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DESERT ROSE BLOOMS AS AMIR OPENS MAGNIFICENT MUSEUM

National Museum of Qatar tells the story of our people: Amir ‘Qatar has become much stronger since June 2017’ ‘Qatar committed to work programmes prepared to host 2022 World Cup’

AILYN AGONIA new building of the National based economy and promote people from all over the world. DOHA Museum of Qatar… The mu- human development.” Today, we are laying another seum presents formulation of The Amir said, “Qatar is brick in the construction of THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim our past, our environment and committed to the programmes our national development and bin Hamad al Thani inaugu- our experiences in the per- prepared to host the 2022 civilization project.” rated the National Museum of spective of the present. World Cup — a celebration “Qatar has become much Qatar (NMoQ) on Wednesday. “The National Museum of sport, arts, culture and the stronger since June 2017,” the In a speech at a glittering tells the story of our people,” spirit of the community with Amir said. ceremony, the Amir said, “We the Amir said, adding “Our the solidarity and unity of all are meeting today to open the goal is to build a knowledge- football fans and goodwill of More on pages 2, 19 & 20 Ô 02 Thursay, March 28, 2019

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF QATAR OPENS National Museum aims to enlighten people: Amir QNA rounds the old palace. The work of many institutions 2022 World Cup - a celebra- DOHA Desert Rose is called ‘Qahuf’ and individuals, and repre- tion of sport, arts, culture and in Qatar. sents what we are as a coun- the spirit of the community THE Amir His Highness “The museum presents try characterised by open with the solidarity and unity Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad our past, our environment dialogue and cooperation in of all football fans and people al Thani on Wednesday said and our experiences in the all fields. of goodwill from all over the Qatar builds museums not perspective of the present. It “Through our pro- world. Today, we are laying to store art collections or to is, therefore, a formulation of grammes and educational another brick in the construc- showcase the past, but to en- our Arab-Qatari cultural iden- exhibitions, we will add to tion of our national develop- lighten the public in Qatar, tity. Museums are not reposi- Qatar’s growing cultural ment and civilisation project, residents and visitors, with tories of the past, but our pre- landscape, including our uni- including the promise we “our past, present and posi- sent is embodied in how we versities and other institu- made in 2010 to provide a tion in the world”. read our history and position tions, our pluralistic media, wonderful 2022 World Cup. In a speech on the oc- within humanity in general. our national library, which “Qatar has achieved a lot casion of the opening of the “Our people know that contains a million books in its for the benefit of its citizens, National Museum of Qatar this museum and other mu- prestigious building opened in terms of improving the in the presence of a gallery seums that we built here are last year, the annual book quality of life and in the fields of national and foreign dig- there for them, to visit, to fair, as well as festivals and of education, health and envi- nitaries, HH the Amir said, form social relationships and numerous artistic activities in ronment. It continues to wel- “I would like to pay tribute to to have a good time of discov- Katara, old souqs, art galler- come people from all over the the initiative of HH the Father ery, reflection and dialogue. ies, and many other institu- world. Progress through di- Amir to expand the museum, “Because of the rapid and The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani addresses dignitaries at the opening of the tions and initiatives. versity and tolerance remain which was originally built spectacular urbanisation of National Museum of Qatar in Doha on Wednesday. “Our goal is to build a at the core of our commitment in 1975 in the old palace of this country, we are cautious knowledge-based economy to development and nurturing Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim in planning, because we want and human development. of a harmonious and prosper- bin Mohammed al Thani, and to be part of the rapid tech- “The economic model we ous society guided by human launching a process in which nological progress and glo- offer and the richness of sport values and fitness. modernity is integrated with balisation trends prevailing The museum provides a The museum presents our past, our environment and culture are, in our opin- “Qatar has become much our Arab and Islamic civilisa- today in the world, not to re- space to reflect on what and our experiences in the perspective of the ion, the best indicator of the stronger since June, 2017. Its tion and Qatari heritage. sist them, but to preserve our Qatar has done and what it present. It is, therefore, a formulation of our healthy growth of any coun- citizens and residents work The new building, de- values, morals and cultural aspires to do. Arab-Qatari cultural identity. try. The rich cultural scene together to build the coun- signed by architect Jean Nou- identity that are open to de- has become an important try, strengthen the economy, vel, is characterised by its velopment and progress. economic component of tour- maintain human dignity and innovative design based on a “The National Museum fects, economy and urban de- “By sharing this informa- selves and with others, giving ism, enriching the visitor by defend the truth, get to know natural phenomenon caused tells the story of our people. velopment and much more. tion with visitors, we want our people a wisdom voice in adding culture to entertain- each other and exchange expe- by the formation of the sand It also encourages the dis- It provides a space to reflect museums and other cultural shaping our future. ment and relaxation. riences, and most importantly, known as the ‘Desert Rose’, covery of the nature of the on what Qatar has done and institutions to create a cli- “The National Museum “Qatar is committed to the they exchange friendship and which includes and sur- country and its historical ef- what it aspires to do. mate of dialogue among our- is the product of a collective work programmes to host the respect,” HH concluded. Amir opens National Museum of Qatar The National Museum of Qatar narrates the story of Qatar through a special combination of architectural space, music, poetry, oral histories, evocative aromas, archaeological and heritage objects, commissioned artworks, monumentally-scaled art films, and more AILYNAGONIA DOHA

THE Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani inaugurated the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) on Wednesday high- lighting the role of the new fa- cility in enlightening the pub- lic about Qatar’s past, present and its place in the world. The ceremony was attend- ed by Personal Representa- tive of the Amir HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa al Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Thani, HE Sheikh Jassim bin Khalifa al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Inte- rior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani and Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Ab- dullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud. The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and other dignitaries take a tour of the National Museum of Qatar on Wednesday. Also present were Turk- ish Vice President Fuat Ok- cultural scene in Qatar. HH tay, French Prime Minister stressed that the new muse- The museum features oral Edouard Philippe, Kuwait’s um is a product of a collective First Deputy Prime Minis- work of many institutions and history films, archival photo- ter and Minister of Defence individuals and represents the graphs, maps, texts, models Sheikh Nasser Sabah al Ah- country itself which is charac- and digital learning stations mad al Sabah, Oman’s Min- terised by open dialogue and along with some of the ister of Heritage and Culture cooperation in all areas. most dazzling treasures of Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al Housed in an architec- Said and Minister of State for tural masterpiece by French Qatar’s history and heritage. International Culture at the architect Jean Nouvel, the Federal Foreign Office of Ger- National Museum of Qatar many Michelle Muntefering. narrates the story of Qatar terpiece, described the land- Former French president through a special combina- mark building as “the first Nicolas Sarkozy, Mayor of tion of architectural space, architectural structure that Rome in the Italian Repub- music, poetry, oral histories, nature itself creates.” He said, lic Virginia Raggi, Adviser evocative aromas, archaeo- “This building is at the cutting at Republic of Azerbaijan logical and heritage objects, edge of technology, like Qatar Souda Mohammed Aliev and commissioned artworks, itself. As a result, it is a total a number of dignitaries and monumentally-scaled art object: an experience that is other guests also witnessed films, and more. The museum features oral that NMoQ commissioned to announce Qatar’s victory by Simone Fattal; a sculpture at once architectural, spatial, the ceremony that concluded NMoQ is organised history films, archival photo- from a roster of distinguished in the bidding contest to host embodying the spirit of Na- and sensory, with spaces in- with a spectacular display of in three chapters- ‘Begin- graphs, maps, texts, models international filmmakers. the 2022 FIFA World Cup. tional Day for all citizens of Qa- side that exist nowhere else.” fireworks. nings’, ‘Life in Qatar’, and and digital learning stations It is also worth mention- The museum’s commis- tar titled ‘Flag of Glory, 2019’ The NMoQ will open In his remarks, HH the ‘The Modern History of Qa- along with some of the most ing that aside from the rich sioned artworks include the by Ahmed al Bahrani; and its doors to the public from Amir commended the ini- tar’- presented in 11 galleries, dazzling treasures of Qatar’s collection from Qatar’s past, majestic black reeds along the Bouthayna al Muftah’s‘KanYa March 28. The opening hours tiative of His Highness the which take visitors from the history and heritage. Sur- the museum’s prized displays 900 metre-long shores of the Ma Kaan, 2019’. of the museum from Satur- Father Emir to expand the geological period long before rounding the objects and also include the torch of the lagoon by Jean-Michel Otho- Jean Nouvel, who drew day to Thursday will be 9am museum and described it as a the peninsula was inhabited bringing the experience to life 15th Asian Games held in Qa- niel titled ‘ALFA’; the sculptur- inspiration from the desert to 7pm and on Friday from great addition to the growing through to the present day. is a sequence of short art films tar, as well as the card used al piece ‘Gates to the Sea, 2019’ rose for his architectural mas- 1:30pm to 7pm. Nation Thursday, March 28, 2019 03

Cabinet rejects ATTIYAH MEETS RWANDA’S DEFENCE MINISTER US decision over Golan Heights QNA DOHA

THE Cabinet, at its weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, renewed Qatar’s rejection of the US recognition of Israel’s sovereignty over the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. The cabinet also expressed deep regret over the US decision, but maintained that it does not change the fact that Golan is a Syrian Arab land. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Attiyah met with Minister of Defence of the Republic of Rwanda Albert Murasira and his accompa- They highlighted that the recognition by the US nying delegation in Doha on Wednesday. The meeting focused on military ties and the ways to enhance them. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs held a luncheon was in conflict with the Charter of the United Na- banquet in honour of the Rwandan minister and his accompanying delegation. The meeting and the banquet were attended by a number of high-ranking officers of the Qatari Armed Forces. (QNA) tions and the principles of international law. Minister of Justice and Acting Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Dr Issa bin Saad al Jafali al Nuaimi read out the agenda and deci- sions of the meeting. The Cabinet approved the draft resolution of the Council of Ministers to issue the executive Qatar opens first regulations of Law No 24 of 2015 for organising tenders and auctions. The draft executive regulations replaces the one issued by Cabinet decision No 22 of 2016 to visa centre in India comply with the amendments to the law and to provide the requirements and needs of govern- mental bodies quickly and efficiently. The second item on the Cabinet’s agenda was approving a draft decision of the Minister of Fi- nance to establish sections in the administrative units comprising the Ministry of Finance and to indicate their responsibilities. FRENCH PM ARRIVES IN DOHA: French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe arrived in Doha on Tuesday. The third was approving a draft resolution by He was welcomed by Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti the Minister of Education and Higher Education and French Ambassador to Qatar HE Franck Gellet. (TNN) on the executive regulations of the law on regu- lating higher education. The project aims to regulate governance of the higher education sector, enhance the quality of higher education institutions and regulate the Ministry opens registration for govt schools work of private educational institutions. Officials at the opening of the Qatar Visa Centre in New Delhi, India on Wednesday. The draft resolution includes provisions QNA transfer of students from nationals of the GCC countries relating to the regulation of the licensing of bai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Chen- DOHA grades 6 and 9 to the specified and Qatari children is allowed private higher education institutions and Qatar Visa Centres will simplify nai and Kochi. schools, has started. for births up to December 31, their programmes. and accelerate work visa procedures Qatar had earlier opened QVCs in THE Ministry of Education The ministry has set mini- 2013 and until September 30, The fourth item was approving a draft deci- for those coming to Qatar Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan as and Higher Education has mum age requirements for 2013 for other nationalities. sion by the Minister of Municipality and Envi- part of its ‘Qatar Visa Centers abroad’ begun the registration and kindergarten, pre-school and The ministry has also ronment on the quality of air. programme. acceptance process for gov- first grade, so that Qatari par- identified the stages of regis- The draft decision aims to maintain the qual- QATAR opened its first Qatar Visa Cen- QVCs will simplify and accelerate ernment schools for the 2019- ents, Qatari children and GCC tration, early transfer, docu- ity of air by enforcing a set of regulations protect- tre (QVC) in India on Wednesday in the work visa procedures for those coming to 2020 academic year accord- citizens enrol their children mentation and conditions ing the environment. capital city of New Delhi, in the pres- Qatar from these countries by enabling ing to age groups and timeline born by December 31, 2015 in to register for new or trans- The fifth item was approving an agreement ence of a number of officials from both them to complete fingerprint and biom- set by the registration office at kindergarten and those born ferred students from stage to between Qatar’s Ministry of Justice and Ministry the countries. etric data processing, medical checkup, the schools. by December 31, 2014 for the stage or to re-enrol in public of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights of Six more QVCs will be opened in India and employment contract signing in their The first phase of regis- pre-school grade. schools for the 2019/2020 the Hellenic Republic. in the coming period in the cities of Mum- home countries. (TNN) tration, including automatic The first grade of Qataris, academic year. HIA ranks fourth in world in Skytrax World Airport Awards TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

HAMAD International Airport (HIA) has been ranked as the fourth best airport in the world at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2019, which was held during the Passenger Ter- minal Expo 2019 in London, the UK. HIA has also, once again, been ranked as a five-star airport and was honoured with the title of ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for the fifth year in a Eng Badr Mohammed al Meer, chief operating officer of HIA, and other officials at row and ‘Best Staff Service in the Mid- the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2019 ceremony in London. dle East’ for the fourth year in a row. The awards recognise HIA’s in- in the World’ while maintaining our ture at the gate. novative facilities, five-star customer five-star status and our titles as ‘Best The Skytrax World Airport service and state-of-the-art terminal Airport in the Middle East’ for the fifth Awards took place in parallel to The which accommodates more than 30 consecutive year and ‘Best Staff Ser- Passenger Terminal Expo & Confer- million passengers annually. The vice in the Middle East’ for the fourth ence 2019, the world’s largest annual 2019 World Airport Awards by Skyt- consecutive year. We are committed airport exhibition and airport net- rax are based on nominations from to raising the bar when it comes to the working event of the year, where HIA millions of passengers across more airport experience and will continue delegates gave a series of addresses on than 500 participating airports world- to invest in our facilities, services and airport planning and development, wide, making them one of largest pas- technologies that distinguish us as the asset management, customer experi- senger interaction survey awards in airport of choice for millions of pas- ence, and airport-airline sustainability the world. sengers around the world.” collaboration. Eng Badr Mohammed al Meer, The Skytrax survey evaluates The second phase of HIA’s expan- chief operating officer at HIA, stated: customer satisfaction across 39 key sion plan, launched in early 2019, will “We are delighted with our progress performance indicators for airport accommodate a capacity of 53 million and ranking at this year’s Skytrax service and product – from check-in, passengers annually by 2022 as well Awards as we successfully moved up arrivals, transfers, shopping, security as an increase in cargo capacity to 3 in our ranking to ‘Fourth Best Airport and immigration, through to depar- million tonnes per year. Aspire Wonderland Festival wows visitors TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK celebrated the Aspire In- DOHA ternational Kite Festival and now we have added a NEARLY 5,000 visitors new and distinctive event flocked to Aspire Park to to the country’s agenda of watch animated fantasy entertainment and tourism characters depicted using activities.” state-of-the-art lighting Audiences will have the techniques as Aspire Zone opportunity to enjoy the Foundation (AZF) kicked dancing fountain shows off the Aspire Wonder- again on March 28 at 5pm, land Festival on Tuesday. 6:40pm, 7:40pm, 8:40pm, As the sun descended 9:40pm and 10:40pm. on Tuesday, an imaginary There will also be ad- gateway to the world of Aspire Wonderland Festival features animated fantasy char- ditional weekend shows fantasy and folktales was acters depicted using state-of-the-art lighting techniques. at 11:40pm on Friday open to the public with in- and Saturday. novative light techniques. pire Wonderland Festival, events at Aspire to ensure The festival is spon- Centring Aspire Park, As- Tahani Khalifa al Suwaidi, a memorable experience. sored by Vodafone Qatar pire lake featured a spec- a member of the organising Our interest in the smallest and Katara and is sched- tacular dancing water committee of the festival, details begins when choos- uled to last until March 30 fountain moving with a said, “We seek innovative ing artistic shows that suit with an open invitation to world of majestic melodies. and creative angles when all age groups. the public daily from 5pm Commenting on the As- organising community “A few weeks ago, we to 10pm. 04 Thursday, March 28, 2019 Nation QC’s QR5mn support for families of Christchurch mosque attack victims The fund will also be used for the psychological rehabilitation of the injured

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK used for the psychological reha- Christchurch mosque killings, ness to assist the country in its DOHA bilitation of the affected people and stand by their families in actions against extremism. and their families, the provision order to reduce the magnitude “Christchurch mosque kill- QATAR Charity (QC) has an- of legal assistance to them, and of the trauma they suffer.” ings are one of the most hei- nounced a financial assistance the renovation of both the af- It should be noted that Qa- nous crimes of intolerance, of QR5 million to support the fected mosques. tar has strongly condemned extremism and hatred that are families of the victims of the Faisal Rashid al Fehaida, the terrorist attack on wor- contrary to divine laws and Christchurch mosques mas- assistant to CEO in the Op- shipers at two mosques of human values, which never sacre, in coordination with the erations and International Christchurch -- which left allow hurting innocent per- Federation of Islamic Associa- Cooperation Sector at QC, dozens dead and injured -- of- sons. This affirms the need to tions of New Zealand. said, “As a recognition of the fering its condolences to the expand international coop- MURAIKHI MEETS GERMAN MINISTER: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al QC’s financial support will importance of supporting the families of the victims and eration and consolidate the Muraikhi met on Wednesday with Minister of State for International Cultural Policy at the Federal be used to help the affected vulnerable in moments of dis- the government and people of efforts of the international Foreign Office of Germany Michelle Muntefering. They discussed bilateral relations between the families, including orphans and aster and crisis, Qatar Charity New Zealand. Qatar has also community to fight terrorism two countries and the means to enhance cooperation, in addition to topics of mutual interest. The widows, as well as those injured moved swiftly to provide as- expressed its solidarity with in order to protect humanity,” meeting was attended by a number of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (QNA) in the attack. The aid will also be sistance to the victims of the New Zealand and its full readi- QC said in a press statement. Thousands attend region’s largest healthcare quality and safety meet

The session also covered the plans for engaging patients and making sure their voice is heard in the pro- cess of improving the quality of care offered. NHS leads unveil Qatar plans for the vulnerable

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK support the strategy implemen- Focus will be on better uti- DOHA tation, as well as the impact of lisation of the skilled workforce the NHS plans on health ser- to improve maternity services THE leads for the National vice provision. to women bringing Qatar in The forum, which included more than 80 sessions delivered by over 150 international- and locally-based presenters, was developed by Hamad Health Strategy 2018-2022 Addressing the importance line with international best Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). (NHS) priority populations of data driven decision mak- practice. participated in a panel discus- ing, Dr Khalid Abdul Hadi, She added that this will also TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Qatar’s healthcare facilities improvement, value, flow and for Healthcare Practition- sion titled ‘Population Health: National Health Strategy lead result in “improvement in pa- DOHA paired with the high-quality access, workplace effective- ers (QCHP), Qatar Armed A Lifetime of High Quality and for the ‘Health and Well-being tients’ health literacy due to the of care delivered to patients ness and population health Forces, Qatar Red Crescent, Safe Care’, at the 7th Middle for People with Special Needs’ effective utilisation of midwives THE largest conference in across the system resulted in were among the topics covered Sidra Medicine, Qatar Univer- East Forum for Quality and priority population, said: “Our in education and counselling the Arab world dedicated to international recognition, but as part of the event’s theme of sity, and the World Innovation Safety in Healthcare. number one priority is to devel- before, during and after preg- healthcare quality improve- noted that capacity growth ‘Patient Safety First’. Summit for Health (WISH). The session was moderated op a National Disability Regis- nancy, which will ultimately ment and patient safety con- was only part of the equation These topics were also During the final day of by Derek Feeley, president and try for Qatar to meet interna- lead to better health outcomes.” cluded with nearly 3,000 to delivering world-class care. explored in the 107 quality the Forum, HE Dr Kuwari CEO of the Institute of Health- tional standards and align with For the ‘Healthy Children healthcare leaders and practi- “Over the last three years, posters included in the poster launched the Patient Expe- care Improvement (IHI). They WHO requirements. Achieving and Adolescents’ priority pop- tioners from Qatar and across we have opened a total of exhibition and competition. rience Forum, which will be discussed the availability of data this will contribute to a greater ulation, the National Health the region in attendance. eleven hospitals. This is a sig- Speaking about the high cali- held in November and is ex- on the seven priority popula- understanding of disability is- Strategy Lead Dr Sadriya al The three-day conference nificant growth for any health bre of posters at this year’s pected to be one of the larg- tions which the strategy focuses sues and provide the support- Kohji discussed the plans for was opened by Prime Minister system in such a short period conference, Maureen Bisogna- est patient experience fo- on and the importance of data ing evidence to remove barri- this priority population, which and Minister of Interior HE of time. And while improving no, president emerita and sen- cused healthcare conferences driven decision making for de- ers and support people with will focus on expanding com- Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser our capacity to respond is very ior fellow, IHI, said this year’s held in the region. Delivered livering health improvements. disabilities to participate and munity services to provide spe- bin Khalifa al Thani. important, our transformation submissions demonstrated by HMC in partnership with The session also covered contribute to society.” cific programmes on key health Speaking at the opening journey is much more than the power of the ‘all teach, all internationally renowned the plans for engaging patients Dr Najat Khenyab, Nation- issues such as obesity, dental ceremony of the 7th Middle capacity growth,” said Dr Ku- learn’ philosophy. healthcare consultants Plan- and making sure their voice is al Health Strategy lead for the caries, breastfeeding and men- East Forum on Quality and wari. The Forum’s unique ex- etree Inc., the conference will heard in the process of improv- ‘Healthy Women Leading to tal health. Safety in Healthcare, Minister The Forum, which in- hibition area, The Knowledge highlight the importance of ing the quality of care offered. Healthy Pregnancies’ priority A number of these pro- of Public Health HE Dr Hanan cluded more than 80 sessions Zone, was a popular gather- involving patients, and their The other topics included population, presented Qatar’s grammes will be delivered Mohamed al Kuwari said it delivered by over 150 inter- ing place for conference at- families and caregivers, in the role of regulatory environ- plans for improving maternity through schools as a part of the had been a remarkable year national- and locally-based tendees with over 15 exhibi- every decision that impacts ment in supporting the im- services. school health framework which for healthcare in Qatar. Citing presenters, was developed tors, including the Ministry of the care they receive and will plementation of improvement Central to the plan is the will be implemented in collabo- the country’s ranking by the by Hamad Medical Corpora- Public Health, HMC’s Hamad be a platform for discussion plans, enabling the healthcare expansion and enhancement ration with the Ministry of Ed- Legatum Institute as fifth in tion (HMC) and the Institute Healthcare Quality Institute around a more empathetic workforce with the required to the role of the midwife and ucation and Higher Education the world for health, she said for Healthcare Improvement (HHQI), Primary Health Care and collaborative approach knowledge, and the skills to midwifery services. as well related entities. the growth and expansion of (IHI). Patient safety, quality Corporation, Qatar Council to care. QRCS launches water projects for rural Afghanistan

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and lifestyles, reduce water-borne DOHA diseases, upgrade sanitation ser- vices and provide potable water QATAR Red Crescent Society in remote and inaccessible areas,” (QRCS) inaugurated a humanitar- said Ali bin Hassan al Hammadi, ian project to provide water and secretary-general of QRCS. sanitation (WATSAN) services in He hoped the project would remote and neglected areas of Af- help meet the water needs for drink- ghanistan. ing and personal use in needy areas, The one-year project is estimat- enhance WATSAN services and ed to help a total of 25,930 people in promote good water-related prac- 28 villages of seven districts across tices in the target communities. the provinces of Kandahar, Hel- “It is beneficial particularly for mand, Farah, Kabul and Nimruz. The project is estimated to help a total of 25,930 people in 28 villages. school students as it will save the Funded completely by QRCS, time spent in search for clean wa- the project involves a series of ac- systems in 15 high-density schools with the Afghan Education and Aid ter. As a result, they will be able to tivities worth $720,000. In three in northern Afghanistan. A simi- Organisation under a memoran- study better,” he added. provinces, 16 water wells will lar building with 20 toilets and 40 dum of understanding (MoU). According to the United Na- be dug and equipped with solar ablution areas will be constructed The selection, location and pri- tions Office for the Coordination pumps in 16 schools to provide for the 3,000 students and teach- oritisation of beneficiaries are co- of Humanitarian Affairs’ (OCHA) clean water for 16,000 students ers of the Darul-Uloom College in ordinated with the regional offices Humanitarian Response Plan 2017 and teachers. There will also be Bagrami District, Kabul. of the Ministry of Rural Rehabili- (HRP), over half of the Afghan awareness-raising programmes on In western provinces, 66 water tation and Development (MRRD), population still lack clean drinking how to use these utilities. wells will be dug and equipped with the provincial and district authori- water and sanitation facilities. The In addition, 15 buildings will be manual pumps, to secure the water ties and local community leaders. situation is made even worse by the constructed, each consisting of six needs of more than 990 families. “The purpose of this project is displacement waves due to war and toilets, ablution areas and sewage The project is co-implemented to improve the health conditions disasters.

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SHURA SPEAKER MEETS RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR

Speaker of the Shura Council HE Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al Mahmoud met with Ambassador of Russia to Qatar HE Noor Mohammad Khulouf in Doha on Wednes- day. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between Qatar and Russia and the ways of developing them in vari- ous fields, especially in the parliamentary field. Arrangements for the 140th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and associated meetings, which will be hosted by Doha from April 6 to 10, were also reviewed during the meeting. The meet- ing was attended by a number of officials at the Shura Council. (QNA)

CMC poll candidates begin Qatar Genome Programme door to door campaigning showcases progress in UK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK THE campaign for the sixth Central Municipal Council DOHA elections has begun, following the announcement of the final list of candidates. QATAR Genome Programme (QGP), a member of Altogether 94 candidates, including five women, are Qatar Foundation (QF) and part of Qatar Foundation in the fray for the elections for 27 out of 29 constituen- Research, Development and Innovation, participated cies while two constituencies, the 7th and the 27th, have in the ‘100,000 Genomes Project’ celebrations organ- been dissolved by acclamation. ised by Genomics England, the National Health Service The Central Municipal Council elections will be (NHS) England and the Royal Society in London. held on April 16. Candidates kicked off their 20-day The 100,000 Genomes Project recently reached its campaign through direct contact with voters, media goal of sequencing 100,000 genomes, and Qatar Ge- and social networking sites, as well as ad banners in nome Programme was one of the leading large-scale the electoral districts. national genome projects to join the event, which Meanwhile, at a seminar earlier, the Ministry of was also attended by leading scientists from around Interior had urged candidates to adhere to the rules the world and health decision-makers from the governing the election campaign and not to begin cam- UK government. paigning until each candidate had obtained the special At the Royal Society – one of the oldest and most permission from the media information committee for prestigious scientific institutions in the world – Dr Said the elections. Ismail, QGP director, shared insights about the pro- The seminar highlighted the rules of electoral cam- gress Qatar has made in the field of genomics, QGP’s paigns set out in the law, which states that slogans, first phase achievements and its future plans. phrases, and images used in electoral campaigns shall He also highlighted Qatar’s vision of personalised not contradict the religious and social values of the Qa- healthcare. tari society and that electoral campaigns do not include “QGP’s comprehensive vision is based on seven pil- advocacy of tribal or sectarian tendencies. lars, covering a wide range of initiatives ranging from The rules also prohibit the use of the official emblem fostering genomic research, building human capacity, of the state in meetings, advertisements, leaflets, elec- drafting policies and guidelines all the way to facilitat- tion posters, and other types of writings used in elec- ing clinical implementation,” said Dr Ismail. tion campaigns. The rules also prohibit insulting other Dr Asmaa al Thani, Board vice-chairperson of Qa- candidates or challenging their competence directly or tar Biobank and chairperson of QGP Committee, said: indirectly or involving personal matters. “QGP is one-of-its-kind endeavour in the Middle East The law prohibits electoral campaigns in places of and a major player in the global precision medicine worship, institutes and educational institutions, gov- arena, paving the way towards the implementation of ernment buildings, buildings of public bodies and in- genomic medicine. stitutions, electricity and telephone poles and electoral “QGP is made possible through a national collabo- halls, in compliance with the decision of the Minister of ration of institutions such as Qatar Biobank, Hamad Interior in this regard. (QNA) Medical Corporation and Sidra Medicine.” 06 Thursday, March 28, 2019 Nation Award-winning author UCQ hosts IPE TII’s annual translation event on mental Alyan shares insights health issues on Palestinians’ plight TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK conference concludes DOHA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA THE University of Calgary in More than two hundred participants explore recent advances in translation and interpreting Qatar (UCQ), in collaboration NOVELIST Hala Alyan dis- with Qatar University (QU), cussed how her experiences and TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK recently hosted an Inter- the happenings in her family DOHA professional Education (IPE) inspired her to write about the event to examine the topic of struggles of identity in exile, THE Translation and Inter- mental health. during a lecture at Northwest- preting Institute (TII), part Forty-four students from ern University in Qatar. of the College of Humanities UCQ welcomed 22 of their Alyan, the Palestinian- and Social Sciences (CHSS) at peers from the QU’s Pharmacy American author, poet and clin- Hamad Bin Khalifa University Department to participate in ical psychologist, was invited (HBKU), on Wednesday con- the learning opportunity. to NU-Q to discuss her award- cluded its 10th Annual Interna- This was the third IPE event winning novel ‘Salt Houses’. tional Translation Conference. to examine mental health chal- The novel, which tells the In attendance were Minis- lenges and it enabled students story of a Palestinian family’s Novelist Hala Alyan. ter of State HE Hamad bin Ab- to learn from and assess clients displacement in the 1960s and dulaziz al Kuwari, Ambassador with mental health issues. the inter-generational trauma it being related to one specific of China to Qatar HE Li Chen, “Working with mental they experience as a result of plot of land, or a specific house British Ambassador to Qatar health patients over the years, their constant transitory status etc., because these things keep HE Ajay Sharma and senior I cannot overstate the impor- and lack of a sense of belonging, changing. I now define home representatives of Qatar Foun- tance of a collaborative ap- was selected by NU-Q for its an- as the place where the people I dation and HBKU. proach to treatment,” Justin nual reading programme ‘One love are, where I can speak the As many as 43 speakers Burkett, one of the UCQ organ- Book One NU-Q’. languages I want to speak, and from more than 20 coun- isers, explained. “Pharmacy and “Hala Alyan’s accomplish- where I can cook and eat what I tries converged in Doha to nursing each bring a wealth of ments are very inspiring to our want to eat.” explore topics on translation Forty-three speakers from more than 20 countries converged in Doha to explore topics on translation and knowledge to patient care and students, many of whom relate Most importantly, Alyan ex- and interpreting under the interpreting under the theme ‘Translation Beyond the Margins’. improving outcomes for indi- to her personal experiences as plained how “impulsive, in-the- theme ‘Translation Beyond viduals and families.” well as those of the characters in moment, often very emotional the Margins’. lation: Care, Be Aware, and to build common grounds for day of the conference included Students also found the IPE her book,” said Everette E Den- decisions that people make” Dr Amal al Malki, found- Dare, respectively. exchange and discussion. The Old, The New, The Local, event helpful to their academic nis, dean and CEO. when they are confronted with ing dean of CHSS, delivered Dr Malki said, “Translation “Translation here switch- and The Global in Literature; pursuits. One UCQ student de- At a school-wide event to conflict that “alter life com- the opening speech. She show- is an attempt to make sense of es into an agent of change in The Translation and Inter- scribed the importance of col- discuss the book, which was pletely for many generations.” cased the advanced speech the world beyond the linearity the globalisation era with the preting Profession; Transla- laboration between nursing awarded the Dayton Peace Prize As a daughter of immigrants, translation system developed that the pages of a book might power to set the rules of cul- tion Technology Bridging and pharmacy, saying, “This for fiction, Alyan said she felt the Alyan felt the need to convey by HBKU’s Qatar Computing suggest. Like writing, trans- tural engagement. Academia Disciplines; Approaches to year’s IPE event gave me a new responsibility to use her craft as the depth of the internal and ex- Research Institute. lation is an act of agency, a and profession intersect to Linguistics from New Perspec- experience of how nurses and a means of relaying accurate ternal struggles that come with Dr Joselia Neves, a profes- choice, a decision and an ideol- shape and define the experi- tives; Highlighting Difference pharmacies can work together historical events while using her such circumstances. sor at TII, chaired the open- ogy. You cannot discuss trans- ences around us that require through Literature; Activism to improve the patient’s sta- creativity to tell stories that put The conversation with ing panel, Sparking the Dis- lation in isolation of ideology mediation, and the translator in Translation and Translation tus. The experience was differ- people’s experiences in context. Alyan was moderated by cussion, with panellists Rytis and power relations. becomes at the heart of this as for Activism. ent because I understand how While her focus is mainly on NU-Q Professor Sam Meek- Martikonis, director-general “In TII’s 10th conference, a cultural mediator.” On the final day, panel pharmacists work with patients Palestinians, Alyan argued that ings and was attended by for Translation at the Euro- we have taken the challenge Topics covered during the discussions explored Writers who have mental challenges.” much of the “thematic things members of the NU-Q com- pean Commission, Dr Sofía to go beyond the margins by two-day event included trans- in Translation; Audiovisual “I was able to apply the clin- that happen in the novel are not munity and students. García-Beyaert, founder of Ar- celebrating linguistic and cul- lation, crossovers in interpret- Translation, Mainstream and ical skills and knowledge I have just unique to the Palestinians”, ‘One Book One NU-Q’ is an cos Institute, and Dr Miguel Á tural diversity and breaking ing, audiovisual translation, Beyond; Translation Studies practically with a standardised but are rather common strug- annual programme that aims to Bernal-Merino, senior lecturer down barriers. We also go be- transcreation and self-transla- and Profession; and Cultur- patient, and I was able to col- gles of refugees and immigrants engage the Northwestern com- in Translation in the University yond the margins by fostering tion; innovation and transgres- al Transadaptation in New laborate with other health care who try to “create a home on munity in a common intellec- of Roehampton. collaboration and supporting sion in researching translation Context; and Synthesis and professionals,” according to a foreign soil in very disruptive tual experience that promotes The panellists spoke on innovation.” and related areas; translator Future Horizon. Qatar University student.” environments”. critical thinking and interdis- Framing the Societal Value About to this year’s confer- training beyond the classroom; Meanwhile, two work- The UCQ is the only Cana- Like the characters in her ciplinary learning. The shared of Community Interpreting; ence, Dr Malki said, “Transla- translation norms and trans- shops held during the con- dian university in Qatar and the novel, Alyan also grappled with read is chosen to promote dis- Translation and Localization tion beyond the margin goes gressions; translation for active ference enabled translation country’s exclusive provider of issues of diasporic identity. “My cussion and understanding of of Multimedia Interactive En- beyond boarders and terri- citizenship; and translation be- students and translators to Bachelor and Master Degrees idea of home has, over the years, broader issues people face both tertainment Software; and Eu- tories and beyond imposed yond the word. advance skills in areas that are in Nursing. Applications to the veered away from the idea of regionally and globally. ropean Public Service Trans- mental and physical divisions Panel sessions on the first critical within the field. Fall 2019 term closes on April 1. Ooredoo supports 13th Gulf English Shikar & Biryani Food Festival School Career Fair to be held today opens at Radisson Blu Hotel TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK dents’ attention to the educa- an audience eager to explore director, PR and Corporate DOHA DOHA tion courses they offer. their future paths. Communications at Ooredoo, The event will also be at- Ooredoo will be hosting a said: “We are fully committed INDIAN Ambassador to Qa- OOREDOO on Wednesday tended by local, regional and booth at the event and send- to supporting the communi- tar HE P Kumaran and Gen- announced that it is the plat- multinational companies ing a team to represent the ties in which we operate, and eral Manager of Radisson inum sponsor for the 2019 looking to attract the cream telecommunications leader, promoting the importance of Blu Hotel, Doha, Gordon Gulf English School Career of Qatar’s talent to their or- meet students and provide an education for all. This event is Mackenzie led the opening Fair, to be held from 8am to ganisations. Gulf English insight into the many career the ideal opportunity for us to ceremony of the first Shikar 1pm on Thursday (March 28) School (GES) has highlighted opportunities at Ooredoo. demonstrate our commitment & Biryani Food Festival at on the school’s campus in its student body – compris- GES has also extended in- and we are sure it will be an Chingari, Radisson Blu Ho- Al Gharrafa. ing 74% Qatari nationals – as vitations to students from Year invaluable opportunity for all tel, Doha on Tuesday. The fair, being held for the a draw for companies aiming 9 upwards from other Qatar attending. We are very much The highly anticipated 13th consecutive year, aims to to increase their employment schools, in order for them to looking forward to meeting food festival will run daily bring together Qatar’s lead- of Qatari nationals, in line meet with the educational es- the students and sharing with from 6pm to 11pm until ing educators from public and with Qatar’s Vision 2030, and tablishments and companies them the incredible career op- April 5. private institutions, providing has stressed the prime op- and understand what both portunities here at Ooredoo, During the early hunt- them the opportunity to show- portunity the event provides have to offer. with a view to attracting new ing history in India in the case their career advancement for them to present their in- Speaking of the event, talent to work with us and help nineteenth and early twen- Indian Ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran and General Manager of opportunities and draw stu- dustry and career choices to Manar Khalifa al Muraikhi, shape our future.” tieth century of the British Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, Gordon Mackenzie at the opening ceremo- Empire, the rulers of India’s ny of the first Shikar & Biryani Food Festival at Chingari, Radisson Blu princely states along with the Hotel, Doha on Tuesday. British Army Commanders used to hunt in the wild and bring the game or ‘shikar’ CNA-Q hosts annual competition to their royal kitchens to be cooked by their master chefs. On the other hand, biry- to test STEM skills of its students ani is a mix of the native spicy rice dishes of India and the Persian pilaf. The dish, which is believed to have originated in Persia, was brought to India by the Mughals. After the Mughals, this dish was adopted by the royal kitchens. Since then it became a staple all over the continent. To celebrate this rich history, Chingari launched its first Shikar and Biryani Food Festival. More than 300 college students competed against their peers to test the technical skills they are learning through their studies. During this event, visi- tors get a chance to expe- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK students will perform in the “Modelled after World of secondary students in the rience and taste some of DOHA workplace once they graduate. Skills International, which is a competition, giving more young the dishes from the royal “We are so pleased to hold global initiative to promote the people the opportunity to be in- kitchens of India. Only farm COLLEGE of the North At- the CNA-Q Skills Competition development of skilled trades, volved in science, technology, bred animals are used in the lantic - Qatar (CNA-Q) hosted for the 10th year. The compe- the CNA-Q Skills Competition engineering and mathematics kitchen. the 10th annual CNA-Q Skills tition is both a demonstration showcases what learning at (STEM). Some competitions Chingari, which trans- Competition, its largest co- and a celebration of skilled CNA-Q is all about - building are completed individually, lates as ‘sparkling charcoal’, curricular event of the aca- trades. It is a testament to the experiential and technological while others are group com- crackles with authenticity demic year, recently. college’s commitment to ad- competencies required in the petitions where students solve and brings genuine Tandoor The competition offers 30 vance the profile and applica- world of work”, she added. real-life scenarios. As in past cuisine to Doha. Dine in the different contests around cam- tion of technical and vocational More than 300 college stu- years, pharmacy students from splendor of the Maharaja pus in engineering technology education and training (TVET) dents competed against their Qatar University and nursing as you feast on irresistible and industrial trades, informa- in Qatar, by engaging students peers to test the technical skills students from University of meals, marinated to per- tion technology, health scienc- in applied education to be they are learning through their Calgary in Qatar participated in fection and cooked in tra- es, as well as business studies knowledge workers for the fu- studies. Again this year the group health care-related com- ditional clay ovens, while and academics, simulating a ture”, said Samah Gamar, vice college partnered with local petitions to strengthen inter- musicians sing melodious variety of real-world tasks that president, Academic. schools to include hundreds professional learning. ghazels, the sound of India. Asia Thursday, March 28, 2019 07 Congress, BJP in war of words after India tests anti-satellite missile

IANS entists over India demonstrat- Modi diverting attention from real issues: SP, BSP miliating our soldiers, leaders of dent said the truth is that the NEW DELHI ing anti-satellite capabilities but the opposition have expanded proficient scientists always had took potshots at Prime Minister LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednes- their influence to ridiculing our the talent and capability and A war of words erupted on Narendra Modi for, what they day accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of diverting people’s attention from real issues and urged the scientists. Thus speaks the in- all that was needed was the go- Wednesday between Bharati- said, making a pitch of it in the Election Commission to take note of it. Taking a dig at Modi, Akhilesh Yadav accused Modi of diverting the heritor of the dynasty that thinks ahead from the government. ya Janata Party (BJP) chief poll season, and wished him attention of the people from real issues by pointing to the space. - All the nation’s a stage!” he said “UPA did not have the cour- Amit Shah and Congress Pres- “happy World Theatre Day”. “Today Modi got himself an hour of free TV to divert nation’s attention away from issues on ground -- in a series of tweets. “For them: age to back its institutions and ident Rahul Gandhi after India Shah hit back at Gandhi for unemployment, rural crisis and women’s security -- by pointing at the sky.” Sacrifices of soldiers - drama, people, NDA under PM Modi successfully tested its anti-sat- ridiculing the achievements of He said the success for the mission belonged to scientists. Mayawati too asked the Election Commis- Success of scientists - drama, has shown the conviction to do ellite missile A-SAT. the scientists, saying all that the sion to take serious note of Modi’s speech. Masquerading as leaders, all so. The anti-satellite (A-SAT) Gandhi congratulated the “dynasty” has done is to plun- “Many congratulations to the Indian security scientists for destroying a satellite in space and making that ‘The Dynasty’ has done is missile was successfully tested Defence Research and Develop- der, weaken and ruin the nation. the country proud. But she said that Modi’s attempts to score political gains was condemnable. to plunder, weaken and ruin the in Space but it seems a few peo- ment Organisation (DRDO) sci- “After spending a lifetime of hu- “The Election commission should take serious note of it,” she tweeted. (IANS) nation,” he said. The BJP Presi- ple on Earth have also got hurt.” There is no place for Philippine lawmakers demand probe terrorists in ‘Naya into claim of Duterte aide’s drug links Pakistan’: PM Khan AGENCIES tion ceremony of government’s ISLAMABAD poverty alleviation programme Duterte’s signature policy is an internationally-condemned crackdown on drugs that has killed thousands ‘Ehsaas’, he said an amendment PRIME Minister Imran Khan would soon be made into the AFP on Wednesday said that Paki- Constitution, making it a fun- MANILA stan has no link to Jaish-e-Mo- damental right for all citizens to hammad, “There is no place for be given food, shelter, education LAWMAKERS critical of Phil- terrorists in Naya Pakistan.” and health facilities by the state. ippine President Rodrigo Du- In an interview with the The prime minister said the gov- terte on Wednesday called for British newspaper, PM Khan ernment would increase spend- a probe into a fired police of- said Islamabad has launched a ing to help the the poor, adding ficial’s allegations that one of crackdown against the banned that “a separate ministry will be the leader’s ex-advisers was outfits, and added that what is established to alleviate poverty”. involved in the narcotics trade. being done right now, has never He said a database was be- Duterte’s signature policy happened before in Pakistan. ing created to ascertain the ex- is an internationally-con- Commenting on the Indian act number of people currently demned crackdown on drugs aggression following the Pulwa- below the poverty line. that has killed thousands, and ma attack, he said Indian prime the claim has led opponents to minister Narendra Modi nearly question his intentions. brought both countries on the “If you really hate illegal verge of war. India has been drugs, drug users and push- gripped by “war hysteria” ahead ers, prove it now Mr. Duterte of the elections there, he contin- and... investigate,” said Sena- ued. “Anything can happen be- tor Leila De Lima, who is be- fore the elections in India,” the hind bars on charges she says premier maintained. are politically motivated. PM Imran blamed Naren- The allegations surfaced dra Modi’s “anti-Muslim” gov- this week after ex-police colo- ernment and its heavy-handed nel Eduardo Acierto told re- policies in Indian-administered porters he alerted his supe- Kashmir for the attack. On riors in 2017 to warn Duterte country’s crunch economic Pakistan PM Imran Khan. about the adviser. situation, Prime Minister Im- But instead of acknowl- ran said Islamabad was “pretty The PM strongly turned down edgement of the warning, close to an agreement” with the Acierto said he found himself International Monetary Fund claims that Pakistan had facing accusations of involve- (IMF) and added that this will become a client state of China ment in the drug trade. Youth activists hold placards during a protest on the eve of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s birthday at a school in Manila, Philippines, be the last time Pakistan will and added that it always Duterte and other top of- on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) ever have to go to the fund. The helped Pakistan in rainy days ficials have fiercely refuted the premier strongly turned down drug allegation, saying the for- destine methamphetamines Within a year of filing the he has known the former claims that Pakistan had be- mer adviser–a Chinese busi- laboratory that authorities report about the adviser, the adviser–a Chinese national come a client state of China and Pakistan, the prime minis- nessman–has no narcotics ties raided in the southern city of ex-officer said he was accused –since 1999. He owns retail added that it always helped Pa- ter added, was one of the coun- and Acierto is a disgraced cop Davao in 2004. If you really hate illegal of helping a large shipment of businesses in the president’s kistan in rainy days. tries which collected the least with an agenda. The businessman was drugs, drug users and methamphetamine enter the hometown of Davao. He reiterated that there is amount of tax; yet it was among Acierto was fired last year “mainly responsible in facilitat- pushers, prove it now, Mr country. He said he now lives “What if I ask the military no space for the terrorists in Pa- the top five for donations. over 2015 criminal charges ing the importation and trans- Duterte and... investigate in hiding and fears for his life. and the police: why is this son kistan and denied any connec- He said the state would alleging he was among police shipment” of the illegal drugs, Philippine Drug Enforce- of a whore still alive,” Duterte tion with JeM. Prime Minister take steps to ensure all mar- who illegally issued licences according to Acierto who also -Senator Leila De Lima ment Agency head Aaron said in a speech late Tuesday, Imran Khan said on Wednes- ginalised groups are protected, for guns that ended up in the presented to reporters photos Aquino said on Monday he referring to the ex-officer who day the government had be- and will also roll out strategies hands of communist rebels. of Duterte with the ex-adviser received the report but he he also branded “corrupt”. On gun a war against poverty as to alleviate poverty in rural ar- Acierto told journalists and another Chinese man he go Roa Duterte, is always in and the national police chief Wednesday, opposition Sena- he rolled out a comprehensive eas of the country. “In the next his work revealed that the accused of drug links. the company of two people cleared the businessman of tor Francis Pangilinan said he programme to uplift the lowest four years the Baitul Maal must ex-economic adviser to Du- “I discovered that our with serious involvement in drug links. backed calls for an investiga- segment of society. provide shelter for 10,000 or- terte was involved in a clan- president, President Rodri- illegal drugs,” Acierto said. On Tuesday, Duterte said tion into Acierto’s allegations. Addressing the inaugura- phaned children,” he said.

News US sees key Pakistan role Pakistan against weaponisation in brief Journalist critical of Duterte charged again in Afghan peace process of outer space: Foreign Office AFP her, including ongoing cases of US: The United States wants to ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday asserted that it remains a strong EC forms panel to MANILA alleged tax evasion and libel, see a prosperous Pakistan that proponent of the United Nations resolution on Prevention of Arms examine if Indian PM to silence critics and intimi- contributes positively towards Race in Outer Space. The statement comes after India tested an anti- violated model code PHILIPPINE authorities date the press. regional stability and security. satellite weapon, claiming the indigenously produced interceptor was said Wednesday they had Ressa insists the site is not This was stated by US Depart- used to destroy an object in orbit. Such a weapon allows for attacks NEW Delhi: The Election filed more criminal charges anti-Duterte, saying it is just ment of State Deputy Spokes- on enemy satellites – blinding them or disrupting communications – as Commission of India on against Maria Ressa, a vet- doing its job to hold the gov- person Robert Palladino at a well as providing a technology base for intercepting ballistic missiles. Wednesday formed a commit- eran reporter and prominent ernment to account. press briefing here. Responding The Foreign Office, said Pakistan believed there was a need to ad- tee to examine if Prime Min- critic of President Rodrigo The journalist, together to a question about Pakistan’s dress gaps “in the international space laws with a view to ensuring ister Narendra Modi violated Duterte, six weeks after de- with six other current and for- role with regard to the peace that no one threatens peaceful activities and applications of space the model code of conduct taining her overnight. Maria Ressa. mer Rappler board members process in Afghanistan, he said technologies for socio-economic development.” “Space is the common (MCC) when earlier in the day Ressa is the chief ex- and editors, has now been ac- it could play an important role heritage of mankind and every nation has the responsibility to avoid he announced the successful ecutive and editor of online thousands of lives and which cused of securities fraud. in bringing about a negotiated actions which can lead to the militarisation of this arena,” said the FO. test of anti-satellite missile news site Rappler, which rights groups say may be a Rappler said Ressa is settlement in Afghanistan and “We hope that countries which have in the past strongly condemned (A-Sat) in his address to the has reported extensively on crime against humanity. abroad. However the six oth- expressed gratitude to Islama- demonstration of similar capabilities by others will be prepared to nation. Deputy Election Com- Duterte’s deadly anti-drugs Ressa has accused Duterte ers charged posted bail on the bad for whatever it had done to work towards developing international instruments to prevent military missioner Sandeep Saxena crackdown that has claimed of using prosecutions against new charges on Wednesday. this end. (ARYNEWS) threats relating to outer space.” (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) will head the committee. The EC, however, did not specify who would be other members of the panel and if it would have a deadline to complete Seven Thai parties form Unemployment, religious nationalism top poll issues its inquiry. (IANS) coalition to thwart junta IANS courts (60 per cent). Political Imran’s comments NEW DELHI parties were the least trusted on Afghanistan AFP self-exiled former premier as 55 per cent people expressed misinterpreted: FO BANGKOK Thaksin Shinawatra, joined RISING unemployment and their mistrust in them. Peo- forces with six other parties in a nationalism on religious lines ple in UP, Uttarakhand, Tamil ISLAMABAD: The Foreign SEVEN political parties formed bid to halt military-backed fac- are the two key issues bother- Nadu, Delhi and Assam sought Office on Wednesday clarified a coalition in Thailand on tions from leading the country. ing citizens ahead of the Lok punishment for those who that PM Imran ’s comments Wednesday, vowing to thwart “We want to stop the regime Sabha elections, revealed a don’t say ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ at on Afghanistan have been a military-backed proxy in a bid from hanging onto power,” survey conducted by Lokniti- public functions. But residents misinterpreted and reported to end years of junta rule follow- Pheu Thai’s prime ministerial CSDS and the Azim Premji Workers make BJP campaign flags at a workshop, ahead of the of Nagaland, J&K, Kerala, Mi- out of context in the media, ing the country’s first election candidate Sudarat Keyuraphan University. forthcoming national elections, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday. (AFP) zoram, Tripura, Punjab and leading to an unwarranted since a 2014 coup. told reporters. “Twenty per cent of those West Bengal disagreed. reaction from various quar- A junta-aligned party “Pro-democracy parties surveyed said unemployment cited were ‘development’ (15 report said though caste iden- The opinion was almost ters. PM Imran had referred and its main rival have both received the most trust and was the biggest issue facing per cent) and ‘law, governance tities were prominent, these similar for those who don’t to Pakistan’s model where claimed the right to govern the consensus by the people,” she India, and 15 per cent said the and corruption’ (13 per cent). were overshadowed by reli- get up during the playing elections are held under an country after Sunday’s vote, added, conceding that final re- top government priority should Fifty-one per cent of those gious identities when it came to of the national anthem at interim government. “The prompting a political standoff. sults have not yet been released. be a remedy to joblessness,” above 35 years held the same religious nationalism. The sur- public places. Barring J&K, comments should not be mis- Questions over irregularities Thailand has been ruled by said the survey titled “Politics view, said the report. People vey found the Indian Army was Nagaland and Mizoram, ma- interpreted to imply interfer- are swirling following invali- a junta since a 2014 putsch led and Society between Elections also said it was easier to get ad- the most trusted institution in jority of those surveyed in ence in Afghanistan’s internal dated ballots and accusations by General Prayut Chan-O-Cha, 2019”, released on Tuesday. mission in government schools the country with an effective other nine states sought pun- affairs.” (TRIBUNE.COM.PK) of skewed numbers. the prime ministerial candidate The second and third issues than a water connection. The trust of 88 per cent, followed by ishment for beef eaters. Pheu Thai, affiliated with for the Phalang Pracharat Party. 08 Thursday, March 28, 2019

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Let Pursuit Of Truth Continue Beyond Mueller Findings Expanding The Supreme Congressional panels are probing matters related to Russia, and other Trump-related organisations. The Court Is Still A Bad Idea House oversight must continue TTORNEY General William Barr’s letter to FBI Director James Comey. It’s a legitimate Changing the US top court’s size to alter its outcomes and jurisprudence Congress about the principal conclusions position. But Barr should have recused him- Aof special counsel Robert Mueller’s inves- self, as predecessor Jeff Sessions did, on over- would constitute legislature’s interference in the judiciary tigation was good news for President Donald seeing the Russia probe. Trump, in saying that neither he nor his 2016 Mueller’s report must be made public. JOHN YOO AND JAMES PHILLIPS campaign colluded with Russia. The letter was That was one decisive take-away from Barr’s TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE far more equivocal on whether Trump tried to bare-bones letter. Too much of it was opinion obstruct the probe, and as such it has become based on findings still not public and it was MEDICARE for all” and the Green a rallying point for both supporters and critics quite short on legal analysis. The report must New Deal may be bad ideas. But they of the president. be released as quickly as is reasonably possible, aren’t the worst ones being floated Barr’s letter has succeeded in guaranteeing and it must be as complete as is allowed by law. by the growing band of Democratic that we are doomed to more partisan heaving. There might be no way to quell the partisan “presidential hopefuls. That honour is It raises issues and does contain truths — wars over the probe, but it will be impossible to reserved for the disastrous notion of ex- some directly stated, some implied — that must panding the Supreme Court. be acknowledged in any clear and honest evalu- So far, former Rep Beto O’Rourke, ation. Russia did interfere in the 2016 election. One key open question not addressed Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senators Ka- This was job No 1 for Mueller and he proved by Barr is why so many Trump associ- mala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand and Eliza- it beyond doubt. He indicted more than two ates lied about contacts with Russians, beth Warren have expressed a willingness dozen Russians on charges of spreading disin- acts for which several people have been to consider the idea. As Harris said: “Eve- formation and sowing discord via social media, convicted and may serve time in prison rything is on the table” to address what and of hacking and distributing emails of peo- she calls “a crisis of confidence in the Su- ple associated with the Democratic Party and preme Court.” Hillary Clinton’s campaign. Trump must finally do so without public access to the report. For many Americans, however, the and unequivocally accept the conclusion backed Congressional oversight must continue. court isn’t broken. Polls consistently by all US intelligence agencies, condemn Russia Congressional committees are investigat- place public confidence in the Supreme for its behaviour and demand that it stop. ing matters related to Russia, as well as other Court higher than in Congress and the Trump was vindicated as to colluding with Trump-related organisations. This is an essen- president. Those who say they want to ex- Russia in its election-meddling campaign. That tial and bipartisan part of Congress’ job, and pand the court cite high-minded reasons: should be welcomed by all Americans because should occur responsibly in every presidency. individual justices have exaggerated pow- the alternative — that a sitting US president That oversight must include calling Barr, Muel- er because of their small number; more won because of nothing less than treasonous ler and Rosenstein to testify. The White House voices on the court would produce more behaviour — is horrifying. Barr quoted Mueller should not attempt to stymie these hearings by thoughtful decisions; a larger court would as saying there is no proof of a conspiracy by excessive claims of “executive privilege.” have more gender and racial diversity. Trump and his associates, and the president is Trump needs to let the many ongoing in- But the biggest reason Democrats love taking victory laps. One key open question not vestigations proceed. No interference, no ob- the idea is simple political retaliation. Senators have the right to choose the whatever number they would need for a addressed by Barr is why so many Trump as- struction, no meddling. That goes for Barr, too. They believe that Republican senators rules that govern their own deliberations. progressive majority. (Eleven? Fifteen?) sociates lied about contacts with Russians, acts Federal attorneys in the Southern and Eastern stole a Supreme Court seat in 2016 by re- But changing the court’s size to alter its But then Republicans will merely return for which several people have been convicted districts of New York, as well as the New York fusing to vote on Merrick Garland, Presi- outcomes and jurisprudence would con- the favour when they regain power. And and may serve time in prison. State attorney general, are probing Trump’s dent Obama’s nominee to replace Justice stitute Senate interference with the judi- Democrats and Republicans will continue Why didn’t Mueller come to a conclusion foundation, campaign, inauguration commit- Antonin Scalia. They argue that keeping ciary. to nominate justices who pass their litmus about whether Trump obstructed justice? tee, businesses and personal finances. These the seat open for Neil M Gorsuch in 2017 Today’s proposal by progressives tests and will pursue their agendas, espe- Barr’s letter includes a partial quote from processes are governed by clear-cut rules, and unfairly tipped the Supreme Court toward are even more threatening to republican cially as the court’s size starts to resemble a the special counsel: “while this report does to stay within those guardrails, Trump should conservatives. government than Franklin D Roosevelt’s legislature rather than a court. It would be not conclude that the President committed a remain silent. Keeping the Scalia seat open, how- failed 1937 attempt to pack the court. a classic race to the bottom, at the price of crime, it also does not exonerate him.” Muel- Mueller’s probe was not a witch hunt, and it ever, just escalated an ongoing fight over FDR sought to expand the court because judicial independence and the rule of law. ler refused to say definitely that the president was not rigged, two of Trump’s principal points. judicial appointments. Senate Demo- of its opposition to the New Deal. He The Constitution leaves the size of did not obstruct justice, and he provided the It was thorough and effective. Mueller issued crats launched the spiral with their un- claimed the justices still lived in a “horse the Supreme Court up to Congress, and relevant testimony and documents to Barr that more than 2,800 subpoenas, executed nearly precedented attacks on Robert Bork and and buggy” era and could not grasp the the number of justices fluctuated during detail Trump’s efforts to influence the inves- 500 search warrants and interviewed about Clarence Thomas in the 1980s and 1990s. need to regulate a nationwide economy. the country’s first eight decades. In 1789, tigation. As Barr noted, Mueller “sets out the 500 witnesses. He indicted 37 people and enti- They descended furthered in the mid- Thus, he would appoint six new justices to the first Supreme Court had six seats, and evidence on both sides.” The decision that the ties on 199 counts, and obtained seven convic- 2000s by filibustering for the first time to “help” the older justices. While Congress then varied between five and 10. But in evidence did not rise to the level of criminality tions. He sowed seeds being cultivated by other block prominent George W Bush nomi- rejected FDR’s cynical plan, the threat 1869, Congress set the number at nine, was made by Barr and Deputy Attorney Gen- jurisdictions. Trump now says Mueller acted nees to the federal appeals courts. Then, pressured the justices into upholding the and it hasn’t changed in 150 years. eral Rod Rosenstein, who appointed Mueller. honourably. There was legitimate evidence to as the 2014 election approached, Demo- New Deal. The answer to fighting over the court’s Mueller, it seems, was concerned about the sig- pursue and claims that required vetting. That’s crats eliminated the filibuster to rush Roosevelt’s failed proposal at least had direction is not to ramp up politicisation nificant evidence of obstruction, but believed what Mueller did. And if you accept the rule of through Obama’s last judicial picks. the virtue of removing judicial obstacles of the Supreme Court, but to depolitical- the question of presidential obstruction is in- law, you must accept his conclusions. While the new Senate Majority Lead- to policies supported by the two-thirds ise it. How? By not treating every contro- herently a political one. For no other reason, These investigations can be painful. The er Mitch McConnell kept the Scalia seat of the American people who supported versial social or political issue as a consti- Mueller should testify before Congress about arguments they spark along our national di- open so that the next president could ap- his reelection and voted for Democratic tutional one. his decision-making. vide can become heated and widen the chasm point his or her own nominee (a move majorities in Congress. Today, Democrats Barr should not have made the call on ob- between us. Another presidential election ap- previously threatened by Democrats dur- want to alter the Supreme Court for the (John Yoo is a law professor at struction. He was conflicted, having stated in proaches. But the process must continue. The ing Bush’s last year), Democrats retaliat- opposite reason: to change laws and cre- UC Berkeley, a visiting scholar at a 2018 memo before taking office that Muel- truth must out. And all of us — the investiga- ed by filibustering Gorsuch. In response, ate new rights they know wouldn’t make it the American Enterprise Institute ler’s theory of obstruction was “fatally mis- tors, those being investigated, and the rest of Republicans eliminated the filibuster for through Congress or a popular vote. and a visiting fellow at the Hoover conceived” and that the president could not be us watching this long drama play out — simply Supreme Court nominees. If Democrats win in 2020 and launch Institution. James Phillips is an charged with obstruction for simply exercising have no choice but to let the pursuit of justice Expanding the Supreme Court would this attack on judicial independence, a attorney in private practice and a the powers of his office, for example, by firing grind on. go far beyond this kind of tit-for-tat. Un- rapid descent of the court into pure poli- nonresident fellow with the Con- (Tribune News Service) til now, Democrats and Republicans have tics will surely follow. They might be able stitutional Law Center at Stanford fought over internal Senate procedures. to get support for expanding the court to Law School.) Cyclone Idai And India’s Role As A New Security Provider The Indian Navy has been playing a key role in providing maritime security for Mozambique and other regional states SHISHIR UPADHYAYA authorities. Evidently, Indian naval ships states, including Mauritius and the Sey- intensify further, commensurate with the TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE on overseas deployments are mandated to The time has come for India to cash chelles. Yet, India, unlike China, has de- coming wave of investments under the Belt carry additional HADR kits for such con- in its goodwill in the region and murred from leveraging its diplomatic ties and Road Initiative. YCLONE Idai, which struck Mozam- tingencies and thus the ships were well establish naval bases in the eastern to establish a regional naval base at any Increasing Chinese investments and bique in the early hours of March prepared to undertake relief work. The location in the region. the presence of a growing worker popula- C15, has since been in the news as the ships, largely manned by young cadets, Indian Ocean to fulfill its role as the This could hamper India’s efforts to tion will invariably call for a greater naval worst natural disaster so far in 2019. The were able to employ their boats and heli- regional net security provider play a larger role in the regional maritime presence, facilitated by the PLA naval base Category 4 tropical storm made landfall at copter to rescue nearly 200 stranded peo- security. at Djibouti. Additional bases at Comoros the port city of Beira, and resulted in more ple and distribute food, water, medicine, It is no secret that China has been and Tanzania, with whom China’s defence than 400 deaths. The accompanying rains and clothing. to be a regional net security provider and competing with India for regional influ- cooperation has intensified, seem likely. and a four-metre storm surge displaced A makeshift kitchen provided hot also helps to promote India’s goodwill and ence in the Indian Ocean region, but per- Obviously, these developments would sup- hundreds of thousands of people. The meals for rescue workers and others, while influence in Africa. tinently, in this case, People’s Liberation port the PLAN in playing a larger role in impact of the cyclone has also been felt medical teams from the ships attended to The Indian Navy has long played a key Army Navy (PLAN) ships seemed to be the region. further inland in Zimbabwe and Malawi. over a thousand casualties. According to role in providing maritime security for conspicuous by their absence. What if the What does this mean for India? In or- Reportedly, Beira continues to be without the latest reports, a larger Indian naval Mozambique and other regional states. Indian naval ships were not present close der to retain its position as the net secu- power and accessible only by air and sea. ship, INS Magar, has already been sailed For example, in 2003, at the invitation of to Mozambique for immediate deployment rity provider for the Indian Ocean region In a fortuitous sequence of events, out to augment the HADR efforts. Mean- the Mozambique government, the Indian and larger and more capable ships such as and to add force to its diplomatic efforts, three ships from the Indian Navy’s First while, China, the EU, the United States, Navy deployed ships off Maputo to help LPDs (Landing Platform Docks) from the India will have to enhance its presence in Training Squadron, INS Sujata, ICGS Sar- and some African states and international provide maritime security for the African PLAN, operating out of their new Djibouti the region. athi, and INS Shardul, were operating in organisations have pitched in funding and Union summit, repeating the operation in naval base, happened to be operating in Perhaps, the time has come for India to the region, presumably on a training mis- support for the ongoing HADR operations 2004 when Maputo hosted a World Eco- the region? cash in its goodwill in the region and es- sion. They were diverted immediately to and rehabilitation efforts. nomic Forum meeting. Significantly, in Clearly, China would have made full tablish naval bases in the eastern Indian render assistance requested by the govern- The timely assistance by the Indian 2011, Mozambique signed a maritime se- use of this opportunity to strengthen its Ocean to fulfill its role as the regional net ment of Mozambique. Navy in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai and curity agreement with India. own diplomatic position in the region and security provider. The ships, which reached Beira on the professionalism displayed by the na- While specific details were not released build an image as an alternate security March 18-19, were the first to arrive on the val personnel have been praiseworthy and to the public, it is likely that the agreement provider. In the long run this could dilute (Dr Shishir Upadhyaya is a for- scene and immediately became involved will help to foster India’s relationship with provides privileged access for Indian na- India’s image as the primary net security mer Indian naval intelligence officer in humanitarian aid and disaster relief Mozambique. Beyond India’s relationship val ships to Mozambique ports. India has provider. with a PhD in International Rela- (HADR) and search and rescue (SAR) op- with Mozambique, the role of the Indian established similar wide-ranging bilateral Importantly, China’s economic and tions and Security from the Univer- erations, in collaboration with the local Navy adds credibility to India’s ambitions maritime security ties with other regional political influence in Africa is expected to sity of Wollongong, Australia.) THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Thursday, March 28, 2019 09 FEATURES

“Tim Apple” demanded, saying “the Theater must always be a safe and special place.” The slip was innocent, coming toward the end of a March 6 business roundtable. When the critics poked fun over the next two days, the president, Bad reviews for Woodward, Wolff according to Axios, brought it up at a Mar-a-Lago Books didn’t get much better reviews than television, fundraiser on March 8 with an explanation the movies, or Broadway. He ripped into books by both nobody bought. That sparked more ridi- Bob Woodward and Michael Wolff. He said Woodward’s cule, prompting him to raise it again book was “a scam” with “quotes (that) were made in a tweet on March 11 with still up.” On Wolff, he tweeted that the media “promote the another unbelievable Fake Book of a mentally deranged author, who know- explanation. Comics ingly writes false information.” pounced. “Hah, hah, we certainly made our jokes. … All Friendly fire from Omarosa in good fun,” said When Omarosa Manigault first departed the White Stephen Colbert of House, he thanked her and added, “I wish you contin- CBS that night. “And ued success.” When she wrote a tell-all that made him it was over. But now look bad, that changed. His tweets called her “Wacky it has re-blossomed into and Deranged,” saying she had “Zero credibility” an ongoing national scandal that we’re and that “People in the White House hated her.” He calling Applegate.” On NBC, Seth Meyers tweeted, “While I know it is ‘not presidential’ to take said, “Now, a normal person would have on a lowlife like Omarosa,” he couldn’t help himself. just let it go, written it off as a slip of the tongue, and moved on. But Trump is not a normal person.” Getting back at the WHCA Still nurturing a grievance from the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner when Seth Meyers Chrissy Teigen blocked and President Obama joked about him, Trump has Of all the many critical things ever reveled in trying to destroy the annual dinner and has said about Trump, perhaps the least taken delight in how, without him, it has become “a vile, least nasty, least offensive very big, boring bust.” one was a joking five-word tweet on July 23, 2017 by model and TV host Chrissy Teigen. “Anonymous” speaks out “Lolllllll no one likes you” When an aide in his administration penned a critical was the entire tweet. It drew piece under the byline Anonymous, Trump exploded. It an immediate response from was, he said, “gutless,” and he suggested using the the president, who blocked powers of the federal government to identify him or her from reading any of his her. tweets. That block has not been lifted even though a federal court ruled a president cannot block people. No Turning off Mika and Joe explanation has ever been given. Trump used to like Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzez- inski on MSNBC. But after they turned tough on him, he lashed out at them as “Crazy Joe” and “dumb as a Steph Curry disinvited rock Mika” who have “low ratings.” In another tweet, Trump was mightily displeased when they were “low I.Q. Crazy Mika” and “Psycho Joe.” NBA star Stephen Curry cited disagree- ments with the president and said that he didn’t want to attend the White A snit over Megyn Kelly House if his champion Golden State Trump was very unhappy when then-Fox News host Warriors went in 2017. In an early-morn- Megyn Kelly asked him tough questions. So he refused ing tweet, Trump said a visit is a “great to attend the candidate debate she was moderating. honor” and the “invitation is withdrawn!” A year later, he said he would not invite the 2018 champion if either Golden State or Justin Trudeau talks back LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers won. The June 2018 G7 summit in Quebec was already bad for Trump, but it became a disaster when he watched Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tell reporters Mark Cuban mocked that Canada “will not be pushed around” on trade. Texas billionaire Mark Cuban was quite open about Trump erupted, attacked Trudeau as “very dishonest & his disdain for Trump, and the president fired back. weak,” and pulled out of the summit communiqué. On Feb. 12, 2017, he tweeted, “I know Mark Cuban well. He backed me big-time but I wasn’t interested in ³ taking all of his calls. He’s not smart enough to run Pushing Mattis out the door HERE ARE 24 for president!” The tweet graded as Trump’s nastiest As he did with Omarosa, Trump praised Defense Sec- in a YouGov analysis of 2,063 tweets between Feb. 4, retary James Mattis when he announced his resigna- INSTANCES 2017 and Jan. 19, 2018. tion. But when he realized Mattis was criticizing him, WHEN THE Trump pushed him out the door. TRUMP SNL unfunny When he hosted Saturday Night Live during the Mocking Mia Love TOUCHINESS campaign, Trump boasted, “I don’t hold any grudges Rep. Mia Love was as loyal to the White House as against anybody,” and “I know how to take a joke.” her moderate district permitted. But Trump wanted HAS Since taking office, he has held a big grudge against total loyalty and was publicly gleeful when she lost her BEEN ON the show and repeatedly indicated he can’t take their reelection. “Mia Love gave me no love and she lost,” THE jokes. That latest shot was a tweet last month: “Noth- he said. “Too bad. Sorry about that, Mia.” DISPLAY ing funny about tired Saturday Night Lives on Fake News NBC!” Taking away security clearances When former intelligence officials James Clapper Alec Baldwin makes an impression and John Brennan criticized him, Trump wanted to hit THIN-SKINNED His ire is particularly aimed at actor Alec Baldwin’s back. To him, the security clearances still held by the brutal impression of him. “Time to retire the boring two men became the target. A security clearance, he and unfunny show. Alec Baldwin portrayal stinks,” he tweeted, is “worth great prestige and big dollars, even said in one early tweet. In 2018, he added, “Alec Bald- board seats.” win, whose dying mediocre career was saved by his terrible impersonation of me on SNL, now says playing Post-mortem anger at John McCain PRESIDENT me was agony. Alec, it was agony for those who were forced to watch.” Even when Sen. John McCain died, Trump could not get past his grudge with the senator. He refused to Lashing out at award shows issue a statement on the death and ordered flags GEORGE E. CONDON JR. lowered only after a veterans’ organization chided him. Still angry he never won an Emmy for The Apprentice, Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Trump’s TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE the president often tweets after award shows, always response was “petty” and that of “a small man.” finding political analysis in the bad ratings and sug- ARELY is there unanimity in any assessment of Donald Trump, a man gesting his supporters are boycotting because of the with a knack for polarizing opinion on everything from religion to attacks on him. “Lowest rated Oscars in HISTORY,” Attacking the looks of Carly Fiorina and politics, fashion to music, sports to movies. But the way the president is he tweeted in 2018. “Problem is, we don’t have Stars Heidi Cruz handling a recent slip of the tongue has united White House aides with anymore – except your President (just kidding, of RNever Trumpers and comedians with political analysts. After slipping up course)!” In the campaign, Trump hit back hard when candidates and referring to Apple CEO Tim Cook as “Tim Apple,” Trump couldn’t just join criticized him. To attack Ted Cruz, he retweeted an in the laughter and move on. He had to keep it going, offer an easily debunked Meryl Streep a bad actress unflattering picture of Cruz’ wife, Heidi, in contrast alternate version of events, and gripe that it had become “yet another bad to Trump’s wife, Melania. “The images are worth a Trump story!” The episode reminded everyone that their president is unusually When Meryl Streep, an actress he formerly praised, thousand words,” he tweeted. When candidate Carly thin-skinned and incapable of putting up with any kidding at his own expense. criticized him at the 2017 Golden Globes, Trump Fiorina criticized him, he told Rolling Stone magazine, pounced, calling her “one of the most over-rated “Look at that face. Would anyone vote for that? Can Even before he was elected, Louise Sunshine, a former executive vice president actresses in Hollywood” and a “Hillary flunky who you imagine that, the face of our next president?” in the Trump Organization, warned voters to be prepared for this trait. “Donald lost big.” is very thin-skinned,” she told The Washington Post. “He takes everything person- ally. Everything.” Among the things Trump is sensitive to is the charge that he is too Sinking Boeing’s stock sensitive to slights. During the campaign, he chafed at Hillary Clinton’s accusation Too big a lift for Arnold When the CEO of Boeing criticized Trump’s trade poli- that he was thin-skinned. “I’m not thin-skinned at all,” he told The New York Times. Trump was so angry at Arnold Schwarzenegger for cies, he threatened Boeing’s contract to build a new “I’m the opposite of thin-skinned.” Supporter Bill O’Reilly, then a Fox News host, criticizing him while taking over the Apprentice helm Air Force One. “Cancel order!,” he tweeted, sending almost begged him to get tougher. “He gets way too personal in defending himself that he mocked his ratings and even asked a Na- Boeing stock downward. against criticisms,” said O’Reilly, adding that another mistake he makes is launching tional Prayer Breakfast to pray for his ratings. so many “petty” attacks on critics. Grounding Pelosi When Scott Pelley of 60 Minutes in 2015 asked him about his attacks on reporters, No “safe space” at Hamilton Trump was embarrassed that House Speaker Nancy the president said, “Frankly, I don’t call it thin-skinned; I’m angry.” When Pelley said it When Vice President-elect Mike Pence attended Pelosi had blocked him from giving his State of the looked like he could “dish it out, but you can’t take a punch,” Trump said, “I could take Hamilton on Broadway after the election, the Union Address during the government shutdown. In re- it if it’s fair. … If people say things that are false, I will fight, like, harder than anybody.” cast implored him to work on behalf of all taliation, he refused to let her use government aircraft Voters have been paying attention. By the end of 2017, a survey taken by Morning Consult Americans. Pence insisted he was not offend- to visit the troops in Afghanistan. Democratic Rep. and Politico found that 52 percent saw him as thin-skinned. Keeping the “Tim Apple” story ed. But Trump was. He fired off three tweets, Adam Schiff said Trump had “acted like he’s in the fifth alive won’t bring that number down. calling the show “highly overrated” and saying grade.” Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham called it a Pence had been “harassed.” “Apologize,” he “sophomoric response.” 10 Thursday, March 28, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World

News Four kids among 7 killed in strike on Yemen hospital in brief DPA in the missile attack and two attended by senior Houthi offi- backed government and the SANA’A adults were unaccounted for. cials. The protesters raised plac- Houthis since late 2014. Palestinian killed by Helle Thorning-Schmidt, ards calling for steadfastness The feud has intensified Israeli fire in West AN airstrike on a petrol station the charity’s chief executive of- against what they described as since March 2015, when the Bank: Ministry near a rural hospital in north- ficer, said the strike was “an “aggression” and pictures of re- Houthis advanced on the gov- west Yemen killed seven people, indiscriminate attack on a hos- bels killed in Saudi-led alliance ernment’s temporary capital of RAMALLAH: A Palestinian including four children, Save pital in a densely populated airstrikes. Aden, prompting Saudi Arabia volunteer medic was killed the Children said Tuesday. civilian area. Attacks like these Addressing the crowd, and its Sunni allies to start an by Israeli forces during “A missile struck a pet- are a breach of international Mohammad Ali al-Houthi, a air campaign against the Shiite clashes in the occupied rol station near the entrance law.” The strike hit as thou- member of the rebel group’s Su- group. West Bank on Wednesday, to Kitaf rural hospital, about sands of Yemenis loyal to Iran- preme Political Council vowed Saudi Arabia fears that the the Palestinian health min- 100km from the city of Saada linked Houthi rebels gathered victory in the war. rebels will give its regional rival, istry said. Sajid Muzher, 17, in the northwest of the coun- in the capital Sana’a to con- “Our men are in all prov- Shiite Iran, a strategic foothold was killed in the Dheisheh try, at 9.30am [0630 GMT],” demn a Saudi-led military cam- inces. Our people will be victori- in the Arabian Peninsula. refugee camp near Bethle- the aid organization said in a paign on the fourth anniversary ous,” al-Houthi said. The war has resulted in the hem in the southern West statement. of its start. Yemen, one of the Arab world’s worst humanitarian cri- Bank, the ministry said. He Save the Children, which The rally was held in al- Yemeni women walk past a building allegedly destroyed by a previous world’s poorest countries, has sis and pushed the country to was shot by Israeli forces supports the hospital, said eight Sabeen Square in the centre air strike, on the fourth anniversary of the Saudi-led military cam- been embroiled in a devastat- the brink of famine, according while working as a volunteer more people were wounded of rebel-controlled Sana’a and paign against Houthis, in Sana’a, on Monday. (EPA-EFE) ing conflict between the Saudi- to the United Nations. medic, a ministry spokes- man said. The Israeli army did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a statement, Palestinian US Middle-East plan will health minister Jawad Awad said the “occupation’s kill- EU insists Golan Heights ing of a volunteer medic by shun old ‘parameters’, shooting him in the stomach is a war crime.” (AFP) Pompeo tells Congress US Supreme Court backs Sudan over not Israeli territory as AFP USS Cole damages WASHINGTON US: The US SC overturned US Secretary of State Mike Tuesday a ruling ordering Pompeo suggested Wednes- Sudan to pay damages to the Syria calls for UN meet day that an upcoming US families of 17 servicemen peace plan would break with killed in the 2000 bombing of longstanding understandings the USS Cole in Yemen. The on issues such as Jerusalem high court ruled on proce- Our position as regards the status of Golan Heights has not changed: Mogherini and Israeli settlements, saying dural grounds: under regula- the old approach had failed. tions related to the prosecu- President Donald Trump’s tion of foreign states, it said administration is expected to the Sudanese government present an outline of a Mid- should have been served dle East peace plan shortly US Secretary of State the complaint in Khartoum after Israel’s April 9 election, Mike Pompeo. instead of via its embassy in although the Palestinian Au- Washington. “In cases with thority has rejected US media- solution between Israel and sensitive diplomatic implica- tion over Trump’s landmark the Palestinians. tions, rule of law demands recognition of Jerusalem as Pompeo said the United adherence to strict rules,” Israel’s capital. States wanted to “broaden the justices said. (AFP) “I’m very confident that debate,” when asked if a peace what was tried before failed deal would focus as in the past China expels ex-Interpol and I’m optimistic that what on establishing borders, mu- chief Meng from we’re doing will give us a bet- tual recognition and the status Communist Party ter likelihood that we’ll achieve of Jerusalem, Jewish settle- the outcomes that would be ments in the West Bank and BEIJING: China has expelled better for both the people of Palestinian refugees. former Interpol chief Meng Israel and the Palestinian peo- “Those are the parameters Hongwei from the Communist ple as well,” Pompeo said as he that were largely at hand in the Party and dismissed him testified before Congress. discussions before and they from his official positions, Pompeo repeatedly de- led us where we are today -- no the country’s graft watchdog murred when the commit- resolution,” Pompeo said. announced Wednesday. tee’s Democratic chairwoman, The US plan will be Meng, who served as the Nita Lowey, asked him if the “grounded in the facts on the vice minister of public secu- Trump administration stood ground and a realistic assess- rity, vanished in September by the decades-old US posi- ment of what would get us a last year during a visit to tion in support of a two-state good outcome,” he said. China from France, and was later accused of accepting bribes. “Meng Hongwei has no party principles does not report personal matters Key coalition partner demands in accordance with regula- tions, refuses to implement Algeria’s Bouteflika step down decision of the Party Central Israeli military vehicles are seen patrolling the border fence along the border with Syria in the village of Majdal Shams in Israeli-annexed Committee.” (AFP) Golan Heights. (AFP) AFP with the support of both his ALGIERS National Liberation Front Fourteen dead AFP annexation of the strategic pla- and Iran. “To allow the Golan and the National Rally for after Kenyan bus BRUSSELS teau, which it seized from Syria Heights to be controlled by the A key coalition ally of Presi- Democracy (RND). crashes into lorry in the 1967 Six-Day War. likes of the Syrian and Iranian dent Abdelaziz Bouteflika In a statement signed by THE European Union stressed Israel’s move has not been In line with the international regimes would turn a blind eye called Wednesday for him its leader, recently sacked NAIROBI: Fourteen people on Wednesday that its mem- recognised internationally, law and UN Security Council to the atrocities of the Assad to resign following mass prime minister Ahmed died in a bus accident in bers would not follow the Unit- and three UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 497, regime and malign and desta- protests and a demand Ouyahia, the RND said on Kenya on Wednesday, police ed States in recognising the Go- resolutions have called for it to the European Union does bilizing presence of Iran in the from the army chief that Wednesday that it “recom- said. “Those who have been lan Heights as Israel territory. withdraw from the territory. not recognise Israeli region,” said Cohen. the ailing leader be de- mends the resignation of confirmed dead are 10 men, EU foreign policy chief The UN Security Council will The council is not expected clared unfit to rule. the president... with the three women and a child Federica Mogherini issued a hold an urgent public meeting sovereignty over the to release a statement on the The 82-year-old has come aim of smoothing the pe- and we have 27 people statement on behalf of member Wednesday at Syria’s request occupied Golan Heights US decision as this would re- under mounting pressure to riod of transition.” who have been injured,” states reiterating their long- on the US decision to recognize -EU statement quire consensus among all 15 step down since his decision Ouyahia is a longtime Machakos county police standing view. “The position of the Golan Heights as Israeli ter- council members including to seek a fifth term as presi- supporter of Bouteflika and Commander Mohamed the European Union as regards ritory, diplomats said. the United States. The council dent despite rarely being seen served as his prime minister Farah Maalim told dpa. The the status of the Golan Heights Syria made the request in a of Washington’s closest allies had been scheduled to meet in public since a 2013 stroke. three times since 2003 before bus - which was destined has not changed,” the statement letter sent Tuesday to France, –Britain and France–joined behind closed doors to discuss Bouteflika said earlier this being sacrificed on March 11 for Nairobi and coming from said, ahead of a meeting of the which holds the council presi- Belgium, Germany and Poland the future of the peacekeeping month he would pull out of in a vain bid to calm the in- Mandera, near the border UN Security Council on Wash- dency for the month of March, to declare that the European force deployed on the Golan, the race and postponed April tensifying street protests. with Somalia - rammed into ington’s decision. calling President Donald position had not changed and known as UNDOF. elections, in moves that an- On Tuesday, armed a stationary lorry in Matuu, “In line with the internation- Trump’s decision a “flagrant that the Golan remained Israeli- But France decided to turn gered Algerians who see it as forces chief of staff General some 100 kilometres east al law and UN Security Council violation” of UN resolutions. occupied Syrian territory, in that meeting into a public ses- a ploy to extend his two dec- Ahmed Gaid Salah, who of Nairobi. “The bus swerved resolutions 242 and 497, the At a meeting on the Mid- line with international law en- sion, following Syria’s request. ades in power. was appointed by Bouteflika off to the left of the road,” European Union does not rec- dle East on Tuesday, several shrined in UN resolutions. After Trump recognized Je- Tens of thousands have in 2004, said the president the police commander said, ognise Israeli sovereignty over countries spoke out against US Acting Ambassador rusalem as Israel’s capital, a taken to the streets across the should either resign or be adding that the left part of the occupied Golan Heights.” the US decision and European Jonathan Cohen told the meet- group of Arab countries pre- country demanding he quit declared medically unfit to the bus was “ripped off” and On Monday, US President Don- countries voiced concern that ing Washington had made the sented a resolution in 2017 since he announced he was govern by parliament using completely mangled. (DPA) ald Trump signed a proclama- the move could have broad con- decision to stand up to Syr- condemning the decision to standing for another term its constitutional powers. tion recognising Israel’s 1981 sequences in the region. Two ian President Bashar al-Assad the General Assembly.

Iran president visits flood-hit zones as death toll hits 43 Turkey’s ruling AKP battles for major cities in local elections

TEHRAN: President Hassan Rouhani travelled to flood-hit zones AFP battle to capture key cities like where polls show a tight race. recession for the first time since of Iran for the first time Wednesday after nine days of heavy rains ISTANBUL Istanbul and the capital Ankara. “Losing either city now 2009. And inflation has hit con- that have inundated most of the country and killed 43 people. Sunday’s vote–for 30 major cit- would be a huge symbolic blow sumers hard. The authorities have been struggling to cope with flooding since TO hear President Recep Tayy- ies, 51 provincial municipalities to his power in Turkey,” said Just weeks before the vote, March 19 following extreme rainfall which at times was equivalent ip Erdogan on the campaign and district councils –will be a Soner Cagaptay, an analyst Erdogan last month ordered to half of the average annual levels within 24 hours. trail, Turkey’s municipal elec- barometer on how well the AKP with the Washington Institute city authorities in Istanbul and The disaster, which one government minister blamed tions on Sunday may be a fight is faring after building its ballot for Near East Policy. “He has Ankara to open their own veg- on climate change, struck in the middle of Iranian New Year for survival against foreign and box success on Turkey’s growth gone for a strategy of pulling out etable and food stalls to sell pro- break, with many relief workers away on leave and millions of domestic enemies trying to de- under Erdogan. all the stops.” - Currency crisis duce at discount prices. holidaymakers the roads. “When suddenly 25 out of 31, and stroy the country. The Turkish leader has -Erdogan’s AKP has won every Erdogan has sometimes on some days all provinces are struck (by flooding), this may For many Turks, it may be campaigned hard for AKP, de- vote since first coming to power appeared on the defensive be an unprecedented phenomenon,” Rouhani said in Tehran, more about the family finances. spite not running himself, often Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. in 2002. The next presidential over the economy, even argu- quoted by the government’s website. No one expects a major defeat speaking more than three times and legislative elections will be ing long lines forming at the Rouhani then flew to the northeastern province of Golestan for Erdogan’s AKP. But with a day and rolling out heavy- ties hope economic woes may in 2023. municipal food stalls were a where the floods first struck on March 19 and have since killed at Turkey’s economy in recession weight candidates like former translate into a victory against After a currency crisis last sign of “prosperity”, when the least 10 people, according to the latest official death tolls. (AFP) and inflation in double digits, premier Binali Yildirim for Is- Erdogan in key municipalities year partly over US sanctions, opposition portrayed them as the ruling party faces a tough tanbul mayor. Opposition par- such as Istanbul and Ankara Turkey’s economy slipped into a mark of “poverty”. Europe / Americas Thursday, March 28, 2019 11

Trump demands Romas seek protection in France Austria mulls disbanding far-right Russia ‘get out’ group over link with the NZ attacker of Venezuela after attacks sparked by fake news AFP Wednesday confirmed there In a video uploaded after AFP AFP Police arrested 20 people type” of Roma in which “gyp- VIENNA was a financial link between the the raid, Sellner admitted re- WASHINGTON PARIS sies are likened to thieves and two men. ceiving the donation in an email following attacks on child-catchers.” AUSTRIA’S government said “We are now investigat- with the name “Tarrant” in the US President Donald Trump de- ETHNIC Roma leaders called Monday night on Roma The attacks appeared to Wednesday it would disband ing whether we have a terrorist sender’s address. manded Wednesday that Russia for round-the-clock police pro- people in suburbs north- have been sparked by the re- a far-right group linked to the organisation here,” Chancellor But he has denied any ties drop support for Venezuela’s tection for their communities east of Paris emergence of a long-standing alleged New Zealand mosque Sebastian Kurz said of the IBOe to the suspect or the March leader Nicolas Maduro after on Wednesday in Paris after online hoax that has circulated attacker if investigators deter- after a cabinet meeting. 15 assault on two mosques in Moscow deployed troops and a series of vigilante attacks in France for years in which mined it was a terrorist group. “Radicalism of any kind Christchurch which claimed 50 equipment to bolster the hard- sparked by false reports of at- “We are calling today on the people warn of a white van be- Officers on Monday raided must be eradicated, and all legal lives. Instead, he has blamed left government. tempted kidnappings. interior ministry... for immedi- ing used in attempted kidnap- the apartment of Martin Sell- options should be taken,” the Tarrant for seeking to involve “Russia has to get out,” Police arrested 20 people ate protection by way of round- pings of young women or chil- ner, leader of the Identitarian conservative leader told a press him by making the donation Trump said at the White House following attacks on Monday the-clock police presence,” dren. Movement Austria (IBOe), after conference. -- reportedly one of many that alongside Fabiana Rosales, wife night on Roma people in sub- Anina Ciucin, a lawyer and Police have renewed their it emerged that he had received “If it is indeed the case that Tarrant has made to extremist of opposition leader Juan Guai- urbs northeast of Paris follow- spokesperson for The Voice of calls on Twitter not to relay the a 1,500-euro ($1,700) donation it (IBOe) is a terrorist organi- groups. Kurz said his govern- do, who has been recognized by ing false rumours spread on Roma group told RMC radio. claims and have confirmed that from suspected Christchurch sation, then of course there ment was probing the case, the United States and more than messaging apps and social me- She said the reports were “a there have been no reports of gunman Brenton Tarrant. will be consequences for the including Tarrant’s visit to 50 other countries as Venezue- dia warning of abductions. revival of the medieval stereo- kidnappings in the area. The government on organisation.” Austria. la’s interim president in place of Maduro. Rosales was given a high-profile reception in the Trump administration’s latest bid to boost Guaido, who is un- Tusk urges EU not to ‘betray’ der severe pressure from Mos- cow-backed Maduro. On Thurs- UK MPs scramble pro-Europe British voters day, she will meet with US First Lady Melania Trump in Florida. AFP Trump said “all options are STRASBOURG on the table” when asked by journalists if the United States EUROPEAN Council Presi- was considering military action for alternative to dent Donald Tusk urged EU to back up a major campaign lawmakers on Wednesday to of economic sanctions aimed at remain open to a long post- crippling the Maduro govern- ponement of Brexit while Brit- ment’s finances. ain rethinks its position, urg- “They’ve got a lot of pressure ing them not to “betray” the right now. They have no money, May’s Brexit plan UK’s pro-Europe voters. they have no oil, they have no “I said that we should be nothing. They’ve got plenty of open to a long extension if the pressure right now. They have UK wishes to rethink its Brex- no electricity,” he said. “Other EU has given Britain an extended deadline of April 12 to get May’s deal ratified it strategy, which would of Donald Tusk. than military you can’t get any course mean the UK’s partici- more pressure than they have ... pation in the European Parlia- parture from the bloc by three All options are open.” ment elections,” Tusk said. weeks until April 12, while “And then there were Prime Minister Theresa May voices saying that this would struggles to ratify a withdraw- be harmful or inconvenient to al treaty. Spain files suit some of you. Let me be clear, But many on the conti- such thinking is unaccepta- nent -- most vocally France’s against Catalan ble,” he told the Strasbourg President Emmanuel Macron assembly. -- oppose a longer extension, president Torra At last week’s European concerned it would disrupt summit, EU leaders agreed to the European Parliament elec- AFP delay the day of Britain’s de- tions that start on May 23. BARCELONA

SPANISH public prosecutors said Wednesday they have filed a criminal lawsuit against Cata- Electrical fire darkens much lan president Quim Torra for disobedience after he ignored of Fort Lauderdale, Florida orders to remove pro-inde- pendence symbols from region- REUTERS Florida Power & Light (FPL) al public buildings. NEW YORK spokesman Bill Orlove said. Torra is accused of “repeat- A number of witnesses edly” ignoring petitions from A transformer fire ignited by quoted in local media accounts Spain’s electoral board to take a lightning strike plunged said they heard multiple ex- down all pro-independence much of the city of Fort Lau- plosions at about the time the symbols from Catalan regional derdale, Florida, into darkness blaze erupted. government buildings ahead of on Tuesday night, police and The fire and resulting a snap general election on April utility officials said, but there blackout came as Fort Laud- 28. A high court in Catalonia were no immediate reports of erdale played host to throngs will now have to decide whether injuries. of visiting college students or not it accepts the complaint. The blaze, which lit up the converging on the city and If Torra, who says the issue is night sky with raging balls of neighboring South Florida one of free speech, is convicted flame several stories high, en- communities this month for of disobedience he could be dis- gulfed one of three transform- spring break festivities, an an- missed and barred from hold- Anti-Brexit activists demonstrate near the Houses of Parliament in central London on Wednesday. (AFP) ers housed at the stricken elec- nual beer-soaked rite of youth- ing public office. trical substation in the city, ful revelry. Since Torra’s government AFP leader Andrea Leadsom said uation of having to take part in right to choose from a variety was sworn in in June 2018 a LONDON on Wednesday “there’s a real European Parliament elections of alternatives to May’s plan. large banner has hung on its possibility” that May will try nearly two months after it was It will vote at 1900 GMT Barcelona headquarters featur- BRITAIN’S divided parliament again on Thursday or Friday. supposed to have left. on options that range from a Republicans again block effort for ing a yellow ribbon -- a symbol holds a flurry of votes Wednes- “The objectives we should “The prime minister is fail- second referendum to recalling of protest against the impris- day seeking a last-minute alter- all have is being able to deliver ing to deliver Brexit because the EU withdrawal notice and public release of Mueller report onment and trial of separatist native to Prime Minister The- Brexit,” May told lawmakers maintaining ties with the bloc. leaders for their role in a failed resa May’s unpopular Brexit on Wednesday. May’s own deal is not one AFP pressure to align with a meas- attempt to declare independ- plan. “A way of granting Brexit is of the 16 proposals submitted WASHINGTON ure from the Democrat-con- ence in 2017 -- along with the Three years of political supporting the deal.” The prime minister is failing for debate to parliament speak- trolled House of Representa- message, “Free political prison- turmoil that followed Britain’s May is still desperately er John Bercow. He will an- FOR the third time in a week, tives that seeks swift release of ers and exiles”. decision to break its near half- short of votes and a third suc- to deliver Brexit because nounce the ones that are on the US Senate Republicans on the full report to Congress and century bond with the Europe- cessive defeat would weaken she can’t build a consensus agenda at around 1530 GMT. Wednesday blocked a meas- the American people. an Union were meant to have her further. Time has been set aside ure calling for special counsel Senate Democrat Diane ended on Friday with the for- EU leaders have given Brit- Opposition Labour party on Monday for MPs to try and Robert Mueller’s report on Feinstein took to the Senate Forest fire sweeps mal completion of the divorce. ain an extended deadline of leader Jeremy Corbyn whittle down the most popular Russian election interference floor asking for unanimous But no clear end is in sight April 12 to get May’s deal rati- options to a final plan. to be publicly released. consent to pass the non-bind- northwestern Spain and May finds herself under fied or find a new way out. But the motions are non- Amid the squabble over ing resolution, which cleared AFP unrelenting pressure from Failure to do either could she can’t build a consensus,” binding and it will be tough the timing and scope of the the House in mid-March by MADRID both inside and outside her result in the sides splitting opposition Labour party leader for parliament to force May to release, a senior Republican 420 to 0. own party to resign. without a plan forward -- a sce- Jeremy Corbyn told parlia- back any proposal with which senator assured that Attorney “The fact is that a four- FIREFIGHTING crews aided Lawmakers have twice re- nario that frightens the mar- ment. she disagrees. General Bill Barr will release page summary can not pos- by lighter winds made pro- soundingly rejected the agree- kets and business on both sides “Either listen and change May will hope none of the the special counsel’s findings sibly illuminate what this gress Wednesday in their battle ment she concluded with of the Channel. course or go. Which is it to be?” alternatives earn majority sup- in a matter of “weeks, not thorough of an investigation against a wildfire which broke Brussels over 17 months of ac- Britain could otherwise - 16 proposals -Parliament port and that her own agree- months.” uncovered,” said Feinstein, out in northwestern Spain rimonious talks. seek an even longer extension has decided to try to break the ment ends up looking like the The Republican-led upper referring to Barr’s summary amid unusually warm weather, But House of Commons that would put it in the odd sit- deadlock by giving itself the best option. chamber has faced mounting description of the report. officials said. Hundreds of firefighters and soldiers backed by seven helicopters and five water- Italy to grant citizenship to 2 migrant dropping planes were fighting About half of Americans think Trump colluded with Russia: Poll the blaze which broke out on children who helped foil terror attack Monday near the village of San REUTERS alleged ties to Russia or quench ence the 2016 election,” down Xoan de Laino in the north- ROME: Italy will grant citizen- “heroes” after hiding a mobile NEW YORK the public’s appetite to learn 6 percentage points from last western region of Galicia, the ship to two children from im- phone during the hijacking at- more. week. regional government said in a migrant families who helped tempt, and using it to call po- NEARLY half of all Americans According to Barr’s sum- Fifty-three percent said statement. foil a terrorist attack, Interior lice. still believe President Donald mary released on Sunday, Mu- “Trump tried to stop investi- Officials evacuated two Minister Matteo Salvini said “Hats off” to them, Salvini Trump worked with Russia to eller found no evidence that the gations into Russian influence schools in the area on Tues- Wednesday. said in a news conference fol- interfere in the 2016 presiden- Trump campaign conspired on his administration,” down 2 day because of the advancing Ramy Shehata and Adam el lowing a meeting at his min- tial election, according to a new with Russia in the 2016 elec- points from last week. flames but the blaze was no Hamami, aged 13 and 12, were istry with the two kids, three Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted tion, but did not exonerate the Public opinion was split longer threatening built-up among 51 pupils from a school other survivors, and a dozen after Special Counsel Robert president on the question of sharply along party lines, with areas, it added. A spark from near Milan who were on a bus Carabinieri police officers in- Mueller cleared Trump of that US President Donald Trump. obstructing the investigation. Democrats much more likely a high-voltage power line is that was hijacked last week by volved in rescue efforts. Salvi- allegation. When asked specifically than Republicans to believe the “most probable” cause of its driver, an Italian of Senega- ni, who leads the anti-migrant Americans did feel slightly released on Tuesday showed. about accusations of collusion that Trump colluded with Rus- the wildfire, which was then lese origin. League party, said Shehata more positive about Trump af- But US Attorney General and obstruction of justice, 48 sia and obstructed justice. fuelled by strong winds, the He wanted to blow up the and el Hamami would be given ter learning the findings of the William Barr’s four-page sum- percent of poll respondents The Reuters/Ipsos poll vice president of the regional bus to avenge Mediterranean Italian passports, but not their 22-month investigation into mary of Mueller’s investiga- said they believed “Trump or measured the public reaction government of Galicia, Alfonso migrant deaths. Shehata and families, who hail respectively Russian meddling in the elec- tion did little to change public someone from his campaign in the United States on Mon- Rueda, told local television. el Hamami were hailed as from Egypt and Morocco. (DPA) tion, the national opinion poll opinion about the president’s worked with Russia to influ- day and Tuesday. 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DOW25,570.97 QE 10,105.06 SENSEX 38,132.88 GOLD 1,317.10 US trade deficit drops in Jan as -86.76 PTS +169.59 PTS -100.53 PTS -0.33% imports from China plummet PAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.30 BRENT 67.82 -0.22% WTI 59.38 -0.93% SILVER -0.87% MoCI’s new department to ‘Energy Bank is credit positive for protect national products Islamic fin sector’ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and development in the Gulf DOHA Cooperation Council (GCC), PNPD will enhance the competitiveness of national products at local and global levels: Kuwari Moody’s said. QATAR’S launch of Energy Energy bank has a target TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Bank is credit positive for capital base of $10 billion to DOHA Islamic finance sector, rat- fund hydro-carbon projects ings agency Moody’s has across the world. THE economy ministry has said in its latest report on “We expect the Energy established a new department Wednesday. Bank will also support the to protect national products, On March 19, Qatar an- GCC’s energy sectors region- Minister of Commerce and nounced the launch of Ener- ally and internationally. The Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al gy Bank, an Islamic bank that bank’s establishment fol- Kuwari has said. will focus on funding projects lows the end of Qatar’s self- Kuwari said the depart- related to oil and gas, petro- imposed moratorium on the ment named “Protecting Na- chemicals and renewable en- development of new natural tional Product Department” ergy. gas projects. (PNPD), will enhance the The establishment of this “We expect Qatar to in- competitiveness of national bank, which plans to be op- crease its liquefied natural products at local and global erational by fourth-quarter gas (LNG) production by levels. 2019, is credit positive for around 30 percent in the next He was speaking at a meet- the Islamic finance sector be- five to seven years,” Moody’s ing hosted by Qatar Chamber cause it supports its growth said in its report. for Qatari businessmen and manufacturers, in Doha on Tuesday. Kuwari said Qatar’s indus- trial sector has become one of the most important economic IMPRESSIVE GAINS sector contributing to the Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari with Qatar Chamber Chairman Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al Thani at a meeting country’s economic diversifi- in Doha on Tuesday. cation. He said achieving self- sufficiency will be one of the to review the related issues QSE jumps 170 country’s key strategies in the and proposals that help de- period ahead. Qatar’s industrial sector has velop each sector. Kuwari underscored the Sheikh Khalifa also point- points to breach Ministry of Economy and become one of the most ed out that there would be Industry’s (MoCI) role in fa- important economic sector another meeting with manu- cilitating business community contributing to the country’s factures and investors in in- 10,000 mark and enhancing the private economic diversification dustrial sector to complete sector’s role as well as solving the issues put forward in to- obstacles that might hinder Minister of Commerce and day’s meeting to identify the amid high liquidity the sustainable economic de- Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al measures taken by the minis- velopment. Kuwari try in this regard. He hailed the coopera- The meeting was at- SATYENDRA PATHAK lamic Bank rose 1.4 percent. tion between MoCI and Qatar tended by Qatar Chamber DOHA On Monday, the lender’s Chamber in holding meetings MoCI, hailing the minister’s officials including First Vice- shareholders also approved with each economic sector to keenness on meeting busi- Chairman Mohamed bin QATAR’S stock exchange to increase the foreign own- identify the challenges and ob- nessmen to identify their as- Ahmed bin Twar, Second made impressive gains ership limit to 49 percent stacles faced by that sector, and pirations as well obstacles and Vice-Chairman Rashid bin breaching the psychological from 25 percent. look for suitable solutions. take their suggestions. Hamad al Athba, Director 10,000 mark amid liquidity on The consumer goods and Qatar Chamber Chairman He noted that there General Saleh bin Hamad al Wednesday. services sector led risers on Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim al would be similar meetings Sharqi, board members and a The Qatar Stock Ex- Wednesday adding 2.77 per- Thani said the chamber wel- with businessmen and repre- number of directors and offi- The meeting was attended by Qatar Chamber officials and a number change’s (QSE) 20 benchmark cent after Qatar Cinema and comes the cooperation with sentatives of different sectors cials from MoCI. of directors and officials from Ministry of Economy and Industry. index jumped 169.59 points, Film Distribution advanced or 1.71 percent, to close at 9.91 percent. 10,105.06 points at the end of The insurance index, the trade. which gained 2.72 per- Lifted by shareholder ap- cent, was the second best proval for an increase in for- performing sector index eign ownership limits at Qatar on the day. Qataris are Spain’s biggest-spending tourists Fuel (Woqod) and Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Com- pany (MPHC), the day saw 18 The banking sector rose On an average, they shell out $1,512 per card on each trip, outspending peers from the GCC by nearly $100 of 20 main stocks increasing. 1.74 percent as the heavy- Qatar Fuel added 4.2 weight Qatar National RAHUL PREETH Favourite percent and Mesaieed Petro- Bank (QNB), Commercial DOHA chemical was up 5.8 percent Bank and Doha Bank destination on a day that saw the QSE’s WHEN it comes to shopping liquidity increase to QR558.34 gained 2.09 percent, 3.63 in Spain, Qataris aren’t shy of million from QR327.55 mil- percent and 2.27 percent opening their wallets. lion in the previous session, respectively According to the Spanish Barcelona while trading volume climbed Embassy in Doha, the aver- to 19.64 million shares com- age amount spent by a Qatari – the most favoured pared to Tuesday’s 11.04 mil- tourist in Spain on credit card Spanish city by tourists lion. is the highest in the world — from Qatar Last year, MPHC’s parent $1,512 per card each trip. The company Qatar Petroleum same average for tourists from (QP) said it would raise the other parts of GCC is $1,413. foreign ownership limit in its Having been energeti- 150% listed-units to up to 49 percent cally campaigning to increase - increase in the number after limits on foreign owner- the number of people travel- Spain’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Belen Alfaro and Spanish Tourism Office’s Miguel Nieto-Sandoval with of tourists travelling from ship were amended. The Qatar Stock Exchange ling from Qatar to Spain, the other officials in a meeting with tour operators at the Spanish Embassy in Qatar on Wednesday. The increase in foreign building in Doha. Southern European nation Qatar to Spain in the last ownership limit was approved seems to be reaping its frequency and capacity to and Cuenca outside Madrid to the Moorish Empire, ex- four year by the companies’ sharehold- Meanwhile, the banking rich rewards. Madrid and Barcelona, op- are also cities worth visiting, ploring the Arab legacy in ers in their annual general sector rose 1.74 percent as the “Qatar visitors have grown erating 21 flights a week to pointed out Tourism Coun- Andalucia from the Cordoba meetings held recently. heavyweight Qatar National by 150 percent in the last four Madrid and 18 flights a week sellor for the Spanish Tour- Mosque to the Alhambra 34,000 “Qatar Fuel and Mesaieed Bank (QNB), Commercial years. In 2017, Spain had to Barcelona. Besides, every ism Office in the GCC Miguel Palace in Granada and the could also be included in the Bank and Doha Bank gained more than 34,000 tourists summer, it flies two flights Nieto-Sandoval. Alcazar in Seville is an “ab- – the number of tourists MSCI emerging market index 2.09 percent, 3.63 percent from Qatar,” Ambassador HE daily to Malaga. “They are, on an aver- solute must do” for anyone Spain had from Qatar in in May, which will bring in and 2.27 percent respectively. Belen Alfaro said on the side- “In fact, the national air- age, 30 minutes away from from the Gulf region, it said. 2017 passive inflows of $231 million On the other hand, the lines of a meeting with senior line is responsible for bring- the capital and are steeped in The Tourism Board of and $197 million respective- real estate sector fell 4.02 executives in the tourism sec- ing more than 750,000 pas- charm and history,” he added. Spain is working very close- ly,” Arqaam Capital has been percent after Ezdan Holding tor in Qatar. They discussed sengers annually to Spain,” a While majority of the ly with tourism operators in lights places to be explored quoted as saying. and Mazaya Qatar Real Es- ways to increase tourist arriv- statement from the embassy tourists visit the coastal Qatar on how to promote around the main destina- “This is primarily local as tate Development retreated als in Spain from Qatar. said. town of Malaga and Mar- these destinations. It is tions of Madrid, Barcelona well as global investors, tak- 7.65 percent and 0.72 percent Besides the Spanish Mediterranean cruises bella, known for their beau- also one of the few tourism and Malaga, recommenda- ing an active allocation in the respectively. charm, Alfaro credits a rise and the love of football have tiful beaches and luxurious boards that have invested tions for families, shopping, names prior to their index United Development’s in number of direct flights placed Barcelona as the most retail and leisure pursuits, in creating a website with halal restaurants, mosques inclusions and given the lack stock, which gained 3.78 and easier visa rules for the favoured Spanish city by Qa- the Tourism Board of Spain information specifically tai- and also offers a link di- of liquidity in some of these percent, registered the high- increased interest among Qa- tari nationals. This is followed aims to encourage tourists lored for the GCC traveller. rectly to the BLS website, names. This has led to the est trading volume with 3.76 taris in Spain. by Madrid and the city of Mal- from Qatar to explore the Available in both Eng- the company responsible for significant rally in prices,” a million shares, while QNB’s In the past two years, aga on the Costa del Sol. region of Andalucia itself. lish and Arabic, the website processing Schengen visas Doha-based portfolio man- stock spearheaded the QSE Qatar Airways has increased Cities like Toledo, Segovia Home for over 800 years (www.spain.info/gcc) high- to Spain. ager has said. in terms of liquidity with Qatar International Is- 107.91 million. Economy & Business Thursday, March 28, 2019 13 QICCA organises Nakilat inks JV with Maran two-day workshop on commercial arbitration Ventures, expands fleet and its application TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Membership Maher Sharief. The additional four LNG vessels under the new JV take Nakilat’s fleet strength to 74 vessels DOHA Sheikh Dr Thani under- scored QICCA’s interest to THE Qatar International host such workshops with Centre for Conciliation and legal researchers and spe- Arbitration (QICCA) has held cialists to brief them about a workshop for a number of the role of the centre and legal researchers from Legal mission. He also said that and Judicial Studies Center the workshop provided an at the Ministry of Justice. important opportunity for The event aims to provide researches to learn about information on the Cham- commercial arbitration as a means of settling commer- cial disputes especially in light of the great develop- ment Qatar has achieved in this regard. He delivered a briefing on QICCA’s inception and development as well as an overview of commercial ar- bitration, its phases, condi- tions and legislative frame of arbitration in Qatar. Noora al Awlan delivered QICCA Board Member for a presentation on the compe- International Relations tences and tasks of Research Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali al Thani and Studies Department which include preparing eco- Sheikh Dr Thani under- nomic researches and studies, holding seminars and confer- scored QICCA’s interest to ences, preparing economic host such workshops with newsletters as well as conduct- legal researchers and ing questionnaires and study- specialists to brief them ing economic phenomena. about the centre roles Expert of Origin Af- fairs Ihab Rashad talked and mission about certificates of origin, Under the agreement, Nakilat will have a 60 percent stake in the joint venture while Maran Ventures will hold the remaining 40 percent. its kinds, rules of issuance ber’s role and services it of- and its importance for trade TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK proximately 11.5 percent of the “Nakilat’s steady growth are equipped with some of the fers for the private sector. as well as offering models DOHA global LNG fleet in carrying highlights our robust finan- most advanced technology in More than 77 legal re- of certificates issued by the capacity, the statement said. cial performance and strategic the market today, with two searchers attended two Chamber and mechanisms of NAKILAT has established a Nakilat CEO Abdullah al This agreement is a step planning, which comes as part of them being equipped with workshops in two days at issuance. new joint venture (JV), ‘Global Sulaiti said, “This agreement forward for the company as of our efforts to maximise re- ME-GI while the other two the chamber’s venue in two On his part, Expert Shipping Co Ltd’, with ship- is a step forward for the com- we expand our fleet with turns for our shareholders and with X-DF technology.” groups. of Attestation and Mem- ping company Maran Ven- pany as we expand our fleet additional capacity to meet support Qatar’s industry lead- Maran Ventures Chairman The workshop was at- bership Maher Sharief tures Inc. (Maran Ventures), with additional capacity to ing position as the world’s top John Angelicoussis said, “Nak- tended by QICCA Board discussed the Chamber’s the company announced in a meet the growing internation- the growing international LNG exporter.” ilat has been one of our strategic Member for International membership, its condi- statement on Wednesday. al demand for clean energy. demand for clean energy Sulaiti further said, “We partners for many years and we Relations Sheikh Dr Thani tions and procedures as Under the agreement, Na- This has subsequently led to a Nakilat CEO have seen a shift in terms of are pleased to be strengthen- bin Ali al Thani, Director of well as classifying members kilat will have a 60 percent significant increase in demand management and vessel tech- ing our relationship with them. Research and Studies Noora according to their com- stake in the JV while Maran for LNG shipping, which we Abdullah al Sulaiti nology in the industry, which Through this new venture, I am al Awlan, QICCA’s Assistant mercial activities. He also Ventures will hold the remain- hope will have a positive effect we have taken into consid- confident that we will continue Secretary-General Ibrahim talked about the chamber’s ing 40 percent. on charter rates. energy transportation but also eration. Currently under con- to provide first-class services Shahbeek, Expert of Origin attestation on commercial With four LNG vessels un- “With the four new vessels bears testament to our vessel struction in South Korea, the together for all our LNG cus- Affairs Ihab Rashad and documents without violat- der the new JV, the number of being managed and marketed management and marketing four modern vessels each have tomers around the world and Expert of Attestation and ing commercial usage. Nakilat vessels will effectively by Nakilat, this not only af- capabilities with the world’s a cargo carrying capacity of look forward to further collabo- increase to 74, which is ap- firms our global leadership in largest LNG fleet. 173,400 cubic metres. They rations in the future.” Barwa EGM UK retail sales fall most in 17 THE General Assembly of shareholders of Barwa Real Estate Company endorsed in its Extraordinary Meeting months as Brexit nears: CBI on Wednesday, the draft amendment of the Articles of REUTERS pers, whose spending helps but consumer confidence was Association in accordance LONDON drive the economy. hit by escalating uncertainty with the decision of the Shoppers have generally over Brexit and the economy. Board of Directors of the BRITISH retail sales fell by shown less doubt about Brexit A separate report pub- Qatar Financial Markets their most in 17 months in than the country’s employers, lished earlier on Wednesday Authority issued on Decem- March, reflecting concern who have scaled back their in- showed British companies ber 16, 2018. The meetimng among shoppers about Brit- vestment before the country’s scaled back their hiring and was held ain’s unresolved Brexit im- departure from the EU, which their investment plans. under the chairmanship of passe, a leading employers remains up in the air. “The pain currently being Issa bin Mohammed al Mo- group said on Wednesday. The CBI said its monthly felt on the high street is yet an- hannadi, Vice Chairman and The Confederation of Brit- sales balance fell to -18, mean- other reason why it is vital politi- Managing Director. ish Industry said some of ing more retailers reported cians agree a deal in parliament The Extraordinary General the decline might have been falling than rising sales. A Re- that is acceptable to the EU and Assembly also agreed to caused by Easter’s coming lat- uters poll of economists had protects our economy,” Leach authorise the Board of Direc- er this year than last year. forecast a reading of +5. said. “No-deal must be averted tors to amend the Company’s But the poor run in the Anna Leach, the CBI’s head at all costs.” The CBI said retail- Articles of Association. pany achieved a net profit At its Ordinary Meeting tion of a cash dividend data — the balance has not of economic intelligence, said ers thought sales would pick It is worth mentioning during the year 2018 amount- held on March 20, 2019, of 25 percent per share. been positive for four months the gradual pick-up in wages up in April, but the scale of the that Barwa Real Estate Com- ing to QR 1,915 million. Barwa approved the distribu- (TNN) — suggested an underlying and a weakening of inflation expected recovery was smaller caution among British shop- had been helping households than a month earlier. Doha Bank’s 14th edition of Al Dana Green Run on March 29 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tain visitors of all ages with a range With the great tween the government’s institutions DOHA of activities, such as kids’ concerts and the private sector.” and dance parties, face painting, in- success of last Al The Ministry of Culture and DOHA Bank, one of the largest pri- flatables bouncy houses with giant Dana Green Run having Sports Qatar Sports for All Federa- vate commercial banks in Qatar, has slides, football and basketball com- 6,000 participants, this year tion President, Abdulrahman al Do- opened free online registrations for petitions, as well as coloring crafts sari said, “We are thrilled to collabo- 2019 Al Dana Green Run, which will workshops to name a few. has more winners with cash rate with Doha Bank’s Al Dana Green take place on Friday, March 29, at Al Dr R Seetharaman, Doha Bank prizes and vouchers from Run once again for its 14th edition. Bidda Park. CEO said, “With the great success This initiative aimed at promoting The 14th edition of the annual of last Al Dana Green Run having partners. We encourage green practices and wellbeing of our run, organised by Doha Bank is sup- 6,000 participants, this year has everyone to participate and society closely matches Qatar’s 2030 ported by Qatar’s Ministry of Cul- more winners with cash prizes and be part of this run focus and vision to encourage en- ture and Sports, Qatar Sports for all vouchers from partners. We encour- vironmental conservation and eco- Federation (QSFA), Traffic Depart- age everyone to participate and be Dr R Seetharaman friendly development among local ment, and Aspire Academy. part of this run. Doha Bank CEO residents and communities. It is also Al Dana Green Run is open to “Meanwhile, Doha Bank is also in line with QSFA’s vision on spread- people of all age groups and fitness celebrating its 40th anniversary of ing the culture of sport to all ages, level by offering 6 running categories, its Al Dana scheme, offering prizes of letics Federation, Ministry of Inte- and providing the required equip- including professional athletes, fami- QR2 million to one winner and QR1 rior, Traffic Department, Qatar Red ment and resources to make sport lies, and special needs among others. million to another winner, besides Al Dana Green Run is open to people of all age groups and fitness level by offering Crescent, Ministry of Culture and accessible to people of all ages.” Winners from each category 100 other prizes.” 6 running categories, including professional athletes, families, and special needs Sports, and Qatar Sports for all Fed- Al Dosari also said, “I believe that will be awarded many prizes, while Ahmed al Henzab, Head of Ad- among others. eration (QSFA). Moreover, we are it is our duty to support this unique plenty of surprises will be on offer ministration & Property Depart- pleased to extend our thanks and event as Qatar is on its way to becom- for audience members, who will be ment said: “Al Dana Green Run is and healthy lifestyle, and, above all, Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim appreciations to HE the Minister ing a global sports destination.” treated to free entertainment all day back, and we couldn’t be any proud- to show our respect and solidarity to bin Hamad al Thani.” and all the officials in the ministry For more information about Al long. The popular family-friendly er. We are looking forward to bring- Qatar and its wise leadership. This “The 14th edition of the Dana for their appreciated contribution, Dana Green Run and to register for event will also feature a dedicated ing the local community together year, Al Dana Green Run is dedi- Green Run is organised by Doha in compliance with His Highness’s the event, please visit www.dohab- fun zone area at the venue to enter- once again to promote sustainability cated to Qatar, its people and the Bank and supported by Qatar Ath- instructions on cooperation be- ankmarathon.com 14 Thursday, March 28, 2019 Economy & Business

Tariff war fallout Russia-Germany gas pipeline on track despite US pressure Nord Stream 2 that runs under the Baltic Sea is set to be completed by end of 2019

AFP Economy Minister Peter LUBMIN, GERMANY Altmaier, Merkel’s close con- fidant, Wednesday said Ger- US President Donald Trump many would pave the way for may loathe it, but the Russia- the construction of new LNG Germany gas pipeline Nord port terminals to “boost com- Stream 2 that runs under the petition between different gas Baltic Sea is set to be complet- imports”. ed by the end of the year, its Meanwhile, on the edge of operators predict. a pine forest at Lubmin, Meck- This week the consortium lenburg-Pommerania state, led by Russian energy giant Gazprom took international Washington has bitterly media to the Baltic coast town of Lubmin where the existing opposed the project, with Nord Stream 1 and its new Trump charging in angry parallel pipeline terminate. tweets last year that it made “The main installations Germany a “captive” of have been completed, the President Putin’s Russia shut-off valves have been in- stalled, so we can assume that the project will be completed hundreds of workers with by the end of 2019,” said pro- heavy construction equipment ject spokesman Jens Mueller. have been labouring at the The 11 billion euro ($12.4 pipeline’s sandy landing site. billion) project is set to double Other crews are busy off- Russian gas shipments to the shore on a fleet of 20 ships to EU’s biggest economy. lay the 1,230 kilometre (764 (File photo) China Shipping containers lie on the dock after being imported to California, US. (REUTERS) This has sparked concerns mile) steel-and-concrete pipe- about Western Europe’s in- line through the maritime terri- creasing dependance on Rus- tories of Russia, Finland, Swe- sian gas, as well as Moscow den, Denmark and Germany. being able to increase pressure The pharaonic project still on Ukraine as it is no longer as faces an obstacle as Denmark US trade deficit drops in January reliant on the country for tran- has so far failed to give approv- sit of supplies. al to the controversial and geo- Washington has bitterly politically sensitive pipeline. opposed the project, with “We have good reason to Trump charging in angry think” that the green light will as imports from China plummet tweets last year that it made be given “in the near future,” Germany a “captive” of Presi- said Mueller. dent Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Since its inception, Nord the month to $33.2 billion, correctly forecast the trade gap. Chancellor Angela Mer- Stream 2 has caused contro- Nearly 15% decline from December could help according to the report, al- However, others caution kel’s government, anxious to versy. Proponents say it will support growth in Q1 amid slowing US growth most entirely due to declining that a cooling global economy placate Trump, has meanwhile help secure Europe’s gas sup- American purchases of Chi- means export momentum agreed steps to boost German ply at lower prices by sending nese goods. likely will be subdued, which purchases of US liquefied nat- an additional 55 billion cubic AFP spite President Donald Trump’s The falling average price Sharp decline could lead to a continued rise ural gas. metres per year. WASHINGTON aggressive tariff policies. for oil, which hit the low- in the deficit, especially as a The trade gap in Decem- est point in three years, also The deficit in goods alone with strong US dollar makes im- THE US trade deficit dropped ber surged nearly 19 percent helped narrow the trade gap China -- the primary foe in ports cheaper, despite the im- nearly 15 percent in Janu- to $59.9 billion but fell back by $1.4 billion. Trump’s trade wars -- fell by pact of tariffs. ary compared to December, to $51.1 billion in January, the In addition to the impact of $5.5 billion in the month to US goods exports to China largely due to declining im- report said. tariffs on trade with China, the $33.2 billion, almost entirely fell to just $7.1 billion, not ad- ports from China, the Com- Analysts had been expect- stronger-than-expected de- due to declining American justed for seasonal factors, the merce Department reported ing a much more modest nar- cline in the trade deficit could purchases of Chinese goods lowest since September 2010. on Wednesday. rowing of the January deficit, reflect the slowing in the US The goods balance with Economists say the decline which also was 3.7 percent and global economies. How- Canada shifted to a surplus of could help support growth in smaller than it was a year ever, some economists say the is too early to tell the exact im- $1.4 billion, while the deficit the first three months of the earlier. smaller trade gap should add pact, but “we’re penciling-in a with Mexico narrowed more year, which would be a wel- US imports fell 2.6 percent to first quarter growth. 0.3 percentage point contribu- than $1.5 billion to $7.2 bil- come development amid signs to $258.5 billion while exports “The data look consist- tion to GDP growth.” lion, and with the European the world’s largest economy rose just under 1 percent to ent with net exports adding “The record December Union fell more than $2.5 bil- has peaked. $207.3 billion, according to at least a few tenths to the deficit always looked like an lion to $13.1 billion. The drop reversed most of the data. growth rate in Q1,” said Jim outlier, and data on container But in services, where the the expansion in the trade gap And the deficit in goods O’Sullivan of High Frequency movements at major ports US is a dominant force, ex- posted in the final month of alone with China -- the pri- Economics. pointed clearly to a reversal in ports were the highest on re- 2018, a year that saw the deficit mary foe in Trump’s trade Ian Shepherdson of Pan- January,” said Shepherdson, cord at $70 billion, according A man works at the construction site of the so-called Nord Stream 2 surge to a 10-year record, de- wars -- fell by $5.5 billion in theon Macroeconomics said it who unlike his counterparts to the report. gas pipeline in Lubmin, northeastern Germany, on Tuesday. (AFP)

Scandal-hit Korean Air chief Cathay Pacific to buy budget airline HK Express for $628 mn forced off board by shareholders thay has struggled to compete AFP that dominate the world’s The agreement, Cathay’s first foray into the budget against despite rivals such as SEOUL 11th-largest economy -- are Singapore Airlines making no strangers to controversy, sector, is expected to be completed by December inroads years ago. But analyst THE head of South Korea’s but a string of high-profile Dickie Wong of Kingston Se- flag carrier Korean Air -- scandals have vaulted the AFP into the black in 2018 follow- curities said it is now rectify- whose family have been em- Cho family to notoriety in HONG KONG ing two years of losses and will ing its “shortcoming”. “I think broiled in multiple scandals South Korea, even sparking help ease concerns after an Cathay has said goodbye to its including one involving a protests by their employees. HONG Kong flag carrier Ca- embarrassing data breach that worst time when it lost money “nut rage” tantrum -- lost his The 70-year-old ty- thay Pacific said on Wednes- dented the firm’s reputation from fuel-hedging contracts, board seat after sharehold- coon is the chairman of the day it will buy budget airline and could prove costly. faced an unclear business ers voted against extending Hanjin Group, which used HK Express for more than “HK Express captures a A Hong Kong Express passenger plane takes off from Hong Kong’s outlook and competition with his term as director, the air- to own the now-bankrupt US$600 million as it moves to unique market segment,” Ca- international airport recently. (AFP) budget airlines,” he added. line said on Wednesday. Hanjin Shipping line. counter competition from the thay said in a statement. “This Wong said the falling share Cho Yang-ho, who is Cho controls around increasing number of low-cost represents an attractive and million) for the airline in a deal models of Cathay Pacific and price was “just a normal pull- currently on trial for corrup- 30 percent of Korean Air carriers in the region. practical way for the Cathay that is expected to be complet- HKE are largely complemen- back after a recent gain”. tion, failed to secure a re- through its parent company The move is its first foray Group to support the long- ed by December, according to tary,” it added. HK Express is owned by quired two-thirds majority, Hanjin Kal. But the National into the budget sector and will term development and growth a filing announcement. Cathay shares rose almost HNA Group, a struggling Chi- becoming the first control- Pension Service, the airline’s leave Cathay controlling three of our aviation business and to The firm said it will con- three percent after the an- nese conglomerate that has ling shareholder of a South second-biggest shareholder, of the four airlines at one of enhance the competitiveness tinue to operate HK Express nouncement but later retreat- been looking to lower its debt Korean conglomerate to be had said Tuesday it will op- Asia’s busiest airports at a of the Hong Kong hub dur- as a “standalone airline using ed to end the day almost 2.5 pile. The group also owns forced off the board. pose Cho’s re-election, citing time of huge growth in the re- ing a time of intense regional the low-cost carrier business percent lower at HK$13.34. Hong Kong Airlines, another The super-wealthy his records of “undermining gion’s air industry. competition.” model”. “The transaction is HK Express is the city’s Cathay competitor that has owners of chaebols -- the corporate value and infring- It comes weeks after the Cathay will stump up expected to generate synergies sole budget carrier -- a sector found itself in financial diffi- sprawling conglomerates ing upon shareholder rights”. carrier said it had swung back HK$4.93 billion (US$628.15 as the businesses and business that premium-focused Ca- culties in recent months. Ford to shut three factories, stop making passenger cars in Russia

it will close its vehicle assem- Ford said that the “Rus- The US automaker and its Russian partner Sollers to focus bly plants in the northwest- sian passenger vehicle mar- ern city of Saint Petersburg ket has been under significant on commercial vehicles as sale of passenger cars declines and the city of Naberezhnye pressure in recent years, with Chelny in Tatarstan, central recovery slower than expected AFP on Wednesday. The joint venture “will Russia. and a shift to lower priced pas- MOSCOW Ford said in a statement discontinue its passenger ve- It will also close an engine senger vehicle segments.” that it has signed a prelimi- hicle portfolio in Russia to plant in Yelabuga in Tatarstan The carmaker said that US carmaker Ford will close nary agreement with its local help deliver a more competi- that opened in 2015. this led to “underutilisation” three of the four factories of partner Sollers on “a signifi- tive and sustainably profitable Sollers will have a 51 per- of factories and “inadequate its Russian joint venture after cant restructuring of its... joint business going forward,” Ford cent stake in the restructured returns on invested capital,” deciding to stop making pas- venture in Russia, focusing ex- said. joint venture. although sales of the Ford senger cars in a country where clusively on growing its com- Ford, based in the US Currently the factories Transit continue to grow, with (File photo) Three flags are seen behind a barbed wire of the Ford mo- car sales have slumped in re- mercial vehicle business mov- state of Michigan, said that produce seven models includ- a 15 percent share of the mar- tor company during the 24-hour strike in Vsevolozhsk, Russia. (AFP) cent years, the company said ing forward.” by the end of June this year ing the Ford Transit van. ket segment. www.guide.com.qa  Thursday, March 28, 2019

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Quick read SEAMASTER 2019 ITTF WORLD TOUR PLATINUM QATAR OPEN Austrian athletics body dangles 205,000-euro carrot for Olympic gold Korean Yoo hands Japan’s

VIENNA: Austrian track and field athletes will not only be spurred by the prospect of win- ning Olympic gold at the 2020 Hayata a shock defeat Games in Tokyo, but also by a new €205,000 (232,000-dol- lar) victory premium that the national athletics body China’s Wang introduced on Tuesday. While Austria is a major force in Chuqin knocked winter sports, the last track and out in men’s field athlete to win an Olympic medal was runner Stephanie preliminary by Graf, who came in second in the 800-metre race in Sydney. Croatian Pucar Until now, the Austrian Olympic Committee has awarded gold TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK coins worth €17,000 for gold DOHA medallists, 13,000 for silver and 11,000 for bronze. Under IN one of the most thrilling the new system for track and encounters on the second field competitors, the athletics day of Seamaster 2019 ITTF body OeLV introduced incentives World Tour Platinum Qatar of €205,000, €100,000 and Open, Korea’s Yoo Eunchong €50,000, respectively. (DPA) knocked out Japan’s Hina Hayata in the third prelimi- nary round of women’s singles Former Australia at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Atti- cricketer Bruce yah Arena on Wednesday. Yardley no more The 18-year-old Hayata, winner at the ITTF Challenge SYDNEY: Former Australian Test Series tournaments in Portu- cricketer, coach gal and Oman earlier this year, and commenta- lost to the 25-year-old Eun- China’s Wang Chuglin in action against Croatia’s Tomislav Pucar during their men’s preliminary match at tor Bruce Yardley chong after a seven-sets long the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena on Wednesday. The star paddler lost 11-7, 11-8, 9-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-7. lost his battle battle 5-11, 11-7, 12-14, 11-9, to cancer and 13-11, 2-11, 12-10. Qatar players passed away Notably on the ITTF World on Wednesday at the age of 71. Tour Eunchong has never ad- to be in Bruce, who debuted for Australia vanced beyond to the later at the age of 30, started his rounds; her best runner-up in cricketing carrer as a medium- the under 21 women’s singles action today pacer but later turned to be an event came in China in 2013. off-spinner. In his 33 Tests for In another stunning up- On Thursday, Qatar’s Maha the national team, Bruce picked set, China’s Wang Chuqin was Faramarzi will be in action 126 wickets at an average of knocked out of the running for in her Round of 32 women’s 31.63. He also bagged 344 the men’s singles draw after Korea’s Yoo Eunchong knocked out Japan’s Hina Hayata in the third singles match against Korean wickets in first class cricket. the star paddler fell to Croa- preliminary round of women’s singles at the Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Hayeong Kim at 4.45pm on “Bruce was a significant figure tian Tomislav Pucar 11-7, 11-8, Arena on Wednesday. Table 3. in Australian cricket, contribut- 9-11, 11-9, 6-11, 11-7. In the men’ singles, Mo- ing in many ways on and off the Pucar thus set up an excit- four preliminary as Sathiyan She beat Japan’s Satsuki Odo hammed Abdulwahab of Qatar field,” Cricket Australia CEO Kevin ing duel with England’s Liam Gnanasekaran lost to Chinese 11-9, 4-11, 11-9, 7-11, 11-7, 11-5. will be in action in the Round Roberts was quoted as saying Pitchford, who moved one Taipei’s Chen Chien-An (11- Also in the women’s draw, Ukraine’s Margaryta Pesotska (above) booked her place in the third of 32 against Oshima Yuya of by cricket.com.au. Roberts also step closer to a place in the 5, 12-10, 11-7, 11-7), Sharath Ukraine’s Margaryta Pesot- preliminary round of the women’s singles by recovering from a two Japan at 5.35pm on Table 4. said that off the field, Bruce was main event following a dra- Kamal Achanta suffered at ska booked her place in the games to nil deficit to beat Poland’s Li Qian by the minimal two point Earlier in the day, Ab- an infectious personality and was matic seven game encounter the hands of Belgium’s Cedric third preliminary round of the margin in the decider 9-11, 14-16, 12-10, 10-12, 11-5, 11-7, 12-10. dulwahab along with compa- regarded as one of the best spin- with Iran’s Noshad Alamiyan Nutinck (7-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-6, women’s singles by recovering triot Abdulrahman al Naggar bowing coaches in the world. (11-6, 8-11, 11-6, 10-12, 13-11, 8-11, 11-8, 11-9); and Amalraj from a two games to nil deficit ships participating in qualifi- man pair of Dimitrij Ovtch- will play the men’s doubles Yardley had coached the Sri 10-12, 11-8). Anthony lost to Frenchman to beat Poland’s Li Qian by the cation action have progressed arov and Ricardo Walther the Round of 16 match against Lankan team in the late 1990s. Women’s singles cham- Tristan Flore (11-2, 11-8, 4-11, minimal two point margin in to the Men’s Doubles tourna- task proved slight more diffi- Ovidiu Ionescu of Roumania Mourning his death, former Sri pion in Qatar four years ago, 11-8, 11-8). the decider 9-11, 14-16, 12-10, ment, albeit in somewhat con- cult: trailing Austria’s Robert and Alvaro Robles of Spain at Lanka captain Kumar Sang- Romania’s Elizabeta Samara Korea Republic’s Kim 10-12, 11-5, 11-7, 12-10. trasting fashion. Gardos and Daniel Habesohn 12.40pm on Table 3. akkara tweeted: “Very sad to also fell by the wayside losing Haeyeong, the winner the pre- She reserved her place in Timo Boll and Patrick by a two games to one deficit In the women’s doubles, hear about the passing of Bruce to Germany’s Han Ying in the vious day in opposition to Ro- the main draw in exactly the Franziska came through their Dimitrij Ovtcharov and Ri- Faramarzi will join Aia Mo- Yardley. He was a good man to third preliminary round of the mania’s Bernadette Szocs, the same manner beating Mona- encounter against the French cardo Walther required a late hamed to take on Chinese get to know and a great friend of women’s singles (9-11, 7-11, 11- highest ranked player in the co’s Yang Xiaoxin 9-11, 7-11, duo of Tristan Flore and Em- recovery charge, doing just Taipei pair of Szu-Yu Chen Sri Lankan cricket. May he rest 7, 11-8, 10-12, 11-7, 11-7). qualification tournament (8- 11-6, 14-12, 11-4, 8-11, 11-9. manuel Lebesson with a 3-1 about enough to book their and Hsien-Tzu Cheng in the in peace.” (IANS) There was disappointment 11, 11-9, 11-8, 11-8, 11-7, 5-11, In the doubles, both of the victory (13-11, 10-12, 11-8, 11- spot in the Round of 16 (11-8, Round of 16 at 11.20am on for Indians in the men’s round 15-13) maintained her form. unseeded German partner- 8). However, for the other Ger- 4-11, 10-12, 12-10, 11-8). Table 2. Final line-up decided for Thailand 2020 U-23 Championship

AFC THE QUALIFIERS KUALA LUMPUR GROUP WINNERS Group A: Qatar; Group B: Bahrain; Group C: Iraq; Group D: UAE; Group DEFENDING champions Uz- E: Jordan; Group F: Uzbekistan; Group G: DPR Korea; Group H: Korea Republic; Group I: bekistan were among the 16 Japan; Group J: China PR; Group K: Vietnam countries that booked their Road to Tokyo FOUR BEST 2ND-PLACED TEAMS: Australia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia places in the AFC U23 Cham- HOST: Thailand. pionship Thailand 2020 after There is extra significance for an intense qualifying round the AFC U-23 Championships, portunity for these young stars The UAE took top spot in which ended on Tuesday. which will take place from to gain experience of playing Group D along with second The Central Asians topped January 8 to 26, 2020, as the in a high-level competition. placed Saudi Arabia, who Group F with a convincing top three teams qualify for the “I would also like to thank qualified as one of the four 3-0 victory against India and 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July. all the host Member Associa- best runner-up teams. drawing 0-0 with Tajikistan tions of the qualifying groups Jordan and Syria, the first while the runners-up in the for their outstanding contribu- and second placed teams re- 2018 final Vietnam topped in July, although should Ja- tion to the tournament as well spectively in Group E which Group K, ahead of Thailand, pan emerge as one of them, the as the FA Thailand for staging was played in Kuwait, also make who had already qualified as fourth-placed side will advance. the Finals next year.” their way to the Finals in 2020. host of the competition. Dato’ Windsor John, the Iraq, who qualified for the Group G saw DPR Korea And the 2016 champions Asian Football Confedera- Rio Olympics courtesy of fin- edging Singapore to first place Japan were undefeated in tion (AFC) General Secretary, ishing third in 2016, topped in Ulaanbaatar while Korea Group I where they recorded congratulated the teams who Group C ahead of host Iran, Republic, a two-time semi- stunning victories over Macau made the AFC U23 Champion- The Qatar U23 players celebrate topping Group A after their match against Oman on Tuesday. who also earned a spot in the finalist, confirmed their spots (8-0), Timor Leste (6-0) and ship Thailand 2020. Finals as one of the best sec- in Phnom Penh, Cambodia host Myanmar (7-0). He said: “On behalf of future stars of football in Asia. has paid off when their young “The AFC is committed in ond placed teams. with Australia, who finished There is extra significance the AFC and our President, I “In the last edition, we wit- stars helped their teams quali- helping our Member Associa- Qatar, hosts and fourth runners-up in Group H. for the AFC U-23 Champion- would like to congratulate the nessed an enthralling competi- fy for the AFC Asian Cup UAE tions deliver top level compe- in 2016 and third in the 2018 Meanwhile in Group J, ships, which will take place 16 qualifying teams for the Fi- tion culminating in a memora- 2019 knockout stages – Uzbek- titions in order to provide the edition, ended their campaign China PR edged host Malay- from January 8 to 26, 2020, nals. It is encouraging to see ble final between Uzbekistan istan going to the Round of 16 perfect platform for these new in first place in Group A and sia to top spot after both sides as the top three teams qualify the quality in these young play- and Vietnam. For both coun- while Vietnam’s brave charge talents to shine. The AFC U23 will be joined by Group B win- shared the honours in an excit- for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics ers who are destined to be the tries their investment in youth ended in the quarter-final. Championship is a great op- ners Bahrain in the Finals. ing 2-2 draw. Sports Thursday, March 28, 2019 17 India thump Magnificent Rassan sprints Canada 7-3 in Azlan Shah hockey away with Fuweiret Cup IANS IPOH (MALAYSIA) RESULTS CONTINUING its winning run, 38th Race Meeting - Fuweiret Cup (dirt) THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 4) 1,700m the Indian men’s hockey team PUREBRED ARABIAN MAIDEN PLATE 1,900m Prize Money: QR55,000 (1st 31,350 2nd 12,100 3rd hammered Canada 7-3 in the Prize Money: QR45,000 (1st 25,650 2nd 9,900 3rd 6,050) 4,950) 1. Suprematism (Tomas Lukasek), 2. Crisscrossed Sultan Azlan Shah Cup here on 1. Garraffah (Ronan Thomas), 2. Hathlool (Tomas (Marco Casamento), 3. Sacred Way (Al Moatasem al Wednesday to move one step Lukasek), 3. Hamurabi (Anas al Seyabi) Balushi) closer for a place in the final. Won by 15, 6. Time 2:13.18 Won by 2.5, 1.5. Time 1:48.62 Striker Mandeep Singh Owner: Umm Qarn. Trainer: Alban de Mieulle Owner: Ali Yousuf al Kubaisi. Trainer: Hadi al Ramzani starred in India’s victory with THOROUGHBRED GRADUATION PLATE (Class 5) THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP (Class 3) 1,200m a brilliant hat-trick (20th, 27th 1,900m Prize Money: QR60,000 (1st 34,200 2nd 13,200 3rd and 29th minute). Prize Money: QR50,000 (1st 28,500 2nd 11,000 3rd 6,600) With three wins and a 5,500) 1. Munira Eyes (Eduardo Pedroza), 2. Masked Defender 1. Vedevani (JP Guillambert), 2. Tuff Rock (Anas al (JP Guillambert), 3. Random Decision (Tomas Lukasek) draw, India now sit pretty at Seyabi), 3. Ajjlan (Faleh Bughanaim) Won by 3.25, 0.75. Time 1:11.19 the top of the points table with Won by 8.75, short head. Time 2:01.28 Owner: Abdulatif al Emadi. Trainer: Ibrahim Saeed al 10 points. Owner: Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari. Trainer: Mohammed Malki Jassim Ghazali THOROUGHBRED CONDITIONS (Class 2) 1,200m PUREBRED ARABIAN HANDICAP 1,700m Prize Money: QR75,000 (1st 42,750 2nd 16,500 3rd Prize Money: QR45,000 (1st 25,650 2nd 9,900 3rd 8,250 4th 4,500 5th 3,000) 4,950) 1. Cristofano Allori (Stephan Ladjadj), 2. Victory Laurel 1. Ennab (Anas al Seyabi), 2. Fanann (Ronan Thomas), (Al Moatasem al Balushi), 3. Shobrom (Eduardo 3. Aneeq (Saleem Golam) Pedroza), 4. Midsummer Knight (Harry Bentley), 5. Won by head, 1. Time 2:01.24 Astley Hall (JP Guillambert) Owner: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Thani. Won by 0.5, 1.75, 3.5, 2.75. Time 1:11.63 Trainer: Julian Smart Owner & Trainer: Abdulaziz al Kathiri

LOCAL THOROUGHBRED HANDICAP 1,700m FUWEIRET CUP 1,200m Prize Money: QR50,000 (1st 28,500 2nd 11,000 3rd Prize Money: QR100,000 (1st 57,000 2nd 22,000 3rd Mandeep Singh fired in three quick 5,500) 11,000 4th 6,000 5th 4,000) field goals in the second quarter. Rider Al Moatasem al Balushi guides Rassan to victory in the Al Fuweiret Cup, the feature race of the 38th Race Meeting at the QREC Race- 1. Attaf (Harry Bentley), 2. Admiral (Al Moatasem al 1. Rassan (Al Moatasem al Balushi), 2. Caid De L’Ardus Balushi), 3. Teber Bu Thaila (Meteb Ali al Marri, -5kg) (Harry Bentley), 3. Ateej (Eduardo Pedroza), 4. Kasser course in New Al Rayyan on Wednesday. Won by 1.25, 3.25. Time 1:52.94 (Yousef al Hajri), 5. Raqee (Saleem Golam) India took the lead in the Owner: Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari. Trainer: Jassim Won by 2.25, 2.25, head, 1.5. Time 1:17.83 12th minute after Varun Kumar TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK outer side and the nine-year- Cup winner Rassan, taking son since November 23, 2017. Ghazali Owner: Jassim bin Ali al Attiyah. Trainer: Jassim Ghazali converted a penalty corner be- DOHA old gray horse continued to his overall tally to 16 in 52 Stephan Ladjad led Cris- fore Mandeep Singh tore apart push ahead. races. The winner also helped tofano Allori to a fighting of the victory in 19 races as he owned six -year-old bay geld- the opposition with three goals RASSAN nailed the Fuweiret Soon, the Jassim bin Ali Ghazali land a double. Owner half-length triumph against beat Crisscrossed in the Thor- ing, a trainee of Julian Smart, in quick succession. Amit Rohi- Cup in the 38th Race Meet- al Attiyah-owned Rassan un- Kuwari also collected two win- Victory Laurel in the Thor- oughbred Handicap (Class 4) had two second places in pre- das scored the team’s fifth goal ing with an exciting dash der Al Moatasem al Balushi ners. Ghazali’s other winner oughbred Contidtions (Class over 1,700m. The Ali Yousuf vious seven runs and eventu- in the 39th minute through an- from outside against Caid passed both the front-run- came in the Local Thorough- 2) 1,200m, the second biggest al Kubaisi-owned four-year- ally won his first race. Aneeq other penalty corner. De L’Ardus to provide a ners and went on to clinch bred Handicap 1,700m when race of the day. old bay colt, ridden by Tomas (Saleem Golam) was third by Youngsters Vivek Sagar fine one-two to trainer Jas- the feature race by two and a Attaf was guided to an over-a- This was the first winner Lukasek, won by two and a a length. Prasad and Nilakanta Shar- sim Ghazali at the Qatar quarter length ahead of Caid length victory against Admiral for the five-year-old bay colt, half lengths, after having four Ronan Thomas piloted ma then joined the party by Racing and Equestrian Club De L’Ardus, ridden by Harry (Al Moatasem al Balushi). owned and trained by Ab- runner-up finishes. Sacred Umm Qarn’s Garraffah to his scoring splendid field goals on Wednesday. Bentley. Ateej, owned by Dr Kuwari’s first win earlier dulaziz al Kathiri, in 10 races Way was third by one and a first triumph in 10 races, in- in the 55th and 58th minute, The 1,200m race had Fahad bin Abdullah al At- was provided by Vedevani in this season. Third place went half lengths. cluding six this season. The respectively. Khalifa bin Sheail al Kuwari- tiyah & Sons, also displayed the Thoroughbred Graduation to Shobrom by one and three The Purebred Arabian four-year-old chestnut colt set For Canada, Mark Pear- owned Caid De L’Ardus and a thrilling kick and got past Plate (Class 5). In the 1,900m quarters of a length and Mid- Handicap 1,700m saw an ex- a very hot pace in the Purebred son (35’), Fin Boothroyd Kasser, owned by Eng. Mo- Kasser to take the third spot. race, JP Guillambert pushed summer Knight beat Astely tremely tight finish with En- Arabian Maiden Plate 1,900m (50’) and James Wallace (57’) hammed al Sheeb, battling in Saleem Golam took Raqee to the six-year-old bay colt to a Hall to land the fourth spot. nab, ridden by Anas al Seyabi, and outclassed Hathlool, with sounded the board. the front after the final bend fifth spot. comfortable victory against Suprematism, trained by edging Fanann (Thomas) by Lukasek astride, by 15 lengths. India will next face Po- on the dirt track. With 200m This was the second win Tuff Rock to post his first vic- Hadi al Ramzani, ended his a head. The HH Sheikh Mo- In the third spot was Hamu- land in their last group match to go, Rassan appeared on of the season for the Doha tory in the first race in the sea- dry spell and had the first taste hammed bin Khalifa al Thani- rabi four lengths behind. on Friday. Bautista Agut stuns Djokovic, KKR ride on Rana and Russell Barty topples Kvitova in Miami power to rout King’s XI Punjab IANS with Uthappa for a 32-ball 67- KOLKATA run fourth wicket stand. AFP into the last eight with a 7-6 KXIP skipper Ravichan- MIAMI (7/5), 7-6 (7/3) triumph over NITISH Rana and Robin dran Ashwin, fresh from the Great Britain’s world number Uthappa slammed half centu- “Mankading” row against Ra- NOVAK Djokovic’s pursuit of 22 Kyle Edmund. ries while Andre Russell plun- jasthan Royals’ batsman Jos a record seventh Miami Open Elsewhere there was a bril- dered a 17-ball 48 as Kolkata Buttler in the last game that ATP title ended in dramatic liant win for 18 year-old Felix Knight Riders (KKR) romped sparked worldwide discussions, fashion on Tuesday as Roberto Auger-Aliassime, the Canadian to a 28-run victory against gave away 47 runs in his four Bautista Agut superbly recov- who came through qualifying, Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in overs and was hit for five sixes ered from a first set destruction who beat Georgia’s Nikoloz a lopsided Indian Premier – one every over – with Rana to win 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 and book a Basilashvili 7-6 (7-4), 6-4. League (IPL) clash at the Eden accounting for four of them. place in the quarter-finals. Auger-Aliassime, who is set Gardens here on Wednesday. Rana took time to settle And the top seeds kept fall- to become the first player born Asked to bat, Rana (63; down, scoring 22 runs off 21 ing as women’s world number in the 2000s to break into the 34b, 4x2; 6x7) and Uthappa’s Andre Russell: Another big knock balls before hoisting Ashwin two Petra Kvitova slumped to top 50 when the rankings are 67 not out (50b, 4x6, 6x2) set over long-on for a maximum a surprise 7-6 (8/6), 3-6, 6-2 updated next week, plays Borna the platform for the two-time The turning point of the in the eighth over. defeat to Australian Ashleigh Coric after the Croatian beat champions before Russell match was when Mohammed The southpaw, who scored Barty. Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. made the most of a reprieve Shami castled Russell batting 68 in KKR’s opening game to Bautista Agut, 30, may have The controversial Australi- to virtually take the game on 3 off 5 balls, only to find the help them beat Sunrisers Hy- beaten Djokovic on the way to an was furious after being heck- away from Punjab as Dinesh umpire calling it a no-ball as derabad, smashed Ashwin for winning the title in Doha ear- led by a fan during the third set Karthik-led KKR posted there were only three fielders another six in the same region lier this year but 15-time Grand and was docked a point after 218/4, the highest total at inside the circle instead of the as the purple brigade raced to Slam champion Djokovic start- responding with an expletive. this venue. mandatory four. Since then, 89/2 at the halfway stage. ed like a train in this last 16 en- Something similar happened In reply, Punjab were KKR made 56 runs in 19 balls. KKR were off to a blister- counter before being amazingly Sunday night. never in the chase, with Chris Russell made the most of ing start, thanks to Sunil Nar- reined back in. “I’m not going to take it, “ Gayle (20) removed early by his second life by bludgeoning ine (24, 9b, 4x1, 6x3) – back After just 25 minutes, Roberto Bautista Agut celebrates defeating Novak Djokovic during the said Kyrgios, who admitted he fellow Jamaican Andre Rus- Andrew Tye for two sixes and to opening the batting af- Djokovic was 5-0 ahead and on Miami Open on Tuesday. (AFP) became “a little bored” during sell. Mayank Agarwal (58; two fours in the 18th over as ter injuring his finger in the cruise control, Bautista Agut the second set.” 34b; 6x4; 1x6) cracked his first the Australian leaked 22 runs. last game – who welcomed severely struggling to keep the concentrate on the beginning of “He is a solid player but I In the women’s draw, Barty, IPL fifty since 2015 while Da- Russell, who smacked a Chakravarthy by hitting him Serbian at bay. the point with my serve, with shouldn’t have lost this match, who beat Kvitova for the first vid Miller was not-out on 59 18-ball 49 in the last match, for 24 runs in the second over. A short rain delay late in my return.” I had way too many wasted time having gone into the clash off 40 balls but none mattered then hit Shami for three back- the second set allowed Bautista The reigning Wimbledon, opportunities,” said the world 0-4, will play Anett Kontaveit in the end as they could only to-back sixes and a four in the BRIEF SCORES Agut to regroup, however. US Open and Australian Open number one. for a place in Saturday’s final af- manage 190/4 in 20 overs. next over, taking KKR past the Kolkata Knight Riders: 218/4 “I played more aggressive,” champion left court and headed “I thought I played well to- ter the Estonian brought an end Rana struck his second 200-mark, before getting out (Robin Uthappa 67, Nitish Rana said Bautista Agut who began to straight to a press conference day and during this tournament to Hsieh Su-Wei’s impressive successive fifty as Uthappa in the last over off Tye. 63, Andre Russell 48); Kings noticeably step inside and force to try and explain this most but two or three sluggish games run with a 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory blossomed in his company to The 30-year old hit three XI Punjab: 190/4 (David Miller Djokovic onto the back foot. “I remarkable of turnarounds at and that’s what happens.” to reach the last four in South stitch together a 110-run third- fours and five sixes en route 59 not out; Mayank Agarwal 58; tried to miss less balls, to really Hard Rock Stadium. Big-serving Isner moved Florida for the first time. wicket partnership. his blitzkrieg and joined hands Andre Russell 2/21).

Quick read Hamilton can drive diversity in F1: British motorsport chief

Tanak and Ogier take their WRC duel AFP On Tuesday, he tweeted in that Lewis is going to be a great to the tarmac in Corsica LONDON support of the England foot- ambassador for us in helping ballers who were subjected to to attract and appeal to dis- PARIS: The World Rally Championships hits the road in Corsica this LEWIS Hamilton has been racial abuse in Montenegro. advantaged children in inner weekend with one of the few events on the calendar raced exclusively urged to complete his Formula David Richards, chairman of cities, who may kick a football on asphalt. That suits championship leader Ott Tanak who will have One legacy by working along- Motorsport UK, believes the around, but the last thing they Sebastien Ogier in his tyre tracks from the start. “Being first on the side British motor racing’s weight of Hamilton’s name would ever dream of being able road there as championship leader should be a good thing,” Tanak governing body to improve di- in supporting its initiative to do is drive a racing car.” said on his Toyota team’s website. “This is the best place to be on versity in the sport. aimed at increasing partici- Richards, a former F1 asphalt where the road is cleanest.” The Estonian won the second rally Hamilton, set to compete pation would prove a huge team boss, added: “It is early of the season, on snow and gravel in Sweden, and is four points ahead in Bahrain in the second round boost in changing the make- days, and Lewis’s priority is of Frenchman Ogier, who won the other two, on asphalt and gravel in of his world championship de- up of the sport. to win a couple more world Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton is celebrated by fans after the Monte Carlo and gravel in Mexico. Ogier edged Tanak in last year’s fence on Sunday, remains F1’s “We are talking with Lewis championships, but I am 2017 British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing “rally of 10,000 corners”, but the course has been largely remodelled first and only black driver. The and we have had discussions quite certain that he will be circuit in Silverstone, central England. (AFP) with only two stages surviving from last season. “It adds a bit of stress 34-year-old British star has of that nature,” Richards told looking for a legacy. and adrenaline to the race,” said Ogier on the Citroen website. (AFP) spoken about the absence of Britain’s Press Association. “I hope that will be by grassroots level and foot- eas where we haven’t been in diversity in the sport. “I am sure in future years assisting us to expand the print of motorsport into ar- the past.” 18 Thursday, March 28, 2019 Sports MORATA HITS BRACE beIN SPORTS to broadcast exclusive film on football’s transformation

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK with discussions on modern DOHA day players, managers, sports science and referees. BEIN Sports, the global sports In the documentary, for- broadcaster, will show an ex- mer Italian referee Pierluigi clusive documentary titled Collina discusses the benefits ‘How Football Changed’ on of technology in football and Thursday (March 28) at 22:00 how it improved referee per- Mecca Time (GMT +3) on formances during the 2018 beIN SPORTS HD 1, which FIFA World Cup in Russia. viewers across the Middle East Legends Arsene Wenger and North Africa (MENA) can and Jose Mourinho also dis- enjoy exclusively on the lead- cuss the difficulties of manag- ing sports channel. ing modern day players, the The documentary will fea- importance of a well balanced ture former and current leg- structure in a football club and endary players, how a change managers and in society has referees such as affected play- Marcel Desailly, er’s attitude. Ruud Gullit, Pe- Following ter Schmeichel, hugely suc- Andy Cole, cessful inter- Tarak Dhiab, Mohamed views with football legends Abutrika, Gilberto Silva, Nigel Arsene Wenger, Jose Mour- Spain’s forward Alvaro Morata (right) celebrates with Marco Asensio after scoring a header during their Euro 2020 Group F qualifying match at the Ta’ Qali Stadium in Malta. (AFP) de Jong, Paul Clement, Jose inho and many other sport fig- Mourinho, Arsene Wenger ures, beIN Sports continues to and Pierluigi Collina all take deliver the best content for its part and give their opinions on viewers and fans with the very the transformation of players, best in the world of sport. Easy win for Spain, Italy; managers, sports science and For more information referees in the game. about beIN’s sports and en- The documentary high- tertainment schedule, viewers lights how football has and fans may visit www.bein. Danes rally to hold Swiss changed in the past 30 years net/en/tv-guide. Fabio Quagliarella becomes Italy’s oldest goalscorer at 36 after he converted two penalty kicks Great Dane Onuachu DPA defeated. opener was followed up five BERLIN We came back as a new team minutes later with a long-range scores first-minute in the second half, but two more free-kick from Miralem Pjanic. SPAIN cruised to a 2-0 win over goals made it terrible for the Kostas Fortounis converted Malta and Italy thrashed Liech- players and us on the touchline. from the spot in the 64th to re- winner for Nigeria tenstein 6-0 as the two tradi- “You’re driven from heaven duce the deficit, and the home tional European powerhouses to hell in football - that’s why side were punished after Pjanic overcame minnows in a night of I’m still doing it.” Italy followed was shown a red card a minute AFP by windy conditions and nu- drama in Euro 2020 qualifiers up their opening 2-0 win over later when Dimitros Kolovos JOHANNESBURG merous fouls led to four yellow on Tuesday. Finland in Group J by thrashing headed an 85th-minute equal- cards. Denmark made a remarka- Liechtenstein, who had defend- izer. DENMARK-BASED Paul Onu- Liverpool star Sadio Mane ble late recovery from 3-0 down er Daniel Kaufmann sent off just Finland meanwhile claimed achu scored within the first came off the bench to turn the with three late goals for an un- before half-time for preventing a their first win in the group by minute Tuesday to give Nige- tide for Senegal in a 2-1 win likely 3-3 draw in Switzerland. goal with his arm. beating Armenia 2-0 in Yerevan. ria a 1-0 victory over Egypt in over Mali in Dakar. And there was also late dra- Stefano Sensi headed the Following their narrow 1-0 a high-profile African interna- He equalised three min- ma in Oslo as Sweden recovered opener in the 17th minute in win in Gibraltar, Ireland bagged tional friendly in Asaba. utes from time and set up from a two-goal deficit but con- Parma before Marco Verratti a second victory to now lead From the kick-off, the ball the stoppage-time winner for ceded a late equaliser in a 3-3 Italy’s forward Fabio Quagliarella (centre) celebrates with teammates made it two in the 32nd. Group D by edging Georgia 1-0 was lofted forward to the two- Moussa Konate in a friendly thriller with Scandinavian rivals after scoring a penalty during the Euro 2020 Group J qualifying match Fabio Quagliarella scored in Dublin, Conor Hourihane metre striker and he slammed between former Cup of Na- Norway. at the Ennio-Tardini stadium in Parma on Tuesday. (AFP) from the penalty spot three scoring with a free-kick in the it into the far corner of the net tions runners-up. Bosnia-Herzegovina also minutes later to become Italy’s 36th minute In Spain’s group, from the edge of the box. Algeria edged Tunisia 1-0 squandered a two-goal lead and ty was saved to put Sweden back piledriver in the 66th, while oldest goalscorer at 36, and the Romania bounced back from a Onuachu impressed with in a clash of ex-Cup of Na- had a man sent off in a 2-2 draw in the game in the 70th minute, Breel Embolo got a touch on an Sampdoria forward again con- 2-1 defeat to Sweden by beating his nimble footwork and tions winners with Baghdad with Greece, while Ireland made and Robin Quaison looked to overhead kick to deflect over the verted after a penalty for Kauf- Faroe Islands 4-1. physicality and was a constant Bounedjah converting a pen- it two wins out of two by edging have won it for the visitors with line to make it three 10 minutes mann’s handball offence. The next round of Euro threat to the Egyptians until alty midway through the sec- Georgia 1-0. goals in the 86th minute and later. Juventus teenager Moise 2020 qualifiers will begin on substituted with two minutes ond half. Alvaro Morata put three- stoppage time. Mathias Jorgensen net- Kean headed in for Italy’s fifth in June 7. remaining. The match was staged in time European champions But Norway rescued a point ted in the 84th and substitute the 70th and his second in con- Egypt have been African Blida, 45 kilometres (28 miles) Spain ahead on the half-hour with an Ola Kamara header in Christian Gytkjaer bagged a sec- secutive games, with substitute champions seven times and southwest of Algiers, where the mark in their match at Malta the seventh minute of stoppage ond four minutes later as Den- Leonardo Pavoletti on target in RESULTS Nigeria on three occasions and Algerian national team has not and headed a second in the 73rd time. mark came back, and their rally the 76th. Montenegro 1 - 5 England they will be among the favour- lost since 2002. as Spain made it two wins out of It was just as dramatic in Ba- was completed with a Henrik “We started off well in a Kosovo 1 - 1 Bulgaria ites to win the 2019 Africa Cup Twice African champions Portugal 1 - 1 Serbia two in Group F following a 2-1 sel where Nations League final- Dalsgarrd header in the third game where it was important Luxembourg 1 - 2 Ukraine of Nations which Egypt are the Ivory Coast left it late to defeat of Norway. ists Switzerland were three goals minute of stoppage time. to score,” Italy coach Roberto France 4 - 0 Iceland hosting. edge Liberia 1-0 in Abidjan In the same group, Nor- up against Denmark with six “I don’t think it’s luck. We Mancini said. “We needed to Andorra 0 - 3 Albania Morocco, another country with Jonathan Kodjia convert- way meanwhile went two goals minutes of regular time remain- have the achievement of coming stay focused since the result was Armenia 0 - 2 Finland set to be strong contenders ing a 90th-minute penalty. Switzerland 3 - 3 Denmark up against Sweden from Bjorn ing, only to be stunned by the back against a team like Switzer- soon in our favour. Republic of Ir 1 - 0 Georgia for the African title, fell 1-0 at Ghana, whose last of four Johnsen in the 41st minute and Danes in a 3-3 draw in Group D. land, that shows our character,” We played a real game.” Romania 4 - 1 Faroe Islands home against Lionel Messi- Cup of Nations titles came 37 a Joshua King header in the Remo Freuler in the 19th Denmark coach Age Hareide In the same group, Bosnia and Norway 3 - 3 Sweden less Argentina with Angel Cor- years ago, were ahead within 59th. minute scored his first goal said. Herzegovina were pegged by Malta 0 - 2 Spain rea scoring a late winner. two minutes en route to a 3-1 Italy 6 - 0 Liechtenstein Viktor Claesson followed up for the Swiss national side and “It’s fantastic. We said at Greece after two early goals Bosnia-Herzegovina 2 - 2 Greece The match in northern victory over Mauritania in after Andreas Granqvist’s penal- Granit Xhaka finished with a half-time that we should not be when Edin Visca’s 10th-minute coastal city Tangier was spoilt Accra. QSL becomes first league in Asia to Argentina defeat Morocco, Brazil launch ‘Live Match Analysis’ system beat Czech Republic in friendlies DPA TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK efit Qatar football in general.” BERLIN DOHA Mansoor said, “We’re proud to be working with the QSL and ARGENTINA and Brazil both KEEPING pace with the lat- this new system coincides with won friendly matches without est developments and as part football development. Ours is their star forwards Lionel Messi of embracing technology and the first league in Asia to use and Neymar respectively on innovation for the benefit of this advanced technology and Tuesday. professional football in Qatar, innovation and that’s a great Four days after an embar- the Qatar Stars League (QSL) achievement for professional rassing 3-1 defeat to Venezuela launched ‘Live Match Analysis’ football in Qatar. We’re incor- with Messi in the side, Argentina system to become the first in porating everything that’s new defeated Morocco 1-0 in Tangier Asia to do so and second in the and sophisticated.” with a goal seven minutes from world, after the Danish league. Loxston said, “The State time from Angel Correa. The innovative system was of Qatar is a pioneer in the Messi had returned to Ar- launched on Wednesday, in QSL CEO Hani Taleb Ballan with FIFA’s Performance and Game Analyst development and use of mod- gentina duty for the first time Gabriel Jesus of Brazil celebrates his goal during an international the presence of QSL CEO Hani Christopher Loxston, in Doha on Wednesday. ern football systems, which is since the World Cup on Friday friendly match in Prague on Tuesday. (EPA) Taleb Ballan, Qatar Football As- in line with the aspirations of and although he completed the sociation (QFA) General Secre- in Russia, but the QSL will use ing staff positioned in the team FIFA. It’ll help in the game’s game in Madrid the Barcelona tion with a foot injury since late a Gyasi Zardes pass and sent tary Mansoor al Ansar, FIFA’s it after making some modifica- bench during matches. further growth technically and forward suffered a groin injury. January. it into goal from just inside the Performance and Game Analyst tions. Hani opined: “This project tactically as well as players and Brazil meanwhile came from Later Tuesday, the United area. Christopher Loxston and AFC’s The ‘Live Match Analysis’ is is backed by modern technol- technical devices.” a goal down against the Czech States and Chile drew 1-1 in But the visitors fought back Research and Innovation Direc- a computer-based match analy- ogy and innovation, through The coaches and other at- Republic to win 3-1 in Prague. Houston. five minutes later. Scrappy de- tor Keitaro Aoki as well as rep- sis system connected to a tacti- which we can deliver the best tendees praised the technology David Pavelka put the home It was an action-packed fence by the US led to a deflec- resentatives of clubs. cal video camera positioned in levels, results and performance and innovation, and expressed side ahead in the 37th minute opening stanza, with Borussia tion from Bayer Leverkusen’s The system will be imple- the main tribune of stadiums, in football. We’re proud to use their admiration and interest but Roberto Firmino levelled Dortmund’s Christian Pulisic in Charles Aranguiz to Chilean mented from Week 20 of the which will enable the perfor- such innovative technology to in it. They pointed out that the four minutes after the break and the fourth minute becoming the teammate Oscar Opazo, who QNB Stars League in all match- mance analyst to send short help trainers work more effi- system would contribute sig- Gabriel Jesus scored twice in the youngest American to notch 10 took just two touches to ham- es. A similar system was used tactical video clips, and techni- ciently within the system, which nificantly towards development 83rd and 90th minutes. international goals. mer home low past goalkeeper at last year’s FIFA World Cup cal data to the iPad of coach- is essential for all of us. It’ll ben- of the game’s technical level. Neymar has been out of ac- The 20-year-old ran onto Ethan Horvath. Nation Thursday, March 28, 2019 19

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF QATAR OPENS NMoQ a source of pride for nation: Sheikha Mayassa ‘The museum supports our ambition to celebrate the local in the global, the global in the local, and all our shared humanity’

AILYN AGONIA the museum we have created to the list of UNESCO World DOHA is not a showcase for a collec- Heritage Sites, explores life tion. It is a journey and like on the coast while the Pearl THE opening of the Na- any true journey, it does not Carpet of Baroda, actually tional Museum of Qatar merely take people from one intended to be a cover of the (NMoQ) is a source of im- place to another. It changes tomb of the Prophet (PBUH) mense pride for our country, the travellers themselves and and commissioned by India’s and an exceptional moment helps redefine them. I hope Maharaja of Baroda, Gaek- for engaging with people that everyone who joins in war Khande Rao, serves as from around the world, the journey of the NMoQ will centrepiece of the gallery said Qatar Museums (QM) be moved by the experience. dedicated to Qatar’s pearling Chairperson Her Excellen- I hope they will come out industry. cy Sheikha al Mayassa bint with a deeper understand- The historic and now re- Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, ing of life in this ancient and stored Palace of Sheikh Ab- on the occasion of the his- modern land, and a greater dullah bin Jassim al Thani toric opening of NMoQ on sense of wonder at the muse- (1880-1957), the son of the Wednesday. um’s offerings to the world,” founder of modern Qatar, Sheikha al Mayassa, Sheikha Amna added. forms the final highlight of a NMoQ Director Sheikha The National Museum of visit to the NMoQ. Amna bint Abdulaziz bin Qatar, spread over a gross In a statement, QM Jassim al Thani and French floor area of 52,000 square Executive Board Member architect Jean Nouvel ad- metres and with a route ex- Mansoor bin Ebrahim al dressed the local and inter- tending over 1.5 kilometres, Mahmoud said, “One of the national media at a press features many attractions central missions of Qatar conference held prior to the that relive the story of Qatar Museums is to build con- official inauguration of the and its people. nections through culture, to new museum. The many highlights of encourage cooperation and In her remarks, Sheikha The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani with Qatar Museums Chairperson Her Excellency Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin the facility include exhibits mutual understanding. The al Mayassa underlined the Khalifa al Thani at the opening ceremony of the National Museum of Qatar on Wednesday. related to Qatar’s natural new National Museum of role of culture in connecting environment including mod- Qatar advances the nation’s people saying the new mu- from within and reaching out and by the sea. It is also a vanguard of technological underlined that the QM and els of indigenous plants and cultural vision on the global seum has created an excep- across the seas. The National country whose modern his- advance and are preparing, the National Museum team animals, such as the Arabian stage, serving as a hub for tional platform for dialogue. Museum of Qatar supports tory has been defined by through the ambitious 2030 felt strongly to create a living oryx and a whale shark as discovery, creativity and She said, “Culture connects our ambition to celebrate oil, with all the dramatic Qatar National Vision, an experience for the people— well as full-scale replicas of community engagement people, and through interna- the local in the global, the change that its discovery outward-facing, creative and a museum with a heart. She rock carvings and examples and offering boundless edu- tional festivals, our new mu- global in the local, and all our brought. Today, as we enter sustainable future for all our expressed the inspiration of hundreds of Qatari petro- cational opportunities. This seums and an array of pro- shared humanity.” a new era, Qatar’s trajec- people.” and motivation of their team glyphs that invite discussion institution captures what is grammes for exploration and She added: “Qatar is an tory onto the contemporary Similarly, NMoQ Direc- in working on the landmark on archeology of Qatar. truly remarkable about Qa- exchange, the arts in Qatar ancient land, rich in the tra- world stage has been just as tor Sheikha Amna bint Ab- project. A large-scale model of Al tar: its history, resilience are both growing organically ditions of life in the desert rapid. Already we are in the dulaziz bin Jassim al Thani “With all this and more, Zubarah, Qatar’s first entry and soul.”

PRIME MINISTER MEETS TURKISH VICE-PRESIDENT, OMANI MINISTER Congratulations to HE Sheikha al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, for the inauguration of the National Museum of Qatar! It is such a beautiful building -- elegant, impressive and unique. The extraordinary collections on display will give Qatar’s population and the international visitors during the coming years another jewel of cultural highlight in Doha. I feel grateful to serve as an ambassador here in this fascinating country. Qatar is full of surprises and the creativity of the leadership of Qatar continues to impress Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met on Wednesday with Vice-President of Turkey Fuad Aktay and the accompanying me. I sincerely look forward to bringing many Swedish delegation, on the occasion of their visit to the country to participate in the opening ceremony of the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ). The meeting discussed bilateral cooper- delegations and guests to Qatar National Museum! ation between the two countries and the means to enhance them in various fields. The most important current issues of mutual interest at the regional and international levels Again - Mabruk! were also reviewed at the meeting. The Prime Minister also met with Minister of Heritage and Culture of Oman Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al Said, who arrived in Doha on Wednes- day to participate in the opening of the NMoQ on behalf of Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said. (QNA) Ambassador of Sweden to Qatar HE Ewa Polano.

“This is a night to remember! The National Museum of Qatar will surely grow into a prime destination for Qatari nationals, residents and tourists alike wanting to get ‘Making Doha 1950-2030’ heralds NMoQ exhibition today insight into the history of the formation of the State of Qatar and its society, while allowing the visitors to catch TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK AMO and Fatma al Sehlawi how the city of Doha was as- is a powerful articulation of the a learning curve eventually a glimpse of its future. For the past few months we have DOHA and the Qatar-based research sembled and how its construc- development of our modern flattens out. By placing tre- team from Atlas Bookstore, tion affected the global dis- State and the perfect addition mendous challenges before been experiencing a lively debate in Germany on the role TO inaugurate its temporary and designed by a team from cipline of architecture across to a comprehensive and vi- itself — a major airport, the of museums in society and the right concepts of museal exhibition gallery, the new Na- OMA/AMO, ‘Making Doha four major chapters: Seeds of brant programme that marks World Cup, the Olympics, new practices. We need a global approach to museums. I am tional Museum of Qatar will 1950-2030’ brings together 70 a Nation (1950–1971), Mod- the official opening of the new cultural institutions like Qatar delighted to have had the opportunity to engage with present an exploration of the years of photographs, models, ern State (1971–1995), And the National Museum of Qatar. Museums and Education City international experts and policy makers in museal ongoing urban and architec- plans, texts, films, oral histo- World (1995–2010), and Des- With this architectural exhibi- — Qatar put itself in a situation tural development of the capi- ries and archival materials to tination Qatar (2010–2030). tion, the curatorial team has where the curve constantly be- activities, because in doing so, we can always learn from tal city, ‘Making Doha 1950- chart Doha’s transition from Commenting on the open- illustrated how progressive and came steeper.” one another. 2030’, on view from March 28 organic growth to more mod- ing, Sheikha Reem al Thani, humanistic principles can be Bantal said, “The exhibition Minister of State for International Cultural Policy of Germany to August 30. ern and deliberate planning director of Exhibitions at Qatar translated into state-led urban shows the evolution of Doha as Curated by Rem Koolhaas practices. Museums, said: “This ambi- developments. a test site of modern architec- Michelle Muntefering. and Samir Bantal of OMA/ This exhibition examines tious new temporary exhibition Koolhaas said, “Typically, ture and urban planning.” 20 Thursday, March 28, 2019 The Last Word NATIONAL MUSEUM OF QATAR OPENS

Amir tours National Museum of Qatar THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani toured the National Museum of Qatar, accom- panied by Vice President of Turkey Fouad Aktay, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of De- fense of Kuwait HE Sheikh Nasser Sabah al Ahmad al Sabah, and HH Minister of Heritage and Culture of the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al Said. During the tour, the Amir in- spected different displays of the Museum, which present the beginning of the geological forma- tion of the Qatar peninsula, its natural surroundings, the archaeological sites and monuments, the lives of people of Qatar on land and coasts, and the digital exhibition. The Amir was also briefed on the most important pieces and collections related to pearls and jewellery design, as well as the galleries of the modern history of Qatar since the discovery of oil and gas. Upon arrival at the museum, the Amir signed the first ticket of the National Museum of Qatar as first visitor after its official inauguration.