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Cabinet praises Amir’s Shura Council speech Election an important step to strengthen traditions of Qatari Shura, says Cabinet QNA Shura and developing the legisla- as its capital, and a just solution the effects of the earthquake that Amir to perform Istisqa Doha tive process with the participation to the refugee issue in accordance struck Izmir on Friday, which led prayer today of a wider range of citizens. The with international legitimacy res- to great human and material loss. The Cabinet has praised the election represents a qualitative olutions. The Cabinet offered condo- His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar speech given by His Highness and historic leap in Qatar’s pro- The Cabinet expressed pride lences to the families of the earth- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani will per- the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh cess, it added. in the rational policies of HH quake victims, the government form the Istisqa prayer with worshippers at Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the The Cabinet also praised the the Amir and the comprehen- and the brotherly Turkish people, Al Wajba prayer ground on Thursday, Rabi opening of the 49th regular ses- rapid and effective measures tak- sive development renaissance wishing the injured a speedy re- ul Awal 19 of the year 1442 AH, which cor- sion of the Shura Council. en by Qatar, based on the direc- and economic and political covery. responds to Nov 5, 2020, in supplication The Cabinet meeting on tives of HH the Amir in his speech, successes achieved under his The Cabinet then affirmed to Allah Almighty for rain. (QNA) Wednesday was chaired by Prime to confront the coronavirus (COV- wise leadership. The Cabinet the continuation of work with the Minister and Minister of Interior ID-19) pandemic, and the success said it is a political policy that precautionary measures taken in HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin of these measures in reducing the strengthened the status of Qatar order to combat this pandemic Abdulaziz Al Thani. health, economic and social im- Prime Minister and Minister of Inte- and its positive role in resolv- after it listened to the explana- Germany welcomes Amir’s Welcoming the announce- pacts of the pandemic. rior HE Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin ing disputes peacefully through tion provided by HE Minister of ment of date for Shura Council The Cabinet appreciated HH Abdulaziz Al Thani. dialogue and maintaining peace Public Health on the latest de- announcement of Shura elections by HH the Amir, the the Amir’s affirmation of Qatar’s and stability in the region and velopments to limit the spread of Council elections Cabinet affirmed that the election firm stances on the just Palestin- ple, including the establishment the world. the coronavirus. is an important step in strength- ian cause and the legitimate rights of their independent state on the The Cabinet renewed solidar- The German government on Wednesday wel- ening the traditions of the Qatari of the brotherly Palestinian peo- 1967 borders with East Al Quds ity of Qatar with Turkey in facing Continued on page 2  comed the announcement of His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to hold elections for the Shura Council next year. The German Foreign Ministry, through a spokeswoman, described the announcement MoTC signs MoUs to provide as an “important step” towards more political participation of citizens in Qatar. (QNA) QA becomes first airline to land at free e-vehicle charging units Tribune News Network new Berlin Airport Doha The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) on Wednesday signed two MoUs with Nasser Bin Khaled & Sons Holding Co and Q-Auto for providing free electric vehicle chargers. The event was attend- ed by Minister of Transport and Qatar starts disbursing Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Sulaiti. aid to Gaza families The two MoUs were signed by Director of Technical Affairs Chairman of Qatar’s Gaza Reconstruction Department, MoTC, Sheikh Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed Al Committee Ambassador HE Mohammed Al Mohamed bin Khalid Al Thani, Sulaiti witnesses signing of MoUs in Doha on Wednesday. Emadi has affirmed that the committee, in A water cannon salute welcomes the arrival of Qatar Airways’ Airbus A350-900 Managing Director – Automo- cooperation with Qatar Fund for Develop- at the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Wednesday. Qatar Airways is the first tive at Nasser Bin Khaled & cations of electric chargers that in government developmen- ment (QFFD), on Wednesday started the airline to land on the Southern runway at the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Sons Holding Co Sheikh Faleh have been issued by Qatar and tal projects and encouraging process of distributing financial aid for the Wednesday. “We are proud to celebrate our arrival as the first global airline to bin Nawaf Al Thani and Direc- will be installed at locations to its partaking in mobility and beneficiary families in the Gaza Strip. Al land at the new airport’s Southern runway,” Qatar Airways said in a tweet. (TNN) tor of Operations at Q-Auto be specified by MoTC. transportation projects in such Emadi said the financial aid will be distrib- LLC Ahmed Shariefi. “The two MoUs come a way that helps enrich private uted to 100,000 of the poor beneficiary As per the MoUs, the two within the framework of put- sector companies’ investment families in the Gaza Strip. Each family will companies are committed ting into effect MoTC’s Electric ideology, thus bolstering the receive $100. He said the distribution pro- to providing electric vehicle Vehicle Strategy developed in localisation of expertise and the cess will be carried out through the Postal chargers for free and perform collaboration with the bod- technology in use,” said MoTC’s Bank and its branches and new points in the EAA, UNESCO announce $10 mn to restore periodic maintenance for the ies concerned. The country Sheikh Mohamed Al Thani. governorates of the Strip. (TNN) (PG 16) charging units. The charging continues reinforcing the par- damaged schools in Beirut units comply with the specifi- ticipation of the private sector Continued on page 2 

Trump cries fraud as Biden inches closer to win MME opens Al Wakra Walkway AFP gia, Nevada, North Carolina and Penn- Washington sylvania – all of them close contests. US election The apparent shift in fortunes to- Tension spiralled in the still unde- ward the Democrat prompted Trump, cided US election on Wednesday after Vote Hangs On Key States 74, to launch a tirade claiming mass President Donald Trump made unprec- fraud that he claimed on Twitter edented claims of fraud and demanded had made his victories “magically a recount in Wisconsin, where Demo- disappear.” crat Joe Biden notched up another win Trump Biden Trump’s campaign announced a to inch closer to overall victory. 270 electoral lawsuit to try and suspend the vote Republican votes to win Democrat While there was no official winner count in Michigan, where it said its more than 12 hours after the last polls team was denied proper access to ob- closed on Tuesday, the fate of the most serve vote counting. divisive contest in decades was com- 214 248 The campaign said it was also suing ing down to just a handful of states to halt the counting of votes in Penn- where the Republican incumbent and ● Biden has a slender lead over Trump, ● The president alleges fraud, without sylvania — after the president called his challenger fought over razor-thin overnight for Supreme Court interven- margins. but it could still go either way offering evidence, and says he will tion to exclude the processing of mail- In the latest blow to Trump, Biden, ● The final result will come to key launch a Supreme Court challenge in ballots after the close of polls. 77, was declared the winner of Wiscon- battleground states: Arizona, Georgia, ● Biden could take Arizona, a state that And it demanded a recount in Wis- The Ministry of Municipality and Environment, represented by Al sin, with an unsurmountable lead of Michigan and Pennsylvania voted Republican for past five elections consin, citing “irregularities.” Wakra Municipality, has inaugurated the Al Wakra Walkway -- an 20,000 after 98 percent of ballots had The Biden camp expressed con- environmentally sustainable walkway -- as part of the activities been counted. ● Trump is so far projected to win 23 ● Both campaigns say they are on track fidence, with campaign manager Jen of Qatar Sustainability Week 2020. It also coincided with the This mirrored Biden’s slow but states, including Texas, Ohio and Florida to win the presidential race O’Malley Dillon calling victory by the accession of Al Wakra to the membership of the UNESCO Global steady march across the remaining former vice president a “foregone con- Network of Learning Cities. Environment friendly materials were toss-up states in the vast country, bers of early and mailed-in votes. and has already been declared winner clusion.” Biden himself was expected used in lighting and recycled materials to create the walkway, where counting was complicated by the Biden led in Michigan by nearly of another tight race in Arizona. Re- shortly to make a statement on the seats etc. The walkway is 350 metres long. (QNA) page 2 COVID-19 pandemic and record num- 45,000 votes with 94 percent counted sults were still being tabulated in Geor- knife-edge race. page 7 02 Thursday, November 5, 2020

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Quick read Oman’s Sultan receives Qatar Cabinet gives approval Amir commiserates with Sultan of Brunei The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on ambassador’s credentials to appointment of QFC Wednesday held a phone call with Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah. HH the Amir expressed his sincere condolences on the death of Muscat: HM Sultan Haitham Regulatory Tribunal judge Sultan’s son Prince Abdul Azim, praying to the Almighty Allah to have bin Tarik of Oman on Wednes- mercy on his soul and to rest it in peace in paradise, and to grant His day received the credentials of Continued from page 1  the appointment of a judge Majesty and the ruling family the patience to bear the loss. (QNA) HE Sheikh Jassim bin Abdul- at the Qatar Financial Centre Amir congratulates king of Tonga rahman Al Thani as ambassa- The Cabinet also listened (QFC) Regulatory Tribunal. It The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on dor extraordinary and plenipo- to the explanation by Minis- also approved the renewal of Wednesday sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Tupou VI tentiary of Qatar to Oman. ter of Education and Higher the appointment of a judge at of Tonga on his country’s National Day. (QNA) The Qatari ambassador Education on the regularity the Qatar International Court conveyed the Amir His High- of the educational process ac- to the Qatar Financial Center. Deputy Amir congratulates king of Tonga ness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad cording to the system of rotat- The Cabinet also approved The Deputy Amir His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Al Thani’s greetings and wish- ing attendance for students, a draft memorandum of un- Thani on Wednesday sent a cable of congratulations to HM King es of best of health and hap- the precautionary measures derstanding for cooperation in Tupou VI of Tonga on his country’s National Day. (QNA) piness to the Sultan of Oman, in place in coordination with various agricultural fields be- PM sends greetings to Tongan counterpart the government, and the peo- the Ministry of Public Health, tween Qatar and Kuwait. Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Khalid bin ple of Oman. For his part, HM and happiness, and Qatar fur- him of all support needed for and the mechanism taken to It also approved a draft Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani sent on Wednesday a cable of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik en- ther progress, development the advancement of the bilat- follow up on the commitment memorandum of understand- congratulations to Prime Minister of Tonga Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa on trusted the ambassador with and prosperity. The Sultan of eral relations between the two of students to attend and ab- ing for cooperation in the his country’s National Day. (QNA) his greetings to HH the Amir, Oman wished the ambassador brotherly countries in various sent. fields of youth and sports be- wishing him the best of health success in his duties, assuring fields.(QNA) The Cabinet also approved tween Qatar and Spain. Qatar reports 227 Qatar health expert joins global initiative new COVID-19 cases to raise awareness of COVID-19 vaccines and 212 recoveries The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Wednesday an- Team Halo engages millions of people to find safe and effective vaccines for coronavirus nounced 227 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 within 24 Tribune News Network ceutical companies to procure deliver messages in both Ara- hours Doha COVID-19 vaccine as soon as bic and English, makes her a According to the ministry, they are released for global valuable member of our team 192 of the case were from com- Head of Vaccination at the use and we are in advanced of expert guides,” said Anna munity while 35 cases detect- Ministry of Public Health and discussions with several other Nolan, co-project director for ed among travellers returning COVID-19 Contact Track and companies. Our aim is to en- Team Halo. from abroad. Trace Lead for Qatar, Dr Soha sure that we have early access “The Team Halo initia- The ministry also recorded Al Bayat, has joined leading to the vaccine in Qatar as soon tive is delivering accurate and 212 recoveries with 24 hours, experts from around the world as clinical trials show a vaccine trusted information directly bringing the total number of as part of Team Halo, an ini- is safe and effective and quick- from leading experts in the recoveries to 130,414. All new tiative of the United Nations ly following their approval for field around the world.T he in- cases have been introduced and the Vaccine Confidence public use,” she added. itiative aims to increase public to isolation and are receiving Project to engage millions of To date, Dr Bayat has post- confidence inC OVID-19 vac- necessary care according to people in the international ef- ed four video updates, in both cines and counter misinfor- their health status. (QNA) fort to find safe and effective Arabic and English languages, mation by bringing the pub- vaccines for COVID-19. on Tik Tok covering various lic closer to the people at the Launched in mid-October, topics related to the COVID-19 heart of the global search for the initiative brings togeth- vaccine which have been the vaccine,” she added. er around 20 international Dr Soha Al Bayat viewed more than 200,000 To keep up-to-date with health experts and scientists times. Dr Bayat and her Team Halo as ‘guides’ to share stories of platforms. ments and progress in the in- “We are delighted to have stories, follow her Tik Tok ac- 25% public transit their involvement in the de- “I am honoured to be part ternational effort to find a safe Dr Bayat as one of our experts count @dr.soha_qatar velopment of a vaccine for of this important global initia- and effective COVID-19 vac- supporting this important For more information COVID-19. The guides share tive and have the opportunity cine,” said Dr Bayat. global initiative. Dr Bayat’s ex- on Team Halo, visit https:// buses in Qatar to updates and facts related to to keep people updated, both “Here in Qatar, we have al- tensive experience and exper- teamhalo.org and follow the COVID-19 vaccines via Tik here in Qatar and around the ready signed two agreements tise in the field of vaccination, hashtags #teamhalo and Tok and other social media world, on the latest develop- with international pharma- combined with her ability to #learnonticktok be electric by 2022 Continued from page 1  Shariefi said such a HE Sheikh Faleh said that strategic partnership Three held MME inaugurates Al Wakra walkway NBK is glad to support Qa- serves Q-Auto’s future tar’s strategy for sustainable vision on electric vehi- for violating development through pro- moting electric vehicles and cles industry and coin- quarantine providing their chargers, cides with their rollout adding that this cooperation of the first electric four- with the MoTC falls within wheel vehicle in Qatar guidelines their national responsibilities and the country’s efforts to contribute to preserving in this area QNA the natural resources, pro- Doha tecting the environment and supporting QNV2030. the overall MoTC plan for Three people were arrested Shariefi said such a stra- providing an integrated, on Wednesday for violating tegic partnership serves Q- world-class, multimodal the requirements of home Auto’s future vision on elec- transportation system that quarantine related to COV- tric vehicles industry and offers safe, reliable and eco- ID-19 and were referred to coincides with their rollout friendly services in line with the authorities concerned to of the first electric four-wheel the pillars of the Qatar Na- initiate prosecution proce- vehicle in Qatar and the tional Vision 2030 for social, dures. country’s efforts in this area. economic and environmental The arrested are: Ahmed The electric vehicle strat- development. Mabkhout Salem Saeed Khu- Al Wakra Municipality’s Omar Al Jaber said the inauguration is in line with environmental sustainability, as environment-friendly materials were egy supports the country’s By 2022, 25 percent of war, Sultan Jamal Nasser Al used in lighting and recycled materials to create the walkway, seats, etc., in addition to the use of plants. agenda for a greener future the public transit bus fleet Tairi and Hamad Jaber Mo- and contributes to striking in Qatar will have become hammed Jaber Al Menkhes. QNA ronmental sustainability, as an economic-environmental electric. Public buses, gov- The authorities called on Doha environmentally friendly ma- balance in a way that ensures ernment school buses and citizens and residents who terials were used in lighting transportation sector’s infra- Doha Metro feeder buses will are subject to quarantine to The Ministry of Municipal- and recycled materials to cre- structure projects sustain- gradually shift to electrifica- fully adhere to the require- ity and Environment (MME), ate the walkway, seats, etc., in ability, supporting economic tion, thus hitting the rollout ments set by the Ministry of represented by Al Wakra addition to the use of plants. growth and making the most percentage that is required to Public Health to ensure their Municipality, on Wednesday He said the walkway is 350 out of the natural resources reduce harmful carbon emis- safety and that of others. inaugurated the Al Wakra metres long and environmen- by increasing the revenues sions from buses by 2030, They warned that anyone Walkway, an environmen- tally friendly materials were of oil and gas sectors and de- in addition to honoring the who violates these condi- tally sustainable walkway as used in all stages of its con- veloping the means of trans- concerted efforts that aim to tions will be subject to the part of the activities of Qatar struction, in line with the idea portation though deploying maintain environmental sus- penalties in accordance with Sustainability Week 2020 proposed for Qatar Sustain- clean and alternative energy tainability. the provisions of Article 253 and coinciding with the ac- ability Week. in accordance with latest uni- The electrifiedbuses are of the Penal Code No. 11 of cession of Al Wakra to the Al Wakra Municipal- versal eco-friendly systems planned to be used during the 2004, and the provisions of membership of the UNESCO ity, represented by the Public to reduce carbon emissions FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Law No. 17 of 1990 regarding Global Network of Learning Parks Department, is keen to and, therefore, create a clean, making it a second-to-none the prevention of infectious Cities (GNLC). use solar lighting in many of healthy and safe environment championship where electric diseases, and Law No. 17 of Al Wakra Municipality’s its facilities such as Al Wakra for generations to come. mass transit buses are de- 2002 on the protection of so- Omar Al Jaber said the inau- Family Beach and Al Wakra The strategy is a part of ployed. ciety. guration is in line with envi- Public Beach. Nation Thursday, November 5, 2020 03 8th Ajyal Film Festival hybrid edition to feature 80 films from 46 countries

CATHERINE W GICHUKI by women filmmakers, and 24 films She said the challenges of this Bosnian actor known from the TV se- DOHA supported by DFI. year have taught them important ries Fargo; and Zach Woods, Ameri- The six-day event in an adapted lessons in compassion and human- can actor and comedian. The eighth Ajyal Film Festival format to celebrate the essence of ity, and most importantly forced us Ajyal 2020 has also expanded au- themed ‘The Show Goes On’, which Ajyal and its commitment to com- to adapt to a new altered reality. dience access safely across the region is the first-ever hybrid edition, will munity and youth development, “This year’s Festival theme ‘The by enabling everyone to share the feature a selection of 80 films from with the majority of activities of- Show Goes On’ captures the senti- Festival experience from the comfort 46 countries representing timeless fered online. Ajyal 2020 will feature ment of this time and celebrates the of their homes via online streaming tales of community and determina- an innovative mix of virtual and in- resilience demonstrated through this platform, and an exciting new drive- tion, highlighting the innocence of person film screenings, interactive year, and the power of creative ex- in element in Lusail in partnership youth and an enduring optimism discussions and the first-ever drive- pression to reinforce our resolve and with Qatar National Tourism Coun- through cinema. in cinema in Lusail as part of a mul- amplify our voices,” she said cil (QNTC). Presented by the Doha Film In- tisensory experience for all ages. The According to her, HE Sheikha Al The 2020 Made in Qatar pro- stitute (DFI), the festival will be held event is in partnership with Katara, Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al gramme presented by Ooredoo from November 18 to 23 and will Qatar National Tourism Council, Thani will be one of the special guests will feature 16 inspiring films from feature a programme of online and Novo Cinemas, Msheireb Properties (From left) Fatma Hassan Alremaihi, CEO of Doha Film Institute and Ajyal Festival Di- of Ajyal 2020 and will inspire jurors emerging Qatari nationals and those in-person activities, taking into ac- and Qatari Diar. rector, Khalifa Al Thani, Fatma Al Ghanim, Director of Marketing & Communications with her approach to establishing who call Qatar home. count the safety of the participants. Festival Director and DFI Chief Qatar as a leading global cultural Ajyal 2020 will also host a world- The festival will open with the Executive Officer FatmaH assan Al- would have thought the situation in in a safe environment. The adapted destination and the impact of art and renowned Qatari composer, Dana Al film ‘Sun Children’ by Iranian di- remaihi said the impact of film and the world would be what it is today. edition of Ajyal will be a hybrid event culture in national development. Fardan, and Libyan international rector Majid Majidi that debuted in art goes beyond boundaries and Out of adversity emerges innovation of online and in-person activities Ajyal Spotlight sessions will fea- humanitarian hero, Alaa Murabit, as Venice, drawing attention to the is- limitations, and its innate power to and at Ajyal 2020, we have found that will ensure the creative vibrancy ture Claudio Gubitosi, director and part of the Ajyal Talks showcase. sue of child labour. The programme connect and inspire is now more im- creative new ways through technol- of Qatar while taking active respon- founder of the Giffoni Film Festival Tickets for the festival are avail- includes 22 feature and 58 short portant than ever. ogy to continue to bring people to- sibility for the physical well-being of in Italy; Kunal Kapoor, Indian actor able for online purchase from No- films -- 31 from the Arab World, 30 She said, “A year ago, none of us gether to celebrate the power of film all participants.” and humanitarian; Goran Bodgan, vember 4. Four Pakistani artists participate in group UNRWA commissioner-general exhibition at Katara visits QC office, compliments its humanitarian efforts worldwide Tribune News Network humanitarian and development Doha fields, in coordination and coop- eration with humanitarian part- Philip Lazarini, commission- ners, especially UN agencies. er-general of the United Na- He also noted the importance tions Relief and Works Agency of overcoming difficulties asso- for Palestine Refugees in the ciated with the performance of Near East (UNRWA), met with the humanitarian institutions Sumaira Aamer Dana Said HE Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser operating in Palestine, empha- Al Thani, chairperson of Qatar sising the need to work within LN MALLICK Charity (QC), in the presence the international system, and Doha of Yusef bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, the importance of coordination CEO of QC, during a visit to and cooperation. Four Pakistani visual art- QC’s headquarters recently. It is worth mentioning that ists are among 29 participants During the meeting, they ex- QC has spent approximately showcasing their creations at a changed views on topics of com- $140 million on developmen- group exhibition organised by mon interest and discussed the tal, social and humanitarian Qatar Art Spots in collaboration aspects of cooperation between eas of advocacy and the partici- fundraising and spending on its in light of the coronavirus pan- projects for benefit of Palestin- with Katara Art Center. the two sides. The meeting also pation in international events, various projects. demic, underscoring the right ians in 2015-2020. Currently, The event, which kicked off discussed the difficulties facing in addition to research. Besides, He underlined the impor- of Palestinian refugees to have more than 16,000 Palestinian on November 4 and will contin- international humanitarian or- QC’s worldwide humanitarian tance of cooperation and part- access to education and health orphans are under the sponsor- ue until November 30, is being ganisations working in Pales- efforts, particularly in support nership with QC and develop- and aspire for a better life. ship of QC. organised to mark the second tine, in addition to the difficul- of the Palestinian people, were ing it to the strategic level and Sheikh Hamad affirmed QC has a proven track re- anniversary of Qatar Art Spots, ties experienced by UNRWA in reviewed during the meeting. working together to convey the QC’satar commitment to sup- cord of cooperation with UN- an online art platform dedicated Erum Khalid terms of funding. The UNRWA official ex- voice of the Palestinian people porting the Palestinian people RWA. Three agreements have to supporting and highlight- The two sides also dis- pressed his great admiration for at international forums. He also and contributing to alleviating already been signed, including ing the vibrant and dynamic art She congratulated Mala Wa- cussed the possibility of devel- the efforts made by QC world- noted the suffering of Palestin- their suffering. a strategic agreement, between scene in Qatar. The exhibition is seem, Sumaira Aamer, Erum oping joint capacity-building wide, praising its governance ian refugees in Lebanon, Syria, He said QC would spare no them. The last $1.5mn pact was showcasing artworks of Qatari Khalid and Maria Saleem for programmes, the prospects for procedures and technology us- Jordan, the West Bank, East effort to continue supporting signed this year to support food and resident visual artists. showcasing their distinguished strategic partnership in the ar- age, especially in the field of Jerusalem and Gaza, especially the Palestinian people in the security. Speaking to Qatar Tribune, artworks at the exhibition and founder of Qatar Art Spots, Dana for making the Pakistani com- Said, thanked the participants munity and Qatar proud of their for showcasing their unique art- talent. works through Qatar Art Spots The exhibition, being held HBKU’s CSE embarks on major digital inclusion project platform. “We are extremely de- at Katara Building # 5, is open lighted to celebrate our second from 5pm to 8pm. Strict safety Tribune News Network tive participation in local com- industry level. As part of the to benefit from information anniversary by hosting a group measures are in place, including Doha munities. To assist, researchers launch of the project, Dr. Dena and communication technolo- exhibition in cooperation with mandatory face mask, physical will conduct semi-structured Al Thani, CSE Assistant Pro- gies that encourage daily and Katara Arts Center,” said Dana, distancing and maximum ca- The use of information and interviews in which participants fessor, said: “This project not participative activities. Doing a Qatar-based Syrian artist and pacity of eight people inside the communications technology will be able to describe their ex- only reflects the fact that older so not only reduces depression curator. gallery at a time. (ICT) to promote digital inclu- perience and use of ICT in their people are an integral part of and isolation but also boosts sion provides the foundation for daily lives. Key findings and re- the family unit in Qatar, but confidence, self-esteem and a major new project of the Col- sults will be analyzed by the Ad- also that family members are the ability to better manage lege of Science and Engineering visory Committee. increasingly expected to take on independent living in home- (CSE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa This first-of-its-kind project caring roles. While families will- care settings. As things stand, University (HBKU). for Qatar will directly benefit ingly engage in this activity, the research has primarily been Working in collaboration academics, government depart- impact on the health and well- conducted in Europe and North with the University of Ottawa, ments and non-governmental Dr. Dena Al Thani being of both parties is often America. We’re looking for- the project will examine the organizations engaged in sup- overlooked. Studies have shown ward to redressing the balance use of ICT by older people and porting older people and their project through collaborative that family care is a demanding for the benefitof older persons their caregivers in support of caregivers. Local stakeholders institutions. In addition to pro- task, with 75% of carers expe- and caregivers in Qatar and the care-giving, independent living include the Assisted Technology viding previously unobtainable riencing depression and other wider region.” and social inclusion. The ini- Center (Mada) and the Center insights, research directions psychological illnesses. For further information on tiative will also identify barriers for the Empowerment and Care are also expected to stimulate “Further research neverthe- the work of the College of Sci- and highlight opportunities for of Older Persons (Ehsan), both the exploration of relevant ser- less demonstrates that older ence and Engineering, please Maria Saleem Mala Waseem greater digital inclusion and ac- of whom are engaged in the vice design at government and persons and caregivers stand visit cse.hbku.edu.qa. Ashghal kicks off upgrade Ashghal completes TSE network works on Al Wukair Road work for five areas west of Doha Tribune News Network ways and upgrading of street lighting Tribune News Network green areas, parks and landscapes Doha systems. It will also improve infra- Doha alongside the streets to ensure a sus- structure utilities in the area, such as tainable exploitation of the treated The Public Works Authority (Ash- upgrading the TSE network and sur- The Public Works Authority (Ash- effluent to increase the green space ghal) has started upgrade works on face water drainage network, while ghal) has announced the completion in the area. Al Wukair Road as part of the Interim providing protection for the existing of all works related to the construc- Engineer al-Ateeq said: “The up- Road Improvement in South of Doha power lines and telecommunications tion of 14-km-long Treated Sewage grade of the Treated Sewage Effluent Area - Phase 2 project. cables. Effluent (TSE) lines, which aim to Network serves several areas wit- The works aim to upgrade Al Wu- The project, which will be imple- build a TSE network to irrigate green nessing a significant urban growth kair Road for a length of two kilome- mented by Al Mohannadi for Roads areas in five areas west of Doha, as it provides and connects TSE lines tres, convert two roundabouts into Trading & Contracting under the su- including Muaither, Al Wajba, Al of other existing projects in the area. signal-controlled intersections and pervision of Gulf Engineering & In- Mearad, Rawdat Abal Heeran and Al It also minimizes the pressure on lo- develop infrastructure utilities ser- dustrial consultancy Construction, is Sailiya. cal water resources including water vices. scheduled to be completed in the first Engineer Mohamed Massoud Al desalination and groundwater well Eng Monira Al Mohannadi, pro- area. Both roundabouts along with Al quarter of 2022. Ateeq, project engineer in the De- Engineer Mohamed Massoud al-Ateeq drilling.” ject engineer at the Roads Projects Wukair Road serve many service facil- These works are part of Ashghal’s partment of Roads Projects, said the He also explained that this pro- Department, Ashghal, emphasised ities, shops, commercial centres, and efforts to improve the existing services scope of work included the construc- Al Naisar and then on Al Wajba and ject comes as part of Ashghal’s com- the importance of the project and educational and health institutions, he and utilities and upgrade the road net- tion of a TSE Network covering the Rawdat Abal Heeran areas as well as mitment to encourage sustainability its significant location. It includes pointed out. work in several areas in the country to requirements of five areas west of on Al Wajba and Rawdat Abal Heer- and recycling to exploit the treated the upgrading of the Health Centre The project’s scope includes road cope with the national economic de- Doha through the expansion of new an areas. sewage effluent. It is worth noting Roundabout and the Al Wakra Hospi- developments in both directions of Al velopment and social growth require- pipelines on Muaither North Street, This newly constructed network that the main TSE lines runs at a tal Roundabout which are two of the Wukair Road at a total length of 2 km, ments in Qatar, added a press state- Al Sedaira Street, Gheenat Fuwairit collects all treated sewage effluent depth of approximately 3.5 and 5.5 most congested roundabouts in the provision of 4 km of pedestrian walk- ment from the authority. Street, Jassim bin Ali Street, Rawdat water and distributes it to irrigate the meters’ underground. 04 Thursday, November 5, 2020 Nation CNA-Q launches Business Gateway 2020 initiatives Tribune News Network North Atlantic Business Gate in we seek to empower and devel- DOHA Qatar”. op students and faculty mem- The event witnessed a pres- bers who are entrepreneurs on The College of the North Atlan- entation of last year’s winner their journey towards trans- tic-Qatar (CNA-Q) on Wednes- team and marked the opening forming their ambitious ideas day held an event to celebrate of this year’s round of submis- into projects able to enter the the launch of its 2020 Business sions for the initiative, with an local and global market.” Gateway projects. enthusiastic call for new regis- Business Gateway - now in Qatar Care, UCQ At the event held on college trations. its second year - is a pre-incu- campus, the winning team from The event culminated in bator hub for new and innova- last year’s competition present- a tour of the CNA-Q Business tive business ideas from across explore tie-up ed their project, demonstrating Gateway Centre. the CNA-Q community of stu- consistent hard work and their Also present at the event dents, faculty, staff and alumni. talent for innovation. were academic leaders and It was developed in cooperation in training and The event is the second deans of CNA-Q, Ibrahim Al with QDB in order to provide a phase of the highly successful of Education and Higher Edu- CNA-Q involved with Business Mannai, executive director of supportive space for budding Business Gateway initiative de- cation, dignitaries and leading Gateway. By working together Advisory and Incubation for entrepreneurs, whereby they expertise sharing veloped in cooperation with Qa- academics. and fostering innovation among QDB; Abdullah Faleh al Saeed, can discuss ideas and promote tar Development Bank (QDB) In order to take part in our students and staff, we are QDB’s Learning and Develop- productive dialogue on business Tribune News Network UCQ students and the Qatar and sponsored by Qatar Petro- the competition, teams had to actively developing and sup- ment manager; along with the innovation. DOHA Care,” said an official state- chemical Company (QAPCO). submit a business plan and at- porting future entrepreneurs in Business Gateway programme The programme provides ment from Qatar Care. The first-of-its-kind initia- tend at least three of the work- Qatar and beyond. mentors and Student Ambas- training through a variety of Qatar Care and the Univer- “The collaboration aims tive was officially launched dur- shops delivered as part of the “It was a special journey for sadors who were inducted on subject-specific workshops sity of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) to target continuing profes- ing a special ceremony last year programme, including How to our students, through which the day. and a series of speaker events. discussed possible collabora- sional development (CPD) at CNA-Q in the presence of Pitch, Marketing and Financial they learned and built on their Saeed said, “In Qatar De- Participants also get access to tion in training programmes, trainings, sharing expertise Dr Mohammed Saleh Al Sada, Planning. knowledge and skills, and ob- velopment Bank, through part- coaching from the programme’s sharing of expertise and in and experience, broadening former minister of Energy and CNA-Q Acting President Dr tained the support they need nership with the College of the business mentors and an op- broadening student engage- of student engagement with Industry, Dr Ibrahim Al Naimi, Salem Al Naemi said, “This is a to work hard to be here, among North Atlantic in Qatar and portunity to develop their lead- ment. real-life work experience and undersecretary of the Ministry proud moment for everyone at the firstprojects launched at the similar academic institutions, ership abilities. Qatar Care team led by providing a multi-faceted and CEO Abdulrahman Al Majed diverse approach to nurs- and Executive Director Saleh ing and healthcare service Al Eida met with UCQ Dean delivery. Qatar Care with its Dr Deborah White at the uni- humble beginning and com- Virtual Demo Day to mark end of cycle 10 of QSTP’s XLR8 versity’s campus recently. munity-driven mission to Also part of the Qatar Care provide healthcare services to Tribune News Network contestants – the leading pan- www.qstplive.com. and pitch their start-up propos- delegation were Mary Rose the community of Qatar feels Doha Arab edutainment TV program After their pitch presenta- als to local and global industry Uy (general manager), Ro- its alignment with the UCQ of the Qatar Foundation, with tions, all participants and view- experts, investors, and the com- wena Dimpaso (asst. general strategic plan on developing The culmination of the latest whom QSTP has established a ers will have the opportunity to munity at large. This year, a manager), Peach Dale Esloyo Qatar’s future human capi- XLR8 cycle for budding entre- successful mentoring relation- vote for their favorite team, af- much larger audience is expect- (education and training direc- tal that would transform the preneurs at Qatar Science & ship – will present their various ter which the top three winners ed for Demo Day, with numbers tor) and Dr Alvin B Abainza medical and nursing services Technology Park (QSTP), part innovative business ideas to po- will be chosen. The event will up from previous years because (R&D, Accreditation and in line with Qatar National of the Qatar Foundation for tential investors. also be streamed live on QSTP’s of the increased access offered Communications director). Vision 2030,” the statement Research, Development and In- Among the teams partici- prevents hacking GPS coordi- official Facebook page from 5 by the event’s virtual nature to “Having an almost simi- added. novation, is scheduled to take pating in Demo Day are ‘Lease nates data, p.m. to 8 p.m. Qatar time. audiences outside Qatar. lar year of operation Qatar in Qatar Care has also initi- place on 18 November 2020. The Look,’ an environmentally Members of the research , Now five years old, XLR8 is QSTP’s Innovation Direc- mid-2006 and 2007, and hav- ated talks for CPD collabora- Due to the limitations caused by friendly online clothing and development and innovation a 10-week technology innova- tor, Hayfa Al Abdulla, said: ing the same complementary tions with Institute of Popu- the pandemic, the 10th cycle of accessories rental platform, ecosystem of Qatar, includ- tion program offering intensive “The lead-up to Demo Day for vision along with healthcare lation Health - Weill Cornell the QSTP flagship accelerator ‘OneLife,’ which aims to bridge ing entrepreneurs, students, training and mentorship, ena- our XLR8 program is always practice in Qatar, both insti- Medicine – Qatar and Depart- programme is currently being existing gaps in health literacy technologists, industry experts, bling promising innovators to exciting, and this cycle’s culmi- tutions have thought of col- ment of Human Nutrition at delivered virtually and will con- and enable low-level people to venturers and angel investors, transform tech-based ideas into nation of months of hard work laborating on certain areas Qatar University’s College of clude with a virtual Demo Day. take care of their personal well- as well as the wider community, commercially viable businesses. by our participating teams and that would directly benefit the Health Sciences. More than 10 teams, in- being as never before, and ‘Nav are invited to participate in the Demo Day is the platform for their various mentors promises cluding two Stars of Science Sec,’ a software solution that event by registering online at these participants to showcase to be no exception.” World Thursday, November 5, 2020 05

Armenia-held ON BRINK OF WAR News territory in in brief Karabakh ‘must be returned’: Armed men kidnap teachers Iran’s Khamenei in Cameroon AFP Between six and 11 teach- Tehran ers have been kidnapped from a school in a western Iran’s supreme leader Aya- Cameroon region gripped tollah Ali Khamenei said on by a three-year-old armed Tuesday that Armenian-held campaign by anglophone territory in Azerbaijan “must separatists, local sources be returned” and warned the said. The abduction comes conflict inN agorno-Karabakh on the heels of the killing of was threatening regional secu- seven schoolchildren, which rity. the government has blamed Hundreds of people have on militants. The incident been killed since new fighting happened on Tuesday in erupted in late September over Kumbo, in Cameroon’s the disputed Karabakh region, Northwest Region. Armed which broke from Azerbaijan’s men raided the local Presby- control during a war in the terian primary and second- 1990s. ary school, taking away 11 Iran borders both Armenia teachers, said Reverend and Azerbaijan, and Tehran Samuel Fonki, head of the has deployed troops along its Presbyterian Church of frontiers following stray fire Cameroon. (afp) from the fighting. “Territories seized by Ar- menia must be returned and Uighur man in liberated. This is an essential Turkish hospital condition,” Khamenei said in a after shooting televised address. “These lands belong to Azerbaijan, which An Uighur man who claimed has every right over them.” to have been forced to Khamenei added that “the inform on fellow Uighurs security of Armenians who A frame grab video shows Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa on Wednesday. (afp) to Chinese authorities has live in these lands must be been hospitalised in a seri- ensured”, urging the warring ous condition after being parties to respect international shot in Istanbul, Turkish borders. media reported Tuesday. “This war... threatens the Yusufujrang Aimaitijiang had security of the region,” he Ethiopia PM orders riposte after gone outside to get ciga- said. “It must end as soon as rettes when he was shot possible.” twice on Monday evening, Iran has good relations the private news agency with both countries and has DHA reported. Aimaitijiang repeatedly called on the two ‘attack’ on army camp in Tigray suffered injuries to his sides to cease hostilities. Teh- shoulder and arm while the ran has also offered to facili- gunman escaped, the DHA tate talks. The government also declared a six-month state of emergency in Tigray, which has been locked for months report said. (afp) Khamenei’s comments went a step further than those AFP “many martyrs, injuries and eral government and the TPLF A separate statement from of President Hassan Rouhani, Addis Ababa, property damage”, Abiy said could spiral into violence. Abiy’s office accused the TPLF Pakistani soldier who had said last month that later in a five-minute address “This war is the worst pos- of dressing its soldiers in uni- killed at Afghan “occupation is in no case ac- Ethiopian Prime Minister on state television, without sible outcome of the tensions forms resembling those of the border post ceptable”, without explicitly Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday providing a precise casualty that have been brewing,” said army of neighbouring Eritrea naming Armenia. announced he had ordered a total or specifying where the Accusation William Davison of the Inter- to “implicate the Eritrean gov- A Pakistani soldier was killed “Everyone” must “accept military operation in the coun- camp was. national Crisis Group (ICG). ernment in false claims of ag- in an attack on a post on the reality... and respect other try’s northern Tigray region, “Our defence forces... have A separate statement from “Given Tigray’s relatively gression against the people of the Afghan border in the countries’ territorial integrity”, saying it came in response to a been ordered to carry out their Abiy’s office accused theT PLF strong security position, the Tigray.” south-western province of Rouhani had said. deadly attack on a federal army mission to save the country. of dressing its soldiers in conflict may well be protracted Tigray’s government said Balochistan, the military said According to some esti- camp by the local ruling party. The final point of the red line uniforms resembling those of and disastrous,” he said, warn- on regional state media that on Tuesday. “Terrorists fire mates, Azeris make up 10 mil- The government also de- has been crossed. Force is be- the army of neighbouring ing of potential “shockwaves” leadership and rank-and-file raid from across on security lion of the 80-million popula- clared a six-month state of ing used as the last measure to Eritrea to “implicate the for the wider Horn of Africa. soldiers from the military’s forces border post on Pak- tion of Iran, which is also home emergency in Tigray, which save the people and the coun- Eritrean government in false Internet monitoring group Northern Command, based in Afghan border in Manzaikai to almost 100,000 Armenians. has been locked for months in try,” he said in the earlier post claims of aggression against Netblocks reported that the in- Mekele, “have decided to stand sector in Zhob, Balochistan,” Khamenei also warned a bitter feud with Abiy, win- on Facebook and Twitter. the people of Tigray” ternet appeared to have been with the Tigray people and the military’s media wing Tuesday that “terrorists must ner of last year’s Nobel Peace It was not immediately cut in Tigray. the regional government” -- a Inter Services Public Rela- not set up in proximity to our Prize. clear what form the federal Abiy said on state TV that claim Abiy’s office dismissed tions (ISPR) said in a state- borders”, echoing Rouhani’s Well before dawn on military response might take, “liberate” Tigrayans from the “traitorous forces” had turned as “not true”. ment. Another two soldiers earlier comments. Wednesday, Abiy announced or what the state of emergency “gang of TPLF”. on the military in the regional The statement also said Ti- were wounded in the attack “The presence of such ter- on social media that the Tig- declaration will entail. But Redwan did not give a capital, Mekele, and the town gray had closed its airspace. on the paramilitary Frontier rorists has been highlighted ray People’s Liberation Front At a press conference firm timeline for the operation, of Dansha in western Tigray. The US embassy in Ad- Crops. Islamabad and Kabul by trustworthy information,” (TPLF), the regional ruling Wednesday afternoon, Red- nor he say whether it involved The Dansha assault was dis Ababa urged “an immedi- blame each other for using Khamenei said. party, had “attacked a military wan Hussein, spokesman for detaining Tigray’s leaders. “repelled” by security forces ate de-escalation of the cur- Islamist militants as proxies “If we feel a threat from camp in the region” and “tried a crisis committee formed in Analysts and diplomats from Amhara region, border- rent situation in Tigray and a for cross-border attacks in them, we will react firmly and to loot” military assets. response to the hostilities, have warned for weeks that ing Tigray to the south, he measured response from both both countries. (afp) unequivocally.” The attack resulted in said the government wanted to the standoff between the fed- added. sides.” India TV anchor Libya rivals agree to implement ceasefire deal: UN

Arnab arrested AFP adames, some 465 kilometres The commission also Ghadames, Libya (290 miles) southwest of the urged the UN Security Coun- capital Tripoli and near Lib- cil to “quickly adopt a binding in 2018 suicide case Rival Libyan military officers ya’s borders with both Algeria resolution to implement the have agreed on a road map for and Tunisia -- far from the Geneva ceasefire agreement”, AFP a coalition of parties opposed implementing a ceasefire deal power bases of either side. Williams added. Mumbai to Prime Minister Naren- reached last month, UN acting Williams said that a meet- Libya, with Africa’s larg- dra Modi’s Hindu nationalist envoy to Libya Stephanie Wil- ing on reunifying the Petro- est proven crude oil reserves, A controversial Indian TV Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), liams said Tuesday. leum Facilities Guards (PFG) has been wracked by conflict news anchor known for in- triggered outrage among gov- The announcement came would be held on November for nearly a decade, since the flammatory right-wing rheto- ernment ministers. after a meeting of a joint mili- 16 at the Brega terminal, while overthrow and killing of dicta- ric was arrested on Wednes- Goswami is a vociferous tary commission to discuss the air links would be restored tor Moamer Kadhafi in a NA- day in connection with the supporter of the BJP. implementation of the deal “immediately” with Ghadames TO-backed uprising in 2011. suicide of a designer who “The arrest of Arnab Gos- opened Monday on home soil and with Sebha in the south. It has since been domi- worked on his channel’s of- wami is an attack on the free- for the first time. Libya’s oil production, a vi- nated by armed groups and fices, prompting outragefrom dom of the press,” Foreign The sides agreed to “estab- tal source of income, has been divided between two bitterly- Hindu nationalist government Minister S. Jaishankar said on lish a military subcommittee Members of Libyan joint military commission in Ghadames on repeatedly halted as various opposed administrations: the ministers. Twitter. to oversee the withdrawal of Tuesday. (AFP) groups seized and blockaded UN-recognised Government The arrest of Arnab Gos- “This is not the way to military forces to their respec- key installations and export of National Accord (GNA) wami, a popular but polarising treat the press,” Information tive bases and the departure of ters, Williams added. factions in Switzerland last terminals. based in the capital Tripoli, figure in the country’s compet- Minister Prakash Javadekar foreign forces from the front Sirte has been on the front month, intended to pave the The Guards, under the and a rival administration in itive news market, was broad- tweeted. lines,” Williams said. line of recent conflict since way towards a political solu- control of Libya’s defence the east backed by military cast live on Republic TV, the The BJP, however, has The commission also de- mid-June. tion to the country’s grinding ministry before the country’s strongman Khalifa Haftar. channel he co-founded. long been accused of harass- cided to “meet in Sirte as soon The meeting follows a conflict. 2011 revolution, have since The talks in Ghadames are Republic TV has been ac- ing the media, and journalists as possible” and make the cen- “permanent” ceasefire agree- Talks are taking place in morphed into armed groups part of long-running efforts to cused in the past of illegally have been arrested and jailed tral coastal city its headquar- ment signed by the warring the remote desert oasis of Gh- with shifting allegiances. broker peace. rigging ratings by bribing peo- in several states ruled by the ple to watch the channel. party. Mumbai police officialS u- Scores of BJP supporters dhir Anandrao Taware told protested against Goswami’s AFP that Goswami’s arrest arrest in Mumbai, carrying Turkey ends quake rescue mission; 116 dead was in connection with a sui- placards emblazoned with the cide case from 2018. slogan #EmergencyInMaha- AFP the deadliest disaster in Turkey tude,” AFAD chief Mehmet Gul- Indian media said it con- rashtra. Ankara in nearly 10 years. luoglu tweeted. cerned the death of an interior Goswami’s most recent The Turkish disaster agency Their work had been closely designer who had worked on drumbeat has been the suicide Turkey on Wednesday called AFAD said on Wednesday 114 followed across Turkey, with a project for Goswami before of Bollywood star Sushant Sin- off its search and rescue mis- people had died and more than many people glued to their apparently taking his own life. gh Rajput. sion, five days after a powerful 1,000 were injured. Two teenag- screens as children -- including Reports said a suicide note The anchor has suggested earthquake hit the Aegean Sea, ers were also killed in Greece. two little girls -- were rescued blamed the anchor and two Rajput’s girlfriend -- actress killing 116 people in western “The work of search and res- days after the quake in the worst others for not paying fees of 54 Rhea Chakraborty -- drove Turkey and Greece. cue teams has been completed. affected town of Bayrakli. million rupees ($723,000). him to his death with a com- The 7.0-magnitude quake We thank every worker and Ayda Gezgin, aged three, Goswami’s arrest in Maha- bination of black magic and struck on Friday off the Turkish volunteer who contributed. We was rescued Tuesday, nearly rashtra state, which is ruled by drugs. town of Seferihisar, becoming offer our most heartfelt grati- four days after the quake. 06 Thursday, November 5, 2020

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Trump’s Fraud Claim Is The Most Corrupt Thing Election Night Media: About Election Thus Far Trying To Cover Chaos, resident Donald Trump’s me, this is a very sad moment, and declaration in the early hours we will win this, and as far as I’m PWednesday that the election was concerned, we already have won it.” being stolen from him and his de- Yes, it is a very sad moment. The mand for Supreme Court interven- president of the United States of tion were, like many of his outbursts, America deliberately tried to subvert Lies And Vote Counting irresponsible, but all the more so here public faith in the electoral process. because they continue his abhorrent And it’s sad because that gambit did campaign to undermine Americans’ not come as a surprise. The president Major news outlets questioned Trump’s outrageous and unsubstantiated claim faith in the election process. has been priming his supporters to Trump cried “fraud” because a believe that if he happens to lose, it of victory and vote fraud with courage based on facts number of swing states were still could only be because of fraud. Re- counting votes that had been legally member, he claimed fraud four years cast before the polls closed. Those ago — in a race he’d won. David Zurawik votes must be counted within the We hope the president’s ploy here Tribune News Service parameters of established law, not is just a momentary blip in the cycle. the president’s imagination. That It was heartening to see some leading uesday night didn’t exactly go the way the should be obvious to reasonable Republicans, such as Sen. Marco Ru- pollsters thought it would with President minds — even among those who bio of Florida and former New Jersey Donald Trump making a much stronger support the president. Gov. Chris Christie, speak out against showing in the early going than predicted. In fact, the issue of the reliabil- Trump’s absurd claims. But it’s dis- And once the clock hit midnight on the East ity of the electoral process could be heartening that Republicans with TCoast, things started to really get wild and dan- more important in this cycle than the more significant pull — say,S enate gerously contentious in the presidential election eventual outcome of the race. This Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and coverage of it. nation has survived bad presiden- who won reelection in Kentucky — Vice President Joe Biden made a drive-by cies, and as much as four more years have not told the president publicly appearance at 12:31 am to express confidence of Trump could widen the painful to back off. that he would win when all the votes were divisions in our polarized society, But then, McConnell led the Sen- counted. Then Trump tweeted at 12:49: ‘We are the nation cannot countenance such ate GOP’s collective shrug at Trump’s up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Elec- a blatant attack on the foundation of efforts to get the Ukrainian govern- tion. We will never let them do it. Votes cannot our democratic system. ment to interfere in the election, so by be cast after the Polls are closed.” This is what the president said af- remaining silent he is living down to Twitter flagged the president’s tweet as ter ticking off a list of states where he the reputation he’d already cratered. containing content that is “disputed and might was leading with incomplete counts, Despite Trump’s demands, the be misleading.” But undaunted, Trump ap- which don’t mean much without counting of votes continues Wednes- peared at 2:35 am to claim he had won the knowing the context of where those day in Georgia, Michigan, Pennsyl- election and that the late numbers coming in votes were counted: vania and Wisconsin (and even in for Biden in Wisconsin, Georgia, Michigan and “This is a fraud on the American states Trump appeared to have lost, Pennsylvania were part of a “major fraud on public. This is an embarrassment to such as Arizona and Nevada). How it the American people.” our country. We were getting ready will play out remains uncertain, but Trump vowed to fight. “We’re going to the to win this election, frankly we did the path to an affirmed victory seems Supreme Court,” he said, adding that he wanted win this election. We did win this better for Democrat Joe Biden at this “all voting to stop.” election. So our goal now is to en- moment than for Trump. Anchors and analysts responded by using sure the integrity for the good of Which, of course, the president the word “ugly” with regularity to describe the this nation, this is a very big mo- could read from the cards dealt Tues- situation in which the nation found itself follow- ment. This is a major fraud on our day night, which is why he went on ing Trump’s claims of fraud. nation. We want the law to be used the attack. If he thinks he’s losing the The trouble had actually started shortly after in the proper manner. game, he attacks the game itself. 11 p.m. Tuesday with an interesting twist when “So we will be going to the US If electing a president is a game, Fox News called Arizona for Biden and the Supreme Court. We want all voting though, it is one with the highest Trump campaign team demanded it retract the to stop. We don’t want them to find possible stakes. And in this mo- call. At that point, Fox was the only major outlet any ballots at 4 o’clock in the morn- ment of our history, following the to make a call in the tight Arizona race. ing and add them to the list. OK? It’s rules is more important than the But instead of retracting the call, at about a very sad, it’s a very sad moment. To results they produce. 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Fox brought Arnon Mishkin, the veteran director of the channel’s tion,’ that is not based in fact,” MSNBC anchor engaged in trying to defraud the American decision desk, on air to explain the call he and Brian Williams told viewers. people about as well as can be done within the his staff had made. “I’m sorry, we’re not wrong,” “It is not accurate to say he won,” Jake Tap- bounds of traditional journalistic commen- Mishkin said. per said on CNN. tary and discourse. “You’re 100% sure on Arizona?” anchor Bret And from CBS anchor Norah O’Donnell: But how do you counter the damage of such Baier asked. Without hesitation, Mishkin said “Well, the president of the United States ... reckless and transgressive behaviour from the he was. And you had to check the channel num- falsely claiming that he won the election and holder of the highest office in the land? Once ber to make sure you were watching the network disenfranchising millions of voters whose bal- the words were out of Trump’s mouth, the that has been functioning more as a propaganda lots have not been counted, sadly because of the nation that has been suffering under a pan- machine for Trump than a news outlet the last raging pandemic and the failures of his admin- demic that has killed hundreds of thousands four years. istration to contain the pandemic.” of Americans and thrown millions out of work, Strange turned to dark and ugly when Adding that there has been a “massive was thrust into a world of even more pain, anx- Trump appeared before supporters in the East vote by mail operation” and that “those iety and bitter conflict. Room of the White House claiming victory and votes have not been counted,” O’Donnell If only what we saw on the screen after mid- alleging fraud by the Democrats amid a barrage told viewers, “And so, we at CBS News ... night was only a reality TV show that could be of disinformation and lies. are not projecting a winner in this presiden- turned off and forgotten as we went about our His words prompted MSNBC and CNN tial race.” business the rest of the week in the real world. to cut in on Trump’s address to fact check his All three news outlets handled the words and try to hold the president accountable. outrageous act of a president claiming (David Zurawik is The Baltimore “When he says ‘we already won this elec- victory and alleging that his opponent was Sun’s media critic) (Tribune News Service) Pandemic’s Toll On Young Black Women

COVID-19 combined with structural racism, inequalities and poverty have further exasperated the healthcare system for black women

Amanda Furdge & Annerieke Daniel taken a disproportionate toll on Black care at alarming rates. and reproductive health,” despite the im- Tribune News Service people, especially in the rural South, These young women reinforced key pact it could have “on ensuring positive where limited access to medical care and human rights concerns about transporta- health outcomes into adulthood.” arlier this year, as part of our work high poverty rates lead to some of the tion, limited access to health care provid- The young woman from Bolivar with the Southern Rural Black Wom- country’s worst health outcomes. ers and insurance, and general distrust County still plans to attend college. Een’s Initiative and Human Rights Being out of school for months on of the health care system that Human Our youth are powerful and resilient. Watch, we spoke to a young woman from end, young people — especially in areas Rights Watch has found in our own re- They will drive the change to disman- rural Bolivar County, Mississippi. She without reliable internet or phone ser- search. tle racism and oppression. Our future had been planning to attend college this vices — are cut off from friends, teachers, The pandemic is not only exacerbat- as a country depends on their success. fall, the first in her family. and school communities. Many strug- ing many of these existing health barriers, We need to invest in our young people’s Then came COVID-19 and she found gle with isolation and loneliness. They but it’s also underscoring government growth, leadership and health — during herself caring for her ailing grandmother missed out on milestones, such as class failures to protect everyone’s fundamen- this pandemic and beyond. and setting up a K-5 classroom in the trips and graduations; they fear for their tal human rights. Instead, structural rac- family’s trailer for her siblings. She had health as they return to classrooms. Blackwell Young Women’s Leadership ism, discrimination and poverty — which (Amanda Furdge is the youth program to quit her job for college money at Dol- Many, like the young woman we Institute, a program of the Southern Ru- have historically left Black people out of coordinator with the Children’s lar General. spoke with, have taken on caregiver re- ral Black Women’s Initiative. The young the health care system — are leaving us Defense Fund-Southern Regional “I thought I had it all figured out for sponsibilities. They struggle as jobs and women described the pandemic’s effect more vulnerable to a serious and deadly Office and director of the Unita the first time in my life and then all of this working hours are cut and small busi- on their health and lives. virus. Blackwell Young Women’s Leadership stuff started happening,” the 17-year-old nesses close. The pandemic is creating new hard- But the pandemic is also showing that Institute with the Southern Rural recently told us. “I just want to be happy In June, we joined almost 100 young ships for already overburdened health knowledge is power. Black Women’s Initiative for Social ... to go to school and go back to my job.” Black women and girls from Alabama, care systems. In the rural South, hospi- In a recent report, Human Rights and Economic Justice. Annerieke The pandemic has exposed systemic Georgia and Mississippi at the virtual tals in communities that already have re- Watch found that Alabama “is failing to Daniel is a women’s rights researcher inequalities and structural racism. It has gathering for the 15th annual Unita stricted services are closing or reducing educate young people about their sexual at Human Rights Watch.)

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Trump’s premature Biden takes lead in key states declaration of victory: What could happen next? DPA already warned of delays due to Washington the high number of postal votes. in nail-biter White House race Because of additional steps, count- US President Donald Trump has ing mail-in ballots takes longer than crat Al Gore. declared himself the winner of the counting votes handed in at polling Trump prematurely That race, which hinged presidential election despite votes stations. Every state has different declared victory on a handful of votes in Flori- in critical states still being counted. deadlines for counting, most allow da, eventually ended up in the Democratic contender Joe Biden also for ample time. All states have to overnight and Supreme Court, which halted feels confident he will ultimately win. hand in their certified results by De- threatened to a recount while Bush was While the country is holding its cember 8 the latest. ahead. breath and waiting for the results from demand the The US Elections Project the key remaining states, dpa looks at What about federal elections au- estimated total turnout at a what Trump’s remarks could actually thorities? intervention of the record 160 million voters in- mean. There are no federal elections Supreme Court to cluding more than 101.1 early Q: What are the immediate conse- authorities in the United States, nor voters, 65.2 million of whom quences of Trump’s speech? a federal elections administrator who stop vote-counting voted by mail. A: Trump’s declaration of victory could have the last word. In an election that took does not have any legal conse- Instead, there are 51 elections AFP place under the shadow of quences in itself. The premature administrators: every state plus the Washington the coronavirus pandemic announcement does not stop the capital, Washington, DC, have indi- that has claimed more than counting of the remaining ballots. vidual laws and rules for elections US President Donald Trump 230,000 lives in the United He can only challenge the final and counting votes. Results have to fired off allegations of elec- States, Trump appeared to count in single states in court, be challenged before individual state tion fraud on Wednesday, have avoided a Democratic which he has already threatened courts first. setting the stage for a poten- wave predicted by some polls. he would do, albeit vaguely. He tial legal battle, as Democrat But as of Wednesday af- could for instance challenge the So could judges decide the final Joe Biden took a slim lead in ternoon neither candidate result in key swing states where the outcome of the election? key states that could decide had captured the 270 votes outcome is particularly tight, such The outcome could come down the bitterly contested White Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden (left) and US President Donald Trump. (AFP) needed for victory in the Elec- as Michigan. to one or two states. Due to the win- House race. toral College that determines More broadly among his sup- ner-takes-all electoral system, a few Americans woke up on day that there had been in- GMT), Biden had slim leads that election will be free of the winner of the presidential porters his declaration is likely to sow hundred or thousand votes may be Wednesday not knowing who stances of fraud. in Michigan, Nevada and outside influences.” race. further doubt about the election’s le- decisive in those states. That could the next US president would “Last night I was leading, Wisconsin while Trump was Biden vowed on Wednes- Trump’s premature decla- gitimacy. prompt a recount and legal chal- be as votes were still being often solidly, in many key ahead in Georgia, North Caro- day to ensure that no Ameri- ration of victory was met with lenges which could in theory sway the counted in six battleground States, in almost all instances lina and Pennsylvania. can was disenfranchised. criticism from some of his Re- What does this have to do with mail- election. states that could swing the Democrat run & controlled,” But state election officials “We won’t rest until eve- publican allies. in voting? Judges, even those at the Su- election. Trump tweeted. “Then, one by cautioned that with tens of ryone’s vote is counted,” the “Stop. Full stop. The votes Several states changed the rules for preme Court cannot decide the elec- As Trump vented his one, they started to magically thousands of ballots outstand- 77-year-old former vice presi- will be counted and you will mail-in voting, for instance regarding tion outcome itself, but have a say re- frustration on Twitter over disappear as surprise ballot ing in some states -- millions dent said on Twitter. either win or lose. And Ameri- deadlines, only months before the garding deadlines, counting rules and the slow vote count, the dumps were counted.” in others -- the leaderboard The Biden campaign ca will accept that. Patience is election due to the coronavirus pan- the validity of ballots - which in some Biden camp expressed con- There have been no re- could shift. also slammed Trump’s vic- a virtue,” tweeted Adam Kinz- demic. Democrats were keen to make cases can flip a result. fidence it was on track to ports of any irregularities and Trump had a roughly tory claim as a “naked effort inger, a Republican congress- voting by mail easier to increase elec- Something similar happened win enough of the remaining the leads in numerous states 500,000 vote lead in Penn- to take away the democratic man who won reelection. toral participation, which Republicans in the 2000 election, in which the close state races. have been shifting back-and- sylvania with an estimated 78 rights of American citizens.” “I disagree with what seemed to oppose. outcome depended on Florida’s very Campaign manager Jen forth between the candidates percent of the vote counted “If the president makes he did tonight,” said former Trump has repeatedly claimed narrow result. A legal challenge took O’Malley Dillon said a victory as votes have been counted. but votes were awaited from good on his threat to go to New Jersey governor Chris that votes handed in through the US one month and was brought before by the former vice president Vote-counting has been heavily Democratic parts of court to try to prevent the Christie, who helped Trump Postal Service - a system that is fully the Supreme Court. Al Gore ultimately was a “foregone conclusion.” slow in several states this year the state. proper tabulation of votes, we prepare for his first debate legal and used by tens of millions of conceded defeat and George W Bush Fueling fears of a consti- because of the coronavirus- “We have to be patient,” have legal teams standing by against Biden. people - could be subject to fraud. won with the narrowest margin of 537 tutional crisis, Trump pre- related surge in the use of Pennsylvania Governor Tom ready to deploy to resist that “There’s just no basis to There were several court challenges votes, out of almost 6 million cast in maturely declared victory mail-in ballots. Wolf said. “We may not know effort,” it said. make that argument tonight,” regarding mail-in voting even before Florida. This secured him the whole overnight and threatened to Trump has spent months the results today. Trump “will be in for one Christie told ABC News. the election, some reaching the Su- state’s Electoral College votes, making demand the intervention of denouncing mail-in ballots, “There are millions of of the most embarrassing de- “There just isn’t.” preme Court. him president. the Supreme Court to stop making unsubstantiated mail-in ballots,” he said. feats a president ever suffered Pundits had been warning Polls have indicated that most vote-counting. claims that they are liable to “They’re going to be counted before the highest court in the for weeks that this year’s elec- ballots handed in at polling stations When is the deadline for results? “We did win this election,” fraud. accurately and they will be land” if he asks it to invalidate tion results would take time might favour Trump, while mail-in bal- States have to declare their final the 74-year-old president said The outcome of the White counted fully.” ballots counted after Election -- and voiced fears Trump lots tend to favour Biden. The longer results by December 8, also called the even before the final vote tal- House race appears to hinge The Democratic governor Day, said former White House would cause chaos or even counting goes on for, the more the “safe harbour” deadline, for the 538 lies were complete. “This is a on the results from six states shrugged off criticism from counsel Bob Bauer, a lawyer violence by questioning the situation could shift in favour of Biden, members of the Electoral College to fraud on the American pub- where a winner has not yet the White House over the for Biden’s team. process. prompting Trump to go to the courts. vote. This year, the Electoral College is lic.” been declared -- Georgia, slow vote count and said “our The tight White House While there were no im- set to vote on December 14 with the Trump, in a tweet Twitter Michigan, Nevada, North democracy is being tested in race and recriminations mediate reports of unrest, Are delays at vote counting in US result officially released on January 4 labeled as potentially “mis- Carolina, Pennsylvania and this election.” evoked memories of the 2000 stores have been boarded up elections common? A: They are not in Congress, before the new president leading,” continued to allege Wisconsin. “Pennsylvania will have election between Republican throughout the capital Wash- unusual. This year, several states is inaugurated on January 20. without evidence on Wednes- As of 11:00 am (1600 a fair election,” he said. “And George W. Bush and Demo- ington.

Austria admits security failings Three dead as weakening Eta batters Nicaragua over Vienna AFP badly affected”, said Nicara- animals wandered through Center warned the effects of Bilwi, Nicaragua guan infrastructure minister the streets. Eta could be catastrophic for gunman Oscar Mojica. Giovany Nelson, 34, said the region. Hurricane Eta slowed Eta uprooted trees and his family was “locked in a But it said the storm’s AFP to tropical storm speeds on ripped roofs off homes in room listening to the wind winds had slowed to 70 miles Vienna Wednesday morning even as Bilwi, the biggest town on the destroying the roof.” (110 kilometers) per hour on it pummeled Nicaragua, kill- northeastern coast and also Two Nicaraguans died Wednesday morning, about Austria acknowledged on ing two people there and one known as Puerto Cabezas. after they were buried in a half the speed at which Eta Thursday there had been secu- in neighboring Honduras, “We spent the whole night landslide while working in made landfall. rity failings leading up to the while unleashing fierce winds with strong gusts of wind, ac- a mine in the municipality The storm is forecast deadly gun rampage in Vienna and heavy downpours. companied by rain,” Kenny of Bonanza, the director to continue moving inland by a convicted Islamic State The storm had hammered Lisby, head of a local radio of the local Red Cross, over northern Nicaragua sympathiser. impoverished indigenous station, told AFP. “It’s possi- Auner Garcia, told Channel and central Honduras Interior Minister Karl Ne- communities along the coast ble there will be quite a lot of 10 television. through Wednesday and into hammer said the intelligence when it made landfall a day destruction.” Authorities in Honduras Thursday. services had received a warn- earlier and caused heavy Winds tore down the said a child died in a col- At the request of the gov- ing from neighbouring Slova- rains throughout much of concrete perimeter walls of lapsed house there, bringing ernment, the UN World Food kia that the assailant had tried Central America. the town’s baseball stadium, the death toll in the region to Programme (WFP) said it to buy ammunition, but that “Quite a lot of trees have and left a trail of fallen trees three so far. had sent 80 tonnes of food A man reacts as he looks at damages caused by the passage of “a failure of communication” fallen and traffic has been as dazed cattle and other The National Hurricane for distribution in the region. Hurricane Eta in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, on Wednesday. (AFP) had followed. The gunman, identifiedas 20-year-old dual Austrian-Macedonian national Kujtim Fejzulai, was killed by police after going on a shoot- ing spree in Vienna on Monday Italy to enforce curfew as Europe tries to stem virus surge evening, killing four people. Investigators are still trying AFP President Donald Trump, ian Prime Minister Giuseppe year, but they have been resist- to piece together information Rome who has been widely criticised Conte. ed by many business owners, about Fejzulai and possible ac- for his virus policies, faced off He has struggled to build a politicians particularly from the complices after police detained Italian officials agreed on with Joe Biden on election day coalition backing more strin- right, and large sections of the 14 people in the wake of the Wednesday to impose a night- on Tuesday, with tens of mil- gent measures -- with defiance population. shooting, the first major attack time curfew, joining a slew of lions of mask-wearing Ameri- from regional leaders and spo- “Make no mistake, this in Austria for decades and the European nations in ramp- cans streaming to the polls. radic street protests marring could be the final straw for first blamed on a jihadist. ing up restrictions to reverse a The virus has transformed attempts last week to enforce a thousands of pubs and brew- The authorities now say Fe- dramatic surge in coronavirus the election, with many mil- national 6:00 closing time for ers,” said Emma McClarkin, of jzulai acted alone after initial cases. lions avoiding the queues and bars and restaurants. the British Beer and Pub Asso- fears of more assailants who In an alarming develop- the risk of infection by return- Italian officials agreed on a ciation, with English pubs or- could be at large. Fejzulai had ment, top mink fur producer ing postal votes before election measure restricting citizens to dered to close for a month from been convicted and sentenced Denmark said it would cull all day. With results from crucial their homes between 10:00 pm Wednesday night. to 22 months in prison in April of the country’s 15 million to 17 battleground states not yet re- and 5:00 am Belgium is facing one of the last year for trying to travel to million minks after a mutated turned, the election was on a The national curfew was world’s most intense outbreaks Syria and join the Islamic State version of the new coronavirus knife-edge on Wednesday with less stringent than rules im- and has imposed a strict curfew group. But he was released on was detected at mink farms and Demonstrators take part in a protest against the Italian government’s de- neither candidate taking a deci- posed in France, Belgium and -- enforced stringently by po- probation in December and had had spread to people. cision to close the facilities of sports associations of gyms and swimming sive lead. Germany. And combined with lice. “The curtain is closed, the been referred to organisations Governments in Europe pools, in front of Montecitorio palace, in Rome on Wednesday. (AFP) The virus figures from the a tiered system of risk where light is dimmed. When you get specialising in de-radicalisation are struggling to get a hold of a US are dire, but Europe too is the most affected zones will see closer, you hear noise inside: programmes. pandemic that has now infect- deaths, both daily records that nearly 1.7 million infections reeling from an upsurge that lockdowns, it appeared to have we found 30 or so people hid- The Islamic State group -- ed more than 11 million on the upped pressure on the govern- and more than 29,000 deaths. leaders have admitted took placated local politicians. ing in the back, almost all of which has claimed numerous at- continent. ment only days after President The United States remains them by surprise. Measures imposed this them without masks,” Officer tacks in Europe -- said Tuesday Wednesday saw Russia Vladimir Putin said there were the worst-affected country with “There is only one way out week in countries from Britain Bart Verbeeren told AFP, de- a “soldier of the caliphate” was announce nearly 20,000 new no plans for a lockdown. more than nine million cases of this dramatic period: to re- to Turkey are not as draconian scribing how he issued 37 fines responsible for the shooting. infections and 389 additional Russia has listed a total of and 230,000 deaths. main united. Always,” said Ital- as those imposed earlier in the in one go. Lulu opens Lusail City’s first supermarket in THE e18hteen Tower page 10

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Tribune News Network suming the round of negotia- Doha tions with the European Un- ion countries that started in Qatar Chamber Chairman Riyadh and Brussels earlier Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al and stopped for a long time. Thani participated in the con- Sheikh Khalifa noted that sultative meeting between the the renegotiation of a free- GCC ministers of commerce trade agreement will contrib- and industry and presidents ute to establishing easy pro- of unions and chambers held cedures of import and export virtually on Wednesday. operations and will have a The meeting discussed positive impact on business topics related to enhancing co- owners in the region. operation in the industrial and The webinar also reviewed commercial sectors among other topics such as industrial member countries. integration in the health, med- During the webinar, Qatar ical, agricultural and food in- Chamber called for reactivating Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani takes dustries as well as investment free trade negotiations between part in the virtual GCC meeting on Wednesday. in food security. the GCC and the European Un- The meeting also discussed ion and other countries such as cluding similar agreements agreements with world coun- two proposals to establish a Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participates in a consultative meeting the UK and Australia and other with other countries such as tries in a way that better ben- rapid traceability system for that brought together ministers of commerce and industry, and heads of the chambers of commerce in economic blocs. UK, Australia, and major eco- efit Gulf citizens. foodstuffs and medicines in GCC member states through videoconference on Wednesday. Discussions during the meeting touched Speaking during the we- nomic blocs, pointing out that He also outlined the great the GCC countries to address on a number of issues of mutual interests to member states, and the recommendations put forward by binar, Sheikh Khalifa stressed it is essential for GCC states to and positive impact that will various crises and epidemics, the heads of the chambers of commerce in GCC countries. the importance of reviving free adopt a unified position when be reflected on trade in the and to develop a mechanism trade negotiations and con- concluding more economic GCC countries in case of re- for VAT refund. Private sector recovery on track as Q4 begins: Survey  PMI remains elevated at 51.5 in October  Strong rise in new work orders and output as firms report higher growth for fourth consecutive month  Employment index rises to its highest level since March 2020 Qatar’s economy contracted 6.1 percent in the second quarter due to Tribune News Network time in four months, which lockdown restrictions, and a milder downturn in the energy sector. Doha could eventually result in moderate consumer price in- A sustained rebound in busi- flation. ness conditions of Qatar’s The monthly PMI can be Qatar’s economy non-energy private sector aggregated to a quarterly av- economy was seen in the be- erage to enable comparisons ginning of the fourth quarter with the official gross do- witnesses strong of 2020, according to the Oc- mestic product (GDP). Since tober Purchasing Managers’ the survey began in April Index (PMI) survey data. 2017, the quarterly PMI has recovery in Q3 Output and new business a correlation of 0.66 with registered elevated growth the year-on-year percent- rates for the fourth consecu- age change in GDP in real Satyendra Pathak mand. However, the ongoing tive month, and the employ- terms, with a PMI reading Doha blockade, volatile commodity ment index rose to its high- of 50 equating to 0.2 percent prices and a possible resur- est level since March. With growth on an annual basis. Qatar’s economy appears to gence in COVID-19 infections firms reporting rising cus- The latest official data have staged a strong recovery pose downside risks,” the re- tomer numbers and hopeful reported a year-on-year de- in the third quarter of 2020, port said. of further business wins in cline of 6.1 percent in real FocusEconomics has said in FocusEconomics panel- the coming months as re- terms in the second quarter its latest report. lists see a 2.9 percent rise in strictions are eased further, of 2020, a figure heavily in- According to FocusEco- GDP in 2021, which is down business expectations im- fluenced by the lockdown nomics Consensus Forecast- 0.1 percentage points from proved to the highest since measures implemented to Middle East & North Africa last month’s forecast, before July. “The October PMI survey data sug- contain the coronavirus out- for November report, the non- The Qatar PMI indices gests that the recovery has been sus- break. The PMI data for the energy private sector PMI av- are compiled from survey third quarter of 2020 are in- eraged markedly higher com- responses from a panel of tained moving into the final quarter of dicating a rebound in GDP, pared to the second quarter, around 400 private sector 2020. Several survey indicators are consistent with a 2.7 percent supported by the progressive Qatar’s economy is set to companies. The panel cov- pointing to sustained output growth year-on-year increase. lifting of COVID-19 restric- recover next year on ers the manufacturing, con- “Having signalled a re- tions as the country entered rebounds in both domestic struction, wholesale, retail, in the final months of 2020, including bound in the non-energy pri- the phase four of the four- new business, employment, backlogs and foreign demand. and services sectors, and vate sector economy in the stage easing plan on Septem- FocusEconomics panellists reflects the structure of the and purchasing activity.” third quarter, the October ber 1. non-energy economy accord- PMI survey data suggests that The economy contracted see a 2.9 percent rise in ing to official national ac- the recovery has been sus- 6.1 percent in the second quar- GDP in 2021 before growth counts data. ~ QFC Authority Business Development tained moving into the final ter according to recent data, of 3.6 percent in 2022. The PMI registered 51.5 Managing Director Sheikha Alanoud bint quarter of 2020. The Qatari weighed on by a collapse in in October, up fractionally Hamad Al Thani economy shrank by 6.1per- the non-energy sector due to from 51.4 in September, cent in the second quarter as lockdown restrictions, and a growth of 3.6 percent in 2022. driven by strong business lockdown measures were in- milder downturn in the energy Consumer prices fell 3 per- expectations and realised troduced to fight COVID-19, sector. cent in September in annual transactions. by manufacturing (51.9), Non-energy private sec- ness activity improved to the but the subsequent lifting of That said, the energy sec- terms, following August’s 4.1 The latest figure was wholesale and retail (51.7) tor companies expanded strongest since July. This these restrictions has led to a tor’s performance was seem- percent drop, on lower prices the third-highest since July and services (48.8). their workforces across the was reflected in one of the swift resumption in growth. ingly mixed, with a notable for recreation and culture, and 2018 and signalled a sus- The two largest compo- board in October, following a fastest increases in purchas- Third-quarter PMI data are month-on-month decline in housing and utilities. tained marked improvement nents of the PMI, output broadly stable labour market ing activity in the survey’s consistent with a year-on- mining output in August after “Prices are seen declining in business conditions in and new orders, continued during the third quarter. The history, and rising levels of year rise in GDP of 2.7 per- growth in July. over 2020 as a whole before the non-energy private sec- to rebound in October, with employment index hit a sev- outstanding work. As a con- cent. Moreover, several sur- Turning to the final quar- rising next year as activity tor economy. Recent perfor- the respective indices at el- en-month high and was well sequence, the backlogs index vey indicators are pointing ter, the report said, the exter- recovers. The possible imple- mance has registered higher evated levels for the fourth above its long-run trend lev- registered its second-highest to sustained output growth nal sector could be weighed on mentation of VAT in 2021 is than the long-term average, successive month. There was el. Among the varied sectors, in over two years. in the final months of 2020, by rising COVID-19 infection an upside risk. Our panellists which since the survey began a notably sharp rise in new there was a notable boost to In terms of prices, aver- including new business, rates abroad, although low in- see consumer prices falling in April 2017 has trended at business in the construction hiring among construction age input costs were broadly employment, backlogs and fections at home have so far al- 1.1 percent in 2021, which is 49.5. sector during the month, companies as activity picked stable during October, al- purchasing activity,” QFC lowed the government to keep down 0.1 percentage points At the sub-sector level, which was likely driven by up considerably. though staff costs fell slightly Authority Business Devel- the domestic economy open. from last month’s forecast. In the strongest-performing improving weather condi- Following the rise in out- since September. Meanwhile, opment Managing Director “The economy is set to re- 2022, our panel sees inflation area in October was con- tions and lower COVID-19 put and new business, the prices charged for goods and Sheikha Alanoud bint Ham- cover next year on rebounds in averaging 1.9 percent,” the Fo- struction (54), following counts. 12-month outlook for busi- services rose for the third ad Al Thani said. both domestic and foreign de- cusEconomics report said. Economy & Business Thursday, November 5, 2020 09 Fitch affirms Commercial Bank’s OPEC, GECF hold their rating at ‘A’ with a stable outlook

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Fitch Ratings has affirmed Commercial Bank’s un- The meeting focuses changed long-term issuer on impacts of default rating at “A” with a stable outlook. COVID-19 on global The rating stems from the strong ability of the Gov- energy markets ernment of Qatar to support its banks, and reflects Fitch’s Tribune News Network “expectation of an extremely Doha high probability of support from the Qatari authorities Representing the life- for domestic banks in case blood of global economy, two of need.” of the world’s foremost energy According to Fitch, Com- organisations, the OPEC and mercial Bank has succeeded the Gas Exporting Countries in executing its turnaround Forum (GECF), held their strategy that began in 2016 firsthigh-level meeting on by strengthening its core Wednesday, highlighting the capitalisation; reducing its growing cooperation between concentration in real estate the two organisations under and contracting and increas- the framework of the OPEC- ing government and public According to Fitch, Commercial Bank has succeeded in executing GECF Energy Dialogue. sector exposure, improving its turnaround strategy that began in 2016. The OPEC delegation was The OPEC-GECF’s first high-level meeting held on Wednesday highlighted the growing cooperation between operational efficiency, and led by it Secretary General Mo- the two organisations under the framework of the OPEC-GECF Energy Dialogue. strengthening risk controls management by the Gov- With Fitch’s rating in hammad Sanusi Barkindo and and oversight of interna- ernment of Qatar, despite place, Commercial Bank GECF delegation was headed our well-established OPEC- and natural gas to the world tional operations. the challenges imposed by currently enjoys strong by its Secretary General Yury GECF energy dialogue serves The next High-level Meeting economy, as the two com- Joseph Abraham, Group COVID-19. For Commercial credit ratings from all the Sentyurin. as a foundation for the re- of the OPEC-GECF Energy modities, together, will con- Chief Executive Officer of Bank, this reaffirmation re- major agencies. The Bank’s In his welcoming remarks, alisation of valid policies that Dialogue will take place in tinue to account for more Commercial Bank, said, flects our prudent risk man- long-term outlook is rated the OPEC Secretary General serve as a framework for in- than half the global energy “The reaffirmationof the agement and the continued A3 by Moody’s, and BBB+ made reference to the Memo- ternational collaboration, and 2021, if possible in person, mix. Bank’s stable outlook is successful execution of our by Standard & Poor’s. All randum of Understanding guarantee the much-needed and will be hosted by the Building on the collabora- due to prudent economic five-year strategic plan.” ratings with a stable outlook. that was signed between both security of supply and demand GECF in Doha tive research activities, OPEC organisations on October 3, for oil and natural gas. and GECF discussed the ac- 2019, to promote the “ex- “Although the current mar- tivities as part of the multi- change of knowledge, experi- ket conditions and lockdowns be enhanced opportunities for lateral cooperation, especially ence, views, information, data are multiplying throughout cooperation among the wider as the industry continues to and practices in areas of mu- the world, we believe that oil framework of Declaration of face a major challenge of the tual interest.” and natural gas industries will Cooperation (DoC) countries COVID-19 pandemic and its Deadline to register on Dhareeba The discussion linked to always be an essential element who are Members of or Ob- unprecedented fallout on the the two technical expert meet- in achieving a low-carbon servers to the GECF. energy markets and the global ings that were convened in energy system globally and The meeting focused on economy. Tax Portal extended until Dec 31 June and October of 2020, regionally and, that they will the impacts of the COVID-19 The GECF Secretary Gen- which established a structured support the post-pandemic pandemic on global energy eral invited OPEC to add its Tribune News Network erating in the country, which framework for the Dialogue economic revitalisation.” markets in the short-, me- insight into the next edition of Doha enables taxpayers to benefit leading to this first high-level The commonalities of both dium-, and long-term. OPEC the authoritarian GECF Glob- from digital services offered meeting. organisations were stressed also provided an update on al Gas Outlook 2050 (2021 The General Tax Authority by the GTA and other govern- “In a very short timeframe, as both share several Mem- the OPEC-non-OPEC DoC, edition) following the GECF’s (GTA) has announced a fur- ment entities. we have launched with great ber Countries in common: now in its fourth year, as well inclusion in the 2020 OPEC ther extension for registering TAS shutdown Failure to register in Dha- success this mutually benefi- Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, as on the longer-term Charter World Oil Outlook (WOO). on the Dhareeba Tax Portal, reeba Tax Portal before the cial partnership, and look for- IR Iran, Libya, Nigeria, and of Cooperation. Participants It was agreed that the next which ends on December 31, The authority also announced new deadline result in a fi- ward to building upon these Venezuela. OPEC Member also discussed the work pro- High-level Meeting of the 2020, in an effort to support the shutdown of the Tax nancial penalty, as mentioned key milestones today,” Bar- Countries Angola, Iraq, and gramme and the roadmap for OPEC-GECF Energy Dialogue businesses. Administration System (TAS), under article (3/24) of the kindo stated. the United Arab Emirates are the Dialogue for 2020-2021. will take place in 2021, if pos- The authority also an- and all tax data and services income tax law number (24), Sentyurin said, “At the GECF Observer Members. It Both parties underscored sible in person, and will be nounced the shutdown of the are now available through the year 2018. GECF, we firmly believe that was also noted that there will the importance of crude oil hosted by the GECF in Doha. Tax Administration System Dhareeba Tax Portal. The Taxpayers and taxpayers’ (TAS), and all tax data and General Tax Authority has representatives can now ac- services are now available extended the registration cess all tax data and services through the Dhareeba Tax period from the initial via Dhareeba Tax Portal. Portal. registration date of September The digitalized tax services Singapore businesses see return to pre-pandemic output The General Tax Author- 30 to assist taxpayers during include registration, manag- ity has extended the registra- ing taxpayer’s representative, Factory managers in Singapore reported a nine-month high output in October, according to a survey, with manufacturing, tion period from the initial the current pandemic. submitting and amending tax services and construction seeing their biggest pick-ups since January. The IHS Markit Singapore Purchasing Managers’ Index registration date of September returns, viewing statements (PMI), which is based on a survey of 400 managers, rose from 45.1 in September to 48.6, marking the highest reading since 30 to assist taxpayers dur- The authority has urged and notifications, raising re- before the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic and related restrictions. In response to a surge in virus cases among ing the current pandemic. It all individuals, who engage in quests, downloading certifi- foreign workers, Singapore imposed a near two-month “circuit breaker” lockdown from April to June, with the restrictions also extended waiving exist- business activities, to register cates, and fulfilling payments. contributing to record 13.3-per-cent fall in gross domestic product in the second quarter. The economy grew by 7.9 per cent in ing penalties related to previ- on the Dhareeba Tax Portal, Dhareeba Tax Portal aims to the third quarter after many restrictions were eased and shuttered businesses permitted to reopen. Exports in September were ous registration and issuance including those with home support tax compliance by en- of tax card for taxpayers who business licenses. The regis- abling businesses to complete up 5.9 per cent. IHS Markit said on Wednesday that “the gradual reopening of parts of the economy continued to benefit the register on the portal before tration aims to update the in- tax transactions seamlessly, recovery in Singapore’s private sector economy during October.” (DPA) the new deadline. formation of all businesses op- saving time and effort.

Ooredoo HQ parking upgraded to include EV charging stations Ooredoo’s Nojoom offer on mortgage finance with QIIB Tribune News Network Doha Members will get 18,000 Nojoom Points for every Ooredoo has announced QR500,000 of mortgage it has teamed up with the finance taken, as well as Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) to offer No- QIIB benefits including joom members a “great deal” competitive rates starting when they take mortgage fi- from 4.5 percent APR, free nance with the bank. property valuation and QIIB has launched new flexible repayment options mortgage deals and, to cel- ebrate, the bank is offering Nojoom members thousands said, “We’re delighted to be of Nojoom Points on top of partnering with QIIB with other preferential benefits. this exciting offer. We’re Members will get 18,000 committed to rewarding our Nojoom Points for every valued customers for their An electric Porsche car is being charged at the parking area of the Ooredoo head- Ooredoo and Porsche Centre Doha officials at an electric vehicle charging unit at the Ooredoo QR500,000 of mortgage fi- loyalty, and this promotion quarters in Doha. headquarters in Doha. nance taken, as well as QIIB is one of our biggest in recent benefits including competi- months. We know our cus- Tribune News Network the movement to electric or hybrid cars responsibility strategy and our com- while initiative.” tive rates starting from 4.5 tomers prioritise finding a Doha will make a direct impact, since elec- mitment to the United Nations Sus- Salman Jassem Al Darwish, Chair- percent APR, free property great deal when they look for tric cars produce zero emissions, while tainability Goals, it is important for us man and CEO of Porsche Centre Doha, valuation and flexible repay- mortgage finance, and the Ooredoo Qatar on Wednesday said hybrid vehicles have reduced carbon- to think in a holistic manner. said the strategic partnership with ment options. tie-up with QIIB means they it would work closely with Porsche dioxide emissions. “Given this commitment to sus- Ooredoo is in line with Porsche’s com- Members need to simply can get access to a host of fi- Centre Doha, Al Boraq Automobiles Employees will be able to charge tainability is at the core of our opera- mitment to the future of electromobil- let the bank staff know they nance benefits along with all Co, to install electric vehicle charg- electrical vehicles whilst at work, mak- tions, it makes sense for us to give our ity and CO2 reduction. are a Nojoom member and the awesome rewards on of- ing stations in the parking area of the ing it easier for them to be able to colleagues every opportunity to share “With the new, all-electric Taycan provide the mobile number fer with Nojoom. Thousands Ooredoo Towers in Doha. rely on such vehicles for sustainable this commitment, and helping them 4S, Turbo and Turbo S models that registered under their QID of points will go a long way This initiative is confirmed for ex- transport. Customers will also be able travel to and from their workplace via are now available to order, Porsche is and Nojoom account, and towards enabling customers pansion to three further branches in to benefit from the charging stations, sustainable transport well demon- heavily investing in its e-Performance bank staff will then process to enjoy the best of every- the near future, with the overall aim of plugging their vehicles in to charge strates our commitment. portfolio and an integral part of that is the application in accord- thing the Nojoom network encouraging the use of low-emission whilst they visit Ooredoo Towers. “Being able to offer our customers ensuring our charging stations are ac- ance with standard bank fi- has to offer.” transportation solutions. Yousuf Abdulla Al Kubaisi, Chief this charging facility while they visit cessible to not only owners of Porsche nance procedures. The offer is valid until The new initiative is part of a joint Operating Officer, Ooredoo Qatar, our premises also adds value. We’re electric and hybrid vehicles, but also to Sabah Rabiah Al Kuwari, December 31, 2020, and sustainability effort to benefit the envi- said, “As our sustainability efforts pro- proud to be working with such a glob- visitors and employees of Ooredoo,” he Director PR at Ooredoo, terms and conditions apply. ronment. It is expected that, over time, gress, in line with our corporate social ally recognised brand on such a worth- added. 10 Thursday, November 5, 2020 Economy & Business US stocks in rally mode, shrugging off Eyes turn to the Fed as US election uncertainty AFP New York presidency remains in limbo

Wall Street stocks were in rally mode Wednesday, The Fed’s rate-setting FOMC opened its two-day policy meeting hours after US polls closed shrugging off uncertainty Cautious over the still-unresolved pres- AFP The Labor Department’s idential election and embrac- With both President Donald Washington monthly employment report ing the positives of a probably Trump and challenger Joe will not be released until Fri- divided government in Wash- Biden still having pathways to With no clear winner in the day, but at least 10 million US ington. victory, investors were US presidential election and workers remain jobless, and Although there were early watching updates from half a hopes for more economic new applications for unem- signs that the razor-thin US dozen states that will stimulus in limbo, all eyes ployment benefits have re- presidential contest could be determine a majority in the will be on the Federal Re- mained high in recent weeks. headed towards litigation, Electoral College. The serve’s policy meeting begin- The Fed has pumped markets for now are looking ning Wednesday for signs of trillions of dollars in liquid- past that possibility. presidential race looked whether the central bank will ity into financial markets and “The good news is the un- tighter than polls had step up and do more. provided lending backstops certainty surrounding a very suggested Fed Chair Jerome Powell to ensure corporations have contentious election should has been increasingly vocal access to funding, as well as soon be behind us, and inves- in his calls for Washington rolling out loans for small tors can focus on the macro “We did not have a big to do more to help support and medium businesses -- influences that ultimately blue wave,” said Quincy Kros- the economy’s recovery from although that program has drive direction -- inflation, by, Prudential Financial’s the coronavirus pandemic, made only 400 loans so far. interest rates, money avail- chief market strategist. “The but has also said the central Economists say Powell ability and the prospects for Senate will stay under the bank can deploy more of its could highlight his pledge to domestic and global growth,” control of (Majority Leader) monetary arsenal to prevent a do more to support the econ- said a note from Canaccord Mitch McConnell.” worse downturn. omy, steps that could include Genuity analyst Tony Dwyer. - Less chance of tax hikes The Fed’s rate-setting increasing ongoing purchases Near 1620 GMT, the Dow -The likely Senate victory Federal Open Market Com- of government and private Jones Industrial Average by Republicans lessens the mittee (FOMC) opened its debt, and potentially creating stood at 28,054.90, up 2.1 chance of a large US stimulus two-day policy meeting hours In this file photo US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gives a press briefing in Washington, DC. The a financing vehicle for state percent. package to boost an economy after US polls closed, but with Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee began meeting on Wednesday. (Eric BARADAT / AFP) and local governments. The broad-based S&P still slowed by the coronavi- no clear winner yet in the “Despite the light usage of 500 gained 2.7 percent to rus pandemic. That dynamic tight race between President the benchmark borrowing ter Congress approved a $2.2 the emergency lending facili- 3,458.93, while the tech- was apparent in the Treasury Donald Trump and his Demo- rate at zero for the foreseeable trillion stimulus package, but ties, Fed officials see the facil- rich Nasdaq Composite In- market, where yields fell on cratic challenger Joe Biden. future. key provisions, including ex- ities as a key backstop to help dex jumped 3.7 percent to expectations for diminished Some states showed ra- However, analysts will be A lapse and lack of fiscal tended unemployment ben- sustain market functioning 11,758.56. inflation. zor-thin margins in the vote watching Powell’s press con- aid at a time when the efits, have expired and recent and keep financial conditions With both President Don- In recent weeks, the mar- tallies, but should Biden pull ference that same day to see wounds triggered by COVID data have shown job gains accommodative,” Kathy Bost- ald Trump and challenger Joe ket had warmed to the pos- off a victory, it appears likely if central bank leaders again and other activity are slow- jancic of Oxford Economic Biden still having pathways to sibility of a “blue wave” out- Republicans will retain con- make their case that the Unit- could fester means more ing. told AFP. victory, investors were watch- come and the resulting boost trol of the Senate, calling into ed States needs more stimu- scarring of the complexion Private employers added She said the Fed could ing updates from half a dozen to fiscal spending. question the fate of a new lus to aid its recovery after of the US economy. 365,000 jobs in October, ac- extend the programs that are states that will determine a But investors are also spending package. Congress failed to reach an cording to data from payroll set to expire at the end of this majority in the Electoral Col- finding things to like in more And the uncertainty agreement on a spending bill Economist Diane Swonk of services firmAD P released year and also could look for lege. muted election results, which around the election could before the election. Grant Thornton Wednesday, a significant un- ways to make the loans “more The presidential race is seen as lessening the odds weigh on the economic recov- “COVID doesn’t care dershoot in hiring. accessible to the businesses.” looked tighter than polls had of major tax increases favored ery, which has been showing about election outcomes, but triggered by COVID could Meanwhile, the Institute Powell may indeed signal suggested and Republicans by progressive Democrats. signs of losing steam. the Fed worries about the im- fester means more scarring for Supply Management’s the bank’s intention to do also looked poised to main- President Donald Trump The FOMC is not expected pact COVID has on the econo- of the complexion of the US services index slipped to 56.6 more, Swonk said, because tain control of the Senate af- claimed victory last night and to directly address the elec- my,” economist Diane Swonk economy.” percent last month, reflecting “the worry is that the COVID ter polls also suggested the called ongoing vote counts “a tion in its policy statement on of Grant Thornton told AFP. The world’s largest econ- softening growth in the domi- recession could suffer another chamber would flip toD emo- fraud,” drawing rebukes from Thursday, but rather will re- “A lapse and lack of fiscal omy showed signs of a solid nant sector, amid a decline in leg down in the fourth quar- cratic control. Biden and political observers. peat its commitment to keep aid at a time when the wounds rebound over the summer af- new orders and hiring. ter.” Lulu opens Lusail City’s first supermarket in THE e18hteen Tower

The pictures show the inauguration of the Lulu Express store at THE e18hteen Tower in Marina Lusail City. Now Lulu has increased the number of its stores across Qatar to 14.

Tribune News Network clientele with congenial shopping Conveniently located next to this would not have been possible The new express store is home The new store will have a dedi- Doha experience. without the help and support of the to a wide variety of globally sourced cated area to support local initia- The Lulu management has ex- the Lusail Marina, the express governmental authorities and cus- categories such as fresh food, meat, tives and stock all Qatari products Leading retail chain Lulu Hyper- pressed their gratitude to all gov- store, with ample car parking tomers. fish, poultry, bakery and hot and on a priority basis. market has opened its 14th store ernmental authorities and clientele area, will facilitate access to “Due to prevailing extraordi- cold ready-to-eat food. As part of its massive expan- at THE e18hteen Tower in Marina for their whole-hearted support all essentials that are neces- nary circumstances and respecting Besides, selected household sion plans in Qatar, Lulu recently Lusail City. that has made them achieve this sary for a household, at highly the COVID-19 Protocol, we are not products and lifestyle essentials, had launched a new hypermarket The new store, which offers phenomenal growth. competitive prices organizing a Grand opening cere- home needs, Mobile & IT, and at Bin Mahmoud sprawling over a 2,000 sqm retail area, makes Lulu THE e18hteen is an eye-catch- mony, but it would be our pleasure much more are on display. built-up area of 85,000 sq ft. the first retailed in Lusail City and ing, state-of-the art high-rise con- from leading organizations such as to welcome you all to visit our new Its product range is backed up Lulu has played a major role is set to strengthen the brand’s sisting of 36 floors that offer a di- Power International Holding (PIH) store once it is open.” by the Group’s own food sourcing towards resilience of the economy foothold in the country. verse range of adaptable space. A Group Chairman Moutaz Al Khayy- Moutaz Al-Khayyat, Chairman and manufacturing facilities across during unprecedented market dis- The Lulu Express store, set café, a gym and a restaurant will at, PIH Vice Chairman and Group of PIH, said, “We are happy to host 22 countries, which ensures well- ruptions and lockdown caused by within a vast and growing com- soon open within the tower. CEO Ramez Al Khayyat, Chairman Lulu as the first hypermarket in stocked warehouses and uninter- the global COVID-19 pandemic. munity that is expected to be home The tower was awarded with of Just Real Estate (JRE) Nasser Al Lusail City, introducing a high-end rupted food supply at the most af- They have taken aggressive to more than 200,000 residents, the “Best Commercial High-Rise Ansari, Lulu Hypermarkets Direc- and improved space for shoppers fordable prices. measures to ensure uninterrupted features a shopping environment Development in Qatar” title at the tor Dr Mohamed Althaf and rep- in Lusail. Simultaneously, we ap- The new store features well- supply of food and non-food prod- highlighting modern aesthetics and Arabian Property Awards. resentatives from various business plaud Lulu team for their continu- planned retail floor layout focused ucts while maintaining the highest advanced features. A vast leisure destination, Lu- organizations. ous expansion and activities.” on customer convenience, premi- standards of hygiene, health and Conveniently located next to sail City is a futuristic project that Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ramez Al-Khayyat, Vice Chair- um-quality products, highly com- safety of both its customers and the Lusail Marina, the express sprawls over a huge land area and Althaf said, “The opening of Lulu man and Group CEO of PIH, said, petitive prices, excellent customer employees. With a view to address store, with ample car parking area, features exclusive islands, pub- Express at Lusail City brings the “We extend our warmest congratu- service and more, serving as a the changing customer demands, will facilitate access to all essentials lic marinas, avenues, hotels and number of Lulu stores in Qatar to lations to Lulu Hypermarkets and paradigm for world-class shopping Lulu has planned to scale up its that are necessary for a household, several multi-purpose residential, 14. This phenomenal growth is a we are delighted to see this premi- experience. existing e-commerce operations by at highly competitive prices. mixed-use, entertainment and solid proof of the strategic impor- um store open in the e18hteen. We Organic and ‘Free from worry’ adding more vehicles to its current With the launch of new branch, commercial districts. tance of Qatar to our business plans are very optimistic to see this beau- food ranges and other specialty fleet. Further plans are underway Lulu has renewed its commitment The inaugural ceremony was and our confidencein the resilience tiful city develop to become one of food imported from around the for expansion of its e-commerce to excite their large multi-ethnic attended by eminent dignitaries and future of Qatar’s economy, and the prime destinations in Qatar.” world are available on the shelves. facilities. Economy & Business Thursday, November 5, 2020 11

Kuwari participates in opening of China International Import Expo Investors dismayed by scrapping of Ant’s IPO AFP Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s “mom and pop” investors had been looking forward to an instant jackpot via Ant Group’s record-busting $34 billion IPO. Instead, China’s shock suspension of the listing has left them baffled and angry. The financial tech ti- tan’s listing came crashing down on Tuesday evening as regulators pulled the plug just two days before inister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari partici- its dual debut in Hong pated in the official opening ceremony of the third edition of the China Kong and Shanghai. MInternational Import Expo. The event was inaugurated on Wednesday Demand was so strong by China’s President Xi Jinping, through videoconference. in Hong Kong that Ant an- The opening ceremony brought together heads of states, ministers, dip- nounced it was going to lomats, senior officials, corporate executives, experts, business leaders and stop selling a day early, representatives of major companies around the world. while in Shanghai it was The third edition of the exhibition is being held in Shanghai from Novem- more than 800 times over- ber 5 to November 10 under the patronage of China’s ministry of commerce subscribed. and the Shanghai Municipal Government. (TNN) Unlike in mainland China, Hong Kong allows margin financing, permit- ting investors to borrow large sums of money in the hopes of boosting their German car chance of share allocation. Investors bet on a de- sales dip in Global Finance recognises QIB’s but share spike, pay back the loan and pocket the October gains while banks and bro- kers make money from in- AFP terest. Frankfurt crisis leadership amid COVID-19 Barring small interest payments -- which some New car sales in Germany fell institutions may forgive slightly in October, official data The bank ‘went above and beyond to assist customers, protect employees and support society at large’ -- investors will get their showed Wednesday, ahead of money back. renewed nationwide restric- Tribune New Network 2020. But many in Hong tions to curb a second corona- Doha The bank took a proac- Kong nonetheless ex- virus wave. A total of 274,303 tive response to the economic pressed frustration at how cars were registered last month The Qatar Islamic Bank implications of the pandemic Chinese regulators had in Europe’s largest car market, (QIB) has been recognised by especially on SMEs, immedi- made their decision so late. a drop of 3.6 percent compared one of the world’s top financial ately postponing financial in- “This is an interna- with the year before, the KBA and business institutions for stalments for SMEs and then tional joke,” fumed Winni transport authority said. exhibiting “outstanding lead- taking part in the Covid-19 Cheung, 31 and self-em- “The uncertain economic ership” during the COVID-19 National Response Guarantee ployed who invested over outlook and the overall difficult pandemic. Program. HK$200,000 ($25,800) sales situation of many compa- The Global Finance’s Out- To thank COVID-19 front- on Ant. nies has again led to a sharp de- standing Crisis Leadership liners, and as a tribute to their Adding salt to her cline in registrations,” said EY 2020 programme has includ- efforts in keeping the entire wounds, she said, was the analyst Peter Fuss. ed QIB among the banks and community safe, QIB intro- HK$10,000 her shares The dip came ahead of a companies it said excelled in duced an exclusive Certificate in Alibaba -- Ant’s parent four-week “lockdown light” an- responding to the pandemic, of Deposit to support frontline company -- had lost on nounced by Chancellor Angela and “went above and beyond workers in increasing their Wednesday morning as Merkel, which curtails gastron- to assist their customers, pro- long-term savings, with exclu- markets reacted. omy, leisure and cultural activi- tect their employees and pro- sive returns allowing them to “(Chinese) state media ties for much of November and vide critical support to society benefit from a higher expected said the suspension was promises to subdue consumer at large”. profit rate. to protect investors like us spending. Fuss said he was ex- Each of the recognised in- In collaboration with the but if they really wanted pecting a “renewed decline in stitutions was selected indi- Ministry of Public Health, to protect us, they should willingness to buy among both vidually by three independent The Global Finance’s Outstanding Crisis Leadership 2020 programme has included QIB among the banks PHCC and HMC, QIB has have stopped the IPO private individuals and compa- researchers and the Global and companies it said excelled in responding to the pandemic. supported anation-wide pub- when the company sub- nies”. Finance editor, and the evalu- lic awareness initiatives to mitted its application for Unlike the first wave in the ations considered each insti- we have succeeded to impec- “We are actively par- took part in.” Gamal added. spread awareness on the im- scrutiny,” she added. spring, which shut down much tution’s efforts to mitigate the cably continue offering the ticipating in the COVID-19 Since March 2020, QIB portance of following safe - No payday -Jackson of the German economy and pandemic-related challenges. fastest, safest and most con- response programmes initi- was able to implement a com- practices during the COV- Wong, an asset manage- led to unprecedented falls in Commenting on the bank’s venient banking services to ated by the government and prehensive “Bank Safely from ID-19 crisis, and has suc- ment director at Amber new car registrations, car deal- recognition, QIB’s Group CEO all our retail and corporate the Qatar Central Bank. We Home” campaign at the onset cessfully implemented social Hill Capital, said investors erships and factories are stay- Bassel Gamal said, “We are customers, allowing them to have also invested in educat- of the pandemic, which saw media campaigns that helped were “expecting a huge pop ing open this time. pleased to once again be rec- fulfill all their banking needs ing the community on the im- an unprecedented increase in educate the community on the on the first day... anything Electric car registrations ognized on a global level for safely and remotely.” portance of protecting them- reliance on digital channels by required hygiene practices to from 30 to 50 percent”. in October rocketed by 365 our management during these Being a socially respon- selves and the people around QIB existing and new custom- stop the spread of the virus “So that would be a percent year-on-year to claim unprecedented times. sible bank, he said QIB has them, and we have contrib- ers. and remain safe. pretty good payday for a market share of 8.4 percent, “I have said this before but extended support to its corpo- uted to impactful largescale Relying on its advanced In addition, QIB has also lucky investors who will driven in part by government have to repeat that the safety rate and individual customers awareness campaigns with digital channels, QIB was able initiated social campaigns to be allotted shares. Now, incentives for greener vehicles. of our employees and custom- in the time of financial uncer- governmental and non-gov- to ensure business continuity help the community in need instead, they will not get German behemoth VW ers was and still is the absolute tainty by deferring financial ernmental organizations. We and offer all its banking prod- during these difficult times, any allotment, the IPO is remains the overall market number one priority for our installments for the sectors are sincerely proud to see the ucts & services to retail and including the distribution of not going to come. And leader with around 17 percent Board of Directors and our most hit by the crisis, in line positive interaction and feed- corporate customers while food baskets, donation of lap- also they might face some of registrations, ahead of Mer- management team. with the governmental and back from the community only 20 percent of its employ- tops to school students, and interest payment on their cedes on 12 percent, according “Thanks to our recent in- Qatar Central Bank’s direc- members with regards to all ees were working from their carrying a blood donation margins.” to the KBA. vestments in digital banking, tives. the awareness initiatives we offices between April and June initiative. Gig economy lives on after California passes Uber-led referendum

AFP tentious campaign with labor ance benefits for their drivers, “It’s about how gig work- want a better social contract San Francisco groups claiming the initiative many of whom work part- ers use gig jobs as a bridge, for gig workers.” would erode worker rights time on a flexible schedule. not as a career. And it’s about “The result shows it will The so-called “gig economy” and benefits, and with backers “The future of independ- the future of the labor move- be awhile before new rules for survived a key test in Tues- arguing for a new, flexible eco- ent work is more secure be- ment in California,” McCuan the digital economy are going day’s election as California nomic model. cause so many drivers like you said. to get liberalized in the Unit- voters approved a referendum “With the passage of Prop spoke up and made your voice Arun Sundararajan, a ed States,” West said. backed by ride-hailing giants 22, app-based rideshare and heard -- and voters across the New York University profes- Erica Mighetto, an Uber such as Uber which preserves delivery drivers across the state listened,” Uber chief ex- sor who specializes in the driver who campaigned for the use of contractor-drivers state will be able to maintain ecutive Dara Khosrowshahi “sharing economy,” said the the “no” vote along with labor and potentially opens the their independence, plus have said in an email to its drivers vote was a milestone for inde- organizations, expressed dis- door to wider adoption of that access to historic new ben- late Tuesday. pendent workers. appointment over the vote. model. efits, like a minimum earnings “We’re looking forward to “The country now has its “We’re deeply saddened The initiative known as guarantee and health care,” bringing you these new ben- first framework for funding that Uber and Lyft have been Proposition 22 backed by said a statement from Yes on efits - like healthcare contri- non-employment worker ben- able to confuse voters,” she Uber, Lyft and other on-de- 22, a coalition of drivers, busi- butions and occupational ac- efits,” Sundararajan said. said. “And this is really devas- mand companies appeared nesses and activist groups This file shows a ride share driver participates in a protest by driv- cident insurance -- as soon as “This will be increasingly tating and harmful to us.” headed for passage as the with funding from Uber, Lyft ers and their supporters, at Los Angeles International Airport in Los possible.” important over time, as a Uber and Lyft argued that measure was backed by some and delivery firm DoorDash. Angeles, California, in August. (Robyn Beck/AFP) greater fraction of the work- many drivers sought the flex- 58 percent of state voters, ac- It said the result repre- Broader implications force has an arrangement ibility of being able to work cording to incomplete results. sents a “massive win” for economy model, noting that encouraged other states for The proposition was also other than full-time employ- when and where they choose The measure effectively firms like Uber and Lyft, if it had failed “this would follow suit, potentially erod- being looked at “nation- ment.” to pick up extra income. overturns a state law which whose business model ap- significantly impact the core ing the outlook for ride-hail- ally and globally” for what it But Darrell West, who More than $200 million would require the ride-hailing peared threatened in their DNA of the gig economy and ing firms. might mean to the future of heads the Brookings Institu- was spent promoting Propo- firms and others to reclassify home state. ultimately the revenue model Uber and Lyft have the labor movement, accord- tion’s Center for Technology sition 22, while only a tenth their drivers and provide em- Daniel Ives of Wedbush for Lyft and Uber.” pledged that if the measure ing to Sonoma University po- Innovation, called the result of that amount was spent by ployee benefits. Securities said the vote of- Ives added that a defeat passed, they would set aside litical science professor David “a major loss for the labor labor groups opposing the The vote came after a con- fers a clear approval of the gig for Proposition 22 might have funds for health and insur- McCuan. movement and advocates who measure. IPL final four: Mumbai again, or can Kohli cause an upset? page 14 THURSday, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 Amir Cup basketball: Al Arabi edge Al Sadd to triumph a second time Tribune News Network Doha

Al Arabi came up with a super show to hold off Al Sadd and win the prestigious Amir Cup bas- ketball title for a second time. Al Arabi, who first won the title in 2018, beat Al Sadd 87-78 in the final at the Al Gharafa Indoor Hall on Wednesday after acing all quarters and leading for more than 34 minutes in the match.

Action from the final.

We knew it was going to be a tough match but we were confident throughout. Sammy was excellent but it was essentially a team effort. Al Arabi coach Hatem Mamlouk

Sammy Monroe did the star turn scoring a match-high of 31 points for the winners. First Vice-President of Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Saud bin Ali Al Thani hands the Amir Cup basketball trophy to Al Arabi captain Fahad Al Darwish at the Al Gharafa Sports Hall on Wednesday. Monroe, who was on the court for 36 minutes, scored be a tough match but we were everybody played their part,” he received enough help from 38 and the third 68-55 and was the top scorer for Al Sadd “We tried our best but Al 11 field goals besides nailing confident throughout,” said Al he added. Khaled Roushdy who came up although Al Sadd managed with 30 points, while Konstan- Arabi were the better team eight out of nine free-throws in Arabi coach Hatem Mamlouk. Monroe’s field goal ac- with 24 points, including 12 23 points in the final 10 min- tinos Vasileiadis was the sec- today,” said Al Sadd coach Va- a match that saw Al Arabi excel “Sammy was excellent curacy was just 47.8% but he from the three-point mark. utes, they fell well short of ond best with 25. None of the sileios Bratsiakos. in all departments of the game. throughout but it was es- more than made up for it by Al Arabi won the first the target. other Al Sadd players man- “I congratulate them on “We knew it was going to sentially a team effort where providing seven assists, and quarter 23-15, the second 41- Captain Babacar Dieng aged double-digit scores. their success.”

QATAR CLASSIC SQUASH Ibrahim shocks top seed ElShorbagy to make quarters Coll survives Results & Friday Fixtures (Third Round) 8-Joel Makin (WAL) bt Lucas Serme (FRA) 3-0: Marche scare to Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) bt 1-Mohamed 11-7, 11-9, 11-7 (52m) ElShorbagy (EGY) 3-2: 11-9, 6-11, 3-11, 15-13, 5-Diego Elias (PER) bt Miguel Rodriguez (COL) make last eight 11-6 (65m) 3-0: 11-5, 13-11, 11-9 (53m) Agencies Fares Dessouky (EGY) bt Borja Golan (ESP) 3-0: 2-Ali Farag (EGY) bt Eain Yow Ng (MAS) 3-0: 11-2, 12-10, 11-2 (34m) 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 (35m) Doha 6-Marwan ElShorbagy (EGY) bt Raphael Kandra (GER) 3-0: 11-4, 11-5, 11-7 (34m) Friday Fixtures (Quarter-Finals) World No.41 Youssef Ibra- 4-Paul Coll (NZL) bt Gregoire Marche (FRA) 3-2: Youssef Ibrahim (EGY) v Fares Dessouky (EGY) him came back from match ball 7-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-6, 11-5 (83m) 6- Marwan ElShorbagy (EGY) v [4] Paul Coll (NZL) down to cause one of the biggest 3-Tarek Momen (EGY) bt James Willstrop (ENG) 3-Tarek Momen (EGY) v [8] Joel Makin (WAL) upsets in Qatar Classic history 3-1: 11-8, 11-3, 3-11, 11-4 (37m) 5-Diego Elias (PER) v [2] Ali Farag (EGY). on Wednesday as he sent top- seeded Mohamed ElShorbagy out of the 2020 edition of the and I thought that if I got a lead athleticism was impressive PSA World Tour Platinum at the start then I could hold as he kept on getting the ball event a five-game thriller at the that through each set.” back during some exhibition- Khalifa International Tennis & The man Coll lost to in last style rallies. But Elias had Squash Complex. year’s World Championship more guile and completed a Ibrahim, 21, is appearing final, Tarek Momen, is also win which will see him take on in only his fifth Platinum tour- through to the quarter-finals defending champion Ali Farag nament, while 29-year-old following a 3-1 victory over for a place in the semi-finals. ElShorbagy is a seasoned pro- 2005 Qatar Classic champion “I knew it was going to be fessional and has notched up James Willstrop. really tough, I’ve never beaten three Qatar Classic titles in the Egyptian Youssef Ibrahim strecthes to reach for the ball during the third round clash of Qatar Classic against compatriot and top seed Mohamed Willstrop, 37, caused prob- him on PSA,” Elias said. past, while the Bristol-based ElShorbagy at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash Complex on Wednesday. Ibrahim won 11-9, 6-11, 3-11, 15-13, 11-6. lems for Momen at times and “He’s beaten me in total Egyptian held the World No.1 won the third game, but the probably more than 30 times, spot as recently as October. scribe how I’m feeling right when I took the lead, I usually Coll, who reached the PSA World No.3 found his game so every time I play him I But Ibrahim put in the finest now,” Ibrahim said following squander the lead in so many Men’s World Championship fi- again in the fourth to complete know it’s going to be super performance of his PSA career the match. matches, but against Mohamed nal here in Doha 12 months ago, an 11-8, 11-3, 3-11, 11-4 vic- hard. A lot of it is mental too, to date as he overturned a match “I’ve been waiting for a I don’t know how to I had to be on my toes the whole came close to a premature exit tory that will see him take on he’s a great player and I have ball opportunity for his oppo- break for a really long time describe how I’m feeling match. I will not doubt myself but recovered from 2-1 down to Welshman Joel Makin next. a lot of respect for him and nent in the fourth game to draw and training really hard for so after beating Mohamed.” see off the Frenchman, setting “Overall, I’m happy with I’m really happy I could go level, and he seldom put a foot many years and I haven’t had right now. I’ve been Ibrahim will line up up a meeting with World No.6 the performance and all credit through this match in three wrong in the decider to reach a good win, this just makes it waiting for a break for a against fellow Egyptian Fares Marwan ElShorbagy, who beat to James, he played a great games. I’ve only beaten Ali the quarter-finals of a Platinum so much better. It’s a roller- really long time. It’s a Dessouky in the next round. Raphael Kandra. match today,” said Momen. [Farag] twice and he’s beaten event for the first time. coaster of emotions, to beat rollercoaster of emotions, Both players are appearing “He came out very aggres- The final match of the day me more than 10, so it’s a re- It also marks the first someone like Mohamed in his in their maiden Qatar Classic sive and I was a bit passive in saw an all-South American ally tough match.” time since October 2018 that form and where he is now, top to beat someone like quarter-finals, and Dessouky my hitting,” said Coll. “He actu- battle take place as 23-year- World No.1 Farag over- ElShorbagy has failed to make seed of the tournament, it’s Mohamed (ElShorbagy) booked his last eight spot ally didn’t miss much the first old Peruvian Diego Elias took came Malaysia’s Eain Yow the quarter-finals of a PSA just massive. I knew I was in in his form and where he courtesy of a win over Spanish set, rolled a few. The second on Miguel Rodriguez of Co- Ng in a comfortable 3-0 win, World Tour event, while it’s for a fight, I had nothing to is now, it’s just massive. I veteran Borja Golan. and third, I think I made a few lombia, with the former claim- while the other match of the first time since the 2010 lose today. There was almost another mistakes at the start of each ing an 11-9, 11-4, 11-8 victory the day saw Makin dispatch edition of the Qatar Classic “I put 100% into every shot knew I was in for a fight, I upset earlier on in the day which gave him a lead. In the to claim his first win over his Frenchman Lucas Serme. that he failed to make it be- in every game and I know he had nothing to lose today. when World No.17 Gregoire fourth and fifth I just wanted to opponent at the fifth attempt. The quarter-finals take yond the last 16 here in Doha. has a lot of experience, I had Youssef Ibrahim Marche took World No.5 Paul cut those out because I was win- Despite the 11-year age gap place on Thursday from 5pm “I don’t know how to de- to be aware every game and Coll to five games. ning the back end of the games, between the two, Rodriguez’s onwards. Sports Thursday, November 5, 2020 13 Al Thumama Racing’s X Force blazes to win Umm Al Houl Cup

Soufiane Saadi rides the Ibrahim Al Malki-trained X Force to victory for the Umm Al Houl Cup during the The winning group of X Force, along with Al Thumama racing representative Abdullah R Al Kubaisi, at QREC, Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday. 7th Race Meeting of Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club at Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday.

Tribune News Network Casamento had Mohammed Ali Al Marri guided his second Doha Gassim Ghazali trained horse winner of the season. set the pace up front early on. In the Thoroughbred Al Thumama Racing’s X As the proceedings headed to Handicap (Fillies & Mares) Force (Bungle Inthejungle the business end of the race, (Class 5) (75 & below), the 5yo x Nafa) raced to his second the 5yo had Eduardo Pedroza mare moved up front com- straight victory when the Ibra- ridden Anees breathing down ing off Gate 7 and then held him Saeed Ibrahim Al Malki- his neck. on throughout the six fur- trained gelding topped the Chaval De Ghazal dipped long sprint even as Ali Khalid Umm Al Houl Cup for Thor- into his reserves to surge for- Al Mosallam ridden Angelic oughbreds in the 7th QREC ward in the final few metres Queen came threateningly Race Meeting at Al Rayyan to win by three quarters of close in the final furlong. Ro- Park on Wednesday. a length. The bay horse was mantic Heart won by a quarter The 3yo bay horse had claimed by trainer Moham- of a length for her first win in bagged a handicap race on med Khaled Elahmed for Qatar. dirt last week under Soufiane QR60,000. There was no stopping Saadi. On Wednesday, the duo Mansoor Ebrahim Al Ahmed Hassan Al Malki Al Je- combined well again to land Mahmoud’s High Commander hani’s Winne Taouy (Dahess x the six-furlong sprint with (Teofilo x Pellinore) improved Win Taouy) as Qatari jockey four lengths to spare. on his third place from a week Rashid Ali Al Marri guided the X Force stayed on the heels ago to enter the winner’s en- 5yo to his second career win in of Injaaz Stud’s Izzthatright closure for the first time since the Purebred Arabian Novice (Moss Vale x Miss Adelaide) March of 2018. Plate. for the bulk of the race. A fur- In the process, the 6yo The Hamad Ahmed Al long out, X Force wrested the led a one-two for trainer Gas- Malki Al Jehani-trained horse advantage and surged clear to sim Mohammad Ghazali in bided his time taking full ad- take his third victory in Qatar. Action from one of the eight races of the 7th Race Meeting of the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club run at Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday. the Thoroughbred Handicap vantage of a gap between the JP Guillambert ridden Izz- (Class 3) (75-95). In the 1900m leaders on the home straight thatright, saddled by Zuhair start to his time in Qatar win- grey colt within striking dis- in the Local Purebred Arabian his season opener was sixth of run Qatari jockey Saleh Salem to surge forward and pull away Mohsen Zuhair Maki, was ning the opening event of the tance of the leaders, before Conditions sprint. Sealine’s career. Al Marri was astride the horse for a dominant victory with six second, while Abdulaziz Ali eight race card. steadily taking the advantage In the six furlong sprint, Mohammed Bin Fahad as a late charge meant that the lengths and a quarter to spare. Al Kathiri’s Cristofano Allori Saddled by Julian Colin on the home straight and win- Ronan Thomas was astride Al Attiya’s Chaval De Ghazal duo edged out Eduardo Pedro- The bay horse won for the (Shamardal x Perfect Touch) Smart in the Purebred Arabi- ning by four lengths and three the 6yo as he showed some (Munjiz x Chamade De Ghaz- za ridden yaarmen at the post first time in Qatar. completed the top three under an Maiden Plate, the 4yo that quarters. impressive turn of foot on the al) registered a fantastic first by a short head. In the Local Thoroughbred Ronan Thomas. had finisheddown the fieldin Umm Qarn’s Sealine home straight to surge for- career win topping the Pure- Injaaz Stud’s Romantic Maiden Plate, Dhafi Rashid Al Earlier, HH Sheikh Mo- his sole start in France in Au- (Amer x Jaljalah) went one ward and take a thrilling vic- bred Arabian Claiming Race (4 Heart (Dubawi x Love Charm) Marri’s Dukhan (Farhh x Dor- hammed bin Khalifa Al Tha- gust made a wide start to the better than his last two outings tory. Soufiane Saadi helmed Year Olds & Older) in a thrill- led a one-two for trainer Mo- rati) showed some fantastic ni’s Khatafaynee (AF AlBahar 1900m run from Gate 9. to lead a one-two for trainer Barra to a close second by a ing finish. hammed Gassim Ghazali as pace on the home straight to x Fifth) made a scintillating Tomas Lukasek kept the Alban Elie Marie De Mieulle quarter of a length. The win in In the 1800m run, Marco Qatari apprentice rider Meteb pick up a brilliant victory. Sloppy Man United punished Ooredoo Cup Abdallah scores winner for by Istanbul Basaksehir Duhail; Ali stars for Al Sadd AFP Tribune News Network Istanbul Doha

Manchester United pro- Yasen Abdallah’s successful duced a shambolic first-half strike in the 43rd minute was defensive display as they enough for Al Duhail to edge slipped to a 2-1 Champions Qatar SC 1-0 in Round 4 of the League defeat against Istanbul Ooredoo Cup at the Qatar SC Basaksehir on Wednesday. Stadium on Wednesday. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, The win also saw Al Duhail struggling badly in the Premier open their account with their League, failed to reproduce the first victory in Group A, while zest and intensity they showed Qatar SC stayed on four points. in impressive wins against Par- Duhail had the first scoring is Saint-Germain and RB Leip- chance in the match, when un- Al Duhail’s Yasen Abdallah (second right) is all smiles as he celebrates zig last month. der-23 player Walid Othman, with teammates after scoring against Qatar SC on Wednesday. The three-time European after finding a little open space champions dominated posses- near the Qatar SC box, fired a the net with keeper Motasem Yuki Kobayashi produced a sion in Turkey but were badly powerful shot that was palmed completely beaten by the pace curling shot off a free-kick exposed on the break as for- away by keeper Motasem Ma- of the shot. that was palmed away by Sadd mer Chelsea forward Demba jed in the seventh minute. Yusuf Aymen of Qatar SC keeper Jehad Mohammed. Ba and Edin Visca put the In the 16th minute, Qa- was then given the marching Not long after the resump- home side 2-0 ahead. Istanbul Basaksehir FK players celebrate at the end of their UEFA Champions League Group H match tar SC’s Yusuf Ayman Farhat orders for picking up two yellow tion of play, Sadd scored what United gave themselves against Manchester United at the Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium in Istanbul on Wednesday. (AFP) unleashed a stunning long- cards, in a gap of seven minutes. turned out to be the only goal hope when they reduced the range shot that beat Duhail In another match, a goal at of the match. deficit shortly before half-time shalled Ba, who collected the Visca smashed home. de Beek to add impetus to the goalkeeper Ahmed Sofyan, the start of second half helped After receiving a long pass through an Anthony Martial ball just inside his own half United crucially reduced attack but United struggled to but the ball narrowly missed Al Sadd beat Al Khor at the a little distance away from header. But despite multiple and raced through to beat the deficit in the 43rd minute create clear chances. the crossbar in first real threat Qatar SC Stadium. the halfline, Ali, despite being second-half changes, Solsk- goalkeeper Dean Henderson, when Martial steered a Shaw Mason Greenwood came from the men in yellow. Hashem Ali netted the marked by two Al Khor play- jaer’s men could not find a making his European debut in cross home with his head. on for Rashford as United At the half-hour mark, winner in the 48th minute ers, took the ball on his chest, way past the determined Ba- place of David de Gea. Solskjaer hooked Tuan- continued to search for a way Qatar SC’s Anthony Okpotu as Sadd registered their first quickly swivelled on his feet saksehir defence. Axel Tuanzebe, who im- zebe off at the interval, with through. They went agonis- outpaced Duhail defender win in the tournament. The and fired a bullet to the right United started on the front pressed in Paris, had a heart- Scott McTominay coming on ingly close to an equaliser in Mohamed Moosa, but Sofyan Wolves have four points and of keeper Ali Nader who could foot in the early minutes of the stopping moment after he and Nemanja Matic dropping stoppage time when a header stepped out of his position to Al Khor six. only see the ball crash into the game, with no sign of the de- pulled Ba back but escaped back to play at centre-back was cleared off the line but block the chip shot and kill the In the fifth minute, Sadd’s net. Al Khor’s efforts for an fensive chaos to come in front with a yellow card. alongside Harry Maguire. they could not rescue a point. threatening move. Baha Mamdouh was shown equaliser did not fetch results. of a small but vocal crowd. Basaksehir remained threat- Bruno Fernandes had a UEFA Champions League Seven minutes later, the the yellow card for a reck- In another Group A match, Luke Shaw fizzed aball ening on the break, with United free-kick from a central posi- Results Qatar SC captain could not less push against Leonardo Al Wakrah and Al Sailiya past the far post with his left worryingly open at the back, and tion about 10 minutes after Group F: At Saint Petersburg: head home from two meters De Souza. Two minutes later, played out a 2-2 draw. Sailiya foot but United, with Marcus they were caught napping again the restart but his shot did not Zenit Saint Petersburg (RUS) on a free-kick taken from out- Al Khor’s Abdullah Mubarak, goals came through Abdullah Rashford and Martial up front, five minutes before half time. have the power to beat Basak- 1 (Erokhin 32) Lazio (ITA) 1 side the Duhail box. As the half standing near the edge of the al-Marri and Thiago Pizarra in lacked a decisive final touch. Deniz Turuc robbed Juan Mata sehir goalkeeper Mert Gunok. (Caicedo 82); Group H: At Istan- neared its end, Yasen swiv- box, clipped a lobbed ball that the 18th and 42nd minute re- The home side were ahead of possession down the left and Solskjaer threw on Edin- bul: Istanbul Basaksehir (TUR) elled past two defenders inside narrowly missed the crossbar. spectively, while Jassim Ahmed in the 12th minute after a long raced forward, sending over a son Cavani and Paul Pogba in 2 (Ba 13, Visca 40) Manchester the Qatar SC box and quickly Three minutes from the scored a brace for Wakrah in clearance found the unmar- cross that Ba stepped over and place of Mata and Donny van United (ENG) 1 (Martial 43). rifled a shot into the top of half-time whistle, Al Khor’s 45th and 58th minutes. 14 Thursday, November 5, 2020 Sports Maradona recovering well from successful surgery AFP Friday, when he had difficulty of Buenos Aires, to the capital Olivos (Argentina) walking. at 6:00 pm (2100 GMT) on “He was behaving strange- Tuesday accompanied by an- Argentine football great ly, he was very depressed and other daughter, Giannina. Diego Maradona is recovering spoke about dead relatives Dozens of Gimnasia fans “without complications” from that he missed,” said Morla. outside the La Plata hospital successful brain surgery for a He said Maradona was chanted his name as he left. blood clot, his personal doctor “very worried” about the sur- Earlier in the day, Luque said on Wednesday. gery and praised Luque, add- claimed Maradona was suf- Surgeons at a specialist ing that “if he hadn’t detected fering from anemia – a lack private clinic in Buenos Aires the clot, Maradona’s destiny of iron in his system – and de- spent 80 minutes removing would have been different.” hydration. He also suggested the clot on Tuesday night. Luque insisted on Tuesday Maradona’s lifestyle had con- “He has no neurological that the procedure was “a rou- tributed to his condition. issues. He’s progressing with- tine operation.” “He’s an elderly patient out any complications,” said “The operation consists of with many pressures in his life. Leopoldo Luque. Leopoldo Luque, the personal phy- a small incision to drain the It’s a time when we must help World Cup winner Mara- sician of Diego Maradona, gives a blood. In 24 or 48 hours the him. It’s very difficult to be dona had been taken to hos- medical report outside the private patient can leave the hospital,” Maradona,” Luque said. pital in La Plata – where he clinic in Olivos, Buenos Aires neurosurgeon Raul Matera He said it was a condition is the coach of top-flight side province, on Wednesday. (AFP) told TyC Sports channel. that also affected Vice Presi- Gimnasia y Esgrima – on Maradona’s daughter Dal- dent Cristina Kirchner when Monday for a series of tests af- tracted hepatitis and under- ma said she had visited her she was president. ter feeling unwell. went gastric bypass surgery. father after his surgery but did “It breaks my heart to see A scan revealed the blood Following this surgery, fel- View of the Hospital where Argentine former football star and coach of Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata Diego not give further details of his him like this,” Giannina tweet- clot, and on Tuesday he was low Argentina football star Li- Maradona underwent surgery to remove a hematoma on his head, in Olivos, Buenos Aires, on Tuesday. (AFP) condition. ed the next day. transferred to the specialist onel Messi sent him a message “I just want to thank every- Maradona has difficulty re- clinic in a northern neighbor- of support. the words “Come on, Diego!” is considered high risk in re- later tested negative. one for the constant displays of taining iron due to gastric by- hood of the capital. “Diego, all the strength in “Once more his health has lation to the coronavirus pan- Prior to falling ill, Mara- love for my dad, for my sister pass surgery he underwent in “We managed to success- the world. My family and I want played a trick on him but he demic, which has hit Argen- dona had been depressed, his and for me, thanks to everyone 2005 to lose 50 kilograms (110 fully remove the clot. Diego to see you well as soon as pos- has antibodies to recover with tina hard. lawyer Matias Morla said on who prayed for him,” she tweet- pounds), leaving him prone to coped well with the surgery,” sible,” said the Barcelona for- the help of the people,” fan Os- Several times in the last Wednesday. ed on Wednesday morning. anemia, Luque said. said Luque. ward, who like Maradona in his car Medina told AFP. eight months he has been in The famously fast-living Though he has recovered Maradona, who turned pomp wears the No.10 jersey. isolation and was forced to icon had only been able to Anemic from a well-documented addic- 60 on Friday, has suffered ill Groups of fans congregated ‘Behaving strangely’ stay at home last week after spend half an hour at his own Maradona was transferred tion to hard drugs, Maradona health before. He has survived outside the clinic with banners Due to his age and previ- a bodyguard showed corona- birthday celebration at his from the hospital in La Plata, takes medication in the form of two heart attacks, and also con- showing Maradona’s face and ous health issues, Maradona virus symptoms, although he team’s training ground on 60 kilometers (37 miles) south tranquilizers and anxiolytics.

IPL final four: Mumbai again, Mark Wood or can Kohli cause an upset? still AFP on Tuesday. has Test Dubai The 2016 IPL winners benefited from the return of ambition The Indian Premier League wicketkeeper-batsman Wrid- playoffs begin Thursday in the dhiman Saha, who hit two UAE with last year’s champi- half-centuries in three succes- ons Mumbai as favourites and sive wins to help them to third Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers in the standings. Bangalore among the teams With West Indies all- looking to cause an upset. rounder Jason Holder con- Surprise package the Delhi tributing and the deadly spin Capitals, who like Bangalore of Rashid Khan, who has Paceman part of England T20 and are aiming for a first title, will taken 19 wickets, Warner will take on the Mumbai Indians in be hoping for the same result ODIs squad against South Africa the first qualifier on Thursday in this week’s eliminator as with a place in the November in the 2016 final when Hy- AFP selected for England’s Twen- 10 final at stake. derabad beat Bangalore to lift London ty20 and one-day series in The losers of that match the trophy. South Africa later this month. will get another crack at quali- England fast bowler Mark fying on Sunday against either Royal Challengers Wood has insisted he still ‘Battle-hardened’ Kohli’s Bangalore or Sunrisers Bangalore wants to “chase that dream” The other three fast bowl- Hyderabad, who clash on Fri- India captain Virat Kohli of playing Test cricket despite ers have been starring in the day in an eliminator. has never won an IPL title and being overlooked for a red-ball Indian Premier League, with A look at the strengths and it hurts. RCB finished bottom central contract. Wood not involved in this weaknesses of the four teams of the eight-team table last The 30-year-old Wood has year’s edition. still standing in the world’s year, and after seven wins and played just 16 Tests since his “Hopefully I can keep up richest Twenty20 league: seven defeats they scraped debut five years ago, with his with the battle-hardened play- into the playoffs on run rate subsequent career blighted by ers who have been in the IPL,” Mumbai Indians after losing their final match three ankle operations. said Wood. Rohit Sharma’s four-time to Hyderabad. That has led the World “To have two England lads champions underlined their Kohli leads a strong bat- Cup winner to contemplate a in me and Jofra against the status as tournament favour- Rohit Sharma, captain of Mumbai Indians (right), with Delhi Capitals counterpart Shreyas Iyer during one ting line-up, combining with career as a white-ball special- two South African lads in the ites by being the first team to of their earlier IPL 2020 matches. The two sides will clash in the first Qualifier on Thursday. young opener Devdutt Padik- ist, where limitations of 10 or upcoming series is quite excit- qualify for the playoffs as they kal for 932 runs while South four overs per innings would ing, to see how we both com- topped the standings with The 2019 champions their first six games, before Kagiso Rabada have been im- African veteran AB de Vil- reduce the strain on his body bat each other.” nine wins in 14 games. had already qualified top of losing four in a row but then pressive with Nortje bowling liers has been the go-to man considerably. England are meant to play South African wicket- the table before they were beating Bangalore to reach the the fastest ever IPL delivery, in crunch situations with an The Durham quick fea- Test cricket again in the New keeper-batsman Quinton de hammered by Sunrisers Hy- playoffs. a 97 miles per hour (156 kph) overall strike rate of 163. tured in just one of England’s Year, with tours of Sri Lanka Kock has led the batting with derabad on Tuesday and, de- India opener Shikhar Dha- thunderbolt, and Rabada Spinners Yuzvendra Cha- six Tests during this year’s and India pencilled into their 443 runs while getting key spite fitness doubts over Shar- wan is the key batsman and leading the IPL wicket-takers hal and Washington Sundar home campaign amid compe- schedule. support from Suryakumar ma, are targeting back-to-back this year became the first play- with 25 victims. will be key with their ability tition from the likes of James Wood, who took nine for Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Ki- titles for the first time. er to score two consecutive IPL to choke an opposition team’s Anderson, Stuart Broad, Jofra 100 during England’s last eron Pollard. centuries. But Rishabh Pant, Sunrisers Hyderabad run-flow while claiming wick- Archer and Chris Woakes. away Test against South Af- Pace bowlers Trent Boult Delhi Capitals India’s new batting hope, has Skipper David Warner ets. Kohli insists his team are “I still love playing for rica, could be in contention for and Jasprit Bumrah battered The Ricky Ponting- been misfiring. came into his own with an un- worth their place, but said he England,” said Wood. both trips. the opposition with a com- coached Capitals made a sen- The South African pace beaten 85 off 58 balls to take needs them to be “more brave” “(Not playing Tests) is “Hopefully I can take bined 43 wickets. sational start, winning five of duo of Anrich Nortje and Hyderabad into the playoffs when chasing runs. something in the future I the chance when it comes,” might have to look at; my he said, speaking at Tues- body, a young family, time day’s launch of the £1million away from home – financially, #Funds4Runs investment what can I do to help them and from ECB and LV= General No. 1 Johnson returns after COVID-19 as Masters looms spend more time at home? Insurance which will support “But at the minute, growing areas of recreational cricket AFP didn’t. So I was pretty much Masters training plans. up I always wanted to play for impacted by Covid-19. Washington asymptomatic. A little fatigue “It definitely puts a wrench England across all formats and “Previously I have maybe and things like that, but I in your plans. I had a lot more I’m still trying to chase that put too much pressure on my- Top-ranked Dustin John- couldn’t really figure out if that time off than I was planning dream of playing for England self when getting in the team son, who spent 11 days bat- was because I was stuck in a on,” Johnson said. and hopefully I can get a few on that one off, get five wickets tling boredom in a hotel room hotel room for 11 days not do- “It was just over two weeks games this year and prove my and keep myself in the team. after contracting COVID-19, ing anything or it was COVID before I started practicing worth in all three (formats).” “This time I’m a bit older, returns Thursday at the PGA that made me feel that way. again. The first day I didn’t hit Now Wood hops to team bit wiser and I’ll stick to my Houston Open while prepar- “I didn’t leave the room balls for very long because I got up with Archer and take on the processes and not put too ing for next week’s Masters. for 11 days, I was just laying kind of tired. Then kind of prac- Proteas duo of Kagiso Rabada much pressure on myself to The 36-year-old American around kind of doing noth- ticed a little bit more each day. and Anrich Nortje after being get in the team.” missed last month’s CJ Cup and ing. It was one of those things It has been going pretty well so Zozo tournaments after con- almost too I was like waiting far. My health is good. The state tracting the deadly virus, halting to get sick... but for me it was of my game is undetermined.” a run of strong play and push- very mild and obviously I’m Johnson said he does not Quick read ing him to play ahead of a major very thankful for that.” know how he contracted Cov- showdown at Augusta National. The quarantine was tougher id-19 after all of his close con- Whyte has ‘missed his chance’ of “I was pleased with the Dustin Johnson talks to Jordan Spieth on the putting green ahead of on Johnson than the virus, he tacts tested negative. Fury world title bout, says Warren way I was playing. I was very the Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas, said. “That was more challeng- Last year’s Masters run- consistent and I like the way I on Wednesday. (Getty Images/AFP) ing than being sick. Obviously ner-up effort to Tiger Woods London: Dillian Whyte can forget about fightingT yson Fury next was striking it,” said Johnson, stuck in a room for 11 days is not has Johnson excited about his month, the world heavyweight champion’s co-promoter Frank Warren who won PGA Player of the reps in because I definitely and a share of sixth at the US fun,” Johnson said. “I watched a chances this year. “The last said on Wednesday. Whyte was next scheduled to be in action on Year honors. didn’t plan on having this Open, Johnson was undone by lot of TV, but even then I ran out couple Masters I’ve played November 21 but a rematch with Alexander Povetkin was scup- “I’ve had way more time much time off.” the virus-forced quarantine. of stuff to watch. It was really well and been in contention,” pered when the Russian tested positive for coronavirus. Whyte’s off than I wanted coming into After wins at the Northern “It wasn’t that bad,” he boring. I didn’t leave the room. he said. “I enjoy playing the promoter, Eddie Hearn, then raised the prospect of a bout with WBC Augusta and so for me it’s just Trust and the Tour Champion- said. “I didn’t get really sick. The most movement I made was golf course. I think it sets up champion Fury, who is currently without an opponent for a bout he kind of being out here and ship as well as a runner-up ef- I felt like I had a cold for a to the shower.” well for me. I love playing in announced would take place in London in December. (AFP) practicing and getting some fort at the PGA Championship few days and then after that I That disrupted his pre- the Masters.” Thursday, November 5, 2020 15 Report by Ashraf Siddiqui For events and press releases, email at [email protected] or Ashraf Siddiqui Slice of the West Ashraf Siddiqui call (974) 4000 2222 Ashraf Siddiqui

An ‘angel chef’ in complete love with life in Qatar

hey say that the key to success and hap- caring family that was open heartedly appreciating Mexican chef piness in life lies in finding one’s passion, her cooking skills. In fact, they used to joke, in ad- and realising one’s potential to the fullest. miration of course, that Teodora was hiding an angel Teodora Cardenas, Mexican chef Teodora Cardenas is a living who cooks for her! who cooks wonderful example of this. TFrom her elementary school age, she had two The Turn Of Fate delicacies at Abucado hobbies – playing basketball in her school team, and Teodora spent six years working in that family in watching her mother cook in the kitchen. She was a Mexico City. Fate was about to turn decisively. In the restaurant in Lusail simple girl from a simple family with no ambitious year 2013, her employers got a job in Qatar and she plans earmarked in life. Born and brought up in the accompanied them to this GCC country. At that time, Food Arena, is a town of Tulancingo, around 120 kilometres northeast she had absolutely no idea which part of the world Qa- of the capital Mexico City, she received her education tar was located in, or about its culture, customs, lan- shining example of up to the college level here as well. guage, weather etc. why it’s never too Not in her wildest imagination did she ever think It was only six months after her stay in Qatar that one day she would be travelling, and that too as that a situation in her family brought her back home late to kick-start far as away as more than 14,000km from home, and in Mexico City. But as she returned back home, she come to settle in Qatar. started feeling very uncomfortable, although all her your journey seeking Talking to Qatar Tribune, Teodora narrated life she had lived in the same milieu, in same home success in your how she entered the food industry as a skilled chef. town, and enjoying. This is considered such a competitive sector, and she “There was something amiss. There was this chosen domain said it was her passion for cooking and watching her strange and strong feeling within me that kept push- mother cook for the family members after returning ing me to return back to Qatar,” she said. from school that led her up the career path she ulti- “I cannot define those feelings. What I can say is mately chose. Qatar is a land of peace, safety, security, and most important of all, the way people in Qatar pay respect When She Cooked Sopa De Tetras to women. Teodora was merely eight years old when her “Initially, when an expatriate comes to Qatar, they mother allowed her to prepare, for the first time, Sopa may take time to adjust in settling. However, just after Teodora Cardenas at work in the kitchen. de Tetras, a soup made from pasta and other ingre- staying for a few months, some magic holds them and dients. The delicacy tasted so good that her siblings they are all deeply attached to this peaceful land,” she couldn’t believe it was cooked by Teodora. Her moth- admitted. er, however, was ecstatic showering all praise on her. No wonder Teodora was back to Qatar after stay- This was something that helped Teodora build lot of ing for just six months with her family. She’s been in confidence and, of course, depth in her cooking. Qatar for almost six years now where she is working. At age 15, Teodora prepared her first main dish and her mother – her mentor – not only applauded Mexican Cuisine Specialist her cooking but also thought it was time she was given As it happened, her reputation as a cook of great the responsibility to prepare food for siblings be- finesse of Mexican cuisine spread word of mouth and fore leaving for school in the mornings. “That reached a local entrepreneur, Jassim Mohammed Al also gave some relief to my mother Hammadi, who had been mulling over setting up an as she could exclusive Mexican restaurant in a double decker con- do other verted from 1970’s school buses. household Al Hammadi and his partners had finalized their jobs,” unique project of Abucado Restaurant and had gone she remi- through extensive safety and security measures, with nisced. unique styled furniture, when they found about “angel By age 40, chef” Teodora Cardenas. Her caring attitude with her Teodora was the mother staff made them to call her “mamita” (mom). of five and her family’s grow- One of the most unique shaped restaurants in the ing expenses were pushing her region, Abucado is situated in Lusail Food Arena with to seek a job. She wanted to help her exclusive looks of a contemporary food truck. The husband to meet the family expenses. food arena faces seaside and a long public walkway in With no outside exposure, any no a beautifully-designed lavishly green area, one of the job experience at that age, getting most attractive destinations for residents of the lat- a job was a daunting challenge. Teo- est well-designed smart city. It’s a great attraction for dora decided to use her cooking expe- outside visitors as well. rience in a place 120km away in Mexico So, here’s wishing the “angel chef”, “mamita” City. She was lucky to get hired by a nice and Teodora Cardenas all the best.

Chef Teodora Cardenas

An attractive exterior view of the Abocado restaurant

Live band performance outside Abocado restaurant. 16 Thursday, November 5, 2020 The Last Word Qatari female inventor reaches QF’s Stars of Science finals for first time

security awareness. on an Arabic detection pro- While the system is based communication with experts Eiman Al Hamad to “Based on my knowledge gramme – a system that on algorithms and a complex in the field – she has been compete for title of and experience within the can detect fraud attempts background structure, Al able to overcome these chal- field, and in order to protect through mobile phones. Hamad was keen to simplify lenges, and move forward top Arab innovator the community from digital The system gives off alerts the innovation for the end- with her invention. threats – especially in light as soon as the user starts user. Through her invention, “What helped me the Tribune News Network of the technological develop- disclosing personal infor- she aims to enhance the role most in overcoming these Doha ment we are witnessing – I mation – such as banking of the Arabic language in the challenges was my ability have delivered many aware- details – through voice rec- digital field, especially with to explore alternative plans, Eiman Al Hamad, the first ness workshops and training ognition and a voice-to-text the lack of electronic appli- my spirit of persistence and Qatari female innovator to programmes in Qatar,” Al transcription, while protect- cations designed in Arabic determination, my ambition reach the final round of Qa- Hamad explains. ing the user’s privacy. compared to applications in to achieve the goals, and my tar Foundation’s (QF) Stars “However, soon I real- “As the world continues to other languages. motivation to keep going of Science (S0S), is an expert ised that this was not enough, move further into the fourth “It is our responsibility, and never give up. Ultimate- in the field of information considering the number of industrial revolution – which as Arab inventors, to contrib- ly, I believe that this experi- security. However, despite fraud attempts reported sees us rely more and more ute to enhancing the status of ence will help me overcome her qualifications and experi- every day. These operations on artificial intelligence, the our language in the world of future obstacles.” ence, she fell victim to fraud. are continuing to grow, and Internet, robots and modern innovation, and through this And as Al Hamad pre- But the scam, which was at- techniques are constantly technology – cyberattacks we will be able to leave our pares for this weekend’s final tempted through a series of evolving with fraudsters us- will also increase. mark on the world.” round, her advice to aspir- phone calls, turned out to be ing advanced methods that “And as we head to a Like the rest of this sea- ing innovators is to believe a blessing in disguise, and the are very difficult to detect that future of smart homes and son’s competitors, Al Ham- in themselves, their abilities, push she needed to come up even specialists in this field personal assistant systems, ad’s Stars of Science journey and overall their ideas. her invention. can become victims. So, what my invention will have an- was plagued by challenges, Season 12 draws to a close The innovator, who has a about those who do not have other dimension – it will not especially those imposed by this weekend, with voting bachelor’s degree in comput- enough awareness or knowl- only protect the individuals COVID-19. And while the closing on Thursday, Novem- er engineering and a master’s edge of cybercrime?” themselves, but also pre- lockdown periods have hin- ber 5, at 6 pm. To vote, visit Eiman Al Hamad at the Stars of Science show. in internet security, is pas- Keeping this in mind, vents invading the privacy of dered stages of her project the SoS website https://www. sionate about raising cyber- Al Hamad started to work our homes.” – such as data collection and starsofscience.com/voting

Diabetes, COVID-19, women’s health UNESCO & EAA announce focus of Doha Healthcare Week 2020 $10mn to rebuild schools WISH partners with local healthcare providers to promote awareness Tribune News Network Doha damaged in Beirut blast This year’s Doha Healthcare Week (DHW), developed by the World Innovation Summit for Health The explosion partially or completely destroyed some 200 schools in Beirut (WISH), to be held from Novem- ber 8 to 14, will call attention to Tribune News Network the need for greater public aware- Paris/Beirut ness of health challenges through a series of free-to-attend activities, UNESCO and Education Above All webinars and professional devel- Foundation (EAA) have established opment activities. a partnership for quality education WISH, Qatar Foundation’s in Lebanon that includes around $10 global health initiative, will work million to rebuild or restore dam- with local partners, such as the aged schools and get education back Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), on track. Hamad Medical Corporation “I visited shattered schools and (HMC) and Sidra Medicine, to en- classrooms in Beirut right after the gage the community in learning blast. Faced with this traumatic ex- about different subjects, including Sidra Medicine’s participation in DHW will have a focus on women’s health. perience of loss for students, their the importance of prenatal ultra- teachers and families, our responsi- sounds and the relationship be- their TASMU Innovation Lab on trasounds and touch on the rea- bility is to restore learning as quickly tween COVID-19 and diabetes. November 8. sons why they are done, routine as possible and to rebuild the dam- With many of the sessions to Aspetar will present a one-day ultrasounds in early pregnancy aged schools,” said UNESCO’s Assis- be held virtually, DHW events are workshop about health and nutri- and what mothers-to-be can expect tant Director-General for Education open to all globally and the full tion, with BMI tests and consulta- from the Sidra Medicine team. Stefania Giannini. The extent of the damage threatens to disrupt the new academic year and deprive programme of activities, along tions for students and their parents The second webinar on Wom- The Beirut Port explosion on more than 85,000 Lebanese and non-Lebanese students enrolled in these schools with registration details, can be ac- on November 10 and PE teachers en’s Health and its Challenges August 4 caused widespread dam- of their right to education. cessed via https://2020.wish.org. on November 11. will be presented by Dr Aisha age and casualties. The education qa/doha-healthcare-week/ Qatar Diabetes Association will Ahmad Yousuf on November 12 sector was heavily impacted as the Mubarak Al Thani, communi- to rehabilitate 55 schools, 20 TVET Aljawhra Al Mana, head of present COVID-19 and Diabetes from 2 to 3pm and will be deliv- explosion partially or completely de- cation manager and head of Ad- centres and three universities Partnerships at WISH, said: “We on November 10 at 5:30pm. The ered in Arabic. stroyed some 200 schools in Beirut vocacy at EAA, said: “Since 2012, (American University of Beirut, express our appreciation to each session will discuss on the latest November is Lung Cancer and neighbouring areas. Education Above All has support- Saint Joseph University - Beirut, of our partners, including institu- studies done to reflect the different Awareness Month and Qatar Can- The extent of the damage threat- ed projects in Lebanon alongside Lebanese University) in Beirut to tions and healthcare profession- effects of COVID-19 on people with cer Society (QCS), in collabora- ens to disrupt the new academic year partners UNICEF and UNRWA ensure that learning never stops and als, and we are excited to work prediabetes, diabetes, gestational tion with HMC and the National and deprive more than 85,000 Leba- to provide more than 17,600 chil- enable children and youth to realise with them to fully engage our diabetes and obesity. Cancer Programme at the MoPH, nese and non-Lebanese students en- dren with access to safe, quality and practise their right to education. communities to encourage the To mark World Diabetes Day will present a CPD-accredited rolled in these schools of their right education so they have an oppor- With initial commitments in place, adoption of healthier lifestyles. on November 14, HMC, MoPH webinar for primary healthcare to education. tunity to flourish in life. Today, work has already started in around We are also pleased to be able to and Primary Health Care Corpo- providers on Suspected Lung Against this backdrop, UNESCO we look forward to starting a new 20 percent of schools. These schools invite a global audience to take ration (PHCC) will also present a Cancer Referral Guidelines on Director-General Audrey Azoulay partnership with UNESCO in Leb- should reopen between November part in our activities this year. session on diabetes. In addition, November 14. launched ‘LiBeirut’ to mobilise the anon to rehabilitate educational 2020 and February 2021 depending Combined with the physical and they will partner to hold public Healthcare providers will be international community’s support facilities during these extremely on the extent of the damage. psychological stress of the pan- sessions on mental health and able to make good practical use of for this recovery effort. challenging times for the country “As the UN agency designated to demic this past year, our goal of geriatrics, respectively. the referral guidelines for suspect- UNESCO Regional Bureau for and its people.” coordinate this rehabilitation effort, promoting health and wellbeing Sidra Medicine’s participation ed lung cancer cases to enhance Education in the Arab States (UN- Dr Hamed Al Hamami, director UNESCO is committed to ensuring a during Doha Healthcare Week is at DHW has a primary focus on the quality of existing cancer care ESCO Beirut), which was mandated of the UNESCO Beirut office, said: rapid and comprehensive education- all the more important.” women’s health. The first ‘Meet in Qatar. by Lebanon’s Ministry of Education “This effort is one of the basic con- al recovery. Thanks to the partner- In keeping with its focus on Sidra Medicine’s Experts’ webinar WISH Doha Healthcare Week and Higher Education to lead re- ditions for securing access to educa- ship between Education Above All healthcare innovation, WISH has session will be Recommendations will take place from November 8 habilitation efforts for educational tion and a key step towards ensuring Foundation and UNESCO, we will partnered with the Ministry of on Ultrasound in Pregnancy on to 14, ahead of WISH 2020, which establishments, launched a partner- the continuity of learning.” ensure that students find their way Transport and Communications, November 10 from 2pm to 3pm in will be held virtually this year from ship with the Education Above All EAA and UNESCO have joined back to repaired schools. This is our which will present an Entrepre- English. November 15 to 19. Register to at- Foundation through its Educate A hands, with support from the Qa- promise to the children and youth of neurship Session for healthcare Prof Karim Kalache will focus tend the summit at https://2020. Child (EAC) programme. tar Fund For Development (QFFD), Beirut,” said Giannini. innovators and entrepreneurs at on the importance of prenatal ul- wish.org.qa/register/ ‘Communities of colour worst affected by climate change and pollution’

Tribune News Network mate change.” work super hard to heal it and vided suggestions for how leading movements for change. Doha She added that ending rac- to repair it to reconcile. We’re people can get involved in an He said everyone should ism requires addressing how in a time of major reckoning effort to overcome environ- learn from communities of People of colour and those in people of colour are dispropor- and we all have to play our mental racism. colour. the global south are inordinate- tionately affected by climate part in healing the sickness,” Nakate said, “People at “If you’re not from the com- ly impacted by pollution and change and pollution. he said. home have to educate them- munity, the main thing is to climate change, said environ- “I think if we do not include Patsy Islam-Parsons, a selves about what is really learn from the community and mental advocates during the the issue of environmental rac- 19-year-old Bangladeshi- happening and see how they let the community drive the latest edition of Qatar Foun- ism, then we cannot have the Australian student who leads can play a part in helping conversation and then they’ll dation Doha Debates’ #Dear- [racial] justice we are looking Sydney’s #FridaysforFuture tell these stories, to highlight inform you how you can am- WorldLive programme. for,” she said. climate change protest move- these issues.” plify their voice,” he advised. The livestreamed pro- American filmmakerIan ment, said the Australian gov- She advocated bringing Islam-Parsons echoed gramme, part of a five-episode Daniel, whose recent docu- ernment is among those at more communities of colour Daniel’s call to action, saying, series, brought together en- mentary ‘There’s Something in fault for environmental racism. into the solutions-focused pro- “The best way people can get vironmental advocates from The Water’ examined the im- The latest edition of Doha Debates’ #DearWorldLive programme “My country and my gov- cess, urging the inclusion of involved is in grassroots activ- Uganda, Australia and the US pact of pollution of Black and brought together environmental advocates from Uganda, Australia ernment are certainly an “the leadership of Black people ism and that’s a really fantastic to speak about this environ- Indigenous communities in and the US to speak about this environmental racism. enormous part of the problem and people of colour in ecology way you can educate yourself mental racism. Nova Scotia, Canada, said com- and I think that gives me an movements.” and also work to change the Ugandan climate jus- munities of colour are suffering getting cancer. That’s com- sources for education.” enormous responsibility to be Daniel urged people to ed- system.” tice activist Vanessa Nakate lethal consequences from envi- pounding the issues that are Daniel said it’s vital every- putting pressure on my gov- ucate themselves and then join Nearly half a million people said, “Countries in the global ronmental racism. already happening in these one is part of the solution. ernment and telling them that the fight against environmental around the world watched the south contribute the least to He said, “Their families communities – suicide rates “It’s about realising that what they’re doing is not good racism. He encouraged viewers live programme, with the most the climate crisis, but they are dying off, they’re getting are high, alcoholism is high, this is an illness. It is a sickness enough,” she said. to get involved by talking and viewers in Brazil, the US, Tur- are the most affected by cli- cancer, they’re worried about lack of housing, lack of re- in our society and we have to The three speakers pro- listening to the people who are key, Spain and the Philippines.