Manchester United striker Cavani handed three-match ban over social media post FRIDAY, JANUARY1, 2021 PAGE 11 Three-time champion Attiyah awaits 2021 with the number 301! 43rd Dakar Rally starts January 3 in

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ON Thursday afternoon, 30 of the top competitors in the participated Thirty of the top competitors in the 2021 Dakar Rally participated in a video conference revealing their ambitions for the race on Thursday. in a video conference revealing There are just a few days to go before the action heats up on the tracks from Januray 3 to 15 and in the dunes of Saudi Arabia, but the Dakar their ambitions for the race to champions have already somehow discovered uncharted territory by taking part in a digital press conference. come and a lot more. This in- cluded Qatar’s ace driver and three-time Dakar champion Winning is always the goal. I have always won with the number 301. But, I have respect for all the Nasser Al Attiyah. The Gazoo Toyota challenge drivers, and I am especially grateful to all those who worked so hard so that we could be together for hinges around triple Dakar and this Dakar in Saudi Arabia because this year has been very dif cult for everyone. Toyota’s 2019 winner Nasser Al Attiyah and Matthieu Baumel Qatar’s ace rally champion Nasser Saleh Al Attiyah even surpassed all of my ob- as long as 28 hours, I am used and 2009 winner, Stellenbosch jectives by winning the quad to it. But here, it will be for 12 race hero and imposed on them upon their set among the bikers. so that we could be together tunity to provide their vision of category three times. So, when days! My main worry is the Alex Haro Bravo. Toyota has arrival in , the main It is the same idea from for this Dakar in Saudi Ara- the Dakar. I received the offer from the fear of the unknown.” worked and tested throughout favourites spoke of their ambi- Stephane Peterhansel on the bia because this year has been The memories of their first Buggyra team, I didn’t hesi- The Dakar Rally is ac- lockdown to be ready for Dakar tions, recreating a bivouaclike eve of his 32nd participation, very difficult for everyone.” participation, the fear after tate: it was, of course, yes.” knowledged as one of the Rally 2021. atmosphere through the use of remembering “that in the be- All impatient and relieved a fall, the desire to surpass (USA - greatest rally raids in the There are just a few days to video screens. ginning, the Dakar was a dream to start the 43rd edition, the themselves in this competi- bikes), said, “Whether you win world. It depicts the ultimate go before the action heats up “We are all 100% commit- and even today it’s still not a leading tenors of the rally, from tion, which motivates them it or not, the Dakar changes human and sporting experi- on the tracks from Januray 3 ted once we put on our hel- job, but rather a pleasure.” to Ricky Brabec via more than any other, or humil- your life. The victory is just the ence over several thousand to 15 and in the dunes of Saudi mets, but once we arrive at Delighted on having the the returning Sebastien Loeb, ity in the face of the hazards icing on the cake.” kilometers of some of the most Arabia, but the Dakar cham- the bivouac, we experience the car number 301, Nasser Al At- Ignacio Casale who is starting that the rally holds in store. Kirsten Matlock (USA - challenging, hostile, and ma- pions have already somehow same pleasure when talking tiyah, said, “Winning is always a new career behind the wheel Ignacio Casale (Chl - SSV), said, “The Dakar is at jestic terrain on the planet. discovered uncharted territory about what we saw during the the goal. I have always won of a truck, Yazeed Al Rajhi who trucks), said, “My first Dakar, the very top of my list of things In spite of the challenges, by taking part in a digital press day, donkeys or camels along with the number 301. But, I carries the hopes of Saudi Ara- in 2010, was in a truck along- I want to accomplish in my the 43rd Dakar promises to conference. the tracks. In reality, it’s like have respect for all the drivers, bia, and Seth Quintero who is side my father. It was so hard life. On the Baja 1000 in the be supreme once it gets under Isolated in their hotel rooms a second family,” said Toby and I am especially grateful to plunging into the deep end at that I swore I would never do United States, I drove from way with over 4800 km of rac- adhering to the health protocols Price in describing the mind- all those who worked so hard the age of 18, have the oppor- it again. But I have met and start to finish and it can last ing over two weeks. Al Shaqab Cup for Injaaz Stud’s Lekhraib

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INJAAZ Stud’s Lekhraib stormed to Al Shaqab Cup vic- tory guided by jockey Marco Casamento on the dirt rack at Qatar Racing & Equestri- an Club’s Al Rayyan Park on Thursday. QREC Racing Manager Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi presented trophies to the win- ners of Al Shaqab Cup. Casamento rode the Mo- hammed Ghazali-trained 6-year-old horse to a con- vincing 5¼-length win in the 1700m run for Local Purebred Arabians, clinching the top prize of QR 57,000. Lekhraib (AF AlBahar x Trainer Mohammed Gazzali receives the trophy from QREC Racing Grace T) clocked a time of Manager Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi. 1:59.76 in the six-entry contest The winning group of Injaaz Stud’s Lekhraib with the Al Shaqab Cup and other trophies at QREC’s Al Rayyan Park on Thursday. held under lights. Soufiane Saadi, astride Hazm Al Sulaimi, finished in second spot. Lama, who had Ali Khalid Al Mosallam in the saddle, clinched the third place. Saadi won QR 22,000 while Al Mosallam’s efforts were worth QR 11,000 in what was the feature race at Al Rayyan Race Park. Earlier, Al Sakab Stud’s homebred Al Faisaliya (Coach House x Shielaligh) won the Local Thoroughbred Handi- cap (70-90). Jockey Ronan Thomas rode the Ibrahim Al Malki- QREC Racing Manager Abdulla Rashid Al Kubaisi. hands the owner’s trained 4-year-old filly to a trophy to Injaz Stud representative at Al Rayyan Park on Thursday. 2-length win a time of 1:12.96. Thomas won the top prize of (0-95) with Saadi who rode Jaber’s Southernmachoman QR 34,200. the Hamad Al Jehani-trained (Mucho Macho Man x Deep Killian Leonard, astride 4-year-old colt to a ¼-length South) won in the Thor- Sarmad Bu Thaila (trained by win in the 6 furlong run. Saadi oughbred Handicap (0-75). Mohamed Khaled Elahmed) won QR 31,30. Ali Khalid Al Mosallam rode finished in second place Return To Senders (Marco the Hadi Al Ramzani-trained whereas the third spot was Casamento) and The Singer 4-year-old colt to a short grabbed by stabelmate (Carlos Henrique) completed head win in the 6f run. Dhergham Bu Thaila, who had the top three. Khalifa Bin Sheail Al Ku- Michael Forest in the saddle. Also, Ali Hassan Ali Alab- wari’s Qawaafi (Mukhadram x Leonard won QR 13,200 dulmalik’s Alizoom (Invincible Fashion Rocks) won the Local while Forest picked up QR Spirit x Lady Springbank) won Thoroughbred Maiden Plate 6,600. the Thoroughbred Handicap with Michael Forest in the sad- Jockey Matco Casamento guides the Mohammed Ghazali-trained Lekhraib to victory in the 1700m run for Local Purebred Arabians, In the day’s sixth race, (0-85). Jockey Ivan Rossi rode dle. Forest rode the Moham- Saeed Nasser Al Qadi’s Zaran- the Debbie Mountain-trained med Riyaz-trained 3-year-old ifa Bin Sheail Al Kuwari won trained 3-year-old filly to a Injaaz Stud’s Mister General rode the Mohammed Riyaz- di (Scat Daddy x Zaralanta) 7-year-old gelding to a short filly to a 2½-length win in the the Purebred Arabian Maiden 3½-lenght win in the 6f run (General x Last Guest) won trained 4-year-old colt to a completed a double winning in head win in the 1900m run. 1700m run. Plate with jockey Casamento. for unrated 3-6-year-olds. the Purebred Arabian Maid- convincing 5¾-length win in the Thoroughbred Handicap Abdulaziz Saleh Al Salsabiel, owned by Khal- The Mohammed Ghazali- In the day’s opening race, en Plate as Khalid Al Balushi the 1700m run. Sports Friday, January 1, 2021 11 HH the Amir Cup 2021 Champions Liverpool looking over draw on January 4 their shoulders at chasing pack QNA said any thoughts of the ti- DOHA Last year’s winners tle should be put out of their minds. HH the Amir Cup draw will Liverpool top “We can’t look too far be held on January 4, 2021, the pile but the ahead,” he said. “We are a the Qatar Football Association team that is still doing a lot of (QFA) said. The draw ceremo- Premier League is work on ourselves and to be ny - to be attended by QFA of- looking at the table so early ficials, team representatives wide open going on in the season is a bit stu- and the media - will be held at into the new year pid of us. the Ritz Carlton. “We have to take it one The draw for the 49th edi- DPA game at a time and if we can tion of HH the Amir Cup will LONDON keep finding ways to win like be based on the ranking of this we will see where we are the teams and their positions THE new year begins on Fri- at the end of the season.” in the QNB Stars League for day with champions Liverpool Everton could move to the last season 2019-2020 in on top of the Premier League within a point of top spot if which 16 clubs from the first table but with a host of teams they beat West Ham on new and second divisions were snapping at their heels. year’s day, having seen their seen in action. Juergen Klopp’s side hold last scheduled match with The draw for the Round a three-point lead but with Manchester City postponed 16 matches will be conducted just four points covering Man- because of rising coronavirus after the participating teams chester United in second to cases in the City squad. have been classified into two Southampton in ninth, almost Richarlison will be back brackets. half the 20 teams are targeting for Everton after concussion Group A that will include a high league finish. but James Rodriguez has the first eight teams in the Back to back draws not yet recovered from a calf final standings of the QNB dropped Liverpool closer to injury. League competitions for the the pack and with their three Providing Manchester City 2019-2020 season which are: main centre backs out through are ready to go again, they Duhail, Al Rayyan, Al Sadd, Al injury, they are fighting for travel to Chelsea on Sunday Gharafa, Al Sailiya, Al Wakra, form as they prepare to travel while on Saturday Tottenham Al Arabi and Qatar SC. to Southampton on Monday. Liverpool players look on as Newcastle United’s Irish defender Ciaran Clark heads towards goal during their English Premier League match at welcome a Leeds side fresh Group B will include teams Midfielder James Milner St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, on Wednesday. The match ended in 0-0 draw. (AFP) from a 5-0 win at West Brom. ranked from ninth to 12th said the new year offers Liver- Bottom side Sheffield place in the QNB Stars League pool the chance to push on again dropped points, everyone the coronavirus restrictions tally for everybody and it’s the year’s day. United, desperate for points, namely Al Ahli, Umm Salal, Al and retain the title they won so seems to be dropping points. and the rising number of cases same in football. Hopefully we Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s go to Crystal Palace, second- Khor and Al Shahaniya along convincingly last season. (Manchester) United have in the country meant this sea- can get out of this the other side have won three of their bottom West Brom host Arse- with the first three-ranked “I think it’s a positive (to had a good run and they’re son is unlike any other. side and it’s the same with past four matches to move into nal and third-bottom Fulham teams of the second divi- be top) but it seems to be at probably the only team who “The world is in a very football - we just need to keep second place after a poor start are away to Burnley. sion (2020-2019 season) Al this moment in time that no- are putting a run together. It’s strange place at the moment plugging away.” Manchester to the season. Brighton face Wolves and Kharaitiyat, Al Markhiya and body wants to take it by the important that we need to kick and it’s the same in football,” United could draw level with But striker Marcus Rash- Newcastle meet third-placed Al Shamal. scruff of the neck,” Milner told on now and try to get a few he said. “Everybody’s lives are Liverpool if they beat fifth- ford, who scored the winner Leicester in the weekend’s Muaither team, who quali- Liverpool’s website. “We’ve three-pointers.” Milner said upside down, it’s tough men- placed Aston Villa on new against Wolves last time out, other matches. fied from the preliminary match that was held between the fourth and fifth place hold- ers in the Second Division, will also be part of the draw. Man Utd players cannot ‘fake’ QFA has confirmed that Williamson overtakes Smith, the first match will be played on January 25. their way into team: Solskjaer Kohli as top Test batsman AFP years in the dugout. to play for the 20-time English LONDON The United boss said the champions. AFP eight in Australia’s second players had grown mentally “When you’re here, enjoy it CHRISTCHURCH (NZ) Test against India while Kohli Man Utd striker OLE Gunnar Solskjaer says stronger since he had arrived as much as you can and maybe was on paternity leave. players cannot “fake” their in 2018. you’ll experience some fantas- NEW Zealand skipper Kane “They are incredible play- Cavani handed way into the Manchester “One, they’re two years tic times,” he said. Williamson has overtaken Aus- ers of our generation,” Wil- United team, pointing to fierce older than when I came,” he “We’ve got winners like tralia’s Steve Smith and India liamson said as he arrived in three-match competition for places and a said on Thursday. “Two, some Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic, captain Virat Kohli to be the Christchurch ahead of the sec- stronger mentality as factors of them are really strong per- who don’t really play every sin- number one Test batsman in ond Pakistan Test which starts ban over social in their rise. sonalities that we’ve brought gle game but are so influential the world in the latest ICC rank- on Sunday. The Old Trafford giants in and they have really been a in the group, in the build-up to ings released on Thursday. “Those two players are the media post will kick off against Aston Villa good influence. games and even during games Williamson leaped from best so for me to sneak up per- on Friday second in the Pre- “I think we have competi- when they’re not playing.” third to first after his player- New Zealand captain Kane haps in some way, is very sur- DPA mier League, just three points tion for places, which means Solskjaer made six changes of-the-match effort leading the Williamson. (AFP) prising and humbling.” LONDON behind leaders Liverpool and you cannot go around and for the last-gasp 1-0 win against Black Caps to a 101-run victory All three players were this with a game in hand. think that you can just fake Wolves on Tuesday, when Luke over Pakistan this week, scor- overtake Smith, who held the week named in the Interna- MANCHESTER United striker Solskjaer has so far been your way through being part Shaw, Anthony Martial and ing 129 in the first innings and top spot for 313 days this year, tional Cricket Council’s team Edinson Cavani was suspend- coy on talk about a push for of this team because you only Scott McTominay came off a a rapid 21 in the second when and Kohli, who was number of the decade with Smith also ed for three matches and fined a first Premier League crown deserve to be in a team that bench that included Mata, Fred New Zealand were building a one for 51 days. named as the individual Test 100,000 pounds (136 million since 2013 but was more you contribute to.” and Donny van de Beek. lead before declaring. Smith slipped to third in player of the decade. Kohli dollars) by the Football Asso- forthcoming when it came to Solskjaer said his players “We have a strong squad,” The New Zealand skipper the rankings behind Kohli fol- took the award for the best ciation (FA) on Thursday after the advances made in his two had realised it was a privilege the Norwegian said. described it as “humbling” to lowing scores of nought and One-day player. admitting a charge relating to a social media post. The 33-year-old Uruguay forward, who must also com- plete face-to-face education, used a word in an Instragram ‘King’ James celebrates b’day with milestone in Lakers win post that can be construed as racist in some contexts. AFP 21 points and four assists. Jimmy Butler for the second Cavani later deleted the LOS ANGELES Wesley Matthews had his straight game. post when he was told of its best game since joining the “You want to constantly de- impact but was still charged LOS Angeles superstar LeB- champions, scoring 18 points velop some grit and toughness by the FA and will now miss ron James celebrated his 36th off the bench as he made all during the course of a long sea- the Premier League clash with birthday Wednesday with an- six of his three-point attempts. son, and our guys responded in Aston Villa, Carabao Cup other NBA milestone, scoring an appropriate fashion,” said semi-final against Manchester double-digit points for the Humbled Heat Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, who City and third-round FA Cup 1,000th straight game in the bounce back acknowledged before the game tie against Watford. Lakers’ 121-107 victory over In early action, the Mi- that there was “a lot of anger In a statement, the FA said the Spurs in San Antonio. ami Heat rebounded from an and frustration” after the blow- the Instagram post was “in- James finished with 26 embarrassing 47-point loss out loss on Tuesday. sulting, abusive, improper and points to extend his already to Milwaukee with a 119-108 “As well there should have brought the game into disre- record streak of double-digit NBA victory over the Bucks. been,” he said. pute.” The full reasons for the games in the regular season. The Heat didn’t have to In Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving sanction, which was the mini- He sealed the milestone wait long for revenge as they scored 17 of his 25 points in mum ban allowed for the of- midway through the second hosted the Bucks for the sec- the fourth quarter and Kevin fence, will be released in “due quarter with a turnaround ond straight night. Durant added 33 points, 11 re- course” and Manchester Unit- jump hook that gave the Lak- Goran Dragic came off the bounds and eight assists as the ed said they hoped it would be ers a 46-37 lead. bench to lead Miami with 26 Nets dealt the Atlanta Hawks agreed Cavani is “not a racist”. “I just try to live in the mo- points, Bam Adebayo added their first defeat of the young “As he has stated, Edinson ment and just try to continue to 22 points, eight rebounds and season, 145-141. Cavani wasn’t aware that his get better with my game, try to 10 assists and Tyler Herro Irving’s late burst helped words could have been miscon- get better with my teammates scored 21 points with a career- the Celtics withstand 30-point strued and he sincerely apolo- and try to just maximize when best 15 rebounds as the Heat performances from Atlanta’s gised for the post and to anyone I’m on the floor,” said James, rallied to stave off another Trae Young and John Collins. who was offended,” United said who is in his 18th NBA cam- home defeat. Boston, powered by Jaylen in a statement on their website. paign after leading the Lakers The Bucks had dominated Brown’s career-high 42 points, “Despite his honest belief to the 2020 title in the league’s on Tuesday with an NBA-re- defeated the Memphis Griz- that he was simply sending quarantine bubble in Orlando. cord 29 three-pointers in their zlies 116-111. an affectionate thank-you in “I’ve been blessed to play 144-97 triumph. The Celtics led by 12 response to a congratulatory the game that I love for 18 The Bucks, fueled by a points after the opening message from a close friend, years and hopefully I can con- triple-double of 26 points 13 quarter and took full control he chose not to contest the tinue to play at a high level,” rebounds and 10 assists from with a 17-0 scoring run in the charge, out of respect for, and he said. LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks past spurs defenders during rst half action at AT&T two-time NBA Most Valuable second period. solidarity with, the FA and the James’ double-digit scor- Center in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday. (Getty Images/AFP) Player Giannis Antetokounm- Los Angeles Clippers star fight against racism in football. ing streak began on January 6, po, looked like making it two Kawhi Leonard, who missed “The club trusts that the in- 2007, when he was playing for the game. “He deserves a lot Shortly after James becoming the first woman to wins in a row when they led by two games with a mouth injury dependent Regulatory Commis- the Cleveland Cavaliers. of credit for being the consum- reached the milestone, Popo- direct a team in an NBA game. 14 in the third quarter. from an elbow to the face, re- sion will make it clear in its writ- “It’s a tribute to his tenac- mate professional. His mental vich was ejected from the con- Anthony Davis scored 20 Donte DiVincenzo scored turned in a protective mask to ten reasons that Edinson Cavani ity level ... his commitment state along with his physical test for arguing with officials. points and pulled down nine 15 points and Jrue Holiday score a game-high 28 points in is not a racist, nor was there any to excellence,” Spurs coach state really makes him really Assistant Becky Hammon rebounds for the Lakers, new- added 13 for the Bucks, but the his team’s 128-105 victory over racist intent in his post.” Gregg Popovich said before special.” took over on the Spurs bench, comer Dennis Schroder added Heat rallied despite missing the Portland Trail Blazers. 12 Friday, January 1, 2021 The Last Word QF’s WISE launches initiative to develop educational models

ing the skills gap and antici- LELL aims to create a global pating what type of learning is needed in what spaces,” community that looks at ways said Gog. Other panellists at the to learn in di erent regions event included Sébastien Turbot, CEO and Chief Cura- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK nity organisations, as well as tor at eko6, and Rosie Clay- DOHA government agencies) creat- ton, co-founder of Weaving ing new learning opportuni- Lab. They all discussed vari- WISE, the global education ties and pathways to success. ous ways in which coalitions think tank of the Qatar Foun- They are usually supported can be formed to enhance dation (QF), has launched a by an innovative credential- Alexandra Agudelo Soon Joo Gog David Atchoarena Rosie Clayton learning and education devel- new initiative ‘Learning Eco- ing system or technology opment in different parts of systems Living Lab (LELL)’ platforms that replace or aug- ister of education in Medellín, in education systems. to create and manage Learn- an example where Learning the world to take the burden to promote collaboration to ment the traditional linear Colombia, gave a keynote ad- “Through partnerships ing Ecosystems. Ecosystems are being used to off formal education insti- develop educational models. system of examinations and dress at the panel highlighting with different organisations, David Atchoarena, direc- research how skills are chang- tutes and better prepare for The latest push by WISE graduation.” how her city used formal and we can reimagine educa- tor of the UNESCO Institute ing with transformation of the multidimensional needs to disrupt linear models of The new initiative was non-formal education systems tion and have more sustain- for Lifelong Learning and a global and regional econo- of learning in our fast-chang- education worldwide, LELL launched with LELL’s first to become a “learning city”. able goals beyond 2030 or speaker on the LELL panel, mies, and how new jobs and ing world. will regularly bring together digital panel titled ‘Design- “We want to create an 2050. Educational develop- said that these ecosystems educational opportunities can “We need a more holis- practitioners, experts, poli- ing Vibrant and Purposeful ecosystem where the learn- ment might be slow, but we do not need to be limited to cater for these new skills. tic vision for education. Of cymakers and innovators to Learning Communities’. The ing of people is embedded need to keep going and sup- just enhancing learning, but “A Learning Ecosystem is course, the school system is create a global community of panel brought together edu- in the city, and everyone can port each other, especially in should also aim to serve oth- about key stakeholders com- key, but it’s not enough,” said practise and thought-leader- cation experts from across have access to education, these kinds of difficult times er purposes like employment, ing together about why learn- Atchoarena. “If you want to ship that is designing Learn- the world to discuss the chal- with inclusion throughout brought on by COVID-19.” welfare, social cohesion, and ing is important from a social promote lifelong learning, you ing Ecosystems for different lenges of creating learning their life from early child- While theoretical founda- public health. and economic perspective, can’t just invest in schools. regions of the world. ecosystems and to discuss hood onwards,” said Agudelo, tions of Learning Ecosystems Meanwhile, panelist Soon and how we can design an We need to move beyond the WISE defines Learn- their development using ex- adding that the collaborative are gaining wide traction, the Joo Gog, Chief Research Of- alignment to make the supply education system and go into ing Ecosystems as “diverse amples from different region- platforms like WISE’s LELL LELL initiative aims build a ficer and Chief Skills Office at and demand of learning have private sectors such as digi- combinations of providers al contexts. initiative can play an instru- community of practise and SkillsFuture Singapore Agen- a socio-economic outcome tal learning and workplace (schools, businesses, commu- Alexandra Agudelo, min- mental role in filling the gaps practical guidelines on how cy, highlighted Singapore as for citizens. It involves clos- learning.” ‘A quarter of global rms Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar hit by seven or more organises online int’l cyber attacks last year’ poetry symposium

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Trend Micro’s cyber risk index, DOHA now with global data, reveals BAZM-E-URDU Qatar (BUQ), the oldest Urdu literary organisation in an increased risk of attack Qatar, organised an online interna- tional poetry symposium recently. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK BUQ, founded in 1959, has been DOHA organising monthly poetry sympo- siums for the last five decades. It TREND Micro Incorporated, a leader in cloud se- also organises quarterly and annual curity, has published survey findings that show that Urdu seminars and international 23 percent of global organisations have experienced symposiums. seven or more attacks infiltrating their networks or The last session was held on De- systems over the past year. The vast majority -- 83 cember 26 giving poets couplet lines percent -- of the organisations surveyed expect such from noted classical poet Mirza attacks to be “somewhat” to “very” likely to be suc- Khan Dagh Dehlvi to write their own cessful in the next 12 months. poetry in line with the idea. The findings are published in the latest version of Iqbal Khilash, a poet from In- the Trend Micro Cyber Risk Index (CRI) www.trendmi- dia, presided over the programme cro.com/cyberrisk calculated by the Ponemon Institute while Dr Ahmad Ali Barqi Azmi, by measuring the gap between the current security pos- Jon Clay also from India, was the chief guest. ture of the organisation and the likelihood of attack. Poets Dr Ahmad Nadeem Rafi (the “The CRI is fast becoming an indispensable re- “Trend Micro’s CRI is a useful tool for companies US) and Sarfraz Bazmi (India) were source for CISOs looking to assess their readiness to to better understand their cyber risk,” said Dr Larry the guests of honour. respond to cyberattacks,” said Jon Clay, Global Threat Ponemon, CEO for Ponemon Institute. “Expanding The programme started with Communications Director for Trend Micro. “This this to be a global resource in 2020 opens the door recitation of the Holy Qur’an by Dr year, we have added data from Europe and APAC to for more organizations to leverage this useful infor- Saad Rafiq Shad. BUQ Chairman Dr provide a truly global insight. It will help organisa- mation. Businesses of all sizes and industries across Faisal Hanif welcomed the gather- tions around the world to find better ways to over- the globe can use the CRI to improve their protection ing and offered the account of the come complexity, mitigate insider threats and skills strategy and better prepare their cybersecurity pos- organisation’s activities, along with shortages, and enhance cloud security to minimise ture in the year to come.” introducing classical poet Daagh cyber risk and drive post-pandemic success.” There have also been differences between certain Dehvli. The CRI is based on a numerical scale of-10 to 10, countries. In the US, respondents were unique in list- General Secretary of BUQ with-10 representing the highest risk level. The cur- ing the costs of outside consultants as a major nega- Iftekhar Raghib kicked off the pro- rent global index is-0.41, representing “high” risk, tive consequence of the attack, while APAC damage gramme by inviting Qazi Abdul Ma- although the risk is highest in the US (-1.07) due to to the critical infrastructure organisations concerned. lik and Abul Khair Khan to recite perceived lack of cyber preparedness compared to The top global security risks within IT infrastruc- poems of Daagh in rhythm. other regions. ture were highlighted as: organisational misalignment President of BUQ Mohammed Responding organisations claimed their top cy- and complexity, negligent insiders, cloud computing Rafique Shad Akolvi proposed the (India), Mohammad Rafiq Shad Mansoor Azmi, Dr Wasi Bastavi, ber-threat risks globally are: phishing and social en- infrastructure and providers, shortage of qualified vote of thanks. Akolvi, Iftikhar Raghb, Rashid Mansoor Qasmi (Saudi Arabia), gineering, clickjacking ransomware, fileless attacks, personnel and malicious insiders. The participants included Sheikh (the US), Zamir Ahmed Shahbaz Shamsi (the UAE), Dr botnets and man-in-the-middle attacks. This is the third CRI study in the United States Iqbal Khalish (India) Dr Ahmad Zamir (India), Farid Anwar Sid- Tariq Faiz (India), Izhar Rashid Across the globe, organisations’ key concerns are and shows a significant increase in cyber risk in 2020. Ali Berqi Azmi (India), Dr Ahmad diqui (the UAE), Zeenat Kausar (India), Vaijnath Shah Manto, Ra- the loss of customer data, access to IP and financial The full report shows this change over time, includes Nadeem Rafi (the US), Sarfraz Lakhani (Pakistan), Fayyaz zia Kazmi (the US), Alia Taqvi (In- information, customer churn and stolen or damaged the greatest security challenges for businesses around Bazmi (India), Jaleel Nizami, Alok Bukhari Kamal, Farooq Raza (In- dia), Sufyan Ahmed (India) and equipment. the world, and tips on minimising security risks. Kumar Shreevastiv Shaz Jahani dia), Ajit Singh Badal (India), Nazhat Nausheen (India). Al Sulaiti inaugurates Ibn Rayeb Cultural Street at Katara

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK hind the amphitheatre at Katara. Street as ‘Katara jewel’, which in- lectuals from across the world and keep abreast of everything new in For his part, Khalid Abdul Ra- DOHA The opening included the cludes pavilions of libraries and become a permanent meeting place the publishing world in a way that him Al Sayed, director of Cultural launch of a cultural initiative in co- publishing houses, Sulaiti said the for them, and a venue to which contributes to spreading the culture Affairs and Events at Katara, said GENERAL Manager of the Cul- operation with the Qatari Publish- street would serve as an arena for book lovers and knowledge lovers of reading among all segments of the street was named after Ibn Al- tural Village Foundation (Katara) ers and Distributors Forum, with the meeting of cultures and ex- flock to. society, in line with efforts to sup- Rayb, an Arab poet and one of the Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti the participation of 15 publishing change of visions and ideas. He said Katara the cultural port local publishing houses that desert knights, in recognition of his on Thursday inaugurated the Ibn houses and a library. He expressed hope that the street to facilitate readers’ access are witnessing a great boom and contributions to literature and cul- Rayeb Cultural Street, located be- Describing Ibn Rayeb Cultural street will attract writers and intel- to local publishing houses and renaissance. ture.