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Full support for education sector: Hammadi ‘Plans to attract one Arab PM greets students Schools reopen amid great and one Asian university’ PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khal- QNA ifa al Thani congratulated the students excitement among students DOHA on the occasion of the start of the new academic year 2019-20, wishing them AILYN AGONIA MORE than 315,000 students returned success and excellence. “I congratulate DOHA to schools on Sunday as the new academ- my children on the occasion of the start ic year kicked off in an atmosphere of joy of the new academic year 2019-20, wish- SCHOOLS reopened across and excitement. The Ministry of Educa- ing them success and excellence, and the country on Sunday with tion and Higher Education has completed all appreciation for the efforts made by students kick starting a new all preparations for the new school year. the administrative and educational staff, academic year with great ex- At a press conference on Sunday, Min- asking God Almighty for success in the citement. ister of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed al Hammadi renaissance of our precious state,” the There was an air of excite- HE Dr Mohammed bin Abdul Wahed al speaks at a press conference on Sunday. PM said in a tweet. (TNN) ment and enthusiasm as the Hammadi lauded the unlimited support young hearts reunited with provided by the state to the educational thinking, which contributes to the tran- tive perspective, and they are also the link their friends and teachers af- system in the country. sition to university education, and then between parents and teachers.” ter a long summer break. The minister reviewed the objectives to the labour market successfully and In the same context, Hammadi noted The traffic was hectic at of the new school year and sent several easily. the important role of parents and family most of the school zones with messages to students, teachers, school In his message to teachers and school in the success of the educational system parents taking time off to be leaders and parents. leaders, the minister said, “They repre- in Qatar. with their children on their Students at a school on the first day of the new academic year. He stressed that students and devel- sent the heart and soul of the educational On rumors related to the ministry first day in the school. oping their skills and capability remain process. They are entrusted to students, circulated in the social media, Hammadi Among those who were Qatar (PISQ). On the way to school, I have no- the paramount goal of the ministry, and so their appreciation, empowerment and said, “We are part of society and society is out on the road early to beat “We have somehow avoid- ticed the significant presence of the ultimate goal is a successful student preservation of their prestige is a duty, part of us, and the Ministry of Education the rush was Sydney Sum- ed the heavy morning rush traffic police in many areas to capable of his, her skills. stressing that the leaders of the school has been established to serve the commu- ilang who drove his daughter and we made it on time. My ensure the smooth flow of traf- Hammadi said the modern sources are the mind of the educational process nity and its concerns.” Sophia Lorraine to the Philip- daughter is equally excited to fic and this is truly commend- of learning aimed at producing a student and their role is greater and deeper than pine International School in be starting a new school year. able,” he said. PAGE 2 seeking information based on critical school management from an administra- Continued on page 2 Ô QFCRA slaps QR200 mn fine Qatar-Singapore trade rises 10% on FAB for obstructing probe to $7.02 billion

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK examine the facts and prop- Court of First Instance ordered SATYENDRA PATHAK DOHA erly conduct its investigation. FAB to comply, which FAB DOHA However, FAB failed to comply subsequently appealed to the THE Qatar Financial Centre with the notice to produce the Appellate Division of the Court. THE bilateral trade between Qatar and Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) required documents. On May 13, 2019, FAB’s appeal Singapore increased more than 10 per- has imposed a fine of QR200 As a result of FAB’s fail- was dismissed by the Appellate cent to $7.02 billion in 2018 from $6.4 million on First Abu Dhabi Division and the order of the billion in the previous year, QC Assis- Bank PJSC (FAB) for obstruct- Court of First Instance was up- tant Director General for Government ing an investigation into sus- held requiring FAB to produce Relations and Committee Affairs Ali Bu pected market manipulation. the required documents. Sherbak al Mansouri said on Sunday. The penalty imposed on Notwithstanding the Mansouri said Qatar Chamber is FAB reflects the gravity and court’s orders, FAB has con- keenly interested in enhancing ties be- seriousness of the breaches tinued in its failure to comply Ashghal completes Al Rufaa tween businessmen from both friendly of regulatory requirements with the QFCRA’s statutory countries in all economic aspects espe- caused by the deliberate and requirements and the orders of Intersection upgrade work cially in small and medium-sized enter- intentional steps taken by FAB the court, and by doing so con- prises. to obstruct the QFCRA’s inves- tinues to obstruct the QFCRA’s THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has completed stage one of Al Rufaa In- According to a statement issued by tigation. investigation. tersection (Sana Intersection) upgrade works. The upgrade of the intersection Qatar Chamber on the occasion, while In a statement, QFCRA said Following the dismissal of and removal of the temporary roundabout significantly contributed to increas- the bilateral trade is heavenly in favour it commenced an investigation its appeal, FAB issued a public ing the intersection’s vehicular capacity and reducing the congestion. Ashghal of Qatar, a big increase in imports from in March 2018 into suspected ure to comply with the notice statement on June 19, 2019 that also opened the signal for traffic after removal of the temporary roundabout on Singapore was witnessed in 2018 from manipulation by FAB of the to produce and its unwilling- it was withdrawing from the Qa- August 23. PAGE 16 the previous year. Qatari imports from Qatari ryal, Qatari government ness to engage in an open and tar Financial Centre and closing Singapore more than doubled to $320.95 securities and related financial constructive manner with the its QFC branch. FAB, however, million in 2018 from $142.3 million in instruments. QFCRA, the QFCRA initiated has not filed an application to the previous year. Major Qatari exports In connection with that proceedings on July 29, 2018 in withdraw from the QFC. Until to Singapore during 2018 included oil & investigation, the QFCRA re- the QFC Civil and Commercial the firm files an application to Iran’s Zarif holds surprise gas, polymers of ethylene in its primary quired FAB to provide copies Court to require compliance by withdraw and the application is Israeli drones attempt forms, polymers of vinyl chloride, miner- of the relevant trading records FAB with the documentation approved by the QFCRA, FAB’s talks with Macron at to stoke Middle East al chemical fertilizers, mineral fuels, iron and related documentation it request. status as a QFC authorised firm G7 summit (PG 7) bars and rods. PAGE 9 held to enable the QFCRA to On November 18, 2018, the will continue. tensions: Hariri (PG 7 ) Patient remains cancer-free a year after brain surgery TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK move the tumor surgically “Endoscopic brain surgery DOHA by using an endoscope and is a procedure used primar- neuro-navigation system that ily to treat brain tumors. It is LAST year a team of highly- could precisely locate the tu- considered a minimally inva- skilled surgeons at Hamad mor in the brain — the tech- sive brain surgery that allows Medical Corporation’s Neuro- nique was done through MRI neurosurgeons to identify and sciences Institute performed brain images. The results treat conditions that are deep Qatar’s first endoscopic brain of the surgery exceeded all within the brain. This type of surgery to remove a high- expectations and the recov- surgery allows us to treat brain grade tumor from a patient’s ery process, which included tumors less invasively than brain, and today the patient chemotherapy treatment at traditional open brain surgery, continues to be cancer-free. the National Center for Cancer while still affording the ability The patient, a 72-year-old the brain — positioned deeper perform an endoscopic brain Care and Research (NCCCR), to get an in-depth view of the Qatari woman, was experienc- and more central than is usu- surgery procedure with a was without complication. brain,” said Dr Belkhair. ing severe deterioration on ar- ally seen. small wound incision less than One year after the surgery, The technique used in this rival at the hospital and losing With the patient’s consent, three centimetres, as the gen- the cancer has completely dis- unique surgery was done in Woqod signs 5-yr engine lubricant consciousness. Magnetic reso- Dr Siraj Belkhair, Acting Head eral condition of the patient appeared and the patient is Hamad General Hospital by an supply deal with Shell (PG 9 ) nance imaging (MRI) of her of the Neurosurgery Depart- would not tolerate major brain currently in good health and expert neurosurgery team. brain showed the presence of a ment at Hamad General Hos- surgery. enjoying her life with her fam- tumor in a difficult location of pital, and his team decided to The team was able to re- ily and loved ones. Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Monday, August 26, 2019

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Amir congratulates Uruguay president

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Sunday a cable of congratulations to President of the Oriental Republic of Schools in Qatar reopen Uruguay Tabare Vazquez on the anniversary of his country’s Inde- pendence Day. (QNA) Deputy Amir greets Uruguay president amid great excitement THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to President of Uruguay Tabare Vazquez on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Parents took their time off to be with their children on the first day of the academic year in different schools PM congratulates president of Uruguay AILYN AGONIA once again and meet our great PRIME Minister and Interior Minister HE Sheikh Abdullah bin DOHA teachers,” said Sophia, who is Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to Presi- in the 4th Grade at PISQ. dent of Uruguay Tabare Vazquez on the anniversary of his country’s SCHOOLS reopened across Ten-year old Candice Faith Independence Day. (QNA) the country on Sunday with Dequito, a student at the Doha students kick-starting a new British School, said, “I am ex- Al Zaeem Air College concludes Al Adiyat 1 academic year with great ex- cited to go to school and meet exercise in Mongolia citement. my friends after a long break. I There was an air of en- am now in my sixth grade and I AL Zaeem Mohamed bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air College has con- thusiasm as the young hearts look forward to the new things cluded the two-week Al Adiyat 1 exercise in the Republic of Mongo- reunited with their friends and to learn and to experience from lia in cooperation with the Mongolian Armed Forces. teachers after long summer my school. I also look forward The exercise, attended by the candidates of the tenth batch of holiday. The traffic was hec- to making new friends.” officers at the college, was part of the college’s programme to raise tic at most of the school zones Another happy bunch on the level of combat performance and training of candidates. (QNA) with parents taking time off to the reopening of schools in be with their children on their Students arrive for the new academic year at the Philippine International School in Qatar (PISQ), on Sunday. Qatar are the Al Lenjawi chil- Scattered rain, dust storm likely today: QMD first day in the school. dren who were accompanied Among those who were out this is truly commendable,” he by their mothers to the Doha QATAR Meteorology Department (QMD) tweeted on Sunday on the road early to beat the said. Academy. One of them Zahra, forecasting scattered thundershowers accompanied by strong rush was Sydney Sumilang who Home to about 3,000 stu- who is coming to school as a dust storm in southwestern areas at noon on Monday. (TNN) drove his daughter Sophia Lor- dents, it is actually the first first year high school student, raine to the Philippine Interna- time for the Filipino inter- expressed excitement in start- tional School in Qatar (PISQ). national school to adjust the ing the school year at second- “We have somehow avoided opening of their academic year ary level. “I have so many ex- the heavy morning rush and we instead of having it sometime pectations in coming in as a made it on time. My daughter in June which is in line with fresh student and that includes Ducati Panigale V4 models of is equally-excited to be starting the opening of classes in the honing my skills in various a new school year. On the way Philippines. disciplines aside from academ- 2018-2019 recalled by MoCI to school, I have noticed the “I had a great time during ics. I also look forward to the significant presence of traffic our long vacation which I spent new activities to I can enjoy at TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK follow up on vehicle defects police in many areas to ensure with my family but I also look school and the new friends I DOHA and repairs. the smooth flow of traffic and forward to coming to school Rush inside the PISQ campus. will meet,” she said. The ministry said that THE Ministry of Commerce it will coordinate with the and Industry, in cooperation dealer to follow up on the with Al Fardan Motorcycles, maintenance and repair dealer of Ducati in Qatar, an- works and will communicate ‘Endoscopy transforms treatment of brain tumours’ nounced the recall of Ducati with customers to ensure Panigale V4 models of 2018- that the necessary repairs Continued from page 1 Ô fluid. The surgical team was brain tumours are treated, pre- limit us to only accessing the represents a new milestone in 2019 due to loose screws of are carried out. equipped with the latest tech- dominantly because endoscopic brain through the skull, which HMC’s efforts to provide the the fuel tank cover that may The ministry urges all THE neurosurgeons used the nologies and surgical instru- techniques give a clear visuali- helps in removing tumours very best cancer care and treat- fall inside the tank. customers to report any images transmitted by the in- ments specialised in treating sation of the tumour, allowing from deep and difficult areas in ment in Qatar. The success of The recall campaign violation to its Consumer traoperative neuro-navigation conditions that can affect the surgeons to precisely localise the brain without major compli- this procedure highlights the comes within the framework Protection and Anti-Com- system as a guide for removing brain, such as tumours and le- them. These advanced tech- cations”, said Dr Belkhair. team’s commitment to provid- of the Ministry’s continuous mercial Fraud Department, the tumour and creating a pas- sions. niques allow us to access the Dr Ahmed Own, head of the ing a high-quality service with efforts to protect consumers which processes complaints, sage within the brain tissue to “Endoscopic approaches brain through pathways such as Neuroscience Institute at HMC, a great focus on the health and and ensure that car dealers inquires and suggestions. prevent accumulation of brain have truly transformed the way the nose and sinuses and do not said: “Endoscopic brain surgery well-being of the patient.” Work on to establish one Asian Schools must know how to tackle emergency and one Arab varsity: Hammadi cases of children with diabetes: HMC expert CATHERINE W GICHUKI aware which student has dia- Continued from page 1 Ô the new academic year, As- DOHA betes. Special attention sistant Undersecretary for According to the avail- HE said there are official to scholarships Educational Affairs Fawzia THERE is need for raising able statistics, a majority of channels for employees in On Qatari scholarships in al Khater said the ministry awareness of parents, teach- school-going children with the ministry through which has opened five new schools ers and other school staff, diabetes in Qatar have Type they can express their views, universities in Qatar and for boys and girls for dif- including nurses and admin- 1 diabetes. According to the stressing the importance of abroad, the minister said ferent levels of education istrators, on tackling emer- Ministry of Public Health, in taking into account the public the number had reached in different regions of the gency cases of diabetic chil- 2013, 11 out of 100,000 had interest. 4,796 students, at a cost of country, providing about dren, Senior Consultant of Type 1 diabetes. On Qatari scholarships over QR860 million 3,168 seats. Diabetes and Endocrine at According to Dr Abuheli- in universities in Qatar and annually. He said Qatar pays Khater added that the Hamad Medical Corporation qa, diabetes educators teach abroad, he said the number recruitment of administra- (HMC) Dr Wajeeha Abuheli- these children how to in- has reached 4,796 students, special attention to tive and teaching staff of the qa has stressed. ject themselves insulin on a at a cost of over QR860 mil- scholarships, both internally five new schools have been As schools reopened on regular basis. “There is long lion annually. and externally completed and the vacan- Sunday kicking off the new acting (taken once or twice Qatar pays special atten- cies in the teaching staff of academic year after the sum- depending on the type of the tion to scholarships, both other schools will be filled mer break, Dr Abuheliqa said insulin) and short acting in- internally and externally, is a need for the establish- through the appointment of they must know how to take sulin (taken with meals). The in line with its needs of spe- ment of one Asian and one Qatari graduates of the Col- care of students with diabe- students work closely with cialists and the needs of the Arab universities and the lege of Education this year, tes, especially those on insu- the educators. labour market. work is currently underway pointing out that the total lin injections or pumps, not- Dietician advises them on The minister said the in this regard. He said there number of teachers for aca- ing that HMC holds events the amount of calories to take country currently has sev- are plans to attract a Ger- demic staff in all schools is to raise awareness of how to and the type of food to eat, en national higher educa- man university. 14,218. tackle such emergencies. she said. tion institutions, namely Hammadi said ministry She said two new “The schools should al- Having to use insulin at Qatar University, Hamad had increased the number schools of the Al Hedaya ways be aware of the full Senior Consultant of Diabetes and Endocrine at Hamad Medical Cor- school may depress the child bin Khalifa University, the of schools participating in Schools for Special Needs medical reports of the chil- poration (HMC) Dr Wajeeha Abuheliqa which may affect their studies State Institute for Gradu- educational vouchers for were equipped to receive dren. Since the students and development and there- ate Studies, Ahmed bin Mo- the new academic year to 99 students by the beginning spend most of their day at orally of have glucose gel ad- Pointing out that diabetic fore, they need to be sup- hammed Military College, schools and kindergartens, of the academic year 2019- school, teachers should be ministered.” children are often treated ported. “We need to motivate Police College, the Commu- adding that the number of 2020, noting that the total aware of the symptoms of According to her, teach- as other children in schools them to manage the disease.” nity College of Qatar, and beneficiaries of educational number of kindergartens hypoglycaemia and hypergly- ers or nurses should also and allowed to play and do She further recommended Qatar Aeronautical College. vouchers for the academic and public schools in Qatar caemia,” she said. learn administering glucagon all the things normally, she measuring of blood sugar lev- There also are seven Ameri- year 2019/2020 reached for the academic year 2019- She advised students liv- injection to raise blood sugar said diabetic children must els of diabetic children before can universities, eight Brit- 20,526 students. 2020 reached 68 kindergar- ing with diabetes to carry levels in case the child be- be allowed to use washroom and after a physical activity. ish institutions, two French He said this year the tens and 208 schools. sugar in their bags to man- comes unconscious. whenever they wish to or eat The student should also universities, two Canadian ministry appointed 646 While the total number age hypoglycaemia (low Parents must be aware something when they feel like get necessary care when feel- institutions, one Dutch uni- teachers, 57 Qatari candi- of students enrolled in public blood sugar). “They should whether their children have because hunger is a sign of ing fatigue, she said. versity and one Spanish col- dates for administrative kindergartens for the current be aware of the symptoms of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. hypoglycaemia. Dr Abuheliqa also recom- lege, one virtual university work in schools, and 91 Qa- academic year has reached hypoglycaemia when blood “Type 1 is insulin-dependent. Similarly, students with mended carrying a glucom- in cooperation with Aspire tari employees for the la- 8,173, the total number of sugar is very low. In such a It depends on insulin injec- diabetes should participate eter in the school bag and and Aspetar. bour category. (MORE) students enrolled in public condition, one should im- tion or pump. This is taken in physical activities but the measuring blood sugar four The minister said there On the preparations for schools reached 115,000. mediately have some sweet three times daily with meals.” sports teacher should be to six times a day. Nation Monday, August 26, 2019 03 British Council launches Primary Plus program for 6-11 year-olds The improved primary curriculum has adopted a 21st century approach to language and learning for children

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK them for future education op- sion during highly interactive DOHA portunities or developing their sessions in a safe and conducive skills and confidence in a glo- environment. BRITISH Council has launched balised world.” Course materials include Primary Plus, its new English Primary Plus moves beyond magazines that have been cre- GAZOO Racing takes programme for children aged language learning through the ated, tested and refined by the 6-11 years old. The experiential active promotion of creativity, British Council globally, mak- programme helps develop chil- critical thinking, IT skills and ing them more up-to-date than home Rally Finland for dren’s ability and confidence in ‘learning how to learn’. The regular text books and offer- communicating in English as course provides an inspiring ing more flexibility in learning. third consecutive year well as incorporating a sharp fo- environment with interactive Students can also take part in cus on the development of 21st classes and creative projects learning activities on the Prima- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK win helped the team to close century life skills like creativity, that spark a love of learning and ry Plus online portal at home, DOHA up to the leader in the manu- critical thinking, digital literacy promote expertise in English. which is specially designed facturers’ championship. and leadership. By incorporating real-life topics for grammar and vocabulary FOR the third year in a row, Akio Toyoda, Team Chair- According to the World Eco- The course provides an inspiring environment with interactive classes that relate to children’s person- training with many films and GAZOO Racing (GR) World man, commented: “I really nomic Forum’s 2018 Future of and creative projects that spark a love of learning and promote exper- al experiences, the programme language learning games that Rally Team (WRT) reached a appreciate the local people Jobs Report, technologies of the tise in English. aims to improve their language unlock once students reach a new milestone recently with and all the supporters across Fourth Industrial Revolution naturally and arouse an inter- certain level of progress. the Toyota Yaris WRC win- the globe who cheered us on. have created new pressures on on the development of these said, “In order to future-proof est in exploring the world using Courses are now open for ning the fastest event on the I would also like to send words labour markets and heightened must-have skills. With work- their skills and develop into English. registration. Attending the FIA World Rally Champion- of celebration and apprecia- the need for a reskilling revolu- places undergoing change at a successful and confident indi- Taught by British Council course, young learners can ben- ship calendar, Rally Finland. tion to Tänak and Järveoja, tion with profound implications pace never seen before, English viduals, children today need specialists who are world ex- efit from the wealth of teaching Ott Tänak, in the No. 8 who climbed onto the top of for Education systems globally. alone is no longer enough to more than English proficiency. perts in English language teach- experience of the British Coun- Toyota Yaris WRC, repeated the podium, Latvala and Antti- The British Council is engaged prepare children for the future They need to learn how to be ing, Primary Plus is a module- cil. The course dates are from his victory from one year ago la, who stood on the third step, worldwide in sharing learning job market. This generation agile and resilient. Parents are based, six-level series of courses 30 August – 24 October 2019. to increase his championship and all the team members. I and exploring approaches to will require English alongside aware that we are equipping with age-appropriate themes While, the course formats is lead, while Jari-Matti Latva- strongly believe the hard and equip young people for the fu- highly developed soft skills children now for jobs that do and topics that match stages of 24 hours. One 3-hour lesson la, driving the No. 10 Toyota enjoyable drives from our driv- ture. like creativity, critical thinking, not yet exist. We are keen to child development. Classes are per week on weekends over 8 Yaris WRC, finished third on ers and co-drivers will make It is against this backdrop, teamwork and communication. support families help their chil- designed to be lively, fun and weeks or Two 1.5-hour lessons his home event. With these the Yaris an ever-better car! the British Council has renewed Sam Ayton, Country Direc- dren achieve their full potential challenging, with teachers en- per week on weekdays over 8 achievements, the Finland- The team will keep fighting its curriculum to sharpen focus tor at the British Council, Qatar in life, whether that is preparing couraging freedom of expres- weeks. based GRWRT maintained its to secure the Manufacturers’ record of getting two cars onto Championship and to make the podium on the event every our driver and co-driver be- year since its debut in 2017. come the World Rally Cham- Guided by co-driver Mar- pions. To all the fans, I wish Indian cultural group set to regale Doha audience tin Järveoja, Tänak went on for your continuous support to set another fastest time in for GAZOO Racing WRT.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK partnership with Katara Cul- August 27. Sarod (an Indian string instru- the rally-ending Power Stage Ott Tänak, Driver of the DOHA tural Village, will present ‘An The embassy, in part- ment) player Debasmita Bhat- as he clinched his victory, out- Toyota Yaris WRC, said: “It Evening of Hindustani In- nership with Indian Society tacharya. Bhattacharya is one pacing his nearest rival by 0.7 feels really amazing to get this AS part of the India-Qatar strumental Music’ at 7pm at Dukhan, will stage the third of India’s finest young Sarod seconds to take the maximum victory. It was very important Year of Culture-2019, a three- Drama Theatre, Building 16, performance at Dukhan Cin- players whose musical journey 30 points away from the rally. to gain a good result here to member Indian Council for Katara Cultural Village, on ema, Dukhan, on August 28. began at the tender age of four With this, his championship help us in both champion- Cultural Relations (ICCR)- Monday (August 26). The musical evening will years and who has received nu- lead increased to 22 points. ships. I would say that this is a empanelled cultural troupe The Embassy of India, in comprise interactive nar- merous accolades and awards. Latvala and co-driver perfect result to begin the sec- will be performing in Qatar partnership with Indian Cul- rations through innovative Other performers are tan- Miikka Anttila took their ond part of the season. I also aiming to mesmerise the Doha tural Centre, will be holding rhythmic dialogue on percus- pura (stringed instrument) eighth stage win of the event think it is a great boost for the audience with their musical the second performance of the sion instruments. player Sangita Bhattacharya on SS21 on their way to sealing whole team and now we need symphony. event at the Ashoka Hall of In- The energetic troupe in- and avid table player Debajit their first podium finish of the to keep pushing, starting with The Embassy of India, in dian Cultural Centre at 7pm on cludes among others eminent Patitundi. season. The double podium Germany.”

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Valid until 31st August 2019 www.alkhaliji.com Terms & conditions apply. 04 Monday, August 26, 2019 CAMPUS CORNER MES students back to school after summer vacation PISQ bags top 11 ranks in HSSC-I exams among Pakistani schools THE students of Pakistan Inter- national School Qatar (PISQ) have excelled in the HSSC Part-I Annual Examination 2019. The results were announced recently by the Islamabad-based Fed- eral Board of Intermediate and Said Ali Mariya Nasser Saliha Nasser Eiman Amir Secondary Education (FBISE). PISQ has been showing remark- able progress towards academic excellence, especially in the board exams. This year, PISQ MES Indian School reopened after the summer break on August 25, with the school management, principal and staff joining hands with students secured top 11 posi- parents in welcoming students for a fruitful academic session. Earlier, a three-day orientation-cum-in-service programme was conducted as a tions among all the Pakistani preparatory activity for teachers to equip them with updated teaching methodology for effective learning. (TNN) schools in Qatar. Hamda Qadeer Ruhmaa Shahid Muhammad Owais Eman Akhtar In the Commerce Group, Said Ali stood first with 484 marks, Mariya Nasser Khan got second position with 468 Compass Int’l School 2018-19 results marks while Saliha Nasser Khan achieved third position with 463 marks. Eiman Amir Latif and Safa Saif Muhammad Zain Maheen Malik Ahmad Hassan better global IB average by 8 percent Hamda Qadeer shared the first position by securing 457 (457 ), Hamda Qadeer (457), taur Rehman (391), Aaima Sha- COMPASS International showcasing the impact of our marks each in the Pre-Medical Syeda Mahnoor Faraz Rizvi hid Baig (387), Abdullah Javed School Doha announced on ambition-based learning ap- Group. Ruhmaa Shahid stood (453), Ruhmaa Shahid (452), (380), Muhammad Ali (376), Sunday that it has recorded its proach and our students’ hard second whereas Muhammad Safa Saif (446), Eman Akhtar Rameesha Asim (373), Maha best-ever results in the 2018-19 work.” Owais Raza, Eman Akhtar and (446), Muhammad Owais Raza Masood Khan (373), Muham- academic year, surpassing the This year’s results build Safa Saif shared the third po- (446) (446), Farah Ramzan mad Munyb Jamal (373), Saif global International Baccalau- on Compass’ strong record of sition with 446 marks each in (445), Asmaa Tahir (438), ur Rehman (369), Hafsa Zahid reate (IB) average by 8 percent. academic excellence and year- the group. Filzah Fatima (438), Asmaa Mirza (366), Hamza Taimur The benefits that Nord An- on-year improvements. In the In the Pre-Engineering Hamza (437), Khola Qazi (432), (363), Javedullah (362), Eman glia Education schools bring 2017/18 academic year, Com- Group, Muhammad Zain Am- Muhammad Adnan (429), Fa- Muhammad Khalil (357), to students’ academic results pass graduate Audrey Palosse jad, Maheen Malik and Ahmad tima Gul Zeb (426), Muham- Maryam Tahir (356), Aisha were on display with students achieved 40 points, placing her Hassan secured first, second mad Zain Amjad (425), Wafa Mohammad Javed (355) and achieving an average score of in the top 8 percent of IBDP and third positions with 425, (425), Hamna Mubashir (424), Muna Akhtar (352). 32 points. students globally and in the 422 and 397 marks respectively. Maheen Malik (422), Dania Nargis Raza Otho, princi- The school and its student bridge, Oxford, Harvard and Compass International 2016/17 academic year, Mu- The school’s results im- Imshad (418), Shazia (415), pal of PISQ, congratulated the body were particularly thrilled Stanford. School Doha’s Executive Prin- jahid Khan achieve 41 points, proved reportedly because of Tooba Mazhar (414), Huzaifa students, their parents and upon learning that 2019 gradu- Aisha is a legacy from the cipal Paul Holyome said: “Our placing him in the top 4 percent the change in teaching strategy Usman (412), Farhana Ramzan teachers. Besides appreciating ate Aisha Serpedin had achieved school’s Gharaffa Campus, hav- International Baccalaureate of IBDP students globally. and methodology. Out of 150 (411), Alveena Imshad (409), the teachers, she emphasised 42 points out of a potential 45, ing attended Years 2 to 4 be- Diploma Programme con- “Year after year, I am so students, 132 remained success- Muhammad Moosa (408), on the need to help students to placing her in the top 2 percent fore returning to the USA from tinues to go from strength to proud of our Nord Anglia stu- ful marking 88 percent pass ra- Salwa Mir (407), Aamna Man- be more creative and responsi- of International Baccalaureate 2010 to 2015. She ultimately strength, with our most recent dents who — through their ded- tio with 22 A1 and 31 A grades. zoor (401), Saba Anwar Fa- ble citizens. Diploma Programme (IBDP) returned to the Madinat Khal- graduates achieving exception- ication — achieve results that The details of the A1 and A rooqi (399), Zainab Latif Awan The Ambassador of Paki- students globally. This is the ifa Campus from 2015 to 2019 al results and our highest ever exceed global averages for the grade holders are as follows: (399), Ahmad Hassan (397), stan to Qatar HE Syed Ahsan level of attainment required to for graduation. Ms Serpedin’s average score. We encourage IB Diploma”, said Andy Put- Said Ali (484) , Mariya Nasser Mah-i-noor Gul (396), Usman Raza Shah also expressed his gain admission to the world’s is studying medicine at Weill every student to be ambitious, tock, Group Education director, Khan (468), Saliha Nasser Khan (394), Maria Naz (392), joy over the achievements of the elite universities, such as Cam- Cornell Medical College-Qatar. with our recent IBDP results Nord Anglia Education. (TNN) Khan (463), Eiman Amir Latif Aamina Ahsan (391), Sana At- students.

OIS welcomes students after summer holidays

Students of Olive International School (OIS) on August 25 received a warm welcome from teachers, administrative staff and members of the school management as the school reopened after the sum- mer holidays. On the first day, the school assembly began with the school choir livening up the whole atmosphere with their mellifluous song. Following this, the custodians of the school presented a scintillat- ing dance dressed in the colourful attire to welcome students. In his speech, Principal Jacob KM urged the students to think independently and follow their dreams with hard work and diligence. (TNN) Sherborne Qatar school celebrates exemplary results in examinations TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ment said. DOHA These are the school’s best A Level results to date. THE management of the Sherborne “We wish our A Level pupils Qatar congratulated I/GCSE and continued success as they embark A Level students of the school for on their degree courses in leading their exemplary performance in the universities in the UK and world- examinations. wide,” the management said. “The I/GCSE results came out Meanwhile in the UK, top A on August 22 and 37 percent of all Level grades fell to their lowest grades achieved were the top 9 to 7 level in more than a decade: 25.5 grades, compared with 21 percent percent of A Level grades were A* in the UK. As many as 87 percent of or A - the lowest since 2007. all grades were a grade 4 or higher, “At Sherborne Qatar we also equivalent to a C grade or higher,” celebrated the first set of results for said a press release from the school our new BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary management. Diploma in Business (3 Distinc- Earlier on August 15, Sher- the A* to B range and 82 percent tions, 1 Merit and 3 Passes). This borne Qatar A Level pupils cel- of all grades were in the A* to C course is designed for pupils inter- ebrated an amazing 39 percent range. In total, 58 percent of our ested in a career in business and of all grades being A* or A. In all, pupils achieved at least one grade who want to study the subject in 67 percent of all grades were in A/A* in their A Levels, the state- depth,” the statement added. Nation Monday, August 26, 2019 05 New academic year kicks off at HBKU for 375 new students from 46 nationalities are excited about it because it 26% of the selected also adds preventative health care to our curriculum. Now students are Qatari we are covering more of the nationals whole health system in terms of research.” Addressing students, Dr AILYN AGONIA Emad El-Din Shahin, interim DOHA provost of HBKU, said: “As students at HBKU, you can THE 2019-2020 academic look forward to an immer- year kicked off for the new sive academic and cultural and returning students at experience while receiving a Hamad Bin Khalifa University world-class education from (HBKU) on Sunday with Ori- renowned experts in their re- entation Day, which was held spective fields. The eight new under the theme ‘Hayakom’. programmes that were intro- The event presented an op- duced across six of our colleg- portunity for students to meet es earlier this year have been future classmates, faculty and specifically tailored to support staff, and obtain key informa- current market trends with tion about campus resources a strategic forecast of skills ahead of commencing their HBKU President Dr Ahmad M Hasnah expected to be in demand in studies. the future. These latest aca- The university this year facing Qatar and the world.” of eight new programmes at ing Dean Dr Mounir Hamdi are welcoming another class of ble in terms of number of pro- demic offerings further com- has welcomed more than 375 Speaking to the local me- HBKU in May and the inau- said, “We are very happy to our Juris Doctor, about 10 stu- grammes. They are establish- plement our existing portfolio new students from 46 nation- dia on the sidelines of the guration of one new college,” welcome our new students. dents, but we are also launch- ing a footprint in specific areas of research-driven graduate alities, 26 percent of whom are HBKU Orientation 2019 held said Salat. Many of them are joining our ing our LLM in International with colleges addressing them programmes that are geared Qatari nationals. at the College of Islamic Stud- Aside from the top notch existing programmes that are Law and Foreign Affairs and through regional research”, he towards addressing Qatar’s Orientation Day provided ies, Admissions Specialist at programmes offered at HBKU, known in Qatar and the re- LLM in International Eco- said. pressing challenges and mak- students with a comprehen- HBKU Mohammed Hassan he also underlined the many gion. Qatar is sports hub so nomic and Business Law. Both Another newly-introduced ing a lasting impact globally.” sive overview of what to ex- al Salat said that the HBKU, impressive facilities accessible graduating students with this degrees have more interdisci- programme at HBKU is the Meanwhile, Ms Mary- pect from their respective which is home to six colleges to all students within the Edu- type of expertise through the plinary approach. The ability Master of Science in Exercise am Hamad al Mannai, vice programs and the unique re- including the newly-inaugu- cation City campus including new Master of Science in Sport to have people in Qatar edu- Science CHLS, which is a joint president of student affairs, search opportunities available rated College of Public Policy, the much-awaited opening of and Entertainment Manage- cated in international law and degree of the College of Health encouraged students to take at HBKU. received about 20,000 appli- the tram system which Al Salat ment is extremely important. understanding foreign affairs and Life Sciences with the full advantage of HBKU’s dy- Welcoming students to the cations for admissions for the said is still in the works. Also, since health is another is absolutely critical as well as University of South Carolina. namic research and learning new academic year, HBKU new academic year. The newly-introduced pro- important concern for Qatar economic law which is essen- Founding Dean Dr Edward environment: “Today, you President Dr Ahmad M Has- Salat shared the thorough grammes at the HBKU that and a big chunk of the budg- tial to growth of Qatar.” Stuenkel said they are wel- join a diverse community that nah said: “We are proud to screening process they ob- has also attracted some new et of the government goes to Dr Leslie A Pal, founding coming nine students to their thrives within a multicultural welcome the new students served to come up with a fair applicants includes the Mas- health, it is important to use it dean of the new College of new programme including and integrated educational who will add to our existing di- selection among its large pool ter of Information Systems to optimal advantage. We are Public Policy, said they have one Qatari. He said. “Our new environment with access to verse and impressive student of applicants. in Health Management and creating the expertise so that 10 incoming students, includ- programme is very unique as a wealth of resources and body. Our institution places “We have done a lot of Master of Science in Sport they manage the health sec- ing four Qataris, following the it allows us to draw on the ex- cutting-edge facilities to com- great emphasis on educating work since November until and Entertainment Manage- tor in Qatar and elsewhere in inauguration of their college pertise of our partner univer- plement your academic out- and preparing our students to late last week in the selection ment (a joint degree with the the best way possible through in May. “HBKU is a university sity and gives the students op- comes. Embracing the many become global citizens, ones process. We had to go through University of South Carolina) the new Master of Information that is focusing on research. I portunity to both go to South opportunities both inside and who are equipped with the all the applications one-by- at the College of Science and Systems in Health Manage- am relatively new to the insti- Carolina to do research and outside of the classroom will knowledge and skill sets need- one. We had a very good num- Engineering (CSE). ment.” tution, but I think the progress for people from South Caro- undoubtedly ensure an en- ed to actively contribute to the ber in terms of applications Commenting on the ori- College of Law Dean Dr Su- the institution has made over lina to come here. It’s going to riching and rewarding time at current and future challenges also because of the launch entation day, CSE Found- san L Karamanian added: “We the last eight years is remarka- be a good interaction and we HBKU.” 06 Monday, August 26, 2019

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

Brazil’s President Scoffs While The Amazon Burns Enforced Disappearances

Over the years Brazil has tried to protect ‘the lungs of the planet Earth’, but Bolsonaro, who was elected In Bangladesh president last year, sees protection of the world’s largest rainforest as an impediment to economic growth Bangladesh authorities must abide by the rule of law that they claim HE Amazonian rainforest in Brazil, it’s The Amazon is home to many indig- to uphold and put an end to feigning ignorance over the horrific often said, serves as the Earth’s lungs, enous people and at least 10 percent of the Ttaking in huge amounts of carbon diox- world’s known plant and animal species, experiences of govt critics who have been forced to disappear ide and breathing out oxygen. Now those representing the richest biodiversity of lungs are ablaze. any ecosystem on the planet. Those forests MEENAKSHI GANGULY to the National Human Rights Commis- Some 74,000 fires have raged this year in also act as a critical defence against global TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE sion and filed a habeas corpus petition the world’s largest rainforest, about 80 per- warming because they absorb so much car- in court. Despite these exhaustive efforts cent more than at this time last bon dioxide — cumulatively they EOPLE are increasingly disap- they have been given no further clarity on year, according to the Brazilian hold about a decade’s worth of pearing into government custody what happened to Sumon. research institute that monitors the planet’s emissions, Paulo in Bangladesh. Government au- On April 9, Michael Chakma, an in- the Amazon. These are not nat- Moutinho of the Woods Hole thorities staunchly deny these al- digenous rights activist, disappeared on ural wildfires, environmental Research Center told The Wash- Plegations, despite credible accounts his way to Dhaka and has not been seen experts warn. They are set by ington Post. “If you continue to from witnesses who saw government since by his family and friends. On May farmers, loggers and other in- deforest … you are releasing this agents take the victims away. Families of 21 the High Court asked the Home Min- habitants who are aggressively huge amount of carbon to the at- the disappeared, desperately looking for istry to submit a report on the progress of clearing forests for agricultural mosphere,” he said. answers, hold vigils in Dhaka. They wait investigation within five weeks. There has development, at terrible cost to Over the years Brazil has for hours outside the offices of various been no response. the Amazon’s health — and ulti- tried to protect the environ- security agencies, often turned away with Huq cited two cases in which victims mately, the planet’s. ment and slow deforestation. dismissive denials. “reappeared,” both of them prominent Point much of the blame for this slow- Bolsonaro, who was elected last year, defi- Bangladesh recently agreed to par- BNP leaders. burning catastrophe at Brazilian President antly changed course. “The Amazon is ours, ticipate in a review of its practices by the Humam Chowdhury was pulled out Jair Bolsonaro, who sees rainforest protec- not yours,” he told a foreign journalist last United Nations Committee against Tor- of his car while travelling with his mother tion as an impediment to economic growth. month. Technically true, but with owner- ture for the first time since ratifying the to a courthouse to attend a hearing on an Since January, when Bolsonaro took office, ship comes a deep responsibility to the Convention against Torture over 20 years ongoing matter on August 4, 2016. His the amount of deforestation climbed 39 planet’s well-being. There’s a point in the ago. When the committee rightly pressed mother said Humam was detained by law percent over the previous year. He accused deforestation process at which the Amazon Bangladesh to put an end to the increasing enforcement officials, but when she tried his own government’s scientists of exagger- would no longer be able to sustain its exist- cases of enforced disappearances by law The international community has no to file a complaint, the police said they ating the pace of destruction and claimed, ence as a functioning rainforest. One bad enforcement officials and asked about tor- incentive to malign the achievements would need permission “from above” to without evidence, that nongovernmental result: more global warming. ture allegations consistently documented of the government of Bangladesh, accept the report. Nearly seven months organisations are setting the fires in order Brazil’s president owes his own nation, by human rights groups, the government only to hold it accountable to univer- later, on March 2, 2017, following a state- to film them. and the world, a better fate. repeated its surreal talking-points, deny- sal human rights standards and its ment by the UN Working Group on En- ing what has become a blatant reality. forced or Involuntary Disappearances, (Tribune News Service) “We do not agree to the proposition that own international commitments Humam was released blindfolded and enforced disappearances occur in Bang- disoriented on the roadside, close to his ladesh frequently,” Law Minister Anisul and her critics with impunity. In many family home in Dhaka. Huq told the committee. cases, victims remain in custody — often Salahuddin Ahmed was handcuffed Instead, Huq claimed that “there has in secret detention centres — for weeks and taken away by men identifying been a tendency for quite some time to or months before being formally charged themselves as belonging to the Detective label all cases of missing [persons] with or released. Others are killed in what the Branch of the police on the evening of Two New Examples Of Trump’s enforced disappearances. This is done government claims are “armed exchang- March 10, 2015, according to an eyewit- with the obvious intention of maligning es,” and many remain disappeared. ness. The police denied any involvement. Callousness Toward Detainees the government and its achievements.” Enforced disappearances in Bangla- Following international pressure, about The international community has no in- desh have actually increased since the two months later, Ahmed was found in In- S President Donald Trump’s apparent to improve conditions. Instead, the rule ap- centive to malign the achievements of the passage of the 2013 Torture and Custodial dia so disoriented that locals first brought view that Americans want a federal gov- pears to be a continuation of Trump admin- government of Bangladesh, only to hold Death (Prevention) Act. him to a psychiatric facility. Uernment that abandons humanitarian istration efforts to discourage unauthorised it accountable to universal human rights Law Minister Huq said that under The fact that the men were later found norms is once again on display this week immigrants and refugee seekers by treating standards and its own international com- Bangladesh law, all police officers are re- “proves the so-called allegation of en- with two more decisions about the treat- them poorly. mitments. On August 10, the Committee quired to lodge all cases of abduction. In forced disappearance false,” Huq claimed. ment of detained unauthorised immigrants. The second decision got less attention against Torture released its concluding reality, the police often do not allow fami- But a forced disappearance is the dep- The first is the Trump administration’s but is similarly dubious and mean-spirit- observations outlining specific recom- lies to file complaints in cases in which rivation of liberty by agents of the state, attempt to nullify a 1997 court agreement, ed. Officials with the Customs and Border mendations for Bangladesh including law enforcement authorities pick up their and a subsequent refusal by the state to known as the Flores settlement, that put a Protection agency announced that migrant publishing a list of all recognised deten- relatives. acknowledge the person’s whereabouts or 20-day limit on detaining minors in immi- families being held in detention centres tion sites, allowing representatives of non- For example, on December 4, 2013, fate — regardless of whether and how they gration detention centers and set standards near the southern border won’t be given flu government organisations and an inde- at least three witnesses saw officers of turn up latter. The issue is where these for how such children are treated. The new vaccines even though, as CBS News report- pendent body to make unannounced visits the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) pick up men were in the meantime and what hap- rule would establish minimum standards ed, three migrant children have died while to these sites and allowing them to speak Sajedul Islam Sumon, a well-known local pened to them, something the authorities for conditions at the detention centers while in US custody from the flu in the past 12 confidentially with any individuals in the leader of the opposition Bangladesh Na- have failed to investigate. allowing families to be detained indefinite- months. With the flu season expected to be- facility. The committee also called for in- tional Party (BNP), and five other men. Instead of feigning ignorance to the ly. It would take effect in late October if it gin in October, people are likely to die as a dependent and thorough investigations of But when the family went to the local po- horrific experiences these men — and survives expected court challenges and wins result of this decision. Pediatrician Richard all disappearances and prosecution and lice station to file a complaint, the duty of- hundreds of others — have endured at the the approval of a federal judge. Pan, a Democratic state senator from Sacra- punishment of officials found responsible. ficer refused to file a case naming the RAB. hands of Bangladesh’s security forces, the Given the poor conditions at some de- mento, rightly reacted by saying, “Denying Sadly, that may not happen. When Since then Sumon’s family members government should take responsibility tention centers, it’s hard to accept at face basic preventive care to human beings in Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came to say they have filed least 13 written com- and start abiding by the rule of law that value the claim that this new rule would our country is contrary to American values.” power in 2009, she promised to bring an plaints to the RAB, and five to other gov- they claim to uphold. make the Trump administration do more That’s not politics. It’s decency. end to human rights abuses. But instead, ernment authorities, including the Home (Tribune News Service) Bangladesh authorities have nearly free Ministry, police, and military intelligence. (Meenakshi Ganguly is South Asia rein, arbitrarily detaining the opposition The family has also made a complaint director at Human Rights Watch) The Case Against Paper Straws Switching to paper straw is a greener option, but it is also a single-use, disposable item that contributes to environmental harm

ANNIE LOWREY cans, though certainly not all—a luxury, the environment, if they are used often matter a lot when it comes to the environ- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE not a need. Still, we use an astronomical enough. But restaurants report high rates ment, and social contagion is real. Maybe number of them a year. Their life span is of theft—meaning they need to restock paper straws will persuade people to do the HE bright, cold, bitter tang. The soft short: Get extracted from a paper sheath, metal straws regularly. And making them big stuff: stop flying, quit eating cows, give notes of walnut and dirt. The anticipa- swim around in Diet Pepsi for three min- requires environmentally destructive min- up their cars, have one fewer kid, vote into Ttion of the jolt of electricity. The feeling utes, die. And their afterlife is long. Plastic ing and considerable amounts of energy. office politicians who could use the levers of wet cardboard in my mouth. Nowadays gets entombed in landfills. In the oceans, it It just isn’t easy being green, at least not of government to do something meaning- this is what I get when I grab my morning suffocates and strangles birds and fish and if you are trying to be green by buying stuff. ful, such as impose a tax on carbon. iced coffee in San Francisco, one of several orcas and turtles, and breaks down into Products marketed as being earth-friendly Or maybe using a paper straw will lull municipalities that have banned plastic microplastics, pervading the food chain. are often not that earth-friendly. The com- consumers into a false sense that what they straws in recent months. The paper ones An estimated 8 million metric tonnes of postable fiber bowls you get at places such are doing matters, and is enough. This is are a necessary corrective, the argument plastic enter the world’s waterways each as Chipotle and Sweetgreen leach toxic a real problem: Studies have shown that goes. They work just fine, while their plas- and every year. In our lifetimes, there will Making a paper straw requires growing “forever” chemicals into the ground and using a green alternative provides people tic cousins choke the oceans and extend be more plastic than fish in the sea. groundwater. Using those shared, dockless with “moral licence” to continue to behave our dependence on fossil-fuel products. Replace plastic straws with paper a tree, cutting it down, and pulping scooters produces more emissions than badly, or even to behave worse. Bringing But as a corrective, they leave much straws, solve some proportion of the prob- and pressing it into a tube. Many paper traveling by bus, electric bicycle, regular your own shopping bag to the store in- to be desired: Paper straws are a crummy lem, right? Yes, if only a tiny share. Straws straws on the market are not even old bicycle, or moped, or on foot. Reusable creases your consumption of “hedonic” solution to a problem that need not exist make up just 0.025 percent of the plastic compostable or recyclable, as promised grocery bags need to be employed dozens items. Buying green products makes you in the first place. Plastic straws might be that finds its way into the ocean each year; or even thousands of times before they are more likely to cheat and steal. everything terrible about American con- the United States, the biggest per capita disposable consumer item—a greener op- truly a greener alternative to flimsy plastic. There are better, bigger policy propos- sumerism, individually wrapped. But pa- producer of garbage on Earth, is not even tion, but not a green one. Making a paper Replacing certain forms of consumption als out there, and we desperately need per straws put the lie to the belief that we close to the biggest producer of misman- straw requires growing a tree, cutting it with other, marginally better forms of con- them put into practice: bans on fishing, can consume our way out of the problems aged plastic waste. On the one hand, straw down, and pulping and pressing it into a sumption is not going to save the planet. hefty taxes on plastic. The US government created by consumerism. bans will lead to thousands and thousands tube. Manufacturers then use fossil fu- Arguably, it might prompt consumers needs to participate in the project of saving In the case of plastic straws, those of fewer straws in the ocean; on the other els to ship the straws to stores and cafés. to think about their consumption, with pa- the planet; the most meaningful change problems include overflowing landfills, hand, straw bans will not change the un- Many paper straws on the market are not per straws and reusable grocery bags and any consumer can make is through voting. dead marine life, and a garbage-clogged derlying environmental calculus at all. even compostable or recyclable, as prom- shared urban bicycles acting as a gateway In the meantime, I’ll be here, drinking my ocean. Plastic straws are—for most Ameri- Plus, paper straws are still a single-use, ised. Metal straws might be better for to more meaningful changes. Social norms iced coffee straight from the cup.

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Gulf / Middle East / Africa Monday, August 26, 2019 07 S Africa seizes Air Tanzania plane over unpaid farm claim Congo has given over 200,000 people Merck Ebola vaccine

JOHANNESBURG: South Africa has impounded a plane belonging to Tanzania’s national carrier GOMA: Congolese authorities and health workers vaccinated more than 200,000 people against News over a farmer’s $33-million compensation claim for land which was nationalised decades ago, Ebola in August, the government said on Sunday, using a Merck vaccine they hope will help rein a lawyer said on Sunday. The Air Tanzania aircraft was seized on Friday at Johannesburg’s OR in the world’s second worst epidemic. Figures released by the government’s Ebola committee in brief Tambo International Airport after it landed on a scheduled flight from the Tanzanian economic showed that 204,044 people had been inoculated since August 8. A total of 1,980 people have capital Dar es Salaam. Lawyer Roger Wakefield of Werksmans Attorneys said the seizure so far died in this epidemic, of 2,950 people suspected to have been infected -- clinically con- followed an order granted by the High Court in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The 86-year-old firmed cases are a little lower, at 2,845. It remains the second biggest death toll in the disease’s farmer and grandfather has been fighting for years to get the outstanding amount.(AFP) history, after a 2014-16 outbreak in West Africa that killed 11,300 people. (REUTERS)

Anti-Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon Hezbollah vows to down Israeli drones in Lebanese skies REUTERS lest they escalate to war. BEIRUT Iraq’s Popular Mobilisa- tion Forces (PMF), a group- THE leader of Lebanon’s ing of Iraq’s mostly Shi’ite Iran-backed Hezbollah Muslim paramilitary groups, vowed to down any Israeli many of which are backed by drones in Lebanese airspace Iran, on Wednesday blamed a and warned Israel’s military series of recent blasts at their to be ready for a response weapons depots and bases on after what he said was an Is- the United States and Israel. raeli drone attack in Beirut on Sunday. Hassan Nasrallah’s words also followed over- night strikes claimed by Is- rael that he said killed two members of Hezbollah forc- es in Syria. He said that what he called a suicide attack by a self-destructing drone be- fore dawn on Sunday in Bei- rut’s Hezbollah-dominated southern suburbs was in- Dangerous move tended for a specific target. One drone fell and a The incident marked the Investigators of Lebanon’s military intelligence inspect the site after an alleged attack carried by two Israeli drones, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) second exploded near the first clear, big, dangerous, ground and caused some breach of the rules of damage to Hezbollah’s me- engagement drawn up in dia centre, Hezbollah said. Nasrallah said Hezbollah 2006 after the end of that Israeli drones attempt to stir conflict. If we keep quiet on did not down the drones. Israel has said nothing this violation, this will lay a about the Beirut drone in- dangerous path for Lebanon cident. It said its strike in Middle East tensions: Hariri Syria on Saturday night had Hassan Nasrallah thwarted an Iranian-led lutionary Guards commander drone attack on Israel. The Pentagon has denied Lebanese PM says the new aggression Iran has no immunity any- denied that Iranian targets had Nasrallah said the Beirut the PMF accusation, while Is- been hit in the Israeli air strikes incident was the first Israeli rael has hinted at possible in- constitutes a threat to regional stability where. Our forces operate in in Syria, the semi-official ILNA attack inside Lebanon since volvement in the Iraq blasts. REUTERS further tension,” Hariri said in every sector against the Iranian news agency reported. a month-long war in 2006 “I say to the Israeli army BEIRUT/JERUSALEM a statement from his office. Israel deems Lebanon’s between Israel and Hezbol- on the border from tonight, The Israeli military de- aggression. If someone rises Shi’ite Hezbollah movement lah in Lebanon. It marked stand guard (on high alert). LEBANESE Prime Minister clined to comment. up to kill you, kill him first. as the biggest threat across its “the first clear, big, danger- Wait for us one, two, three, Saad Hariri said two Israeli The incident took place @netanyahu border. They fought a month- ous, breach of the rules of four days ... what happened drones which crashed in a hours after the Israeli military long conflict in 2006 in which engagement drawn up in last night won’t cut it with suburb of Beirut dominated by said its aircraft had struck Ira- nearly 1,200 people, mostly 2006” after the end of that us,” Nasrallah said. the Iranian-backed Hezbollah nian forces and Shi’ite militias each armed with several kilo- Quds-controlled compound in civilians, died in Lebanon conflict, he said. He said the group would were designed to stir up re- near Syria’s capital Damascus grammes of explosives, were a village southeast of the city. and 158 people died in Israel, “If we keep quiet on this do what it takes at any cost gional tensions. which it said had been plan- to have been launched simul- Israel carried out Satur- mostly soldiers. violation, this will lay a dan- to prevent future attacks and One drone fell and second ning to launch “killer drones” taneously at targets in north- day’s attack, Conricus said, Lebanon has complained gerous path for Lebanon,” down any drones in Leba- exploded before dawn and into Israel. ern Israel on Thursday but the after learning that another to the United Nations about he said, adding that drone nese airspace. caused some damage to Hez- War monitor the Syr- plan was thwarted. attempt to launch drones was Israeli planes regularly violat- attacks could lead to a situ- “We will not allow such bollah’s media centre in the ian Observatory for Human He did not disclose what imminent. ing its airspace in recent years. ation similar to what is hap- incidents at any cost,” Nas- southern Dahiyeh suburbs, a Rights said two members of measures Israel took that “Iran has no immunity Residents in Dahiyeh said pening in Iraq. rallah said in a speech to his Hezbollah official told Reu- Hezbollah, one Iranian and day. He described the “killer anywhere. Our forces operate they heard a blast. A witness Regional sources say that followers. “We will do any- ters, in the first such incident two more people of an un- drones” - designed to slam into in every sector against the Ira- said the army shut the streets Israel and Hezbollah have thing to prevent such inci- since the two sides waged war known identity were killed in targets - as highly accurate. nian aggression,” said Israeli where a fire had started. A formed an unwritten under- dents from occurring again,” in 2006. the Israeli strikes. Conricus said the drones, ac- Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- Hezbollah spokesman told standing that while they can he added, as the crowd “The new aggression... Lieutenant-Colonel Jona- companied by “Iranian opera- tanyahu on Twitter. “If some- Lebanon’s NNA news agency exchange fire within Syria, cheered. “Hezbollah will not constitutes a threat to regional than Conricus, an Israeli mili- tives”, had arrived at Damas- one rises up to kill you, kill the second drone was carried any attacks within Lebanon allow such an aggression,” stability and an attempt to tary spokesman, told reporters cus airport from Iran several him first.” explosives causing serious or Israel are to be avoided Nasrallah said. push the situation towards “a number of attack drones”, weeks ago and were taken to a In Tehran, a senior Revo- damage to the media centre. Rocket attack kills six in Iraq’s oil-rich Kirkuk AFP There was no immediate sions, with communities there the third phase of an opera- BAGHDAD / ANKARA claim of responsibility, but se- remaining at odds over terri- tion begun in May to root out curity forces pointed the finger tory and oil. fighters of the Kurdish Work- A ROCKET attack killed six at the “terrorist gangs” of the On Sunday, the head of the ers Party (PKK) in the region. people and wounded nine oth- Islamic State group. Turkmen Front cast doubt on It did not specify the loca- ers overnight at a sports stadi- Iraq announced victory IS’s involvement. tion of the clashes. um in oil-rich Kirkuk, north of against IS in late 2017 after “The targeting of Daquq The PKK, listed as a ter- Baghdad, Iraqi security forces three years of ferocious fight- is political par excellence, to rorist organisation by Anka- said on Sunday. ing backed by paramilitary create instability and impose ra, the European Union and “Six civilians were killed forces and the US-led air coa- political wills,” said Iraqi MP the United States, has rear and nine others were wounded lition. Arshad al-Salehi. bases in northern Iraq. in an attack with rocket-pro- But IS sleeper cells still Meanwhile, three Turkish Turkey began conduct- LEBANESE ARMY - UNIFIL OPEN DAY: Lebanese Defence Minister Elias Abu Saab looks through an pelled grenades and medium- carry out hit-and-run attacks, soldiers were killed and seven ing a ground offensive and anti-tank TOW missile launcher during an open day between the Lebanese army and UN peacekeep- grade weapons,” they said in a particularly in vast desert re- were wounded in a clash with bombing campaign against ing troops in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, on Sunday. The open day was held as scheduled statement. gions of northern and western Kurdish militants in northern the PKK in the region in May. despite an earlier incident where Israeli drones fell over southern suburb of Beirut causing material It said the attack targeted Iraq near the porous border Iraq, the Turkish defence min- The conflict has claimed damage. The UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was established in 1978 in response to a surge in a football stadium in Daquq in with Syria. istry said Sunday. more than 40,000 lives since violence on the border between Israel and Lebanon. (EPA-EFE) the ethnically diverse province Those regions have long The statement came after the PKK took up arms in of Kirkuk. seen ethnic and religious ten- Turkey on Friday launched 1984.

Zarif makes surprise visit to G-7 summit Iranian foreign minister drops in on G-7, but won’t talk to US DPA who are in the resort town for “mandate” to hold talks with immediately threw cold water aimed at calming tensions BIARRITZ, FRANCE the summit. Zarif was recent- Iran on behalf of the elite on the idea. and noted that Abe was also ly placed under US sanctions. group of the world’s top dem- Asked by reporters at the trying to talk to Iran. IRANIAN Foreign Minis- US President Donald ocratic economies. summit in Biarritz if he had A source in Macron’s of- ter Mohammed Javad Zarif Trump briskly told reporters “The G7 is an informal authorized Macron’s plan to fice said Paris was working made a surprise visit to the G7 he had “no comment” on Za- club, there’s no such thing as reach out to Iran, Trump flat- “in full transparency with summit in Biarritz on Sunday, rif as word emerged that he a formal mandate that some- ly said no, but then indicated the United States and ... in as France continued its diplo- was arriving. It was unclear body gives someone else in he would not object to any at- transparency with our Euro- matic efforts to salvage a 2015 if the US side knew about the the G7,” he said, even as he tempts at dialogue. pean partners.” Summit host nuclear deal with Tehran that French invitation to Zarif, vowed to press ahead with “We can’t stop people Macron said the G7 leaders the US has abandoned. who is only expected to be in talks with Iran on his own. from talking. If they want to had agreed on two overriding A spokesman for the Ira- town for several hours. French diplomatic offi- talk, they can talk,” Trump objectives: Iran should never French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd right) and other French of- nian Foreign Ministry said Just hours before Zarif cials earlier said that G7 lead- said, as he met Japanese get a nuclear weapon - it de- ficials receive Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (2nd Zarif had been invited by landed, French President ers had authorised Macron Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. nies seeking one - but stabil- left, in white) during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-7 summit France and that he had no Emmanuel Macron denied to hold dialogue with Iran to Trump said he supports ity in the region should also in Biarritz, southwestern France. (AFP) plans to talk to US officials that the G7 had given him a reduce tensions, but Trump any outreach from Macron be preserved. 08 Monday, August 26, 2019 Asia / World

NEWS Johnson tells Tusk: We IN BRIEF 200,000 Rohingya rally leave EU on October 31 1 dead as migrant van fleeing police plunges under any circumstance into Croatia river to mark ‘Genocide Day’ REUTERS ZAGREB: A woman died BIARRITZ, FRANCE when a van carrying 11 migrants attempting to flee PRIME Minister Boris John- from the police plunged son told European Council into a river in central Croa- President Donald Tusk that tia, police said on Sunday. in Bangladesh camps Britain would be leaving the “The police tried to stop European Union on Oct. 31 the vehicle, but the driver whatever the circumstances, a accelerated and the van skid- British official said on Sunday ded into the Kupa” River, the after the two met at a G-7 sum- police said in a statement. mit in France. The driver of the van, which Ahead of the meeting, Tusk was registered in Germany, and Johnson had sparred over fled the scene, leaving the who would be to blame should vehicle to sink into the river Britain leave the EU on Oct. 31 Prime Minister Boris Johnson. on Saturday night, the state- without a divorce deal in place. ment said. The 11 migrants, Johnson told Tusk that his difficult.” He added that it was whose ages and nationalities preference remained to seek a reassuring that Johnson had were not specified, were res- deal with the EU, and repeated reiterated he wanted to reach cued by the police. (AFP) that he would still be willing to a deal. sit down and talk with the EU Meanwhile, Britain’s oppo- Trump ‘not happy’ and member states, the official sition Labour Party is offering after Kim oversees said. “The PM repeated that opponents of a no-deal Brexit a latest rocket test we will be leaving the EU on “fail safe” procedure in order to the 31st of October whatever stop that outcome, the party’s SEOUL: North Korean leader the circumstances, we must trade spokesman Barry Gar- Kim Jong Un supervised respect the referendum result,” diner said on Sunday. the test-firing of a high-tech the official said. Labour leader Jeremy rocket system, state media The two will meet again at Corbyn is holding a meeting reported Sunday, prompting the United Nations General As- with leaders of other political criticism from US President sembly next month. parties on Tuesday to discuss Trump, who said he was An EU official, who de- ways of trying to prevent Prime “not happy” with the latest clined to be named, said the Minister Boris Johnson taking launch. Pyongyang fired meeting had mainly restated Britain out of the European what appeared to be two known positions. Union without a deal at the end short-range ballistic mis- “We need input from their of October. siles on Saturday, South side.... What we would ideally “We are offering a fail safe Korea’s military said, the Rohingya refugees shout slogans as they gather to mark the second anniversary of the exodus at the Kutupalong camp in Cox’s Bazar, have been hoping for and look- procedure in order to stop no latest in a series of recent Bangladesh, on Sunday. (REUTERS) ing for were new elements to deal, and that is by a vote of no launches in protest at the unblock the situation, said an confidence in the government, South’s joint exercises with EU official. a temporary government to set US. North Korea’s official Thousands join in a popular song singing ‘world does not listen to woes of Rohingya “But, it was absolutely up a general election,” Gardin- news agency described the cordial all the time. It was not er told Sky News. weapon as a “super-large AFP Under the scorching sun, for genocide over the crisis. Ro- flags and chanted “yes Rohing- multiple rocket.” (AFP) KUTUPALONG, BANGLADESH thousands joined in a popular hingya leader Mohib Ullah said ya... no Bengali” -- in reference Trump backs Johnson as ‘right man’ for Brexit song with the lyrics “the world the stateless minority wanted to to a term Myanmar has used for SOME 200,000 Rohingya ral- does not listen to the woes of return home, but only after they the ethnic group, implying they BIARRITZ: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday held lied in a Bangladesh camp Sun- Rohingya”. “I have come here were granted citizenship, their are from Bangladesh. his first face-to-face talks with Donald Trump since taking office, day to mark two years since to seek justice for the murder security was ensured and they The refugees burst into tears with the US President backing him as the “right man” to deliver Pakistan quietly they fled a violent crackdown of my two sons. I will continue were allowed to settle back in as they offered special prayers, Brexit for Britain. Trump and Johnson met on the sidelines by Myanmar forces, just days to seek justice until my last their villages. seeking divine blessings for of the Group of Seven (G-7) summit hosted by France in Biar- lodges protest after a second failed attempt to breath,” 50-year-old Tayaba “We have asked the Bur- people who had died in the of- ritz. Asked what his advice was for Brexit, Trump replied: “He repatriate the refugees. Khatun said as tears rolled mese government for dialogue. fensive. They had large banners (Johnson) needs no advice, he is the right man for the job.” with UAE for On Sunday, children, hijab- down her cheeks. But we haven’t got any response urging Myanmar to “talk to us “I’ve been saying that for a long time,” added Trump, noting that wearing women, and men in Myanmar has said it was from them yet,” Ullah told the about citizenship and Rohingya such comments had not made his predecessor Theresa May honouring Modi long-skirt lungis shouted “God conducting counter-insurgen- rally. “We were beaten, killed ethnicity”. happy while she was still in office up to July. TRIBUNE.COM.PK is Great, Long Live Rohingya” cy operations in August 2017 and raped in Rakhine. But still Police officer Zakir Hassan Johnson had in the run-up to the meeting urged Trump to ISLAMABAD as they marched at the heart of against Rohingya extremists who that is our home. And we want said some 200,000 Rohingya remove the “considerable barriers” for UK companies seeking the world’s largest refugee camp attacked police posts. But the UN to go back.” Rohingya students took part in the peaceful gath- to export to the American market, saying they risked impeding PAKISTAN has quietly to commemorate what they de- last year called for Myanmar’s from schools set up by aid agen- ering. Smaller rallies were also a free-trade deal after Brexit. (AFP) lodged a protest with the scribed as “Genocide Day”. top generals to be prosecuted cies held marches with black held in several other camps. United Arab Emirates over the Gulf state bestowing its highest civilian award on In- dian Prime Minister Naren- dra Modi at a time when his Brazil fights Amazon fires after fresh flare-up Climate activists rally at G-7 with Macron portraits government was involved in grave human rights viola- AFP DPA tions in the Kashmir. PORTO VELHO, BRAZIL BAYONNE, FRANCE Although, no official statement was issued by BRAZIL on Sunday deployed CLIMATE activists paraded the Foreign Office over two C-130 Hercules aircraft Sunday near the G7 summit the unprecedented move to douse fires devouring parts in southern France carrying by Pakistan, diplomatic of the Amazon rainforest, as upside-down portraits of Presi- sources confirmed that hundreds of new blazes were dent Emmanuel Macron to the UAE ambassador was ignited ahead of nationwide protest what they said was an called to the Foreign Of- protests over the destruction. inadequate environment policy. fice just days before Modi’s Heavy smoke covered The 10 or so portraits were visit to the Gulf state. the city of Porto Velho in the among scores removed from The sources said UAE northwestern state of Rondo- town halls around France by envoy was conveyed Islama- nia where the defense minis- activists in a civil disobedi- Climate activists talk to media with upside down official portraits of Presi- bad’s ‘serious concerns’ over try said the planes have start- Smoke billows from forest fires in the municipality of Candeias do ence campaign since the be- dent Emmanuel Macron behind them, during a march in Bayonne, near Gulf state’s decision to honour ed dumping thousands of Jamari, close to Porto Velho in Rondonia State, in the Amazon basin ginning of the year. Biarritz, as part of the G-7 summit, France, on Sunday. (REUTERS) Modi with the Order of Zayed liters of water, amid a global in northwestern Brazil, on Saturday. (AFP) The removals were in- medal. Pakistan had asked the uproar over the worst fires in tended to leave an empty space straight into a wall or we radi- secured by some 13,200 police UAE to review its decision in years. largest rainforest, which is vated the problem this year. “symbolizing the emptiness of cally change our mode of pro- and gendarmes. Saturday night view of the Modi government Swathes of the remote re- seen as crucial to mitigating “It gets worse every year his policies in the face of the duction and consumption,” saw clashes between several revoking the semi-autono- gion bordering Bolivia have climate change. –this year, the smoke has climate emergency,” activist Marchand argued. hundred protesters and police mous status of the disputed been scorched by the blazes, Experts say increased land been really serious,” Deliana Cecile Marchand told broad- The march took place in the around sealed-off bridges in territory and imposing heavy sending thick smoke billowing clearing during the months- Amorim, 46, said in Porto caster BFMTV. town of Bayonne, neighbour- Bayonne. News agency AFP restrictions on movement. into the sky and increasing air long dry season to make way Velho where half a million “We have two choices, ing the summit venue of Biar- cited local authorities as saying pollution across the world’s for crops or grazing has aggra- people live. either we continue heading ritz, which has been heavily 68 arrests were made.

Modi becomes first Indian PM to visit Bahrain Chaos grips HK with tear gas, water cannon & pouring rain

AGENCIES REUTERS sometimes with tear gas. MANAMA HONG KONG There was a sense of chaos across swathes of the Kowloon PRIME Minister Narendra POLICE fired water cannon and peninsula, over the harbour Modi has lauded the Indian tear gas in running battles with from the main island of Hong community in Bahrain for their brick-throwing anti-government Kong, with police sirens blar- hard work and said his heart protesters in Hong Kong on Sun- ing, tear gas wafting throughout was filled with happiness when day, the second day of violent densely populated areas and he heard words of praise about clashes in the Chinese-ruled city. running clashes on the streets. the Indian diaspora’s contribu- The protesters, many in The clashes on Saturday tions in the Gulf country. masks and wearing black, threw and Sunday marked a return Addressing the Indian several petrol bombs, some tak- to unrest after days of calmer community at the packed Bah- ing off down narrow side streets demonstrations. The protests, rain National Stadium in Ma- in the pouring rain. Water can- which started in June over a nama, Narendra Modi said his Indian PM Narendra Modi speaks at a gathering during his two-day visit, at non have never been used until now-suspended extradition visit was as the head of the gov- Bahrain National Stadium, in Manama, Bahrain, on Saturday. (REUTERS) now in years of anti-govern- Fire is seen after anti-extradition bill protesters threw molotov cocktails bill, have rocked Hong Kong ernment, as the Prime Minis- ment protests. during clash with riot police during a protest to demand democracy and for three months, occasionally ter of the country, but its main their mobile flash lights to wel- who is on a vist to France, UAE The MTR rail operator had political reforms, at Tsuen Wan, in Hong Kong, China on Sunday. (REUTERS) causing serious disruption in- purpose was to meet the Indi- come the prime minister upon and Bahrain, is the first Indian suspended some services to try cluding unrest at the airport. ans diaspora and communicate his arrival. prime minister to visit Bahrain. to prevent people gathering. But up bricks from the pavement gas canisters back at police. Traffic was blocked with them and thousands not “It took quite a long time for Narendra Modi said that the tens of thousands of protesters, and wheeled them away to use The vast majority marched on Nathan Road, which heads friends in Bahrain. an Indian Prime Minister to visit diversity and colours of India calling for democracy for the as missiles, others sprayed de- peacefully as a large contingent south to the key harbourside “The diversity and col- Bahrain,” Narendra Modi said, are its strength, which astonish- former British colony, made it tergent on the road to make it of protesters split up, radiating tourist area of Tsim Sha Tsui. ours of India are our strength, adding that he was fortunate es and attracts the world as he to a sports stadium in the vast slippery for the lines of police. out to at least four other locations Protesters temporarily blocked it astonishes and attracts the enough to be the first Indian appealed to the Indian diaspora container port of Kwai Chung, Clashes spread in many direc- across Hong Kong to launch off the northern Kowloon-side world,” Narendra Modi told the prime minister to visit the tiny in Bahrain to avail the new op- from where they marched to tions as protesters broke shop- smaller, wildcat demonstrations end of the oldest harbour tun- Indian expats, who switched on Gulf Kingdom. Narendra Modi, portunities for growth. nearby Tsuen Wan. Some dug front windows and threw tear that police sought to disperse, nel, smashing toll booths. Note10 workshop held for Samsung dealers in Qatar PAGE 10

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DOW25,628.90 QE 9,817.67 SENSEX 36,701.16 GOLD 1,537.60 Cityscape Qatar to draw global real -623.34 PTS -100.93 PTS +228.23 PTS +1.93% estate investors to Doha PAGE 10 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 17.55 BRENT 59.34 -0.97% WTI 54.17 -2.13% SILVER +2.19% G-7: Central bankers Qatar-Singapore trade rises say they face series of 10% to $7.02 bn in 2018: QC major political shocks REUTERS Although bilateral trade is heavily in favour of Qatar, last year saw imports from S’pore double to $321 mn GLOBAL central bank chiefs SATYENDRA PATHAK know their job is to keep the DOHA economy out of the ditch. What became clear at the THE bilateral trade between U.S. Federal Reserve’s central Qatar and Singapore increased banking conference in Jackson more than 10 percent to $7.02 Hole, Wyoming, over the past billion in 2018 from $6.4 bil- couple of days is that not only lion in the previous year, Qa- do other people hold the wheel, tar Chmabr (QC) Assistant some seem intent on steering Director General for Govern- toward trouble. ment Relations and Commit- “We are experiencing a se- tee Affairs Ali Bu Sherbak al ries of major political shocks; Mansouri said on Sunday. we saw another example of Addressing a meeting be- that yesterday,” Reserve Bank tween Qatari businessmen and of Australia Governor Philip We are experiencing a members of a trade delegation Lowe said on Saturday, a day series of major political specialised in security systems, after China and the United shocks; we saw another tech solutions and cyber secu- States slapped more tariffs on example of that yesterday. rity from Singapore in Doha, each other’s goods and U.S. Mansouri said Qatar Chamber President Donald Trump called Reserve Bank of Australia is keenly interested in enhanc- on American companies to Governor Philip Lowe, a day ing ties between businessmen Qatar Chamber officials in a meeting with a Singaporean delegation at the QC headquarters in Doha on Sunday. shut down their operations in after China and US slapped from both friendly countries in the Asian nation. more tariffs on each other all economic aspects especially ene in its primary forms, poly- solutions” he said. gapore President Raj Thomas, part in the meeting are backed As those political shocks in small and medium-sized en- mers of vinyl chloride, mineral Headed by Enterprise Sin- who also addressed the meet- by the government of Singa- slow growth, Lowe said in a terprises. chemical fertilizers, mineral fu- gapore Assistant CEO Chew ing, said Singaporean busi- pore. We have vast expertise panel discussion, “there is a ing system, is very unclear. I According to a statement els, iron bars and rods. Mok Lee, the Singaporean nessmen are eager to explore in providing tech solutions strongly-held view that the have no idea how to deal with issued by Qatar Chamber on Mansouri, who led the Qa- delegation was represented the Qatari market. and cyber security all across central bank should just fix the this.” It was a rare calling out of the occasion, while the bilat- tari side during the meeting, by officials from seven leading “Qatar has made huge the world. With major events problem... The reality is much Trump, though his presence in- eral trade is heavily in favour of said Qatar and Singapore en- Singaporean companies in se- progress in the last one dec- like Fifa World Cup and other more complicated,” and not fused other remarks. Fed Chair Qatar, a big increase in imports joyed very strong and distinct curity solutions. ade. The country is developing developments like free zones something monetary policy can Jerome Powell, handpicked by from Singapore was witnessed relations in all economic sec- Speaking on the occasion, world-class infrastructure and taking place in Qatar, these likely repair. Trump to run the central bank in 2018 from the previous year. tors. Lee said that there was an im- ready to adopt latest technol- firms stand a very good chance His comments spoke to an but now an object of the presi- Qatari imports from Singapore “There are mutual invest- mense scope of cooperation ogy in all sectors. This is the to impart their technologies uncomfortable truth that hov- dent’s ire, noted in his open- more than doubled to $320.95 ments in various sectors of between the two countries. She area where Singaporean com- to the Qatari partners,” he ered over an annual symposi- ing speech that the Fed had no million in 2018 from $142.3 both sides. We want more Sin- stressed that the delegation is panies can play a vital role in said. um where the mountain back- chartbook for building a new million in the previous year. gaporean companies in the Qa- interested in exploring busi- Qatar,” Thomas told Qatar Thomas said that talks are drop and two days of technical global trading system. Major Qatari exports to tari market and more partner- ness opportunities available in Tribune. going on with a number of Qa- debate often seem distant from Singapore during 2018 includ- ships with Qatari companies in the Qatari market. “All the seven Singapore- tari entities and private firms to the world of realpolitik. Even ‘Last moment’ ed oil & gas, polymers of ethyl- all sectors especially in security Security Association Sin- an companies that are taking collaborate on various projects. as central bankers and econo- Central banks have asked mists referred to the deep politicians for years to use fis- connections that now tie the cal policy more constructively Quick read world’s economies together, a and address structural prob- U.S.-driven trade war seemed lems plaguing economies. Commercial Bank inks pact with Aspire Zone to be driving them apart and What they’ve gotten in- Trump, UK’s Johnson raising the specter of a broad stead is a fast multiplying set of discuss Huawei on TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sports excellence and 2030 vi- global downturn. risks, with the U.S.-China trade G-7 sidelines DOHA sion.” Worse, it’s a downturn war at the epicenter but also Aspire Logistics Direc- none of the central bankers including the possibility of a BIARRITZ: US President Donald COMMERCIAL Bank has tor General Abdulla Nasser seemed confident about how to disruptive British exit from the Trump and Britain’s Prime Min- signed a deal with the Aspire al Naemi said, “Commercial fight - coming not from a busi- European Union, an economic ister Boris Johnson discussed Zone Foundation (AZF) to Bank will enable us to facilitate ness- or financial-cycle melt- slowdown in Germany, a politi- Huawei and 5G technology take care of all the banking and fulfil all the requirements down that they have a playbook cal collapse in Italy, rising po- at a bilateral meeting on the needs of the world-renowned of the community in one place. to combat, but from political litical tensions in Hong Kong, sidelines of a G7 summit in sports city. The deal covers the We are blessed with this part- choices that threaten to crater and longstanding international France on Sunday, the White full range of banking services, nership that Commercial Bank business confidence. institutions and agreements House said. “The President and including accounts, POS, op- will provide all banking needs If that’s the problem, Lowe under pressure. Prime Minster also addressed erations and new gateways. not only to the employees but and others said, lower interest European Council Presi- global security issues of mutual The agreement was signed also to all Aspire Zone visi- rates - something demanded dent Donald Tusk described concern, especially Iran’s threat on August 22 at the Aspire tors.” by Trump to get an upper hand this weekend’s G7 leaders sum- to freedom of navigation in the Zone Foundation. Commercial Bank has al- in the trade war with China - mit in the French seaside resort Gulf, tensions in Hong Kong, 5G “It’s our great pleasure to ways supported the sports in- will do little to help. of Biarritz as a “last moment” and Huawei, and instability in partner with Aspire the As- dustry and initiatives, which “The problem is in the for its members - the United Libya and the Sahel region,” the pire Zone Foundation,” said forms part of the human de- president of the United States,” States, Britain, Germany, Ja- White House said in a state- Commercial Bank’s Executive Aspire Logistics Director General Abdulla Nasser al Naemi with Com- velopment pillar of the Qatar former Fed Vice Chair Stanley pan, France, Italy and Canada ment. Over the last few months, General Manager and Deputy mercial Bank’s Executive GM Khalifa al Rayes after signing the deal. National Vision 2030. Hence, Fischer said at a lunch event - to restore unity. there’s been an upswing in scru- Head of Wholesale Banking this new agreement will open on Friday. “How the system Amidst all the tumult, tiny of Huawei, with a number Khalifa al Rayes. of tailor-made products that been chosen by Aspire to ca- the doors to deliver outstand- is going to get around some of and with interest rates across of countries banning the use of “We, at Commercial Bank, meet customers’ specific ter to their banking demands ing banking services tothe the sorts of things that have the globe already lower than its networking equipment over are known to be leaders in in- needs, be it for individuals or and thus play an active role in world’s renowned sports city been done lately, including try- they’ve been historically, mon- security concerns. (AGENCIES) novation and development corporate. No wonder we have being a partner in supporting in Qatar. ing to destroy the global trad- etary policy may be no match.

FTSE Russell lists Woqod under ‘large cap’ category Woqod signs 5-year engine lubricant supply deal with Shell Global index compiler FTSE Rus- sell has included Woqod (Qatar Fuel) under its large cap cat- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Shell technology and have the noting that the deal also re- egory, while Barwa Real Estate DOHA advantage of being blended In 2009, Woqod signed an flects Woqod and Qatar Shell’s has found a place in mid cap from the purest Qatari GTL agreement with Shell shared commitment to the de- segment after being removed QATAR Fuel Company (Wo- (Gas To Liquid) base oil. GTL Marine for the exclusive livery of premium products and from the large cap segment. Al qod) and Shell Lubricants on technology converts natural gas distribution of marine lubri- services in Qatar. Meera will now figure within the Sunday signed an agreement into colourless base oils with The supplied premium en- small cap segment and Al Salam over the supply of finished pre- virtually none of the impurities cants in Qatar for 15 years gine oils will be co-branded as International and Qatar Oman mium lubricants. found in crude oil; delivering Woqod OTO and will be avail- Investment will figure among Under the agreement, Shell exceptional engine protection a further extension of that rela- able in a variety of packs and microcaps. While Qatar Naviga- will provide Woqod engine lu- under extreme conditions. tionship.” applications. Woqod has de- tion, Al Meera and Qatar Fuel bricants over a five-year period. “This strategic alliance be- The agreement will ensure veloped a new OTO range of have been removed from mid The agreement was signed tween Woqod and Shell will the supply of high-quality lu- lubricants which includes, OTO cap categories, Islamic Holding at the Woqod office by Saad ensure that Woqod is providing bricants, combining premium MOTIV the petrol engine oils, Group would be deleted from Rashid al Muhannadi, Manag- the premium quality lubricants Qatari GTL components and OTO MAX the Diesel engine the micro cap segment. The ing Director and CEO of Wo- to Qatar market,” Muhannadi Shell technology, across all Wo- oils and OTO PRO the ancillary changes, which come as part of qod, Andrew Faulkner, Man- said. qod retail sites from September products. The new OTO Motiv the September 2019 semi-an- aging Director and Chairman “In 2009, Woqod signed an 2019. Ultimate, Fully Synthetic Mo- nual review, will be effective on of Qatar Shell Companies, and agreement with Shell Marine Andrew Faulkner said the tor Oil from Woqod has been September 19, 2019, according Azmat Jafri, GM Lubricants for the exclusive distribution of agreement was an acknowl- formulated using the latest to an FTSE statement published Woqod Managing Director and CEO Saad Rashid al Muhannadi with Middle East. marine lubricants in Qatar for edgement of the benefits of Shell technology and Qatari on the Qatar Stock Exchange Qatar Shell Companies MD and Chairman Andrew Faulkner after This new agreement will 15 years. This co-branded auto- Shell’s engine oil expertise GTL base oil, to create a world website on Sunday. (TNN) signing the agreement, in Doha on Sunday. power Woqod lubricants with motive partnership is therefore and cutting-edge technology, class lubricant. 10 Monday, August 26, 2019 Economy & Business

WH: Trump regrets Cityscape Qatar to draw global real tariffs on China are estate investors to Doha in October not higher The exhibition and conference to be held at DECC from Oct 22 to 24 will feature top exhibitors, including Qatari Diar and Just Real Estate REUTERS BIARRITZ TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK great promise for October,” an expert panel discussion WHEN President Don- DOHA said Carlo Schembri, Exhibi- will deliberate the latest sec- ald Trump said on Sun- tion Director, Cityscape Qatar. tor trends. day that he had second THE eight edition of the City- “Over a quarter of visitors, “The invite-only format thoughts about escalating scape Qatar, the only real es- some 26 percent, said they at- underlines our policy of curat- the trade war with China, tate exhibition and conference tended the show to find a real ing content specific to senior he meant that he wished of its kind in the country, is set estate investment, while 24 leadership,” Schembri said. he had raised tariffs on for a successful showing this percent were there to find a “It ensures delivery of a Beijing even higher, the October 22-24 with exhibitor home and 22 percent to source forum where invitees can net- White House said. and visitor feedback from last a real estate service provider. work with the world’s wealthi- Trump, who an- year’s event promising a high This gives the show a seal of est investors and industry nounced higher tariffs on international turnout. confidence as a sought-after professionals in Qatar and the Chinese goods last week, Being held under the pa- business and networking fo- region.” raised eyebrows during a tronage of Prime Minister and rum.” The free-to-attend, two- meeting with British Prime Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Cityscape Qatar 2019 day Cityscape Talks series will Minister Boris Johnson at Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khal- comes as Credit Agricole ranks feature a wide choice of pres- the G7 when he responded ifa al Thani, the exhibition will Qatar Investment Authority, entations covering a range of in the affirmative to ques- be hosted at the Doha Exhibi- the Qatari sovereign wealth themes from ways to maxim- tions from reporters on tion and Convention Centre. fund, as one of the world’s top ise real estate investment, to whether he had any second It is being organised by City- five real estate investors and market trends. thoughts about the tariff scape and Elan Group. as figures from the country’s “Cityscape Talks are a move. The event will feature top Planning & Statistics Author- platform to learn about the White House spokes- exhibitors including Qatari ity (PSA) put the state’s do- opportunities available at woman Stephanie Grish- Diar, Just Real Estate, Amar mestic real estate sector on a the exhibition, enabling visi- am sought to explain the city, QIMC, Edara, Florens resurgent curve. tors to make more informed remark. Resort and Suites and Oral “The PSA reported that Cityscape Qatar 2019 comes as Credit Agricole ranks Qatar Investment Authority, the Qatari sovereign investment decisions,” said “His answer has been Architecture and Engineering, in the first five months of this wealth fund, as one of the world’s top five real estate investors. Schembri. “There will also be greatly misinterpreted. as well as leading real estate year, over QR9.5 billion worth talks on key themes for real President Trump respond- companies from Oman, Ku- of real estate deals were con- Vision 2030, the event will nation of business opportuni- Cityscape Qatar conference estate brokers, architects, ed in the affirmative - be- wait, Turkey, UK, Switzerland. cluded, which points to a mar- feature a wide range of real ties and knowledge gathering is by invitation only. Those engineers and other profes- cause he regrets not rais- Besides, the expo will show- ket on the move again,” said estate projects from across the enables investors, homebuy- interested can register online sionals. Attendees will be able ing the tariffs higher,” she case a Tunisian pavilion and Schembri. entire property spectrum.” ers and industry professionals at www.cityscapeqatar.com. to exchange ideas with like- said in a statement. several exciting projects to lo- “In this climate, Cityscape The October event will also to engage in a dynamic envi- Delegates will hear from in- minded colleagues looking Trump on Friday set cal, regional and international Qatar will once again offer un- feature a high-powered open- ronment that will offer sali- dustry thoughtleaders on the to develop their skills within an additional 5% duty on homebuyers and investors. paralleled investment oppor- ing day conference and the ent insights into the future of most important themes for their respective industries and some $550 billion in tar- “We received exceptionally tunities for the local and inter- highly popular Cityscape Talks Qatari and Middle East real real estate investment in Qa- establish closer links with the geted Chinese goods. positive feedback from last national real estate markets. series on October 23 and 24. estate,” explained Schembri. tar, while a combination of main bodies governing each year’s event, which holds out Aligned with Qatar’s National “This three-in-one combi- Attendance at the probing high-level presentations and professional domain.” Galaxy Note10 training workshop held for Samsung dealers in Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK anchored to accomplish this DOHA transfer of confidence.” Jayaram said the training DOHATNA Innovative Dis- laid strong emphasis on prop- tribution recently organised a erly communicating the key training workshop on the fea- features of the Note10 series to tures and benefits of the newly- customers. launched Galaxy Note10 lineup The S Pen, for instance, for Samsung dealers in Qatar. turns writing to text and with The Note10 and Note10+ Bluetooth becomes a remote have elicited a huge interest in control. Inside Note10, the S the country during the pre-or- Pen continuously charges and der period, prompting Dohat- with a six-axis Gyro Sensor, na — the official distributor of offers touch-free gesture con- Samsung in Qatar — to extend The workshop organised by Dohatna Innovative Distribution was aimed at educating salespersons about the features and the benefits of the Galaxy Note10 lineup of smartphones. trols. a pre-order purchase benefit The Note10 series’ for a few more days. Villas in West Bay Lagoon on persons to address any queries at the stores. The workshop our potential customers at the sales behaviour within clearly groundbreaking multi-cam- A limited number of Galaxy August 21, 2019, was designed potential customers may have. was meant to do that,” said centre while designing the defined parameters of trans- era system brings for the first Buds are now available at all to enable salespersons to de- “Samsung’s latest Note10 Mohammed Imran, General workshop module, which gives parency and honesty. We are time Live Focus, which gives Dohatna Innovative Distribu- velop a deeper understanding series features some of the Manager, Dohatna Innovative much importance to customer sure our customers will appre- special effects to video.“The tion outlets and a pair will to be of the Note10 offerings so that most technically advanced Distribution. experience rather than sales ciate the effort we put into this Note10 lineup boasts several given away with each purchase they can help customers make smartphones. They offer a Imran said the workshop techniques,” he added. programme.” such spectacular features. of a Note10 or a Note10+. The the right choice. plethora of features; some of was aimed at empowering Dohatna’s Trade Market- He added, “Understanding With the training program, we offer is being rolled out on a The exhaustive workshop them are easily understood salespersons with product ing Manager Deepak Jayaram customer needs and managing have made sure our salesforce first-come-first-serve basis. covered everything from the and others not so much. We knowledge so that they feel said, “Through the workshop, many other parts of the sales is in a better position to edu- The product training, held hardware to the technical want the Note10 customers to confident and passionate about we brought together sound process are about transferring cate customers about them,” at Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel and know-how to equip the sales- have an elevated experience what they are selling. “We had technical knowledge and good confidence. The workshop was Jayaram added.

EMPLOYEE WELFARE, HR STRATEGY LAUDED Double delight for UDC at Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK also as an organization that is com- DOHA mitted to the growth of its employ- ees through effective and sound UNITED Development Company management and HR practices.” (UDC), one of Qatar’s leading Earlier this year, UDC was public shareholding companies recognised at the International and the master developer of The Property Awards, which celebrate Pearl-Qatar and Gewan Islands, the achievements of companies op- has clinched two prestigious erating in the real estate industry. awards at the 10th edition of Asia’s UDC won the “Best Mixed- Best Employer Brand Awards. The Use Development Award” for The awards celebrate excellence in HR Pearl-Qatar & “Commercial High- and recognise the achievements Rise Development Award” for UDC of organisations with outstanding Tower at the 2019-2020 Arabian management practices. Property Awards. The Island was UDC was presented with the also chosen as the “Best Mixed-Use “Best Employer Brand Award” and Development” at the 2018-2019 the award for “Best HR Strategy Arabian Property Awards, while in Line with Business” during a The two awards demonstrate UDC was named the “Best Real ceremony that took place at the UDC’s success not only as a Estate Development Company Pan Pacific, Singapore on August leading real estate development in Qatar” in 2018 by the prestig- 15, 2019. company but also as an ious London-based International Hosted by the World HRD organization that is committed Finance Magazine. Congress in collaboration with the UDC, the master developer Employer Branding Institute, the to the growth of its employees of The Pearl-Qatar and Gewan awards ceremony brought together through effective and sound Islands, is a leading Qatari pub- over 400 senior HR and develop- management and HR practices. lic shareholding company with a ment professionals from 12 coun- mission to identify and invest in tries across Asia. UDC President and CEO Ibrahim long-term projects contributing to The awards reflect UDC’s Jassim al Othman Qatar’s growth and providing good success in aligning its HR policies shareholder value. with its business strategies and in UDC activities cover a multi- adopting effective management UDC’s President and CEO and tude of vital investment sectors practices that contribute to the Member of the Board, said, “The including real estate development, growth of the Company and its two awards demonstrate UDC’s property management, infrastruc- employees. UDC officials receiving the “Best Employer Brand Award” and the award for “Best HR Strategy in Line with Business” at success not only as a leading real ture and utilities, maritime, and Ibrahim Jassim al Othman, Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards held in Singapore on August 15, 2019. estate development company but hospitality related businesses. www.guide.com.qa  Monday, August 2 , 2019

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AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINAL 1ST LEG In-form Al Sadd gear up for Al Nassr Xavi says The Wolves will put in their best AFC/TNN RIYADH

FRESH from winning a do- mestic trophy, Al Sadd travel to Riyadh for Monday’s first leg of the 2019 AFC Champions League quarter-final tie which pits them against Al Nassr. Xavi’s men overcame rivals Al Duhail 1-0 in the Sheikh Jas- sim Cup, Qatar’s annual Super Cup competition, just days after they had eliminated the same side from the AFC Cham- walked away from Abu Dhabi 2019 group stage. losing four. pions League. The Wolves also with the quarter-final ticket af- Key for the Saudi side’s Their only encounter kicked off their league cam- ter defeating Al Wahda 4-3 on chances of getting a result is against Al Nassr in Riyadh end- paign with a convinving win aggregate. Brazilian midfielder Giuliano. ed 1-1 in the group stage of the over Al Wakrah. For Al Nassr, an AFC Among players still in the 2011 edition, that year Al Sadd Former Barcelona legend Champions League quarter- competition, only Al Hilal’s went on to lift the trophy. Xavi Hernandez, a former Al Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez addresses the media ahead of the AFC Champions League quarter-final final is an unmapped territory. Bafetimbi Gomis (7) has more This campaign, the two Sadd player and now the coach first leg clash against Al Nassr in Riyadh on Sunday. In three previous appearances goals than Giuliano’s five. sides’ statistics are nearly said his team was ready for the in the competition, the Riyadh- Continental champions identical. Both Al Sadd and Al competition. the competition. We do not some outstanding performanc- Afif is also injured. We are based side reached the knock- in 1989 and 2011, Al Sadd are Nassr won four matches, drew Speaking at the pre-match know what will happen tomor- es saw us in the quarter-finals. trying to prepare him for the out stages just once, exiting in looking to make it back-to- twice and lost as many. conference on Sunday, Xavi row, but we will do our best.” We will make an endeavour to game,” he added. the Round of 16 at the hands of back semi-finals. The similarities do not stop said, “I am happy to be here On his team’s good form, complete the journey and con- Meshaal Barsham, one of Iran’s Zorbahan back in 2011. Their first challenge, how- here, they have both conceded and a very difficult game awaits Xavi said, “We played difficult firm our worth to continue in the players in the side said, On home soil, Al Nassr have ever, will be bringing to an 10 goals, but Al Nassr boast us against Al Nassr. It’s a good matches against Al Duhail in this tournament. “The morale of the players lost three of their nine AFC end an abysmal record in their the more clinical attack, having team which has a good coach the AFC Champions League “We have had some in- was and they realise the im- Champions League matches, journeys to Saudi Arabia; Al netted 15 goals to Al Sadd’s 11. and I know him personally. and against Al Wakrah in QNB juries. Nam Tae-hee (who portance of the game. Our with two of the three defeats Sadd failed to get a single win The return leg match will They have some distinguished Stars League. We have been is nursing a muscle injury) ambition to win.” coming against the same oppo- in nine previous trips to the be playedat the Al Sadd Stadi- players, but we are ready for playing with confidence and couldn’t make it and Akram Meanwhile, Al Nassr nents, Zobahan in the 2016 and kingdom, drawing five and um in Doha on September 16.

Al Wakrah Superb Aguero reaches 400 goals as sign Coulibaly City stroll, Newcastle stun Spurs

The Argentine is also the Manchester club’s all-time top scorer; Joelinton’s strike eases pressure Al Wakrah have announced the signing French-born Mali defender on Magpies boss Ousmane Coulibaly on a one-year deal. The 30-year-old Coulibaly last played for Greek side Panathinaikos. Al Wakrah will register AFP Coulibaly in the team’s squad instead of Oman’s Jameel al LONDON Yahmadi, who suffered a torn ACL during the club’s friendly game against Turkish side Gaziantep. Yahmadi is ruled out for six to SERGIO Aguero reached eight months due to the injury. Al Wakrah will take on Qatar SC on 400 career goals as the Thursday in Round Two of the QNB Stars League. The Waves lost Manchester City striker in- thier opener against league defending champions Al Sadd spired the champions’ 3-1 last Wednesday win at Bournemouth, while Tottenham suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Newcastle on Sunday. With Premier League Newcastle’s Joelinton (right) QNB Stars League Weeks leaders Liverpool off to a per- celebrates with his teammates fect start with three successive after scoring against Tottenham 2 & 3 schedule revised victories, City are already un- in London on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) der pressure to keep pace. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Committee. Pep Guardiola’s side did were frustrated by VAR after DOHA Al Sailiya’s game against just that thanks to Aguero as the decision-review system Al Sadd in Week 3 has been City’s record goalscorer hit ruled not to award a penalty THE Qatar Stars League postponed to September 24 another milestone with a clin- when Harry Kane had tum- (QSL) has revised the sched- from September 15 due to ical double in the south-coast bled under a challenge from ule of second and third weeks the former’s AFC Champions sunshine. Jamaal Lascelles. of 2019-20 season QNB Stars League second-leg quarter- Raheem Sterling was also Tottenham playmaker League. final against Al Nassr, to be on the scoresheet – making Christian Eriksen was only Al Shahania’s match played in Doha on Septem- it six goals in four games this used as a substitute amid against Al Sadd in Week 2, ber 16. term for the England winger uncertainty surrounding his which was origi- Also, Al Du- – as City’s second win of the Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero scores his 400th career goal as City beat AFC Bournemouth 3-1 during future ahead of the European nally scheduled hail’s match season lifted them to within their English Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on Sunday. (REUTERS) transfer window shutting next for Thursday has against Al Rayyan two points of Liverpool. week. been shifted to in Week 3 on Sep- It was a landmark day all denied City a penalty when “The challenge this season squad were uncertain about In the day’s other game, August 31, as Al tember 15, has round for City, with captain Jefferson Lerma appeared to will be amazing for us after his methods. Wolves forward Raul Jimenez Sadd are involved now been sched- David Silva involved in all trip Silva. winning back-to-back two But Joelinton first goal for scored a stoppage-time penal- in the quarter- uled to be played three of the goals on his 400th City were last week left titles, the challenge will be Newcastle in the 27th minute ty to rescue a 1-1 draw against finals of the AFC Champions at the Al Janoub Stadium on appearance for the club. frustrated during a 2-2 draw great.” gave Bruce some breathing Burnley at Molineux. League, where they will play the request of Asian Football “We felt Bournemouth’s with Tottenham when a last- Meanwhile, Steve Bruce space for a few days at least. Ashley Barnes had put their first leg away to Saudi Confederation due to prepa- physicality, a nice three points gasp goal from Gabriel Jesus silenced his critics as New- Davinson Sanchez was Burnley in front after 13 min- Arabia’s Al Nassr in Riyadh rations at the venue for the and a big compliment to the was disallowed by VAR due castle won at Tottenham to caught playing the offside utes with a blistering strike, on Monday. Al Sadd vs Al Nassr game. players, a few things to im- to a contentious handball secure their first points under trap, allowing Brazilian for- giving the forward four goals Al Ahli’s match against It may be noted that the prove, that’s good it’s hap- against Aymeric Laporte. the polarising Magpies boss. ward Joelinton to collect in three games this season. Al Sailiya on August 31 has QSL had hinted at schedule pened when we are winning Asked if City deserved a Since taking over from Ra- Christian Atsu’s inch-perfect But Jimenez netted from also been shifted from the Al changes when it announced games,” Guardiola said. spot-kick, Guardiola replied fael Benitez in the close-sea- ball and fire home. the spot in the 97th minute Sadd Stadium to Al Janoub the fixtures, because of the “The quality of our players in an sardonic manner: “No, son, Bruce had found himself Newcastle were helped by after the Mexican was tripped Stadium, in view of Al Sadd’s possibility of Al Sadd or Al in front made the difference no, no. Penalty? No. under pressure after losing a poor performance from Tot- by Erik Pieters. qualification for the AFC Duhail qualifying for the and we won the game.” “It was clear hands last his first two games, with fans tenham, who have won only Wolves have drawn all Champions League on the AFC Champions League Guardiola was less en- game, clear hands. A penalty doubting his credentials and once in their first three games. three of their league games request of National Teams quarterfinals. thused by a VAR review that today? No, please. former players claiming his Mauricio Pochettino’s side this term. Sports Monday, August 26, 2019 13 BIG BEN’S SUPER ASHES SHOW Stokes’ SCOREBOARD AWESOME TWOSOME: Stokes-Leach share match-winning 76-run stand (Ben: 74; Leach: 1) Australia 1st Innings 179 (M Labuschagne 74, D stunning Warner 61; J Archer 6-45) England 1st Innings 67 (J Hazlewood 5-30, P Cummins 3-23) century Australia 2nd innings 246 (M Labuschagne 80; B Stokes 3-56) sees ENGLAND 2ND INNS; O’NIGHT 156-3, TARGET 359 R. Burns c Warner b Hazlewood ...... 7 J. Roy b Cummins ...... 8 England J. Root c Warner b Lyon ...... 77 J. Denly c Paine b Hazlewood ...... 50 B. Stokes ...... not out 135 to 1-wkt win J. Bairstow c Labuschagne b Hazlewood ...... 36 J. Buttler run out (Head) ...... 1 at Leeds C. Woakes c Wade b Hazlewood ...... 1 J. Archer c Head b Lyon ...... 15 AFP S. Broad lbw b Pattinson ...... 0 J. Leach ...... not out 1 LEEDS Extras: (b5, lb15, nb1, w10) ...... 31 TOTAL: (For 9 wkts, 125.4 overs, 600 mins) ..... 362 BEN Stokes was the hero yet Fall of wickets: 1-15 (Burns), 2-15 (Roy), 3-141 (Denly), 4-159 (Root), 5-245 (Bairstow), 6-253 again as his incredible unbeat- (Buttler), 7-261 (Woakes), 8-286 (Archer), 9-286 en century saw England to a (Broad). thrilling one-wicket win in the Bowling: Cummins 24.4-5-80-1 (1nb, 1w); third Ashes Test at Headingley Hazlewood 31-11-85-4 (1w); Lyon 39-5-114-2; Pattinson 25-9-47-1 (4w); Labuschagne 6-0-16-0. on Sunday. Result: England won by one wicket. England – all out for a Player-of-the-match: Ben Stokes (ENG) woeful 67 in their first innings Series: Five-match series level at 1-1 – were 286-9, still needing 73 Toss: England. REMAINING FIXTURES more runs to reach a victory Sep 04-08: Fourth Test, Old Trafford target of 359 when bespectacled Sep 12-16: Fifth Test, The Oval No. 11 Jack Leach walked out to Previous Results bat to join Stokes at the crease. Aug 01-05: First Test, Edgbaston: Australia won by Leach, however, held firm 251 runs; Aug 14-18: Second Test, Lord’s: Drawn. with World Cup final winning batting star Stokes’s astonish- utes at the crease. ing 135 not out seeing England And Stokes then cut Cum- complete their highest suc- mins for a boundary to seal an cessful fourth innings chase astounding triumph. as they squared the five-match The left-handed batsman series at 1-1. faced 219 balls in total, with “There’s nothing like being 11 fours and eight sixes in a out there in the end and getting superbly paced five-and-a-half your team over the line. I didn’t hour inninngs. get nervous till we needed sin- It seemed England’s gle figures, I didn’t know what chances had evaporated when to do then,” admitted Stokes. they lost three wickets for just Australia, who would have England’s Ben Stokes (right) celebrates with Jack Leach after steering the hosts to a sensational win against Australia in the third Ashes Test at Headingley in Leeds on Sunday. (REUTERS) 16 runs after lunch to be reel- retained the Ashes had they ing at 261-7. won, missed a clear chance innings of a Test at Headingley. ner Lyon for two straight sixes fours and five sixes. The first of those sailed Lyon fumbled the return. England had yet to add to to run Leach out when Na- “It was a very special feel- and then produced a stunning Stokes then hoisted the over Leach’s head and the next Lyon then had an lbw ap- their overnight score of 156- than Lyon failed to gather a ing. Stokesy was unbelievable. reverse against him that sailed next two balls for six. saw Australia waste a review peal against Stokes turned 3 when Stokes missed a pull throw and then paid dearly for It was like nothing I’ve ever high over deep point. He rode his luck when a for a ball that pitched outside down by umpire Joel Wilson off a Hazlewood bouncer that squandering a review. seen before. And the crowd Stokes’s extravagant sliced two off Cummins was leg stump. only for replays to suggest it smashed into his helmet, with All-rounder Stokes eventu- was insane,” admitted Leach. scooped six off Cummins re- dropped by a diving Marcus England now needed would have been out. the stem guard protecting his ally flayed fast bowler Pat Cum- Australia captain Tim Paine duced the target to 40. Harris at third man. eight – or two boundaries – as But Australia had used up neck flying off at the back. mins for four to seal a famous said: “It’s hard to take, losing Despite Australia captain Stokes, however, com- Stokes faced Leach. all their reviews. But he was cleared to bat victory arguably even more im- that from that position but you Tim Paine having scattered all mandingly pulled and drove The third ball of the over England still needed two to on and when captain Joe probable than England’s cele- tip your hat sometimes. his fielders to the boundary, Cummins’s next two balls for saw Stokes drive Lyon for a win but Leach, who made a ca- Root was out for 77 after add- brated 1981 Ashes Test success “Ben Stokes played an un- Stokes pulled Josh Hazlewood for four to leave England just six that just cleared Marnus reer best 92 as nightwatchman ing just two to his overnight at Headingley when they won believable innings and in the for four to complete a remark- nine runs shy of victory. Labuschagne at long-on and in a recent Test win over Ire- score Stokes, ably assisted by after following-on. end he was too good for us.” able 199 ball-century – his England needed two to win. land, was on strike to Cummins. Jonny Bairstow (36) counter- This was only the fourth As Leach looked on, all- second in a row after his 115 Run-out chance A colossal mix-up between Leach though managed a attacked, with England scor- time a team had made more rounder Stokes went into one- not out in the drawn second But a single left Leach on strike Stokes and Leach should have single that tied the scores as he ing 60 runs in eight overs after than 300 to win in the fourth day mode by driving off-spin- Test at Lord’s – featuring eight with two balls left in the over. seen the No 11 run out but got off the mark after 59 min- Australia took the new ball. The best I’ve seen in over 50 years: Boycott MotoGP

EACTIONS after Ben Stokes’s unbeaten 135 named man-of-the-match: Former England captain Nasser Hussain: earned England a thrilling one-wicket victory in “It probably matches the World Cup, to be honest. “It will test the mental toughness of the Austral- Rthe third Ashes Test to level the series against Unbelievable, it’s one I’ll never forget. ian side. What England need to do in the next couple Australia at 1-1 on Sunday. “I never gave up. When Jack Leach came in it was of games is make them think, ‘crikey, I wish we’d done pretty clear what I had to do. I told him five and one, I’d some things better at Headingley.’” England captain Joe Root: take five balls and give him one. Leachy is our super- “Ben Stokes is a freak, he’s incredible. The mes- nightwatchman so I backed him, knowing what we had Former England captain Michael Vaughan, who sage at the start was to just keep believing. If we had two to do. I couldn’t watch at the end. I couldn’t watch the led the 2005 Ashes-winning team: people out there still breathing then we have a chance. balls going down. “That is massive for Joe Root. I’ve been in that situa- “After Stokes got to 60, 70 he looked like he wasn’t tion where your team is really struggling. This is his time to going to get out. To win a game on your own from there is England’s tail-end hero Jack Leach, who finished try and win an Ashes series on home turf. All England cap- just amazing. He does have recent experience of doing unbeaten on one from 17 balls: tains need a great all-rounder. I had Andrew Flintoff. Mike it. Just incredible to watch unfold.” “Are you expecting to get some sense out of me right Brearley had Ian Botham. And Joe Root has Ben Stokes.” now? “I got off the pitch and then thought, ‘What has Suzuki Ecstar’s Spanish rider Alex Rins holds the trophy on the po- Australia captain Tim Paine: Ben Stokes just done?’ I was running towards him after Former England captain dium as he celebrates his victory in the Moto GP race of the British “Sometimes, people make mistakes and we made a he hit the winning runs and it was the best feeling ever.” Michael Atherton: Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit on Sunday. (AFP) couple today which cost us the test match along with the “On this ground, great English innings in recent unbelievable innings. England bowler Stuart Broad: years, you’re thinking Botham in 1981, (Graham) Gooch “We have time now to stick together and bounce back. “It was one of those ‘I was there’ moments. I don’t in 1991, (Mark) Butcher 2001 and Ben Stokes has to Rins pips Marquez If we get caught up in the emotion think anyone in this ground will see a better innings. It top all those. Australia, Ashes at stake, this has reignited of it all then the series can be tak- had everything. He (Stokes) struck the ball beautifully. Ashes after England were dead and buried.” en away from us quickly. “The bloke has got the heart of a lion. Everything he on line at Silverstone “The facts is we have does is for the team. He is the perfect team mate. Former Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne: been in a position to win “The belief has always been there in this game. But “Stokes is one of those guys who you want in the AFP every test match so far.” nine down, one ball finishes the Ashes series; of course trenches with you; he’s one of the guys who train harder SILVERSTONE (UK) I thought the Ashes were over.” than I’ve ever seen anyone train. England all-rounder “He’s an amazing cricketer and special talent. But ALEX Rins won the British Ben Stokes, who was Former England all-rounder Ian Botham: when the opportunity presents itself you still have to MotoGP in dramatic fashion as “It takes a remarkable man and I said this morning take it.” Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting: “I’m he beat world champion Marc that someone needed to front up and be strong. not sure I’ve seen anything better than that on a Test Marquez to the finish line by “I’ve banged the Ben Stokes drum for a long time ground, to be honest.” 0.013 seconds at Silverstone now and I know when other players see him they think on Sunday. Team Suzuki Ecstar’s Alex Rins in there is something special about him. He is very, very Former Australia bowler Glenn McGrath on Rins’ sensational finish action at the Silverstone Circuit valuable to cricket – not just England, he will sell the BBC’s Test Match Special: earned the Suzuki rider a sec- on Sunday. (REUTERS) game worldwide. He should enjoy every moment. It was “What a class cricketer Ben Stokes is. Amazing with ond victory of the season, but a really remarkable performance.” bat, ball and in the field. Is there a better all-rounder in Honda’s Marquez extended “Happy of course about the the world right now?” his lead atop the standings to championship - about the race, Former England batsman 78 points after closest rival An- no. Losing on the last straight Geoffrey Boycott on Twitter: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers on Twitter: drea Dovizioso of Ducati was is not the best feeling,” he said. “I’ve seen some remarkable cricket moments in “That was pretty special! @benstokes38, that was stretchered off the track follow- Marquez moved onto 250 my life but that is the best I’ve seen in over 50 years. ridiculous! Well done. Ashes alive and well.” ing a first-lap crash with Yama- points with seven races left. “@benstokes38 saved the Ashes and gave a ha rider Fabio Quartararo. Dovizioso stayed on 172. magical inspirational innings. Even better than his Former Australia bowler Brad Hogg on Twitter: Yamaha’s Maverick Vina- Rins climbed to third on World Cup performance.” “@benstokes38 most valuable player in the world les finished third after coming 149, four points ahead of Da- game today. Brilliant performance. Hats off to you.” from the back of the pack. nilo Petrucci of Ducati who “Unbelievable. I don’t have was seventh on Sunday. Former England spinner Graeme Swann on Twitter: words to explain. VAMOS!” Vinales rose to fifth and It probably matches the World “I have no sister but if I did I’d want her to marry Rins said of his incredible pass has 118 points. Cup, to be honest. Unbelievable, Ben Stokes.” coming off the final corner. Vinales finished just 0.6 it’s one I’ll never forget. I never gave “I was keeping calm. The seconds adrift of the lead pair in England fast bowler Jofra Archer. last corner for me was unbe- third for Yamaha, while Valen- up. When Jack Leach came in it was “This is by far the most intense game I’ve ever seen lievable, I was much faster tino Rossi was a distant fourth, pretty clear what I had to do. I told In my life.” than him, and finally we get it.” 10 seconds behind Rins. him five and one, I’d take five balls Marquez admitted it was Meanwhile, Augusto Fer- and give him one.” Former England soccer international Gary Lineker: frustrating to lose out after nandez clinched his second “If you’re not into cricket, you have my utmost Rins nipped past him at the career Moto2 victory after a Man-of-the-match Ben Stokes sympathy.” (REUTERS) end, but he was happy to leave battle with fellow Spaniard with his title hopes enhanced. Jorge Navarro. 14 Monday, August 26, 2019 Sports QOC’s S-G attends IJF’s Darwish powers Qatar hoopsters to award ceremony in Tokyo win over Oman in GCC U-18 meet TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Darwish sank 26 points and col- selmani will face local players Arif DOHA lected 17 rebounds, while Moham- Alamri and Hood Aljalboubi. Third- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ad had 18 points and 16 rebounds seeded Swedes Alexander Anner- DOHA MAHMOUD Darwish, Ahmad Mo- and Jama grabbed 11 points and 10 stedt and Martin Appelgren took hamad and Mubarak Rashid Jama rebounds. just 36 minutes to down Alamri and JASSIM bin Rashid al Buenain, Sec- all had a ‘double-double’ each and Hosts Bahrain beat the UAE in Aljalboubi 21-11, 23-21. The win- retary-General of the Qatar Olympic inspired Qatar to a 66-57 victory in another match 112-49 to stay un- ners will advance to the knockout, Committee (QOC), attended the gala their last league match in the Gulf beaten. The winners have already while the losers will bow out. dinner and award ceremony in To- Under-18 Basketball Champion- qualified for the Asia champion- Saifeddine Elmajid and Benl- kyo, organised by the International ship, the 2020 Asia qualifiers, in ship along with Saudi Arabia, who ouaer Ziad, after qualifying for the Judo Federation (IJF) on occasion Manama, Bahrain on Sunday. beat Kuwait. main round with a straight 21-17, of the 55th anniversary of judo as This was the second victory 21-16 win over Saudi Arabians Has- Olympic Sport since 1964. for Al Annabi in five matches af- Setbacks for Qatari teams san Alabdulbaqi and Ali Mahfouz, The ceremony was held on Au- ter they got past the United Arab Qatar’s both beach volleyball went down fighting 18-21, 19-21 gust 23 on the sidelines of the 2019 Emirates earlier. teams need a win each to qualify for to second seeds Jure Bedrac and World Judo Championships. The first quarter was quite the knock-out of the Salalah One- Danijel Pokersnik from Slovenia. The QOC secretary-general pre- productive for Qatar, whose ag- Star in Oman on Monday. Elmajid and Ziad must win sented two of the awards during the gression fetched them a 20-9 lead. Tamer Abdelrasoul and Denis their second Pool C match against gala, including the best male athlete Oman rallied hard and recovered Messelmani, sixth seeds, were up- Polish qualifiers Piotr Ilewicz and in the 2012 London and the 2016 Rio to trail 19-28 at the interval. They set by Czech 11th seeds Frantisek Piotr Janiak if they wish to extend Olympic Games to France’s Teddy continued their battle and the next Knobloch and Jakub Vala 21-23, their stay in Salalah. Ilewicz and Riner and the best female athlete quarters saw the two teams finish 16-21 in 43 minutes in their Pool Janiak lost 15-21, 18-21 to Oma- in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to QOC Secretary-General Jassim Rashid al Buenain with awardees and IJF official at par – 14-14 in the third and 24- C match. ni players Ahmed Alhousni and USA’s Kayla Harrison. after awards presentation in Tokyo, Japan. 24 in the final one. Both Abdelrasoul and Mes- Haitham Alshereiqi. Caribbean Collapso: India Sindhu wins India’s bowl out WI for 100, win Test 10th Test century first world b’ton title for Rahane; Bumrah scalps Men’s crown With the historic victory, for Japanese the Rio Olympics silver five, Sharma 3 medallist Sindhu leads the AGENCIES Momota head-to-head battle NORTH SOUND against Okuhara 8-7. The 2016 Olympics silver med- INDIA handed West Indies AGENCIES a humiliating 318-run defeat BASEL (SWITZERLAND) allist had previously beat- in the opening Test at the Sir en the Japanese in the Vivian Richards Stadium in PUSARLA Sindhu won India’s Indonesia Open 2019. Antigua on Sunday. Ajinkya Rahane (left) of India celebrates his century with Hanuma first-ever title at the world Set with an improbable Vihari on Day 4 of the first Test against the West Indies in North badminton championships target of 419 runs for victory, Sound, Antigua and Barbuda, on Sunday. (AFP) when she comfortably beat make the final look like a walk the hosts were bowled out for Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 21- in the park. Okuhara, on the a paltry 100 in just 26.5 overs. 7, 21-7 to win the women’s contrary, looked out of touch The destruction of the Car- singles at Jakobshalle in Basel and failed to produce any se- ibbean team was led by India SCORES on Sunday. rious challenge for her Indian paceman Jasprit Bumrah , Sindhu also ended her own counterpart. who claimed a five-wicket haul India: 297 & 343-7 decl (Rahane 102, unhappy run after she lost in In the second game, Sind- for just 7 runs while Ishant Vihari 93, Chase the previous two world finals, hu, who had defeated World Sharma scalped 3 wickets for 4-132) vs West Indies: including one against Okuhara No.1 Tai Tzu Ying in the quar- 31 runs. Mohammed Shami 222 and 100 all out in in 2017, as well as the Olympic ter-finals, continued to display took 2 wickets for 13 runs. 26.5 overs. final in 2016 and the Com- her brilliance from the outset, Interestingly, the last monwealth Games final last clinching seven consecutive wicket pair of Kemar Roach year. points. She did not allow Oku- (38) and Miguel Cummins (19) The 24-year-old, fifth in hara settle down as the Japa- shared a fifty-run partnership. the world rankings, never nese displayed her agony by Earlier in the day, Ajinkya looked back after racing to screaming loudly with every Rahane completed his 10th an eight-point lead in the point she lost. Sindhu went on Test hundred while Hanuma first game. to capitalise on her momen- Vihari fell seven runs short of “Last time, I lost the finals. tum and win the final with his maiden Test century in a Before that, I also lost the fi- ease. total of 343 for seven. Shai Hope (R) of West Indies is bowled by Jasprit Bumrah (left) at the nals so it’s very important for Japan’s Kento Momota Soon, Bumrah and Shar- Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in North Sound. (AFP) me to win now,” she said. retained the men’s title by ma were utterly devastating India Prime Minister Nar- outclassing 22-year-old Dane against batsmen who ap- four overs at the interval. hundred ended shortly after endra Modi offered his con- Anders Antonsen, who had peared ill-equipped – men- He could have also had the the resumption of play. His gratulations on Twitter. stunned Olympic champion tally and technically – to cope wicket of Shimron Hetmyer knock of 102, which followed “The passion and dedica- Chen Long in the quarter- with high quality fast bowling. but Kohli grassed a straight- his first innings top score of tion with which she’s pur- finals, 21-9, 21-3 in another Bumrah, who got five for forward catch at third slip. 81, spanned five hours, 242 sued badminton is inspiring,” India’s gold medallist Pusarla Venkata Sindhu after winning her one-sided match. seven in 7.3 overs, was the first Sharma, who led the In- deliveries with five fours. he said. women’s singles final match against Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara at the The world number one to strike in extending Kraigg dia attack with five wickets in Kohli delayed the declara- “PV Sindhu’s success BWF Badminton World Championships at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, needed only 37 minutes to Brathwaite’s already protract- the first innings, was not to be tion in anticipation of Vihari’s will inspire generations of Switzerland, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) dispatch his opponent as he ed run of low scores before denied his share of the spoils, hundred but the right-hander, players.” became the fourth man to win scattering the stumps of open- trapping debutant Shamarh on 93, gloved an attempted With the historic victory, 8-7. The 2016 Olympics silver Sindhu completely took successive world titles. ing partner John Campbell Brooks leg-before and then hook off Holder to wicketkeeper the Rio Olympics silver medal- medallist had previously beat- control of the match from the The world championships and senior batsman Darren sending Hetmyer back. Hope, leaving the West Indies list Sindhu leads the head-to- en the Japanese in the Indone- opening game. She clinched are held annually, except in Bravo to have the outstanding Rahane’s 17-match and with what developed into an ag- head battle against Okuhara sia Open 2019. eight consecutive points to Olympic years. figures of three for eight off nearly two-year wait for a Test onising 40 minutes before tea.

New Zealand Serena-Sharapova showdown grabs spotlight gain lead US Open crowds are US Open starts today with the known for loud and boister- REUTERS ous behavior, an atmosphere COLOMBO American chasing a record-tying where some thrive and others 24th Grand Slam title must adapt. HALF-CENTURIES from “Here in New York, the Colin de Grandhomme and AFP day’s draw announcement. atmosphere is crazier than BJ Watling gave New Zea- NEW YORK “Of course I’m going to any other Grand Slam,” said land a first-innings lead of 138 watch it,” Osaka said. “I think 19-year-old Canadian Bianca against Sri Lanka on the fourth SERENA Williams faces Ma- everyone in New York is going Andreescu, who won a WTA day of the second and final ria Sharapova in a blockbuster to watch it.” tuneup event in Toronto. Test in Colombo on Sunday. first-round match on Monday Williams owns a 3-1 record “Everyone makes it so The touring side, who need at the US Open, the feature over Sharapova in Grand Slam intriguing. You never know a series-levelling win after Sri showdown in the year’s final matchups, having lost their what you’re going to see on the Lanka won the opener in Galle, Grand Slam tennis event. first such meeting in 2004 at streets. There is always some- reached 382 for five wickets on Eighth-ranked Williams, Wimbledon, but this will mark thing to do.” another rain-interrupted day. who lost to Naomi Osaka in the first time they have met in Halep tries to relax to deal Watling was unbeaten on last year’s US Open final and to a US Open. with the energy and uncertain- 81 while de Grandhomme was Simona Halep in last month’s “Someone texted me about ty Flushing Meadows crowds 83 not out after a blistering Wimbledon final, is seeking it,” US 10th seed Madison Keys can produce. knock with his side needing her 24th career Grand Slam recalled. “I think I was shop- “You expect very loud quick runs to set Sri Lanka a singles title to match Margaret ping, had no idea the draw was Rafael Nadal of Spain hit a tennis ball into the stands during Arthur Ashe Kid’s Day ahead of the 2019 crowds. You expect loud at- target on the final day. Court’s all-time record. actually happening. So it was US Open at the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Sunday. (EPA-EFE) mosphere here,” Halep said. Overnight centurion Tom The 37-year-old American like, ‘Oh my God. Look at this “I’m trying just to stay on my Latham and Watling continued owns a 19-2 record against first round.’” Open winner last won a Slam “Yeah, it’s OK. We don’t ranked Sumit Nagal, top-seed- rhythm. I have my restaurants accumulating runs with ease Russia’s 87th-ranked Shara- Williams last won a Grand at the 2014 French Open. She talk about that. It’s past, so ed defending champion Novak where I’m going. I went to and took their side past Sri Lan- pova and has beaten her 18 Slam at the 2017 Australian has reached the fourth round we just live the present,” Ha- Djokovic against Spain’s 76th- Central Park just to relax my- ka’s first-innings total of 244. consecutive times dating to Open, while pregnant. at the past two US Opens. lep said. “It’s going to be a big ranked Roberto Carballes Bae- self. So I’m doing easy things The pair added 143 for the 2005. Five-time Grand Slam Two years ago, Romania’s match, definitely.” na and French Open champi- to get the pace I need.” fifth wicket for the Black Caps That lopsided rivalry, how- champion Sharapova, 32, Halep who was handed an epic Other first-day match- on Ashleigh Barty, the second Barty revels in the thrill of before Latham was finally out ever, has not prevented the failed a drug test at the 2016 first-round matchup against es in Arthur Ashe Stadium seed from Australia, against New York. leg before for 154, giving off- matchup from being the talk of Australian Open and served Sharapova, just back from her send Swiss third seed Roger 77th-ranked Zarina Diyas of “There’s no place in the spinner Dilruwan Perera his the tournament since Thurs- a one-year ban. The 2006 US doping ban, and lost. Federer against India’s 190th- Kazakhstan. world like New York,” she said. third wicket. Monday, August 26, 2019 15

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Indian forum pays rich tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on Sadbhavana Diwas NDIAN expatriate forum In- dian Cultural and Arts Soci- ety (INCAS) observed ‘Sadb- havana Diwas’ – the 75th Ibirth anniversary of late Rajiv Gandhi, the former prime minister who’s considered as the founder of modern India. On Sadbhavana Diwas, which is observed on August 20 every year, rich tributes are paid to Rajiv Gandhi who was the sixth and youngest prime minister of India and had a great vision for his country. Inaugurating the event Member of Global Committee of Overseas Indian Congress Commit- in Doha, member of Global tee (OICC) Muhammed Ali Ponnani speaks at an event in Doha. Committee of Overseas In- dian Congress Committee Nehru, India’s first prime min- (OICC) Muhammed Ali Pon- ister. His mother, late Indira nani, said, “Rajiv Gandhi left Gandhi was the prime minis- Jeethu Saneesh with her bottle paintings. a deep imprint not just with ter of India when she was as- his persona, but also with sassinated in the year 1984, his inspiring words. As the after which Rajiv became the youngest prime minister of the prime minister. Serving as nation, he propagated com- prime minister from 1984 to munal harmony, peace, and 1989, Rajiv was often called An altruistic journey national integrity in India and a reluctant prime minister. was known as a goodwill am- However, the young leader bassador to the world. Being was visionary and worked in young, his thought process was his capacity to serve the na- modern, and he had the vision tion. He was assassinated in of a developed nation through May 1991, while campaigning through social media the many national as well as for elections in Sriperumbu- international projects that he Rajiv Gandhi dur in the south Indian state pioneered.” of Tamil Nadu. social media page, which had opened only Later, members of the fo- among us through dialogue INCAS office bearers and Jeethu Saneesh, who hails recently, was shared my so many. Also, rum were took the Sadbhavana and constitutional means members who attended the from the south Indian it led to a huge demand for my art work. Diwas pledge, which reads: “I without resorting to violence.” event included TH Narayanan, While many offered moral support, several take this solemn pledge that Rajiv Gandhi, born into Devis Edassery, KV Boban, state of Kerala, has used others offered good amount of money for I will work for the emotional perhaps the most eminent Devanand Kannur, Shibu social media to drum up it,” Jeethu told Qatar Tribune. oneness and harmony of all political family of India in the Sukumaran, Kamal Kalla- Local newspapers and television chan- the people of India regardless post-independence era, be- thayil, Pradeep Pillai, Jayapal, support for the flood-hit nels in Kerala reported about her FB page of caste, region, religion or came the country’s prime min- Rasheed Vazhakkala, Shemeer inspiring young artists. In the following language. I further pledge that ister at the age of 40. He was Punnuran, Noufal PC Fahad people in her state days Jeethu was flooded with telephone I shall resolve all differences the grandson of Jawaharlal Chalil and Jithin Kollam. calls of appreciation from different parts of N today’s age of social media, the world. we know how it influences and While demand for her bottle painting changes our lives. For Indian increased, Jeethu noted on her FB page, “I expatriate Jeethu Saneesh, it’s am putting this work for auction and the been a similar story -- a jour- amount generated will be donated to flood Iney where she uses social media to muster victims in Kerala.” Photograph: up support for people in distress. Things went as expected and she gen- The floods that have hit her home erated a considerable amount which was Prem Chokli state Kerala for the past two consecutive donated to flood victims. years, claiming hundreds of lives, have Social media has not stopped loving for left Jeethu a much worried person. How- her ‘bottle paintings’ and it continues get- ever, like in the previous years, social One of Jeethu Saneesh’s creation. ting stronger. Now, Jeethu is busy meeting media groups, sociocultural organisa- the demands. “I am getting lots of enquir- tions and alumni associations lined up to the question asked by her only daughter ies about my work. Many ask for the work The Museum of Islamic support flood victims and rehabilitation Nakshtra, and the answer given to her. for a good amount of money. I have com- Art Park, or MIA Park, is projects, and social media has played a Pointing to the image of street vendor mitted a few more works to support flood one of the iconic parks pivotal role. Noushad portrayed with beautiful colours victims.” in Qatar. The park con- Like many others, Jeethu updated on a bottle, Jeethu’s daughter Nakshatra Considering the increasing demand sists of playing areas her Facebook page, Kuppikkutty (Bottle asked, “Who is this uncle? for her paintings, Jeethu now plans to for children. It also has Baby), portraying the image of Noushad, a This is the uncle having the face of make her childhood hobby of painting ino modern equipment street textiles vendor who donated the li- [saint]...” livelihood and wants to market her works such as separate areas on’s share of his stock to flood victims and Jeethu’s FB post on her conversation through Amazon. “I hope it will work out. for children of different shared it on one of the popular social me- with her daughter went viral immediately Now everything is on social media -- hob- age groups. It is also dia groups that has over a million follow- and her page was shared by a large number by, entertainment and even livelihood,” famous for its ‘MIA ers. The humanitarian service of Noushad of people. Jeethu pointed out. Bazaar’, and an array of cultural events and became very well known to people thanks “Within a short time I received hun- Jeethu lives in Doha with her husband music performances. to the local media in Kerala. dreds of ‘likes’ in addition to a number of Saneesh Bhaskar, an employee at Qatar In her post on social media, Jeethu put telephone calls. It was awesome and my Airways Catering Company. Summer camp organised at Skill Development Centre concludes

General Secretary of Indian Cultural Centre Seenu Pillai at the concluding ceremony of SDC summer camp in Doha, recently.

SUMMER camp held at Skill De- General Secretary of Indian Cultural Prominent Indian community lead- Qatar offering specialized training in In- nurture talents of all of our students, en- velopment Centre in Doha, con- Centre Seenu Pillai inaugurated the grand ers who attended the event included Vice dian classical dance, classical music, fine riching their performance skills, thereby cluded recently. finale of the camp. The event featured var- President of Indian Community Benevo- arts, karate, yoga and personality develop- generating a wider understanding of the A As many as 150 students partici- ious programmes including dance, yoga, lent Forum Mahesh Gowda, SDC Manag- ment. It is a institute promoting intellectu- art forms. Students are provided with an pated in the camp titled ‘SWAS 2019. This karate, drawing, painting and music by ing Director PN Baburajan, Directors AK al and cultural interaction among Qataris opportunity to perform before an encour- was the 17th year when SDC organsed the students. Jaleel and P Vijayakumar, parents of the and expatriates of all nationalities living in aging audience consisting of their parents, camp for students to encourage their tal- The participants at the camp were all students, and SDC faculties. Qatar. friends and well-wishers at annual events ents in arts. honoured with certificates of appreciation. SDC is one of the leading institutes in An SDC office bearer said, “We aim to arranged at the centre every year.” 16 Monday, August 26, 2019 The Last Word First stage of Al Rufaa Intersection upgrade completed The work will contribute significantly to increasing the intersection’s vehicular capacity and reducing congestion TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK bin Thani Street Road while DOHA one lane turns right towards Ras Abu Abboud. THE Public Works Author- For traffic coming from ity ‘Ashghal’ has announced Ahmed bin Mohamed bin the completion of stage one Thani Street, lanes were in- of Al Rufaa Intersection up- creased from two to five to in- grade works (known as Sana clude one lane to turn right to- Intersection) and the opening wards B-Ring Road, two lanes of its signal after removal of to continue straight towards the temporary roundabout on Ras Abu Abboud Street and August 23. two lanes to turn left towards Eng Mohamed Arqoub Ali bin Omar Al Attiya Street al Khaldi, head of Doha City with the possibility of U-turn. Section, Road Projects De- For traffic coming from partment at Ashghal, said the Ali bin Omar Al Attiya Street, upgrade of the intersection two lanes continue straight and removal of the temporary towards B-Ring Road or turn roundabout, would signifi- left towards Ras Abu Abboud cantly contribute to increasing Street and one lane turns right the intersection’s vehicular ca- towards Ahmed bin Moham- pacity and reduce gridlock. ed bin Thani Street. He said the intersection The second and final stage has a strategic location that of Al Rufaa Street upgrading links some of the vital roads in work, which is scheduled to Doha such as Ras Abu Abboud end this year, will further ex- Street, Ali bin Omar Al Attiya pand the vehicular capacity of Street as well Ahmed bin Mo- the intersection. It will pro- hamed bin Thani Street and vide a total of eight lanes for B-Ring Road. traffic coming from Ras Abu Khaldi said the newly Abboud Street and Ahmed bin upgraded signalised inter- Mohamed bin Thani Street in- section serves several road cluding four lanes to continue users who commute on a and Al Doha Al Jadeeda. eral health and educational Stage one upgrading Omar Al Attiya Street, two ity of U-turn. straight, three lanes to turn daily basis between the He explained that further facilities, commercial centres works included increasing lanes to continue straight to- For traffic coming from B- left and one lane to turn right. densely populated residen- to enhancing traffic flow in and many hotels in addition lanes from two to five for wards Ahmed bin Mohamed Ring Road, two lanes continue The upgrade will also include tial areas surrounding it the heart of these dense ar- to Hamad International Air- traffic coming from Ras Abu bin Thani Street and two straight towards Ali bin Omar expansion of eastbound lanes such as Umm Ghuwailina, eas, Al Rufaa Intersection fa- port and the iconic Qatar Na- Abboud Bridge with one lane lanes to turn left towards B- Al Attiya Street, or turn left to- of Ras Abu Abboud Street Al Hitmi, Old Al Ghanim cilitates the commute to sev- tional Museum. to turn right towards Ali bin Ring Road with the possibil- wards Ahmed bin Mohamed from two to four.

Ooredoo Money offers quick Ministry of Culture and Mars is set to approach money transfers to bKash Sports completes work its Aphelion point today accounts in Bangladesh on its e-services project TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK said, “We’re delighted to add Gulf DOHA Exchange to our already impressive QNA these digital services to achieve the network of exchange house partners, DOHA highest levels of efficiency and trans- OOREDOO has partnered with re- and proud to be able to offer the new parency. nowned exchange house Gulf Ex- instant money transfers to our valued THE Ministry of Culture and Sports The project aimed to achieve change to provide Ooredoo Money customers. We know, many of them has announced the completion of complete digital transformation of customers the opportunity to send send money home on a regular basis, the development of the e-services the services provided to the public, money instantly to bKash accounts in and want great rates and competitive provided by it to the public through raising the efficiency of the admin- Bangladesh. fees alongside quick and reliable ser- ‘hukoomi’ portal, making them avail- istrative processes of the ministry, Gulf Exchange, an ISO vice, and the new super-quick trans- able to the ministry’s website users and increasing the level of transpar- 9001:2015-certified company, has a fer service only adds to our superior and users of its mobile application. ency and community participation 40-year history Ooredoo Mon- Director of Information Technol- through cooperating with other gov- of providing re- ey offering.” ogy Department at the ministry Bas- ernment agencies for service inte- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 2017, and will be reaching again liable money ex- General sam al Yafi’e said the digital trans- gration. DOHA its farthest point from the sun change services Manager of formation of the services comes in The ministry receives through on July 13, 2021, QCH’s Expert in Qatar with Gulf Exchange line with Qatar E-Government 2020 its portal more than 16,000 applica- THE red planet, Mars, will be Astronomer Dr Beshir Marzouk competitive Jaafar Ali al Strategy, which aims to make all tions a year for the 60 services pro- at its Aphelion point (farthest said. The astronomer pointed rates and fees. Sarraf said, individuals and businesses benefit vided by the ministry, Yafi’e said. point from the Sun) on Monday out that the variation of the dis- Customers “We are ex- from electronic communication with The department of publications and (August 26) where it will be ap- tance between Mars and the sun can use Gulf Ex- cited to join government agencies, enabling them artistic works provides 40 services proximately 249 million kilome- determines surface heating and change services hands with to receive more transparent and ef- and the department of sports affairs tres away from the sun’s centre, brightness of Mars, which is 31 via their Oore- Ooredoo to fa- fective services. offers 13 services, while the culture Qatar Calendar house (QCH) percent less at aphelion point doo Money app cilitate this in- He added that the ministry has and art department provides seven announced on Sunday. compared to perihelion point or via USSD (*140#) to send transfers stant digital remittance to our valued achieved the objective of providing services. Moreover, the radio broad- This astronomical phenom- (nearest point to the sun). to Bangladesh, directly from their mo- customers through this new partner- a unified digital platform to offer casting department offers five, li- enon is considered very im- Dr Marzouk said that the bile, 24/7. Transfers to any bKash ac- ship. This collaboration between Gulf public services, which cover different brary management services provides portant because it occurs once residents of Qatar and other count will be credited instantly. Exchange and Ooredoo will make segments of companies, individuals one, and version management and in every two years, said a QCH Arab countries will, however, Speaking about the new partner- digital remittance to bKash accounts and government agencies. He added translation services provide two ser- press release. not be able to watch the celestial ship, Yusuf Abdulla al Kubaisi, chief in Bangladesh faster and more con- that the ministry seeks to provide vices, he added. Mars reached its Aphelion spectacle because the sunlight operating officer, Ooredoo Qatar, venient.” point last time on October 8, will hide Mars. GU-Q welcomes 111 new students at annual convocation event

At the convocation, the students got a chance to reflect and recognise the solemn occasion of their passage to the university through a formal initiation into Georgetown’s academic community.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK course schedules, taking lan- they were introduced to a Georgetown student is to curriculum has a history of at- more than what is learned in in Arabic, and can take ad- DOHA guage placement tests, learning Georgetown’s history, tradi- join a global community of tracting exceptional students, the classroom. We take care ditional courses and conduct about clubs and activities, and tions and commitment to its knowledge seekers, and this locally and from around the to ensure that our students research to earn a Certificate IN a joyful harmony, 111 new bonding with their classmates, founding values, and asked to ceremony helps the new stu- world. have the chance to apply their in American Studies, Arab voices raised to sing “Hail O the students got a chance to fa- take the Honour Pledge. They dents understand the advan- “The next four years are knowledge in real life situa- and Regional Studies, and Georgetown Alma Mater” at miliarise themselves with what were then considered official tages and responsibilities that some of the most important tions, and encourage them the Media and Politics Cer- the Annual New Student Con- will be expected of them in the members of the prestigious this confers on them.” in our students’ lives, and through a variety of activities tificate, a joint programme vocation at Georgetown Uni- years to come. Georgetown student body, Twenty-nine countries in- we take our responsibilities to also grow spiritually and with Northwestern Univer- versity in Qatar (GU-Q). The At the convocation, the and able to don their academ- cluding Mexico, Canada, Tai- seriously to deliver the same emotionally to be healthy, sity in Qatar. Upon comple- ceremony was the culmina- students got a chance to re- ic robes, which they will not wan, Jordan, Sudan, Sri Lan- rigorous interdisciplinary well rounded global citizens.” tion, students join an alumni tion of a busy week of orien- flect and recognise the sol- wear again until their gradu- ka, Uzbekistan and the US are International Affairs cur- The students will soon body that contributes to a tation activities that prepare emn occasion of their passage ation in four years. represented among the new riculum as the one offered on have a choice of majors from broad array of sectors in Qa- the students to enter life at to university through a formal Commenting on the im- students enrolled, with 38 our campus in Washington, International Economics, In- tar and the region, including Georgetown. initiation into Georgetown’s portant and time-honoured students hailing from Qatar. DC,” said Dean Dallal. “At ternational Politics, Culture the government, banking, From meeting their aca- academic community. In the tradition, GU-Q Dean Ah- The university’s well-respect- the same time, we also know and Politics or International oil and gas, communications demic deans and getting their presence of their parents, mad Dallal said, “To become ed internationally-focused that education is about far History, can choose to minor and not-for-profits.