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Amir offers condolences to Tunisian DEPUTY AMIR VISITS HMC’S NEW people on president Essebsi’s death EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA CENTER

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THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has offered con- dolences to the Tunisian people on the death of Tunisian Presi- dent Beji Caid Essebsi. “My sincere condolences to the brotherly Tunisian people on the death of President Beji Caid Essebsi. I also share his family’s sorrow, asking God for mercy and paradise,” the Amir said in a tweet. The Tunisian presidency on Thursday announced the death of Beji Caid Essebsi Essebsi at the age of 92. A leading figure in the coun- try since the “Arab Spring” upris- nounced later,” a presidency Tunisian parliament speaker ing eight years ago, Essebsi was statement said. The prime minis- Mohamed Ennaceur was sworn in hospitalised late last month for a ter declared seven days of nation- as interim president on Thursday. week after suffering what authori- al mourning. The next presidential election, ties described as a severe health Tunisia’s foreign minister said hitherto set for November 17, will The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani visited the new Emergency and Trauma Center of Hamad crisis. a state funeral for Essebsi would now be held on September 15, the Medical Corporation on Thursday. During the visit, the Deputy Amir saw the different departments that will provide “On Thursday morning, the be held on Saturday and the pres- Independent Electoral Commis- treatment for injuries and critical conditions. The Deputy Amir also inspected the hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, President of the Republic died at idency urged Tunisians to unite sion said. and a number of facilities designed to facilitate work with the most modern systems and medical equipment. The the military hospital in Tunis... and safeguard the nation’s pre- A parliamentary vote is set for Deputy Amir was accompanied during the tour by Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin The burial ceremony will be an- sent and future. October 6. Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani. (QNA) PAGE 16

Over 100 migrants feared drowned off Libyan coast We are proud of the graduation of our MORE than 100 migrants were missing after their boat sank off the coast of Libya in what might be the worst tragedy in the students from Police College, says PM Mediterranean this year, aid agencies said on Thursday. “The sinking took place off the coast of the city of Khoms,” some 100 kms from Tripoli, said Safa Msehli, spokesperson for the QNA was held this morning at Police International Organisation of Migration in Libya. About 145 DOHA College. migrants were rescued by the Libyan coastguard, and survivors The second group of the had reported that about 150 people remained missing, she PRIME Minister and Minister programme included 300 stu- said. (AFP) PAGE 5 of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- dents who received training in lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al sports and military fields as well Thani, the Chairman of Su- as educational, awareness and preme Council of Police Col- religious lectures. lege, on Thursday attended About 2,000 students born the graduation ceremony of between 1/1/2008 and 1/1/2011 the fourth mandatory qualify- participated in Tomorrow’s Of- ing course organised by Police ficers programme in its second FATH AL KHAIR ARRIVES College for the graduates of ci- edition. The programme aims AT GREEK PORT vilian universities. to consolidate Islamic and Arab The PM honoured the values, deepen national identity The fourth voyage of Fath Al graduate who came first in the and provide students with some Khair arrived at the Greek course and handed over cer- sport and military skills. port of Thessaloniki on tificates to the graduates. “We also witnessed today at Thursday. “We are proud of the grad- the Police College the gradua- uation of our students from Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani with the tion ceremony of 300 students the Police College of civilian graduates at Police College on Thursday. SEE ALSO PAGE 2 from the programme of the universities in various scien- #Tomorrow’s Officers, after tific disciplines, after passing of the country and achieving ments and the Internal Se- ous academic lectures under passing military training and the requirements of the fourth the vision of Qatar,” the PM curity Force (Lekhwiya) with the supervision of trainers and various educational lectures compulsory training course, said in a tweet. various specialties. experts in various disciplines. suited to their age within the to continue their career in the The list of graduates of the During the six-month The PM also witnessed the Ministry of Interior’s plan to in- Ministry of Interior. I wish qualifying course included 135 course, attendees received graduation ceremony of the culcate the values and national them a bright future that sup- attendees from the Ministry military, sports and police- second group of “Tomorrow’s identity of the young people,” ports the building and stability of Interior’s different depart- related training as well as vari- Officers” programme which the PM said in another tweet. UAE contributes to mess after mess in the Middle East: Report HE UAE has been con- law to terminate all arms In 2014, the Pentagon said disastrous war in Yemen and tion for its massive violations Vladimir Putin, a first for Rus- New York University’s tributing to mess after sales to the UAE. Menendez’s the UAE had secretly bombed the premeditated murder of of human rights both at home sia in the Gulf region. The year presence in the UAE has at- Tmess in the Middle East, move showed that the time Libya, much to the surprise Washington Post contributing and abroad. before that, the UAE struck tracted growing criticism, according to a report in Wash- has come for Washington to and annoyance of US officials. columnist Jamal Khashoggi. As is the case in Saudi Ara- a deal to buy Russian anti- especially since the deten- ington Post. launch a radical overhaul of The UAE currently stands Yet the essential role played bia, prisons in the UAE hold armour missiles and Sukhoi tion, torture and sentencing In an opinion piece in its relationship with Abu Dha- accused of supplying al-Qae- by the UAE in Yemen and in dozens of peaceful activists fighters, and to jointly develop of British academic Matthew the Washington Post, Brian bi,” Dooley wrote. da-linked militias in Yemen other grievous human rights convicted in sham trials and a light-combat fighter jet. Hedges. Dooley, a senior adviser at Menendez’s query follows with US-made weapons, and violations goes largely unno- subjected to torture. Moreo- Zayed is also the reported Arming the UAE as it sup- Human Rights First, high- fresh revelations that hi-tech of supporting the military ticed. ver, the two governments of- mastermind behind a regional ports horrific abuses in Libya, lighted the role played by the US antitank missiles sold to junta that has been violently Recent reports indicate ten work in concert. dispute with Qatar that has Yemen, Sudan and at home UAE in destabilising the Mid- the UAE have ended up in the repressing pro-democratic that UAE’s leaders may be And it is not only the forced the US into the awk- should also be embarrassing. dle East. hands of Libyan rebel forces forces in Sudan. trying to extricate themselves UAE’s human rights record ward position of having to me- In fact, it should be unaccep- “Last week, Senator Rob- fighting to overthrow the All this shows that Abu from Yemen. that should worry Washing- diate between military allies. table. ert Menendez (NJ), the rank- US-supported government Dhabi is a profoundly unreli- They know that the hu- ton. The government in Abu While the US government The effort to end uncon- ing Democrat on the Foreign in Tripoli. That same govern- able ally, the report added. manitarian and human- Dhabi is also flirting with Rus- has been slow to reevaluate ditional US support for Saudi Relations Committee, sent ment has just accused the In recent months, con- rights catastrophe they’ve sia. Last year, Mohammed its relationship with the UAE Arabia is long overdue. But a letter to Secretary of State UAE of using a US-made jet to gressional critics of Saudi created makes for bad public bin Zayed, the UAE’s de facto dictatorship, other American Congress shouldn’t overlook Mike Pompeo warning that bomb a migrant center in Lib- Arabia have grown increas- relations. Even so, the UAE leader, signed a Declaration institutions are pushing for the kingdom’s partner in the US may be obligated by ya, killing at least 53 people. ingly vocal over that country’s should also be getting atten- of Strategic Partnership with change. crime, the report concluded. 02 Friday, July 26, 2019

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AMIR RECEIVES MESSAGE FROM ARGENTINE PRESIDENT PM attends Police College graduation

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has received a written message from President of Argentina Mauricio Macri, pertaining to bilateral relations and the means of boosting them. Secretary-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr Ahmed bin Hassan al Hammadi received the message during a meeting with Ambassador of Argentina to Qatar HE Carlos Alberto Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani with other dignitaries at the Police College graduation ceremony on Thursday. Hernandez on Thursday. (QNA) QNA DOHA

PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Quick read al Thani, who is also the chairman of Su- preme Council of Police College, attended FM sends message to Indian counterpart the graduation ceremony of the fourth mandatory qualifying course organised by MINISTER of External Affairs of India Dr Subrahmanyam Police College for the graduates of civilian Jaishankar has received a written message from Deputy Prime universities on Thursday. Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed The prime minister also witnessed the bin Abdulrahman al Thani, pertaining to bilateral relations and graduation of the second batch of ‘Tomor- the means of boosting them. The message was delivered by row’s Officers’ programme which was held Ambassador of Qatar to India HE Mohammed Khater al Khater at Police College. during a meeting with Assistant Undersecretary for Gulf Af- The second group of the programme fairs in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs Dr TV Nagendra included 300 students who received train- Prasad in New Delhi. (QNA) ing in sports and military field skills, as well as educational, awareness and religious FM sends message to Tajik FM lectures. About 2,000 students born between MINISTER of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirodjidin Mukhriddin January 1, 2008 and January 1, 2011, has received a written message from Deputy Prime Minister participated in Tomorrow’s Officers pro- and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin gramme in its second edition. Abdulrahman al Thani, pertaining to bilateral relations and the means of boosting them. The message was delivered by Ambassador of Qatar to Tajikistan HE Ibrahim bin Moham- med al Abdullah during a meeting with Tajikistan’s minister of foreign affairs in Dushanbe. (QNA) Gharrafat Al Rayyan Interchange and Luqta Street FM sends message to Swazi counterpart service roads to be closed partially from tomorrow MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Eswatini Thuli Dladla on Thursday received TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Luqta Street will be temporarily Road users heading west- a written message from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister DOHA closed, affecting Qatar Founda- bound from Doha towards of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al tion Gate 1. Gharrafat Al Rayyan area will Thani, pertaining to bilateral ties and the means of enhancing THE Public Works Authority However, the straight traffic be diverted to internal roads them. The message was delivered by Acting Charges d’Affaires (Ashghal) will implement par- movement between Doha and from QNCC entrance and then of Qatar to Eswatini HE Ahmed bin Tajer Mohammed al Sada tial closure of the Gharrafat Al Dukhan as well as Gharrafat guided by the use of directional during a meeting with the minister of foreign affairs and inter- Rayyan Interchange and the Al Rayyan Tunnel will remain signage to reach Gharrafat Al national cooperation in Mbabane. (QNA) service roads along Al Luqta open. Rayyan area. Street from July 27 until August Motorists heading east- Besides, motorists head- FM sends message to 3, 2019 to facilitate works of the bound to Doha on Al Luqta ing southbound on Gharra- Ethiopian counterpart final layer of asphalt on Khalifa Street will have to use Gate 14 fat Al Rayyan Street towards Avenue. or Gate 2 and commuters on Al Qatar Foudnation and Doha MINISTER of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia Gedu Andargatchew During the traffic change Rayyan Road will have to use will have to take Gharrafat Al on Thursday received a written message from Deputy Prime to be implemented in coordi- Gate 15, instead of Gate 1. Rayyan tunnel. Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Moham- nation with the General Direc- Those coming from Dukhan The Public Works Author- med bin Abdulrahman al Thani, pertaining to bilateral ties and torate of Traffic, all left move- and Al Rayyan areas and head- ity will instal road signs to the means to enhance them. The message was delivered by ments on Gharrafat Al Rayyan ing towards Gharrafat Al Rayy- guide motorists of the closure . Ambassador of Qatar to Ethiopia HE Hamad bin Mohammed Interchange, the free right turn an will be diverted to Bani Hajer Ashghal has requested all al Dosari during a meeting with Ethiopia’s Minister of State for towards Gharrafat Al Rayyan Interchange or they can make a bound from Doha towards Qa- Palace Interchange and contin- road users to abide by the 50 Affairs Hirut Zemene in Addis Ababa. (QNA) and the eastbound and west- U-turn on Tilted Interchange. tar Foundation Gate 1 will have ue on Al Luqta Street and then kph speed limit and follow the bound service roads on Al Commuters heading west- to make a U-Turn at Al Wajba use Gate 14 instead. road signs for their safety. Ritz-Carlton unveils array of Eid Al-Adha offers Qatar slams series of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK of soft beverages and QR399 DOHA per person for the enhanced package. bombings WITH one of the year’s most Marriott Bonvoy members anticipated holidays on the ho- will receive 30 percent sav- in Kabul rizon, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, ings on the soft package upon has announced a series of ac- presentation of their loyalty QNA tivities to delight its guests dur- card while children from 5 to DOHA ing Eid Al-Adha. 11 years old are charged 50 Lagoon Restaurant will percent and children below five THE State of Qatar has ex- serve its popular Eid Brunch years eat complimentary. pressed its strong denuncia- on the second and third days of Furthermore, guests will be tion and condemnation of the Eid Al-Adha. The lavish buffet able to celebrate Eid Al-Adha at three consecutive explosions and live stations will feature a the award winning steakhouse, in the Afghan capital Kabul, wide variety of international STK Doha, open daily during which resulted in deaths and cuisine, with a special selection the celebrations. 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The ministry expressed watching and many more. wagyu in Qatar, STK will be For guests willing to relax the skin, a cooking eye treat- gion to make the most of their For reservations during Eid Qatar’s condolences to the vic- Eid Brunch will be held the perfect place to come with during Eid, the award winning ment and facial cleanse, finish- vacation with The ‘Summer Al-Adha or for further informa- tims’ families and the govern- from 1pm to 4pm and is priced friends and family. Ritz-Carlton, Spa has created ing with a back massage and Sale’ package. Available dur- tion, call +974 4484 8000 or ment and people of Afghani- at QR299 per person inclusive The latest culinary addition The Summer Rejuvenation moisturizer application. This ing Eid holidays, this package visit ritzcarlton.com/doha. stan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Friday, July 26, 2019 03 (http://www.islamweb.net) Under the guidance and supervision of Islam Ministry of Awqaf (Religious Endowments) and Islamic Affairs HAJJ: OBTAINING BENEFITS OF THIS WORLD AND THE HEREAFTER OR the true Mus- mented on this verse saying, {…This day I have perfected est favour from Allah The Al- lim, this life is no “Ibn ‘Abbaas, may Allah be for you your religion and com- mighty to this Ummah, for He more than a pas- pleased with him, said: ‘… pleted My favour upon you and has completed their religion sage to the Here- they may witness benefits for have approved for you Islam as for them, and they, thus, do after, and the themselves...’, the benefit of religion…..} [Qur’an 5:3] not need any other religion MuslimF only needs this life to the Hereafter is the pleasure On that day, the ‘Arafah or any other Prophet except achieve his ultimate purpose, of Allah The Almighty. The Day of the 10th year A.H, Al- Muhammad. This is why Allah which is success in the Here- worldly benefits include sacri- lah The Almighty perfected The Almighty made Muham- after. In this sense, the Mus- ficial animals and trade.” This the religion of this Ummah, mad the Final Prophet and lim should not isolate himself was also the view of Mujaahid completed His favour upon sent him to humankind and from the rest of the world to and others that the benefits it and approved Islam as the Jinn. Therefore, the permis- live in a distant corner or in here refer to both the worldly religion for it. This is a great sible is what he allowed; the a shell; rather, he should in- benefits as well as the benefits bounty from Allah The Al- impermissible is what he pro- teract and live his life to use of the Hereafter. mighty upon His slaves, and hibited, the Law is what he leg- it fully, rather than allow it to Those who isolate them- whenever a Muslim stands at islated, and everything that he use him. He should subject selves from the rest of the peo- ‘Arafah, he should remember conveyed is true and authentic it to achieve the Sharee‘ah- ple to dedicate themselves to this bounty and thank Allah and does not contain lies or recommended goals and only worship without participating The Almighty for this great contradictions.” take from it what helps him to in the affairs of the Ummah, blessing. Is it possible for whoever achieve this purpose. Jihaad or fighting the ene- He should also pledge not looks toward the East, the Therefore, the Hajj, which mies have not benefited from to be the chink in the armour West, the North or the South is one of the greatest acts of the lessons of Hajj. Likewise, through which the enemies of to import opinions, laws, worship and one of the five those who are absorbed in Islam can attack this great re- thoughts and creeds to say pillars of Islam does not for- worldly ambitions and hopes ligion. He must recognise that that he believes that the reli- bid the pilgrim from seeking until they harm their religion Allah The Exalted provided gion is perfect? worldly benefits. Allah The should remember that the him with a perfect methodol- Similarly, those who com- Exalted Says (what means): Aayah (Qur’anic verse) men- ogy of life that will make him mit religious innovations, ex- {That they may witness ben- tioned the benefits accompa- desire nothing beside it. aggerate in religious duties or efits for themselves and men- nied by remembrance of Allah Ibn Katheer, may Al- rule according to secular laws tion the name of Allah on The Almighty. lah have mercy upon instead of the law of Sharee‘ah known days…} [Qur’an 22:28] On the Day the Prophet, him, commented on the above- (Islamic legislation) have not Ibn Katheer, may Allah performed Hajj, Allah The Ex- mentioned Aayah saying, understood this great lesson have mercy on him, com- alted revealed (what means): “This, indeed, is the great- from the duty of Hajj. Do you know this book? Gossiping and Compensation QUESTION: Is it true that if someone gossips about you that you get part of their good deeds HE Qur’an is the most-read to anchor and stabilise the Allah be pleased with him, religious schisms or other without any retaliation? book in the world. Revealed earth’s crust; that a natural to collect all existing copies reasons). One only has to con- Tby Allah Almighty to the barrier exists wherever two and fragments of the Quran sider the number of different ANSWER: All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy Prophet Muhammad, sallal- seas meet (each maintains in one place, in order to com- versions of the Bible in use to- of worship except Allah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave and Mes- laahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, in the its own salinity, temperature pile a standard edition. This day, the lack of ‘first’ originals, senger. 7th century CE, and revered and density); that waves occur manuscript became the basis and the late discovery of long- If the person who is backbitten does not forgive the backbiter, neither does he take revenge by Muslims as being Allah’s in layers in the depths of the for the authorised editions lost Scriptures like the Dead by cursing that person, for instance, then he can take revenge on the Day of Judgment. There is Final Scripture and Testa- ocean; that the heavens and that were distributed to each Sea Scrolls to realise that this much evidence in the Sharee’ah proving this fact. The clearest evidence was narrated in Saheeh ment, its words have been lov- earth were first joined togeth- Muslim province during the viewpoint is an objective one. Muslim from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, ingly recited, memorised and er before being split apart; rule of ‘Uthmaan, may Allah The Qur’an rejects the said: “Whoever has wronged his brother with regard to wealth or honour should ask for his pardon implemented by Muslims of and that the heavens emerged be pleased with him, the third concept of salvation or special (before his death), before he pays for it (in the Hereafter) when he will have neither a Dinar nor a every nationality ever since. from ‘smoke’, i.e. the gases Caliph. Remarkably, a few of privilege based on ethnicity. Dirham. The faithful are inspired, and dust that characterise those early manuscripts have Allah does not discriminate He should secure pardon in this life before some of his good deeds are taken and paid to this consoled and often moved to nebula as stars are forming. been preserved and can still be on the basis of race or colour. (his brother) or if he has no good deeds some of the bad deeds of this (his brother) are taken to tears by its eloquence and po- The Qur’an was never viewed in museums today. It also denies the need for the be loaded on him.” etic imagery, especially when meant to be a ‘science text- sacrifice of innocent life – ani- Imam Ahmad said, “Cursing one is the same as taking revenge. So, whoever did not bear it to recited aloud. And yet, the book’; whether highlighting A book with a message mal or human – in order for be rewarded on the Day of Judgment and curses the person who treated him unfairly he takes his Qur’an is unique in being the the wonders of nature or the and a purpose people to attain salvation. It revenge in this world.” Imam Ahmad’s opinion is based on the Hadith that the Prophet sallallaahu only Scripture that is free of lessons of history, its verses Like all books, the Qur’an states that ‘Eesaa (Jesus), may ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “Anyone who curses the unjust, he takes his revenge.” [At-Tirmithi] scientific inaccuracies, whose direct us to reflect on the glory is a means to convey a mes- Allah exalt his mention, was Allah knows best. historical authenticity can be of Allah. However, no other sage – in this case, a very spe- not crucified as claimed, but verified, and whose text has ancient book or Scripture is cial message from the Creator that Allah saved him from his been so carefully preserved accurate in this way. Muslims to all humanity. The Qur’an enemies, as one would expect that just one authorised ver- believe that this is one of the is an ‘Owner’s manual for the of Allah’s honoured and belov- Sunni Muslims and Salafi Muslims regarding belief sion (in Arabic) exists. Qur’an’s proofs; one of the human being’. Whoever won- ed Messenger, may Allah exalt The Qur’an is also the only things that makes it a credible, ders about the purpose of life his mention; his life was meant QUESTION: I converted to Islam about 10 years ago. I have always called myself an Orthodox holy book that can be memo- ‘living revelation’ for a mod- and their own existence will to be an inspiring example. Sunni Muslim. Recently, friends who are as serious as I am about my faith have questioned rised in its entirety by people ern age, and allows it to reveal find it to be a guide par excel- Spiritual salvation is to be me about calling myself a Sunni Muslim. They refer to themselves as Salafi. I have enjoyed of all ages and intellectual itself afresh with passing time. lence. Building on prior rev- achieved solely through hum- the classes and the seriousness of this group but some of our friends have left this group and abilities – including non-Ar- elations, this Final Testament ble repentance, coupled with friendships have been lost because of this issue. I do not argue or try to persuade anyone as abic speakers – which Mus- The Quran and the de- confirms the age-old truths of an attempt to make amends I have seen friendships broken and hard feelings caused about this issue among some of our lims consider to be one of its velopment of knowledge previous Scriptures, but clari- for one’s sins and a sincere brothers and sisters. I still study with the Salafi group because they are strong Muslims. I miracles. We invite you to take The word ‘Qur’an’ means fies points of faith where er- intention not to repeat one’s only claim to love Allah and follow the teaching of the Prophet. My husband does the same a few minutes to learn some- ‘recitation’ and the first verse rors or confusions have crept mistakes in the future. There as I do. What is the difference between a Sunni Muslim and a Salafi Muslim, and should we thing about a book that is the of the Qur’an revealed by the into them over the centuries. is no official priesthood in Is- make a distinction? The Qur’an says we should not be divided into sects. foundation of the worldview Angel Gabriel to Prophet Mu- Those who have read the Bible lam and the Imaam (the per- and culture of almost a quar- hammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi will find much that is familiar: son who leads the congrega- ANSWER: All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none ter of the people on this planet. wa sallam, was a command to descriptions of Allah’s crea- tional prayer) is no more than worthy of worship except Allaah and that Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, is His slave A scientific Scrip- recite as in the verse (which tion; stories of the Prophets, a knowledgeable prayer-lead- and Messenger. ture for a scientific age means): ‘Read (or recite)! may Allah exalt their mention; er and brother in faith; one’s It is obligatory (Waajib) upon every Muslim to follow the way (methodology) of our righteous One of the most remarkable In the name of your Lord…’ Satan; Angels and the Day of sins need only be confessed predecessors like the Companions and their successors and other scholars and people of things about the Qur’an is that This directive to a man who, Judgment; moral and ethical directly to the Creator. excellence in matters of Aqeedah (creed) and actions. it contains many verses, which like most people of the time, guidelines and spiritual prac- The Qur’an’s main mes- Allaah Says (what means): {And whoever opposes the messenger after guidance has be- accurately describe natural could neither read nor write, tices like prayer and fasting. sage is to call people to turn come clear to him and follows other than the way of the believers –we will give him what he has phenomena in various fields marked the beginning of a Yet the Qur’an is not just a re- to the Source of all being and taken and drive him into Hell, and evil it is as a destination.} [Qur’an 4:115] such as embryology, mete- new age in human communi- hashing of old stories, its per- the Giver of life, and to serve So, all the good is in following their way, and all the evil is in not treading their path. We orology, astronomy, geology cation, learning and develop- spective is unique and fresh, Him with a pure heart, free think that both of the groups mentioned in the question are upon this way (the way of the right- and oceanography. Scientists ment. Whereas earlier Scrip- and its worldview is eminently of idolatry or superstition. eous predecessors). If the reality is one, then it is not important if the names differ. have found its descriptions tures had been written and suited for people of today. In Islam, ‘One God’ means Our advice to our sister asking the question and others is to love each other as brothers to be inexplicably valid for a passed down by elite circles To give one example, ac- just that: there is no concept and sisters for the Sake of Allah and not let a door open for the devil to scatter our unity and book dating from the 7th cen- of priests and scribes – usu- cording to the Qur’an, Allah of Trinity or anything else to make us busy in things other than what is best for our worldly life and our religion. tury CE. In fact, many of the ally long after the death of the held Aadam (Adam), may Al- complicate one’s understand- The brothers and sisters should make an effort and be enthusiastic in calling respectively processes and functions men- Prophet – the preservation of lah exalt his mention, and Eve ing. Like the single nucleus of their brothers and sisters according to Islamic jurisdictions. tioned in the Qur’an have been the Qur’an was a community jointly responsible for eating a cell or an atom, He Alone is May Allah bless this effort so that it would get its fruit and blessings by making people follow discovered only recently. This effort from the beginning, and from the forbidden tree. No the ‘control centre’ behind it this true methodology. fact alone has been the cause it was completed during the special curse was laid on Eve all - anything else would lead Allaah Knows best. of a number of distinguished lifetime of the Prophet Mu- for leading Aadam, may Allah to chaos and confusion. Allah scientists embracing Islam. It hammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi exalt his mention, astray, and is Unique and without part- also explains why the conflicts wa sallam. no ‘original sin’ came into be- ner; He was not born and did that emerged in Europe dur- The early followers of the ing, to be inherited for all time not give birth; He is All Com- ing the Middle Ages between Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi by innocent children. Aadam, passionate and Merciful, Al- “Indeed, those who harm believing men “Keep rectifying faith and reason, religion wa sallam, eagerly memo- may Allah exalt his mention, mighty and Just, and the only three by three till you and science, never arose in rised and recorded each new and Eve simply sought His One we need to turn to for and believing women for [something] Islam. The Qur’an repeatedly revelation as it was revealed. forgiveness and were forgiven, guidance and help. Anything become amongst encourages people to reflect By the time he passed away, and Aadam, may Allah exalt that we allow to come between other than what they have earned have and use their intelligence, and thousands had memorised the his mention, is respected in ourselves and our Creator – the believers: Pride most Muslim scientists and entire Qur’an by heart. Within Islam as the first Prophet. even our own egos – is an idol. certainly born upon themselves a slander by modesty, greed inventors have also been pi- two years after the death of the There are other impor- Wealth, fame, physical attrac- and manifest sin.” — (Quran 33:58) ous believers. Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa tant distinctions between tion and all the pleasures of by contentment with Some of the Qur’an’s ‘sci- sallam, the first Caliph, Abu the Qur’an and the Bible; this world will someday fade entific’ verses include an accu- Bakr, may Allah be pleased the Qur’an asserts that much and we will not be able to take that which is little, rate description of embryonic with him, requested one of of the original books of the them with us when we die. and envy by listening development during the first the Companions who used to Bible and other Scriptures Only our faith and good deeds forty days of life; an explana- write the revelations for the have been lost or corrupted will remain to light our graves to advice.” tion that the roots of moun- Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa over time (whether through and be a beacon for us on the — (Malik ibn Dinar) tains are like pegs which help sallam, Zayd bin Thaabit, may warfare, political intrigue, Day of Judgment. 04 Friday, July 26, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World

Sudan rebels, protest leaders end rift over power deal NGO demands release of Nigeria aid workers kidnapped by ‘IS’ KHARTOUM: Sudanese protest leaders and their rebel partners have ended their differences KANO: Charity group Action Against Hunger on Thursday demanded the release of six aid workers News over a power-sharing deal signed with the country’s military rulers, vowing to work jointly for kidnapped in northeast Nigeria and held by jihadists aligned to the Islamic State group. The Paris- peace, a leading protest group said on Thursday. On July 17, the umbrella protest movement based charity said a staff member, two drivers and three health workers for one of its projects in brief signed a power-sharing accord with Sudan’s ruling generals that provides for a transitional were in a hostage video released by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) group. The civilian administration following the ouster of longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir. But three armed video showed the female staff member, dressed in a bright blue hijab, sitting on the floor and ad- groups who are members of the protest movement had objected to the deal, saying it failed to dressing the camera in English, her five male colleagues behind her. The six were seized during an address conflicts in Darfur, South Kordofan and Blue Nile.(AFP) ambush on their convoy close to the border with Niger last Thursday. (AFP)

IRAN-BRITAIN OIL TANKER ROW US Senate panel advances Saudi sanctions measure

REUTERS tee’s top Democrat, as well as WASHINGTON Republicans Lindsey Graham and Todd Young. THE US Senate Foreign Rela- Among other things, the tions Committee on Thursday measure requires sanctions backed legislation that would within 30 days on anyone impose sanctions on the involved in the murder of Saudi royal family and block Khashoggi, a Washington Post some weapons sales, pushing columnist and US resident, back against President Don- and an end to the sale of weap- ald Trump’s close ties to the ons to Saudi Arabia blamed for kingdom. civilian deaths in Yemen. The vote was 13-9 for the legislation, as three Repub- licans joined Democrats in backing the measure despite expected opposition from Trump. Many members of Con- Push back gress have been agitating to hold Riyadh accountable for The measure requires sanctions human rights abuses, includ- within 30 days on anyone A handout picture provided by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) shows the Stena Important (left) being accompanied by the British Navy frigate HMS Montrose (right) through ing the murder of journalist involved in the murder of the Strait of Hormuz, on Thursday. (EPA-EFE) Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and consulate in Turkey and a an end to the sale of weapons humanitarian catastrophe in to Saudi Arabia blamed for Yemen, where Saudi Arabia civilian deaths in Yemen and the United Arab Emir- Britain begins escorting all UK ates are fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Risch said he wanted to Lawmakers are also unhap- hold Riyadh accountable, but py with the Trump administra- argued that there was no point tion’s decision in May to push in passing a resolution that vessels through Hormuz Strait ahead with more than $8 bil- Trump would veto. He also lion in military sales, sidestep- said he wanted to give the Sau- ping the congressional review dis a chance to change. defend it,” he added. some much needed safety and process by declaring an “emer- “We want to change their The Royal Navy escorts the British-flagged ships The British government reassurance to our shipping gency” over tensions with Iran. conduct and I believe we ought following Iran’s seizure of a vessel last Friday had previously advised Brit- community in this uncertain The Senate and House of to give them an opportunity to ish-flagged vessels to avoid the This move will provide some time,” said the chief executive, Representatives passed three do that,” Risch said. REUTERS captured an Iranian oil tanker Strait of Hormuz where pos- much needed safety and Bob Sanguinetti. “However, resolutions disapproving of Menendez argued that LONDON near Gibraltar, accused of vio- sible and to notify the navy if reassurance to our shipping we will continue to push for those sales. Trump vetoed the there was no point in advanc- lating sanctions on Syria. they must cross it, but had said community in this uncertain a de-escalation of tensions in legislation on Wednesday. ing legislation that would die BRITAIN has started send- HMS Montrose, a British it would not be able to escort the region.” To become law, the bill ad- in the House. ing a warship to accompany frigate now in the area, carried every ship. time. However, we will continue On any given day, about vanced by the committee must Reflecting sharp divides in all British-flagged vessels out the first mission under Britain has been seeking to push for a de-escalation of 15 to 30 large British-flagged still pass the full Republican- the Senate on the issue, Risch through the Strait of Hormuz, the new policy on Wednesday to put together a European- tensions in the region ships travel in the Gulf, with majority Senate as well as the withdrew his own Saudi-relat- a change in policy announced evening. “The Royal Navy has led maritime protection mis- up to three passing through Democratic-controlled House ed legislation after committee on Thursday after the govern- been tasked to accompany sion to ensure safe shipping Bob Sanguinetti - UK Chamber the Strait of Hormuz between of Representatives and either members backed a Menendez ment previously said it did not British-flagged ships through through the Strait of Hormuz of Shipping Trade Association Iran and Oman, where a pair of be signed by the Republican amendment that would have have resources to do so. the Strait of Hormuz, either in- after Iran’s seizure of the tank- two-mile-wide shipping lanes president or garner two-thirds made it more similar to his bill. Tensions have spiked be- dividually or in groups, should er in what London said was an to a official, who asked not to provide the only routes in and majorities in both chambers to Risch’s bill, the Saudi Ara- tween Iran and Britain since sufficient notice be given of act of “state piracy”. be named. out of the Gulf. override a veto. bia Diplomatic Review Act, last Friday when Iranian their passage,” a government The change of policy was The UK Chamber of Ship- About a fifth of the world’s The Foreign Relations would not block weapons commandos seized a British- spokesman said. not the result of a change ping trade association, which oil passes through the strait, Committee’s Republican sales, and focuses instead on flagged tanker in the world’s “Freedom of navigation is made by new Prime Minister previously called for more pro- and shipping companies are chairman, Senator Jim Risch, barring travel by members most important waterway crucial for the global trading Boris Johnson, as the govern- tection of merchant vessels in already deploying more un- opposed the bill, whose co- of the Saudi royal family, al- for oil shipments. That came system and world economy, ment had been working on the the area, welcomed the change. armed security guards as an sponsors included Senator though not the king or crown two weeks after British forces and we will do all we can to plan for a few days, according “This move will provide extra safeguard. Bob Menendez, the commit- prince.

Israeli attack on Uncertainty in Tunisia as president dies at 92 Air strikes kill 12 civilians Syria kills nine pro-govt militiamen Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and within hours he was sworn in in northwest Syria: Monitor Parliament speaker sparked revolts in several Arab as the new leader. BEIRUT: Nine militiamen allied nations. His death ushers in a Ennaceur, who called on AFP Syria’s eight-year civil war. with the Syrian government Mohamed Ennaceur period of political transition Tunisians to show “solidarity”, BEIRUT Save the Children said the were killed in an Israeli rocket was sworn in as in the North African nation, now has 90 days to organise a number of children killed in attack in the southern part of hailed as a rare Arab Spring presidential election, electoral TS Russian ally killed 12 civil- Idlib over the past four weeks the country, a war monitor said interim president success story. commission head Nabil Baf- ians including three children had exceeded the number on Thursday, a day after the Essebsi, who had already foun told AFP. in northwest Syria on Thurs- slain in the same region in the attack. AFP ruled out running again for That means the vote, pre- day, a monitor said. whole of last year. Syria’s state media reported TUNIS office, was hospitalised with a viously set for November 17, Since late April, the Syr- “The current situation in that Israeli forces had car- severe illness in late June and must be held by October 23. ian regime and Russia have Idlib is a nightmare,” the char- ried out an “aggression” early TUNISIAN President Beji had returned to intensive care “The state will continue to stepped up deadly raids on the ity’s Sonia Khush said. “It’s Wednesday against Syrian army Caid Essebsi, the country’s on Thursday. Media reports function,” Ennaceur said on Idlib region of three million clear that once again children outposts and their allied militia first leader elected in nation- said he would be buried on state television. The 85-year- people. have been killed and injured in the Tal al-Haraa area in the wide polls, died at the age of Saturday. President Beji Caid Essebsi old also recently had a bout The bombardment on the in indiscriminate attacks,” she southern province of Daraa. 92 on Thursday, triggering President Emmanuel Ma- of ill-health, raising concerns jihadist-held bastion has killed added in a statement. The Syrian Observatory for political uncertainty ahead of cron of former colonial power mier Giuseppe Conte also sent about his ability to hold office. hundreds, pounded health On Thursday, Russian air Human Rights, a war monitor planned elections. France hailed his late coun- his condolences for the pass- The birthplace of the Arab centres and schools, and strikes killed seven civilians based in Britain, reported on The veteran politician, the terpart as “a friend” of France ing of a “statesman of great ... Spring revolts, Tunisia is the caused more than 330,000 -- including one child -- in the Thursday that nine militiamen oldest head of state after Brit- and “a courageous leader”. humanity”. only country affected by the up- people to flee their homes. bastion, most in and around had been killed in the attack. ain’s Queen Elizabeth II, came German Chancellor An- Tunisia’s parliament an- risings to have pushed through Aid groups have decried a the town of Maaret al-Numan The fatalities included three to power in 2014, three years gela Merkel called Essebsi “a nounced its speaker Moham- democratic reforms -- despite “nightmare” that has slain an in Idlib province, the Syr- Syrian paramilitary members, after the Arab Spring upris- courageous actor on the road ed Ennaceur would take the political unrest, a sluggish alarming amount of children, ian Observatory for Human while the rest were foreigners, ing toppled longtime despot to democracy” and Italian pre- reins as interim president, and economy and jihadist attacks. in the latest bloody episode of Rights said. the watchdog added. (DPA)

North Korea fires short-range China launches first private rocket capable of carrying satellites missiles in latest provocation AFP The three-year-old com- and are used to monitor crops, BEIJING pany is one of dozens of Chi- weather patterns or disaster SEOUL: North Korea fired two short-range missiles into the sea nese rivals jostling for a slice sites or used by universities on Thursday, complicating efforts to resume stalled nuclear A Chinese startup successfully of the global space industry, for research purposes. talks with Washington and signalling its anger over planned US- launched the country’s first estimated to be worth about They are cheaper to build South Korea joint military exercises. commercial rocket capable of $1 trillion by 2040 according and easier to deploy than tra- It was Pyongyang’s first missile test since an impromptu carrying satellites into orbit to Morgan Stanley. ditional truck-sized versions meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Thursday, as the space race The sector is currently and their launch has become leader Kim Jong Un last month that produced an agreement to between China and the US dominated by SpaceX and a lucrative market, currently resume a working-level denuclearisation dialogue. But those heats up. Blue Origin in the US. But dominated by the Indian talks have yet to begin, and North Korea warned recently they Beijing-based Interstel- Chinese startups are mostly space programme. could be derailed by Washington and Seoul’s refusal to scrap lar Glory Space Technology focused on building technol- The 20-metre (66-foot) military exercises scheduled for next month. -- also known as iSpace -- said ogy to launch microsatel- rocket designed by iSpace South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the two mis- it launched two satellites into lites instead of space tourism named Hyperbola-1 reached siles were launched just after dawn from Wonsan on the east orbit around 1:00 pm Beijing like their US counterparts, a an altitude of 300 kilometres, coast. Earlier in the day, a JCS official in Seoul said one of the time (0500 GMT) from Jiu- spokeswoman for iSpace said. according to a statement on two weapons flew more than 430 kilometres (270 miles), while The SQX-1 Y1 carrier rocket takes off from the Jiuquan Satellite quan, a state launch facility in Microsatellites are typi- the company’s official We- the other travelled 690 kilometres and appeared to be a “new Launch Centre in Gansu province, China, on Thursday. (EPA-EFE) the Gobi desert. cally no larger than a shoebox Chat social media account. type of missile”. (AFP) Europe / United States / Asia Friday, July 26, 2019 05 US, Afghanistan agree to accelerate Afghan peace talks US Justice Department resumes use of AFP ily win the war in Afghanistan with the Taliban. He has held death penalty, schedules five executions WASHINGTON but didn’t “want to kill 10 mil- ‘Now is the time’ several meetings with the mili- lion people.” Pompeo assured tants in the past year, the most REUTERS “The Justice Department shooters, a request the de- THE United States and Af- Ghani that “there has been no The agreement had been recent being on July 9, also in WASHINGTON upholds the rule of law - and partment has since laid the ghanistan said on Thursday change to President Trump’s reached in a telephone call Doha. But the major hurdle has we owe it to the victims and groundwork to carry out. they have agreed to accelerate South Asia strategy, includ- between US Secretary of so far been the Taliban’s refusal THE US Justice Department their families to carry forward Early on in his adminis- efforts to reach a negotiated ing US commitment to a con- State Mike Pompeo and to negotiate directly with the on Thursday reinstated a two- the sentence imposed by our tration, former Attorney Gen- end to the conflict in the war- ditions-based drawdown” of Afghan President Ashraf Afghan government. decades long dormant policy justice system.” The last fed- eral Jeff Sessions ordered the ravaged country. troops, the statement said. Ghani wherein two leaders At least 10 people -- in- allowing the federal govern- eral execution took place in Federal Bureau of Prisons to In a joint statement, Wash- It said Pompeo and Ghani agreed that “now is the cluding several women and a ment’s use of capital punish- 2003. Since then, protracted examine what steps might be ington and Kabul said the had agreed that “now is the time to accelerate efforts child -- were killed and scores ment and immediately sched- litigation over the drugs his- required to resume the use of agreement had been reached time to accelerate efforts to to reach a negotiated end more wounded by a series of uled the executions for five torically used in lethal injec- the death penalty, a Justice in a telephone call between reach a negotiated end to the to the war in Afghanistan” blasts that rocked the Afghan death row federal inmates. tion executions prevented the Department official said. US Secretary of State Mike war in Afghanistan.” capital Thursday ahead of the “Congress has expressly government from continuing In March 2018, Sessions Pompeo and Afghan President General Joseph Dunford, election season. authorised the death penalty the practice, according to Jus- also called on federal prosecu- Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday. chairman of the US Joint Chiefs The Islamic State group’s through legislation adopted by tice Department officials. tors to seek the death penalty Ghani had asked for clari- of Staff, and Washington’s spe- the next steps on the road to Afghanistan affiliate claimed the people’s representatives in President Donald Trump when bringing cases against fications following President cial envoy for Afghanistan, Zal- peace,” the statement said. responsibility for the first both houses of Congress and has called for increasing the drug dealers and traffickers as Donald Trump’s remark that may Khalilzad, had been sent Khalilzad is then expected two blasts, while the Taliban signed by the President,” Attor- use of the death penalty for part of a strategy to help com- the United States could eas- to Kabul to “discuss in detail to head to Doha to resume talks claimed the third. ney General William Barr said. drug traffickers and mass bat the opioid crisis.

I’ll make Britain BOAT SANKS OFF THE LIBYAN CAPITAL News great again, in brief PM Johnson 115 feared dead after US Senate confirms Milley as chairman echoes Trump of Joint Chiefs of Staff WASHINGTON: The US Senate voted over- over Brexit whelmingly on Thursday to confirm four-star worst Mediterranean Army General Mark Milley as chairman of REUTERS the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Donald LONDON Trump’s most senior uniformed military ad- viser. The vote was 89-1 for Milley, now the BORIS Johnson promised Army Chief of Staff, to replace Marine Gen- on Thursday that Brexit shipwreck of the year eral Joseph Dunford. Democratic Senator would make Britain the Jeff Merkley was the only dissenting vote. greatest place on earth, ech- Milley, 61, served in Iraq, Afghanistan and in other coun- oing the patriotic rhetoric of tries before becoming the Army’s top officer in August 2015. US President Donald Trump His appointment follows several other Pentagon leadership in a debut speech as prime changes during Trump’s tumultuous presidency. (REUTERS) minister before parliament. Johnson, who was hailed by the US president EU takes Hungary to court for criminalis- as Britain’s Trump, has ing help for asylum seekers promised to strike a new Brexit divorce deal with the BRUSSELS: The European Union executive on Thursday took European Union and to en- Hungary to court over a law that makes it a crime to help asy- ergise the world’s fifth larg- lum seekers, the latest in many running battles between Brus- est economy after what he sels and Budapest on migration, human rights and democracy. casts as the gloom of The- The Commission filed a case against Hungary at the bloc’s resa May’s premiership. top court, the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, over the law passed last year, which also enforces new restrictions on the right to claim asylum. Orban’s government dubbed it the “Stop Soros” law, a reference to the Hungarian-born US billionaire George Soros, whose promotion of liberal and open societies is at odds with Budapest’s nationalistic stance. “Hungarian legislation curtails asylum applicants’ right to communicate with and be assisted by relevant national, interna- tional and non-governmental organisations by criminalising sup- port to asylum applications,” the Commission said. (REUTERS)

Prime Minister Boris Johnson Spain’s Sanchez loses Philippine leader signs bid to be confirmed as law increasing excise On entering Downing prime minister tax on tobacco products Street on Wednesday, John- Migrants watch the body of their fellow migrant who died after a wooden boat capsized off the coast of Komas, a town east of the capital son set the United Kingdom Tripoli, Libya, on Thursday. (REUTERS) MADRID: Spain’s parliament MANILA: Philippine President up for a showdown with the rejected Socialist leader Rodrigo Duterte has signed EU by vowing to negoti- REUTERS Tripoli, Libyan navy spokes- There were about of human rights violations tak- Pedro Sanchez’s bid to be into law an increase in the ex- ate a new divorce deal and TRIPOLI/GENEVA man Ayoub Qassem said. ing place,” he said. confirmed as prime minister cise tax for tobacco products, threatening that if the bloc Libya is a hub for migrants 250 people on Libya says the migrants on Thursday, putting the coun- a top aide said on Thursday. refused then he would leave ABOUT 115 people are missing and refugees, many of whom board, mainly from are illegally entering and leav- try on the path to what could The new law increases without a deal on Oct 31. and feared to have drowned try to reach Europe in unsea- ing the country. It regularly be its fourth national election excise tax on cigarettes to 45 “Our mission is to de- and another 134 were rescued worthy boats. Eritrea and other detains them in centres that in as many years. pesos (0.90 dollars) from 35 liver Brexit on the 31st of by Libyan coast guards and lo- The latest shipwreck takes sub-Saharan Africa and the U.N. says are effectively Sanchez’s failure to pesos by 2020, and adds 5 October for the purpose of cal fishermen after a wooden the death toll of Mediterra- Arab countries, when the jails, exposing them to the strike the coalition deal he pesos every year until 2023. uniting and re-energising boat carrying migrants cap- nean migrants to over 600 this added risk of being caught up needed in order to stay on Starting 2024, a 5-per-cent our great United Kingdom sized off Libya, a Libyan navy year, putting 2019 on track to boat capsized off the in the country’s civil war. as prime minister highlighted increase would be imposed and making this country official said on Thursday. be the sixth year in a row with coast near Komas, east One detention centre in how tense and fragmented annually. The law also slaps a the greatest place on earth,” Earlier, the UN refugee more than 1,000 deaths, UN- of the capital Tripoli” Tripoli was hit by an air strike Spain’s political landscape 10-peso tax for every 10 mil- Johnson told parliament agency UNHCR said that up to HCR spokesman Charlie Yax- earlier this month, killing more has become, and there is no lilitres of vaping liquids used in his first speech as prime 150 people were feared dead. ley said. Libyan navy spokesman than 50 people. UNHCR subse- guarantee that a new election in electronic cigarettes. minister. “The worst Mediterranean “Until we address the rea- Ayoub Qassem quently said it had been closed, would fix that. The law “to address the He said he was not be- tragedy of this year has just oc- sons why people take these but rescued migrants have con- The 47-year-old, some- urgent need to protect the ing hyperbolic as the United curred,” UNHCR head Filippo dangerous boat journeys, sad- tinued to be sent there. times nicknamed the “come- right to health of the Filipino Kingdom could be most Grandi said in a tweet. ly, this is unlikely to be the last further risks, and he called for Human rights activists back kid” for overcoming a people and to maintain a prosperous economy in There were about 250 peo- tragedy like this that we see,” their immediate release. have accused politicians in the series of setbacks to become broader fiscal space to sup- Europe by 2050, a feat that ple on board, mainly from Eri- he said. “We know that inside these European Union of turning a prime minister last year, in port the implementation of would mean drawing far trea and other sub-Saharan Af- Yaxley said survivors of the detention centres there’s in- blind eye and letting people theory has until mid-Sep- the universal health care ahead of France and then rica and Arab countries, when wreck were likely to be brought sufficient food, water, often die rather than risk a voter tember to win parliament’s act,” Executive Secretary Sal- overtaking Germany. the boat capsized off the coast to two detention centres in unsanitary conditions, there backlash by appearing soft on backing. (REUTERS) vador Medialdea said. (DPA) near Komas, east of the capital Libya where they would face have been widespread reports immigration. Pakistan oppn parties hold protest rallies against PM Khan India approves changes to right to information a $6 billion bailout with the Pakistani general elections were held on International Monetary Fund that came with tough auster- law despite protests July 25, 2018 bringing Imran Khan and his ity conditions including more Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party into power taxes and an agreement to let REUTERS par with those of the country’s the rupee currency fall sharply. NEW DELHI election commissioners. REUTERS ter of its value since the elec- It has dismissed the op- By giving the government QUETTA tion and allegations of media position protests and blamed INDIA’S parliament on Thurs- the power to decide their sala- censorship and stifling oppo- the economic turmoil on mas- day passed an amendment to ries and terms, the changes PAKISTAN’S main opposi- sition voices has fuelled the sive corruption and economic the right to information law would compromise the inde- tion parties held protest ral- protests. mismanagement by previous despite protests from activists pendence of the information lies in cities across the country “Every day in the presence governments, accusing their who say the changes would commissioners, activists and on Thursday, accusing Prime of Imran Khan is a black day,” leaders of shifting millions of diminish the independence of several former information Minister Imran Khan’s gov- Maryam Nawaz, leader of the dollars out of the country il- the commissioners who ad- commissioners say. ernment of ruining the econ- PML-N party that was ousted legally. minister it. “If they (information com- omy and seeking to intimidate from power in last year’s elec- PML-N founder and for- The Right to Information missioners) are beholden to and silence its opponents. tion told a crowd of thousands Supporters of opposition political parties rally as they observe an- mer Prime Minister Nawaz Act, enacted in 2005, allows the government for their sal- The so-called “Black Day” of supporters in a football niversary of the general elections as ‘BLACK DAY’ to protest govern- Sharif, Maryam Nawaz’ fa- citizens to seek information ary, tenure and terms of ser- protests, a year after Khan’s stadium in the western city of ment policies, in Lahore, Pakistan, on Thursday. (EPA-EFE) ther, is currently serving a from public bodies. vice, they will be under an PTI party swept to power fol- Quetta. 7-year sentence on corruption The amendment gives obligation,” said Wajahat Ha- lowing a bitterly contested She accused Khan of ac- of supporters of the PPP, Paki- brought economic terrorism” charges. His successor, Shahid the government the power to bibullah, a former information election, come amid mounting cepting “dictation” from U.S. stan’s other main opposition hung over the main stage. Khaqan Abbasi, has also been fix the term and salary of the commissioner. economic problems for Pa- President Donald Trump dur- party, gathered to hear party There were similar protests in arrested on corruption charg- information commissioners, “This goes even for those kistan and a political climate ing his visit to Washington leader Bilawal Bhutto, son of other cities including Lahore es. He denies wrongdoing. who are the final authorities with the most undoubted in- that has grown increasingly and proposed a march on the the murdered former prime and Peshawar. The arrests have fed the to which citizens can appeal to tegrity ... You don’t really have angry. capital Islamabad but did not minister Benazir Bhutto. Khan’s government came anger of opposition parties, seek information. to be corrupt to toe the gov- Surging prices of fuel and name a date. Banners reading “PTI to power with Pakistan already who say the government has Before the changes to law, ernment line then,” he told everyday staples, a plunging In Karachi, Pakistan’s brought price hikes, PTI nearing a balance of payments manipulated the justice sys- their terms were fixed at five reporters, alongside other for- currency that has lost a quar- commercial capital, thousands brought joblessness, PTI crisis, and this month agreed tem to crush its adversaries. years and the salaries were on mer colleagues. 06 Friday, July 26, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mueller Didn’t Exonerate Trump 5 Reasons Imran Khan’s US The former special counsel’s testimony is more like a rehash report which failed to make the case for Congress to launch an impeachment inquiry Visit Was A Win For Pakistan ORMER special counsel Robert S Muel- I wanted to clarify is the fact that we did not ler III had warned that if he were sum- make any determination with regard to cul- Fmoned to testify before Congress, he pability in any way.” This brought Mueller’s The prime minister’s visit has given Pakistan’s diplomacy a major public relations wouldn’t elaborate on the conclusions in his position back to the seemingly contradic- 448-page report about Russian interference tory conclusions of his report, where he said boost in Washington, which Islamabad fully intends to take advantage of in the 2016 election and President Donald that because of the Office of Legal Coun- Trump’s attempts to undermine the special sel’s opinion and other “difficult issues,” he counsel’s investigation. And for the most couldn’t make “a traditional prosecutorial part on Wednesday, he didn’t, despite prod- judgment” about Trump. ding from members of Congress. He stuck The former special counsel did make to the script wherever possible, respond- one point exceptionally clear, despite efforts ing carefully and slowly, and declined to be by Republicans on the committee to muddy drawn into the partisanship that gripped the waters: Contrary to President Trump’s the room. many claims, the report “does not exoner- That didn’t make it boring, however. ate him.” Wednesday’s proceedings should It was hard not to be shocked again by serve as a reminder of just how unsavoury the damning and sordid findings from his and disturbing the whole episode was: that dense, two-volume report. Anyone tuning the president of the United States was elect- in should have been appalled anew by the ed with the “sweeping and systematic” help dramatic lengths to which the president of a foreign adversary; that he repeatedly went to stop the inquiry into possible ob- cheered that foreign power on; that there struction of justice, as well as the efforts are numerous examples of ways in which he that his campaign staff took to capitalise on sought to undermine or obstruct the inves- Russian meddling. tigation into Russia’s behavior (even if Mu- But by sticking to the script, Mueller de- eller is loath to acknowledge that). nied Congress and the country an answer Hundreds of former federal prosecutors, to the central question left hanging by his unburdened by Mueller’s ethical restraints, investigation: Did he believe that Trump have come forward to say that there would obstructed justice? And would he have pur- be grounds for obstruction of justice charg- sued a case against Trump if there weren’t a es if Trump were a regular citizen rather Justice Department opinion holding that a than America’s commander-in-chief. sitting president can’t be indicted? A clear Congress has to figure out what to do answer to that question would have helped next, and the decision is a tough one. This UMAIR JAMAL within the country. So far, Washington countries achieve concerning Afghani- the public reject the president’s incessant page has said on several occasions that im- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE seems to endorse Pakistan’s stance on stan. Moreover, a few days ago, General and misleading claims that the two-year in- peachment raises its own problems. The terrorism. Mark Milley, who has been nominated as vestigation had found no wrongdoing on his biggest of those is that the US Senate is con- N Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Third, an unexpected achievement the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, part. More important, it would have helped trolled by partisan Republicans who have Khan’s visit to the United States has that Islamabad was able to extract from said that US “interests are better served if the House of Representatives decide wheth- made it quite clear they would not convict already been termed a resounding Trump was the latter’s discussion of the the country maintains strong military ties er to launch an impeachment inquiry. Trump if he were impeached in the House. success. The visit, which a few months Kashmir crisis and willingness to mediate with Pakistan.” It’s possible that Trump For a brief moment during Mueller’s So impeachment proceedings would almost Iago was not even a possibility, ended between India and Pakistan. What made may resume Pakistan’s military training testimony before the Judiciary Committee, certainly be symbolic. More than that, they up giving Pakistan’s diplomacy a much- the situation worse for New Delhi was programmes and exchanges which were it seemed that he had decided to resolve would be terribly polarising, causing giant needed boost. Trump’s reference to a conversation with suspended last year after both countries the ambiguity. When Rep Ted Lieu (D-Tor- new partisan rifts in a country that is al- For Islamabad, there are five major developed serious differences over the is- rance) asked him whether the opinion by the ready badly divided. takeaways from Khan’s US visit. sue of Afghanistan. department’s Office of Legal Counsel that a Whatever the House finally does, we First, a convergence of interests has It is probable that after Khan’s visit Finally, another major accomplish- sitting president cannot be prosecuted was hope that voters were watching on Wednes- emerged between Islamabad and Wash- Pakistan will position itself as a cen- ment for Pakistan is that Khan got along the reason he hadn’t indicted Trump , Mu- day, that they are now well-informed about ington on both countries’ Afghanistan tral player in the ongoing negotiations with Trump very well on a personal level. eller answered: “That is correct.” But when the last election campaign and the events policy. Primarily, the focus of Khan’s between the Taliban and the US This is very important when it comes to Mueller testified later on Wednesday be- that followed, and that, come what may, meeting with President Trump remained Islamabad and Washington’s bilateral fore the House Intelligence Committee, he they will remember those facts on election on Afghanistan. The last few months relationship. Moreover, Khan’s recent amended his answer to Lieu, saying: “What day 2020. have seen Pakistan’s role being appreci- India’s Prime Minister Modi, where the meeting with Trump is likely going to ated more by the US at the highest levels. latter allegedly asked for US mediation set up a direct line of communication be- This essentially shows that Trump’s close to resolve the issue of Kashmir. Trump’s tween the White House and Khan’s office, aides and team working on Afghanistan statement, however, was denied by India bypassing the thick bureaucracy on both are pleased with Pakistan’s recent efforts. within hours, with New Delhi maintain- sides. Essentially, this will help in terms It is probable that after Khan’s visit Paki- ing that it doesn’t accept third party inter- of sidestepping hiccups that usually occur stan will position itself as a central player vention on the issue of Kashmir. While it’s between the two countries when a direct in the ongoing negotiations between the unlikely that Modi mentioned the idea of line of communication is non-existent. Taliban and the United States. a third party intervention, Islamabad has It’s expected that Trump’s office would Second, on the question of terrorism been able to extract a major diplomatic like to continue to remain in touch with there was not any serious criticism of coup with Trump and Khan’s conversa- Khan when it comes to progress concern- Pakistan. It’s interesting to note that the tion on the subject. ing the Afghan peace process. Islamabad issue of terrorism didn’t even become a Fourth, the visit has offered bilateral would like to use such an opportunity to major talking point in official meetings security cooperation and military-to-mil- sort out other issues in the bilateral realm. between the military as well as the civil- itary relations a much-needed boost. Last Above all, Khan’s visit has given Paki- ian leadership. Khan during his conversa- year, Trump suspended military training stan’s diplomacy a major public relations tions at various forums made it clear that programmes for Pakistan. They are likely boost in Washington, which Islamabad the country’s policy concerning the issue to be reinstated in the coming weeks. At fully intends to take advantage of. While of terrorism had shifted radically. He also one point during President Trump’s meet- it’s too early to predict the nature of Paki- emphasised that there exists a civil-mili- ing with Khan, the former mentioned stan and the United States’ long-term re- (Tribune News Network) tary agreement in Pakistan that “it’s in the that the security assistance for Pakistan lations, for the immediate term, Pakistan interest of Pakistan to not allow militias” can come back depending on what both has scored a major win. Overrated Business Tips You Shouldn’t Follow

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ANDREA KENDALL-TAYLOR, DAVID SHULLMAN THE RIGHT WAY TO TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE PUSH BACK USSIA and China are Washington needs to prepare strengthening ties across for the possibility that Russia and virtually every dimension China’s partnership will only get of their relationship. Yet stronger. There are no easy fixes RWashington is divided over to this situation. Efforts to split what these growing ties portend. Moscow and Beijing are unlikely The conventional wisdom has long to be effective. From the Krem- held that the Chinese-Russian re- lin’s perspective, the United lationship will remain distant and States is a far less predictable distrustful—that each country will partner than China, and Putin’s keep the other at arm’s length. anti-Western views run deep. Observers such as the American Xi, for his part, views Russia as Enterprise Institute’s Leon Aron useful in undermining US global (“Are Russia and China Really dominance and countering US ef- Forming an Alliance?”) cite a lit- forts to limit Chinese leverage in any of barriers—historic mistrust, multilateral institutions. economic and military asym- Still, Washington should seek metries, and lingering tensions on Whether Russia and China are becoming formal allies is not really the to stoke tensions between the several foreign policy issues—that two and strain the seams in their make the Chinese-Russian part- relevant question today. Rather, the questions policymakers should relationship. In communicating nership an unnatural and unlikely with Beijing, Washington should one. In short, today’s skeptics ar- underscore Russia’s proclivity for gue that concerns about deepen- be asking are how deep their partnership will grow, how it will affect wreaking havoc in democracies ing Chinese-Russian relations are that oppose its interests. These overblown and that the two pow- US interests, and what Washington can do to shape its trajectory and interference campaigns will in- ers are unlikely to enter into a for- Donald Trump, creasingly conflict with China’s mal alliance. President of USA ameliorate its negative effects on the United States and other democracies preference for stability in the many The conventional wisdom no countries where it is engaged eco- longer applies. Already, the depth nomically. Identifying and exploit- of relations between Beijing and and the development of sensitive vast Belt and Road Initiative. Al- er. What is debated, however, is exhibit Russia’s zeal for using such ing potential points of friction will Moscow has exceeded what ob- technologies with potential mili- though such cooperation has yet to how significant this development measures, particularly against the require US intelligence, policy, and servers would have expected just tary applications. Such a broad— amount to much, Putin’s willing- is. Unfortunately, the kind of United States; but if US-Chinese military minds to consider Russia a few years ago. Moreover, the and growing—base of coopera- ness to sync his economic union compelling evidence, such as un- relations darken, Beijing could and China both together and as two countries acting in concert tion suggests that ties between with Belt and Road suggests that varnished views into intentions of plausibly take a page from Rus- separate entities. Until now, the could inflict significant damage Moscow and Beijing will outlast he does not view his relationship the leadership circles of these re- sia’s playbook and mount coor- United States has cultivated ex- on US interests even if they never both Putin and Xi. with China as zero-sum—a view gimes, that would enable analysts dinated, deniable cyberattacks or pertise on Russia and expertise on form an alliance. In fact, whether Moreover, the Russian and that stands in stark contrast to his to confidently assess the nature of interference campaigns against China but has made limited efforts Russia and China are becoming Chinese regimes increasingly re- attitude toward the United States. the relationship is hard to come the United States. to study the nexus of their capaci- formal allies is not really the rel- semble each other. The two bu- Putin has grown more accepting of by given the opaque nature of the China and Russia behave very ties and interests or generate strat- evant question today. Rather, the reaucracies speak the same au- his role as junior partner in his re- regimes in question. Even the US differently in pursuit of their for- egies to counter them. questions policymakers should thoritarian language. Putin resides lationship with China. intelligence community lacks con- eign policy objectives, but the US policymakers will also be asking are how deep their over a highly personalized au- China, for its part, very well sistent insight into the leadership combined effect of their actions have to take care not to drive partnership will grow, how it thoritarian system where power is may seek to shake Russia off down intentions of these hard-target is often greater than the sum of Russia and China together and will affect US interests, and what highly concentrated in his hands. the line. But for now the Chinese regimes. The rising hostility be- its parts. In Europe, for example, consider how policies designed Washington can do to shape its Xi has similarly consolidated pow- leadership appreciates Putin’s tween the United States and Rus- China has amassed economic in- to confront one country could in- trajectory and ameliorate its neg- er and dismantled the consensus- support in countering Washing- sia and, increasingly, China has fluence through growing trade advertently hinder efforts to con- ative effects on the United States based decision-making that domi- ton, reforming global govern- led these countries to enhance relationships and Belt and Road– front the other. The Countering and other democracies. nated China’s post-Mao political ance, and questioning the values their counterintelligence, hurting related infrastructure investments America’s Adversaries Through system. Although meaningful dis- that underpin the liberal order. US collection efforts. At present, not contingent on standards for Sanctions Act, for example, was TIES THAT BIND tinctions between the two govern- Although China may be warier of US policymakers risk arguing democratic governance and hu- designed to deter Russian ag- Russia and China have long ments remain, Xi has personalized antagonizing the United States over the nature of the Russian- man rights, particularly in eastern gression by limiting the Krem- shared a common complaint: his power such that China’s politi- than Russia is, Beijing benefits Chinese relationship until they Europe, Greece, and Italy. This lin’s revenue from arms exports. since the end of the Cold War, cal system now approximates Pu- from Putin’s ability to expose the can no longer prevent its most engagement will ultimately trans- Yet these sanctions have pre- both powers have been uneasy tin’s strongman authoritarianism. cracks in Washington’s alliances malignant implications—most late into political leverage, as it vented some countries, including with the United States and the Research suggests that shared re- and distract the United States notably the potential that Russia already has in many countries in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, international order it dominates, gime type enhances cooperation from China’s rise. and China will collude to under- Asia. Russia, for its part, appears from purchasing the Russian which they feel disadvantages between states. There may be no Not even cultural dissonance mine US and European security intent on pursuing hybrid tactics arms they need to deter China. them. But although Russia and common authoritarian worldview, necessarily creates a barrier to and democracy. that disrupt democratic processes. The United States must not China may have initially banded but both regimes seek to legitimize closer relations between two While Washington takes a On their own, each of these find itself alone in a world where together in discontent, their re- their nondemocratic rule and pro- countries with authoritarian wait-and-see approach, Moscow activities is already worri- Russia and China collaborate to peated interactions are fostering mote a shared vision for reforming leaders determined to paint and Beijing could be coordinating some for the United States achieve common ends and un- a deeper and enduring partner- the US-led global order. their governments as part- to significantly thwart US inter- and Europe. But a scenario dermine US interests. In this era ship. As Chinese Foreign Minister Aron notes that Russia and ners in fending off West- ests over the next 15 to 25 years. in which each country’s ac- of great-power competition, the Wang Yi put it in a press confer- China are far from equals in eco- ern subversion. After all, The two powers may never forge a tions amplify the other’s is United States must strengthen ence in March, Beijing’s relations nomic and military might. But the Putin’s and Xi’s control formal military alliance, but they not hard to imagine. Chi- its own partnerships—those with Moscow are increasingly convergence of the two countries’ over their political sys- could still work together in ways na, for example, could with allies who share American “steady and mature.” As Moscow authoritarian systems may help to tems allows them to re- that cause major headaches for eventually use its grow- concerns about an international and Beijing work together on ar- neutralize this obstacle. As strong- shape public attitudes, the United States. Imagine, for ing ownership of Eu- order reshaped by authoritar- eas of mutual interest, from North men, Putin and Xi prioritize their should they decide to. example, that Russia and China ropean ports and rail ians. US allies in Europe, includ- Korea to the Iran nuclear deal, survival in office above all else. Already, Pew Research coordinate the timing of hostile lines to slow a NATO ing Germany and France, have they lay the foundation for a deep For Putin, a far-off and uncer- Center survey data actions on their peripheries. If response to Russian grown more sober in their as- and enduring partnership. tain threat from a more powerful from 2018 show that China made aggressive moves in aggression. Likewise, sessment about the threat that As Aron highlights, the cama- China—to Russian control over 65 percent of Rus- support of its sovereignty claim in Beijing could use China poses and share the US raderie between Vladimir Putin, its Far East, its dominance in sians hold a positive the South China Sea at the same the economic lever- imperative to compete with Rus- the Russian president, and Xi Central Asia, or ultimately the view of China—al- time that Russia made further in- age it has accrued to sia and China and curtail the Jinping, the president of China, Kremlin’s influence on the glob- most the same as cursions into Ukraine, US forces quietly dissuade an reach of their partnership. Even has provided much of the impetus al stage—is preferable to the the percentage of would struggle to respond effec- already reluctant if analysts can’t agree on the like- for cooperation. The two leaders immediate and certain threat Russians who hold tively to either gambit. NATO member lihood of a Russian-Chinese en- meet with remarkable frequency. he perceives from Washington negative views of Nonmilitary collaboration state such as Hun- tente, the impact that such a sce- Putin recently attended the sec- or his own stagnating econo- the United States between Russia and China gary or Turkey nario would have on US interests ond summit celebrating China’s my. China helps Putin on (66 percent). could weaken the United States from responding means that policymakers cannot Belt and Road Initiative. Xi will both counts. In his State of and even threaten its way of to Russia’s hybrid afford to write off the possibil- reciprocate with a visit to Moscow the Nation address in Feb- THE COST life. Both countries are likely tactics, which ity. The United States should later this year. But perhaps more ruary, Putin underscored OF NOT to use their cyber and disin- could ultimately work now to both important, the two states inter- that ties with China would ACTING formation capabilities to, as serve to dis- prevent and pre- act across all levels of their foster Russian security the director of national in- credit NA- pare for grow- governments, working and prosperity, in par- There’s no telligence put it in January, TO’s com- ing synergy closely in such ar- ticular as he harmo- debating that “steal information, to influ- mitment to and coordina- eas as investment, nizes his Eurasian Russia and ence our citizens, or to dis- collective tion between transportation, Economic Union China are rupt critical infrastructure.” defense. Russia and space navigation, plan with China’s drawing clos- China currently does not China.

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DOW27,095.99 QE 10,631.28 SENSEX 37,830.98 GOLD 1,429.60 Turkish cbank slashes rates below -173.98 PTS +81.53 PTS -16.67 PTS -0.48% 20% to spur economy PAGE 10 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 16.48 BRENT 63.54 +0.57% WTI 56.18 +0.54% SILVER -0.88% QAMCO posts net profit of QR5.2 million for 7 months TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The company’s earn- During the six-month pe- for the period. Hence, Qata- lion, which primarily affected to QR78.8 million after dis- forts ensure that Qatalum will DOHA ings per share amounted to riod ended June 30 2019, the lum’s sales volumes increased the profitability for the sec- tribution of interim dividends continue to maintain its posi- QR0.001 (after the split of aluminium industry faced by 2% for the six-month pe- ond quarter, apart from the to its shareholders amounting tion as one of the world’s low- QATAR Aluminium Manufac- QAMCO’s shares). bearish economic sentiment riod from January to June continued decline in selling to QR111.6 million on May 5, cost aluminium smelters,” the turing Company (QAMCO), QAMCO’s share of EBIT- which resulted in a drop in 2019, compared to the same prices. 2019. statement said. a 50 percent shareholder in DA in Qatalum for the period the realised selling prices by period of 2018. QAMCO’s share of total With an objective of max- Nevertheless, from the Qatalum, has reported a net ended June 30, 2019 amount- 10% compared to the previ- During the second quar- assets in Qatalum as of June imising value to its sharehold- beginning of 2019, Qatalum profit of QR5.2 million for the ed to QR375.2 million. ous year, directly affecting the ter, Qatalum has recognised 30, 2019 stands at QR8 bil- ers, QAMCO said it is working witnessed gradual improve- seven-month period ended The company stated the performance of the company. a one-off impairment loss due lion, with share of cash and closely with its joint venture, ment in operating costs due June 30, 2019, the company aluminium industry is cycli- Qatalum continued to to major overhaul of its steam bank balances amounting to Qatalum, in a number of ar- to lower raw material costs announced in a statement on cal in nature and highly in- gain from its strategic part- turbines. QAMCO’s share of QR348.7 million. eas of value improvements. and fixed costs, the statement Thursday. fluenced by the recent trade ner, Norsk Hydro ASA, and the recognition amounted The company’s share of “This includes cost and said. The results predominant- restrictions imposed by some maintained its position to to QR13 million, which re- net assets as of June 30, 2019 supply chain optimisation, Alumina prices, a primary ly represent the share of net developed economies, im- market and sell all of its pro- sulted in a corresponding reached QR4.7 billion. revenue enhancements, ef- raw material, did not drop as profit in QAMCO’s joint ven- pacting its supply and de- duced products and compete share of power import costs QAMCO’s closing net cash ficiency improvements and much as the finished prod- ture, Qatalum. mand dynamics. with international suppliers that amounted to QR8 mil- and bank balance amounted capital allocation. These ef- ucts’ selling prices.

Quick read Oman receives India’s auto parts makers warn of Investors’ wealth increases nearly $14 bn 1 million job cuts in demand for INDIA’S auto parts industry could be forced to slash a fifth by QR7 bn this week at QSE dollar bonds of its 5 million or so workforce if the slowdown in vehicle sales REUTERS continues, the president of DUBAI the country’s largest industry The QSE index group for auto parts makers increased by OMAN received strong demand said. India’s auto industry is in from global investors for US the middle of one of its worst 128.18 pts during dollar bonds it marketed on slumps. Passenger vehicle sales Thursday in its first foray in the fell 18.4% in the first quarter, the trading week international debt markets this and monthly passenger vehicle year, according to a document sales in June fell by the biggest SATYENDRA PATHAK issued by one of the banks lead- margin in 18 years. The slump DOHA ing the sale. has prompted automakers to Investors made orders cut production and automakers QATARI stocks regained ris- worth nearly $14 billion for and parts makers to cut jobs. ing momentum this week as papers offered at a final yield The drop in production “has led foreign institutions turned of around 4.95 percent for the to a crisis like situation in the bullish with net buying of long five-year bonds and 6 per- auto component sector,” Ram QR95.3 million. cent for the 10-year, according Venkataramani, president of the The Qatar Stock Exchange to the document. Automotive Component Manufac- (QSE) index increased by That is below an initial price turers Association of India, said 128.18 points, or 1.22 percent, guidance of around 5.375 per- in a statement late on Wednes- during the trading week to close cent and 6.375 percent earlier day. “If the trend continues, an at 10,631.28 points. on Thursday. estimated 1 million people could The week saw total wealth Oman is set to raise between be laid-off.” (REUTERS) of investors increase by more $500 million and $1 billion with than QR 7 billion to QR584.8 the long five year bonds and billion against QR577.6 billion between $2 billion and $2.5 Southwest says it in the previous trading week. billion with the longer dated won’t fly 737 MAX Foreign institutions turned tranche, the document showed. before January 2020 bullish with net buying of Sources previously said the QR95.3 million against net sell- bonds would likely be $2 bil- SOUTHWEST Airlines it will ing of QR32.1 million in the lion in size and be used to cover keep its fleet of 737 MAX previous week. part of Oman’s budget deficit, planes on the ground until According to an estimate by estimated at nearly $7.3 billion January, and has begun talks QNB Financial Services (QN- Of the 46 listed companies, 20 firms ended the week higher, while 24 declined and two remained unchanged. this year. with Boeing over compensa- BFS), foreign institutions have Oman’s finances have been tion to cover the hit from flight bought Qatari equities worth Trading value during the tions increased 3.1 percent to Alkhaleej Takaful Insur- hurt by a slump in oil prices cancelations, the airline said $1.28 billion on net basis since week increased by 4.5 per- TOP TRADERS 20,873 transactions against ance was the best performing and the country is struggling to on Thursday. Southwest, with the beginning of this financial cent to QR0.77 billion against 20,237 transactions in the pre- stock for the week with a gain of tame a widening fiscal deficit. its fleet of 34 MAX planes, year. QR0.73 billion in the previous QNB was the top value vious week. 7.5 percent on a trading volume The bond sale was seen as a is the first major US carrier Qatari institutions also re- week. traded stock during the The banks and financial of 10.5 million shares. test of Oman’s ability to tap for- to give up on resuming MAX mained bullish with net buy- The banks and financial week with total traded services sector led the trading Industries Qatar, Masraf Al eign debt markets after it was flights this year, since the ing of QR5.1 million against net services sector led the trading value of QR170.9 mn volume, accounting for 34.1 Rayan and QNB were the pri- downgraded to junk status by plane was grounded worldwide buying of QR66.5 million in the value during the week, account- percent, followed by the indus- mary contributors to the weekly all the three major rating agen- in March following two deadly week before. ing for 44.1 percent of the total Industries Qatar was trial sector, which accounted index gain. cies and comes amid favour- crashes. The domestic-oriented Foreign retail investors, trading value. The Industrial the biggest contributor for 25.1 percent of the overall Industries Qatar was the able market conditions across US carrier said it could take however, turned negative with sector was the second biggest to the index’s weekly trading volume. biggest contributor to the in- emerging markets. up to two months to return the net selling of QR6.4 million contributor to the overall trad- increase, adding 50.8 Qatar First Bank (QFBQ) dex’s weekly increase, adding Citi, JPMorgan and Stand- MAX to the flight rotation even against net buying of QR1.2 ing value, accounting for 23.3 points to the index was the top volume traded 50.8 points to the index. Mas- ard Chartered have been hired once the plane is cleared by million in the previous week. percent of the total. stock during the week with 31.4 raf Al Rayan was the second to coordinate the transaction, regulators, in order to comply Qatari retail investors also Qatar National Bank (QNB) million shares. biggest contributor to the men- which will be priced later on with Federal Aviation Adminis- remained bearish with net sell- was the top value traded stock by 18.9 percent to reach 252.4 Of the 46 listed companies, tioned gains, contributing 27.7 Thursday. The three banks are tration requirements, including ing of QR94 million against net during the week with total trad- million shares against 212.2 20 companies ended the week points to the index. Moreover, also bookrunners together with additional pilot training. (AFP) selling of QR35.6 million in the ed value of QR170.9 million. million shares in the previous higher, while 24 declined and QNB tacked on 21 points to the First Abu Dhabi Bank, MUFG, previous week. Trading volume increased week. The number of transac- two remained unchanged. index. Natixis and Societe Generale. Samsung’s delayed Galaxy Fold now ready for Sept launch

final tests. Changes included The world’s top smart- amsung hopes its foldable phone will strengthening hinges which phone maker has hailed the revive flagging smartphone sales early reviewers had found to folding design as the future be problematic. If Samsung manages to sell in a segment that has seen REUTERS smartphone sales but its roll- Analysts said headlines 300,000 devices this year, few surprises since Apple’s SEOUL out has been hampered by about glitches with sample that can be a decent groundbreaking iPhone was defects in samples reported in Folds would dampen con- performance given the released in 2007. SAMSUNG Electronics Co April, when it was originally sumer excitement around the delay Chinese rival Huawei Ltd’s first foldable smart- due to hit the US market. launch. Technologies has also an- phone, the Galaxy Fold, will The delays cost the South “Consumer confidence in Kim Young-woo, an analyst at nounced a folding handset, go on sale from September Korean tech giant sales that Galaxy Fold has significantly SK Securities the Mate X, which is expected in selected markets after the could have provided a decent deteriorated. If Samsung to go on sale in September. launch was delayed by screen bump in revenue during the manages to sell 300,000 de- Samsung is still in talks problems earlier this year, the slow summer season. vices this year, that can be a it planned to make at least 1 with mobile carriers around company said on Thursday. Samsung said in a state- decent performance given the million Fold handsets in the the world to decide on de- Samsung is hoping its ment it had made improve- delay,” said Kim Young-woo, first year, versus the total 300 tails of the Fold’s sale, a The Samsung Galaxy Fold phone is shown on a screen at an event highly anticipated foldable ments to the nearly $2,000 an analyst at SK Securities. million phones it produces source with knowledge of the in San Francisco. (File Photo) (REUTERS) phone will revive flagging phone and was conducting Samsung said earlier that annually on average. matter said. www.guide.com.qa  Friday, July 26 , 2019

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REUTERS Wedbush Securities cut REUTERS NEW YORK its price target on the stock ISTANBUL from $230 to $220, citing SHARES of Tesla sank 11 the softer margin profile. TURKEY’S central bank percent on Thursday, on The stock was down slashed its key interest rate by course to knock more than 11.34 percent at $234.84 in a more than expected 425 ba- $5 billion off the electric trading before the opening sis points to 19.75 percent on carmaker’s market value, bell, still 3 percent above Thursday to spur a recession- a day after it disappointed analysts’ median price tar- hit economy, its first step away Wall Street by softening its get of $227.5. from the emergency stance language on turning a profit Prices of its $1.8 billion adopted during last year’s cur- this year. junk bond, which debuted rency crisis. Only two Wall Street just shy of two years ago, The bank lowered its brokerage reduced their also fell more than 2 full benchmark one-week repo existing share price target points in price in European rate from 24 percent, where for the firm but a batch of trading, pushing its yield, it had remained since Sep- downbeat research notes which moves in the oppo- tember, when a collapse in from analysts focused on site direction, back above the Turkish lira pushed infla- concern over shrinking 8 percent for the first time tion to a 15-year high above 25 margins for the Elon Musk- since July 1. percent, prompting aggressive led firm, as it strives to find The spread of its yield rate hikes. a path to sustainable profit- over Treasuries, a key Inflation has since dropped ability. measure of the added risk below 16 percent, which left The outlook given with investors assume for hold- Turkey with the highest real second quarter numbers ing Tesla’s speculative- interest rate of all emerging after markets closed on grade rated debt over safer markets. That opened the door Wednesday said the firm US government securities, to the first monetary easing in would still aim to be profit- widened by nearly 50 basis four-and-a-half years in the able in the third and fourth points. Middle East’s largest econo- quarter but put the empha- In all, it was the bond’s my. sis on volume growth, in- biggest loss since early last The lira, which has been creasing production capac- September when its chief volatile this year after a near- ity and generating cash. accounting officer quit after ly 30 percent drop in 2018, That contrasted with just a month on the job and tumbled immediately after Musk’s promises this time Musk was filmed smoking the policy announcement but A board showing foreign currency exchange rates against lira is on display at a currency exchange office in Istanbul, on Thursday. (REUTERS) last year that the company marijuana and wielding a it quickly bounced back and would be profitable and sword on a webcast. stood at 5.68 against the US The lira has steadied in tighten when needed,” said debt, and worries over the cen- cash flow positive “hence- A number of analysts dollar. recent weeks, even though Ugras Ulku, a former econo- tral bank’s independence from forth”. were also concerned by the The central bank, whose Turkey faces the threat of US mist at Turkey’s Treasury who Erdogan - who has repeatedly “For Tesla to be more resignation as chief technol- credibility has been ques- sanctions over its purchase is now head of EM Europe re- called interest rates “evil”. than niche, one of the core ogy officer of the pioneer of tioned anew by investors after of Russian S-400 missile sys- search at the Institute of Inter- A sharp drop since then in challenges will be for Tesla the company’s electric bat- its chief was abruptly sacked tems. That stability, along Economic national Finance. the current account deficit and to improve its gross mar- teries, J.B. Straubel, the last this month, cited improving with a recent dovish shift The policy stimulus could the broader shift by the US gin profile,” a Credit Suisse of the company’s old guard inflation and said its stance among the world’s major cen- crisis help lift Turkey’s economy Federal Reserve and European analyst wrote in a research left in its top echelons out- remained cautious even after tral banks, also paved the way from recession, reduce its Central Bank to a more accom- note. side Musk himself. delivering the biggest rate cut to the easing. Turkey’s $766-billion economy 13 percent unemployment modative stance has helped since at least 2003. The bank’s new governor, began contracting last year rate, and relieve borrowers stabilize the lira, which earlier “Maintaining a sustained former deputy Murat Uysal, after the currency crisis was whose real interest rates were this year briefly sold off again. disinflation process is the key took the reins after President sparked by a diplomatic spat roughly halved to 4 percent on But the new rift with for achieving lower sovereign Tayyip Erdogan fired his pre- with the United States, a Thursday, still higher than the Washington over the purchase risk, lower long-term interest decessor, Murat Cetinkaya, build-up of cheap foreign debt, average for emerging markets. of S-400s has set the stage for rates, and stronger economic saying he had failed to follow and worries over the central Inflation dropped mark- sanctions that could again rat- recovery,” it said in a state- the government’s policy in- bank’s independence from edly last month to its lowest tle the currency, prolong the ment. “Keeping the disinfla- structions. Erdogan - who has repeatedly level in a year at 15.7 percent, recession, and scuttle the cen- tion process in track with the Reuters, citing sources, later called interest rates ‘evil’ sealing expectations for the tral bank’s plans for more rate targeted path requires the reported the president sacked cut. The bank said inflation cuts. continuation of a cautious Cetinkaya a year before his “displayed a significant fall” in “Even though I was sur- monetary stance.” term ended because he resisted expected only a 100-basis- the second quarter. prised by the size of the cut it Economists expected a me- requests for a 300-basis-point point cut. Turkey’s $766-billion is still quite reasonable given dian cut of 250 basis points, or cut, which prompted some ana- Any further cuts could put economy began contracting the current global market en- 2.5 percentage points, accord- lysts to predict an even sharper the lira “under substantial de- last year after the currency cri- vironment, and more cuts are ing to a Reuters poll last week easing on Thursday. preciation pressures (in part) sis was sparked by a diplomat- coming,” said Marek Drimal, File photo of Tesla CEO Elon Musk in New York. (REUTERS) that showed a wide range of A Reuters poll before Uysal given markets’ concerns about ic spat with the United States, London-based EMEA strate- views. took over found economists the central bank’s ability to a build-up of cheap foreign gist at Societe Generale.

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World champions Mercedes mark 125 years of racing with retro look PAGE 12 CRICKET TEST ENGLAND VS IRELAND Dressel scorcher as China slam ‘unacceptable’ doping protests The American clocks a jaw-dropping 46.96 seconds, pipping Olympic champion Kyle Chalmers; Australia win 4x200m freestyle

Daiya Seto of Japan reacts after winning the men’s 200m medley final at the Gwangju 2019 FINA World Championships on Thursday. (EPA-EFE)

Gold medallists Australia’s Ariarne Titmus, Madison Wilson, Brianna Caeleb Dressel of the U.S. (centre) celebrates winning the men’s 100m freestyle final race with second-placed Kyle Chalmers andbronze medallist Vladislav Grinev during the Throssell and Emma McKeon celebrate with their gold medals after swimming competition of the FINA World Aquatic Championships at Nambu University Municipal Aquatics Center, Gwangju, South Korea on Thursday. (REUTERS) winning the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay. (AFP)

AFP en’s 4x200m free. Zhou told Chinese media. with Russia’s Vladislav Grinev lisz taking bronze. pulling out of her 1,500m title world-record 7:41.50 with the GWANGJU, SOUTH KOREA The lightning-fast perfor- In the day’s highlight the best of the rest in 47.82. Wilson won his 200m defence and the 200m free United States also ducking un- mances helped refocus atten- race, Dressel exploded from The world record of 46.91 was breaststroke semi-final in heats earlier in the week, pro- der China’s old mark. AMERICAN Caeleb Dres- tion on the pool after a week the blocks to lead by a body- set by Brazilian Cesar Cielo in 2:06.67 -- tying the world re- ducing a strong second leg in McKeon said: “I was hurt- sel swam the second-fastest dominated by protests di- length at the turn and fin- 2009. cord held by Japan’s Ippei the women’s 4x200m free. ing but when it comes to a re- 100m freestyle in history to re- rected at China’s Sun, the tri- ished strong as he bagged his “I gave it my all tonight,” Watanabe, who also qualified Ledecky revealed a late- lay you give it your all.” tain his world title Thursday as ple Olympic champion who is third gold of the week. said Chalmers. “But I saw for Friday’s final. night text from Olympic leg- World record holder Sa- China lashed out at anti-dop- accused of destroying blood “It hurt, it hurt really bad Caeleb did 46.9 -- which is ab- - ‘Beyond my wildest be- end Phelps had helped pep rah Sjostrom qualified fastest ing protests targeting Olympic samples after a visit from to be honest,” winced the tat- solutely mind-blowing.” liefs’ -”It’s beyond my wildest her up after she went down for the women’s 100m final star Sun Yang. drug testers. tooed American. “You don’t Elsewhere, Daiya Seto beliefs,” said Wilson. “It’s giv- with a flu bug. in 52.43 from Cate Campbell, Dressel, 22, clocked a jaw- China’s head coach Zhou get that magical feeling every captured Japan’s first gold en me a world of confidence.” “He texted me and was whose blistering anchor leg dropping 46.96 seconds in Jijong called the actions night -- you’ve just got to shut medal of the competition by Boglarka Kapas made it kind of just like, ‘What’s up, brought Australia a gold med- Gwangju, pipping Olympic against Sun, when Australia’s the brain off and go.” sweeping to victory in the a Hungarian double in the are you okay?’ -- That meant al in the 4x100m mixed med- champion Kyle Chalmers to Mack Horton and Briton Dun- Dressel, who racked up men’s 200m individual med- 200m fly as she stormed to a lot,” she said. “I got that ley relay on Wednesday. win swimming’s blue riband can Scott both snubbed him seven world titles in Budapest ley in 1:56.14. women’s gold in 2:06.78 text in the middle of the night “I was definitely up ping- event in swashbuckling style. on the podium, “harmful” and two years ago, high-fived his Seto, twice a 400m med- from American Hali Flick- when I was having one of ing a little bit last night,” Meanwhile, Australian “prejudiced”. Aussie rival Chalmers before ley gold medallist, refused to inger, 24 hours after country- those sleepless nights. That Campbell told AFP. Matt Wilson tied the men’s “It is unbelievable and perching himself on a lane buckle under pressure as he man Kristof Milak pulverised gave me a little bit.” “Tonight was all about 200m breaststroke world re- unacceptable that some peo- rope to milk the crowd’s ap- held off Switzerland’s Jeremy Michael Phelps’s 10-year-old But the Aussies clung on, conserving energy -- I just cord to underline his title cre- ple publicly defiled the inno- plause, raising a fist to flag- Desplanches to win by just world record. as Emma McKeon anchored knew I had to stick with Sa- dentials, before Australia set a cence of an elite athlete based waving American fans. under half-a-second, with de- American great Katie Led- the green and gold to a third rah and if I did then I would new world mark in the wom- on speculation and hearsay,” Chalmers touched in 47.08 fending champion Chase Ka- ecky returned to the pool after relay title of the week in a qualify no worries.”

High praise! Phelps hails ‘incredible’ Milak after losing WR Qatar drawn in Group B of 2020 AFC MICHAEL Phelps paid tribute to Hungarian teenager Kristof Milak’s “beautiful tech- nique” after he took down the American Futsal Championship Qualifiers legend’s long-standing 200 metres butterfly record at the world championships in South AFC while Chinese Taipei, China Korea. Phelps described Milak’s time of KUALA LUMPUR PR, Mongolia and Hong Kong one minute, 50.73 seconds in Gwangju are in Group A. as “incredible”, although he admitted his ASIAN teams discovered their The tournament will be astonishment was tinged with sadness challengers for the AFC Futsal held in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet- at losing a world record which had stood Championship 2020 Qualifi- nam from October 21-27 with since 2009. “As frustrated as I am to see ers following the official draw the top three teams qualifying that record go down, I couldn’t be happier ceremony at the AFC House for the AFC Futsal Champion- to see how he did it,” Phelps told the New on Thursday. ship Turkmenistan 2020. York Times. “That kid’s last 100 was incred- A total of 31 Member As- The six group winners - ible. He put together a great 200m fly from Kristof Milak sociations (MAs) were divided two each from West, East and start to finish.” into four zones - East, ASEAN, the combined Central and The 19-year-old Milak sliced a whopping 0.78 seconds off Phelps’s West and the combined Cen- South zones - from the Quali- previous world best, which was achieved during the bodysuit era, after tral and South. fiers will advance to the Finals. flirting with the record for much of the past season. In the West Zone, Iraq - They will be joined by the “It happened because there was a kid who wanted to do it, who who finished fourth in 2018 respective group runners-up dreamed of doing it, who figured out what it would take to do it,” said - will have Bahrain, United ing competition for the AFC and South Zones, 12-time In from the Central and South Phelps, who had a special fondness for the 200m fly. “(He) worked Arab Emirates, Palestine and Futsal Championship Turk- champions Iran were drawn the East Zones. The third team from on his technique until it was beautiful and put in the really, really hard Kuwait for company in Group menistan 2020. in Group B alongside Kyrgyz Zone, three- the East Zone will be decided work that it takes to do it -- my hat’s off to him.” A, while Lebanon, Qatar, ASEAN powerhouse Thai- Republic and Turkmenistan, time champi- through a playoff. Milak said he was “honoured” to break a world record held by Phelps, Saudi Arabia and newcomers land are in Group A with the hosts for the AFC Futsal ons Japan will The respective runners-up who he had worshipped growing up and watched videos of to polish Oman were drawn in Group B. Myanmar, Timor-Leste and Championship 2020. have Korea from the West zone will also his technique. “I wasn’t expecting to break the record,” he admitted. The ASEAN Zone was not Cambodia while Vietnam, Ma- Four-time runners-up Republic and qualify with the fifth spot to be “But if you put in the hard work, good things happen and I was ready. I drawn on Thursday as the laysia, Indonesia and Austral- Uzbekistan will face Tajik- Macau for decided via a playoff between just tried to block everything out and find a good rhythm.”(AFP) AFF Futsal Championship ia are in Group B. istan, Nepal, Afghanistan in company in the third-placed teams from 2019 will serve as the qualify- For the combined Central Group A. Group B, the two groups. 12 Friday, July 26, 2019 Sports

Quick read United edge Spurs in Shanghai Tottenham announce eight-year shirt deal with AIA Group CHAMPIONS League runners-up as Bailly suffers knee injury Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a new shirt sponsorship deal with AIA Group Limited to the AFP Despite the fierce humidity end of the 2026-27 season, the SHANGHAI there was an edge to the Inter- Premier League club announced national Champions Cup game on Thursday. MANCHESTER United man- not always present in pre-sea- The life insurance company has ager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer son friendlies. been Spurs’ shirt sponsors was left “hoping for the best” Attacking midfielder Alli, since 2013 and British media after defender Eric Bailly was perhaps frustrated after miss- reported the new deal is worth stretchered off in a 2-1 win ing a golden chance, was 320 million pounds across eight over Tottenham Hotspur on booked on 12 minutes after a years. That sum matches the Thursday. second late challenge in front reported 40 million pounds a The 25-year-old Ivorian of a full house. He was booed year deal London rivals Chelsea appeared to get his foot stuck off when subbed on an hour. signed with Yokohama tyres in the turf at Hongkou Sta- Martial, whose United ca- in 2015. “This renewed and dium in Shanghai and a con- reer has threatened to peter extended partnership demon- cerned Solskjaer said the play- out at times, made no mistake strates the strength and suc- er had hurt his knee. on 21 minutes when he rifled cess of our well-established Solskjaer, who has been the ball under Gazzaniga from relationship with AIA and un- linked with a move for Leices- close range. derlines the positive impact we ter City central defender Harry United were incensed have been able to bring to AIA’s Maguire even before losing when Moussa Sissoko left the brand and business,” Tottenham Bailly, said: “It’s never nice sprightly winger James in a chairman Daniel Levy said in a when you get an injury. heap by the corner flag, sus- statement. “It’s not worth it when you pecting a stamp by the Spurs “We are proud to have the im- lose one. He’s done his knee midfielder. mense support of AIA at such but we are not sure how bad it Tottenham captain Kane a significant time in the club’s is. We need to get back to Man- angrily waded in and there history. We shall continue to col- chester and do the scan. was a scuffle, with Gazzaniga laborate to drive the club’s and “Let’s hope for the best.” leaving his goal to join in and AIA’s growth in Asia and support Bailly, who had only come Manchester United’s Angel Gomes celebrates scoring their second goal against Tottenham Hotspur during the International Champions Cup at several United players also AIA’s commitment to healthy on as a substitute for Chris the Hongkou Football Stadium in Shanghai on Thursday. (REUTERS) involved. living in its Centennial year and Smalling at half time, was re- Andreas Pereira, a com- beyond.” (REUTERS) placed in the 56th minute. friendly against their Premier swapped out all 11 starters at named a strong side that in- of Dele Alli and Harry Kane, bative midfield presence for It took the gloss off a sat- League top-four rivals. the break – Spurs had looked cluded wantaway midfielder along with new man Tanguy United, was next to be booked isfactory evening for United, French striker Anthony the more dangerous, before Paul Pogba and new signings Ndombele. after he cut down Kane. Young Arsenal sign Spain who have now won all four pre- Martial put United ahead in the the 18-year-old Londoner Daniel James and Aaron Wan- United nearly took the lead Spurs defender Japhet Tan- midfielder Ceballos season friendlies. first half, before Spurs substi- Gomes struck. Bissaka. on just four minutes when ganga was yellow-carded too. on loan from Real Teenager Angel Gomes tute Lucas Moura replied with The Norwegian Solskjaer, Counterpart Mauricio Po- Martial fired across stand-in United face Norwegian squeezed in the winner 10 min- a scrappy effort in the second. under pressure to prove that he chettino fielded a more ex- goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga, side Kristiansund in their next ARSENAL completed the signing utes from time in what was After wholesale changes is the man to take United back perimental team, but started but his powerful effort struck friendly, on Wednesday, while of Spain midfielder Dani Cebal- an occasionally bad-tempered from both sides – Solskjaer into the Champions League, the England international duo the post. Spurs play Real Madrid. los on a season-long loan from Real Madrid on Thursday. The 22-year-old played 13 games for Real in La Liga last season. “We’re excited to see Dani join Bounedjah joins squad as Al Sadd lose friendly us. He is a talented player with big technical ability, creativity TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in Algeria’s triumphant Af- and precision,” Arsenal man- DOHA rican Cup of Nations cam- ager Unai Emery told the club’s paign. Bounedjah scored the website. AL Sadd continued to train lone goal in the final as Alge- Ceballos said Emery’s presence on Thursday, Day 11 of their rian defeated Senegal to lift had been a big factor in bringing training camp in Olot, Spain the title in Cairo. him to the club. ahead of the 2019-20 season. The coaching staff and “The coach was the turning On Wednesday, Al Sadd players congratulated point in terms of me joining this had played their second Bounedjah on his country’s massive club,” he said. “He’s friendly of the pre-season triumph and his excellent a Spanish coach and he knows The car of Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton at the German Formula camp against Olot, los- performances throughout me from my time at other clubs. One Grand Prix at the Hockenheim racing circuit on Thursday. (DPA/AFP) ing 2-1. The coaching staff the tournament. I’m really happy to be able to ensured that most of the In another friendly, Qa- help Arsenal achieve our objec- squad’s players were given tar Sports Club drew 1-1 with tives. He’s a very tactical coach Mercedes mark 125 years opportunities to play. La Granja at their Spanish and I think that’s going to really Al Sadd then resumed camp on Wednesday. Ab- help me to perfect my position- normal training on Thurs- dul Aziz Adel scored for the ing. I think we’re both going to of racing with retro look day, with all the players who Kings. try our best to make me a better had played in the game un- Qatar SC played the player.” AFP nal colours and includes not dergoing recovery training. friendly match with Jassim Arsenal also signed 18-year-old HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY only the white paintwork, but The rest of the team worked al Hilal as the goalkeeper, defender William Saliba from also red numbers and old- on physical and technical ex- Youssef Ayman, Alejandro French club Saint-Etienne on a LEWIS Hamilton’s Mercedes fashioned logos. The rear re- ercises. Kalvez, Abdulaziz al Khalid, “long-term contract.” But the team on Thursday revealed a mains predominantly silver, Meanwhile, the squad Baghdad Bounedjah is greeted by his teammates during their train- Khaled Mahmoudi, Mehdi centre back will spend next special “retro” half-white liv- the colour for which the team welcomed back Baghdad ing camp in Spain. The Algerian joins the Wolves after a successful al Rahm, Mu’tazmadj, Ab- season on loan back at Saint- ery for their cars being used became famous as the ‘silver Bounedjah after his return African Cup of Nations campaign winning his country’s second title dul Aziz Adel, Ali Awad and Etienne, Arsenal said. (DPA) to celebrate 125 years of motor arrows’. following his participation since 1990. Hanyu Kabanga. sport at this weekend’s Ger- Team boss Toto Wolff said: man Grand Prix. “The world’s first car race was The cars to be raced by held from Paris to Rouen in five-time world champion 1894 and the winning machine Hamilton and his teammate had at its heart an engine man- Ireland’s Adare Manor to host 2026 Ryder Cup Valtteri Bottas feature both ufactured to the design of Got- white paintwork and silver, tlieb Daimler. merging both in a “commem- “It was the start of a great AFP venue for the biennial event Adare Manor, which is a particular. Europe, who won the orative livery” for the event, motor sport tradition that con- DUBLIN since the K Club in 2006. world-class venue,” said Eu- “This news comes at the 2018 Ryder Cup in France which is sponsored by the tinues to this day and we are Northern Ireland’s Royal ropean Ryder Cup director end of an historic week for under the captaincy of team’s parent company. incredibly proud to write the IRELAND will host the Ry- Portrush last week hosted Guy Kinnings. golf on the island of Ireland, Thomas Bjorn, have won Sunday’s race will also next chapter in this legacy.” der Cup for the first time in the British Open for the first Irish Prime Minister Leo following the hugely suc- nine of the past 12 tourna- mark the team’s 200th start His modern Mercedes 20 years when the tourna- time in 68 years and Ire- Varadkar said: “I am de- cessful hosting of the Open ments. as a manufacturer entrant in team dominate Formula One ment is staged at Adare Man- land’s Shane Lowry swept to lighted that Ireland will be Championship by Royal Ireland’s Padraig Har- the world championship. and lead the constructors or in 2026. his maiden major title. the host of the Ryder Cup in Portrush Golf Club, and the rington will captain the The front end of the W10 championship with 164 points The European Tour on “We are delighted to an- 2026. It is great news for Ire- historic victory by one of Ire- European team during the cars has been re-worked as while Hamilton is 39 ahead of Thursday confirmed the Lim- nounce the 2026 Ryder Cup land, and for County Limer- land’s most popular sporting 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling a tribute to Mercedes’ origi- Bottas in the drivers title race. erick course as the first Irish will be staged in Ireland at ick and the west of Ireland in heroes, Shane Lowry.” Straits in the United States.

Ambitious Verstappen hoping to catch and challenge Mercedes

AFP our biggest challenge ahead – said Verstappen. pointed not to have been on HOCKENHEIM, GERMANY to try and close that gap. “Of course, we want to the podium, but what can I “We are further away be in front of Ferrari, but we say? It happens.” THE in-form Max Verstappen than I would like, but we are want even more to be in front “I made a mistake in Chi- said on Thursday he has set his getting closer. It’s not good of Mercedes. na against him (in 2018) and sights on not only overhauling enough, but we know that so At the end of the day, “This year, at the moment, he was quite calm about it at Ferrari, but also catching and we’re working hard to try and second is always better we are trying to get the most the time. It happens, unfor- beating Mercedes on a regular close that.” than third, but we’re here out of the engine as well and tunately. It’s racing as well. basis in the future. Verstappen is behind the to win. Of course, we want learn from what we did wrong You prefer it not to happen, Speaking to reporters two Mercedes men, with de- to be in front of Ferrari, in the beginning of the season, but it happens.” ahead of this weekend’s Ger- fending five-time champion or not as good compared to While Verstappen has man Grand Prix Red Bull’s Lewis Hamilton on top 31 but we want even more to Mercedes and Ferrari. Hope- shone this year, his Red Bull Dutchman, who is third in the points ahead of Valtteri Bottas. be in front of Mercedes. fully, next year, we can fight team-mate Pierre Gasly has driver’s championships, said The 21-year-old has been Max Verstappen for the wins all the time.” struggled to understand the he wanted to close the gap on in fast and consistent form The much-matured Ver- RB15 car until the last few Mercedes and in Hungary next this year with a sequence stappen was also philosophi- weeks when an upgraded week before he headed off on of top-five finishes includ- cal about the collision that front wing has helped him holiday for the traditional Eu- ing one win, at the Austrian cost him dearly at Silver- turn around his fortunes. ropean summer break. Grand Prix in sweltering con- stone and which was not of The Frenchman finished “Closing the gap to Mer- ditions in June. his making. fourth at Silverstone, his best cedes,” he responded to a That win lifted spirits at “He said that he made a result in F1 and with confi- question about his biggest tar- Red Bull and across Formula He was on course for an- two weeks ago before Sebas- “At the end of the day, mistake, to me, after the race,” dence restored will hope to do get in the next two weeks. One as it ended Mercedes un- other impressive podium fin- tian Vettel drove into him in second is always better than said Verstappen of Vettel. just as well again in the heat of “We want to win so that’s beaten start to the year. ish at the British Grand Prix his Ferrari. third, but we’re here to win,” “Of course, I’m disap- Hockenheim this weekend. Sports Friday, July 26, 2019 13

Malinga ‘happy’ to make way for younger Sri Ireland Lankans AFP COLOMBO VETERAN Sri Lankan star La- Qatar to take on have sith Malinga said Thursday he was “very happy” to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year KSA in FIBA Asian career in the 50-over format. Malinga will play his fi- scent of nal one-day international in Cup Qualifiers Colombo Friday in the first of three ODIs against Bangladesh, TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatari team will lock horns but hopes to continue playing DOHA with Syria on November 27 in the shorter T20 format. then they will face Saudi Ara- “I am very happy to leave at QATAR will play arch-rivals bia on November 30 before historic this time. This is an opportunity Saudi Arabia in their opening their fifth match against Iran for new players to prove them- match in Group E in the FIBA on February 18, 2021. selves and prepare for the next Asian Cup 2021 Qualifiers In their last match in the World Cup,” Malinga, 35, told next year. qualifiers, Qatar will be pit- reporters on Thursday at the According to the draw, ted against Syria on February team’s final training session. announced in Beirut on 21, 2021. upset Wednesday, Qatar are After the conclusion of the clubbed with Syria, Iran and Qualifiers, the top two teams Saudi Arabia in their pool. from each group will directly The Qatari team will play the qualify for the FIBA Asia Cup first match on February 20, 2021, while the six 3rd-placed 2020 and it will be followed teams will advance to play a by a match against Iran on qualifying tournament for the February 23. remaining four FIBA Asia Cup In their third match, the 2021 tickets. England’s Jack Leach reacts after he is caught out by Ireland’s Mark Adair during the cricket Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on Thursday. (REUTERS) Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga

England collapse to 303 for nine despite opener Leach’s fine 92 “We may have had some Bangladesh won’t be setbacks, but we have the ca- AFP seventh four to complete a 47- pability to win another World distracted by Malinga’s LONDON SCOREBOARD ball fifty in just his second Test Cup,” he added, pointing to innings but the attacking bats- Sri Lanka’s success at the 1996 ENGLAND (1ST INNINGS): 85 S. Broad not out 21 farewell: Skipper IRELAND have the chance to IRELAND (1ST INNINGS): 207 O. Stone not out 0 man was denied a century on World Cup and 2014 T20 pull off one of the biggest up- ENGLAND (2ND INNINGS, OVERNIGHT 0-0): Extras (b1, lb7, nb4) 12 debut by a Thompson in-ducker World Cup. sets in Test history after an- J. Leach c Adair b Murtagh 92 Total (9 wkts, 77.4 overs, 376 mins) 303 that bowled him. Malinga -- known for his AFP The match also holds spe- R. Burns c Wilson b Rankin 6 Fall of wickets: 1-26 (Burns), 2-171 (Roy), 3-182 COLOMBO other England batting collapse J. Roy b Thompson 72 (Leach), 4-194 (Denly), 5-194 (Bairstow), 6-219 (Ali), The bespectacled Leach, trademark blond-highlighted cial meaning for Tamim, who on Thursday set the scene for a J. Denly run out (O’Brien/McBrine) 10 7-239 (Root), 8-248 (Woakes), 9-293 (Curran) having surpassed his previ- mop and piercings -- called on will make his debut as 14th thrilling finish at Lord’s. J. Root c Wilson b Adair 31 Bowling: Murtagh 18-3-52-1; Adair 20-7-66-3 (1nb); ous first-class best of 66, was cricket administrators to be pa- STAND-IN Bangladesh cap- ODI captain for Bangladesh When lightning flashes and J. Bairstow lbw b Adair 0 Rankin 17-1-86-2 (1nb); Thompson 12.4-0-44-2 dropped twice until eventu- tient with up-and-coming stars tain Tamim Iqbal on Thursday with Mashrafe Mortaza out in- M. Ali c Wilson b Rankin 9 (2nb); McBrine 10-1-47-0; rain cut short the second day’s C. Woakes c Balbirnie b Adair 13 Match position: England lead by 181 runs with one ally a defensive edge was held and let them develop ahead of paid tribute to retiring Sri Lan- jured. play at 6:10 pm local time (1710 S. Curran c McCollum b Thompson 37 wicket standing by Adair off the bowling of the next ODI World Cup. kan star Lasith Malinga but He will lead a new-look GMT) in a match scheduled for Murtagh. “The young players need to said the fast bowler’s farewell team that will also miss the ser- four days rather than the usual Leach, who had been in believe that they can deliver. match would not distract his vices of star all-rounder Shakib five for a Test, England were time in his short career, then any loose deliveries. sight of an achievement that They need to be dedicated and team from winning. Al Hasan, wicketkeeper-bats- 303-9 in their second innings, a added valuable lower order Left-hander Rory Burns fell eluded batting greats Brian develop to a level that they can Malinga will play his fi- man Liton Das and all-rounder lead of 181 runs. runs with a brisk 37 featuring for six when he pushed hard Lara, Ricky Ponting and Sachin decide for themselves when nal one-day international in Mohammad Saifuddin. That represented a colossal two sixes before he holed out at a Boyd Rankin delivery and Tendulkar -- a Test hundred at they go to the middle,” Malinga Colombo Friday in the first Shakib, who made 606 improvement on their humiliat- and Stuart Broad was 21 not out edged a simple catch to wicket- Lord’s -- walked slowly off to a said. of three one-day internation- runs and grabbed 11 wick- ing first-innings 85 all out but at stumps. keeper Gary Wilson. standing ovation after batting He said he was sidelined als against Bangladesh, al- ets, has been rested alongside once again their batsmen strug- Ireland are playing in just for 220 minutes and facing 162 by selectors two years ago but though he hopes to continue Liton while Saifuddin was gled ahead of next week’s first their third Test, with the visitors Aggressive Roy balls, hitting 16 fours. was able to prove his value at playing in the shorter T20 ruled out with a back injury. Ashes Test. losing on debut to Pakistan last Roy, looking to make Eng- England suffered a self- the recent World Cup, where he format. “My captaincy was a last- England had been well- year and against fellow new- land’s problem position of Test inflicted wound when Joe took four for 43 in Sri Lanka’s “I think he is a great am- minute call because our regu- placed at 171-1 second time comers Afghanistan in March. opener his own after starring in Denly was run out after being group-stage win over eventual bassador of this game,” Tamim lar captain got injured the around, a score built on a But that did not stop them their World Cup triumph, off- sent back by captain Joe Root champions England. told reporters Thursday in Co- night before we travelled. But second-wicket stand of 145 routing England on Wednes- drove a four off paceman Mark when the skipper was already Malinga has his sights on lombo, adding that Malinga’s whatever the opportunity I get, between nightwatchman Jack day, with seamer Tim Murtagh Adair and hoisted off-spinner two-thirds of the way down the next year’s T20 World Cup achievements were “extraordi- I always try to make the best Leach, who made 92, and Test taking a superb 5-13 on his Mid- Andy McBrine for six. pitch. in Australia, and Sri Lanka’s nary”. use of it,” Tamim said. debutant Jason Roy (72). dlesex home ground. Leach went to 47 with a The impressive Adair (3-66) cricket board confirmed he “Tomorrow is a special “I already spoke to the But England’s top-order let England resumed Thursday straight-driven four off Stuart then had Jonny Bairstow lbw would be available for selection game for him. But one thing players and explained them them down again, with seven on their overnight 0-0 after Ire- Thompson before his edged for a duck. for the T20 squad. is for sure -- when we play their role in the team and what wickets falling for 77 runs either land had made 207, featuring boundary through third man Root, whose 31 took 64 Malinga is leaving as Sri against him we will not keep we were expecting from them... side of tea as they slumped to Andrew Balbirnie’s 55. off the medium-pacer saw the balls, tried to break the shack- Lanka’s third-highest wicket- it in our head that it will be his when we go to play we will try 248-8 on a ground where just Unexpected opener Leach, Somerset left-arm spinner, les by going down the pitch to taker in ODI cricket with 335 last match and will try to play to execute the plan.” 11 days earlier they had won the who survived a Murtagh playing his first Test at home, to Adair only to see an edged drive wickets in 219 innings so far as hard as possible. The second and third World Cup. maiden on Wednesday, played his fifty. well caught high to his right by since his first ODI against the “We will try to win the matches will be held at the Sam Curran, not for the first watchfully but made the most of Roy cut Thompson for his the diving Wilson. United Arab Emirates in 2004. game for Bangladesh.” same venue on July 28 and 31. Younousse, Tijan upset in Tokyo Open Quintana tops Tour Stage 18 Fifth last year, Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan encountered bad day in the STAGE 18 RESULTS Tokyo Four-Star Beach Volleyball Bernal recovers Tournament on Thursday. At the Leading results from stage 18 of the Tour de Shiokaze Park, the eighth seeds precious time as France on Thursday: 1. Nairo Quintana (COL/MOV) 5hrs 34mins 15sec, were stunned twice. First it was 2. Romain Bardet (FRA/ALM) at 1min 35sec, 3. Belgians Dries Koekelkoren Alaphilippe Alexey Lutsenko (KAZ/AST) 2:28, 4. Lennard Kämna and Tom van Walle who had a (GER/SUN) 2:58, 5. Damiano Caruso (ITA/BAH) surprise 25-23, 21-17 victory hangs on to 3:00, 6. Tiesj Benoot (BEL/LOT) 4:46, 7. Michael over the Qatari pair. Then French Woods (CAN/EF1) 4:46, 8. Egan Bernal (COL/INE) yellow jersey 4:46, 9. Serge Pauwels (BEL/CCC) 4:46, 10. Steven qualifiers Quincy Aye and Arnaud Kruijswijk (NED/JUM) 5:18, 11. Emanuel Buchmann Gauthier-Rat took 32 minutes to (GER/BOR) 5:18, 12. Thibaut Pinot (FRA/FDJ) 5:18, inflict the second Pool E loss to REUTERS 13. Geraint Thomas (GBR/INE) 5:18, 14. Julian Alaphilippe (FRA/DEC) 5:18, 15. Rigoberto Uran Younousse and Tijan. On Friday, VALLOIRE (FRANCE) (COL/EF1) 5:18, 16. Mikel Landa (ESP/MOV) 5:18, the Qatari players will face Brazil- 17. Richie Porte (AUS/TRE) 5:18 ian fifth seeds Alison Cerutti and EGAN Bernal had the edge Alvaro Filho. Both are tied 1-1 in Overall standings after stage 18 over the other top Tour de 1. Julian Alaphilippe (FRA/DEC) 75hrs 18mins the first two career clashes. France contenders as France’s 49sec, 2. Egan Bernal (COL/INE) at 1:30, 3. Geraint Julian Alaphilippe hung on for Thomas (GBR/INE) 1:35, 4. Steven Kruijswijk (NED/ dear life to retain the yellow JUM) 1:47, 5. Thibaut Pinot (FRA/FDJ) 1:50, 6. Emanuel Buchmann (GER/BOR) 2:14, 7. Nairo jersey at the end of a punishing Quintana (COL/MOV) 3:54, 8. Mikel Landa (ESP/ day in the Alps on Thursday. MOV) 4:54, 9. Rigoberto Uran (COL/EF1) 5:33, 10. Nairo Quintana won the Alejandro Valverde (ESP/MOV) 5:58, 11. Richie Porte 18th stage, a 208-km trek at (AUS/TRE) 6:30, 12. Warren Barguil (FRA/ARK) 7:47, 13. Guillaume Martin (FRA/WGG) 15:11, 14. high altitude from Embrun, Fabio Aru (ITA/UAE) 16:21, 15. Roman Kreuziger but all eyes were on the battle (CZE/DDT) 17:00 for the title, as his fellow Co- Kuznetsova unable to defend lombian Bernal powered away Egan to go and hopefully that from a reduced pack about two Colombia’s Nairo Quintana of Movistar team celebrates his win as he would kick it off a bit, but it kilometres from the top of the crosses the finish line of the 18th stage of the 106th edition of the didn’t really - (Alaphilippe’s Citi Open title over ‘visa issues’ Col du Galibier with his rivals Tour de France cycling race over 208km between Embrun and Val- team mate) Mas just start- unable to respond. loire, France, on Thursday. (EPA-EFE) ed riding his tempo,” said REUTERS announced her withdrawal at least some events of the US His advantage quickly rose Thomas. TORONTO from the July 27-Aug. 4 event swing!” to 43 seconds, but an attack descent to the finish. Steven Kruijswijk in fourth “That’s when I went as on her Instagram account. The WTA did not immedi- from his Ineos team mate, Ge- He leads Bernal by 1:30 place a further 12 seconds be- well, just to test. But at least SVETLANA Kuznetsova said “Unfortunately I had to ately respond when asked to raint Thomas, dented his lead going into the last two com- hind. Pinot is in fifth position, Egan gained some time on eve- on Thursday she will not be pull out of Washington due to comment. Kuznetsova, who while Frenchman Thibaut Pi- petitive stages in the moun- 1:50 adrift of Alaphilippe. ryone else.” able to defend her title at next my problems with US visa,” won the U.S. Open in 2004 not then reined in the defend- tains and while his yellow jer- Thomas’s move, however, Bernal, who is now best- week’s Citi Open in Washing- Kuznetsova wrote. “Wanted to and French Open in 2009, ing champion with most of the sey seems to be hanging by a highlighted a leadership co- placed to deprive France of a ton, D.C. due to issues with apologize to all my fans who collected the most recent of other favourites on his wheel. thread, Alaphilippe has shown nundrum at Ineos as the de- first home-grown Tour win- obtaining a U.S. visa. were waiting for me there. her 18 WTA singles titles last Only Alaphilippe was he will not go down without a fending champion effectively ner since Bernard Hinault’s The 34-year-old Russian, a “Never had issues like this year in the U.S. capital when dropped, but the world num- fight. chased down his team mate triumph in 1985, said he had twice Grand Slam winner who in my life , hopefully one day I she saved four match points to ber one made his way back to Thomas is third and 1:35 and brought his rivals closer. spoken to Thomas before his is 108th in the world rankings, can finally get a visa and play beat Croatian Donna Vekic. the group in the high-speed off the pace with Dutchman “The call was made for attack. 14 Friday, July 26, 2019 FEATURES

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T’S not just humans who track long-term trends in the weather. The history of our planet’s climate is re- corded by nature herself — written in tree rings and Earth warmed faster Iarctic ices, corals and deep ocean sediments. Each of these records tell only a small piece of the Earth’s climate story, but together they form a sprawling and complex novel of the past, helping scientists better understand how and why certain trends emerged, and in the last few decades than the foreshadowing what we might expect the Earth’s climate to look like in the future. In 2017 an international consortium known as PAGES (Past Global Changes) published its largest da- tabase yet of climate temperature records, stretching previous 1,900 years: from the present day back 2,000 years, by the start of Study the Common Era. The data points were recorded by trees, ice, lake and ocean sediment, and mineral deposits in caves, The current warming the planet is Steiger, a paleoclimatologist at Columbia University cannot discern any event that is remotely equivalent as well as by humans. They come from 648 locations in New York who worked on the paper. “But when we … to the warming over the past few decades.” across the globe, including all the continents and ma- experiencing is unprecedented in looked at the PAGES data, we found they are The authors did not look into what might jor ocean basins. the past two millenniums. What’s not as coherent as we thought.” be causing this unique phenomenon, be- Scientists have only just begun to mine the PAGES more, the data also suggest that After analysing the data using multiple cause, as Steiger said, it wasn’t necessary. data for insights into trends of the past, but already they statistical methods, the authors found that Environment “There is a lot of evidence that the have made some intriguing discoveries. the warming in the most recent what were previously assumed to be global Contemporary Warming Period is human After analysing 2,000 years of detailed records kept decades has been uniform across trends in temperature were actually re- caused,” he said. “We don’t need the paleo- by both nature and humans, researchers have discov- gional trends for all known climate epochs lithic climate data to address that.” ered that the average surface temperature of the Earth all regions of the planet, a except the one we find ourselves in today. In another study, a team of researchers has warmed faster in the past few decades than it did phenomenon that scientists say For example, while the Little Ice Age ldbled by Stefan Bronnimann of the University of in the previous 1,900 years, proving once again that has not been seen in the past did represent a global cooling, some parts of the planet Bern in Switzerland used the PAGES data to explore the current warming the planet is experiencing is un- were coldest during the mid-19th century, while oth- the causes of climate fluctuations from 1300 to 1800. precedented in the past two millenniums. What’s more, 2000 years. ers had their coldest weather several centuries earlier. This analysis led them to conclude that in this time the data also suggest that the warming in the most re- At the height of the Medieval Climate Anomaly, only period a cluster of volcanic eruptions were the prima- cent decades has been uniform across all regions of the Some of the findings reported Wednesday contradict, 40% of the Earth experienced peak temperatures at ry drivers of global temperature change and that their planet, a phenomenon that scientists say has not been or at least complicate, previously held truths. the same time. effects lingered over many decades. seen in the past 2000 years. For example, in the Nature paper, Neukom and But when the authors ran the same analysis for our (Large volcanic eruptions can cause wide-scale cool- A third study based on the same data shows that for his colleagues use the PAGES data to poke holes in current climatic epoch, known as the Contemporary ing because their ash gets into the stratosphere and re- most of the Common Era volcanic events have been the the widely accepted theory that periods of cooling Warm Period, they found that peak temperatures have flects sunlight back into space.) primary driver of global temperature change. Today, and warming over the past 2000 years affected the been seen across all regions of the globe except Antarc- They argue that at least some of the global temper- greenhouse gases in the atmosphere play a more domi- globe uniformly. Perhaps the most well known of tica within the past 51 years. ature increases the Earth experienced starting in the nant role in driving global temperature, the authors said. these epochs is what scientists call the Little Ice Age This uniformity was unprecedented in the past 1830s were probably due to the planet’s slow recov- Raphael Neukom, a paleoclimatologist at the Uni- — a cool period that persisted from the 16th century 2000 years. ery from the volcanically induced cooling. However, versity of Bern in Switzerland who led two of the three to the 19th century. Similarly, the Medieval Climate “The familiar maxim that climate is always chang- the data also suggest that from the late 19th and early studies said the trio of papers, published Wednesday in Anomaly is known as a warm, dry period that lasted ing is certainly true,” wrote Scott St. George, a geog- 20th century onward, greenhouse gases in the atmos- the journals Nature and Nature Geoscience, all suggest from AD 950 to 1250. rapher at the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis phere dominated the subsequent warming trend. the same thing: “Climate variability in the pre-industrial “The traditional understanding was that climate who was not involved in the work. “But even when we Today, there is little doubt among scientists as to period is totally different from what we observe today.” over these periods were globally coherent” said Nathan push our perspective back to the Roman Empire, we how those greenhouse gases got into our atmosphere. Around the Legoland world in 13 days — father and son’s epic journey ends in Florida

DEVOUN CETOUTE Deutschland in Germany, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Legoland Dubai, Legoland Malaysia, Legoland Japan and F you’re a certain age, the Legoland California Resort. word “Lego” immediately The final stop on their sparks fond memories and journey was Legoland Florida Ijoy. The fun brick-building Resort, where they arrived The newly identified American Pocket toy captured the hearts and last week. Shark, shown here, was first discovered minds of a generation. “Travelling the world and in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. (TNS) But it’s quite possible that visiting all of the parks in just no one in the world likes Legos under two weeks is the ultimate as much as this German father Legoland vacation,” said Shawn and son, who were the first to Mikus, Legoland Flor- A new species of shark travel to every Legoland park in ida Resort spokes- the world. man. “We’re really In a span of 13 days, Dieter happy that Legoland has been discovered, Deussen and his 5-year-old son Florida Resort could Julian visited seven countries Travel play a small part in and it glows and eight cities on their all- creating a lifelong around-the-world trip. memory for Dieter “The key to this trip was to and Julian.” RICKY PINELA have fun and enjoy extensive Legoland Florida was a TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE time little different from the other stops on their world trip be- GROUP of researchers has dis- Discovery cause the park is the only place covered a new species of pocket to The Lego Movie World. In Ashark, which was caught in the The Lego Movie stars Emmet and Wyldstyle welcome Dieter fact, the movie’s main stars, Gulf of Mexico nearly a decade ago. Deussen and Julian to their final stop, Legoland Florida. Emmet and Wyldstyle, greet- The shark is only 5.5 inches long ed Julian at the park. and has been identified as the American Pocket Shark, based with my son,” said Deus- create a special experience for “100% it was worth it. To on its similarities to a specimen captured in the Eastern Pacific sen in a statement. “It’s a Julian before he started school see Julian smile so much at eve- Ocean in 1979, according to Tulane University. memory that we’ll have for the first time in September. ry park and interact with chil- Mark Grace of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric forever.” Knowing that his son is a big dren from around the world, Administration said: “In the history of fisheries science, Deussen wanted to Lego fan, Deussen suggested a regardless of the language dif- only two pocket sharks have ever been captured or report- “Legoland World Tour.” ference, was amazing for me ed. Both are separate species, each from separate oceans. “It didn’t take more than a to see. I would absolutely do it Both are exceedingly rare.” few seconds for Julian to say again,” Deussen said. Researchers noticed a few differences between the two fish, yes,” said Deussen. At the end of their 13-day including fewer vertebrae and numerous light-producing photo- It took Deussen eight trip it seemed like they visited phores that cover most of the body, the report says. On each side months and many hours to plan all the parks. That is, until Lego- near the gills, the sharks have two small pockets that produce for the trip. land officials realized the Deus- luminous fluid. Their first stop on the sen family world tour was not “The fact that only one pocket shark has ever been reported world tour from Dusseldorf, quite complete. from the Gulf of Mexico, and that it is a new species, under- Dieter Deussen and Julian Germany, their home, was Officials surprised the De- scores how little we know about the Gulf — especially its deeper at outside the Ford Jr. Legoland Windsor Resort in ussens with complimentary waters — and how many additional new species from these wa- Dieter Deussen and his 5-year-old son Julian end Driving School at Legoland the UK on June 27. After that tickets to visit the Legoland ters await discovery,” said Henry Bart, director of the Tulane their 13-day trip to visit all the Legoland parks in Florida. they went to Legoland Bil- New York Resort, which opens Biodiversity Research Institute. the world at Legoland Florida Resort. lund in Denmark, Legoland in 2020. Friday, July 26, 2019 15 KIDS CORNER

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DEPUTY AMIR VISITS NEW EMERGENCY AND TRAUMA CENTER OF HMC

THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Ab- dullah bin Hamad al Thani visited on Thursday the new Emergency and Trauma Center of Hamad Medical Corporation. During the visit, HH the Deputy Amir toured the different departments that will provide treatment to patients with injuries and critical condi- tion, in addition to the hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber and a number of facilities designed to facilitate work with the most modern systems and medical equipment. His Highness was ac- companied by the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani during the tour. (QNA) Japanese-style restaurant gets DFC to host 2nd ‘Summer in Qatar’ raffle draw today prestigious JETRO certification TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ly, too. The system generates vouch- DOHA ers equivalent to the amount of mon- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tified several overseas restaurants ey spent, saving the required details. DOHA and retail stores that use Japanese DOHA Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s If shoppers spend an additional ingredients as Japanese Food and unique, world-class retail, entertain- QR200 or more during subsequent THE Japan External Trade Organi- Ingredient Supporter Stores. ment and dining destination, is host- shopping trips at Festival City, they zation (JETRO) held a Japanese As of the end of June 2019, ing the second raffle draw of the Sum- can register again in the raffle draw Food and Ingredient Supporter there are 4200 certified stores in mer in Qatar programme on Friday with ease. Store certification ceremony for 56 countries and regions in the (July 26) from 7.30pm to 10pm. In ad- Running until August 16, Sum- Junko Sushi & Japanese Dining, a world. JETRO remains dedicated dition to the much awaited raffle draw, mer in Qatar brings to Doha a range Japanese-style restaurant in Doha to promoting Japanese agricul- the event will feature an entertainment of exciting experiences, along with en- on Thursday. tural, forestry and fishery prod- show and a massive balloon drop. tertainment programmes, featuring While there are many estab- ucts and food by utilising this sys- The entertainment show will be local, regional and international art- lishments selling creative fusion tem, and thereby expanding their held from 7.30pm, featuring Gaston ists, edutainment activities, summer Japanese dishes in the Middle exports. Quieto, the award-winning Brazil- and sports camps, as well as special East, this restaurant was chosen Junko Sushi & Japanese Dining ian illusionist and magician, who will promotions on inbound travel, hospi- for certification as its owner, Junko is operated as a Japanese restau- charm the audience with a mesmeris- tality and shopping at various venues Nanri, buys ingredients specially rant in Qatar and has been using ing magic show. across Qatar. from the famed Tsukiji fish market and displaying Japanese agricul- The excitement continues after- DFC’s General Manager Robert in Tokyo and is committed to pro- tural and fishery products. The res- wards with the raffle draw winners’ Hall said, “We are incredibly excited viding customers with an authentic taurant also regularly exhibits Jap- announcement. Shoppers will have to support the Summer in Qatar 2019 taste of Japan. anese fruit and special ingredients the opportunity to win nine cash programme and again host the raffle The restaurant is praised for to promote Japanese culture. prizes worth nearly QR400,000. Fi- draw. As a leading retail and leisure providing dishes with Japanese Ms Nanri has been appointed nally, to celebrate the winners and destination, we are delighted to be hospitality, and for actively pro- by the Japanese Ministry of For- further entertain guests, there will part of the Qatar National Tourism moting Japanese culture by regu- eign Affairs as a food, culture and be a balloon drop to wrap up the fes- Council’s vision to increase tourism larly displaying fruit and special tourism advisor to the Japanese tive night. to Qatar. Our guests are invited to ex- ingredients from Japan, using ambassador to Qatar. 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‘Perfect Duet’: A perfect debut for Qatar’s first mother-son artist duo Hanady al Othman and son Ahmed to showcase their works of art at W Doha Hotel from July 27

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and continued to paint in private, DOHA without realising she would make a masterpiece every once in a while, AFTER a host of well received with her forte being oil and acrylic public art exhibitions, Qatar’s tal- paintings. ented artist Ahmed al Jufairi will Never given the opportunity, be pioneering the country’s first or even the permission, to truly ever mother-son duo art exhibition express her personal fondness for ‘Perfect Duet’ at W Doha Hotel’s creating such pieces, Hanady has Art29 from July 27 to August 27. always coaxed her son Ahmed to Jufairi, a graduate from Vir- follow his artistic calling. ginia Commonwealth University, The ‘Perfect Duet’ exhibition has successfully completed over 12 is thus conceived as a result of group exhibitions, including four Jufairi realising the long overdue derived first hand from travelling Hanady commented, “This is solo shows, and an international necessity of the world to see the through many cities in India, tak- my first exhibition, and I want to showcase in Paris. talent of his mother. He stated, ing snippets and images of iconic use this to show that it is never He is now harnessing his tal- “I just made my mother’s dream monuments, forts, colours, sounds too late to make your dreams ent to curate a show which is par- come true. This exhibition proves and the vibrancy of the country’s come true.” ticularly dearer to his heart, which that art is personal; it is not just landscape. As W Doha continually seeks to will see Jufairi’s work presented business.” Details of this can be grasped support fresh talents such as Jufai- alongside the works of his mother Together, the two will be show- throughout Jufairi’s artworks. ri, the hotels Art29 is the ideal gal- Hanady al Othman. casing a collection of art works Taking heed also from the vivid- lery to present such a contempo- Born with an artistic itch, based on Qatar-India Year of Cul- ness of India, Hanady’s collec- rary and forward-thinking event. Hanady was never presented with ture, and displaying over 20 instal- tion of art draws inspiration from The opening ceremony will be the opportunity to express her lations using different mediums the festivals in India rather than held on July 27 from 7pm to 8pm creativity through art as it was of art such as sculptures, hints locations. Her take on ‘Holi’, the and is open to all. The art exhibi- deemed not to be an ‘acceptable’ of fashion, video footages, digi- festival of colours, can be seen on tion will be open from 10am to life choice. tal prints, 3D, and oil and acrylic canvas through splashes of colours 10pm for the rest of the month at Although there were restric- paintings. depicting a different story with the gallery on the 29th Floor at tions, Hanady never backed down Inspiration for the showcase each brush stroke. the W Doha.