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AMIR COMMISSIONS WORLD’S LARGEST WATER RESERVOIRS PROJECT

QNA Single reservoir dimensions DOHA The world largest reservoir of its QR14.5 bn project to raise water storage capacity to 1,500 mn gallons A GIGIANANT LELEAPAP kind: 300m long, 150m wide, and 12m high (equivalent to the size THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim of 9 football fields) bin Hamad al Thani inaugu- TOTOWAWARRDDS rated the Water Security Mega Around 100 MIG Reservoirs Project during a cer- WAWATETER SESECCUURIRITYTY is one reservoir’s capacity emony held by Qatar General Electricity and Water Corpora- STORAGE CAPACITY Guinness World Record tion (Kahramaa) in Umm Salal The total capacity of the reservoirs project World largest drinking water Ali area on Tuesday. is 1,500 million gallons (MIG), an increase of storage tank & largest drinking During the ceremony, a 155% over the current capacity (900 MIG) water storage tanks network short film was screened about the strategic importance of the Covers storage requirements up to 2026 PROJECT COST project, which is the largest of FIVE STRATEGIC SITES QR14.5bn its kind in the region and the The total cost of the project world with a total capacity of Each site covers 1 sqkm storing about 1,500 million gal- Total reservoirs at all sites: 15 QR1.5bn lons of water, the workload and Umm Birka reservoirs the stages of its development QR2bn since 2015. Umm Slal reservoirs Delivering a speech on the occasion, Minister of State for Umm Birka: Umm Slal: Rawdat Rashed: QR1.9bn 2 reservoirs 4 reservoirs 4 reservoirs Rawdat Rashed Energy Affairs HE Eng Saad bin Sherida al Kaabi said the strate- QR1.5bn gic Water Security Mega Reser- Abu Nakhla voirs Project is a mega project Abu Nakhla: Al Thumama: QR1.6bn implemented by Qatar as the 2 reservoirs 3 reservoirs Al Thumama country is marching confidently towards a promising future. Pipelines connecting the five sites:QR5.6 bn, Site earthworks: QR240 mn Consultancy services: QR160 mn, Percentage of Qatari companies: 58% Kaabi said the project is the largest in the world and con- tains a huge strategic reservoir We have accomplished in Qatar today, that raises the country’s water thanks to God, one of our most important storage to about 1,500 million projects, by launching a series of giant gallons, an increase of over 150 reservoirs that doubles our storage capacity percent from existing capacity. and ensures the flow of water to all sectors This giant project is worth throughout the state of Qatar. This is a QR14.5 billion, he said, point- great achievement because it represents ing out that this phase of the the cornerstone of our water security strategy and one of the major project will ensure water secu- goals of Vision 2030. rity for the state until 2026. It will be followed by future stag- es that will meet water demand to achieving the country’s wa- meet the development require- even after 2036 by adding addi- ter security and a clear declara- ments, he added. The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani inaugurated the Water Security Mega Reservoirs Project during a ceremony held by Qatar tional reservoirs. tion of the ability and readiness General Electricity and Water Corporation in Umm Salal Ali area on Tuesday. SEE ALSO PAGE 20 The project is fundamental of the water sector in Qatar to Continued on page 20 Ô

Comprehensive plan to develop Shop Qatar festival to Two public parks, nature justice system: Muhannadi kick off on December 15 reserve open for public DOHA Chief of the Supreme Judiciary Council partnership and facilitate the implementation of DOHA Shop Qatar, the DOHA As part of the Ministry and Chief of the Court of Cassation HE Dr Has- judgments and orders for commercial records and country’s only nationwide of Municipality and Envi- san bin Lahdan al Hassan al Muhannadi has shares of partners in commercial companies. shopping festival, is set ronment’s plan to expand confirmed the completion of features of an in- He said the plan is based on several para- to return for its third public parks, Al Khor and tegrated strategic plan to develop the judiciary metres that stem from realistic assessment of edition which will be even Al Dhakhira Municipality, in and enhance its efficiency, independence and problems faced by the justice systems. bigger and better than cooperation with the Ras impartiality. It includes two approaches — the first con- before. Shop Qatar will be Laffan Social Communica- He said this in a press statement on the side- cerns urgent improvements that have been off to a grand start with tion Programme, on Tuesday lines of the Supreme Judicial Council signing of initiated, including the launch of the Family the first edition of the opened two public parks and memoranda of understanding (MoU) with the Court’s evening work service and the imple- National Day Trade Festival, running between Dec 15 and 20 a nature reserve in Al Khor. Both Al Qurma and Al Khor Plaza have Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Qatar mentation of other improvement measures. and will extend till January 20 2019 to include all of the winter big green landscapes, trees, a jogging track, solar lighting poles, University. season’s most exciting events. PAGE 2 children’s playgrounds and modern water systems. PAGE 4 The MoUs aim to activate the institutional Continued on page 2 Ô QND celebrations to kick off at Darb Al Saai today TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Vehicle decoration allowed IN an atmosphere charged with until December 21: MoI patriotism, pride and national identity, the Qatar National Day DOHA The General Directorate of Traffic (GDT) at the Ministry of Interior (MoI) (QND) 2018 celebrations will kick has announced that the grace period for decorating vehicles during the Qatar off at Darb Al Saai on Wednesday. National Day celebrations will be of one week, starting from Saturday until Friday This year, the QND celebrations (December 21). Vehicle decorations will be prohibited after December 21, it Khashoggi named are being marked under the motto said. The GDT has urged the public to comply with its requirements such as not ‘As long as it is proven by our deeds overloading the vehicle and refrain from peeking out of windows. The vehicle Time magazine’s ... Qatar remains free’. owners have been advised to clearly show the number plate and refrain from Person of the Year The motto blends a verse taken making any colour change to their vehicles. The Ministry of the Interior has (PG 10 ) from one of the poems by the Found- urged the public to comply with its requirements while celebrating the National er Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Day. “In the context of the annual celebrations of the national day, citizens and Thani with a phrase from the nation- residents compete to show their joy on this happy occasion and their great love al anthem. for the country by decorating and raising flags and other symbols. While such a The events at Darb Al Saai are set show of joy is welcome and legitimate, it is necessary to refrain from excesses,” to begin immediately after the offi- it said. The GDT calls on everyone to celebrate with peace and without disturb- Ashghal signs cial opening ceremony. ing the atmosphere. (TNN) It will start at 4pm and will run Darb Al Saai all set for grand celebration. (HANSON K JOSEPH) four road until 11pm with raising of the flag in the main square in the presence visitors in the morning on December 11pm while on December 15 fami- cember 16 for all visitors during the hours will be from 9am to 1pm re- improvement of representatives of the participat- 13 from 9am to 1pm, while the even- lies can visit in two dedicated time morning period, which will start served only for families, while the ing entities. ing activities will run from 3.30pm to slots — in the morning from 9am from 9am to 1pm, while the evening evening will be reserved for women, contracts (PG 20 ) The festivities will continue un- 11pm. to 1pm, and in the evening from will be allocated for families from from 3.30pm to 10pm. til December 20. December 14 (Friday) will be 3.30pm to 10pm. 3.30pm to 10pm. Darb Al Saai will welcome the reserved for families from 2pm to Darb Al Saai will be open on De- On December 17, the morning Continued on page 6 Ô 02 Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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PRIME MINISTER MEETS IRAQI MINISTER News SC, Portuguese police in brief sign deal on holding Amir sends written message to Italian president major sporting events THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani sent on Tues- QNA port to develop the capacity of day a written message to the President of the Italian Republic DOHA the national police in securing Sergio Mattarella pertaining to bilateral ties and the means to sporting events. enhance them.The message was handed by the Ambassador THE Supreme Committee for Major Fahad Saeed al Sub- of the State of Qatar to Italy HE Abdulaziz bin Ahmed al Malki Delivery & Legacy (SC) has aie, director of the Training De- during a meeting with Diplomatic Advisor to the Italian Presi- signed a cooperation agreement partment at the Police College dent Emanuela D’Alessandro in Roma. (QNA) with the Public Security Police and head of the Training Unit of of Portugal on holding major the Security Committee of the Culture minister meets UNESCO official sporting events in preparation SC, said that this agreement will for the 2022 Fifa World Cup. see training of officers at silver MINISTER of Culture and Sports HE Salah bin Ghanem al Ali The agreement was signed and bronze levels. met with Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Doha Anna by Deputy Chairman of the SC’s He added that they visited Paolini and the office team on the occasion of International Security Committee Brig Gen Portugal to see their efforts Human Rights Day, which falls on Dec 10 of each year. The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani on Tuesday Abdulaziz bin Faisal al Thani, in organising major sporting meeting discussed ways of developing joint work between the met with Minister of Trade of Iraq Dr Engineer Mohammed Hashim Abdul Majeed al Ani and his accom- who is also Deputy Commander events because of their progress two sides to promote human values. (QNA) panying delegation. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations and means of developing of the Lekhwiya Force, and the in this area, adding that this them, especially in the economic and trade fields, in addition to other issues of mutual interest.(QNA) head of the Public Security Po- agreement is part of the prepa- Shura panel studies draft law lice of Portugal Luis Manuel rations for the World Cup and Farinhaat the Lekhwiya Force seeks to raise the efficiency of THE Public Services and Utilities Committee of the Advisory building. officers in the management of (Shura) Council held a meeting on Tuesday and elected Hadi On this occasion, Farinha major sports events. bin Saeed al Khayarin as its acting rapporteur. The committee said he was delighted to sign According to the agreement, reviewed the draft law on reconciliation in offences in some Qatar calls for strengthening global this agreement, which strength- the officers will receive training municipalities and an environment-related law and decided to ens partnership between the in Qatar and also participate complete the study of the draft law in its next meeting. (QNA) police teams of the two friendly in the management of sports cooperation to regulate migration countries in preparation for the events in Portugal, especially Marri discusses ties with French envoy World Cup. ‘Classico’ games, which have a QNA cooperation to create a secure There are multiple patterns He said they will share ex- large number of fans, in order CHAIRMAN of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC) MARRAKESH environment to regulate migra- of migration in the world, the periences and spare no effort to qualify them to manage such Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri met on Monday with Ambassador tion and ensure the safety of mi- minister said,pointing out that in providing all forms of sup- events, he said. of France to Qatar HE Franck Gellet. They discussed coop- QATAR is participating in the grants, in addition to taking ef- the pattern in Qatar is regular erating on human rights issues, and exchange of expertise Inter-governmental Confer- fective measures to protect their temporary migrant workers. in the field. The NHRC chairman updated the French ambas- ence to Adopt the Global Com- human rights. “Based on the Global Compact, sador on the partnerships the committee has with a institu- pact for Safe, Orderly and Reg- The minister affirmed the Qatar affirms its support and tions in France. (QNA) ular Migration, which began in importance of finding urgent continued engagement in pro- Marrakech on Monday. political solutions to conflicts moting cooperation on safe and Costa Rica’s president Minister of Administrative and crises, which cause large in- orderly migration with interna- meets Qatar’s envoy Development, Labour and So- fluxes of refugees and migrants, tional partners,” he added. cial Affairs HE Yousef bin Mo- calling for intensified coopera- The Marrakesh conference, PRESIDENT of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Quesada met with hammed al Othman Fakhrois tion to address the root causes being held under the auspices Ambassador of Qatar to Costa Rica HE Mohammed bin Kurdi is leading the Qatari delegation. of them. He reiterated that Qa- of the UN General Assembly, is Taleb al Marri. They discussed bilateral relations and means of In his speech at the open- tar will continue working with due to witness the official rati- supporting and developing them, in addition to issues of com- ing of the conference, the min- partners in the international fication of the Global Compact mon concern. (QNA) ister stressed the importance community to find solutions to for Safe, Orderly and Regular of strengthening international these crises. Migration. Third edition of Shop Qatar Maliki receivess international award for traffic safety in UK to kick off on December 15 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK * To feature first National Day Trade Festival * Shoppers stand chance to win cars, DOHA cash prizes worth QR3 million * Hotels to offer discounted room nights, spa services BRIGADIER Mohammed Ab- dullah al Maliki, secretary of the CATHERINE W GICHUKI National Committee for Traffic DOHA Safety, has received the prestig- ious Prince Michael Award for THE third edition of Shop Qa- Traffic Safety. tar, the nation-wide festival cel- Brig Maliki was presented ebrating Qatar’s retail and en- the award at a ceremony in Lon- tertainment offerings organised don in the presence of interna- by National Tourism Council tional dignitaries. Brigadier Mohammed Abdullah al Maliki receives an award. (NTC), will kick off on Saturday, The award is a recognition December 15. of Qatar’s initiatives towards the country. traffic safety, its management Having Qatar Airways, Al- improving traffic safety, which In recent years, Qatar has and sustainable transportation fardan Premier Motors and have led to a significant drop in been able to occupy a prestig- through scientific and non-con- Katara Hospitality as partners, the number of road accidents in ious international position in ventional measures. the edition will continue until (From left) Ministry of Commerce and Industry Media Officer Faissal Alhaithami, Mashal Shahbik from January 20. National Tourism Council and Alfardan Premier Motors General Manager Samer BouDargham at a press The festival will com- conference to announce the third edition of Shop Qatar in Doha. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) mence with the first edition of the National Day Trade F&B and free airport. to organise events that reflect become a beacon for Qatar’s ‘e-courts likely for speedy disposal of cases’ Festival, which will run from Speaking at a press confer- pride and joy in Qatar National growing hospitality and tour- December 15 to 20. ence, Mashal Shahbik from Day and grants the retail sec- ism industry and we are hon- Continued from page 1 Ô rapid developments in terms in the MoU signed with Qatar The 35-day annual Shop NTC said, “I would like to thank tor and various private com- oured to partner with NTC for of concepts and technological University. He said the council Qatar festival offers a variety of all our partners from both the panies the opportunity to offer the third consecutive year. With HE said the second approach means and their suitability to will receive the distinguished attractive retail offers at malls public and private sectors for unprecedented discounts that the aim of providing unique is a permanent development the nature of Qatari society, students from the College of across the country as well as their continuous collaboration promote domestic and interna- yet diverse experiences within project that extends for sever- as well as studying successful Law and adopt a number of exciting fashion, lifestyle and in building and growing the tional tourism, thus attracting our local hotels, Katara Hospi- al years and is based on inte- and advanced models in inter- Qatari law students as well as entertainment events. country’s festivals and tourism citizens, residents and visitors.” tality places high importance gration and coordination with national indicators (Singapore, use Qatari lawyers working Fourteen malls and more events year on year.” Alfardan Premier Mo- on initiatives that enhance our the various organs of the state, Sweden, Norway, etc.) and to in government agencies, after than 50 hotels are participating In celebration of Qatar Na- tors General Manager Samer combined offerings while high- particularly the public prose- encourage legal innovation by qualifying them with appropri- in the festival. tional Day and in a move to BouDargham said, “Our part- lighting our passion for creating cution as part of the judiciary, opening the door for Qatari ate training. The festival will offer up bolster trade activities across nership with NTC to partici- ultimate guest experiences.” the ministries of interior and legislators and residents to He said there will be in- to 50 percent discount and the country, the first edition of pate at Shop Qatar 2019 is in Besides the fashion-focused justice, and other relevant find innovative solutions to the tensive training programmes shoppers who spend QR200 the National Day Trade Festi- line with the company’s strat- events, the final week of Shop governmental bodies, as well problems facing the local jus- for judges, in addition to send- at any of the 14 participating val is being organised by the egy to support all national Qatar 2019 will see a host of as lawyers, experts, arbitra- tice system. ing an annual number of out- retailers can enter a weekly Ministry of Commerce and In- events and reiterates our belief live music concerts featuring tors and other justice agents. He also mentioned the Qa- standing high school graduates raffle draw for a chance to win dustry (MoCI) in cooperation in the important role the Coun- Pakistani, Indian and globally- Muhannadi pointed out tarisation plan for certain ele- to complete university study, cars and cash prizes worth up with NTC. cil is playing in promoting the renowned artistes. that an important element in ments of judicial authority and taking into account that their to QR3 million. MoCI Media Officer Faissal local tourism sector.” In parallel with Shop Qatar’s the development plan is the administrative cadres in the grades must not be less than The participating hotels will Alhaithami said, “This large and Katara Hospitality Chief Ex- events and activations, there modernisation of legislation, courts, in cooperation and co- good or very good, besides that offer discounted room nights, first-of-its-kind initiative comes ecutive Officer Hamad Abdulla will be numerous other festivi- taking into account the com- ordination with the academic the judge must pass specialised spa services, pool/beach access, as part of the ministry’s efforts al Mulla said, “Shop Qatar has ties taking place around Qatar. patibility of legislation with the and legal bodies, as contained qualification courses. Qatar to host Int’l Junior Science Olympiad 2019 QATAR has received the host flag for the 16th In- ternational Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO), which will be held in Doha in December 2019. Undersec- retary of the Ministry of Education HE Dr Ibrahim al Nuaimi, head of Qatar IJSO hosting committee, received the flag during the closing ceremony of the current edition being held in Gaborone, Botswana. Nuaimi expressed delight for the Qatari participa- tion in this edition and called on all attendees to join next year’s edition in Qatar, which will be ex- ceptional on all levels. (QNA/GABORONE) Nation Wednesday, December 12, 2018 03 HMC team performs first robotic HEC Paris course to boost manager skills surgery for myasthenia gravis TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE His academic work focuses on DOHA leadership for organizations procedure in Qatar represents a seeking to increase the value The minimally further step in the evolution of HEC Paris, one of the world’s they deliver to customers. His invasive approach minimally invasive surgery. leading providers of Execu- programs are designed to help “The minimally invasive tive Education, will be host- executives and senior manag- shortens patient approach shortens patient re- ing ‘Managing Business in ers enhance their leadership recovery times and covery time, is generally blood- Challenging Times’ Short Ex- skills. He holds a Bachelor less, decreases pain and has ecutive Program designed to of Arts degree from Harvard reduces pain an excellent cosmetic result. enhance the skills needed for College and an MBA & Doc- With this technique now being managers to anticipate uncer- torate from Harvard Business TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK offered in Qatar, a significant tainty times in their compa- School. DOHA number of patients will become nies. Talking about the course, candidates for this treatment The two-day program will Prof. Roger Hallowell, said: THE Thoracic Surgery team at modality,” Dr Bhora said. be held on December 12-13 in “Through this program, man- Hamad General Hospital has “I was impressed with the Tornado Tower. This inter- agers will attain the skills performed the first completely facilities and the surgical and active program led by Roger needed in times of headwinds portal robotic thymectomy for supporting team at Hamad Hallowell, Affiliate Professor and uncertainties to navigate myasthenia gravis in Qatar. The Thoracic Surgery team at Hamad General Hospital has performed the first completely portal robotic General Hospital. There is at HEC Paris, will include nu- with prudence and wisdom. The surgery represents an thymectomy for myasthenia gravis in Qatar. tremendous potential here to merous case studies to com- Most of the time, well-man- important milestone in the make the hospital a regional plement theories, frameworks aged companies do not need treatment of patients with my- Dr Yousuf al Maslamani, Dr Abdulla al Ansari, chair- vide a 3D magnified view of centre for performing advanced and best practices. to engage in the kind of bru- asthenia gravis who require medical director of Hamad man of Surgery and Acting the surgical site. minimally invasive thoracic op- Company leaders and ex- tal cost-cutting that we fre- surgical intervention, providing General Hospital, explained Chief Medical Officer at HMC, The surgical team who erations,” Dr Bhora added. ecutives considering launch- quently see during economic them with a shorter length of that with myasthenia gravis, said robotic thymectomy is the performed the groundbreak- Professor Adeel Butt, vice- ing their business can leverage downturns. Well-managed stay in hospital, quicker recov- the communication system be- most successful and least inva- ing procedure consisted of Dr chair for Faculty Affairs at this short program’s offerings companies prepare for inevi- ery and reduced pain. tween the nerves and muscles sive approach for helping myas- Rashid Haq, Dr Jassim Abdulla HMC, noted that prior to the to grow and prosper as it in- table downturns, they engage Myasthenia gravis is a rare is damaged by the immune sys- thenia gravis patients. and Dr Mohammed Muslim. availability of robotic approach- tends to prepare participants in best practices that serve long-term condition that causes tem, making the muscles weak. He said the approach is the The surgery was com- es to thymectomy, patients un- to be strategic and decide them well in good times and muscle weakness. “Myasthenia gravis is a rare gold standard for the treatment. pleted under the supervision derwent a much more invasive when to focus on revenue bad. Even those who are in Most commonly, it affects but disabling autoimmune neu- “The minimally invasive of Dr Faiz Bhora, chief of Tho- procedure that had a number of growth rather than cost-cut- the unenviable position of not the muscles that control the romuscular disease. In addi- approach to thymectomy is racic Surgery at Mount Sinai limitations. ting. The program blends stra- having prepared for the cur- eyes and eyelids, facial expres- tion to anticholinesterase and the current gold standard for Roosevelt and Mount Sinai St. Professor Abdul Badi Abou tegic thinking with leadership rent turbulence in our econ- sions, chewing, swallowing and immunosuppressive therapy, this procedure. HMC consist- Luke’s Hospitals and Director Samra, chairman of the De- qualities necessary to steer omy, will learn valuable tools speaking but it can also affect removal of the thymus gland in ently strives to provide the of Thoracic Surgical Oncology partment of Internal Medi- business in an adverse envi- to deal with challenging times most parts of the body. It can the chest (thymectomy) is con- most advanced, safest and at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital cine at HMC, expressed his ronment by helping partici- such are ours”. result in double vision, droop- sidered the frontline treatment best care to all patients we Center in New York City, US. Dr satisfaction with the excellent pants to understand and ac- By being a part of this pro- ing eyelids, trouble talking and option, especially in young pa- serve,” said Dr Ansari. Bhora, who is also the current outcomes of the surgical pro- cept reality and acknowledge gram, attendees will be able trouble walking. tients. The traditional method During robotic surgery, president of the Eastern Car- cedure and noted that robotic that there will be a recovery. to implement best practices Onset can be sudden and of thymectomy involved the surgeons make a small pen- diothoracic Surgical Society and thymectomy is a safe and feasi- Prof. Hallowell has de- in doing more with less and the disease most commonly opening of a patient’s chest cil-sized hole in the body and the New York General Thoracic ble operation with encouraging signed and delivered custom- use the downturn as an op- affects young women and by cutting through the breast- insert robotic arms and a cam- Surgical Society, said the com- long-term results for patients ized executive education pro- portunity to improve and look older men. bone,” said Dr Maslamani. era. The camera is used to pro- pletion of this first-of-its-kind with myasthenia gravis. grams throughout the world. ahead to foresee better times. Singing reality show ‘Voice of Nepal’ finale in Doha soon ASHRAF SIDDIQUI singers of Nepal, will attend Pokhrel and Kareem Baksh. businessman, thanked the solidarity with Qatar and DOHA the show. The prizes include a organisers for selecting Doha its leadership.” According to him, the fi- cash prize of 10 million Ne- among Hong Kong, London Entry to the Asian Town THE grand finale of the pop- nale will see two finalists vy- pali rupees (approximately and Tokyo to host the finale. Amphitheatre is strictly ular Nepalese singing real- ing with each other for the QR320,000) and a num- He said the Nepalese com- through tickets, which are ity show ‘Voice of Nepal’ will coveted title in the presence of ber of gifts, including a new prise the second largest ex- available at Grand Mall be held at Asian Town on about 20,000 people. model car. patriate community in Qatar, Asian Town, Safari Mall and December 14. The press meet was at- The event will be telecast one of the safest countries in all Nepalese restaurants in Announcing this at a tended by Nepalese communi- live by Kathmandu-based the world for expatriates as Doha. The ticket prices are press conference, Doha-based ty leaders and members of the Kantipur TV Channel and cov- well as tourists. QR50, QR75, QR100, QR150, Nepalese businessman and organising team namely, Sar- ered by various print media in He added that by organ- QR200 and QR500. Accord- chief organiser of the mega ita Gurung, Narendra Bhat, Qatar and Nepal, Gurung said. ising the event in Doha, “we ing to the organisers, the event Probin Gurung said 120 Krishna Thapaliya, Sagar Ne- Sagar Nepal, a promi- want to send a message to gates will open at 1pm and the guests, including two leading pal, Manoj Gorkhali, Chanak nent community leader and the world that we stand in event will start at 5pm. Probin Gurung, chief organiser of ‘Voice of Nepal’.

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The com- TURKISH Airlines, the na- Business Class passen- DARFUR mitment and support from tional flag carrier of Turkey, gers should book the compli- the Qatar Fund for Develop- has announced the ‘Exclu- mentary Exclusive Drive ser- TRAINING aid, including ment enables Sudan’s dedi- sive Drive’ service, a private vice from Turkish Airlines skills labs, books and scientific cated health professionals to and luxury transfer service 48 hours prior to their flight. references, computers, were provide quality healthcare for available for Busi- distributed in eight states of women and children in rural ness Class pas- Sudan as part of Qatar Fund communities.” sengers to make for Development (QFFD) pro- In addition, 5,100 books their trip even gramme. As many as 18 skills and scientific references were more comfortable labs were distributed in Feb- distributed to libraries of and relaxed when ruary 2018, while support health science academies in they travel to the material such as computers, February this year. This will be US and Canada. What makes this service stamps, photocopiers, projec- later followed up by the distri- Passengers flying from unique is the professionally- tors and audio systems were bution of books and scientific Hamad International Air- trained chauffeurs and com- distributed in 2016 -2017. references worth $1 million. port (HIA) in Doha to any fortable private cars that QFFD participated in the As part of the programme, skills labs, reference books and computers were distributed in eight states of Sudan. The training initiative co- destination in the US and will take passengers quickly, Sudan Public Health Training incided with the graduation of Canada on Turkish Airlines conveniently and reliably to Initiative, which is supported ern teaching aid. partnership between QFFD activities in education, health 114 midwives from the Omdur- can benefit from the new their flights. Also, when they by QFFD and overseen by the The initiative also supports and the Carter Center provides and economic empowerment man Training Center for mid- service. land, the chauffeurs will be Carter Center in collaboration the modernisation of the cur- overall support for the health sectors.” wives in North Darfur. Mehmed Zingal, general there to take them to their fi- the Federal Ministry of Public ricula of the health sciences sector and advancement of CEO of the Carter Center, In October 2017, QFFD manager of Turkish Airlines nal destination in a luxuries Health in Sudan and Health academies and the vocational peace in Sudan. This initiative Mary Ann Peters, said, “This had signed a cooperation in Doha, said, “We, at Turk- and elegant way. Sciences Academy. training centres. It also builds in line with UN Sustainable partnership has made an im- agreement with the Carter ish Airlines, always work Exclusive Drive service The support includes im- the capacity of the trainers and Development Goal 3, which pact to improve the mater- Center, a nongovernmental hard to make our passen- is available in Atlanta, Bos- proving and strengthening the faculty members in health sci- focuses on ensuring that all nal and child health in Sudan organisation which aims to ad- gers comfortable and happy, ton, Chicago, Houston, Los teaching environment, as well ences by training them in mod- people enjoy a healthy lifestyle through building skills of vance peace and health across while trying to bring new Angeles, Miami, New York, as providing training needs ern learning systems. and wellbeing at all ages. This health professionals and sci- the world, aiming at strength- services to improve the over- San Francisco, Washington, and training tools, books and Director-General of QFFD aligns with the QFFD strategy, ence educators, and providing ening the medical education all experience. The Exclusive Montreal and Toronto. scientific references, and mod- Khalifa al Kuwari said: “The especially in its projects and critical new medical equip- sector in Sudan. MCI recalls Jeep Grand Cherokee 2018 QC launches water, sanitation THE Ministry of Commerce Cherokee model of 2018 be- turning to the idle state. and Industry (MCI), in col- cause the clearance between The ministry has urged all laboration with United Cars the driver floor mat and the customers to report any vio- projects for schools in Pakistan Almana, dealer of Jeep vehi- accelerator pedal is unaccep- lations to its Consumer Pro- cles in Qatar, has announced table and may prevent the tection and Anti-Commercial TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the recall of Jeep Grand accelerator pedal from re- Fraud Department. (TNN) DOHA

QATAR Charity (QC) has launched a water, sanitation and hygiene project for schools Vodafone Qatar rolls out high-speed in Shorkot in the Punjab prov- ince of Pakistan at a total cost of $1.5mn, which will benefit 296,597 people. fibre in Msheireb Downtown Doha The project was launched within the framework of QC’s TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK mand and home entertainment. “At Msheireb Properties, we partnership with UNICEF DOHA For businesses, Vodafone strive to deliver on the Qatar in the field of water and Qatar’s mobile and fixed tech- National Vision 2030. Accord- sanitation. VODAFONE Qatar announced nology will also enable the ingly, Msheireb Downtown The launch ceremony was that it has completed the roll provision of services including Doha, our flagship landmark, attended by Dr Murad Raas, out of fibre connectivity, ca- smart solutions and new ap- has been designed and imple- Punjab Minister for School Ed- pable of handling speeds of up plications such as smart secu- mented with seamless techno- ucation, representative of QC’s The launch ceremony was attended by Dr Murad Raas, Punjab Minister for School Education, and to 1 Gigabit per second, across rity, asset tracking and smart logical integration at its core. office in Pakistan, government representative of QC’s office in Pakistan. Qatar’s landmark develop- metering. These technologies Our successful collaboration officials, a member of local ment Msheireb Downtown of the future will help the large with Vodafone gives Msheireb committees and the president Doha following an agreement number of organisations oper- Downtown Doha a state-of- of the Local Council. signed between both sides in ating in Msheireb Downtown the-art technological infra- The project involves the December 2017. Doha to optimise, automate structure, enabling our down- provision of basic sanitation Moreover, with an agree- and innovate. town to become one of the and hygiene facilities at 300 ment entered in 2014 that Sheikh Hamad Abdulla smartest and most sustainable government schools in Short- would see Vodafone Qatar be- Jassim al Thani, CEO of Voda- communities worldwide.” kort and the provision of clean coming the primary provider fone Qatar, said: “We’re proud Msheireb Downtown drinking water in 200 districts, of mobile services infrastruc- of our important partnership Doha, developed to revive in addition to the construction ture in Msheireb Downtown with Msheireb Properties that the old commercial centre of of 100 toilets. Doha, Vodafone Qatar an- dates back to several years. Doha, upon completion will The project is being imple- nounced that it had completed Providing both mobile and fi- be the world’s largest certified mented based on the agree- the deployment in September bre infrastructure in Msheireb sustainable and smart down- ment signed between QC and this year at a total investment Downtown Doha is an im- town community featuring UNICEF for a period of two development efforts under- QC implemented 1,079 deep artesian wells with elec- of more than QR100 million. portant milestone in achiev- 100 mixed-use buildings, 800 years from July 2018. The taken by QC and UNICEF in water projects in Pakistan dur- tric pumps and two bathrooms. The new fibre roll-out will ing our aim to be a converged residential units, more than agreement is jointly funded Pakistan. ing 2017, benefiting more than In the first half of this year, enable the provision of ‘triple communications leader, driv- 300 retail units and 17 com- by Qatar Charity (30%) and He emphasised the im- 200,000 people. QC implemented more than play’ services that combine ing the country’s digital trans- mercial buildings, in addition UNICEF (70%). However, the portance of hygiene to stay These included the drilling 561 water projects in differ- voice, high speed internet and formation in support of Qatar to four hotels, a school, three charity will implement the pro- healthy, pointing to the urgent of 859 artesian wells equipped ent regions of Sindh, Balu- multimedia over IP, enabling National Vision 2030.” mosques, Msheireb Museums, jects under the agreement. need for water, sanitation and with hand pumps, and 149 chistan, Punjab and Khyber access to high definition TV, Ali al Kuwari, acting CEO the Galleria Mall and several Speaking at the ceremony, hygiene facilities at all schools artesian wells equipped with Pakhtunkhwa, at a total cost premium content, video on de- of Msheireb Properties, said: other buildings. Dr Raas appreciated the great in Punjab. electric pumps, as well as 71 of QR3mn.

Al Khor and Al Thakhira Municipality Techno Blue, Fujifilm open opens two parks and nature reserve digital service outlet at DFC TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK AL Khor and Al Thakhira Mu- DOHA nicipality, in cooperation with Ras Laffan Social Communica- TECHNO Blue, an HBK Group tion Program, has opened two Company, and Fujifilm Cor- gardens and a nature reserve poration Japan have opened for the public in Al Khor and Al new trendy Digital Imaging Thakhira area. Service outlet in Doha Festival The total area of Al Qurma City (DFC). Park is 10,500 square metres The outlet offers customers and consists of a green area with specialised services such as of 650 square metres contain- printing high-quality print from ing various shade trees. There digital cameras, mobile phones, are also two children’s play- memory cards, customised per- grounds with sun protection. sonal albums and host of other Solar lighting poles will illumi- services related to pictures. nate the garden at night. Customers can get their ID The Shuaa Nature Reserve Besides, the park is home to geons. cular walkway and a 20-me- pictures taken within few min- The outlet offers specialised services such as printing high-quality print also contains green spaces 62 different trees, as well as Al Khor Plaza extends over tre water fountain. A total of utes, according to the standard from digital cameras, mobile phones and customised personal albums. with a total area of 13,000 animals and pet birds, namely, an area of 22,500 square me- 12,000 seasonal flowers and requires by government depart- square metres, which will be ducks, oz, Arabian oryx, deer, tres, with green areas of about 45 shade trees have also been ments and embassies. in the art of photography. Sheikh Ali bin Hamad al illuminated by solar energy. ostrich and goat, quail and pi- 19,000 square metres, a cir- planted in the area. (TNN) The ‘Wonder’ photo station Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Thani, vice-chairman of Techno installed in the outlet can receive al Thani, chairman of Techno Blue, graced the occasion. pictures transmitted through a Blue, said Fujifilm products are Jun Higuchi, managing di- mobile application and allows synonymous with quality and rector of Fujifilm Middle East, customers to collate their sweet enjoy a huge customer base. praised the effort of Techno Blue memories on fun templates and “Fujifilm is the only pho- to grow Fujifilm photo imaging have them done as prints. tographic company from the and electronic imaging business The outlet also caters to the past era that survived through in Qatar and revealed his plan requirement of professional and grew stronger on the face to support more such stores in photographers by selling a wide of onslaught by the digital revo- Qatar. range of professional cameras, lution. This strength is what Prabunathan, division man- lenses and accessories. encourages us to further invest ager at Techno Blue, said: “The Techno Blue, associates and expand the brand and Fu- hottest selling product in the with various photographic clubs jifilm success is attributed to outlet is the Instax products, in Qatar to organise regular their decades of knowledge in which give instant photo print photo workshops, seminars and analogue and their application from the camera. The main cus- competitions to encourage the in combination with the digital tomers for this product are the younger generation to indulge innovation,” he said. younger generation.” Nation Wednesday, December 12, 2018 05 Experts highlight role of family UN Sec-Gen to speak at HBKU in career decisions for youths TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

Experts point out that good parenting is crucial in shaping young people to realise their full potentials HAMAD Bin Khalifa Univer- sity (HBKU), a member of Qa- AILYN AGONIA research and recommenda- tar Foundation (QF), will host DOHA tions on how public policy can United Nations Secretary-Gen- best support the achievement eral António Guterres at a pub- DISCUSSIONS on the role of of youth-related UN SDGs and lic lecture at Education City on family in supporting the tran- targets, and thus contribute December 16. sition of youths from school to the implementation of the The lecture is part of the to work and the influence of 2030 Development Agenda,” ‘Education City Speaker Series’, families on the youths’ career said Kaczmarska. which is an initiative of QF that António Guterres. decisions highlight the Expert Ignacio Socias, director promotes knowledge sharing Group Meeting (EGM) which of Communications at IFFD, and open discussions across jectives of promoting open dia- opened at the Hilton Doha Ho- pointed out how crucial is good a range of thought-provoking logue and knowledge exchange tel on Tuesday. parenting today in shaping topics with local and interna- through lectures and seminars. The two-day meeting is or- young people to grow up with tional experts. Members of the wider commu- ganised by the Doha Interna- high aspirations and a good The lecture is titled ‘The nity are welcome to attend the tional Family Institute (DIFI) chance of realising their full Importance of Multilateralism lecture. His extensive expertise in collaboration with the Di- International experts at an Expert Group Meeting organised by DIFI in Doha on Tuesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) potentials. in a Time of Unprecedented and overview of current global vision for Inclusive Social He said, “Young people Challenges’. development challenges will no Development of the United ble Development Goals (SDGs). of the EGM based on the insti- cal point on the Family at UN these days are extremely vul- Speaking ahead of the doubt contribute to a highly re- Nations Department of Eco- At the opening of the meet- tute’s ongoing concern to high- DESA, also stressed the impor- nerable. They face high levels event, Dr Ahmad M Hasnah, warding session.” nomic and Social affairs (UN ing, Dr Anis Ben Brik, direc- light family issues that reflect tance of the youth and family is- of economic and social uncer- HBKU president, said: “HBKU Guterres is a Portuguese DESA) and the International tor of Family Policy Depart- national, regional and inter- sue for their institution and its tainty and risk. And all too of- is committed to engaging stu- politician and diplomat, serving Federation for Family Devel- ment at DIFI, underlined the national interests. The expert leadership. She added that the ten their full potential is not de- dents and the local community as the ninth Secretary-General opment (IFFD). ongoing of efforts of DIFI to meeting provides a platform for meeting, which touches more veloped because they have no in key issues with global experts of the United Nations. From The meeting is aimed at make family issues a priority policymakers, researchers and on SDGs 4 and 8, demonstrates access to productive and decent and thought leaders, and it is June 2005 to December 2015, bringing together international on the agenda of policymak- representatives of civil society how SDGs are interrelated and jobs. That is why the crucial in- an exceptional honour for us he held the position of the Unit- experts to discuss the role of ers in Qatar and the world, as to discuss the role of family and how the success of one area can fluence of parents and families to welcome António Guterres ed Nations High Commissioner families in supporting youth well as raising awareness on family policies in youth tran- lead to success of another. on their lives is now more im- to HBKU to address the wider for Refugees. transitions from school to work the challenges facing families sition and to present the best “The needs of vulnerable portant than ever before, and community in Qatar. The lecture will be held at and, ultimately, youth employ- everywhere,right since its in- experiences in this field from youth should be addressed it requires assistance from the “Hosting someone of Gu- Minaretein (College of Islamic ment outcomes in order to ception in 2006. around the world,” he said. through holistic family-orient- rest of social actors. The future terres’ stature aligns with our Studies building) at Education achieve youth-related Sustaina- “We have chosen the theme Renata Kaczmarska, fo- ed policies. Experts will present of our societies depends on it.” academic institution’s core ob- City at 11:30am. Anglo-American rivalry Accreditation Canada awards Aspetar in ME discussed at QNL TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK to improve services. Overall, Aspetar complied sports medicine and exercise DOHA The accreditation pro- with 99.5 percent of applicable science by 2020’.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK questions from the audience. gramme is administrated by standards during the accredi- He added, “This is a mile- DOHA Barr brought to light ASPETAR, an orthopaedic and Accreditation Canada. tation survey visit. stone to be celebrated. I ex- the little-known story of the sports medicine hospital, has After a rigorous process, Commenting on the ac- tend my heartfelt thanks to A PUBLIC lecture focusing on struggle between Britain been awarded Diamond Level including an assessment sur- creditation, Aspetar Direc- all our staff and our partners the historical Anglo-Ameri- and America to dominate Status under the Qmentum vey visit in November 2018, tor-General Mohammed al across Aspire Zone Founda- can rivalry in the Middle East the post-war Middle East, International Accreditation Aspetar is now the first hos- Suwaidi said, “This accredi- tion that helped contribute to was held at Qatar National Li- following the battle of El Program – an internation- pital in Qatar to be award- tation cements the hospital’s this major milestone.” brary (QNL) on Monday. Alamein in 1942. ally recognised system that ed this coveted Diamond exceptional commitment to The latest achievement fol- James Barr, a leading his- The lecture was held in focuses on quality and safety Level Status. quality, safety and the de- lows earlier excellence awards torian of the modern Middle collaboration with the British throughout all aspects of an The comprehensive as- livery of world-class medical in 2017 when Aspetar was of- East, presented insights from Council and the British Em- organisation’s services. sessment evaluates a range care and services in accordance ficially recognised by World his book entitled ‘Lords of bassy in Qatar, as part of 2018 This is the highest level of of criteria related to quality, with international standards. It Health Organization’s Pa- the Desert’. Qatari British Festival. accreditation award possible safety, risk management and reinforces Aspetar’s commit- tient Safety Friendly Hospital Dr James Onley, direc- The author, who is a vis- under the programme and ethics across medical services ment to providing the highest (PSFH) level 3 award and in tor of historical research and iting fellow at King’s College awarded to highly committed and support services, includ- Aspetar has been awarded quality clinical outcomes for 2015 received Platinum Level partnerships at QNL and an London, donated multiple and quality-oriented organisa- ing financial, IT, human re- Diamond Level Status under the patients. It also brings Aspetar accreditation status from the expert in the subject, intro- copies of his book to the li- tions that monitor outcomes, sources, infrastructure and Qmentum International Accredi- a step closer towards our vi- Accreditation Canada Interna- duced the event and answered brary’s main collection. use evidence and best practice administration. tation Program. sion of being a ‘global leader in tional (ACI). QA increases flights to popular European routes this winter FREE VEHICLE TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK and the Helsinki route will also be choice and flexibility when planning RECALL DOHA upgraded from an Airbus A320 to a their trips to and from Europe, ena- larger Airbus A330. bling them to connect seamlessly QATAR Airways (QA) has an- The frequency of flights to the at Hamad International Airport to nounced plans to fly a greater airline’s second gateway to London, more than 160 global destinations. number of passengers to their pre- Gatwick, has also been increased We now provide direct services to ferred European destinations this from 14 to 16 weekly flights, with more than 50 European cities and winter with additional capacity on immediate effect. The route, which our European route network is ex- some routes. is serviced by Boeing 787 Dream- panding rapidly.” From December onwards, pas- liner, was re-introduced in May and Qatar Airways is one of the sengers can enjoy a greater choice of is Qatar Airways’ sixth UK gateway. world’s fastest-growing airlines, travel options as three popular Eu- Qatar Airways Group Chief Ex- with a modern fleet of more than ropean routes – Helsinki, Finland; ecutive Akbar al Baker said, “We 200 aircraft flying to business and Stockholm, Sweden; Manchester, invite all passengers to enjoy the ad- leisure destinations across six conti- the UK – receive aircraft upgrades. ditional capacity and flexibility pro- nents. The award-winning airline re- Manchester and Stockholm routes vided by these aircraft upgrades and cently revealed a host of new global will be upgraded from an Airbus increased frequencies. We are dedi- destinations, including Gothenburg, A350 to a more spacious Boeing 777 cated to giving our customers more Sweden and Da Nang, Vietnam. QA applauds FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 draw TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

QATAR Airways (QA) has expressed pleasure to be a part of the exciting draw for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup which took place on Saturday, December 8 at La Seine Musicale, Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine) in Paris. The draw determined the groups Grand Cherokee in which the 24 qualified teams will play during the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019. Manufacturing 2018 The FIFA Women’s World Cup Year 2019 tournament will be watched by many football fans around the world The clearance between the driver floor mat and the accelerator pedal is as the top teams compete from June unacceptable because it may prevent the accelerator pedal from returning 7 to July 7, 2019 across nine French Qatar Airways is the Official Partner and Official Airline of FIFA until 2022. DEFECT towards an idle state. host cities - Grenoble, Le Havre, Lyon, Montpellier, Nice, Paris, opportunity to bring people to- nounced a sponsorship deal with Reims, Rennes and Valenciennes. gether for this exciting tournament FIFA, which saw the airline become Contact the dealer for the free required repair Qatar Airways Group Chief Ex- next summer.” the Official Partner and Official Air- PROCESS ecutive Akbar al Baker said, “We are Qatar Airways Senior Vice- line of FIFA until 2022. delighted to be sharing this journey President Marketing and Corporate The partnership, one of the with the football teams and the de- Communications Salam al Shawa biggest sporting sponsorships in United Cars Almana (Aer Sales) voted fans from each country partic- said, “Qatar Airways is proud to con- the world, will give Qatar Airways ipating in the FIFA Women’s World tinue its journey of supporting FIFA extensive marketing and branding CONTACT Phone: 44489933 Cup France 2019 as they gear up for tournaments and we are especially rights at the 2022 FIFA World Cup a[email protected] the tournament next summer. As excited to be a part of the upcom- Qatar. The agreement also sees the Official Airline of FIFA, Qatar ing FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019. Qatar Airways become the Official Airways looks forward to welcoming The competition is one of the big- Airline Partner of the 2019 editions For any consumer protection issues please contact us on the hotline 16001 football fans from around the world gest global events in women’s sports of the FIFA Club World Cup, the to matches across France. and millions around the world are FIFA U-20 World Cup, the FIFA “Sport is a key pillar of the long- expected to tune in and watch these U-17 World Cup, the FIFA Beach term vision of Qatar and as Qatar’s amazing women in action.” Soccer World Cup, and the FIFA national carrier, we welcome the In May 2017, Qatar Airways an- eWorld Cup. 06 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 QATAR NATIONAL DAY Qatar progresses with QF Tent to host array of fun and interactive pride, says Mohannadi activities to mark nation’s accomplishments QNA region and the world. DOHA He stressed that Qatar de- AILYN AGONIA serves the love, loyalty and DOHA QATAR will remain firm and generosity of its noble sons and continue to move forward on their efforts to preserve and QATAR Foundation (QF) has the path of development un- build on the achievements of joined the grand Qatar Na- der the wise leadership sup- the country. tional Day celebrations by ported by loyal people, Sec- Mohannadi congratulated hosting an array of fun and retary General of the Cabinet Qatar’s leadership on the oc- interactive activities, includ- HE Hamad bin Ahmed al casion of the National Day of ing virtual reality experienc- Mohannadi has said. the country, “which is a day of es, for all ages at the QF Tent In a statement to Qatar pride and an occasion to re- in Darb Al Saai. News Agency (QNA), Mohan- member our glorious history The QF celebrations with nadi said, “As we celebrate in order to move forward on the theme ‘Together for our the National Day, we must the path of growth under our homeland’ will be open from talk about the unjust block- wise leadership.” December 12 until December ade imposed on the country. He added that after nearly 20, showcasing important The main objective of the 140 years of the founding of initiatives and campaigns of blockading countries is to un- the modern State of Qatar various QF entities and part- dermine the independence of by the founder on December ner universities promoting our national decision, which 18,1878, “we have the right Qatar’s culture and support- The QF celebrations with the theme ‘Together for our homeland’ will be open from December 12 until December 20, and showcase important we have maintained and pre- to be proud of the fact that ing the preservation of the initiatives and campaigns of various QF entities and partner universities promoting Qatar’s culture and supporting the preservation of the coun- served since the founding of we continue to follow his ap- country’s rich traditions. try’s rich traditions. (HANSON K JOSEPH) the nation by Sheikh Jassim proach and nurture his high During the media tour of bin Mohammed bin Thani. values and ethics.” the QF Tent held on Tues- our nation – an opportunity ice Middle East by Carnegie But, we will remain steadfast He noted that it was natural day, QF Senior Press Office for the positive, dynamic and Mellon University Qatar and regardless of the pressures and for the country to have made Specialist Alya al Suwaidi unified spirit of Qatar to be an array of physical exercises conspiracies. We have suc- these achievements and as- presented the distinct experi- both reflected and celebrated and healthy living awareness ceeded in overcoming the un- sume this distinctive position ence in store for the visitors, by its people. For Qatar Foun- activities led by Weill Cornell just blockade and turned the in the regional and interna- which will start with a viewing dation, it also represents an Medicine-Qatar. crisis caused by the blockade tional arenas with such high of the story of QF in a special opportunity to demonstrate Story sessions and word countries into an opportunity principles based on true Islam cinema set-up followed by how – through HBKU, our puzzles for children will be to strengthen our cohesion and and committed to international educational and entertaining partner universities, centres, organised by QF’s National unity and walk with determi- covenants and charters that activities featured in differ- programmes and initiatives Reading Campaign while Al nation and confidence on the take care of the rights of every- ent sections of the tent. The – we are working to help this Shaqab brings in a simulator path of economic progress.” one the neighbour, brother and official said that QF has put country achieve its vision for horse riding as well as some He affirmed that Qatar’s a friend. together many new activities and its people to realise their of its finest live horses. Partici- celebration of its National Day Qatar under its wise leader- this year. goals, strengthening our so- pating QF entities also include is a celebration of the high val- ship supported by loyal people Activities include those ciety while having a positive Qatar Career Development ues established by the founder has made rapid strides in devel- hosted by Hamad Bin Khalifa impact on a global level and Centre, Pre-University Educa- Sheikh Jassim bin Moham- opment to be at the forefront of University’s (HBKU) research contributing to a better world tion and Sidra Medicine. med bin Thani, in which gen- countries in terms of economic institutes such as Qatar Com- for all,” Khalifa E al Kubaisi, Following the official in- eration after generation was success and achieving high puting Research Institute’s QF Media Relations manager, auguration of Darb Al Saai on raised in Qatar. growth rates, he remarked. coding games, and Qatar En- by Mohamad Ziad Chaari the growth of Qatar and its said in a statement. December 12 where visitors Mohannadi added that He added further: “We vironment and Energy Re- from Season 3, Digiheart by people. Akhlaquna Award, Other attractions include will be able to explore its ac- the celebration of this glori- will set up more factories and search Institute’s educational Mourad Benosman from Sea- which recently wrapped up a virtual tour of Northwestern tivities from 3pm-11pm, the ous occasion is a tribute to projects and turn the land into section on renewable energy. son 7 and Camel racing diag- its first edition, is highlight- University Qatar’s building QF tent will be open to the the great sacrifices made by green farms to achieve self-suf- The Stars of Science Exhi- nostic boots by Mohammed ed with more than 120 pro- through the Media Innova- public on December 13 from grandparents and parents for ficiency in food.” bition showcases some of the Doumir from Season 5. jects, 36 Qatari participants, tion Lab, 3D Face Scanner 9am-1pm and 3.30pm-11pm, an independent, stable and He praised the slogan of most successful inventions Another highlight of the 63 percent project based in and engineering activities for December 14 (Friday) from secure Qatar that is always the National Day of this year of the participants of the QF activity area is the Akhlaqu- Qatar and more than 6,000 children hosted by Texas A & 2pm-11pm, December 15 until able to take care of the inter- and the slogan accompanying innovation show in past one na Award corner featuring votes cast. M University in Qatar, world December 19, from 9am-1pm, ests of its people and continue it, “Qatar will remain free”, as decade, including the Smart a Morals and Infographics “Qatar National Day is map by Georgetown Univer- and from 3.30pm-10pm and its outstanding role in achiev- it embodies all these values baby car seat by Anna Malek Wall, which presents the con- an incredibly important and sity Qatar, learning the basics December 20, from 9am-1pm, ing peace and stability in the and principles. from Season 10, Powerwave tributions of the initiative to proud annual milestone for of programming through Al- and from 3.30pm-11pm. Inspirational Qataris discuss 30 entities taking part in Darb Al Saai events their achievements at QNL Continued from page 1 Ô participating in Darb Al Saai festivities are the Ministry of ON December 18, events will Justice, the Ministry of De- be held for visitors from 9am fence, Ministry of Education to 1pm and from 3.30pm to and Higher Education, and 10pm. Ministry of Municipality On December 19, the and Environment. morning timings will be open The Organising Committee for women, from 9am to 1pm, for the National Day celebra- while the evening time will tions has allocated this year be allocated for families from many parking spaces for visi- 3.30pm to 10pm. tors, including those with spe- On the last day (December cial needs, and for them wheel- 20), the morning hours will chair services will be available be reserved for families from in cooperation with Ihsan-the 9am to 1pm, while the evening Center for Empowerment and time will be open to all, start- Elderly Care. Volunteers will ing at 3.30pm and to be closed also be provided to help them. at 11pm. sectors are participating in as the Ministry of Interior, the Nine gates have been al- About 30 entities from gov- Darb Al Saai festivities and get- Police College, and Kahramaa. located for the entry to Darb ernment and non-government ting larger space this year, such Other important entities Al Saai.

The inspirational Qataris discussed how they have excelled in their respective fields and positively influ- enced the local community in recent years.

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tional Day celebrations. The tion’s strength and identity, and DOHA inspirational Qataris discussed it is only fitting that we recog- how they have excelled in their nise individuals who have gone A GROUP of Qataris who have respective fields and positively beyond expectations and added influenced the society through influenced the local community enormous value to society.” their outstanding service in recent years. Speakers at the event came shared their experiences with “A progressive nation is from a variety of backgrounds visitors at Qatar National Li- built through the collective ef- and included Sheikha Asma brary (QNL) on Tuesday. forts of its people,” said Haya al Thani, Major Kholoud al The event, entitled ‘The al Sheeb, information services Naimi, Dr Khaled al Khulaifi, Pride of Qatar,’ was part of the librarian at QNL. “Each and Captain Khaled al Ammadi and library’s month-long Qatar Na- every contribution adds to a na- Mohamed Albinali. Many surprises, interesting events await visitors at Katara TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Cultural Village Founda- tion (Katara) inaugurated the Qatar National Day festivities with many activities in a joyful atmosphere on Tuesday. The inauguration ceremony witnessed a number of visits by several dignitaries received by Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti, who took the visitors around the festival locations in Katara. Welcoming the guests, Dr Sulaiti said Katara has been preparing well for the very special event. He also invited everyone to The inauguration ceremony witnessed a number of visits by several dignitaries, received by Katara General Manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al Sulaiti, who took the visitors around the festival locations in Katara. visit and witness the festivities of the National Day at Katara tween expatriates and citizens various activities include cultur- strengthen spirits of loyalty and special occasion. al shows and other fun-filled tara esplanade every day during as there are many surprises and living in Qatar to be played on al messages that seeks to pass pride,” he said. The festivities will include activities. the festival from 4pm to 10pm. interesting activities awaiting December 17 and 19. strong messages to the public. Katara has also unveiled a more than 45 events over nine Visitors can enjoy the ac- Traditional bands also them such as the ‘All united Dr Sulaiti stressed that the “By celebrating the nine- mural which is open for citizens days, including fireworks, op- tivities taking place at different roamed around the festival ven- hand-in-hand’ operetta which culture and entertainment go day National Day from Decem- and residents to write loyalty eretta, musical shows, para- venues at Katara, including the ue playing local folk music for features the strong unity be- together, saying that Katara’s ber 11 to 19, we are working to comments and speeches on this chuting, drone shows, cultur- beach, amphitheatre and Ka- the visitors. Wednesday, December 12, 2018 07 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email Pakistan Prism [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222

Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani with community members. An ariel view of Gwadar city, Pakistan. Gwadar beckons overseas Pakistani investors, says Senate Chairman “Gwadar will soon become a hub of economic and trade activities bringing prosperity for Pakistan. Gwadar is future not of Pakistan alone but of the entire region. I invite you to visit Gwadar and see with your own eyes the development taking place on the ground,” said Sanjrani

AKISTAN Senate ground,” said Sanjrani who is Sanjrani, who was born Martin Chungong was so Doha and is counted among Chairman Mu- the first-ever Senate Chairman in Nok Kundi, Balochiston, impressed that he wrote let- leading businessmen. hammad Sadiq from Balochistan. in 1978, said Gwadar is ex- ters to 78 different countries In a question-answer ses- Sanjrani has in- He said the developmen- tremely safe place and there and informed them about the sion, Riyaz Ahmed Bakali, vited overseas Pa- tal masterplan is in final were no security issues while security situation and the in- Hafeez Ullah, Nafees Khan Pkistani entrepreneurs to invest stage and will be announced giving credit to country’s vestment opportunities avail- and Syed Fahimuddin sub- in Gwadar Free Economic in few weeks. He said elec- armed forces and its law en- able in Gwadar,” said Sanj- mitted certain suggestions Zone and benefit from the eco- tricity and water projects forcement agencies. He said rani who began his political and Sanjrani promised to for- nomic potential of the devel- were well in place to meet he took around 100 parlia- career in 1998. ward all workable proposals Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani (middle) addresses opment activities. future requirements. “By mentarians from 26 different Earlier, welcoming Sen- to the concerned authorities. the community members as Mohammad Idrees Anwar (right) and He expressed these views next year-end, China will countries to Gwadar recently ate Chairman, Idrees Anwar He said Prime Minister Im- Rashid Rafique Butt look on. while talking to community start moving its industries who had come to attend Asian thanked Sanjrani for taking ran Khan was very concerned members at a reception hosted to Gwadar,” hoped Sanjrani, Parliamentary Assembly time off his busy schedule to about the welfare of overseas by prominent Pakistani busi- who took oath of Chairman (APA) meeting in Pakistan. meet the community mem- Pakistanis and has given di- nessman Mohammad Idrees Senate at the age of 39. The participants were briefed bers. rectives to formulate policies Anwar recently. He urged overseas Paki- by the Gwadar Development Pakistan Muslim League to address their issues. The He said Gwadar would stanis to take advantage of Authority (GDA) about the (N) Welfare Qatar President suggestions put forth includ- soon become a hub of econom- the 23-year duty-free regime city and the various invest- Rashid Rafique Butt said that ed setting up of a Pakistani ic and trade activities bringing in Gwadar. He said the China ment opportunities available all Pakistanis in Qatar were university in Qatar for the prosperity for Pakistan. “Gwa- Pakistan Economic Corridor to them. They were shown se- true patriots despite having children of overseas Pakistan- dar is future not of Pakistan (CPEC) will be a game changer curity measures taken by the different political affiliations. is, constitution of a joint com- alone but of the entire region. for the economy of Pakistan. Pakistani government so that “We are only Pakistanis when mittee to work for the promo- Seeing is believing. I invite He said European countries foreign investors can come to abroad. We will be at the fore- tion of bilateral business ties you to visit Gwadar and see and Gulf States are showing Gwadar with complete peace front when any sacrifice is re- between Qatar and Pakistan, with your own eyes the devel- keen interest in different pro- of mind. “Inter-Parliamenta- quired for our motherland,” help in allotment of land to Prominent community members attended the event. opment taking place on the jects in Gwadar. ry Union Secretary-General said Butt, who was born in explore rare gemstones. TNG holds QND Educational Fiesta on Dec 14 PMG to host musical show to mark QND HE Next Generation School will Workshop on child passenger safety, HE Punjab Musical Group (PMG) will organise Torganise QND Educational Fiesta first aid, healthy lifestyle will be part a musical show as part of Qatar National Day on Ain Khalid campus on December of the event. The crown of the fiesta Tcelebrations at New Industrial Area on Decem- 14 as part of the Qatar National Day will be stage performances by TNG ber 18. celebration. To be held from 3pm to students on various local and tradi- The event will feature a live performance by 9pm, QND Educational Fiesta is one tional themes. Asad Abbas of Coke Studio fame and a student of of the most popular events for the Social responsibility is one of late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. He recently performed community being celebrated for the the strategic elements of TNG. To in the USA, the UK, Oman, UAE and Bahrain. last five years. tracts almost 10,000 visitors from fulfil this duty, a blood donation Asad will be travelling from Pakistan to per- The Fiesta will have the presence different walks of life where they camp has been set up in coordination form at the event along with Farhat Khan, fe- of various sectors of society includ- involve themselves in learning at with Hamad Medical Corporation. male playback singer from Karachi. The event, ing governmental organisations and awareness sessions. TNG and Min- Students of TNG are running a drive sponsored by GRC, has been arranged by PMG promote educational, health & safety istry of Interior work hand in hand to convince their parents to donate Chief Executive and Chief Organiser Nazakat Ali awareness, food and many more. One to promote awareness and train the blood and save life. Blood donors will Khan. The event will commence at 7pm and the of the unique events of the town at- community members in life skills. be presented certificates. entry is free.

Blockade a blessing in disguise for Qatar: Pakistani businessman

IAN Muhammed Asad Do you agree with the view on Qatar initially impacted busi- food products. Many local and We have made arrangements for Awamer, Abu Sleel and Al Ruwais. is Chief Executive Officer that Qatar has responded sen- nesses but at the same time it also even foreign investors have done JVs with the world renowned busi- Mand Managing Partner of sibly to the blockade and has brought new opportunities for the necessary spade work for setting ness consultancy firms. What services will you provide? Lajlaa Trading and Contracting emerged even stronger? country. Traditionally, Qatar relied up of small to medium-scale indus- Besides providing feasibility engaged in construction, vehi- I totally agree with this view heavily on imports, most of which tries which will give Qatar manu- How did you conceive the idea studies, we will set up turnkey pro- cle maintenance and restaurant and think that the siege has turned used to come from its blockading facturing independence. Qatar has of setting up such consultancy jects. We will help in the construc- business. out to be a blessing in disguise for brotherly neighbours, but succeeded in nullifying the impact services? tion of sites, installation of ma- He looks after all the opera- Qatar as it has opened up various since the crisis began, of siege which is evident from the Qatar has huge potential of chines and management setup. We tional, technical and managerial avenues and prompted indigeni- Qatar has been ex- fact that a large number of compa- growth in industrial sector with will also run the plant on trial basis aspects of the companies. He has sation in different sectors such as ploring the possibili- nies have started their operations the Qatar National Vision 2030 fo- and then hand it over to the client. vast experience in construction food and beverages, metal pro- ties of becoming self- in Qatar with a significant number cusing mainly on self-sufficiency. Besides these technical services, field, especially in the timber in- cessing, marine, building mate- reliant in all sectors of them shifting from neighbour- This concept led me to think that we will also provide assistance in dustry. Before moving to Qatar rials, pharmaceuticals, services, of economy includ- ing countries. there is a lot of scope to help those legal and financial matters includ- in 2012, he ran a wood factory agriculture besides others. The ing agriculture. More companies which are planning to ing assistance in searching of land in the UAE and supplied material government is providing various locals are inclined to How do you plan to provide establish their business in Qatar. at suitable places. for prestigious projects like Palm incentives, support and make investments business consultancy on in- Manateq, the state-backed compa- In short, our goal is to create Jumeirah, and many other Dubai facilities for potential inside Qatar dustrial projects? ny responsible for overseeing the awareness and importance of small Icon Projects. investors to start local and soon We are in the process of setting development of economic zones, and medium industrial projects He holds an MBA degree in production of vari- the coun- up office in Doha in collaboration industrial parks and warehouse among Qatari nationals as well as marketing and has recently joined ous items as early try would with a renowned UK-based firm to complexes across the country is in business community living in Qatar hands with UK-based firm to of- as possible. be able to offer consultancy services to those the process of setting up Special by projecting their profits in terms of fer consultancy services to those achieve self- foreign companies which are show- Economic Zones (SEZ) in Ras Bu- financial benefits, self-reliance and companies or individuals aspir- Don’t you think reliance ing interest to establish their busi- fontas, Um Alhoul and Al Karaana self-sufficiency. We will bring foreign ing to set up business in Qatar. In the Saudi-led and self- ness in Qatar. We will not only pro- with a view to fostering partner- JVs for technology and expertise. We an interview with Qatar Trib- siege will boost sufficiency vide feasibility studies but also help ships between local and foreign will work for the establishment of une, Asad spoke about Qatar’s local Qatari in- particu- in the execution of the small and firms in a bid to further strengthen ISO industrial city for Made in Qatar. march towards self-sufficiency in dustries? larly in medium-sized industrial projects. Qatar’s economy. On the other We will participate in the efforts to the wake of Saudi-led bloc siege There is no hand, logistics and warehousing meet the challenges of Vision 2030 and his plans for new ventures. denying the fact CEO and Managing Partner of Lajlaa Trading and parks are being established in Al where Qatar is projected as an indus- Excerpts: that the blockade Contracting Mian Muhammed Asad. Wakra, Jery Al-Samur, Birkat Al trial hub in the Gulf countries. 08 Wednesday, December 12, 2018

ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER 3, 2006 PRINTED AT ALI BIN ALI PRINTING PRESS Opinion HAMAD BIN SUHAIM AL THANI CHAIRMAN ADEL ALI BIN ALI MANAGING DIRECTOR DR HASSAN MOHAMMED AL ANSARI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ‘Tariff Man’ Has The Stronger Hand Pompeo Is Leading A Trump may have a stronger negotiating hand on China than many realise or will give him credit for F you are having trouble sorting through case of Meng, her lawyers insist on her inno- all of the news regarding China, let us cence. So we will all likely have to await the Foreign-Policy Farce suggest a reason why you should still care legal battle in Canada as she resists extradi- Iabout any of it. In the background of the tion and a follow-up fight, perhaps, in the latest news reports of international intrigue, United States. But what’s instructive here is trade wars and détente with President Don- this broader theme: The United States and The drastic budget cuts to international organisations and the preference for ald Trump is this reality: China is showing other nations are getting more serious about weakness in its economic, social and politi- confronting Chinese companies that they bilateral over multilateral deals show how the US secretary of state invites cal models. believe are either working or would be will- Wait a minute. Isn’t China rapidly in- ing to work on behalf of Beijing’s interests. global division instead of pushing for international cooperation dustrialising and increasingly exerting in- Beyond whatever tariff levels are put fluence across the globe? Isn’t the Middle in place by the Trump administration, this JAMES GIBNEY has compared the cost of UN peacekeep- Kingdom the emerging superpower that change could end up curbing tremendous TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE ing missions to US boots on the ground — more than the rusting hulk of Vladimir economic opportunity for Chinese com- and found them to be a much more cost- Putin’s Russia — will become the chief com- panies. China needs foreign investors and F a diplomat truly is, as the old say- effective alternative. Fittingly, two days af- petitor in the coming century with what foreign talent. So if investors or talented ing goes, “an honest man sent abroad ter Pompeo blasted his hosts at the EU for used to be called the free world? business leaders grow reluctant to back Chi- to lie for his country,” then Secretary shortchanging the interests of its members’ Yes and yes. But there is another ele- nese ventures, it is safe to assume China will of State Mike Pompeo has earned his citizens, news broke of a massive, multi-na- ment to the story that China would rather shave of a real portion of its expected eco- Ipay. His speech in Brussels on ‘Restor- tion EU-coordinated raid on the ‘Ndrang- we not focus on. Namely, the models Beijing nomic growth. In fact, that may be already ing the Role of the Nation-State in the heta crime syndicate in Italy – the kind of is using to fashion a modernising country happening. Evidence suggests more Ameri- Liberal International Order’ deserves a bust that no country can mount on its own. are predicated on the belief that its people can expats are leaving China than moving State Department Distinguished Honor Do multilateral institutions need re- exist in order to serve the state rather than there over the past few years, even as the Award for Intellectual Dishonesty. view, reform and renewal? Well, what other way around. If that is a bit abstract, country’s growth continues to slow. “Multilateralism has too often be- institution doesn’t? And as the largest let us explain why it is a crucial distinction The fact is that China has grown at ex- come viewed as an end unto itself,” said funder from 2014 to 2016 for 24 out of that will likely, in the end, prove a hobbling plosive rates in large measure because it was Pompeo. “The more treaties we sign, the 53 leading UN and non-UN multilateral flaw as China seeks to enhance its economic starting from such a low base. When much safer we supposedly are. The more bu- institutions (compared with nine each for prowess and expand its power. of your economy is stuck in a different cen- reaucrats we have, the better the job gets Japan and the UK), the US has a strong Let’s start by considering the recent tury, simply adopting technologies and man- done.” Maybe I ran in strange circles dur- interest in making sure they work effec- news involving Chinese global business agement practices painstakingly developed ing my eight years in the State Depart- tively and advance the interests of mem- strategies. Broadly, two items stand out. elsewhere will give you exponential growth. ment, but few of my colleagues were in ber states. But the way to do that isn’t to First, free countries including Australia, Economists call this “catch-up growth.” Ja- thrall to such simplistic thinking. browbeat them, or to take your ball and Canada and the United States are moving pan experienced the same thing when it in- Pompeo then hurled rhetorical gre- go home when things don’t go your way. to block Huawei from their 5G networks. dustrialised more than a century ago. nades at a row of multilateral bunkers: In attacking multilateralism, Pompeo For all the weaknesses of the UN Human Huawei, of course, is a Chinese tech giant The hard part comes when you actually United Nations peacekeeping missions claimed that the Trump administration’s Rights Council, the US withdrawal (Ice- that is, ostensibly, a private company. We catch up to leading economies — when you don’t work; the Organization of American mission is ‘to reassert our sovereignty land took its place) won’t make it better, say ostensibly, because in China it is hard have already adopted existing technologies States hasn’t brought freedom to Cuba; … and we want our friends to help us and makes it even less likely that offend- to draw a fine line between public and pri- and management practices. As China’s econ- the African Union doesn’t advance the ers will be held to account. Moreover, Chi- vate. Besides, the reason Huawei is drawing omy slows down, one uncomfortable ques- mutual interest of its members; the World and exert their sovereignty as well’ na and Russia are busy building their own scrutiny is the fear that the company could tion is whether it is reaching the end of catch- Bank and International Monetary Fund multilateral bodies or suborning existing enable the Chinese government to conduct up growth and will have to become a world just make things worse; the European countries’ sovereignty. Trump has threat- ones like Interpol. surveillance through its technology. leader in innovation to maintain strong Union puts the interests of its bureaucrats ened to invade Venezuela and to punish Pompeo claimed that the US wants to That surveillance could involve govern- growth. And if so, will a slowing economy, a before those of its countries and citizens. South Africa for its land-reform policies. create international organisations “that ment agencies spying on other nations. It polluted environment and a communist re- Admittedly, each of those institutions By the end of 2017, he had also sanctioned deliver on their stated missions, and that could also include corporate espionage — gime running the place lead China’s newly is imperfect. But none lives down to the nearly 1,000 individuals and entities. Ap- create value for the liberal order and for snooping that dovetails into acquiring cor- minted wealthy citizens to move themselves caricatures Pompeo made of them. parently, there are limits to how much the world.” But the administration’s dras- porate intellectual property. If you think the or their money (or both) overseas? Finally, in his own Mount Suribachi other countries can “exert their sovereign- tic budget cuts to the State Department latter is small potatoes, consider that Boeing The upshot here is this: Trump may moment, Pompeo brazenly planted the ty” within their own borders if doing so and international organisations (which a recently pulled back from a planned satellite have a stronger negotiating hand than many flag of American leadership on an inter- goes against the interests of the US. more multilaterally-minded Congress has sale to a Chinese backed venture. One con- realise or will give him credit for with China. national liberal order that this adminis- The liberal international order actual- blunted) and its preference for bilateral cern coming out of that deal is that if the sale His tariff threats may needlessly increase tration has worked harder to blow up than ly provides a legal basis for such interven- over multilateral deals suggest it would went through it might help China upgrade resistance and risk a full blown trade war to build. Wisely, he beat a retreat after his tions – if, that is, you’re willing to uphold rather they withered on the vine. its space programme and other initiatives. with all its unintended consequences. His speech, taking no questions. it and play by its rules. The UN Security Equally toxic has been Trump’s dis- The second bit of tech news is the arrest ‘tariff man; routine may draw derision. And So, let’s look at his points one by one. Council has passed hundreds of Chapter dain for the work of experts and seasoned of Huawei’s chief financial officer, Meng his blunderbuss approach may needlessly In attacking multilateralism, Pompeo VII resolutions authorising action to “re- public servants – witness his recent repu- Wanzhuo, in Canada at the behest of the hit innocent bystanders (farmers, for ex- claimed that the Trump administration’s store international peace and security.” diation of a searing US government report United States. The allegation there is that ample). But China isn’t exactly negotiating mission is “to reassert our sovereignty … Many investigations and prosecutions on climate change’s economic impact. Huawei has used a shell company to evade from a position of maximum strength and and we want our friends to help us and by the ICC, to which all NATO members One of my wonkiest jobs as a For- sanctions on Iran. Huawei denies any im- therefore might be riper for concessions exert their sovereignty as well.” Trump except Turkey and the US belong, have eign Service Officer at the US Embassy plication of wrongdoing. And in the specific than many in the US realise. himself played up this same theme at the advanced many US policy interests. Mul- in Tokyo was to cover Japan’s conduct in UN General Assembly in September. tilateral bodies also provide a forum for commodities groups such as the Interna- But it’s not clear that multilateral resolving lesser disputes. Trump’s animus tional Tropical Timber Organization, the agreements and institutions have actually toward the World Trade Organization, for International Coffee Organization and done much to abuse US sovereignty. The instance, ignores the better than aver- the now-defunct International Natural UN charter, for instance, clearly excludes age (and better than China) US winning Rubber Organization. I never became an intervention in any state’s domestic af- streak in trade cases. expert, though I did come to understand fairs. The US veto on the Security Council Even in those situations where inter- why Japan has such good coffee. I did, gives it an unassailable backstop. America national rules may constrain future US however, develop a healthy respect for the has unrivalled voting power in the Inter- behaviour, they reflect tradeoffs that nego- wonks, nerds and gnomes who inhabit national Monetary Fund and the World tiators have weighed and accepted. As Sec- the multilateral garden, tending to their Bank. Many of the supposed threats to US retary of State Dean Rusk said to Congress countries’ national interests while ad- sovereignty that the Trump administra- in 1965 about the thousands of treaties and vancing the greater common good. They tion has cited have been either illusory – agreements that the US had inked in the need and deserve your support, Mr Secre- such as a hortatory compact on migration previous two decades, “We are constantly tary, not your contempt. the US pulled out of last year -- or could enlarging our own freedom by being able be easily countered, such as a possible in- to predict what others are going to do.” (James Gibney writes editorials vestigation by the International Criminal At their best, multilateral institutions on international affairs for Bloomb- Court into US actions in Afghanistan. allow their member states to leverage na- erg Opinion. He was also in the US For its part, the Trump administration tional power. Twice in the last decade, Foreign Service from 1989 to 1997 hasn’t been shy about trespassing on other the US Government Accountability Office in India, Japan and Washington.) (Tribune News Service) Rapid Loss Of Seagrasses Alarming Marine conservation must broaden to include seagrass for the plant’s potential role in combating climate change

SAM RIGBY seagrasses possess for carbon sequester- The paper called for reviving grass- There are potential solutions to the TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE ing—and therefore buffering against climate Corals may be more exotic and pretty, lands, planting more trees in forests, and problems facing seagrass. In Indonesia, for change—seagrasses offer multiple other but one should never dismiss the rich- waiting longer to harvest timber. It also example, “we’ve just led a project that plant- EAGRASSES are flowering marine ecosystem services essential for human live- ness and importance of seagrass recommended that farmers plant cover ed thousands of trees along river banks to plants that live in shallow coastal wa- lihoods such as fish nurseries, protection crops when their fields otherwise would be stop sediments and nutrients flushing into ters almost everywhere in the world. from erosion, water quality management, bare. Cover crops draw carbon out of the the ocean, and we’re also just commencing SThe more than 70 species of seagrass and nutrient regulation,” she said. and how rapidly it has been lost, he add- atmosphere and return it to the soil. The projects to plant seagrass in Wales,” Uns- provide an important habitat for thousands But overfishing and coastal pollution ed. Furthermore, “we don’t know nearly study further called for curbing water pol- worth said. But, he added, “conservation is of ocean animals, from tiny invertebrates, have taken a toll on seagrasses, depleting enough about where seagrass is,” he said. lution to protect seagrass, restoring lost certainly the best bet, as restoration is unre- crabs, and turtles to large fish and birds. them at an alarming rate. Recent studies To that end, Unsworth has created a web- seagrass, and allowing new seagrass to liable, difficult, and very expensive.” Equally if not more important, sea- from places such as Florida, Singapore, In- site that allows citizen scientists to help grow in areas flooded by rising seas. While much attention in recent years grasses also are natural carbon sinks—even donesia and the UK have documented wide- map the location of seagrass. “There is value in restoring seagrasses, has focused on coral reefs, Unsworth be- more effective at soaking up heat-trapping spread seagrass loss, according to Unsworth. “Where we do have long-term data and in creating new seagrass meadows, be- lieves that marine conservation must carbon pollution than forests on land. They The authors of one study released last year, there are many examples of seagrass loss,” cause these actions cause more carbon to get broaden to include seagrasses. Corals may soak up carbon in their leaves, and when in fact, said that a football field of seagrass is he said. “There are also many instances stored in the soils underneath,” said James be more exotic and pretty, but one should they die, they decompose far more slowly disappearing roughly every half-hour. from human memory around the world W Fourqurean, director of Florida Interna- never dismiss the richness and importance than terrestrial plants, so that carbon re- “The biggest threat to seagrass around where whole estuaries and bays that were tional University’s Center for Coastal Oceans of seagrass, Unsworth said. mains buried for hundreds of years. the world remains poor water quality,” once full of seagrass are now just muddy, Research, and a co-author of the paper. “Seagrass is green, sometimes a little “Seagrasses are the ultimate natural car- Unsworth said. “Seagrasses are photo- turbid environments devoid of these prai- Fourqurean has modelled what hap- slimy and not seen as exciting,” Unsworth bon sink,” said Richard KF Unsworth, a lec- synthetic, they need lots of light to grow. ries of the sea.” pens when seagrasses vanish. One study said. “The abundant and diverse animal turer in marine biology at Swansea Univer- The more sediments, nutrients and other New research underlined the value he conducted estimated the ongoing loss life in it hide—that’s why they’re there. So sity in the UK. “In healthy seas, seagrasses pollutants that come down our rivers, the of natural ecosystems in fighting climate of seagrasses could release up to a billion it often appears to contain few fish. This are so productive you can see oxygen rapidly more turbid our coastal seas become and change. It called for preserving forests, metric tons of carbon dioxide into the at- couldn’t be further from the truth. Sea- bubbling through the water column as they the faster algal competitors of seagrass grasslands and seagrasses, all of which scrub mosphere each year, an amount that is grass is certainly the poor cousin of coral, photosynthesize on a sunny day.” suffocate these plants.” carbon pollution from the atmosphere. The close to the annual carbon emissions of Ja- but another way of thinking about it could Emilia Röhr, a doctoral student at Åbo Because society has neglected the con- study, published in Science Advances, fur- pan. Still, conservatively, he says the real be the story of the ‘Ugly Duckling.’ Maybe Akademi University in Finland who recently servation of these ecosystems for so long, ther found that strengthening these carbon number is probably less than half a billion we’re starting to see signs of feather devel- led a study on carbon storage in seagrasses, there is little detailed data available to un- sinks could shrink the country’s net annual metric tons annually, roughly the carbon opment. In years to come, seagrass may agreed. “In addition to the huge potential derstand how much seagrass once existed carbon output by up to 21 percent. output of France. become the beautiful swan.”

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. India Wednesday, December 12, 2018 09 BJP gets drubbing at Congress’s hands in three key state elections KCR’s gamble of calling early polls pays off as TRS retains Telangana with thumping majority IANS NEW DELHI

IN a severe jolt to the BJP in the Hindi heartland in the “semi finals” ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Tuesday knocked the saffron party out of power in Chhat- tisgarh and Rajasthan and was slightly ahead in Madhya Pradesh where the two parties were engaged in a see-saw bat- tle throughout the day. However, in Telangana, the ruling Telangana Rashtriya Samithi (TRS)’s gamble of go- ing for early elections paid off with the party scoring a land- slide 4/5th win getting 87 seats out of 119 at stake, thrashing the Congress-led People’s Front. The Congress also lost its last bastion in the Northeast when it was defeated convincingly by the Mizo National Front (MNF) ending the Congress’ hold over power for the last 10 years. The highlight of the day was the ding-dong battle be- Congress workers and supporters celebrate as India’s ruling party looked set to lose power in at least two of PM Narendra Modi (centre) and Bhartiya Janta Party President Amit Shah are seen inside the Bharatiya tween the ruling Bharatiya three traditional stronghold states, in Ahmedabad, on Wednesday, (AFP) Janata Party (BJP) headquarters, in New Delhi, on Wednesday. (AFP) Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress in Madhya Pradesh where leads alternated between Assembly poll results clear message to Modi: Rahul We accept people’s verdict with humility: Modi the two sides with Congress getting a slight edge by winning NEW Delhi: Observing that the Assembly election results in five states NEW Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the BJP accepts with humility verdict 63 seats and leading in 51 in were a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress Presi- of people in the five states and congratulated the Congress, Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) and the 230-member House. On its dent Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said oppostion parties will unitedly fight the Mizo National Front (MNF) for their victories. Modi, in a series of tweets in the evening on a long own, the Congress is ahead in and defeat the BJP in 2019 elections with the central themes being day of results, said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governments in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh 114 seats, including those won. unemployment, agrarian distress and corruption. Addressing the media and Rajasthan had worked tirelessly for people. The Congress had won here after Congress emerged winner in Chhattisgarh and inching closer “We accept the people’s mandate with humility. I thank the people of Chhattisgarh, Madhya 58 seats in the last election. A to victory in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, Gandhi said the people’s Pradesh and Rajasthan for giving us the opportunity to serve these states. The BJP governments in nearly 3 per cent swing in votes disenchantment over Modi’s failure to deliver on his promises was these states worked tirelessly for the welfare of the people,” he said. Modi said victory and defeat against BJP hit the party hard palpable across the country. were an integral part of life. “Today’s polls will further our resolve to serve people and work even in the elections where agrar- “What was promised by Modi has not been delivered...that ques- harder for the development of India.” “Congratulations to the Congress for their victories. Congratu- ian unrest, unemployment and tion does arise. The feeling among the people across India is that Modi lations to KCR Garu for the thumping win in Telangana and to the Mizo National Front (MNF) for their the ill effects of demonetisation and his government have failed in delivering the promises they made,” impressive victory in Mizoram.” The Prime Minister also thanked the BJP workers for their hardwork dominated the campaign. Gandhi said. “I think there are serious questions being asked about the in the Assembly elections. The Congress is set to form government in Chhattisgarh, where it routed The Congress, which may be future of our youngsters, the central question is how does our country President of Indian National the BJP after 15 years. In Rajasthan, the Congress emerged as a single-largest party ousting the falling short of the magic figure give jobs to millions and millions of youth? (IANS) Congress Rahul Gandhi. BJP and is poised to form the next government. (IANS) of 116, could look to get backing from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), which is leading in 2 revenge against the BJP halt- BJP had won 49 seats against of halfway mark of 101, saw disastrous performance in the the performance of Modi where the TRS made a bogey of the seats, and the Samajwadi Party ing its bid for a fourth consecu- the Congress’ 39. The saffron its ally Rashtriya Lok Dal win- 2014 Lok sabha elections and people will vote for the tried presence of “outsider” from (SP), which is ahead in one, tive term in the neighbouring party saw a huge negative swing ning one seat. The BSP won suffering successive defeats in and tested leadership against Andhra Pradesh in Telangana besides Independents, most of Chhattisgarh by returning to of 8 per cent from 41 per cent six seats and the Communist various Assembly elections, a non-ideological opposition politics. whom are Congress rebels and power with a massive victory. it had secured in the last elec- Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) smiled for the first time defeat- coalition which is bound to In the 119-member Assem- leading in four seats. The SP In the election for the 90-mem- tions, while Congress’ fortunes had won 2 seats. The two par- ing the BJP in a direct contest collapse sooner than later, he bly, the TRS has won 86 seats said it will back the Congress. ber Assembly, the Congress improved drastically when it ties had fought against both the in 3 crucial states in north added. and was leading in 2, while the Facing a stiff anti-incum- won 33 seats and was leading got 3 per cent more votes at 42 COngress and the BJP. India. This was countered by Riding a pro-incumbency COngress managed to win only bency, the BJP under Chief in 35, while the BJP won only 6 per cent. The Bharatiya Tribal Party Union Finance Minister Arun wave, the TRS headed by Chief 19 seats. TRS ally AIMIM led by Minister Shivraj Singh Chou- seats and was ahead in 10 oth- Rajasthan proved true to won two seats and the Rash- Jaitley, who said issues in state Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Asaduddin Owaisi won 6 seats han, which had won 165 seats ers. the 20-year old tradition of vot- triya Loktantrik Party bagged 3 elections are entirely different. scored a scintilating victory in and was ahead in one. The TDP in 2013, was pushed down to The alliance of former Ajit ing out the ruling party. The seats. Independents, compris- The BJP won Madhya Pradesh, Telangana making a mince- secured two seats, while the 109 seats with 60 wins and Jogi-led Janta Congress Chhat- battle was won by the Congress ng mostly Congress and BJP Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh in meat of the Congress-led “Praja All India Forward Bloc bagged leading in 49 seats. The party tisgarh and Mayawati-led BSP which has bagged 95 seats and rebels, had a field day when 12 2003 but lost the Lok sabha Kutami” that included the TDP, one. An Independent managed has been in power for the last fared poorly leading in all in was ahead in 4 seats, while the of them won and another was elections next year, he said. CPI and the Telangana Jana to win a seat, while TJS and 15 years in the state. only six seats together. ruling BJP won 73 seats. The leading. The general elections in Samithi. The inclusion of the CPI -- part of the Congress al- The Congress took a sweet In the 2013 elections, the Congress, which is just short The Congress, which had a 2019 would be fought around TDP apparently backfired as liance -- drew a blank. Local issues determined outcome, Poll results show farm Reactions Sena chief salutes ‘fearless will do better in 2019, says BJP distress a major factor voters’ for defeating BJP IANS it “clearly shows that the BJP IANS seats while the BJP’s number MUMBAI: Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray saluted the NEW DELHI has the potential to come back NEW DELHI slumped to 14 from 42 it had “fearless voters” who defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party with big victories in 2019 Lok won five years ago. In Madhya (BJP) in four out of five Indian states, where results were de- THE BJP on Thursday said Sabha polls”. THE Bharatiya Janata Party’s Pradesh, it was tough fight be- clared on Tuesday. In a hard-hitting reaction, the ruling National the results of five Assembly “Defeat in Chhattisgarh poor performance in the rural tween the two major parties of Democratic Alliance (NDA) ally said after the voters decided elections show that local fac- and a strong performance parts of the three Hindi heart- the country but the Congress they do not want the BJP, they decisively rejected it. tors determined the outcome in neighbouring Madhya land states has indicated that has had an upper edge in secur- “WITHOUT bothering to go into ‘alternatives’ (to the BJP), the in each state and the party will Pradesh reveals that the rural distress, mainly over crop ing rural votes as it was leading voters in these four states have given their verdict, uprooted come back strongly in 2019 elections were fought on lo- prices, was a major factor and in over 100 seats and the BJP the BJP. What happens in future would be decided later. They Lok Sabha elections with a re- cal factors. could possibly continue to be so in 85. The farmers’ outburst have displayed this courage,” Thackeray said. He complimented sult better than in 2014 due to In Lok Sabha polls, BJP in the 2019 general elections. had started coming out through the people of the four states for ushering in change without “Modi factor”. will increase its vote share On Tuesday, the BJP could a series of protests soon af- fear, irrespective of Electronic Voting Machines. (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party because of Modi factor which win only around 61 seats from ter a police firing in Madhya (BJP) spokesperson GVL Bharatiya Janata Party spokesper- will take it far ahead of the the rural parts of Rajasthan as Pradesh’s Mandsaur in June Narasimha Rao said that the son GVL Narasimha Rao. Congress. The party will post against 141 it had won in 2013. last year, which led to death of People have endorsed Rahul’s results show that there is a bigger victory than in the On the other hand, Congress, six farmers who were protesting no uniform trend across the has put up a fight in Madhya 2014 polls,” he said. which has promised a farmers’ over low crop prices. leadership: Raj Thackeray country. Pradesh and has made a ma- The BJP will fight the 2019 loan waiver, saw its number im- The All India Kisan Sang- “This is evident from the jor comeback in Rajasthan,” Lok Sabha elections under the proving dramatically from just harsh Coordination Committee, MUMBAI: The outcome of the elections on Tuesday prove that fact that even Congress suf- he said. leadership of Prime Minister 20 in 2013 to 91 in 2018 in the which has been holding protests the people have endorsed Congress President Rahul Gandhi’s fered massive defeats in Mizo- He said the vote share of Narendra Modi. The opposi- rural belt. against the “anti-farm” policies leadership, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President said ram and Telangana. Despite the BJP and the Congress in tion has indicated that they Similarly, in Chhattisgarh, of the government, had warned on Tuesday. “Since the past five years, he has been waging 15 years of anti-incumbency both Madhya Pradesh and Ra- will not project a prime min- where the Congress swept the BJP-led central government a lone battle against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Even in Madhya Pradesh, the BJP jasthan is almost identical and isterial candidate. the polls, it bagged 59 rural of negative repercussions. in these (five states), he was the only person fighting for the Congress. The people have supported his leadership,” Raj Thackeray said. He pointed out that first the people of Gujarat taught a lesson to the BJP, then Karnataka happened and now these three states. In all these elections, Rahul Gandhi single- handedly led the charge against the ruling BJP, “and the masses With multiple CM claimants, Cong faces problem of plenty have shown the tyrannical BJP its place”. “The BJP has nothing to show for the past (nearly) five years in power.”(IANS) IANS MP from the state, Tamradhwaj who is also on his way to retain NEW DELHI Sahu. Besides the trio, former his Ambikapur constituency, Union Minister in Prime Minis- said the decision rests with the Assembly poll results pointer to EVEN as it celebrates win- ter Manmohan Singh’s cabinet, Central leadership and there ning the Assembly polls in the Charan Das Mahant, is also said was “no competition” between 2019 elections outcome: Mamata BJP-ruled Hindi heartland of to be in the reckoning. them. The situation is similar in Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan A former state minister, Rajasthan, where former Chief KOLKATA: Terming the BJP’s poor performance in the Assembly and possibly Madhya Pradesh, Baghel who is all set to retain Minister and party veteran elections held in five states the “people’s verdict”, Trinamool the Congress is faced with the his Patan constituency, is said Ashok Gehlot is in the conten- Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee problem of plenty with multiple to be leading the Chief Min- tion for the hot seat alongside said on Tuesday the poll results were a real democratic indication claimants to the chief ministe- isterial race. On the flip side state party chief Sachin Pilot. of the 2019 general elections. “People voted against BJP. This rial chair in all the three states. though, he has been indicted In the build up to the polls, is the people’s verdict and victory of the people of this country, vic- In Chhattisgarh, where the and was arrested by the CBI for there were murmurs that the tory of democracy and victory against injustice, atrocities, destruc- Congress stormed to power af- allegedly distributing a “fake Congress supporters celebrate outside the party headquarters in party was inclined to field tion of institutions, misuse of agencies, no work for poor people, ter 15 long years dismantling sleaze video” featuring a BJP New Delhi, on Wednesday. (AFP) only one of them with a view farmers, youth, Dalits, SC, ST, OBC, minorities and general caste,” the Raman Singh-led BJP, the state minister. to avoiding a tussle. However, she tweeted. Banerjee said the Assembly elections in the five race for the hot seat is primarily Currently out on bail, there also betting on Sahu, perceived many believe, could help in the party subsequently fielded states -- Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and between state party chief Bhu- was speculation of him being as the “blue-eyed boy” of Con- wooing OBC voters for the 2019 both of them with Gehlot re- Mizoram -- whose outcome is seen as semi-final before the 2019 pesh Baghel, Leader of Opposi- replaced following his arrest in gress President Rahul Gandhi. Lok Sabha polls. Asked to com- taining his traditional Sardar- Lok Sabha elections showed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) tion in the Assembly T.S. Singh September ahead of the Assem- He is the chief of Congress’ state ment on who will be the Chief pura seat and Pilot, in his was nowhere in all the states in the country. (IANS) Deo and party’s lone Lok Sabha bly polls. Political pundits are OBC unit and his elevation, Minister, both Baghel and Deo, maiden assembly polls. 10 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Gulf / Middle East / Asia US returns war trophy News Philippine lawmakers take key in brief bells to Philippines MANILA: Church bells seized from the Philippines by US troops as Ten slain in new war trophies over a century ago were returned on Tuesday, in a bid step in shift to federal system massacre in to turn the page on a difficult chapter between the historical allies. eastern DR Congo Giving back the three so-called Balangiga bells meets a dec- DPA final reading of the proposed powers as the current system, ades-old demand from the former US colony at a time when the MANILA Duterte Push charter charge, 224 members but they have to be elected BENI: Suspected militiamen two nations’ ties have been rattled by President Rodrigo Duterte’s Under the new constitution, of the House voted for the bill together. The House and the killed ten civilians in a fresh pivot to China. THE Philippines’ House of and 22 against, with three ab- Senate will also be retained, attack in the Democratic “Returning these bells is the right thing to do,” US Ambas- Representative on Tuesday the Philippines will have a staining. according to the draft. Republic of Congo’s trou- sador Sung Kim said at a sober handover ceremony on a Manila approved a draft constitution presidential-federal system Under the new constitu- Federal states will have bled east, civil and military airfield, where a cheer went up when the bells were pulled from that changes the country’s of government, similar to tion, the Philippines will have the power to create their own sources said Tuesday. The wooden crates. form of government into a fed- the United States, where in a presidential-federal system sources of revenues and im- massacre occurred overnight “It is my great honour to be here at the closing of a painful eral system, a key step to the federal states will be of government, similar to the pose taxes, fees and charges. in the town of Oicha, in the chapter in our history,” he told the crowd that included people who shift proposed by President United States, where in fed- Duterte has been pushing Beni region, local administra- had lobbied for years to bring the bells home. Rodrigo Duterte. created from the current eral states will be created from for the shift to a federal sys- tor Donat Kibwana said. The The bells will be sent back later this week to the church in The Senate still needs to provincial subdivisions. the current provincial subdivi- tem to decentralise power and assailants were suspected the central town of Balangiga where they were looted by US sol- deliberate and approve a simi- sions. wealth from Manila, empower members of the Allied Demo- diers avenging a surprise attack that killed 48 of their comrades lar measure, before national for Filipinos to concur with The president and vice regional governments, and cratic Forces (ADF), an armed on September 28, 1901. (AFP) plebiscite can be scheduled the changes. In the third and president will have the same avoid neglect of remote areas. group blamed for hundreds of killings since 2014. “They entered late at night, they pil- laged and made off with farm animals,” he said. (AFP) IS in Afghanistan a Death toll in suicide Govt, Houthis in prisoner attack near Kabul ‘constant threat to jumps to 12 KABUL: The death toll from Pakistan’: Official a suicide bombing target- swap deal, fail to agree ing a security forces convoy outside Kabul early Tuesday TRIBUNE.COM.PK jumped to 12, officials said, ISLAMABAD with eight civilians killed in the latest Taliban-claimed FOREIGN Secretary Tehmina attack near Kabul. The de-escalation in hostility Janjua has termed the militant car bomb follows a wave Islamic State group’s presence of deadly violence against in Afghanistan as a constant Afghan forces across a year threat to the country, Express in which insurgents have The two rival parties together name 15,000 for exchange News reported on Tuesday. inflicted high casualties on Addressing a ceremony at security personnel in the war- the Policy Research Institute in torn country. “Twelve people Islamabad, the foreign secre- including four of the security tary stated that the country and Pakistani Foreign Secretary forces were killed,” ministry the region at large face serious Tehmina Janjua. of interior said. (AFP) challenges and resolving the Afghanistan issue is key to long- between the two countries,” the US adds Pakistan lasting peace. foreign secretary stated. Janjua to blacklist over “Regional and global pow- stated that due Chinese invest- religious freedom ers also realise the need to find ment and the China-Pakistan a solution to the problem in Af- Economic Corridor (CPEC), US: The United States said ghanistan,” said Janjua, adding economic conditions in the Tuesday it has added Paki- that Pakistan supports all nego- country have improved. stan to its blacklist of coun- tiations and dialogue between “The whole world is now tries that violate religious the Afghan government and the agreeing with the Chinese freedom, ramping up pres- Afghan Taliban. president’s One Belt One Road sure over its treatment of The foreign secretary fur- (OBOR) vision.” Janjua, refer- minorities. Secretary of State ther said that Pakistan is in con- ring to the countries eastern Mike Pompeo said he had tact with all major powers and neighbour, said India is in- designated Pakistan among termed relations between Paki- volved in gross human rights “countries of particular stan and China as ‘exemplary,’ violations in Kashmir, which concern” in a congression- adding that China is a country was also highlighted in the Hu- ally mandated annual report, with which Pakistan talks on all man Rights Council report. meaning the US government issues. She also reiterated Paki- is obliged to exert pressure “Prime Minister Imran stan’s stance of willing to hold to end freedom violations. Khan’s visit has given a new di- dialogue with India on all out- Pompeo a year earlier had rection to the bilateral relations standing issues. placed Pakistan on a special watch list. (AFP) Iran confirms missile test in Iraq strikes IS hideouts in defiance of US GENEVA: A senior Iranian Syria, 44 militants killed military commander has con- firmed that Tehran recently DPA spite recent military setbacks. carried out a ballistic missile BAGHDAD In Kirkuk, 250 kilometres test, to the anger of the north of the capital Baghdad, United States, the Fars news IRAQI jets have struck Islamic joint Iraqi-US forces killed an- agency said on Tuesday.The Houthi delegate Abdelqader Mourtada (left) and government delegate of Yemen Brigadier General Asker Zaeel shake hands at the negotiating State hideouts in Syria near other two Islamic State mili- Revolutionary Guards of- table next to representatives from the office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen ICRC at Johannesberg Castle, Stockholm, on Wednesday. (AFP) the Iraqi border, killing 44 tants and arrested three others ficial’s comment came after militants, the Iraqi army said in a ground offensive on Tues- US Secretary of State Mike AFP ties since the outbreak of the on Tuesday. day, security sources told dpa. Pompeo’s assertion earlier RIMBO, SWEDEN 2 missile launchers found in Yemen conflict between the rebels and F-16 fighter aircraft target- On Monday, Iraq marked this month that Iran had appear to be from Iran, says UN the government, backed since ed two hideouts in the eastern the first anniversary of its vic- test-fired a missile capable YEMEN’S government and ri- 2015 by a military coalition led Syrian village of Soussa and tory over the Islamic State of carrying multiple warheads val rebels agreed Tuesday on a UN: Two launch units for anti-tank guided missiles recovered by a by Saudi Arabia and the UAE. “completely destroyed them,” group. Last December, then- and reaching the Middle East mass prisoner swap, exchang- Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen appear to have been manu- Askar Zaeel, a govern- according to an army state- prime minister Haider al-Aba- and Europe. (REUTERS) ing more than 15,000 names, factured in Iran during 2016 and 2017, according to a confidential ment negotiator on the pris- ment. di declared that Iraqi territory but warned that talks this week United Nations report seen by Reuters on Tuesday. oner swap, said the rebels had One hideout had 30 mili- had been liberated from Is- Thousands protest were unlikely to yield a truce. But UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres does not specifical- named 7,487 detainees whom tants inside who were plan- lamic State after a US-backed jailing of Myanmar Nearly four years into a ly state whether the discovery of the units in Yemen was a violation they were willing to release. ning to hold a meeting, while military campaign of more anti-war activists war that has pushed 14 million of a UN resolution that took effect in January 2016. It prevents Iran The government named 8,576 the second had 14 militants, than three years. Yemenis to the brink of mass from importing and exporting arms or related materiel unless the detainees, Zaeel said. the statement said. But since then, Islamic MYITKYINA: Thousands of starvation, the Saudi-backed Security Council has given approval. “The Secretariat found that Rebel negotiator Abdelkad- Over the past year, Iraq State operatives have carried protesters on Tuesday took government of Abedrabbo they had characteristics of Iranian manufacture and that their mark- er Mourtada confirmed a total has conducted a number of out several attacks against se- to the streets in northern Mansour Hadi and Huthi re- ings indicated production dates in 2016 and 2017,” Guterres said of more than 15,000 prisoners strikes inside Syria, where Is- curity forces and civilians in Myanmar against the jailing bels, linked to Riyadh’s arch- in his biannual report to the Security Council. (REUTERS) and detainees had been named lamic State is still active de- different parts of Iraq. of three anti-war activists rival Iran, have been in UN- in the swap, including UAE and in a rare public display of brokered talks since Thursday Saudi citizens. He did not give anger. Lum Zawng, Nang Pu in the rural town of Rimbo in include the de-escalation of more than two years. further details. and Zau Jet were sen- Sweden. hostilities. The last round of talks, Zaeel said the government Israeli officers kill ‘Palestinian attacker’ tenced Friday to six months Mediators are pushing for a While the Sweden talks do in 2016, collapsed after more demanded that the rebels in prison and fined about de-escalation of violence in two not aim to broker an official than three months of negotia- hand over the body of Ali Ab- JERUSALEM: Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian driver $320 each for defaming flashpoint cities: rebel-held ceasefire, a UN official on Tues- tions. dullah Saleh, Yemen’s former who they said tried to ram his vehicle into a group of officers the military after helping Hodeida, a port city vital to the day confirmed a draft for a full Brokered by UN special en- president who was killed at the in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday. The Palestinian Health organise a demonstration delivery of humanitarian aid, “political framework” had been voy Martin Griffiths earlier this hands of the Huthis after he Ministry confirmed the man’s death, but gave no further details in Kachin state’s capital and Taiz, Yemen’s third largest submitted to both parties. The month, the prisoner swap was broke a fragile alliance with the of the incident near the city of Hebron. “A suspect Palestinian Myitkyina in April. They city, scene of some of the most official declined to give further one of the main points -- and rebels to re-align with Saudi drove his vehicle at a security vehicle and them attempted to were highlighting the plight intense fighting of the war. detail. the least contentious -- at this Arabia. Both parties said the drive into border police officers who were securing the area. of thousands of civilians The rival parties have not The Sweden talks are the week’s talks. exchange should be complete They responded to the threat at the scene and opened fire at trapped in the fighting.(AFP) yet agreed to UN proposed first meeting between the two It is the largest prisoner ex- by January, pending final revi- the vehicle,” spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said. (REUTERS) drafts on the two cities, which parties in the Yemen conflict in change between the rival par- sions of the lists. Khashoggi, other targeted journalists named Time ‘Person of the Year’

AFP Turkey in talks over possible UN US Senate to consider resolution this week’s edition, each one NEW YORK spotlighting different honorees. probe into Khashoggi murder condemning Saudi crown prince It is the first time someone SAUDI journalist Jamal ANKARA: Turkey is in talks over a possible United Nations inves- WASHINGTON: The chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations has been chosen posthumously Khashoggi, who was murdered tigation into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the Committee said he would introduce as soon as Tuesday a joint resolu- for the prestigious cover. in October at his country’s Is- Turkish foreign minister said on Tuesday. tion condemning Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for Explaining the decision tanbul consulate, was named “We have discussed with the UN secretary general and our the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which could force President to honor dissident journal- Time magazine’s “Person of counterparts, and will continue to discuss” a possible probe, Mev- Donald Trump to decide whether to sign or veto. ist Khashoggi, who was a US the Year” Tuesday, an honor lut Cavusoglu said at a press conference in Ankara. Republican Senator Bob Corker said he expected the measure to resident and Washington he shared with other target- The minister said there had been requests from inside the inter- pass the Senate, noting that its co-sponsors include Majority Leader Post columnist, Felsenthal ed journalists recognized as national body for an investigation while his counterparts during the Mitch McConnell. If it passes the House of Representatives, it would said it was “very rare that a “guardians” of the truth. recent G20 summit in Argentina expressed “the will to make a joint go to the White House for Trump to sign or veto. Corker said he hoped person’s influence grows so Among those named with application” to the UN. (AFP) to introduce the legislation as soon as later Tuesday. (REUTERS) immensely in death.” Khashoggi were Philippine “His murder has prompt- journalist Maria Ressa, Reuters ed a global reassessment of reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw in the US city of Annapolis, clear that the manipulation and sia to Riyadh to Silicon Valley,” four individuals and one group Time, which has awarded the the Saudi crown prince and Soe Oo -- currently imprisoned including five staff members abuse of truth is really the com- Time editor-in-chief Edward who have taken great risks in “Person of the Year” title annu- a really long overdue look at in Myanmar -- and the work- killed in a June shooting. “As we mon thread in so many of this Felsenthal said. pursuit of greater truth, start- ally since 1927, published four the devastating war in Yem- force of the Capital Gazette looked at the choices it became year’s major stories, from Rus- “So we chose to highlight ing with Jamal Khashoggi.” different magazine covers for en,” he added. Europe / United States Wednesday, December 12, 2018 11

3 dead, thousands without power Trump spars with Democrats over border wall funding as snow storm hits Southeast US give us the votes to secure ATLANTA: At least three people had died and thousands of The US president threatens govt shutdown our Country, the Military will homes were left without power in the Carolinas and Virginia build the remaining sections early on Tuesday after a storm dumped up to two feet of snow if Democrats fail to back his plan of the Wall. They know how in parts of the southeastern United States. important it is!” he tweeted. One person died from a heart condition while en route to a Opponents say the wall, ar- shelter and a terminally ill woman died when her oxygen device AFP is likely to become speaker guably Trump’s main campaign stopped working, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s office WASHINGTON in the newly Democrat-con- promise in his 2016 election, is said in a statement. A motorist also died in southwestern North trolled House in January. not only a waste of money but Carolina on Sunday when a tree fell on the vehicle, police said. DONALD Trump and Demo- Trump wants Congress has been used by the president More than 70,000 customers remained without electricity cratic congressional leaders to agree to $5 billion he says to whip up xenophobia. in the region as of 5 a.m. local time Tuesday, down from a high rowed at the White House on is needed to fund a large bar- Washington has been par- of 220,000 on Monday, Poweroutage.us reported. Weather Tuesday over the president’s rier along hundreds of miles of alysed by political gridlock for warnings remained in effect. threat to stop funding the US the US-Mexican frontier, but most of Trump’s two years in “The danger is black ice, ice that’s difficult to see on roads, government if he doesn’t get Democrats are willing to agree office and the partisan divide caused by the re-freezing of snow melt,” said David Roth, a fore- money for a Mexico border wall. to far less, with emphasis on is set to intensify in January caster with the National Weather Service’ Weather Prediction “If we don’t get what we border security rather than an President Donald Trump argues about border security with Senate when Democrats take over the Center in College Park Maryland. want, I’ll shut down the gov- actual wall. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (right) and House Minority Leader majority in the lower house of “It’ll be a risk for the next few mornings, probably through ernment,” Trump said during Trump has repeatedly Nancy Pelosi, as Vice President Mike Pence sits nearby in the Oval Congress. Thursday morning, before we see persistent temperatures a heated exchange. “I will be threatened to shut down much Office in Washington on Tuesday. (AFP) The power shift comes above freezing in the area,” he said. the one to shut it down.” He of the government if Demo- as Trump faces ever growing Because of icy roads, scores of schools canceled or de- spoke at a meeting with Chuck crats do not back his plan. unless a deal can be reached. the wall was needed to prevent peril from criminal investiga- layed classes Tuesday across northern Georgia, North Carolina Schumer, the senior Democrat Swaths of federal funding will Tweeting ahead of the “large scale crime and disease” tions, with talk growing of pos- and Virginia. Many government offices also delayed opening in the Republican-dominated expire on December 21, forcing meeting with the opposition brought by illegal immigrants. sible impeachment proceed- Tuesday for non-essential personnel. (REUTERS) Senate, and Nancy Pelosi, who a partial government closing, leaders, Trump claimed that “If the Democrats do not ings against the president. ‘Yellow vests’ pledge Croatia accused May meets EU leaders of thwarting to fight on despite migrants’ right Macron concessions DPA in a desperate bid to BELGRADE AFP after his 13-minute speech, PARIS which was watched by 23 mil- HUMAN Rights Watch says lion people, showed that sup- it has mounting evidence that MANY “yellow vest” anti-gov- port fell sharply for the “yel- save her Brexit deal migrants attempting to enter ernment protesters in France low vests”, but around half of Croatia from Bosnia have been on Tuesday vowed to press French people want them to pushed back - sometimes vio- on with their demonstrations, continue protesting. Europeans sympathetic but refuse renegotiation of ‘divorce’ terms lently - without being permit- a day after wringing out fresh “I’m pleased with what ted to make an asylum claim. concessions from President we’ve achieved. After three In a report published on Emmanuel Macron that are set weeks we’ve forced him to Tuesday, HRW said it inter- to cost the state an estimated cave in,” said Arnaud Anser- viewed 20 people, including 11 billion euros ($12.5 billion). mier, a construction worker heads of families, who said police at a picket line around a shop- turned them away, sometimes Support for the ‘yellow vest’ ping centre in Saint Etienne in beating them, robbing them or central France. taking their mobile phones. protesters has dropped “We’ve pushed the door sharply following President open, but it’s not enough,” he HRW urges the European Emmanuel Macron’s con- said. Commission to press Croatia cessions to ease taxes and Whether Macron is forced to stop summary returns of boost income to cede more ground could be asylum seekers and investi- determined this weekend when another round of protests have gate allegations of violence Macron announced a se- been called on Saturday, with ries of measures on Monday the government seeking to Depriving people of the night in an address to the na- avoid more violence. right to claim asylum was tion, including a hike in the The interior ministry said against EU law, the non- minimum wage and tax relief 136,000 people took part na- governmental organisation for pensioners and on over- tionwide in Saturday’s pro- warned, urging the European time work. tests, which led to clashes in Commission to press Croatia The 40-year-old centrist, several cities including Paris, to stop summary returns of facing the most serious crisis Marseille and Toulouse. asylum seekers and investi- of his presidency, is hoping his Five people have died since gate allegations of violence. sweeteners will appease low- the start of the protests, which Croatian Interior Minis- income families in rural and began over increases in fuel ter Davor Bozinovic respond- small-town France who have tax but have since snowballed ed to the accusations with a taken to the streets in anger into a nationwide opposition letter to HRW, saying there over the last three weeks. force to Macron’s agenda and was insufficient evidence for Polls taken immediately governing style. criminal prosecution. HRW made similar allega- tions against Croatian police two years ago. News in brief British Prime minister Theresa May (centre) is welcomed by European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker (right) and EU negotiator Michel Barnier prior to their meeting as part of the Brexit negociations, in Brussels, on Tuesday. (AFP) Spain threatens to deploy national police Pentagon conducts latest successful AFP EU leaders had given their after Catalonia protests test of US-Japan interceptor BRUSSELS UK opposition split over best way to oust May approval to the deal at an ex- traordinary summit on No- MADRID: Spain’s interior min- WASHINGTON: The US military on Tuesday successfully con- EMBATTLED British Prime LONDON: Britain’s main opposition parties squabbled on Tues- vember 25. ister said he would send na- ducted a test of a new ballistic-missile interceptor system, Minister Theresa May was met day over the best way to get rid of Theresa May and her unpopu- “The deal we have achieved tional police to Catalonia if local which is being co-developed with Japan. with sympathy but firm refus- lar Brexit deal as she toured Europe to try and salvage it. is the best deal possible, it’s authorities did not do more to The launch marks the second successful test in less than als on a desperate tour of Euro- May’s government was under pressure a day after the prime the only deal possible,” he told stop protests like the one that two months for the SM-3 Block IIA missile and its associated pean capitals on Tuesday, with minister postponed a historic vote in parliament over her EU the European Parliament in shut down major highways over technologies, which had previously experienced failures. EU leaders ruling out any rene- withdrawal agreement because of its certain defeat. Strasbourg. “There is no room the weekend. According to the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), sailors at gotiation of the Brexit deal. But the main opposition Labour Party says it will only submit whatsoever for renegotiation Fernando Grande-Marlaska the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Test Complex at the Pacific A day after she postponed a no-confidence motion for a vote when it is certain of victory. but of course there is room, if accused the local Catalan po- Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii tracked and intercepted a crucial vote on the deal in the “We need to do the appropriate thing at the appropriate used intelligently, to give fur- lice of doing nothing to prevent an intermediate-range missile with an SM-3. British parliament, May said time to have a motion of no-confidence in order to get rid of this ther clarification and further pro-independence protesters The target in Tuesday’s test was an air-launched missile, she was meeting EU counter- government,” Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said. interpretations.” blocking the AP-7 toll road, fired from an Air Force C-17 plane over the ocean thousands of parts in an attempt to receive A win for the no-confidence camp could lead to early elections MPs in the House of Com- which runs up Spain’s Mediter- miles (kilometers) southwest of the Aegis Ashore system. “reassurances”. and put Labour in power for the first time since 2010.(AFP) mons were due to vote on the ranean coast, for more than 15 “The engagement leveraged a ground, air and space-based May had breakfast with deal on Tuesday night, but hours on Saturday. sensor/command and control architecture,” the MDA said in a Dutch Prime Minister Mark May deferred it on Monday, “Serious disruptions of statement. (AFP) Rutte in The Hague before to change” the agreement, said could persuade her rebellious admitting she expected to lose public order and traffic security, heading to Berlin for lunch with sources at the MPs’ meeting. Conservative party to support it. by a “significant margin”. such as those seen in the last Chancellor Angela Merkel, and May faced criticism from all European Commission Her spokesman said on few days, need to be dealt with Life in prison for US lawmakers grill then travelled on to Brussels. sides in parliament over pro- chief Jean-Claude Juncker Tuesday the vote would be re- by the regional police,” the neo-Nazi in Google chief on After meeting May, Merkel visions in the EU withdrawal said ahead of meeting May scheduled before January 21 minister wrote to his regional Charlottesville censorship, bias told lawmakers of her CDU/ agreement concerning North- that he was “surprised” at be- -- just months before Britain counterpart in an open letter vehicle attack and personal data CSU bloc that she saw “no way ern Ireland, which she hopes ing asked for more talks since leaves the EU on March 29. late on Monday. (REUTERS) WASHINGTON: An American WASHINGTON: US lawmakers neo-Nazi who drove his car into started a hearing with the a group of counter-protesters chief executive of Google, last year during a white su- Sundar Pichai, on Tuesday premacist rally, killing a woman, amid accusations that the Rising Arctic temperatures surpass all records was sentenced to life in prison company is engaging in cen- on Tuesday, US media said. sorship in China and allega- James Alex Fields Jr, 21, tions by conservatives that Warming of the Arctic Ocean means that was found guilty of murder the company has a liberal and other charges last week political bias. toxic algae blooms are expanding, which following a two-week trial. The chairman of the threatens food sources for many animals A jury sentenced him to House of Representatives ju- life in prison on Tuesday and diciary committee also raised DPA / AFP continues to melt, which an additional 419 years, The concerns about how Google WASHINGTON means vegetation in the re- Washington Post said. stores and handles personal gion is increasing and the (File photo) A polar bear walks in the snow near the Hudson Bay outside Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. (AFP) Fields rammed his car data, including the location of THE US National Oceanic number of wild reindeer in into the counter-protesters on users and browsing habits. and Atmospheric Adminis- the Arctic tundra has gone Germany to increase financial aid to combat climate change August 12, 2017 in Char- Google is also under pres- tration (NOAA) has issued down by half in the past two lottesville, Virginia, killing sure over data leaks. a strong warning about the decades. KATOWICE, Poland: Germany has announced plans to increase its financial aid for developing 32-year-old paralegal Heather “I think it is fair to say warming of the Arctic and The warming of the Arctic countries in the fight against climate change, German Environment Minister Svenja Schulze said Heyer and injuring dozens of that most Americans have unexpected effects climate Ocean means that toxic algae at a UN climate conference in Katowice on Tuesday. other people. no idea the sheer volume of change could bring. blooms are expanding, which Germany will increase its financial aid by 70 million euros (79 million dollars), in what Schulze Trump drew broad criti- information that is collected,” Surface air temperatures NOAA says threatens food said is “a symbol of solidarity.” She also announced that Germany would double its contribu- cism in the aftermath when committee chairman Bob in the Arctic are increasing sources for many animals. tion to the UN’s Green Climate Fund by 1.5 billion euros. “Those who suffer most under climate he spoke of “blame on both Goodlatte said. at twice the rate as the rest of Birds and marine life are change are the ones who have contributed the least to it happening,” she said. (AFP) sides,” appearing to establish He also noted that it is the world and have surpassed also under threat from the in- a moral equivalence between nearly impossible to avoid all records since 1900 in the crease of microplastics in the the white supremacists who Google. past five years, said a report oceans. the arctic region is at risk, in- information on infrastructure detail just how many build- protest the removal of a Con- One study estimates released on Tuesday. Also, a warming climate is cluding key oil and gas fields, a across the Northern Hemi- ings, roads, railways and federate statue, and those Google runs 90 per cent of The report also showed thawing permafrost and up to new study said on Wednesday. sphere permafrost zone to other construction could be who opposed them. (AFP) Internet searches. (DPA) that the Greenland ice sheet 70 percent of infrastructure in Researchers used detailed model with unprecedented at risk by 2050. 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Quick read Iran keeps crude IBPC launches first edition of prices in Asia at wide discounts IRAN has set the official selling price (OSP) of its Iranian Light grade for its Asian buyers at 30 Business Excellence Awards cents above the Platts Oman/ Dubai average for January, $1 the ‘large’ category with annual lower than the previous month, Phenomenal growth in trade ties between turnover of QR100 million or a price document reviewed by India and Qatar, says Indian envoy more, contracting and mainte- Reuters showed on Tuesday. The nance Company in the ‘small’ producer has also cut prices for category with annual turnover the other three crude grades SATYENDRA PATHAK of less than QR100 million and it sells to Asia. The price cuts DOHA Standalone Indian restaurant were in line with Saudi crude not within a hotel. price adjustments for January, IN a bid to recognise the hard Non-Indians can apply for keeping Iranian oil prices at work and determination of Young Entrepreneur of the the largest discounts in more individuals and enterprises Year and Woman Entrepre- than a decade against Saudi of Indian origin and other na- Big jump in neur of the Year awards. grades for a third consecutive tionalities in Qatar, the Indian The applicants will need to month since November when Business and Professionals exports pay fees of QR2,500 per appli- U.S. sanctions on Iran started. Council (IBPC) on Tuesday an- cation. The January price for Iranian nounced the launch of the inau- India’s exports to Qatar “The application will con- Light crude remained about 30 gural IBPC Business Excellence increased almost 87 percent sist of a series of questions cents a barrel cheaper than Awards 2019 to be presented in from $800 million in which evaluate applicants’ Saudi Arab Light oil while Iranian March next year. 2016-2017 to over $1.5 billion standards of excellence and Heavy is around $1.25 a barrel Addressing a press confer- in 2017-2018 financial year overall success.Nominees lower than Saudi’s Arab Medium ence to announce the launch are eligible to enter as many grade, according to Reuters cal- of the award in Doha, Indian award categories as they wish culations. Iran’s Forozan crude is ambassador to Qatar HE P Ku- of excellence. to, which are relevant to their about $1.10 a barrel below that maran said the award is aimed Highlighting the excep- business. However, they will of Arab Medium. (REUTERS) at recognising genuine busi- tional growth in trade between have to submit an entire new nesses and individuals who Qatar and India, he said that application set including ad- have excelled in their business- India’s exports to Qatar in- Indian ambassador to Qatar HE P Kumaran (second right) speaks at a press conference to announce the ditional relevant fees for the India appoints es, created sustainable business creased almost 87 percent from launch of the inaugural IBPC Business Excellence Awards 2019, in Doha on Tuesday. different categories applied,” Shaktikanta Das as models, projected business $800 million in 2016-2017 to he said. RBI governor growth and have made positive over $1.5 billion in 2017-2018 token of appreciation to hon- have been available from De- the ‘large’ category with annual Entries will be judged by a impact on the Qatari economy. financial year. our businesses and individu- cember 11, he said adding the turnover of QR100 million or panel of eminent and impartial INDIA’S government named “Each winner will be care- “The current financial year als, both of Indian origin and last date of submission of the more, retail company in the adjudicators who will review Shaktikanta Das, a seasoned fully vetted within their sector, is also witnessing impressive other nationalities, who have application is January 15, 2019 ‘small’ category with annual all the data submitted and financial bureaucrat, as the new with performance being ana- growth in our exports to Qatar. contributed to the growth of “Individuals who are CXOs turnover of less than QR100 shortlist the top three finalists governor of the Reserve Bank of lysed in both quantitative and The trade volume between the their organisation and em- and who have a CEO- equiva- million, wholesale business in each category, he said. India (RBI) on Tuesday, replacing qualitative measures, to ensure two countries which currently ployees and in the process cre- lent responsible position, al- and /or large trading company “Finalists will be notified Urjit Patel, whose abrupt resigna- that only the most deserving is stands around $10.6 billion is ated value for their business, beit with a different designa- with annual turnover of QR20 of their success via email or tion roiled financial markets. awarded,” Kumaran said. expected to rise in the near fu- across various categories and tion including but not limited million or more, trading com- phone. All entrants do not au- Das held key positions both A seven-member panel ture,” he said. industries.” to Chairman, CMD, CEO, CFO, pany in the ‘small’ category tomatically become finalists. under the ruling Bharatiya Janata comprising Qatari nationals “Including the spot market, The awards for 2019 will COO, CIO, MD, ED GM and with annual turnover of less The final winner in each award Party and the previous Congress- and business representatives India currently imports almost be presented for 10 categories are decision-makers for their than QR20 million, profes- category will be announced led government before retiring in from the expatriate community 10 million tonnes of LNG from including eight for Indians and organisation or business, and sional services firm covering during the awards ceremony 2017. On Monday, Patel’s resig- will select the final winners, Qatar. India has plans to fur- two for non-Indians, Varghese whose company is registered the entire range of services that will be held in March 2019 nation came after over a month- the ambassador said adding ther increase LNG import from said adding two more catego- in Qatar, and operational as of including but not limited to in Qatar,” he said. long tussle over policy with the the IBPC Business Excellence Qatar in huge volume,” he said. ries to recognise the contribu- the date of application, can ap- audit, finance, legal, insur- The winners will receive government that raised concerns Awards will be held annually Earlier giving details about tion of Qatari nationals will be ply for ten award categories,” ance, healthcare, information a Certificate of Excellence, a about the central bank’s inde- to inspire businesses especially Business Excellence Awards added from the nest edition. he said. technology, travel and tour- Citation and a Trophy at the pendence. (REUTERS) owned by Indians in Qatar to 2019, IBPC President KM Var- The application forms for The award categories for ism and education, contracting awards ceremony, the IBPC continue to set new standards ghese said, “The awards are a different categories of awards Indians are: retail company in and maintenance Company in president said. WOQOD OPENS 80TH PETROL STATION QDB announces 45 winners of Al Furjan Markets raffle draw The draw was fully automated and was supervised by an international audit firm

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the facilitation and improve- DOHA ments being made by QDB. In order to ensure ut- THE much-anticipated Al most integrity, fairness and Furjan Markets raffle draw adherence to the principle of by Qatar Development Bank equal opportunity, the draw (QDB) came to a close on was fully automated and was Tuesday where the lucky draw supervised by an interna- winners of the 45 retail stores tional audit firm under the Qatar Development Bank officials at an event in Doha on Tuesday. were announced, the bank supervision of a committee announced in a statement. composed of members from to Qatari entrepreneurs, en- this opportunity to congratu- For Phase I of Al Furjan the Ministry of Economy and couraging SMEs, and facili- late the Al Furjan Raffle Draw markets project, QDB wit- Commerce, the Technical tating the growth of the pri- winners, and we wish them nessed an overwhelming re- Committee to Stimulate Pri- vate sector, given the role it success in their endeavour.” sponse by receiving 13,266 vate Sector Participation in plays in achieving sustainable The Al Furjan Markets applications. Economic Development Pro- development and economic project is a unique initiative The raffle draw ceremony jects, and QDB. diversification. launched in collaboration was also an ode to the huge Abdulrahman bin Hesh- “This pioneering project with a number of the govern- participation reflecting peo- am al Suwaidi, facilities man- will contribute to the urban ment sectors, in cooperation Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) opened Umm Ebairiya petrol station on Tuesday, increasing its network of fuel ple’s keen interest in Al Fur- agement executive director at development in Qatar and will with QDB, which is handling stations to 80. Umm Ebairiya Petrol Station is spread over an area of 7,500 square metres and has jan Markets project as well QDB said, “The raffle draw provide equal opportunity for all construction and adminis- three lanes with six dispensers that will serve Umm Ebairiya and its neighbourhood. (TNN) as informing people about comes as part of our support everyone. I would like to take trate work for the project. Al Meera launches loyalty programme app ‘Meera Rewards’

Customers can now redeem points al Sowaidi, board member programme also allows Mohammed al Sulaiti, CEO family members to benefit while purchasing at Al Meera stores Didier Castaing, Deputy CEO from a unique account, as Salah Ahmed al Hammadi, the number of points earned HISHAM ALJUNDI branch was attended by and a number of executive by each individual can be DOHA several officials including the 500 points for directors. combined into the family Al Meera Chairman Sheikh The first members reg- account, thus boosting the AL Meera Consumer Goods Thani bin Thamer al Thani. first members istering between December benefits. Company launched a new Sheikh Thani said, “Cus- 12 and 31, will receive 500 The launch of “Meera Re- loyalty programme “Meera tomers can join the pro- The first members registering points as welcome points. wards” is a step in the way of Rewards” on Tuesday. gramme free of charge and between December 12 and “In addition, to earning Al Meera’s e-shopping plan Customers can now col- start collecting and redeem- 31, will receive 500 points as extra points off their pur- to serve its customers better. lect and redeem points while ing their points at any of our welcome points chases, they can also enjoy Al Meera seeks to en- shopping at Al Meera com- branches across Qatar. We regular special offers and hance its relationship with pany’s stores by downloading have been keen to differenti- promotions that we provide its customers and be the ‘Meera Rewards’ app in their ate from the competition branches, always.” to satisfy the needs of our es- “Favourite Neighbourhood The app launching ceremony was attended by several officials includ- smartphones. by giving customers points Other Al Meera officials teemed customers”, Sheikh Retailer” with its presence ing the Al Meera Chairman Sheikh Thani bin Thamer al Thani, at Al The launch ceremony at against their purchases on who attended the event Thani added. across Qatar through 52 Meera’s Jeryan Nujaima branch on Tuesday. (JALAL K PATHIYOOR) Al Meera’s Jeryan Nujaima all the items offered at the include Vice Chairman Saif The “Meera Rewards” branches. Economy & Business Wednesday, December 12 , 2018 13 BOOSTING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP QFC takes part in Europe’s top FDI business event in London TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) has participated in Go- ing Global Live and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Expo Boosting in London, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. Qatari market Going Global Live is con- Over the course of the two-day sidered one of the top Euro- event, the QFC conducted a pean events for businesses seminar entitled ‘Expanding looking to expand or set up overseas and brings together Your Business to Qatar’ and industry professionals to pro- offered numerous master vide insight on conducting classes that focused on the business internationally. thriving Qatari market and the The event is further com- QFC’s unique legal, regulatory, plemented by the FDI Expo tax and business which offers a platform for ex- infrastructure pert guidance on relocating or expanding to markets offering the most attractive benefits, Authority, Sheikha Alanoud incentives and conditions. bint Hamad al Thani, said, The QFC was one of the “Qatar boasts one of the main sponsors of the event, strongest and fastest grow- which welcomed thousands of ing economies in the MENA visitors comprised of top deci- region, and the QFC provides sion makers from well-estab- the ideal platform for busi- lished businesses looking to nesses looking for a strong Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari, and Mohammed Hashim Abdul Majeed (centre), Iraq’s Minister of Trade attend the signing of a memorandum of expand internationally. foothold in the region.” understanding in Doha on Tuesday. Over the course of the two- Alanoud added: “Our par- day event, the QFC conducted ticipation in this year’s Going a seminar entitled ‘Expand- Global Live and FDI Expo was ing Your Business to Qatar’ an excellent opportunity to and offered numerous master connect with companies inter- Qatar-Iraq joint committee classes that focused on the ested in exploring Qatar as a thriving Qatari market and lucrative business destination the QFC’s unique legal, regu- and the QFC’s world-class le- latory, tax and business infra- gal, regulatory, tax and busi- to boost bilateral trade ties structure. ness infrastructure that facili- Managing Director of tates business growth in Qatar Business Development at QFC and beyond.” TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 2017. promoting trade, and incen- Free Zones across Qatar to ex- cooperation across various DOHA He voiced hope that the tivise both the Qatari and Iraqi port their products to the Iraqi fields, including manufactur- joint committee will develop business sectors to establish market, or tap new markets in ing, agriculture, transportation, THE sixth session of the Joint concrete mechanisms to pro- joint investment projects to the the region. health, education, science, tech- Qatari-Iraqi Committee for mote bilateral trade and invest- benefit of both countries, H.E. The minister noted that nology and culture. Economic, Trade and Techni- ments, and pave the way for explained. Qatar is also currently working Qatari and Iraqi officials cal Cooperation was held in agreements that will contribute Touching on Qatar’s invest- on the development of logistics agreed to take the necessary Doha on Tuesday. to strengthening and trans- ment environment, Kuwari said and industrial areas to meet the steps to advance trade and in- Minister of Commerce and forming Qatari-Iraqi ties into a the state has accelerated the needs of investors, enhance the vestment cooperation in a bid to Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed comprehensive strategic part- implementation of necessary supply chain and reduce the bolster bilateral trade and facili- al Kuwari, and Mohammed nership. measures to develop the coun- cost of warehousing services. tate the flow of goods, services Hashim Abdul Majeed, Iraq’s In this context, Kuwari try’s investment environment, He added that the Qatari and investments between Qatar Minister of Trade, co-chaired called on Iraq to become party to enable local and foreign com- and Iraqi business sectors play a and Iraq. the session. to the memorandum of un- panies to invest in major na- key role in the establishment of The ministers also attended Kuwari highlighted Qatar’s derstanding on Facilitating tional projects currently being joint industrial and investment the signing of a memorandum friendly relations with Iraq, Transport and Transit Traffic implemented within the frame- projects in sectors that contrib- of understanding (MoU) to noting that the long history of to Strengthen Economic and work of the Qatar National Vi- ute to the development of both promote cooperation between geographical and cultural ties Trade Cooperation that was sion 2030 and in preparation countries. the Diplomatic Institute of the serves as an incentive for both signed last year between Qatar, for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. During the meeting, Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and countries to promote and bol- Turkey and Iran. He noted that Iraqi companies seeking to and Iraqi officials discussed the Foreign Services Institute ster cooperation on the eco- the MoU represents an impor- invest in Qatar can benefit from progress in terms of the imple- of Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Af- nomic, trade and investment tant step towards eliminating incentives and services offered mentation of the committee’s fairs. levels. trade obstacles. within Free Zones to establish fifth session recommendations, The MoU aims at establish- In his opening remarks, the The minister also empha- specialised companies in the current projects and expansion ing and developing coopera- minister said both countries sised the importance of signing pharmaceutical, food and logis- plans. tion between the two institutes have an interest in developing a Free Trade Agreement, and an tics sectors, Kuwari said, adding The committee also dis- through the exchange of pro- the appropriate environment agreement on promoting and that foreign companies target- cussed a number of issues re- grams, information and events to bolster bilateral trade, which protecting mutual investments. ing the Iraqi market can also set lating to the promotion of eco- in the field of diplomatic train- amounted to QR370 million in Such efforts will contribute to up their industrial facilities in nomic, trade and investment ing and related fields. The Qatar Financial Centre tower. ASTAD was official sponsor for project QC, Moroccan chamber for handicrafts in management at ‘Made in Qatar’ in Oman Souss-Massa sign pact TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ternational expansion and it QNA relations between the private DOHA is central for us to work col- DOH sector in Qatar and Morocco. laboratively to deliver world- In addition, the meeting dis- ASTAD was the official sponsor class projects with a focus on As a brotherly nation, Oman QATAR Chamber (QC) has cussed economic and invest- for project management at this excellence.” is a key pillar to our signed an agreement with the ment cooperation between year’s annual ‘Made in Qatar’ ASTAD showcased their international expansion and Moroccan chamber for handi- both parties. expo in Muscat. portfolio of projects in Qatar it is central for us to work crafts in Souss-Massa region, Kuwari said the handi- The four-day event was in addition to their recent pen- collaboratively to deliver to organise and coordinate craft industry is an important held from December 6-9 at etration of the Omani market. joint work and exchange ex- aspect of national economic Oman Convention and Exhibi- Chief Commercial Of- world-class projects with a pertise to serve members of especially that it is related to tion Center in Muscat and wel- ficer and General Manager of focus on excellence both chambers operating in the tourism sector which is comed a vast number of leading ASTAD International, Engi- the handicraft sector. witnessing a great leap in the Qatari companies along with neer Abdulaziz al Mulla, intro- ASTAD CEO Engineer Ali al The agreement was signed State of Qatar. He added there small and medium-sized enter- duced ASTAD to the Minister Khalifa by QC first Vice-Chairman is interest from the Qatari side prises. of Commerce and Industry Mohamed bin Ahmed bin Ta- to benefit from the Moroccan ASTAD CEO Engineer Ali HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari to enter the Omani market war al Kuwari and head of the experience in the handicraft al Khalifa said, “I would like to and Oman’s General Author- as part of our strategic in- Moroccan chamber for handi- field. thank Qatar Chamber for ar- ity for Investment Promo- ternational expansion. As of crafts in Souss-Massa region He added that the new ranging this expo which sup- tion and Export Development today, I am proud to say that Affane Ben Bouaida. agreement will support and port and further enhance Qatar President Yahia bin Saeed al our office in Oman has been The signing took place develop the handicraft indus- and Oman’s business relations. Jabri. established and we have al- on the sidelines of a meeting tries sector which is currently “As a brotherly nation, Mulla said, “Over the last ready began work on two held on Tuesday at QC’s head- appealing to tourists from Oman is a key pillar to our in- few years we have been keen major projects.” Officials of ASTAD at the Made in Qatar expo in Muscat recently. quarters to discuss the trade around the world. QICCA discuss means of management of construction contracts

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK management and monitoring He noted that Qatar’s quality. DOHA the accuracy of executing en- ambitious visions and plans He said the process starts for providing its citizens a from the commencement of THE Qatar International high-standard projects and the contract to completion Center for Conciliation & Ar- achievement is also a result of the project, affirming that bitration (QICCA) held a semi- Luminous of the sound management of clarity is necessary to assign nar under the theme “Manage- Astad’s Contract Specialist projects. the obligations of the parties; ment of Construction Projects Paul Mallon said the pearls Thani said many projects client and contractor. and Contracts” in cooperation purpose of contract Thani said many projects are are in the final stages such are Regarding claims and esca- with ASTAD Consultancy and management is to assure in the final stages such are Doha Metro and stadia that lations, Mallon said they occur Project Management in Doha delivery of a project within Doha Metro and stadia that will host the 2022 World Cup, due to many reasons including on Tuesday. will host the 2022 World Cup, terming them as luminous errors in contract documents, Addressing the seminar, required cost, time and pearls in the march of Qatar. different site conditions, non- QICCA Board Member for quality terming them as luminous Astad’s Contract Specialist compliance to contractual ob- International Relations Thani pearls in the march of Qatar Paul Mallon said the purpose ligations, failure to correctly bin Ali al Thani said the accu- of contract management is to administer the contract and QICCA Board Member for International Relations Thani bin Ali al Thani mulated experience of person- gineering works are a result of until it is completed and deliv- assure delivery of a project seeking compensation for in- (left) at a seminar in Doha on Tuesday. nel who are working in projects the good project management ered to the owner. within required cost, time and crease costs and loss. 14 Wedensday, December 12, 2018 Economy & Business China, US discuss Trade détente bounce masks road map for next stage of trade talks unease over Brexit & growth

REUTERS Liu had spoken to Mnuchin BEIJING and Lighthizer on Tuesday Reports on China’s morning, Beijing time, on a move to cut import CHINA and the United States pre-arranged telephone call. discussed the road map for “Both sides exchanged tariffs on American the next stage of their trade views on putting into effect cars drive European talks on Tuesday, during a the consensus reached by the telephone call between Vice two countries’ leaders at their stocks to extend gains Premier Liu He and US Treas- meeting, and pushing forward ury Secretary Steven Mnuchin the timetable and roadmap and Trade Representative for the next stage of econom- REUTERS Robert Lighthizer. ic and trade consultations LONDON work,” the ministry said. A US Treasury spokesman STOCKS jumped on Tuesday confirmed that the call with as investors clung to hopes Liu took place, but offered no of a detente in the China-US further details. The U.S. Trade trade war and picked through Representative’s office did the rubble of conflagrations not immediately respond to a in other top economies, with query about the call. The Har- heightened uncertainty over vard-education Liu, Xi’s top Brexit and French protests. economic advisor, is leading A report China is mov- the talks on the Chinese side. ing to cut import tariffs on In comments reported American-made cars drove separately by China’s For- European stocks to extend eign Ministry, the govern- gains strongly as auto stocks ment’s top diplomat, State jumped and the market inter- US Trade Representative Councillor Wang Yi, said if preted this as a sign China is Robert Lighthizer. China and the United States ready to make concessions on cooperated, it would benefit trade. the whole world. The report came after Lighthizer said on Sunday “If China and the United China’s Vice Premier Liu He that unless US-China States are antagonistic, then exchanged views on the next trade talks wrap up suc- there are no winners, and it stage of trade talks with U.S. cessfully by March 1, new will hurt the whole world,” Treasury Secretary Steven tariffs will be imposed Wang told a forum. Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa may is seen on a large television as traders work at CMC markets in London, Britain, on Tuesday. (REUTERS) The United States should look at China’s development Mnuchin and Trade Repre- lows as the market sought referendum on EU member- element - a “backstop” for the This month in Argentina, in a more positive light, and sentative Robert Lighthizer. clarity on the next steps for ship. Northern Ireland frontier - US President Donald Trump constantly look to “expand the S&P 500 and Dow futures Brexit after Britain’s prime “We still think a no deal could not be renegotiated. and Chinese President Xi space and prospects for mu- were up 0.8 to 1 percent, indi- minister postponed a vote on is a very low probability, but “I have no doubt a no- Jinping agreed to a truce tual benefit”, he said. Stocks rise cating a strong open on Wall her deal. Sterling hesitantly the uncertainty will persist deal Brexit would rank pretty that delayed the planned Global markets are jittery Street. Euro zone stocks rose rose 0.4 percent to $1.2610 for some time,” said Richard high on the list of market ac- Jan. 1 US increase of tariffs about a growing clash be- Euro zone stocks rose 1.8 1.8 percent and Germany’s as traders sought to price in Turnill, global chief invest- cidents... and have a global to 25 percent from 10 per- tween the world’s two largest percent and Germany’s DAX DAX climbed 2 percent while a range of possibilities after ment strategist at Blackrock. impact,” said Andreas Uter- cent on $200 billion worth economic powers over China’s climbed 2 percent while Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 1.6 Prime Minister Theresa May’s “The events of the last few mann, CEO of Allianz Global of Chinese goods. huge trade surplus with the Britain’s FTSE 100 rose 1.6 percent. Germany’s DAX, the abrupt decision to postpone days show you why there’s Investors. Lighthizer said on Sunday United States and Washing- percent. Germany’s DAX, the most China-sensitive market a parliamentary vote on her caution,” he added. FRENCH FOCUS Bond that unless US-China trade ton’s claims that Beijing is most China-sensitive market in Europe, last week entered Brexit agreement on Monday, May embarked on the first markets were focused on talks wrap up successfully by stealing intellectual property bear market territory. a move that sent the pound leg of a trip to meet European France as investors fretted March 1, new tariffs will be and technology. in Europe, last week entered MSCI’s world equity in- spiralling down to $1.2505. leaders on Tuesday, seeking over fiscal spending after the imposed, clarifying there is a The arrest of a top execu- bear market territory. MSCI’s dex gained 0.4 percent - set Goldman Sachs analysts support for changes to her government announced con- “hard deadline” after a week tive at China’s Huawei Tech- world equity index gained 0.4 for its first day of gains after a said volatility across UK as- Brexit deal, while at home cessions aimed at defusing of seeming confusion among nologies Co Ltd has also roiled percent - set for its first day of five-day losing streak. China’s sets has increased, with op- some lawmakers agitated for weeks of often violent pro- Trump and his advisers. global markets amid fears that gains after a five-day losing blue-chip index had risen 0.5 tion markets pricing a wider a vote of no confidence. tests. President Emmanuel China’s commerce minis- it could further inflame the streak. China’s blue-chip index percent overnight. range of outcomes including The EU was adamant the Macron announced wage ris- try, in a brief statement, said China-US trade row. had risen 0.5 percent Sterling, meanwhile, still Brexit without a deal, a last- withdrawal agreement, in- es for the poorest workers and floundered near 20-month minute agreement or another cluding its most contentious tax cuts for pensioners. Hyundai Motor’s two R&D vice Huawei CFO back in Canada court as bail hearing to close REUTERS Former Canadian Meng, 46, faces US accusa- duty as he is not a resident of chairmen offer to step down VANCOUVER tions that she misled multina- British Columbia and would not official detained tional banks about Huawei’s suffer if she were to breach her A top executive at Chinese tel- in China: Sources control of a company operating bail conditions. “If Ms. Meng REUTERS share price, and the reshuf- dai Motor and its affiliate Kia ecoms giant Huawei Technolo- in Iran, putting the banks at were to flee, were to abscond, SEOUL fle would be the latest since Motors (000270.KS), could gies is set to return to a Vancou- SHANGHAI: A former Cana- risk of violating US sanctions Mr Liu would not be left behind it promoted Euisun Chung in be announced on Wednesday, ver courtroom on Tuesday, as dian diplomat has been de- and incurring severe penalties, here,” public prosecutor John HYUNDAI Motor Group’s September to executive vice one of the sources said. judge weighs final issues in de- tained in China, two sources court documents said. Gibb-Carsley said. two vice chairmen in charge chairman, moving him closer It is “part of a generation- termining whether she should said on Tuesday, and his cur- The judge on Monday rolled “He would go with her.” of research and development to succeeding his octogenar- al change Chung is pushing be freed on bail while awaiting rent employer, the Internation- the proceedings over to Tuesday Intent on getting Meng out (R&D) have offered to resign, ian father as head of South for”, another person said. A extradition proceedings. al Crisis Group, said it was because he wanted to hear more of detention and into one of three people familiar with the Korea’s second-largest group. Hyundai Motor spokesman Huawei Chief Financial Of- seeking his prompt and safe from both sides about the issue her two luxury homes in the matter said on Tuesday. Sponsored The group declined to comment. ficer Meng Wanzhou was ar- release. It was not immedi- of surety - who will take respon- city, defense lawyer Martin is R&D president Albert Bi- has appointed new product The group’s vice chairmen, rested by Canadian authorities ately clear if the cases were sibility for Meng’s actions if she offering up high-tech surveil- ermann is likely to be named strategy, design chiefs and Yang Woong-chul and Kwon on Dec. 1 at the request of the related, but the arrest of were released. lance devices and a 24-hour the new head of the division, replaced senior executives at Moon-sik, both aged 64, told United States. Tuesday will be Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou Meng’s lawyer David Mar- security detail to ensure his two of them added, declining its overseas operations, in- senior officials at its R&D cent- the third day of bail hearings in in Vancouver has stoked tin had offered her husband as client does not flee. The arrest to be named as they are not cluding China and the United er on Tuesday that they would a British Columbia court, with fears of reprisals against the surety, but the judge and the has roiled markets over fears authorized to speak to media. States. leave the company, sources China criticizing her continued foreign business community public prosecutor questioned it will exacerbate tensions be- Hyundai is battling a The latest shake-up at the said, declining to say why they detention and demanding her in China. (REUTERS) whether Liu Xiaozong, Meng’s tween the United States and plunge in sales, profits and its group, which includes Hyun- had offered to resign. immediate release. husband, could perform this China in trade negotiations. Court rejects Nissan ex-chairman Apple phones still sold in China despite ban BEIJING: Apple stores in China stores contacted by AFP in research firm IDC. That would continued with business as Beijing, Shanghai and Fuzhou give Chinese smartphone Ghosn’s appeal to end detention usual Tuesday despite a court- said they were still selling brands, such as Huawei, ordered ban on iPhone sales, those older models -- confirm- “more opportunities in the REUTERS spiring to understate his pay Ghosn’s lawyers filed an but the US tech giant faces a ing a company statement that high-end market”, he said. TOKYO by about half of the actual appeal to overturn the deten- growing nationalist backlash all remain available. Qualcomm’s request to 10 billion yen ($88 million) tion midday Tuesday, but it over the US-sought arrest of a Sales staff at a Beijing halt iPhone sales is part of a A Tokyo court on Tuesday awarded over five years was rejected by the court by Huawei executive. Apple store said they had long-running patent dispute rejected ousted Nissan Mo- from 2010. He was officially evening. According to US chipmaker not yet received any inter- with Apple. tor chairman Carlos Ghosn’s charged on Monday. From indictment, cases Qualcomm, which requested nal notices about the court Separately, Apple is also appeal to end his detention He was also re-arrested typically take months to go the ban, the Fuzhou Intermedi- injunction on iPhone sales. the target of nationalist following his arrest last on fresh allegations of un- to trial. In the past, suspects Carlos Ghosn. ate People’s Court ordered “If the ban is ultimately im- sentiment over the arrest of month on allegations of fi- derstating his income for who have been indicted have four Apple subsidiaries to posed, there will be no Apple Huawei’s chief financial officer nancial misconduct. Ghosn three more years through seldom been freed on bail, lawyer. It is unclear whether stop selling older models of products under 6,500 yuan in Canada at the behest of the has been held in a Tokyo March 2018, with the Tokyo but in recent years that has Ghosn would be freed on bail the iPhone, including the 7, 7 ($940) in China,” noted Wang United States on alleged Iran jail since he was arrested on District Court extending his become more common, said as some legal experts have Plus, 8, and 8 Plus. But Apple Xi, a senior market analyst at sanctions violations. (AFP) Nov. 19 on suspicion of con- detention until Dec. 20. Masashi Akita, a defense said he may be a flight risk. EU to ‘closely monitor’ French deficit after Macron measures

AFP made by President Macron emerges from the parliamen- gross domestic product (GDP), STRASBOURG, FRANCE on the French deficit and any tary process will be assessed in just below the threshold. financing arrangements,” the the spring when we publish our Among the potentially THE European Commission Commission’s economic af- economic” forecasts, Schinas costly measures Macron an- on Tuesday said Brussels will fairs commissioner Pierre told reporters in Brussels. nounced on Monday was a 100 keep close watch over France’s Moscovici said. “We are in con- The Commission usually euro ($113) monthly increase in new spending plans, a day after stant contact with the French publishes at the start of May the minimum wage as of next President Emmanuel Macron authorities,” added Moscovici, its economic forecasts for all year paid for by the govern- unveiled new measures to quell who was attending a plenary EU countries, covering growth, ment, not employers. violent protests. session of the European Par- debt and public deficits. The 40-year-old centrist But the Commission, the liament in Strasbourg. Meeting the EU’s three also announced he would roll European Union’s executiuve But France has some percent deficit limit has been a back most of an unpopular in- arm, said it will give itself until breathing room as the Com- centrepiece of Macron’s Euro- crease in taxes on pensioners the spring to analyse the French mission’s spokesman Marga- pean strategy in order to win introduced by his government. budget as concerns increase it ritis Schinas said it will follow the trust of powerful Berlin and And he called on all busi- may breach EU rules. “well-established rules” on all its backing for EU reforms. Be- nesses “that can afford it” “The European Commis- member country budgets, in- fore the “yellow vests” protests, to give employees a one-off sion will closely monitor the cluding France’s. “The fiscal France’s President Emmanuel Macron (centre) attends a meeting with the representatives of the banking the 2019 public deficit was ex- “end of year bonus” which impact of the announcements impact of the final budget that sector at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on Tuesday. (AFP) pected to reach 2.8 percent of would be tax free. www.guide.com.qa  Wednesday December 12, 2018

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LeBron James, LA Lakers win historic CHAMPIONS LEAGUE finale against Dwyane WadePAGE 18 VALENCIA VS MAN UNITED Al Sadd end Al Duhail’s winning run, top table

IKOLI VICTOR DOHA

IT came after two long years, but it was as sweet as Al Sadd would have expected. The Wolves, playing at home in a ‘breathless’ re- scheduled fixture of the QNB Qatar Football Association President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Stars League on Tuesday, Ahmed al Thani during the QFA Gen Assembly on Monday. scored a thrilling 3-1 triumph over Al Duhail. Al Sadd extended their Big challenges led winning run to 13 victories in 16 matches as a Lucas Mendes own goal (9th min- by World Cup 2022 ute) and late strikes from Baghdad Bounedjah (89th) and Salem Ali (90+4) saw preparations ahead: Jesualdo Ferreira’s men overcome the Red Knights. The win has now put Al QFA President Sadd on 38 points at the top, two clear of second-placed Al QNA ident said it was improving Duhail, who had been unbeat- DOHA significantly. He highlighted en since February 2017 – their that VAR will also be imple- winning streak lasting over 22 PRESIDENT of the Qatar mented in the next round of months and 41 matches. Football Association (QFA) the QNB Stars League. After the visitors wasted Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin He revealed that the tech- their chances, the result saw Ahmed al Thani has stressed nology was not used sooner for the defending champions’ that the association will em- technical reasons. 14-game unbeaten run in the bark on a new journey filled He stressed that the only league come to and end. with significant challenges problem facing football is the Algerian striker Bouned- awaiting the new Executive lack of fans, which he said jah scored his 29th goal of Board, most notably the World must be addressed swiftly. He the season with aplomb while Cup 2022 in Qatar, the Asian said that the technical level is substitute Salem Ali al Hajri Cup 2019 in the UAE, and the somewhat high, but the lack of gave Wolves the lead in the participation in Copa America attendance makes the match- closing minutes. The Al Sadd football team celebrates in the dressing room following their triumph over Al Duhail in the QNB Stars League match played at the 2019 in Brazil. es resemble friendly games, Earlier, Al Sadd survived Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday. Sheikh Hamad was speak- stressing that the next phase a duel of first-half pressure ing during QFA’s General As- requires the cooperation of all which saw Edmilson shot Scoreline sembly at the Sheraton Hotel to solve this problem. inches away from the goal and with representatives of the 17 He also praised the pres- Almoez Ali blazing wide. Al Sadd 3 (Lucas football clubs and Qatar Stars ence of representatives of all Despite Duhail’s domi- League attending on Monday. clubs and their role in enrich- nance in the game, it was an Mendes OG-9’, The assembly led to the ing the activities of the Gen- even match and Al Sadd, who Salem al Hajri 89’, election of Sheikh Hamad as eral Assembly meeting with had not won against Duhail for Bounedjah 90’+4) president of the association their important questions and the last two years in the league, beat Al Duhail 1 for another term of four years. discussions aimed at develop- had two good chances in quick (Y El-Arabi 6’PG) It also led to the election of ing the football in Qatar. succession during the first half. Ibrahim Khalil al Mohannadi, After the president’s The game began on a fast Sheikh Ahmed bin Ahmed speech concluded, Qatar SC, note as Duhail tried to take an al Thani, Ahmed al Buain- Al Shahaniya and Al Ahli clubs early lead and it paid off when ball inside the box by Italian ain, Saoud al Mohannadi, were appointed to review min- Boualem Khouki was ad- referee Sergio Ranghetti, who Abdulrahman al Qahtani and utes of the meeting. Al Arabi, judged of having handled the pointed to the spot. Hani Talib Ballan. Al Khor and Al Mesaimeer The President of the asso- were appointed as auditors of ciation thanked the members the votes. of the General Assembly and The minutes of the previ- welcomed everyone to the ous general assembly meeting meeting, which elects a new held on December 13, 2017 board for the next stage that were also ratified. gains great significance due This was followed by the to World Cup 2022, and Asia ratification of the chairman’s Cup 2019. report. Later, a presentation He said it was significant on the consolidated budget, Al Sadd fans cheer their team at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday. that the youth team also quali- audited and consolidated fied for the World Cup, while statement of profit and loss Youssef El Arabi sent off the target. the most likely to score as the Qatar clubs performed well in was made. The meeting also goalkeeper Saad al Dosari the Al Sadd should have taken game dragged on. the AFC Champions League. ratified the financial state- wrong way to give the league the lead into the break, but Al Sadd penned Duhail He expressed hope that they ments and budget. leaders the lead within six Bounedjah’s shot agonisingly back for the last few min- can go even further next year, Head of the electoral minutes. It was also his 18th went wide across the face of utes and substitute Salem and praised Asia’s best player committee Abdullah Hamad goal of the campaign. goal from Xavi Hernandez’s Ali made it 2-1 after dazzling Abdulkarim Hassan. He also al Mulla thanked members Al Duhail’s lead, however, pass in the 38th minute. past two markers before clip- said that he hopes the coming of the general assembly for could only last three minutes as The Wolves looked more ping the ball into the top left period will carry even more their cooperation. He also ex- the pressure from Akram Afif’s purposeful in the second half of Khalifa’s post. achievements as the national tended his thanks to the asso- strike was bizarrely directed by and the first attacking move There was still time for team gets set to participate in ciation for making the election Lucas Mendes into his net. was from Bounedjah’s back the league’s top-scorer to in- Copa America. process easy. It was the second own- heel pass for Afif, and saw crease his goals tally with a The president explained At the end of the General goal conceded by Al Duhail in the youngster direct the shot perfect strike in added time. that the team is currently is Assembly, Sheikh Hamad consecutive matches after Mo- straight at Khalifa Ndiaye to He sprinted past the rest of the preparing well, highlighting thanked the clubs and the hammed Musa’s against Qa- make a save. field and needed the assistance that that Copa America will support of the board. He also tar SC denied the champions Portuguese coach Jesualdo of Afif to blast the ball home. be an important criterion for congratulated the two new maximum points. Ferreira wanted fresh legs and It was deserving for the measuring the level of the members, Sheikh Ahmed bin Both teams were guilty of pace in his side, substitut- Wolves, who have the title to team before the World Cup. Hamad al Thani (Al Ahli Club) chances but it was Edmilson’s ing South Korean Wooyung lose with seven matches to He also confirmed that new and Abdulrahman al Qahtani miss from inside the box that Jung for Salem Ali in the 64th conclude the season. ideas will be unveiled that will (Messaimer Club) and wished was glaring before the break. minute. Also, Xavi gave way For Duhail, tactics, defen- be discussed through meet- success to former members of An Al Duhail player battles for the ball with Al Sadd’s Baghdad He was set on goal by El Arabi for Yasser Abubabakar in the sive lapses and lack of quality ings with club presidents. the Committee Khalifa Khamis Bounedjah (centre) at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Tuesday. and the Brazilian shot inches 79th minute as Al Sadd looked bench cost them the game. As for refereeing, the pres- al Sulaiti and Ali al Thawadi.

Hallgrimsson keen to help Qatar develop players for World Cup

IKOLI VICTOR a parallel between Qatar and a team – organisation, disci- to do that. In next few years, tional team coach and my feel- DOHA Iceland on the issue of compet- pline, focus and hard work. the league will be stronger and ing was that I was at a stand- ing in their maiden World Cup “I know how national will have more attention.” still,” he said. ICELAND’S football coach at ((Iceland in 2018 World Cup, I know how national team team coaches think and hope- Hallgrimsson resigned as “I wanted a new chal- the Russia 2018 World Cup and Qatar in 2022), he said coaches think and hopefully fully we can help him (Felix Iceland manager in July after lenge, so I decided to rest and – Heimir Hallgrimsson, the both teams are underdogs. we can help him (Felix Sanchez) train players for the they were knocked out at the do some courses, visit some new Al Arabi manager, says “Both are fairly small Sanchez) make players for national team of Qatar ahead first stage of the World Cup, coaches. I always try to he’s also available to assist countries and they have ex- the national team of Qatar of the 2022 World Cup. failing to win a game, ending develop because I come Qatar’s national team in de- treme weather conditions- “Probably we will be talk- the Nordic country’s run in from an amateur football- veloping players for the FIFA one is extremely cold and the ahead of 2022 World Cup. ing with him considering all the tournament. ing country. So you always 2022 World Cup. other is hot. Heimir Hallgrimsson the national team players “The reason I decided to look for ways to learn,” he ex- Hallgrimsson led Iceland’s “Again you can call them play in the country. We will quit the Iceland team was be- plained. national team to their first-ever underdog nations.” be open to talk to the national cause I had been seven years Al Arabi manager and former Ice- World Cup this year. Drawing “There are certain elements that are necessary to building coach and it will be a privilege doing the same job as a na- See also page 19 Ô land coach Heimir Hallgrimsson. Sports Wednesday, December 12, 2018 17

Second One-Day International Ton-up Hope ties ODI series for West Indies Opener hammers undefeated 146 in 144 balls to keep three-match series alive AFP SCOREBOARD DHAKA BANGLADESH: SHAI Hope smashed a bril- Tamim Iqbal c Roach b Bishoo ...... 50 Liton Das c Hetmyer b Paul ...... 8 liant century as West Indies Imrul Kayes c Hope b Thomas ...... 0 edged Bangladesh by four Mushfiqur Rahim c Hope b Thomas ...... 62 wickets in the second One- Shakib Al Hasan b Roach ...... 65 An action shot from the Qatar vs Oman match in the ICC U-19 World Day International to level the Mahmudullah Riyad c Hetmyer c Powell ...... 30 Cup Asia Division Two qualfiers in Bangkok on Tuesday. Soumya Sarkar c Bishoo b Thomas ...... 6 three-match series 1-1 in Dha- Mashrafe Mortaza not out ...... 6 ka on Tuesday. Mehidy Hasan not out ...... 10 Opener Hope hit an un- Extras (b1, lb3, w9, nb5) ...... 18 beaten 146 off 144 balls, guid- Total (seven wickets; 50 overs) ...... 255 Did not bat: Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain Qatar lose to ing West Indies to 256-6 in Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Imrul), 2-125 (Tamim), 3-132 49.4 overs after the visitors (Mushfiqur), 4-193 (Mahmudullah) 5-208 relied on three wickets from (Soumya), 6-234 (Liton Das), 7-239 (Shakib) paceman Oshane Thomas to Bowling: Roach 10-0-39-1(w2, nb1), Thomas 10-0- 54-3 (w3, nb2), Chase 3-0-22-0 (w3), Paul 10-0- Oman in ICC restrict Bangladesh to 255-7 in 68-1 (w1, nb1), Bishoo 10-1-27-1 (nb1), Powell 50 overs. 7-0-41-1. Hope shared 71-run in an unbroken seventh wicket WEST INDIES: C. Hemraj lbw b Mehidy ...... 3 U-19 Asia Div stand with Keemo Paul to S. Hope not out ...... 146 help West Indies get their D. Bravo b Rubel ...... 27 first victory on the tour and M. Samuels c Mushfiqur b Mustafizur ...... 26 stay alive in the series after S. Hetmyer c sub b Rubel ...... 14 R. Powell c Soumya b Mashrafe ...... 1 2 qualifiers they suffered a five-wicket R. Chase c Tamim b Mustafizur ...... 9 loss in the opening match on Keemo Paul not out ...... 18 Sunday. Extras (lb 5, w6, nb1) ...... 12 Paul, who remained un- Total (six wickets; 49.4 overs) ...... 256 Brilliant bowling by Sirah and Did not bat: Kemar Roach, Devendra Bishoo, beaten on 18, pushed spinner Oshane Thomas Mahmudullah towards mid- Fall of Wickets: 1-5(Hemraj), 2-70 (Bravo), 3-132 Kattokaran for the winners wicket to complete the victory. (Samuels), 4-155 (Hetmyer), 5-157 (Powell), 6-185 The fate of the game was (Chase) TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK sain Khan and vice-captain Bowling: Shakib 10-0-28-0, Mehidy 9-0-39-1(w1), hanging in the balance until Mustafizur 10-1-63-2 (w2), Mashrafe 10-1-52-1 DOHA Shubh Agarwal sought to re- Hope struck three fours off (w2, nb1), Mahmudullah 1.4-0-12-0, Rubel 9-0-57- pair the damage. They added pace bowler Mustafizur Rah- 2 (w1). QATAR’S semi-finals hopes 25 runs after they joined man in the penultimate over. Toss: West Indies suffered a setback as they lost hands at three for 27. At this Hope, who has now three to Oman by seven wickets in stage, the skipper (25 runs centuries in ODIs, hit 12 fours Bishoo dismissed Tamim, who the ICC Under-19 World Cup with two fours in 60 balls) and three sixes in his innings. faced 63 balls, to break his Asia Division Two Qualifiers was dismissed by Sirah, who “I just kept backing my- partnership with Mushfiqur, at the Terdthai Cricket Ground got him stumped by Joel Biju, self and knew that as long as who soon became the second in Bangkok on Tuesday. and it triggered a slump that I bat till the end, we will win. victim of Thomas. Batting first, Qatar col- could never be stopped. I asked Keemo to bat deep. It Shakib, who smashed six lapsed at 59 runs in 25.4 Qatar barely collected wasn’t an easy wicket in the fours and a six, then guided overs as spinners Amanpreet seven more runs before beginning,” man of the match the lower-order to give Bang- Singh Sirah and Kevin Kat- Oman shot them out for 59. Hope said. ladesh a competitive score. tokaran snared seven wickets As many as six players failed Rubel Hossain and West Indies’ Shai Hope (right) hugs his teammate Keemo Paul after winning the second One-Day “It was a 50-50 match in between them for just 12 runs to open their account. Sirah Mustafizur claimed two wick- International against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday. (AFP) the end, but we couldn’t hold in 11.4 overs. was deadly and grabbed four ets each for Bangladesh giving onto the pressure. It was a Oman hit up the required scalps in his five overs for away 57 and 63 runs respec- Bangla National Stadium. Mushfiqur and Tamim laid with bowling figures of 3-54, good match. Hopefully we’ll runs at the expense of three six runs, while Kattokaran tively. Shakib top-scored with 65 the foundation of the innings forced opener Liton Das to come back strong in the next wickets and raced to the top picked three wickets for six in Shakib Al Hasan, Mush- off 62 deliveries while Mush- with a 111-run second wicket leave the field with a toe injury game,” said Bangladesh cap- of Pool A with second suc- his 6.4 overs. fiqur Rahim and Tamim Iqbal fiqur and Tamim made 62 stand after Oshane Thomas before handing Imrul Kayes tain Mashrafe Mortaza. cessive win in the pool. They Oman also lost their earlier each scored a half- and 50 respectively after West worked up lively pace early in a duck for West Indies’ first The third and final match are followed by Saudi Arabia, openers Adeel Abbas and century to steer Bangladesh Indies invited the hosts to bat the innings. breakthrough. of the series will be held in Syl- who are also unbeaten in two Azam Ali early. Neev Pujari to a decent total at the Sher-e- first. Thomas, who returned Leg-spinner Devendra het on Friday. matches so far. Qatar occupy and Mohammed Sameer the third spot with 1-1 win- stuck to the task and played loss record, while Bhutan and cautiously to take the team hosts Thailand have lost both closer to the win. At 46, Sa- ICC suspends the matches. meer departed for 13 with Buoyant India aim to carry momentum to Perth In Pool B, Kuwait and one four but Prathmesh Dananjaya over Bahrain are unbeaten with Kumble supported Pujari to REUTERS as a pace unit in Australia, tralia’s pace spearhead Mitch- two wins each. Hong Kong see the team home. illegal action ADELAIDE sharing 14 of the 20 wickets at ell Starc both times. won one match and lost oth- Pujari carried his bat Adelaide Oval, bowling with With sidelined young er. The Maldives and China through with 17, while Kum- REUTERS HAVING become the first In- sustained pressure and limit- opener Prithvi Shaw seen have failed to win any of their ble was not out on three. DUBAI dian team to win a Test series- ing the hosts to a single 50-run limping around Adelaide Oval two matches. Bismillah Khan removed opener on Australian soil, Vi- partnership. after his ankle injury during a Qatar’s slide began with two batsmen and Agarwal SRI Lanka spinner Akila Da- rat Kohli’s side are determined Kohli’s batsmen got off to tour match, the veteran Vijay Sirah catching Solaiman Mo- got one. nanjaya has been suspended to keep the momentum rolling a shaky start and needed man- should have another chance to hammad short of the crease Oman’s Sirah was duly ad- from bowling in international into the second clash in Perth of-the-match Cheteshwar Pu- stake his claim. in the fifth over. Skipper Hus- judged the man of the match. cricket with immediate effect and inch closer to a break- jara’s glittering 123 to achieve Kohli, who struck four cen- after an independent commit- through series triumph Down a modest first innings total of turies in the 2014-15 tour of tee found his bowling action Under. 250. Australia, is also due a score SCOREBOARD to be illegal, the International India were made to work However, after Australia after being dismissed for three QATAR: Khan, 25.4 ov) Cricket Council (ICC) said on harder than expected in the 31- India captain Virat Kohli were bowled out for 235, they and 34 in Adelaide. Solaiman Mohammad run out (Sirah) 3 Bowling: Yash Mehta 6-1-15-1, Jeel Tanna 6-1-19-1, Monday. run win at Adelaide Oval, and were quick to seize the momen- The India skipper noted Hussain Khan (c) st Biju b Sirah 25 Adeel Abbas 2-0-12-0, Kevin Kattokaran 6.4-2-6-3, Samil Sadiq c & b Tanna 0 Amanpreet Sirah 5-0-6-4. Dananjaya was reported their bowlers will have only good performances,” Kohli said tum and build valuable part- that his team’s tail-end batting Syed Tameem c Sirah b Mehta 1 for a suspect action following three days’ rest before taking to of his attack, rated India’s most nerships to all but bat Australia was trumped by Australia’s Shubh Agarwal not out 9 OMAN: Sri Lanka’s first Test against the field again at Perth Stadium potent in years. out of the game. as their last five wickets could Saud Kamal c Biju b Kattokaran 0 Adeel Abbas c Agarwal b Khan 5 England in Galle last month. on Friday. “We will be, in every Test Though beaten and vulner- only muster 25 runs in the sec- Kalith Amarasinghe c Sameer b Kattokaran 1 Azam Ali lbw b Khan 5 Nivid Patel c Abbas b Sirah 0 Mohammed Sameer c Amarasinghe b Agarwal 13 The 25-year-old’s bowl- Despite the quick turna- match, gunning for a result.” able, a chastened Australia can ond innings. Patrick Kumarage c Tanna b Sirah 0 Neev J Poojari not out 17 ing action was assessed on round, Kohli suggested the Compared to his counter- be expected to fight back hard A more determined appli- Aditya Makadia c Tanna b Sirah 0 Prathmesh Kumble not out 3 November 23 at the National tourists were leaping out of part Paine, weighed down by on a wicket likely to suit their cation could have set Paine’s Bismillah Khan c Ravindra b Kattokaran 0 Extras (lb1, w16) 17 Cricket Centre in Brisbane. their skins to land another a sore index finger and a long classy pace attack. side a higher target than the Extras (lb1, nb2, w17) 20 Total (three wickets, 19.3 Overs, RR: 3.07) 60 Total (all out, 25.4 overs, RR: 2.29) 59 Did not bat: KS Kattokaran, SR Ravindra, JY Tanna, J He will now undergo re- blow on Tim Paine’s shaky side list of concerns, Kohli heads Kohli will hope for more 323 for victory, while saving Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Solaiman Mohammad, 4.2 ov), Biju, AS Sirah, Y Mehta medial work on his action in the four-match series. to Perth with a spring in his from the recalled opener Mu- India a lot of nerves on day five. 2-24 (Samil Sadiq, 7.6 ov), 3-27 (Syed Tameem, 8.5 Fall of wickets: 1-16 (Adeel Abbas, 2.5 ov), 2-18 and will be allowed to resume “They are at their peak, all step. rali Vijay, who has struggled to India first toured Australia ov), 4-52 (Hussain Khan, 16.5 ov), 5-53 (Saud (Azam Ali, 4.1 ov), 3-46 (Mohammed Sameer, 13.5 ov) bowling in international crick- of them together and it’s some- India’s Ishant Sharma, Jas- justify his place in the side this in 1947-48 and have not won a Kamal, 17.6 ov), 6-55 (KCA Amarasinghe, 21.3 ov), Bowling: Bismillah Khan 4-0-13-2, Samil Sadiq 7-0- 7-56 (NR Patel, 22.2 ov), 8-56 (PRA Kumarage, 22.6 15-0, Patrick Kumarage 2-0-6-0, Shubh Agarwal 5.3-0- et if his modified action passes thing that we as batsman look prit Bumrah and Mohammed year. He managed only 11 and Test series Down Under in 11 ov), 9-58 (AP Makadia, 24.5 ov), 10-59 (Bismillah 20-1, Aditya Makadia 1-0-5-0 the 15-degree rule. at as an opportunity to put in Shami enjoyed a stellar debut 18 in Adelaide, undone by Aus- previous attempts. Aspire Academy hosts Italy’s young fencing team

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK join a senior training camp DOHA in Italy which is deemed one of the top federations in the THE Italian national U-14 world. Ali has improved his fencing team recently con- world ranking to No. 46 and cluded a week-long training this is a great leap for fencing camp at Aspire Academy. in Qatar,” Omeri said. The 12 young fencers trav- Meanwhile, Italy’s na- elled to Doha as part of a joint tional team coach Serena Piv- initiative between Aspire Acad- otti, said: “We have trained to- emy, the Italian Fencing Federa- gether on all weapons like foil, tion and the Qatar Weightlifting epee and the sabre. I believe and Fencing Federation. This al- that Aspire Academy’s athletes liance was formed in December have a bright future and the 2017 to develop young Qatari President of the Italian Fenc- and Italian fencers by providing ing Federation is very excited them with quality training and and wants to go further with top competition opportunities this collaboration”. in both Qatar and Italy. Whilst in Qatar, Aspire As part of this partnership, Italy’s fencing team players and officials during their camp at the Aspire Academy in Doha. Academy provided sports sci- Aspire Academy can host an- ence services for the Italian nual training camps for Italy’s circuits, giving them interna- Scarsco went on to say: “The confirms the agreement we en- Qatari fencers travelling and said: “The training camp offers fencers, including strength top young fencers, and the tional exposure. relationship between Italy and tered into force with our Qatari training with each other.” great benefits to fencers from and conditioning assessments, Italian Fencing Federation can The Italian delegation was Qatar stretches beyond these partners and Aspire Academy Commenting on the ben- Qatar and Italy. The Italian physiology, biomechanics, per- mutually allow Qatari athletes led by Italian Fencing Federa- fencing training camps and and we are happy to put into efits of the training camp to team athletes are very competi- formance analysis, sports psy- to be included in Italian domes- tion President Giorgio Scarso serves as a cultural exchange action what we have agreed to Qatari athletes, Qatar national tive in Europe, and it’s a great chology, sports nutrition, phys- tic competitions including the who was excited to be back in between the two nations and last year. We look forward to fencing team and Aspire Acad- benefit for us.” iotherapy and medical support U14, U17, U20 and the Senior Qatar. their people. This training camp the continuation of Italian and emy’s coach Massimo Omeri, “Our fencer Ali Turki will in case of injuries. 18 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Sports Aussie Open unveils new kits for ballkids Seahawks close on wild card with win over Vikings AFP Field. LOS ANGELES A miserable night for Vi- kings quarterback Kirk Cousins THE Seattle Seahawks edged got worse on the next posses- closer to a wildcard berth on sion when he fumbled and the Monday after grinding out a ball was recovered by Justin 21-7 victory against the Minne- Coleman, who galloped in from sota Vikings. 29 yards out to make it 21-0. Two field goals from vet- Minnesota got on the eran kicker Sebastian Jan- board with just over one min- ikowski in the first and third ute remaining in the game quarters gave Seattle a 6-0 when Cousins connected with lead as the Vikings once again Dalvin Cook from six yards, struggled on offense. but the score was too little too Seahawks quarterback late for the visitors. Russell Wilson then scram- The win saw Seattle im- bled for 40 yards in a decisive prove to 8-5 in the NFC, leav- fourth quarter drive to set up a Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against the ing them firmly on course for crucial touchdown. Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter of their NFL game at Centu- a wildcard spot. Wilson’s run took Seattle ryLink Field in Seattle on Monday.(USA TODAY SPORTS) The Vikings have little Ballkids are seen during the Australian Open’s unveiling of the 2019 ballkids and their new uniforms within striking distance and it room for error after a loss at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Victoria on Tuesday. The Australian Open Grand Slam tennis was running back Chris Carson for the score. successful two-point conver- which left them at 6-6-1, sec- tournament will take place in Melbourne from January 14 to 27, 2019. (EPA-EFE) who delivered the killer blow, Wilson then found Tyler sion to make it 14-0 for the ond in the NFC North behind crashing over from two yards Lockett in the end zone for a hosts at Seattle’s CenturyLink the Chicago Bears (9-4). Varnish accuses British Cycling of ASSF general assembly applying ‘extreme control’ over riders meeting begins in Doha QNA REUTERS DOHA MANCHESTER THE General Assembly Meet- FORMER European team ing of the Asian School Sport sprint champion Jess Var- Federation (ASSF) kicked off nish told an employment on Tuesday in Doha, with a tribunal on Tuesday that large participation from presi- British Cycling used to exert dents and heads of 15- member extreme control over their states of the Asian federation. athletes, as she seeks to sue Chairman of the Qatar the body for wrongful dis- School Sports Association Ra- missal and sexual discrimi- bia Mohammed al Kaabi said, nation. “Qatar welcomes all its guests Varnish was dropped by and hopes that they discuss the British cycling squad in all the topics that will develop 2016 before the Rio Olympic school sports as it has a great Games. She has alleged that impact on the youth.” she was the victim of bul- “Doha hopes to come up lying and sexist language, with important recommenda- particularly from technical tions and discuss all the topics director Shane Sutton. on the agenda for the benefit of The case could impact school sports in the Asian con- how UK Sport offers grants tinent,” he added. to British athletes in future, Qatar is hosting the general forcing the body to intro- Jess Varnish assembly for the first time in duce benefits and increased the region. Members of the Asian School Sport Federation Technical Committee pose for photos during a meeting in Doha on Tuesday. protection in the event of (hotel) door to see if you In a statement to Qatar disputes or grievances. were still awake” at training News Agency, Al Kaabi said adding, “Doha has always sup- Sutton resigned in April camps. hosting of the event is due to ported sporting events and is 2016 and was later found Under cross examination Qatar’s leading position in or- convinced that sports contrib- Qatar plays important role in sports: guilty in an independent in- by British Cycling’s lawyer, ganising and hosting major ute to the creation of a con- vestigation of discriminatory it was put to Varnish that sports events. scious generation.” language. her annual funding agree- According to him, the meet- He added that the meetings ISF Continental President Europe British Cycling main- ments did not change be- ing will be an important oppor- will draw up an important pro- QNA tains that Varnish, 28, was tween 2005 and 2016 and tunity for the Qatari association gramme for the development of DOHA mos said Qatar is the ideal officials of the QSSA are dropped on performance that she should have known to exchange ideas and exper- school sports. destination to host these greatly cooperative and issues alone. But the cy- they came with terms and tise. “We will set targets on how THE Continental Presi- meetings. always strive for develop- clist says she was akin to conditions, adding that Var- Topics on issues related to to develop sports activities with dent Europe at Inter- Megalemos also added ment and modernization in an employee of the sports nish’s position was more like school sports will be discussed, the ASSF member states and national School Sport that Qatar’s facilities are all fields.” body and funding agency UK that of a freelancer. exchanging ideas and coop- develop strategies and pro- Federation (ISF) Nicos world class and a suitable On cooperation be- Sport, and therefore entitled Witness statements for eration will be discussed at the grammes to improve school Megalemos said that Qatar environment is available to tween ISF and QSSA, Meg- to basic workers rights. Varnish, who won team two-day meeting. sports in Asia.” has a very important glob- discuss ideas that will de- alemos said that both sides Her witness statement sprint silver at the 2011 Meanwhile, Secretary-Gen- Hitmi said the meetings al position in hosting and velop school sports activi- will seek ways to enhance said that aspects of the Brit- world championships, were eral of Qatar School Sports As- will discuss the ASSF calendar organising sport events ties in Asia. already existing ties. ish Cycling programme, provided by her partner sociation (QSSA), Ali al Hitmi, and encourage school sports and conferences due to He hailed the officials He also added that the which she joined as a and former Great Britain expressed delight at Doha’s to serve the national teams as its hospitality and previ- of the Qatar School Sports organisations need to ex- 15-year-old, such as regular BMX rider Liam Phillips, hosting of the General Assem- schools are an important venue ous successes with various Association (QSSA) for in- change experiences and blood tests and social media her agent James Harper and bly meetings. for unlocking various talents. events. viting him to attend the new ideas that will en- control were an example of former British Cycling and “Out of the QSSA’s belief in Delegates attending the Speaking to QNA on meetings, saying, “Doha hance the concept of school “extreme control exercised Team Sky doctor Richard the role of school sport, it de- meetings will visit landmarks in the sidelines of the Asian is absolutely an ideal ven- sports for students and at- over the lives of cyclists”. Freeman. cided to support the ASSF and Doha, including Darb Al Saai, School Sport Federation ue to host the work of the tract a large number of par- She also said coaches The hearing is set to con- agreed to host the congress to which will host the celebrations General Assembly, Megale- General Assembly and the ticipants. would “listen through the tinue until Dec. 17. the benefit of Qatar, he said, of the Qatar National Day. James wins final duel with Wade as Lakers Stamkos bags treble roll on; Warriors, Thunder also win as Lightning extend

AFP proven that,” he said. “I have winning streak LOS ANGELES no doubt this team will be in the finals at some point.” REUTERS points. Stamkos has eight goals LEBRON James won the final Elsewhere on Monday, Ste- TAMPA, FLORIDA in Tampa Bay’s fourth winning instalment of his long rivalry phen Curry scored 38 points as streak of at least seven games in with Dwyane Wade on Mon- the Golden State Warriors im- STEVEN Stamkos recorded his the past three seasons. He fin- day, scoring 28 points as the proved to 19-9 with a 116-108 ninth career hat trick and first ished off the hat trick with 9:19 Los Angeles Lakers held on for win over the Minnesota Tim- in more than four years, and the left in the third period with a a 108-105 victory over the Mi- berwolves. Tampa Bay Lightning ran their one-timer from the low slot that ami Heat at the Staples Center. season-high winning streak sailed past Rangers goalie Hen- James and Wade, who ar- Triple for Westbrook to seven games with a 6-3 vic- rik Lundqvist. rived in the NBA together as The Oklahoma City Thun- tory over the visiting New York part of a star-studded draft in der are in first place in the Rangers on Monday. Red Wings 3, Kings 1 2003, have formed one of bas- Western Conference, however, Stamkos recorded his first Jimmy Howard made 42 ketball’s most famous rivalries following their 122-113 win hat trick since Oct. 13, 2014, saves, and Dylan Larkin scored and closest friendships over over the Utah Jazz. by getting a pair of power-play an unassisted goal as host De- the course of their careers. Paul George scored 31 goals in the opening two pe- troit topped Los Angeles. Former team-mates at the points and Russell Westbrook riods, then adding an even- Larkin has two goals and Miami Heat, where the duo recorded his sixth triple double strength goal in the third. five assists over the past four won back-to-back NBA cham- of the season as the Thunder It was the first time he games. Dennis Cholowski and pionships in 2012 and 2013, bounced back from their upset scored two power-play goals Frans Nielsen also scored for the two faced each other for LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat pose for a photo after ex- loss against the Chicago Bulls since Dec. 26, 2015, and the Detroit, which bounced back the last time on Monday with changing jerseys at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday. Three-time NBA champion Wade continues on Friday to improve to 17-8. eighth time overall. The second from a 3-2 home loss to the Wade retiring after the 2018 on his farewell tour ahead of his retirement at the end of the season. (AFP) Former NBA MVP West- goal made him the third player New York Islanders two nights season. brook’s triple included 12 in team history to get reach 700 earlier. The 31st meeting of the two players. Center. We’re going to miss “The friendship we have is points, 11 rebounds and 10 as- men finished with a victory for The two NBA icons em- him in this league. That’s for beyond basketball. But I’m go- sists. James, who seized control of braced at the buzzer before sure.” ing to miss the shit out of this.” In Philadelphia, Joel Em- the contest in the fourth quar- swapping jerseys in a mutual Wade paid an emotional The win saw the Lakers im- biid set aside his recent indif- ter to finish with 28 points, show of respect. tribute to James. “It’s tough,” prove to 17-10 in the Western ferent form to score 24 points nine rebounds and 12 assists. “It’s bitter sweet man,” he said. “This is what you play Conference and was another as the 76ers kept up the pres- Wade scored 15 points off said James. “A lot of emotions for, playing against one of the sign that James’s arrival is sure on Eastern Conference the bench for Miami, whose for me right now, just knowing greatest players ever. starting to bear fruit. leaders Toronto with a 116-102 top scorer was Justise Winslow that I’m losing a brother in this “Whether we were team- Wade said he is confident win over the Detroit Pistons. with 28 points. game that I’ve had so many mates or whether we were op- James will be able to trans- The win saw the Sixers im- The Lakers win means wars against, so many wars to- ponents, we brought the best form the Lakers into champi- prove to 19-9 to hold onto the James finished with 16 wins gether. out of each other. I’m just so onship contenders. third place in the Eastern Con- Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos is congratulated by to Wade’s 15 in head-to-head “There’s no better way to grateful to have been drafted “He can do anything he ference, two games back from teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers on Monday. meetings between the two end it than here at the Staples at the same time as this guy. wants. He’s shown that, he’s leaders Toronto. (USA TODAY SPORTS) Sports Wednesday, December 12, 2018 19 Al Arabi’s ‘dentist’ coach Heimir hopes to stay beyond 18 months

around the club and Qatar have Icelandic is the been supportive and friendly,” Hallgrimsson said at his official 5th manager presentation to the media. A lot of people have warned Hallgrimsson hinted that me that it is a hot seat. for Dream Team he had spoken with some col- Hopefully, the guy from since 2017 leagues who had knowledge Iceland can cool it a little about football in Qatar before bit. I have the assurances IKOLI VICTOR he took the offer. DOHA “It was the ambition of the of the president and other club that attracted me to come officials that they will HEIMIR HALLGRIMSSON, to Qatar. They know it is not an support me and I feel they former coach of Iceland na- instant job to buy success for a really mean it. Sacking tional football team, which day. It is a long-term project to coaches twice in a year competed in the 2018 Russia build up success for the future. World Cup, pulls teeth for a liv- “All the people I spoke doesn’t get the club ing when he is not coaching. with are supportive and as a anywhere. Hallgrimsson is confident coach when you come to a new Heimir Hallgrimson that for the next one and half environment this is probably years, he would be coaching the most important thing,” the Al Arabi Sports Club and he added. a better team.” not pulling teeth. No need to “Qatar is the place to be, Hallgrimsson said that he go back to dentistry until then. everyone knows things are had been warned of the sack But Al Arabi also have an happening here involving foot- syndrome within the clubs unenviable record. They have ball- new technology, equip- but said he would try to cool sacked more coaches than any ment, good stadiums and the things off. local club in recent time. 2022 World Cup. We will play “A lot of people have Hallgrimsson is the fifth coaches of different nationali- warned me that it is a hot seat, coach of the Dream Team ties with different styles, so for hopefully the guy from Iceland since 2017. He was unveiled me it will be a learning curve can cool it a little bit. I have by the club’s President Sheikh having been a national team the assurances of the presi- Khalifa bin Hamad bin Jaber coach for such a long time,” dent and other officials that al Thani at the club’s premises Hallgrimsson said. they will support me and I feel on Tuesday. Al Arabi are sixth in the they really mean it. Sacking The part-time dentist said league standings and their last coaches twice in a year doesn’t he had been in talks with Bun- league success was two dec- get the club anywhere.” desliga and Major League Soc- ades ago. The new coach said His first match in charge cer sides – Stuttgart and Van- his job is to bring the team will be on December 21, a Cup couver Whitecaps – before back into reckoning. match against current league being approached by Al Arabi. “I will do my best to bring Newly appointed Al Arabi coach Heimir Hallgrimson with the club president Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Jaber al Thani during his unveiling leaders Al Duhail. “I want to thank the club the team back to fighting for ti- press conference at the Al Arabi Stadium on Tuesday. The 51-year-old resigned and president for giving me tles and hopefully we will have as Iceland manager in July the opportunity. My first im- time to achieve this from now.” ers if the current squad needs evaluate the players that we they stand for and we will also squad the chance to show their after they were knocked out pression has been fantastic, all The Icelandic coach hinted strengthening. have before January. And they tell them what we expect. We mettle. What I stand for, my in the first stage of the World the people I have met, the staff that he may bring in new play- “We have two weeks to have the chance to show what will at least give the current values will help Al Arabi to be Cup in Russia. beIN appoints Aurenche as QFA-Dutch Royal Football Association ink pact VP of Sports TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stated: “We are delighted that DOHA Qatar Football Association Content and the Royal Dutch Football THE Qatar Football Asso- Association signed a Memo- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ciation (QFA) and the Dutch randum of Understanding DOHA Royal Football Association (MoU) to enhance bilateral (KNVB) signed a Memoran- cooperation. It demonstrates BEIN MEDIA GROUP, the dum of Understanding at the the strong commitment of the leading sports, media and en- QFA’s headquarters in Al Bid- Netherlands to enthusiasti- tertainment group, has ap- da Tower on Tuesday. cally work with Qatar towards pointed Martin Aurenche QFA Secretary- General, a more vibrant and diverse as Vice President of Sports Mansoor al Ansari and KNVB sports sector. Content, responsible for the Secretary-General Gijs de Jong, “The development of fe- group’s media rights acquisi- signed the agreement, which male football features promi- tions and distribution around focuses on areas of cooperation nently in the MoU. This is im- the world. between the two parties. portant as football has huge The move comes just weeks The signing ceremony potential to empower. We after Yousef al Obaidly was ap- was also attended by the Am- are also thrilled that the sign- pointed as CEO of the group by bassador of the Kingdom of ing of the MoU takes place Chairman, Nasser al Khelaifi, the Netherlands to Qatar HE shortly after Russia handed signalling an exciting new Dr. Bahia Tahzib-Lie, Johan QFA Secretary-General Mansoor al Ansari with Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Qatar HE Dr. Bahia Tahzib-Lie, Dutch Royal over the relay baton for host- phase of development for the van Geijn, International CSR Football Association (KNVB) Secretary-General Gijs de Jong, and others at the Al Bidda Tower on Tuesday. ing the FIFA World Cup 2022 global me- Partnerships/World Coaches to Qatar. It is amazing to see dia compa- Director of KNVB, and Johan “We are proud to sign this player performance which will ties with QFA, both being re- also responsibilities. Football how Qatar works hard to- ny, which Neeskens, Dutch international cooperation agreement with have a direct positive impact sponsible for football in small- is all about collaboration and wards its success and over- holds the football player. The KNVB in order to develop on football ahead of the World er countries within the football communication, about fair coming the challenges that lie single larg- The two federations aim to our existing strong ties for the Cup in Qatar.” family and we can learn a lot play, respect for diversity and in its way. The Netherlands is est portfo- establish a closer cooperation development and promotion De Jong said, “A Coopera- from each other. dealing with frustrations. We happy to help create a lasting lio of sports between themselves and this of football in Qatar and the tion with Qatar FA fits perfect “Cooperation in football is can help children looking at positive legacy.” rights of agreement intends to specify Netherlands. This is a great with our international strat- important for developments healthy lifestyle and teach so- The delegation was also any global ways of sharing expertise and opportunity for us to exchange egy, where we want to be seen towards the future, related to cial skills to our children in present for the opening of the broadcast- resources, while at the same experiences and expertise in as an open and innovative as- a fair, equal and transparent a fun way through football, refresher women world coach- er in the time supporting the develop- different aspects including na- sociation, looking for impact game, which is played and which will benefit them in all es program held at the head- world. ment of football. tional teams, grassroots foot- and working for the future of watched worldwide by mil- aspects of their life.” quarters of the Qatar Women Martin Mansoor al Ansari said, ball, youth development and our football. We see similari- lions. That gives us joy, but HE Dr. Bahia Tahzib-Lie Sports Committee. Martin Aurenche Aurenche has been instrumental to beIN Media Group’s rapid expansion and remarkable success over the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: WHO NEEDS WHAT IN FINAL ROUND Bridge incident past few years, having been with the group from the very HE Champions League from their home tie against Chelsea fan denies beginning when it launched goes into its final round Today’s Fixtures Hoffenheim to secure top spot. Sterling abuse its channel in France in 2012, Tof group games this week Group E The focus will be on what hap- was racist and managing major relation- with 12 teams already assured Ajax vs Bayern Munich pens in Kiev where Shakhtar ships with international rights of featuring in the last 16 and Donetsk must beat visitors LONDON: A Chelsea supporter holders as well as negotiating seven others battling for the Benfica vs AEK Athens Lyon to leapfrog the French has admitted directing abuse at key acquisitions. remaining four places. GROUP F side for second spot. Lyon will Manchester City forward Ra- Only this month, Martin M’chester City vs Hoffenheim top the group if they win and heem Sterling but said the vitriol headed the beIN negotiation Here’s a looks at what remains Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lyon City lose, a combination which was ‘not racist in nature’ after team that secured Ligue 2 at stake: GROUP G would see Hoffenheim squeeze the club suspended four peo- rights in France for a four year Group A past Shakhtar for the Europa ple from Stamford Bridge over term, complimenting beIN’s The only thing left to play for Real Madrid vs CSKA Moscow League spot. Saturday’s incident. A police existing rights to Ligue 1 for is first place in the group. A Viktoria Plzen vs Roma Qualified: Manchester City investigation was launched after that period; and secured UEFA win for Atletico in Bruges will GROUP H a video posted online showed Champions League and UEFA see the Spaniards finish top Valencia vs M’chester United Group G the 24-year-old England interna- Europa League rights for Dig- but anything else will open the Young Boys vs Juventus Defending champions Real tional being shouted at by fans iturk – beIN’s subsidiary and door for Dortmund if they win in Madrid are through as group as he went to collect the ball the biggest pay-TV network in Monaco. winners with Roma hanging during City’s 2-0 Premier League Turkey – until 2021. Qualified: Atletico Madrid, Moscow could jump in if they on their coat-tails. Viktoria defeat at Stamford Bridge. More broadly this year, Borussia Dortmund win in Germany. Plzen, away in Rome, need to One of the supporters identified Martin has supervised mul- Europa League: Club Brugge Qualified: Porto, Schalke match CSKA Moscow’s result said that he had directed insults tiple tender processes with in Madrid to reach the Europa at Sterling but that they were major rights holders such as Group B Group E League. not racist in nature. “I’m deeply UEFA, the English Premier Barcelona have already quali- Bayern Munich head to Am- Qualified: Real Madrid, Roma ashamed by my own behaviour League and the International fied as group winners but could Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho during his team’s training sterdam to face Ajax in the and I feel really bad,” Colin Wing, Handball Federation. still influence who joins them session at Aon Complex in Manchester on Tuesday. (REUTERS) final round knowing a draw will Group H 60, was quoted as saying by the Commenting on the ap- in the last 16. If Tottenham win be enough for the Germans to Juventus and Manchester United Daily Mail. Wing said he used pointment, Yousef al Obaidly at the Camp Nou on Tuesday in with a chance of qualifying. goals to be sure of qualifying. If top the group. Both sides have have already stamped their tick- an expletive along with the word stated: “I’m delighted to an- they will go through on one Napoli currently top the group Napoli lose, they could still go already qualified while Benfica ets for the knockout stage, the “Manc” rather than “black”. nounce Martin’s appointment condition. They must match the and need just a point from their through if PSG lose in Belgrade. are assured of moving into the only question being which will fin- “I’ve been going to Chelsea for as Vice President of Sports result of Inter Milan, who host trip to Anfield to secure their Europa League. AEK Athens, ish top of the group. Juve are in 50 years now and, because of Content for beIN Media Group. the already-eliminated passage. If that happens then Group D meanwhile, will aim to score pole position as a win at Young where I sit, I’m picked up on the I’ve worked closely with PSV Eindhoven. PSG would also go through, 2004 champions Porto have their first point of tournament. Boys would make the United camera most weeks. If I had a Martin over the past seven Qualified: Barcelona although the French side can qualified as group winners with Qualified: Bayern Munich, Ajax result irrelevant. But if Juve slip history of saying this sort of thing years and his knowledge, ex- guarantee their own progress Schalke joining them in the Europa League: Benfica up in Berne, Joe Mourinho’s side I would’ve been caught by now,” perience and reputation across Group C with a win in Belgrade whatever draw. The Europa League spot will top the group with a victory he added. The supporter offered the industry is second to none, This is the most intriguing the result at Anfield. Liverpool, will go to Galatasaray if they Group F in Valencia. Qualified: Juventus, his apologies to the player and and will be a real asset as we group of all with Napoli, Paris on the other hand, have to can beat Porto in Istanbul. Fail- Manchester City have already Manchester United said he had lost his season embark on the next phase of Saint Germain and Liverpool all beat Napoli 1-0 or by two clear ure to do that means Lokomotiv qualified and need just a point Europa League: Valencia (AFP) ticket and his job. (REUTERS) our international growth.” 20 Wednesday, December 12, 2018 The Last Word

AMIR COMMISSIONS KAHRAMAA’S STRATEGIC MEGA RESERVOIRS PROJECT

‘Innovative project to achieve water security for Qatar’

Continued from page 1 Ô water production plants in the north of the country KAHRAMAA President with plants in the southern Eng Issa bin Hilal al Kuwari area. said the project had begun HH the Amir then as a vision and a creative toured the exhibition ac- and innovative solution in companying the ceremo- 2007 to achieve water se- ny, during which he was curity of Qatar, before suc- briefed about the project’s cessive efforts were made models and a number of to implement the project pictures that tell the stages and deal with the technical of its establishment and challenges for this unique development. project in this area. The Amir also visited By operating this large the reservoirs and the op- project today, he said sev- erations room where HH eral key issues would be listened to a summary of achieved within Qatar’s the mechanisms of the water security strategy, work. including increasing de- The inauguration cer- salinated water storage to emony was attended by 2,400 million gallons per Prime Minister and Min- day, which is enough to ister of Interior HE Sheikh meet the basic needs of the Abdullah bin Nasser bin State for several months Khalifa al Thani and a under different operating number of ministers and conditions. In addition, by senior officials in the ener- operating this project, Qa- gy, industry, electricity and tar will be able to connect water sectors.

Ashghal to award more infrastructure Over 1,000 to participate in Flag Relay tomorrow projects directly to local contractors THE second edition of Flag cancer survivors, and 200 par- Relay 2018 will be held on ticipants from the public. Thursday. It will see the Qatari International football su- Four contracts signed with local companies as part Ashghal’s ‘Qualification of Small-scale Contractors’ initiative flag tour the country, carried perstars Wesley Sneijder and proudly by hundreds of par- Samuel Eto’o will also be part SANTHOSH CHANDRAN ticipants. of the relay. DOHA The event aims to share Participants will carry the pride, unity and inspiration in Qatari flag across 19 iconic AS part of its plans to provide celebration of Qatar’s National landmarks around the coun- a suitable environment for the Day five days later. try, starting from Team Qa- growth of Qatari companies, the At a press conference, Jas- tar’s Winter Camp at Sealine Public Work Authority (Ash- sim Rashid al Buenain, secre- at 6am. ghal) will award more road and tary-general of Qatar Olym- The Flag Relay will try to infrastructure projects directly pic Committee, outlined the break the Guinness World to local contractors. programme that features at- Records for most people in a After signing the contracts tempts to break two Guinness cycling relay and the largest for four road improvement World Records. number of participants run- projects directly with local More than 1,000 people ning a 100m relay in an hour. companies and two drainage will take part in Flag Relay Walking, jogging, cycling, projects with two other com- Ashghal President Eng Saad bin Ahmad al Muhannadi with representatives of local companies in Doha on Tuesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) 2018, including current and driving, swimming, rowing panies on Tuesday, Ashghal former Team Qatar athletes, and sailing are among the ac- President Eng Saad bin Ahmad in the future.” mentation. A new initiative will Madar Contracting (Road Im- Ali Al Kaabi from the Roads ambassadors and diplomats, tivities that will continue the al Muhannadi said, “By par- Ashghal had earlier provid- be launched in 2019 to qualify provement Works in Northern Projects Department gave a nearly 800 schoolchildren, 10 maroon flag’s trip. (TNN) ticipating in major projects as ed local companies with build- new local contractors, and pro- Areas in Al Shamal, Al Khor presentation on Ashghal’s 2019 subcontractors, a number of ing projects and subcontracts ject tenders worth QR50million and Al Thakhira Municipal- plan for citizens’ sub-divisions local companies have proven in major infrastructure pro- will be opened for them. Ash- ity with a total value of QR14.9 projects. The plan includes their competence. Ashghal’s jects. This is the first time it has ghal has also pumped out over million) and City Square Con- awarding 20 contracts cov- new initiative will inspire the awarded road projects to local QR2 billion to purchase local tracting & Trading (Road Im- ering the areas of Smaisma local investors in the construc- contractors directly. products from 33 local manu- provement Works in South of South, Rawdat Al Jahhaniya, tions sector. Signing the new As part of the initiative, Ash- facturers,” Ashghal president Greater Doha at a total cost of Ain Khalid North, Al Kheesa, contracts for road improve- ghal announced the signing of added. QR14.9 million.) Al Khor West and Al Egda. This ment projects is part of Ash- four contracts for road improve- Local companies signed Drainage Projects signed is in addition to the areas of Al ghal’s ‘Qualification of Small- ment at a total cost of about contracts with Ashghal on on the occasion include Design Ebb and Leabib, Kharaitiyat scale Contractors’ initiative, QR59 million and two contracts Tuesday including Ramco & Build Contract for Industrial and Izghawa, Al Mashaf South, launched this year, aiming to for building drainages worth Trading & Contracting (Road Area Sewage Treatment Works Umm Slal Mohammed, Al provide local Qatari investors more than QR620 million. Improvement Works in Great- (Larsen & Toubro Limited for Mearad, Muaither South West, in the contracting industry “The initiative also aims to er Doha worth QR14.2 million), QR351.85 million) and Reha- Jeryan Nejaima, Duhail South, with the opportunity to ex- provide support for the new Castle Infrastructure Contract- bilitation of Doha South Sew- Umm Lekbha, and Mubaireek. ecute small-scale projects that contractors through training ing (Road Improvement Works age Treatment Works or Nu- These projects will commence QOC Secretary-General Jassim Rashid al Buenain and Director of qualify them for working on and introducing them to the in Al Rayyan Areas with total aija plant (VA Tech Wabag Ltd soon and will serve more than Marketing and Communications Sheikha Asma al Thani at a press the country’s strategic projects best practices in project imple- value of QR14.8 million), Al worth QR275.2 million). 12,970 land plots. conference in Doha on Tuesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH)