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THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 • 15 Muharram 1437 • Volume 20 Number 6598 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 4455 7741 | Advertising: 4455 7837 / 4455 7780

Emir receives Myanmar envoy Emir condoles QR51m to educate quake victims DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent cables of condolences to Presi- dent of Pakistan Memnon Hus- displaced Syrians sein and President of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on the victims of the earthquake. Emir Qatar Charity, IDB to contribute equal amounts prayed for the victims and wished quick recovery for the injured. By Sanaullah Ataullah ices, relief and development approaching, he added. works. Syrian crisis is not limited to Emir congratulates DOHA: The Qatar Charity (QC) The conference was meant to refugees and those displaced but said yesterday that it will allocate discuss the deteriorating situa- it also affects the hundreds of Czech president $14m (QR51m approximately) in tion of Syrian refugees living in thousands of Syrians stranded collaboration with the Islamic neighboring countries and those along the border areas due to DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim Development Bank (IDB) to displaced inside Syria and explore continues shelling, said Dr Mut- bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable support education programmes ways of effective coordination in laq bin Majid Al Qahtani, head of greetings to President of the for displaced Syrians and Syrian humanitarian works between of the department for organising Czech Republic Milos Zeman refugees. Both partners will pro- these organisations. international conferences at the on the occasion of his country’s vide 50 percent each of the target “QC wants to reach out to foreign ministry. National Day. amount. local, regional and international People stuck at the border are QNA The move was announced by organisations providing humani- facing severe challenges. They Yusuf Al Kuwari, Chief Execu- tarian services and international are in danger and winter season Ooredoo profits up tive Officer (CEO), of QC at the donors for real coordination and is about to begin. The contribu- opening session of a conference on to get attention on key projects tion of international community DOHA: Ooredoo Group said its humanitarian crises in Syria held like education and improving the towards providing necessary net profit for nine months ending here yesterday. living conditions of Syrians,” said humanitarian support is declin- September 2015 reached QR1.8bn. The event organised by QC was Al Kuwari. ing, said Al Qahtani. Net profit of the group grew 102 attended by 50 national, regional The situation of refugees and Continued on page 3 percent to QR756m in the third Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receiving the credentials and international organisations displaced Syrians could go from quarter of 2015. of Myanmar Ambassador U Ko Ko Latt at Emiri Diwan yesterday. Emir involved in humanitarian serv- bad to worse as the winter is THE PENINSULA also received four new ambassadors. See also page 2 QR3.8bn profit for IQ

DOHA: Industries Qatar (IQ) announced its financial results QIA, Brookfield in $8.6bn joint venture for Manhattan project for the period ended 30 Sep- tember, 2015 with net profit of QR3.8bn. IQ reported a revenue DOHA: Brookfield Property development to QIA. The total our relationship with Brook- Manhattan West is a five- development in the Hudson Yards of QR4.1bn. Partners LP, one of the world’s value of the development upon field and invest in this world- building, 7million sq foot devel- district — New York City’s next THE PENINSULA largest commercial real estate completion and stabilisation is class project. This joint venture opment project on the west side great neighbourhood,” said Ric companies, announced yester- estimated to be $8.6bn. is an example of our strategy to of Manhattan, bounded by 31st Clark, CEO of Brookfield Prop- day that one of its subsidiaries “Brookfield has enjoyed a long- invest in high-quality real estate and 33rd Streets and 9th and erty Group. Residency law has entered into a joint venture standing, successful relationship with strong partners. It is also a 10th Avenues. “The sale of an interest in Man- Famous lawyer Yusuf Al with Qatar Investment Authority with QIA and we are thrilled further demonstration of QIA’s The project consists of six hattan West is consistent with Zaman talks about the new (QIA) on the mixed-use Manhat- that they share our vision for long-term confidence in the US different phases, including five our strategy of actively recycling law regulating entry, exit and tan West development project in this transformative project,” said market,” said Sheikh Abdulla phases in Manhattan West and capital by partnering with leading residency of expatriate workers New York City. Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Central Plaza / Retail. institutional capital providers.” in Qatar. In the transaction, Brookfield Asset Management. Thani, CEO of Qatar Investment “Manhattan West is on track to See interview on page 3 sold a 44 percent interest in the “We are pleased to expand Authority. be the leading premier mixed-use THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 02 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME

Condolence cables sent to Emir meets five new envoys Pakistan, Afghanistan presidents DOHA: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani Diplomats present credentials, convey greetings, wishes of their leaders yesterday sent cables of condolences to Pakistan President Memnon Hussein and Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on the victims of the earthquake that hit both countries, praying Almighty Allah to have mercy upon them and make paradise their final abode and wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani sent similar condolences to the presidents. Czech president congratulated

DOHA: Deputy Emir H H Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday sent a cable of congratulations to Czech President Milos Zeman on his country’s National Day. Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani also sent a congratulatory cable to Zeman. Premier meets GCC officials

DOHA: Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday met heads of GCC civil retirement and social security authorities and wished them success in their 15th meeting in Doha in coming up with results to enhance the GCC march. QNA Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with ambassadors Merete Juhl (Denmark) and (RIGHT) Sman Manan (Cambodia) at the Emiri Diwan.

DOHA: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim Latt (Myanmar); Darko Uskok- Qatari people of further progress tries further progress. bin Hamad Al Thani received the ovic (Montenegro); Merete Juhl and prosperity. The ambassadors were earlier credentials of five new ambassa- (Denmark); and Sman Manan The Emir welcomed the ambas- accorded an official reception cer- QF R&D surveys next month dors, at the Emiri Diwan yes- (Cambodia). They conveyed to sadors and wished them success emony at the Emiri Diwan. terday. They ambassadors were the Emir greetings of their lead- in their mission and relations DOHA: Qatar Foundation interest in research. Pavol Svetik (Slovakia); U Ko Ko ers and their best wishes to the between Qatar and their coun- QNA Research and Development (QF A workshop was held between R&D) will seek public opinion QF R&D and SESRI to formal- through surveys to provide a com- ise objectives, design and methods prehensive view of the research ahead of the surveys. Participants and development landscape. The discussed the need to identify a surveys will cover Qataris and national representative measure white-collar expatriates next of perceptions, knowledge and Rules for buildings used by disabled approved month for their expectations and support for R&D. perceived benefits of R&D. SESRI will conduct surveys and DOHA: Prime Minister and istrative units of the Cabinet ple and solve problems they face. of understanding in the field of R&D activities are critical to a brief and confidential study will Interior Minister H E Sheikh General Secretariat and set its The meeting also endorsed youth and sports between Qatar the country’s transition into a be conducted by telephone from Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa terms of reference. a draft decision of the Minis- and Pakistan. knowledge-based economy, as SESRI’s call centre, targeting a Al Thani yesterday chaired the The Cabinet also approved a ter of Environment, amending It also reviewed a letter by the envisioned by Qatar National statistically drawn sample of the weekly Cabinet meeting at the draft decision of the Minister of Resolution No. 191 of 2013 on the Minister of Energy and Com- Vision 2030 and outlined in population. Additional electronic Emiri Diwan. Municipality and Urban Plan- issuance of regulations to grant merce and Chairman of the national and sectoral strategic surveys will be conducted with Deputy Prime Minister and ning on conditions and technical Qatari Quality Mark. Standing Committee of Water development plans. the academia, public and private Minister of State for Cabinet specifications for buildings used The draft regulation contains Resources on results of a study QF R&D has commissioned sectors and the media. Affairs H E Ahmed bin Abdul- by people with disabilities. provisions concerning conditions prepared by the Public Works Qatar University Social & Eco- Results will help identify ave- lah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud said Conditions and specifications for granting licence using Qatari Authority — Ashghal — about nomic Survey Research Institute nues for increasing awareness the meeting reviewed topics on aim to enable people with disa- Quality Mark, the duration of surface water. (SESRI) to conduct surveys as and support among target groups, the agenda and took decisions and bilities to access buildings without the licence, and obligations of The Cabinet also reviewed a part of ‘Baseline Measurement build a context-specific model of measures. the need of help from others, on the establishment licensed to use letter by the Minister of Environ- Survey on General Public Aware- engagement with research, sci- The Cabinet approved a draft the basis of fundamental princi- quality mark. ment on results of a ministerial ness, Appreciation and Support ence, and technology and will decision of the Deputy Prime ples of the United Nations Con- Al Mahmoud said the weekly meeting of Global Dryland Alli- for Research’ project. serve as the baseline for moni- Minister and Minister of State for vention on the Rights of Persons session took measures to ratify ance, held in Morocco this May. The project supports QF’s mis- toring public support over time. Cabinet Affairs on the establish- with Disabilities, and Qatar’s a cooperation agreement in the sion to cultivate a culture of active ment of departments at admin- keenness to take care of such peo- cultural field and a memorandum QNA citizenship, life-long learning and THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 03 Fresh job contracts for expats under new law Period for job change to be counted from the date new employment contract a worker has signed

By Mobin Pandit ended, with approval from the needed for job change by an expa- his position on the matter in front Arguments being raised by crit- & Mohamed Osman Ministry of Interior and the Min- triate employee, said it is only an of the committee and why he is ics have been discussed at length istry of Labour and Social Affairs. administrative issue. not issuing exit permit to a par- while the law was being drafted. DOHA: All expatriate workers No-objection certificate (NOC) “It is just because the govern- ticular employee. That is why Article 7 of the will be given fresh job contracts from the expatriate worker’s cur- ment would like to take note of Al Zaman said the new law will law talks of setting up a Griev- by their employers after the new rent employer will not be needed job change of a resident. It will stop the practice of some sponsors ance Committee at the Ministry law regulating entry, exit and at all. just be a formality. It will be for putting pictures in newspapers of of Interior. residency of foreigners in Qatar And if the job contract of an registration purposes only.” their expatriate employees if they “If an employer doesn’t want an comes into force by 2016-end. expatriate is for a fixed dura- The employer and his employee are going on annual leave or leav- employee to travel out of Qatar The period after which an tion, he could change employ- will be free to include whatever ing Qatar for good. for some genuine reasons, he expatriate worker will be allowed ment at the end of the duration. conditions they would like to have This practice is allowed under could approach the committee to change job by the new law will In this case also NOC will not be in the employment contract. the current sponsorship law, so and explain his position,” said Al be counted from the date he has required from the employer but There will be some basic condi- when the sponsorship system Zaman. signed the fresh employment con- approval will be needed from both tions like salary, allowances and ends, there wouldn’t be any need One good thing in the new law tract. ministries, said the lawyer. privileges a worker is entitled to for it. “As I said, the job con- is that earlier an expatriate could In other words, the period will Asked how soon the worker as per the labour law of Qatar, and tract will decide the relationship come back to Qatar after two be counted only after the new law could change job, Al Zaman other conditions can be included between an employer and his years to take up another job after has come into force as it does not replied: “Immediately as the be required from the employer in the contract. employee,” the lawyer reiterated. quitting his present employment apply to existing job contracts, employment period ends, in both of an expatriate if he wishes to On exit permit, the lawyer said In the present system, an expa- or after being removed from job, says a famous lawyer. the above cases.” change job, the lawyer said: “Only the current system will continue triate worker’s sponsor is respon- that condition will end. Yusuf Al Zaman (pictured) Therefore, all expatriate work- when his contract is still valid and after the new law is implemented. sible for many things related to Once the new law is in force, an said the new law does not men- ers will need to sign fresh employ- he wishes to change job will he be For example, expatriates will the worker. But in the new system expatriate worker can return to tion that it will apply to existing ment agreements with their needing an NOC”. still require exit permit from that wouldn’t be the case. Qatar immediately after quitting job contracts. “And unless a law employers once the new law takes The difference between the their employers and it will be The sponsor is now responsible his job (or after being removed) specifically mentions that, it can’t effect. new and the existing laws is that issued like it is done now. for his worker’s bank and other and travelling overseas if he lands apply with retrospective effect,” Citing an example, he said: “Let the employer is not the sponsor However, in case of refusal loans, for example. That wouldn’t another job. Al Zaman told this newspaper us say an expatriate who has been of an expatriate worker. He is an or delay being made by an be the case anymore in the new The only condition is that yesterday. based here for many years has employer. And the relationship employer in issuing exit permit system. Regarding criticism of the the Ministry of Interior will Once the new legislation takes signed a fresh job contract for between him (the employer) and to an employee, the latter could new law by some Qatari business- have to approve his arrival. “His effect after a year from the date five years after the new legisla- his foreign employee will be based approach the Grievance Commit- men, the lawyer said: “My advice employer (the one offering him a of its publication in the official tion is put into force, so he will be entirely on the job contract they tee at the Ministry of Interior. to them is to wait patiently and job) will apply to the ministry for gazette, an expatriate worker will allowed to change job only after mutually agree and sign. The committee will decide the see how the law works once put approval,” said the lawyer. be allowed to change job after five five years, not before that.” Al Zaman, clarifying why matter in three days. An employer in force. They shouldn’t be in a years if his job contract is open- Asked as to when an NOC will both ministries’ approval will be will also have the right to explain hurry and jump to conclusions.” THE PENINSULA Positive reaction from Qatari and expat communities

DOHA: The new law regulating companies will not be at risk by the labour ministry and the the entry, exit and residency of like they are now since their respective embassies before their foreigners has evoked a positive expatriate employees handle a arrival in Qatar, he added. reaction both from the Qatari lot of cash and distribute wages Gopal Subramaniam, Partner and expatriate communities. to low-income workers, he said. at KPMG said, “Definitely a Joseph Timothy Rivera, Chairman, The law is a balanced one and The Indian ambassador to welcome change. Expatriate Qatari businessman Ahmed Al Indian ambassador to Qatar Sanjiv is fair to both, the employers and Qatar Sanjiv Arora and several population has been waiting for Khalaf Arora Association of Filipino Real Estate their foreign employees, says expatriate businessmen and this for long. There has been Executives prominent Qatari businessman community leaders also welcomed a perception that a section of Ahmed Al Khalaf. the new law. “Ensuring the well employers have been holding their He told this newspaper, citing being and welfare of the large employees to ransom. I see the an example of its fairness, that and highly regarded Indian Emir’s gesture as a great redress. if an employer doesn’t want to community in Qatar is our highest It’s a healthy move.” allow an expatriate because he priority and we appreciate the “But I wish the authorities has trade secrets, he can mention cooperation and support of Qatari could have revisited the clauses that via clause in his employment authorities in this regard. We regarding the issuance of contract. welcome the ongoing process of exit permit. There should be “So where is the problem?” labour reforms under taken by the some mechanism to address wondered Al Khalaf. As for exit Qatari government. The new law the emergency exit of people, permit, he said it is a worker’s legal is an important initiative in this especially the corporate captains right. Al Khalaf said that the new context,” said the ambassador. who are frequent flyers . There law would silence international “We look forward to will be emergencies when the Ressie S Fos, Vice Chairman, United Gopal Subramaniam, Partner at Shamudheen Olakara, Chairman, human rights organizations which implementation of further corporate chiefs will have to take KPMG Quality Group International were criticizing Qatar. measures being considered,” he a decision to fly within hours. Filipino Organisations Financial analyst and added. Authorities concerned can have community elder Abdullah Al Kareem Abdullah, community a re-look into these issues,” he the employers and the employees unless the employer violates the Khater has lauded the new law consultant at the National Human added. and help create better working law, in which case, the Ministry regulating the entry, exit and Rights Committee (NHRC) Ali bin Ali, director, Ansar environment. The decision will may overrule. Thus, we should residency of foreigners in Qatar described the law as an important Group said the law will benefit also reduce labour disputes. I still be grateful to the changes saying it no more uses the terms step in protecting the rights of all businesses in the country. believe the new law is a game as these show the government of ‘sponsorship and worker’. The the expatriate workers. “The decision will create more changer in Qatar’s labour reforms. Qatar sees the need for reform.” terms have been replaced with The provision allowing opportunities for people coming It will attract fresh talents to the Joseph Timothy Rivera, ‘employers and expatriates’. expatriate employees to change to Qatar. It gives more power to country”. Chairman, Association of Filipino Now the relationship of jobs after the contract period is the prospective employees as they Ressie S Fos, Vice Chairman, Real Estate Executives in Qatar an expatriate worker and his particularly laudable, he said. will now be able to negotiate more United Filipino Organisations (Afreeq) said that the law has employer will be based entirely “However, there should with their employers. Companies in Qatar said, “The current come in the right time. on the job contract both sign. be measures to ensure that will now not have to depend on approved changes, though not “We welcome the new law very More rights have been job-related disputes between recruiting workforce from outside as I expected, will still bring much, especially we Filipinos. We bestowed on expatiate workers, employers and employees will of countries. Companies will now favourable reform in the system are very happy about it as it gives Kareem Abdullah said Al Khater in remarks to this be settled in a faster way,” said be able to recruit from inside the and benefits to the expatriates, employees freedom of choice.” newspaper. Abdullah. country,” said Ali. as the changes ensures the He felt that employees should would be encouraged to improve Cash dealings by companies It is also necessary to ensure Shamudheen Olakara, possibility of sponsorship transfer use the law to their advantage the welfare of their employees in will end as the wage protection that newly recruited blue-collar Chairman, Quality Group after meeting certain terms. but not abuse it. And the new order to retain them,” said Rivera. system (WPS) comes into force workers hold a copy of the International said, “The new law In the old law, NOC is purely law should be an eye-opener next month. This means that original job contract attested will protect the interests of both discretionary to the sponsor, to the employers. “I hope they THE PENINSULA

Qatar will continue to help Syrian people Service roads to 3pc of Qatari population hit be shut for works Continued from page 1 DOHA: Ashghal announced the by psoriasis, says expert Qatar is firmly standing with commencement of preparation Syrian people and will continue works on Aziziya Street between DOHA: Psoriasis affects about be disabling. According to Inter- to provide humanitarian aid Umm Al Kharj Street Junction three percent of the Qatari national Federation of Psoriasis until the crisis ends, Al Qahtani and Salwa Road as part of devel- population and Hamad Medi- Association, over 125 million peo- added. oping roads and infrastructure in cal Corporation (HMC) joins ple around the world have psoria- Recently, Qatar set up a fund Aziziya East. The works last three the international community sis/psoriatic arthritis. to rescue new generation of Syr- months. During the works, only in raising awareness about the “Psoriasis is much more than a ian people. the service, slip roads and parking commonly misunderstood skin skin condition, it can significantly The move aimed to provide areas will be closed. disease which can result in emo- impact one’s emotional well-being education to Syrian children All streets in the area will tional distress and social isolation and quality of life,” said Dr Ahmad and give them vocational train- remain open to traffic, except among affected individuals. Hazem Takiddin, Consultant, ing. The Syrian crisis, now in its on Leslaimi Street, which will be World Psoriasis Day, observed Dermatology and Venereology fifth year, has led to the displace- one-way due to width constraints, on October 29, aims to give an Consultant, Rumailah Hospital. ment of more than twelve million while northern end of Ibn Ammir international voice to the millions “Those with psoriasis often people. Street will be closed. The authority of people living with psoriasis, feel embarrassed about their Among them, approximately is implementing preparation works and calls for action on all levels appearance and may face social four million fled to Egypt, Iraq, to enable construction works of to improve access to treatment difficulties due to other peo- Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey. roads and infrastructure in Aziziya and increase understanding of the ple’s perception that psoriasis Approximately 85 percent of the East, which include development condition. Psoriasis is a chronic, is infectious, which is not true. refugees have settled far from of roads, drainage and new infra- non-contagious skin disease asso- People develop psoriasis through refugee camps, whereas, large structure for residents of and visi- ciated with the over production a combination of genes and expo- numbers headed to the country- Dr Abdullah Al Matouq (left), Humanitarian Envoy for Kuwait, with Yousef tors in addition to improving the of skin cells, usually resulting in sure to external triggers such as side where agriculture is a source bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, CEO, Qatar Charity, after signing an agreement accesses to residential and com- flaky, scaly and irritated skin. stress, skin injury (such as cuts of income for the poorest Syrian during Syrian Humanitarian Crisis Conference at Wyndham Regency Hotel mercial properties. It can also be associated with or scrapes), certain infections and families. yesterday. KAMMUTTY VP psoriatic arthritis, marked by some medication.” THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA joint pain and swelling, and can THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 04 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME Sheikha Moza, Michelle PM meets GCC environment ministers Obama to attend WISE World Innovation Summit for Education from Nov 3

DOHA: H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chair- and will provide a platform for examining emerging person, Qatar Foundation for Education, Science innovations, scalable solutions, and emerging models and Community Development (QF), will be joined of education financing. Education Above All (EAA), by US First Lady Michelle Obama at the seventh founded by Sheikha Moza, will host the second day ple- World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) nary session on the impact of violence and conflict on on November 4. education and effective responses. Confirmed speak- Sheikha Moza will speak on how education has ers and participants include Leymah Gbowee, 2011 come under attack regionally and globally and con- Nobel Peace Laureate and Founder and President, firm her commitment to Sustainable Development Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa; Julia Gillard, former Goal 4, which calls for inclusive lifelong education. Australian prime minister and Board Chair of Global She will also officially inaugurate the summit and Partnership for Education (GPE); Princess Mabel Van Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani yesterday met GCC announce 2015 WISE Prize for Education Laureate Oranje, Board Chair, Girls Not Brides; Dr Claudia Ministers of Environment and wished them success in their 19th meeting, with results that enhance the GCC and following the keynote address at the opening Costin, Senior Director, Education Global Practice, the march. plenary, Michelle will deliver her remarks. World Bank Group; and Khalid Alkhudair, Founder The summit under the theme ‘Investing for and CEO, Glowork. Impact: Quality Education for Sustainable and Reflecting Qatar’s commitment to the global part- Inclusive Growth’ aims to explore relationships nership for development, the summit will present among education, entrepreneurship, and economy, three new features: The Learning Lab: In partner- Minister: Qatar is committed to with participants addressing ways of strengthening ship with the Supreme Education Council, WISE will education systems, developing ‘job-ready’ talent offer Qatar-based schoolchildren aged 12-14 years and pools to counter persisting inequality, and sup- their teachers opportunity to participate in Learning porting wider economic progress. Lab — dedicated to innovative and interactive peda- climate change agreements Established in 2009 by QF, WISE will bring gogies. Located in the ‘Majlis’, the exhibition area at together over 1,500 innovators, including educa- the centre of the event, the lab will comprise three By Sidi Mohamed require our joint efforts to fight many other countries’ tional thinkers and practitioners, representatives workshops, with hands-on activities facilitated by them,” said Al Humaidi. “We also discussed the issue of governments, NGOs, business leaders, and social partnering institutions, including Lego. DOHA: The GCC ministers of “The current situation requires of establishing an environment entrepreneurs. Designed to address challenges of The WISE Research Reports: WISE has partnered environment adopted several rec- us to enhance coordination monitoring centre, studies, and education through innovation and collaboration, with leading researchers from Qatar and around the ommendations at the end of their between GCC environment enti- agreements between GCC coun- it is a testament to QF’s commitment to unlock world to produce reports to be revealed at the sum- 19th meeting at St Regis Hotel ties and cooperation with regional tries, the United Nation Environ- human potential and establish a knowledge-based mit. They feature action-oriented policy research yesterday. and international organisations to ment Programme and establishing economy. WISE 2015 from November 3 to 5 will on key topics relevant to the theme of the summit. Minister of Environment put in place plans and solutions to e-portal. He said Qatar is com- be the first global conference following the United The reports are designed to bring key topics to the H E Ahmed Amer Al Humaidi protect the environment.” mitted to all agreements regard- Nations General Assembly and the ratification forefront of the global education debate, and reflect chaired the meeting, attended by Following the meeting, Al ing climate change. Next year, of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), priorities of Qatar National Research Strategy. his GCC counterparts responsible Humaidi told a press conference Qatar will host an international The Qatar Zone: Also located in the ‘Majlis’, Qatar of environment affairs. that they had adopted many rec- conference on sea pollution and Zone has been conceived to encourage meetings and “Despite efforts, recommenda- ommendations raised by GCC another on desertification. It will discussions among summit participants and key Qatari tions, meetings and conferences environment undersecretaries also host GCC Environment and education institutions partnering with WISE. These we have had in the past, many in their meeting on Monday and Wildlife Awards at the end of this include QF, SEC, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar environmental risks and threats Tuesday, including ‘Strategic year. University and Teach for Qatar, among others. A high- to our world are still there, which cooperation between GCC and THE PENINSULA light of the summit will be the announcement of 2015 WISE Prize for Education Laureate at the opening session. In its fifth year, the prize will be presented to an individual or a team in recognition of an outstanding contribution in education. The summit will include a focus on education challenges of the Middle East and 331 new speed-breakers soon North Africa. It will feature a panel on closing the skills gap in the region, and a roundtable discussion on chal- DOHA: The Public Works Authority a comprehensive overview of the and priority, and ensures lenges and opportunities of education reform. (Ashghal) has approved 331 requests work mechanism of the committee. that they are registered THE PENINSULA for installing speed-breakers in vari- In his presentation, Engineer with reference numbers at ous locations across the country and Abdul Aziz Al Sada, Road Safety the authority’s customer work is under way on many of them, Adviser, Ashghal, explained that service centre. The com- Ashghal said yesterday. the committee receives applications mittee then visits requested The Speed Humps Committee at related to construction and installa- locations, prepares a tech- Ashghal has rejected 102 requests tion of speed-breakers from entities, nical report and an and since they didn’t comply with including Central Municipal Council presents a report. Then requirements. and the Traffic Department. the committee makes deci- The Quality and Safety Depart- It also receives applications from sions depending on criteria ment is conducting a survey to assess ministries, government agencies to approve or reject appli- the level of public satisfaction about and schools and personal requests cations. speed-breakers to improve their to install speed-breakers on roads Criteria include the standards. close to residential buildings. length and condition of Ashghal conducted an interactive The panel studies applications, the street, whether it is session with the media and presented sorts them according to importance within an area that will see development works, traffic density and whether it is a main or internal street. The committee has removed several speed- breakers that did not comply with conditions and specifications, said the official. Roles and respon- sibilities of the committee include studying all types of speed-breakers, includ- ing speed table and regu- lar speed-breaker, studying existing speed-breakers’ conditions and their com- pliance with specifications and making necessary deci- sions — whether to remove or rebuilt these speed- breakers.

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2014 Cadillac Escalade recalled

DOHA: The Ministry of Economy and Commerce, in cooperation with Man- nai Trading Company, dealer of Cadillac, has recalled 2014 Cadillac Escalade models due to possible internal corrosion in the electronic chassis unit. The ministry said the recall is within the frame- work of coordination and follow-up to ascertain dealers’ commitment to follow up vehicles’ defects and repair them to pro- tect consumers’ rights. The ministry will coordi- nate with the dealer to fol- low up maintenance and repairs and communicate with customers to ensure implementation of proce- dures to fix defects.

QNA THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 HOME www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 05 Study seeks to measure food waste in Qatar NU-Q graduate DOHA: A new research at Geor- hungry, where political unrest and with partner universities, has The researchers ask partici- getown University in Qatar (GU- natural disasters are impacting already initiated research, which pants to fill out multiple surveys Q) seeks to identify how much global food security, these statis- focuses on the supply side. This over a period of one week about food is thrown away in Qatar and tics are unsustainable and shock- survey aims to collect the data, food waste. “Each survey should why it is discarded. ing, requiring us to start taking which will help us understand take around 10 minutes to com- chronicles “Help us by documenting your action to understand why it’s hap- the food waste occurring on the plete and will be available online. food waste,” pleads Dr Zeynep pening and to find ways to pre- consumer side. We are unable Most importantly, people should Topaloglu, Assistant Professor at vent and reduce food waste,” said to do this without the volun- know that all data collected will GU-Q and the Co-Lead Principal Dr Topaloglu. tary support and participation of be anonymous and that the data Investigator of the Safeguarding “Hardly any research on food the local community,” added the cannot be linked back to the indi- poor’s plight Food and Environment in Qatar waste has been undertaken in researcher. vidual. In fact, after registering, (SAFE-Q) research project in her Qatar, so SAFE-Q is trying to fill On the project’s various online the participants can still choose invitation. this gap, by conducting research and social media outlets, mem- not to take part in the study or Climate change features in work “In Qatar, more than half of the on food waste at both the distri- bers of the community in Qatar discontinue participating at any municipal waste generated in the bution and consumption stages of can find out how to enrol in the time for any reason.” DOHA: After winning a fellow- international reporters. country contains discarded food. the food supply chain. Georget- voluntary study, which is available ship from the renowned Pulitzer “There have always been amaz- In a world where 1 in 9 people are own University, in collaboration in both English and Arabic. THE PENINSULA Center on Crisis Reporting, a ing opportunities to travel as an Northwestern University in NU-Q student, through class Qatar (NU-Q) graduate has trips, service learning trips, or published an in-depth investiga- the independent project travel tion into the impact of climate programme,” said Hollo. change on one of India’s poorest Hollo’s work appeared in two QLC participants in learning trip to Singapore communities. international publications: PRI’s Zach Hollo, a 2015 graduate of The World and The Wilson Quar- NU-Q, spent his summer in Visa- terly, which published a long form DOHA: Participants in Qatar these sessions as well as directly khapatnam — a city on India’s piece, “Guardian of the Dispos- Leadership Centre’s (QLC) Gov- engage with influential profes- southeast coast hit hard by the sessed: An Economic Dissident in ernment Leaders Programme sionals. devastating Cyclone Hudhud in Modern India.” In these, he talks gained a broader outlook on gov- Diverse executives who shared 2014. His project, ‘India: Poverty about climate change’s hardest- ernance, public policy and innova- their knowledge, experience and in the age of climate change,’ hit victims: the economically dis- tion through a recent ‘Learning recommendations with Qatari looked at the storm’s impact on enfranchised who, he maintains, Journey to Singapore.’ professionals include Roger Tan, the slums of Visakhapatnam. bear little responsibility for global The participants exchanged Assistant CEO of the Civil Service Hollo became a Pulitzer Center carbon emissions. He chronicles knowledge with their Singapo- College and Dr Toh Boon Kwan, Student Fellow following the cen- the stories of Surama Eesar, an rean counterparts to strengthen Senior Researcher at the Insti- tre’s February announcement elderly day labourer struggling to their understanding of creativ- tute for Governance & Policy. that it would select one NU-Q find work, and Tirupathirao Mit- ity and innovation by examining Through dialogue with these student for the prestigious fel- tireddi, who is struggling to repay Singapore’s approach to national experts, the participants were lowship. The fellowship came a $780 loan he took out to feed his development challenges. able to extend their knowledge with a $3,000 reporting grant family after the storm. Specifically, they learned about while drawing from their profes- and one-on-one mentoring from proven methods of solving com- sional experience to contribute to the centre’s network of seasoned THE PENINSULA plex public sector problems. discussions. “Within the context of stra- Qatar Leadership Centre’s (QLC) Government Leaders Programme The ‘Learning Journey’ is an tegic development on a national organised a trip to Singapore. important part of QLC’s pro- level, Singapore and Qatar share a grammes, giving participants similar history in many different tured a wide range of interac- development. The sessions were an opportunity to enhance their fields. Singapore has earned acco- tive sessions on governance and hosted at a number of different knowledge and skills in areas lades as a top global commerce, public policy and was tailored to organisations that drive Singa- crucial for their organisations, financial and transportation hub. the needs and interests of QLC’s pore’s growth, among them the Qatar’s development and their Exposing participants to the ‘Government Leaders’ and built Civil Service College Singapore, own advancement. experience and achievements of around three core areas: educa- the Institute of Technical Educa- Participants in the Executive, this Asian country is a significant tional excellence, development tion, the National Library Board, Rising and Government Leaders learning opportunity that will, in strategy and managerial effec- and One-North, a business park programmes previously travelled turn, help them achieve Qatar’s tiveness. for research and development and to key sites in countries across goals,” said Dr Abdulla bin Ali Insights gained by the partici- high technology cluster. the world, including China, South Al Thani, Managing Director and pants are instrumental in refining Visits to these and other Korea, the United Kingdom and Member of the Board of Directors the capabilities needed to achieve sites enabled the ‘Government the United States. Zach Hollo receiving the Journalism Award at Northwestern University of QLC. the economic, social, human and Leaders’ to contextualise the in Qatar. The visit to Singapore fea- environmental scope of Qatar’s theories gained in the course of THE PENINSULA Vodafone raises awareness about early detection of breast cancer

DOHA: As part of the October Breast Awareness campaign which is carried out interna- tionally every year, Vodafone, through the month, is raising awareness about the importance of early detection among all its employees. The incidence of breast cancer is extremely high in Qatar, com- ing second after bowel cancer. The cause for such a high incidence of Vodafone employees and Hamad Medical Corporation nurses. breast cancer is currently being reviewed by the genetics and high risk centre in Hamad Medical Vodafone’s office by the Can- “Many patients seen in the clin- Corporation (HMC). cer Transformation Team ics come with breast cancer, and “Spreading awareness about from HMC that aimed to raise much of this is due to fear and breast cancer is our responsibil- not only awareness but also lack of awareness around early ity as a company that puts its advised what to do when one finds detection saving lives, as well as people’s well being at the heart a lump. where to go. We have found that of everything we do. In October Speakers Cathie McKirdy, many of our patients and the every year, we stress the impor- Senior Advanced Clinical Nurse general public are unaware that tance of early detection and are Specialist (ACNS), Nima Ahmed there is a dedicated breast multi- committed to continue raising Ali (ACNS) and Nahrida Nazir disciplinary team involved in the awareness,” said Dana Haidan, (ACNS) presented ways to treatment of breast cancer,” said Head of Corporate Social Respon- encourage both men and women Cathie McKirdy sibility, Vodafone Qatar. to carry out a breast self-check in A presentation was given at the correct way. THE PENINSULA

New intersection opens at Corniche

DOHA: The Public Works Authority, Ashghal, announced that in accordance with the recommendations of the Traf- fic Congestions Committee, the newly-built signal-controlled intersection on the Corniche Street between the Emiri Diwan and the National Theatre opened yesterday morning. The new intersection will ena- ble Corniche Street users going from Al Diwan Intersection towards the National Theatre Intersection to either make left turns onto Al Rumailah Street or U-turns to the other side of the street opposite Al Corniche Street, without the need to con- tinue until the National Theatre Slip road on Muhammad bin Thani street onto Majles Taawon Street after Intersection to make a U-turn. being widened from one to two lanes. This will significantly reduce traffic congestion at the National tenance Department at Ash- within five weeks. Theatre Intersection. ghal completed and opened the The Operations and Main- intersection ahead of schedule THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 06 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com HOME / GULF/ MIDDLE EAST

Govt and rebels Military band opens Turkish Festival committed war Minister attends cultural extravaganza crimes in South

By Raynald C Rivera number of people visiting Turkey to bring Sudan, says AU Qatari and Turkish people closer,” added DOHA: A stunning performance by a Ambassador Demirok. ADDIS ABABA: Both govern- Mehteran Ottoman military band marked The festival also features the ulti- ment and rebels in South Sudan the opening of the Turkish Festival and awarded State Folk Dance Ensemble which carried out war crimes against Bazaar yesterday at the Museum of Islamic has represented Turkish culture and art civilians and should face justice, Art (MIA) Park. abroad. an African Union human rights Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage A four-storey tall installation of pho- inquiry has said. H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari tographs taken by Qatari photographers The AU’s Commission of attended the opening of the festival, which Saleh Al Marri and Sarah Al Obaidly, who Inquiry on South Sudan lists a features Turkish music, dance, handicraft travelled to Turkey earlier this year as part string of abuses, including forced and cuisine. of the Year of Culture is among the attrac- cannibalism and dismemberment, The four-day festival is one of the high- tions at the festival. in its report, published late on lights of the Qatar Turkey 2015 Year of The bazaar offers visitors some of the Tuesday. Culture which celebrates the strong cul- finest gifts from Turkey such as carpets, It also presents testimony that tural ties between the two countries. furniture, lamps, ceramics and copper the ethnic violence, which began “Qatari and Turkish people have similar among others. in the capital Juba in December culture that’s why we are trying to bring Visitors can enjoy Turkish and Qatari 2013, may have been pre-planned. the people of Turkey and Qatar together films at the DFI Cinema Under the Stars “There are reasonable grounds through these events and I’m thankful to as well as taste authentic Turkish food by Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage H E Dr Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kuwari and Turkish to believe that acts of murder, Qatari authorities providing the opportu- some of the top hotels and restaurants in Ambassador Ahmet Demirok, with the Mehteran Ottoman military and officials. BAHER AMIN rape and sexual violence, torture nity for us,” Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Doha. and other inhumane acts... have Demirok told The Peninsula. “As we edge closer towards the closing festival and bazaar. Our aim of bringing tions. The festival is open to the public been committed by both sides to “We would like to promote Turkish cul- of the Qatar Turkey 2015 Year of Culture, people of two cultures together is definitely from 2pm to 10pm today and tomorrow and the conflict,” the report said. ture here . As you know Turkey has become we are confident this event will be a huge reached and we are very proud to see smiles from 10am to 9pm on Saturday. However it added that there the top destination for the Qatari people success as residents of Qatar will be able on many faces,” said Safiya Al Hajari, Direc- were “no reasonable grounds to this year. We would like to increase the discover and enjoy Turkish Culture in this tor of the Office of Strategic Cultural Rela- THE PENINSULA believe that the crime of genocide has occurred”. “The Commission believes that war crimes were committed in Juba, Bor, Bentiu and Malakal,” the report read, referring to key Organisations urged to towns in South Sudan. The 342-page report calls for an internationally-backed, Afri- can-led court to try those respon- spread traffic awareness sible for the violence. It said a “highly confidential DOHA: Brigadier Mohammed Saad Al lectures, seminars, and events; besides list” of “possible alleged perpe- Kharji, Director of the Traffic Depart- participating in the major events in trators” will be submitted to the ment, has called on all organisations, the state. AU’s Peace and Security Council. entities, and individuals to collaborate Such efforts are in addition to Among the most shocking of more with the Traffic Department to enforcing law and sending aware- many acts of “extreme cruelty” spread traffic awareness among the ness messages, also by utilising mod- identified in the report were community. ern traffic methods that ensure road claims of, “draining human blood Addressing a workshop on Effec- safety and intensify road patrols. The from people who had just been tive Actions for Accident Prevention, workshop was held by the Ministry of killed and forcing others from one Al Kharji there are many preventive Transport in collaboration with IRU ethnic community to drink the actions to achieve traffic safety and Academy. blood or eat burnt human flesh.” accident prevention, nationally and Khalid Nassir Al Hail, Mowaslat But publication was delayed as internationally. CEO, in the opening speech said that African leaders and AU officials Atop these actions, comes the col- road accidents come with dear cost feared the report might under- laboration between organisations and and lead to complicated security prob- mine peace talks. both governmental and private entities lems. A peace deal was finally signed to raise the traffic awareness among “So we have to work together on by President Salva Kiir and rebel drivers and pedestrians of their staff. these measures to prevent accidents, Officials and guests attending the workshop. leader Riek Machar in August He said deaths due to traffic acci- also to work on their application and this year but has been repeatedly dents in Qatar has became below the raise the traffic awareness. We should UN Decade of Actions on Road Safety, as well transport all over the world. broken. international rate thanks to the col- also make the community familiar as the Qatar traffic law to be implemented to He said that 85 percent of accidents hap- A recommendation that laboration and cooperation between all with the role of laws, regulations, and reduce road accidents. pen due to human factor and this needs to be Kiir, Machar and others be organisations. policies that to be enforced in order Patrick Philip, Head of IRU Academy addressed and mitigated. barred from political office was Of course, there are still some vio- to protect the national economy from stressed the importance of the continuing The workshop opened with a lecture by Capt. dropped from the final report, lations resulting in traffic accidents, the high cost impact of accidents,” communication between the competent Fahad Mubarak Dhreeda, from Traffic Depart- but remained in a published which required to intensify the aware- said Al Hail. entities to set up plans and programmes to ment, on Qatar national policies and innova- “Separate Opinion” submitted by ness campaigns for drivers, pedestri- The workshop discussed the meas- ensure the success of the actions taken to tive legislation to support commitments to UN commission member Mahmood ans and also for schools students as ures and policies to reduce number of minimise road accidents. He also mentioning Decade of Actions on Road Safety. Mamdani, a Ugandan academic. they are the future drivers. That has Qatar road accidents, and the creative that the IRU Academy work on achieving been made through organising traffic legislations to support commitments to the sustainable development and ease road THE PENINSULA AFP QRCS hosts GCC Red Crescent meeting

DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent lah Al Hassawi (Kuwait), Hamid The meeting was preceded by a Societies, follow-up on the GCC Society (QRCS) has hosted the Al Shamasi (UAE), and Prince lecture by Dr Ghanem about the efforts to improve the living con- third meeting of senior officials Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud constitutional meetings of the ditions of Syrians in neighboring of Red Crescent Societies in the (Saudi Arabia). International RCRC Movement. countries, the GCC humanitarian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Other attendees include The guests took a tour of QRCS’s aid to Yemen, and a unified GCC in Doha yeterday Mohsen Mubarak Al Dossari and Disaster Management Informa- position at regional and interna- The two-day meeting will be Badr Abdullah Al Zubairi from tion Center (DMIC). tional organisations. attended by representatives of the GCC Secretariat-General and The meeting covered a wide Regarding the IFRC 32nd Con- GCC Red Crescent Societies, Dr Elias Ghanem, Mena Director, range of humanitarian topics of ference to be held in Geneva in including Dr Fawzi Al Amin the International Federation of concern, including: the use of December, the participants dis- (Bahrain), Mohamed bin Hamoud the Red Cross and Red Crescent GCC logo together with the logos cussed aGCC coordination meet- Al Dhahli (Oman), Anwar Abdul- Societies (IFRC). of individual GCC Red Crescent ing and humanitarian exhibition, GCC nominations for committee memberships, RCRC constitu- tional amendments, and prepa- rations for the 2016 UN Global Mohsen Al Dossari (left) and Saleh Al Mohannadi during the meeting. Humanitarian Summit in Istan- bul, Turkey. guidelines on the International restoring family links programme, QRCS was assigned to hold a disaster response laws, GCC pro- field visits, joint training, and pro- workshop on the Seville Agree- posals to promote a humanitarian motion of volunteerism. ment proposed amendments. culture, the academic committeeon Among the agenda items are: teaching humanitarian action, the THE PENINSULA

Abbas seeks international protection for Palestinians

GENEVA: Palestinian President cially the Security Council, as well a single precedent: when Chil- Mahmoud Abbas called yester- as member states to shoulder ean President Michelle Bachelet day for the creation of a “special their responsibility. spoke to the council in 2007. regime” for the protection of his “We need protection, and Abbas yesterday accused the people, as a wave of deadly Israeli- we look to you,” he told a spe- Israelis of acting “as a state above Palestinian violence showed no cial meeting of the UN Human international law,” and said it has sign of abating. Rights Council on the escalating “recently stepped up its criminal Abbas called on the United crisis. “Protect us. Protect us. We practices to the point where it Nations, “more urgently than any need you,” he said, warning that performed extrajudicial killings time before, to set up a special allowing the current situation of defenceless Palestinian civil- regime for international protec- to continue would “kill the last ians, (and) detained their corpses, tion for the Palestinian people, shred of hope for the two-state- including children.” Abbas warned immediately and urgently.” solution-based peace.” that “it is no longer useful to Accusing Israel of carrying out The special one-hour meeting waste time in negotiations.” “extrajudicial killings”, he called of the United Nations’ top rights for the United Nations, and espe- body was a rare event, with only AGENCIES THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 GULF / MIDDLE EAST www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 07

France, allies TV stations forced want ‘precise timetable’ for off air in Turkey Assad exit

PARIS: France and its allies EU, US voice concern over raids have agreed on the need for a “precise timetable” for the depar- ISTANBUL: Riot police fir- evision stations, Bugun and Kan- “Today is a shameful day... Every- ture of Syrian President Bashar ing tear gas and water cannon alturk. Brawls erupted outside the one who made this decision and Al Assad as they met ahead of stormed two opposition-linked offices, prompting police to use those who implemented it will have international talks, Foreign Min- Turkish television stations and tear gas and batons against dem- to answer for their crimes,” said ister Laurent Fabius said yester- forced them off air yesterday, onstrators, including lawmakers CHP lawmaker Baris Yarkadas. day. stoking deep concerns about from the main opposition Repub- The European Union described “We worked on the details of media freedom just four days lican People’s Party (CHP). the developments as “worry- a political transition guarantee- before a pivotal election. Several arrests were made, and ing”. “We want to reiterate the ing the departure of Bashar Al “A dark day for Turkish democ- said photographer was punched importance of respect of the rule Assad within a precise timetable,” racy and freedom,” declared the by a plain-clothes police officer of law and media freedom,” said P olicemen trying to stop a journalist to make an announcement in front of Fabius said in a statement. banner headline on the websites of as scuffles continued throughout Catherine Ray, spokeswoman for the Kanalturk TV building during a protest against a police raid on Koza He was referring to a meet- the media companies targeted in the day. “We will not be silenced,” EU foreign affairs head Federica Ipek Holding media following the appointment of a receiver to manage ing late Tuesday in Paris that the early morning raids in Istan- chanted demonstrators. Mogherini. “We expect this elec- TV Channels and newspapers of the group, in Istanbul, Turkey, yesterday. included officials from the United bul. Critics accuse the govern- CHP lawmakers and Bugun TV tion to be in line with interna- States, Britain, Germany, Italy, ment of President Recep Tayyip editor-in-chief Tarik Toros were tional and democratic standards.” Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan, Erdogan of trying to silence seen negotiating with police in the The US State Department Qatar and the United Arab Emir- opponents before Sunday’s vote, TV control rooms before the plug voiced a similar sentiment, say- Bombings were ordered ates. in which his Justice and Devel- was later pulled on both stations. ing: “We continue to urge Turkish It did not include Assad’s main opment Party (AKP) is widely “This is an operation to silence authorities to ensure their actions backers, Russia and Iran, although expected to fail to regain the par- all dissident voices that the rul- uphold universal democratic val- by IS to disrupt vote both are due to take part in major liamentary majority it lost in June. ing party does not like, including ues.” crisis talks in Vienna on Thursday Police in riot helmets were act- media outlets, opposition parties An Ankara court on Monday ANKARA: A sleeper cell acting from the terrorist group in Syria and Friday. ing on a controversial court ruling and businessmen,” Toros said. appointed a board of trustees to on orders from the Islamic State to attack all PPK(Kurdistan Fabius said the group also dis- ordering the seizure of companies Critics say Erdogan has become manage the Koza-Ipek group, (IS) group carried out the mas- Workers’ Party) and anti-Daesh cussed “the necessity of continu- belonging to the Kozi-Ipek con- increasingly authoritarian, brook- seizing its 23 companies as part of sive bombings on a peace rally in targets inside Turkey,” it said in ing its efforts to fight (the Islamic glomerate linked to US-exiled ing no dissent since becoming a crackdown on Gulen’s followers. Ankara this month to try to dis- a statement, using the Arabic State group) in Syria while sup- preacher Fethullah Gulen. president in August 2014 after The Ankara chief prosecutor’s rupt Turkey’s election, prosecu- acronym for the IS group. The porting the moderate opposition, Turkish authorities have more than a decade as prime office said the seizure was linked tors said yesterday. October 10 attack targeted a whose role in future negotiations launched a “terrorism” probe into minister. to an investigation into the con- The Ankara prosecutor’s office peace rally staged by pro-Kurd- was emphasised.” the 74-year-old cleric, a one-time Sunday’s election is crucial for glomerate on suspicion of “terror said there was “strong evidence” ish activists and leftists, and was The talks in Vienna will test Erdogan ally now regarded as his the AKP, which lost its majority financing”, “terror propaganda” that the cell was also behind other the worst ever on Turkish soil, whether Russia and Iran are arch-nemesis, and his followers. in a June vote thanks to a strong and other offences related to attacks in the country, including killing 102 people and raising “serious” about a political solu- Officers smashed through the performance by a pro-Kurdish Koza-Ipek’s support for Gulen’s one on the border with Syria tensions ahead of this Sunday’s tion to the war in Syria, the Saudi gates of the media compound with party, scuppering Erdogan’s hopes Hizmet (Service) movement. in July, and was planning more general election. foreign minister said yesterday. chainsaws, according to images of changing the constitution to atrocities. “If they’re serious we will know, broadcast live on the group’s tel- expand his presidential powers. AFP “The cell received permission AFP and if they’re not serious we will also know and stop wasting time with them,” Adel Al Jubeir said at a news conference with visiting British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond. More than The two-day talks beginning Yemen war will end soon, says: Saudi FM today will “test the intentions of the Syrians and the Russians,” 1,000 migrants DUBAI: Warplanes from a UN Security Council Resolution focusing primarily on the future Saudi-led coalition bombed the 2216 and entering into talks the of President Assad, Jubeir said. rescued from Iran-allied Houthi movement UN on that basis,” Al Jubeir told Hammond said the meetings will across Yemen yesterday and a news conference yesterday in be a chance to see if it is possible dropped weapons to Islamist Riyadh. to “bridge the gap” between Iran boats off Libya militias battling the group. “We also see the gains that have and Russia on one side, and other The sorties showed the coali- been made on the ground. Most countries on the role of Assad. ROME: Rescuers plucked more tion was determined to use its air of Yemen’s territory that was While Russia and Iran think than 1,000 migrants from over- power to push back the Houthis, captured by the rebels has been Assad should be able to stand for crowded boats near Libya yester- Yemen’s dominant group. recaptured,” he added. re-election, so that the Syrian day morning, Italy’s coast guard Saudi Arabia and other Gulf The coalition dropped weapons people can decide on his future, said, the most reported saved in Arab countries have been bomb- in the southwestern city of Taiz, Hammond said all others agree a single day in three weeks. ing the Houthis and their army Yemen’s third largest which has that Assad has “too much blood The flow of migrants cross- allies loyal to ex-president Ali become a major front in the coali- on his hands” and should go. ing the Mediterranean in rickety Abdullah Saleh since late March. tion’s northward push toward the Jubeir said the Saudi position boats from Libya towards Italy’s Saudi Foreign Minister Adel capital. Islamist militias are fight- had not changed. “There has southern tip had been abating Al Jubeir said military gains by ing artillery and heavy machine to be certainty that Bashar Al with deteriorating weather con- the coalition and its allies over gun duels with the Houthis in A Yemeni man carries his bags through the ruins of buildings destroyed in Assad will leave” once a transi- ditions and as more people chose the summer and a willingess by civilian neighbourhoods there. an air strike in Sana’a yesterday. tional council of opposition and alternative routes into Europe. the opposing side to adhere to UN “Coalition forces supplied the government figures has been set About 140,000 have reached resolutions mandating that they resistance with a quantity of high- worsening humanitarian crisis in rightly concerned about the toll, up, Jubeir said. Italy this year in boats from leave major cities may soon end quality weapons which landed in Yemen, which even before the war especially to civilians, from this If common ground can be found Africa out of a total of about the conflict. the south of the city in an area struggled with widespread pov- war,” Yemen’s Riyadh-based Vice- on Assad’s departure, the Vienna 700,000 who have come to Europe “One of the indications that the under our control,” a senior mili- erty and hunger. They say civilian President, Khaled Bahah, wrote talks would be the first step to a by sea, mostly through Greece. campaign is nearing its end is the tia leader said. targets, including markets, facto- in the Wall Street Journal. political solution for the war. British, Irish, Slovenian and fact that ... Ali Abdullah Saleh The United Nations and aid ries, houses, schools and hospitals, German navy ships took part in and the Houthis are accepting groups have expressed alarm at a have been bombed. “The world is AGENCIES AGENCIES yesterday’s rescues along with the Italian coast guard and a ship operating under the auspices of European Union border agency Frontex. Meanwhile, at least five Iraqi Kurdish PM expands cabinet migrants including three children, died yesterday after four boats sank between Turkey and Greece, ERBIL, Iraq: The prime minister of Iraq’s and illegitimate” move. The new appointments by as rescue workers searched the Kurdistan region has appointed ministers to Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani entrench the sea for dozens more, the Greek replace four who were unilaterally expelled from KDP’s dominance over the affairs of the autono- coastguard said. the cabinet by his party during the worst politi- mous region, which has emerged as a key ally of One of the boats had around cal crisis in years. the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State. 100 migrants aboard when it sank The dominant Kurdistan Democratic Party Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) north of the Greek island of Les- (KDP) suspended the four ministers from their spokesman Safeen Dizayee said the four Gorran bos, it said. posts earlier this month after accusing the Gor- ministers were technically considered to be on The new accidents brought to ran movement to which they belong of instigating leave, and that their reinstatement would depend 34 the number of migrants found violent unrest for political gain. on political negotiations between the parties. The dead in Greek waters this month. The expelled ministers were replaced on Tues- four new ministers have been appointed on an day with KDP politicians in what senior Gorran “acting” basis, he said. AGENCIES official Mohammed Tofiq described as an “illegal REUTERS

Iraq to hire 10,000 more paramilitary forces

BAGHDAD: A financial squeeze is forcing Iraq to put major weapons deals on hold, but the country will hire 10,000 additional paramilitary forces seen as critical in the fight against Islamic State, its finance minister said yesterday. Baghdad will focus its military spending in 2016 on light and medium weapons such as sniper rifles, as well as anti-mining devices and surveillance equip- ment as an alternative to heavier weapons like artillery. “There has been a shift in emphasis by the govern- ment to improve the quality of the weapons that are needed for this type of war,” Hoshiyar Zebari said in an interview. Although major oil exporter Iraq has less cash because of lower global oil prices, the shift to smaller, more agile weapons may actually boost counter-insurgency efforts, he said. The Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), which include volunteers, Sunni tribal fighters and power- ful Iranian-backed Shia groups, are seen as a bulwark against Islamic State militants who seized nearly a third of the country last year. REUTERS THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 08 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / AFRICA Ouattara re-elected president Philippine protest The 73-year-old wins second five-year term in Ivory Coast election

ABIDJAN: Alassane Ouattara Ouattara unseated Gbagbo elected he would cut back unem- 2015 than in 2010. has won a second term as Ivory in 2010 but the then president ployment, continue to improve Ouattara, a former Coast president in the nation’s refused to concede defeat, spark- roads and other infrastructure, International Monetary Fund first peaceful vote in more than ing months of violence in the and provide electricity country- official, had said he hoped to see a decade, cementing its return to country already split in two in wide. a high turnout from the country’s prosperity after years of turbu- which some 3,000 people died. The streets of the economic 23 million people to cement his lence, results showed yesterday. Gbagbo was eventually defeated capital were quiet yesterday after mandate. In a landslide victory, the by pro-Ouattara forces, backed by news of the results. A peaceful and credible election 73-year-old former economist the UN and France, and is now Runner-up Affi N’Guessan told was seen as crucial to help Ivory was re-elected for five years with awaiting trial before the Inter- the media that “I extend my con- Coast recover its former status almost 84 percent of the vote in national Criminal Court in the gratulations” to Ouattara, who as a beacon of progress and the first round of the ballot on Hague. is expected to be sworn in next prosperity in the region. Sunday, with turnout at 54.6 per- This election shows “the 2010 month. Known as “Ado” after his cent. crisis is behind us,” said Issouf But he said low turnout in parts initials, Ouattara was born in His nearest rival, ex premier Bakayoko, who heads the coun- of the country, where northern- central Ivory Coast but for some Pascal Affi N’Guessan, won 9.3 try’s electoral commission. ers and southerners have often time was barred from running percent on behalf of the Ivorian Ouattara has been credited been at loggerheads, showed Ivory for office in the country due Popular Front — the party of with reviving the economy of the Coast remained divided and “in to questions over his national former leader Laurent Gbagbo. war-scarred country, the world’s need of reconciliation and democ- identity. Ouattara did most of his Marking a sharp contrast with leading cocoa producer, investing racy.” schooling in Burkina Faso and the violence of the last presiden- in huge infrastructure projects Academic Christian Bouquet later worked there, prompting Filipino students and indigenous ‘Lumad’ tribesmen participate in a tial race in 2010, the October 25 that have helped raise annual said that he believed turnout had accusations he was not sufficiently protest march at the University of the Philippines in Quezon City, east of ballot was praised by observers as growth to around 9 percent. been relatively low though Ouat- Ivorian. Manila, yesterday. Some 1,000 students and tribesmen marched around being generally peaceful. He had pledged that if re- tara had picked up more votes in AFP the campus and lit candles to call for the right to education as well as justice for killed ‘Lumad’ leaders in Mindanao. 14 civilians killed in Troops rescue 338 Boko Haram captives

LAGOS: Nigerian troops have forest, the army said in a state- girls kidnapped in the northeast- gency. Early August, the army Nigerian village rescued 338 people, almost all ment. It said that troops killed ern town of Chibok in April 2014 claimed to have freed 178 people, of them women and children, 30 suspected jihadists and seized in its stronghold in Sambisa including more than 100 children, held by Boko Haram Islamists a cache of arms and ammunition forest. held hostage by Boko Haram, fol- NIAMEY: Suspected Boko houses. Niger’s army is pursuing near the group’s Sambisa forest in the area. The audacious kidnapping of lowing an operation near Aulari Haram militants killed at least the militants, he added. stronghold in the restive north- The statement also said four the girls sparked outrage around town, about 70kms south of Mai- 14 people in an overnight attack Niger’s Diffa region has suf- east, the army said yesterday. Boko Haram suspects on a suicide the world, with strong condemna- duguri, the capital of Borno State. on a village in southeastern fered dozens of cross-border “The (army) unit ... rescued 338 bombing mission to Gubula town tion of then president Goodluck Air force chief Sadique Abu- Niger, security sources said yes- attacks this year by the Islamist persons that were held captive by in nearby Adamawa state were Jonathan for his slow response bakar was quoted as saying the terday. “They executed at least 14 militant group whose stronghold the terrorists,” the army said of ambushed and killed by govern- to their plight. It was not clear strikes were helping “pave the civilians,” said one of the sources, in northeast Nigeria lies just a few last Tuesday operation, adding ment troops. whether any of the Chibok girls way for the final onslaught” by referring to the village of Ala in kilometres away. Parliament last that 192 of the survivors were Some weapons, unexploded were among those rescued. Nigerian ground forces. the Diffa region near the Nigerian Tuesday approved a law prolong- children and 138 women. ordnances, mortar bombs and The Nigerian military has in President Muhammadu Buhari border. ing a 15-day state of emergency The raid targeted “suspected some cash were recovered from recent months claimed a string has given his military command- A second security source said for Diffa by three months in a bid Boko Haram terrorist camps at the suspects, it said. of successes against Boko Haram ers until the end of December to that the assailants had looted the to boost security. Bulajilin and Manawashe vil- Boko Haram is believed to be in its quest to end the hardline defeat the group. village and then set fire to the REUTERS lages” on the edge of the Sambisa holding more than 200 school- Islamist group’s six-year insur- AFP Indonesia upgrades death toll Call for vote recount in Tanzania DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania’s The United States said in state- do a verification of the results from haze to 19; crisis worsens opposition presidential candidate ment it was “gravely alarmed” by and recount the votes,” Lowassa Edward Lowassa yesterday called the decision to nullify the Zanzi- said at a news conference in Tan- for a recount of Sunday’s election bar results, calling for the deci- zania’s commercial capital, Dar JAKARTA: The death toll from for the presidency, citing voting sion to be reversed after what it es Salaam, saying he wanted a acrid haze blanketing parts of irregularities in the East African called an “orderly” vote. recount of the presidential vote. Indonesia has climbed to 19, a nation’s tightest elections in more The Zanzibar vote was part of The electoral commission in minister said yesterday, almost than five decades. a national election to pick a new mainland Tanzania and the ruling double the previous figure as the Earlier, the vote in Tanza- president and parliament for CCM party have both dismissed crisis from widespread forest nia’s semi-autonomous Zanzibar Tanzania. opposition allegations of rigging. fires worsens. archipelago was annulled after Tanzania’s National Elec- “Claims of vote rigging highly For nearly two months, thou- the election commission there toral Commission (NEC) had misleading,” the chairman of the sands of fires caused by slash- cited “gross violations”, meaning planned to reveal the winner of National Electoral Commission, and-burn farming in Indonesia there will be a fresh ballot on the the national presidential race Damian Lubuva, told journalists have choked vast expanses of islands that have been a hotbed today, but Lowassa called on NEC yesterday. “It is not true at all.” Southeast Asia, forcing schools of opposition to the ruling Chama to cancel that announcement. to close and scores of flights and Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. “We demand that NEC should REUTERS some international events to be cancelled. An estimated half a million people have suffered respiratory illnesses since the fires started in July. Indonesia’s disaster agency Volunteers extinguish peatland fire in Palangkaraya yesterday. Australia paid previously stated the fires had Japan-South Korea killed 10 people, some of whom “As of this morning, there are Sumatra and Kalimantan where smugglers to died while fighting the blazes and nineteen people who have died fires have been deliberately lit others from the pollution. from the effects of haze,” Khofifah by farmers wanting to quickly turn back asylum But the country’s social minis- Indar Parawansa told reporters and cheaply clear land. summit next week ter confirmed yesterday the death in Jakarta. toll had risen. The victims were all from AFP SEOUL: South Korean President issue,” the spokeswoman said. seekers: Amnesty Park Geun-Hye will hold a long- Relations between the two BANGKOK: Amnesty Interna- awaited summit with Japanese neighbours have never been easy tional called yesterday for a full Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next — clouded by sensitive historical public inquiry into reports Aus- week, with the sensitive issue of disputes related to Japan’s 1910- tralian officials paid people smug- Korean “comfort women” on the 45 colonial rule over the Korean glers to turn back boats carrying agenda, officials said yesterday. peninsula and, in particular, the asylum seekers, saying it had evi- It will be their first one-on-one issue of Korean women forcibly dence to back the claim denied by meeting after an extended diplo- recruited to work in Japanese the Australian government. matic freeze, during which Park wartime military brothels. Australia has adopted a hard- turned down repeated requests to Park previous refusals to meet line policy vowing to stop asy- sit down with Abe. Abe were predicated on her lum seekers reaching its shores, A spokeswoman for the presi- insistence that Tokyo had yet to turning boats back to Indonesia dential Blue House said the sum- properly atone for its past actions. when it can, and holding asylum mit would take place in Seoul on But she has come under seekers in camps in South Pacific Monday, on the sidelines of a tri- increasing US pressure to com- island nations such as Papua New lateral leadership gathering with promise, with Washington want- Guinea and Nauru. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. ing its two key military allies in But this policy came under Park and Abe will “exchange Asia to focus more on containing renewed fire in June when a boat ideas on issues of mutual concern China. captain and two crew members including the comfort women AFP arrested on suspicion of human trafficking told Indonesian police that Australian officials paid them to take their vessel with 65 asylum seekers on board back to Indonesia. Seven die in Burundi violence The Australian government denied reports of paying the NAIROBI: At least seven gun- at least 14, unrest triggered by smugglers. men have been killed in battles President Pierre Nkurunziza’s Amnesty said it had now inter- with security forces in Burundi, successful bid to win a third term viewed all the adults on the boat a governor said yesterday. in office. and the six crew members who Gunmen and soldiers fought on The UN has warned that told its researchers that Austral- Tuesday in the eastern district of Burundi risks sliding back into ian officials paid them $32,000 to Gitega, a government stronghold, civil war after a rise in killings, turn back the vessel with asylum the province’s governor Venant arrests and detentions, with more seekers from Sri Lanka, Bangla- Manirambona said. than 200,000 refugees fleeing to desh and Myanmar. The deaths take the number neighbouring countries. killed in clashes this week to AFP REUTERS THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 ASIA / PAKISTAN www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 09 Rescuers struggle to reach quake survivors Rugged terrain, severed communication lines hamper relief efforts People help themselves SHANGLA: Entire communi- already and can’t afford to see ties of earthquake survivors in these children die in front of us, Afghanistan and Pakistan were they are the only valuables we in race against winter spending a third night without have now.” shelter in plummeting tem- If the government can help CHITRAL: Digging through are helping each other to clear peratures yesterday, with fears them rebuild before the snow the rubble of an earthquake less rubble from our houses.” growing for children sleeping in comes they will stay, he said than three months after being Of the 180 houses in his village the open as rescuers struggled -- but “otherwise we will go to devastated by floods, residents of of Langa, 70 were completely to reach remote mountainous Rawalpindi or Peshawar or any the northwestern Pakistan dis- destroyed and many others dam- regions. other city and spend our lives beg- trict of Chitral cannot afford to aged, local councillor Jamshed Rugged terrain, severed com- ging on the roads”. wait for government help. Alam said. munication lines and an unstable Pakistan’s confirmed death toll With temperatures already “No government support security situation have impeded stood at 267 with more than 1,800 plummeting as winter fast has arrived so far, neither has relief efforts since Monday’s 7.5 people injured and 11,000 homes approaches, there is no time to any NGO approached us,” the magnitude quake ripped through damaged, and authorities warn delay. Sleeping under the sky 35-year-old said. the region, triggering landslides that the number could spike with at night and relying on food “The local government started and flattening buildings. More many isolated regions still cut off. from neighbours, they are help- its survey to assess damage only than 380 people have been killed. “Shelter and hygiene will be ing each other to rebuild in the yesterday, and nothing else. Desperate victims appealed for most likely the main needs, as it wake of Monday’s powerful 7.5 People are trying to help them- blankets, warm clothes and food is already snowing in some of the magnitude tremor. selves recover. Many people, after the quake levelled thousands more mountainous areas,” said “Children are forced to sleep whose houses were destroyed or of homes, forcing many to camp Shelagh Woods, country repre- Earthquake survivors wait to receive tents and food bags at an army under the open sky in the cold became too risky to live in, sleep out in the open. sentative for medical charity MSF distribution centre in Lower Dir, yesterday. weather,” Kesu village resident under the open sky in the night. “Winter is coming and soon in Pakistan. Islah-ud-Din said yesterday. “They have nothing to cook there will be snow everywhere, The UN children’s agency casualties reported from around sending in medical teams, tents “But nobody has arrived to and eat and are relying on the the children won’t survive the Unicef warned that children in half a dozen of the country’s and rations and evacuating help them,” he said, adding food provided by neighbours and cold,” Shahroon, a resident of the earthquake-hit areas “are 34 provinces, and more than some people by helicopter. that their misery is unlikely to fellow villagers.” Usiak village in Chitral district facing further deadly threats as 7,600 homes reported damaged. Rescue work has begun in the be over soon with winter just In Chitral city most people in the worst-hit province of Khy- extreme conditions and insecurity Desperate survivors were left district of Kohistan, which had around the corner. had already managed to repair ber Pakhtunkhwa, said yesterday. cut off communities from aid”. marooned on mountaintops in been cut off from authorities on “We won’t wait for authori- their partially damaged homes, Shahroon, who goes by one Western charities said the Badakhshan, the remote province Monday and Tuesday. Kohistan ties to come,” said 29-year-old but in the surrounding rural name, said children in his fam- Taliban presence in Afghanistan where the epicentre was located police official Javed Khan said driver Lal Jan. “People here areas many were still clearing ily as young as four were sleeping was hindering relief efforts. and where much of the territory that at least 12 people had been are helping each other... people rubble. Even houses that sur- outside. Afghan officials said 115 people is controlled by the Taliban. killed in the province and some whose houses survived in the vived the jolt developed cracks. “If we stay here the kids will were confirmed dead and The military has been leading 350 houses damaged. quake provide food and shelter die... we have lost everything hundreds more injured, with Pakistan’s rescue efforts, AFP to those who are affected. We all AFP

Pakistan court issues blasphemy warning ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Christians indicted Supreme Court has called on the state to ensure that hundreds of over lynching people facing imprisonment and even execution under controver- LAHORE: A Pakistani court sial blasphemy laws have not been yesterday indicted 20 Christians falsely charged, often by enemies over the lynching of two Muslim wanting to settle personal scores. men following suicide bombings On Tuesday, the Supreme on a pair of Lahore churches in Court issued a detailed judgement March, a lawyer said. warning that in Islam a false Seventeen people died as a accusation can be as serious as result of the suicide bombings in the blasphemy itself. the Youhanabad district of the The judgement came just weeks eastern city, with more than 70 after its historic ruling upholding wounded. the death sentence for Mumtaz The attack sparked two days Newly-elected president Bidhya Bhandari (centre) greets supporters after Qadri, a former bodyguard who of rioting by thousands of Chris- her election win was announced in Kathmandu yesterday. gunned down a politician who tians who clashed with police, had been calling for blasphemy blocked roads and forced a partial law reform. Supporters of former police bodyguard Mumtaz Qadri hold placards bearing shutdown of the city’s public bus Blasphemy is “abhorrent and his portrait, during a protest against a court verdict upholding his death system. Police later arrested 20 immoral”, the judgement said, sentence, in Quetta yesterday. Christians with the help of video Nepal gets first “but at the same time a false clips after protests by Muslims allegation regarding commission is compelled or constrained to The court also said that calls against the lynching. of such an offence is equally face an investigation or a trial on for blasphemy law reform “ought Judge Mohammad Qasim of detestable besides being culpable”. the basis of false or trumped up not to be mistaken as a call for the anti-terrorist court in Lahore woman president “It is, therefore, for the State of allegations regarding commission doing away with that law”. indicted the Christians. the Islamic Republic of Pakistan of such an offence,” the ruling to ensure that no innocent person continued. AFP AFP KATHMANDU: Nepal’s parlia- politics in her teens, seeking to ment elected lawmaker Bidhya overturn the absolute monarchy Bhandari as the country’s first and later marrying a fellow com- female president yesterday, after munist, Madan Bhandari. the adoption of a landmark con- But it was after her husband’s stitution last month. death in a vehicle accident in 1993 The former defence minister that the mother of two became Taliban overruns district in north Afghanistan defeated her opponent Kul Baha- a prominent voice, riding a wave dur Gurung by 327 to 214 votes to of sympathy to win a seat in KABUL: Taliban insurgents early hours of yesterday, continu- zone and at least 15 people have a statement that 12 police were become the Himalayan nation’s parliament. Yadav was initially overran a district in one of the ing a campaign that has intensi- been reported killed and more killed and several wounded. Two ceremonial head of state. supposed to hold office for only northern Afghan provinces hit by fied across the country this year. than 40 injured in Takhar prov- Taliban militants were also killed Bhandari, the vice-chair of two years. But years of political a powerful earthquake this week, The area around Darqand is ince as a whole. and three wounded, he said. the ruling Communist Party of wrangling delayed agreement on a underlining the security problems not one where there have been Abdul Khalil Asir, a spokesman The Taliban on Tuesday opened Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist), new constitution, which was only that have hampered efforts to get reports of major damage or loss for the Takhar police chief, said the door to allow aid groups to replaces Ram Baran Yadav. finally adopted last month. emergency relief to remote moun- of life from last Monday’s earth- security forces had withdrawn bring emergency aid to victims of He was elected as the first Bhandari, 54, is the second tainous regions. quake, which killed more than from the district after six hours the disaster but continued fight- president in 2008 following the woman to be elected to a senior Officials said fighters seized 300 people across broad swathes of fighting overnight. ing leaves big questions over how abolition of a 240-year-old Hindu position since then, after Magar control of the district capital of of northern Afghanistan and He gave no information on safely they would be able to oper- monarchy. became the country’s first female Darqand in Takhar province, on Pakistan. casualties but Taliban spokes- ate. “I announce that Bidhya Devi Speaker. As required by the new the border with Tajikistan in the But it is well within the impact man Zabihullah Mujahid said in REUTERS Bhandari has been elected to the charter, parliament also this post of Nepal’s president,” said month elected a new prime minis- Speaker Onsari Gharti Magar, ter, KP Sharma Oli, who is tasked to loud cheers from lawmakers. with unifying the earthquake-hit Bhandari, a rare female face country. in Nepal’s parliament, took up AFP US probing Nepal to buy fuel from China Afghan abuse KATHMANDU: Nepal signed state-run Nepal Oil Corporation. mountainous terrain of the north- its first ever fuel agreement with “This is the first time that ern routes. But the movement coverup claims China yesterday for Beijing to China is commercially supplying of cargo has slowed to a crawl BNP official accused of supply petroleum to ease a crip- petroleum to Nepal, so we need in recent weeks, with hundreds WASHINGTON: US defence pling shortage after protests to study various aspects like price of protesters blocking a bridge officials say they are opening an blocked imports from sole sup- and transportation of the fuel,” crossing in the town of Birgunj, investigation into allegations of plier India, an official said. Baral said. around 90 kilometres south of child sex abuse by Afghan secu- Italian worker’s murder Scores of trucks have been Beijing has already agreed to Kathmandu since September 24. rity forces and reports that US stranded at a key India-Nepal donate 1.3 million litres of petrol Transport of goods via other personnel overlooked it. DHAKA: A senior Bangladeshi tember 28 killing on the orders of border checkpoint for more than to Nepal but the two countries checkpoints along the Indian The probe by the Pentagon’s minister accused a main oppo- a so-called “big brother”. a month, cutting off vital supplies have never commercially traded border has also suffered, pro- inspector general comes after sition party official yesterday of “Quayum is the big brother,” and forcing fuel rationing across oil or gas. voking the Nepalese government The New York Times last month ordering an Italian aid worker’s Home Minister Asaduzzaman the landlocked Himalayan nation. Kathmandu is exploring the to accuse New Delhi of backing reported that US troops in murder as part of a plot to desta- Khan Kamal said yesterday. The shortages prompted the possibility of transporting fuel via the protesters and imposing an Afghanistan had been instructed bilise the government. Quayum, who is believed to government to turn to China its northern land crossings with “unofficial blockade” to register by their superiors to overlook Police are hunting for Bang- have fled the country, is a mid- for help, ending a decades-long China, one of which reopened this its dissatisfaction with the new cases of Afghan police or com- ladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ranking BNP official and a former monopoly by India as tensions month after suffering damage in constitution. manders sexually abusing teenage official M A Quayum for allegedly Dhaka councillor. Kamal said deepen between New Delhi and the earthquake that caused wide- New Delhi has denied the boys. The memo, sent to leaders orchestrating the deadly shooting police have “conclusive evidence” Kathmandu. spread devastation in the impov- claims and has urged dialogue across the US military, also asks of Cesare Tavella in the capital Quayum ordered the killing as “We have signed a MOU (mem- erished country in April. with protesters, who belong to for information on the number of late last month. part of a “conspiracy” to trigger orandum of understanding) with Nepal has traditionally relied the Madhesi ethnic minority and cases of child sex abuse alleged Four people have been arrested anarchy and pile pressure on the China National United Oil Cor- on its border crossings with India have close ties with Indians living against Afghan officials that were over the attack, with police last government, although he did not poration to supply the petroleum for trade, with the flat plains across the border. reported to US or coalition forces. Monday saying three of them elaborate. products that Nepal needs,” said easing the transport of imports admitted carrying out the Sep- AFP Deepak Baral, spokesman at the and exports, while avoiding the AFP AFP THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 10 VIEWS www.thepeninsulaqatar.com

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EPAL HAS elected a new president. The parliament yesterday chose communist lawmaker Bidhya Bhandari, a former defence minister, as president. NShe defeated her opponent Kul Bahadur Gurung by 327 to 214 votes to become the first female ceremonial head of Why Ukrainians backed state of this Himalayan country. Bhandari, the vice-chair of the ruling Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist), replaces Ram Baran Yadav who was elected as the country’s first president in 2008 following the abolition of a 240-year- old Hindu monarchy. The news of Bhandari’s election was a ‘Star Wars’ emperor widely welcomed. A White House official said the elections By Leonid Bershidsky was less than 10 percent, and it seemed vili’s candidate was defeated by a wide are “milestones in Nepal’s democratic development that to have only residual influence. The far- margin. demonstrate the people of Nepal’s commitment to democracy. ess than two years after right party Svoboda failed to get into In the Ukrainian-speaking west, Svo- After a prolonged period of crisis and instability over Ukraine’s “revolution of dig- parliament, showing that Ukrainian boda radically improved its perform- drafting a constitution, Nepal is slowing and firmly returning to nity,” local elections on Sunday voters had spurned xenophobic, extreme ance, coming in first in a few regions normalcy. The rifts over drafting the constitution had paralysed Lhanded power in the south and nationalism. The victory of the parties and second in critically important Lviv, east to former supporters of the ousted of Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk Ukraine’s cultural capital. The ultrana- the country and crippled an already sick economy. The problems president, Viktor Yanukovych. The vote and Poroshenko was evidence Ukrain- tionalist party also won a surprising 10 were compounded by an earthquake in April this year that killed also created sizable ultranationalist fac- ians supported their reformist, pro- percent of the vote in Kiev. These results more than 9,000 people and left more than half a million people tions in a number of local legislatures, European orientation. raise concerns there could be a nationalist homeless. According to reports, the massive earthquake had including in the capital. The election Enthusiasm faded, however, as rebellion against Poroshenko if he’s seen spurred the lawmakers to reach an agreement in June. proved voters’ growing mistrust of the Ukraine’s economy shrank, oligarchs as too soft on the separatists in the east. The constitution, the first drawn up by elected political class, which was only partially and corrupt bureaucrats squabbled, and The Poroshenko bloc has few suc- reshaped by the revolution, and revealed an area surrounding two big cities in the cesses. In Kiev, its representative, representatives, is meant to bring peace and ease the a disappointed nation that still is divided east, Donetsk and Luhansk, remained former world boxing champion Vitaly country’s transformation to a democratic state after decades along an east-west line. firmly in the hands of pro-Russian sepa- Klichko, will probably hold on to the of political instability and a 10-year Maoist insurgency. The vote was an important milestone ratists. Yatsenyuk’s party decided not to mayoralty after a run-off vote, and the Work on the constitution started for Ukraine. President Petro Porosh- campaign in the local election because party has a plurality in the city and The new in 2008 after Maoist rebels laid enko has vowed to decentralise the it expected a resounding defeat. Poro- regional councils. A few other central down arms and entered politics, country by giving shenko’s political force was left with Ukrainian regions leaned its way, too. government cities and commu- few allies as it tried to consolidate its Nationwide, the party expects about 18 winning parliamentary elections nities more politi- support on the regional level. It largely percent support. It had hoped to get 25 faces the tough and abolishing the monarchy. But cal and budgetary failed, apart from a reluctant alliance percent, down from almost 22 percent challenge of bitter disputes over power-sharing powers. Ukraine is with Regions Party veterans in the Rus- in last year’s elections. between parties stalled the progress. scrapping its system sian- speaking part of the country. To retain a semblance of control repairing the More than 40 people were killed of regional governors The vote count is still underway, but over the newly empowered regions, The far-right appointed from Kiev it is clear that the Opposition Bloc and Poroshenko and his team will have to in clashes between police and country’s weak and giving authority other Regions Party splinters have done make deals with oligarchs, local bar- ethnic minority protesters who party Svoboda economy and to local legislatures, better than last year. That doesn’t mean ons, nationalist militants and populists. claimed the new federal structure failed to get an attempt to shift more voters are leaning towards Russia: This will compound the country’s barely strenghthening envisioned by the constitution will from a Soviet-style The Regions Party was only pro-Russian manageable chaos. It also will make into parliament, supercentralised when it served the economic interests more difficult an economic rebound unity between leave them under-represented in the parliament. showing that state to a European of its leaders. But Ukrainians seem to or strict adherence to the economic disparate groups. nation managed have voted for the same corrupt elites program dictated by the International But Nepal is bidding goodbye to from the bottom up. that have run their regions throughout Monetary Fund as a condition of the that turbulent period. As required Ukrainian voters It’s a good idea. But the country’s 25 years of independence, country’s financial rescue package. by the constitution, the parliament this month also elected a had spurned unless oligarchs and showing they have little confidence in Rooting out corruption now appears a new prime minister, K P Sharma Oli. The new government corrupt local bosses the reformist rhetoric emanating from remote prospect at best. faces the tough challenge of repairing the country’s damaged xenophobic, are kept out, the the government. Ukraine’s chaotic democracy pre- economy and strengthening unity between disparate groups. country risks getting This is especially visible in Ukraine’s vents the country from turning into extreme a version of medi- second, third and fourth cities by popu- a Russian-style congealed, oppressive The prime minister and the president will have to practise the eval feudal disunity lation and its most important remain- authoritarian state. Yet corruption politics of accommodation and reconciliation. It will have to nationalism. instead of European ing business and industrial centers: remains the glue holding together the formulate a cautious foreign policy, with two giant neighbours self-government. Kharkiv, Odessa and Dnipropetrovsk. politically, economically and culturally – India and China – vying for more influence in Kathmandu. The elections made In Kharkiv, a former Yanukovych divided country. Western observers said Bhandari, who served as defence minister from 2009 to 2011, that risk palpable. backer with a criminal past, won the Monday that the elections “generally A year ago, the mayoral election by a landslide. In Dni- showed respect for the democratic proc- was hailed by campaigners for her strong stance in favour of outcome of Ukraine’s first post- revo- propetrovsk, two politicians who don’t ess.” Nonetheless, they pointed out “the increasing female representation in parliament to 33 percent. lutionary parliamentary election was support Poroshenko will compete in a dominance of powerful economic groups The new president is and experienced and talented worth celebrating: The remnants of runoff for the mayoral race. In Odessa, over the electoral process” and “the fact politician. She took up politics in her teens, seeking to overturn Yanukovych’s Regions Party were on the where former Georgian President that virtually all campaign coverage in the absolute monarchy and later married a fellow communist run. Its successor, the Opposition Bloc, Mikheil Saakashvili was appointed as the media was paid for.” Madan Bhandari• won a plurality in some Russian- speak- governor to turn the region into a show- ing eastern regions, but its overall result case of Western-style reforms, Saakash- THE WASHINGTON POST The other side Quote of Donald Trump trailing to Carson in Iowa the day ANY AUSTRALIANS are beginning to wear thin on Republican gressional committee over the deaths News Battleground Tracker poll to lead amazed that billionaire voters and number-crunchers. of four Americans in attacks on the Sanders 46-43. businessman Donald By contrast, with little more than a Libyan city of Benghazi in 2012. Her Polls for the Republican caucus Trump has become a year out from the US presidential elec- Republican critics looked highly parti- in Iowa show Trump trailing or level- “One of the Mrealistic chance of leading the free tion, Mrs Clinton is at last having a good san and emerged empty-handed. Even pegging with retired neurosurgeon Ben world. His rise has bamboozled week. Trump recognised her political victory, Carson, whose African-American herit- indications that the Republican frontrunners even as the The former first lady and secretary saying he thought she did “OK” and “I age and, thanks to Trump, his Seventh campaign is nearing Democrats struggle to unite behind of state has seen her biggest potential don’t consider her an enemy”. Day Adventist faith are front of mind for Hillary Clinton. challenger for the Democratic Party Opinion polls late last week showed party voters, fundraisers and organis- its end is the fact The Herald expressed similar sur- nomination, Vice-President Joe Biden, Mrs Clinton had risen to a 51-40 lead in ers. that Saleh and the prise about Trump a month ago – and opt out of the race. He admitted last Iowa over her closest Democrat rival for Should Trump’s loss of momentum nothing he has said since reassures us week he had run out of time to build a nomination, left-winger Bernie Sand- continue, he could run as an independ- Houthis are accepting that he has the gravitas or policy nous campaign, as his family struggled with ers. Next February, Iowa will be the ent on Melbourne Cup Day 2016, just to become US president. grief over the recent death of his son first state to hold a vote for the party’s as Ross Perot did in 1992 and 1996 UN Resolution and Signs are emerging, though, that Mr Beau. nominee. The trend was even stronger against Bill Clinton. entering into talks on Trump’s no-nonsense, winner-takes-all, Mrs Clinton also emerged in control at the weekend, when she came from Adel Al Jubeir “I’m not from Washington” approach is after 11 hours of grilling from a con- 10 points behind on the YouGov/CBS THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD that basis.” Saudi Foreign Minister THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 OPINION www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 11 The fight over China’s islands has just begun

If the buildup in the South China Sea continues, in a few years China will have cemented its control over the territory, US officials and outside experts agree that he said. In addition to regular freedom of navigation operations, Auslin thinks the China’s militarisation of artificial islands in US should encourage other regional allies to join the US in physically challenging the South China Sea is a problem that is Chinese maritime claims. Patrick Cronin, director of the Asia not going away and will require a robust US Pacific Security Programme and the Centre for a New American Security, strategy for the foreseeable future. said that the administration does have a multi-pronged approach to dealing with China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea. Part of it is to build partnerships By Josh Rogin Obama’s summit last month with Chinese with Southeast Asian allies and push for President Xi Jinping, during which Xi a code of conduct that China will sign to fter months of internal debate, said publicly that China did not intend to govern all nations’ actions there. the White House permitted the militarise the artificial islands. Secretary But the Obama administration needs Defence Department to sail one of State John Kerry argued for delay- to do more to prevent China from chang- Aship near a reef in the South ing the operation until after the Paris ing the power dynamics in the South China Sea that China claims. The Chi- Climate Change conference, US officials China Sea, he said. nese reaction shows Beijing has no inten- said. It ends in December. “Over all, the White House wants to tion of backing down. Now the Obama The Chinese Foreign Ministry reacted secure its legacy of managing a stable administration is debating what to do swiftly Tuesday, calling the US move a US-China relationship despite differ- next. “deliberate provocation” and summon- ences. But even within that approach, Defence Secretary Ashton Carter con- ing the US ambassador to China, Max we’re going to have to flex some muscle,” firmed Tuesday that the Lassen, a US Baucus, to protest the action. The for- Guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (front) conducting a trilateral naval exercise with said Cronin. “These operations are not Navy guided missile destroyer, travelled eign ministry spokesperson said China the Turkish and South Korean Navy in waters to the south of the Korean Peninsula. The fixing the problem. These operations are Monday within 12 miles of the Subi Reef, might conclude it had to “increase and destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of Subi Reef in the Spratly archipelago, one of the to demonstrate our interests that we are which was underwater until the Chinese strengthen the building up of our rel- areas where Beijing has allegedly been building artificial islands. working toward.” government built it into an artificial evant abilities.” The Chinese Defence Senator Ben Cardin, the ranking Dem- island. Under questioning from the Sen- Ministry said the ship’s activity was a staff said, but others in the Pentagon— , “Instead of a strategy to prevent these ocrat on the Asia subcommittee, told me ate Armed Services Committee, Carter “coercive action that seeks to militarise including Admiral John Richardson, the actions, they are in a position where they that the administration is right to weigh said the US has the right to operate near the South China Sea region.” new chief of Naval Operations — favour react,” Forbes said of the Obama admin- the risks of escalation with China while the Chinese structures. He expressed US officials told me Tuesday that the less confrontation and more engagement istration. “Now we have to just wait and reinforcing American commitments and support for doing such a “freedom of Chinese reaction was as expected and with the Chinese People’s Liberation see what the next steps are.” policies. “What the US is doing is calcu- navigation operation” again. that the Obama administration had pub- Army Navy. Pacific Command will submit Asia experts who are sympathetic to lated,” he said. “We don’t want to cause “What you read in the newspaper is licly signaled for months that the freedom its proposal to an interagency process. It this view point out that the adminis- unintended consequences.” accurate, but I don’t want to say when, of navigation operation would take place. could be debated for months before the tration has responded to provocations US officials and outside experts agree whether or how we operate anywhere in There is no expectation that one ship’s president makes another decision. from China with finite reactions, lacking that China’s militarisation of artificial the world,” he said. “These are operations action will deter the Chinese expansion Some Republican lawmakers expressed follow-up. islands in the South China Sea is a that we should be conducting normally.” in the South China Sea. Instead there is support for the freedom of navigation For example, when China declared an problem that is not going away and will Carter has publicly asserted US access a new internal debate over what the US patrol — and said the Obama administra- Air Defence Identification Zone last year require a robust US strategy for the fore- to these waters since his speech in May should do next and when. tion must do more to stand up to Chinese in the East China Sea, the US made a seeable future. There is also a consensus at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Officials said Carter had told Pacific aggression. show of flying B52 bombers through it that although changing China’s behav- Admiral Harry Harris, the head of Pacific Command to come up with a detailed “This cannot be a one-off occurrence,” one time. The US has not pushed back iour is difficult, the US and its allies still Command, has advocated that right as plan for conducting freedom of naviga- said Senator Cory Gardner, the chairman since then, and America’s regional part- need to impede the Chinese as they try to well, within the administration. But other tion operations in the South China Sea of the Senate Foreign Relations East Asia ners have largely acquiesced to Chinese consolidate control of disputed territory. senior officials pushed to delay the sail-by, that could include deploying more naval Subcommittee. “This must continue. It claims to the zone. There is no consensus in Washington fearing it would provoke Beijing and hurt forces to the western Pacific to routinely must be regular.” “If the US just sends in one destroyer, about how to do that, however. The US other areas of cooperation, US officials conduct these exercises out of Clark Air Representative Randy Forbes of Vir- it’s flamboyant and it doesn’t do anything government has a range of tools — diplo- told me. Base in the Philippines with support from ginia, who has urged the administra- to say the nature of the balance is shift- matic, economic and military — to oppose The White House decision to move P8 surveillance aircraft. The official in tion to travel within 12 miles of China’s ing back in our direction,” said Michael the Chinese strategy. The question is forward came after several meetings at charge of developing the plan is Rear artificial islands, told me that the White Auslin, an Asia scholar at the American whether it will use those tools effectively the National Security Council Principal Admiral Mark Montgomery, the head of House is still coming up short in its Enterprise Institute. “The Americans before China’s control of the South China Committee level, where the timing was Pacific Command operations. promise to shift US focus to East Asia. have been forced into a reactive stance. Sea becomes a fait accompli. a sticking point. White House officials Carter and the top brass support that He said China’s claims in the South China And it took them a year to figure out wanted to wait until after President strategy, US officials briefed by Carter’s Sea show that need. what to do in the first place.” BLOOMBERG Tribute to Carson speaks softly Varsities should join By Courtland Milloy hands with industry uring a recent visit to Johns Hop- kins Children’s Centre in Balti- By Vivek Wadhwa nerships with research universities. And Dmore, I expected to find some kind some simply take what they need. What of tribute to Ben Carson. After all, before he University of Virginia’s provost, better place is there to acquire intellec- he became a GOP candidate for president, Tom Katsouleas, once told me that tual property and talent than the univer- he’d reigned as king of paediatric neuro- Tless than one percent, by his esti- sities, after all? surgery at the venerable institution for mates, of basic research is commercial- Uber wanted to urgently build self- 29 years. ised and that there may be as few as one driving cars, so it lured away more than Perhaps I’d discover a mural in the near-term commercialisation for every 40 researchers from Carnegie Mellon lobby depicting Carson’s hands, reaching $10m invested in fundamental research. University in January this year. Being from the clouds, healing children around This is an awful waste, especially when nice or ethical didn’t matter to Uber; it the world. “Gifted Hands,” as in the title America is undergoing a reinvention in took what it wanted and then came back of his autobiography. which entire industries are being wiped to the university with a relatively small Not there. out and new ones are being created. consolation prize: $5.5m for a robotics fac- Maybe there would be a “Gentle Ben” A broad range of technologies is now ulty chair and three fellowships. Apple doctor doll in the gift shop. advancing at exponential rates and con- was also found guilty of incorporating Not there, either. verging, impacting entire industries. unlicensed microchip technology from I began asking employees and even When computing, telecommunications, University of Wisconsin-Madison into its visitors whether Hopkins was showing and consumer electronics converge, for iPhones and iPads-and was ordered to pay proper respect to the acclaimed brain example, we get smartphones, smart TVs, more than $234m in damages. We will see surgeon. A receptionist looked at me as and augmented-reality systems. Comput- much more of this in the next few years. if I’d lost my mind. ing, medicine, and sensors join to pro- If universities don’t cooperate, businesses Most of the people I talked to were duce wearable medical devices such as will take whatever they can get — because African American, like Carson. And the Apple Watch — which will transform they are desperate. In order to keep its nearly all of them were as socioeconomi- health care — and Apple Research Kit, researchers, academia will need to put cally conservative as Carson. They, too, US Republican presidential candidate Dr Ben Carson speaks at the North Texas Presidential which will revolutionalise clinical trials. aside its historical aversion to working expressed an ardent belief in hard work, Forum hosted by the Faith & Freedom Coalition and Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Uber has already disrupted the trans- with industry. personal responsibility, and a loyalty to Texas. portation industry with its GPS-based Universities are better off forming family. cellphone apps; Netflix has made mail- industry partnerships to jointly develop Such a group might have been easy Despite Carson’s effort to share the credit owed to affirmative action. “A order DVD rentals obsolete with its use technology, as Stanford and MIT did in pickings for a Republican Party look- limelight, he ended up getting virtu- person can do anything on his own” has of storage and networks; and WhatsApp accepting $50m from Toyota for research ing to become more racially diverse. But ally all of the credit while the 70-mem- become the mantra of the most fervent has decimated the SMS revenues of in AI and autonomous-driving technol- not a GOP that continues to move closer ber team he led was all but forgotten. members of the GOP. All it takes is guts telecom providers with its mobile-data ogy. Several months after being raided to the far right and backs policies that One man, perceived by millions to have and guns. technologies. by Uber, Carnegie Mellon University also seemingly do more harm than good to accomplished with a single pair of “gifted On the second floor of the hospital, Corporate executives have no idea what agreed to partner with Google to turn America’s black citizens. hands” what could only have been done a “milestones in medicine” timeline to do to survive this tsunami of technol- its campus into a living laboratory for For a different view of Carson, I called by a multitude of medical experts. stretches along a hallway wall. I finally ogy convergence; even the innovation Internet-connected sensors and gadg- Reginald Davis and Donlin Long, neuro- Had that ego-boosting narrative fer- came across a tribute to Carson. It was models that they were trained on, such ets. Companies such as Toyota have been surgeons who were on the team that in mented delusions of being leader of the a small photo located on the bottom of as Clayton Christensen’s The Innovator’s blindsided by technologies emerging 1987 pioneered the first successful sepa- free world? the timeline, in a row set aside for people Dilemma, have become defunct. The com- from other industries; visionaries such ration of twins conjoined at the head. “Ben is not the typical neurosurgeon who had received awards. petition no longer comes from within an as Google have realised that they can’t That was the case that made Carson with a very large ego,” said Long, a Most other surgeons had larger pho- industry; it comes from elsewhere, and do everything on their own. So this is a famous. retired chief of neurosurgery at Hopkins tographs accompanying citations of not having domain experts in fields such win-win strategy. A huge opportunity “Ben is like a brother to me, and Don- now in private practice in Lutherville, their pioneering work. There’s one of as synthetic biology, nanotechnology and exists to teach businesses about emerg- lin is our neurosurgical father,” explained Md. Levi Watkins, for instance, an African robotics, most companies have no idea ing technologies and have them fund Davis, who is director of research at the “If his story was being promoted, it American heart surgeon who, in 1980, how to respond to these new threats. research-commercialisation efforts — if Laser Spine Institute in Tampa. He went did not come from him. Not only were “introduces a surgical procedure that Universities, though, do have the universities seriously rethink their tra- on to say: “Some of what comes out of African Americans anxious to have a will save the lives of hundreds of thou- experts. As a result of decades of gov- ditional ideals of academic freedom and Ben’s mouth, I might not have said it hero like Ben, I think lots of Ameri- sands of people.” ernment investment in basic research the sanctity of the industry-academia that way. But the feelings behind it are cans were anxious to see his success as I asked an African American couple — in fields such as computing, medicine, division. Such partnerships can make up sincere, and there is usually a kernel of a sign that years of injustice were being perusing the timeline if they thought sensors, artificial intelligence, digital for the declining government funding of truth to it.” addressed and we were really doing that Carson’s photograph ought to be manufacturing, robotics, nanomateri- academic research. And it doesn’t have to Carson’s personal journey — from something to allow African Americans to enlarged. The woman held up a hand, als, and synthetic biology — they have be a Faustian bargain. Both partners can black kid raised in a Detroit ghetto to accomplish what they were able to thumb and index fingers about a half- an abundance of talent and intellectual benefit if the partnerships are structured world-famous brain surgeon — had been accomplish.” inch apart. property. This is a goldmine for industry. in a meaningful way, as the partnership so compelling that few ever learned that Maybe Carson no longer wanted to “Smaller,” she said. Businesses that are under siege or are between Google and Carnegie Mellon is. Davis, chief resident of neurosurgery at be seen as “having been allowed” to do trying to expand into new markets usu- the time, is also black. anything. Too liberal, perhaps, too much THE WASHINGTON POST ally look to buy start-ups or form part- THE WASHINGTON POST THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 12 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com ASIA / INDIA Phase three of Bihar polls ends Over 53 percent voting in 50 constituencies; Nitish, Lalu cast ballots

PATNA: The third phase of sident MP Shatrughan Sinha. BJP in the election campaign. The BJP is banking heavily on Bihar’s staggered assembly polls After voting in Patna with his Polling began at 7am in the dis- Dalits and other backward castes, ended yesterday evening, with family, Lalu Prasad, a former tricts of Patna, Saran, Vaishali, including Yadav voters, besides 53.20 percent of the 14.5 million chief minister, hit out at Modi. Nalanda, Bhojpur and Buxar. It most upper castes to get the win- electorate voting in 50 constitu- “Modi is playing the commu- got over at 4pm in 10 constitu- ning votes. encies across six districts. nal card on reservation. People in encies located in Maoist strong- Its allies include the Lok Jan- Additional Chief Electoral the country never expected such holds. Elsewhere it ended at 5pm. shakti Party, Hindustani Awam Officer R Lakshmanan said the words from the prime minister,” Nalanda is Nitish Kumar’s Morcha and Rashtriya Lok exercise passed off peacefully, he said. home turf, and is widely known as Samata Party. including in areas where Maoists He was referring to Modi’s ‘Kurmistan’ due to the dominance The JD-U has tied up with the are active. There were only minor statement that the Grand Alli- of his Kurmi caste. As in the first RJD and Congress. clashes between rival political ance was trying to put in quotas and second rounds of polling on According to the Association activists. in jobs and educational institu- October 12 and 16, serpentine for Democratic Reforms and the A worker checks the dryness of wicks used to make firecrackers, at a According to officials, more tions for Muslims. queues formed at polling stations National Election Watch, 215 of factory in Ahmedabad, yesterday. than 7.5 million people voted dur- Sushil Modi also voted in Patna. since early in the morning. the candidates in the third round ing the day in a battle that has And so did Nitish Kumar and Officials said voters in over a faced serious criminal charges, pitted the BJP led by Prime Min- Shatrughan Sinha, a Bollywood dozen villages boycotted the polls including those of murder. ister Narendra Modi against the veteran who has embarrassed the to protest what they said was lack The staggered elections to pick Grand Alliance of Chief Minister Bharatiya Janata Party by pub- of development in their areas. a 243-member Bihar assembly SC refuses ban on Nitish Kumar. licly praising Nitish Kumar. Lalu Prasad’s prestige was at will end on November 5. The The voters yesterday included When journalists asked him stake yesterday as his sons Tej results will be known on Novem- Nitish Kumar, his ally and RJD who he thought will win the Pratap Yadav and Tejaswi Yadav ber 8. The fourth round of polling firecrackers, frowns leader Lalu Prasad, BJP leader Bihar battle, Sinha retorted: were in the fray. They contested will take place on November 1. and former deputy chief minis- “Khamosh” (silence). The from Mahua and Raghopur ter Sushil Modi and BJP’s dis- MP has been sidelined by the respectively in Vaishali district. IANS on Centre’s inaction

NEW DELHI: Refusing to order publicity, both in print and elec- a blanket ban on firecrackers on tronic media, to the ill effects of Left demands Diwali, the Supreme Court yes- fireworks and advise the people Buffalo meat dishes in demand terday expressed displeasure over accordingly. notification of the Centre’s failure to carry out That order also directed its earlier directive to give wide “teachers/lecturers/assistant pro- Bengal’s local publicity to the ill effects of burst- fessors/professors of schools and at Kerala House after row ing of crackers, including sound colleges to educate students about and air pollution. the ill effects of the fireworks”. poll results NEW DELHI: Buffalo meat and ‘non-regular’ visitors visited state guest house on a complaint The union government has not As senior counsel Abhishek was the most sought-after dish the canteen,” he said. by a leader of a fringe right-wing complied with the October 16 Manu Singhvi, appearing for KOLKATA: Asserting that the at Delhi’s Kerala House after it He said almost all the din- outfit, Hindu Sena, that beef was order, the apex court said, taking a toddler-petitioner, urged the delay in the gazette notifica- found its way back on the menu ers were asking for the dish, being served there, triggered a a dim view of the Centre’s inac- court to direct that people should tion of the results of the Silig- yesterday, a day after it was largely because the preparation political outcry. tion on the issue so far. burst firecrackers at a common uri local body polls may lead to pulled off. was in the news after a posse The Kerala government, in a An apex court bench of Chief ground, Chief Justice Dattu said, horse trading, the leader of the The buffalo meat curry was of Delhi Police “raided” the can- strong reaction, threatened to Justice H L Dattu and Justice “We can’t say that all those who Opposition in the West Bengal sold within an hour at the Kerala teen kitchen on a complaint that take action against Delhi Police Arun Mishra asked the Centre want to burst firecrackers should assembly, Surjya Kanta Mishra, state guest house. “beef”, meaning cow meat, was personnel unless the organisa- and other authorities to launch a go to Nehru Ground.” has written to the State Election “Beef curry and beef fry usu- being served there. Cow slaugh- tion apologised. publicity campaign both in print “We can’t regulate the burst- Commission urging immediate ally gets sold out by 2 pm, but ter and beef are banned by law Delhi Police Commissioner B and electronic media on the ing of firecrackers,” Chief Justice notification of the results. yesterday, it was sold out by in Delhi. S Bassi said that he has already harmful effects of firecrackers Dattu observed. “The undue delay in publication 1.30pm itself. It was sold out Santhosh said, “One of the sent a report on the incident to during the festival season from “You are asking for an order of results of Siliguri Mahakuma within an hour as lunch timing customers here said that he has union Home Minister Rajnath October 31 to November 12. which can’t be enforced,” Justice Parishad has raised allegations starts at 12.30pm here,” A J San- been asked by his doctor not Singh. The court reiterated its earlier Mishra said as Singhvi wanted of facilitations of unscrupulous thosh, member of the staff can- to eat buffalo meat, but he still Later, it turned out that order of 2005, prohibiting burst- the apex court to fix some “rea- horse trading to undo the deci- teen managing committee, said. came here to take it as a chal- carabeef (buffalo meat) was ing of firecrackers during night sonable time limit” for bursting sive mandate in favour of the Left “As many as 15 kg beef is lenge.” being served in the Kerala hours from 10pm to 6am. of firecrackers. Front,” Mishra said in the letter served twice a day in the can- “It is due to the entire protest House canteen. Yesterday, the “When we passed our Octo- Three toddlers - six-month- yesterday. teen. Beef curry and beef fry was and the ongoing issue that the menu board at the canteen had ber 16 order, we intended it to be olds Arjun Gopal and Aarav “The results of the Bidhanna- sold out due to heavy demand buff meat consumption was so the dish listed as ‘Meat Fry and carried out and advertisements Bhandari and 14-month-old Zoya gar and Asansol municipal cor- here yesterday. There was heavy high yesterday),” he added. Meat Curry (Buffalo)’. published continuously,” the court Rao Bhasin - moved the apex porations, held on the same day demand as both regular visitors The Delhi Police “raid” on the IANS observed as Solicitor General court to seek a ban on the sale (October 3) have been published Ranjit Kumar told the bench that and bursting of firecrackers dur- promptly, followed by oath taking advertisements were ready and ing Dussehra and Diwali celebra- of the councillors and election of would be published before Diwali. tions as it aggravated the already chairperson and other function- Will act tough against cops: Chandy Apparently unimpressed by the dangerous air pollution level and aries immediately thereafter,” submission, the bench questioned harmed them. said Mishra. the efficacy of such advertise- Counsel told the court that The ruling Trinamool Congress THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Delhi Police over Monday’s raid, not accept such a response,” he ments. lungs of the toddlers were not swept both the Bidhannagar and The Kerala government will take which triggered a huge row. The said. “We will wait for some more “You publish (the advertise- yet fully developed and large- Asansol Municipal Corporations, legal steps against Delhi Police action by Delhi Police was not time, and if they do not own up ments) one fine morning. When scale bursting of firecrackers dur- while the Communist Party of if it doesn’t accept that it erred acceptable in any way, Chandy their mistake, we will go forward we passed that order, we intended ing Dussehra and Diwali would India-Marxist led Left Front won in raiding Kerala House in Delhi said, adding that he had expressed with legal steps,” he said. it to be published continuously.” further aggravate the already the Siliguri Mahakuma Parishad. to check if beef was being served the Kerala government’s anguish “The action by Delhi Police The court said the advertisement polluted air, and would be seri- Mishra pointed to “instances of there, Chief Minister Oommen to Prime Minister Narendra smacks of lack of respect to campaign would now begin from ously detrimental to their health. the SEC being pressurised” by the Chandy said yesterday. Modi and Home Minister Rajnath centre-state relations. These October 31. The three toddlers moved the leaders of the ruling party, par- Chandy said after a cabinet Singh. relations have come under the The apex court by its October apex court through their lawyer ticularly the resignation of former meeting that his government “I have read their (police) scanner.” 16 order directed the central and fathers. state election commissioner S R was waiting for a response from response in the media and we will IANS state governments to give wide IANS Upadhyay in the midst of election to these civic bodies.

IANS Birthday wishes Students return to classes as FTII Chilly weather strike ends; protests to continue in many areas PUNE: FTII students who went atmosphere of intolerance” in the Shabana Azmi and Om Puri. on strike on June 12 against the country in the past few months. The decision to end the strike of Kashmir appointment of Gajendra Chau- “More will follow,” Nair said, followed the government’s “incon- han as its chairman returned to adding that they are looking to gruous approach” towards the SRINAGAR: People woke up to their classes yesterday, but said garner increased support from students’ cause, said another stu- a chilly morning here yesterday protests against the BJP member the country’s filmmaking com- dent leader, Reema Kaur. as the mercury dipped to below will go on. Meanwhile, three FTII munity for their cause. “The 139 days of strike have not freezing point in most parts of alumni returned their National During the logjam, students only made us stronger but more Jammu and Kashmir. Awards to join the agitation. held multiple meetings with aware of the state that we today The lowest temperature of The Film and Television Insti- officials of the information and live in,” said Kaur, a final year stu- minus 6.1 degrees Celsius was tute of India students said they broadcasting ministry, and even dent of editing and a part of the recorded in Leh town of Ladakh will continue to protest in a went on a hunger strike. But core committee of the Students region. Schoolchildren hold portraits of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in front “peaceful and democratic man- there was no end to the stalemate. Association that spearheaded the “The overnight minimum of a giant picture of Gates during celebrations to mark his 60th birthday ner” against Chauhan, who they Their protests even found the strike. temperature in Srinagar was in the school premises in Chennai yesterday. say is not fit to head the country’s backing of Congress vice presi- “We voiced ourselves loud and 1.5 degrees Celsius, that is five premier film institute. dent Rahul Gandhi, whose visit to clear but it is the government’s degrees below normal,” an official Ranjit Nair, spokesperson for the FTII campus gave the issue a adamant stand and incongru- of the local weather office said. the FTII Students Association, political twist. ous approach towards our valid The official, however, said the said that the strike was over. Even a slew of filmmakers and demands that has made us com- weather would remain dry dur- Indrani back in hospital “We have come to realize, after actors like Shyam Benegal, Jahnu pletely lose faith,” Kaur said. ing the next 24 hours in Jammu our long-stretched negotiations Barua, Anupam Kher and Ranbir “Looking at the ministry’s and Kashmir. with the government, that the Kapoor, voiced their concern for unrelenting approach and the “There will be clear skies in government is a bully,” a miffed the students. amount of our valuable time Srinagar with the maximum for suspected dengue Nair said. He said the students However, the government spent, we have decided to end the temperature likely to hover will now invite people from all refused to buckle over Chauhan, strike and resume classes. around 16 degrees Celsius,” the MUMBAI: Indrani Mukerjea, authorities to shift her from the over the country who face simi- forcing the student community “However, our voices will not official said. one of the prime accused in the jail to the hospital for better lar problems. to blink. Chauhan, best remem- shut, but grow louder. The pro- The tourist resorts of Gulmarg Sheena Bora murder case, was treatment. The prison authori- “The strike will escalate now... bered for his work as Yudhishtir tests shall continue democrati- and Pahalgam also shivered as the admitted to Sir J J Hospital here ties submitted a report to Magis- It’s time to register our protest all of TV series “Mahabharat”, con- cally and in the peaceful manner mercury dipped below the freez- yesterday for treatment of sus- trate R V Adone, saying her blood over again and take it to different gratulated the students for ending as they have,” Kaur added. ing point. The minimum tem- pected dengue, officials said. platelets level had plummeted to heights,” Nair said. the strike and said over the tel- Earlier, Minister of State for perature in Jammu city was 12.9 She had been complaining of 65,000 which shows dengue sign. To this end, three prominent ephone that it was time for them Information and Broadcast- degrees Celsius. fever and other dengue-related On October 3, Indrani was FTII alumni — Vikrant Pawar to return to their classes. ing Rajyavardhan Rathore had There has been snowfall in all symptoms for a week, they said. rushed to the hospital in a criti- of Maharashtra, Rakesh Shukla Nair said the students are look- blamed the students for taking the higher reaches of the Kashmir A team of medicos from the hos- cal condition following weakness of Uttar Pradesh and Prateek ing forward to meet Chauhan in an “extremely hard line” in the Valley and the Ladakh region last pital checked her condition inside and spent four days in the ICU. Vats of Goa — decided to return the institute, which has produced matter for the lack of a solution. week. the Byculla Jail where she lodged. their National Awards in protest award winning talent like Adoor IANS They later recommended the IANS against what they termed “an Gopalakrishnan, Jahnu Barua, IANS THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 ASIA / INDIA www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 13

Classical dancers Supreme Court Govt to ban surrogacy concerned about women facing service for foreigners arbitrary divorce NEW DELHI: The Supreme Childless foreign couples seek cheap route to parenthood Court has expressed concern over Muslim women facing arbitrary NEW DELHI: The government A top fertility expert branded ing it is in their interests to treat divorce and second marriage of said yesterday it would ban for- the government’s move discrimi- the women well so they produce their husbands even as their first eigners from using surrogate natory, while a leading women’s healthy babies. Dr Nayana Patel, marriages are subsisting. mothers in the country, a move activist warned it could push the one of India’s leading fertility spe- Expressing concern on the likely to hit the booming com- industry underground and out of cialists, said the move discrimi- issue of “gender discrimination... mercial surrogacy industry. reach of regulators. nated against foreigners who were which concerns the rights of Mus- Ranks of childless foreign cou- “Banning commercial surro- also desperate to have children. lim women”, the apex court bench ples have flocked to the country in gacy will send some couples onto “Yes, there need to be strict Classical Kuchipudi dancer Arunima Kumar (right) is reflected in a mir- of Justice Anil R Dave and Jus- recent years looking for a cheap, the black market and deprive checks and counter checks but ror along with classical Kathak dancer Vidha Lal as she gets ready tice Adarsh Kumar Goel said the legal and simple route to parent- other couples of the chance of banning foreigners is not the backstage before her performance at the International Performing Arts issue of rights of Muslim women hood. children,” Ranjana Kumari, answer. It’s inhuman,” Patel said. Festival in Mumbai. Both dancers are Ustad Bismillah Khan Puraskaar against arbitrary divorce sur- Health industry estimates put director of the Centre for Social “There is no exploitation, it’s awardees. faced number of times but was the size of India’s surrogacy busi- Research, said. a voluntary contract between not addressed. ness at `9bn ($138m) and growing “Our research shows many sur- human beings involving an The court said in its judgment at 20 percent a year. rogates do not have health insur- exchange of money. What’s wrong pronounced on October 16 that But critics have said a lack of ance and are paid poorly, among with that?” there was no safeguard “against legislation encourages “rent-a- other issues,” she said, adding that “It’s a dignified earning. Instead `33bn greenfield arbitrary divorce and second womb” exploitation of young, poor stronger regulation rather than of women working as maids, they marriage by her husband during Indian women. In an affidavit to an outright ban was needed. can be surrogates,” said Patel, who currency of the first marriage, the Supreme Court yesterday the The private petition to the top runs the Akanksha fertility clinic resulting in denial of dignity and government said it “does not sup- court seeks a halt to the importa- in the western state of Gujarat. airport soon: Goa CM security to her”. port commercial surrogacy”. tion of human embryos for com- The latest move comes after The apex court said this while “No foreigners can avail surro- mercial purposes. India issued new rules in 2012 PANAJI: The Goa government following a request for qualifica- noting the submissions made by gacy services in India,” it told the Earlier this month the court in barring foreign gay couples would soon float a Request For tion process. lawyers on the question whether court, which is hearing a petition Delhi expressed its concern and and single people from using Proposal (RFP) for the new These firms would submit pro- the Hindu Succession (Amend- regarding the industry, adding ordered the government to spell surrogate mothers to become greenfield international airport posals for airport construction ment) Act, 2005 would have ret- that surrogacy would be available out measures for regulating the parents, drawing sharp criticism at Mopa in north Goa, which after an RFP is issued. “The RFP rospective effect. “only for Indian couples”. industry. from gay rights advocates and would cost around `33bn, Chief will be advertised as soon as it is Directing for a separate pub- Thousands of infertile couples, The government’s affidavit, fertility clinics. Minister Laxmikant Parsekar cleared by the Advocate General’s lic interest litigation to address many from overseas, hire the presented to the court by Solici- The existing rules say foreign said yesterday. office,” Parsekar said. Mopa air- the issue, the bench issued notice wombs of Indian women to carry tor General Ranjit Kumar, said it couples seeking to enter into a “The Mopa airport, includ- port, 45km from Panaji, has been to the Attorney General and their embryos through to birth. would “require some time to bring surrogacy arrangement in India ing six-laning of road from the conceived on a Build Own Operate National Legal Services Author- India, with cheap technology, the law in place”. must be a “man and woman airport to National Highway 17, and Transfer basis. ity, returnable on November 23. skilled doctors and a steady sup- “The government will prohibit (who) are duly married and the will cost around `33bn. The first Dabolim international airport The court said, “Although the ply of local surrogates, is one of and penalise commercial surro- marriage should be sustained at phase costing around `18bn will in the state is presently operated issue was raised before this court relatively few countries where gacy services,” it said. least two years”. be completed by 2019 and cater to by the Indian Navy. The chief in the case of ‘Ahmedabad Women women can be paid to carry The government has been con- The cost of surrogacy in 4.9 million passengers,” Parsekar minister said that the firm win- Action Group vs Union of India’, another’s child. Surrogacy for sulting women’s groups and the India generally ranges from said at a press conference in state ning the bid for airport construc- this court did not go into the profit is illegal in many other health industry on a draft bill, about $18,000 to $30,000, of secretariat here. Five companies tion would operate it for 60 years, merits of the discrimination with countries. the Assisted Reproductive Tech- which around $8,000 goes to the — Airports Authority of India, adding that the share in profit the observation that the issue The process usually involves nology, that seeks to regulate the surrogate mother. The figure is GVK Mumbai, GMR Airport, from its operation would be the involved state policy to be dealt in-vitro fertilisation and embryo industry. roughly a third of the US price. Essel Infra Mumbai and Voluptas most important criterion for win- with by the legislature.” transfer, leading to a rise in fertil- Clinic owners denied ill-treat- Developers — have already been ning the bid. ity centres offering such services. ment of surrogate mothers, say- AFP selected by the state government IANS IANS

African delegates woo Indian investors Spouses of African

NEW DELHI: Calling Africa a 2.5 trillion dollars in 2014, also “land of opportunity”, delegates offers great opportunities in other leaders to see diverse from the world’s second larg- sectors like mining, information est continent yesterday invited and communication technology, Indian investors to tap opportu- water, transportation, housing nities in sectors like infrastruc- and sanitation. Indian culture ture and mining. According to a KPMG-CII The delegates, who are here report, mineral fuel exports from NEW DELHI: Spouses of Afri- to cover all events and the pro- for the ongoing 3rd India-Africa Africa to India grew from 832 can delegates will be treated to gramme was finalised after con- Forum Summit, said there were million dollars in 2005 to over 27.4 a diverse mix of Indian heritage sultations. enormous opportunities in infra- billion dollars in 2014. and culture starting with a visit The first ladies will witness a structure sector as most of the Replying to a question, Ethio- to Swaminarayan Akshardham modern fashion show, highlight- African countries were facing pia’s Foreign Affairs Minister temple today. ing the handlooms of Varanasi acute physical infrastructure bot- Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus They will also interact with and will be treated to Indian food. tlenecks. said his government was giving “solar grandmothers” who light They will also be shown how to “We invite investors from India utmost importance to the small up homes in Africa using solar prepare Indian delicacies within as there exists huge opportuni- and medium enterprises (SME) energy. a short span of time. ties in various sectors, including which was an imperative to gen- Ruchira Kamboj, India’s ambas- The Third India-Africa Forum infrastructure in Africa,” Mala- erate employment. sador to Unesco, told media- Summit got underway on Monday wi’s Trade and Industry Minis- “The SME sector is the cen- persons here that the nearly with the summit meeting being ter Joseph Mwanamvekha said tre of gravity. The government four-hour programme for 17 first held on Thursday. here at the India Africa Business is investing heavily into the sec- ladies will be a “very diverse mix” Roy said that illiterate and Forum. tor,” Ghebreyesus said, adding it and it attempts to show Indian semi-literate women from non- Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Jacob Zuma, President of Wooing local investors, Mwa- had created 2.6 million jobs in the heritage and culture.” electrified villages all over Africa South Africa, prior to the India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi yesterday. namvekha said, Africa, whose country last year. “Solar grandmothers”, the have been trained in six months gross domestic product stood at IANS women, aged over 35, being to turn confident and competent trained on harnessing solar solar engineers. Instructions were energy at Tilonia village in imparted through sign language. Rajasthan’s Ajmer district at an He said the training has been Delegation movements cause traffic snarls organisation called ‘Barefoot Col- imparted since 2008 through lege’ run by Sanjit “Bunker” Roy, India Technical Economic Coop- NEW DELHI: Huge jams were choked due to heavy traffic. teacher in a government school, foreign dignitaries attending the were also present at the media eration (ITEC) programme of the brought traffic to a standstill in “I got stuck in the traffic near posted on Facebook: “I left for my IAFS. The roads leading from interaction. Ministry of External Affairs. many parts of Delhi yesterday Ashram flyover in the evening home in Noida from Connaught Munirka in south Delhi to Gur- Kamboj said the programme Over 270 solar grandmothers, evening due to the movement and was delayed in reaching an Place around 5pm and got stuck gaon in Haryana were choked in for the first ladies was “compos- he said, trained from 36 African of the delegations attending the important meeting. To avoid near Pragati Maidan for 45 min- the evening. ite”. countries have electrified over 160 ongoing India-Africa Forum the traffic, I had to take short- utes.” Delhi Traffic Police had already Asked if spouses could have villages covering nearly 12,000 Summit (IAFS) here. cuts through some lanes,” Arpit Traffic control room informed advised commuters to avoid the been taken to heritage sites like houses and had saved close to one On social media, people com- Saxena, an executive, posted on that the traffic chaos started entire central and New Delhi Qutub Minar and Humayun million litres of kerosene. plained that most of the central, Facebook. around 4pm and it would continue areas. Tomb, she said there was a nar- New Delhi and south Delhi roads Another commuter, Robin, a till 11pm due to the movement of IANS row window of about four hours IANS

Mumbai graffiti J&K residents Navy chief calls for high combat hit by shelling readiness at all times to get township NEW DELHI: Indian Navy chief He also lauded the navy’s ers of the navy deliberate on sev- JAMMU: The Jammu and Admiral R K Dhowan yesterday efforts for its focused action in eral issues related to operation, Kashmir government will build urged commanders to maintain deterring piracy attempts off the combat readiness, administration a township at a safe place for highest combat readiness at all Gulf of Aden and closer to Indian and mordernisation and indigeni- the residents of border villages times. islands in the Arabian Sea. sation of the navy. affected by shelling and firing by Speaking at the conclusion of This comes in the light of the Key technological enablers for Pakistani troops, a state minister the Naval Commanders’ Confer- recent decision by Contact Group transformation of the navy was said yesterday. ence, Dhowan emphasised upon of Piracy off the Coast of Soma- one of the issues on agenda, and Health Minister Choudhary India’s geographic location and lia (CGPCS) to shift the eastern the navy chief called for continued Lal Singh, who visited the bor- the prevailing security situation. limit of High Risk Area from 78 and sustained efforts with pro- der villages in Kathua district of The navy chief said it “demands Degrees East to 65 Degrees East. gressive substitution of imports Jammu region to take stock of the continuous vigil and readiness to Admiral Dhowan highlighted by ‘Make in India’. damage caused by Pakistan firing, respond to any contingencies in that not even one India-owned An official statement said that A student walks past a graffitoed wall in Mumbai yesterday. Graffiti also assured of help from the gov- our area of interest” and urged ship has been hijacked since Octo- the discussions in the conference featuring social awareness messages, religious figures, politicians, as ernment to the affected people. the commanders to “maintain ber 2008 due to the Indian Navy’s will serve as a roadmap for the well as daily life scenes cover the walls along certain streets in Mumbai. He visited some villages where highest combat readiness of our proactive anti-piracy stance. future navy till 2030. Written in English, Hindi or Marathi, these messages are of late serving he met the affected families. platforms and diligent monitoring The conference, which started educational purposes rather than merely embellishing Mumbai. of developments.” last Monday, saw top command- IANS IANS THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 14 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com EUROPE / AMERICAS Online freedom hit as governments ramp up surveillance

WASHINGTON: Global online freedom have become more technologically savvy social and religious issues, according to the government to collect and analyze “free” online, while 28 were classified as declined for a fifth consecutive year as and are often able to circumvent state- the “Freedom on the Net 2015” report. metadata on their networks.” “partly free” and 19 “not free.” The most governments around the world stepped imposed blocks,” said Sanja Kelly, project Freedom House said governments in 14 In Libya, Freedom House cited “a trou- free among the 65 countries assessed was up surveillance and censorship efforts, a director for the report. of the 65 countries passed laws over the bling increase in violence against blog- Iceland, followed by Estonia, Canada, Ger- study showed yesterday. Kelly said that the response around past year to step up electronic surveil- gers, new cases of political censorship, many, Australia, the United States and The annual report by non-government the world to revelations about vast US lance. In another new strategy, a number and rising prices for Internet and mobile Japan. At the bottom of the list was China, watchdog Freedom House said the set- surveillance efforts has led to many gov- of governments are taking aim at encryp- phone services.” In Ukraine, the report worse than runners-up Syria and Iran in backs were especially noticeable in the ernments ramping up their own efforts. tion by users to avoid surveillance. highlighted “more prosecutions for con- terms of a lack of online freedom. Cuba Middle East, reversing gains seen in She said than many countries, includ- Some countries “are trying to stigma- tent that was critical of the government’s and Ethiopia rounded out the bottom five. the Arab Spring. Freedom House found ing democratic regimes, have imple- tise encryption,” Kelly said, citing Turkey policies, as well as increased violence Freedom House voiced special concern declines in online freedom of expression mented “stronger surveillance and data as one example. She said that “under- from pro-Russian paramilitary groups in the report about laws and policies, like in 32 of the 65 countries assessed since retention laws” following the revelations mining online encryption and anonymity against users who posted pro-Ukraine France’s, requiring Internet firms to keep June 2014, with “notable declines” in from documents leaked by former intel- weakens the Internet for everyone, but content in the eastern regions.” so-called metadata, which includes the Libya, France and Ukraine. ligence contractor Edward Snowden. especially for human rights activists and The report said most countries in the time, origin and destination of online The deterioration also stems from “Instead of real reforms, we are see- independent journalists.” Middle East and North Africa, where the communications. governments pressuring Internet firms ing more countries pass laws to increase The report said online freedom took a emergence of the “Arab Spring” in 2010 The report said criticism of the author- — including US giants like Google and their surveillance power,” she said. hit in France from new restrictions on and 2011 was aided in part by activists’ ities was most likely to attract censorship Twitter but also locally-based services — The researchers found 61 percent of online content that could be seen as an use of online social media, were cracking or punishment. It found authorities in to remove disputed content, even satire Internet users live in countries where “apology for terrorism” and from a new down on government critics. It cited a 40 of 65 countries imprisoned people for which is aimed at leaders, the Freedom criticism of the government, military or surveillance law. case in Morocco where police detained sharing information concerning politics, House report said. ruling family has been subject to censor- It also noted France’s “sweeping leg- 17-year old rapper Othman Atiq for three religion or society through digital net- Some governments are taking the ship. And 58 percent live in countries islation requiring telecommunications months after he criticised authorities in works, up from 38 in last year’s report. strategy of targeting online companies where bloggers or others were jailed carriers and providers to, among other online videos. because “they know that average users for sharing content online on political, things, install ‘black boxes’ that enable Overall, 18 countries were rated as AFP

Michelle Obama Migrant crisis threatens Schengen zone to visit Qatar and Jordan next month Austria to build border fence with Slovenia WASHINGTON: US First Lady Michelle Obama will travel to VIENNA: Austria said yester- movement of people and goods. metres either side of the Spielfeld Qatar and Jordan next month to day that it would build a fence But Interior Minister Johanna border crossing, where thousands continue her longstanding efforts along its border with fellow EU Mikl-Leitner insisted the barrier of migrants have arrived in recent to promote girls’ education, the state Slovenia to “control” the was “not about shutting down the weeks. Mikl-Leitner — who last White House said yesterday. migrant influx, in a blow to the border”. “This is about ensuring week said it was time to build The US First Lady will visit EU’s cherished passport-free an orderly, controlled entry into “fortress Europe” — stressed the a school in Amman built with Schengen zone. our country. Also, a fence has a situation could escalate as winter technical and financial support Both countries have become gate,” she said yesterday. sets in and migrants grow impa- from the US Agency for Inter- key transit points for tens Big rifts have opened up tient at having to wait at border national Development and plans of thousands of refugees and between EU members over how posts in cold weather. to commend Jordan’s “generosity migrants seeking to reach north- to handle Europe’s worst refugee She pointed the finger at Ger- and commitment to educating all ern Europe ahead of the winter, crisis since World War II, which many, which is expecting up to one children living within its borders,” and before more potential EU has seen more than 700,000 peo- million asylum-seekers this year, a statement said. border closures. ple land on the continent’s south- saying border police there proc- Due to the conflict in Syria, Vienna’s announcement ern shores so far this year, the essed too few migrants and criti- a number of Jordanian schools prompted sharp criticism from majority from Syria, Iraq and cising Chancellor Angela Merkel’s have welcomed Syrian students Berlin amid an escalating spat Afghanistan. open-door policy. Her German to their classrooms. Jordan is over Austria’s approach, under- The flow has overwhelmed counterpart Thomas de Maiziere hosting more than 600,000 Syr- lining how the crisis is straining nations along the migrant trail hit back, accusing Austrian bor- ian refugees, according to the UN relations within the EU. from Greece through the Balkans, der police of waving through thou- High Commissioner for Refugees. “We do not believe that the cur- already prompting Hungary — an sands of migrants without properly Servicemen stand guard as migrants and refugees walk towards buses in Obama will also visit the ancient rent migrant crisis that Europe is EU and Schengen member — to informing local authorities. Sentilj, northeastern Slovenia, yesterday. city and archaeological site of facing can be resolved with the seal its southern borders with razor At the Austrian-German bor- Petra in Jordan, which President building of fences or walls,” Ger- wire. The human cost of the crisis der, diplomatic spats were low on 90,000 have arrived in the last two enia. It has also vowed to set up Barack Obama visited in 2013. man government spokesman Stef- rose as Greek officials found the the migrants’ list of worries. weeks, since Hungary sealed its 100,000 places in reception cen- In Doha, the First Lady will fen Seibert said. body of a seven-year-old boy near Germany is seeking to crack frontier with Croatia. Ljubljana tres in Greece and the Balkans. speak at the World Innovation The small Alpine nation of the island of Lesbos, with six more down on economic migrants, with warned it too would shut its border The crisis has boosted the far- Summit for Education. She will Slovenia also reiterated its read- migrants also feared drowned. tens of thousands of rejected asy- if the EU did not stick to a 17-point right across Europe, including also visit the US military’s Al iness to erect a fence along its European Commission Presi- lum applicants from Balkan coun- action plan announced at Sunday’s in the Netherlands where Geert Udeid air base. Croatian frontier if new EU plans dent Jean-Claude Juncker met tries due to be sent home in the Balkans summit. “As a European I Wilders’ anti-immigration Free- AFP aimed at improving the situation Austrian Chancellor Werner Fay- coming months. De Maiziere has do not desire (a fence) but the state dom Party now leads opinion failed to produce quick results. mann to discuss the situation, as also urged Afghans to stay and will be forced into it if the com- polls. Dutch King Willem-Alex- Republicans Austria’s move will intensify the EU said it had “not been noti- rebuild their wartorn country mitments are not fulfilled,” Prime ander and senior politicians called concerns about the EU’s cher- fied” of Vienna’s decision. instead of coming to Europe. Minister Miro Cerar said. for calm as tensions flared over choose Paul Ryan ished Schengen system, a cru- Few details have been released Further down the migrant As part of the plan, the EU has sheltering around 60,000 asylum- cial part of European integration so far about the planned barrier, trail, Slovenia has been struggling pledged to send 400 police officers seekers this year. for House Speaker efforts, which allows for the free which is set to run several kilo- to cope with the influx — nearly from other bloc members to Slov- AFP WASHINGTON: US House Republicans yesterday elected Paul Ryan, a youthful, popular Invictus Games and wonkish conservative, as New Portugal govt their candidate for Speaker of Cameron warns against the House of Representatives — faces November 10 a move they hope will unite their fractured camp. challenge with Left Norway-EU model for UK Republican leaders said Ryan, 45, won a closed-door election to LISBON: Portugal’s new cen- LONDON: Prime Minister European Union but is part of the become the party’s pick to replace tre-right minority government David Cameron yesterday warned European Economic Area along Speaker John Boehner. “Now it will face an early challenge on against calls by some euroscep- with Iceland and Liechtenstein. is official, Paul Ryan wins GOP November 10 from a left-wing tics for Britain to adopt a Nor- Some eurosceptics want Britain Speaker nomination. On to the coalition, in the wake of incon- wegian model for relations with to leave the EU and negotiate similar floor,” congressman Bill Huizenga clusive elections, parliament said the European Union as debate agreements with the bloc. Ahead of posted on Twitter. yesterday. heats up ahead of a membership Cameron’s trip to Iceland, the Daily A full vote on the floor of the Prime Minister Pedro Passos referendum. Telegraph quoted a Downing Street Republican-controlled House is Coelho won re-election in the “I would guide very strongly source as saying that Britain being scheduled today. Barring any dis- October 4 polls but failed to retain against that,” Cameron told outside the EU would not be “a land aster, Ryan will be elevated to the a parliamentary majority, a par- lawmakers in parliament at the of milk and honey”. most important job in Congress, tial victory that came despite four weekly Prime Minister’s Ques- “People need to understand putting him second in the line of difficult years of austerity. tions, just before leaving for that there are significant down- presidential succession after the His new government will take Iceland to attend the Northern sides,” the source said. Cameron vice president. office tomorrow, and he is due to Future Forum. “Norway actually has promised to hold a referen- Lawmakers said Ryan had present its programme to parlia- Britain’s Prince Harry hands US First Lady Michelle Obama the basket- pays as much per head to the EU dum on EU membership before secured only 200 votes in the ment on November 9. ball at the end of a game played by wounded warriors at Fort Belvoir, as we do, they actually take twice the end of 2017 and has said he 247-member Republican confer- The Socialist Party (PS) and as many, per head, migrants as we will campaign to stay if he can ence, leaving him shy of the 218 Virginia, yesterday. Prince Harry is at Fort Belvoir to meet soldiers and fellow parties to its left, which do in this country, but of course obtain reforms that would loosen votes to win outright victory spread the word about the Invictus Games, which supports wounded between them won 122 of the 230 they have no seat at the table, no Britain’s ties with the rest of the on the floor of the 435-member seats in parliament, have vowed to warriors. Prince Harry spearheaded the Invictus Games, which was first ability to negotiate.” European Union. House today. pass a motion against the political held in London last September. The next Invictus Games is planned Norway is not a member of the AFP AFP blueprint in a move that would for May in Orlando, Florida. bring down the government. Law- maker Duarte Pacheco said the vote would take place on Novem- ber 10. Portugal’s largest union, the General Confederation of Por- Trump, Carson in spotlight as Republicans brace for debate tuguese Workers which is close to the Communist Party, called for a demonstration outside parliament WASHINGTON: Donald strong populist currents in their but dropped to his knees seeking the “mud pit,” and his campaign CNBC — is whether Jeb Bush, the that day to demand an “alterna- Trump, the longtime frontrun- party, Carson appears to be catch- more support. appearances have highlighted son and brother of two presidents, tive politics of the left”. ner in the Republican presiden- ing up to Trump. “Iowa, will you get your num- his measured temperament. will go after Trump. Portuguese President Anibal tial race, gears up for battle in a The retired neurosurgeon and bers up please?” he said. “I prom- On Tuesday, a new Carson ad Despite raising money as the Cavaco Silva charged Passos Coe- third nationally televised candi- only African-American in the ise you I will do such a good job.” emerged showing the soft-spoken early frontrunner, Bush has so far lho, 51, with forming a government dates’ debate, with fellow outsider race edged ahead of Trump in a Trump could come out swing- doctor and author in a buoyant failed to break out of the pack, even though his centre-right bloc Ben Carson hot on his heels. national New York Times/CBS ing against his rivals, particularly mood, relishing his outsider sta- and an argument could be made won only 107 seats. PS leader Anto- Millions of Americans are News poll released on Tuesday. Carson, whom he has criticized tus. “I’m running for president, that he would benefit from show- nio Costa, 54, has claimed he should expected to watch the debate It marked the latest sign of slip- in recent days as a low-energy and I’m very much outside the ing some backbone and standing become premier, saying he could between 10 Republican presiden- page for the billionaire real estate candidate. Trump joked recently box,” he beamed, after dismiss- up to Trump. But one major donor muster a coalition with the Left tial hopefuls, at an arena at the tycoon, and a portent of fireworks that Carson did not realise he had ing Washington elites for saying said Bush is taking the long view, Bloc — which is allied to Greece’s University of Colorado in Boulder, as the hyper-competitive Trump surged in polls because he was too he is too unconventional to win. expecting the Trump “phenom- ruling anti-austerity Syriza party less than 100 days before the first seeks to reaffirm his position atop busy “sleeping.” One open question for the enon” to fade once voters start — along with the Communist and statewide nominating contests. the Republican pyramid. Don’t expect Carson to plunge evening debate — which begins paying closer attention to policy Green parties. As traditional candidates During a rally Tuesday night into the muck. He said Sunday at 0000 GMT today and is being specifics. AFP struggle to make headway against in Sioux City, Iowa, Trump all he would not be dragged into broadcast by cable network AFP THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 FEATURES www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 15 Artificial intelligence is moving from lab to playroom By Dominic Basulto can’t be answered, there is a fallback author of the new book Reclaiming serious issues to consider. The Hello response that is perfect for just about Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Barbie toy, for example, has already rtificial intelligence, which any situation - “Really? No way!” Age, we as a society are experiencing a attracted the negative attention of pri- has already made inroads Hello Barbie will even remember con- “robotic moment.” We no longer expect vacy advocates, who claim that the toy into fields ranging from versational points from the past. It will artificially intelligent machines to be fully violates the right to privacy for chil- medicine to aerospace engi- recall whether a child has brothers or human — as long as they can compen- dren under the age of 13 (something neering, could end up on sisters, for example, or when they last sate in other ways. “It’s not that we have that ToyTalk and Mattel clearly disa- Aholiday shopping lists this year. That’s played together. really invented machines that love us or gree with). And the Google teddy bear because several toy companies — includ- Taking a similar tack, Elemental Path, care about us in any way, shape or form,” immediately attracted attention from the ing industry leader Mattel — are planning maker of the CogniToys line, is planning she says, “but that we are ready to believe British Broadcasting Corporation as a to roll out an assortment of AI-enabled to roll out in December a $119.99 talking that they do.” “creepy Internet toy” and comparisons to toys for kids as young as 3. dinosaur for children as young as 5 that Future AI toys promise to be even the “super” teddy bear in A.I., the Steven The one toy that everyone has been is powered by the cognitive computing more realistic as they go beyond just Spielberg film from 2001. talking about is Mattel’s Hello Barbie, capabilities of the IBM Watson system. speech recognition to involve sophisti- Another concern, as with any object which is powered by a proprietary plat- The first set of questions and answers for cated sensors capable of understanding hooked up to the Internet, is that there is form that was developed by ToyTalk, a the CogniToys Green Dino (pictured) specific gestures. In May, for exam- always the chance of getting hacked. Play San Francisco-based AI company founded were generated by convening parent ple, Google published a patent for an experts, too, have weighed in, claiming by two former Pixar employees. The doll, focus groups in Brooklyn. However, since Internet-connected teddy bear hooked that these “smart toys” might actually slated to hit shelves in November, will the dinosaur is connected via wireless up with sensors, cameras, microphones be bad for children. They claim that the retail for $74.99. Internet, it can learn in real time and get and a wireless Internet connection. In the playthings could reduce imaginative play As the newest iteration of the iconic answers to questions that might not have patent, Google suggests that the robotic and even inspire a number of negative Barbie doll that has been around since been programmed into it from the outset. teddy bear might be able to control a behavioral patterns in children. 1959, Hello Barbie uses a combination of In the toy’s Kickstarter video, which home environment. If AI toys are ever going to catch on, a microphone to record conversations, raised $275,000 from more than 2,000 To see how gesture-sensing technol- toy companies clearly must overcome WiFi to transfer those conversations to a backers, you can see the power of partner- ogy might be combined with AI to sim- the “creepiness” factor. They also must computer server, voice-recognition soft- ing with IBM Watson. A child might ask, ulate real-world behaviours, check out address the potential for their products ware to figure out what the child just said “How far is it to the moon?” or “What is the MiPosaur, unveiled by WowWee toys to fundamentally change the nature of and an algorithm to determine what to the speed of light?” The Watson-powered plastic toy constitutes intelligence, and at the beginning of the year. A YouTube how we interact with people and objects say next to the child, who might range AI engine processes the question – and there have been other smart toys before, video produced for Toy Fair New York in around us. in age from 3 to 9. In some cases, the here’s the AI parlor trick - adapts the something is fundamentally different February shows how these robotic dino- These toys are essentially deconstruct- conversations with Hello Barbie can go response to the age and development about the CogniToys Green Dino or the saurs can go into “gesture mode,” “leash ing all the things that makes humans spe- as deep as 200 exchanges between child level of the child. Think of the dinosaur Hello Barbie. They are able to understand mode” or “food mode” and respond to the cial — and replacing them with sensors, and doll. as a talking companion for your child — conversations, give intelligent responses gestures of a human hand or an interac- computer servers, software and algo- A child might ask, “Want to play a a companion who also happens to have and learn on the fly. They can more than tive tracking ball, simulating the types of rithms. This holiday shopping season, we game?” Hello Barbie then immediately the cognitive ability of a prize-winning just answer a series of simple questions behaviours that you might expect from a might find out what the world’s toughest accesses one of 8,000 possible responses “Jeopardy!” contestant. with one-off replies, the way one might well-trained pet. critics — our kids — have to say about to simulate the back-and-forth of a typi- While you can split hairs about expect from Siri. Of course, just because these are toys that. cal child’s conversation. If the question whether a real-time response from a According to MIT’s Sherry Turkle, doesn’t mean that there aren’t some THE WASHINGTON POST

Style it your way with Watching TV for long may Nespresso Pixie Clips shorten your life: Study iewing television for over can have many different adverse espresso has taken the with two pairs of exchangeable Vthree-four hours daily is asso- health effects,” Keadle noted. coffee experience to a clips but the fun doesn’t stop ciated with increased risk of mor- In this study, the researchers Nnew level by launching there. A total of 12 others pairs tality from most of the major causes looked at more than 221,000 indi- new Pixie Clips machine. This of clips will be available from of death including cancer and heart viduals aged 50-71 years old who machine features exchangeable nespresso.com or from your local diseases, warns a new study. were free of chronic disease at side panels that mean you can boutique. Pop, Arty, Elegant or “We know that television view- study entry. They confirmed the adapt your machine to suit your High-tech, choose your preference ing is the most prevalent leisure association between excessive TV style or the latest design trends. and style it your way – the pos- time sedentary behaviour and our viewing and higher mortality risk “With a simple clipping system, sibilities are numerous,” it added. working hypothesis is that it is from cancer and heart disease. changing the style of the machine The Pixie machine features two an indicator of overall physical In addition, they identified new couldn’t be easier. Choose from an programmable cup size buttons to inactivity,” explained lead inves- associations with higher risk of extensive range of interchangeable deliver the correct serving size of two pairs of clips (Black & Lemon Decorative panels can be bought tigator Sarah Keadle from the death from most of the leading covers and reinvent your machine an Espresso or Lungo coffee. The Neon or White & Coral Neon) is separately through all Nespresso US National Cancer Institute, causes of death in the US, such and give it a new look as quickly foldable drip tray support accom- available in all Nespresso bou- channels. Customers can choose Bethesda, Maryland. as diabetes, influenza/pneumo- as you would change clothes,” a modates differing cups for espresso tiques worldwide, as well as on the from many original looks. “In this context, our results fit nia, Parkinson’s disease and liver company press release said. and milk coffee lovers alike. Nespresso website and from the within a growing body of research disease. “Pixie Clips comes complete The newest Pixie machine with Nespresso Customer Care Centres. THE PENINSULA indicating that too much sitting IANS

Babyshop unveils autumn/winter collection

abyshop recently launched its winter collection is that it introduces Boys Autumn/Winter collection. The different prints such as vibrant exotic Digital Dapper: This look offers a focus Bcollection entwines chic style with blooms on dark jersey, and brings about on British heritage with country pursuits. warmth and comfort. It brings to life the an autumnal theme with leaves, sticks It highlights the traditional fabrics and popular winter themes, which are repre- and pine cones in addition to popular prints like corduroy and checks with a sented with classic shapes, floral prints animal prints to perfectly fit the theme,” colour palette of forest green, warm beige and ruffles for girls. The same can be seen Hale added. and slate grey. in the boys collection with the combina- Be Smart: Highlighting the daintiness tion of formal and casual, creating the Girls of bow-ties, with polite slogans, this look perfect everyday look. Smart Casual: The range comes with is only for those little gentlemen. “Gone are the days when parents’ adaptable blazers, tie blouses, and wrap Keeping in mind the spirit of the sea- would pick out their children’s clothes. skirts to highlight the formal yet casual son, Babyshop has also introduced multi- We are now in a time when each child look. The colour palette of olive, navy, buys within the toddlers and infants has an individual preference of style, and and brown, further strengthen the neat category with exciting purchase options. prefer to select their own clothes. At look, which is far from the traditional kid Price points for these start in the tod- Babyshop, we have kept that key factor friendly pinks and blues. dler category at QR39 for two turtle neck in mind, and are offering various styles, Floral Fantasy: Bringing to the fore- t-shirts for boys with deals going up to colors, and fabrics, whilst keeping the front the elegance of winter fabrics, this a maximum of QR89 for three pieces of warmth and comfort of the children in look entwines an eccentric mix of pattern garments for toddler girls. The collection mind,” commented Elizabeth Mac Hale, and print with fresh pastels highlighted is available across all 6 stores in Qatar. Head Buyer, Babyshop. by bright colors – perfect for confident “What’s most exciting about the little ladies. THE PENINSULA

Deepika Padukone chooses comfort in clothes over trends ctress Deepika Padukone (pic- actress, who has come out with her think the idea behind the label is to film “Bajirao Mastani”, but “maybe in tured) doesn’t like to follow new apparel line ‘All About You’, said. encourage women to be themselves the future if we get into Indian wear, Afashion trends and says that Asked about fashion must-haves, and to encourage girls to dress in a we might consider trying it out.” in clothes she chooses comfort over the top actress said: “something in way that they feel comfortable.” The actress is currently not looking “everything else.” black was the safest bet as it could “Another aspect behind the label is at any other scripts and was focusing “Yes, there are girls who subscribe come in handy in any kind of ocassion to show people what my own personal all her energy in her existing projects. to fashion magazines and like to follow like a formal dinner.” style would be like as I have always “I think a person can be creative in trends and like to keep with it. But I She also reiterated her need of being been styled for a film or a red car- many ways and ‘All about you’ is just don’t belong to that group. I belong to comfortable over everything else and pet,” she added. Deepika said that me exploring my other side of creativ- a group of girls who choose to be com- not accessorising too much. the apparel line doesn’t feature any ity,” Padukone said. fortable over everything else,” the Piku About her apparel line, she said: “I clothes from the actress’s forthcoming IANS THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 16 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com MORNING BREAK

Prayer Timings Weather Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with chance of rain at Fajr 04.22 am Zuhr 11.18 am Maghrib 04.57 pm Minimum: 30o C Maximum: 36o C Shorook 05.39 am Asr 02.31 pm Isha 06.27 pm places special to the HIGH TIDE 06:15 - 17:45LOW TIDE 12:45 - 23:45 North maybe thun- dery at places. ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes’ doesn’t try hard

WASHINGTON: With the extends to Link’s new ability to “Tri Force Heroes” is intended resources, the group can only be addition in recent years of such commission and wear custom to be played locally or online with as strong as the weakest Link. supremely enjoyable multiplayer ensembles that grant him differ- two (but never one) other play- As with most multiplayer Nin- games as “Mario Kart 8,” ‘’Super ent powers. Putting on a parka ers. Several of the game’s puzzles tendo games, the ability to speak Smash Bros” and “Splatoon,” will keep the little guy from slid- require the threesome to stand with other players isn’t included. Nintendo seemed to have finally ing around in ice caverns, while on each other’s shoulders to reach Instead, the only method of com- figured out fun ways for modern donning a cheerleader outfit will keys or conquer creatures. Besides munication is to bizarrely tap gamers to play together online. boost the energy levels of his pals. a sword, they are each bestowed on different emoji-like icons on That can’t be said of the newest It’s a cute touch for a game filled with a second tool at the start of the bottom screen of the Nin- entry in the “Legend of Zelda” with frustrations. each level, which they must use tendo 3DS. Unless players are series. It’s possibly the worst While “Tri Force Heroes” looks to overcome obstacles. completely in simpatico, they’re “Zelda” to date. like a “Zelda” game, it certainly In the vein of past “Zelda” doomed from the outset. The inane plot of “The Leg- doesn’t have the spirit of one. games, there are several stimulat- Most maddening of all, if any- end of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes” Instead of a fantastical world ing spatial puzzles to solve along one happens to be disconnected in ($39.99 for the Nintendo 3DS) to explore, this Link is confined the way. However, “Tri Force the middle of battle, the remain- finds the series’ spikey-eared pro- to a tiny village and must choose Heroes” just doesn’t make it easy ing players are booted bounty-less tagonist is no longer a lone star. from a list of monotonous dun- to play well with others. back to the beginning of the level. As the title suggests, Link must geons to tackle. Because the art There’s an option to singu- For the usually flawless “Leg- now be part of a trio of look-alikes style of “Tri Force Heroes” so larly play through levels with a end of Zelda” series, three is not who are tasked with taking down closely resembles 2013’s captivat- solo Link who can swap bodies a magic number. Despite provid- a witch who’s cursed the king- ing “A Link Between Worlds,” this with lifeless clones. It’s colossally ing Link with a glamorous new dom’s princess with a bad sense entry feels more like a download- clunky. Unfortunately, teaming wardrobe, another charming ward “Tri Force Heroes” doesn’t One-and-a-half-stars out of four. of style. able extra than a true stand-alone up with others isn’t much more musical score and a new way to stack up when compared with The frivolous focus on fashion “Zelda” adventure. satisfying. Because a group shares join other adventurers, the awk- previous “Zelda” installments. AP Palau creates huge ocean sanctuary KOROR, Palau: The tiny Pacific fishing which has driven some spe- The sanctuary will be phased in predator and helping curb demand island nation of Palau created a vast cies to the brink of extinction. over five years, eventually leaving for shark fin soup. marine sanctuary the size of Spain “A small island nation can have only a relatively small area of Pal- Conservation efforts are under- yesterday, banning fishing across a big impact on the ocean,” he said au’s waters open to fishing by locals way in the Pacific to create a net- the bulk of its waters to preserve ahead of a ceremony yesterday to but not the foreign trawlers which work of marine parks across the the ocean for future generations. officially sign off on the reserve. dominate the Pacific industry. The region to ensure one of the world’s At 500,000sqkm, the new sanctu- “Island communities have been no-fishing plan prioritises tourism last pristine ocean ecosystems is ary is one of the largest in the world among the hardest hit by the threats — which contributes about $160m or managed sustainably. and covers an underwater wonder- facing the ocean. Creating this sanc- 50 percent of gross domestic product In 2012 the Cook Islands unveiled a land containing 1,300 species of fish tuary is a bold move that the people annually — over the tuna industry, 1,065 million square kilometre marine and 700 types of coral. of Palau recognise as essential to our which contributes around $5.5m a park while Kiribati and Tokelau have Palau President Tommy Remenge- survival.” year. also declared huge protected zones. sau said the sanctuary, comprising The archipelago, part of the larger Palau created the world’s first New Zealand announced plans last 80 percent of the nation’s maritime island group of Micronesia in the shark sanctuary in 2009 and about month to create a marine sanctuary D ivers looking at yellowtail fusilier fish on the tiny Pacific island territory, would allow the ocean to west Pacific, has a population of just one-third of countries have now fol- the size of France by 2016. nation of Palau. heal after decades of industrialised 18,000. lowed suit, changing attitudes to the AFP

‘Saltwater’ navigates All-female Russian crew turbulent Turkish times starts Moon ISTANBUL: Disparate ideas ened off art crowds that reached like a sea-borne zoo, an Abo- a record 450,000 this week. They mission test riginal peace treaty and the lost stop at bathhouses, hotels and birdsong of a ruined Armenian garages in a kind of scavenger MOSCOW: Six Russian women capital form a cohesive body of hunt for art through the city. yesterday clambered into a mock work at this year’s Istanbul Bien- Christov-Bakargiev, who spaceship to begin a unique nial, a top international art show brought a lecture series to Kabul experiment testing how an all- taking place in turbulent times. during the 2012 documenta fair, female crew would interact on a “Saltwater: A Theory of said art is most vital in times of trip to the Moon and back. Thought Forms,” drafted by strife. “I am interested in working For eight days, the female US-based art historian Carolyn in conflict zones.” volunteers will live inside a Christov-Bakargiev, is inspired Djambawa Marawili, a 62-year wood-panelled suite of rooms at by the waterways that shape this Aboriginal Australian, brought his Moscow’s Institute of Biomedical ancient city, and the sprawling own work as well as rare artefacts Problems, renowned for its wacky show set in 36 venues stretches from his Yolngu people, including research into the psychologi- from a Black Sea lighthouse to a graphic that served as a treaty cal and physical effects of space the island refuge of the Russian with white settlers in 1935. “I can travel. revolutionary Leon Trotsky. see there are reasons for conflict The institute in 2010 locked six The title evokes salt’s dual here. By bringing our art all this male international volunteers in nature to heal and corrode. “Salt way, maybe we can open eyes and an isolation experiment lasting is my way of speaking about minds. Making peace is what we 520 days, to simulate a flight to power,” she said. “Art does not do with art,” Marawili said. Mars and back. belong to one side or the other. It Most references to nearby “Such a crew is taking part serves a third: people.” conflicts are deliberately oblique, for the first time in a simulation The Istanbul Biennial, now in and Christov-Bakargiev bristled experiment. It’s interesting for its 14th edition, opened in Septem- at art-world criticism the show us to see what is special about ber against a backdrop of violence. glosses over Turkey’s current the way a female crew communi- Fighting between the Turkish problems. “You shed light on the cates,” said Sergei Ponomaryov, army and the outlawed Kurdistan present by looking at the past,” the experiment’s supervisor. Workers Party that erupted sud- she said. “It will be particularly interest- denly in July wrecked a tenuous A dozen artists examine the ing in terms of psychology,” said peace process. massacres of Armenians by the institute’s director Igor Usha- A suicide bombing blamed on Ottoman Turks early in the last kov. “I’d like to wish you a lack Islamic State killed 102 people in century, including Belgian-born of conflicts, even though they say the capital this month ahead of Francis Alys’ black-and-white that in one kitchen, two house- an election on November 1. War video “The Silence of Ani”, in wives find it hard to live together,” in Syria has sparked an influx which children play among the he added. of two million refugees, tens of ghostly ruins of Ani, the former The volunteers include scien- thousands of whom have made seat of the Armenian kingdom. tific researchers, a doctor and a the treacherous voyage to Europe. psychologist. The upheaval has not fright- REUTERS AFP

Father, son fugitives held in Australia

SYDNEY: Two of Australia’s authorities launching a manhunt resisted arrest. New South Wales most wanted men, a father and across three states for the men Police Assistant Commissioner son, were caught yesterday after dubbed “modern day bushrang- Clint Pheeney said the body found leading police on a near two-week ers”. after the arrests was believed to chase that riveted the nation, Wanted for a string of property be that of a 68-year-old man miss- with a decomposed body found and violent crimes, they evaded ing since October 8. “Overall, this at their isolated hideout. capture despite multiple sightings has been a very intense operation The case of Gino and Mark until a tip-off led heavily armed which has spanned a number of Stocco — on the run for eight police to a farm in Dunedoo, states,” he added, as a murder years — has enthralled Australia’s 345km northwest of Sydney. investigation was launched. media since they opened fire on No shots were fired. Both men police during a car chase, with suffered minor injuries as they AFP Thursday 29 October 2015 15 Muharram 1437 Volume 20 Number 6598 Price: QR2

www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 Industries Qatar records Ooredoo Group nine-month QR3.8bn net profit profit touches QR1.8bn DOHA: Ooredoo Group profit for nine months ending Septem- Sales volume significantly up by more than 12pc ber 2015 reached QR1.8bn. The group’s profit attributable to DOHA: Industries Qatar (IQ), position even under stressed trad- nance days in the current year shareholders grew 102 percent one of the region’s industrial ing environment. since most of the group’s pro- to QR756m in the third quarter giants with interests in the pro- Reported revenue for the nine duction facilities completed their of 2015, from QR375m in the cor- duction of a wide range of pet- months period was QR4.1bn, a planned and warranty mainte- responding quarter previous year. rochemical, fertiliser and steel modest decrease of 12.1 percent, nance shutdown in 2014 resulting The growth in profit was sup- products, recorded a net profit over the first nine months of 2014. in a significantly higher mainte- ported by improved margins and of QR3.8bn for the period ended However, on a like-for-like basis, nance days during 2014. Accord- the sale of non-core investments. September, 2015. management reporting revenue ingly, the current year production Group’s customer base reached The group recorded strong — assuming proportionate con- utilisation reached 104.7 percent. almost 115m at the end of Sep- financial results across all seg- solidation under IAS 31 — was Net profit for the period under tember 2015, an increase of 20 ments during the current year QR12.3bn, a decrease of QR1.2bn review was down QR0.9bn, or 18.8 percent or nearly 19 million cus- amidst the current economic or 8.8 percent, versus the same percent, against the same period tomers. This increase has been environment as the sales volumes period of 2014. of 2014. This reduction in net driven by strong performances grew in excess of 12 percent on This year-on-year reduction profit was entirely driven by the in Indonesia, Myanmar, Algeria, last year following the return was primarily driven by a signifi- reduced revenues resulting from Qatar, and Oman. to normal operations of most of cant reduction in petrochemi- price deflation across all seg- “Ooredoo showed healthy Ooredoo Chairman Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani (left) the group’s productions facilities cal product prices following the ments despite the group vastly growth in customer numbers and Group Chief Executive Officer Dr Nasser Marafih. which were on extensive main- oil price decline that began in benefited from improved sales adding nearly 19 million net new tenance during the first half of early Q4, 2014 which continued volumes. Significant price defla- customers in the last 12 months. 2014. Selling prices, primarily in to remain low throughout 2015, tion noted across petrochemical Revenue growth in local currency term value potential of Ooredoo, growth in local currency terms the petrochemical and steel seg- and a moderate reduction in the and fuel additive segments follow- terms continued across our key despite some of the challenges we in Qatar, Oman, Indonesia, ment were, however, impacted fertiliser product prices driven by ing the oil price plunge that began markets demonstrating strong face, such as currency deprecia- Myanmar, Algeria, Kuwait and significantly due to the prevail- favorable market conditions pri- in late 2014, and fertiliser prices underlying performance of the tion in some of our markets and the Maldives. Excluding forex ing depressed oil prices. Cash marily for some of the key sup- were moderately down on last group and significant market instability in Iraq,” said Sheikh impact, group revenue would position across the group has plier markets. year driven by favourable market potential for us in our footprint. Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud have increased by 4 percent on reached QR9.0bn after paying Sales volumes, however were conditions across some of the key In addition, the group profit mar- Al Thani, Chairman of Ooredoo. year on year basis. the 2014 dividend of QR4.2bn, an significantly up on last year as supplier markets. gins showed an improved trend Group’s revenue reached Continued on page 18 increase of QR1bn, or 12.1 per- the group benefited by a compara- in the third quarter of 2015. We QR24.2bn in the nine months cent, reflecting a strong liquidity tively lower number of mainte- THE PENINSULA remain optimistic of the long of 2015 supported by revenue THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 18 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS

Qatar Airways, Qatar remains preferred market for QIF JetBlue expand London-listed Fund’s country focus is due to attractive valuation and high dividend yield code-share

DOHA: The London-listed Qatar preferred market in the GCC, (13.2 percent NAV). QIF’s Invest- sector loans declined 1.0 percent the non-hydrocarbon sector with Investment Fund’s (QIF) net asset due to the stable politics, sizeable ment Adviser reduced exposure to during the same period. The bank- demand for domestic goods and partnership value (NAV) declined 6.6 percent hydrocarbon reserves, non-hydro- Industries Qatar and Gulf Inter- ing sector loans to deposit ratio services remaining strong. QNB during the third quarter of 2015 carbon sector economic growth, national Services as crude oil stood at 115 percent at the end of Group estimates GDP growth of (Q3, 15) as its holdings such as combined with attractive market prices remain low, while increas- August compared to 109 percent 4.7 percent in 2015 rising to 6.4 Industries Qatar (-14.6 percent ), valuations and high dividend yield. ing its holding in Qatar Electricity at the end of December 2014. QIF percent in 2016 and 2017. The non- Gulf International Services (-18.8 QIF remains overwight in the and Water. believes that credit growth should hydrocarbon sector is estimated percent) and Masraf Al Rayan Qatari banking sector, including QIF’s real estate weight reduced remain encouraging, underpinned to grow 10 percent per annum (-7.5 percent) impacted portfolio financial services, at 53.7 percent to 6.6 percent from 8.8 percent in by infrastructure spending, non- between 2015 and 2017. Hydrocar- performance. versus 43.2 percent for the QE Q2. Exposure to the telecom sec- hydrocarbon sector growth and bon GDP is likely to decline by 0.5 As at September 2015, the QIF Index. According to Qatar Central tor remained broadly unchanged, growing population. percent in 2015 as oil fields con- share price was at a 12.7 percent bank data published in August, the while transportation increased An update on Qatar’s macr- tinue to mature but it is estimated discount to NAV per share. At banking sector has grown 5.5 per- from 5.1 percent to 8 percent. oeconomic fundamentals, noted to expand 2.7 percent in 2016 and September 30, QIF had 20 hold- cent so far in 2015, driven by loan Exposure to the consumer and non-hydrocarbon sector GDP 2.4 percent in 2017 on account of ings: 18 in Qatar and two in UAE, growth of 9.9 percent. The banking services sector decreased from grew 9.1 percent mainly driven increased output from the Barzan unchanged from the previous sector will benefit from the gov- 3.2 percent in Q2 at the end of Q3. by double digit expansion in con- project. With a fall in revenue and quarter. The Qatar-focused QIF’s ernment’s infrastructure devel- According to QIF, credit growth struction, trade, hospitality and increased capital spending, Qatar DOHA: Qatar Airways has net asset value per share fell 4.6 opment fuelling lending growth, in Qatar remains good, with loans finance sectors. Lower oil pirces may experience small fiscal defi- announced the expansion of its percent during the first nine from a rising domestic population by Qatari banks growing 9.9 per- meant hydrocarbon sector GDP cits in 2015-16, before registering code-share partnership with Jet- months of 2015, while the Qatar and from international expansion. cent in the year to August 2015. growth was 0.9 percent. QIF’s a surplus in 2017 when oil prices Blue, adding 29 new code-share Exchange index fell 6.7 percent. QIF’s second largest allocation Private sector credit growth rose Investment adviser believes that are expected to strengthen. destinations on the airline’s route The QIF yesterday noted Qatar is to the industrial sector at 24.6 16.7 percent and total deposits Qatar’s GDP growth is set to con- network from Boston Logan remains its Investment Adviser’s percent, notably Industries Qatar grew by 4.0 percent, while public tinue, fuelled by the expansion of THE PENINSULA International Airport. The expanded partnership will take effect from March 16, 2016 to coincide with the launch of Qatar Airways’ daily direct flights to Boston. Passengers will now be able to connect onto JetBlue’s Lusail wins OHSAS Ezdan Hotels: 150 specially equipped network with a seamless transfer process via both New York and Boston. “The strengthening of rooms to serve IPC Championships this code-share agreement comes 18001 certificate at a time when Qatar Airways is DOHA: Ezdan Holding Group focused upon expanding its own DOHA: The British Standards Waleed Al KhalFakhroo, Lusail’s has signed an agreement with direct links to the United States Institution has awarded Lusail director of Health, Safety, Security, a committee of IPC Athletics and beyond, with the launch of Real Estate Development Com- Environment, Logistics, and Qual- World Championships to be one non-stop services to Los Angeles, pany the ISO 18001 certificate in ity said the certificate puts a great of the official sponsors during the Atlanta and Boston throughout recognition of its commitment to responsibility on Lusail towards inauguration ceremony and the 2016,” said Qatar Airways Group strong occupational health and the development of occupational tournaments games. Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker. safety standards, for thousands of health and safety procedures. Ezdan Hotel in Al Dafna, “Passengers travelling to Boston workers employed at Lusail City. “Lusail has adopted numerous pro- includes 150 rooms furnished with on our latest flagship A350 XWB The OHSAS 18001 accreditation is grams to encourage developers and equipment and devices specifically aircraft will be able to connect an internationally recognised and contractors to adopt occupational designed for serving guests with onwards to almost 30 JetBlue accepted management standard safety standards. The company special needs, the matter which destinations across the continent, for occupational health and safety. has honoured contractors who qualifies them to gain satisfaction enhancing the overall passenger Essa Mohammed Ali Kaldari, performed 5m, 10m and 15m work of Assessment Committee in the experience for all, thanks to this CEO of Lusail Real Estate Devel- hours without the occurrence of Championship’s organisation for expanded code-share agreement.” opment Company, said at the injury, and is providing various being compatible with require- Participants at the IPC Athletics World Championships. The partnership will include awards ceremony that occupa- incentives to ensure the health ments that fit with players. The new code-share routes from tional health and safety represent and safety of Lusail’s workers is a friendly technological equipment and to upgrade their efficiency of needs of persons with disabilities.” Boston to; Austin, Charleston, a top priority for Lusail, high- leading concern,” he said. for those with special needs include their equipment, to represent the Nasser Al Abdulla, Deputy Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Fort lighting that the company has Omar Rashid, General Man- some devices to help persons with optimal destination to host sev- Group CEO, said: “Ezdan chain Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jack- completed thousands of working ager of BSI Qatar said, “The hearing impairment and vibra- eral global events and occasions, of hotels work in line with Ezdan sonville, Las Vegas, Long Beach, hours without lost injury time. OHSAS 18001 accreditation is tion devices put under their pil- especially sports ones, which Holding Group vision, which aims Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, “Lusail adopts strict occupa- one of the most difficult standards lows instead of room ring and flash Ezdan Hotels are enthusiastically at serving the community, espe- New Orleans, Oakland, Orlando, tional health and safety measures to achieve. It marks a milestone light torch working as fire alarm. interested in attracting them, for cially the disabled. We strive to Portland, Raleigh Durham, Rich- in line with the Qatar National on the progressive journey of the This step comes in the light being so important to fulfill Qatar’ promote this segment of society to mond, Sacramento, Saint Tho- Vision 2030. The OHSAS 18001 Lusail Real Estate Development of development and renovation development vision by 2030. the best of our ability in accord- mas, San Diego, San Francisco, certificate reflects our commit- Company and we will ensure operations recently happened in Hasib Kayali, General Man- ance with the national vision, and San Jose, San Juan, Sarasota, ment to compel all contractors these exemplary standards are a constellation of Ezdan Hotels to ager of Ezdan Hotels, said: “We out of our keenness to instil social Savannah, Seattle, Tampa and and developers at Lusail city to well maintained.” update their facilities and suites are proud of what the hotel chain solidarity values.” West Palm Beach. implement to the highest safety in compliance with global qual- has reached in advanced technol- standards,” Kaldari said. THE PENINSULA ity standards in the hospitality, ogy equipment suitable for diverse THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA

Walgreens to buy Rite Aid in Ooredoo Group nine-month profit touches QR1.8bn $17.2bn deal Continued from Page 17 profit increasing by 102 percent to enue reached QR3.8bn while its increasingly multi-national cli- Ooredoo’s customer base in QR756m. Ooredoo operations in earnings per share in nine-month ents,” Nasser Marafih added. Kuwait stood at 2.4m at the end NEW YORK: US drugstore “Ooredoo is increasingly at the Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Myan- period of 2015 stood at QR5.49. Ooredoo Qatar delivered a solid of nine months in 2015. Revenues chain Walgreens Boots Alliance heart of our customers’ shift to mar recorded healthy growth in “During the quarter, Ooredoo performance in 9M 2015, thanks for the period reached QR1,686m, announced it would take over a digital, connected world. Our the period. In addition, Ooredoo successfully completed the divest- to strong growth in customer an increase of 4 percent compared rival Rite Aid to strengthen its growing role in society and our Algeria and Indosat increased ment of its non-core asset in Phil- numbers, revenue and EBITDA to QR1,615m in same period 2014. position as the country’s second- ability to create value for our cus- their revenue and EBITDA in ippines. Our focus remains on our as well as revenue market share Ooredoo Algeria customer base largest pharmacy network. tomers offers long term value for local currency terms. The secu- core business in consumer and enhancement. Customer num- at the end of 9M 2015 reached 13.1 Walgreens Boots will pay our shareholders. The investment rity situation in Iraq continued to enterprise segments. Ooredoo is bers increased by 14 percent to million, an increase of 14 percent $9.4bn in cash for Rite Aid. After we have made over the past few impact Asiacell’s results. Adverse executing its data strategy effec- 3.5 million. Revenue increased year-on-year. acquired debt is included, the total years to transform our networks currency movements mainly in tively across its global footprint. by 12 percent to QR5.89bn and Ooredoo Tunisia maintained its value of the deal will hit $17.2bn. is delivering value by enabling Indonesia, Algeria, and Tunisia 4G+ is now the standard for our EBITDA increased by 16 per- market leadership position with The deal will create a formidable Ooredoo to develop new digital impacted our results reported customers in Qatar and Kuwait cent to QR3.05bn. Supported by its customer base remaining flat challenger to US market leader products and services,” he added. in Qatari riyal,” said Dr Nasser and we will be rolling out bigger, higher revenue and EBITDA, net at 7.5m customers at the end of CVS Health, though it could also Group Earnings Before Inter- Marafih, Group Chief Executive faster and better networks in the profit increased by 8 percent to the nin-month period. raise antitrust questions about est, Tax, Depreciation and Amor- Officer of Ooredoo. rest of our operating countries. QR1.61bn. In Indonesia, Indosat gener- ongoing consolidation. It will tisation (EBITDA) reached Group data revenues delivered Data revenue across the Group Ooredoo Oman’s strong per- ated solid revenue and EBITDA combine Walgreens Boots’s 13,100 QR10bn in 9M 2015 with an strong growth driven by enhanced has grown significantly during formance continued with cus- growth in local currency terms stores in a dozen countries, with EBITDA margin of 41 percent. network speeds and coverage the period and now represents 35 tomer number increasing by as well as growing its customer sales of $76.4bn in 2014, together Excluding forex impact, Group across our markets, increasing percent of total group revenue. 10 percent to 2.8m as at 9M base by 27 percent to 69m in 9M with Rite Aid’s 4,600 stores in the EBITDA would have increased data adoption and implementa- Our B2B strategy continues to 2015 compared to 2.5m for the 2015 supported by network mod- US and $26.5bn in sales. by 5 percent year-on-year (YoY). tion of monetisation strategies. deliver good revenue growth from same period of 2014. Oman rev- ernisation. “Ooredoo delivered a solid per- Data now represents 35 percent our SME (Small and Medium enue increased by 12 percent to AFP formance in Q3 2015 with YOY net of its revenue. Group’s B2B rev- Enterprises) customers and now QR1.83bn. THE PENINSULA iPhone sales push Apple profits up 31pc to $11.1bn in Q3 SAN FRANCISCO: Apple said the results. Chief executive Tim in revenue came from China — No specific sales figures were that surging iPhone sales helped Cook said Apple closed the books down five percent from the past given for the Apple Watch, but propel a sharp rise in quarterly on its fiscal year, calling it “Apple’s quarter but double the level of a the results showed revenue from profits, as the tech giant deliv- most successful year ever,” fol- year ago. Cook said the fiscal year “other” products was $3bn over ered a record 48 million of the lowing strong iPhone sales and a showed “our largest absolute rev- the same period. Cook said of the smartphones. range of new or upgraded devices. enue growth ever” and was helped Apple Watch that “we’re in the Profits rose 31 percent to “We are heading into the holi- by “huge inroads into emerging very early innings of this promis- $11.1bn, while revenues jumped days with our strongest product markets generating over $79bn of ing new part of our business.” 22 percent from a year ago to lineup yet, including iPhone 6s revenue and growing 63 percent Apple Watch “has already had $51.5bn, Apple said. and iPhone 6s Plus, Apple Watch despite very strong headwinds a tremendous effect on customer The California tech giant, which with an expanded lineup of cases from foreign exchange.” health and fitness and the stories in September unveiled revamped and bands, the new iPad Pro and The iPhone was the key driver we’re hearing about its impact are versions of the iPhone, said the the all-new Apple TV, which for Apple, bringing in more than truly inspirational,” he added. number of units sold jumped 22 begins shipping this week,” Cook 60 percent of its revenues for the Apple is making efforts to percent from last year while rev- said in a statement. past quarter. But iPad unit sales diversify with services such as enues lifted 36 percent. For the full fiscal year end- fell 20 percent in the quarter to its streaming music service and Apple, the world’s biggest ing in September, Apple booked 9.9 million units. For its tradi- Apple Pay, and its new streaming company by market value, gave a whopping $53.4bn profit, up 35 tional computers, Apple sold an television devices. Customers shop at the SoHo Apple Store in New York yesterday. back early after-hours gains and percent, while revenues rose 28 all-time record 5.7 million Macs dipped 0.2 percent to $114.30 on percent to $233.7bn. Some $12.5bn in the quarter. AFP

THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 20 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com BUSINESS Long-term fundamentals QNB Group wins Global for natural gas, LNG bright Investor Gas demand to grow 2pc per year over next five years awards DOHA: QNB Group has secured DOHA: The long-term funda- term. The global energy sector ance local supply and demand. two recognitions at The Global mentals for natural gas and LNG is going through a fundamental “Our view is that over the next Investor/ISF Middle East Sum- look bright, said Alaa Abujbara, re-balancing process, character- five years, global gas demand will mit Awards 2015 ceremony held Qatargas Chief Operating Officer ised by new market dynamics and grow about two percent per year, recently in Dubai. – Commercial and Shipping, in a price volatility, he added. which is slightly lower than previ- Alaa Abujbara, Qatargas Chief Operating Officer – Commercial and Shipping, QNB Asset Management was paper presented at the Gastech “We believe that economic ous forecasts. The slower growth the recipient of ‘Asset Manager at Gastech 2015 Conference in Singapore. 2015 Conference in Singapore. He growth, urbanisation, environ- is attributed to lower electric- of the Year in Qatar’ Award, said the global gas demand will mental policies and the applica- ity demand growth in Asia, and while QNB Financial Services grow about two percent per year tion of new technologies — all lower oil prices leading to less be sufficient supply to satisfy international oil and gas indus- (QNBFS), a subsidiary of the over the next five years. support the long-term future of infrastructure development in the demand after 2020. try and a global meeting place for Group specialising in the provi- Qatargas is participating in our industry,” Abujbara said. Middle East. However, we believe Summing up his views, Abu- energy professionals working in sion of brokerage services, won the conference being held from Abujbara added that in the that a strong political will for jbara said that the LNG indus- the natural gas cycle. The event is ‘The Best Broker in Qatar’ Award. October 27 to 30 at the Singapore LNG sector, the global market ‘clean air policies’ is expected to try is capable of developing the held every 18 months at a differ- In 2014, the group’s Asset Man- Expo. The delegation attending has been adjusting this year to spur gas demand,” Abujbara said. supply base required to meet ent international location.As an agement Department won ‘Best the conference comprises rep- a number of factors including Global LNG trade, he added, future demand. With the right industry leader, Qatargas views Regional Asset Manager’, whilst resentatives from various disci- the lower oil price, lack of short- currently stands at around 250 set of fundamentals in place, the its participation in such global QNB Financial Services, won ‘The plines across the organisation. term demand from the traditional million tonnes per annum (mtpa), industry will fulfil its promise of industry events as an opportunity Best Broker in Qatar’. Abujbara’s paper, titled ‘Chang- Far East markets, new markets but it is expected to reach over delivering available, affordable to discuss issues impacting our The achievements strengthen ing Global Gas Dynamics’, focused appearing in the Middle East and 400 mtpa by 2025. Despite there and acceptable LNG. “We must business today and in the future QNB’s domination of these par- on the recent changes affecting ample supply from existing and being over 100 million tonnes of remain vigilant in advocating for and share our experience and ticular award categories in recent the global gas and LNG markets, new producers, all of which have liquefaction capacity under con- the future of our industry,” he knowledge with industry peers. years, and the success is greatly and the changes expected to be led to an uneven market where struction around the world, there concluded. esteemed by all stake holders seen over the medium- to long- each region is attempting to bal- are questions whether there will Gastech is a key event for the THE PENINSULA concerned within the respective business lines. The Global Investor/ISFAwards follow a competitive judging crite- ria. The profitability, growth and client services performance of asset management servicing com- Qatar Shell supports strengthening of women’s role panies is assessed and analysed by a distinguished editorial panel DOHA: As part of its mission Shell is empowering women As part of Qatar Shell’s con- tunities and common issues that drawn from Global Investor/ISF to empower and develop women within the organisation and the tinuous support to develop the will facilitate their learning and Magazine in partnership with within the oil and gas industry wider community through the private sector in Qatar, together development. Additionally, Shell experts from around the region. and beyond, Qatar Shell partici- organisation’s various Corporate with its partner Qatar Develop- has established a Women Career Winners are then announced at pated in the 7th Arab Interna- Social Responsibility and women ment Bank, Qatar Shell offers Development Programme that its Annual Middle East Summit tional Women’s Forum (AIWF), development programmes. business opportunities targeted offers women the chance to con- and Awards ceremony, an impor- which is held for the first time “Strengthening the role of only at SMEs to join Qatar Shell’s sult with senior women leaders tant event in the region’s Finan- in Doha. women in society is an important supply chain. This year the organ- in Shell globally, enabling them cial Services Industry Calendar. The conference, which aims to part of the Qatar National Vision isation included business opportu- to take the lead in planning their Global Investor/ISF Magazine support and enhance the role of 2030 and is something Qatar Shell nities not only related to the oil own successful career paths. is published by Euromoney Insti- women in social and economic is passionate about,” said Koujou. and gas industry, such as cater- Qatar Shell actively identi- tutional Investor and connects development across the Mena “Through our social investment ing services and managing Qatar fies Qatari female talent that it the worlds of asset management, region, has previously been held in strategy and various other pro- Shell’s social media, in order to prepares for future leadership asset servicing and securities Amman, Beirut, Dubai, Palestine grammes, Qatar Shell is proac- ditional employment grows encourage women entrepreneurs roles in Shell. Currently there finance. QNB Group’s presence and London. Lara Koujou (pic- tively reaching out to the wider impressively each year. Women to participate and potentially are more than 50 women, many through its subsidiaries and asso- tured), Social Investment Man- community to empower and pro- in the Middle East represent 50 become a supplier of choice for of whom are Qatari, working full ciate companies extends to more ager at Qatar Shell, delivered a mote the training and develop- percent of the small and medium Qatar Shell. time onsite at the Pearl Gas to than 27 countries across three keynote speech as part of a panel ment of young Qatari women, and enterprise (SMEs) sector. There- Shell has established Women’s Liquids (GTL) plant, the world’s continents providing a compre- discussion titled: ‘Women & ICT – to instigate the spirit of entrepre- fore, we, at Qatar Shell, remain Networks in 20 countries, one of largest GTL plant delivered by hensive range of advanced prod- Skill building, Training & Trends, neurship within them.” committed to promoting oppor- which in Qatar, in order to build a Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Shell. ucts and services. and the role of social media.’ “The number of women choos- tunities for Qatari women entre- more gender inclusive workplace She highlighted how Qatar ing entrepreneurship over tra- preneurs,” she added. and help women address oppor- THE PENINSULA THE PENINSULA

Twitter takes hit again on slow Nakilat represents Qatari Gulf Air rolls out iPad user growth marine industry at Gastech electronic flight bags SAN FRANCISCO: Twit- ter shares tumbled after the DOHA: Nakilat, the shipping DOHA: Gulf Air, the national struggling messaging platform arm of Qatari’s liquefied natu- carrier of the Kingdom of Bah- reported only slim growth in its ral gas (LNG) sector, is at the rain, announced the successful user base and a disappointing Gastech 2015 Conference and roll out of its new generation iPad revenue outlook. Exhibition in Singapore this Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs), The San Francisco social net- week, representing the Qatari utilising Jeppesen Flite Deck work, which this month brought marine industry. Pro as its EFB solution,to all the back co-founder Jack Dorsey as Representatives from Naki- airline’s pilots in a move that pro- chief executive on a permanent lat at the event are highlight- vides them with fully digitised, Pilot using the EFBs. basis, said its loss in the third ing Nakilat’s place at the core of real-time access to all operational quarter narrowed to $132m from the liquefied natural gas (LNG) information inflight, enhancing way to manage in-flight data fur- $175m in the same period last transport industry. Through its efficiency while reducing paper ther streamlining our operational year. Twitter reported 320 mil- joint ventures: ship repairers usage and delivering cost sav- performance and giving our team lion monthly active users — only N-KOM, ship builders Nakilat ings. Jeppesen, a part of Boeing greater capabilities and efficien- modestly up from 316 million in Damen Shipyards Qatar (NDSQ) Commercial Aviation Services, is cies. The EFBs help us bring the the past quarter and 11 percent and towage operators Nakilat- providing digital navigation and latest technologies to the cock- higher than a year ago. SwitzerWijsmuller (NSW) at flight information for Gulf Air, pit, centralising information and Twitter shares slid nearly 13 the Erhama bin Jaber al Jalahma delivered through iPads. enhancing our operations.” percent in after-hours trade to shipyard in Ras Laffan Industrial Captain Nasser Al Salmi, Gulf Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro helps $27.53, in danger of falling again City, Nakilat has become synony- Representatives from Nakilat at the event. Air Chief Operating Officer, said: to reduce pilot workload and below its 2013 stock market debut mous with sea transport and its “This is a significant achievement preparation time and provides price of $26. related industries in Qatar. and one that will deliver opera- streamlined access to essential Revenues grew 58 percent The dynamic ability to scale its impressed by Nakilat’s approach Laffan, which have earned a well- tional benefits, positive environ- operational and flight informa- year-over-year to $569m, in line operations is something that has to long-term projects. deserved reputation as a global mental impact and cost savings. tion, including Jeppesen’s indus- with its recent lowered forecast. generated a significant amount Nakilat is at Gastech to pro- centre of excellence. Equipping Gulf Air’s flying crew try-leading navigation data. But the outlook for the coming of interest from visitors to the mote its world-class fleet and its with iPad Electronic Flight Bags quarter was for revenue in the event. Other exhibitors are often facilities at Qatar’s Port of Ras THE PENINSULA on-board gives them a paperless THE PENINSULA range of $695m to $710m — well below most analyst expectations of $740m. “We continued to see strong financial performance this quarter, as well as meaningful progress across our three areas of focus: ensuring more disciplined RasGas awards two major deals for Helium 3 project execution, simplifying our serv- ices, and better communicating DOHA: RasGas Company Lim- In addition to being awarded resources and create added value tion processes unlike any of the unique blood gas medical mix- the value of our platform,” said ited (RasGas) announced the the SPA contract for the long- for its national economy. previous two helium plants. This tures; lifting for high altitude sci- Dorsey. “We’ve simplified our road awarding of Helium 3’s sales and term helium supply, Air Products Al Kaabi also thanked RasGas is a new achievement for RasGas, entific research balloons, blimps; map and organisation around a purchase agreement (SPA) and was also awarded the technology for its efforts in achieving Helium and I am pleased with our abil- and other advanced applications. few big bets across Twitter, Peri- engineering, procurement and licence to supply the helium licen- 3, thus contributing to the opti- ity to leverage existing available Market studies show that the scope, and Vine that we believe construction (EPC) agreement, sor package equipment for the misation of Qatar’s North Field capabilities in the country,” said world demand for helium has represent our largest opportuni- for the Helium 3 Project to Air new Helium 3 plant. resources, and realising the ele- Hamad Mubarak Al Muhannadi, increased by 2.7 percent since ties for growth.” Products and Chiyoda AlMana, Air Products is one of the major ments of Qatar National Vision CEO of RasGas. 2013. With a projected helium The messaging platform, which respectively. players in the helium industry 2030 to build a better future for RasGas also manages and oper- demand growth forecast, the has not yet turned a profit, has This milestone reasserts with strong logistical capabilities, generations to come. ates Ras Laffan Helium 1 and 2. Helium 3 Project would contrib- struggled to expand its user base Qatar’s position as one of the robust global experience, and local The Helium 3 Project will be Helium 2 set a brilliant produc- ute toward filling the supply gap above 300 million, lagging rival world’s leading helium producers knowledge and expertise. managed and operated by RasGas tion record when it reached 100 that the global helium market networks such as Instagram and exporters. Qatar Petroleum (QP) Presi- on behalf of Barzan shareholders, percent production capacity less might experience in the future. and well behind the much larger The new Helium 3 plant which dent and CEO Saad Sherida Al- QP and ExxonMobil in recogni- than a year after its startup. Air Products has an exist- Facebook. However, Twitter says is expected to produce up to 0.4 Kaabi described the signing of tion of RasGas’ vast experience Helium is essential to many ing relationship with RasGas in that one billion people have seen billion standard cubic feet of liq- the agreements as an important in the execution and operation applications such as magnetic other business and markets, and a content published on its network uid helium per annum, will be building block for Qatar’s third of Helium plants in the State of resonance imaging (MRI); fibre successful history of accomplish- through other sites or applications. located in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Helium project which symbolises Qatar. optics and semiconductor manu- ments in Qatar. Industrial City and is expected to QP’s policy and continuous efforts “The Helium 3 project’s source facturing; metallurgy; breathing AFP become operational in early 2018. to utilise the state’s hydrocarbon of supply is unique, with extrac- atmospheres for deep diving or THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 MARKET www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 21

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27 28 29 CREWS S I NA I BECAUSETHEYTAKE 30 31 AS I T I S EARN MED 32 33 34 TCM NOB S I EGE THINGSL I TERALLY 35 36 37 LENO HERE GEESE 38 39 40 EROS YUAN YARDS Yesterday’s answer 41 42 43 ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 44 45 46 48 Slowly took its toll? 16 Heeded a herald, say 49 Collects 22 Brewery equipment Easy Sudoku Puzzles: Place a digit from 1 to 47 9 in each empty cell so every row, every column 23 Otto’s preceder 48 49 and every 3x3 box contains all the digits 1 to 9. DOWN 25 Future counselor’s 1 Images of organs, often challenges, for short 2 One doing the rounds very 26 Periods of forbearance ACROSS 30 Disinfect, in a way, as a quickly? 28 Writing brothers Leon and 1 Tree with white flowers wound 3 Something to level with Abraham 8 Int’l relations is a branch of it 31 Football Hall of Fame city 4 Queen ___ Revenge 29 N-E-W-S directors? 15 Put under pressure 32 Oxygen’s protons, neutrons (Blackbeard’s ship) 31 Bank with a landmark HYPER SUDOKU 17 “The three words that best and electrons 5 Albanian cash tower in Dallas describe” the Grinch, in song 33 Stuff inside 6 A.P.B. issuers 32 Rowboat 18 They may be put out after 35 Subtractions from the division? 7 One who shows feature traffic accidents 36 “I Only Have Eyes for You” 8 Authors 33 Setting for some 19 Gospel singer Franklin and movie musical prehistoric drawings 9 Gershwin musical whose others 37 Suffix with Taiwan name sounds like an 34 Some roll tops 20 Fidelity offerings, briefly 38 Mom and pop, e.g.: Abbr. approval 36 Twisted, e.g. 21 French Facebookers’ 39 Picks above others, informally 10 What irregulars go for 39 Rosa, lilla or tulipano connections 40 Many educ. spots 11 China’s Sun ___-sen 40 South American rodents 22 Like good singing 41 Charley who caught Warren 12 Was satisfying, as a hearty 42 Label of the “Singing to the 23 Variety show offering Spahn’s 1961 no-hitter meal Hits” series 24 Giant rival, for short 42 Ralph of Cooperstown 13 What may hold the mayo 43 Former Xerox competitor 25 Like a U-Haul when you haul 43 Madre de Jesús 14 Juli who won the 1999 45 Org. that ex-Pats have left 26 “I can handle this” 44 Not discouraging feedback and 2000 L.P.G.A. 46 Pro ___ 27 Under pressure 47 Office fixture surrounded by a Championship 29 Executive using a check? board?

Yesterday’s answer

How to play Hyper Sudoku: A Hyper Sudoku Puzzle is solved by filling the numbers from 1 to 9 into the blank cells. A Hyper Sudoku has unlike Sudoku 13 regions (four regions overlap with the nine standard regions). In all regions the numbers from 1 to 9 can appear only once. Otherwise, a Hyper Sudoku is solved like a normal Sudoku. BABY BLUES BABY

NOVO How to play Kakuro: SHOWING AT The kakuro grid, unlike in sudoku, can be of any KAKURO SCREEN 1 The Guardian Angel 10:15am, 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 & 11:45pm VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER size. It has rows and columns, and dark cells SCREEN 2 Goosebump (2D/Action) 11:00am, 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 7:40, 9:50 & 11:55pm TEL: 444933989 / 444517001 like in a crossword. And, just like in a crossword, SCREEN 3 Shandaar (2D/Hindi) 6:15, 9:00 & 11:45pm some of the dark cells will contain numbers. Some Goosebump (2D/Action) 10:00am, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:10pm cells will contain two numbers. SCREEN 4 Burnt (2D/Comedy) 10:00am, 12:00, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00pm, 12:00am However, in a crossword the numbers reference SCREEN 5 Coconut: The Little Dragon (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 11:45am, 1:30, 3:15 clues. In a kakuro, the numbers are all you get! & 5:00pm: Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 7:00, 9:00 & 11:15pm They denote the total of the digits in the row or SCREEN 6 The Martian (2D/Action) 6:00, 8:45 & 11:30pm column referenced by the number. The Little Prince (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00pm Within each SCREEN 7 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2D/Horror) 11:30am, collection of cells 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30pm - called a run - any SCREEN 8 The Last Witch Hunter (2D/Action) 10:20am, 12:30, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, of the numbers 1 9:40pm &11:55pm to 9 may be used SCREEN 10 Goosebump (2D/Action) 12:40, 5:10 & 9:40pm The Last Witch Hunter (2D/Action) 10:20am, 2:50, 7:20 & 11:50pm but, like sudoku, each number may only be used once. MALL

Yesterday’s SCREEN 1 Naanum Rowdydhaan (2D/ Tamil) 2:15 & 10:45pm answer Goosebump (2D/Action) 5:00 & 7:00pm Cartoon Arts International / The New York Times Syndicate Burnt (2D/Comedy) 9:00pm SCREEN 2 Coconut: The Little Dragon (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:00pm Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 5:30 & 11:30pm The Guardian Angel (2D/Action) 7:15pm. Main Aur Charles (2D/Hindi) 9:15pm SCREEN 3 The Guardian Angel (2D/Action) 2:30pm ALL IN THE MIND Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge (2D/Crime) 4:30pm Main Aur Charles (2D/Hindi) 6:15pm Can you find the hidden words? They may be horizontal, Ennu Ninte Moideen (2D/Malayalam) 8:30pm vertical, diagonal, forwards or backwards. Burnt (2D/Comedy) 11:30pm LANDMARK

SCREEN 1 Naanum Rowdydhaan (2D/ Tamil) 2:15 & 10:45pm Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 5:00pm Goosebump (2D/Action) 6:45 & 8:45pm SCREEN 2 Coconut: The Little Dragon (2D/Animation) 3:00 & 4:30pm The Guardian Angel (2D/Action) 6:00 & 11:30pm Burnt (2D/Comedy) 8:00 & 9:45pm SCREEN 3 Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge (2D/Crime) 2:30pm The Last Witch Hunter (2D/Action) 4:15pm Hoy en la Historia Ennu Ninte Moideen (2D/Malayalam) 6:15pm Titli (2D/Hindi) 9:15pm October 29, 2003 Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 11:30pm Kazakhstan announced it was building a dam to save part of the ROYAL PLAZA Aral Sea. Intensive Soviet farming SCREEN 1 Coconut: The Little Dragon (2D/Animation) 2:30 & 4:00pm methods had seen the inland sea Burnt (2D/Comedy) 5:30 & 11:30pm shrink by 85% since the 1960s Goosebump (2D/Action) 7:30 & 9:30pm SCREEN 2 Titli (2D/Hindi) 3:00 & 11:15pm 1945: The first commercially successful Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 5:30pm ball point pen sold over 7,000 units in The Guardian Angel (2D/Action) 7:15 & 9:15pm the U.S. on its first day SCREEN 3 Goosebump (2D/Action) 2:30pm 1978: Mao Tse Tung’s Little Red Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge (2D/Crime) 4:15 & 11:30pm Book was denounced in China’s The Last Witch Hunter (2D/Action) 6:00pm official Communist Party newspaper Apocalypse (2D/Horror) 8:00pm for giving Mao a “God-like status” Burnt (2D/Comedy) 9:45pm ALLOSAURUS, ANKYLOSAURUS, APATOSAURUS, ASIAN TOWN BRACHIOSAURUS, CAMPTOSAURUS, COMPSOGNATHUS, 1995: Rogue trader Nick Leeson, who CORYTHOSAURUS, DEINONYCHUS, DIPLODOCUS, brought down Barings Bank, returned 10 Enradhukulla (2D/ Tamil) 2:00 & 7:30pm EORAPTOR, HADROSAUR, HETERODONTOSAURUS, to Singapore to face trial for deception Main Aur Charles (2D/Hindi) 3:45, 6:30pm & 12:15am IGUANODON, ORNITHOLESTES, PENTACERATOPS, Ennu Ninte Moideen (2D/Malayalam) 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00, PLATEOSAURUS, PTEROSAUR, SCELIDOSAURUS, 2005: Three bombs exploded in the 7:00, 8:00, 9:15, 10:00, 11:00pm & 1:00am STEGOSAURUS, TRICERATOPS, TYRANNOSAURUS REX, Indian capital Delhi, killing 62 people Naanum Rowdydhaan (2D/ Tamil) 4:45, 10:15pm & 1:00am VELOCIRAPTOR. Picture: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS Shandaar (2D/Hindi) 1:00pm THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 23 Perez ready for career highlight in Mexico Having the opportunity of driving in my home grand prix is something I never thought would happen: Perez

MEXICO CITY: Some Formula One drivers never experience the pride and passion of racing in a home grand prix, their countries It’s party time to the end unlikely ever to appear on the cal- endar, but Mexican Sergio Perez will not be one of them after this weekend. His country is making its of the year, says Hamilton return after a 23-year absence and Perez, the only Mexican on AUSTIN, Texas: Lewis Ham- the current starting grid, cannot ilton celebrated in true Texan wait to tap into the energy of an fashion after winning his third expected 100,000-strong capacity Formula One world title and the crowd. party could go on to the end of The excitement may not be in the year. the same league as Lewis Hamil- “I plan the next couple of ton’s elation at winning his third months to be party time,” the world championship in Texas Briton had declared before join- last Sunday but it will still be a ing his Mercedes team mates at momentous occasion for the Mex- the original Pete’s Dueling piano ican. “Having the opportunity of in Austin’s historic East Sixth driving in my home grand prix is Street. something I never thought would The establishment describes happen,” says the 25-year-old, itself as a “a sing-along, clap- who has only ever raced go-karts along, drink-along, have-one- in Mexico. helluva-good-time-along bar” and “It will be one of the highlights Hamilton was in the mood. of my career and I have no doubt “My mum’s 60th is coming up, Sergio Perez of Mexico and Force India drives during qualifying before that this race will become a I’ve got friends’ events coming up, Mercedes AMG Petronas British driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates on modern classic of Formula One.” the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in more races to win, got the team the podium after winning the US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit While the race comes on Austin, Texas, United States on Sunday. after-year party, the Stars and of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on Sunday. the ‘Day of the Dead’ national Cars...Jeez, man. I’ve got to get holiday, the fans should be among he told Reuters in Austin. “So in Hamilton, however, has far less some good sleep because there’s the liveliest of the year and Perez a normal race, there’s no chance. pressure. going to be a lot of partying as far Rosberg’s frustration with his only you knew,” Hamilton said of has been doing his bit to crank up “Russia was a one-off. Probably Mercedes have won both titles as I’m concerned,” he said. race, in which he came out worse his season. “I have been enjoying the excitement further. in my whole career in Formula for the second year running and The party was also to celebrate in a first corner clash with Ham- this year like it was my last. It Third place in Russia was his One I never had two safety cars as he said on Sunday night before Mercedes retaining their con- ilton and then made a late error really has been unbelievable.” Force India team’s best result of before lap 30 or so. So in normal heading for the team party: “now structors’ title and Hamilton’s that cost him victory, was encap- Asked to define whether he the season and he followed that conditions it’s going to be difficult I can go and win for fun.” There team-mate Nico Rosberg, almost sulated by an incident before the was having fun like a playboy or a up with fifth in Austin. but we aim to do the best we can would be a symmetry in that, too, motionless on the podium a few podium when Hamilton tossed rockstar, he smiled: “Both. Both, He has now finished in the for all the Mexican fans.” if he did. hours earlier, was even more up him a cap and had it thrown back definitely. points in five of the last six races Hamilton, inevitably, will again The last winner in Mexico was for it. at him. “It is just work hard play hard,” and has every chance of becoming be the favourite for what would fellow-English champion Nigel Mercedes posted a picture on “I literally said ‘here you go Hamilton, who was interviewed the first Mexican to score in his be his 11th win of the season but Mansell in 1992, who now has their Twitter account of the Ger- mate’ and then it came back at on the Austin podium by singer home race since the late Pedro team mate Nico Rosberg will be the revamped last corner named man belting out Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ me. I can understand in many Elton John, said of an approach Rodriguez was sixth in 1970. no less determined after a late after him. It was there, in 1990 on on a Prayer” on stage, with the respects how it is,” said Hamilton. that has made him a regular in Another podium at the Auto- mistake cost him the victory in the old banked and bumpy Per- comment ‘Sing it out Boy, you’ve “It’s the worst thing to be my the celebrity gossip pages with dromo Hermanos Rodriguez Austin. “Whatever happens in altada corner that has now been got to see what tomorrow brings.” team mate,” added the champion, regular visits to America’s east would send the fans into a frenzy the past doesn’t change me going modified for a safety reasons, Hamilton, who will be racing who has won 10 races this year to and west coasts. and Perez was not ruling it out, forward. It’s always full attack, that Mansell pulled off a breath- again in Mexico this weekend and Rosberg’s three. “I have just struck a real nice even if he recognised it would big push, that’s the way I am,” takingly brave move in passing has already developed a taste for Last year the balance was 11 balance. At some points you are take a big slice of luck. said the German, whose main Austrian Gerhard Berger around Tequila, said he could appreciate to Hamilton and five to Rosberg. like it is really on the limit and “In normal conditions we are aim now is to at least overhaul the outside for second place. just how much steam Rosberg “I don’t think I can enjoy it any then I get in the car and I drive the fourth or fifth fastest team Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel and had to let off after another tough more than I have been. I have the way that I do.” depending on the race weekend,” finish second in the standings. AFP year. been enjoying this year like, if AFP

Royals outlast Mets in Bulls hold on to beat World Series thriller Cavs in NBA opener

KANSAS CITY: Unflinching won. In the locker room, dur- LOS ANGELES: The Chicago The only Chicago starter that despite on-field setbacks and off- ing the celebration, we all talked Bulls upstaged LeBron James didn’t shoot in double figures field heartbreak, the Kansas City about it,” Royals slugger Alex and the Cleveland Cavaliers, was Pau Gasol, but the Spaniard Royals outlasted the New York Gordon said. and league MVP Stephen Curry made his presence known with Mets 5-4 in 14 innings on Tues- “That’s tough. But we’re a fam- got his new campaign off to an six blocks including a key denial day to win game one of the 111th ily and we rallied around him and emphatic start as the 2015-16 of Cavaliers talisman James with World Series. picked him up and hopefully eve- NBA season got under way. three seconds left that helped Eric Hosmer drove in Alcides rything is OK.” With President Barack Obama secure the victory. Escobar with a sacrifice fly to give Volquez’s 63-year-old father among a delighted Chicago crowd, Cleveland had another chance the Royals an emotional victory in Daniel died of heart disease before the Bulls toppled the Cavaliers to tie the score as time expired a thriller that matched the long- the game in their native Domini- 97-95 on Tuesday in a thrilling but guard Jimmy Butler broke up est game by innings in the history can Republic. Volquez’s wife asked opening night duel. a Cavs inbound pass to James, end- of Major League Baseball’s best- that her husband not be told until Derrick Rose finished with 18 ing the game between the two top of-seven final. he was out of the game, accord- points and five assists, as four of clubs in the NBA’s Eastern Confer- “To grind through that game ing to a Royals spokesman, and the Bulls’ five starters finished in ence.Nikola Mirotic had 19 points, and win it in the 14th inning was Volquez departed before the game double figures. Butler delivered 17 points while big,” Royals manager Ned Yost ended. The Royals lost pitcher “I love our effort tonight. Who Tony Snell and E’Twaun Moore said. “Two things you don’t want Chris Young’s father Charles to knows how good this team can each scored 11 for the Bulls, who in game one of the World Series cancer last month and third base- be?” said Bulls guard Rose. “My gave their new head coach Fred -- one is to go 14 innings and the man Mike Moustakas’ mother teammates allowed me to play Hoiberg his first NBA win. other is to lose.” Connie died of cancer in August. through my mistakes.” James tallied a game-high 25 The intense matchup lasted five Juan Lagares gave New York Curry became the first reign- points and 10 rebounds, Mo Wil- hours and nine minutes, the long- a 4-3 lead in the eighth, scoring ing MVP in history to score 40 or liams finished with 19 points and est World Series opener by time from second base on a fielding more points on opening night as Kevin Love scored 18 for the or innings, and featured Escobar error by first baseman Hosmer. the Golden State Warriors began Cavaliers, who lost in the NBA leading off with the first inside But the drama stretched to their title defence by thumping Finals in six games last season the park World Series home run extra innings when Gordon the New Orleans Pelicans 111-95. to the Warriors. James said after in 86 years. blasted a one-out homer over In the other contest, the Detroit the game that he struggled with But much of the joy was stolen the centerfield wall in the ninth Pistons dumped the Atlanta his conditioning during the first from the achievement as players inning, the latest tying homer in Hawks 106-94. and third quarters. He sat out learned of the death of Royals a Series game since 2001. It came There was a moment of silence for most of the past two weeks starting pitcher Edinson Volquez’s off Mets closing relief ace Jeurys before the games in honour of Flip of preseason after receiving an father just hours earlier -- the Familia, his first blown save Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans brings the ball up court Saunders. The Minnesota Tim- anti-inflammatory injection for third Royals player parent to die opportunity since July 30. against the Golden State Warriors during the NBA season opener at berwolves coach and team presi- his back. It was his second shot in the past three months. ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California, yesterday. dent passed away on Sunday after in the past 10 months. “I found out right before we AFP battling cancer. AFP NHL: Tuukka Rask stops 24 shots, Bruins blank Coyotes 6-0 BOSTON: The big offensive they felt like they returned to first four home games. “Keeping won at Toronto on Monday. game in eight, nine days so we get NHL RESULTS night was nice. The shutout made their strength — tight defence. the goals-against down is always “It’s not ideal to come play on some rest, we get some practice Boston 6 Arizona 0 the Boston Bruins feel a lot bet- “Our thinking is defence first. the goal,” Rask said. “We looked back-to-back games like that, time,” Michalek said. ter. We take a lot of pride in our bat- really tight defensively. I thought but that’s not really an excuse,” The Bruins also beat the Coyo- Columbus 3 New Jersey 1 Tuukka Rask made 24 saves tles,” Bruins captain Zdeno Chara overall it was a good tight effort.” Arizona defenseman Zbynek tes earlier this month, 5-3 in Ari- Buffalo 4 Philadelphia 3 for his first shutout, David Krejci said. “Play it simple and play to Jimmy Hayes, Joe Morrow, Michalek said. “We could have zona on October 17. Carolina 3 Detroit 1 scored twice and the Bruins beat our strength. Our goals are up Brett Connolly and Brad March- played better than that. Just the The Bruins jumped ahead 1-0 Florida 4 Colorado 1 the Arizona Coyotes 6-0 Tuesday from previous years. We’re still and also scored for Boston, which execution wasn’t there for what- late in the first period when Kre- night for their first home win of working on our goals-against started 0-3-1 at home. Hayes, ever reason. I don’t know if you’re jci came into the zone on the left St Louis 2 Tampa Bay 0 the season. improvements. We’re getting Loui Eriksson and Matt Beleskey tired or maybe it was a long trip wing during a 2-on-1 break and Minnesota 4 Edmonton 3 The last time the Bruins were better goaltending lately. It’s a each had two assists. for us.” faked a backhand pass before slip- Los Angeles 4 Winnipeg 1 at home they blew a two-goal lead reflection of being better than we Mike Smith stopped 21 shots Arizona, playing its fifth game ping a forehand shot past Smith. in the third period before losing started.” Rask was barely tested for the Coyotes, who played their in eight days, seemed slow getting Krejci has a point in each of the Dallas 4 Anaheim 3 to Philadelphia in overtime, 5-4 in posting his 27th career shutout. fifth road game in eight days, fin- to the puck most of the game. first eight games. Vancouver 5 Montreal 1 Wednesday night. In this game, He gave up 19 goals in Boston’s ishing their trip at 2-2-1. They “Coming up, we have only one AGENCIES THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 24 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT Squash: Qatari trio faces uphill qualifying task 100 of the world’s finest players to be seen in action, over 100 matches to be played out over six days

DOHA: Qatar’s Abdulrahman up some enticing match ups in our and England’s Nick Matthew Qatar Classic Al Malki, Ahmed Al Tamimi and which 32 players will see action are Gregory Gaultier of France Syed Azlan Amjad are among the today and tomorrow. and Miguel Angel Rodriguez of Qualifying Round One 32 players who will battle it out In the men’s draw the Kuwaiti Colombia. Men’s Section for a spot in the main draw in the pair of Abdullah Almezayen In the PSA section, three-time 12.00 [1] Alan Clyne (Sco) vs Shehab qualifying for the 2015 edition and Ammar Altamimi come up World Squash Champion Ramy Essam (Egy), 12.00 [12] Joe Lee (Eng) vs of the Qatar Classic which gets against Shaun Le Roux of South Ashour heads the list of competi- Lance Beddoes (Nzl), 12.50 [11] Shaun Le under way today at the Khalifa Africa and Nasir Iqbal of Pakistan tors heading to Doha. Roux (Rsa) vs Abdullaa Almezayen (Kuw), International Tennis & Squash in two tough-looking encounters, The 2015 edition is the 14th 12.50 [6] Leo Au (Hkg) vs Jaymie Haycocks Complex. while at the bottom of the draw consecutive year of PSA World (Eng), 13.40 [7] Zahed Mohamed (Egy) vs The trio is vying for the eight Mahesh Mangaonkar of India, Tour action in Doha. Henrik Mustonen (Fin), 13.40 [10] Greg places up for grabs in the main Charles Sharpes of England, Ben The women’s WSA World Lobban (Sco) vs Tayyab Aslam (Pak)14.30, draw. Coleman of England and Ryan Series returning to the Khalifa [16] Mahesh Mangaonkar (Ind) vs Charles Ahmed Al Tamimi, brother Cuskelly of Australia will be bat- Stadium for the first time since Sharpes (Eng), 14.30 [2] Ryan Cuskelly of Abdullah Al Tamimi who has tling it out for a single spot in the 2011. (Aus) vs Ben Coleman (Eng), 15.20 [8] been given a wild card into the main draw. 2011 champion Nicol David will Mohamed Abouelghar (Egy) vs Carlos Cornes (Esp), 15.20 [9] Raphael Kandra main draw, will take on Finland’s Matches of the main draw be aiming to continue her domi- (Ger) vs Abdulrahman Al-Malki (Qat), 16.10 Olli Tuominen while Syed Azlan begin from October 31, while nant form, having taken six of the [15] Olli Tuominen (Fin) vs Ahmed Al Tamimi Amjad will square to Gregoire the finals of both the men’s and previous seven titles available in (Qat), 16.10 [5] Nafiizwan Adnan (Mas) vs Marche of France. Abdulrahman women’s section will be played on Qatar, but will be up against new Jonas Daehler (Sui), 17.00 [14] Ali Farag Al Malki the third Qatari trying November 6. World No.1 Raneem El Welily in (Egy) vs Basem Makrem (Egy), 17.00 [4] his luck in the qualifying will face The main draw feature seven what looks to be a compelling Omar Abdel Meguid (Egy) vs Mohamed Raphael Kandra of Germany. Egyptians and a few of them women’s draw. Reda (Egy), 17.50 [3] Gregoire Marche The qualifying draw has thrown make their way into the main The joint-event will bring over (Fra) vs Syed Azlan Amjad (Qat), 17.50 [13] draw from the qualifying. Atleast 100 of the world’s finest squash Nasir Iqbal (Pak) vs Ammar Altamimi (Kuw). one Egyotian is guaranteed with practitioners to Doha for a jam- Women’s section, 12.00 [12] Mayar Ali Farag, Basem Makrem, Omar packed week that will see over 100 Hany (Egy) vs Hana Essam Khedr (Egy), Abdel Meguid and Mohamed matches played out over six days 12.50 [11] Millie Tomlinson (Eng) vs Nada Reda all in the same section of to the delight of the tournament Qatar’s Abdullah Al Tamimi in action in this file photo. Abdullah has been Abbas (Egy), 12.50 [6] Coline Aumard (Fra) the draw. organisers. given a wild card to the main draw. vs Mena Nasser (Egy), 13.40 [9] Nadine In the women’s draw the top “We’re very pleased to welcome Shahin (Egy) vs Sadia Gul (Pak), 14.30 [6] five seeds all have byes, while the best squash players in the Lee Ka Yi (Hkg) vs Alison Thonson (Eng), four players from Pakistan will world to Doha once again for what support of the PSA World Tour have been complete. 15.20 [10] Fiona Moverley (Eng) vs Nadia Usenko (Ukr), 16.10 [13] Sina Wall (Ger) be seen in action in a field of 27 promises to be a fantastic tour- for another year in what is a “Most of the top players, who vs Saima Shoukat (Pak), 16.10 [8] Liu players looking to fill up the eight nament, building on the success brand new era of joint-governance are in the main draw will be Tsz-Ling (Hkg) v Amina Yousry (Egy), 17.00 places. of last year’s astounding World for the sport.” arriving today,” informed Rasmi. [7] Nouran El Torky (Egy) vs Sammer Anjum Some of the leading players will Championship, and to welcome The prize money offered for the “Qatar Squash Federation is (Pak), 17.00 [14] Hania El Hammamy (Egy) be seen in action at the second the best female players back to PSA event is $128,250 and $95,000 grateful to all the sponsors. We vs Muqaddas Ashraf (Pak), 17.50 [15] Farah stop of the 2015-16 PSA World Doha for the first time since 2011,” for the WSA event. have Ali Bin Ali as the main spon- Abdel Meguid (Egy) vs Carmen Lee (Hkg), Series season including World said Qatar Squash Federation Meanwhile Gamal Rasmi, sor while there are four Gold [2] Misaki Kobayashi (Jpn) bye, [1] Donna No.1 Mohamed Elshorbagy. (QSF) President Nabeel Bin Ali. Techincal Secretary at QSF and Sponsors QNB, Qatar Airways Urquhart (Aus) bye, [3] Olivia Blatchford The other top ranked players, “Qatar continues to grow as a Media-in-charge of the Qatar Al Jaidah Automobiles and Pepsi.” (Usa) bye, [4] Mariam Metwally (Egy) bye, Syed Azlan Amjad of Qatar after the withdrawal of three- squash nation year-on-year and Classic said that all the arrange- [5] Milou van der Heijden (Ned) bye time World Champion Ramy Ash- we are delighted to continue our ments for hosting the tournament THE PENINSULA Dukhan downs Leighton to Stoke add to Mourinho woe, gain top spot in PIBAQ Wednesday stun Arsenal DOHA: DUKHAN Ballers vir- uted 23 points. On the contrary, tually controlled the game in the Dukhan had always got the good LONDON: Eden Hazard squan- remaining crucial five minutes by chance to exchange the missed dered the decisive penalty as dominating the board and con- shots of their opponents by dic- Stoke City exacerbated Chelsea verting second chance baskets tating the baskets off the paint manager Jose Mourinho’s misery to blemish the spotless record and shaded area with 16 points with victory in the League Cup on of league leader HLG Leighton, as against only four for Leighton. Tuesday, while second-tier Shef- 70-61, in the closing game of the “I have a bad game and maybe field Wednesday stunned Arsenal elimination round of the Elite I was just tired playing coming 3-0. Division of 18th Men’s Champi- from overtime work,” admits After Jon Walters put Stoke onship Cup of Pinoy Basketball of Tamayo who will have to make ahead with a fine 20-yard shot at Qatar at the Al Gharafa Training up in their next assignment in the the Britannia Stadium, Chelsea Gym over the weekend. opening of the semifinals with the substitute Loic Remy, on for the The win put Dukhan in top spot Amwaj squad mentored by coach injured Diego Costa, lashed home via point quotient system to dis- Red Herrera, whose fundamen- an injury-time equaliser to make lodge Leighton in the tournament tals in applying tactics in the hard the score 1-1. standing plus a bonus to face an pain for the rest of the Leighton court proved to work in their win- Following a goalless period of underdog opponent HERO Jireh defensive stance as he registered ning ways. extra time, the first nine penalties which earned the last slot as the a record high 31 points plus PIBAQ president Pat Carido of the shootout were all scored, league enters into the semifinal the dominating 21 boards that said the league is expecting a stiff only for the out-of-form Hazard rounds. Leighton will have to deal Leighton coach Renato Dingla- square off among the top tough to see his 10th spot-kick parried with an equally strong and unpre- san could not find the right man four squads going into the semi- by Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland, dictable Amwaj Nasser Steelers to stop him especially in the sec- finals not only that most of the condemning Chelsea to a ninth Sheffield Wednesday’s French defender Jeremy Helan (right) vies with squad standing in third place. ond half. teams are star-studded and hard- defeat of the season and sending Arsenal’s French defender Mathieu Debuchy during the English League It was a lucky treat for HERO Dukhan’s Raphael Villegas court heroes but because each the holders out. Cup fourth round football match at The Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, to enter into the semifinals as sealed the game with two back to team have equally different styles Defending his team’s perform- north east England on Tuesday. Sheffield Wednesday won the match 3-0. they won by default against Sine back jumpers in the rainbow ter- in playing it hard to stay in conten- ance, Mourinho said: “What the Wave One Family when the entire ritory still five minutes to go to tion of the tournament. players did tonight is face some squad never showed up in the start their mini rally and never “We expect hordes of fans to people that write and speak, and Association misconduct charge against Chelsea in the 33rd game. All time MVP and former looked back. Their momentum troop to the Gharafa this Friday said: ‘You are stupid’. after being sent to the stands, and minute when Costa went off Philippine Basketball Association started early in the last quar- as each team have already drawn “What some people write and ramped up the pressure on the nursing a rib injury following an star Rodel Mallari was so domi- ter even as Nino Gelig, another their own followers,” Carido said. say is really bad for the players. Portuguese ahead of Saturday’s earlier collision with Butland. nating in the game that he was former PBA star, tried to equal- Power Horse Energy Drink Maybe they think my players are Premier League visit of Liverpool. Mourinho later revealed he had unstoppable in lording it over in ize the game, 53-all, by converting presents the ongoing tournament like them when they were players. With Chelsea currently 15th in gone to hospital. Walters broke baskets and rebounds ensuring the free throws with still 9:47 left. with the support of Qatar Basket- My players don’t do that. They the league table and third in their the deadlock in style in the 52nd that the reliable front liners of It was a sorry loss for Leighton ball Federation and sponsored by tried everything.” Champions League group, British minute, gathering a pass from the Leighton squad won’t get the whose front squad including Ooredoo and Diana Jewellery & Chelsea’s exit came hot on newspapers have speculated that Glenn Whelan on the edge of the chance to stage a comeback in the former MVP Eric Tamayo who Watches. the heels of a 2-1 defeat at West Mourinho could be sacked if their box, swivelling and crashing a dying minutes of the game. could not find a range especially in Ham United on Saturday, which fortunes do not improve quickly. shot in off the crossbar. Mallari was in fact the major the crucial period even as contrib- THE PENINSULA left Mourinho facing a Football Matters began to conspire AFP Rugby: Cash-strapped Aussies look for World Cup boost

SYDNEY: Cash-strapped Aus- last behind Australian Rules, well ahead of soccer -- 4.01 million erated the same interest. ing on the Wallabies, with the Cheika, who took charge a year tralian rugby is banking on the rugby league and soccer in crowd (21 percent) -- and rugby union Coupled with early morning #showyourgold hashtag aimed at ago. Wallabies defying the odds and numbers, participation and media -- 3.53 million (18.5 percent).” kick-offs -- the final starts at 5:00 drumming up support on Twitter. The turnaround follows a dis- toppling the mighty All Blacks coverage, illustrating the hurdles Below the Wallabies sit five am on Sunday, Sydney time -- it “Wallaby fans. Time to astrous 2011 World Cup campaign in Saturday’s World Cup final to it faces. Super Rugby franchises which has contributed to muted support #showyourgold. Hang your Wal- and an embarrassing 41-16 defeat help boost its popularity and pro- This is despite considerable all struggle financially, given the for Australia at the World Cup, laby flags, scarves, whatever to surrender the 2013 British and file in a crowded sports market. success on the field, with the Wal- expense of constant travel to despite coach Michael Cheika’s outside,” Green and Gold Rugby Irish Lions series, both under The Australian Rugby Union, labies winning two World Cups South Africa and New Zealand rallying calls for the country to tweeted. New Zealand’s Robbie Deans. which reported a $4.5m defi- and reaching the final on home for the southern hemisphere pro- get behind the team. The Wallabies official Twitter But after 10 winless interna- cit last year, badly needs the soil in 2003. vincial competition. “We’re really happy that our feed was also doing its bit, saying tionals against the All Blacks, globe’s second-ranked team to Researcher Gary Morgan said In a sign of the tough times, fans are enjoying watching us yesterday: “It’s time for young they beat them 27-19 in Sydney be crowned world champions Australians clearly prefer to the ARU last year controversially play, that’s really important to us. and old to get behind #Walla- in August on the way to clinching as it battles bigger and better- watch Aussie Rules, which snares levied Aus$200 from every junior We want them to live it with us,” bies”. the southern hemisphere’s Rugby resourced football codes across about 41 percent of the market, and senior club in the country to Cheika said this week. It urged the public to retweet Championship. the country. than the other codes. be used towards helping the sport Australian rugby and the Wal- #StrongerasOne and let them Much is now riding on the out- Australia is often described as “The Australian Football prosper. Although only a small labies can claw back some popu- know which venues and bars will come of Saturday’s showdown, one of the most competitive sports League has a clear lead over all outlay, the move caused rancour larity by winning the Webb Ellis be showing the final live. But only and not just in the popular- markets in the world, entertain- the other football codes in Aus- among the rugby fraternity. Trophy at Twickenham against an a handful of people had responded. ity stakes. Each member of the ing four well-supported football tralia,” he noted. And while other countries, like All Black side that enjoys fever- The Wallabies’ World Cup suc- 31-man squad is on a Aus$100,000 codes, all jostling for media and “The National Rugby League is Japan, boast record television ish support at home, where rugby cess has taken many people by ($71,000) win bonus. fan support. the closest challenger with 6.73 audiences for the World Cup, the union is the dominant sport. surprise and is largely thanks to Rugby union ranks fourth and million viewers (35.3 percent), Wallabies matches have not gen- There are plenty of people will- the hard-love coaching of Michael AFP THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 25 FA to probe Golf: McIlroy Seven ready to run for FIFA Blatter’s 2018 looks to end World Cup season on claims top post, Nakhid disqualified positive note LONDON: Football Association FIFA confirms names of those aiming for 2016 February elections chairman Greg Dyke said yester- BELEK, TURKEY: Rory McIl- day his organisation would inves- roy (pictured below) is hoping to ZURICH: Seven candidates tigate suspended FIFA President turn around his frustrating sea- are now lined up to take over at Sepp Blatter’s claim a deal was son, by winning at least one event FIFA from Sepp Blatter (pic- agreed to award the 2018 World in the three he is playing during tured below), whose 18 years as Cup to Russia. the Final Series of the European president are ending with world Blatter told Russian news Tour, as well as claiming a third soccer’s governing body entangled agency TASS there was an agree- Race to Dubai title. in a scandal over pervasive cor- ment to award the 2018 World The 26-year-old Northern ruption. Cup to Russia. Irishman returns to the Euro- FIFA confirmed seven can- England submitted a bid for the pean Tour this week at the Turk- didates had registered by Mon- 2018 tournament, but was elimi- ish Airlines Open, and will play day’s deadline, with candidates nated in the first round of vot- the WGC-HSBC Champions in from Europe, the Middle East ing after receiving only two votes Shanghai and the DP World Tour and Africa. One potential candi- from FIFA’s executive committee. Championship in Dubai after this. date, David Nakhid, was forced “We will look into detail at McIlroy is currently leading out yesterday when his registra- what Mr Blatter says,” Dyke told the Race to Dubai with earnings tion was ruled invalid. Another, the British parliament’s culture, of 3,011,999 euros, but is yet to South Korean Chung Mong-Joon, media and sport committee in win a tournament since mak- pulled out on Monday because he London. ing his comeback from the ankle had been banned from soccer for “I suspect the response (from injury that kept him out of the six years. Blatter) will be, ‘I was misquoted.’ Open Championship and WGC- Among the seven registered If he says that then I think there Bridgestone Invitational, both candidates, Michel Platini’s is in is something to investigate. tournaments where he was the doubt. The head of European soc- “There’s nothing Mr Blatter defending champion, as well as cer’s governing body, UEFA, he is says that surprises me much. If he the Scottish Open before that. also currently suspended for 90 is saying, ‘We wanted Russia’ and And McIlroy, who had won days, along with Blatter. it looks like he wanted that fixed the WGC-Cadillac Match Play Those remaining are: Prince before the vote, it’s suggesting and Well Fargo Championship in Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan and that it was all fixed anyway.” May, said in a press conference Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al The FA spent around yesterday: “Obviously, I’d like to Khalifa of Bahrein; Frenchmen £21m ($32.2m, 29.1m euros) win the Race to Dubai. I’d like Platini and Jerome Champagne; on England’s failed 2018 bid, to win at least one of these last and the Swiss Gianni Infantino, including £2.5m of public money, three events that I’m playing. Liberian Musa Bility and South FROM TOP, LEFT: President of the Liberia Soccer Association (LFA) Musa Hassan Bility, former FIFA Deputy and Dyke said it would be “very That would make me feel better Africa’s Tokyo Sexwale. Secretary General Jerome Champagne, UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino, President of the Jordan nice” to get the money back. about the end of the year. One of them will become the Football Association Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein, South African businessman Tokyo Sexwale, UEFA President “We will obviously go back “From when I injured my head of an organisation fac- Michel Platini and President of the Asian Football Confederation Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa. and look at it,” he said. “I think ankle, if I was to go from then ing its worst scandal ever. The it would be a good idea. But get to the end of the season without US Department of Justice has the bid costs back from whom? another win, especially with how I indicted 14 soccer officials and From FIFA? I agree it would be was playing up until that point, it sports marketing executives on a ters of support from five football appeal. He plans to issue a formal very nice to get taxpayers’ money would be very disappointing. series of corruption charges. Since associations, and that each cannot statement later. back.” “So, I’ve got three opportunities 2010, FIFA’s own Ethics Commit- back more than one candidate. The seven other candidates Blatter and Platini are serving coming up to try and get a win tee has banned more than a dozen One association had signed let- must now face integrity checks bans from all football-related or two on the board and end this current and former members of ters of support for both Nakhid under FIFA’s code of ethics. FIFA activity over a $2m payment year on a positive. At least that the executive committee, either and a rival candidate. said that Platini’s bid would not the Frenchman received from would help me go into next year while in office or after they had “One of the five declarations be processed while he is banned, Blatter on behalf of FIFA in 2011, with a bit of momentum. left. of support for Mr Nakhid was but he could still stand if he wins purportedly for consultancy work “And yeah, it would mean an The exclusion of Nakhid was a declared invalid as the same an appeal. carried out years earlier. awful lot to me to win the Race to surprise, though. A former Trini- member association had issued a “Should such a ban be lifted or But Platini remains a Dubai for the third time. It would dad and Tobago international declaration of support for another expire before the FIFA presiden- candidate to succeed Blatter in be a great achievement and that’s player, he took part on Monday candidate,” FIFA said yesterday. tial election, the Ad-hoc Electoral February’s presidential election, obviously what I’m trying to do in a sports conference in Den- “The electoral commit- Committee would decide, depend- along with Prince Ali Bin Al the next few weeks.” mark, along with Champagne, as tee decided not to consider Mr ing on the respective exact point Hussein, Musa Bility, Jerome This is the first time McIl- a candidate. He spent Tuesday Nakhid’s application as it did not in time, on how to proceed with Champagne, Gianni Infantino, roy is taking part in the Turk- afternoon giving interviews and fulfill the required five declara- the candidature concerned,” FIFA Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al ish Airlines Open, which also laying out his plans. tions of support.” said in a statement. Khalifa and Tokyo Sexwale. announced an extension of three But FIFA’s electoral rules state Nakhid’s spokesperson said years with the European Tour and that candidates must present let- they were “shocked” and would REUTERS REUTERS will remain a part of the lucrative Final Series events. Brooks Koepka was the cham- pion last year, but the American has decided not to defend his title Blatter blames Platini, others for attacks after giving up on his European Tour membership to concentrate on the PGA Tour. MOSCOW: Suspended FIFA President “At the beginning it was only a per- said: “In Great Britain they have made this over of FIFA - football, the real football, The field of 78 players also Sepp Blatter said he was a “ball in a big sonal attack. It was Platini against me. He beautiful game, they have introduced fair where is the real money, where are the good includes England’s Danny Wil- political power game” involving the United started it, but then it became politics,” he play. But there was only one vote going for players, the good competition - it’s Europe. lett, who is second in the Race to States and Russia in an interview in which said in the interview published yesterday. England. They were eliminated in the first They cannot take it. It’s not the way Amer- Dubai behind McIlroy. he also criticised UEFA’s Michel Platini for “And when it is in politics, it is not any round. Nobody wanted to have England”. icans would have business. I don’t think it A winner twice this season, playing a part in attacks on him. longer Platini against me. It is then those Blatter said Russia’s preparations for the is in their business thinking. Blatter said Willett, who is 271,214 euros In the interview with Russia’s TASS who have lost the World Cup. England tournament were going well and he had FIFA’s Ethics Committee, whose decision behind McIlroy, said: “I’m coming news agency, the 79-year-old Swiss also against Russia. They lost the World Cup. warm words for Putin whom he described he is appealing, had bowed to pressure to into the final four events with a praised Russian President Vladimir Putin And the USA lost the World Cup against as a “good friend of Joseph Josephovich”, remove him. “I think it was the pressure of chance to do something not many and said Russia would never lose the 2018 Qatar. referring to himself in Russian style. the media. It was the pressure to get rid of guys get to do. There’s only one World Cup despite calls from some quar- “But you cannot destroy FIFA. FIFA is “You know what I like in Russia also is the FIFA president. Unfortunately, Platini Order of Merit winner each year. ters in Britain. not the Swiss bank. FIFA is not a com- that in difficult situations I still have the was in the same boat. And they wanted to To have a chance is great.” Blatter is serving a 90-day suspension mercial company. So, what they have done full support of President Putin. This is say - We, Ethics Committee, we are not at imposed by FIFA’s Ethics Committee which together with the Swiss, they have created good. And I support him in all discussions, the service of the president, we are totally REUTERS is looking into a 2 million Swiss franc this attack towards FIFA and the president in all situations,” he said. Blatter, who said independent. This is wrong. ($2.03m) payment he made to Platini in of FIFA,” he said. he regretted not standing down as he ini- “They can be independent but they don’t 2011 - a case which is also part of a Swiss “And you are from TASS and you know tially planned in 2014, argued there was need to be against me,” he said. criminal investigation. Blatter, who has what are the problems between your coun- “envy and jealousy” of FIFA’s commercial After 17 years in football’s top job, Blat- been president of FIFA since 1998, said try and the US The FIFA World Cup or the success but rejected the suggestion that ter said he hoped he would be cleared in politics was behind “attacks” on him which FIFA president is a ball in the big political the current crisis at FIFA was a de facto time to lead FIFA’s congress on Feb. 26, followed the indictment of 14 soccer offi- power game,” he said. ‘American takeover’ of the body. which will elect a new leader. cials and sports marketing executives by Denouncing England as “bad losers” for “Personally I don’t think so. Because US prosecutors in May. losing the 2108 World Cup to Russia, he even speaking about the American take- REUTERS British media debates Mourinho’s future

LONDON: Embattled Chelsea While the broadsheet newspa- owner Roman Abramovich had match at Stoke. Mourinho wore “It’s important for him to stay manager Jose Mourinho faces pers were more circumspect, the broken down and although he a more relaxed demeanour than and we don’t want to give up,” the greatest crisis of his stellar tone was similar. The Daily Tel- was recently given a public vote of of late at the Britannia Stadium, striker Loic Remy told the Lon- career, with British media reports egraph said he was “fighting for confidence, there are suggestions waving to supporters, smiling don Evening Standard newspaper. claiming that he could be days his future”, The Guardian that his that his abrasive antics may have through his press conference and “We were champions together away from losing his job. future was “up in the air”. upset the club hierarchy. reserving his ire for the media’s only last season and he is a really With the defending champions Once again, Mourinho seems However, a lack of available “stupid” criticism of his team. great manager. Of course I don’t 15th and floundering in the Pre- to be succumbing to the curse of alternatives could buy him pre- He claimed that Chelsea’s dis- want him to leave. I think all the mier League, fresh misery arrived ‘third season syndrome’, which cious time. play proved his players were still players don’t want that.” on Tuesday when they had their has dogged him throughout his Abramovich seems no closer behind him and while they have Chelsea great Frank Lampard League Cup crown prised from career. Though unparallelled in to his dream of luring Bayern won only one of their last seven has also offered support, saying: their fingers in a penalty shootout his ability to quickly forge win- Munich coach Pep Guardiola to games, the intensity in their play “With Jose Mourinho in charge, defeat at Stoke City. ning teams, Mourinho has never west London, while Carlo Ance- has returned. the squad they’ve got, the talent It prompted the latest in a flood worked at a club for four full sea- lotti is said to be reluctant about They created a glut of chances they’ve got on the pitch, I don’t of damning headlines, with yes- sons, as results invariably slope returning following his abrupt against Stoke and largely domi- see anyway that they won’t turn terday’s edition of The Sun splash- off after his second campaign. sacking by the Russian in 2011. nated last week’s 0-0 draw at it around.” Jurgen Klopp vis- ing that Mourinho was “clinging He angrily dismissed the theory Guus Hiddink performed a suc- Dynamo Kiev in the Champions its the Bridge on Saturday, his to his job by a thread”, his two- when it was put to him recently cessful rescue mission at Chelsea League, twice hitting the wood- appointment as Liverpool man- year tenure “all but over”. -- “click Google instead of asking in 2009, but his stock has fallen work and having a strong penalty ager having recalled the love-in The Daily Mirror, meanwhile, stupid questions” -- but Chelsea’s after his recent travails with the appeal rejected. that greeted Mourinho’s arrival reported that some senior play- current woes are bearing it out Netherlands. And while Saturday’s 2-1 defeat in England in 2004. Eleven years ers believe it is “only a matter of more starkly than any of his pre- In the meantime, Mourinho at West Ham United was their on, the Portuguese remains the time before Mourinho departs”, vious experiences. continues to enjoy the public sup- fifth of the league campaign, biggest story in town, only now it echoing recent claims that his When Mourinho last left Chel- port of both Chelsea’s players and Slaven Bilic’s side have also is for all the wrong reasons. combative methods have alienated sea, in September 2007, it was their fans, who pointedly chanted accounted for Arsenal, Liverpool members of his squad. because his relationship with his name throughout Tuesday’s and Manchester City this season. REUTERS THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 26 www.thepeninsulaqatar.com SPORT World’s best swimmers set Stage set for new season of to make waves in Doha

DOHA: A record 462 participants and 46 delegations are registered to compete at the FINA airweave Swimming World Cup in Doha this desert challenge at Sealine year with Olympians, World Champions and World Record Holders all adding to a star-studded line-up of talent. From November 2-3, Hamad Aquatic Centre will play host to the world’s best as they battle for glory at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games The first round of Qatar International Endurocross kicks off tomorrow qualification event. Amongst those fans will be eager to see include South Africa’s DOHA: After a hugely successful the first race of the day for the leading duo, Cameron Van Der Burgh and Chad Le Clos. Currently edition last year, the new season bikes is scheduled at 10:35am. leading the men’s rankings in the FINA of Qatar International Enduro- The quads leave at 1:00pm World Cup series this season, Van Der cross kicks off tomorrow at Sea- while Race 2 will start at 1:50pm Burgh is a breaststroke specialist and line. for the bikes. will be looking to make a statement this This off-road championship, Officials said quads race starts season following the surrender of his 50m organised by Qatar Motor and at 2:15pm. Podium ceremony will and 100m world records at the 2015 FINA Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), be held at 15:10 World Championships in Kazan. is formed by four rounds where Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, Olympic 200m butterfly champion and the endurocross off-road races QMMF President and FIM Dep- reigning 100m butterfly world champio Chad are designed to test the endur- uty President, said Qatar is ready Le Clos, a real Doha crowd favourite, is set ance and off-road desert riding for ‘another spectacular Enduro to return to Hamad Aquatic Centre next skills of the rider mixing enduro season’. month. with motocross. “Yes, we are thrilled with the The Olympic gold medalist has a strong Each race will be run over a response. The number of the par- track record in the Qatari capital, having mix of different types of desert ticipants is really good,” Al Atti- collected four individual titles in the 200m terrain and will last for 30 min- yah said. free, 50m, 100m and 200m butterfly and utes plus 1 lap, organisers said “The quality of riders is also a World Record in the 100m at the FINA yesterday. impressive. There are so many World Swimming Championships (25m) in According to details, each professionals here, some of them Doha last year. round consists of two races and really famous in their own coun- Riders in action from one of the rounds of last season’s Qatar Here, he also became the first male swimmer ever to win the three there are three classes for motor- tries. International Endurocross that took place at Sealine. This year’s cham- butterfly events in a single edition of the championships. cycles (E1, E2 and Veterans) and “As I said earlier, the number pionships begins at the same venue tomorrow. American Tom Shields, who has enjoyed a healthy rivalry with Le one class for quads. of nationalities represented here Clos over recent months will be back in Doha to face the South African In the E1 category, Meshari is encouraging. This gives us the once again this November. Abou Shaibah will defend the title feeling that this event will only At last year’s FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) in Doha, he clinched last season when he grow in the future. We build a Le Clos denied Shields a bronze in the 100m butterfly but the gutsy won all the races and scored the championship in Qatar. American remains a common face in butterfly finals at major meets, maximum tally of 200 points. “Our championship is regis- placing in the final of the 200m and 100m butterfly with Le Clos in The Kuwaiti rider will battle tered with the FIM and we are Kazan earlier this year. with compatriot Moath Al Ansari very happy to promote the new Also on the hunt for glory in Doha will be Hungary’s golden boy, who ended in second position and culture of Enduro for off-road Daniel Gyurta, reigning 200m breaststroke Olympic Champion and Saeed Al Shenqiti from the UAE races. former World Record holder in the discipline. Having only managed in third place “This is part of our society bronze at the FINA World Championships earlier this year, the Hun- The British rider Jake Preston agenda to introduce the sport garian great will be looking to go better in Doha. won the E2 category last season. to the youth in the country. We Gyurta’s compatriot, Katinka Hosszu will be making a welcome The second position went to are staging many different types return to Hamad Aquatic Centre this November. Nicknamed the ‘Iron Kuwait’s Mohammed Jaffar while of motorcycle races. And as you Lady’ and known for entering unprecedented numbers of events in a Emirati rider Mohammed Al see here the set-up that we have single meet, Hosszu made waves in Doha last year at both the FINA Balooshi secured the third place here in Mesaieed for the teams is Swimming World Cup and the FINA World Swimming Championships last season. pretty exciting. (25m), taking eight medals in Qatar alone in 2014. In the veteran’s category, the “The response we have got Khaleel Al Jabir (pictured), President of Qatar Swimming Associa- winner last season was French from the teams is very encour- tion and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, said: “We are rider Yannic Le Gourvenec. aging. There are some riders from pleased to welcome to Doha an exciting line up of world class swimmers Mohammed Al Khulaifi from Europe, the Middle East, Asia and people visit this area and this is ism in the country and such from across the world. The record number of participants that have Kuwait won the Quads category we are happy to start the Enduro one of our targets to move some events help us do that. Our organ- registered to compete in Doha this year, including some of the best with sublime riding. culture on this note. We prom- races from the North of the coun- isation is top-notch,” Al Attiyah swimmers in the world, is testament to our dedication to the sport Action this week starts at ised the country that we are going try to the South. said. and our track record in hosting excellent swimming events here at 9:30am with the free practice and invest in this Sealine area so that “Our target is to attract tour- THE PENINSULA Hamad Aquatic Centre.” THE PENINSULA

Qatar Handball League to begin ‘Middle East is passionate about football’ in November DOHA: The oldest football club in Answer: It is a great honour, developing the emerging countries especially in the world of the Pre- the world, Sheffield FC from Eng- being from the world’s first foot- as well. It is about the grassroots mier League, and it is nice to have DOHA: The competitions of the land, this weekend celebrated its ball club, to visit the first place of the game, and remembering that link with him since he studied Qatar’s Men Handball League 158th birthday. On a recent visit that football was played in Qatar. that the game is about fun, activi- at Sheffield University. 2015-2016 will get under way on to Qatar, Sheffield FC Chairman We are a pioneer, being the first ties, open to everybody of all age, Question: Could you explain a November 11 with three matches, Richard Tims (pictured) took the football club in the world, and race, religion or ability, and that’s little about the club’s Charitable it was announced yesterday. opportunity to visit Doha Sta- there are pioneers all over the what our club stands for. Foundation onto which Hassan In the three encounters sched- dium, the oldest stadium in the world. Qatar are now the new Question: The Supreme Com- Al Thawadi has been invited as uled for the opening round of country and the first grass pitch pioneers of football, having the mittee for Delivery & Legacy honorary Vice President? Qatar Handball League (QHL), Al in the region. opportunity to host the World Cup (SC) has recently invested into Answer: The Foundation has Gharafah will lock horns against Doha Stadium was first used in 2022. So it is great to be here, the development of women’s been set up to preserve and pro- Al Shamal, Al Sadd will take on as a football pitch in 1953, with celebrating the history of football football at Sheffield FC. How tect the history and values of Al Khor while Al Rayyan will take a Northern stand added in 1960 in Doha. has that helped your club? football and promote grassroots on Qatar FC. and the remaining stands built Question: How do you see Answer: The investment a few participation and women in foot- In the second round’s fixtures, and grass planted two years later. the country’s preparations as months ago was to help our ladies ball. We hope that the appoint- Al Khor will face Al Ghara- Having seen the place where it advances towards the 2022 team. We’ve now won promotion ment of Hassan Al Thawadi will fah, Qatar SC will take on Al Qatar’s first league matches were FIFA World Cup Qatar? to the women’s Super League in encourage other influential lead- Shamal and Al Wakrah will meet played in 1963, and where Pele Answer: It can only be positive. England. Our men’s team play in ers in world football to become Lekhwiya on November 17. and his world-famous Santos side Obviously there has been criticism, the 7th division of English foot- involved in our project, including In the third round, Al Gharafah were cheered on by a full house a and as I say to some people who nations. The once great nations ball, but our women’s team plays relocating the football club back will face Al Arabi, Al Qiyadah will decade later, Tims sat down with are critical in the UK: The best of football probably aren’t so great at league level, and we’re compet- into the original ground at Olive play Al Wakrah and Al Ahli will www.sc.qa to discuss Qatar’s foot- way to bring on change is through anymore, so it’s time for change. ing with Manchester City, Arsenal Grove and building a small sta- meet Qatar SC, details revealed. ball history and future, the passion football. I’ve lived and worked out Question: Which is the most and Liverpool. We are looking to dium and museum where football Al Gharafah were crowned cham- for football in the Arab world and here a number of years ago, so I important message that you bring our women’s team over here was born in 1857. Aston Villa was pions of Qatar Handball League spreading the values of football know the cultures and traditions take around the world on your and do some grassroots projects the first English Premier Club to (QHL) last year. across the world. and I know it is a football crazy travels? and coaching with girls in Qatar. have joined us by donating £1874, Al Sadd finished second while Question: On your visit to region. What a great warm wel- Answer: The values of the I’ve been talking to Hassan Al the club’s foundation year. We Al Rayyan ended in third overall. Qatar you took the opportunity come we’ve had here and a real game and the way it used to be Thawadi for a number of years would encourage other clubs to to visit the first football stadium understanding of what the oldest played long before the English now, and they visited Sheffield come help support the grassroots THE PENINSULA in the country, which is still football club in the world is about. Premier League was thought of, two years ago. Hassan is a unique of the game at the original home used for community matches We’re not just promoting and pro- so respecting your heritage, which character with brilliant vision. He of football. until this day. What were your tecting football in England but in Qatar is a very important part understands what we are trying Stage set for impressions? also pushing it around emerging of the culture. Football is about to do, which not everybody does THE PENINSULA Doha Beach Volleyball Open

DOHA: The organising commit- Al Wakrah game a big test, says Lamouchi tee of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour 2015 Doha Open has DOHA: El Jaish coach Sabri “Of course to have the whole They are doing well but for now, good players but also they have completed its preparations for the Lamouchi (pictured left) has team during the camp and dur- we won only three games. We weaknesses which we are looking event to be held from November urged his players not to take ing the two months of preparation played well against Al Gharafa to exploit. We have to approach 9-13, 2015. today’s game against Al Wakrah was a positive thing for us. And and Lekhwiya and won. They this game intelligently and look The Doha Open will be the lightly. that has had a positive affect on were two strong teams. But now to stop their strikers.” eighth Open event on the World El Jaish play a home game our performance. I want to see my players tomor- He added: “El Jaish have quality Tour 2015 calendar and it will against Al Wakrah at Al Gharaf “Now we have more confidence row against a different opponent players and they are one of the be the second after World Tour Stadium today. and with time that will increase and want them to play with the biggest teams in the QSL this season final. The event will fea- “Al Wakrah game is a big test further. But we cannot forget that same determination. We have to season. Until now we haven’t ture teams from the Netherlands, for us. We are coming from three the competition here is not easy. take three points and not lose been able to find the stability in Norway, New Zealand, Venezuela, wins and they are coming from So we can lose sight of the target concentration. our performances. We want to USA, Australia, Austria, Azerba- one,” Lamouchi said. very quickly if we are not careful. Al Wakrah coach Jose Mauri- improve our team in order to be ijan, Canada, Belarus, China, “We want to keep our perform- We have to keep giving our best cio said: “This will be one of the competitive and win games more Czech Republic, Greece, Iran, ance and our level. So it will be a performance,” Lamouchi said. difficult games of the season that regularly. One of the factors that Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, UK, big test for us. We have to play El Jaish are in second spot we will play. It’s not a secret that can help us deliver regular per- Spain, France, Germany, Ghana, with total concentration during behind Al Rayyan in QSL points El Jaish have had four wins with formances is to have 13-14 good Lebanon, Oman and hosts Qatar. the game because a team like Al table. good performances and they are players that you can choose from.” Wakrah can take advantage of “My players are working hard playing for the title. It will be a THE PENINSULA any mistakes,” he added. during every training session. very tough game. El Jaish have THE PENINSULA THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER 2015 SPORT www.thepeninsulaqatar.com 27 Revolutionary new golf project unveiled in Qatar International Golf Club embodies Qatar 2030 Vision to enrich the nation and propel the country forward

DOHA: Visionary plans for a new a framework to grow the game ing a revolutionary and holistic AMLAK Holding said: “Qatar world-class golfing destination in of golf in Qatar with a focus on approach to golf. International Golf Club is a land- the heart of Education City, Doha, making the sport fun and acces- The cutting edge facility has mark project for Qatar and the have been unveiled yesterday in sible for all. been designed to guide every world of golf. The facility is built Qatar. With demand for additional golf member of society regardless of upon the guiding principles of The unrivalled combination of facilities in Doha soaring, the des- age or ability - from complete Qatar’s 2030 vision with the aim a premium golfing, leisure and tination is also expected to make beginners to the world’s leading of contributing to the human and sports education facility in one a valuable economic contribution professionals - on an exciting economic development of our location, Qatar International Golf to Qatar’s luxury leisure and hos- golfing journey that maximises nation. By revolutionising the Club (QIGC), a member of Qatar pitality industry as a major draw enjoyment and supports progress way golf is taught and enjoyed, we Foundation, is truly unique to the for residents as well as inbound with every single step. It will pro- hope to encourage greater par- region and the world. golf travel, and will offer an excit- vide golfing enthusiasts and those ticipation in the sport amongst The project proudly embodies ing addition to Qatar’s blossoming new to the sport alike with an the local community and our hope the Qatar 2030 Vision for human, tourist attractions. entirely new way to learn, enjoy is that this system will provide a social, environmental and eco- QIGC will be the first of its and share the game in beautiful blue-print for growing levels of nomic development by providing kind anywhere in the world, offer- surroundings. golf participation globally. The project comprises an “The course itself is based on 18-hole championship golf course, solid foundations of science and an innovative 6-hole champion- research and will see it become ship course, a 9-hole par-3 course, The newly built Qatar International Golf Club (QIGC) at Education City, truly world-leading in terms of high-tech driving range and prac- Doha. QIGC is an unrivalled combination of a premium golfing, leisure both social and environmental tice facilities, a centre of excel- and sports education facility in one location. sustainability. I’ve no doubt Qatar lence and a public park featuring a International Golf Club will be at host of indoor and outdoor activi- the forefront of developing every ties for all the family. Designed Qatar International Golf Club construction phase right through aspect of the sport and inspire with respect for the local culture is committed to becoming one of to the golf club’s ongoing opera- future generations, especially in and traditions, QIGC also features the most sustainable golf courses tion, and stringent criteria con- Qatar.” female-centric practice facilities. in the world from both an envi- sider everything from how water In the months ahead fur- The whole family can enjoy ronmental and social perspective. and landscapes are managed, to ther exciting details and project a day at QIGC. As well as the Since inception, QIGC has been the social and economic benefits updates will be releases regard- world-leading golfing facilities, a working with guidance from the of the facility. ing Qatar International Golf Club luxury clubhouse and 5-star hotel Golf Environment Organization, The operation of the project is across all of aspects of construc- rooms, spa, extensive banqueting GEO, the international non-profit being overseen by AMLAK and tion, guest facilities, member- facilities and dining experiences organisation dedicated entirely to will become one of the most tech- ships, partnerships, as well as make for the perfect setting for providing a credible and accessi- nologically advanced, innovative advances in golf education, sus- family and friends to relax and ble system of sustainability stand- and sustainable golf courses in tainability, innovation, research enjoy quality time together, as ards for the golf industry. the world. and development. well as an attractive destination The process for becoming GEO Speaking about the project, Qatar International Golf Club - Centre of Excellence for international travellers. certified begins at the design and Abdul Aziz Al Emadi, CEO, THE PENINSULA Durand makes it a hat-trick of titles with another world record at Doha 2015

DOHA: Cuba’s Omara Durand “I can’t quite believe it, I have smashed her own 100m T12 world been so nervous about this com- record in emphatic style as she petition, but I gave it all that I was one of three athletes yester- had and I won the gold medal! day to seal a hat-trick of titles It’s a team GB top three as well, at the 2015 IPC Athletics World so it’s incredible,” said an elated Championships. Cockroft. The 23-year-old, who broke the Richard Whitehead (24.10) 200m and 400m world records equalled his own 24-hour-old earlier in the week to land gold, world record to win his third suc- cruised to the win over the cessive 200m T42 world title for shorter sprint in 11.48 seconds, Great Britain with a now tradi- 0.17 faster than her previous best tional surge to the line from the set at August’s Parapan American halfway point. Russia’s Anton Games. Prokhorov (24.85) and Denmark’s Garbine Muguruza of Spain in action against Angelique Kerber of “I have won three gold medals, Daniel Jorgensen (25.37) claimed Germany during their match in the round robin stage of the BNP Paribas I am the happiest in the world, silver and bronze respectively. WTA Finals 2015 held at the Indoor Stadium in Singapore, yesterday. three is the magic number,” said On a good night for Great Durand who finished well ahead Britain, Aled Davies secured of Azerbaijan’s Elena Chebanu double Doha 2015 gold by retain- (11.94) in silver and Ukraine’s Sara Masoud of Qatar provides world-class performance to finish fifth ing his discus F42 title, breaking Oxana Boturchuk (11.96) in in Women’s shot put F33 at the IPC World Athletics Championships at his own world record twice in Muguruza moves bronze. Qatar Sports Club Stadium in Doha yesterday. SYED OMAR the process. His winning throw China’s Cuiqing Liu (12.43) of 49.59m placed him ahead of celebrated her 24th birthday China’s Guofeng Kang (43.27m) by claiming the 100m T11 title, Walid Ktila (15.75) is still on Ktila. “This result is due to a lot of and Bulgaria’s Dechko Ovcharov closer to WTA semis to add to her 200m and 400m course to complete the double hard work, now I will be working (42.31m). crowns. Brazil took silver and quadruple after he added 100m towards my fourth gold medal.” Marie Amelie le Fur (59.31m) SINGAPORE: Spanish sensation Earlier two-time Wimbledon bronze through Jerusa Geber T34 gold to the 400m and 800m Great Britain produced the delivered one of the performances Garbine Muguruza dominated champion Kvitova kept her hopes Santos (12.57) and Jhulia Santos titles he has already won in Doha. first clean sweep of the podium at of Doha 2015 so far as she became Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-4 yester- alive and pushed Safarova to the (12.79). The Tunisian, who won four Doha 2015 in the women’s 800m the first female leg amputee to go day to put one foot in the WTA verge of elimination with a 7-5, “I am really excited and happy world titles at Lyon 2013, set a T34. Hannah Cockroft (2:07.10) under 60 seconds in winning the Finals last four on her debut in 7-5 win over her fellow Czech left- to have won my third consecu- championship record to hold off powered home to victory with women’s 400m T44. the season-ending tournament. hander. tive gold medal. I know that eve- the UAE’s Mohamed Hammadi 150m to go having sat on the “Tonight there were perfect The 22-year-old, who rose to The world number five and rything is possible as long as I give (15.92) and Switzerland’s Bojan wheel of 14-year-old teammate conditions to break the world world number three on Monday, 2011 champion has never lost to it my all and work hard. I must Mitic (16.17) into silver and Kare Adenegan (2:09.66) for most record,” said le Fur who, despite aggressively attacked from the Safarova, her close friend and Fed thank my guide for this success. bronze respectively. of the race. Adenegan tired in the starting in lane eight, took 1.5 sec- net and dictated play for most of Cup partner, holding a 8-0 record We’re like brothers and sisters “I have just won my third gold final stages and settled for bronze onds off the previous record. the match against her more expe- across all surfaces. and share full confidence in each medal for Tunisia and I am very with Mel Nicholls (2:09.29) leav- rienced opponent. “I’m really glad that I was able other,” said Liu. happy and proud of that,” said ing it late to secure the silver. THE PENINSULA Super-confident Muguruza, to play and win the kind of match with just two titles to her name, after my loss in the first match said she was already eyeing a here,” said Kvitova, who lost to spot in the Singapore final after Kerber in her opening match. Horse racing season kicks off at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club beating Lucie Safarova and now The two Czechs said they are Germany’s Kerber to stand on the also looking forward to playing brink of the semis. together when they face Russia “Every time I step on the court in the Fed Cup final in Prague against Angelique I know it’s from November 14-15. Kvitova going to be a very tough match -- and Safarova have led the Czech we played an unbelievable match Republic to three trophies from today,” Muguruza said. the last four editions of the Fed “I’m really motivated to be here. Cup. It’s my first time in Singapore “We actually are good friends singles so I really want to come from the Fed Cup, so I’m really here and win all the matches I glad the Fed Cup is coming soon can and hopefully be in the final,” and we going to be colleagues and she added. Left-handed Kerber, not opponents,” Kvitova said. 27, was broken four times by the Maria Sharapova, who now tall but quick Spaniard, who won leads the Red Group in Singapore, in Beijing this month and was will anchor the Russian Fed Cup runner-up to Serena Williams at line-up. Wimbledon in July. AFP Muguruza, who is also playing in the doubles, tops White Group WTA Finals Results but she is not into the semis yet Singapore: Collated results from the season- and still needs to play Petra Kvi- ending WTA Finals in Singapore yesterday (x tova of the Czech Republic on denotes seeding): Friday. Women’s singles The top two in each round- White Group robin group will reach the semi- Horse racing action from the first race of the season at Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) in Doha yesterday. Absher, ridden by Marco finals. The event features the top Petra Kvitova (CZE x4) bt Lucie Safarova Monteriso, won the feature race Al Safliyah Cup at QREC. It was the first race of the 2015-16 season. Sraab, who had Darren Williams in the saddle, eight women’s players apart from (CZE x8) 7-5, 7-5 finished second while Aseer, guided bv Alberto Sanna, finished in third spot. Today’s races commence at 5:00pm. JUHAIM world number one Williams, who Garbine Muguruza (ESP x2) bt Angelique opted to rest. Kerber (GER x6) 6-4, 6-4 Thursday 29 October 2015 15 Muharram 1437 Volume 20 Number 6598 Sport Price: QR2 Leading newspaper from Nepal Perez gets Stage set for set for career Endurocross at

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www.thepeninsulaqatar.com [email protected] | [email protected] Editorial: 44557741 | Advertising: 44557837 / 44557780 QSL officials greet Colombian QSL: Giants Al Sadd seek fan Paralympic team in Doha DOHA: Top Qatar Stars League (QSL) officials met with members of the Colombian Paralympic team (pictured below) competing in the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships currently being held in Doha. support as title race hots up Paola Castro, a Colombian national and sponsor relations officer at QSL, met with the team at their hotel in Doha and handed over a host of QSL merchandise. Al Sadd playing Al Arabi is always a tough tie, says Talal Ali Albloushi Speaking at the meeting Julio Cesar Avila Sarria, Head of the Colom- bian Paralympic Committee, said. “I would like to thank the Qatar DOHA: Title contenders Al Sadd are seek- Speaking on the form of Al Arabi, he said: Stars League for their gifts and warm welcome to the team whilst ing ‘fan support’ in their crucial Qatar Stars “Al Arabi team has improved significantly and in Qatar.” League (QSL) clash against Al Arabi on Sat- that is down to their new Italian head coach When asked about his favourite QSL side, Sarria said; “I think Al urday. Gianfranco Zola who is a big name and he has Arabi as Gabriel Batistuta played there, and as a Colombian, we have Al Sadd, coached by Hussein Amoutah, are huge experience as a player and a manager.” to support the teams that give the chance to South American players. in third spot with a tally of 14 points from six When asked about the team spirit of the I would love to see Colombians players at Qatari football clubs but I games. side Albloushi said: “The team and our players think Brazilians and Argentinians have done a better job than us in Fourth-placed Al Arabi (12 points) are are up to the challenge and we want to win that regard.” coached by Gianfranco Zola. more trophies for Al Sadd.” The Colombian contingent has currently won two silver and two “Al Sadd needs the support of its fans dur- Meanwhile, Al Arabi midfielder Ali Jassemi bronze medals at the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships being ing this crucial match which is considered one is aware of the threat that Al Sadd pose in held at Qatar SC Stadium. of Qatar’s biggest derby matches,” influential their round seven clash on Saturday. THE PENINSULA midfielder Talal Ali Alblosuhi said yesterday. “Our aim is to win the game against Al Albloushi indicated that the significant Sadd in order to satisfy our fans, who have spectator attendance of more than 9,000 fans supported us so well, especially following the during the derby between Al Rayyan and Al loss to Al Rayyan in Round 6 derby,” Jassemi Arabi last Saturday ‘made for an enjoyable said yesterday. and lively encounter’. The player stressed that Al Arabi are not Albloushi also pointed out to the fact that only looking to win the coming game against the clashes between Al Arabi and Al Sadd have rivals Al Sadd but to continue the good form traditionally been exciting affairs. that has helped the side to reach fourth place “Al Sadd playing Al Arabi is always a tough on the QSL points table. tie. We have to work hard and focus in order “The Qatar Stars League is different this to be at our best to win all three points. We year, with several teams fighting for a top 4 have to prepare well in order not to lose any finish,” he said. more points following the disappointing draw “We will fight on all fronts for a trophy and Al Sadd’s Talal Ali Albloushi tries to win the against Al Khor,” Alblaoushi said. hope to at least win one this season. That is ball against Al Khor’s Reza Shanbeh during He also noted that ‘the QSL campaign is our minimum expectations as a squad.” their QSL game on October 23, 2015. Al Sadd long’ and ‘the team will need the fans to push will play Al Arabi on Saturday. Al Sadd on in their title challenge’. THE PENINSULA