WEDNESDAY JUNE 26, 2019 SHAWWAL 23, 1440 VOL.12 NO. 4670 QR 2

HOT Fajr: 3:16 am Dhuhr: 11:37 am HIGH : 42°C Asr: 2:59 pm Maghrib: 6:29 pm LOW : 33°C Isha: 7:59 pm

MAIN BRANCH LULU HYPER SANAYYA ALKHOR Business 10 Sports 13 Doha D-Ring Road Street-17 M & J Building MATAR QADEEM MANSOURA ABU HAMOUR BIN OMRAN Wall Street sinks on trade Finch to the fore as Aussies Near Ahli Bank Al Meera Petrol Station Al Meera jitters; tech firms lead fall crush England, make semis alzamanexchange www.alzamanexchange.com 44441448

DEPUTY AMIR MEETS OUTGOING CHINESE ENVOY Pakistan thanks Qatar for support Imran Khan calls Pakistani media houses Amir to express all praise for Qatar gratitude for ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani me- exporters and the economy of financial support dia reacted positively to Qatar’s the country. support to Pakistan’s economy Express Tribune said the Qa- QNA with $3 billion worth of deposits tari announcement came three DOHA/ISLAMABAD and direct investments. News days before Pakistan was sched- media outlets in Pakistan said uled to make about $700 million ISLAMABAD has heaped lavish the move would support the in repayments to its international praise on Qatar for announcing a growing bilateral ties, following creditors, which was going to hit $3 billion support for Pakistan’s nance, Revenue and Economic the historic visit by the Amir HH its already low reserves. economy. Affairs Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al The newspaper also high- Pakistan Prime Minister Imran expressed his gratitude to the Thani to Pakistan. lighted that Qatar and Pakistan Khan on Tuesday made a telephone Amir for announcing $3 billion in Radio Pakistan reported had also signed three memoran- call to the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim deposits and direct investments in that Special Assistant to Prime da of understanding (MoU). They bin Hamad al Thani to express his Pakistan. Minister on Information and touched on a wide range of fields gratitude for the directives to sup- “(I) want to thank the Amir Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq that included trade, investment, port Pakistan’s economy with $3 of Qatar HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Awan thanked the Amir and the and tourism. billion in deposits and investments. Hamad al Thani for announcing $3 cabinet for their support. Dunya News TV channel, In the call, the Pakistani PM said billion in deposits and direct invest- She said this amount would meanwhile, quoted Awan as say- the Amir’s visit to Pakistan and the ments for Pakistan and for Qatar’s help Pakistan overcome its ing that the investments would financial support reflect the deep- affirmation to further develop rela- economic challenges, adding help create new business op- rooted relations between the two tions between the two countries,” that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s portunities in Pakistan and will The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani met the outgoing Ambassador of countries. the Pakistani official was quoted as announcement to grant visa-on- also strengthen the investment the People’s Republic of China HE Li Chen at the Amiri Diwan on Tuesday. The Deputy Amir For his part, the Amir ex- saying by Associated Press. arrival to Qatari citizens would initiative of the government. granted the outgoing ambassador the Decoration of Al Wajbah in recognition of his role in pressed thanks and appreciation Deputy Prime Minister and boost the tourism sector in She said the announcement enhancing bilateral relations, wishing him success in his future assignments and further for the warm hospitality accorded Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Pakistan. was proof of international lead- progress and prosperity for relations between the two countries. For his part, the Chinese to him during his recent visit to Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrah- She also hailed Qatar’s lifting ers’ confidence in the current ambassador expressed thanks and appreciation to the Deputy Amir and to the state’s of- Pakistan. man al Thani said the Qatari sup- of the ban on Pakistani rice, government led by Prime Minis- ficials for the cooperation he received during his term of office. SEE ALSO PAGE 16 Earlier in the day, Advisor to port comes following the direc- saying it was good news for rice ter Imran Khan. (QNA) Pakistan’s Prime Minister on Fi- tives of the Amir.

HMC hospitals QC meeting reviews on par with Qatar calls on UNHRC to end world’s best criteria to hike fees HAMAD Medical Corpora- siege’s coercive measures tion’s general hospitals are in private schools on par with the world’s best QNA the high costs of licensing, the hospitals, according to the Human rights violations of families, students and citizens continue DOHA shortening of licenses for edu- Joint Commission Inter- cational establishments, and the national (JCI) surveyors’ QNA ures caused by a blockade lims, he said. perpetrators of the violations THE education committee of lack of adequate school build- report. The survey followed GENEVA imposed on Qatar by some He also regretted that the must be held to account, he Qatar Chamber has reviewed is- ings were also discussed. Kuwari the recent accreditation of countries in the region. High Commissioner did not stressed. sues related to the private sector, stressed the role played by gov- 13 of HMC’s facilities and QATAR has called on the The human rights address the violations The envoy said Qatar including the capacity of private ernment agencies in improving services by the JCI, includ- United Nations Human violations of fami- and crimes com- condemned the attacks on schools, the development of a the business environment for the ing the re-accreditation of Rights Council (UNHRC) and lies, students and mitted by Israel civilians in Libya, especially reference framework for deter- private sector, especially in the three of its general hos- The Office of the United Na- citizens con- against the Pal- the recent military attacks on mining the criteria for increas- field of education. pitals – Al Khor Hospital, tions High Commissioner for tinue, affecting estinian people. the city of Tripoli, warning ing tuition fees, the absence of Assistant Undersecretary for The Cuban Hospital, and Al Human Rights, to work to- their rights to He called on the of the danger of the country mechanisms to control the rela- Educational Affairs at the Min- Wakra Hospital. As part of wards ending the discrimina- education, free- international sliding into chaos. tionship between private schools istry of Education and Higher the re-accreditation, a team tory and unilateral coercive dom of move- community to Mansouri welcomed the and teachers, and the high costs Education Omar Abdul Aziz al of JCI surveyors evaluated measures imposed on Qatar ment, freedom shoulder its re- initiative of the head of the of licensing and its renewal. Namaa stressed the ministry’s a number of areas ranging by some of its neighbouring of expression, and sponsibility in pro- Presidential Council of the The fourth meeting of the ed- keenness to maintain com- from patient satisfaction to countries and to hold those ownership, among tecting the Palestinian Libyan National Reconcilia- ucation committee was chaired munication with the Chamber performance improvements responsible accountable. other rights, he added. people and to restore their tion Government, the inter- by HE First Vice-Chairman of and meet representatives of the and efficiency. In 2016, This came during the Qatar condemns the in- legitimate rights. nationally recognised body Qatar Chamber and Chairman private educational sector and HMC made history becom- speech of Qatar delivered by citement of violence against Mansouri pointed out as representative of Libya, of the Committee Mohamed bin members of the committee. ing the first healthcare Permanent Representative of people based on religion, that the military escalation as a way out of the current Ahmed bin Towar al Kuwari. Namaa suggested a monthly organisation in the world to Qatar to the United Nations stressing the responsibility by the Syrian regime forces crisis. He called on the in- Several issues such as the meeting of committee members have all its hospitals quali- Office in Geneva HE Ali Khal- of the council and all govern- and their supporters in Idlib ternational community to issuance of the Private Schools and the ministry to come up with fied under the JCI Academic fan al Mansouri, on Tuesday. ments in standing strong and the targeting of civilian support the initiative and to Law and its executive regulations proposals that will contribute to Medical Center accredita- He said June marked against hate speeches against facilities, is evidence that the put in place the guarantees without consultation with repre- the formulation of the ministry’s tion programme. PAGE 2 two years of discriminatory, immigrants, foreigners and Syrian regime believes only that prevent the recurrence sentatives of the private sector, general policies. unilateral coercive meas- minorities, especially Mus- in the military option. The of violence.

US sanctions on Khamenei outrageous: Rouhani New interchange on Trump tweeted: “Any attack Iran calls White House ‘mentally retarded’ by Iran on anything Ameri- Al Khor Road opens as Trump threatens ‘obliteration’ can will be met with great and overwhelming force. In some areas, overwhelming AGENCIES posed on Supreme Leader will mean obliteration.” WASHINGTON Ali Khamenei as “outrageous Shortly before, Iranian and idiotic” and described Foreign Ministry spokes- US President Donald Trump the White House as “men- man Abbas Mousavi said threatened on Tuesday to tally retarded”. Donald Trump Hassan Rouhani imposing “useless sanc- obliterate parts of Iran if it In a speech broadcast live tions” on Khamenei and attacked “anything Ameri- on Iranian state television retarded,” Rouhani said, other senior figures, with pu- Zarif would mark “the per- can” after Tehran said the on Tuesday, Rouhani said adding that Tehran’s “stra- nitive measures against For- manent closure of the path latest US sanctions had sanctions against Khamenei tegic patience” should not be eign Minister Mohammad of diplomacy ... He added scuttled any chance of diplo- would fail because he had no mistaken for fear. Javad Zarif expected later in a tweet: “Trump’s des- macy, calling White House assets abroad and described Trump on Monday this week. perate administration is actions “mentally retarded”. the latest round of measures signed an executive order The moves came after destroying the established The Public Works Authority on Tuesday opened a new interchange on Al Iranian President Has- as a sign of US desperation. imposing sanctions against Iran shot down a US drone international mechanisms Khor Road as part of the Al Khor Expressway upgrade project. The inter- san Rouhani has dismissed “The White House ac- Iranian Supreme Leader on June 20. for maintaining world peace change is located at exit 32, 3kms to the north of the recently opened new sanctions the US im- tions mean it is mentally Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and On Tuesday, however, and security.” PAGE 7 interchange at the intersection of Al Khor Road with Al Majd Road. PAGE 16 02 Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Contact US: Qatar Tribune I EDITORIAL I Phone: 40002222 I ADMINISTRATION & MARKETING I Phone: 40002155, 40002122, Fax: 40002235 P.O. Box: 23493, Doha.

PM MEETS AUSTRALIAN AMBASSADOR, WIEF CHAIRMAN Quick read Amir receives message from Kazakh president THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani received on Tuesday a written message from President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, pertaining to bilateral relations and the means to enhance them. The message was received by Minis- ter of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi during an earlier meeting with Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Qatar HE Askar Shokybayev. (QNA) Amir congratulates Slovenian president THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations to President of Slovenia Borut Pahor Prime Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani met on Tuesday with Australia’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Axel Wabenhorst on the occa- on his country’s Statehood Day. (QNA) sion of the end of his term in office. The prime minister wished the ambassador success in future missions and further progressin bilateral relations between the two countries. The ambassador thanked the prime minister and state officials for their cooperation during his term in office. The prime minister also met with Chairman of the World Islamic Economic Amir greets Croatian president Forum (WIEF) Tun Musa Hitam and his accompanying delegation in Doha on Tuesday. They reviewed cooperation between both sides and the means to boost them. (QNA) THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani on Tuesday sent a cable of congratulations to President of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic on her country’s Statehood Day. (QNA) Amir congratulates Mozambique president HMC general hospitals on par THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani has sent a ca- ble of congratulations to President of Mozambique Filipe Jacinto Nyusi on his country’s Independence Day on Tuesday. (QNA) with world’s best, says report Deputy Amir greets Slovenian president THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani has JCI team of surveyors evaluated patient satisfaction, performance improvements and efficiency sent a cable of congratulations to President of Slovenia Borut TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ognised for its role in bring- occupational therapy room,” Pahor on his country’s Statehood Day. (QNA) DOHA ing specialist services into the added Dr Kadhi. community setting. The coun- The Cuban Hospital was Deputy Amir congratulates HAMAD Medical Corpora- try’s only dedicated burns unit also acknowledged for its ex- Croatian president tion’s (HMC) general hospitals was relocated to the general pansion of services, which are on par with the world’s hospital and a number of spe- include a laser eye surgery THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani has best hospitals, according to cialised clinics, including the clinic, dental specialty services, sent a cable of congratulations to President of Croatia Kolinda the Joint Commission Interna- region’s only Urinary Stone bariatric and cosmetic services, Grabar-Kitarovic on her country’s Statehood Day. (QNA) tional (JCI) surveyors’ report. Center, have been established and a 24-hour translation ser- The survey followed the at Al Wakra Hospital. vice, which has improved com- Deputy Amir congratulates recent accreditation of 13 of “We are delighted to have munication between Arabic- Mozambique president HMC’s facilities and services once again achieved JCI accred- speaking patients and Cuban by the JCI, including the re- itation. Since our last surveyor health professionals. THE Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani has accreditation of three of its gen- visit in 2016, we have expanded The hospital has also expe- sent a cable of congratulations to President of Mozambique eral hospitals – Al Khor Hospi- The survey followed the recent accreditation of 13 of HMC’s facilities the quality and range of services rienced a 35 percent growth in Filipe Jacinto Nyusi on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) tal, The Cuban Hospital, and Al and services by the Joint Commission International. we deliver to our patients. We’ve the number of surgical proce- Wakra Hospital. opened a new Admissions and dures it performed since 2016. PM greets Slovenian counterpart As part of the re-accredi- Jusaiman said amidst expand- one improvement initiative Discharge Lounge to improve Dr Angel Mario Felipe Gar- tation, a team of JCI surveyors ing patient needs, HMC’s gen- recently introduced led to our patient’s care experience mendia, The Cuban Hospital’s PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah evaluated a number of areas eral hospitals have continued to the establishment of two new and we speed up the admission medical director, said while the bin Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani has sent a cable of congratu- ranging from patient satisfac- make quality of care and patient clinics which have reduced and discharge process,” said Dr expansion of new services have lations to Prime Minister of Slovenia Marjan Sarec on his tion to performance improve- safety top priorities. patient wait times and im- Sabah al Kadhi, Al Wakra Hos- been important and are note- country’s Statehood Day. (QNA) ments and efficiency. Jusaiman said, “In 2018 proved patient experience. pital’s medical director. worthy, the introduction of pa- In 2016, HMC made his- we cared for over 350,000 pa- The establishment of a post- “We’ve also established a tient safety and prevention pro- PM congratulates Croatian counterpart tory becoming the first health- tients across our emergency discharge clinic to provide fol- Hernia Surgery Center which is grammes were a major focus of care organisation in the world department, various outpa- low-up care for discharged pa- the only internationally accred- the JCI inspector’s recent visit. PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin to have all its hospitals quali- tient departments, and day tients and a pre-operative clinic ited facility in the region to offer Dr Garmendia said, “The Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani has sent congratulations to his Croatian fied under the JCI Academic care, radiology and dialysis to assess patients before surgery patients robotic hernia repair. Qatar Early Warning System counterpart Andrej Plenkovic on his country’s Statehood Day. (QNA) Medical Center accredita- units. In spite of increased have both improved patient Last year, we began treating (QAWS) is a scoring system tion programme. Since this patient numbers, we’ve con- satisfaction and reduced wait patients at our new specialised that helps clinical staff rec- PM greets Mozambique counterpart time HMC’s general hospitals tinued to implement key im- times from up to eight weeks Urinary Stone Center, which is ognise deteriorating patients have undergone considerable provement initiatives that are for the pre-operative clinic and also the first of its kind in the re- before they become very sick. PRIME Minister and Minister of Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin growth, both in terms of the making a real difference to the up to ten weeks for the post-dis- gion. We were also chosen to be This programme has been in- Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani has sent a cable of congratulations number of patients treated and quality of care we provide.” charge clinic to just one week. the home for HMC’s expanded strumental in diagnosing and to Prime Minister of Mozambique Carlos Agostinho do Rosario the services offered. Jusaiman, who is also Al Wakra Hospital, which Burns Unit, which has its own treating patients who need on his country’s Independence Day. (QNA) Al Khor Hospital’s Chief Ex- Deputy Chief of HMC’s Gen- cares for patients in the south dedicated operating theatre as intervention to prevent their ecutive Officer Mohammed al eral Hospitals Group, said of the country, was also rec- well as inpatient rooms and an condition from worsening.

MoEHE to receive entries for Qatar wins 2nd scholarships from June 30 Hammadi meets IJSO team to review place in Int’l Holy QNA preparations for tournament in Doha Quran contest DOHA The scholarships will be given to meritorious appli- QNA scientific committee of the QNA THE Scholarship Department cants seeking bachelor’s DOHA International Junior Science DOHA of the Ministry of Education degree and technical Olympiad, said that many and Higher Education (MoE- MINISTER of Education and meetings were held between THE State of Qatar, represent- HE) will start receiving ap- diplomas in the general Higher Education HE Dr Mo- the scientific and organising ed by the Ministry of Awqaf plications for scholarships for and sub-specialties hammed bin Abdul Wahed committees of Qatar Olym- and Islamic Affairs, won the the 2019-2020 academic year al Hammadi met on Tuesday piad and representatives of second place in the Inter- beginning June 30 at https:// policy, planning, statistics, with the President of the In- the organisation to discuss national Islamic Contest for scholarship.edu.gov.qa, the veterinary medicine, science, ternational Junior Science the preparations for the tour- memorising the Holy Quran ministry has announced. laboratories, standardisation, Olympiad (IJSO) Prof Paresh nament while field visits were and reciting it in its 27th edi- The scholarships will be law, languages, translation, Joshi and his accompanying conducted to the facilities tion this year in the Kingdom given to meritorious appli- engineering, politics, interna- delegation currently visiting where the contests will take of Jordan. Qatar was repre- cants seeking bachelor’s de- tional relations and computer the country. place. sented by contestant Abdul- gree and technical diplomas and information sciences. The meeting reviewed the Meanwhile, Chairman of lah bin Hamad Boushareedha, in the general and sub-spe- It also includes scholar- ministry’s preparations to host the organising committee of who participated in the Holy cialties that serve the develop- ships for Qatari children, the 16th International Junior IJSO Qatar Ali al Buainain said Quran memorisation. ment orientations of the State. Qatari document holders, Science Olympiad, which will that 50 percent of the work of Malallah Abdulrahman al The department has allo- Qatari birth attendants and be held in Qatar in December. the competent committees has Jaber, director of the Depart- cated Sunday, Tuesday and specialisations including In statements following the already been completed con- ment of Da’wah and Religious Thursday each week to dis- nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, meeting, Assistant Undersec- Minister of Education and Higher Education HE Dr Mohammed bin firming Qatar’s readiness to Guidance at the Ministry of cuss with the public all as- education, paramedics, medi- retary for Educational Affairs Abdul Wahed al Hammadi with International Junior Science Olym- organise the tournament. Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, pects of the scholarship and cal care, nursing and other Fawzia Abdulaziz al Khater piad Prof Paresh Joshi at a meeting in Doha on Tuesday. Qatar will host the 16th confirmed the department’s to answer their queries, from subspecialties. said the final report issued by International Junior Science keenness to participate in 8am to 1pm. The department has invit- the IJSO team headed by Prof by all standards in many ways, with the organising committee Olympiad from December 3 such competitions in order to Director of Admissions ed students wishing to apply Paresh Joshi, was reassuring including the development of of the IJSO Qatar 2019, not- to 12. Qatar is the first Arab prepare a distinguished group and Registration at the De- for scholarships to review the and emphasised the readi- systems of testing, correction, ing remarkable progress in the country to host the event in of Qatari contestants at inter- partment of Scholarships conditions and requirements ness and good preparations voting, and other logistical preparations for the event. which a total of 62 countries national forums. Saleh al Muftah said this published on the ministry’s for Qatar’s hosting of this im- matters. For his part, Assistant have announced their par- The competition was held year’s specialisations include website at www.edu.gov.qa portant scientific event. The Meanwhile, Prof Joshi said Undersecretary for Higher ticipation so far, making IJSO under the patronage of King medicine, education, agri- and to communicate with tournament, the first in the in a press statement that the Education Affairs Dr Khalid Qatar 2019 the biggest ever in Abdullah bin al Hussein of culture, livestock, fisheries, them in case of queries. Arab world, is distinguished delegation held many meetings al Ali, who is chairman of the the event’s history. Jordan, with 39 participants from 38 Islamic countries. Nation Wednesday, June 26, 2019 03

Ministry recalls SULAITI MEETS ACAO DIRECTOR-GENERAL CMC CEO, ETHIOPIAN OFFICIALS DISCUSS MEDIA RELATIONS Mercedes-Benz A class model of 2018 TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coop- eration with Nasser bin Khaled Automobiles, the dealers of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has announced the recall of Mer- cedes-Benz A class model of 2018 due to a technical snag. The recall campaign comes within the framework of the ministry’s continuous efforts to protect consumers and ensure that car dealers follow up on ve- hicle defects and repairs. The ministry said that it would coordinate with the deal- The Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti met with the Director er to follow up on the mainte- General of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization (ACAO) Eng Abdennabi Manar in Doha on Tuesday. They Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Media Corporation HE Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad al Thani met nance and repair works and will reviewed Qatar-ACAO relations in the field of civil aviation and the means of further enhancing them. with Director-General of Ethiopian Broadcasting Authority Dr Getachew Dinku in Doha on Tuesday. The communicate with customers The meeting was attended by Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Chairman HE Abdulla bin Nasser meeting reviewed various areas of cooperation in the media field between the two sides. The meeting to ensure that the necessary re- Turki al Subaey. (QNA) was attended by Ambassador of Ethiopia to Qatar HE Samia Zekaria. (QNA) pairs are carried out. Sidra Medicine helps bedridden Al Jazeera, IDMC in pact to highlight teen with DMD to sit up again plight of displaced TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rare muscle disorder that affects approximately 1 in 3,500 male births worldwide DOHA Agreement terms

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK hospital, he was taken care of AL Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera and IDMC will DOHA by a multidisciplinary team has signed a new partnership work towards enhancing from PICU comprising special- agreement with the Internal dissemination of data, ALI was bedridden for two ists in occupational therapy, Displacement Monitoring analysis and stories of years. But, now he can sit in his physiotherapy, respiratory Centre (IDMC) to raise the wheelchair and go out to enjoy therapy,and speech and lan- voices of millions of people IDPs and organise joint the cool winds and chirping of guage therapy. The team, which displaced within their coun- trainings and events to the birds in the garden. also included dieticians and tries due to conflict, violence highlight the causes and It was a determined mul- child life specialists, created a and disasters. impacts of this phenom- ti-disciplinary team of Sidra customised daily care schedule This partnership aims to enon on the international Medicine that has helped the to support Ali in regaining his increase journalists’ aware- community. bedridden teen with Duchenne weight and strength, to help ness and coverage of issue of Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) sit him with a range of movements internal displacement in the up again and enjoy the wonders and for him to speak with a tra- media and to tell the stories of of everyday life. cheostomy. the women, men and children mobilise more political sup- Duchenne Muscular Dys- Over four months at the displaced or at risk of becom- port and commitment to this trophy (DMD) is a rare muscle Sidra Medicine PICU, with the ing displaced in the future issue”, said Alexandra Bilak, disorder that affects approxi- care provided by the highly and to shine light on the hu- director of IDMC. “By ex- mately one in 3,500 male births specialized multidisciplinary manitarian and development panding our media outreach, worldwide. It is a genetic condi- team, Ali slowly regained his challenges of this global phe- we hope to keep the situation tion usually recognised in boys strength and eventually was nomenon. of IDPs high on the interna- aged between three and six. able to sit up in his wheelchair Dr Mostefa Souag, acting tional agenda and to ensure DMD is characterised by once again. The transition from director general of Al Jazeera that millions of vulnerable weakness and wasting (at- Ali, the bedridden teen who can now sit up again following a Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy treatment. being horizontal for nearly two Media Network, said: “We are people get access to better rophy) of the muscles of the years to being able to sit up, honoured to be joining forces protection and assistance in pelvic area, followed by the in- surgery and therapy services to support to move his body and tion, it became very clear that had a major impact. with IDMC and to bringing the future.” volvement of the shoulder mus- post-operative and long-term was not able to sit up in his he would require full-time “Once Ali regained his abil- more attention to an issue The signing ceremony cles. As the disease progresses, care. wheelchair. ventilator support for his long ity to sit and talk – he was keen which has not been given took place on Monday at Al muscle weakness and atrophy Ali is a young person with Being bedridden and im- term care. It was recommend- to go out on his wheelchair enough consideration in me- Jazeera Media Network’s spread to additional muscles of DMD. Due to the rapid pro- mobile for two years had a sig- ed that Ali undergo a trache- and spend time in our lovely dia. It is one way for us to be headquarters in Doha. the body, including the trunk gression of the disease, he was nificant impact on his physical ostomy – a necessary surgical healing gardens and interact there with the people.” The Internal Displace- and forearms, eventually af- wheelchair bound by the time and mental health. Ali was ad- procedure that would facilitate with people. It was a wonder- Together, Al Jazeera and ment Monitoring Centre fecting breathing capability. he was in his early teens. De- mitted to the paediatric inten- Ali’s breathing.” ful transformation. We are re- IDMC will work towards en- (IDMC) is the world’s au- The disease is progressive and spite spinal surgery at another sive care unit (PICU) at Sidra Dr Patrick Sheehan, the di- ally proud of his progress and hancing dissemination of thoritative source of data and most affected individuals re- healthcare institution in 2017, Medicine in mid-November of vision chief of Paediatric Oto- his endurance,” continued Dr- data, analysis and stories of analysis on internal displace- quire a wheelchair by their Ali’s condition continued to 2018. laryngology, Head and Neck Sundaram. IDPs and organise joint train- ment. Since its establishment teenage years. deteriorate. He became more Dr Manu Sundaram, at- Surgery at Sidra Medicine, Upon his discharge, Ali, ings and events to highlight in 1998 as part of the Norwe- Sidra Medicine, with a mul- immobile and was confined to tending physician at the PICU, performed Ali’s tracheostomy who through speech therapy the causes and impacts of this gian Refugee Council (NRC), tidisciplinary team-based ap- his bed. He developed severe said: “Ali was admitted with a in late November 2018. Ali’s at Sidra Medicine learnt to phenomenon on the interna- the Centre has offered a rigor- proach, specialises in the care contractures where his mus- chest infection and required procedure involved creating an speak with the tracheostomy, tional community. ous, independent and trusted of children and young people cles became tight, making it non-invasive ventilator sup- opening in his neck to place a managed to share a simple “This partnership is a service to the international with DMD providing high qual- painful and difficult for him to port throughout the day to tube into his windpipe, allow- and powerful message with huge step in IDMC’s ability to community. ity and cutting-edge services -- move. help him breathe. Once he re- ing air to enter his lungs. the team who helped him: from pediatric intensive care, As a result, Ali required full covered from his chest infec- During Ali’s time at the “Thank you.” UK minister praises close ties with Qatar

QNA namic contemporary relationships,” and close security and diplomatic co- In conclusion, the British min- LONDON Murrison said in a statement. operation would make the two coun- ister stressed that the two sides will “The open and active dialogue be- tries and the region safer, he said. honour what had been achieved, MINISTER of State for Middle East tween the two countries demonstrat- Murrison reiterated the UK’s adding that the UK looks forward to Affairs of the UK, Dr Andrew Mur- ed once again the clear importance of commitment to supporting Qatar in working with Qatar on many bilateral rison has praised the close ties be- the friendship between the UK and achieving its ambitious 2030 Na- and regional agendas of importance. tween Qatar and his country in vari- Qatar and the strengthening of their tional Vision and delivering a suc- The fifth meeting of the Qatar- ous fields. cooperation in many fields,” the Brit- cessful, safe and exciting World Cup UK Sharaka bilateral dialogue took “I was pleased to attend the fifth ish minister said. The existing part- in 2022, adding that the two coun- place in London on Thursday. The meeting of the Qatar-UK Sharaka nership between the two countries tries’ leaders are in agreement to fur- meeting was co-chaired by Minister bilateral dialogue, which brought to- in the fields of education, trade and ther strengthen relations in the area of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sul- gether in the UK a close partnership investment are of great importance of economic prosperity and social de- tan bin Saadal Muraikhi and Dr An- Dr Mostefa Souag, acting director general of Al Jazeera with Alexandra based on deep historical ties and dy- to the economies of both countries velopment. drew Murrison. Bilak, IDMC director, after a signing ceremony in Doha on Monday. World renowned Filipino artistes to charm Qatar audience AILYN AGONIA ference on Tuesday, Gobal Concert King of the Philip- I to be involved in something going to perform in the Middle DOHA PCR Director General Rhodel pines, and Misalucha, also like this. Together with Global East, including here in Qatar, Sermonia stressed the impor- known as the Asia’s Nightin- PCR, we were able to utilise we will give the audience a GLOBALLY-RENOWNED tance of the Middle East tour gale, were chosen as Global what we do naturally, that is great time,” said Misalucha. Filipino singers Martin Nieve- as a platform for PNP to reach PCR Ambassadors because to entertain, inspire, travel Doha City Event Manage- ra and Lani Misalucha are all out to Filipinos overseas and of the pride and honour they and see Filipinos in different ment CEO & Managing Direc- set to serenade Filipino work- their families. have given to the country as parts of the world to let them tor Victor Magnipes urged the ers in Qatar with their time- He said, “This concert is internationally-celebrated tal- know they are loved, they are Filipino community in Qatar less hits during the upcoming an opportunity for us to have ents. thought about and we care for support, emphasising the World Alliance Middle East a wider audience and at the Nievera, who is perform- about them.” lifetime opportunity to see two Tour at Aspire Ladies Sports same time to create a strong- ing in Qatar for the third time, Misalucha, who is gracing great Filipino talents live on Hall on Thursday. er awareness from among expressed his excitement for the Doha stage for the first stage. The concert organised by Filipino communities. Global the opportunity to entertain at time, said they are keen on On Wednesday, the ar- Star Media Production is in PCR is a programme of PNP low Filipinos that their na- pinos is highlighted, we also the same time inspire Filipinos giving a great show that the tistes and Global PCR del- partnership with the Global aimed at connecting with our tional police is protecting and want those who work over- in the Middle East through the around 250,000-strong Fili- egation will visit the Migrant Police Community Relations compatriots abroad. There serving the Filipino people seas to work with peace of platform of Global PCR. pinos in Qatar will remember. Workers & Other Overseas (Global PCR), a programme of are more than 10 million of within the Philippines and mind knowing that their loved He said, “We want them “We will be giving them a Filipinos Resource Center to the Philippine National Police them all over the world and worldwide. The programme ones are well-protected back to forget about their problems good show and beautiful mu- meet with around 160 dis- (PNP), and Doha City Event here in Doha, we have around is inclusive in such a way that home.” for a couple of hours and re- sic for them to laugh with us tressed Filipinos temporarily Management & Services. 250,000. while the mandate of the PNP Sermonia also underlined member their country. This or perhaps to sing with us. For under the care of the Philip- Speaking at a press con- “We want to tell our fel- to serve and protect the Fili- that Nievera, known as the is the first time for Lani and the next three shows we are pine Overseas Labour Office. 04 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Nation

MURAIKHI MEETS TUNISIAN, FRENCH AND TAJIKISTAN ENVOYS

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi on Tuesday met with Ambassador of Tunisia to Qatar HE Salah al Salhi on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The minister thanked the envoy for his efforts in pro- moting the bilateral relations between the two countries and wished him success in his future duties. Muraikhi also met separately with Ambassador of France to Qatar HE Frank Geely and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Tajikistan accredited to Qatar HE Sohibzoda Khisrav Sohib. During the meetings, they reviewed bilateral relations and the ways of developing them. (QNA) Qatar Charity set to provide eyeglasses to 1,000 students The project aims to assist students from families with low income in Qatar

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tions for them by specialists DOHA at Aster Medical Center and distribute coupons to them to QATAR Charity (QC), in coop- purchase eyeglasses according eration with the Ministry of Ed- to their specification and need. ucation and Higher Education In its first phase, the initia- and Aster Medical Center, has tive covered nine government launched ‘Restore A Child’s Sight’ and private schools. initiative as part of its ‘Charity The project aims to provide Starts at Home’ campaign to pro- the largest possible number QC holds blood donation drive vide eyeglasses to 1,000 students of new eyeglasses to children from low-income families in Qa- from families with low-income TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK programme along with Manikantan AP, tar. in Qatar. DOHA president of the Indian Cultural Centre Qatar Charity, in collabora- The first phase of the ini- (ICC) under the aegis of the Embassy of tion with the Ministry of Edu- tiative covered Abu Bakr Al- QATAR Charity (QC), in cooperation India in Qatar in the presence of Nikhil cation and Higher Education, Siddiq Preparatory Independ- with Aster Volunteers, an organisation Joseph, president of Aster Volunteers, has distributed 338 coupons ent School for Boys, Halima Al affiliated to the Indian Community Be- representatives of other associations, vol- for purchasing eyeglasses to 68 Sadia Primary School for Girls, nevolent Forum (ICBF) under the aegis unteers of Qatar Charity & Friends Cul- students at Abu Bakr Al-Sid- and MES Indian School, in ad- of the Embassy of India in Qatar, held tural Centre (FCC), and Managing Com- diq Preparatory Independent dition to other schools in Doha, a blood donation drive to mark World mittee members of Aster Volunteers. School for Boys, 23 students Al Khor and Muaither. Blood Donor Day recently. Manikantan said, “I’m very happy at Halima Al Sadia Primary At the beginning of the The event, which was supported to be part of this ceremony. Donating School for Girls, and students 2018/2019 academic year, Qa- by the Blood Donation Unit of Hamad blood is the best thing one can do to help of other schools in the coun- tar Charity launched the “Bring Medical Corporation, was organised at a person. I congratulate Qatar Char- try. Some 1,000 students are me Back to School” campaign Qatar Charity’s headquarters for a whole ity, Aster Volunteers, representatives of expected to benefit from this to meet the school needs and day, during which many people from dif- all associations, and volunteers of the initiative. expenses of children, especially ferent nationalities donated blood. Friends Cultural Centre for organising The initiative targets school primary school students, from The drive comes as part of the efforts this noble event.” students aged four to 18, to low-income families and sup- made by Qatar Charity to serve the local Talking on the initiative, Vishnu conduct free medical examina- port their education. community, with the aim of building a Prasad KS, General Secretary of Aster culture of voluntary blood donation and Volunteers said, “World Blood Donor making people aware of the importance Day is an international awareness day of such an activity, in addition to sup- initiated by the World Health Organisa- porting the efforts of the Hamad Medi- tion to spread the importance of blood AAB announces winners of Toyota Ramadan campaign cal Corporation in this regard. donation. For this cause, we are very Fareed Khaleel al Siddieqy, direc- happy to associate with Qatar Char- tor of the Projects and Centers Depart- ity for conducting this blood donation ment at Qatar Charity, inaugurated the drive.”

OBITUARY

With profound grief

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK a campaign under the theme hybrid through the raffle draw 1997 won the Toyota Camry Hy- MAN ENTERPRISE QATAR DOHA ‘Take the Hybrid Way’ during held on June 18 at the Toy- bris while the holder of Coupon the Holy Month of Ramadan. ota Showroom in the pres- number 2451 won the RAV 4 ABDULLAH Abdulghani & Bros During the campaign pe- ence of representative from Hybrid. and Company (AAB), sole agents for riod, the customers were of- the Ministry of Commerce and Abdullah Abdulghani Toyota vehicles in Qatar, has an- fered special prices on all Toyota Industry, prospective car buy- & Bros. Company management nounced the winners of the Toy- models and in-house finance ers as well as senior officials thanked all the customers for METRIX QATAR ota Ramadan Campaign. facility. The customers also from Abdullah Abdulghani & making the campaign a great Abdullah Abdulghani & had an opportunity to win one Bros. Co. success and congratulated the Bros. Company had organised Camry Hybrid and one RAV 4 Holders of coupon number winners. announce the loss of their Pandit Bhatt and Shashank mesmerise Toastmasters’ ex-president to visit Qatar Founder and Chairman Doha audience with soulful ‘jugalbandi’ BALRAJ Arunasala, immediate ambassador’ for the organisa- past international president of tion. He works with the Board Toastmasters, is scheduled to to develop and support the poli- visit Qatar on Saturday to con- cies and procedures that guide Mr. Michel Abi Nader duct training during the district Toastmasters International in executive committee meeting fulfilling its mission. and to deliver a keynote address District Director Sundaresan on June 18, 2019. titled ‘Position is not the pinnacle’. Rajeswar said, “There cannot be Arunasalam, who hails a better way to end this very suc- from Sri Lanka, is pursuing a cessful year with Qatar being the The family, represented by his sons, will master’s degree through the first Smedley Distinguished Dis- Australian Institute of Busi- trict in the world and currently ness Administration. A dedi- tops in other global ranking cri- receive condolences at GRAMMY award winner Pandit Vish- Year of Culture, the Indian classical cated Toastmaster for 28 years, teria. This event is like a parting wamohan Bhatt and Grammy award music show was the launch event of he is a distinguished leader gift to members for accomplish- nominee Shashank Subramanyam Doha-based Beats and Tunes Events. who has held numerous offices. ing goals set in every sphere La Cigale Hotel Al Gharya Hall #1 mesmerised Doha audience with Attended by Qatari dignitaries, dip- “Toastmasters is a way with exemplary teamwork and their soulful jugalbandi at the Katara lomats and a number of high-profile of life,” Arunasalam said. “It dedication. God bless the po- Cultural Village on Friday. Entitled multicultural audience, the event also helped me understand the phi- tential we all have for making on Friday June 28, 2019 ‘Unison of Strings and Wind’, the saw Amita Dalal playing sitar, Himan- losophy of leadership, to give anything possible if we think we jugalbandi saw Vishwamohan Bhatt shu on tabla and Patri Satish Kumar and receive respect, and to be deserve it.” playing ‘Mohan Veena’ and Shashank on mirdangam. Indian ambassador to humble.” The event is scheduled on from 15:00 to 20:00. playing the flute. Organised as part Qatar HE P Kumaran was also present As immediate past presi- Saturday from 6.30pm at Birla of the ongoing Qatar-India 2019 on the occasion. (TNN) dent, Arunasalam is a ‘working School auditorium. (TNN) Nation Wednesday, June 26, 2019 05 Dreama opens new accommodation QSTP invites entrepreneurs for Research to Startup programme ensuring privacy, luxury and security TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK are of particular benefit to researchers and DOHA their institutions, because not only do they identify promising local research, but also TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK QATAR Science & Technology Park offer opportunities of creating impact by DOHA (QSTP), part of Qatar Foundation Re- translating the research findings into vari- search, Development, and Innovation ous forms of commercialisation. THE Orphan Care Center ‘Drea- (QF RDI), is inviting technology entrepre- Yosouf Abdulrahman Saleh, execu- ma’ recently inaugurated the cen- neurs from around the world to apply for tive director, QSTP, said: “We are excited tre’s new accommodation in Al the second cycle of its Research to Startup to commence a new cycle of our premier Khisa area. (RTS) programme, an innovative plat- RTS programme after a successful first The building is separated from form that enables the commercialisation edition. QSTP is proud of this unique the administrative buildings to pro- of scientific research findings in Qatar. initiative, which is effectively bridging the vide further privacy and ensure a Selected entrepreneurs will have the gap between research and venture crea- family-like atmosphere. Amal bint Abdullatif al Manai, chief executive officer of Qatar Foundation for Social Work, and Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser, opportunity to explore new market appli- tion, through a process of match-making Amal bint Abdullatif al Manai, executive manager of Dreama, and other guests at the inauguration of Dreama’s new accommodation in Al Khisa recently. cations for technologies that have been de- researchers and their technologies with chief executive officer of Qatar Foun- veloped by Qatar Computing Research In- experienced tech entrepreneurs. dation for Social Work, and Mariam stitute (QCRI), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa Applications for the second cycle of bint Ali bin Nasser, executive man- QIC CEO opens new facility University, a member of Qatar Foundation RTS are open until September 1 and will ager of Dreama, were present at the SENIOR Deputy Group President and CEO of Qatar (QF); Virginia Commonwealth University be followed by a competitive screening inauguration ceremony, along with Insurance Company (QIC) Group Ali S AlFadala inau- School of the Arts in Qatar, a QF partner process. The programme will consist of representatives of supporting com- gurated the new accommodation for the orphan chil- university; and Qatar University. three phases, commencing with a five- panies, including Ali al Fudhalah, dren of Dreama as part of QIC’s Corporate Social The successful first cycle of RTS was day boot camp in Qatar, hosted by QSTP senior vice-president and executive Responsibility (CSR) programme. He said, “We have launched in 2017 in partnership with this October. In Phase 2, participants will manager of Qatar Insurance Group, always ensured that the core values of our business Wasabi Ventures Global, attracting over spend one to three months building a Amal Ajlan al Kuwari, manager of and operating principles align with our CSR objec- 300 applicants. Wasabi Ventures Global business base, locally or internationally, Public Relations and Communica- tives. Being socially conscious has allowed us to is an international firm that specialises with the goal of developing a fundable tions at ‘Muntajat’, and Abdullah al respond, engage and solve the common concerns in co-founding, investing in, incubating, operational plan. During the final phase, Sayed, executive manager and board of the society in cooperation with our partners. With building and advising early stage technol- startups that are selected will return to member of Planet Medical Center. this strategic collaboration with Dreama, we pledge ogy companies. Doha to pitch their ideas to an interna- The new accommodation in- to continue to create a stable society and a sustain- Through the RTS programme, QSTP tional panel of industry experts to po- cludes buildings for boys and girls, a able nation for our future generation.” (TNN) aims to introduce experienced entrepre- tentially receive an investment through villa for children, a villa for academic neurs to high-potential technologies cre- QSTP’s ‘Tech Venture Fund’ (TVF). The guidance and educational services, ated in Qatar, with the objective of devel- TVF provides an opportunity for tech activity building, a recreation build- Foundation’s vision towards sup- Mariam bint Ali bin Nasser al achievements by providing compre- oping fundable startup ventures. Through founders and entrepreneurs to source ing, a restaurant and the administra- porting the civil society organisations Mesnad said, “The State of Qatar hensive care for the orphans, in line the formation of new spinouts, the RTS seed-stage capital. Using the TVF, suc- tive building. Moreover, some areas operating under its umbrella.” This has gone a long way, in a relatively with Qatar National Vision 2030. programme is helping translate research cessful teams will be able to execute their are assigned for practising sports for new accommodation will ensure the shorter period, towards applying Moreover, we have also participated into economic opportunities and achieve business model in QSTP’s Free Zone to children in a pleasant environment. moral, social, educational and health- international standards to protect- in several regional and international impact in addressing priorities from the accelerate their ventures. Amal bint Abdullatif al Mannai care support for Dreama Center com- ing human rights. It’s worth proudly events for exchange of experience in use of advanced technologies. To learn more about the second cycle said, “The inauguration of this ac- munity, while securing their privacy mentioning here that Dreama cen- the field of protecting and preserving In addition to being a source of wealth of RTS or to apply, please visit https:// commodation comes as part of Qatar and psychological stability, she said. tre has exemplified the national the rights of orphans.” creation and job opportunities, spinouts www.qstp.org.qa/rts Tamuq students build car for student race in Michigan

Texas A&M University at Qatar (Tamuq) mechanical engineering students Ahmad Jamal al Kuwari, Alaa Abdalla and Ali al Ashar built and raced a car at the SAE Supermileage event in Michigan earlier this month. The SAE Supermileage programme is an engineer- ing design competition for students, which provides them with an opportunity to enhance their engineering design and project management skills by applying what they’ve learnt in the classroom. The engineering design goal aimed to develop and construct a single- person, fuel-efficient vehicle. The vehicle was fully inspected through a series of tests to ensure it complied with the competition rules. (TNN)

Disney adds magic to SiQ with Toy Story 4 premiere Disney activation at DFC offers Toy Story-themed fun games to complement the movie experience

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK 9pm on weekdays and 4pm to 10pm on DOHA weekends. The events are part the Sum- mer in Qatar (SiQ) programme organ- A DISNEY Activation at Doha Festival ised by Qatar National Tourism Council City (DFC) is set to enhance the Toy Story (QNTC). experience for fans. The highly anticipat- The fourth and final installment of the ed Toy Story 4 is now showing in cinemas animated classic comes 9 years after the across the country, and from June 28 to last movie in the franchise, and features July 20, DFC will be home to the Disney Toy Story veterans Tom Hanks and Tim activation with exciting games and pho- Allen as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, as tos with movie characters. well as Keanu Reeves, Tony Hale, Chris- Children aged four and above can tina Hendricks and Timothy Dalton. enjoy a Toy Story 4-themed activity area SiQ is a nationwide program that cel- with interactive games designed by Dis- ebrates the country’s family entertain- ney. In addition to a 3-D photo with the ment, retail, travel and hospitality offer- full cast of characters, children can play ings. QNTC has announced a number of games on interactive digital screens, do a entertainment shows, meet and greets number of art and craft activities, and test with popular characters and new attrac- their Toy Story knowledge with quizzes. tions that will be open to the public until The activity timings are between 3pm to August 16. 06 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Reports by L N Mallick For events and press releases email Pakistan Prism [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 ‘Adopt active lifestyle and avoid sedentary ways to prevent the risk of heart attack’ Hamad Medical Corporation cardiologist Dr Tahir Hamid made this observation while speaking at Pak Shamaa School

Chairman of PAS-Q MA Shahid presents a bouquet to Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial.

Dr Tahir Hamid with the guests.

RECAUTIONARY measures and an active lifestyle can help prevent heart attacks, Hamad Medical Cor- poration cardiologist Dr Tahir Ha- mid has said. PHe was speaking at a presentation titled “Heart Diseases and Heart Attack–Causes, Pre- cautions for Risk Reduction and Control” at the Pak Shamaa School auditorium. Organised by Pakistan Arts Society Qatar (PASQ), the event aimed at raising awareness among the community of the risks and preven- tion of heart attacks. There are many ways one can avoid the risks of heart attack, Dr Hamid noted. “We should have an active lifestyle. We should have regular exercise. I would urge you to turn vegetarians. Avoid oily and deep-fried food that we south Asians otherwise love. When one is above 30, one needs to keep an eye on the cholesterol level which should be checked every three months. Founding President of Guzergah-e-Khayal and Chairman of Bazm-e-Urdu Qatar Dr Faisal High blood pressure and diabetes are the two Hanif present bouquet to Dr Tahir Hamid. other things that need to be kept under watch,” remarked Dr Tahir. Community Welfare Attaché at Pakistan Em- bassy Hafiz Junaid Sial attended the event as the chief guest. Pakistani community members, and representatives of different community groups Dr Tahir Hamid at an introductory session titled ‘Be My Guest’ with Aimen Zeb. and families were present in large numbers. Dr Tahir is an assistant professor of Medi- weight control. The heart of an overweight in- to make our life simple and show contentment,” cine at Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar (WCM- dividual has to work extra to pump blood, and he said. Q), assistant professor of Medicine at Qatar therefore, weight control is the key, and Rama- Earlier, Chairman of PAS-Q M A Shahid University, College of Medicine, and Associ- dan is the best time for this, he pointed out. presented a bouquet to Hafiz Junaid Amir ate Program Director for Cardiology fellow- Dr Tahir praised the healthcare facilities Sial, while Principal of Pak Shama School Na- ship program Fellowship Training (ACGME-I, in Qatar while noting that ambulance reaches bila Kaukab and Chairman of Bazm-e-Urdu USA-Program). in less than 15 minutes in cases of emergency. Qatar Dr Faisal Hanif presented bouquets to Prevention is the best way to avoid heart at- “If the patient reaches at the hospital in time, Dr Tahir Hamid. tacks, said Dr Tahir, adding that once a person the survival rate is very high. We need to learn An introductory session with Dr Tahir Ha- suffers heart attack, there can be multiple com- how to provide basic health support that can mid titled “Be My Guest” was conducted by plications even if the patient survives. also help in supporting the patient who suffers Aimen Zeb. Among the many reasons that can lead to from heart attack.” PAS President Muhammad Abrar Hussain heart attack, the most significant are cholesterol, Later, a question-answer session was held welcomed the guests, while General Secretary diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, on the occasion and the audience asked ques- Adeel Akbar conducted the programme and ex- alcohol, mental stress and physical inactivity. tions related to prevention of heart attack and pressed gratitude to General Manager of Qatar He noted that though there are significant post-heart attack complications. International Nursery Abdul Rauf Rashid. reductions in deaths caused by heart attacks due Hafiz Junaid Amir Sial, in his address, ap- Ex-chairman of Sohni Dharti forum Rana to the advanced technologies and treatments, preciated PAS-Q for organising such informa- Anwar Ali praised the programme. Ex-House the number of heart attack patients continues to tive programmes to raise health awareness. He Keeping Manager of Mercure Grand Hotel grow across the world. said the guests had benefited from the presen- Doha Jamal Uddin Haider, Usman Malik and Dr Tahir particularly underlined the signifi- tation. “Heart problems are more linked with Syed Munawar Hussain Shah were also present cance of Ramadan in controlling food habits and our lifestyle that we follow nowadays. We need on the occasion. Pak Shama School Principal Nabila Kaukab presents a bouquet to Dr Tahir Hamid.

Majlis-e-Frogh-e-Urdu Adab announces new Board of Patrons

HE Majlis-e-Frogh-e-Urdu Over a period of 24 years from idents), Obaid Tahir (Secretary Adab has announced the 1994 to 2018, the Majlis has or- General), Furqan Ahmed Paracha names of members of its new ganised 24 mushairas. In 1996, the (Joint Secretary), Qamar uz Za- TBoard of Patrons. Majlis instituted two Aalmi Frogh- man Bhatti (Joint Secretary), Ab- Chairman of Majlis-e-Frogh- e-Urdu Adab Awards, one in hon- dul Razaq and Javed Bhatti (In- e-Urdu Adab Mohammad Atiq our of an Indian Urdu scholar and formation Secretaries) and Raza dissolved the previous Board the other in honour of a Pakistani Hussain Raza (Finance Secretary). of Patrons in December 2018, Urdu scholar. The award carries Prof Dr Tehsin Faruqi from which comprised 12 Qatar-based Mohammad Atiq Dr. Zeenat Mohammad Mehmood Ahmad Riyaz Ahmed Sohail a gold medal and cash prize of Pakistan and Fay Seen Ejaz from members, six from Pakistan and (Chairman) Rizvi Khan Ahmed Hussain Bakali Zaman Rs150,000 for each winner. India will receive the 23rd Aal- six from India. The Majlis has so far honoured mi Frogh-e-Urdu Adab Award Mohammad Atiq will be the 44 Urdu scholars so far – 22 from in October-November in Doha Chairman of the new Board of Pa- India and 22 from Pakistan – and this year. trons. The members include Dr invited more than 500 Urdu schol- The award ceremony will Zeenat Rizvi, Mohammad Khan, ars, poets and dignitaries to par- be followed by the 25th Aalmi Mehmood Ahmed, Ahmad Hus- ticipate in its annual functions. Mushaira. sain, Riaz Ahmed Bakali and Sohail Museeb passed away in 2006 These awards winners were Zaman from Pakistan and Khalid but the Majlis still organises these decided by a jury headed by Prof Bashir Afghani, V K Chowdhry, A Khalid Bashir Mohammad Syed Akhter Dr. Shridhar functions with the help of the new Dr Gopi Chand Narang with Prof V. K. Chowdhary A. K. Usman K Usman, Mohammad Unni Ola- Afghani Unni Olakara Abbas Devidas management committee, under Shafey Kidwai and Prof Tariq kara, Akhter Abbas and Dr Shrid- the guidance of Chairman Mo- Chhatri as members in India and har Devidas from India. Indo-Pak mushairas and other US, Canada, Russia, China, Japan, the Majlis started holding ‘Aalmi hammad Atiq. another jury headed by Prof Dr The Majlis was founded by Ma- events of similar nature by invit- Australia and other countries. Mushairas’ in honour of reputed The management committee Khurshid Rizvi with Prof Fateh lik Museeb-ur-Rehman in 1991. Its ing every year Urdu poets, schol- Atiq joined the Majlis as Chair- poets, one year in honour of an members include Prof Dr Fartash Mohd Malik, Dr Mazher Me- objective is to promote the Urdu ars and dignitaries from India, man in January 1994 on Mu- Indian poet and the next year in Syed (President), Javed Humayun hmood Shairani and Prof Dr Zahid language and literature and hold Pakistan, GCC states, Europe, the seeb’s request. After five months, honour of a Pakistani poet. and Roaise Mumtaz (Vice-Pres- Munir Aamer in Pakistan. Gulf / Middle East / World Wednesday, June 26, 2019 07 Urgent need for international probe into Khashoggi killing: Fiancee

AFP for an international investiga- tonio Guterres to initiate an international standards re- consulate on October 2, 2018, GENEVA tion of this murder,” Cengiz international criminal inves- garding the investigation waiting for her fiancee as he said at an event on the side- tigation into the case. into unlawful deaths”. was being murdered inside, THE Turkish fiancee of mur- lines of the UN Human Rights “I don’t think the world The report said there was lamented that she had “been dered Saudi journalist Jamal Council in Geneva, speaking can afford to turn a blind evidence of the crime scene a witness of horrendous mur- Khashoggi on Tuesday ap- through a translator. eye or to turn the page on being “thoroughly, even fo- der, political murder.” pealed for an international Her comments came af- a killing such as that of Mr rensically, cleaned” by the She said that she had investigation into his “pre- ter the UN special rapporteur Khashoggi,” Callamard, who Saudis, in what “may amount yet to recover from the ex- meditated” killing amid evi- on extrajudicial, summary or also took part in Tuesday’s to obstructing justice”. perience, pointing out that dence of high-level Saudi in- arbitrary executions, Agnes event, said. “The investigation that Khashoggi’s body, which is volvement. Callamard, released a damn- Riyadh initially said it had is run in Saudi Arabia is not known to have been dismem- Khashoggi, a Washing- ing report that found “cred- no knowledge of Khashoggi’s legitimate,” Cengiz said, bered, has not been found. ton Post contributor and US ible evidence” linking Saudi fate, but later blamed the hailing Callamard’s report “Since I couldn’t see resident, was killed last Oc- Crown Prince Mohammed murder on rogue agents, and as “significant” and helped his body, I still had a hope, tober by Saudi agents while bin Salman to the killing. Saudi prosecutors have ab- avoid the case being “swept like, is he really constrained at Saudi Arabia’s consulate The independent rights solved the crown prince of under the carpet”. somewhere.. is he alive?” she in Istanbul to obtain paper- expert, who does not speak responsibility. “A country is accused of said. work ahead of his wedding to for the United Nations but re- But Callamard’s report Hatice Cengiz, writer and fiancee of the murdered Saudi journalist a murder... It is really a huge But she insisted that her Hatice Cengiz. ports her findings to it, called said probes by Saudi Arabia Jamal Khashoggi, takes part in an event called “Silencing Dissident” scandal,” she said. Cengiz, fiance’s murder was far more “There is an urgent need on UN Secretary General An- and Turkey “failed to meet at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, on Tuesday. (REUTERS) who was standing outside the than a personal trauma.

Mauritania WASHINGTON-TEHRAN TUSSLE CONTINUES cracks down Tehran vows to ditch on two oppn US sanctions scuttle any parties after more nuclear curbs election AFP chance of diplomacy: Iran TEHRAN Trump lashes AFP IRAN will “resolutely” abandon NOUAKCHOTT more commitments under a 2015 out at Iran White House nuclear deal with world pow- MAURITANIAN police ers on July 7, Fars News Agency raided the headquarters actions mean it is reported on Tuesday quoting a of two opposition parties, mentally retarded, “note” from a top security official. closing one of them amid Tehran had announced high tension followed a says Rouhani on May 8 that it was suspend- disputed outcome to presi- ing two of its 2015 pledges and dential elections, sources REUTERS gave Europe, China and Russia said Tuesday. DUBAI a two-month ultimatum to help The operation late Iran circumvent US sanctions Monday came after police NEW US sanctions against and sell its oil or it would aban- US President Donald J Trump. clashed with opposition Iran’s supreme leader and don two more commitments. supporters angered over the foreign minister have closed Last year Washington US: President Donald Trump declared victory of ruling off diplomacy, Iran said on withdrew from the landmark on Tuesday threatened to party candidate Mohamed Tuesday, blaming the United nuclear deal and reimposed attack Iran in retaliation for Ould Ghazouani, they said. States for abandoning the sanctions on Tehran, and Eu- any strikes by Tehran “on A former general and only route to peace just days rope’s efforts so far to help Iran anything American,” after long-time ally of outgoing after the two foes came within economically benefit from the Iran said new US sanctions president Mohamed Ould minutes of conflict. accord have been dismissed by precluded any diplomacy Abdel Aziz, Ghazouani was US President Donald Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah and called the White House credited with 52 percent Trump signed an executive Ali Khamenei as a “bitter joke”. actions “mentally retarded.” of the ballot, averting the order imposing sanctions on “As of July 7, Iran will force- “Iran’s very ignorant and need for a runoff vote. Monday against Supreme fully take the second step of re- insulting statement, put out “Police arrived at the Leader Ayatollah Ali Khame- ducing its commitments” to the today, only shows that they headquarters of candidate nei and other senior figures. Iranian supreme leader Ayatollha Ali Khamenei leads the Eid al Fitr prayer in Tehran, recently. (EPA-EFE) nuclear deal, Rear Admiral Ali do not understand reality. Biram (Ould Dah Ould Sanctions against Foreign Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Any attack by Iran on any- Abeid) and tossed teargas Minister Mohmmad Javad Za- diplomacy,” Iranian Foreign own comparatively measured Supreme National Security Coun- thing American will be met grenades inside, smashing rif are expected later this week. Ministry spokesman Abbas “Trump’s desperate adminis- tone. Rouhani and his cabinet cil, was quoted as saying by Fars. with great and overwhelming windows and doors, mak- The moves came after Iran Mousavi said on Twitter. tration is destroying estab- run Iran’s day-to-day affairs, This was so “countries who force. In some areas, over- ing the place unusable,” shot down a US drone last “Trump’s desperate ad- lished international mecha- while Khamenei, in power interpreted Iran’s ‘patience’ whelming will mean oblitera- Abeid’s spokesman, Ham- week and Trump called off a ministration is destroying since 1989, is Iran’s ultimate with weakness and inaction re- tion,” Trump said in a Twitter mada Ould Lehbouss, said retaliatory air strike minutes the established international nisms for maintaining world authority. alise that Iran’s answer to the post. (REUTERS) on Tuesday. before impact, which would mechanisms for maintain- peace and security.” “The White House actions American drone’s violation of its They also raided the have been the first time the ing world peace and security,” mean it is mentally retard- airspace will be no different than headquarters of opposition United States had bombed Mousavi tweeted. tions on promises to open Iran ed,” Rouhani said. “Tehran’s its reaction to devious political pulled back at the last minute. candidate Kane Hamidou Iran in decades of hostility be- In a televised address, up to the world, described strategic patience does not efforts to limit Iranian people’s Shamkhani slammed Eu- Baba, the four candidates tween them. President Hassan Rouhani the US moves as desperate mean we have fear.” Russian absolute rights,” he added. Rus- rope’s “political insolence” for told a press conference “Imposing useless sanc- said sanctions against Khame- and called the White House Foreign Minister Sergei Lav- sia, a key ally of Iran, on Tues- expecting Iran to continue its late Monday. His premises tions on Iran’s Supreme nei would have no practical “mentally retarded” - an insult rov said the situation around day backed Iran’s version of commitments without them were closed by the authori- Leader and the commander impact because the cleric had Iranian officials have used Iran was developing toward events. US President Donald fulfilling their end of the deal ties, opposition sources of Iran’s diplomacy is the per- no assets abroad. Rouhani, a in the past about Trump but a dangerous scenario, RIA Trump said he ordered retalia- and said it showed a “lack of said on Tuesday. manent closure of the path of pragmatist who won two elec- a departure from Rouhani’s news agency reported. tory air strikes against Iran but will” to face the US. The two buildings, lo- cated close to each other in the capital Nouakchott, were deserted early Tues- day and rocks used to form Palestinians rally against US peace plan roadblocks and burned In climate apartheid, world’s poor tyres were scattered out- AFP tions in Ramallah and He- tion Organisation (PLO) and side, an reporter saw. RAMALLAH bron, a journalist said. The other groups raised fears of The government re- US is set to roll out economic widespread clashes, but they to suffer most from disasters: UN fused to comment. The THOUSANDS of Palestin- proposals at a conference in did not materialise. vote on Saturday had been ians demonstrated on Tues- Bahrain later Tuesday aimed A general strike was REUTERS touted as a historic mo- day throughout the occupied at paving the way towards a called for in the Hamas- GENEVA ment in the conservative West Bank and the Gaza peace process between the run Gaza Strip and most Saharan desert nation, Strip against the launch of Israelis and the Palestinians. shops and restaurants in THE world is on course for “cli- marking its first democrat- the US administration’s Mid- But the Palestinians are the enclave were closed, mate apartheid”, where the rich ic transition after decades. dle East peace plan. boycotting the event, ac- a journalist said. Demon- buy their way out of the worst ef- Around 3,000 people cusing President Donald strators at a small female- fects of global warming while the protested in Nablus in the Trump’s administration of led protest in northern poor bear the brunt, a UN human northern West Bank, with pro-Israel bias. Rallying calls Gaza burned pictures of rights report said on Tuesday. dozens attending demonstra- from the Palestine Libera- Trump, a journalist said. The report, submitted to NEWS the UN Human Rights Coun- cil by its special rapporteur on IN BRIEF extreme poverty, Philip Alston, said business was supposed to 6 newborns die at play a vital role in coping with Tunisian hospital climate change, but could not be in three days ‘No backtrack’ on Russia relied on to look after the poor. “An over-reliance on the TUNIS: Six babies died in private sector could lead to a (File photo) Climate change protesters hold up a banner near the recent days at a hospital in missile deal, says Erdogan climate apartheid scenario in Bank of England. Tunisia, the ministry of health which the wealthy pay to escape said on Tuesday, around AFP terpart Donald Trump to de- overheating, hunger, and con- lions will face food insecurity, strophic warming now seems three months after a similar ANKARA fuse tensions when they meet flict, while the rest of the world forced migration, disease, and like a best-case scenario.” Since incident at another clinic. on the sidelines of the G20 is left to suffer,” he wrote. death.” His report criticised gov- 1980, the United States alone The newborns died between PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip summit in Osaka, Japan later He cited vulnerable New ernments for doing little more had suffered 241 weather and Saturday and Monday at the Erdogan said Tuesday that this week. Yorkers being stranded without than sending officials to confer- climate disasters costing $1 bil- neonatal section of a hospital NATO-member Turkey would The US has given Turkey a power or healthcare when Hur- ences to make “sombre speech- lion or more, at a cumulative in the coastal town of Nabeul, take delivery of Russia’s S-400 deadline of July 31 to drop the ricane Sandy hit in 2012, while es”, even though scientists and cost of $1.6 trillion. located around 60 kilometres missile defence system in July purchase of the S-400 system, “the Goldman Sachs headquar- climate activists have been ring- There had been some posi- south-east of the capital Tu- — a deal that has created ten- or face sanctions and removal ters was protected by tens of ing alarm bells since the 1970s. tive developments, with renew- nis. The ministry said prelimi- sions with the United States. from the United States’ F-35 thousands of its own sandbags “Thirty years of conven- able energy prices falling, coal nary data showed the infants “The issue of S-400 is an fighter jet programme. and power from its generator”. tions appear to have done becoming uncompetitive, emis- died of natural causes. Four issue directly related to our Turkey has plans to buy Relying exclusively on the very little. From Toronto to sions declining in 49 countries, were born premature and two sovereignty and we will not 100 F-35s, and has lucrative private sector to protect against Noordwijk to Rio to Kyoto to and 7,000 cities, 245 regions, suffered from critical heart backtrack from that,” Erdogan contracts to build parts of the extreme weather and rising Paris, the language has been and 6,000 companies commit- and immunity conditions. A said in a televised speech. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. jet. Relations with Washing- seas “would almost guarantee remarkably similar as States ting to climate mitigation. medical team has gone to “God willing, the delivery ton have deteriorated over massive human rights viola- continue to kick the can down However, despite ending the hospital to investigate the of the S-400 will start next not need to get permission, various issues, including the tions, with the wealthy catered the road,” Alston wrote. “States its reliance on coal, China was causes further, the ministry month,” he said. let alone bow to pressure.” S-400 deal and US support to and the poorest left behind”, have marched past every scien- still exporting coal-fired power added. (DPA) “In order to meet its se- Erdogan has vowed to use his for a Syrian Kurdish militia he wrote. “Even under the best- tific warning and threshold, and plants and failing to crack down curity needs, Turkey... does good relations with US coun- viewed as terrorists by Turkey. case scenario, hundreds of mil- what was once considered cata- on its own methane emissions. 08 Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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

Keep Pressing China On Human Rights Egypt’s Gulag Helped To Kill Besides addressing trade dispute, a planned G-20 ‘extended meet’ between Trump and Xi should give Its Only Elected President the US president enough time to remind his Chinese Morsi’s death should be a wake-up call for US leaders. Trump and Pompeo counterpart of the human rights violations in China must pressure the Sisi govt to make the country’s prisons more humane S President Donald Trump tweeted that Trump said. he’ll have an “extended meeting” with The president of the United States has ELI LAKE UChina President Xi Jinping at the G-20 multiple arguments with China, and mer- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE summit in Japan this week. cantilism is just one of them. Resolving the nations’ trade dispute, Human rights are another. They have HEN Egypt’s first and only and getting China to abide by international worsened substantially since Xi became elected president, Mohamed trade rules, is the top priority. Also on the president in 2013, said University of Wash- Morsi, dropped dead in a court- agenda is North Korea, which Xi visited en ington Professor David Bachman, a former room last week, Washington route to Japan. But a long meeting should chair of its China studies programme. Last Wbarely noticed. President Donald also provide time for the president to re- year the world became aware of internment Trump was focused on the crisis in Iran. mind Xi that America is troubled by human camps where China is “re-educating” per- His administration has made clear that rights violations in China. haps 1 million Muslims. Tolerance has also autocratic allies like Egyptian President Trump missed an opportunity earlier diminished for Christians and some Bud- Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi will not be shamed this month to support demonstrators in dhist communities, and human rights law- and cajoled for how they treat their dis- Hong Kong. They were protesting legisla- yers are being severely persecuted, Bach- sidents. Besides, Morsi was a member tion that would enable China to extradite man noted. of the Muslim Brotherhood, which the criminal suspects from the autonomous Still, trade will dominate this week’s Trump administration has considered island, potentially including political dis- meeting. Trump is under pressure to re- designating as a terrorist organisation. sidents. The bill was paused after massive solve a dispute that cost American consum- Morsi’s death, however, should be a protests, a striking uprising against China ers and businesses an estimated $4.4 billion wake-up call, particularly for Secretary of extending its authoritarianism. per month last year. While that economic State Mike Pompeo. In a letter to Pompeo, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met hardship cannot continue forever, the US a bipartisan group of Egypt experts says with a Hong Kong pro-democracy leader must get China to improve its trade behav- that Morsi’s death was likely a result of and expressed concern that Hong Kong’s iour or the pain will have been for naught. the poor conditions of his incarceration. rights were threatened by the legislation. Trump and Xi may not reach a deal. One “Not only was Morsi kept in prolonged to- Vice President Mike Pence also sharply clue will be whether the discussion does tal isolation and allowed only three family criticised China in October. But Trump was turn to human rights — Bachman said that visits over six years,” reads the letter from markedly circumspect. In a June 17 inter- may be a sign that trade talks have broken the Working Group on Egypt. “Prison of- view with Time magazine, Trump said the down. That outcome would not be a com- ficials denied him medical treatment for protests were effective but declined to speak plete failure. diabetes as well as kidney and liver con- for their cause. One way or another, Trump should ditions.” Indeed, a British parliamentary “I have our own argument with China, take every opportunity to advocate for hu- investigation warned more than a year and I think it’s going to work out success- man rights and support those pushing back ago that Morsi may die as a result of his gruntled Islamists who had infiltrated fully, but I’m going to let China and the against tyranny — even if it adds another treatment in prison. Morsi’s treatment was notably cruel, the military. Sadat’s successor, Hosni protesters work out their own problem,” wrinkle to complicated trade negotiations. And while it may be easy for the Trump it was not unusual. Of the 60,000 Mubarak, didn’t know that his military (Tribune News Service) administration to dismiss this kind of ad- political prisoners in Egypt’s would defy his orders to use lethal force vocacy from human-rights groups, the overcrowded jails, many lack basic against the citizens who had gathered in working group is different. Until this year, sanitation. Higher-profile prisoners Tahrir Square. Elliott Abrams, who currently serves as Amy Hawthorne, the research director Trump’s special representative for Ven- often endure months, and some- at the Project on Middle East Democracy ezuela, was a member. times years, of solitary confinement and a member of the working group, told Sadly, Morsi is hardly the only Egyp- me the cruel conditions of Sisi’s prisons A GOP Senator’s Attempt To tian prisoner suffering through gulag-like Mustafa Kassem, a US businessman, was could create a backlash: It “drives people conditions. As the letter says, “while Mor- arrested when Egyptians were rounded underground, widening the base of people si’s treatment was notably cruel, it was up during the 2013 coup that initially who have serious grievances against the Police Internet Speech not unusual.” brought Sisi to power. His initial crime, regime.” Of the 60,000 political prisoners in according to his brother-in-law, was that Al Qaeda’s current leader, Ayman al SUPPOSEDLY conservative US Senator of 1996 that protects these platforms from Egypt’s overcrowded jails, many lack ba- he handed over his US passport to an Zawahiri, was tortured in an Egyptian from Missouri — a man who claims to legal liability for libelous user content due sic sanitation, the letter says. Higher-pro- Egyptian soldier, thinking it would pro- prison. His experience there has helped A believe in limited government, under- to the fact that they’re theoretically neutral file prisoners often endure months, and tect him. Instead, he was accused of being nurse his radicalism ever since. stand the First Amendment to the Consti- forums, not curated like newspapers. sometimes years, of solitary confinement. a spy. As a diabetic with a heart condition, Sisi may think he needs these dun- tution and respect our nation’s traditions But, his twisted logic goes, since those It would be bad enough if Sisi’s pris- his family fears that his death is imminent geons to keep his enemies down. But he’s of free enterprise — insults all three with a websites now often seek to sideline some ons were filled only with members of the if he remains in Egyptian jail. only sowing the seeds of his eventual de- birdbrained bill to establish a “fairness doc- hateful speech — Louis Farrakhan calling Muslim Brotherhood. But this treatment If a state is going to imprison people, mise. Pompeo has an opportunity to re- trine” for social media companies. Jews insects, or Alex Jones calling Newtown applies to a range of Egyptians with a it owes them basic medical care. This is mind him of his folly — and to take the Under the pretext of stopping supposed victims crisis actors, to name two examples wide variety of political views. Sami Anan, as true for convicted criminals as it is for kind of stand for democracy and human bias against conservatives, Senator Josh — they must prove they aren’t being biased a former chief of staff to Egypt’s military political prisoners, who should not be de- rights that should be the bedrock of US Hawley would empower federal bureau- in their decisionmaking, or risk losing the who was arrested while running against tained in the first place. foreign policy. crats to regulate sites like Facebook, Twit- law’s special protections. Sisi in the 2018 election, has suffered a There is also a strong national interest ter, YouTube and others, effectively forcing This is madness. Twitter, Facebook and serious infection since his incarceration. reason that Pompeo and Trump should (Eli Lake is a Bloomberg Opin- those private publishers to publish offen- other sites surely make mistakes, failing to Hisham Geneina, a former state auditor pressure Sisi to make his prisons more ion columnist covering national sive content or expose themselves to crip- boot truly odious content, like incitement who exposed corruption in the military, humane. security and foreign policy. He pling lawsuits. to commit acts of terror, while sometimes has been denied medical treatment for Egypt’s modern dictators never know was the senior national security Hawley’s target is a little-known part of freezing or cancelling the accounts of people injuries sustained during a mob attack. when their foes will strike. But strike they correspondent for the Daily Beast the federal Communications Decency Act who simply challenge prevailing orthodoxy. There are thousands of similar cases, the always do. Gamal Abdel Nasser came to and covered national security and (Tribune News Service) letter says. power in a military coup. His successor, intelligence for the Washington Sisi’s jails also hold American citizens. Anwar Sadat, was assassinated by dis- Times, the New York Sun and UPI) Revolt Against The Tyranny Of High Heels In Japan #KuToo movement has blown up from an online protest into a street wide rally as women oppose the mandatory use of high heels at work

THISANKA SIRIPALA piring actress Yumi Ishikawa. When she being forced to wear high heels to work. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE started a part-time job at a funeral home During Diet question time Health Min- while also juggling work in the entertain- ister Takumi Nemoto stirred controversy SOCIAL movement calling to end ment industry she was told to wear high by showing very little sympathy to the peti- compulsory high heels and pumps heels of between 5 and 7 centimetres as tion. He indidcated that he had no inten- for women at work initially made a part of the dress code for women. On tion of supporting a ban on high heels in A headway over social media with Twitter Ishikawa has been vocal about the dress codes, saying that “it’s generally ac- the hashtag #KuToo — an amalgam of discomfort and health problems women cepted by society that wearing high heels is the global #MeToo movement and the working long hours in the service industry necessary and reasonable in workplaces.” Japanese words for “shoes” (kutsu) and experience, asking, “Why do we have to in- At the same Diet session, Deputy Health “pain” (kutsū). Since its inception, #Ku- jure our feet while working when men are Minister Emiko Takagai disagreed with Too has blown up from an online protest allowed to wear flat shoes?” Since launch- Nemoto, arguing she did not believe wom- into a street wide demonstration in Tokyo ing the online petition in February, Ishi- en should be forced to wear pumps at work. against sexist dress codes. kawa has made global headlines and visited Kanako Otsuji, a member of the opposi- An online petition presented to the the Diet for an emergency meeting called tion Constitutional Democratic Party, also Ministry of Health in early June collected “Farewell to forced pumps.” She points out Women on online forums have shared the safety disadvantages high heels bring pointed out that mandatory heels can be a 19,000 signatures pushing for legal meas- company business norms in Japan are en- in concrete jungles like Tokyo, which is made up of high rises and skyscrapers form of harassment, arguing, “It’s an abuse ures against companies that order manda- trenched with gender discrimination. of power if a worker with an injured foot is tory gender-based work dress codes. The Doctors say a woman’s spine can re- shared the safety disadvantages high heels ly addressed in workplace labour issues, in forced to wear high heels.” Shinobu Naito, figure has since risen to 29,300 signatures. veal how many years high heels were worn bring in concrete jungles like Tokyo, which favour of upholding traditional business deputy chief researcher at the Japan Insti- A Health Ministry official responded by in their lifetime. According to a Living is made up of high rises and skyscrapers. etiquette, uniformity, and presentation. tute for Labor Policy and Training(JILPT), “firmly accepting the documents requests” How Research Institute study on the im- In a disaster situation such as an earth- Now, for the first time the #KuToo move- echoed protestors’ concerns saying pumps but dodged responsibility saying it was pact high heels have on women’s physical quake, where elevators would be out of ment has drawn attention to women’s and heels have been scientifically proven “difficult” for a government to decree what health, roughly 82 percent of women who use, running down the stairs in pumps voices demanding high heels be a matter to increase health problems and the risk of should be prohibited. Instead, dress codes work full-time said they experience prob- from the upper floors of a building can be of individual choice rather than required accidents. “In terms of health hazards and “should be discussed between labour and lems with their feet while 45 percent suf- life threatening and a burden when trying by dress codes. disaster risks, it’s obvious the disadvan- management at each workplace,” the of- fered from “deformation of feet and toes” to make an escape for one’s life. A questionnaire conducted by Business tage is high,” he argued. Such policies, in ficial said. with conditions such as hallux valgus. However, the connection between Insider Japan revealed that out of 207 re- his mind, are “likely” the result of “sexual Leading the #KuToo movement is as- Women on online forums have also shoes and health and safety has been rare- spondents, 60 percent answered they were discrimination.”

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THE OPINION AND ANALYSIS PAGES ARE THE AUTHORS’ OWN. QATAR TRIBUNE BEARS NO RESPONSIBILITY. Asia / Europe / Americas Wednesday, June 26, 2019 09 Pompeo makes unannounced Johnson breaks cover visit to Kabul in UK leadership race REUTERS KABUL The frontrunner US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met Afghan Presi- to replace May dent Ashraf Ghani during an defends his unannounced visit to Kabul on Tuesday to discuss ongo- Brexit strategy ing peace talks with the Tali- ban and the security situation AFP ahead of Afghan presidential LONDON polls in September. “With so much going on in BORIS Johnson broke cover the world right now it’s some- on Tuesday after accusations times easy to forget about of ducking scrutiny in his bid America’s commitment here US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. to become Britain’s next prime to Afghanistan, but the world minister, defending his Brexit should know that the Trump agreed on a timeline to do so,” strategy but saying it would be administration has not for- said Pompeo. “unfair” to discuss his private gotten, the American people “We agree that peace is life. have not forgotten,” Pompeo our highest priority and that The frontrunner to replace said in Kabul. His visit to Af- Afghanistan must never again Prime Minister Theresa May ghanistan comes ahead of a serve as a platform for inter- gave a series of broadcast in- seventh round of peace talks national terrorism.” He said terviews and arranged several between Taliban leaders and the two sides are nearly ready campaign events, after his ri- US officials. to conclude a draft text out- val Jeremy Hunt had urged The talks between the lining the Taliban’s commit- him not to be a “coward” by United States and the Taliban ment to join fellow Afghans shunning media appearances. will focus on working out a in ensuring that Afghan soil It came as the ruling Con- timeline for the withdrawal of never again becomes a safe servatives set the date to an- US-led troops from Afghani- haven for “terrorists”. nounce the winner of the race stan and on a Taliban guaran- “All sides agree that fi- to become party leader — and tee that militants will not plot nalizing a US-Taliban un- therefore premier – as July 23. attacks from Afghan soil. derstanding on terrorism Just 160,000 party mem- Boris Johnson, a leadership candidate for Britain’s Conservative Party, leaves a pub in Oxshott, Surrey, Britain, on Tuesday. (REUTERS) “While we’ve made clear and foreign troop presence bers will decide between cur- to the Taliban that were pre- will open the door to intra- rent foreign minister Hunt said to be ready to bring down pared to remove our forces, I Afghan dialogue and nego- and his predecessor Johnson Johnson challenges Hunt to back Brexit deadline a Johnson government to stop want to be clear, we’ve not yet tiation,” Pompeo said. in the ballot, which was trig- LONDON: Boris Johnson challenged his rival for Britain’s leadership on Tuesday to deliver Brexit by this “no deal” scenario. gered by May’s resignation the end of October whatever happens, only to be accused once again of trying to avoid scrutiny. He Johnson and Hunt were earlier this month as her bid to followed up with a letter to Jeremy Hunt, challenging him to commit to keeping to the latest delayed selected from a wide field US Secretary of State faces steer Britain out of the Euro- Brexit date of October 31, “deal or no deal”. “We must not kick the can down the road again,” he of candidates by Conserva- thorny issues on India visit pean Union collapsed. wrote in the message posted on Twitter. Johnson was a leading campaigner for Brexit in the 2016 tive MPs. Both men are tak- Johnson is known for his EU referendum, whereas Hunt backed staying in the bloc —- a disadvantage among the largely ing part in 16 party meetings NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived on Tuesday big personality but has been eurosceptic Conservative membership. But Hunt hit back at Johnson’s letter by asking again why his around Britain, and although for talks with Indian leaders in New Delhi, where he is expected to keeping a low profile during the rival refused to attend a Sky News TV debate that had been planned for Tuesday evening. Critics of one TV debate was cancelled tackle a host of delicate issues from trade to India’s longstanding campaign, in what appears to Johnson question his position on Brexit, asking how he can maintain the support he has secured Tuesday after Johnson re- defence and energy ties to Russia and Iran. Just ahead of his visit, be a bid by his team to stop him among die-hard eurosceptic Conservative MPs and moderates alike. (AFP) fused to take part, another is New Delhi imposed tariffs on some US goods after President Don- from making any major gaffes. planned for July 9. ald Trump’s administration threw India out of a group of countries But since a story broke last Hunt, who took over as that were allowed duty free access for some of their products into week about a noisy row with them into things that... in a his position on how Britain he would need the cooperation foreign minister when John- the large US market. “We expect trade and ecommerce to figure in his girlfriend that prompted way that is not fair on them”. would leave the European Un- of Brussels to cushion any eco- son quit last year, is the un- the meetings with the PM and the foreign minister, we are ready to a police visit, but no further However, in a radio inter- ion, the biggest challenge fac- nomic disruption, telling LBC derdog and as such has taken engage them on data issues,” said an Indian government official. In action, he has come under in- view on Tuesday, he refused ing the country’s next leader. radio: “There has to be agree- every opportunity to give in- recent weeks, the United States has also stepped up pressure on creasing pressure to break his to explain how a photo of him He has promised to deliver ment on both sides.” Busi- terviews and pose for photos. India not to proceed with its purchase of S-400 surface-to-air mis- silence. and his girlfriend holding Brexit on the latest delayed nesses fear leaving Britain’s On Brexit, Hunt too has sile systems from Russia. India says the missiles are necessary to He told the BBC late Mon- hands in a countryside setting deadline of October 31 — tell- closest trading partner with no said he is willing to accept a bolster defences against China, but Washington has said it would day that he had never spoken made its way to the newspa- ing TalkRadio it would happen new arrangements would be “no deal” departure, but says prefer India to consider other options including US defence firms for about his loved ones in public pers. Johnson has also faced “do or die, come what may”. catastrophic. Around a dozen he is prepared to delay Brexit alternative weapons systems. (REUTERS) because “if you do, you drag repeated demands to clarify But he acknowledged that Conservative MPs are also to get an agreement.

In a legal first, court 11 held for torturing Muslim Sri Lanka police overturn local faults France over Paris air pollution man to death in India council ban on Muslim traders MONTREUIL: A court on Tues- day found the French state had AFP failed to take sufficient steps AFP a mob in Jharkhand state forces Karthik S said. Media reports COLOMBO to limit air pollution around NEW DELHI him to chant “Jai Sri Ram”–hail said Ansari’s wife has accused Paris, a legal first in the country Lord Ram–a slogan widely used police of deliberately taking SRI Lanka’s police on Tuesday hailed by environmental cam- INDIAN police arrested 11 peo- by Hindu hardliners. him to jail first – instead of a stepped in to prevent a local paigners as a victory for victims ple Tuesday over the killing of a Ansari had been accused by hospital – despite the critical council from banning Muslim of dirty air. The case at the Muslim man who was tortured villagers of carrying out a bur- injuries he suffered. traders from a weekly fair in administrative court in Mon- and forced to chant Hindu slo- glary. He was tied to a pole and Minority Affairs Minister another backlash from the dev- treuil outside Paris was brought gans in the latest mob violence beaten for up to 12 hours before Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi con- astating Easter attacks blamed by a mother and daughter who to shock the nation. police first detained him in Serai- demned the killing however, on Islamic extremists. argued their health had been Two police officers have kela, and then took him to hospi- and said the government would The local government body Sri Lankan ex-president Mahinda Rajapakse (centre) looks on during harmed by the air in a notori- also been suspended over the tal — where he died Saturday. not let a “destructive agenda” had ordered minority Muslims a remembrance ceremony in Colombo, recently. (AFP) ously congested area of the handling of the lynching of “We have arrested 11 peo- dominate India’s development not to participate in the farmer’s city. But the court also said Tabrez Ansari, captured on a ple. Two police have also been efforts. “People who are in- market in the town of Danko- cause we can’t allow this Islamo- political party affiliated to former it did not find any direct link video that went viral on Indian suspended because they failed volved in such incidents have tuwa, 47 kilometres north of phobia,” local police Superin- president Mahinda Rajapakse between the pair’s health prob- social media. to inform seniors about the case only one motive – to spoil the the capital. “We got a court or- tendent KA B Kumarapeli said ordered Muslims to stay away, lems and failures of the state, The 24-year-old is seen in and tried to manage it at their positive atmosphere created by der against the Wennappuwa by telephone. He said the local saying their presence could trig- throwing out their demand for the video crying and pleading as level,” Seraikela police chief the government,” he said. Pradeshiya Saba (council) be- council chairman representing a ger violence in the region. damages. (AFP)

Mexico says will Trump makes Melania spokeswoman not detain migrants new White House press secretary Europe braces for heatwave as mercury at border with US expects to rise above 40 degrees AFP MEXICO CITY DPA sius on Tuesday, as a heatwave BERLIN dubbed Ulla was making its MEXICO’S president said way across the country. Tem- Tuesday the 15,000 troops LARGE parts of Europe are peratures were particularly his government has deployed expecting exceptionally warm high in south-western Germa- to the US border do not have summer weather this week, ny, with the mercury reaching orders to stop migrants from prompting public health con- close to 40 degrees in some ar- crossing, and vowed to inves- (File photo) Stephanie Grisham, spokesperson for Melania Trump, arrives cerns. In France, where a 2003 eas. Many schools were forced tigate a controversial deten- for a campaign rally with US President Donald Trump in Orlando. heatwave has been blamed for to send children home. tion last week. 15,000 deaths, Health Minis- Andreas Matzarakis of the “No such order has been WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday named Steph- ter Agnes Buzyn appealed to DWD warned that not only issued, and we are going to anie Grisham — until now spokeswoman for his wife Melania the public to make “an effort the heat, but also UV rays are review that case, so that it — the chief White House press secretary, taking over an office of solidarity.” a health risk, and advised the doesn’t happen again, because that has seen sharply deteriorating relations with the media. The With temperatures ex- public to stay out of the sun that’s not our job,” President appointment, announced by Melania Trump on Twitter, replaces pected to climb up and beyond completely between 1 and 3 Andres Manuel Lopez Obra- the outgoing Sarah Sanders, who oversaw the near ending of once 40 degrees in some parts of pm. In the town of Feldkirchen dor told a press conference. traditional daily White House press briefings and fought repeatedly the country, she urged people near Munich, a woman acci- He made the comment with journalists who accused her of lying. to check on elderly and hand- People cool themselves down in the fountain of the Trocadero esplanade dentally locked her child in her after a journalist’s images Grisham will also hold the more strategic post of communica- icapped neighbours and offer in Paris, on Tuesday with the Eiffel Tower on the background. (AFP) car and police were forced to of heavily armed National tions director, the first lady tweeted. “I am pleased to announce @ water and shade to homeless break into it to rescue the child. Guardsmen forcibly detaining StephGrisham45 will be the next @PressSec & Comms Director!” people. Paris authorities are set- pone to next week final exams DWD meteorologist two women and a young girl at Melania Trump wrote. “She has been with us since 2015 - @POTUS National weather agency ting up extra drinking foun- for secondary school students, Sabine Krueger said the the edge of the Rio Grande riv- & I can think of no better person to serve the Administration & our Meteo France issued an or- tains and water misting devic- to spare them from having to weather was due to break er triggered backlash in Mex- country.” Grisham is a Trump loyalist, having joined his presidential ange “heatwave” warning for es. Air conditioned spaces will sit through them under ex- German records on Wednes- ico, whose government faces campaign back in 2015 and winning a reputation as a tough opera- large parts of central and east- be opened in the afternoons treme heat. day, with temperatures of 39 pressure from US President tor in the first lady’s office. Melania Trump’s White House activities ern France, warning that the for vulnerable people. In Germany, weather agen- degrees Celsius in the region Donald Trump to slow a surge -- principally a campaign for helping children that she calls #BeBest heat would climax between Furthermore, the govern- cy DWD said temperatures around Frankfurt and above of Central American migrants. -- receive relatively little media attention. (AFP) Wednesday and Friday. ment decided Monday to post- would reach 38 degrees Cel- 40 in some other places. India warns e-com firms like Amazon, Flipkart over discounts PAGE 12

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019

DOW26,587.61 QE 10,450.59 SENSEX 39,434.94 GOLD 1,428.50 EU watchdogs call for more -139.93 PTS -54.75 PTS +311.98 PTS +0.73% detail on FB’s Libra PAGE 12 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.45 BRENT 65.00 +0.22% WTI 57.81 -0.16% SILVER -0.10% Wall Street sinks on trade Hassad buys key stake in jitters; tech firms lead fall Sunrise Foods Rate-sensitive bank stocks were down 0.3%, as US benchmark yields fell below the closely watched 2% level

REUTERS interest rate cuts beginning as International NEW YORK early as July. The Dow Jones Industrial TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK WALL Street lost ground on Average fell 39.64 points, or DOHA Tuesday as simmering geo- 0.15 percent, to 26,687.9, political and trade concerns, the S&P 500 lost 9.33 points, HASSAD, Qatar’s leading in- combined with disappointing or 0.32 percent, to 2,936.02 vestor in the food sector, has economic data, kept buyers and the Nasdaq Composite acquired a significant minority at bay and investors looked dropped 48.90 points, or 0.61 equity stake in Sunrise Foods to remarks from US Federal percent, to 7,956.80. International, the world’s larg- Reserve chair Jerome Powell Of the 11 major indexes in est supplier of organic grains expected later in the session. the S&P 500, seven were in and oilseeds, the company an- Technology companies led negative territory, with com- nounced on Tuesday. all three major US stock in- munications services seeing Sunrise Foods is based in dexes into the red ahead Pow- the biggest percentage drop. Canada, and markets its prod- ell’s speech and the question- Rate-sensitive bank stocks ucts in US and European mar- and-answer session to follow, were down 0.3 percent, as US kets. which will be scrutinized by benchmark yields fell below The company has facilities market participants for clues the closely watched 2 percent in US, Canada and Turkey, as to when and by how much level. and its business spans from the central bank will cut key The healthcare sector the Black Sea Region across interest rates. edged up 0.2 percent, boosted Europe to North America. This investment would “It’s not an all-red day by news of a multi-billion dol- Hassad’s CEO Mohamed al but it’s pretty much a risk-off lar deal. Sadah said, “We are delighted benefit Hassad commer- day with money moving into AbbVie Inc said it would to enter into a long-term stra- cially in the coming years, defensive names,” said Tim buy Allergan Plc for about tegic partnership with Sunrise as the market demand for Ghriskey, chief investment $63 billion, sending the Foods”. organic products continues strategist at Inverness Coun- Botox-maker’s shares up by Sadah also explained that to grow exponentially sel in New York. 26.7 percent. AbbVie’s stock this investment would benefit globally due to the Despite Tuesday’s sell- dropped 15.2 percent on the Hassad commercially in the off, June is shaping up to be File photo of a trader at the New York Stock Exchange. (AFP) news. coming years, as the market continuing shift in consumer a good month for US equities. Declining issues outnum- demand for organic products behaviour The benchmark S&P 500 is is “comfortable with any out- Ghriskey added. “Expecta- US Commerce Department bered advancing ones on the continues to grow exponen- still hovering within a percent come” arising from an ex- tions for that meeting are and the Conference Board. NYSE by a 1.11-to-1 ratio; on tially globally due to the con- Hassad CEO Mohamed al of its all-time high reached pected meeting with Chinese low, even pessimistic.” On the Increasing signs of eco- Nasdaq, a 1.15-to-1 ratio fa- tinuing shift in consumer be- Sadah last Thursday. President Xi Jinping at the economic front, sales of newly nomic softness, especially re- vored decliners. haviour. Still, anxieties stemming Group of 20 summit conven- constructed homes and con- lated to the trade disputes be- The S&P 500 posted 28 The investment is antici- from the ongoing US-China ing in Japan on Friday. sumer confidence numbers tween the United States and new 52-week highs and 5 new pated to be completed in the Sunrise and its majority share- trade war found no relief in “The upcoming meeting both came in well below econ- its major trading partners, lows; the Nasdaq Composite fourth quarter of 2019. holder in connection with the a White House official’s re- between Xi and Trump is be- omist expectations, according helped prompt the Federal recorded 19 new highs and 64 Cooperatieve Rabobank is transaction, the statement marks that President Trump ing anxiously anticipated,” to separate reports from the Reserve last week to signal new lows. acting as financial advisor to said.

Gold soars to 6-year high as US-Iran tensions mount Russia overtakes Saudi Arabia as REUTERS prospect of an interest rate NEW YORK cut by the Federal Reserve largest crude oil supplier to China knocked demand for the US GOLD soared to almost a currency. six-year high on Tuesday on The yen also benefited REUTERS oil imports hit a monthly re- finery affected crude demand escalating US-Iran tensions from concerns about tensions BEIJING cord. from state refiners that often and US-Sino trade anxiety, between the United States For the first five months of favors Saudi grades as feed- leading traders to pile into and Iran, which said US sanc- RUSSIA became the largest the year, shipments from Rus- stock. safe-haven government debt tions permanently closed the crude oil supplier to China in sia were 30.54 million tonnes Imports of U.S crude came and to snap up the yen and path to diplomacy between May, supported by robust de- or 1.48 million bpd, up 9.8% in at 786,637 tonnes in May, Swiss franc at the expense of the two countries. mand from private refiners percent from a year ago, cus- or 185,240 million bpd, up the dollar. Factors behind gold’s and alongside a fall in supplies toms data showed. from 116,272 bpd in April. Gold has gained 10% in strength include slower global from Iran. Iranian supplies to China For the first five months, price so far this month, climb- growth, “the tinder box of the Imports from Russia came fell to 254,016 bpd in May China’s crude imports from ing above $1,400 an ounce for Middle East with Iran and the in at 6.36 million tonnes in from 789,137 bpd in April and the United States fell 80% first time since August 2013 G20, which may not bring the May, or 1.50 million barrels 763,674 bpd a year ago. from a year ago to 1.35 million after briefly touching the psy- (trade) deal with China that per day (bpd), data from the Chinese oil majors Sin- tonnes or 65,264 bpd. Buying chological barrier on Monday. everybody is expecting,” said General Administration of opec and CNPC skipped Iran File photo shows a VLCC oil tanker at a crude oil terminal in Ningbo has dwindled amid an escala- The dollar, meanwhile, fell George Gero, a managing di- Customs showed on Tuesday. oil purchases for May after the Zhoushan port, Zhejiang province, China. (REUTERS) tion of trade tensions, even to a three-month low against rector at RBC Wealth Man- On a barrels per day basis, expiry of a waiver on US sanc- though the Chinese govern- the euro and dropped to its agement in New York. imports were up 4% from a tions. year ago to 1.108 million bpd. Ongoing refinery mainte- ment has not raised tariffs on weakest against the Japanese Spot gold added 0.8% to year ago, but were flat versus Arrivals from Saudi Ara- That compared with 1.53 mil- nance in the second quarter US oil despite raising duties yen since early January as the $1,430.44 an ounce. April when China’s total crude bia fell 25% last month from a lion bpd in April. such as Sinoepc’s Luoyang re- on US LNG and coal. Musk’s SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket with 24 satellites

REUTERS The two-side booster SpaceX said. funded project that aims to FLORIDA rockets returned safely to The mission, dubbed The mission is one of the become the first spacecraft in Earth, landing on adjacent Space Test Program 2 most challenging in SpaceX earth orbit propelled solely by SPACEX launched its Falcon Air Force landing pads, but (STP-2), is the third for the history, with four separate sunlight, the society, which Heavy rocket on Tuesday from the rocket’s center booster Falcon Heavy rocket, which upper-stage engine burns and has championed solar propul- Kennedy Space Centre in Flor- missed its mark, crashing in SpaceX describes as the three separate orbits to de- sion for decades, says on its ida, carrying 24 experimental the Atlantic ocean. most powerful launch sys- ploy satellites, the company website. satellites in what Elon Musk’s Musk, who predicted trou- said on its website. Falcon Heavy is the most rocket company called one of ble with landing the centre tem in the world The payloads on the satel- powerful operational rocket in the most difficult launches it booster on SpaceX’s drone lites Falcon Heavy is putting the world “by a factor of two,” has attempted. ship in the Atlantic, said on fence, the key contractor for into orbit include an atomic SpaceX says on its website. It The craft blasted off to Twitter early on Tuesday, “It commercial space companies clock NASA is testing for space has the ability to lift into orbit cheers from onlookers at was a long shot.” such as SpaceX. navigation, another testing nearly 64 metric tons (141,000 2:30 a.m. (0630 GMT) af- The mission, dubbed The company is putting new telescope technologies, pounds) - more than a 737 jet- ter a three-hour delay from Space Test Program 2 (STP- satellites into orbit for agen- and a solar sail project part- liner loaded with passengers, the original launch time late 2), is the third for the Falcon cies including NASA and the funded by the Planetary Soci- crew, luggage and fuel. Monday. Heavy rocket, which SpaceX National Oceanic and At- ety, a non-profit organisation Only the Saturn V moon The boosters separated describes as the most power- mospheric Administration headed by Bill Nye, “The Sci- rocket, last flown in 1973 from A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, carrying the US Air Force’s Space safely as the craft began its ful launch system in the world. (NOAA), defense department ence Guy” on television pres- the same launch pad, deliv- Test Program 2 Mission, lifts off from the Kennedy Space Centre in six-hour mission to deploy It was commissioned by laboratories, universities and entations. ered more payload to orbit, it Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Thusrday. (REUTERS) the satellites. the US Department of De- a non-profit organisation, The LightSail is a crowd- says. www.guide.com.qa  Wednesday, June 26, 2019

REAL ESTATE SITUATION WANTED

MARKETING CONSULTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER 2 BEDROOM FLAT IN AL NASR 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN BIN Price: 4,500 MAHMOUD Preferably Female, Bachelor›s Degree College degree or equivalent Photoshop

Contact: 33198151 Price: 5,000 /VSKLY`LHYZVML_WLYPLUJLPU )HZPJ:RPSSZ7YVÄJPLU[JVTW\[LYZRPSSZ 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Hall, Kitchen, PUJS\KPUN4PJYVZVM[6MÄJL:\P[L`LHYZ Contact: 33631325 [OLÄLSKVM:(3,:4(92,;05. A/C, parking, free maintenance 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hall, kitchen, of previous experience as a procurement Knowledgeable of Social Media, with 3 BHK APARTMENT IN AL KHOR centralized A/C, Dedicated parking, 24 hrs VMÄJLYVYYLSH[LKWVZP[PVUL_JLSSLU[]LYIHS KYP]PUNSPJLUZL2PUKS`ZLUK*=[VOY'ÅZ HUK^YP[[LUJVTT\UPJH[PVUZRPSSZ7SLHZL Price: 5,700 security, half month commission XHJVT Contact: 30688308 submit your updated CV at javila5669@

3 Bedrooms, Living Room, Kitchen, 2 BHK APARTMENT IN AL NASR ARABIC TEACHER NTHPSJVT Bathroom, Split A/C, Parking, Service Price: 5,500 Candidate should be Native speaker of charges applicable FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR Contact: 33631325 Arabic, Fluent in the English language, Preferably with experience in Hospitality 2 BHK FLAT IN AL MUNTAZAH 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, hall and Two (2) years experience in teaching Industry, can speak Arabic Fluently, Price: 4,500 kitchen, Car parking, Security, Free (YHIPJ)HJOLSVYÃZ+LNYLL7SLHZLZLUK JHUZ[HY[PTTLKPH[LS`0U[LYLZ[LK Contact: 33675458 Maintenance, half month commission `V\Y*=[VOYRPT'WZKXH[HYJVT^P[O applicants may send updated resume to 2 Huge Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Hall, Z\IQLJ[SPUL­(91/:®MVYPTTLKPH[L Kitchen, Maintenance, Out Side Parking XH[HY]HJHU['NTHPSJVT L]HS\H[PVU Area 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN HR MANAGER 1 BEDROOM FLAT IN UMM MADINAT KHALIFA ADMIN SUPPORT Must be ARABIC or KNOWS how to speak, GHUWALINA Price: 5,500 Candidate with Background in General read, write and understand Arabic language, Price: 3,800 Contact: 66483343 administration with exposure in data have a good experience with QATAR Contact: 33631325 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Hall / Living OHUKSPUNWYVÄJPLUJ`PU4:VMÄJLJHUQVPU labour Law, knowledge of HR systems and 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, hall and kitchen, PUJVTWHU`YLN\SHY[YHUZWVY[*HUZLUK KH[HIHZLZ56*PZTHUKH[VY`7SLHZLZLUK Split A/C›s, Security, Free Maintenance, Area, Kitchen, No A/C, Outside Parking, half month commission is applicable 6MÄJL*VTTPZZPVUPZOHSMTVU[OVMYLU[ [OL*=H[(U]HYZHKH[O]T'VY`_JVTXH `V\Y*=[VQVIXH[HY'NTHPSJVT

AUTOMOBILES SITUATION AVAILABLE MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN QUALITY AUDITOR HONDA CRV 2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2009 Price: 32,000 Indian male 27 years, holding diploma in Price: 13,000 Filipino, Engineering graduate, 16 Mileage: 181,000KM Medical laboratory technology and QCHP Mileage: 175,000KM years working experience (13 years in Contact: 55219300 WHZZLK^P[OKH[HÅV^/H]PUN`LHYZVM Contact: 70985396 .**JVUZ[Y\J[PVUÄLSK*VTWSL[LK Well maintained, sunroof, fabric seats, Parking exemplary experience including 3 years Sensors, Vehicle Registration and Comprehensive In well condition, Black color, windows L_WLYPLUJLPU2\^HP[\UKLY46/9LHK` HUKWHZZLK09*(*LY[PÄLK3LHK tinted, cruise control, Istimara & Insurance [VQVPUPTTLKPH[LS`*VU[HJ[!  Insurance is valid until April 2020 (\KP[VY*V\YZL0:6 ! \W[V  LTHPS!HU[VUYHQHZLRHY'NTHPSJVT CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2013 84:0:6,4:HUK6/:(: STOREKEEPER Price: 47,000 NISSAN JUKE 2015  6/:0U[LYUHS(\KP[VY 5yr experience including GCC (3 Mileage: 129,000KM Price: 36,000 `LHY0U]LU[VY`Z[VYLZHUK^HYLOV\ZL ,THPS!RPTS`SL'NTHPSJVT4VIPSL! Contact: 33377404 Mileage: 49,700KM management good knowledge of stock 33545616 20 Inches with a new 4 tires, camera, Contact: 55666707 HUKTH[LYPHSJVU[YVS.YHK\H[LLSLJ[YVUPJZ rear camera, no accidents, Full dealer Bluetooth, sunroof, window tinted glass, HUKPUZ[Y\TLU[H[PVU9LHK`[VQVPU COMPUTER ENGINEER road permit till May 2020 service history, full insurance & istimara PTTLKPH[LS`/VSKPUN]HSPK^VYR]PZH Filipino Male 34 years old w/ valid valid till 23/4/2019 Contact: 55753376, email: ssuhail68@ HYUNDAI TUCSON 2011 NTHPSJVT 80+(STVZ[`LHYZ8H[HYQVI Price: 37,000 TOYOTA CAMRY 2014 experienced and total of 10 years CUSTOMER SERVICE Mileage: 83,000KM Price: 35,000 -PSPWPUH`YZVSK^P[O`YZL_WLYPLUJL VU0;PUK\Z[Y`3VVRPUNMVYZ\P[HISL Contact: 77012428 Mileage: 140,000KM PUJ\Z[VTLYZLY]PJL3VVRPUNMVYZ\P[HISL QVIHZ0;6MÄJLY;LJOUPJHS:\WWVY[ Sport tyres, CD Player, MP3, AUX, IPod, Contact: 66773374 QVIWVZP[PVU):/V[LS4HUHNLTLU[ :`Z[LT(KTPU*HUQVPUPTTLKPH[LS` USB, sunroof, alloy wheels, leather seats, In perfect condition, new battery and tires, NYHK\H[L9LHK`[VQVPUPTTLKPH[LS` cruise control, new battery, Istimara Until well maintained, windows tinted, Istimara

TRAVEL COORDINATOR QUOTATIONS REQUIRED FOR PHOTOCPIER MACHINE 20 years experience, Required: IT – Security Systems Engineer Indian male, requires travel Quotations are invited for the purchase of Printers/ coordinator job, experience in Photocopier Machines. BATEC a Qatar based ICT Systems Integration Company, is OHUKSPUNÅPNO[ZYLZLY]H[PVU seeking to recruit IT Security personnel to join its growing assets hotels, visa facilitation etc.. Kindly send your sealed quotations VM ZRPSSLK YLZV\YJLZ )(;,* \YNLU[S` YLX\PYLZ WYVMLZZPVUHSZ ^P[O[OLMVSSV^PUNZRPSSZL[ZHUKX\HSPÄJH[PVUZ[VQVPUP[Z)(;,* Please contact: 55347158 Latest by 30-05-2019 8H[HY;LHT ‹4PUPT\T`LHYZVML_WLYPLUJLPU0;5L[^VYRPUN:LJ\YP[` Email: riazmajid024 @gmail.com On the following address: ‹(NYHK\H[LPU0UMVYTH[PVU;LJOUVSVN` RESTAURANT FOR SALE ‹**57*LY[PÄLKVYHU`LX\P]HSLU[[LJOUPJHSJLY[PÄJH[PVUZ CWA, Embassy of Pakistan Doha, P.O Box # 334 ‹.VVKHUHS`[PJHSHUKKPHNUVZ[PJZRPSSZ Fully furnished restaurant in a very For details contact:- ‹4\Z[ILHY[PJ\SH[L^P[OVW[PT\TJVTT\UPJH[PVUZRPSSZ>P[OH good location in Al Gharaffa. Fully MVY[LMVYNYLH[WYLZLU[H[PVUZ equipped kitchen, Store and kitchen ‹0UKLW[ORUV^SLKNLVM[OL0;ZLJ\YP[`PUK\Z[Y`HUKP[ZJ\YYLU[ [YLUKZ equipment’s available for another Admin Office, Pakistan International ‹3VJHS+YP]PUNSPJLUZLPZH4<:; branch as well. Ready to operate within days. in proximity of the traffic circle. School, Doha Qatar. OR Candidates that qualify in accordance with the above Visit website: www.pisqdoha.com criteria may kindly send their credentials to: [email protected] CONTACT: 55922313 12 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Economy & Business AbbVie set to buy EU watchdogs call for Botox-maker Allergan for $63 bn more detail on FB’s Libra REUTERS Saunders has been un- NEW YORK der pressure over the last Libra backers would have to seek a banking licence if it was to offer services such as deposits year to break up the com- DRUGMAKER AbbVie Inc pany, with activist inves- said on Tuesday it would tor David Tepper running buy Botox-maker Allergan a campaign to urge Aller- Plc for about $63 billion, gan to hire an independent grabbing control of by far chairman. the biggest name in medi- Allergan shareholders cal aesthetics to help reduce will receive 0.8660 AbbVie its reliance on blockbuster shares and $120.30 in cash arthritis treatment Humira. for each share held, for a to- AbbVie has been un- tal consideration of $188.24 der pressure to diversify per Allergan share, a pre- its portfolio as Humira, the mium of 45% to the stock’s world’s best-selling drug, Monday close. faces competition from AbbVie shares were cheaper versions in Europe. trading down 10.5% at Allergan Chief Executive $70.50, while Allergan Officer Brent Saunders put shares were up nearly together the current version 28.4% in early trading. of the company through a Maxim Jacobs, direc- series of deals to roll up sev- tor of research for North eral pharmaceutical firms in America at Edison Invest- 2014, and has run the com- ment Research, said the pany since then. deal provides AbbVie with a He built his reputation set of assets to help diversify as a dealmaker, but his com- away from Humira at a very pany has struggled since reasonable price. Pfizer Inc walked away from “In return, Allergan a $160 billion deal to buy shareholders get a decent Allergan in 2016. Allergan’s premium to what has been shares have lost around half an outrageously low stock their value since then. price,” Jacobs said.

Small toy figures are seen on representations of virtual currency in front of the Libra logo. (REUTERS)

REUTERS Facebook last week an- pected, while Domenico Gam- ject for which Facebook has US consumer confidence hits LONDON/ZUG, SWITZERLAND nounced plans to launch Libra maldi, the Bank of Italy’s head recruited 28 partners including within the first half of 2020, of market and payment system Mastercard, PayPal and Uber 21-month low over tariff war FACEBOOK’S fledgling cryp- part of an effort to expand be- oversight, also called for further to form the Geneva-based Libra tocurrency faced mounting yond social media to e-com- information. Association to govern the cryp- AFP weaken retail sales at the end scrutiny on Tuesday as Euro- merce and digital payments. “The white paper, that tocurrency. WASHINGTON of the second quarter. pean central bankers and reg- Cryptocurrencies such as Privacy means ‘white,’ without any in- “I think it’s an interesting The Consumer Confidence ulators demanded more detail bitcoin remain one of the least- concerns formation,” Gammaldi told the development and I’m pretty ANXIETIES jumped among Index sank nearly 10 points to on the social media giant’s regulated areas of finance, and Crypto Valley Conference in relaxed about it,” Thomas Mo- American consumers this a reading of 121.5, its lowest Libra project. the response of domestic and Facebook’s project raised Zug. ser, an alternate member of the month as President Donald since September of 2017 and Britain’s top financial international financial regula- privacy concerns among US Bank of France Governor Swiss National Bank’s govern- Trump’s trade wars dragged well below the result econo- regulator said there was not tors and monetary authorities lawmakers and prompted Francois Villeroy de Galhau ing board said. on, sending an index of mists had expected. yet enough information to un- to the Libra project will have a European central bankers to said that Libra would have to “They have clearly indicated consumer confidence to a The index for the present derstand Libra, adding that crucial impact on its prospects. claim oversight to ensure it respect anti-money launder- that they are willing to play ac- 21-month low, survey data situation fell more than eight the project could be very sig- Facebook’s project raised would not jeopardise the ing regulations and its backers cording to the rules, they have showed Tuesday. points to 162.6 its lowest level nificant for public policy and privacy concerns among US financial system or be used to would have to seek a banking been contacting the regula- Greater shares of the pub- in a year while expectations fell that it would not easily get the lawmakers and prompted Eu- licence if it was to offer services tors,” Moser said at the Crypto lic now say jobs currently are more than 10 points to 94.1, go-ahead without further dis- ropean central bankers to claim launder money such as deposits. Valley Conference. hard to get and expect busi- the lowest level since January. closure. oversight to ensure it would not France is using its year-long The Bank for International ness conditions in the next six The share of those say- “They are not going to walk jeopardise the financial system ere too small to pose a risk to presidency of the Group of Sev- Settlements, an umbrella group months to worsen, according ing jobs are now “hard to get” through authorisation without or be used to launder money. the financial system. en nations (G7) to set up a task for central banks, said on Sun- to the Conference Board. rose 4.6 points to 16.4 percent. that,” Andrew Bailey, chief ex- Until now, global central The FCA’s Bailey said the force to tackle such concerns at day that greater political co- The unexpected weaken- Meanwhile, hopes for higher ecutive of the Financial Con- bankers have largely refrained watchdog had been in contact an international level. ordination was needed to deal ing in confidence reversed two income and stronger job crea- duct Authority, told a British from regulating digital curren- with Facebook, and that many Other central bankers were with the entry into finance of months of gains and could tion sagged. parliamentary committee. cies, concluding last year they more engagements could be ex- more sanguine about the pro- major tech firms like Facebook. BMW’s hybrid cars to switch to electric-only mode in polluted cities

cause they have a limited Hybrid vehicles have the Electric vehicles accounted for only 1.5% operating range and longer ability to recharge the elec- of the total car sales globally last year recharging times than com- tric battery while operating bustion-engined variants. People have shied away from in combustion-engine mode, REUTERS the environmental impact of Scaling up adoption of buying purely electric cars a function which eases cus- FRANKFURT hybrid cars with engine cut electric cars has proven dif- because of a lack of tomer anxiety about limited off functions, comes as the ficult because cities are charging stations, and operating range, and takes BMW’S new hybrid cars will auto industry struggles to struggling to make costly in- pressure off cities to expand automatically switch off their sell purely electric vehicles, vestments into their electric because they have a limited charging infrastructure. combustion engines in heav- which accounted for only infrastructure to ensure that operating range and longer BMW’s new hybrids will ily polluted inner city areas 1.5% of total car sales glob- new charging stations can recharging times than have the cut off function and use pure electric driving ally last year. handle powering up vehicle combustion-engined variants from 2020 onwards and cit- mode as a way to cut vehicle People have shied away batteries at scale. ies, including Rotterdam emissions, the carmaker said from buying purely elec- Even Germany’s Rues- in the Netherlands, say the on Tuesday. tric cars because of a lack of selsheim, home to carmak- for state aid to build 1,300 function has proven to be an BMW’s efforts to optimise charging stations, and be- er Opel, needed to apply BMW unveils concept vehicles at an event in Munich on Tuesday. (AFP) charging stations. effective way to cut pollution.

TIGHTENING FOREIGN INVESTMENT RULES India warns e-com firms like Amazon, Flipkart over discounts

cording to three industry executives new policy in February after com- ings since last week with foreign Meeting between e-commerce firms and in attendance. plaints from small Indian traders and Indian e-commerce firms and “The minister was clear and di- who said the e-commerce giants used technology companies with an aim government ahead of Pompeo visit rect,” said one of the executives. their control over inventory from af- to iron out policy issues. He has also REUTERS companies. It comes in a week when Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishna- filiated vendors to create an unfair discussed what government press NEW DELHI US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, murthy in a statement said the com- marketplace in which they offered releases describe as “threats” local is due to visit New Delhi - he is ex- pany looked forward to working major discounts. Such practices are firms face from “large foreign com- INDIA has told foreign e-commerce pected to arrive late on Tuesday - and with the government and Goyal had now prohibited. petition”. firms such as Amazon and Walmart’s trade tensions have heightened be- engaged “in a candid, positive & pro- The rules led to a brief disrup- On Monday, concerns around Flipkart that they must ensure com- tween the two countries. gressive” discussion. tion of Amazon’s online operations online discounts available on Ama- pliance with new foreign investment India from February 1 imposed Amazon said it welcomed the in February and shocked Walmart, zon and Flipkart were discussed rules aimed at deterring them from new e-commerce FDI rules to help “open & candid discussions & the which had just months before invest- specifically during the meeting, with providing steep online discounts, hundreds of thousands of small trad- promise of continuing engagement” ed $16 billion in acquiring control both companies asked by govern- three sources familiar with the dis- ers, but small businesses and a right- with the government, adding it was of India’s Flipkart in its biggest ever ment officials about how they price cussions told Reuters. wing group close to Prime Minister committed to supporting various In- deal. products online, the sources said. Commerce Minister Piyush Goy- Narendra Modi’s ruling party say they would force firms to change dian government initiatives. The United States government Amazon and Flipkart argued they al has said that while the government there are still issues. They allege big their business structures, Reuters In a statement on Tuesday, and American firms have voiced provide logistics support and other was prepared to listen to concerns online retailers use complex busi- has reported. the commerce ministry said it had concerns about several recent Indian services to small Indian retailers who about its new foreign direct invest- ness structures to circumvent federal Goyal during the Monday meet- formed a committee to hear griev- policies. Other than stricter e-com- use their e-commerce platforms to ment rules (FDI), it was commit- rules, and still burn billions of dollars ing defended the government’s new ances on issues related to FDI in merce rules, India has demanded boost their businesses, said the third ted to protecting small traders from to offer discounts. FDI policy, saying the rules should in e-commerce, adding it will ensure companies to store more of their data source who attended the meeting. predatory behaviour by foreign- Amazon and Flipkart say they’ve no way be violated by any company, small retailers thrive in the country. locally. In 2017, the United States “Goyal said he doesn’t want un- funded companies, the sources said. complied with the rules and deny both in letter and in spirit. The gov- It did not detail discussions around lodged a written protest against In- certainty for businesses ... he talked The comments were made by any wrongdoing. Both companies, ernment will not allow e-commerce the question of steep online dis- dia’s decision to cap medical device about having an inclusive policy that Goyal during a closed-door meeting and the US government, protested firms’ discounting practices to affect counts. prices. protects interests of all stakehold- on Monday with several e-commerce against the rules in January, saying small shopkeepers, Goyal said, ac- The government brought in the Goyal has had a series of meet- ers,” said one of the sources. ‘When they’re hot, they’re really hot. We have to find ways of trying to cool them down’ New Zealand’s Mitchell WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 Santner on Pakistan

QREC renews Qatar Goodwood CRICKET WORLD CUP Festival sponsorship till 2024 PAGE 15 NEW ZEALAND VS PAKISTAN

STANDINGS TEAM P W L T NR PTS AUSTRALIA 7 6 1 0 0 12 Finch to the fore as Aussies NEW ZEALAND 6 5 0 0 1 11 INDIA 5 4 0 0 1 9 ENGLAND 7 4 3 0 0 8 BANGLADESH 7 3 3 0 1 7 SRI LANKA 6 2 2 0 2 6 crush England, make semis PAKISTAN 6 2 3 0 1 5 WEST INDIES 6 1 4 0 1 3 SOUTH AFRICA 7 1 5 0 1 3 AFGHANISTAN 7 0 7 0 0 0 Note: Top four teams qualify for semi-finals. Big strike Mitchell Starc was brought back to take a key wicket WI legend Lara and duly obliged with a thunderbolt yorker, his admitted to 18th wicket of the tournament, Mumbai hospital that ended Ben AFP Stokes’s 115-ball MUMBAI Five-wkt haul for innings of 89, Jason Behrendorff including eight WEST Indies batting legend fours and two Brian Lara was admitted to a sixes. hospital in Mumbai Tuesday AFP after complaining of chest LONDON pain, Indian media reports Mitchell Starc and sources said. AUSTRALIA captain Aaron The 50-year-old Trinidadi- Finch hit a hundred before left- an was rushed to hospital after arm quicks Jason Behrendorff he complained of discomfort and Mitchell Starc shared nine during a promotional event, wickets as the reigning cham- the Press Trust of India (PTI) pions thumped England by 64 news agency said, quoting a runs at Lord’s on Tuesday to source close to the player. book their place in the semi- “He is fine and will be finals of the World Cup. discharged soon,” the source Finch made exactly 100 in told PTI. a total of 285-7 before England Lara is in Mumbai to take slumped to 221 all out with 32 part in events organised by balls left. Star Sports, the official broad- The recalled Behrendorff casters of the ongoing cricket took 5-44 – his first five-wicket World Cup. “He complained haul in a One-Day Interna- of chest pain and uneasiness tional – while Starc became the this morning and was sent for leading bowler at the tourna- a routine check-up. He is fine ment with 19 scalps thanks to a now,” a source at the broad- haul of 4-43. caster, who asked not to be For England, who entered named, told AFP. the showpiece event as the top- One of the best batsmen ranked side in ODI cricket, this of the modern era, Lara holds was a second straight defeat two world batting records -- after their shock 20-run loss to the highest ever Test score of Sri Lanka. 400 not out and the highest The host nation, bidding to first class knock of 501 that win a first World Cup title, can Australia captain Aaron Finch celebrates his century against England at Lord’s in England’s star all-rounder Ben Stokes reacts after being cleaned up by a yorker from he scores in English county still qualify for the semi-finals London on Tuesday. Finch topscored for his side with an exact 100. (AFP) Australia paceman Mitchell Starc at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Tuesday. (AFP) championship in 1994. The but they are likely to need to former skipper retired in 2007 beat at least one of India and in nine balls. and Jos Buttler (25) repaired SCOREBOARD 123 as too many of England’s after a dismal West Indies New Zealand in their remain- Joe Root was plumb lbw to some of the damage with a AUSTRALIA ENGLAND pacemen, with the exception of campaign in the World Cup. ing two group games. an inswinger for eight before fifth-wicket stand of 71. A. Finch c Woakes b Archer 100 J. Vince b Behrendorff 0 Chris Woakes, dropped short. “There are teams that England captain Eoin Morgan Buttler was well caught D. Warner c Root b Ali 53 J. Bairstow c Cummins b Behrendorff 27 The skipper’s exit sparked you have confidence playing (four) fell into a hooking trap by Usman Khawaja, running U. Khawaja b Stokes 23 J. Root lbw b Starc 8 a late flurry of wickets but Aus- S. Smith c Archer b Woakes 38 E. Morgan c Cummins b Starc 4 against but I have had plenty of when a top-edge was held safe- round and staying just inside G. Maxwell c Buttler b Wood 12 B. Stokes b Starc 89 tralia had enough runs. Both Snookered: Murphy low scores against England as ly by Pat Cummins at fine leg. the deep square leg boundary M. Stoinis run out 8 J. Buttler c Khawaja b Stoinis 25 Warner, the World Cup’s lead- flops in Open golf bid well,” said man-of-the-match Australia, who had lost off Marcus Stoinis. A. Carey not out 38 C. Woakes c Finch b Behrendorff 26 ing run-scorer, and Steve Smith Finch. 10 of their previous 11 ODIS Stokes defiantly hit Glenn P. Cummins c Buttler b Woakes 1 Moeen Ali c Carey b Behrendorff 6 were booed as they entered and M. Starc not out 4 A. Rashid c Stoinis b Starc 25 LONDON: Former snooker “It was nipping around first against England, were in com- Maxwell for two sixes in three Did not bat: Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Lyon J. Archer c Warner b Behrendorff 1 exited the field following their world champion Shaun Murphy thing. We were as tight as we plete charge with the hosts now balls but, shortly before com- Extras: (lb4, w4) 8 M. Wood not out 1 recent return from year-long and ex-international cricketer could be and then took advan- 26-3. pleting his fifty, the all-rounder TOTAL: (For 7 wickets, 50 overs) 285 Extras: (lb5, b1, w3) 9 bans for ball-tampering. Sean Ervine failed to make tage of any width.” England have surged to the pulled up with a calf injury. Fall of wickets: 1-123 (Warner), 2-173 (Khawaja), TOTAL: (All out, 44.4 overs) 221 Finch went to his century 3-185 (Finch), 4-213 (Maxwell), 5-228 (Stoinis), Fall of wickets: 1-0 (Vince), 2-15 (Root), 3-26 the cut as they swapped the England’s reply saw them top of the ODI rankings on the Starc was brought back 6-250 (Smith), 7-259 (Cummins). (Morgan), 4-53 (Bairstow), 5-124 (Buttler), 6-177 thanks to a misfield by Woakes cue and bat for golf clubs in lose a wicket off just the sec- back of aggressive run-scoring to take a key wicket and duly Bowling: Woakes 10-0-46-2 (1w); Archer 9-0-56-1 (Stokes), 7-189 (Moeen), 8-202 (Woakes), 9-211 but next ball he miscued a hook qualifying for the British Open ond ball of their chase, with the but the worry for Morgan’s obliged with a thunderbolt yor- (1w); Wood 9-0-59-1 (2w); Stokes 6-0-29-1; Ali 6-0- (Archer), 10-221 (Rashid). off Jofra Archer and Woakes on Monday. Both were eligible 42-1; Rashid 10-0-49-0. Bowling: Behrendorff 10-0-44-5 (1w); Starc 8.4-1-43- struggling James Vince – only men is that too many of their ker, his 18th wicket of the tour- Toss: England; Man-of-the-Match: Aaron Finch 4; Cummins 8-1-41-0 (1w); Lyon 9-0-43-0; Stoinis held the catch at fine leg. to enter qualifying thanks to a playing because Jason Roy top-order appear to know only nament, that ended Stokes’s Result: Australia won by 64 runs. 7-0-29-1 (1w); Maxwell 2-0-15-0. The skipper faced 116 balls, scratch handicap, but on this was out with a hamstring in- one way to bat. 115-ball innings of 89, includ- with 11 fours and two sixes evidence will not be rivalling jury – bowled by a Behrendorff Jonny Bairstow, for exam- ing eight fours and two sixes. effectively ended the contest. Earlier Finch, dropped on in his second century of this the tour professionals in their inswinger. ple, fell next to a careless hook Stokes’s dismissal left Eng- Starc ended the match when he 15, and fellow opener David World Cup following his 153 adopted sport. (AFP) Starc then took two wickets off Behrendorff before Stokes land 177-6 in the 37th over and dismissed Adil Rashid. Warner (53) shared a stand of against Sri Lanka. Qatar’s Ambassador to Singapore hosts national tennis team ahead of Davis Cup

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK stressed the fact that tennis and Malaysia. SINGAPORE became popular in Qatar as Qatar have been drawn in the federation hosts a large Pool B. The matches will be THE Ambassador of Qatar to number of international ten- played at the OCBC Arena in Singapore HE Abdullah bin nis events including Qatar Singapore on round-robin ba- Ibrahim al Hamar held a din- ExxonMobil Open and Qa- Asia/Oceania sis with two pools of 4 teams ner banquet in honour of the tar Total Open which attracts (Pool A (Vietnam, Kuwait, delegation of Qatar’s national world stars. Qatar have been drawn in Sri Lanka, Singapore) and B tennis team ahead of their He wished all success to Pool B of Davis Cup 2019 (Iran, Qatar, Syria, Malaysia). campaign in 2019 Davis Cup. the Qatari national team for Asia/Oceania Group III. The winners and runners-up On this occasion, HE Al the Davis Cup. The matches will be played at will qualify to Group II. Hamad stressed on the impor- Qatar are competing in the the OCBC Arena in Singapore The matches will be played tance of the tournament which Asia/Oceania Group III for a on round-robin basis with two on Wednesday, 26 June to features the participation of fifth consecutive year. pools of 4 teams (Pool A Friday, 28 June. The play-off our national tennis team. The team consists of play- (Vietnam, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, matches will be played on Sat- He also hailed the great ers Mubarak Shannan Zayed, Singapore) and B (Iran, Qatar, urday 29 June as follows. sporting boom in Qatar under Rayane Alami, Mousa Zayed, Syria, Malaysia). The winners The head of Qatar’s del- the leadership of the Amir HH Rashed Nawaf with Sultan and runners-up will qualify to egation to the event Ahmed al Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Khalfan al Alawi as the captain. Obaidly thanked Qatar’s Am- Thani, where many sporting Qatar, who made their Da- Group II. bassador to Singapore HE Ab- accomplishments have been vis Cup debut in 1992, have dullah bin Ibrahim al Hamar achieved in all fields, the recent played in Asia/Oceania Zone The 2019 Asia/Oceania for his support to the Qatari being the participation of the Group II on three occasions. Group III is being hosted by national team. national football team in the In 2018, Qatar won three Singapore and is joined by Al Obaidly said the players 2019 Copa America in Brazil. of their five ties at the Asia/ teams from Vietnam, Iran, Ku- will do their best to qualify for The Ambassador also Oceania Zone Group III event. Ambassador of Qatar to Singapore HE Abdullah bin Ibrahim al Hamar with Qatar tennis team members. wait, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Syria Davis Cup Group II. 14 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Sports Cavani praises Uruguay’s Our players need to learn as much as they can, with great humility, respecting ‘mentality’ in Chile win their opponents and understanding that they AFP managed a little bit better than can develop our football. RIO DE JANEIRO our opponents,” he said. – Hajime Moriyasu More so than avoiding URUGUAY demonstrated a Colombia, Tabarez was most winning attitude and mental- pleased that Uruguay will get an ity in their 1-0 Copa America extra day of rest ahead of their success over Chile on Monday quarter-final, against a Peru side that gave them top spot in that has had two extra days to Group C, match-winner Edin- recover from their pool efforts, son Cavani said. on Saturday in Salvador. Uruguay began the game Chile will face Colombia in second place in their pool the day before in Sao Paulo. behind the reigning champions “One extra day of rest is Japan coach and facing a dauting potential useful, it’s important, be- quarter-final tie with Colombia, cause we’re on the limit,” said the only side to go through the Tabarez. group stage with three wins. Chile’s Colombian coach Moriyasu says But Cavani’s header eight Reinaldo Rueda, who was minutes from time from Jona- jeered by many of his team’s than Rodriguez’s cross pro- fans when his name was an- Copa exit a pelled Uruguay above Chile and nounced before the match, into, what looks on paper at said his side were beaten by least, an easier last eight chal- “Uruguay’s strength” – their learning process lenge against Peru. aerial game. “In some moments we “Undoubtedly, it was a played well, in other moments very close game. We knew AFP tal final in the United Arab less well, but always with the about our opponents’ quality, BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL Emirates, again failed to win (right) attitude and mental- with a well defined system, a a match in their second Copa ity we were able to snatch the Uruguay’s Edinson Cavani scores the winner against Chile during their Group C match of 2019 Copa America difficult style in terms of their JAPAN coach Hajime Mori- America participation. game,” said the 32-year-old, championship at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Monday. (REUTERS) aerial game,” he said. yasu said his team would However, they did im- who scored his 48th goal for “But we played very well, learn from their Copa America prove drastically on their his country. “We wanted to win the de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw. we showed character, we heartbreak after missing out opening match -- a 4-0 thrash- But the Paris Saint-Ger- group without knowing what stadium. Veteran coach Oscar Tab- showed discipline.” on a place in the quarter-finals ing by Chile -- in drawing their main forward insisted thoughts would come next, to show a Captain Diego Godín said arez admitted there was little Still, defeat was hard to following Monday’s 1-1 draw next two games against Uru- of a potentially easier quarter- good image in the group and this win “is important for confi- between the two sides. take. “We lost, that’s tough with Ecuador. guay (2-2) and Ecuador. final draw played no role in continue with this attitude,” he dence, to rediscover the feelings “It was a keenly contested on the players’ motivation,” Shoya Nakajima gave the “It’s a shame that we Uruguay’s approach. said following the match at Rio after Japan” in which they were match with few spaces. We said Rueda. Blue Samurai a 15th minute couldn’t progress to the next lead in Belo Horizonte while stage, we need to improve,” substitute Daizen Maeda had said Moriyasu. a late chance to win it when “Football is improving in put through one-on-one Japan and in Asia in a gen- Cameroon begin AFCON Djokovic has sympathy for Nadal with goalkeeper Alexander eral manner. We’ve managed Dominguez. to play good matches against title defence with a win Angel Mena’s equalizer strong teams from all over the over Wimbledon seedings gripe on 35 minutes and teenage world.” AFP chael Ngadeu and Ambroise sensation Takefusa Kubo’s Ecuador’s goalscorer ISMAILIA, EGYPT Oyongo, midfielder Arnaud REUTERS good thing that Wimbledon is potential injury-time winner Mena said he felt proud of his Djoum and forward Christian LONDON the only one with its own seed- being ruled out by VAR meant team but bitter at missing out STEPHANE Bahoken scored Bassogog. ing formula.” Japan came up short. on the next round. two minutes after coming off the Georges Mandjeck, who SPANIARD Rafael Nadal re- Nadal lost a semi-final epic “They’re learning to com- “What I take away is the bench to seal a 2-0 win for de- came off the bench during ceived support from Wimble- to Djokovic last year but in his pete with top level oppo- team’s attitude after the loss fending champions Cameroon the 2-1 title-decider triumph don champion Novak Djokovic previous five appearances he nents,” said Moriyasu, who in the first game,” he said, re- over Guinea-Bissau Tuesday in over Egypt in Gabon, was also on Tuesday after criticising the never got past round four. brought a mostly under-23 ferring to a 4-0 humbling by the Africa Cup of Nations. included by coach Clarence unique seedings formula used Wimbledon top seed Djok- team to Brazil as several clubs Uruguay. There was little to excite the Seedorf. by the grasscourt Grand Slam ovic said he could understand refused to release regular first “A lot changed for the small crowd in Egyptian city The best chance of a goal- which gets underway at the All Nadal’s frustration. choice players. second match and the team Ismailia until the five-time tro- less, uninspiring opening half at England Club on Monday. Novak Djokovic speaks to the media “It’s their rules and you have “Our players need to learn played the football it is capa- phy-holders struck twice within the Ismailia Stadium came after Nadal looks set to fall victim recently ahead of Wimbledon. (AFP) to respect it although it’s a little as much as they can, with ble of. We had chances but did three minutes midway through 31 minutes when Bassogog bal- to the formula which tweaks bit surprising to be honest,” the great humility, respecting not convert them today. the second half. looned wide a Karl Toko Ekam- the seedings based on previous er Federer and four-time win- Serb said at the Boodles exhibi- their opponents and under- “More importantly, the at- Giant defender Yaya Ba- bi cutback. form on grass, with the 33-year- ner Djokovic to get his hands tion event on Tuesday. standing that they can develop titude and pride we displayed nana nodded Cameroon in front The second half was me- old expected to be seeded third on the trophy for a third time. “Roger is the greatest of our football.” were paramount.” on 66 minutes and forward Ba- andering along with no hint of behind top-ranked Djokovic “Wimbledon is the only all time and has won the most This squad will at least And the 31-year-old said hoken struck from close range a goal until Cameroon netted and Roger Federer despite be- tournament of the year that Wimbledon titles of any player form the basis of the under-23 his goal was scant consolation. three minutes later in Group twice within three minutes to ing world number two. doesn’t follow the ranking,” in history and if any player de- team that competes in next “We are eliminated and F, which includes Benin and swing the match in their favour. Wimbledon, which will the 33-year-old Nadal told serves it it’s him. But at the same year’s Tokyo Olympics. sad. It’s great to score goals, Ghana. From a corner, Banana announce the seedings on Spanish TV station #Vamos time it’s Nadal that he is taking But it was an inglorious but it didn’t help much. We Cameroon were the fifth of soared in the middle of the goal- Wednesday, is the only one of on Tuesday. over (from as) the second seed exit for Asia’s two guest par- leave with a sour taste.” the six top seeds after Egypt, Ni- mouth to nod powerfully into the four Grand Slam tourna- “It’s their choice. Either so it’s surprising to be honest.” ticipants in South America’s Defender Arturo Mina felt geria, Senegal and Morocco to the net off Guinea-Bissau de- ments not to stick rigidly to way, being second or third The top 32 players on the flagship tournament. Ecuador had deserved more. win their opening match at the fender Rudi Silva. the ATP and WTA rankings. seed, I have to play at the best ATP ranking list, who are pre- Asian champions Qatar “Japan sat back in de- tournament while Tunisia were The goal ratted the outsid- With Nadal, seeking a first level to aspire to the things sent at Wimbledon, will take finished bottom of Group B fense, we controlled the game. surprisingly held by Angola. ers and they fell further behind Wimbledon title for nine years, I aspire to. It is better to be the seeded places, but a for- with one point from three I think they managed two or The Cameroon line-up in- when a cross struck a defender seeded three it would mean he second than third, but if they mula using results on grass for games, while the team they three chances, but we were cluded four starters from the and fell invitingly for Bahoken would most probably have to consider that I have to be third the past 24 months can change beat in February’s continen- superior,” he said. 2017 final -- centre-backs Mi- to fire past Mendes. beat eight-time champion Rog- I will accept. I don’t think it’s a the order.

Al Duhail to hold pre-season camp in Portugal UNOCT, ICSS sign agreement to prevent & counter terrorism at major sporting events

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK force communities’ resilience, NEW YORK which is key to prevent the spread of violent extremism THE United Nations Office of conducive to terrorism. We Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) are pleased to launch a new and the International Cen- initiative that will contribute tre on Sport Security (ICSS) to better support Member through ICSS INSIGHT, have States in addressing both are- signed an agreement, at the as and we are grateful to have United Nations Headquarters ICSS as an important partner in New York to prevent terror- of this endeavour.” ism in major sporting events. Chairman of the Interna- This new agreement will tional Centre for Sport Secu- foster cooperation around mat- rity, Mohammed Hanzab, in ters related to preventing and Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations HE Sheikha a statement commented, “We countering terrorism, particu- Alya A. al Thani (centre), Massimiliano Montanari, CEO ICSS INSIGHT, feel honored to start this col- Amir Cup champions Al Duhail will travel to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon from July 1 to July 26 for larly with regard to the protec- and UNOCT Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov during the laboration with UNOCT, and their training camp in preparation for the 2019/2020 season. Al Duhail will start the season with the tion of vulnerable targets. agreement signing event at the UN Headquarters in New York. to offer our assistance in the AFC Champions League round of 16 clash against rivals Al Sadd on August 6. Both teams will then The agreement aims at development and promotion clash again for the Qatari season-opener Sheikh Jassim Cup on August 17. promoting the implementa- mote sports and its values to agement of sports and other of advanced international ap- tion of the United Nations prevent terrorism and violent major events; therefore, we proaches to enhance the secu- Global Counter-Terrorism extremism. welcome this cooperation be- rity of major sporting events, Strategy and enhancing Permanent Representa- tween the UNOCT and ICSS,” a common good for the inter- Courtside public-private partnerships tive of the State of Qatar to the she said. national community.” in preparation, and during, United Nations, HE Sheikha Commenting on the sign- ICSS INSIGHT CEO Mas- Bucks’ Antetokounmpo named NBA Most Valuable Player major sporting events and Alya A. al Thani, was present ing, Vladimir Voronkov, similiano Montanari said: other international sporting at the signing ceremony, wel- Under-Secretary-General of “Protecting major sporting MILWAUKEE Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for competitions coming the partnership. the United Nations Office of events means protecting all the 2018-19 regular season on Monday. The 24-year-old from Greece wept as he accepted the honor As a result, UNOCT and “The State of Qatar as- Counter-Terrorism said; “On the socio-economic opportu- at the glitzy NBA Awards show broadcast from Santa Monica, California, becoming the youngest MVP ICSS, which is a global, non- signs high priority to sports the one hand, Security Coun- nities these events can gener- since Derrick Rose was the youngest winner ever in 2011. for-profit organization based as a means for peace and cil Resolution 2396 (2017), ate. At the same time, major Antetokounmpo beat out 2018 MVP James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder in Doha, will convene interna- development and, being a calls on Member States to sporting events are unique forward Paul George for the honor. Antetokounmpo, in his sixth season with the Bucks, averaged 27.7 tional and regional events, de- reputable venue for many protect vulnerable targets, laboratories of innovation points and 12.5 rebounds as he led Milwaukee to the best regular-season record in the league with 60 velop tools, guidelines and ca- international and regional including in the context of also in the security field and wins and 22 defeats. “I want to thank my team, my teammates,” Antetokounmpo said. “It takes more pacity-building programmes sports events, can offer valu- major sport events. On the are able to generate long-term than one person to win 60 games. Every time I walked to the locker room I saw my teammates were to enhance the security of ma- able contribution and stand- other hand, sports can also forms of international and ready to fight, they were ready to go to war with me.”(AFP) jor sporting events and pro- ards for the successful man- help engage youth and rein- multisectoral cooperation.” Sports Wednesday, June 26, 2019 15 QREC renews Qatar Goodwood Festival sponsorship till 2024 Partnership enhances Qatar’s equestrian sport’s standing and realises QREC’s vision: Issa al Mohannadi TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

A new step has been taken, reflecting Qatar’s success in sponsoring global horseracing events and asserting its abil- ity to occupy its well-deserved standing at the most famous racing level worldwide. It has been announced that Qatar, represented by the Qatar Rac- ing & Equestrian Club (QREC), renewed its sponsorship of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The annual mega event has been held at the iconic racecourse for over 200 years. The renewal of the spon- sorship was announced during a meeting held between QREC Chairman Issa bin Moham- med al Mohannadi and the Duke of Richmond, owner of Goodwood racecourse, in presence of QREC CEO Nasser QREC Chairman Issa bin Mohannadi (second left) and Charles Gordon-Lennox (second right), the 11th bin Sherida al Kaabi. Duke of Richmond, owner of the Goodwood Racecourse, shake hands following the signing of the Under the renewed spon- sponsorship renewal agreement. A vibrant and colourful view of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. sorship contract, QREC will continue to sponsor the Fes- tar in such a global event. sorship over the last five years iconic racecourses worldwide. to enter into an agreement of Qatar Goodwood Festival is round is the HH The Amir tival up to 2024 as the initial has benefited Qatar in general The Festival involves the first this type with the organisers of the first of its kind for Qatar’s Sword (Gr1 P/A), which is run sponsorship term will expire Main goal achieved and Qatar’s equestrian sport race or round of the Doha an event that has been held for equestrian sport and horserac- at QREC Racecourse in New in early August this year with QREC Chairman Issa bin in particular because it pro- Triple Crown for pure Arabi- over 200 years. ing in the United Kingdom. Al Rayyan in February. the fifth edition of the five-day Mohammed al Mohannadi moted the name of Qatar in ans, which is in line with the “However, the conviction The Festival features the The Qatar Goodwood Fes- Festival. The very first edi- commented on the renewal of such international gatherings. QREC’s vision. that Qatar, represented in Qatar International Stakes tival also features some of the tion of the Qatar Goodwood the sponsorship: “Based on “It has also helped foster “Goodwood racecourse of- QREC, is fully committed to (Gr1 P/A), which is the first top races for thoroughbreds, Festival was launched in late our experience over five years our relations and cooperation ficials realise that the Qatari such investment has been the round of the Doha Triple including the Qatar Goodwood July and early August 2015. at the Qatar Goodwood Fes- with horse organisations in the sponsorship has contributed key to the renewal and contin- Crown. The second round is Cup (Gr 1), the Qatar Sussex The huge success of the Qatar- tival, the agreement to renew United Kingdom. Besides, it immensely to adding extra uation of the sponsorship up held through the Qatar Ara- Stakes (Gr 1), the Qatar Nas- sponsored Festival over the Qatar’s sponsorship realises enhances Qatar’s commitment brilliance and thrill to the to 2024, which is a significant bian World Cup (Gr1 P/A) on sau Stakes (Gr 1), the Qatar last few years has motivated one of the objectives of QREC to purebred Arabian racing famed Festival. With top races benefit to Qatar’s equestrian the same day of the Qatar Prix Lillie Langtry Stakes (Gr 2), Goodwood racecourse to re- that Qatar has its well-de- with races run at the world’s run in presence of the world’s sport,” Mohannadi added. de l’Arc de Triomphe at Paris- the Qatar King George Stakes new the sponsorship and con- served standing worldwide. In top level and at Goodwood as top horse owners and breed- It is worth mentioning that Longchamp in early October (Gr 2) and the Qatar Gordon tinue the partnership with Qa- fact, the outcome of this spon- one of the most important and ers, it was not an easy matter Qatar’s sponsorship of the while the third and the final Stakes (Gr 1). ‘Thriving’ Kiwis wary Need to strike early blows to unsettle New Zealand, says of unpredictable Pak bowling coach Mahmood

REUTERS REUTERS EDGBASTON EDGBASTON

ALL-ROUNDER Mitchell PAKISTAN must win their Santner believes New Zea- early battles against New Zea- land’s unbeaten run at the land if they are to overcome an World Cup has been a tri- in-form Kiwis unit in Wednes- umph of collective skill, but day’s World Cup match at he said they will be tested by Edgbaston, according to bowl- an unpredictable Pakistan ing coach Azhar Mahmood. side in their next match on After Sunday’s compre- Wednesday. hensive win over South Af- The Kiwis are currently rica at Lord’s, Pakistan know at the top of the table with they still need three wins from 11 points from six matches, their last three group-stage with captain Kane William- matches to have a chance at a son winning plaudits for semi-final spot. racking up 373 runs at an av- The 2017 Champions Tro- erage of 186.50. phy winners showed signs of resurgence against the Pro- Pakistan’s Imad Wasim holds the ball as he takes part in a training teas, with openers Fakhar Za- session at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. (AFP) man and Babar Azam adding Groundstaff work on a rain soaked pitch at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday, the eve of the ICC World 81 for the first wicket and fast wickets with the new ball. And runs in nine overs in a defeat Cup match between Pakistan and New Zealand. (AFP) bowler Mohammad Amir tak- when we bat, we need to get by India at Old Trafford and ing his wickets tally to 15 for runs up front. was subsequently dropped playing their part. West Indies in tight finishes. Santner said it was far the tournament. “If we can get our disci- against South Africa. “You want everyone to “You look at our side as a from straightforward to pre- Mahmood was pleased pline right like last game - in “I think everyone in crick- step up at different times whole, we’re quite a scrappy pare for a game against Pa- with Pakistan’s all-round dis- batting, bowling and fielding - et, whether you’re a batsman throughout the tournament, side, and we pride ourselves kistan, who also stunned play heading into the busi- then we can beat any side.” or bowler, goes through good and I think that’s what we’ve on winning those little mo- pre-tournament favourites ness end of the tournament Amir’s knack of picking up and bad form,” Mahmood found so far,” Santner told a ments, like I guess we have England earlier this month. but warned his players it will wickets with both the new and added. news conference on Tuesday. been, and saying that, we “I guess we’ve seen early count for nothing if they do old ball has been key to Paki- “So he’s low on confidence. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner “We haven’t relied on could have been on the oth- in this tournament they’ve no take their chances in the stan’s qualification hopes. But he’s running in, and work- a few guys to do the bulk of er end of a couple of those taken down big sides. They opening powerplays against Mahmood believes the ing hard on and off the field. But with only West In- the work, but in saying that, games,” Santner added. took down England and took New Zealand. 27-year-old’s form after a dif- It’s just a matter of getting dies scoring more than 250 being on the winning side in A resurgent Pakistan side down South Africa the other “They are a very strong ficult start to 2019 could be a wickets, and he’ll be back. against New Zealand, and tight encounters gives the claimed a comfortable win day,” Santner said. side and have won all their reference point for other bowl- “The same thing happened fast bowlers Lockie Ferguson whole squad confidence.” over South Africa at Lord’s on “When they’re hot, they’re games,” Mahmood told a news ers in the dressing room, espe- with Amir, you know. After the and Trent Boult combining New Zealand’s campaign Sunday, and they must now really hot. We have to obvi- conference on Tuesday. cially fellow paceman Hasan Champions Trophy, he was to take 22 wickets, Santner has been built on a string of beat the Kiwis at Edgbaston ously find ways of trying to “They’ve got match win- Ali. struggling - but still bowling feels it has been an all-round close wins, having edged out to keep alive their chances of cool them down when they’re ners in their side, so it’s go- Ali has come under heavy well. Now you can see that he’s effort with each member Bangladesh, South Africa and qualifying for the semi-finals. like that.” ing to be crucial for us to take criticism after conceding 84 having a good time.”

Lloyd wants players Shakib keeps flag flying for World Cup all-rounders to apply themselves AFP dia and New Zealander Rich- ib, a left-arm spinner and left- land and Colin de Grand- Stokes justify their places as AFP MANCHESTER ard Hadlee vied for top-dog handed batsman, has been homme chipping in. England batsmen or bowlers. LONDON status in the global game. the standout all-rounder. have a number of guys who “Hardik Pandya fits any ALL-ROUNDER Shakib Al Shakib, the world’s top- Former West Indies pace- are specialist bowlers but they batting position, the kind of CLIVE Lloyd has called on the Hasan is a rare talent who rated all-rounder in one- man Ian Bishop said such can also bat and that is what technique he has got. He can current crop of West Indies could command a place in day internationals, inspired players remained sought after. makes them such a strong bat at three, four, five, six or cricketers to add application to the Bangladesh team as ei- Bangladesh to a convincing “Everyone wants an Im- unit.” seven in different moulds at their talent after a disappoint- ther a batsman or a bowler in win over Afghanistan with ran Khan (the current Paki- India have unearthed all times as the situation de- ing World Cup campaign so far. an age of increasing speciali- his five wickets and 51 runs stan prime minister who led Hardik Pandya as a genuine mands and is a proper bowl- They have won just one of their sation in cricket. on Monday, matching Yuvraj his team to a 1992 World Cup all-rounder to follow in Ka- er,” Harbhajan said. opening six games in England. The 32-year-old has oth- Singh’s feat for India at the triumph) or Shakib Al Hasan pil’s footsteps but he is yet to “If you have all-rounders “West Indies could be one ers for company at the World 2011 World Cup. but they don’t fall out of the fire fully at the World Cup. like him or Ben Stokes, they of the best teams around -- Cup, including West Indies Shakib has scored 476 trees,” he said. England star Stokes made will fit in any squad, Test or they have the talent,” Lloyd captain Jason Holder and runs with two centuries and “Every team wants one his presence felt in a losing one-day. They are special- said in a column for the Inter- England’s Ben Stokes. three fifties in six games in of those (all-rounders). You cause against Sri Lanka when ists in both departments. national Cricket Council. But today’s all-rounders England and Wales and has don’t go out and buy those. he hit an unbeaten 82 and They are not bits-and-pieces “Had the West Indies bats- do not have the same profile also picked up 10 wickets. The core of the team is always bowled five overs for just 16 players. men turned some of those 50s, as they did during a golden Stokes and New Zealand’s built around the specialist Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan runs. “Hardik or Stokes can play 60s and 70s, 80s into hun- era in the 1980s when Eng- Colin de Grandhomme have but the all-rounder still has and Mushfiqur Rahim celebrate Former Indian spinner just as a batsman because dreds they would have been in land’s Ian Botham, Pakistan’s also caught the eye during the its place. taking an Afghanistan wicket in Harbhajan Singh believes all- they are good enough and can a better position in the points Imran Khan, Kapil Dev of In- round-robin phase but Shak- “If you look at New Zea- Southampton on Monday. rounders such as Pandya and play just as bowlers.” standing.” 16 Wednesday, June 26, 2019 The Last Word DEPUTY AMIR MEETS AMBASSADORS OF BURKINA FASO, AUSTRALIA QRCS completes 40% of Jerusalem hospital project

QNA the project is a qualitative leap DOHA for the hospital, which was established in 1953 with a ca- QATAR Red Crescent Society pacity of 40 beds, with its last (QRCS) has completed more maintenance being done over than 40 percent of the main- 30 years ago. The objective of tenance works and equip- this project is to benefit more ping of the Operations and than 12,000 patients annually, Sterilisation Department at after meeting the quality re- the Palestinian Red Crescent quirements for the accredita- Hospital in Jerusalem. This tion of hospitals. was announced by QRCS in a The number of births in statement on Tuesday. the hospital is about 3,500 The project, with a budget annually and the monthly sur- of QR1,866,000, is part of the gery rate is 1,000 operations. partnership between QRCS The hospital has a certifi- and the Palestine Red Cres- cate of international quality cent Society and will provide as well as a Joint Commission The Deputy Amir HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani met at his Amiri Diwan office on Tuesday morning with Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Qatar HE Adama Compaore the Operations Department International (JCI) accredita- and Ambassador of Australia HE Dr Axel Wabenhorst, who called on HH the Deputy Amir to greet him on the occasion of the end of their tenure in the country. HH the Deputy with a range of medical de- tion and includes a section for Amir granted the outgoing ambassadors the Decoration of Al Wajbah in recognition of their role in enhancing bilateral relations, wishing them success in their future assign- vices contributing directly to the care of premature new- ments, and further progress and prosperity for the relations between the two countries. The ambassadors expressed thanks and appreciation to HH the Deputy Amir and to the upgrading of the hospital’s borns and an ambulance and state officials for the cooperation they received during their term of office.(QNA) medical services. emergency section and two In its statement, QRCS said external clinics. QA bags 4 out of 6 CMU-Q students meet Rwandan president TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK wanted to listen to our ideas and DOHA experiences and help in making these ideas impactful for educa- STUDENTS from three of Car- tion in Rwanda.” APEX 2019 awards negie Mellon University’s global Project Rwanda aims to en- campuses, including CMU in hance the educational experi- Qatar, met with the President ence of Rwandan youth through The achievement sets a record for a single airline in a region of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul technology. Each year, a group Kagame, to discuss their passion of Carnegie Mellon students for education and technology. from Qatar and the main cam- The students were par- pus in Pittsburgh team up with ticipating in Project Rwanda, students from the African cam- a community service initiative pus. Together, they work with that brings together CMU stu- Rwandan students and teach- dents from Qatar, the US and ers to explore ways to teach and Rwanda. Carnegie Mellon University students with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. learn with technology. While in Kigali, Andrew Ed- Carnegie Mellon University ward, a junior in the Informa- for education in Rwanda. To Kagame was an incredible mo- has a distinct approach to edu- tion Systems Program on the the team’s surprise, the presi- ment for Project Rwanda”, cation, emphasising collabora- Qatar campus, sent a tweet to dent reached out and invited the said Edward. “When we sent tion, technology and bringing President Kagame to tell him group to speak with him. the tweet, we didn’t expect this together different disciplines to about the team’s enthusiasm “Meeting with President great response. We really felt he innovate and solve problems. Three VCUarts Qatar professors Qatar Airways was named ‘Best Overall Carrier in the Middle East’, ‘Best Cabin Service in the Middle East’, ‘Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East’ and ‘Best Seat Comfort in the Middle East’. get prestigious US CIDA award TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the past year. This accomplish- stantly improving passenger ex- DOHA ment sets a new benchmark for perience has resonated strongly the airline going forward and we in the airline’s success and is a TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The schedule was kept live and QATAR Airways has announced renew our commitment to con- positive leadership influence on DOHA evolved throughout the semes- that it has won four out of six tinuing to innovate to offer our our industry.” ter. This provided opportunities 2019 Airline Passenger Expe- passengers the very finest expe- The APEX Passenger Choice THREE professors from the In- for real-time calibration, flexibil- rience Association’s (APEX) rience when they fly.” Awards are based on passen- terior Design programme at Vir- ity, and adaptability to address Passenger Choice Awards, an APEX Chief Executive Of- ger feedback gathered through ginia Commonwealth Univer- learning deficiencies. The course all-time record for a single air- ficer Joe Leader said: “With APEX’s partnership with Trip- sity School of the Arts in Qatar matrix also helped manage a line in a region. Qatar Airways more than a million verified It® from Concur®, the world’s (VCUarts Qatar) in Education coordinated and synchronised was named ‘Best Overall Car- passenger votes counted for the highest-rated travel-organising City have received a merit award sequencing of deadlines and rier in the Middle East’, ‘Best 2019 Official Airline Ratings app. Using a five-star scale, from the US Council for Interior The award recognises and celebrates outstanding practices that breathing space for students. Cabin Service in the Middle and Passenger Choice Awards, more than one million flights Design Accreditation (CIDA) for advance the cause of excellence in interior design education. “It really helped me to look East’, ‘Best Food & Beverage in Qatar Airways received an over- are rated by passengers across their entry, ‘Meta Studio’. at my project more in-depth and the Middle East’, and ‘Best Seat whelmingly positive response nearly 500 airlines from around Professors Johan Gran- sation responsible for setting synthesise increased complex- really understand the kind of Comfort in the Middle East’, at by passengers around the globe. the world from July 1, 2017, to berg, Mohammad Suleiman standards and evaluating degree- ity; balancing their schedules; space and feel I’m creating,” said a ceremony that took place in In addition to being a 2019 June 31, 2018. Passengers rate and Haithem El Hammali were granting interior design pro- utilising, coordinating and cre- student Yasamin Shaikhi. Istanbul, Turkey. APEX Five Star Global Airline, their overall flight experience given the award at a ceremony grammes. There are 179 CIDA- ating a cohesive and holistic The studio was a partner- Qatar Airways Group Chief Qatar Airways earned the 2019 from one to five stars. On the at the Interior Design Educators accredited programmes in the learning environment based on ship consisting of faculty and Executive Akbar al Baker said: Passenger Choice Award for the same screen, passengers are also Council Conference in Char- US, Canada, Qatar and the UAE. design practice. staff from the university’s Li- “We are thrilled to have swept ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’. given the opportunity to provide lotte, North Carolina. This is the The basis for Meta Studio “We plotted out all the pro- brary, Materials Library, Writ- four out of the six APEX Passen- That is an amazing accomplish- anonymous ratings in five sub- second CIDA award that the de- was: “How do we turn good jects that we were going to cover ing Center, Wood Shop Fabri- ger Choice awards in the Middle ment in one of the most compet- categories: seat comfort, cabin partment has won, with the pre- students into good designers?” and we correlated them with the cation Lab and Graphic Design East category, and we extend itive regions in the world. Qatar service, food and beverage, en- vious project titled: “Exploring With that in mind, the profes- themes of the week that we were department. our sincere thanks to our many also achieved a record number tertainment, and Wi-Fi. The sin- Space through the Lens—Pro- sors decided that Meta Studio going to have during the entire In an ongoing dialogue, the loyal passengers who have voted of Passenger Choice Awards by gle screen rating allows airline duction Design.” would combine three Interior semester, so in a sense it was Meta Team helped plan and pro- for us. To have been recognised winning the 2019 Middle East passengers to easily rate their The award recognises and Design classes (Design Studio, more project driven”, said As- vide the students with feedback, for excellence across so many Awards for ‘Best Cabin Service’, flight in less than 15 seconds. celebrates outstanding practices Materials, and Graphics) into sistant Professor Mohammad including asking questions such key categories is a tremendous ‘Best Food & Beverage’, and The Passenger Choice Awards that advance the cause of excel- one interconnected unit with a Suleiman. as whether the students utilising achievement for Qatar Airways, ‘Best Seat Comfort’. The innova- are independently certified by lence in interior design educa- number of aims. The aims in- The schedule and matrix the libraries or the wood shop, and is proof of the great heights tion and level of care that Qatar a professional external auditing tion. CIDA is an independent, cluded breaking educational were designed to provide a flex- and whether any students were to which we have soared during Airways has invested in con- company hired by APEX. non-profit, accrediting organi- silos, encouraging students to ible and collaborative structure. struggling with their writing. Ashghal opens new interchange on Al Khor Road providing access to Lusail

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK enhanced road safety. DOHA Ashghal has also opened three vital interchanges part THE Public Works Authority of Al Khor Road project which (Ashghal) on Tuesday opened are Simaisma Interchange, the a new interchange on Al Khor main access to the city of Sima- Road as part of Al Khor Ex- isma and a direct link to Umm pressway upgrade Project. Qarn area; the interchange The new interchange is lo- on Al Majd Road which con- cated at exit 32, three kilome- nects to Lusail City, Rawdat Al tres to the north of the recently Hamama, Al Kheesa, Al Sakha- opened interchange at the in- ma, Umm Slal and Al Mazroo- tersection of Al Khor Road with ah areas; and the interchange Al Majd Road. on Al Turfa Street which deliv- The interchange includes a The interchange serves road users of Al Khor Road, Al Shamal Road and Al Majd Road coming from Doha and Al Khor and allowing direct connection to several public and sports facilities in Lusail area. ers a free traffic flow between bridge with two lanes in each Lusail, Al Ebb, Leabib, Al Turfa direction, primarily to serve san al Maejeba, from Ashghal With the opening, motor- the Sports Complex as well as ing this interchange in a record The old road layout with and Izghawa. road users of Al Khor Road, Highways department, said the ists can use the bridge to direct- fans. It also delivers a safe and time and four months before two lanes in each direction has It is worth mentioning Al Shamal and Al Majd roads newly delivered interchange of- ly reach their destination. easy connection for motorists the contractual date.” now been upgraded to five lanes that Al Khor Road main car- coming from Doha and Al Khor fers a more efficient travel op- General Manager of the coming from Doha and Al Khor Ashghal has recently fully in each direction in addition riageway serves as an alterna- and allowing direct connection tion because prior to its open- Lusail Circuit Sports Club and using surrounding roads opened the 33-kilometre-long to two emergency lanes. The tive to Al Shamal Road as it to several public and sports ing, motorists had to make a Khalid al Rumaihi said, “This such as Al Khor Road, Al Majd main carriageway of Al Khor expansion has increased the allows road users coming from facilities such as Lusail Sports detour using the intersection interchange facilitates access Road or Al Shamal Road.” Road, one year ahead of sched- vehicular capacity to accommo- Al Khor to reach their destina- Complex, Lusail International of Al Khor Road with Al Majd to Lusail Circuit and provides He added, “I would like to ule. The old road is upgraded to date approximately 10,000 ve- tions while saving travel time Circuit, Lusail Shooting Club Road and Al Mazrooah In- a direct ingress serving athletes thank the Public Works Au- an expressway extending from hicles per hour instead of 4,000 by up to 65 percent compared and Lusail Reserves. terchange to reach the Lusail and participants in the differ- thority for the efforts exerted to Al Khor city to Qatar University vehicles per hour as well as im- to the same journey via Al Sha- The Project Engineer Has- Sports Complex. ent sport activities offered by execute this project and open- Street in Doha. proved traffic movements and mal Road.