment Fund at QSTP, said: on Islamic Finance hosted event, made a comprehen- three companies developing “SMEs are critical to eco- by the Philippine Economic sive presentation on the tech-based solutions that ad- nomic development. Besides Zone Authority (PEZA), in potential of the Islamic Fi- dress market needs in differ- creating job opportunities cooperation with the Cen- nance industry in the Phil- ent industry segments. and generating revenue, they tral Bank of the Philippines ippines. She stressed that QSTP presented the PDF also stimulate innovation, (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipi- Philippine Islamic banking to Jabor Al Mesalam, founder which is fundamental to na- nas or BSP), recently. is an alternative product/ of Autonomous Technologies tional economic growth and More than 100 partici- service available in the mar- LLC and project manager for Representatives of the projects funded by QSTP: Mohammed Abdulaziz Al Delaimi, co-founder & managing sustainability. The Product pants, mostly from the GCC ket and is not exclusive to developing Middle East Data director, SkipCash; Muhammad Taimur Rizwan, chief technical officer, Therappy Mobile Applications; and Development Fund is one of countries, attended the fo- Muslims. Foreign Islamic Service (MEDS) technol- Jabor Al Mesalam, founder, Middle East Data Services. QSTP’s key programmes that rum titled ‘Islamic Finance banks and investors, espe- ogy; Noof Almahmoud, co- fosters entrepreneurship in as Vehicle to Economic Re- cially from the Middle East, founder and project manager Beneficiaries of the PDF re- line platform that gives peo- vacy of their home. Qatar while supporting the covery’. are welcome to expand their of Therappy Trading LLC for ceive funding equivalent to ple access to easy, affordable SkipCash is a mobile pay- commercialisation of inno- The conference was or- operations in the Philip- Therappy mobile applica- 50 percent of the total cost of and private access to psy- ment app that provides con- vative technologies.” ganised in collaboration pines, she said. tions; and Mohammed Ab- their product proposal, up to chological therapists from sumers and merchants with Since its launch in 2016, with the Institute for Au- Panellists and reactors dulaziz Al Delaimi, co-found- QR1.2 million. across the world. Users can a convenient and enjoyable PDF has awarded grants to tonomy and Governance during the event included er, managing director and MEDS is a data delivery easily book an appointment payment experience. Using 23 SMEs and startups en- (IAG) and in cooperation Chairman and Managing project manager of Bro Tech- platform that provides high with a therapist and receive QR codes, the app facilitates gaged in the development of with PEZA’s Investment Director of the Philippine nologies LLC for SkipCash. quality financial and market real-time counselling via secure digital payment by new products or processes Promotions Partners in Business Council in Qatar PDF is a grant that pro- information. It cleans in- text, audio or video sessions. eliminating the use of cash, that fill gaps in the local mar- the Middle East. It was the Greg Loayon, Nominee for motes innovation, develop- formation captured directly The app expands healthcare physical cards and Point-Of- ket, particularly in the ener- third conference in a series Parliament of Singapore ment and entrepreneurship from source documents and services by allowing people Sale (POS) devices. Users can gy, environment, healthcare of the Business Continuity Mohamad Irshad and Di- in Qatar by helping local raw market data feeds and to reach out to therapists securely link their credit with and ICT sectors. Forums held by PEZA, an rector of the Bureau of Mus- small and medium-sized en- delivers them to consumers beyond their geographical the app, monitor their spend- More information about agency attached to the Phil- lim Economic Affairs under terprises (SMEs) and start- in standardised Application location and social bounda- ing via visual spending re- the PDF is available at htt- ippine Department of Trade the Office of the President ups take their hi-tech prod- User Interfaces (APIs). ries and get the therapy they ports, organise their payment ps://qstp.org.qa/product- and Industry tasked to pro- of the Philippines Saleha ucts and services to market. Therappy is a secure on- need in the comfort and pri- receipts and enable virtual development-fund/ mote investments, extend Sacar. assistance, grant incentives Also present during the to and facilitate the business forum were several Philip- operations of investors in pine Commercial Attaches export-oriented manufac- based across the world, turing and service facilities including Philippine Com- CMU-Q students take top spots in QST Virtual Hackathon 2020 throughout the Philippines. mercial Attache for the Mid- Tribune News Network and players, and included sign sociate teaching professor of During the conference, dle East and Africa Char- Doha language commentators and information systems, coordi- PEZA Director-General maine Yalong, Dr Imran descriptive audio for people nated CMU-Q’s participation Charito B Plaza emphasised Yousuf Muhammad, Hon- STUDENT teams from Carne- with hearing and vision im- in the event. “I am so pleased that the Philippines is a orary Consul General of the gie Mellon University in Qatar pairments. by the creativity and ingenuity multi-cultural and demo- Philippines to Karachi and (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation of our teams. While they pur- cratic country that strongly representatives from the partner university, took first All of the first and second sued very different ideas, both cares for the inclusion of Qatar Free Zone Authority, and second places in the Qa- place team members are teams were focused on serving Muslim brothers and sisters Federation of Chambers of tar Sports Tech (QST) Virtual the fans and improving the in the large Islamic finan- Commerce of Pakistan and Hackathon 2020. The event Qatari women studying sports experience.” cial framework in the global several other companies hosted about 70 participants either information systems Heba Q. Al Masri, manag- market. around the Middle East & from all over Qatar, including or business administration ing director at Qatar Sports- “Islamic banking will South Asia. tech professionals, engineers at CMU-Q. More than a Tech, remarked: “We are very and entrepreneurs. dozen CMU-Q students pleased with the quality of All of the first and second and alumni were accepted work submitted by the young place team members are Qa- into the competition female entrepreneurs from tari women studying either QST winning entry Carnegie Mellon in the top two information systems or busi- winning seats. QST will con- ness administration at CMU- spaces, collect augmented re- tunities for mentorship and Sara Al Hemaidi noted that tinue to work with the teams Q. More than a dozen CMU-Q ality markers and unlock in- coaching through QST. the students were supportive through mentoring and coach- students and alumni were ac- formation about the stadiums. The second-place team and encouraging of one anoth- ing, further developing their cepted into the competition. The application could also be comprised Sara Al Hemaidi, er during the challenging com- MVPs and launching their The winning team was used to give augmented reality Amal Al Korbi, Rawan Alku- petition: “We were competing ideas into a startup.” comprised of Reem Al Dah- directions to fans in the fan- wari and Almayasa Al Naimi. with very experienced people, Judges and mentors for neem, Alanoud Al Ghamdi, zone. The team tackled the issue of so when our team saw that we the event included profession- Reem Al Haddad, Aisha Al “Our team was so excited accessibility for people with were second place, and then als from a variety of sectors in Jabir and Shouq Al Khuzaei. to win, and now we are consid- disabilities. They incorporat- when we saw our friends were Qatar, including CMU-Q fac- The team created an augment- ering developing the idea fur- ed point-of-view cameras, so in first, we were really shocked ulty members Serkan Akguc, More than 100 participants attended the forum titled ‘Islamic ed reality game for football ther”, said Reem Al Haddad. those with mobility limitations and proud.” Houda Bouamor and George Finance as Vehicle to Economic Recovery’. fans to explore the fanzone Among the prizes are oppor- could experience the stadium Nui Vatanasakdakul, as- White.

PISQ students set a new record of highest marks in SSC Part-II Annual Examination 2020

L N Mallick the science group. experienced faculty Doha In the humani- who work hard to ties group, Asra Sher prepare and guide Students of Pakistan Inter- Khan stood first the students to meet national School, Qatar (PISQ) in the school with the real life chal- have made their mark with 1,028 marks. Faiza lenges skilfully and record breaking performance Mohammed secured intelligently. I am Abdur Rehman Ashiq Wafa Amir Usman Waqar Mamoona Attaria Habibullah M Siddique Suman Zaib Fareeha Ellahi Bakhsh Khawaja Taha Anees Mirza Wasaam T Ul Hassan in the Secondary School Cer- second position with really proud of my (1,038 marks) (1,035 marks) (1,030 marks) (1,026 marks) (1,026 marks) (1,021 marks) (1,016 marks) (1,016 marks) (1,016 marks) tificate (SSC) Part-II Annual 917 marks and Asma students who always Examination 2020 of the Farhad got the third bring laurels for the Federal Board of Intermedi- position with 880 Muhammad Shaheer school in the curric- ate and Secondary Education marks. (1,077 marks), came ular as well as extra- (FBISE), Islamabad. This year, a to- 1st in science group curricular activities,” The result was announced tal of 171 students in all Doha-based remarked the prin- on July 20. of PISQ sat for the schools. cipal. Muhammad Shaheer of SSC-II Examina- Pakistan’s Am- Dua Fatima Javaria Usman Tehreem Younas Bibi Hawa Noor Mohammad Syeda Zahra Batool Naima Farooq Fareedah Asghar Khan Anood Asim Atta Aimen Muhammad Tahir PISQ stood first with record tion and all of them bassador to Qatar (999 marks) (987 marks) (981 marks) (977 marks) (973 marks) (973 marks) (968 marks) (966 marks) (965 marks) highest score of 1,077 marks stood victorious by produc- HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah out of 1,100 marks in the sci- ing 100 percent results. The also extended his warm wishes ence group in all Doha-based school made an impressive to the students, teachers, and Pakistani schools, according to a show of academic excellence parents on this momentous oc- press release sent by the school. by scoring 51 ‘A1’, 43 ‘A’ and casion. He emphasised on the Abdullah Abid and Hasan 49 ‘B’ grades. 14 students overall grooming of the stu- Shahid shared second posi- crossed the threshold of 1,000 dents that will help them think tion in the school and overall marks out of 1,100 marks. and act smartly in their future Sayeda Arisha Hafeez Mohammad Taha Asif Kashif Naseeb Muhammad Faizan Maira Naeem Aljohera Abeer Amina Sher Bahadar Ajar Zahid third position in all Doha- PISQ Principal Nargis Raza academic pursuits. While con- (962 marks) (958 marks) (957 marks) (955 marks) (949 marks) (946 marks) (941 marks) (935 marks) based Pakistani schools by Otho congratulated the stu- gratulating the students, par- securing 1,065 out of 1,100 dents, their parents, and teach- ents and teachers on the bril- marks each while Jawairia ers on this historic achieve- liant performance in the SSC-II Shakeel Ahmed secured third ment. “This result has once Annual examination 2020, the position in the school with again proved the fact that we envoy extended his support for 1,049 out of 1,100 marks in have a team of dedicated and the betterment of the school.

Bashayer Hussain Ahmed Abdul Rahman Abdullah Ahmad Khalid Muhammad Hayat Abdullah Adel Al-Mesri Tawheed Iqbal Khan Aishat Ibraheem Ume Hani Syed Burhan Saqib (933 marks) (931 marks) (930 marks) (928 marks) (915 marks) (915 marks) (913 marks) (910 marks) (906 marks)

Abdullah Abid Hasan Shahid Jawairia Shakeel Ahmed Asra Sher Khan Faiza Mohammed Asma Farhad (1065 marks) (1065 marks) (1049 marks) (1028 marks) (917 marks) (880 marks) Muhammad Hammad Sadganj Ali Muhammad Ibrahim Sara Nooram Khan Muhammad Abdul Muhammad Kaif Haroon Ahmed Khan Sahira Asghar Sara Gul 2nd position in Science 2nd position in Science 3rd position in Science 1st position in Humanities 2nd position in Humanities 3rd position in Humanities (904 marks) (903 marks) (902 marks) (899 marks) shakoor (894 marks) (894 marks) (890 marks) (889 marks) (880 marks) Nation Wednesday, July 29, 2020 05 Aksoy, Marriott sign branding deal for DusitD2 Salwa Doha is providing exquisite The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Turkey Eid Al-Adha packages Tribune News Network unique development. This deal also Tribune News Network Doha illustrates our commitment to Turkey Doha and further diversifies our portfolio in Aksoy Holding has signed an agree- the country.” Dusit D2 Salwa Doha, the newest ment with Marriott International to The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bod- property of Dusit International in Qa- brand its 126,000-sqm private penin- rum, offers luxury living surrounded tar recently opened to the public in sula - Epique Island - in Bodrum un- by the Aegean Sea. In addition to the the heart of Doha, unveiled its impec- der The Ritz-Carlton Residences. 74 private villas that are located to pre- cable offers for Eid Al-Adha, featur- Featuring 74 exclusive villas, serve the sense of intimacy for its resi- ing a competitive stay offer, including Epique Island was developed in 2014 dents, the development includes sun a sumptuous breakfast for two and with an investment of €200 million terraces and piers that spread across indulgence in rejuvenating activities and has since generated 6,000 jobs the peninsula, sand beach, commu- such as swimming pool and gym. in the country. The Ritz-Carlton Resi- nity pool, natural ponds, a kids’ club, The offer is aimed at presenting dences, Bodrum, which will mark the a restaurant, fitness centre and a club- esteemed guests with a much-needed Elated on this special occasion, firststand-alone branded residential house with an Owners lounge, spa and getaway after witnessing a never- Elias El Khoury, managing director of project for Marriott in the region when meeting facilities. The private island seen-before pandemic situation and DusitD2 Salwa Doha Hotel, said: “We it opens in the second quarter of 2021, also introduces the concept of bare- to celebrate Eid’s joyful moments with are thrilled to share with all the mem- will bring a new era of luxury living to foot luxury to its residents and offers loved ones. As we move away from the bers of the Qatari community their Bodrum. Batu Aksoy, CEO & vice chairman of Aksoy Holding, with Şafak Güvenç, area vice an isolated lifestyle that is far from the shackles of the Covid-19, this also aims joyful moments during the blessed Eid Batu Aksoy, CEO & vice-chairman president - Luxury Eastern Europe and Gulf, Levant & Pakistan for Marriott. crowd. The Residences will be man- to extend the opportunity for a larger Al-Adha by presenting our special stay of Aksoy Holding, and Şafak Güvenç, aged by The Ritz-Carlton, with a dedi- gathering of Doha citizens to enjoy a offer on this special occasion. Through area vice-president - Luxury Eastern to align with the architectural and leading luxury hospitality brand to cated residential management team distinguished holiday in the country’s our new and state-of-the-art facilities Europe and Gulf, Levant & Pakistan environmental characteristics of Bod- this unique island, especially in the committed to delivering the legend- most elegant and pristine hotel set- and our unmatched prices, we will for Marriott International, held a press rum, our project received the apprecia- time of pandemic. We believe this will ary service the brand is renowned for tings, equipped with luxury amenities strive to provide the highest level of conference and sales launch to cel- tion of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, contribute to our nation’s high value- around the world. The dedicated team where the Thai heritage embraces Qa- luxury amenities to our valued patrons ebrate the milestone which is expected thanks to its unique concept and ex- added tourism revenues and enhance will ensure seamless delivery of ser- tari hospitality. to spend a memorable holiday.” to provide a significant contribution to emplary socio-economic conversion. global confidence in the future ofT urk- vices such as valet, in-residence dining Guests can also enjoy the Eid “In line with the precautionary the Turkish tourism industry. “Following a comprehensive due ish tourism,” added Aksoy. Güvenç and concierge services. Brunch on the second and third days measures and the efforts of Qatar to Aksoy said, “In the past six years, diligence process on architectural de- said, “We are excited to work with Ak- The Ritz-Carlton Residences, of Eid at ‘Flame’, Dusit D2 Salwa Do- take all necessary preventive measures Epique Island has established itself as sign, environmental compliance, re- soy Holding to open our first Bodrum, is designed by South African ha’s all-day dining restaurant. The Eid to limit the spread of the COVID-19 a high value-added tourism and real spect to nature, sustainability and aes- stand-alone branded residence architecture firm SAOTA who is glob- brunch includes a wide range of cold and to ensure a safe environment in estate project, meticulously developed thetics, Marriott International found project across Europe, Middle East ally renowned for its open-plan archi- and hot mezze and appetizers, inter- our boutique property, all guests and by Aksoy Holding. I believe that the Epique Island as the perfect fit for The and Africa. The Ritz-Carlton Resi- tecture and rich portfolio consisting national and oriental mouth-watering visitors must display the green Eht- project opened a new chapter in the Ritz-Carlton Residences.” dences are synonymous with luxury of some of the world’s most valuable palms and pastry dishes, including eraz status on their mobile phone at Turkish hospitality industry. Designed “We are proud to bring the world’s living and is the perfect fit for such a residences. a range of French pastries and fruits the entrance of the hotel, in addition from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. During the to wearing their face masks. Besides, Eid brunch, guests will use the touch- in order to ensure our guests are safe free services provided by the hotel at every single touchpoint, we have Nando’s Qatar wins Nando’s Partner of The Year 2019-20 award where they can digitally check the adapted a safe distance protocol to menu and order their preferred choic- the restaurant by providing a vacancy Tribune News Network around the world. experience that Nando’s promises to es by scanning the QR codes available between the two reserved tables,” he Doha The programme has five key busi- its customers. From keeping our menu at all tables using their mobile phones. added. ness pillars - People, Operations, Fi- contemporary to launching appeal- Coinciding with the third phase Nestled in the heart of Doha and The marketing team at Nando’s Qatar nance, Supply Chain and Marketing - ing promotions, or even helping craft of the gradual lifting of COVID-19 re- strategically located near popular has won Nando’s Partner of The Year with each pillar receiving an award for creative business solutions that are as strictions, DusitD2 Salwa Doha offers attractions, DusitD2 Salwa Doha 2019-20 award. excellence. This year, Nando’s Qatar exciting as our PERi-PERi flavours, it the ultimate ambiance for swimming comprises 235 well-appointed guest Throughout the year, Nando’s runs marketing team secured the award for is all part of living the brand every sin- or soaking in the golden rays of the rooms, including 11 luxury suites of- various programmes to recognise and the Marketing pillar. gle day.” outdoor swimming pool. In addition, fering the utmost in comfort and con- reward the contribution of its people in Sumit Ranjan, head of Marketing, Congratulating Nando’s Qatar, the hotel encourages its visitors to take venience to define the new standards driving desired business practices and Nando’s Qatar, said: “We keep Pride, Ashley Stansfield, Nando’s GM of advantage of Eid holidays to stimulate of luxury in Qatar, enabling guests to results. One such programme is the Passion, Courage, Integrity and Fam- a challenging, yet motivating exercise. Marketing - Middle East and South their blood cycle by exercising at its relax and enjoy delicious food through Partner of The Year award, which run ily - the Nando’s values - at the core of At the end of the day, all efforts that Asia, said: “As marketers, each day, we fitness centre equipped with new-age the wonderful facilities that make it an across their eleven franchise markets everything we do. Winning any pillar is go in must create a memorable brand work at building this amazing brand in sports facilities. ideal haven for all family members.

3-week closure on part of Al Gharrafa service road

The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has announced a three-week closure, from August 2 to 21, on Al Ghar- rafa underpass second ramp exit towards Al Gharrafa service road and Thani Bin Jassim Street to facilitate road enhancement works as part of the Khalifa Avenue Project. During the closure, which will be implemented in coordination with the General Directorate of Traffic, road users on Al Gharrafa underpass heading towards Thani Bin Jassim Street should use the first exit ramp towards the signalised Tilted Interchange. Ashghal said it will instal road signs to guide motor- ists about the closure, and has requested all road users to abide by the speed limit and follow the road signs to ensure their safety. (TNN) Experience Eid Flavours from around world at Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery

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With the phased re-opening of ac- tivities across Qatar underway, Alwadi Hotel Doha MGallery has curated a range of enchanting offers to help you celebrate Eid Al Adha in Doha both safely and in style. With its prime location in Msheir- eb Downtown, just steps from stun- ning and historic Souq Waqif and with some of the city’s most loved restau- rants in-house, it is the perfect spot to enjoy this most festive occasion with family and friends. “We have so much to be thank- Imperial Suite Dining ful for right now and there are many reasons to celebrate this special Eid “Our top priority is our guests - with special day passes available. Al Adha. Our team has gone above welcoming, safeguarding and taking The Eid al Adha offers at Alwadi and beyond to create a range of din- care of others is at the very heart of Hotel Doha MGallery include: ing and stay offers that will enable all what we do and who we are. I would Le Colonial – Friday Roast on Fri- of our guests to celebrate Eid al Adha also like to remind our valued guests day, July 31- where family can gather in the best of style,” said Alwadi Ho- that it is advised they book ahead around the table for traditional Family tel Doha MGallery General Manager due to physical distancing and other Style Friday Roast between 12pm and Hani Akkari. measures currently in place. We look 4pm at the popular Le Colonial restau- Akkari said in addition to the first- forward to welcoming our guests and rant. The offer is for QR200 per per- class dining outlets and amenities, in- friends to Alwadi Hotel Doha MGal- son inclusive of non-alcohol beverages cluding its outdoor pool, guests were lery this Eid Al Adha,” Akkari added or QR350 per person inclusive of free assured of a safe and hygienic experi- In addition to the indulgent treats flow of house beverages and cocktails ence when visiting the hotel. beautifully designed AtTeatude Tea for two hours. At least, 24 hours’ ad- “We have appointed dedicated Lounge and Terrace and poolside vance booking required. ‘ALL Safe Officers’ and a undertaken hotspot O’Glacée, Alwadi Hotel Doha SOFRA – Levantine Special Roast a rigorous programme of transpar- MGallery’s culinary tour de force will on Friday, July 31 between 7pm to ent measures that give guests peace of see both Le Colonial and Sofra offer 11pm- guests can partake in the fla- mind and put their health first, which special Eid Al Adha menus. Guests vours of Lebanon accented with char- is what they now value most,” he said. can also take advantage of the hotel’s acter-laden grapes. The special menu “Our measures include ongoing train- special Summer Staycation package, includes a tender roasted leg of lamb ing for staff, physical distancing in all which includes a generous dining stuffed with vine leaves. This offer is of our venues, touchless menus in our credit and free upgrades to the next QR200 for food only or QR350 inclu- restaurants and cafes as well as strin- room category. The hotel’s buzzing sive of grapes pairing for two persons. gent cleaning and disinfecting proto- pool is also shaping up to be one of At least 24 hours’ advance booking re- cols across the hotel.” the coolest spots to spend the summer quired 06 Wednesday, July 29, 2020

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When Leaders Fail, The People Must Lead Vietnam’s Next Wave Of Recent polls show three out of four Americans and nearly eight of every 10 Floridians are COVID-19 Has Arrived in favour of mandatory masking The country is optimistic that with its previous experience in tackling the N closing his inaugural address on a fro- were devoted primarily to shifting the bur- zen January morning in 1961, President den from the White House to the states. pandemic, its government can handle the next wave well IJohn F Kennedy proclaimed “a struggle Finally confronting reality last week against the common enemies of man: tyr- — along with cratering poll numbers in anny, poverty, disease, and war itself.” Florida — Trump conceded that everyone Phuong Pham Then he famously spoke the words, should be masked in public, admitted that Tribune News Service “And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what the virus will get worse before it gets better, your country can do for you — ask what you and called off the bizarre scheme to accept IETNAM just confirmed four new can do for your country.” his party’s renomination at a mass event in community cases in Da Nang, end- What that calls for today, with our Jacksonville. Yet he promised once again ing its 99-day streak of no commu- country wracked by a terrible disease, is the that the virus “will disappear.” nity transmission of COVID-19. Vi- simplest of practicalities. Wear the damn But he did not admonish holdout gov- etnam now faces the risk of the next mask. Practice social distancing. Don’t let ernors to order masking and social distanc- COVID-19V wave, which has been seen in anyone who doesn’t wear one get near you. ing in their jurisdictions. Only 33 states many other countries. Nevertheless, Viet- Most of us do. Current polls find three and the District of Columbia have done so. nam will likely be able to bring the next out of four Americans and nearly eight of Governors in Texas and Georgia have actu- wave under control, thanks to its experi- every 10 Floridians are in favour of man- ally forbidden local governments to defend ence and its improved readiness in terms datory masking. But for so many others to their people. If Georgia’s Brian Kemp gets of necessary equipment. still scorn that life-saving imperative signi- away with that, it will make the world’s bus- Vietnam has a lot of experience in fies more than their own selfishness and iest airport, Atlanta’s, the most dangerous. battling against pandemics, not only ignorance. It reflects the most catastrophic In Florida, DeSantis is letting city and COVID-19. Vietnam suffered from the collective failures of county leaders take the SARS outbreak in 2003, and became political leadership in heat from those peo- the first country to put it under control. our nation’s history. ple who think it’s their With regard to the COVID-19, Vietnam Government is the constitutional right to announced the first two cases (a Chinese “omnipresent teach- risk the lives of oth- man travelling from Wuhan and his son) er,” Supreme Court ers. Florida needs him on January 30, 2020, which was earlier Justice Louis Brandeis to make mask-wearing than most countries in the region, par- noted in 1928. “For and social distancing ticularly in Southeast Asia. Being hit by good or ill, it teaches mandatory statewide the pandemic early made Vietnam better the whole people by its — now. aware of the importance of containing the Da Nang and its neighbouring provinces, the local government has isolated all example.” The once-popular virus’ spread. The Vietnamese govern- instead of returning to the national scale of them immediately to prevent the The examples set governor deserves ment took measures early to contain the lockdown of several months ago. community transmission. by President Trump, to be forfeiting the spread of COVID-19, and it has successful- Importantly, this time, as it has been The better equipment is also helpful and by Ron DeSan- people’s respect. The ly controlled previous two waves, respec- fighting against the pandemic for half a for Vietnam in raising the community’s tis, his acolyte in the Quinnipiac poll that tively in January and March, illustrated by year, Vietnam is better equipped with awareness, which is considered as one of Florida governor’s of- found overwhelming its current low case count and zero deaths. more advanced equipment, which is es- the main factors for its previous effective- fice, could hardly have approval of mask- Hence, the government can be optimistic sential for resisting the next potential ness in containing COVID-19. Due to the been worse. wearing in Florida that with its previous experience, Vietnam COVID-19 wave. Before the latest wave, new cases in Da Nang, several provinces For six wasted showed 57 percent of can handle the next wave well. Vietnam tackled the pandemic with quite require people, especially those who have months, Trump treat- voters disapproving The experience of dealing with two a tight budget. The country was thus una- come back from the city, to use mobile ed the pandemic more of his handling of the previous waves may also be helpful for ble to test for the virus on a massive scale, apps such as NCOVI and Bluezone, which as a threat to his re- coronavirus and 62 Vietnam in tackling the newest cases in as seen in some Asian countries with were developed with the input of the election than to the percent believing it Da Nang. On the night of March 6, when more advanced health care systems, such Ministry of Information and Communi- lives of 313 million will be unsafe to send the 17th case was reported in Hanoi, the as South Korea, Singapore, or Taiwan. cation, to update their health status regu- Americans. He craved public school students city held an urgent meeting, then coordi- Currently, although its medical budget larly so local governments can closely booming stock prices and low unemploy- back to classrooms in the fall. nated with related ministries — including is still just a fraction of those countries’, monitor the pandemic situation and re- ment, failing to comprehend what booming Pandemics don’t respect state or county the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Public Vietnam’s medical equipment has been spond in a timely manner. Besides, these deaths could do to his campaign. lines. But for lack of a national strategy and Security, and Ministry of Transportation gradually improved, enabling it to imple- apps also help users to know where new He kept insisting that he had the virus a coordinated campaign, this one has now — to prevent the virus from spreading to ment more effective actions on a larger cases have recently been detected and “totally under control” and that it would infected some 4 million Americans and the community. Thanks to this effective scale to counter the virus. how to stay healthy amid the pandemic, simply “go away.” He even applied one of killed nearly 150,000. With only 4 percent coordination, public health measures This is true in the case of Da Nang. Not which are necessary for them to avoid his favourite words, “hoax,” to Democratic of the world’s population, we have 25 per- such as aggressive contact tracing, man- only has the local government been highly being infected. Given the potential of the criticisms of his crisis management. He cent of the world’s confirmed COVID-19 datory quarantine, and sterilisation of responsive to the new cases as noted be- next outbreak, the Ministry of Informa- wanted businesses and schools to reopen cases, nearly that share of the deaths, and surfaces were taken immediately, which fore, but also it has used more advanced tion and Communication may coordinate before it was safe. one of the world’s highest death rates as a enabled the government to stop commu- instruments for testing. The Ministry of with other related agencies to update the So DeSantis wanted that in Florida, too, percentage of population. nity transmission and lift the large-scale Health has been conducting mass testing apps soon with more functions. allowing businesses to reopen too soon and It’s classic irony and hypocrisy that a lockdown still common in many South- in all areas with high risk of infections by Despite successfully countering COV- refusing to this day to mandate mask-wear- state government which won’t allow local east Asian nations at that time. using the Enzyme-linked Immunosorb- ID-19 since the very first day, Vietnam ing statewide. The record death toll of 173 governments to make decisions about plas- Recently, when the 416th case was ent assay (Elisa) test kit that was devel- is still in the war against the pandemic, that Florida posted on Thursday compared tic bags expects them to take the lead on reported — the first case of community oped and released in the end of April by as Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam to only 3 in Germany, which stayed locked defeating a deadly virus. spread after 99 days without a local in- Vietnamese and Japanese experts. This recently emphasised. Given what it has down until it was safe to begin reopening. Owing his election to Trump’s spon- fection – Da Nang’s local government Elisa test kit is much cheaper than the done so far as well as what it is doing Whatever countermeasures America’s sorship, DeSantis seems unwilling to do followed the same patterns as Hanoi did imported one (just $5), with accuracy of currently, Vietnam is expected to be able president ordered were too little and too or say anything to disparage Trump’s before. Directive 16 on social distancing up to 95 percent, significantly higher than to maintain the momentum of fighting late. A critical shortage of testing kits has bad examples. That extends to pressur- was issued, banning the gathering of more other testing methods. In these respects, against the virus before a vaccine is dis- morphed into critical delays in getting ing schools to resume in-person learning than two people in public places; mass the new test kit could help Da Nang to de- tributed. In this respect, even if the next test results. That frustrates effective con- despite the well-founded fears of teach- screening and sterilisation campaigns tect new infections more effectively, which wave comes, Vietnam can deal with it ef- tact tracing, which is necessary to counter ers and parents. A nine-year old died in were conducted, and the number of people would increase the efficiency of the local fectively as it did over the past months – any epidemic. Florida of the virus last week. Even if most coming in and out of Da Nang was highly government and related agencies in trac- provided it stays the course. From April forward, according to the children don’t suffer from it to the extent restricted. With these stringent actions, ing the virus and taking necessary quaran- New York Times, daily meetings conducted that their grandparents do, all are capable Da Nang may be well able to control COV- tine methods to stop local infections. (Phuong Pham is a master’s by his new chief of staff, Mark Meadows, of unwittingly bringing it home. ID-19’s community spread, and Vietnam Indeed, thanks to mass testing with candidate at School of Politics and may be able to handle this wave through this new type of kit, 11 new cases were International Relations, Queen (Tribune News Service) a local lockdown on vulnerable places like confirmed on July 27 in Da Nang, and Mary University of London)

Lessons In Resilience From Health Care Leaders During The Pandemic To become a positive force for companies or communities, health care leaders require personal resilience

Maya Hu-Chan each other for strength. The nursing unit’s use to increase their personal resilience. In use our hearts, we lead with emotion. We that same kind of vulnerability. Many lead- Tribune News Service leader, in turn, feels that she must remain the midst of crisis, these leaders may not be empathise with others’ pain, and leverage ers, in fact, feel that showing any kind of strong for her team. She carries the same able to take off the backpack, but they can our emotional connection to what we do emotion is not “strength.” HROUGHOUT the COVID-19 pan- stress, sadness, guilt, and fear as her col- learn how to lessen its weight--and fortify and the people we lead. I encourage leaders like you to look demic, leaders have had to rely on one leagues, but has no one to do for her what their backs. Most leaders operate from the head at strength from another perspective. Tessential trait to weather the storm: re- she does for her team. These strategies, while distilled from and heart but ignore the gut. I have Strength also means authenticity. When silience. In no other industry has this skill During one of our first sessions togeth- my work with health care leaders, apply to asked many of these exhausted, over- you let your guard down, ask for help, and been more crucial than in health care, and er, I asked her, “How can I help?” anyone who would like to build their per- whelmed health care leaders, “What show vulnerability, you give others per- these leaders have a lot to teach the rest “I just want to know what more I can sonal resilience so they can be a positive does your gut tell you to do? If you were mission to do the same. You help create of us about remaining strong in the face do, to support others,” she replied. force for their companies. your own adviser, what would you say?” an environment of psychological safety, of hardship. I asked her what she does to take care of Give yourself permission to let Many have sighed deeply and said, “My one that says, “We’re all in this together, Since the start of the crisis, I have joined herself. She couldn’t answer the question. go. As leaders, we must accept there are gut tells me I need to treat myself with and we will support one another through many of my colleagues in providing leader- As leaders move through a crisis, it is things we cannot control and problems we kindness. I need to care for myself so I it.” What’s more, your team wants you to ship coaching services pro bono to health as if they are climbing a hill while carrying cannot solve. Be intentional and identify that can care for others.” be able to lead--and they know you can’t care leaders around the United States. One a backpack. As they climb, they fill their what you can let go of. Think to yourself, Lead with your whole being--head, do that if you don’t take care of your own of the leaders I have been working with is backpack with the emotions of the peo- “I’m going to put this backpack down, un- heart, and gut--and you’ll find more balance emotional health. the head of a hospital nursing unit. The ple they lead. These emotions, heavy, like load some of these rocks, and let them go. in your decisions--and have less chance of Whether we want to be a positive force health care workers in her hospital form rocks, ease the burden for those who un- I need to lighten my load so I can continue neglecting yourself along the way. for our clients, our teams, our families, or a very close-knit team. They care for one load them, but make the backpack heavier to climb this hill.” Rethink ‘strength’. The nursing our communities, leadership during crisis another, check in on each other frequently, and heavier, eventually breaking the back Lead with your head, heart, and team mentioned earlier finds the strength requires great personal resilience. Find it and feel like family. of the person who wears it. gut. When we lead with our head, we use to care for their patients by relying on one by letting go of what you cannot control, The team shares their unique burdens I have been collaborating with health logic and reasoning: What can I do more another for emotional support. The leader, leading with your whole being, and show- with one another so that they can draw on care leaders to identify strategies they can of? How can I fix these problems? When we however, does not feel she is able to show ing strength through vulnerability.

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AFP speech broadcast on state TV, anxiety in downstream Egypt online, with Egyptians and says it is vital for its develop- Cairo came amid heightened ten- and Sudan, who fear for their Ethiopians sparring in online ment. sions between Egypt, Sudan vital water supplies. posts over their rights to the It insists downstream Egypt’s president said Tues- and Ethiopia over the vast Speaking at the opening Nile’s waters. countries’ water supplies will day that talks over Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance of an industrial park in east- Cairo fears Ethiopia’s dam not be affected. Nile dam would “drag on”, but Dam on the Blue Nile. ern Cairo, Sisi said Egyptians’ would severely cut into its Sudan hopes the dam will voiced hope for a negotiated For nearly a decade, talks fears over the dam are “legiti- share of the Nile, which pro- help regulate flooding, but in settlement to the dispute. between the three countries mate and natural” but warned vides 97 percent of the water June it warned that millions “We are negotiating and over the operation and filling the media against making needs of more than 100 mil- of lives would be at “great these negotiations will be a of the mega-dam have fal- “threats” of military action. lion Egyptians. risk” if Ethiopia unilaterally long battle,” President Abdel tered. “Be careful, you are ad- Ethiopia, which began fills the dam. Fattah al-Sisi said. Last week, Ethiopia an- dressing public opinion,” he building the dam in 2011 and The Nile, the world’s long- A photo released by Adwa Pictures shows an aerial view of Grand But, he added, “we will nounced it had reached its said. hopes it will produce vast est river, is a lifeline supplying Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River in Guba, northwest succeed, God willing.” first-year target for filling the The long-running dis- amounts of electricity for its both water and electricity to Ethiopia. (AFP) Sisi’s comments, in a reservoir, a move that sparked pute has recently overflowed slightly larger population, the 10 countries it crosses.

Iran reports News record one-day Lebanon govt decides in brief Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib sentenced to 12 virus toll of years in jail for corruption 235 dead Bangkok Former Malaysia premier Najib Razak was sen- to file complaint to tenced to up to 12 years in prison on Tuesday after a Kuala AFP Lumpur court convicted him on all seven counts in the first of Tehran several corruption cases linked to the scandal-plagued state investment fund 1MDB. Iran reported 235 new deaths Najib was found guilty at Kuala Lumpur High Court of from the novel coronavirus UNSC over Israel criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power on Tuesday, a record toll for a related to $9.5 million allegedly stolen from SRC International, single day in the Middle East’s DPA a subsidiary of 1MDB. hardest-hit country. Beirut/Tel Aviv Najib’s sentences range from 10 to 12 years and will run “We have lost 235 of our concurrently. He was also fined 210 million ringgit (49.3 compatriots due to COVID-19 Lebanon’s cabinet on Tues- million dollars) and faces an additional five years in jail if he in the past 24 hours,” taking day decided to file a complaint cannot pay. the overall toll to 16,147, said to the United Nations Secu- His lawyers say they will appeal and are asking the judge health ministry spokeswoman rity Council against Israel for for a stay of the sentences, in part because Najib, 67, faces Sima Sadat Lari. breaching the country’s sov- four other trials related to 1MDB. (DPA) Authorities had placed ereignty and its aggression Tehran among 15 out of Iran’s against southern Lebanon. Iran military exercise in Gulf 31 provinces now on “red” alert “The cabinet con- over the virus, she told a tele- demned the Israeli attack that ‘irresponsible and reckless’: US Navy vised news conference. took place yesterday afternoon Dubai The United States Navy on Tuesday criticised Iran as “ir- “The situation is worry- [Monday] in the south, and has responsible and reckless” for conducting an exercise involving ing” in Iran, Lari said, noting instructed the Ministry of For- firing a missile at a replica aircraft carrier in Gulf waters. that “the number of daily hos- eign Affairs to file a complaint “We are aware of the Iranian exercise involving attacking a pitalisations in the country is to the UN security Council,” mock-up of a vessel similar to a motionless aircraft carrier,” US approaching the peak of the the presidency said in a tweet. Fifth Fleet spokeswoman Rebecca Rebarich told AFP. disease” in March. On Monday, the Israeli “While we are always watchful of this type of irresponsible “Tehran, the most popu- military said it had opened fire and reckless behaviour by Iran in the vicinity of busy internation- lous province, has turned red on a squad of militants who A photo taken from the southern Lebanese village of Adaisseh on Tuesday shows a view of the concrete bor- al waterways, this exercise has not disrupted coalition opera- for the first time since the first crossed the border into Isra- der barrier built by Israel in Metula (right) and the road between Lebanon’s Adaisseh and Kfar Kila (left). (AFP) tions in the area nor had any impacts to the free flow of com- peak of the virus,” she said, el from Lebanon. merce in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters.” (AFP) calling for strict enforcement The Lebanese Hezbol- day’s exchange of fire. military escalation.” ern Command headquarters. of health guidelines. lah movement denied Israel’s A Lebanese security source “I call for caution in the Israel and Iran are staunch Red is the highest category claims that it was involved in in southern Lebanon told dpa coming days because I fear regional rivals. Uganda’s Museveni Rebel ambush kills on the Islamic republic’s coro- clashes or an infiltration at- earlier that heavy aerial activi- that things will slip towards “(Secretary-General of nominated for 7 soldiers in navirus risk scale. tempt. ties were registered over Leba- the worst in light of the severe Hezbollah Hassan) Nasrallah sixth term as eastern DR Congo: Iran has been battling to The United Nations Interim nese regions bordering Israel. tension on our borders with is serving this Iranian interest contain the novel coronavirus Forces in Lebanon (UNIFIL) The Israeli army said occupied Palestine [Israel],” at the expense of the Lebanese president Monitor outbreak since announcing its said that it has opened an in- that “in accordance with the Diab said. state,” he continued. Kampala Veteran Ugandan Beni Seven Congolese first cases on February 19. vestigation into the incident. situational assessment, the United Nation resolution “We will do whatever it President Yoweri Museveni soldiers were killed in an am- Declared virus-related “In order to get a clear pic- Northern Command will be 1701 ended 33 days of war be- takes to defend ourselves, and was on Tuesday nominated bush Tuesday in the Virunga deaths and infections in Iran ture of the events, UNIFIL has reinforced with advanced fire tween Israel and Hezbollah in I suggest Hezbollah take this as his party’s candidate in national park famous for its have rebounded since hitting launched an investigation to capabilities, intelligence col- Lebanon in July 2006. Israeli simple fact into account,” Net- the 2021 presidential elec- mountain gorillas, monitors months-long lows in May. determine the facts and cir- lection systems and special Prime Minister Benjamin Net- anyahu added. tion in which he will be seek- said, blaming the attack on The previous record high cumstances of the incident. units.” anyahu on Tuesday reiterated “Israel is prepared for any ing a sixth term in office. the notorious ADF militia. death toll was posted last Tues- Our team is already on the Lebanese Prime Minister his warning of the previous day scenario. “ Iran has been a Museveni, 75, a former Army spokesman Antony day, when the health ministry ground to start the investiga- Hassan Diab accused Israel of to Hezbollah against any attack major ally of Syrian President rebel leader who seized Mualushayi, reached by AFP, said 229 people had died. tion,” UNIFIL spokesman An- violating Lebanon’s sovereign- on his country. Bashar al-Assad since a pro- power in 1986 and was confirmed the report by the Authorities have made drea Tenenti told dpa. ty but also cautioned against “Everything that is happen- democracy uprising erupted first elected a decade later, Kivu Security Tracker (KST) masks mandatory in enclosed “At this time, calm has re- escalating tensions on the bor- ing at the moment is the result against his regime in 2011. changed the constitution in but declined to give a death public spaces and allowed the turned to the area and UNIFIL der. of an attempt to establish a The Israeli army last week 2005 to abolish a two-term toll or comment further. hardest-hit provinces, includ- is maintaining its presence Diab, during a Supreme military presence in our region reinforced troops on its north- limit. The attack took place in ing Tehran, to reimpose re- on the ground, together with Defence Council meeting, said by Iran and its proxies in Leba- ern border as tensions rose In 2019 the Supreme Virunga, east of Kididiwe in strictions that had been pro- the Lebanese Armed Forces that “Israel assaulted Leba- non,” Netanyahu said, accord- with Hezbollah, which had ac- Court confirmed the scrap- the Beni area of North Kivu gressively lifted since April to (LAF),” the spokesman added. non’s sovereignty again and ing to a statement released by cused Israel of killing one of its ping of the age limit for the province in the far east of the reopen Iran’s sanctions-hit UNIFIL has urged maxi- violated Resolution 1701 yes- his office, after a security as- militants in an air strike out- presidency, paving the way Democratic Republic of Congo economy. mum restraint following Mon- terday through a dangerous sessment at the army’s North- side Damascus on July 20. for a further election bid. on the border with Uganda. “The president was today The DRC army has been nominated as the party flag fighting an array of armed bearer in the coming gen- groups in the east of the vast eral elections,” said Rogers central African country for UN Yemen envoy warns of more violence if peace talks ‘slip away’ Mulindwa, spokesman for the nearly three decades. DPA Yemen has been in the grip measures, and the resumption UN emergency relief co- mitted a UN-supervised team to ruling National Resistance Attacks blamed on the Al- New York of a power struggle between a of the political process, but that ordinator Mark Lowcock also deploy to a decaying oil tanker Movement (NRM). lied Democratic Forces (ADF), Saudi-backed government and talks were “challenging.” briefed the council online, anchored off the coast of Yemen “There has been com- a mainly Muslim movement The United Nations’ special Iran-linked rebels since late “There is a real risk that warning that “the humanitarian in Houthi-controlled territory. mon desire within the party that originated in Uganda envoy for Yemen on Tues- 2014. these negotiations will slip away, crisis in Yemen has never been The 44-year-old vessel, that the president becomes in the 1990s, have claimed day warned that peace talks Martin Griffiths told the and that Yemen will enter a new worse,” with hostilities intensi- which has not been maintained our sole candidate given more than 1,000 civilian between the warring parties UN Security Council that the phase of prolonged escalation, of fying, food prices rising sharply since the conflict escalated in his great contribution to the lives in the Beni region since could “slip away,” leading to a sides must yet reach agreement the uncontrolled spread of COV- and the currency depreciating. 2015, threatens to spill more country and Africa,” Mulindwa 2014, according to the United new phase of violence and eco- on a nationwide ceasefire, ID-19, and of severe and threat- Lowcock also said that than a million barrels of oil into said. (DPA) Nations. (AFP) nomic problems. economic and humanitarian ening economic decline,” he said. Houthi rebels have still not per- the Red Sea. Bollywood megastar Afghan talks back on track as new ceasefire agreed Amitabh Bachchan AFP Ghani told officials, referring June 2018 and May this year to Kabul to the number of insurgent mark the end of the holy month slams ‘virus death’ trolls inmates the government origi- of Ramadan. AFP vowed to “exterminate” such Long-delayed peace talks nally pledged to free under the Under the deal signed by Mumbai trolls once out of hospital, by between the Afghan govern- auspices of a US-Taliban deal the US and the Taliban on Feb- asking his millions of fans to ment and the Taliban appeared in February. ruary 29, all foreign forces are Bollywood superstar Am- turn on them. back on track Tuesday after “With this action, we look supposed to quit Afghanistan itabh Bachchan has threatened Bachchan also revealed President Ashraf Ghani sig- forward to the start of direct in the coming months in return to unleash his legion of fans on that he was able to hug his nalled negotiations could start negotiations with the Taliban for several insurgent security online trolls wishing him death granddaughter before she left next week and the two foes in a week’s time,” Ghani added. pledges. from the coronavirus, after the hospital, recounting his agreed a three-day ceasefire. Ghani’s spokesman Sediq The deal also stated the earlier speaking out about the emotional reaction to the news The truce would start Fri- Sediqqi told AFP that Kabul Taliban and Kabul should start stigma suffered by patients. that she and her mother could day, marking the first day of would observe the ceasefire, direct peace talks on March 10, Bachchan and his actor son go home. the Muslim festival of Eid al- but cautioned it did not go far following the completion of the Abhishek have been in a Mum- “The tears flow out .. the Adha, and continue for the du- enough. A vendor waits for customers to sell sheep ahead of the Muslim prisoner swap. bai hospital for over two weeks little one embraces and tells ration of the religious holiday. “The people of Afghanistan festival Eid Al-Adha or the ‘Festival of Sacrifice’ at a market on the But that date passed amid with COVID-19, while his ac- me not to cry ..’you’ll be home The Taliban proposed the demand a lasting ceasefire and outskirts of Kabul on Tuesday. The Taliban and the government agreed political disarray in Kabul and tress daughter-in-law Aish- soon’ she assures .. I must be- ceasefire after Ghani described the start of direct talks between to a three-day ceasefire.(AFP) disagreements over the pris- warya Rai and granddaughter lieve her,” he wrote. progress in a contentious pris- the Taliban and the govern- oner exchange, with Afghan Aaradhya were discharged on India has lifted most lock- oner exchange that has thrown ment of Afghanistan,” Sediqqi military spokesman Zabihul- confidence and joy.” authorities saying some of the Monday. down restrictions to restart the up numerous hurdles to talks said. lah Mujahid ordered insur- But any attack “by the en- released Taliban inmates were In a blog post published struggling economy. starting. Kabul’s readiness to start gents “to refrain from carry- emy” would be met with force, returning to the battlefield. overnight Monday to Tuesday, Late Tuesday authorities in “To demonstrate the gov- talks comes after the Taliban ing out any operation against he added. Highlighting the toll on ci- he wrote that some people had the eastern state of West Ben- ernment’s commitment to last week indicated they too are the enemy during the three The truce is only the third vilian and military forces in the sent him vicious hate mail, gal, extended its lockdown -- peace, the Islamic Republic prepared to negotiate after the days and nights of Eid al- official respite inA fghanistan’s months since the deal, Ghani praying for his death. only imposed for two days each will soon complete the release Eid holidays. Adha so... our countrymen conflict since the war started in said more than 3,500 Afghan In response, Bachchan week -- to the end of August. of 5,000 Taliban prisoners,” In a statement, Taliban would spend the Eid with 2001, with other ceasefires in troops had been killed. 08 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 World China halts HK extradition treaties with Canada, Australia, UK AFP Washington’s “Five Eyes” in- between Hong Kong and Can- Beijing telligence partners have sus- Chinese FM slams US ‘reckless provocation’ after consulate closures ada, Australia and UK, as well pended their extradition trea- as criminal justice cooperation China announced the sus- The wrong action of ties with the city, with New BEIJING: China’s foreign min- US relations could “fall into the ton and Beijing, with the US mis- agreements.” Wang accused pension on Tuesday of Hong Canada, Australia and the Zealand on Tuesday joining ister on Tuesday slammed the abyss of confrontation”, accord- sion in Chengdu ordered to shut the countries of having used Kong’s extradition treaties UK in politicising judicial Canada, Britain and Australia. US for “reckless provocation of ing to a transcript published by on Monday in retaliation for the the national security law as with Canada, Australia and cooperation with Hong Kong The United States has sig- confrontation” after both sides the Chinese foreign ministry. forced closure of the Chinese “an excuse to unilaterally an- Britain in a tit-for-tat move nalled it was preparing to do ordered tit-for-tat closures of He also called for the inter- consulate in Houston, Texas. nounce the suspension of ex- following similar decisions by has seriously hurt the basis the same. each other’s consulates, but national community to resist “The US reckless provocation tradition treaties” with Hong those countries over a contro- of judicial cooperation China has accused the called for “rational communica- “any unilateral or hegemonic of confrontation and division is Kong. versial new security law. countries of interfering in its tion” between the two powers. act”, it said. so out of touch with the reality Britain suspended its ex- Western nations have an- Foreign Ministry Spokesman internal affairs and defended Wang Yi warned in a call Relations have deteriorated that the interests of China and tradition treaty last week, fol- gered Beijing over their re- Wang Wenbin the security law as crucial to with his French counterpart in recent weeks in an intensify- the United States are deeply lowing moves by Australia and sponses to the law imposed restore order in Hong Kong Jean-Yves Le Drian that China- ing standoff between Washing- integrated,” Wang said. (AFP) Canada, saying the security on Hong Kong which they see from Britain in 1997. following a wave of pro-de- law had “significantly changed as an erosion of the civil liber- The United States has de- mocracy protests marred by da, Australia and the UK in po- hurt the basis of judicial coop- regular press briefing. key assumptions” including a ties and human rights the city cided to rescind Hong Kong’s violence. liticising judicial cooperation eration,” said foreign ministry “China has decided to provision to try certain cases has enjoyed since its handover special trading privileges while “The wrong action of Cana- with Hong Kong has seriously spokesman Wang Wenbin at a suspend extradition treaties in mainland China.

News in brief British PM warns of second Italy’s Conte seeks parliament’s support to extend state of emergency ROME: Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said on Tuesday that extending a national state of emergency linked to the novel wave in virus spat with Spain coronavirus pandemic was “inevitable.” He was speaking in the Senate, seeking political support for the measure, even if his that is lower than that current- government could theoretically take the decision without prior Spanish PM insists ly in the United Kingdom. parliamentary backing. “That is to say, in epidemi- “We need to be aware that ending [the state of emergency] Spain is safe for ological terms, it might even would paralyse the entire system of protection and prevention tourists despite be safer at these destinations built in the last difficult months,” the premier said. than in the United Kingdom,” Italy’s state of emergency is currently set to expire on July 31. coronavirus spike Sanchez told the Telecinco Conte said the government was considering an extension channel in an interview on until October, but was open to alternative suggestions from AFP Monday. parliament. London He added that Madrid was Declaring a state of emergency is a common response in in talks with London “to try to Italy to calamities such as earthquakes or public health crises. British Prime Minister Bo- convince them to reconsider It allows public authorities to act more quickly and bypass red ris Johnson warned Tuesday the measure, which in our tape. (DPA) of a “second wave” in Europe opinion is unbalanced”. of the coronavirus as he de- In Britain, the decision Canada approves anti-viral drug remdesi- fended a controversial deci- has also come under pressure sion to quarantine all trav- from the opposition Labour vir for use against coronavirus ellers arriving from Spain, party, which claimed John- MONTREAL: Canada on Tuesday gave the green light for people despite criticism from Madrid. son’s government had “badly with severe symptoms of COVID-19 to be treated with the anti- Johnson insisted the UK handled” it. viral drug remdesivir. had taken “swift and deci- Labour called for help for “Remdesivir is the first drug thatH ealth Canada has author- sive” action at the weekend to British tourists hurriedly re- ised for the treatment of COVID-19,” said the health ministry. impose a 14-day quarantine turning to the UK over fears At least two major US studies have shown that remdesivir on everyone entering Britain that the new rules could affect can reduce the duration of hospital stays for COVID-19 patients. from Spain -- a major tourist their jobs. Washington authorised the emergency use of the medicine -- destination for Britons. Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson talks to the owner of the Cycle Lounge, a bicycle repair shop, during London had initially said which was originally intended as a treatment for Ebola -- on May The move was subsequent- an event to launch the government’s new cycling initiative to help get people fitter, in Beeston, central people could still travel to the 1, followed by several Asian nations including Japan and South ly criticised by both the Span- England, on Tuesday. (AFP) Canaries and Balearics, but Korea. ish government and in the UK. later extended the quarantine Canada said on Tuesday it can be used on COVID-19 pa- Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez defended to these island groups. tients who have pneumonia and need extra oxygen to help them Pedro Sanchez called the deci- The move is potentially breathe. The doses used in Canada will be made by a unit of sion “unbalanced” and insist- Spanish tourist hotspots, perilous for the Spanish tour- Gilead Sciences, the US pharmaceutical company that devel- ed parts of his country were including the Balearic ist industry, which received 18 oped the drug. (AFP) safer from the virus than areas and Canary islands, million visitors from the UK of Britain. Andalucia and the last year, the largest number France seeks UN-led observer mission But Johnson, on a visit to Valencia region, saying from a foreign country. the English midlands, said it Spain’s tourist industry ac- on China’s Uighur treatment was the correct move. they had “a cumulative counts for 12 percent of gross P ARIS: France called on Tuesday for a UN-led observer mission “What we have to do is incidence of the virus domestic product and 13 per- to evaluate the treatment of China’s Uighur population and take swift and decisive ac- that is lower than that cent of employment. accused Beijing of “indefensible practices” against the Muslim tion where we think that the currently in the United Britain and Spain are minority. risks are starting to bubble Kingdom. among the European countries The proposal by Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian comes up again,” he said in Notting- worst hit by the pandemic. as tensions rise between France and China after Paris inten- ham. “Let’s be absolutely clear Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez Official figures show there sified its expression of public concern over the treatment of about what’s happening in have been almost 46,000 Uighurs in the western Xinjiang region. Europe, amongst some of our Asked if it might be imposed Norway has imposed simi- “great concern” at the virus deaths and 300,000 people “Since they say my statements are baseless, we propose European friends, I’m afraid for 10 rather than 14 days, lar conditions and French spike. infected in the UK, though an international mission of independent observers, under the you are starting to see in some Johnson said the UK was look- Prime Minister Jean Castex Sanchez defended Spanish the actual numbers may be far auspices of [UN] rights commissioner Michelle Bachelet, to places the signs of a second ing at ways “we can mitigate has “strongly recommended” tourist hotspots, including the higher. visit and bear witness,” Le Drian told lawmakers in parliament. wave of the pandemic.” the impact”. that people avoid going to Balearic and Canary islands, In Spain, more than Rights groups and experts say more than one million ethnic However the premier did Britain imposed the meas- northeastern Spain, the worst- Andalucia and the Valencia 28,400 lives have been lost Uighurs and other Turkic-speaking minorities have been round- appear to indicate the quaran- ure following a recent surge of hit area. region, saying they had “a cu- and more than 272,000 peo- ed up in internment camps. (DPA) tine period could be relaxed. cases in Spain. Germany has expressed mulative incidence of the virus ple infected. Trump again tries to block New York US attorney general defends Portland crackdown prosecutor’s subpoena for taxes AFP sentence for Trump political Washington consultant Roger Stone. DPA way for the district attorney to “In the wake of George New York obtain the records. US Attorney General Bill Barr Floyd’s death, violent rioters The Supreme Court did on Tuesday strongly defended and anarchists have hijacked US President Donald not order the tax documents sending federal law enforce- legitimate protests to wreak Trump on Monday launched to be handed over, and the ment officers to quell protests senseless havoc and destruc- a fresh legal attack on a New ruling indicated the president in Portland and rejected alle- tion on innocent victims,” Barr York prosecutor’s attempt to could try to fight the subpoe- gations he was trying to boost said in testimony to the House obtain his financial records, nas in lower courts, like any President Donald Trump’s ree- Judiciary Committee. including tax returns. other person, on regular legal lection prospects. “To tacitly condone destruc- Trump’s lawyers argued grounds, such as with regards In a fiery hearing of the Attorney General tion and anarchy is to abandon the subpoena from the Man- US President Donald Trump to the scope of the request. House Judiciary Committee, William Barr the basic rule-of-law principles hattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance is seeking a sub- Barr rejected Democrat allega- that should unite us even in a Vance, was “wildly overbroad” it, and block Trump’s account- poena for Trump’s account- tions that the Trump admin- politically divisive time,” he said. and “issued in bad faith,” court ing firm from turning over in- ing firm to hand over the istration was stifling peaceful Federal police face off with protesters in front of the Mark O Hatfield Protests in Portland have documents show. formation. documents as part of a grand protests against racism and po- federal courthouse in downtown Portland as the city experiences only intensified since federal The filing asks a federal Earlier this month, the jury investigation into possi- lice brutality, saying the dem- another night of unrest on Monday. (AFP) officers arrived, and Portland judge in New York to declare US Supreme Court rejected ble hush money payments to onstrations in the Oregon city and Oregon state officials have the subpoena “invalid and un- Trump’s claims of presidential women who say they had af- were “an assault on the govern- that he had turned the Justice his mission was to “rectify the accused Barr of an overreaction enforceable,” bar Vance from immunity in criminal investi- fairs with the former real es- ment of the United States.” Department into a political tool rule of law,” even when that that made a manageable situa- “taking any action to enforce” gations, potentially paving the tate mogul. He also rejected accusations for Trump, saying instead that meant pursuing a lighter prison tion worse.

South Korea, US alter missile agreement to monitor Korean Peninsula DPA launchers, said Kim Hyun- fuels for multi-stage rockets Meanwhile, North Ko- “The security and future Seoul chong, deputy director of used to transport payloads rean leader Kim Jong-un has of our state will be guaran- South Korea’s National Se- into orbit. reiterated that he sees his teed forever,” he added, ac- South Korea said on Tues- curity Office. Under existing The method could in fu- country’s nuclear arsenal as a cording to state news agency day it would be able to realise treaties, the US must sign off ture be used to bring recon- guarantee of its security. KCNA. plans to build its own surveil- on such changes. naissance satellites into a “Thanks to our reliable Tensions on the Korean lance satellites more quickly Solid rocket fuel is easier near-Earth orbit at an alti- and effective self-defence Peninsula ratcheted up in after the United States ap- to handle and reduces prep- tude of between 500 to 2,000 nuclear deterrence, the word June following a row over a proved a change to its missile aration time for launch as kilometres, said Kim. war would no longer exist on leafleting campaign by South North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (centre) attends a ceremony to guidelines. rockets can be fuelled ahead Once in orbit, the satel- this land,” Kim told a veter- Korean activists with mes- confer ‘Paektusan’ commemorative pistols on leading commanding The US agreed to lift pre- of time. lites would allow the allies ans’ conference on Monday sages urging North Koreans officers of DPRK armed forces on the occasion of the 67th anniver- vious restrictions on the use South Korea’s agreement to monitor the entire Korean to mark the 67th anniversary to overthrow the communist sary of the Korean War ceasefire in Pyongyang recently.( AFP) of solid propellant for rocket with the US relates to solid Peninsula around the clock. of the end of the Korean War. leadership. AAB launches the new Toyota Hilux 2021 YM page 12

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26,482.40 9,371.75 38,492.95 1,956.64 −102.37 pts +20.39 pts +558.22 pts Gold +0.74% Qatar’s trade balance up 10.2 percent Dow QE sensex M-o-M to QR5.9 billion in June page 10 Price percentage Price percentage 24.46 Brent 43.13 -0.64% WTI 40.66 -1.37% Silver -0.17% Ooredoo posts QR14 bn revenue in H1 The group’s net profit attributable to Ooredoo shareholders declined by 3 percent to QR818 million in the first half of 2020

Tribune News Network digitalisation at our core, we continue Doha to invest in new products and services to power the future of connectivity. In Telecom major Ooredoo Group Oman we launched 5G Home Inter- ORDS on Tuesday announced that its net which enables customers to ex- revenue declined by 3 percent year- perience connectivity up to 10 times on-year to QR14.1 billion due to the faster than the current home internet COVID-19 impact. services, while bringing high speed The group’s net profit attributa- internet access to new areas of the ble to Ooredoo shareholders declined country, and in Algeria we continue by 3 percent to QR818 million in the to operate the fastest 4G network in first half of 2020 compared to the the country spanning all 48 Wilayas,” same period last year. he said. The company’s EBITDA declined Ooredoo Qatar withstood signifi- by 5 percent year-on-year to QR6 bil- cant pressure and strengthened its lion in the first half of 2020. leadership position during the first Data revenues account for more half of 2020, despite the unique chal- than 50 percent of total revenue. Ooredoo Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Ooredoo Group Chief Executive Officer lenges created by the global COV- Ooredoo Group remained sharp- Thani Al Thani has built a resilient business to suc- of the pandemic, reductions in hand- Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani ID-19 pandemic and its impact on ly focused on mitigating the impact of cessfully navigate the COVID-19 pan- set sales and macroeconomic weak- roaming revenue and shop accessi- COVID-19 during the second quarter home internet services and bringing demic. Due to our strong digital ca- ness in some of our other markets. geria, Kuwait, Iraq and Oman. Across bility in particular. Reported revenue of 2020 and enabled more people to high speed internet access to new ar- pabilities, and innovative technology, This was partially offset by strong all our OpCos, we remain committed was down 4 percent year-on-year to work, study and socialise from home. eas of the country,” the company said Ooredoo was able to partially contain performances in Indonesia, Tunisia to carefully optimising costs and driv- QAR 3.5 billion. The company’s customer base in statement. the erosion in its bottom line, despite and Myanmar. Indosat Ooredoo’s ing operational efficiencies,” he said. The strength of Ooredoo Qatar’s increased by 2 percent to 117 million “In Qatar, Ooredoo reached a the decline in revenues. Consequent- revenues increased 6 percent driven “In our home market of Qatar, network proved an important asset customers with impressive additions milestone of half a million mobile ly, Ooredoo reported Net Profits of by its refreshed strategy and Ooredoo our post-paid customer base crossed during the period, as the company re- in Myanmar and Qatar during the postpaid customers, while its 5G QAR 818 million for the first half of Tunisia’s value creation plan sup- the half a million mark and the 5G optimised its mobile and fixed net- first half of 2020. plans, launched in December 2019, 2020, which were slightly down com- ported a 6 percent rise in its revenues. plans launched in December attract- work to accommodate a significant “Ooredoo Group continued to have attracted more than 200,000 pared to the same period last year.” Strong demand for data supported an ed over 200,000 customers already,” increase in data traffic demand and demonstrate its global leadership in customers,” it said. Ooredoo Group Chief Executive 8 percent increase in Ooredoo Myan- he said. extended network and telecom sup- 5G commercial deployment, with Commenting on the results Oore- Officer Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al mar’s revenue during the period.” “In Kuwait and Oman, we have port to quarantine centres and hubs Ooredoo Oman being the latest to doo Chairman Sheikh Faisal Bin Thani said, “Ooredoo Group reported “Group EBITDA declined 5 per- partnered with the respective Minis- across the country. In addition, more launch 5G Home Internet, enabling Thani Al Thani said, “With its strong revenues was down 3 percent year- cent compared to the same period try of Education to launch e-learning than 200,000 customers have now customers to experience connectiv- balance sheet and geographically di- on-year due to movement restric- last year due to declining revenue and platforms from home for the upcom- signed-up for Shahry 5G and Qatarna ity up to 10 times faster than current versified operations, Ooredoo Group tions designed to contain the spread challenging market conditions in Al- ing school year 2020–2021. With 5G plans. Qatar Chamber panel discusses challenges facing food sector

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Qatar Chamber’s (QC) Food Security and Environment Com- mittee held a webinar attended by owners of food distribution cent- ers and representatives of food importing companies on Tuesday. The webinar, headed by QC Board Member Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidli, was also at- tended by many representatives of the relevant parties of the Com- mittee Tasked with Determining Maximum Prices and Profit Ratios and Food Outlets Committee. The meeting reviewed chal- lenges faced by suppliers and dis- tributors in applying the decision to register the new prices of food- stuffs and consumer goods for the goods listed by the committee, as well as the requests for increasing prices of foodstuffs and consumer goods. Owners of food distribution centers and representatives of food importing compa- Attendees also reviewed rea- nies take part in the Qatar Chamber webinar on Tuesday. sons for the committee’s decision to submit requests for increasing mum Prices and Profit Ratios, no- chamber with the suppliers’ views prices to the Quality License and tably in decisions related to food regarding the list of goods and Market Control Department, af- security and inviting the QC’s factors determining cost factors to firming that this step aims to study Food Security & Environment achieve balance between all par- the market and combat the unjus- Committee to participate in the ties. tified causes of price increase, as relevant meetings. Chair of Food Outlets Commit- well as obtain official approvals He also underscored the im- tee Abdul Rahman bin Abdulla al to increase prices in accordance portance of strengthening com- Ansari said the meeting discussed with the list issued by the Minis- munication between the Food Se- the views of private sector on im- try of Commerce and Industry, so curity & Environment Committee porting agricultural goods from that the supplier can distribute and all companies working in the Algeria, especially after importers those goods after they arrive from sector to identify the challenges called on providing data of Alge- abroad directly. facing companies and work to rian companies working in the During the meeting, it was solve them in coordination with sector and obtain previous experi- agreed that requests to increase all concerned bodies, pointing ence with GCC states. prices should be approved within out that it has been agreed with Ansari also noted that the two days from the date of submit- the ministry to evaluate the ex- meeting touched on the need to ting the request. perience in coordination with the activate agricultural fairs in Qatar On his part, Obaidli stressed chamber in October 2020 after and Algeria. “Qatari private sector the importance of enhancing co- three months of implementation. is interested to further enhance ordination with the Committee Obaidli also emphasised the cooperation with Algerian busi- Tasked with Determining Maxi- importance of providing the nessmen,” he added.

QCB announces Eid Al Adha holiday for financial institutions

Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Tuesday announced that the Eid Al Adha holiday for the current year for all financial institutions in the country including banks, currency exchanges, insurance companies, finance, investment, and financial consultants will start from July 30 and will end on August 4, 2020 provided that all financial institutions return to work before the public on August 5. (QNA) 10 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Economy & Business Qatari law among first six applicable laws at ICC Court of Arbitration: Sheikh Thani Tribune news network Qatari law was ranked sixth applicable law chosen Sheikh Thani pointed out “In 2019, the ICC Court’s doha in the world among the most by the parties, subject that the ICC Court’s Secre- Secretariat registered 35 new applicable laws before the and size of disputes and plac- tariat registered a total of 869 requests filed under media- Sheikh Thani bin Ali al ICC International Court of es selected as seats of ICC ar- The Qatari law was chosen new cases in 2019, noting that tion rules. Cases involved Thani, representative of the Arbitration among 124 laws, bitrations. by disputing parties many the US came in the first place 97 parties from 34 countries State of Qatar in the ICC Qatar Chamber said in a According to the report, times, pointing out that it with 196, followed by India, including two Qatari com- International Court of Ar- statement on Tuesday. Sheikh Thani said the Qatari came in the sixth place Brazil, France, and China. panies. Disputes were gen- bitration has said that 33 Elaborating on the sta- law was chosen by disputing Approximately 30 per- erated from a wide range Qatari companies filed arbi- tistical report of the Interna- parties many times, pointing worldwide out of 124 cent of parties in ICC Arbi- of business sectors such as tration proceedings before tional Court of Arbitration, out that it came in the sixth applicable laws tration came from Asia and construction, energy and the Court of Arbitration Sheikh Thani said the report place worldwide out of 124 the Pacific, including GCC telecommunication,” Sheikh last year, including 13 com- provides an overview of the applicable laws. Sheikh Thani bin Ali al Thani states, he added. Thani added. panies as claimants and 20 cases administered by the In 2019, English law was France. The laws of Brazil, He said that the aver- A total of 16 requests re- respondents, and Doha has court including parties, arbi- first as the most selected Qatar and Spain ranked fifth, investor’s trust in the Qatari age amount of cases filed lated to the appointment of been selected as a place of tral tribunals, numbers and applicable substantive law, sixth and seventh respective- law as a means of dispute with ICC Court was $30 mil- experts were filed with the arbitration in 12 of them. nationalities of arbitrators followed by the laws of Swit- ly. settlement between disput- lion, which doubled in many ICC in 2019 including Qatari He also noted that the appointed and confirmed, zerland, US (New York) and This reflected the foreign ing parties, he said. large-scale cases. and GCC companies. QIB’s 4 mall branches to operate during Eid Al Adha holidays

Tribune news network QIB is urging all custom- Ooredoo), open and manage Doha ers to bank from home and fixed deposit accounts, man- prioritise the use of its digital age corporate credit cards, Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB)’s channels, which have over 95 manage cheques, and request four mall branches will be features available 24/7, and card and cheque book replace- operating during the Eid Al are built to serve instantly the ments to be delivered to their Adha holidays, the bank an- majority of customers’ banking addresses. nounced in a statement on needs. All registered custom- Tuesday. QIB has invested signifi- ers to the Corporate Internet Effective from the even- cantly over the last few years Banking portal can also bene- ing of the second day of Eid, in its mobile app and Inter- fit from the recently launched Saturday 1st of August, the net banking portals to make QIB Corporate App for re- following mall branches will sure that customers can bank viewing and approving all be operating: Al Gharafa in a convenient, simple and corporate banking requests The PSA said in its report that June saw a surplus of QR5.9 bn, a QR0.5 bn rise on a monthly basis. On a yearly basis, the figure is lower by QR7.7 bn. (Qmall), Doha Festival City, secure way. As per the gov- and transactions. Dar Al Salam Mall and City ernment directives, any cus- QIB has 180 ATMs stra- Center. The morning shift tomers visiting branches for tegically placed across the will be from 9:00 am to 2:30 exceptional matters need to country, 40 of them being pm and evening from 3:30 wear a face mask and show Cash & Cheque Deposit Ma- pm to 8:00 pm. All currently the healthy green status on chines, eliminating the need Qatar’s trade balance operating branches will re- the Ehteraz App before enter- to interact with a teller in sume work starting Wednes- ing any QIB branch. the branch. To further limit day, August 5, as per their Corporate clients are also contact in branches, QIB has regular opening hours. requested to manage their Interactive Teller Machines up 10.2 percent M-o-M During these unprece- banking services remotely, (Live Teller) for customers to dented times, a key preventive as all of their daily banking talk to a bank teller via real measure to limit the spread needs are available on QIB’s time audio/video to conduct of the COVID-19 is to trans- Corporate Internet Banking. the same banking transac- act remotely through digital Through the platform, corpo- tions offered at a regular to QR5.9 billion in June channels and avoid any physi- rate customers can make local branch. The machines are cal contact. Therefore, QIB is and international transfers, being regularly cleaned and not accepting applications for apply for Letter of Credit (LCs) hand sanitizers are installed In June 2020, China was the top destination of Qatar’s exports with close to QR2 billion services that are available on and Bank Guarantee (LGs), next to each machine for cus- QIB’s award-winning mobile check balances, manage li- tomers to use before and af- Tribune news network 2019, and decrease of 4.0 per- QR1.8 billion, a share of 14.2 app, Internet banking, ATMs, quidity, request statements, ter completing their transac- Doha cent compared to May 2020. percent. or call centre. pay utility bills (Kahramaa and tions. On the other hand, the im- As for imports, parts of The country’s trade balance, ports of goods in June 2020 aero planes or helicopters was which represents the differ- amounted to around QR6.9 the top import category with ence between total exports and billion, showing a decrease of China tops QR0.2 billion, showing a de- imports, showed an increase 14.8 percent over June 2019. cline of 45.4 percent compared of 10.2 percent compared to However, on a month- on- In June 2020, China was the to June 2019. In the second May 2020, but declined 56.7 month (M-o-M) basis the im- leading country of origin of place was medicaments con- percent on annual basis com- ports decreased by 13.5 per- Qatar’s imports with about taining alkaloids and others pared to June, data released cent compared to May 2020. QR1.2 billion, a share of 17 category with QR0.1 billion, by the Planning and Statistics The month saw lower ex- percent of the imports, followed showing an increase of 123.4 Authority (PSA) showed on ports of petroleum gases and by US with almost QR1 billion, a percent and in third place was Tuesday. other gaseous hydrocarbons share of 14.4 percent, and motor vehicles with this year’s The PSA said in its report (LNG, condensates, propane, Germany in third place with model or next with QR0.1 bil- that June saw a surplus of butane, etc...) reaching QR7.4 QR0.6 billion, a share of 9.3 % lion, a decrease of 28.1 per- QR5.9 billion, a QR0.5 billion billion approximately in June cent. rise on a monthly basis. On a 2020, i.e. a decrease of 41.8 In June 2020, China was yearly basis, the figure is lower percent on a monthly basis. on an annual basis. the leading country of origin by QR7.7 billion. Petroleum oils & oils from In June 2020, China was of Qatar’s imports with about In June 2020, the total bituminous minerals (crude) the top destination of Qatar’s QR1.2 billion, a share of 17 per- exports of goods (including reached QR1.5 billion nearly, exports with close to QR2 bil- cent of the imports, followed exports of goods of domes- a decreased of 62.2 percent. lion, a share of 15.8 percent by US with almost QR1 billion tic origin and re-exports) Exports of petroleum oils & of total exports, followed by , a share of 14.4 percent, and amounted to around QR12,7 oils from bituminous minerals India with almost QR2 billion Germany in third place with billion, showing a decrease of (not crude) reached QR1 bil- and a share of 15.3 percent, QR0.6 billion, a share of 9.3 41.1 percent compared to June lion, a decline of 41.3 percent Japan was third with about percent. A Qatar Islamic Bank branch in Doha. MG Motor preparing to introduce internet-connected cars to Middle East Tribune news network lable. the challenges we are current- doha New technologies like AI 5G tech ly facing across the world. In are set to drive the continuous the Middle East, MG cars are MG Motor has confirmed improvement and upgrad- Customers will expect more already well-known for fea- that it is planning to bring ing of automotive products from the driving experience turing the latest technology, internet-connected cars to the and services. Customers will in the future, and SAIC and this is set to continue as Middle East from as early as expect more from the driv- Motor is developing a new we offer our tech-savvy cus- 2021. The British-born brand, ing experience in the future, intelligent cockpit with 5G tomers even more choice in which has enjoyed exception- and SAIC Motor is develop- technology that will the future.” al growth across the region ing a new intelligent cockpit increase interaction Today, MG is active in over the past couple of years, with 5G technology that will between the car and the nine Middle East countries: is benefiting from major in- increase interaction between Saudi Arabia, United Arab vestment in this new technol- the car and the driver, so that driver, so that the car truly Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, ogy by its parent company, the car truly becomes an in- becomes an intelligent and Iraq, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jor- SAIC Motor. telligent and convenient mo- convenient mobile terminal dan and Oman. The brand en- SAIC Motor is a pioneer bile terminal. joyed extraordinary regional in the field of intelligent car From the perspective of success in 2019 with sales development, with signifi- technological development, data, cloud computing and shooting up by 130 per cent cant experience exploring and “defining a car by its soft- internet information security to 15,928 units despite chal- deepening the integration ware” is becoming main- to speed up the application of lenging market conditions. of artificial intelligence (AI) stream, making it essential software technology in prod- Among MG’s exciting range technology and the automo- for car companies to adapt. ucts and services. of models are the 2020 ‘Mid- bile industry. Through its var- Software is not only core to Tom Lee, Managing Di- dle East Car of the Year’, the ious sub-brands, the company the development of the auto New intelligent cockpit with 5G technology. rector of MG Motor Middle all-new MG HS, and the Mid- has already sold more than 1.7 industry from “electric” to East, commented: “Acceler- dle East’s ‘Best Sub-compact million internet-connected “intelligent network”, but the continuous upgrading of pendently develop an exclu- research and development ating the integration of new Sedan’, the new MG5. The cars in markets around the also key to the differentiation autonomous driving and mo- sive framework for electric (R&D) enterprises around the technologies with the auto- all-new MG RX8 seven-seater world, and is now focused on of future automotive prod- bile services by integrating vehicles and a new electrical world to create customised mobile industry and continu- SUV, stylish MG6 compact exploring ways of developing ucts and services. resources and developing a framework with the integra- chips. ously stimulating new drivers sedan, MG RX5 SUV and MG intelligent driving technology As a result, at the end of unified data platform. tion of “on-board central In the future, SAIC Motor are essential for transforming ZS EV zero-emissions vehicle that is technically reliable, 2019 SAIC Motor set up a At the same time, the brain + domain controller”, is set to continue to improve and upgrading the automobile also form part of the brand’s affordable, safe and control- software centre to accelerate company is striving to inde- and is cooperating with chip its core capabilities in AI, big industry, especially in light of line-up. Economy & Business Wednesday, July 29, 2020 11 Milaha posts QR300 mn in net profit, QR254 mn in op profit ‘Right place at right time’: Tribune News Network had a positive impact on its Doha wholly owned assets as well as joint ventures and associates. Qatar named LNG2025 host Qatar Navigation (Milaha) Milaha Offshore’s rev- on Tuesday reported a net enue increased by QR31 mil- profit of QR300 million for lion and bottom line by QR7 Held every three years, the international conference is the industry’s most-recognised LNG event the first half of the year, down million. Vessel impairments from QR316 million recorded overshadowed operating prof- Tribune News Network in the same period last year. it increases. Doha Milaha posted operating ume and project disruptions Milaha Capital’s revenue revenues of QR1.22 billion, related to the COVID-19. decreased by QR48 million Qatar has been selected as operating profits ofQ R254 In the first half of the pe- and net profit by RQ 121 mil- the host country for LNG2025, million and earnings per share riod, the Milaha Maritime and lion, driven mainly by a re- the 21st International Confer- (EPS) of QR0.26 for the six Logistics’ revenue decreased duction in investment income ence and Exhibition on Liq- months ended June 30, 2020. by QR22 million and net prof- coupled with a one-time im- uefied Natural Gas, the LNG A year ago, Milaha had it by QR19 million. pairment on a real estate as- Events Series Steering Com- QR1.26 billion in operating On the other hand, Milaha set. mittee announced on Tuesday. revenues, QR233 million in Gas and Petrochem’s revenue Milaha Trading’s bottom Professor Joe M Kang, operating profits and RQ 0.28 increased by QR22 million line remained flat against the the Committee chairman in EPS. and net profit by QR117 mil- same period in 2019, despite and International Gas Union According to the group, lion for the same period. The a reduction in revenue, due (IGU) president, made the most of the decline was driven increases were driven mainly to improved operating mar- announcement marking the by its logistics unit due to vol- by improved market rates that gins. conclusion of a competitive process to decide the event’s 2025 host. Prof Kang, representing the three owners of the event Vodafone Qatar’s net profit up 4% to QR81 mn — the IGU, the Gas Technol- ogy Institute (GTI) and the Tribune News Network tomers thereby facilitating re- International Institute of Re- Doha mote work, learning and other frigeration (IIR), said, “Qatar’s digital needs. key role in the future of the Vodafone Qatar on Tues- Vodafone Qatar has re- global LNG industry and the day said its net profit for the mained focused on executing innovations it has proposed first half of 2020 jumped 4 its defined strategy to support for LNG2025 made it an ideal percent year-on-year to QR81 the continuation of the current host for the world’s premiere Minister of State for Energy Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi million. growth trajectory of the Com- LNG industry event.” For the same period, the pany. This includes expanding This will be the second strong commitment to the en- hosted in St. Petersburg, Rus- telecommunications firm’s its GigaNet network by accel- time this global LNG event vironment,” he said. sia. service revenue grew by 3.4 erating the deployment of fi- takes place in Qatar. The first LNG vessel deliveries un- The bid to host LNG2025 percent to reach QR1 billion and the reduction in mobile bre and 5G in several strategic time was in 2004. LNG2025 will be held at the der the largest LNG ship con- highlighted Qatar’s position while total revenue increased termination rates. The EBIT- locations across the country. Minister of State for En- right time, in the right place. struction programme in his- at the forefront of the LNG in- by 1 percent to QR1.1 billion. DA margin further improved Throughout, the health ergy Affairs HE Saad Sheri- It will coincide with a tory will also be well underway dustry, and its state of the art Vodafone Qatar attributed the by 2.6 percentage points to and safety of Vodafone Qatar’s da Al Kaabi, who is also the number of relevant historic at that time, Kaabi added. facilities and infrastructure growths to continued increase reach 36.3 percent in the first employees and customers has President and CEO of Qatar events for the LNG industry. Held every three years, that would make this event a in postpaid and higher home half of 2020, it added. been the company’s first prior- Petroleum, said, “Qatar was the International Conference memorable and most produc- broadband revenue. In response to the corona- ity and the Company was one “pleased to be awarded” the Minister of State for Energy and Exhibition on Liquefied tive one. EBITDA for the period virus pandemic, Vodafone Qa- of the first to switch to oper- hosting rights for this prestig- Affairs HE Saad Sherida Al Natural Gas is the industry’s Holding the event in Qatar stood at QR390 million, rep- tar said it was quick to activate ating in a ‘digital’ mode, with ious global event. Kaabi most recognised LNG event, highlights the positive role gas resenting an improvement of its business continuity meas- currently more than 80% of “LNG2025 will be held and is attended by thousands and LNG can play in meeting 9 percent year-on-year. ures, which have proved vital its staff equipped and working at the right time, in the right of delegates, speakers, exhibi- growing global energy needs The company said EBIT- in minimising operational dis- remotely. Stringent health and place. It will coincide with a sion project and the commis- tors, trade visitors, and other while at the same time reduc- DA was positively impacted by ruptions. safety regulations have been number of relevant historic sioning of one of the largest industry professionals. ing CO2 emissions, by show- higher service revenue, con- The company has contin- implemented in all Vodafone events for the LNG indus- Carbon Capture and Storage The last edition, LNG2019, casing the industry’s innova- tinued cost-optimization ini- ued to fully deliver services stores and safety measures are try including the start-up of schemes in the world, which was held in Shanghai and the tion at the LNG capital of the tiatives, lower equipment cost and products to all of its cus- being taken in its offices. the North Field LNG expan- will showcase to the world our upcoming LNG2022 will be world. Barwa Real Estate’s 2020 first-half net profit jumps 15% to QR586 mn AL RAYAN QATAR ETF Tribune News Network the first and second phases of the Doha project. INTERIM CONDENSED In April 2020, the company’s FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Barwa Real Estate Group on bid submitted to the Public Works Tuesday announced that it achieved Authority (Ashghal) was chosen as 30 JUNE 2020 a net profit of QR586 million, an the best bid submitted for the Qatar increase of 15 percent from the cor- Schools PPP Development Program INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REVIEW REPORT responding period last year. This – Package 1”. To the Unit Holders of Al Rayan Qatar ETF INTERIM CONDENSED STATEMENT OF translates to earnings per share of Barwa’s participation in the Doha – Qatar FINANCIAL POSITION As at 30 June 2020 In Qatari Riyals QR0.15 for the six-month period project remains subject to comple- Introduction ended June 30, 2020. tion of the project agreements with We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed financial statements of 30 June 31 December The total assets of the group Ashghal. Al Rayan Qatar ETF (“the Fund”) which comprise the interim condensed 2020 2019 statement of financial position as at June 30, 2020, and the related interim (Reviewed) (Audited) amounted to QR31.7 billion and the The group is currently work- condensed statements of income for the three month and six month periods total equity of the shareholders of ing on completing the necessary ended 30 June 2020 interim condensed statement of changes in net assets ASSETS the parent company amounted to procedures for contracting to start attributable to unit holders and cash flows for the six-month period then ended, Bank balances 1,003,984 2,080,193 and certain explanatory notes. The Manager of the Fund is responsible for the Investment securities 456,426,578 521,645,857 QR19.7 billion. units in the compound were desig- implementing two new projects in preparation and presentation of these interim condensed financial statements Other receivables 165,879 – Despite the challenges facing nated as a quarantine area. Al Wakra. It is planned that one of in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards issued by the TOTAL ASSETS 457,596,441 523,726,050 the real estate market as a result of Here are some of Barwa Real the two projects will be allocated as Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (“AAOIFI”) and the applicable provisions of Qatar Central Bank regulations LIABILITIES the COVID-19 pandemic, the group Estate’s key projects: a residential complex for workers (“QCB”). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim Accrued expenses 385,073 1,225,735 said it has succeeded in enhancing and the other as an integrated resi- condensed financial statements based on our review. TOTAL LIABILITIES 385,073 1,225,735 its operating revenues on the back Barwa Al Baraha Workshops dential city for families. Scope of review NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review of a strong net rental income, which & Storages The group is also working on TO UNIT HOLDERS 457,211,368 522,500,315 increased 10 percent in the period. In its second stage, the Barwa Al studying the economic feasibility of Engagements 2410, “Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity”. A review of the interim financial NUMBER OF UNITS IN ISSUE 225,700,000 225,000,000 Barwa group said this was Baraha project includes 561 ware- many of the development projects information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for NET ASSET VALUE PER UNIT 2.0257 2.3222 achieved as a result of its keenness houses with an area of 300 square proposed by the Public Works Au- financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review to develop a balanced real estate metre each, and 118 workshops thority with a public-private part- procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does These interim condensed financial statements for the six-month period portfolio that helps it face market with an area of 144 square meters nership system, and the participa- not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all ended 30 June 2020 were authorised for issue by the Founder and the fluctuations and supports continu- each. Almost 98 percent of work- tion of the group in any of these significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not Fund Manager on 20 July 2020. ous operating revenues. shops and 64 percent of warehouses tenders will depend on the econom- express an audit opinion. The group recently strength- have been occupied currently. ic feasibility of it and its suitability Other matter ened its real estate portfolio with with the group’s development strat- The financial statements and interim condensed financial statements of the Adel Mustafawi Haithem Katerji Fund for the year ended December 31, 2019 and for the six-month period many new operational projects Al Khor Workers Sports Com- egy. Group Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer ended June 30, 2019, respectively, were audited / reviewed by another auditor Masraf Al Rayan Q.P.S.C. Al Rayan Investment L.L.C. such as the Mukaynis Compound plex In addition, it is working on who expressed an unmodified audit report and review conclusion on those The Founder The Fund Manager for Workers Accommodation. The second phase of this project completing the necessary proce- statements on January 20, 2020 and July 15, 2019, respectively. This project is one of the fruits includes 516 apartments with a total dures for contracting to start im- Conclusion Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to of cooperation between the Barwa construction area of 53,639 square plementing two new projects in Al believe that the accompanying interim condensed financial statements are not Real Estate Company and the gov- metres in addition to a hypermar- Wakra. It is planned that one of the presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with the Financial ernment of Qatar. It seeks to sup- ket and a multi-purpose hall, where two projects will be allocated as a Accounting Standards issued by the AAOIFI and applicable provisions of the port the efforts made by Qatar to construction work was completed at residential complex for workers and Qatar Central Bank regulations. improve the conditions of work- the end of 2019 and the project leas- the other as an integrated residen- Doha – Qatar For Deloitte & Touche ers accommodations and meet the ing was started in the second quar- tial city for families. July 20, 2020 Qatar Branch needs of the local market for afford- ter of 2020. Barwa will also continue to Walid Slim, Partner License No. 319 able housing for low-income groups study the available land stock space QFMA Auditor License No. 120156 in line with the goals of the Qatar The Dara A Project to determine the optimal use for it National Vision 2030 and Qa- Located in Lusail City, the pro- in order to help support the group’s INTERIM CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT tar’s preparations to host the FIFA ject in its first phase covers an area financial position and contribute to For the three and six month periods ended 30 June 2020 In Qatari Riyals World Cup 2022. of 16,412 square metres. The total the development of sustainable re- The Mukaynis Compound is lo- construction area is 54,630 square turns. For the For the For the For the three-month three-month six-month six-month cated on Salwa Road and includes meters. The project includes 271 In addition to these projects, period ended period ended period ended period ended 3,170 housing units containing apartments of various sizes. The Barwa Real Estate also continues 30 June 2020 30 June 2019 30 June 2020 30 June 2019 25,360 residential rooms for work- company has started offering the to study the Group’s available land (Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Reviewed) (Reviewed) ers. Besides, it will have shops, hy- project units for sale. bank to determine its optimal uti- OPERATING (LOSS) / INCOME permarkets, mosques, a security The group also continues to lization, in a way that support the Net gain / (loss) from investment securities 60,241,533 3,102,245 (65,552,383) (1,067,619) centre, a government service centre develop its real estate portfolio by Group’s financial position and con- Net dividend income 3,082,877 2,095,864 20,249,211 25,464,209 Profit on bank balances 39,778 68,026 62,701 93,470 and bus and car parking lots. developing many new projects, in- tribute to the development of sus- The Barwa Real Estate has cluding the Madinat Mawater pro- tainable returns. Total (loss) / income 63,364,188 5,266,135 (45,240,471) 24,490,060 started leasing activities for the first ject. The third phase of this project Barwa is also keen to strengthen EXPENSES phase of the project through its sub- began on August 1, 2019. It sprawls the principle of partnership with the Expenses (567,661) (675,645) (1,162,507) (1,355,407) sidiary Al-Waseef Asset Manage- over 339,000 square metres and Government of the State of Qatar to Total expenses (567,661) (674,645) (1,162,507) (1,355,407) ment in July 2019. will feature 118 used car show- create real estate development pro- CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO UNIT HOLDERS 62,796,527 4,590,490 (46,402,978) 23,134,653 Due to prevailing conditions rooms, a hypermarket, car service jects that contribute to meeting the brought about by the COVID-19 centres, a car parts centre, and a needs of citizens and residents and Note: The above published financial information is not the full set of financial statements. The published audit report of the independent auditors is issued on the outbreak in Qatar, the majority of showroom for a car dealer. This contribute to achieving the Qatar full set of financial statements which are available on the ETF website: https://www.alrayan.com/ the second and third phase housing phase is considered an extension of National Vision 2030. 12 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Economy & Business AAB launches the new Toyota Hilux 2021 YM The pickup is available in 5-speed manual transmission and a super intelligent six-speed automatic transmission that produces out- standing driving performance and fuel efficiency

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Abdullah Abdulghani & Bros. pickup Co. (AAB) unveiled the new Toyota Since the introduction of Hilux 2021 YM in Qatar where it the first Hilux in 1968, enjoys a stellar reputation over the Hilux is sold in more than years for its quality, durability and 180 countries. reliability. The new Hilux is the 8th generation of this legendary pick- ● Hilux is available in single and up. The key highlight is the intro- double cab variants, the new duction of adventure grade which is Hilux comes in 2.0L, 2.7L & 4.0L powered by a 4.0L gasoline engine The event held in Toyota main petrol engines, or a 2.4L diesel showroom, Al Abdulghani Tower engine, and in 4×4 or 4×2 was attended by RK Murugan, AAB configurations Acting CEO; Firas Mufti, Senior ● The power mode allows for Marketing Manager; Awwad Mo- hamed, Senior Manager, Toyota responsive driving by increasing National Sales along with senior driving force for acceleration managers of AAB. while the eco mode switch Murugan stated, “The new Hi- remains to provide fuel efficiency lux has a striking design with a powerful performance, enhanced technology and an improved on sorb strong impact from the road. and off-road experience which will This contributes to not only dura- make customers ready to explore Officials of AAB and Toyota during the unveiling ceremony of the new Toyota Hilux 2021 YM in Doha on Tuesday. bility in tough environments, but with this beast”. also better stability and comfort Firas said, “Get ready to off- time, as well as warning notifica- lux, while improving on the mod- adventure grade model is the blue drive mode switch allows the driv- during driving. road in style as the new Hilux just tion.” el’s characteristic toughness and door trim illumination that con- er to select between Eco or power Hiroki Nakajima, Executive got stronger and more capable Since the introduction of the performance, redefines toughness trast the black colour theme giving mode to suit driving condition. The Chief Engineer behind the Hilux on-road and off-road”. It is more first Hilux in 1968, Hilux is sold in by being more occupant-focused a luxury interior ambience. power mode allows for responsive (and also a Managing Officer of advanced featuring enhanced tech- more than 180 countries. and providing a stress-free driving Hilux is available in single and driving by increasing driving force Toyota Motor Corporation), said, nology with an 8 inch connected Faced with the challenge of experience. double cab variants, the new Hilux for acceleration while the eco mode “Our entire development concept display audio screen which sup- creating the 9th generation Hilux, The new Hilux has been de- comes in 2.0L, 2.7L & 4.0L petrol switch remains to provide fuel ef- was centred on ‘redefining tough- ports Apple Car Play and Android Toyota realised that toughness signed to give a sophisticated and engines, or a 2.4L diesel engine, ficiency. ness’. We aimed to make the new Auto which is now available in se- doesn’t just come from the vehicle; sporty look that is suitable for a and in 4×4 or 4×2 configurations. An independent coil suspension Hilux ‘tougher’ based on a much lect grades. it comes from the people inside. wide range of usages from a busi- The pickup is available in 5-speed is equipped on the front and a rigid broader interpretation of that Awwad added, “The on-board Whether you are battling your way ness purpose to leisure. Spacious manual transmission and a super leaf suspension on the rear for a word. The message we want to de- device allows you to connect your up a muddy track or stuck in traffic, and inviting the refined comfort intelligent six-speed automatic comfortable ride. The absorbers are liver to our customers is embod- smartphone to receive vehicle in- reducing the stress of driving is just and smart functionality of cabin transmission that produces out- optimally tuned to achieve pleasant ied in our slogan for the vehicle: A formation such as navigation, driv- as important as withstanding the enrich the quality of life the driver standing driving performance and ride comfort. The Hilux uses a rigid New Era for Pickup. Every Inch a ing range , mileage and driving elements. That’s why the new Hi- as well as the passengers. Unique to fuel efficiency. In addition, the frame structure that is able to ab- Hilux”.

Huawei HMS App Innovation Contest goes global with $1 mn award Tribune news network mobile apps, which help developers Doha innovate and carry out efficient op- erations. Prizes and wider benefits Developers around the world also include: are being invited to put their skills $1 million total funded by the to the test on a global stage with the Shining-Star Programme, in cash recent launch of Huawei HMS App prizes in the categories: Best App, Best Innovation Contest, Apps UP. The Game, Best Social Impact App, Most inaugural contest will see entrants Popular App, Honorable Mention. compete against other experienced  Opportunity to compete on a developers to create innovative global stage and showcase technical KPMG hosts webinar on apps that improve and help navi- ability using leading HMS Core. gate everyday life.  Discussion with industry ex- Apps UP contest provides a plat- perts and Apps UP expert judging form for developers in each of the panel. Dhareeba 2020 registration five competition regions: Europe,  Free access to Huawei Devel- Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, opers events, courses and certifica- Tribune news network ager Tax and Corporate Services. Ayyub also discussed the Cabi- tiate registration accordingly.” Latin America and China to show- tions. Doha As per the Circular No (3) is- net resolution about the formation During the web event, Henzen case their skills and innovation. To enter the contest, partici- sued by the General Tax Authority of a tax appeal committee and its mentioned that the new tax system HMS Core integrates Huawei’s pants must register an account on KPMG in Qatar recently held a on June 30, 2020, the registration terms and conditions. of GTA will bring its enhanced fea- Chipset-Device-Cloud capabilities, the officialwebsite, https://develop- webinar to share knowledge and stage for the new tax administra- Some key actions required tures and create possibilities for providing core capabilities to devel- er.huawei.com/consumer/en/digix/ experience around the Dhareeba tion system named Dhareeba went from taxpayers were addressed in users, tax officers, and other gov- opers such as Machine Learning Kit, appsup and sign up either as an in- registration. live from July 1, 2020. The circular the event and the panelists stressed ernment authorities. HiAI, AR Engine and more. Devel- dividual or as a team of up to three The session was titled, “Dha- states that all taxpayers, including Jain shared that Dhareeba is opers can easily achieve direct access members. All apps must be devel- reeba Webinar” and offered an in- those currently registered in the an integrated digital platform for and global all-scenario intelligence oped integrating HMS Core and sub- sightful and thorough explanation TAS, are required to be registered The webinar gave attendees an managing tax transactions and distribution across all devices by in- mitted on the contest official website on Dhareeba, what it is and how it in the Dhareeba portal according overview of Dhareeba as the provides the GTA with digital tegrating their apps with HMS Core. before 18:00 UTC+8 on August 30, can be accessed, KPMG said in a to the procedures and controls in new tax administration system channels to serve all its partners. With AppGallery’s continued 2020, where a panel of regional in- statement on Tuesday. effect. of the GTA, features of He explained that Dhareeba will growth and position as one of the dustry experts will score each entry Hosted by KPMG in Qatar, the The circular outlined that all allow taxpayers to assign tax agents top three global app marketplace, on social value, business value, user webinar gave attendees an over- registered taxpayers must adjust Dhareeba and how to access for tax services who can accord- winners of the Apps UP contest will experience and originality. view of Dhareeba as the new tax their status and re-register in Dha- as a taxpayer or as registered ingly manage the taxpayer’s ac- get the chance to have their apps From there, at the stage of pub- administration system of the GTA, reeba within 90 days, according to employee, current registration count data. The panelist concluded promoted on Huawei AppGallery, lic review, the top 20 shortlisted features of Dhareeba and how to Article (69) of the executive regu- requirements and deadline for by saying that these new features making them accessible to hun- apps in each region will be made access as a taxpayer or as registered lations of the Income Tax Law No. taxpayers of Qatar should be of great help to taxpayers dreds of millions of device users available for the public to down- employee, current registration re- (24) for the year 2018, and that and tax agents in Qatar and will al- from more than 170 countries and load on the contest official website quirements and deadline for tax- taxpayers who will register no later low taxpayers to have a dashboard regions, combined with the benefits or Huawei AppGallery from 21 Sep- payers in the State of Qatar, future than September 30, 2020 in the the importance of ensuring that the view of their compliance status in of AppGallery Connect, providing tember, making their way to the fi- potential aspects of Dhareeba as a “Dhareeba” portal will be exempt- authorised representatives are reg- Qatar. one-stop service open platform for nals in October. sole tax administration system and ed from the financial penalties re- istered with the National Authenti- KPMG in Qatar is a member how KPMG can support taxpayers sulting from not registering and cation System and the completion firm of KPMG international. It as a registered tax representative, obtaining the tax card previously. of the registration process in order was established in 1968 as the first via Dhareeba. The first half of the event was to mitigate any potential risk and national accounting and auditing The webinar was carried out spent introducing the landscape of avoid possible penalties. firm in the country and it has since by the following KPMG panel of the new Dhareeba system. In addi- Sadraddinzade offered further grown to become one of the largest experts: Barbara Henzen, Partner tion to Dhareeba, Ayyub highlight- explanation into the Dhareeba pro- professional services firms in Qa- and Head of Tax and Corporate ed other key tax updates in Qatar. cess, and said, “It should be noted tar. The firm provides Audit, Tax Services; Imran Ayyub, Senior He explained some main issues that all businesses are required to and Advisory services to a wide va- Manager Tax and Corporate Ser- relating to the exemption of Qatari register in Dhareeba and get their riety of clients operating in differ- vices; Abhishek Jain, Senior Man- companies, listed companies and TINs as well as Tax Cards. Compa- ent sectors, utilizing the in-depth ager Tax and Corporate Services upcoming transfer pricing deci- nies or authorised signatories can technical and industry experience and Nurlan Sadraddinzade, Man- sion. login to Dhareeba website and ini- of its professional staff. Jurgen Klopp named LMA Manager of the Year page 14 WEDNESday, JULY 29, 2020 Stradivarius lands Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes for fourth time on the spin

he mighty stayer Qatar Goodwood Festival 2020 kicks off with top quality racing in UK Stradivarius, trained by John Gosden, cre- ated history on Day 1 ofT the Qatar Goodwood Festi- val by becoming the first horse to win the G1 Al Shaqab Good- wood Cup four times, adding to his wins in 2017, 2018 and 2019. He previously shared the honor of three Goodwood Cup wins with Double Trigger (1995, 1997, 1998) on Tuesday. It was Nayef Road who took the seven-strong field along.H e still held the advantage enter- ing the straight, with Stradivar- ius looking a bit short of room. It was not until inside the final furlong that Stradivarius, with Frankie Dettori astride, found the opening and quickened im- pressively, taking the lead half a furlong out and recording an ultimately cosy length success over Nayef Road, trained by Mark Johnston and ridden by Andrea Atzeni. Stradivarius, winner of Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup 2020, at the Goodwood Racecourse in UK on Tuesday. Space Blues winner of Qatar Lennox Stakes 2020. The second favourite, this season’s G1 Irish Derby win- ner Santiago (trained by Aid- Qatar Goodwood Festival is a world-famous five- an O’Brien) held every chance day festival and one of the highlights of the flat two furlongs out, but was un- racing season. Held on the world’s most beautiful able to quicken in the final fur- long and finished third under racecourse, the Festival features class racing with Ryan Moore. several black-type races bearing the name of Trainer John Gosden, said: “It’s beautiful ground, Qatar. The Qatar-sponsored annual Festival kicked but slow ground – is some off on Tuesday (July 28) and will continue up to achievement. Stradivarius the finale on Saturday, August 1. Day One featured had to work for it today. He has been in tremendous form eight races and the most important of them were since Royal Ascot. But I knew the Gr1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes, the that you keep piling those big races on. He ran brilliantly in Gr2 Qatar Lennox Stakes and the Class 2 Qatar the Coronation Cup and obvi- Handicap Stakes. While this year’s renewal is held ously the Gold Cup before this, in exceptional circumstances due to the COVID-19 so he is going to have a fresh- en up now. He is a fabulous challenges, the opening day came in ideal horse. Let us hope Enable and surroundings and saw top-quality racing. Stradivarius are in top order (for the Arc). Frankie will have to decide what he is riding, I probably know the answer, but that will be his decision.”

Smooth success for Space Blues in Qatar Lennox Stakes Space Blues was the comfort- able winner of the seven-fur- long G2 Qatar Lennox Stakes for trainer Charlie Appleby. Only Spoofing on way to winning the Qatar Handicap Stakes 2020.(Pics: Goodwood) The four-year-old Dubawi colt was winning at G2 level for the first time in his career, having twice been placed at G1 level. Held up towards the rear, Space Blues was traveling well, Ebraz – World’s highest-rated Arabian – under William Buick, and made smooth headway to challenge two furlongs out. Entering the final furlong, he shot clear and never looked in any danger as heads list of entries for feature race he came home two lengths to the good of Duke Of Hazzard, Tribune News Network ParisLongchamp on Arc week- ARO Finance and Com- trained by Paul & Oliver Cole Doha end is the second stage while mercial Director Genny and ridden by David Prob- the HH The Amir Sword, high- Haynes is looking forward to ert. Escobar, trained by David In a year full of challenges, light of Qatar’s annual Febru- the race saying: “We are most O’Meara, finished third under the Arabian Racing Organisa- ary Festival, concludes the grateful for the continued Daniel Tudhope. tion (ARO) is delighted that challenge. support by Qatar Racing and Charlie Appleby, said: Qatar Racing and Equestrian This year, on the back of Equestrian Club and Good- “I was delighted with Space Club (QREC) confirmed that his 2019 wins at Goodwood wood racecourse of UK Ara- Blues. He got a nice clean run the Qatar International Stakes and ParisLongchamp, Ebraz bian racing at this most testing round there. There was plenty would go ahead as part of the won a record-breaking third time. Though our season has of pace on and William was Qatar Goodwood Festival HH The Amir Sword, and in been pushed back in the calen- keen to keep it simple. It was 2020 (28 July – 1 August). doing so claimed the Doha dar due to the current circum- a good performance.” The most valuable race of Triple Crown. His place in stances, we are all delighted to their calendar, the one-mile Arabian racing history is more have the opportunity to show- Only Spoofing gets up contest will be held on the re- than deserved. case our sport with a top-level close home winning scheduled date of Saturday, Qatar Racing and Eques- race in front of a crowd eager Qatar Handicap Stakes August 1st, and is the first in trian Club (QREC) CEO for live racing.” A tremendous finish to the five- front of a crowd of invited Nasser bin Sherida Al Kaabi furlong Qatar Handicap saw race-goers at the Goodwood commented: “Supporting and The List the Jedd O’Keeffe-trained Only racecourse in England. Promoting Arabian racing at Spoofing get up close home Twelve entries have been this difficult time is an achieve- 1. Bel’izam (FR); Trainer: Damien De Watrigant (FR) under Kieran O’Neill to deny received (subject to eligibility), ment which QREC has been 2. Deryan (FR); Didier Guillemin (FR) long-time leader Acclaim The however at the top of that list able to realise through coor- 3. Ebraz; Julian Smart (QA) Nation, trained by Eric Alston is His Highness Sheikh Mo- dination with ARO and the 4. Lightning Bolt (FR); K Augenbroe (NL) and ridden by Jason Hart, won hammed bin Khalifa Al Tha- British Horseracing Authority 5. Mehdaaf Athbah; Philip Collington by a neck. A Momentofmad- ni’s Ebraz, returning, like 2017 (BHA) and we do appreciate 6. Shaheer (AE); Jayme Plumb ness, trained by Charlie Hills, winner HH Sheikh Abdullah their cooperation. This year’s 7. Storm Troupour (US); Okbah Aashour 8. Tayf (FR); Thomas Fourcy (FR) finished third under William bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Tayf, for edition will be exceptional as 9. Tijaary (FR); James Owen Buick. Kieran O’Neill, said: a fourth consecutive year. it comes during the Covid-19 10. Zayin Angkor Centurion; P J Hammersly “I was in a nice rhythm, and The £200,000 Group 1 pandemic and the related new 11. Abiyah Athbah; P J Hammersly by the time I got him in a full PA event forms the first stage challenges. Therefore, racing 12. Flying High (FR) K Augenbroe (NL) stride, he got going and was do- of the Doha Triple Crown, the at the Qatar Goodwood Festi- (All entries subject to eligibility) ing it nicely at the end.” (TNN) Qatar Arabian World Cup at val will remain special as ever.” 14 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Sports FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar would be an historic one: Xavi

repeatedly as a replacement then became coach, also said Spaniard says coaching Barca for Setien, but club presi- he thought Qatar would host a dent Josep Maria Bartomeu “historic” World Cup in 2022. remains his primary goal It will be an historic Cup, insists he is sticking with his “It will be an historic Cup, without a doubt. People current coach. without a doubt. People are AFP Tuesday in the Madrid sports are going to be surprised “I have an excellent re- going to be surprised at what Madrid newspaper Marca. lationship with Xavi and we the country is like. In general, “But now I am focused at what the country is talked about many issues. But there are a lot of prejudices Xavi Hernandez, who is on Al Sadd, excited about like. In general, there are next year Quique Setien has a and a lot of unfounded criti- coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar, the new season. When Barca a lot of prejudices and a contract and he is the one we cism. Qatar has everything: a says his “primary goal” is to comes, in the short or long lot of unfounded criticism. hired,” Bartomeu told Barce- small, hospitable and gener- coach Barcelona where he won term, it will come,” he said, lona-based sports newspaper ous country,” he said. a host of trophies, but he is fo- adding that he did not want Qatar has everything: a Mundo Deportivo on Sunday. He added that he looked cused on his current job. to destabilise the current small, hospitable and Xavi has been quaran- forward to seeing former Bar- Xavi also said he was “fine” coach, Quique Setien. generous country. tined in Qatar after catching celona teammate Lionel Messi after testing positive for coro- “Above all, we have to re- COVID-19. playing at the World Cup. navirus. “I do not hide, and I spect Quique Setien and I Xavi Hernandez “I feel good, although “I see Leo playing until he have always said, that my pri- wish the team all the best,” isolated, logically. And I’m wants to. Physically, he’s fast, mary goal, when it happens, said Xavi. like Setien’s idea, now and with looking forward to training strong, a competitive beast, is Barca. It’s my home and “Sometimes Barca plays his previous teams: to dominate soon,” he said. a physical animal. I have no would be a dream,” said Xavi very well, sometimes well, and and to make a beautiful game.” Xavi, who played for Al doubt that he will play at Qatar in an interview published sometimes not so well. But I Former Barcelona legend and Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez. Xavi’s name has come up Sadd from 2015 to 2019 and 2022,” Xavi said. CONCACAF reveals Jurgen Klopp is voted as World Cup 2022 qualifying shake-up LMA Manager of the Year AFP guson: “I know it’s not 100 for the specific mo- AFP London percent appropriate as a Liv- ment and then real- Miami erpool manager but I admire ise you cannot use Jurgen Klopp was voted him. I remember he was the all the players,” The final round of CON- the League Managers’ Asso- first British manager I met. Klopp said. CACAF’s qualifying tourna- ciation Manager of the Year “We had breakfast. I’m “These play- ment for the 2022 World Cup is 3.5 berths on Monday after ending Liv- not sure how much he re- ers can only play to be expanded from six to eight erpool’s 30-year wait to win members but I remember the football they teams, the governing body for up for grabs the Premier League. because for me this moment play because they football in North America, Cen- Klopp led Liverpool to the was like meeting the Pope. know they are need- tral America and the Caribbean CONCACAF said that five Premier League title in the It was absolutely great and ed. confirmed on Monday. teams – Mexico, United same season they were FIFA from that first season we “They are all hu- CONCACAF said in a States, Costa Rica, All teams now have Club World champions. clicked. man beings and no- statement that five teams – The German’s award was “I didn’t think at this mo- body can be held back Mexico, United States, Costa Jamaica and Honduras the chance to announced by former Man- ment I would have a trophy for a year and then Rica, Jamaica and Honduras – would automatically compete for direct access to chester United boss Alex Fer- in my hands named after on the last day – would automatically start start in the final Qatar 2022 and dream of guson, after whom the trophy him.” of the year in the final eight-team round eight-team round robin playing at a World Cup. is now named. Chris Wilder, last year’s be told, robin league where 3.5 berths “Jurgen, fantastic,” Fer- winner of the award, settled ‘Now we for the 2022 finals in Qatar league where 3.5 berths CONCACAF President Victor guson said on Sky Sports. for the runner-up spot this need you’. will be up for grabs. for the 2022 finals in Montagliani “We speak about Leeds time after Sheffield United’s “In be- Those five teams will be Qatar will be up for grabs. spending 16 years in the impressive first season back tween now joined by three teams who CONCACAF’s previous qualifi- Championship, but Liverpool in the Premier League. and then emerge from two rounds of cation plans unworkable. 30 years since winning that Meanwhile, Klopp wants there must preliminary qualifiers which in March 2022 – eight months In a statement, CON- league, incredible. to retain a lean squad to en- be a lot of will involve the remainder of before the World Cup kicks off CACAF President Victor Mon- “You thoroughly deserved sure Liverpool remain com- training and CONCACAF’s 35 FIFA mem- in Qatar. tagliani said the new format it. The performance level of petitive next season. support and ber nations. In the final round, each offered greater opportunity your team was outstanding. The Reds boss used challenges Those preliminary rounds team plays each other on a for World Cup qualification to Your personality runs right 24 players in the Premier stuff like this. will get under way in October, home and away basis with the teams in the region. throughout the whole club. League this term. “The size with 30 teams drawn into six top three finishers qualifying “All teams now have the It was a marvellous perfor- Klopp gave chances to of the squad groups of five. for the World Cup. The fourth- chance to compete for direct mance. some of the club’s academy is not that im- The six group winners will placed team will enter a play- access to Qatar 2022 and “I’ll forgive you for wak- players in the FA and League portant to me, then meet in three two-legged off against a team from a dif- dream of playing at a World ing me up at 3.30am to tell Cups to cope with fixture the quality of second round games, with the ferent region. Cup,” Montagliani said. me you have won the league! congestion. the squad is winners of each tie advancing The qualifying shake-up “We have also respected the Thank you, but anyway, you But he believes keeping as very much so.” to the final round of qualifying. came after the coronavirus positions of those nations which thoroughly deserved it. Well small a core as possible keeps The final round of qualifi- pandemic forced cancella- had already mathematically done.” the players on their toes. Liverpool’s German ers will start in June 2021 be- tion of several FIFA inter- qualified for the FinalR ound Former Borussia Dort- “The solution cannot be manager Jurgen fore reaching their conclusion national windows, making under the previous system.” mund boss Klopp said of Fer- to have a much bigger squad Klopp. (AFP)

Al Sadd sign up Tabata, extend contract with Al Hajri beIN SPORTS to broadcast docu-series depicting Flamengo’s famous 2019 CONMEBOL Libertadores triumph

Tribune News Network to glory in the 2019 CONME- Doha BOL Libertadores to our mil- lions of viewers in 43 coun- beIN SPORTS, the global tries and across 5 continents. sports broadcaster, will air a We know how exciting it is new six-part documentary this for fans to watch behind-the- August following Flamengo’s scenes docu-series. Our view- road to victory at the 2019 ers will be exposed to the pas- CONMEBOL Libertadores. Super watch sion, history, and excitement The series features exclu- of South American football sive behind the scenes footage Millions of subscribers across like never before.” and will be broadcast in 5 lan- beIN’s global network will “The great show offered guages across beIN’s interna- get the chance to watch by Flamengo throughout the tional network in 43 countries behind-the-scenes drama of tournament, together with and 5 continents, including South American football. the fast-paced Single Final in Al Sadd SC, on Tuesday, announced the signing of Brazilian Rodrigo Tabata on a one-year deal after the former Al Rayyan captain failed to the Middle East & North Africa Lima, deserved to be told with reach an agreement with his previous club. The 39-year-old is an attacking midfielder. Meanwhile, Al Sadd SC announced the contract renewal (MENA), Asia Pacific, France, all the details. ‘A Glória Eter- of their player 24-year-old Salem Al Hajri, who is also a member of the Qatar national team. Turkey and North America. beating River Plate by 2 goals na’ captures the passion for A Gloria Eterna, a creation to 1. Flamengo centre forward football in South America and of FC DIEZ MEDIA, CON- Gabriel Barbosa scored twice in a story of overcoming with the MEBOL’s exclusive adviser the 89th and 92nd minutes to CONMEBOL Libertadores as a on their commercial and au- win Flamengo the title for only great goal. Morocco first African powerhouse to restart league diovisual rights for all of the the second time in their history. “We are very pleased to Confederation’s club competi- Flamengo, based in Rio have the collaboration of a AFP Beni Mellal stayed last. tions, details Flamengo’s 38- de Janeiro, play at the world- benchmark brand for world Johannesburg Other major leagues due to resume year wait to become CONME- famous Maracanã stadium sports such as beIN SPORTS soon are the Tunisian Ligue Profession- BOL Libertadores champions and were established in 1895 to show the best of our foot- Morocco has become the first major nelle 1 on August 2, the Egyptian Premier once again. as a rowing club before play- ball”, said Juan Emilio Roa, African football nation to resume league League on August 6 and the South African The journey tracks the ing their first official football Commercial Director of football with two matches late on Monday Absa Premiership on August 11. prior 13 unsuccessful attempts match in 1912. CONMEBOL. ending a four-month suspension due to the Algeria have not decided whether before culminating in 2019’s Flamengo is the most pop- beIN SPORTS exclusively coronavirus pandemic. to restart the 2019/2020 season while dramatic final with interviews ular club in Brazil as well as broadcasts the Copa CON- Three-time African champions Raja leagues in the Democratic Republic of from the players, ex-players the most valuable, with oper- MEBOL Libertadores football Casablanca drew 0-0 away to Difaa el Jadi- Congo, Ghana, Nigeria and Senegal have and the managers of Flamen- ating revenues of about R$939 tournament across the USA, di while hosts Hassania Agadir edged Raja Two games marked the return of Morocco’s been cancelled. go and River Plate both before million in 2019. Canada, Australia, New Zea- Beni Mellal 1-0 with Mehdi Oubila scoring. Botola Pro 1 League with Raja Casablanca Burundi, a small, densely populated and after the 2019 Single Final Jonathan Whitehead, land and 24 territories in the Both Botola Pro 1 matches were played drawing 0-0 away to Difaa El Jadidi and east African country, was the only one in in Lima. Head of Sports for beIN Middle East and North Africa behind closed doors in the north African Hassania Agadir claiming a 1-0 win at home the continent to continue playing through The first Single Final in MENA, said: “This is defi- until 2022. The 2020 tourna- kingdom, where there have been 20,887 against Beni Mellal. the pandemic, and crowds were permitted. Copa CONMEBOL Libertado- nitely considered one of the ment will resume on 15th Sep- cases of COVID-19 and 316 deaths. Tanzania were the first nation to re- res history, Flamengo’s barren greatest comebacks in football tember, following the tempo- Raja and Difaa remained sixth and pions Wydad Casablanca while Hassania sume playing, in mid June, after shutting run in the competition came history, we are delighted to be rary suspension of live sport eighth in a table led by defending cham- moved away from the relegation zone and down three months earlier. to the most dramatic of ends broadcasting Flamengo’s road due to COVID-19. Sports Wednesday, July 29, 2020 15

Serbian Perisic appointed Qatar basketball coach Series’ star Stuart Broad, 500, makes hosts swell with pride AFP Manchester Scoreboard England 1st innings 369 Stuart Broad joined one of West Indies 1st innings 197 England 2nd Innings 226-2 decl cricket’s most exclusive clubs West Indies 2nd Innings when he took his 500th Test (Target: 399, overnight: 10-2) wicket as England completed K. Brathwaite lbw b Broad ���������������������������������� 19 a series-clinching win over J. Campbell c Root b Broad �����������������������������������0 K. Roach c Buttler b Broad ������������������������������������4 the West Indies at Old Traf- S. Hope c Broad b Woakes ��������������������������������� 31 ford on Tuesday. S. Brooks c Buttler b Woakes ������������������������������ 22 The 34-year-old became R. Chase run out (Bess) �����������������������������������������7 just the seventh bowler and J. Blackwood c Buttler b Broad ��������������������������� 23 J. Holder lbw b Woakes ��������������������������������������� 12 fourth pacemen to reach the S. Dowrich lbw b Woakes ���������������������������������������8 landmark when he had open- R. Cornwall lbw b Woakes ��������������������������������������2 Serbian Miodrag Perisic has earlier coached Egypt and Lebanon too. er Kraigg Brathwaite plumb S. Gabriel not out ���������������������������������������������������0 lbw for 19 on the fifth day of Extras: (lb1) ����������������������������������������������������������1 Total: (All out, 37.1 overs, 176 mins) ������������� 129 Tribune News Network In a statement, Qatar na- the third Test. Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Campbell), 2-6 (Roach), 3-45 Doha tional team manager Abdul- Broad ended the se- (Brathwaite), 4-71 (Hope), 5-79 (Brooks), 6-87 rahman al Hitmi said, Perisic ries when he had Jermaine (Chase), 7-99 (Holder), 8-117 (Dowrich), 9-119 (Cornwall), 10-129 (Blackwood). The Qatar Basketball Federa- has been appointed after a Blackwood caught behind as Bowling: Anderson 8-4-18-0; Broad 8.1-1-36-4; tion have appointed Serbian long period of study. the West Indies, set a huge Woakes 11-0-50-5; Archer 10-1-24-0. Miodrag Perisic as head coach “We worked a lot to iden- target of 399 for victory, col- Result: England won by 269 runs. of the national basketball team. tify the new national team lapsed to a meagre 129 all Toss: West Indies Man-of-the-match: Stuart Broad (ENG) The 47-year-old, who has coach. We considered several out in under 38 overs. Series: England win three-match series 2-1 coached in Egypt, Lebanon, names before finally decid- Blackwood’s wicket gave England man of the series: Stuart Broad Romania and Bahrain, will ing to go with Perisic. I hope Broad a match return of 10-67 West Indies man of the series: Roston Chase. have a lot to do to turn the he can help our players in the in addition to the dashing 62 he fortunes of the struggling bas- coming days,” he said. made batting at No 10 in Eng- ketball team. The QBF had Perisic has won titles in land’s first innings 369. special to get 500...It feels sacked Greek coach Panos Egypt and was also a finalist In between Broad’s strikes great to do it when contribut- Yiannara in mid-June follow- with Beirut Club in the 2019 on Tuesday, fellow paceman ing to a win.” ing a string of poor results. Arab Club Championship. Chris Woakes returned innings Brathwaite was also the dis- figures of 5-50. missed batsman when James Victory saw England, who Anderson, Broad’s longstand- controversially left Broad out of ing England new-ball colleague, the side that lost the firstT est at took his 500th Test wicket, at Denmark plans to Southampton by four wickets, Lord’s in September 2017. complete a 2-1 win in a three- “What a stat that is,” said match series and regain the Broad. “He (Anderson) came host Tour de France Wisden Trophy they lost in the to me yesterday when we were Caribbean last year. batting and said you know who Man-of-the-match Broad, it’s going to be, ‘Kraigg Brath- 2021 stages after playing in his 140th Test, had waite’.” been stranded on 499 wick- The only bowlers with more ets when, after he had already than 600 Test wickets are for- calendar changes taken eight in this match, rain England’s Man-of-the-Series Stuart Broad (centre) and teammates leave the pitch after winning the third mer spinners – Sri Lanka’s washed out the whole of Mon- Test against West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester on Tuesday. England won by 269 runs. (AFP) Muttiah Muralitharan (800), DPA day’s fourth day. Australian Shane Warne (708) Stockholm He reached the 500-mark told Sky Sports of his land- playing in front of crowds Broad’s father Chris – a for- and India’s Anil Kumble (619). on Tuesday when a full-length mark achievement, which again,” added Broad. “I want mer England opening batsman The only seamers ahead The 2021 edition of the Tour ball struck Brathwaite’s back came during a behind closed to say a huge thank you to – was at Old Trafford to witness of Broad are Anderson (589 de France will start a week pad, with the opener not both- doors series that marks inter- the West Indies too, the his son’s achievement in his role wickets) and Australia’s Glenn earlier than earlier scheduled ering to review umpire Michael national cricket’s return from sacrifice they’ve made. This as the match referee. McGrath (563) and the West to avoid overlapping with the Gough’s decision. the coronavirus lockdown. summer wouldn’t be hap- “It was great to have my Indies’ Courtney Walsh (519), Tokyo Games, the Interna- “It feels amazing,” Broad “I’m looking forward to pening without them.” dad here,” said Broad. “It was both of whom are retired. tional Cycling Union (UCI) said on Tuesday. Following a video confer- the Euro 2020 football tour- ence meeting of the Profes- nament that UEFA post- sional Cycling Council, the poned until next year. The Broad says he could be last paceman in ‘500 club’ Tour de France was to open last match in Denmark was June 26 and finish on July 18 - scheduled for June 28. It AFP fectively ended by England in The 500+ Club shire seamer could surpass his the weekend before the Tokyo was not clear if the Danish Manchester 2016 to keep him going in the This is how the 34-year-old England paceman’s record compares with the eventual tally. Olympics are due to open, the stages would be pushed back Test match arena, said schedul- other members of Test cricket’s ‘500 club’ (wickets, player, team, matches, “I’ve never even thought UCI statement said. to 2022, Danish broadcasters Stuart Broad said changes ing would now be the issue for a best bowling in an innings, best bowling in a match, average, five wickets in about that,” said Broad. “(But) Denmark is scheduled DR and TV2 reported. to the global cricket calen- fast bowler wanting to join him an innings, 10 wickets in a match): why not try and follow in Jim- to host the first stages of the Copenhagen mayor Frank dar could mean he will be in the ‘500 club’. 800 Muttiah Muralitharan (SRI/ICC) 133 9-51 16-220 22.72 67 22 my’s footsteps? He’s been won- epic race, and under the initial Jensen said on Friday it was the last paceman to take 500 “Someone is going to have 708 Shane Warne (AUS) 145 8-71 12-128 25.41 37 10 derful to play with. Tour de France schedule the “most likely” that the Tour Test wickets. to play a lot of cricket because 619 Anil Kumble (IND) 132 10-74 14-149 29.65 35 8 “If I keep bowling the way I 589 James Anderson (ENG) 153 7-42 11-71 26.85 28 3 capital of Copenhagen was to start in Denmark will be The 34-year-old Broad is there is a lot of competition out 563 Glenn McGrath (AUS) 124 8-24 10-27 21.64 29 3 am for the next few years then I host a 13-kilometre time trial moved to 2022. only the seventh bowler in his- there, between different T20 519 Courtney Walsh (WIS) 132 7-37 13-55 24.44 22 3 wouldn’t rule anything out.” on July 2, 2021. Tour de France organ- tory to have taken 500 Test leagues franchises, 100-ball.” 501 Stuart Broad (ENG) 140 8-15 11-121 27.94 18 3 Broad ended the West In- Media reports in Denmark izer ASO has considered the wickets and the fourth quick. Broad, who also marked his dies series as the leading bowler and France have in recent days French region of Brittany, the When Fred Trueman be- 140th Test with a match haul of Australia off-spinner Nathan numbers but whether they’ll be on either side, with 16 wickets reported on possible changes home region of five-time tour came the first man to take 300 10-67, added: “I feel very lucky Lyon, with 390 Test wickets, able to play the amount of Test at a miserly average of 10.93, to the Tour de France schedule winner Bernard Hinault, as a Test wickets back in 1964, the to have played for England in would appear to have much cricket the seam bowlers have despite being controversially to avoid a scheduling conflict replacement for Denmark, ac- outstanding England fast bowl- an era where we’ve played a lot hope of becoming the eighth to get that feat remains to be left out of England’s defeat in with the Tokyo Olympics. The cording to French newspaper er, asked if anyone might break of Test cricket in the summer member of a select group. seen,” he added. the first Test at Southampton. Games have been postponed Le Telegramme. his record, reportedly replied: and a lot in the winter. Anderson inspiration -”You Broad’s longtime new-ball “I thought ‘where am I go- to next year due to the corona- Grand Depart Copenhagen “Aye, but whoever does will be “I think there’s talk of thin- need a lot of Test matches to get colleague James Anderson, ing here?’” admitted Broad. virus pandemic. Denmark has been designated bloody tired.” ning the amount of Tests we 500 wickets,” said Broad. who is approaching 600 Test “I’m glad I stayed strong be- Copenhagen is already as the northernmost start in Broad, whose one-day play in a summer down.” “I think there’ll be people wickets, suggested before play cause I’m very happy two set to host four matches in the Tour de France’s history. international career was ef- Among active bowlers, only who have the talent to get the Tuesday that the Nottingham- weeks later.”

Delivering social change Generation Amazing initiative empowers local youth to make positive impact

SC.qa They will undertake a year- to focus on inspiring a genera- ity, and other issues that I am Doha long journey to develop their tion committed to using sport adamant about, it’s great to skills and fulfil their roles. as a tool for social change, be a part for it. It’s really an Generation Amazing – the During their training, advo- based on leadership skills, tol- honour for me to advocate for FIFA World Cup 2022™ so- cates will participate in several erance and diversity.” such change through a sport cial and legacy programme – online webinars investigating Moza Al Mohannadi, Gen- that I truly love.” has launched a new initiative a variety of issues related to eration Amazing’s Marketing & Another advocate, 22-year- which will empower young the field of sport for develop- Communications Director, said: old Shouq Al Sulaiti, said: “I people from Qatar to deliver ment and social change. “We look forward to following am looking forward to giving positive social change in their In addition, they will play a our youth advocates’ journey back to my community. Using communities. key role in Generation Amaz- and seeing how they grow into football for development is an The Generation Amazing ing activations and events in their new roles as leaders of the unusual, challenging and in- Youth Advocates Programme an interactive learning en- programme, in continuation of teresting way to achieve this. I will initially include nine fe- vironment. The Generation our mission to use football as am inspired by the football for males and six males aged be- Amazing Festival, an annual an empowerment tool for social good movement, in the pursuit tween 16 and 24. Each advocate football for development event change, both in the lead-up to of social change, and excited to will be empowered to represent in Doha taking hundreds of Qatar 2022 and beyond.” be a part of this journey.” and uphold Generation Amaz- international youth on an ac- One of the new advocates Generation Amazing was ing pillar causes, such as gender tive citizenship through foot- is 16-year-old Ali Fakhroo. He launched during Qatar’s suc- quality and inclusion. ball training, will be one of the said: “I am really excited to meet cessful bid to host the World As well as helping to de- highlights and learning oppor- people from different cultures Cup. The programme seeks to liver positive social change, tunities for the advocates. as it will help us to establish new aid communities with identi- advocates will help to find Generation Amazing Pro- relationships. I am going to use fied needs via a football-driven solutions to multilateral and grammes Director, Nasser football for good, for social jus- methodology and strategy of national social challenges Al Khori, said: “Generation tice and for social change.” training, both on the pitch and through the use of sport as a Amazing’s Youth Advocates Fakhroo added: “Football in classrooms, activating com- transformative tool. Programme has trained more is one my biggest passions so munication, teamwork and Advocates will promote than 60 youth advocates inter- The Generation Amazing Youth Advocates Programme will initially include nine females and six males to use football and implement leadership skills for the benefit Generation Amazing’s mis- nationally since its inception. aged between 16 and 24. Each advocate will be empowered to represent and uphold Generation Amazing it with the social development of communities who come into sion and values on the ground. Our latest initiative continues pillar causes, such as gender quality and inclusion. goals, such as gender equal- contact with its teachings. 16 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The Last Word QF engineers transform snorkelling masks into ventilators

Tribune News Network also make it a good option for have to use them. However, if Doha healthcare workers to use as it there are opportunities to use dials down the risk of contract- them to help less fortunate SEVERAL months ago, when ing the virus. countries with overwhelming COVID-19 had just about start- Having already delivered cases, we are happy to help”, Dr ed to change the world, the hundreds of modified face Khraisheh, professor and chair possibility that this might pose shields to both Qatar Founda- of Tamuq’s Mechanical Engi- a bigger challenge than people tion and Qatar Red Crescent So- neering programme said. had anticipated, was not lost on ciety, Tamuq has also delivered “I think this is the first time the scientific community.W hile prototypes of the snorkelling we have put so much effort into the medical community braced mask adapters to Hamad Medi- something and are hoping it itself for what was to come, engi- cal Corporation, should there be will never be used”, Dr Al-Ha- neers and researchers were not a need to use them. midi, the laboratories manager far behind. Other innovations in the in the Mechanical Engineering Professors and lab engineers The idea was to repurpose commercially available snorkelling masks by connecting them to adapters/valves to be used as non-invasive ventilators. works include isolation cham- department said. Dr Al-Hamidi from Texas A&M University at bers for patients and hands-free and his team were given spe- Qatar mobilised their resources el – using snorkelling masks Foundation Research, Develop- was to repurpose these com- can be omitted entirely. door openers for the general cial permissions early on in to develop face shields, valves manufactured by Decathlon, a ment and Innovation arranged mercially available snorkelling Additionally, these masks public now that countries are the pandemic to work in the and other tools that would help sporting goods company, and for the masks to be donated by masks by connecting them to feature a filter and a PEEP valve opening up again. Tamuq laboratories to finalise fight the virus. One such proto- modifying them to be plugged Decathlon to the engineering adapters/valves to be used as that the team at Tamuq worked “We certainly know that we, their prototypes. type was that of a snorkelling into ventilators. Using the open team for modification. non-invasive ventilators. to modify, to ensure little to no as an institution, are constantly “As an engineering school, mask that could be converted source information available The team at the Qatar For patients with respiratory leakage of contaminated air innovating and are prepared we have the capability to design, into a ventilator using just an online, Dr Marwan Khraisheh Foundation partner univer- difficulties, a ventilation proce- once worn by a patient with to help during these turbulent develop and manufacture a adapter and being plugged into and Dr Yasser Al Hamidi of sity began by designing a bet- dure called ‘intubation’ is typi- COVID-19, and to keep positive times. We have manufactured number of innovations that can ventilating machines at hospi- Texas A&M University at Qa- ter-engineered version of the cally employed, which involves pressure inside lungs to keep adapters and valves and modi- help in a situation like this, and tals, or used as a substitute for tar’s (Tamuq’s) Mechanical En- open-source concept available inserting a tube into the trachea. lungs from collapsing. This fied the masks proactively, but we are grateful to have the op- the widely used N-95 masks. gineering programme led the and used the fabricating facili- Using the adapter designed in- could significantly reduce the thankfully, the situation in Qa- portunity to support the medical A startup company in Italy efforts to design and develop ties and 3D printers available house connected to a snorkelling risk to healthcare workers treat- tar has been handled well from community during this time”, first began to apply this mod- similar versions for Qatar. Qatar in their laboratories. The idea mask, the invasive procedure ing COVID-19 patients. It would the beginning and we did not Dr Khraisheh added.

HBKU College of Law webinar examines functioning of courts during coronavirus Qatar Foundation awards Tribune News Network Doha innovation grants to eight How courts have adapted to COVID-19 provided the backdrop for a recent webinar co-organised by the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa startups to tackle COVID-19 University (HBKU) and the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre Innovation Coupon is a grant managed by QF RDI to help local entrepreneurs (QICDRC). The American Soci- ety of International Law (ASIL) Tribune News Network also served as a sponsor of the lawyer who tried cases in US tropoulos and moderator of Doha event, which attracted partici- courts, provided insights prin- the session remarked: “While pants from across the world. cipally from the perspective of disruptive, COVID-19 has TO support the national and The webinar featured a access to justice. prompted courts to adapt and global responses to COVID-19, distinguished panel of ex- The discussion primarily do so quickly. Many courts, Qatar Foundation has deployed perts with vast experience focused on the challenges of such as the QICDRC, the Qa- all resources, including staff op- and knowledge in trying cas- remote hearings and new ways tar courts, and the US courts, erating at the frontlines, to de- es and conducting hearings. of structuring in-person trials have the technology for e-fil- velop solutions that help people QICDRC’s contributions were to maintain social distancing ings and online hearings. An and economies recover from the led by President Lord Thomas while respecting due process. interesting observation from adverse socio-economic conse- of Cwmgiedd and Registrar The webinar highlighted the the session is whether in cer- quences of the pandemic. One velop these ideas into solutions that reduces person-to-person project will help tackle issues Christopher Grout. important role of technology tain jurisdictions what were such initiative of the organisa- for real-world problems not only contact while making drive-by confronting parents and schools Since the beginning of the -- yet also acknowledged its once “live” hearings, in which tion-wide effort is the Innova- to support the fight against the orders at restaurants and cafes concerning children’s under- pandemic, the QICDRC has limits -- particularly when ex- legal argument is the sole mat- tion Coupon COVID-19 Chal- pandemic, but to also create a – a practice engrained in Qatari standing of the current social handled hearings online. Chief amination of witnesses is criti- ter before the court as opposed lenge. viable and sustainable economic culture. By allowing people to situation by the COVID-19. Judge Barbara M G Lynn of cal to the fact-finding process. to admission of evidence and Innovation Coupon is a and social impact for the com- scan menus, make an order, and ECO-Shield is a novel eco- the US District Court for the Proceedings concluded with a examination of witnesses, will grant managed by QF Research, munity”, said Dr Rachid Zaffou, input their plate number before friendly material produced from Northern District of Texas, question and answer session now largely shift to the online Development, and Innovation technology and innovation di- or upon arriving at the food es- bamboo, pineapple, banana the first federal judge to try a and additional interventions platform. Our panellists con- (QF RDI) to help local entrepre- rector, QF RDI. tablishment, the app minimises and other food waste. Using criminal case in the US since from an online audience. firmed there is no one-size- neurs and startups scale their in- In May, 2020, QF RDI customer-staff interactions, the propriety material to create the pandemic surfaced, also Speaking after the webi- fits-allapproach to keeping novative ideas. Awardees of the launched the Innovation Coupon while conveniently facilitating personal protective equipments participated. College of Law nar, College of Law Associate courts up and running during Innovation Coupon COVID-19 COVID-19 Challenge aimed at sales transactions. Study Bud- (PPEs) for various applications, Dean Susan L Karamanian, a Professor Dr George Dimi- crises.” Challenge Tier 1 are Pickup Or- supporting concepts designed to dy, submitted by a Qatari female the proposal addresses issues der, Study Buddies and Build tackle challenges related to the vi- who is passionate about children surrounding non-biodegradable Forward; awardees for Tier 2 rus. The call received close to 100 learning, is an online platform waste, especially those created include The Fight takes Flight, applications from individual en- that allows children to find study by the increased consumption of Combat Covid19 and ECO- trepreneurs, SMEs and startups partners or groups while main- PPEs during the COVID-19. QA to resume Helsinki flights today Shield; while AltComm, Airlift, with innovative solutions to so- taining social distancing. The Tier 3 awardee AltComm is and Eco Probe won in Tier 3. cial and economic aspects im- platform further support learn- an eye-tracking software that ‎Tribune News Network network. By optimising its mix of demand due to COVI-19 forced QF RDI’s Innovation Cou- pacted by the COVID-19. Of the ing by allowing volunteer tutors features novel, context-based DOHA aircraft and grounding its A380 us to temporarily suspend ser- pon provides three tiers of fund- 22 proposals shortlisted, eight and students to connect online. recommender system. It offers fleet, the airline continues to fly vices to Helsinki, we are proud to ing that help applicants gradu- were selected for grants, includ- Build Forward aims to sim- valuable support to patients Qatar Airways (QA) will re- only the right sized aircraft on all have never stopped flying to Co- ally move their ideas forward ing a number of ideas submitted plify construction procurement with compromised communi- sume three weekly flights to Hel- routes to the Nordics, reducing penhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. from the development of proof- by Qatari females. processes by creating an online cation in critical care settings. sinki today, July 29 , becoming its environmental impact by of- As we pass the worst of the crisis, of-concept, exploration of value “Innovation Coupon is part platform that supports B2B It is particularly useful during the only Gulf carrier to serve four fering sensible and responsible we look forward to increasing proposition, to identification of of our commitment to help ear- purchase, sale and rental of con- this pandemic, given that many Nordic capitals. capacity to meet both passenger our services to the Nordic region the path-to-market. Tier 1 pro- ly-stage startups and individual struction materials, tools and COVID-19 patients admitted The resumption of Helsinki and cargo demand. to support the recovery of tour- vides funding of up to QR50,000 innovators to mature their ideas equipment. It also supports the into ICU are unable to commu- flights will see the national car- Qatar Airways Group Chief ism and trade in the region.” to qualified individuals applica- so that they can move their ideas acquisition of building-related nicate due to general fatigue or rier of Qatar operate 22 weekly Executive Akbar Al Baker said, During the pandemic, in ad- tions, while Tier 2 and Tier 3 of- forward to become viable busi- services. The app will incentivise mechanical impediments such flights to the Nordics, with daily “We are glad to see Helsinki re- dition to scheduled passenger fer QR100,000 and QR200,000 nesses. We are very pleased with the use of technologies and inno- as ventilators and incubators. flights toO slo and Stockholm turn to our network, a significant services, Qatar Airways Cargo worth of grants to successful the result of this year’s campaign vations that promote enhanced Eco Probe is a green and mo- and five weekly flights to Copen- indicator of the recovery of the have also operated a large num- individuals, SMEs, and startups and to award grants to eight productivity and sustainability bile composting solution, with a hagen. Nordic travel market. With a to- ber of scheduled freighters, char- applicants. highly promising projects”, said in the building process. variety of commercial uses, from The airline’s mix of modern tal of 22 weekly flights to the re- ters and freight-only passenger “The COVID-19 pandemic Dr Zaffou. The Tier 2 awardee The restaurants to large-scale insti- fuel-efficient aircraft meant its gion, we are delighted to be the aircraft to Oslo, Stockholm, turned out to be a strong driver Tier 1 awardee Pickup Or- Fight Takes Flight, Combat Cov- tutions. Using microbial tech- network has never fallen below first Gulf carrier to offer flights Copenhagen, Gothenburg and of creativity and innovation, der offers effective solution to id19 uses short animation videos nology, Eco Probe can reduce 30 destinations throughout this to the four Nordic capitals of Helsinki to support Nordic ex- our community has been a rich the implementation of social featuring local characters to pro- food waste volume by up to 90 crisis and has enabled the airline Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo and porters and transport essential source of innovative ideas that distancing in the food service vide impactful learning experi- percent, decrease disposal costs, to adapt its plans and quickly re- Stockholm. medical supplies and PPE to the can help tackle the crisis. Our market. The proposal includes ences among children. Through and create a nutrient-rich, reus- sume routes to rebuild its global “While the drop in air travel region. goal is to capture and to help de- developing a mobile application its 3D animated web series, the able end-product.

QF, EAA to provide scholarships to promising students

Its reach has now been ex- a difference, are supported ute to the social and economic 15 QF students identified as recipients of the tended through the new col- to be everything they can be. future of Qatar by investing Al Fakhoora Dynamic Futures Qatar programme laboration between QF and Investing in the potential of these scholarships from our EAA, with Noof Al Derham, individuals means investing Dynamic Futures Qatar pro- Tribune News Network awarded scholarships under director of Student Financial in the future of our country gramme to these 15 students, Doha the Al Fakhoora programme Services, QF, said: “Qatar and our world, and we are who represent the next gen- – a programme of the Edu- Foundation and Education delighted that the pathway to eration of inspirational and Fifteen promising students cation Above All Foundation Above All Foundation share education that the Dynamic civic-minded leaders.” with the potential to be driv- (EAA) –from the 2020/21 an unswerving belief in the Futures Qatar programme of- The scholarships will ers of change in Qatar and academic year. importance of quality educa- fers is now being opened up to have a value of $11,900 per on the global stage are to see The Al Fakhoora Dynamic tion, the value it can bring Qatar Foundation students.” year and will be available to new educational doors being Futures Qatar programme is to societies throughout the Mohammed Saad Al non-Qatari students whose opened for them through a designed to remove poten- world, and the need for it to Kubaisi, EAA’s Director of backgrounds may otherwise partnership between Qatar tial barriers to education for be inclusive and accessible. Procurement and Operations, present them with challenges Foundation and Education young people in Qatar who “Through this partner- said: “At EAA, we believe in in gaining a quality education. Above All Foundation. have the potential to excel ship, we will ensure that tal- the power of education to give Under the agreement, QF will The agreement between both in their studies and in The Al Fakhoora Dynamic Futures Qatar programme is designed to ented young people with so today’s young adults the abil- vet and shortlist students, af- the two organisations will life, and empower them to remove potential barriers to education for young people in Qatar much to give to Qatar and ity to navigate the challenges ter which they will participate lead to a selected group of develop skills that prepare the world, but who may face and opportunities of the fu- in a selection camp before the students at Qatar Founda- them to make tangible contri- society once their university their professional abilities obstacles to receiving the ture, as global citizens. final selection of recipients is tion (QF) universities being butions to Qatari and global days are over, through both and their sense of civic duty. education they need to make “We are proud to contrib- made.